In memory of Leo Ramos
Since when, did any government knowingly and willfully execute an innocent man.
"The governor answered and said unto them, Whether of the twain will ye that I release unto you? They said, Barabbas. Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? They all say unto him, Let him be crucified.
And the governor said, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out the more, saying, Let him be crucified.
When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but that rather a tumult was made, he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person: see ye to it." ~Matthew 27:21-23
Ask Pilate.
Cheer Up!
In memory of Leo Ramos
IMAGINE A grown man crying and wishing he had been aborted.
"Cursed be the day wherein I was born: let not the day wherein my mother bare me be blessed. Cursed be the man who brought tidings to my father, saying, A man child is born unto thee; making him very glad. And let that man be as the cities which the Lord overthrew, and repented not: and let him hear the cry in the morning, and the shouting at noontide; Because he slew me not from the womb; or that my mother might have been my grave, and her womb to be always great with me. Wherefore came I forth out of the womb to see labour and sorrow, that my days should be consumed with shame?" ~Jeremiah 20:13-18
Jeremiah, the weeping prophet, was referred to by Jesus as “Jeremy,” (an affectionate nickname). God had a better future for this beloved man, as God does for ALL of us who have survived our births and trust in Him.
IMAGINE A grown man crying and wishing he had been aborted.
"Cursed be the day wherein I was born: let not the day wherein my mother bare me be blessed. Cursed be the man who brought tidings to my father, saying, A man child is born unto thee; making him very glad. And let that man be as the cities which the Lord overthrew, and repented not: and let him hear the cry in the morning, and the shouting at noontide; Because he slew me not from the womb; or that my mother might have been my grave, and her womb to be always great with me. Wherefore came I forth out of the womb to see labour and sorrow, that my days should be consumed with shame?" ~Jeremiah 20:13-18
Jeremiah, the weeping prophet, was referred to by Jesus as “Jeremy,” (an affectionate nickname). God had a better future for this beloved man, as God does for ALL of us who have survived our births and trust in Him.
Marrying an Unbeliever
In memory of Leo Ramos
A preacher once said, "When a Christian marries an unbeliever, they have Satan for a father-in-law." Personally, the thought of being married to a person who trashes Christianity, who treds under foot the Lord Jesus Christ, and discounts the gospel of salvation as a worthless fable, is unbearable.
It would be a grievous way to live.
~dkg
"Guard your heart, for out of it are the issues of life." Proverbs 4:23.
A preacher once said, "When a Christian marries an unbeliever, they have Satan for a father-in-law." Personally, the thought of being married to a person who trashes Christianity, who treds under foot the Lord Jesus Christ, and discounts the gospel of salvation as a worthless fable, is unbearable.
It would be a grievous way to live.
~dkg
"Guard your heart, for out of it are the issues of life." Proverbs 4:23.
SEARCHING
In memory of Leo Ramos
ME: Who am I? Where did I come from? Years ago, I did not exist, or did I? (I am curious).
ME: Why am I here? Who made me? If there is a God then why do people die? (I am sad).
ME: Existing is weird. Existing on a sphere rotating in space around a ball of fire is even weirder! Look how vast the universe! Where did it come from? (I am confused).
ME: God are you there? Why don’t you speak to me if you exist? I pray, but you are silent. (I am angry!)
ME: There is no God. Death is the end of everything. There is no hope. (I am despondent).
UNDETERMINED VOICE: Psst! Look! Try looking over here in the ancient light.
ME: Who was that? That was not me. Is there another realm? (I am spiritual).
UNDETERMINED VOICE: Your searching is over. I AM God.
ME: Who are you?! (I am open-minded).
UNDETERMINED VOICE: I AM all things; I AM the universe; I AM you and you are I: We are ONE.
ME: I’m God?! (I’m skeptical).
UNDETERMINED VOICE: Yes.
ME: If I’m God, there would be no death! You lie!! (I am certain).
GOD: You speak truth. You are not God. I AM.
ME: Who are you?! If you’re God, there would be no death! (I am hoping).
GOD: I am the Resurrection, and the Life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live.
ME: Who are you?! (I am listening).
GOD: I AM Jesus.
ME: I believe. Thank you, Lord for revealing yourself to me. (I am born again!).
