Genesis 1
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.
Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.
And God said, "Let there be light," and there was light. God saw that the light was good, and He separated the light from the darkness. God called the light "day," and the darkness he called "night." And there was evening, and there was morning—the first day.
And God said, "Let there be an expanse between the waters to separate water from water." So God made the expanse and separated the water under the expanse from the water above it. And it was so. God called the expanse "sky." And there was evening, and there was morning—the second day.
And God said, "Let the water under the sky be gathered to one place, and let dry ground appear." And it was so. God called the dry ground "land," and the gathered waters he called "seas." And God saw that it was good.
Then God said, "Let the land produce vegetation: seed-bearing plants and trees on the land that bear fruit with seed in it, according to their various kinds." And it was so. The land produced vegetation: plants bearing seed according to their kinds and trees bearing fruit with seed in it according to their kinds. And God saw that it was good. And there was evening, and there was morning—the third day.
And God said, "Let there be lights in the expanse of the sky to separate the day from the night, and let them serve as signs to mark seasons and days and years, and let them be lights in the expanse of the sky to give light on the earth." And it was so. God made two great lights—the greater light to govern the day and the lesser light to govern the night. He also made the stars. God set them in the expanse of the sky to give light on the earth, to govern the day and the night, and to separate light from darkness. And God saw that it was good. And there was evening, and there was morning—the fourth day.
And God said, "Let the water teem with living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth across the expanse of the sky." So God created the great creatures of the sea and every living and moving thing with which the water teems, according to their kinds, and every winged bird according to its kind. And God saw that it was good. God blessed them and said, "Be fruitful and increase in number and fill the water in the seas, and let the birds increase on the earth." And there was evening, and there was morning—the fifth day.
And God said, "Let the land produce living creatures according to their kinds: livestock, creatures that move along the ground, and wild animals, each according to its kind." And it was so. God made the wild animals according to their kinds, the livestock according to their kinds, and all the creatures that move along the ground according to their kinds. And God saw that it was good.
Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, over all the earth, and over all the creatures that move along the ground."
So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.
God blessed them and said to them, "Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air and over every living creature that moves on the ground."
Then God said, "I give you every seed-bearing plant on the face of the whole earth and every tree that has fruit with seed in it. They will be yours for food. And to all the beasts of the earth and all the birds of the air and all the creatures that move on the ground—everything that has the breath of life in it—I give every green plant for food." And it was so.
God saw all that he had made, and it was very good. And there was evening, and there was morning—the sixth day.
I love the Genesis account of the Creation. I love how there are facts having to do with Science, which weren't "discovered" by scientists until centuries and a millennium later.
While many people have taken the verses about God giving man dominion over the earth and all that is in it, to mean license to rape the earth, I believe that we have been given a special task to be stewards of the beautiful planet God gave to us.
Being a good steward doesn't mean we have to give in to every bogus science claim about global warming, cooling and over population scares. Instead, I take it to mean we respect and be thankful for all the goodness of the earth that God gave us. We need to respect the animals- not because they are "our equals" as some environmentalists claim, but because God created them.
We need to respect trees and plants, not only because they are habitats for creatures, but because they sustain all life, feed life and are beautifully created.
There is a good feeling about recycling, and line drying laundry. Those who can afford or have a convenient way to have an environmentally friendly car are doing a good thing. There is nothing wrong with wanting to keep our planet healthy, but we need to keep things in a Biblical perspective, and keep the Lord God at the center. Without Him, we would not need a beautiful planet, because we wouldn't be here.
Some day, this earth as we know it won't be here anymore:
Jesus tells us that some day this heaven and earth will pass away:
Matthew 24:35
Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.
And John tells us that there will be a new heaven and a new earth as he saw:
Revelation 21
I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, "Now the dwelling of God is with men, and he will live with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God.
Some people would not like to hear passages such as these because many people, especially in the environmental movements, believe that man is the cause of earth's problems and it is only man who can save the earth. Through whatever social program which is popular and politically correct, others will be swayed and deceived into thinking we can make this planet perfect and a "heaven on earth" global village.
Bible believing Christians however, remember that this earth doesn't belong to us. It doesn't belong to the animals, the trees, the endangered swamp rat, spotted owl or any other. This earth belongs to the One who created it. It would do well for others to understand this as well on this earth day.
1Corinthians 10:26
for, "The earth is the Lord's, and everything in it.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Friday, April 17, 2009
Thoughts Profiling- the New Political Correctness
Wikipedia defines Racial Profiling this way:
Racial profiling is the inclusion of racial or ethnic characteristics in determining whether a person is considered likely to commit a particular type of crime or an illegal act or to behave in a "predictable" manner. It is often confused with the more comprehensive Offender Profiling. Toward the end of the 20th century in the United States, the practice became controversial among the general public[citation needed] as the potential for abuse by law enforcement came to light.
Civil rights advocates are against the use of racial profiling tactics by the police.
Our good buddies at The American Criminal Liberties (oops- sorry!) Make that the American Civil Liberties Union. Their claims are to " represent individuals who have been victims of racial profiling by airlines, police, and government agencies, and our present work also encompasses major initiatives in public education...Our advocacy also includes lobbying for the passage of data collection and anti-profiling legislation and litigation of egregious airline and highway profiling cases. "
And from the DNC's own website- "Democrats will fight to end discrimination based on race, sex, ethnicity, national origin, language, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, and disability in every corner of our country, because that's the America we believe in. We are committed to banning racial, ethnic, and religious profiling and requiring federal, state, and local enforcement agencies to take steps to eliminate the practice "
So, we've established the fact that liberals have a thing against judging people. Yes- the dems are a paragon of virtue when it comes to absolute tolerance. That is, if it is something they agree with. If it is a different idea, something with differing views and opinions that those of the liberal ideals- well! Can't have it. No way. Profiling to a liberal is wrong- UNLESS it is someone who's ideas and opinions are different than their "enlightened" ones.
Did you know that according to the Department of Homeland Security under the Obama administration, I am a terrorist threat?
That's right. Me. A obscure stay at home, homeschooling mom. Me. Wife. Mom. Sister. Plain ol' me. Never broke a law in my life- I am a homeland security threat according to The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Office of Intelligence and Analysis, Extremism and Radicalization Branch .
You see- my ideas that the Bible is for real, that I trust and believe on Jesus Christ- my God for the way I try and live my life, and which forms my views on community, country and social ideas- it is dangerous! The fact that I am against illegal border crossing instead of coming into this country the proper and legal way makes me a bigot. Because I am against abortion and do not agree with homosexual marriage, because I believe in relationships the way that God intended- between a man and a woman that makes me a terrorist threat and a homophobe. Because I believe Jesus Christ is the Only Salvation, and the only Truth, the fact that I believe that some day soon, He is coming back, as written in the Bible Prophecies- that makes me a very dangerous person. Because I believe in the idea that the Government must adhere to a document that so many liberals believe is passe and non globalist and even imperialistic- you know, that living and breathing piece of paper called the CONSTITUTION! Because I believe that this document is the basis of our Government and Law- I am a bigot, white supremacist, racist, sexist, unpatriotic right wing fanatic which needs to be closely monitored. Oh thank God I'm not a war vet- or I'd really be in big trouble! You know, because according to the DHS, vets are loony- and only can be compared to the likes of Timothy McVeigh!
