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think you know everything about angels but think again in just a few minutes we're going to uncover a startling truth from Sacred Scriptures that will upend everything you believed about these Heavenly Messengers contrary to popular belief angels are far more than just bearers of divine messages what if I told you their true Mission as described in Hebrews 12:22 is something Beyond Your Wildest imagination welcome to another captivating episode of Bible stories where we delve deep into the Sacred Scriptures to uncover Hidden Truths and explore the mysteries of the spiritual realm today we're embarking on an extraordinary Journey that will challenge everything you thought you knew about angels while figures like Michael and Gabriel might be familiar to you there's so much more to discover especially when it comes to the lesson known and enigmatic beings like aaden the angel who Reigns over the bottomless pit have you ever wondered what roles these Celestial beings truly play in God's divine plan or what ancient secrets are hidden within the pages of the Bible about their missions and purposes in this episode we'll reveal stunning insights that will forever change your perception of these Heavenly Messengers but before we dive into this spiritual Adventure I want to invite you to become a part of our growing Community here at bible stories if you haven't already make sure to hit that subscribe button so you never miss out on the profound truths and Revelations we share each week and don't forget to click the notification Bell to stay updated on our latest content as you watch I encourage you to leave a comment with your thoughts and questions let's engage in a meaningful discussion about these fascinating Celestial beings and if you find this video enlightening please give it a thumbs up it really helps us spread the word finally share this video with your church group family and friends so they too can join in this journey of Discovery and spiritual growth get ready for a Swift and astonishing discovery that will forever change your perception of the celestial World stick with us as we unravel The Mystery of the Myriad Angelic beings countless in number that surpass human understanding you won't believe what we're about to reveal there's a widespread misconception that needs to be addressed lately I've noticed many sources suggesting that angels are the spirits of deceased humans returning to Earth let's set the record straight according to scripture this idea is nothing more than a myth angels are unique Celestial beings created by the hands of the Creator distinct from Human Spirits The Book of Psalms 85 enlightens Us by saying that humans were made a little lower than the Angels indicating our fundamental difference in essence and purpose these Celestial beings have an origin so ancient that they existed before Humanity itself recall the story of Adam and Eve in Genesis 3:24 where a guardian angel stands at the entrance of the Garden of Eden marking a pivotal moment in human history as Matthew 22:30 clarifies angels exist in a unique State not engaging in human acts like marriage therefore even before the creation of humanity God's Angels already inhabited the cosmos except for those who rebelled alongside Lucifer all remained faithful loving and obedient to every Divine command as described in Psalms 10320 within the celestial host there are fascinating hierarchies and orders seraphim and cherubim mentioned in Isaiah 62 and Psalms 81 are just a glimpse of the rich angelic tapestry they are not confined to the celestial realm they are also here Among Us assisting Humanity in all its forms men women youths and children indeed the Bible can be seen as a book filled with Angelic narratives though it names only four of these beings among them Lucifer the Fallen Angel holds a notorious Place Isaiah 14:12 recounts his tragic fall driven by pride and Rebellion against the most high how art thou fallen from Heaven oh Lucifer son of the morning this verse Begins the tale of his downfall painting a picture of ambition and Defiance against Divine Authority before his fall Lucifer was a creature of unparalleled Beauty described in Ezekiel as the Seal of perfection full of Wis wisdom and perfect in Beauty picture a being adorned with every precious stone an anointed cherb perfect in all his ways from the day he was created his mission was to reflect the glory of the Creator a mission from which he tragically deviated now let's delve into the Majestic figure of Michael the Archangel known as the chief Angel Michael stands out in the Heavenly realm not just for his his title but also for his commanding presence and crucial role the scriptures often present him as a prince among the celestial a born leader in the Magnificent Army of divine beings interestingly whenever Michael appears in the scriptures there seems to be an imminent or ongoing battle he is rarely mentioned in peaceful contexts suggesting his specialization as a spiritual Warrior this Archangel is not just a fighter he is a force for Celestial Justice leading battles against the forces of darkness and evil his presence inspires courage and determination and his skill in spiritual conflict is unmatched Michael's role is not confined to ancient times or stories of the past he is also a central figure in the events that according to beliefs will Mark the end of times his involvement in these decisive moments is frequently discussed and anticipated by those who study prophecies and eschatological narratives picture Michael armed for Celestial battle his armor shining with the light of divine Justice ready to defend the good and combat the forces of evil His Image evokes not just strength and determination but also hope serving as a powerful reminder that in the spiritual battles of life we are not alone in our exploration of sacred narratives we find in Daniel 121 a crucial moment where Michael the great Prince stands up in defense of the people this passage not only reinforces his image as a warrior but also as a Vigilant protector the words are carefully chosen he standeth over the sons of thy people suggesting a role that goes beyond the battlefield encompassing protection and Care the figure of Michael is also seen in first Thessalonians 4:16 where Paul describes a powerful scene for the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout with the voice of the Archangel and with the Trump of God and the dead in Christ shall rise first this imagery in which the voice of the Archangel Michael Echoes as a Divine call is as Grand as it is inspiring in the Book of Revelation chapters 127 to9 we find the Epic Narrative of the celestial battle here Michael leads the Angelic forces against the devil and his followers with pride being the sin that caused Lucifer's fall Lucifer's pride is the very force that drives him into a fateful confrontation against the almighty hardened by his arrogance he faces off against Michael and his Heavenly Army only to be defeated and cast out of Heaven the war in heaven is described in Revelation Michael and his angels fought against the dragon and the dragon and his angels fought back but they did not Prevail and there was no longer a place for them in heaven this passage not only highlights the scale of the conflict but also underscores the Triumph of justice and divine order over rebellion and pride pride this Insidious Force often leads to ultimate destruction and it is in this Arena that Michael's greatness truly shines his strength and prowess in combat a legendary as demonstrated in his decisive victories over the devil when iniquity was found in Lucifer it was Michael Who Rose to confront him leading to the devil's expulsion from Heaven one of the most striking examples of Michael's