~dkg
“Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.” 1 Peter 1:23
ME: Who am I? Where did I come from? Years ago, I did not exist, or did I? (I am curious).
ME: Why am I here? Who made me? If there is a God then why do people die? (I am sad).
ME: Existing is weird. Existing on a sphere rotating in space around a ball of fire is even weirder! Look how vast the universe! Where did it come from? (I am confused).
ME: God are you there? Why don’t you speak to me if you exist? I pray, but you are silent. (I am angry!)
ME: There is no God. Death is the end of everything. There is no hope. (I am despondent).
UNDETERMINED VOICE: Psst! Look! Try looking over here in the ancient light.
ME: Who was that? That was not me. Is there another realm? (I am spiritual).
UNDETERMINED VOICE: Your searching is over. I AM God.
ME: Who are you?! (I am open-minded).
UNDETERMINED VOICE: I AM all things; I AM the universe; I AM you and you are I: We are ONE.
ME: I’m God?! (I’m skeptical).
UNDETERMINED VOICE: Yes.
ME: If I’m God, there would be no death! You lie!! (I am certain).
GOD: You speak truth. You are not God. I AM.
ME: Who are you?! If you’re God, there would be no death! (I am hoping).
GOD: I am the Resurrection, and the Life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live.
ME: Who are you?! (I am listening).
GOD: I AM Jesus.
ME: I believe. Thank you, Lord for revealing yourself to me. (I am born again!).
~dkg
“Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.” 1 Peter 1:23
A Good Person
In memory of Leo Ramos
ME: I’m a good person.
GOD: There is none good, no, not one.*
ME: My grandmother is good. She says that I am good too. I believe her.
GOD: Believe ME. There is none good, except Me.
ME: But Jesus is good.
GOD: Yes.
ME: Are you saying that you are Jesus?
GOD: I AM
ME: I’m a good person too. I love people, most of the time, from a distance maybe, but deep in my heart of hearts, I care.
GOD: Are you saying that you are God?
ME: Nooo. Wait. Maybe I AM.
GOD: Thou shalt have no other gods before Me.
ME: Then I’ve broken the first commandment. I am not Supreme. You have dethroned me. I am not God. I am not good.
GOD: Now, you speak Truth.
ME: Forgive me, Lord.
GOD: I forgave you on the cross.
ME: Thank you, Lord!
~dkg
“As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one.”
Romans 3:10.
ME: I’m a good person.
GOD: There is none good, no, not one.*
ME: My grandmother is good. She says that I am good too. I believe her.
GOD: Believe ME. There is none good, except Me.
ME: But Jesus is good.
GOD: Yes.
ME: Are you saying that you are Jesus?
GOD: I AM
ME: I’m a good person too. I love people, most of the time, from a distance maybe, but deep in my heart of hearts, I care.
GOD: Are you saying that you are God?
ME: Nooo. Wait. Maybe I AM.
GOD: Thou shalt have no other gods before Me.
ME: Then I’ve broken the first commandment. I am not Supreme. You have dethroned me. I am not God. I am not good.
GOD: Now, you speak Truth.
ME: Forgive me, Lord.
GOD: I forgave you on the cross.
ME: Thank you, Lord!
~dkg
“As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one.”
Romans 3:10.
Spiritual Cancer
In memory of Leo Ramos
~dkg
GOD: I will NOT humor you. You have spiritual cancer.
ME: I am doomed.
GOD: Meet my Son Jesus Christ, the Great Physician.
ME: I’m healed! Thank you Lord!
ME: I’m healed! Thank you Lord!
~dkg
(A Psalm of David.) "Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name.
2 Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:
3 Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases;
4 Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies;
5 Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle's."
Psalm 103:1-5
Psalm 103:1-5
Our Eternal Advocate
In memory of Leo Ramos
Legalese for a law expert who represents and defends others against criminal charges (wether or not that person is innocent or guilty) when they stand before a Judge in a court of law.
Have you ever needed a lawyer? High profile lawyers oft require hefty retainers and fees; although, some court-appointed advocates work pro bono (for free).
At the Last Great Day of Reckoning, before the Judgement Seat of God, we will ALL give account of our lives. We must have an advocate to represent us, otherwise the verdict against us will be, "Thou art weighed in the balances, and art found wanting." ~Daniel 5:27.