Yes- because I am a Constitutionally minded, Bible believing anti abortion, pro life, tea partying agreeing, pro family Christian- I am deserving to be labeled a terrorist threat by the Obama government.
No, I don't strap bombs to myself, nor have I any intention to behead anyone- but I am dangerous. I don't blow up or fly airplanes into buildings full of innocent people, and I have never proposed wiping any group of people off the face of the earth- but according to the liberal socialist government- I am dangerous.
My thoughts are different than theirs you see. I don't conform to their Utopian ideas and don't see the point in a dialogue with those who want to kill us. I don't conform to their christ- you know, the one who loves and tolerates everything. That guy who is one of many paths and a cool teacher from the old days. My Christ is the LORD, God the Son- all knowing Creator of the Universe and everything contained in it. I don't believe in their ideas that the world is slowly frying, and I actually think the Constitution is a model to live by. I happen to believe that we have a right in the first amendment to our religious beliefs, and to worship, the freedom of speech and the right to petition government when the people believe the government is not listening ( those pesky tea parties). I happen to believe in a persons right to bear arms. I happen to believe in all the rights afforded in the Constitution, which the Framers rightfully acknowledged come from our CREATOR.
If this makes me a danger to society- well, I don't see myself as dangerous.
What I see as dangerous- more dangerous than judging one by one's skin color, is to judge one's thoughts because they are different.
This is only the beginning people. Right now we are only considered possible threats. Some day soon, they, not unlike socialist, humanistic societies who came before, will round us all of us rabble rousing Bible believing Christians for some old fashioned re education.
When people are judged purely for their thoughts- you can bet they will not stop there.
Yes- I see this as another tool to prepare the world for the coming Antichirst- and a sure sign of Christian persecution coming.
Racial profiling is the inclusion of racial or ethnic characteristics in determining whether a person is considered likely to commit a particular type of crime or an illegal act or to behave in a "predictable" manner. It is often confused with the more comprehensive Offender Profiling. Toward the end of the 20th century in the United States, the practice became controversial among the general public[citation needed] as the potential for abuse by law enforcement came to light.
Civil rights advocates are against the use of racial profiling tactics by the police.
Our good buddies at The American Criminal Liberties (oops- sorry!) Make that the American Civil Liberties Union. Their claims are to " represent individuals who have been victims of racial profiling by airlines, police, and government agencies, and our present work also encompasses major initiatives in public education...Our advocacy also includes lobbying for the passage of data collection and anti-profiling legislation and litigation of egregious airline and highway profiling cases. "
And from the DNC's own website- "Democrats will fight to end discrimination based on race, sex, ethnicity, national origin, language, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, and disability in every corner of our country, because that's the America we believe in. We are committed to banning racial, ethnic, and religious profiling and requiring federal, state, and local enforcement agencies to take steps to eliminate the practice "
So, we've established the fact that liberals have a thing against judging people. Yes- the dems are a paragon of virtue when it comes to absolute tolerance. That is, if it is something they agree with. If it is a different idea, something with differing views and opinions that those of the liberal ideals- well! Can't have it. No way. Profiling to a liberal is wrong- UNLESS it is someone who's ideas and opinions are different than their "enlightened" ones.
Did you know that according to the Department of Homeland Security under the Obama administration, I am a terrorist threat?
That's right. Me. A obscure stay at home, homeschooling mom. Me. Wife. Mom. Sister. Plain ol' me. Never broke a law in my life- I am a homeland security threat according to The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Office of Intelligence and Analysis, Extremism and Radicalization Branch .
You see- my ideas that the Bible is for real, that I trust and believe on Jesus Christ- my God for the way I try and live my life, and which forms my views on community, country and social ideas- it is dangerous! The fact that I am against illegal border crossing instead of coming into this country the proper and legal way makes me a bigot. Because I am against abortion and do not agree with homosexual marriage, because I believe in relationships the way that God intended- between a man and a woman that makes me a terrorist threat and a homophobe. Because I believe Jesus Christ is the Only Salvation, and the only Truth, the fact that I believe that some day soon, He is coming back, as written in the Bible Prophecies- that makes me a very dangerous person. Because I believe in the idea that the Government must adhere to a document that so many liberals believe is passe and non globalist and even imperialistic- you know, that living and breathing piece of paper called the CONSTITUTION! Because I believe that this document is the basis of our Government and Law- I am a bigot, white supremacist, racist, sexist, unpatriotic right wing fanatic which needs to be closely monitored. Oh thank God I'm not a war vet- or I'd really be in big trouble! You know, because according to the DHS, vets are loony- and only can be compared to the likes of Timothy McVeigh!
Yes- because I am a Constitutionally minded, Bible believing anti abortion, pro life, tea partying agreeing, pro family Christian- I am deserving to be labeled a terrorist threat by the Obama government.
No, I don't strap bombs to myself, nor have I any intention to behead anyone- but I am dangerous. I don't blow up or fly airplanes into buildings full of innocent people, and I have never proposed wiping any group of people off the face of the earth- but according to the liberal socialist government- I am dangerous.
My thoughts are different than theirs you see. I don't conform to their Utopian ideas and don't see the point in a dialogue with those who want to kill us. I don't conform to their christ- you know, the one who loves and tolerates everything. That guy who is one of many paths and a cool teacher from the old days. My Christ is the LORD, God the Son- all knowing Creator of the Universe and everything contained in it. I don't believe in their ideas that the world is slowly frying, and I actually think the Constitution is a model to live by. I happen to believe that we have a right in the first amendment to our religious beliefs, and to worship, the freedom of speech and the right to petition government when the people believe the government is not listening ( those pesky tea parties). I happen to believe in a persons right to bear arms. I happen to believe in all the rights afforded in the Constitution, which the Framers rightfully acknowledged come from our CREATOR.
If this makes me a danger to society- well, I don't see myself as dangerous.
What I see as dangerous- more dangerous than judging one by one's skin color, is to judge one's thoughts because they are different.
This is only the beginning people. Right now we are only considered possible threats. Some day soon, they, not unlike socialist, humanistic societies who came before, will round us all of us rabble rousing Bible believing Christians for some old fashioned re education.
When people are judged purely for their thoughts- you can bet they will not stop there.
Yes- I see this as another tool to prepare the world for the coming Antichirst- and a sure sign of Christian persecution coming.
