"Wherefore whosoever shall eat this bread, and drink this cup of the Lord, unworthily, shall be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord. But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of that cup. For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh damnation to himself, not discerning the Lord's body."
Saturday, August 31, 2013
How many Pastors warn their congregations about the following? Not as many as you might think!
Romans 8:28, 29 KJV
"And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren."
Ever noticed in this parable that all ten servants were given the same amount to start with. One pound each, also, did you notice that we never hear how the other seven servants did with what the nobleman had given them.
He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return. And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come. But his citizens hated him, and sent a message after him, saying, We will not have this man to reign over us. And it came to pass, that when he was returned, having received the kingdom, then he commanded these servants to be called unto him, to whom he had given the money, that he might know how much every man had gained by trading. Then came the first, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained ten pounds. And he said unto him, Well, thou good servant: because thou hast been faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities. And the second came, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained five pounds. And he said likewise to him, Be thou also over five cities. And another came, saying, Lord, behold, here is thy pound, which I have kept laid up in a napkin: For I feared thee, because thou art an austere man: thou takest up that thou layedst not down, and reapest that thou didst not sow. And he saith unto him, Out of thine own mouth will I judge thee, thou wicked servant. Thou knewest that I was an austere man, taking up that I laid not down, and reaping that I did not sow: Wherefore then gavest not thou my money into the bank, that at my coming I might have required mine own with usury? And he said unto them that stood by, Take from him the pound, and give it to him that hath ten pounds. (And they said unto him, Lord, he hath ten pounds.) For I say unto you, That unto every one which hath shall be given; and from him that hath not, even that he hath shall be taken away from him. But those mine enemies, which would not that I should reign over them, bring hither, and slay them before me. (Luke 19:12-27 KJV)
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Christians shouldn’t sit on the sidelines in the #SyriaCrisis. Here are 4 things we can do. | Joel C. Rosenberg's Blog
Christians shouldn't sit on the sidelines in the #SyriaCrisis. Here are 4 things we can do.
President calls for Congressional vote on military action in Syria. How should the US respond to Assad regime? Experts fall into four basic camps. | Joel C. Rosenberg's Blog
President calls for Congressional vote on military action in Syria. How should the US respond to Assad regime? Experts fall into four basic camps.
Examining reports of new chemical weapons attacks in Syria.
Inside the Israeli-Palestinian peace process
Kansas Governor Brownback has invited me to Topeka to speak about “Damascus Countdown.” Please join us at the State Capitol on Sept. 7. | Joel C. Rosenberg's Blog
Kansas Governor Brownback has invited me to Topeka to speak about "Damascus Countdown." Please join us at the State Capitol on Sept. 7.
Friday, August 30, 2013
U.S., British release intel reports of Syrian chemical attacks. (Read full texts.) Nearly 1,500 killed, including 426 children. Now what?
http://flashtrafficblog.wordpress.com/2013/08/30/u-s-british-release-intel-reports-of-syrian-chemical-attacks-read-full-texts-nearly-1500-killed-including-426-children/
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IGNORING GOD’S WORD by David Wilkerson | World Challenge
God made His word to Jehoshaphat and Ahab clear, leaving no doubt as to what He thought about the whole affair: "It's doomed! Go at your own risk. Nothing but death and defeat await you on the battlefield" (see 2 Chronicles 18:16).
At this point, Jehoshaphat seemed willing to obey a true prophetic word and do everything God told him. Yet, for centuries, Bible scholars have marveled at what happened next: When the clear word came, Jehoshaphat ignored it!
Beloved, you can boast all you want about loving God and wanting to obey Him. But if you do not break away from the deception of ungodly friends and seek Holy Ghost discernment, you will end up ignoring God's Word!
You may accompany your friend in his war but when the chips are down, he will hand you over to the enemy. That's just what happened to Jehoshaphat when he went to war with Ahab. The evil king set up Jehoshaphat to be killed; he told him to dress in his kingly robes, while Ahab himself dressed as a soldier. That way, Ahab reasoned, the enemy would go after Jehoshaphat instead of himself.