I know I will be shaking in terror when I stand before God, but my lawyer is Jesus Christ. Yes, I'll be guilty of the accusations hurled against me by Satan; however, my lawyer Jesus Christ will declare me "INNOCENT" before God. How can this be?
Jesus Christ is also the JUDGE.
Jesus Christ took the guilt our sin upon Himself on the cross and in exchange God imparted to us Jesus' "innocence" and His "righteousness." Jesus did this for us pro bono, for free: for the whole world! Sadly, a lot of people want to represent themselves when they stand before God. Representing ourselves is unwise because ours will be a guaranteed "guilty "verdict with a subsequent eternal sentence apart from God's presence.
"My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world." ~1John2:1.
LAWYER a.k.a. ADVOCATE:
Legalese for a law expert who represents and defends others against criminal charges (wether or not that person is innocent or guilty) when they stand before a Judge in a court of law.
Have you ever needed a lawyer? High profile lawyers oft require hefty retainers and fees; although, some court-appointed advocates work pro bono (for free).
At the Last Great Day of Reckoning, before the Judgement Seat of God, we will ALL give account of our lives. We must have an advocate to represent us, otherwise the verdict against us will be, "Thou art weighed in the balances, and art found wanting." ~Daniel 5:27.
I know I will be shaking in terror when I stand before God, but my lawyer is Jesus Christ. Yes, I'll be guilty of the accusations hurled against me by Satan; however, my lawyer Jesus Christ will declare me "INNOCENT" before God. How can this be?
Jesus Christ is also the JUDGE.
Jesus Christ took the guilt our sin upon Himself on the cross and in exchange God imparted to us Jesus' "innocence" and His "righteousness." Jesus did this for us pro bono, for free: for the whole world! Sadly, a lot of people want to represent themselves when they stand before God. Representing ourselves is unwise because ours will be a guaranteed "guilty "verdict with a subsequent eternal sentence apart from God's presence.
"My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world." ~1John2:1.
False Prophets
In memory of Leo Ramos
It's amazing how HELL is right smack in the middle of these verses about false prophets and false teachers, those who cunningly deceive people, sometimes deceive even born-again Christians (Get in the WORD!). God spared not the angels that sinned, nor the world before Noah's flood, and judgement is reserved for false prophets and false teachers even now. Since they claim to know Holy Scripture, what motivates false teachers and false prophets to purposely deceive people?
COVETOUSNESS
"But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction. And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by reason of whom the way of truth shall be evil spoken of. And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their damnation slumbereth not. For if God spared not the angels that sinned, but cast them down to
HELL,
and delivered them into chains of darkness, to be reserved unto judgment; And spared not the old world, but saved Noah the eighth person, a preacher of righteousness, bringing in the flood upon the world of the ungodly; And turning the cities of Sodom and Gomorrha into ashes condemned them with an overthrow, making them an ensample unto those that after should live ungodly; And delivered just Lot, vexed with the filthy conversation of the wicked: (For that righteous man dwelling among them, in seeing and hearing, vexed his righteous soul from day to day with their unlawful deeds;) The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished . . . " 2 PETER 2:1-9
~dkg
~dkg
The Word Made Flesh
In memory of Leo Ramos
The Gospel of John starts, "IN THE BEGINNING," just as is written in Genesis 1:1, "In the beginning..."
"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." John 1:1
John 1:14 declares, "THE WORD BECAME FLESH and dwelt amoung us." It's plain in this verse that the Word is Jesus Christ and Jesus Christ is God.
In the Gospel of John, God pulls back the curtain on the creation of the world just as He does in Genesis. "He was in the world, and the world was made by Him, and the world knew Him not." John 1:10. God's Word - Jesus - spoke the world in to existence!
Unbelief in who Jesus is - God - was the impetus for Jesus' crucifixion. God's plan from the foundation of the world was to one day incarnate Himself so that He would die a sacrificial death in our place to take away the penalty for our sin.
Jesus proved that He is God when He rose from the dead!
God's Word - Jesus - implores us today, "Ye believe in God, Believe also in me."
The Gospel of John starts, "IN THE BEGINNING," just as is written in Genesis 1:1, "In the beginning..."
- "In the beginning was the Word" John 1:1
- "In the beginning God" Genesis 1:1
"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." John 1:1
John 1:14 declares, "THE WORD BECAME FLESH and dwelt amoung us." It's plain in this verse that the Word is Jesus Christ and Jesus Christ is God.