Thursday, April 9, 2009
An Easter Message
A few weeks ago, I read this article, and thought it would be a perfect one to post for this Easter weekend. I won't add anything to it, as it says everything much better than I ever could. I will post an Easter song at the end, so I will hope for you all to have a Blessed Easter, or for those who do not yet know the Love and Passion of Jesus- I pray maybe you will see your need for Christ if He is not your Lord and Savior. Every one is going to have to face some tough times ahead, and personal hardships and heartaches. I pray you don't have to go through them without Christ.
Why are they offended by the cross?
Posted: March 15, 2008 1:00 am Eastern© 2009
By Michael Youssef, Ph.D.
Posted: March 15, 2008 1:00 am Eastern© 2009
By Michael Youssef, Ph.D.
As the Christian faithful begin the annual celebration of their holiest days, they continue to experience a growing offense and resentment directed at their holiest symbol: the cross. It is an offense to the natural mind, which is why our path as Christians is to help people be transformed from seeing the cross as an offense to receiving the peace, power and grace of the cross.
Unlike the war on Christmas, the war on the cross has seen very few defenders in the national media. That's understandable. Many who rally to keep the Christmas traditions of today, from a traditional Merry Christmas greeting to a nativity scene at the mall, do not know the true meaning of the cross. Therefore, their silence regarding the cross is deafening to us now.
In recent years, we've seen the ACLU rally to remove the cross as it is displayed in the public arena. From the cross at a San Diego park in 2006, to the city seal cross in Tijeras, N.M., in 2005, to the cross on the seal of Los Angeles County in 2004, all of which were either removed or threatened to be, this concerted effort against the cross has been slowly succeeding in removing it from public life. Those fighting to remove this symbol must either fear the cross itself or are offended by it for unknown reasons, because they chose only to remove this particular religious symbol, while others were left alone.
Today, most evangelical Christians have a deep respect for the cross and would say it is their source of strength, hope, and yes, their very salvation. The cross is the apex of Christian ironies, that a man dying on a Roman cross those many years ago can be the very essence of power, peace and joy in life, yet, throughout history Christian believers have experienced all sorts of expressions of hatred, anger, persecution and even outrage over the cross of Christ. Sir Alfred Ayer, the Oxford philosopher, in an article in the British Guardian, called the cross, "intellectually contemptible and morally outrageous."
While several misguided groups throughout history have distorted the use of the cross – some even trying to claim themselves as Christians – today we must look at the true meaning and help educate our modern society if we are to maintain our freedom to display our holiest symbol.
I say this because if we do not act today, how long will it truly be before removing the cross carries over into our private lives and land, and yes, even into our churches? While I have a deep respect for our Bill of Rights, I also know that in recent years our country has seen activist judges legislating from the bench and even turning to foreign law for answers. This is another reason our voices and votes count in America, and evangelical Christians cannot be silent this Easter season, or at the polls in November.
We must also be aware that even some who claim to be Christians have been infected by the virus of political correctness, and therefore they declare that the cross is obsolete in this culture and the concepts of hell and judgment are merely outdated ideas.
They are not far removed from the growing effort to remove the cross. It all makes sense to a humanistic, secular and atheistic mindset, since they are their own saviors; therefore, to them, no man who died on a cross 2,000 years ago can save them. We, however, know that he did and he can and he will.
The cross is not an outdated symbol. No matter what this world believes, the truth never changes. God does not change. Jesus Christ's sacrifice on the cross, the miracle of His Resurrection and the glory of His Ascension are still as powerful today as they were that first Easter Sunday morning.
Was It A Morning Like This
By Sandi Patty
Was it a morning like this
When the Son still hid from Jerusalem?
And Mary rose from her bed
To tend the Lord She thought was dead
What is a morning like this,
When Mary walked down from Jerusalem?
And two angels stood at the tomb,
Bearers of news she would hear soon.
Did the grass sing?
Did the earth rejoice
To feel you again?
Over and over like a
Trumpet underground,
Did the earth seem to pound:
“He is risen”
over and over
in a never ending round
“He is risen, alleluia, alleluia!”
Was it an morning like this,
When Peter and John from Jerusalem?
And as they raced for the tomb,
Beneath their feet was there a tune?
Was it a morning like this,
When my Lord looked out
On Jerusalem?
He is risen, alleluia, alleluia.
When the Son still hid from Jerusalem?
And Mary rose from her bed
To tend the Lord She thought was dead
What is a morning like this,
When Mary walked down from Jerusalem?
And two angels stood at the tomb,
Bearers of news she would hear soon.
Did the grass sing?
Did the earth rejoice
To feel you again?
Over and over like a
Trumpet underground,
Did the earth seem to pound:
“He is risen”
over and over
in a never ending round
“He is risen, alleluia, alleluia!”
Was it an morning like this,
When Peter and John from Jerusalem?
And as they raced for the tomb,
Beneath their feet was there a tune?
Was it a morning like this,
When my Lord looked out
On Jerusalem?
He is risen, alleluia, alleluia.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
The Evilution of "christianity"
I saw the latest sign that Christianity is indeed the Church of Liodicia:
Barna Survey Examines Changes in Worldview Among Christians over the Past 13 Years .
I'll let you go look at the latest poll results on your own if you wish. Here, I just want to throw in my own two cents- or actually, the Bible's.
First off, pollster George Barna just released another survey :among America's professing "born-again" Christians, only 19% hold a Biblical worldview. For those of you, who are a little mathematically challenged like myself, this means that approximately 80% of those who claim to be christian do not have a Biblical worldview.
It's not like the questions in Barna's survey were deep theological thought provoking ideas which only a person holding a Doctorate in Theology and Religion can understand. For instance, Barna's questions for determining a person's Biblical worldview were the following: Believing that absolute moral truth exists; Believing that the Bible is totally accurate in all of the principles it teaches; Believing that Satan is considered to be a real being or force, not merely symbolic; Believing that a person cannot earn their way into Heaven by trying to be good or do good works; Believing that God is the all-knowing, all-powerful creator of the world who still rules the universe today. In the research, anyone who held all of those beliefs was said to have a Biblical worldview. And again, even among professing "born-again"Christians, only 19% were shown to have a Biblical worldview. In the world of feel good, live your best life now, ear tickling, non offensive, social gospel churches which are so prevalent in society, this really doesn't surprise me. In fact, again, the Bible warns, Jesus warns that in the last days there would be many deceivers coming in His name. The hearts of many will grow cold, and I am making the statement here and now, that many pastors in our society today are misleading millions of people. They are blind, leading the blind, and they will all be shocked and surprised some day when they stand before the Lord and find out that Jesus never knew them.
Here's the lowdown on the survey, along with the Biblical plum line to see just how far off the foundation (Christ) the church has fallen:
One-third of all adults (34%) believe that moral truth is absolute and unaffected by the circumstances. Slightly less than half of the born again adults (46%) believe in absolute moral truth.
