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Life is??? # 92 The Permanence of Salvation 7 y
** Secure Forever: God's Promise or Our Perseverance?. **
The Permanence of Salvation
When we trust Christ as Savior, that very moment, we are born again. We are born into the family of God and become children of God. This new birth is not the end, but rather the beginning. Just as human parents give birth to their children and those children are their children from that point on, once God gives birth to His children, they are His children forever.
There are no verses in the Bible that talk about us becoming ”unborn” once we are born. Nor does the Bible teach that we can be born again, and again, and again.
The Scriptures are abundantl ... read more Life is?? # 91 what really happened when? 7 y
** These basic historical facts provide more reasons to dispense with narratives of a racially innocuous Confederate past. **
Monkey Cage Analysis
The Confederate flag largely disappeared after the Civil War. The fight against civil rights brought it back.
By Logan Strother, Thomas Ogorzalek and Spencer Piston June 12
New Orleans reacts to the removal of Confederate statues
Authorities removed the fourth and final Confederate-related statue in New Orleans on May 19. (Thomas Johnson/The Washington Post)
Last week, New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu oversaw the removal of four Confederate monuments. It was just the latest chapter in the contentious battle over the official display of Confederate symbol ... read more Life is?? #90 Let God's love flow through you today 7 y
** "(Agape) love - seeks the opportunity to do good to everyone. . ." **
Let God’s love flow through you today.
Luke 12:1 ”In the mean time, when there were gathered together an innumerable multitude of people, insomuch that they trod one upon another, he began to say unto his disciples, first of all, Beware ye of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.”
Christ Warns About Hypocrisy
Matt. 10:26–33
In the meantime, when an innumerable multitude of people had gathered together so that they trampled one another, He began to say to His disciples, first of all,
1 “Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.
... read more Life is?? #89 Understanding Salvation 7 y
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The Bible is abundantly clear on this issue: eternal salvation is only obtained by believing the message of the gospel. **
Chapter 2.
Understanding Salvation -
The Way of Salvation
What is salvation?
What does it mean to be saved?
The answers to our questions must begin here.
The best way to know if something is false is to diligently study that which is true. People who work for our government in discovering counterfeit currency are masters at knowing and recognizing true, genuine currency. They are so familiar with real money that counterfeit money is easily recognized. It is the same with the true gospel. Let’s remember, there is no issue that is more important in the world, because it is ... read more Life is?? #88 When is Right wrong? Never! 7 y
** this book will address two main issues:
The preservation of the saints; in other words, the truth and nature of salvation. The Bible clearly teaches the preservation of the saints. **
We should each look into our hearts, that they may be cleansed and recreated; so while we attend to the great things of the Law and of the Gospel, we must not neglect even the smallest matter God has appointed for us.
Introduction
Secure Forever!
God’s Promise or Our Perseverance?
True Salvation and its Relationship to the Christian Life by
Thomas M. Cucuzza
Secure Forever: God’s Promise or Our Perseverance?.
** Acknowledgments
I wish to express my sincere thanks to our daughter Michelle Casey and my
good friend Jeff Ratcliff for their skillful editing
and helpful su ... read more Life is??? # 86 Have you noticed a trend? 7 y
** It looks like the Arctic Ocean missed the memo and isn’t playing along with the liberal talking points. **
Avez-vous remarqué une tendance?
Have you noticed a trend?
The problem with the proponents of man-made climate change theories isn’t that they might be wrong. The real issue is the arrogance and zealotry found in people who see science not as an ongoing process, but as a religion.
There is a difference between science and “scientism.” It isn’t an all-knowing oracle that is absolutely right all of the time. In fact, theories and explanations must frequently be wrong if science is properly advancing.
The simple fact is, humans know very little about the climate cycles of our wo ... read more Life is?? # 85 Fuzzy Math = Big Debt 7 y
** to cover up their theft they created a special government debt instrument known as a Special Obligation Bonds
(SOBs - new debt) to replace the stolen retirement dollar contributions. **
Fuzzy Math = Big Debt
From a FB reply some truth often ignored by most today!
James Hey Melissa thank you, and I’ll endeavor to be a constructive contributor to this friendship.
I’m a senior whose seen 8 decades, have 19 grands, and 3 greats. I’m part of the generation that’s kicked so many cans down the road that our own doggone children, and grandchildren can’t see up the road.
Thanks to previous generations, my generation got a taste of the American dream, and now if we don’t get up off of our “I’m entitled” arses, the next generations will be lucky if they get a smell. We con ... read more Life is?? #84 - they would not believe? 7 y
** The problem is that many humans have taken the Evil Bait of self-sufficiency - from Satan's playbook and have blundered throughout all of history to make themselves number (1) one {self centered}... Pride is the key reason! **
The Lord’s ways are not always our way, why?
The one key thing that does not register with many people is that mankind does not really know is how to kick it’s way out of a wet paper bag!
Humans are forever attempting to make themselves gods and masters of the world. Yet even with several thousand years of vain attempts not much has really changed!
What does the Truth of God say?
Read, hear and come to an understanding!
Great blessings await those who will not depend solely on their own understanding
(Prov. 3:5).
Unless you have been sleeping under a wet log the ... read more Life is??? # 83 Chemo can cause cancer 7 y
http://www.chrisbeatcancer.com/chemo-may-spread-breast-cancer-and-trigger-more-aggressive-tumors/
Chemo?,
Science
Chemo may spread breast cancer and trigger more aggressive tumors
Scientists have found that, while shrinking tumors, chemotherapy opens a gateway for breast cancer cells to spread into the blood and other parts of the body.
In 2012, a groundbreaking study was published which explained how chemotherapy can backfire and boost cancer growth.