In the Gospel of John, God pulls back the curtain on the creation of the world just as He does in Genesis. "He was in the world, and the world was made by Him, and the world knew Him not." John 1:10. God's Word - Jesus - spoke the world in to existence!
Unbelief in who Jesus is - God - was the impetus for Jesus' crucifixion. God's plan from the foundation of the world was to one day incarnate Himself so that He would die a sacrificial death in our place to take away the penalty for our sin.
Jesus proved that He is God when He rose from the dead!
God's Word - Jesus - implores us today, "Ye believe in God, Believe also in me."
Suffering
In memory of Leo Ramos
Some people believe that it's not God's will for Christians to suffer. I beg to differ based on Scripture (below).
We ALL suffer. Suffering is inherent in our mortality. We suffer for doing good and for doing evil. God's Word tells us that IF it is God's will for us to suffer then it's better to suffer for doing good, and for believing in Jesus Christ. Suffering for evil is the worst reasons to suffer. Note how God turns the concept of suffering upside down!
Ultimately, Christians sometimes suffer for WHO WE ARE IN CHRIST. Due to unbelief in who Jesus is (the Son of God), Jesus suffered at the hands of unjust religious rulers, "good people", sinners, and even one of his closest followers Judas Iscariot. Jesus suffered mocking, false accusations, betrayal, scorn, scourging, and crucifixion, but not for doing evil - He was sinless - and not for anything good that He had done, but Jesus suffered for WHO HE IS. In the deepest darkest moment of His suffering, Jesus cried, "Father into thy hand I commend my spirit." (Luke 23:46). . . and in our suffering we can pray that, too. God is faithful to bring us out of our suffering and into His glorious rest. Trust Him.
~dkg
Some people believe that it's not God's will for Christians to suffer. I beg to differ based on Scripture (below).
We ALL suffer. Suffering is inherent in our mortality. We suffer for doing good and for doing evil. God's Word tells us that IF it is God's will for us to suffer then it's better to suffer for doing good, and for believing in Jesus Christ. Suffering for evil is the worst reasons to suffer. Note how God turns the concept of suffering upside down!
Ultimately, Christians sometimes suffer for WHO WE ARE IN CHRIST. Due to unbelief in who Jesus is (the Son of God), Jesus suffered at the hands of unjust religious rulers, "good people", sinners, and even one of his closest followers Judas Iscariot. Jesus suffered mocking, false accusations, betrayal, scorn, scourging, and crucifixion, but not for doing evil - He was sinless - and not for anything good that He had done, but Jesus suffered for WHO HE IS. In the deepest darkest moment of His suffering, Jesus cried, "Father into thy hand I commend my spirit." (Luke 23:46). . . and in our suffering we can pray that, too. God is faithful to bring us out of our suffering and into His glorious rest. Trust Him.
~dkg
1 Peter 4:12-19
"Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:
"Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:
13 But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.
14 If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified.
15 But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men's matters.
16 Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf.
17 For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God?
18 And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear?
19 Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will of God commit the keeping of their souls to him in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator."
Merry Christmas! 2017
In memory of Leo Ramos
“The (CHRISTMAS) gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”
“The (CHRISTMAS) gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”
Open it.
Romans 6:23b
Taking God's Name in Vain
In memory of Leo Ramos
Biblical prophecy states in 1 Peter 4:17, "Judgment must begin at the house of God." Most Christians are familiar with end times prophecies wherein judgment is coming upon the world via the Apocalypse, but many do not realize that God will judge FIRST those who take His name in vain.
“Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain: for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain.” Deuteronomy 5:11
Taking God's name in vain is calling oneself a Christian when one is not a genuine believer in Jesus Christ. Claiming to be a Christian when the heart has no faith in Jesus Christ, is claiming to be a Christian in vain.
“Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates?” 2 Corinthians 13:5
~dkg
Our Greatest Fear
In memory of Leo Ramos
When we see our reflections in mirrors, when we see this world, the sun, moon, planets, stars, and beyond throughout the infinite universe, and conclude, "There is no God," we are fools.