intervention occurred during a critical moment in Daniel's life as Daniel fervently prayed for 21 days a cosmic deadlock ensued the Prince of Persia a powerful and mysterious figure opposed the angel tasked with delivering the answer to Daniel's prayers the situation became so dire that Michael had to intervene in Daniel 10:12 se13 the angel reveals to Daniel fear not Daniel for from the first day that thou did set thine heart to understand and to Humble thyself before thy God thy words were heard and I am come for thy words but the prince of the kingdom of Persia with stod me one and 12 days but Lo Michael one of the chief princes came to help me this episode not only illustrates Michael's strength but also his role as a liberator in Celestial conflicts further evidence of Michael's unwavering role as God's Warrior is found in Jude 1:9 where Michael rebukes the devil in the name of the Lord during the dispute over Moses's body these narratives emphasize his position as a commander who has never lost a battle the fact that Michael is an archangel highlights the existence of an order and hierarchy among angels in Revelation 1279 it was not just Michael who fought against the devil and his angels but he led the Heavenly Army reaffirming his status as their chief commander interestingly as revealed in Daniel 10:13 Michael is described described as one of the chief princes indicating that there are others of similar rank in the Heavenly realm while the Bible does not provide further details about these other Celestial princes this mention opens up possibilities about the vastness and complexity of the Heavenly hierarchy in this context the figure of the angel Gabriel emerges if you're familiar with the Christmas story you'll recognize Gabriel as the messenger who announced to Mary her miraculous pregnancy and the impending birth of Jesus Gabriel is one of only two good Angels explicitly named in the Bible the other being Michael although sometimes referred to as an archangel the Bible does not explicitly Grant Gabriel this title unlike Michael who is clearly identified as such in the book of Jude Gabriel's role is distinctly different from that of Michael while Michael is often associated with battles and confrontations Gabriel is the bearer of good news a messenger of Hope and divine revelation he also appears in the story of Zechariah the priest bringing the joyous news of the conception of John the Baptist the Forerunner of Jesus Gabriel's role in delivering messages of great importance and joy serves as a reminder that that angels have varied and significant roles in biblical narratives one memorable day as narrated in Luke 1 Zechariah entered the temple to perform his Priestly duties in a moment of deep reverence and Tranquility he had an encounter that would change his life forever in verse 11 an angel of the Lord suddenly appears radiating a divine presence standing to the right of the altar of incense this Angel is none other than Gabriel the bearer of good news Gabriel with his Heavenly presence delivers a startling message to Zechariah despite her Advanced age his wife Elizabeth would give birth to a son zechariah's reaction a mixture of doubt and incredulity is understandable as he questions in verse 18 how can I be sure of this for I am an old man and my wife is well along in years Gabriel's response in verse 19 is both firm and mysterious I am Gabriel who stands in the presence of God and I have been sent to speak to you and tell you this good news but now because you did not believe my words which will be fulfilled in their time you will be silent and unable to speak until the day this happens this exchange between between Zechariah and Gabriel carries deep significance it's not merely a display of divine power but also a lesson in faith and trust in Divine promises zechariah's temporary muteness serves as a physical sign of the certainty of Gabriel's words and the Divine will Gabriel the Heavenly messenger plays a vital role in key moments of the biblical narrative his appearance to Mary the future mother of Jes Jesus is one of the most celebrated events in Luke 1 12831 Gabriel greets her with words that have echoed through history Rejoice highly favored one the Lord is with you behold you will conceive and bring forth a son and you shall call his name Jesus this message not only Heralds a miracle but also marks a turning point in human history Gabrielle is also the Divine figure who appears to Joseph Mary's betrothed in Luke 1:26 reassuring him that Mary's conception is the work of the Holy Spirit a Divine and Transcendent event contrary to the popular portrayal of Gabriel as a gentle and almost childlike Angel the scriptures present a much more imposing figure each encounter with Gabriel is met with reverence and sacred awe when when he appears to Zechariah the impact is immediate and profound as described in Luke 1:12 when Zechariah saw him he was troubled and fear fell upon Him similarly Mary is visibly Disturbed when Gabriel approaches her as described in Luke 1:29 but when she saw him she was troubled at his saying and considered what manner of greeting this was in Daniel 8:17 when Gabriel comes near Daniel's reaction is intense will you pass up this opportunity or will you dive head first into this spiritual adventure with us subscribe to our Channel now and don't forget to leave a comment and a like each video we release is a key to unlocking ancient Secrets offering insights and wisdom that can transform your life don't miss out on this chance as we wrap up today's exploration of the mysterious and powerful angels like abadin Michael and Gabriel I hope you've been inspired to dig deeper into the rich tapestry of the Bible's teachings these Celestial beings with their diverse roles and profound impact remind us of the vastness and complexity of God's creation they are not just Messengers they are warriors protectors and rulers rulers in the spiritual realm each playing a crucial part in the divine order if this journey has opened your eyes to new insights or sparked your curiosity I encourage you to continue exploring with us here at bible stories there's always more to uncover and we're here to guide you through every step of this spiritual Adventure before you go make sure you're subscribed to our channel so you don't miss any of the powerful stories and Revelations we share if you found value in today's video please give it a like it really helps our community grow and don't forget to share this with your church group family and friends together we can spread the wisdom of the scriptures far and wide thank you for being part of this journey until next time may you continue to find strength peace and wisdom in the Divine stories that shape our faith these stories reveal Gabriel's true nature not just as a messenger but as an ambassador of the Divine whose powerful presence inspires both fear and admiration each appearance is a moment of Revelation offering a glimpse into the Grandeur and mystery that surrounds God's Messengers as we explore the Angelic narratives in the Bible we encounter a more enigmatic and lesser known figure abdon also known as apolon this Angel whose name is steeped in mystery appears in the Book of Revelation a text Rich with symbolism and prophetic Visions abadon is mentioned in Revelation 9:11 they had as king over them the angel of the bottomless pit whose name in Hebrew is abadon but in Greek he has the name apolon this passage reveals the abadon is not merely an angel but also a king ruling over a swarm of locusts that emerge from the abyss Scholars and theologians debate the exact identity of abadon while some associate him with Satan himself a more likely interpretation based on Ephesians 6:12 is that he is one of the princes or Powers operating under Satan's Authority for we do not wrestle against flesh and blood but against principalities against Powers against the rulers of the darkness of this age against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the Heavenly places abandon therefore could be one of these powerful spiritual entities the name abadon meaning destroying Angel is evocative and symbolic portraying him as a figure of immense power and destruction the angel who governs the bottomless pit a shadowy and ominous realm oversees the abyss where according to scripture the devil will one day be imprisoned aaden rules over the locusts that will rise from this Abyss in the final days painting a powerful and terrifying image as we contemplate the figure of a baton we're prompted to consider the various roles and functions of angels in the Bible abadon with his mysterious and formidable presence represents a darker and more complex aspect of the spiritual realm serving as a counterbalance to well-known Angels like Michael and Gabriel but trust me this is only the beginning now I challenge you don't just skim the surface there's a vast ocean of knowledge and Revelations waiting for you and it's just a click away