Ironically, Ahab was killed by an arrow that pierced him through a tiny slot in his armor. And suddenly, Jehoshaphat was surrounded by enemy soldiers, who were ready to cut him to pieces. The king knew he was facing death and he cried out to God for help. Scripture tells us, "And the Lord helped him; and God moved them to depart from him" (18:31).
The war was a disaster. Israel's army fled in disarray, like sheep without a shepherd. And Jehoshaphat retreated to Jerusalem, his friend Ahab dead and his armies defeated. It was only by God's grace that he escaped death!
I can imagine the thoughts that must have raced through Jehoshaphat's mind as he hurried back to Jerusalem: "Oh, God, thank You for delivering me! Now I see the danger of walking with an ungodly companion. Never again, Lord! I won't be a part of that worldly system anymore. It's all over now!"
Thursday, August 29, 2013
Israeli leaders tell military, civil defense forces: Be ready for all scenarios.
http://flashtrafficblog.wordpress.com/2013/08/29/israeli-leaders-tell-military-civil-defense-forces-be-ready-for-all-scenarios/
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Podcast: I'm interviewed about the moral complexities of a U.S. strike on Syria & how we should pray.
http://flashtrafficblog.wordpress.com/2013/08/29/podcast-im-interviewed-about-the-moral-complexities-of-a-u-s-strike-on-syria-how-we-should-pray/
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UPDATED: Iranian leaders vow Israel will be destroyed if Syria is attacked. What will Iran conclude if Assad used WMD & West does nothing?
http://flashtrafficblog.wordpress.com/2013/08/29/iranian-leaders-vow-israel-will-be-destroyed-if-syria-is-attacked-damascuscountdown/
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1 Corinthians 15:1-58 KJV
1 Corinthians 14:1-40 KJV
1 Corinthians 13:1-13 KJV
Do you know Charity?
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Wednesday Night Service 8/28/2013
If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God. When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory. Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry: For which things' sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience: In the which ye also walked some time, when ye lived in them. But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth. Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds; And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him: Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all. (Colossians 3:1-11 KJV)
For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. (Romans 6:23 KJV)
This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. (1 John 1:5 KJV)
Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever. (1 John 2:15-17 KJV)
But ye have an unction from the Holy One, and ye know all things. I have not written unto you because ye know not the truth, but because ye know it, and that no lie is of the truth. Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ? He is antichrist, that denieth the Father and the Son. Whosoever denieth the Son, the same hath not the Father: (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also. (1 John 2:20-23 KJV)
We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not his brother abideth in death. Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him. (1 John 3:14, 15 KJV)
And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him. Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world. There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love. (1 John 4:16-18 KJV)
Now he which stablisheth us with you in Christ, and hath anointed us, is God; Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts. (2 Corinthians 1:21, 22 KJV)
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Are we praying for our leaders at this time of crisis? Or are we sniping at them? A few thoughts on the importance of prayer.
http://flashtrafficblog.wordpress.com/2013/08/28/are-we-praying-for-our-leaders-at-this-time-of-crisis-or-are-we-sniping-at-them-a-few-thoughts-on-the-importance-of-prayer/
Evidence: Intercepted calls, satellite imagery & first-hand doctors accounts point to Assad regime role in chemical attacks, officials say.