"The fool has said in his heart, there is no God." Psalm 53:1
The Bible declares that all of creation, from the depths of the oceans to the vastness of outer space, - everywhere - is God's evidence to us that He exist! But, even if we do believe in God, we do not get praised. "Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble." James 2:19
The question is, "Do I fear God?"
We naturally fear is death. The Bible says this is so. We learn to hide this fear, deny it, mask it; yet, our subconscious knows we fear death. Riches, fame, and debaucery can never drown out our fear of death.
When we humbly choose to fear God more than we fear death, and receive His Word by faith, God gives us eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Why? Because God LOVES us!
"It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God." Hebrews 10:31
"The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom." Proverbs 9:10
When we see our reflections in mirrors, when we see this world, the sun, moon, planets, stars, and beyond throughout the infinite universe, and conclude, "There is no God," we are fools.
"The fool has said in his heart, there is no God." Psalm 53:1
The Bible declares that all of creation, from the depths of the oceans to the vastness of outer space, - everywhere - is God's evidence to us that He exist! But, even if we do believe in God, we do not get praised. "Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble." James 2:19
The question is, "Do I fear God?"
We naturally fear is death. The Bible says this is so. We learn to hide this fear, deny it, mask it; yet, our subconscious knows we fear death. Riches, fame, and debaucery can never drown out our fear of death.
When we humbly choose to fear God more than we fear death, and receive His Word by faith, God gives us eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Why? Because God LOVES us!
"... that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil; And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage." Hebrews 2:14b-15
"It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God." Hebrews 10:31
"The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom." Proverbs 9:10
The BEST Robe!
In memory of Leo Ramos
If you've never heard the story of the prodigal son, you may be surprised at how much this man's father loved him!
"A certain man had two sons:🧔🤴🤴
And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living.💰💰💵💵
And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey into a far country, and there wasted his substance with riotous living.🎲🥂
And when he had spent all, there arose a mighty famine in that land; and he began to be in want.
And he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country; and he sent him into his fields to feed swine. 🌽🐷
And he would fain have filled his belly with the husks that the swine did eat: and no man gave unto him.👤
And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living.💰💰💵💵
And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey into a far country, and there wasted his substance with riotous living.🎲🥂
And when he had spent all, there arose a mighty famine in that land; and he began to be in want.
And he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country; and he sent him into his fields to feed swine. 🌽🐷
And he would fain have filled his belly with the husks that the swine did eat: and no man gave unto him.👤
And when he came to himself, he said, How many hired servants of my father's have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger!🤕
I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee,
And am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired servants.
And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.😍🏃♂️
And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son.
I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee,
And am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired servants.
And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.😍🏃♂️
And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son.
But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet:👘💍👞
And bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it; and let us eat, and be merry: For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry."
And bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it; and let us eat, and be merry: For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry."
Luke 15:11-24
They had a huge celebration and the younger son got super jealous and angry. Find a Bible and read on!
~dkg
2/3 Gospel?
In memory of Leo Ramos
Gospel means GOOD NEWS. Many think they've heared it, but have only heard 2/3 of the gospel. Once a year, maybe, they hear the other third. Sadly, a lot of Christians do not share the whole gospel: "How that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the scriptures." ~I Corinthians 15:1
YES, JESUS CHRIST ROSE FROM THE DEAD.
I was listening to a preacher the other day and he twice said, "Jesus came, and died, and he's coming again!" with great enthusiasm. Well, that's NOT the gospel. He made no reference to the Resurrection. None. That's not good news. Rising from the dead, now, that's GOOD NEWS!
Imagine how exciting the resurrection is when you know it's true! God kept His Old Testament prophecies (PROMISES) to redeem mankind from sin (aka death) by sending His Son Jesus Christ to die in our place. Why? Because God loves us. He rose Jesus from the dead to prove Jesus is Lord and we are 100% forgiven, forever.
The whole gospel was preached by the disciples in Acts to the very men that crucified Jesus Christ. Peter said to them, "I know that through ignorance ye did it. . . Unto you first God, having raised up His Son Jesus sent him to bless you, in turning away every one of you from your iniquities." (Acts 3:17&26) WHAT?! Yes, Peter in essence said, "I know you didn't realize what you were doing when you crucified the Son of God. The Lord allowed you to do this in your unbelief because prophecy needed to be fulfilled, so that God could save you from your sins." God offered forgiveness for the worst transgression they ever committed because of unbelief, the murder of Jesus Christ. That's a powerful message of GOOD NEWS! Some believed the gospel; some didn't.