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throughout the ages this Bible has held an inexplicable power over the minds and hearts of people drawing us closer to the mysteries of God's wisdom and revealing profound truths about our Human Condition the Bible this sacred book we hold in our hands is a repository of incredible narratives that range from the mundane to the miraculous from the ordinary to the extraordinary it is Within These pages that we encounter real accounts of events that took place that transcend time and culture real accounts of stories that challenge our intellect and stir our imaginations real accounts that perplex Intrigue and Inspire us indeed the Bible is unlike any other book its stories Are Not Mere fables or Legends but rather they are accounts of real events and encounters that have shaped the course of history it is a tapestry of divine revelation woven together by different authors over thousands of years yet interconnected in ways that reveal the hand of a Divine author orchestrating a grand narrative Within These Pages we find stories of Creation in the fall of heroism and treachery of Miracles and prophecies we encounter ordinary individuals who through their unwavering faith become vessels of God's extraordinary power we witness the rise and fall of Kingdoms the struggles of prophets the triumphs and failures of humanity in its Relentless pursuit of righteousness it is quite a remarkable thing when God said to Moses I want you to write me a book but what sets these stories apart is their ability to transcend time and culture the Bible speaks to the hearts of people from every generation and every corner of the world its messages of Love forgiveness and Redemption resonate with the deepest longings and aspirations of the human soul it is in the strangeness and peculiarity of these real accounts that we often find the most profound and enduring lessons from The Parting of the Red Sea to the Virgin birth from the walls of Jericho tumbling down to the resurrection of Jesus Christ the Bible presents us with accounts that defy human comprehension stretching the limits of our understanding and inviting us to embrace the Divine mystery that there is an Almighty Eternal God within scripture we see various locations spoken of where evil dwells today we are going to examine these locations the abyss Within These Pages we find references to the abyss a place of profound significance in Christian teachings as we embark on this journey of understanding let us delve into the depths of scripture to unravel the meaning and implications of the Abyss the abyss as the Abode of evil spirits in both the Old and New Testaments the abyss is frequently associated with the dwelling place of evil spirits it serves to The Realm of Darkness and spiritual oppression the abyss is portrayed as a deep bottomless pit evoking imagery of profound emptiness and despair in Luke chapter 8 we encounter a gripping encounter where Jesus casts out a legion of demons from a possessed man notably these demons beg Jesus repeatedly not to send them into the abyss revealing the significance and fear associated with this place the abyss is clearly a place that evil spirits do not want to go Luke chapter 8 verses 26-33 then they sailed to the country of the gadarines which is opposite Galilee and when he stepped out on the Land There met him a certain man from the city who had demons for a long time and he wore no clothes nor did he live in a house but in the tombs when he saw Jesus he cried out fell down before him and with a loud voice said what have I to do with you Jesus Son of the most high God I beg you do not torment me for he had commanded the unclean Spirit to come out of the man for it had often seized him and he was kept under guard bound with chains and shackles and he broke the bonds and was driven by the demon Into the Wilderness Jesus asked him saying what is your name and he said Legion because many demons had entered him and They begged him that he would not command them to go out into the abyss now a herd of many swine was feeding there on the mountain so They begged him that he would permit them to enter them and he permitted them then the demons went out of the man and entered the swine and the herd ran violently down the Steep Place into the lake and drowned in Luke chapter 8 we witnessed Jesus encountering a man possessed by a legion of demons this Legion consisting of numerous evil spirits had tormented the man for a long time when Jesus arrives the demon recognized his authority and power and they tremble in fear They begged Jesus not to send them into the abyss pleading for mercy in the face of impending judgment in the Book of Revelation on three separate chapters we see the abyss also known as the bottomless pit as being the Abode of evil spirits or prison for evil spirits Revelation chapter 9 verses 1-3 then the fifth angel sounded and I saw a star falling from Heaven to the Earth to him was given the key to the bottomless pit and he opened the bottomless pit and smoke arose out of the pit like the smoke of a great furnace so the sun and the air were darkened because of the smoke of the pit then out of the smokest locusts Came Upon the Earth and to them was given power as the Scorpions of the Earth have power Revelations chapter 9 verse 11 and they had as king over them the angel of the bottomless pit whose name in Hebrew is Abaddon but in Greek he has a name apollyon Revelation chapter 11 verse 7. when they finished their testimony the Beast that ascends out of the bottomless pit will make war against them overcome them and kill them Revelation chapter 20 verses 1-3 then I saw an angel coming down from heaven having the key to the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand he laid hold of the dragon that Serpent of old who is the devil and Satan and bound him for a thousand years he cast him into the bottomless pit and shut him up and set a seal on him so that he should deceive the Nations no more till the thousand years were finished but after these things he must be released for a little while in Revelation chapter 9 the Apostle John Witnesses the opening of the bottomless pit a moment of immense significance it reveals a dimension beyond our comprehension where profound Mysteries and strange phenomena dwell as the bottomless pit is opened strange creatures emerge described with Vivid and awe-inspiring imagery these creatures possess characteristics that that defy our understanding of the natural world with fearsome appearances in supernatural abilities their existence challenges our limited perception of creation reminding us that there are Realms