Psalm 25:5
guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.
Psalm 31:5
Into your hands I commit my spirit; redeem me, O LORD, the God of truth.
John 13:20
I tell you the truth, whoever accepts anyone I send accepts me; and whoever accepts me accepts the one who sent me."
John 14:6
Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
For more on Jesus and the Truth- go here.
Half of all adults firmly believe that the Bible is accurate in all the principles it teaches. That proportion includes the four-fifths of born again adults (79%) who concur.
Timothy 3:16
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness
John 7:38
Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him."
1 Timothy 4:13
Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to preaching and to teaching.
For more on the importance and truthfulness of the Bible - go here.
Just one-quarter of adults (27%) are convinced that Satan is a real force. Even a minority of born again adults (40%) adopt that perspective.
Matthew 4:10
Jesus said to him, "Away from me, Satan! For it is written: 'Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only."
Mark 1:13
and he (Jesus) was in the desert forty days, being tempted by Satan. He was with the wild animals, and angels attended him.
For more of Jesus' words on Satan, go here. One more thing. If many people agree that they believe in angels, why would they not believe in Satan? After all, he is a fallen angel. It is because if one believes in Satan, one must believe in evil and sin as well.
Similarly, only one-quarter of adults (28%) believe that it is impossible for someone to earn their way into Heaven through good behavior. Not quite half of all born again Christians (47%) strongly reject the notion of earning salvation through their deeds.
Hebrews 2:10
In bringing many sons to glory, it was fitting that God, for whom and through whom everything exists, should make the author of their salvation perfect through suffering.
Acts 4:12
Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved."
Romans 1:16
I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile.
Ephesians 1:13
And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit,
Philippians 2:13
for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose.
Romans 8:28
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
Romans 1:17
For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed, a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: "The righteous will live by faith."
Romans 3:10
As it is written: "There is no one righteous, not even one;
Romans 3:22-26
This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference, for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus. God presented him as a sacrifice of atonement, through faith in his blood. He did this to demonstrate his justice, because in his forbearance he had left the sins committed beforehand unpunished— he did it to demonstrate his justice at the present time, so as to be just and the one who justifies those who have faith in Jesus.
There is no Scriptural basis on works plus faith. Jesus Paid our debt in FULL. We can never do enough on our own, no matter how many good deeds, to get to heaven. It is through faith ALONE in Christ Jesus which is our Salvation. The good we do after being born in the Spirit is the fruits of the Spirit- not by ourselves. We can do good things! But they are in vain without the simple faith in Christ for our salvation!
A minority of American adults (40%) are persuaded that Jesus Christ lived a sinless life while He was on earth. Slightly less than two-thirds of the born again segment (62%) strongly believes that He was sinless.
Luke 23:40-42
But the other criminal rebuked him. "Don't you fear God," he said, "since you are under the same sentence? We are punished justly, for we are getting what our deeds deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong."
Then he said, "Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom."
John 1
The Word Became Flesh
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God
Since Jesus is God in the Flesh- Jesus can not lie or sin! God can not lie or sin! There are dozens of passages in Scripture which show Jesus- God the Son. A sacrifice in the Old Testament for sins had to be perfect and unblemished. Jesus as the Lamb of God, to take on the sins of the world, as the Ultimate sacrifice- had to be perfect and without blemish. Jesus- is God, therefore, He is PERFECT.
Seven out of ten adults (70%) say that God is the all-powerful, all-knowing creator of the universe who still rules it today. That includes the 93% of born again adults who hold that conviction.
God is Present Everywhere:
Psalm 139:8
If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there.
Matthew 18:20
For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them."
God is Eternal:
Deuteronomy 33:27 a
The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.
Revelation 1:17-18
When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. Then he placed his right hand on me and said: "Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last. I am the Living One; I was dead, and behold I am alive for ever and ever! And I hold the keys of death and Hades.
God is All Powerful
Psalm 139:6
Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain.
Psalm 145:3
Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom.
Matthew 28:18
Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.
Colossians 2:10
and you have been given fullness in Christ, who is the head over every power and authority.
So there you have it. With regards to most questions, there are still quite a few who believe in the Word, who have a Biblical belief in Jesus. There are still quite a few Christians however, who don't. Why is this important?
Because, again, it seems that a majority of evangelical churches are bent only on the politically correct doctrines of Prosperity Theology and Entertainment and feel good, seeker sensitive Evangelism. So called Old-fashioned Bible Christianity has been replaced with movements such as the Emerging Church, Purpose Driven Church, Seeker-Sensitive Church, User-Friendly Church,Meta-Church and anything else under the sun. It's important because this Biblically illiterate christian movement is useless at being the "salt" and "light" that our Lord requires. These modern "born-again"evangelicals are walking around with Christless worldviews. They call themselves Christian, but haven't got a clue on what it means to be a follower of Christ. Instead of the Bible, socialist politicians, leftist "evangelicals" such as the Red Letter Christians, and Sojourners, globalist media , entertainers, and humanistic educators are the ones who continue to influence the world with non Biblical concepts that Biblically illiterate "Christians" fall for as the "Gospel truth".
When you're blind, it's awfully hard to see the Truth and not follow after deceivers who claim the title "Christian".
If you are a Christian- which one are you? Are you a follower of Jesus Christ- the Son of God, God in the Flesh- Perfect Word, Holy and Righteous?
Or are you blinded by politically corrected redemption"less" social gospel, empty of the Cross and Resurrection?
If you are not a Bible believing Christian, please dig out your Bible, and look up the references for yourselves. See who Christ is. See what His Whole Word says. Invite Him to your heart and Listen to His Word.
If you are not a believer, I invite you as well, to read the Bible for yourselves- and ask the Lord to reveal Himself to you through His Word. For More information, you can go here. In the archives there are simple answers to Who Jesus is, and How to trust in teh Bible. Find your redemption in Christ. He will Change your Life!
Barna Survey Examines Changes in Worldview Among Christians over the Past 13 Years .
I'll let you go look at the latest poll results on your own if you wish. Here, I just want to throw in my own two cents- or actually, the Bible's.
First off, pollster George Barna just released another survey :among America's professing "born-again" Christians, only 19% hold a Biblical worldview. For those of you, who are a little mathematically challenged like myself, this means that approximately 80% of those who claim to be christian do not have a Biblical worldview.