http://flashtrafficblog.wordpress.com/2013/08/28/evidence-intercepted-calls-satellite-imagery-first-hand-doctors-accounts-point-to-assad-regime-role-in-chemical-attacks-officials-say/
1 Corinthians 12:1-31 KJV
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
1 Corinthians 11:23-32 KJV
UPDATED: Strike could come as early as Thursday, US officials tell NBC News. Iran warns Israel will be ‘first victim’ of U.S. attack on Syria. Netanyahu vows to hit Syria hard. US developing target list. But WH says goal is not regime change. | Joel C. Rosenberg's Blog
http://flashtrafficblog.wordpress.com/2013/08/27/iran-warns-israel-will-be-first-victim-of-u-s-attack-on-syria-netanyahu-vows-to-hit-syria-hard-developing-target-list/
In rare display of Arab unity against an Arab state, the leaders of the Arab League accuse Syria of chemical attack. | Joel C. Rosenberg's Blog
http://flashtrafficblog.wordpress.com/2013/08/27/in-rare-display-of-arab-unity-against-and-arab-state-the-leaders-of-the-arab-league-accuse-syria-of-chemical-attack/
U.S. to present evidence of chemical weapons usage before any military action in Syria. Reports say air strikes would be limited & no ground forces used.
http://flashtrafficblog.wordpress.com/2013/08/27/u-s-to-present-evidence-of-chemical-weapons-usage-before-any-military-action-in-syria-reports-say-air-strikes-would-be-limited-no-ground-forces-used/
As strike on Syria looms, Israelis scramble for gas masks
http://flashtrafficblog.wordpress.com/2013/08/27/as-strike-on-syria-looms-israelis-scramble-for-gas-masks/
Monday, August 26, 2013
A Discussion with Pastor Joe Focht
"A Discussion with Pastor Joe Focht" ...
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The Power of the Word To Change A Leader
"The Power of the Word To Change A Leader" ...
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The Power of the Word To Change A Nation
"The Power of the Word To Change A Nation" ...
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The Power of the Word To Change The World
"The Power of the Word To Change The World" ...
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UPDATE: Kerry confirms chemical weapons were used in Syria. US strikes all but certain. Syria, Iran threaten to attack Israel with "strategic weapons" if West hits Assad regime. Netanyahu says Israel is ready. "Our finger...is on the trigger."
http://flashtrafficblog.wordpress.com/2013/08/26/syria-iran-threaten-to-attack-israel-with-strategic-weapons-if-west-hits-assad-regime-netanyahu-says-israel-is-ready-our-finger-is-on-the-trigger/
First the Jews were gassed, now it's the Muslims. I am a Christian. I say the world must act.
http://flashtrafficblog.wordpress.com/2013/08/26/first-the-jews-were-gassed-now-its-the-muslims-i-am-a-christian-i-say-the-world-must-act/
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Is genocide underway in Syria? U.S., British on verge of military strikes after Assad's WMD massacres.
http://flashtrafficblog.wordpress.com/2013/08/26/is-genocide-underway-in-syria-west-on-verge-of-military-strikes-after-wmd-massacres-damascuscountdown/
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Sunday, August 25, 2013
Sunday Morning Service, August 25, 2013
In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence; In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will: (Ephesians 1:7, 8, 11 KJV)
For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works. (Titus 2:11-14 KJV)
But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. (John 14:26 KJV)
And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there: And both Jesus was called, and his disciples, to the marriage. And when they wanted wine, the mother of Jesus saith unto him, They have no wine. Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee? mine hour is not yet come. His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it. And there were set there six waterpots of stone, after the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three firkins apiece. Jesus saith unto them, Fill the waterpots with water. And they filled them up to the brim. And he saith unto them, Draw out now, and bear unto the governor of the feast. And they bare it. When the ruler of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and knew not whence it was: (but the servants which drew the water knew;) the governor of the feast called the bridegroom, And saith unto him, Every man at the beginning doth set forth good wine; and when men have well drunk, then that which is worse: but thou hast kept the good wine until now. This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory; and his disciples believed on him. After this he went down to Capernaum, he, and his mother, and his brethren, and his disciples: and they continued there not many days. And the Jews' passover was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem, And found in the temple those that sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the changers of money sitting: And when he had made a scourge of small cords, he drove them all out of the temple, and the sheep, and the oxen; and poured out the changers' money, and overthrew the tables; And said unto them that sold doves, Take these things hence; make not my Father's house an house of merchandise. And his disciples remembered that it was written, The zeal of thine house hath eaten me up. Then answered the Jews and said unto him, What sign shewest thou unto us, seeing that thou doest these things? Jesus answered and said unto them, Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up. Then said the Jews, Forty and six years was this temple in building, and wilt thou rear it up in three days? But he spake of the temple of his body. When therefore he was risen from the dead, his disciples remembered that he had said this unto them; and they believed the scripture, and the word which Jesus had said. Now when he was in Jerusalem at the passover, in the feast day, many believed in his name, when they saw the miracles which he did. But Jesus did not commit himself unto them, because he knew all men, And needed not that any should testify of man: for he knew what was in man. (John 2:1-25 KJV)