beyond our Earthly realm that are teeming with wonders and Mysteries and that there are creatures that are strange and unusual on this point I would like to introduce you to Tartarus in the bottomless pit are sometimes Associated together one of the Greek words translated quote hell in the English versions is Tartarus Tartarus is a rarely mentioned term in the New Testament that Sparks curiosity and Intrigue found only once in the entire New Testament specifically in second Peter chapter 2 verse 4 Tartarus holds a unique place in biblical teachings the mention of Tartarus in second Peter chapter 2 verse 4 for if God spared not the angels that sin but cast them down to Hell and delivered them into chains of Darkness to be reserved unto judgment in second Peter chapter 2 verse 4 the Apostle Peter makes a reference to Tartarus stating that God did not spare the Angels who sinned but cast them down to Tartarus delivering them into chains of Darkness to be reserved for judgment this passage alludes to a specific realm or state of confinement for fallen angels who rebelled against God's Authority and committed grave sins Tartarus in Greek mythology to fully grasp the biblical understanding of Tartarus it is essential to acknowledge its connection with Greek mythology in Greek mythology Tartarus was regarded as a deep Abyss serving as a place of punishment for the wicked and a realm where Titans and other rebellious beings were confined however it is crucial to note that the biblical concept of Tartarus diverges from the mythological Greek understanding the mention of Tartarus in second Peter chapter 2 verse 4 provides a glimpse into the biblical understandings of this place as the confinement for certain sinful angels to further explore this concept it is essential to consider other passages of scripture that shed light on the actions and consequences of these Fallen beings one such passage is found in Genesis chapter 6 verses 1-4 where we encounter the account of the quote sons of God who took control of human women and produced offspring in Genesis chapter 6 we read of a time when Fallen Angels refer to as quote the sons of God engaged in illicit relationships with human women this transgression was a severe violation of divine order and purpose their actions corrupted the human gene pool and brought about wickedness on the earth this Union resulted in a generation known as the Nephilim who were renowned for their strength and ungodly Behavior while the Bible provides limited information about the Nephilim the subject has given rise to various Legends and non-biblical writings that depict them as a race of Giants and superheroes who committed acts of great evil in the biblical account the Nephilim are described as quote Heroes and quote famous Warriors of ancient times or powerful men of old the precise nature and origin of the Nephilim are not explicitly detailed in the Bible leaving room for interpretation and speculation however it is important to distinguish between the biblical account in non-biblical writings that have contributed to the nephilim's reputation as a distinct race of giants according to the Book of Enoch and other non-biblical sources the Nephilim are portrayed as Offspring resulting from their Union between Fallen Angels the quote sons of God and human women these accounts attribute supernatural abilities and great evil to the Nephilim painting them as a unique and malevolent race that wreaked havoc on the earth however it is crucial to note that these sources are not part of the biblical Canon and should be approached with caution while the Bible does not explicitly confirm or deny the Legends surrounding the Nephilim it is essential to focus on the biblical account itself the biblical text portrays the Nephilim as renowned figures of the ancient world highlighting their strength influence and reputation the mention of quote sons of God in Genesis chapter 6 verse 2 has led to various interpretations with some suggesting they were Fallen Angels who left their proper place in the Heavens to pursue immoral relationships with humans this understanding aligns with the concept mentioned in Jude chapter 1 verse 6 which states that certain Angels quote did not keep their own position but abandoned their proper dwelling the gravity of the Angel's transgressions in both Genesis and Jude led to God's judgment upon them these Fallen Angels were not merely left to roam freely but God cast them into Tartarus described as quote pits of Gloom Tartarus as depicted here symbolizes a place of confinement and Punishment reserved for these rebellious Spiritual Beings it signifies the just consequences for their heinous acts and serves as a testament to God's righteous judgment some scholars believe that the abyss and Tartarus are connected or even could be the same place with different names or different sections exercising humility and openness is advisable when considering topics that receive limited attention in the Bible and hold lesser theological significance in the broader context the mention of quote pits of Gloom implies a state of darkness and despair emphasizing the severity of their punishment it indicates their separation from the light of God's presence and the consequences of their Rebellion against divine order the confinement in Tartarus not only serves as punishment for their crime but also as a means of protecting Humanity from their destructive influence the mention of Tartarus and the sinful Angels provides us with insights into the spiritual realm and the consequences of rebellion against God it reminds us of the seriousness of sin even among Spiritual Beings and the necessity of divine Justice it serves as a sobering reminder that God's righteousness prevails and all actions have corresponding consequences as Believers we can draw several lessons from the account of Tartarus and the confinement of sinful angels firstly it prompts us to recognize the reality of spiritual warfare and the existence of Spiritual Beings who oppose God's purpose secondly it underscores the importance of obedience to God's commands and the dangers of forsaking are proper dwelling lastly it reassures us of God's sovereignty and Justice affirming that he will hold all beings accountable for their actions allow me to repeat this last statement lastly it reassures us of God's sovereignty and Justice affirming that he will hold all beings accountable for their actions

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in this video we will be covering the topic of angels in the Bible part one who are angels the first question we face is who are angels let us go to the scriptures when we study the Old Testament for instance we find that angels are mentioned 108 times Angels intercede in the lives of the elders Abraham and Jacob as the Book of Genesis shows in the book of Exodus Moses also encountered Angels during the Wilderness wandering Exodus 14 19 says then the angel of God who had gone before the camp of Israel withdrew and went behind them the pillar of cloud also moved from before them and stood behind them in total the word Angels or Angel appears in the book of the law the writings of Moses 32 times the angels of God are introduced to us in the scriptures as the host of Heaven angels are real beings they are not mythical figures or opinions they are spiritual personalities and have a physical impact just like the Demonic world is hidden the Angelic world is also hidden angels surround us their Dynamic impact is undeniable although you may not see them there is nothing that the angels of God do not observe we might not be able to touch them yet Angels touch people you cannot handle them yet they can destroy Kings in the Bible the Lord chose a particular Angel to go onward of Moses to Egypt and he alone trashed a whole nation