And it's been that way for over 2,000 years. All three parts of the gospel are prophesied in numerous places in the Old Testament: "the death, burial, and resurrection of the Messiah" - Jesus Christ fulfilled them all. That's Good News! Jesus is ALIVE!
It's so simple to receive the gospel - BELIEVE.
And yes, of course to the unbeliever the gospel is totally absurd, totally insane; but we're talking about God here, GOD.
"Why should it be thought a thing incredible with you, that God should raise the dead?" ~Acts 26:8.
So, if you're not hearing this amazing part of the gospel, the resurrection, then you're only hearing two-thirds of it. And we know what percentage 2/3 is...
Gospel means GOOD NEWS. Many think they've heared it, but have only heard 2/3 of the gospel. Once a year, maybe, they hear the other third. Sadly, a lot of Christians do not share the whole gospel: "How that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the scriptures." ~I Corinthians 15:1
YES, JESUS CHRIST ROSE FROM THE DEAD.
I was listening to a preacher the other day and he twice said, "Jesus came, and died, and he's coming again!" with great enthusiasm. Well, that's NOT the gospel. He made no reference to the Resurrection. None. That's not good news. Rising from the dead, now, that's GOOD NEWS!
Imagine how exciting the resurrection is when you know it's true! God kept His Old Testament prophecies (PROMISES) to redeem mankind from sin (aka death) by sending His Son Jesus Christ to die in our place. Why? Because God loves us. He rose Jesus from the dead to prove Jesus is Lord and we are 100% forgiven, forever.
The whole gospel was preached by the disciples in Acts to the very men that crucified Jesus Christ. Peter said to them, "I know that through ignorance ye did it. . . Unto you first God, having raised up His Son Jesus sent him to bless you, in turning away every one of you from your iniquities." (Acts 3:17&26) WHAT?! Yes, Peter in essence said, "I know you didn't realize what you were doing when you crucified the Son of God. The Lord allowed you to do this in your unbelief because prophecy needed to be fulfilled, so that God could save you from your sins." God offered forgiveness for the worst transgression they ever committed because of unbelief, the murder of Jesus Christ. That's a powerful message of GOOD NEWS! Some believed the gospel; some didn't.
And it's been that way for over 2,000 years. All three parts of the gospel are prophesied in numerous places in the Old Testament: "the death, burial, and resurrection of the Messiah" - Jesus Christ fulfilled them all. That's Good News! Jesus is ALIVE!
It's so simple to receive the gospel - BELIEVE.
And yes, of course to the unbeliever the gospel is totally absurd, totally insane; but we're talking about God here, GOD.
"Why should it be thought a thing incredible with you, that God should raise the dead?" ~Acts 26:8.
So, if you're not hearing this amazing part of the gospel, the resurrection, then you're only hearing two-thirds of it. And we know what percentage 2/3 is...
66.6
~dkg
Gravity and the Soul
In memory of Leo Ramos
What if, our soul is subject to gravity!
Right now our soul dwells in our body on solid ground, but what happens to our soul when we die? Does our soul just naturally sink down, down, down to the center of the Earth where there is molten lava -the revolving bottomless pit of fire and brimstone (sulfur)?
Who else ever came back from the dead to tell us about life after death other than Jesus Christ? Only He.
Thank God for His love and tender mercy and for His Holy Spirit that unites with our spirit.
Even IF our soul is subject to gravity, God's Spirit is not. Jesus PROMISES to not let us down (no pun intended) when we die.
~dkg
"Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness." ~Isaiah 41:10-13
What if, our soul is subject to gravity!
Right now our soul dwells in our body on solid ground, but what happens to our soul when we die? Does our soul just naturally sink down, down, down to the center of the Earth where there is molten lava -the revolving bottomless pit of fire and brimstone (sulfur)?
Who else ever came back from the dead to tell us about life after death other than Jesus Christ? Only He.
Thank God for His love and tender mercy and for His Holy Spirit that unites with our spirit.
Even IF our soul is subject to gravity, God's Spirit is not. Jesus PROMISES to not let us down (no pun intended) when we die.