For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles, If ye have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which is given me to you-ward: How that by revelation he made known unto me the mystery; (as I wrote afore in few words, Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ) Which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit; That the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel: Whereof I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given unto me by the effectual working of his power. Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ; And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ: To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God, According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord: In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him. Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for you, which is your glory. For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man; That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God. Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen. (Ephesians 3:1-21 KJV)
According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust. And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; (2 Peter 1:3-5 KJV)
And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood, And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen. (Revelation 1:5-7 KJV)
And then shall they see the Son of man coming in the clouds with great power and glory. And then shall he send his angels, and shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from the uttermost part of the earth to the uttermost part of heaven. (Mark 13:26, 27 KJV)
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Saturday, August 24, 2013
The Muslim Brotherhood’s War on Egypt’s Christians | Joel C. Rosenberg's Blog
The Muslim Brotherhood’s War on Egypt’s Christians
In Uncategorized on August 23, 2013 at 5:40 pm(Washington, D.C.) — “The Muslim Brotherhood is showing the world its true colors,” writes columnist Kirsten Powers. “The group that ‘renounced violence’ in an effort to gain political power is engaged in a full-scale campaign of terror against Egypt’s Christian minority. Brotherhood leaders have incited their followers to attack Christian homes, shops, schools and churches throughout the country. Samuel Tadros, an Egyptian scholar with the Hudson Institute, told me these attacks are the worst violence against the Coptic Church since the 14th century.”
Kirsten is absolutely right. She’s written an excellent column. I’m grateful she did. I encourage you to read the whole thing. For the moment, here are some excerpts:
- The news coming out of Egypt is staggering. USA Today reports that “forty churches have been looted and torched, while 23 others have been attacked and heavily damaged” in one week. According to the Coptic Orthodox and Catholic churches in Egypt, 160 Christian-owned buildings have also been attacked.
- In one town, Islamists paraded three nuns on the streets like prisoners of war after burning their Franciscan school. The attackers tore a cross off the gate of the school and replaced it with an Islamist flag. The New York Times described hundreds of Islamists in one attack, “lashing out so ferociously that marble altars were left in broken heaps on the floor.”
- Two security guards working on a tour boat owned by Christians were burned alive. An orphanage was burned down. The Catholic Bishop of Luxor told the Vatican news agency Tuesday that he has been trapped in his home for 20 days by Islamist mobs chanting “Death to the Christians!” “People who reside in the villages of the area that have nothing because food supplies are running out and people are afraid to leave the house,” he said….
- Even before the mass church burnings, 16 Egyptian human-rights organizations issued a statement saying they “strongly condemn rhetoric employed by leaders of the Muslim Brotherhood and their allies which includes clear incitement to violence and religious hatred in order to achieve political gains …” On August 15th, nine Egyptian human-rights groups released a statement saying, “In December … Brotherhood leaders began fomenting anti-Christian sectarian incitement. The anti-Coptic incitement and threats continued unabated up to the demonstrations of June 30 and, with the removal of President Morsi … morphed into sectarian violence, which was sanctioned by … the continued anti-Coptic rhetoric heard from the group’s leaders on the stage … throughout the sit-in.”
At this critical moment, let us be faithful in praying for the Christians in Egypt — for courage, for wisdom, for safety, and for great boldness to proclaim the Good News amidst such dark and evil times.