Invincible is a major feature of the angels of God this invincible feature indicates the point of difference between demons and angels only the hosts of Heaven excel in strength Psalm 103 20 says bless the Lord ye his angels that excel in strength that do his Commandments hearkening unto the voice of his word once upon a time there was a war in heaven the hosts of Heaven Led by Angel Michael battled against Satan and his angels God used his angels to face Satan's Fallen Army Satan could not succeed and there was no more room or space found for him in heaven Revelation 12 7-9 tells us and there was a war in heaven Michael and his angels fought against the dragon and the dragon fought and his angels and prevailed not neither was their place found any more in heaven and the Great Dragon was cast out that old serpent called the devil and Satan which deceiveth the whole world he was cast out into the Earth and his angels were cast out with him in any conflict the Angels always succeed flushing out the opposition completely in the world we see that angels have never been known to fail there is nothing that can arise against you that matches the strength they form the most beneficial Bodyguards of the redeemed apart from excelling in physical strength the Angels also shine in intelligence the Widow of Toccoa and portraying King David's wisdom Likens to that of angels but my Lord is wise according to the wisdom of the angel of God to know everything that is in the Earth part two the categories of angels in this part we discuss their names and ranks the angels are of different ranks our Lord even used a military term in connection with angels at the time when Jesus was about to be taken in the garden Peter got a sword and tried to protect Jesus the one he had come to love Jesus said in Matthew 26 53 or do you not think that I can appeal to my father and he will at once put at my disposal more than 12 Legions of angels the word legion was a Roman military designation relating to about 6 000 soldiers in a general sense probably the largest group of angels is what we might call the regular Angels most of the time when angels are mentioned in the Bible it is these otherwise unidentified Angels who are being referred to to speak of ordinary Angels seems a contradiction in terms however for how could these extraordinary created beings be considered just something routine yet in one sense this designation is proper when we contrast them with the several unique classes or orders of angels that the Bible mentions cherubim the cherubim are the first of the Angelic order to appear in the scriptures they appear right after Adam and Eve's Fall From Grace Genesis 3 tells us the events in the Garden of Eden it would have been possible for Adam and Eve to reach out their hands and take also of the tree of life and eat and live forever after violating God's command not to partake of the tree of the knowledge of Good and Evil So Adam and Eve had to be discharged from the Earthly Paradise so the Lord God banished him from the Garden of Eden to work the ground from which he had been taken however what would have stopped Adam from reverting to the Garden to disobey God another time Genesis 3 24 after sending them out the Lord God stationed Mighty cherubim to the east of the Garden of Eden and he placed a flaming sword that flashed back and forth to guard the way to the Tree of Life what a terrifying thing it would have been if Adam had tasted of the tree of life and so have been forever confirmed in his Fallen nature God sent a contingent of great and trusted cherubim to guard the way to the tree to stop that oddly enough the cherubim subsequent appearance in the word of God concerns regaining what was lost Moses was given clear and specific directions on how to make various articles of furniture that would be used in the Tabernacle in Exodus 25. the first described was the mercy seat and the Ark of the Covenant where God guaranteed to meet and commune with Moses what did God yearn to place over The Mercy Seat he chose images of the cherubim in gold see the interesting description God gave Moses in Exodus 25 18-20 and make two cherubim out of hammered gold at the ends of the cover make one cherub on one end and the second cherub on the other make the cherubim of one piece with the cover at the two ends the cherubim are to have their wings spread upward overshadowing the cover with them the cherubim are to face each other looking toward the cover seraphim a different group of angels specifically recognized are the seraphim the seraphim in the Hebrew language means burning ones Isaiah chapter 6 tells us of the seraphim the prophet Isaiah recorded his glorious Vision in these words I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne high and lifted up and his train filled the temple above it stood the seraphim each one had six wings with Twain he covered his face and with Twain he covered his feet and with Twain he did fly Isaiah 6 1-2 what were the seraphim doing Isaiah 6 3 says and they were calling to one another holy holy holy is the Lord Almighty and the whole earth is full of his glory Isaiah knew it once that he had no right to be in the Holy presence of God and he acknowledged that Isaiah 6 5-7 woe to me I cried I am ruined for I am a man of unclean lips and I live among a people of unclean lips and my eyes have seen the king the Lord Almighty then one of the seraphim flew to me with a live coal in his hand which he had taken with tongues from the altar with it he touched my mouth and said see this has touched your lips your guilt is taken away and your sin atoned for living creatures in the King James version a third particular group of angels is called the four beasts however another translation would be the four living creatures just like the seraphim they have six wings and the four living creatures each one of them having six wings are full of eyes around and within and day and night they do not cease to say holy holy holy is the Lord God the almighty who was and who is and who is to come in Revelation 5 7 and 19 the living creatures are depicted in a stance of worship and praise although in Revelation 15 the living creatures engage in the pouring out of the wrath of God on unrepentant people foreign Michael another Angelic rank Archangel the position is held by only one angel in the scriptural record the word Arc means chief so this Angel is the most prominent of all the Holy Angels the archangel's name is Michael the meaning of Michael is who is like God whenever you hear that name you are hearing a question who is like God often in scripture as we shall see men who received Angelic visitations wanted to worship the creation rather than the Creator so how wonderful and great is it that the name of Michael the Archangel invites us to direct our attention to almighty God the Prophet Daniel introduces us to Michael Daniel had been praying and God had dispatched an answer by the hand of a messenger who was hindered on his journey until he testified Daniel 10 13 says but the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me 1 in 20 days but Lo Michael one of the chief princes came to help me and I remained there with the King of Persia hence Michael had to fight for the free passage of the word of God every time we see him it is in conjecture with some type of spiritual struggle in his role as a fighter Michael has a special duty to Israel [Music] in Daniel 10 21 and 12 1 he is said to be the prince of that Nation as we read ancient and modern history I believe we see the hand of Michael defending Israel as you know that little nation has fought four Wars with its neighbors since gaining statehood in 1948. in the book of Jude the ninth verse specifically calls Michael an archangel and recounts his battle with Lucifer over the body of Moses