~dkg
"Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness." ~Isaiah 41:10-13
WORDS HAVE POWER!
In memory of Leo Ramos
Words have power because they CREATE. Our spoken words create visions, dreams, joy, sorrow, pride, shame, fear, boldness, love, hate, war, peace, doubt, faith, life, death.
I’m trying to think of the most powerful word in the universe. Is it “God”? He is our CREATOR. Some say, yes because “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God…All things were made by him…and the Word became flesh and dwelt among us.” (John 1). Scripture testifies that the Word is God, even if one does not believe in Jesus, the word “God” may still be the most powerful word to that person.
To some, the most powerful word is “DEATH” because they’ve concluded that there is no God, that death is the end of all other powers. But to a believer in God, whether a believer that Jesus is Lord (God) or not, “God” is the most powerful word because God cannot die….that even if God were to chose to experience death, God would rise from the dead to prove that death is not the most powerful word… hmmm.
That is exactly what the “WORD was made flesh and dwelt among us” DID! Jesus rose from the dead! Which brings me to a word that I believe is the most powerful word coming out of the mouth of the most powerful WORD: “LIVE.” (Ezekiel 16:6), and because God is speaking, “LIVE”, the implication is to “LIVE FOREVER.”
God Lives! <—the two most powerful words in the universe!
~dkg
Words have power because they CREATE. Our spoken words create visions, dreams, joy, sorrow, pride, shame, fear, boldness, love, hate, war, peace, doubt, faith, life, death.
I’m trying to think of the most powerful word in the universe. Is it “God”? He is our CREATOR. Some say, yes because “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God…All things were made by him…and the Word became flesh and dwelt among us.” (John 1). Scripture testifies that the Word is God, even if one does not believe in Jesus, the word “God” may still be the most powerful word to that person.
To some, the most powerful word is “DEATH” because they’ve concluded that there is no God, that death is the end of all other powers. But to a believer in God, whether a believer that Jesus is Lord (God) or not, “God” is the most powerful word because God cannot die….that even if God were to chose to experience death, God would rise from the dead to prove that death is not the most powerful word… hmmm.
That is exactly what the “WORD was made flesh and dwelt among us” DID! Jesus rose from the dead! Which brings me to a word that I believe is the most powerful word coming out of the mouth of the most powerful WORD: “LIVE.” (Ezekiel 16:6), and because God is speaking, “LIVE”, the implication is to “LIVE FOREVER.”
God Lives! <—the two most powerful words in the universe!
~dkg
Tune in to TRUTH
*John 14:6 and Matthew 11:15
~dkg
In memory of Leo Ramos
Exodus' Linen Cross
In memory of Leo Ramos
In the Old Testament book of Exodus, God gives instructions on building the altar in the Temple. The altar is 5 cubits (measurement of length, width, height) and shaped like a cube sliced in half horizontally.
Linens supported with rings on pillars were stretched forth from the four sides of the altar: a linen cloth was stretched forth NORTH for 100 cubits; a linen cloth was stretched forth 100 cubits going SOUTH; a linen cloth was stretched forth WEST for 50 cubits; and a linen cloth was stretched forth EAST for only 50 cubits.
From a bird's eye view from the sky, it is a linen cross.
Yes. A 200 cubits CROSS in the Old Testament in Exodus!
The linen cross was a prophetic archetype pointing toward Jesus Christ, the lamb sacrificed on the cross (altar), and after his death, His body (Temple) wrapped in linen cloths.
In AWE!
~dkg
In the Old Testament book of Exodus, God gives instructions on building the altar in the Temple. The altar is 5 cubits (measurement of length, width, height) and shaped like a cube sliced in half horizontally.
Linens supported with rings on pillars were stretched forth from the four sides of the altar: a linen cloth was stretched forth NORTH for 100 cubits; a linen cloth was stretched forth 100 cubits going SOUTH; a linen cloth was stretched forth WEST for 50 cubits; and a linen cloth was stretched forth EAST for only 50 cubits.
From a bird's eye view from the sky, it is a linen cross.
Yes. A 200 cubits CROSS in the Old Testament in Exodus!
The linen cross was a prophetic archetype pointing toward Jesus Christ, the lamb sacrificed on the cross (altar), and after his death, His body (Temple) wrapped in linen cloths.
In AWE!
~dkg
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