It's not like the questions in Barna's survey were deep theological thought provoking ideas which only a person holding a Doctorate in Theology and Religion can understand. For instance, Barna's questions for determining a person's Biblical worldview were the following: Believing that absolute moral truth exists; Believing that the Bible is totally accurate in all of the principles it teaches; Believing that Satan is considered to be a real being or force, not merely symbolic; Believing that a person cannot earn their way into Heaven by trying to be good or do good works; Believing that God is the all-knowing, all-powerful creator of the world who still rules the universe today. In the research, anyone who held all of those beliefs was said to have a Biblical worldview. And again, even among professing "born-again"Christians, only 19% were shown to have a Biblical worldview. In the world of feel good, live your best life now, ear tickling, non offensive, social gospel churches which are so prevalent in society, this really doesn't surprise me. In fact, again, the Bible warns, Jesus warns that in the last days there would be many deceivers coming in His name. The hearts of many will grow cold, and I am making the statement here and now, that many pastors in our society today are misleading millions of people. They are blind, leading the blind, and they will all be shocked and surprised some day when they stand before the Lord and find out that Jesus never knew them.
Here's the lowdown on the survey, along with the Biblical plum line to see just how far off the foundation (Christ) the church has fallen:
One-third of all adults (34%) believe that moral truth is absolute and unaffected by the circumstances. Slightly less than half of the born again adults (46%) believe in absolute moral truth.
Psalm 25:5
guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.
Psalm 31:5
Into your hands I commit my spirit; redeem me, O LORD, the God of truth.
John 13:20
I tell you the truth, whoever accepts anyone I send accepts me; and whoever accepts me accepts the one who sent me."
John 14:6
Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
For more on Jesus and the Truth- go here.
Half of all adults firmly believe that the Bible is accurate in all the principles it teaches. That proportion includes the four-fifths of born again adults (79%) who concur.
Timothy 3:16
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness
John 7:38
Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him."
1 Timothy 4:13
Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to preaching and to teaching.
For more on the importance and truthfulness of the Bible - go here.
Just one-quarter of adults (27%) are convinced that Satan is a real force. Even a minority of born again adults (40%) adopt that perspective.
Matthew 4:10
Jesus said to him, "Away from me, Satan! For it is written: 'Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only."
Mark 1:13
and he (Jesus) was in the desert forty days, being tempted by Satan. He was with the wild animals, and angels attended him.
For more of Jesus' words on Satan, go here. One more thing. If many people agree that they believe in angels, why would they not believe in Satan? After all, he is a fallen angel. It is because if one believes in Satan, one must believe in evil and sin as well.
Similarly, only one-quarter of adults (28%) believe that it is impossible for someone to earn their way into Heaven through good behavior. Not quite half of all born again Christians (47%) strongly reject the notion of earning salvation through their deeds.
Hebrews 2:10
In bringing many sons to glory, it was fitting that God, for whom and through whom everything exists, should make the author of their salvation perfect through suffering.
Acts 4:12
Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved."
Romans 1:16
I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile.
Ephesians 1:13
And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit,
Philippians 2:13
for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose.
Romans 8:28
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
Romans 1:17
For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed, a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: "The righteous will live by faith."
Romans 3:10
As it is written: "There is no one righteous, not even one;
Romans 3:22-26
This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference, for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus. God presented him as a sacrifice of atonement, through faith in his blood. He did this to demonstrate his justice, because in his forbearance he had left the sins committed beforehand unpunished— he did it to demonstrate his justice at the present time, so as to be just and the one who justifies those who have faith in Jesus.
There is no Scriptural basis on works plus faith. Jesus Paid our debt in FULL. We can never do enough on our own, no matter how many good deeds, to get to heaven. It is through faith ALONE in Christ Jesus which is our Salvation. The good we do after being born in the Spirit is the fruits of the Spirit- not by ourselves. We can do good things! But they are in vain without the simple faith in Christ for our salvation!
A minority of American adults (40%) are persuaded that Jesus Christ lived a sinless life while He was on earth. Slightly less than two-thirds of the born again segment (62%) strongly believes that He was sinless.
Luke 23:40-42
But the other criminal rebuked him. "Don't you fear God," he said, "since you are under the same sentence? We are punished justly, for we are getting what our deeds deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong."
Then he said, "Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom."
John 1
The Word Became Flesh
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God
Since Jesus is God in the Flesh- Jesus can not lie or sin! God can not lie or sin! There are dozens of passages in Scripture which show Jesus- God the Son. A sacrifice in the Old Testament for sins had to be perfect and unblemished. Jesus as the Lamb of God, to take on the sins of the world, as the Ultimate sacrifice- had to be perfect and without blemish. Jesus- is God, therefore, He is PERFECT.
Seven out of ten adults (70%) say that God is the all-powerful, all-knowing creator of the universe who still rules it today. That includes the 93% of born again adults who hold that conviction.
God is Present Everywhere:
Psalm 139:8
If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there.
Matthew 18:20
For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them."
God is Eternal:
Deuteronomy 33:27 a
The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.
Revelation 1:17-18
When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. Then he placed his right hand on me and said: "Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last. I am the Living One; I was dead, and behold I am alive for ever and ever! And I hold the keys of death and Hades.
God is All Powerful
Psalm 139:6
Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain.
Psalm 145:3
Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom.
Matthew 28:18
Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.
Colossians 2:10
and you have been given fullness in Christ, who is the head over every power and authority.
So there you have it. With regards to most questions, there are still quite a few who believe in the Word, who have a Biblical belief in Jesus. There are still quite a few Christians however, who don't. Why is this important?
Because, again, it seems that a majority of evangelical churches are bent only on the politically correct doctrines of Prosperity Theology and Entertainment and feel good, seeker sensitive Evangelism. So called Old-fashioned Bible Christianity has been replaced with movements such as the Emerging Church, Purpose Driven Church, Seeker-Sensitive Church, User-Friendly Church,Meta-Church and anything else under the sun. It's important because this Biblically illiterate christian movement is useless at being the "salt" and "light" that our Lord requires. These modern "born-again"evangelicals are walking around with Christless worldviews. They call themselves Christian, but haven't got a clue on what it means to be a follower of Christ. Instead of the Bible, socialist politicians, leftist "evangelicals" such as the Red Letter Christians, and Sojourners, globalist media , entertainers, and humanistic educators are the ones who continue to influence the world with non Biblical concepts that Biblically illiterate "Christians" fall for as the "Gospel truth".
When you're blind, it's awfully hard to see the Truth and not follow after deceivers who claim the title "Christian".
If you are a Christian- which one are you? Are you a follower of Jesus Christ- the Son of God, God in the Flesh- Perfect Word, Holy and Righteous?
Or are you blinded by politically corrected redemption"less" social gospel, empty of the Cross and Resurrection?
If you are not a Bible believing Christian, please dig out your Bible, and look up the references for yourselves. See who Christ is. See what His Whole Word says. Invite Him to your heart and Listen to His Word.
If you are not a believer, I invite you as well, to read the Bible for yourselves- and ask the Lord to reveal Himself to you through His Word. For More information, you can go here. In the archives there are simple answers to Who Jesus is, and How to trust in teh Bible. Find your redemption in Christ. He will Change your Life!