with the Lord's help Michael won Michael is the chief hero of God Gabriel another Angel whose name is clearly given in scripture besides Lucifer is Gabriel Gabriel means mighty one of God Gabriel lives up to his name for he does indeed do powerful things Gabriel serves God more as a messenger in several instances in the Book of Daniel Gabriel appears to give major Revelations concerning coming events particularly relating to God's Kingdom for example after one of Daniel's Visions the prophet wondered about its meaning then suddenly there stood before me as the appearance of a man Daniel 8 15 and 16 says while I Daniel was watching the vision and trying to understand it there before me stood one who looked like a man and I heard a man's voice from the ulai calling Gabriel tell this man the meaning of the vision in the Old Testament we see Gabriel's Ministry in connection with the kingdom in the New Testament he is concerned with the King at the first occurrence Zacharias was waiting before the Lord in the temple suddenly Luke 1 11 says then an angel of the Lord appeared to him standing at the right side of the altar of incense Gabriel then identifies himself to Zacharias Luke 1 19 says the angel said to him I am Gabriel I stand in the presence of God and I have been sent to speak to you and tell you this good news that good news regarded the forthcoming birth of John the Baptist who would be the Forerunner of the Lord Jesus it was the same Gabriel whom God sent to the city of Nazareth Luke 1 27 says to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph a descendant of David the virgin's name was Mary what a great message Gabriel had to give to that young lady Luke 1 31 and 32 says you will conceive and give birth to a son and you are to call him Jesus he will be great and will be called the son of the most high the Lord God will give him the Throne of his father David Gabriel then is the one who carried the message of God concerning the coming Kingdom and The King God gave this particular angel that enormous trust and responsibility Lucifer we find out the original name of the Angel Satan in Isaiah 14 12. that line not only names him but also tells us something essential about him how you have fallen from Heaven Morning Star son of the Dawn you have been cast down to the Earth you who once laid low the Nations because of his own pride and promotion of himself he lost his lofty place in heaven Lucifer descended from the father's divine grace therefore where does he operate at the moment he is right here on Earth two different times our Lord describes Lucifer as the prince of this world John 12 31 now is the Judgment of this world now will the ruler of this world be cast out this land on which we live is under his authority while the Angels Gabriel and Michael have only single names as far as we know Lucifer has many that indicate aspects of his evil character many people are familiar with two of his other names the devil and Satan Jesus also called him the evil one John 17 15 says my prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one The Book of Revelation assigns him a number of names including the Great Dragon the old serpent the Destroyer the accuser and The Deceiver holy ones and Watchers there are several minor categories of angels mentioned in the bible such as holy ones and Watchers Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar stated in Daniel 4 13 says as I lay on my bed I also saw in the visions of my mind a watcher a holy one coming down from heaven Daniel 4 17 says this matter is by the decree of the Watchers and the demand by the word of the Holy ones to the intent that the living may know that the most high ruleth in the Kingdom of men and giveth it to whomever he will and setteth up over it the bassist of men Daniel 4 23 says and you O King saw a watcher a holy one coming down from heaven and saying cut down the tree and destroy it but leave the stump with its roots on the ground with a band of iron and bronze around it and the tender grass of the field let him be drenched with the Dew of heaven and graze with the beasts of the field till seven times passing by could these Watchers and holy ones still be at work today part 3 the purpose of angels

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What is your view of heaven? Do you think there is such a place? If so, is it a place of ethereal light and music where choirs worship God in a setting of awe inspiring beauty and elaborate architecture? Do you imagine dazzling displays of gold and silver with an array of countless precious stones? This is certainly true in a measure, but it is not the complete picture. Perhaps you see Heaven as the inner surface of a huge concave dome that extends out over the entire earth. As the edge of the dome approaches the horizon, it sometimes gives the impression that it will fall short, but it never does. It always covers the earth beneath it. Almost all inhabitants of earth have a certain impression of heaven. As we contemplate the vast possibilities, we need to bear in mind that various terms are used to describe Heaven. The single noun heaven emphasizes its overall unity. Other expressions seem to refer to its various aspects or parts. For example, the terms heavenlies or heavenly places suggest a number of different places, all of which are combined under the heading heaven. These places may be given over at various times to different beings and different activities. In 2nd Corinthians 12 2 through 4, Paul writes, I know a man in Christ who 14 years ago, whether in the body I do not know, or whether out of the body I do not know. God knows. Such a one was caught up to the 3rd heaven. And I know such a man whether in the body or out of the body I do not know. God knows how he was caught up into paradise and heard inexpressible words, which it is not lawful or not possible for a man to utter. This passage indicates that there are 3 heavens in total, one immediately above the other. The highest is what Paul describes as the 3rd heaven. It is the place of paradise and the place of personal dwelling of God, the most sacred place in the universe. It is passages such as this one that give us the concept often associated with heaven, purity or holiness. The words uttered there are so sacred that they cannot be repeated outside. Paradisos, paradise, is the Greek word for a garden. It represents God's garden in heaven. Paradise is the ultimate destination of all sinners who have truly repented and who have persevered in the life of faith. On the cross, Jesus promised the penitent thief that the 2 of them would be together that day in paradise. And Jesus said onto him, verily I say onto thee, today shalt thou be with me in paradise. Luke 23:43. Almost all inhabitants of the earth have an impression of heaven. The book of Revelation introduces us to an area called the mid heaven or the midst of heaven. To my knowledge, this describes some sort of large area in which different types of beings come and go. The following verses expresses various powerful beings who proclaim themselves from the mid heaven. And I looked, and I heard an angel flying through the midst of heaven, literally mid heaven, saying with a loud voice, woe, woe, woe to the inhabitants of the earth. Because of the remaining blasts of the trumpet of the 3 angels who are about to sound. Revelation 8 13. Then I saw another angel flying in the midst of heaven, literally mid heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach to those who dwell on the earth, to every nation, tribe, tongue, and people. Revelation 14:6, then I saw an angel standing in the sun, and he cried with a loud voice saying to all the birds that fly in the midst of heaven, literally mid heaven, come and gather together for the supper of the great God. Revelation 1917. The