In 2016, we learned that chemo causes long-term immune system damage in breast cancer patients, reducing key immune cells for at least 9 months after treatment.
This year we have another study, published in the journal ... read more Life is??? # 82 The Truth About Alkalizing Your Blood 7 y
** Is it true that the foods and beverages you consume cause your blood to become more alkaline or acidic?
Contrary to popular hype, the answer is: not to any significant degree. **
Home » Blogs » Dr. Ben Kim’s blog
The Truth About Alkalizing Your Blood
Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jul 04, 2014
Natural Health Care
Is it true that the foods and beverages you consume cause your blood to become more alkaline or acidic?
Contrary to popular hype, the answer is: not to any significant degree.
The pH of your blood is tightly regulated by a complex system of buffers that are continuously at work to maintain a range of 7.35 to 7.45, which is slightly more alkaline than pure water.
If the pH of your blood falls below 7.35, the result is a condition called ... read more Life is?? #81 Study of 1 Tim 2:11-15 7 y
** Seek the truth thru study and persevering, even though the truth may not be what you thought! **
Extended Study on 1 Timonthy 2:11-15
1 Timothy 2:11
Note on 1 Timothy 2:11
Paul had just given instructions on how women should dress. As I explained in 1 Timothy 2:9, these instructions have to be modified to some degree according to the societies we live in. It’s the same with this instruction about women keeping silent in the church. That was a custom of the day. Paul was telling the women he ministered to how to conduct themselves in the church of his day. Our customs have changed, and therefore this command needs to change also.
Paul commanded slaves to obey their masters in ... read more When you find the truth it is often not what you expected! 7 y
** For Adam ( a type of Christ) was formed first, then Eve (a type of Church) - and Adam ( a type of Christ) was not deceived, but the woman ( a type of Church) was deceived and became a transgressor. {in the sense of sin} **
A Typological Approach to 1 Timothy 2:11-15
To begin, let me explain what the theological term ”type” means. A ”type” is person, thing, or event that foreshadows or points to something or someone else (the antitype).
The type has a layer of intended meaning that is revealed by the antitype.
For example, Jesus told Nicodemus, ”As Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness” (the type), ”so must the Son of Man be lifted up” (the anti-type) (John 3:14; cf. Numbers 21:9).
The Passover Lamb and the rock from which Israel drank in the wilderness were also types of Christ (Exodus 12:1 ... read more Life is??? #80 a blessing in disillusionment 7 y
** Originally published in print: Copyright Bible Study Magazine (Nov–Dec): pg.10. == we know that the brokenness doesn’t separate us from God. It draws us nearer to Him. **
There is blessing in disillusionment.
** From a previous post:
I always felt that I was living my life according to God’s plan. I built dreams and created expectations, assuming that they would be fulfilled if I made the right choices. But then I woke up to a reality that didn’t match my hopes.
As a young woman, I desperately longed for a child. I looked forward to being defined by motherhood. Instead, I was crushed by a season of miscarriage and infertility. After finally experiencing the joy of giving birth to my first child, I found that my vision of motherhood was naive; I was ... read more
Our relationship? 7 y
** Children are especially susceptible to deception, primarily due to lack of experience and teaching **
Our relationship?
Ephesians 4:14
Note on Ephesians 4:14
The Greek word that was translated “children” in this verse is “NEPIOS,” and it means “not speaking, i.e. an infant” (Strong’s Concordance).
It was translated “infant” in the New International Version’s translation of this verse.
It is describing an infant who cannot do anything to control their circumstances, as opposed to an adult who can. An infant in a boat would just have to go with the flow, but an adult in a boat could row or swim and not be at the mercy of the current.
Likewise, we should be spiritual adul ... read more Life is?? #79 Life not about all the stuff of the world 7 y
** our time here is relative - the real absolute truth is eternal **
When you finally come to realize that all the stuff the world tries to sell you is only fleeting and temporary. Because once you come to see the truth, then you will be on the road to peace and want to live as God desired. Greed runs rampant in the world today!
Where are your values and morals?
Most of the stuff you have or want valueless in the eternity that follows! You need to pick your choices carefully!
Why dabble in doubt?
With Eternity looming ahead - only fools would chase the temporary when the whole truth is before them.
Psalm 150:1-6 (NASB)
1 Praise the LO ... read more Life is?? #78 The ministry of the Holy Spirit today. 7 y
** "Would you like to see Jesus in His physical body standing right here with you and ministering to you, or do you want the Holy Spirit?"
I bet that 99.9 percent of Christians today would answer that they'd rather have Jesus in His physical body. One reason for this is that the Holy Spirit has been misrepresented. **
July 2017 E-Newsletter
Meet the Comforter.
Experience the Truth.
Dear Friend,
I want to share something that I’m really excited about, and that’s the present-day ministry of the Holy Spirit. This is the root of everything good that God has done in my life.
Sadly, the teaching of the Holy Spirit’s ministry has largely been neglected in the body of Christ. In fact, many believe that miracles and the Holy Spirit’s gifts aren’t for us today. But rejecting this truth will really limit what God can do in your life.
If I had not had an experience with the Lord and th ... read more Life is??? #77 What is a true friend? 7 y
** The real friendship goes beyond the popular system of acquaintances. **
What is a true friend?
** A real friend is a person whom one knows or with whom one has formed a bond of mutual affection, typically exclusive of sexual or family relations. Such is or becomes a very close relationship which is something, we must learn to understand when experienced in our life here on earth!
A real true friend is someone who is an adjunct to you.
** adjunct = something added or connected to something larger or more important: such as a thing added to something else as a supplementary rather than an essential part.
i.e. = ‘computer technology is a ... read more |