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Not Perplexing- Expected
I don't normally do this, reply to another blog post on my own blog, but in reading Mr. Falwell's latest post, I find it compelling that I answer-
The Bible tells us that in the last days there will be deceivers and many Antichrists in the world. I believe this, as it is happening more and more, and as Jesus put it- the birth pangs are coming on closer and stronger with each one!
Obama's 1st Judge Pick Anti-Jesus?
By Jonathan Falwell
When Barack Obama was elected as our nation's president in November, I urged Christian America to earnestly pray for him because I believe the Bible compels us to pray for our leaders.And while I continue to pray for our president, I was perplexed this week to learn about his first judicial nominee, David Hamilton, who has been nominated to the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals.As noted by Wendy Wright, president of Concerned Women for America, Judge Hamilton is...
"the infamous activist judge who in 2005 ordered the speaker of the Indiana House to immediately stop the practice of 'sectarian prayers' at the opening of the legislative session. Apparently the prayers were too Christian for Mr. Hamilton."Judge Hamilton ruled,
"They should refrain from using Christ's name or title."Is he serious? As I've pointed out on several occasions in this column, this nation was founded on, and has a long history of advancing, Judeo-Christian values. Our nation's capital is bursting with Christian imagery, including the frieze of Moses and images of the Ten Commandments at the U.S. Supreme Court. Our founders fearlessly placed their faith in the Christ of the Bible.I wonder how men like Judge Hamilton sidestep the numerous statements of our founders in advancing Christian principles.What does he think of James Madison, the father of the Constitution, who wrote that...
"the belief in a God All Powerful, wise and good … is essential to the moral order of the World and the happiness of men"?Do men like Judge Hamilton simply disregard the words of Elias Boudinot, president of the Continental Congress (1777-78), who wrote,
"Our country should be preserved from the dreadful evil of becoming enemies of the religion of the Gospel, which I have no doubt, but would be the introduction of the dissolution of government and the bonds of civil society"?This is our history, the record of our founding, and I could write for hours about pro-Bible, pro-Christian statements from our founders, including John Jay, our nation's first Supreme Court chief justice (and the second president of the American Bible Society, by the way), who said,
"… it is the duty, as well as privilege and interest, of a Christian nation to select and prefer Christians for their rulers."Tragically, men like Judge Hamilton either ignore or revise the intent of such words. It is interesting to note that the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, where Judge Hamilton would sit if approved, overturned his decision to oust Christ's name.Mrs. Wright said,
"David Hamilton proved the liberal American Bar Association correct when they rated him as 'not qualified' for his current post. Hamilton's decisions reveal a deep disrespect for the Constitution and overinflated view of his own opinion. Senators would be derelict in their duties if they vote to promote him to do further damage to religious freedom and justice."This is a tragic move on our president's part. I was hopeful that President Obama would understand the necessity for prayer in government, specifically after I learned of the words he wrote on a paper he left at the Western Wall in Jerusalem during last year's visit there. The Israeli paper Maariv obtained the paper, which read:
Lord,Protect my family and me. Forgive me my sins and help me guard against pride and despair.Give me the wisdom to do what is right and just.And make me an instrument of your will.That is a beautiful and heartening prayer by a man who obviously believes in the power of prayer. ( Perhaps Mr. Falwell, you've never seen or considered playing to the cameras?!) Therefore, I wish to urge President Obama to carefully consider the men and women he nominates to our nation's courts. Especially at a time like this, our nation cannot be burdened by the rulings of those who would: 1) ignore our clear Judeo-Christian historic record, and 2) further alienate people who wish to exercise their religious freedoms without government intrusion. (Please tell me you are not naive enough to not know this is exactly what they want to do?!)
Source
Obama's 1st judge pick anti-Jesus? - WorldNetDaily
Related Links
Seventh Circuit Nominee David Hamilton: “Allah” Yes, “Jesus” No - National Review OnlineSenate Sets Hearing Date for President Obama's First Pro-Abortion Judicial Pick - LifeNews.comObama Names Judge to Appeals Court - Washington Post
My Reply- As I posted it to the blog page:
The Bible tells us that in the last days there will be deceivers and many Antichrists in the world. I believe this, as it is happening more and more, and as Jesus put it- the birth pangs are coming on closer and stronger with each one!
Obama's 1st Judge Pick Anti-Jesus?
By Jonathan Falwell
When Barack Obama was elected as our nation's president in November, I urged Christian America to earnestly pray for him because I believe the Bible compels us to pray for our leaders.And while I continue to pray for our president, I was perplexed this week to learn about his first judicial nominee, David Hamilton, who has been nominated to the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals.As noted by Wendy Wright, president of Concerned Women for America, Judge Hamilton is...
"the infamous activist judge who in 2005 ordered the speaker of the Indiana House to immediately stop the practice of 'sectarian prayers' at the opening of the legislative session. Apparently the prayers were too Christian for Mr. Hamilton."Judge Hamilton ruled,
"They should refrain from using Christ's name or title."Is he serious? As I've pointed out on several occasions in this column, this nation was founded on, and has a long history of advancing, Judeo-Christian values. Our nation's capital is bursting with Christian imagery, including the frieze of Moses and images of the Ten Commandments at the U.S. Supreme Court. Our founders fearlessly placed their faith in the Christ of the Bible.I wonder how men like Judge Hamilton sidestep the numerous statements of our founders in advancing Christian principles.What does he think of James Madison, the father of the Constitution, who wrote that...
"the belief in a God All Powerful, wise and good … is essential to the moral order of the World and the happiness of men"?Do men like Judge Hamilton simply disregard the words of Elias Boudinot, president of the Continental Congress (1777-78), who wrote,
"Our country should be preserved from the dreadful evil of becoming enemies of the religion of the Gospel, which I have no doubt, but would be the introduction of the dissolution of government and the bonds of civil society"?This is our history, the record of our founding, and I could write for hours about pro-Bible, pro-Christian statements from our founders, including John Jay, our nation's first Supreme Court chief justice (and the second president of the American Bible Society, by the way), who said,
"… it is the duty, as well as privilege and interest, of a Christian nation to select and prefer Christians for their rulers."Tragically, men like Judge Hamilton either ignore or revise the intent of such words. It is interesting to note that the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, where Judge Hamilton would sit if approved, overturned his decision to oust Christ's name.Mrs. Wright said,
"David Hamilton proved the liberal American Bar Association correct when they rated him as 'not qualified' for his current post. Hamilton's decisions reveal a deep disrespect for the Constitution and overinflated view of his own opinion. Senators would be derelict in their duties if they vote to promote him to do further damage to religious freedom and justice."This is a tragic move on our president's part. I was hopeful that President Obama would understand the necessity for prayer in government, specifically after I learned of the words he wrote on a paper he left at the Western Wall in Jerusalem during last year's visit there. The Israeli paper Maariv obtained the paper, which read:
Lord,Protect my family and me. Forgive me my sins and help me guard against pride and despair.Give me the wisdom to do what is right and just.And make me an instrument of your will.That is a beautiful and heartening prayer by a man who obviously believes in the power of prayer. ( Perhaps Mr. Falwell, you've never seen or considered playing to the cameras?!) Therefore, I wish to urge President Obama to carefully consider the men and women he nominates to our nation's courts. Especially at a time like this, our nation cannot be burdened by the rulings of those who would: 1) ignore our clear Judeo-Christian historic record, and 2) further alienate people who wish to exercise their religious freedoms without government intrusion. (Please tell me you are not naive enough to not know this is exactly what they want to do?!)