Greek word used for the mid heaven is Mesauer enema, which means precisely that, the mid heaven. This could be the second heaven. We might assume, finally, that the visible heaven, the heaven that is visible to our natural eyesight is the first heaven. All the inhabitants of the earth are familiar with this heaven to a certain extent. What about the inhabitants of heaven? What kind of creatures are they? The most common name they are given is angels. The word angel is derived from the Greek noun, angelos, which is the standard word for messenger. Therefore, angels are considered messengers sent from heaven. However, not all angels are messengers. They have a number of other potential functions. Regardless of their tasks, they are sent forth by God for his purposes. However, scripture lets us know that there are also evil angels sent forth by Satan for his purposes. Sometimes there may be opposition or conflicts between the angels of God and the angels of Satan. Some of these conflicts are described in scripture, especially in the book of Daniel. The inescapable fact thus confronts us that our world as we know it today is a scene of conflict. Furthermore, this conflict is not restricted to Earth. It is also a vital factor in all that takes place in Heaven. The angels sent forth by God have 3 main tasks. 1st, as already stated, they are God's messengers. Secondly, they are God's agents sent forth to protect those who may be in danger. These are normally described as guardian angels. Matthew 18 10. Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones. For I say unto you, that in Heaven, their angels do always behold the face of my Father, which is in Heaven. In this verse, Jesus speaks of children who have angels in Heaven who continually see the face of the Father. By implication, the Father's watchful eye directs those angels to potentially vulnerable children. In the 3rd category are Warrior Angels who are in conflict with other angels. Many Christians believe that Heaven is a place of unbroken peace and harmony, elegance, and worship. This may well be true of the 3rd Heaven, but it does not apply to the 1st and second heavens. Some scriptures paint a different picture of what is currently happening in the second heaven. As already mentioned, it is sometimes the scene of a major conflict between warring angels. Some serving God and others serving Satan. It is primarily in the heavenly regions that such conflict takes place. It is also here that Satan pours out a stream of slanderous accusations against the Christians on earth who serve the Lord. In Revelation 12:10, and I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, now is come salvation and strength and the kingdom of our God and the power of his Christ. For the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which has accused them before our God day and night. He is described by the angel as the accuser of our brethren, who accused them before our God day and night. This scripture continues to predict that Satan will be cast down from Heaven. But until that happens, it is clear that he is still occupying a place somewhere in the heavens and that he is filling the air with malicious accusations against the people of God. A verse that follows is a warning to the inhabitants of the earth about what they might expect when the devil is ultimately cast down from heaven to earth. Therefore, rejoice, ye heavens and ye that dwell in them. Woe to the inhibitors of the earth and the sea. For the devil has come down onto you having great wrath because he knoweth that he hath but a short time, Revelation 12:12. These verses look forward to a period when Satan has but a short time. They may well be close at hand, but they have not yet been fulfilled. Certainly, the events described have not been fulfilled. Therefore, we must be realistic about Satan's current activities. Many Christians habitually speak as if Satan were confined to hell, but that is not true. There are 2 satanic princes named Death and Hades who rule in hell, but Satan himself roams freely throughout the universe. Revelation 2013. And the sea gave up the dead which were in it, and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them, and they were judged every man according to their works. This is plainly depicted in Job 1:6 and 7. Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the Lord, and Satan came also among them. And the Lord said onto Satan, whence comest thou? Then Satan answered the Lord and said, from going to and fro in the earth and from walking up and down it. Many Christians habitually speak as if Satan were confined in hell, but this is not true. The main difference between earth and heaven is that this world has been corrupted by sin, but heaven has not. Man's sin permeates the earth and God's glory perfects heaven. God, the glory of heaven, created earth and gave it to the human race to care for and enjoy. Instead of obeying God's instructions on the things of earth, however, Adam and Eve decided to listen to Satan. Their disobedience, their rebellion against God separated them from the fellowship with God. For as by one man's disobedience, many were made sinners. Romans 5/19 NKJV. As a result, the disease of sin has been transmitted to every generation. The Bible says, and God looked upon the earth and behold, it was corrupt for all flesh had corrupted his way upon the earth. Genesis 6:12. Isaiah 24:5 and 6. The earth is also defiled under the inhabitants thereof because they have transgressed the laws, changed the ordinance, broken the everlasting covenant. The earth groans because it has been marred by sin. Like a crippling disease, sin distorts and devastates everything it touches. Sin corrupts and divides, but heaven declares the glory of the Lord, Psalm 19:1. Heaven is the throne of God, Isaiah 66:1. And because He is absolutely holy and without sin, He cannot tolerate sin or look upon it without bringing judgment. The Bible says of God, thou art of purer eyes than to behold evil and canst not look on inequity. Wherefore lookest thou upon them that deal treacherously and holdest thy tongue when the wicked devoureth the man that is more righteous than he, Habakkuk 1 13. But his love is so powerful and great that he has made a way for the curse of sin to be removed, the guilt that stains our hearts and corrupts our world. God crucified sin on the cross by the blood of Christ who redeemed us from sin's penalty. He died in our place taking the judgment we deserve, presenting us faultless to his father in heaven. Jesus Christ is the savior of the world because he is the only one who can bridge the gap between heaven and earth. The bible says, by one man's obedience, many will be made righteous, Romans 5 19. It is difficult for us to admit, but we are sinners by birth, sinners by choice, and sinners by practice. The good news is that God has made a way for us to be saved by his grace. Ephesians 2, 8, 9, and this is his glorious gift to the people in a fallen world. The difference between heaven and earth is that Jesus Christ left the glory of heaven and came to this sin infested Earth for one reason, to make our eternal salvation possible. And that makes all the difference to God in Heaven and to us on Earth. We will see many glorious sights in heaven, but the most powerful of all will be the savior of the world and his glory. Your eyes will see the king in his beauty and view a land that stretches afar, Isaiah 33 17. Jesus Christ gave us a glimpse of this when he pulled back the curtain of heaven and told the apostle John to write down what he saw. Then I saw a lamb. I heard every creature in heaven singing to him who sits on the throne and to the lamb be praise and honor and glory and power forever and ever. Revelation 5, 6, and 13. It is part of our human nature to want to