Source
Obama's 1st judge pick anti-Jesus? - WorldNetDaily
Related Links
Seventh Circuit Nominee David Hamilton: “Allah” Yes, “Jesus” No - National Review OnlineSenate Sets Hearing Date for President Obama's First Pro-Abortion Judicial Pick - LifeNews.comObama Names Judge to Appeals Court - Washington Post
My Reply- As I posted it to the blog page:
While I respect pastors such as Mr. Falwell, I have to wonder how well they are discerning wolves in sheep's clothing and those of the Antichrist spirit which the Bible warns of. Now, I so not hold any higher education in theology or religious studies, so forgive me if putting someone who is not a church leader in this category. Seems to me though this man Obama has a whole lot of people deceived, even maybe some of the "elect", meaning well meaning but blind Christians.Mr. Falwell, I really mean no disrespect, but before this man was elected, I was able to see by his fruits that he is NOT a Christian. Oh, he may speak ear tickling words when it suits him, but in seeing and hearing him during the year of campaigning, it is not perplexing at all to understand his anti christian choices for his cabinet and judiciary posts.Think Mr. Falwell, please- think of this man during the campaigning. First of all, he signed bills which would deny children born during a botched abortion the right to have care- allowing them to die alone, cold, hungry and in a garbage can. Think about how he said that if his daughters "Chose" to be promiscuous and have sex before marriage, he didn't want them to "be punished with a baby'. When asked what his view on when life begins- he said "it's above my pay grade" to answer.Consider his past pro death stances, and it is not perplexing in the least that he would "choose" to appointing pro abortion people to his administration, nor should it be surprising that he has, in record time required tax money to pay for overseas abortions, proposed pro abortion agendas and court planned parenthood, and even threatening to remove the conscience clause for doctors and nurses to where they would not have to be forced against their religious convictions to perform abominations- I mean abortions.Now, it is not perplexing in the least to me that he is anti christian Mr. Falwell. Remember his oh so tolerant words about us Bible clinging bigots? How about how he replies much the same as many other "spiritual" people these days, when asked if Christianity is the only way to heaven, and if there is a literal hell. He says, "there are many paths to the same heaven.. and my god would not send people to a hell." Does that sound like the Holy Spirit talking?The man is pompous and proud. He shows no humility when so many people were and still are calling him or comparing him to messiah. I did not hear him telling people to stop, that he is just a man, and that there is a real Messiah, who is alive and coming again soon.The man spent 20 years attending, listening to an anti christian church, where he proudly had his daughters baptized. Only when it was made public the blasphemous talk of "Rev." Wright did Obama chastise the man and start looking for another church. Not to mention his "spiritual" advisers since coming to the White House- "rev." Moss, is a Jr. Wright.Mr. Falwell, I could go on and on, but I guess I've had my say. One more point though. The Bible tells us the signs of the end of times, and what to watch for. I will not be looking and putting my trust in politicians to do what is right to bring America back to her Christian roots. I am putting my trust in My Lord Jesus Christ- and seeing that perhaps the Obamas and the rest of the godless people we have in Washington are unknowingly fulfilling events which have to happen before Christ will come again. After all, I have not seen, as much as I've looked for and prayed, America is not in the Bible. I will pray for Obama and his family, for a saving grace in Christ Jesus, and the filling of the Holy Spirit- but I am also praying God's will, whether it is popular or not. God Bless you!
March 28, 2009 11:09 PM
I am far from being the only one who questions Mr. Falwell in his judgement. It is many pastors and other supposed men and women of God who are instructed to lead the flock - who are doing just the opposite and leading many of the flock astray. In this day when there are so many things happening which show the Bible coming alive before our eyes, it is a sad thing to see so many pastors so fixated on the world and not on the soon return of Jesus.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
One world Currancy- Stepping Closer to the Antichrist
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Russia to Propose New Global Common Currency
By Joel C. Rosenberg...
And the Kremlin is not alone. Amidst the global economic crisis in which upwards of 45% of the world’s wealth has been lost in the last 18 months, talk of radically restructuring the global economic system is growing. In recent weeks, leaders in Europe, Africa and the Middle East have proposed scrapping the current economic order and going to a single common currency.A story in this morning’s Moscow Times – and featured prominently on the Drudge Report — is creating quite a stir in particular. At the April 2nd meeting of world leaders in London (the G20), the Kremlin is reportedly set to propose a new global common currency system that will replace the U.S. dollar as the international currency of choice.The story notes that “the Kremlin’s call for a common currency is not the first in recent days. Speaking at an economic conference in Astana, Kazakhstan, last week, Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev proposed a global currency called the ‘acmetal’ — a conflation of the words ‘acme’ and ‘capital.’ He also suggested that the Eurasian Economic Community, a loose group of five former Soviet republics including Kazakhstan and Russia, adopt a single noncash currency — the yevraz – to insulate itself from the global economic crisis….Nazarbayev’s proposal did, however, garner support from at least one prominent source — Columbia University professor Robert Mundell, who was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1999 for his role in creating the euro. Speaking at the same conference with Nazarbayev, he said the idea had ‘great promise.’ The Kremlin document also called for national banks and international financial institutions to diversify their foreign currency reserves. It said the global financial system should be restructured to prevent future crises and proposed holding an international conference after the G20 summit to adopt conventions on a new global financial structure.”Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is calling for a single currency for 400 million Muslims in the Middle East. “The process of obtaining one single currency in the trade and exchanges among members, and in the next stages with other countries and neighbors, should be designed,” the Iranian leader said March 11th.Libyan leader Muammar Ghadafi, recently elected leader of the African Union, is calling for a single currency for all of Africa and has persuaded 200 tribal leaders in Africa to call him the “King of kings.” The BBC reported in February that Ghadafi “envisages a single African military force, a single currency and a single passport for Africans to move freely around the continent.”These are curious developments given that scholars of Bible prophecy have long noted that according to the Scriptures, in the “last days” the world will see the emergence of an entirely new international financial architecture, complete with a single global currency created and mandated by the leaders of Europe. The Bible indicates that no one will be able to engage in commerce without “buying in” to the new cashless system. The prophecy is found in Revelation 13:16-17, which reads:
“And he [the world leader that emerges from a revived Europe] causes all, the small and the great, and the rich and the poor, and the free men and slaves, to be given a mark on their right hand or on their forehead, and he provides that no one can buy or to sell, except the one who has the mark, either the name of the beast or the number of his name.”It’s too soon to say where this will all lead, but these are certainly developments worth watching.
Russia to Propose New Global Common Currency
By Joel C. Rosenberg...
And the Kremlin is not alone. Amidst the global economic crisis in which upwards of 45% of the world’s wealth has been lost in the last 18 months, talk of radically restructuring the global economic system is growing. In recent weeks, leaders in Europe, Africa and the Middle East have proposed scrapping the current economic order and going to a single common currency.A story in this morning’s Moscow Times – and featured prominently on the Drudge Report — is creating quite a stir in particular. At the April 2nd meeting of world leaders in London (the G20), the Kremlin is reportedly set to propose a new global common currency system that will replace the U.S. dollar as the international currency of choice.The story notes that “the Kremlin’s call for a common currency is not the first in recent days. Speaking at an economic conference in Astana, Kazakhstan, last week, Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev proposed a global currency called the ‘acmetal’ — a conflation of the words ‘acme’ and ‘capital.’ He also suggested that the Eurasian Economic Community, a loose group of five former Soviet republics including Kazakhstan and Russia, adopt a single noncash currency — the yevraz – to insulate itself from the global economic crisis….Nazarbayev’s proposal did, however, garner support from at least one prominent source — Columbia University professor Robert Mundell, who was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1999 for his role in creating the euro. Speaking at the same conference with Nazarbayev, he said the idea had ‘great promise.’ The Kremlin document also called for national banks and international financial institutions to diversify their foreign currency reserves. It said the global financial system should be restructured to prevent future crises and proposed holding an international conference after the G20 summit to adopt conventions on a new global financial structure.”Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is calling for a single currency for 400 million Muslims in the Middle East. “The process of obtaining one single currency in the trade and exchanges among members, and in the next stages with other countries and neighbors, should be designed,” the Iranian leader said March 11th.Libyan leader Muammar Ghadafi, recently elected leader of the African Union, is calling for a single currency for all of Africa and has persuaded 200 tribal leaders in Africa to call him the “King of kings.” The BBC reported in February that Ghadafi “envisages a single African military force, a single currency and a single passport for Africans to move freely around the continent.”These are curious developments given that scholars of Bible prophecy have long noted that according to the Scriptures, in the “last days” the world will see the emergence of an entirely new international financial architecture, complete with a single global currency created and mandated by the leaders of Europe. The Bible indicates that no one will be able to engage in commerce without “buying in” to the new cashless system. The prophecy is found in Revelation 13:16-17, which reads:
“And he [the world leader that emerges from a revived Europe] causes all, the small and the great, and the rich and the poor, and the free men and slaves, to be given a mark on their right hand or on their forehead, and he provides that no one can buy or to sell, except the one who has the mark, either the name of the beast or the number of his name.”It’s too soon to say where this will all lead, but these are certainly developments worth watching.
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Not Really Goodbye
It seems like I've been at this forever. Blogging, I mean. I've talked politics, societal issues, Biblical principals and views on hot topics. I've tried to bring Biblical prophecies to a simpler understanding. I've tried to be informative and open- all to show just how relevant the Bible is to our day and age.
I hope I've made people think, hope I've opened eyes and maybe even hearts on many issues which effect us all. I've never intended to write for any kind of glory, but only out of wanting people to understand some of what a born again Bible believing Christian is all about, hoping to bring people a little closer to Jesus, and to bring truth from a Biblical perspective. I have only wanted to bring glory to the Lord- not myself. I hope I've done that.
I have made some wonderful friends through blogs, and met so many brothers and sisters in the Christian faith, that I am so blessed by you all.
I don't want to quit- don't even know if I could, even if I wanted to. Seems like there is just too much going on to keep myself quiet, but I am tired. It is too much too keep up with everything, trying to gather information and put it all out here, investigating and sifting through everything, trying to put it all together so as not to bore people. Frankly, I'm worn out. I think others are worn out even visiting- seeing the "same old, same old" serious stuff. I don't blame you. Seems like all I write about is depressing, pessimistic and dire.
I have a different hope though, than the world. I don't look to politicians to save us and our planet. I have a Savior already, and from all the seeming depressing stuff, I only see more signs of His coming so soon!
I don't want to quit- I want people who don't yet, have the same hope I do. I want people to understand that Christians aren't the only ones who see a huge change coming in the world- and I'm not talking the great obama either. The Bible- it is happening now. All the news headlines are ripped from Bible.
What I may do for a while, because I can't quit, is put out the news under Prophetic headlines and those who want to check them out can. That way, I won't put out a bunch of information and opinions of mine that people don't want to read. Please check back when you want or can, as I will try and update each week. I'm sorry that I haven't been up to doing much lately- you know who you are, and I do love you all. I just have not been myself lately.
God Bless you all, and maybe I will be back if something really big happens. Keep Israel in mind. Love you all~ Carolyn
I hope I've made people think, hope I've opened eyes and maybe even hearts on many issues which effect us all. I've never intended to write for any kind of glory, but only out of wanting people to understand some of what a born again Bible believing Christian is all about, hoping to bring people a little closer to Jesus, and to bring truth from a Biblical perspective. I have only wanted to bring glory to the Lord- not myself. I hope I've done that.
I have made some wonderful friends through blogs, and met so many brothers and sisters in the Christian faith, that I am so blessed by you all.
I don't want to quit- don't even know if I could, even if I wanted to. Seems like there is just too much going on to keep myself quiet, but I am tired. It is too much too keep up with everything, trying to gather information and put it all out here, investigating and sifting through everything, trying to put it all together so as not to bore people. Frankly, I'm worn out. I think others are worn out even visiting- seeing the "same old, same old" serious stuff. I don't blame you. Seems like all I write about is depressing, pessimistic and dire.
I have a different hope though, than the world. I don't look to politicians to save us and our planet. I have a Savior already, and from all the seeming depressing stuff, I only see more signs of His coming so soon!
I don't want to quit- I want people who don't yet, have the same hope I do. I want people to understand that Christians aren't the only ones who see a huge change coming in the world- and I'm not talking the great obama either. The Bible- it is happening now. All the news headlines are ripped from Bible.
What I may do for a while, because I can't quit, is put out the news under Prophetic headlines and those who want to check them out can. That way, I won't put out a bunch of information and opinions of mine that people don't want to read. Please check back when you want or can, as I will try and update each week. I'm sorry that I haven't been up to doing much lately- you know who you are, and I do love you all. I just have not been myself lately.
God Bless you all, and maybe I will be back if something really big happens. Keep Israel in mind. Love you all~ Carolyn
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