indulge our fantasies about heaven, but God has his reasons for giving us only a taste of his eternal dwelling place. Human language is insufficient to describe such majesty. The magnificence of Earth's possessions will dim in heaven's sunlight. John could only express it with analogies. Its brilliance was like that of a very precious jewel, like Jasper, clear as crystal. The great street of the city was of pure gold like transparent glass. Revelation 21/21, and the 12 gates were 12 pearls. Every several gate was of 1 pearl, and the street of the city was pure gold as it were transparent glass. Here on earth, streets are covered with gravel and asphalt, and windows are made of glass. But John writes about the golden streets, which are transparent. Remember that in heaven, everything is made new. Only snapshots of the things to come are given to us. We will require a heavenly transformation to comprehend such glory. The clouded things of the Earth will become transparent in eternity. They are now known only to Him. As we practice patience while waiting, let thoughts of heaven's glory fill your soul. They will sustain you until the day your eyes are fully opened. Peter tells those whose hope is heavenward, you will receive a rich welcome into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and savior, Jesus Christ. 2nd Peter 1 11. When he extends his arms inviting his people in, he will turn to his father and say, and the glory which thou gavest me, I have given them that they may be 1 even as we are 1. John 1722. We will look at his nail scarred hands, fall at his feet, and weep with joy praising his wonderful name. That's what we'll see in heaven. Let us pray. Dear heavenly Father, in the mighty name of our Lord Jesus Christ, we ask you to awaken within us the fullness of your Holy Spirit. Assist us in developing in our relationship with the holy spirit and living in his power and using his gifts. Jesus gave us a promise. You told us, 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 onto you, John 14:26. Help me learn that I don't comprehend everything and that this is okay As the Holy Spirit knows it all, supply us with the Holy Spirit and His understanding of everything that is happening in our life. I ask these things in your name. Just as the sun rises each day against the dark of night, please bring me clarity with the Holy Father's light. Heavenly Father, grant me rest of mind and calm my troubled heart. My soul is like a stormy sea. I can't seem to find my stability. Give me the energy and clarity of mind to find my purpose and walk the path you've put out for me. I trust your love God and I know that you will help me out of this night just as the sun rises each day against the dark of night. Please bring me clarity with the light of God. In your name I pray. Kind Father, we prayfully come into your neighborhood asking the power and power of Christ's mind bestowed upon me by your Holy Spirit. Please give us the energy to stand above every test and provocation thrust my way. Cast and make me Lord into a genuine follower of Christ. The Bible says in 2nd Timothy 1:7, for God hath not given us the spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of sound mind. Develop my mind to be like Christ. Holy Spirit, live within my life and grant that I may ever abide in you. God, the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us. Strengthen me in all my difficulties. Give me your seen gifts and allow your 12 fruits ripen in me. Oh, Holy Spirit, you seek the salvation of all human beings. And for that purpose, you want all of them to get the knowledge of your truth. Present to all of them your mighty light and your love of goodwill that they may give glory to God in unity of faith, hope, and love. Send workers into the harvest who are truly inspired by you, who are the soul of the missionary church. Amen. Oh, king of glory, send us the promise of the father, the spirit of truth. May the counselor who proceeds from you enlighten us and infuse all truth in us as you have promised. Amen.

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imagine a father going to work one day and being told we can't pay you unless you have the mark of the beast imagine a mother who's just given birth being told you can't pay for your baby's formula milk unless you've got the mark in this video I want to show you that there will be more people that will accept the mark of the beast than those who reject it Everyone likes to think that if they were given the choice to pledge allegiance to the Antichrist or to reject him and lose their life a lot of people are biased in their thinking and assume they would refuse the mark of the beast but what happens when the Antichrist comes up with a system whereby you can't own a house without the mark you can't go to the supermarket and buy anything unless you've got the mark you can't travel in a car or on public transport without the mark this is when people will feel the pressure to pledge allegiance to the man of sin Revelation 13: 16-17 it also forced all people Great and Small rich and poor free and slave to receive a mark on their right hands or on their foreheads so that they could not buy or sell unless they had the mark which is the name of the Beast or the number of its name five things you need to know about the mark of the beast number one Allegiance when the Antichrist is revealed to the world he will enforce a system a law where you need to take some type of Mark in order to participate in society there is one school of thought that suggests the following in order for us to really understand what the Mark is and what it means there is a need to look back in history it is thought that at one time Rome ordered all its citizens to pledge their allegiance to it and this would be their political allegiance and also religious Allegiance as you pledged Allegiance this meant you accepted and submitted to Roman law including the religious laws of that time for you to pledge allegiance it meant you were pledging your loyalty to Rome now with this thought the mark of the beast will be a case of people pledging allegiance to the Antichrist people will take the mark of the beast because at that time it will most likely be inforced by law although the message will be that you need the mark to buy or sell you will in fact be pledging Your Allegiance to the Antichrist and here's the proof Revelation 14:9 to10 says a third Angel followed them and said in a loud voice if anyone worships the Beast and its image and receives its mark on their forehead or on their hand they too will drink the wine of God's Fury which has been poured full strength into the cup of his wrath they will be tormented with burning sulfur in the presence of the Holy Angels and of the Lamb those who have the mark have submitted to the Antichrist and therefore rejected God which in turn results in those individuals feeling the full force of God's Wrath number two the mark no one knows exactly what form the mark of the beast will be however many speculate that it could come in the form of a small digital chip or something called an RFID radio frequency identification tag both of these options can quite easily be planted Under the Skin Revelation 13:6 to17 says he required everyone small and great rich and poor free and slave to be given a mark on the right hand or on the forehead and no one could buy or sell anything without that Mark which was either the name of the Beast or the number representing his name this scripture indicates that the Antichrist will establish some kind of world economic system and when you look at the advancing of Technology digital currencies artificial intelligence and the increasing globalization of the world's markets a one world monetary system or currency is the most likely way that we will see the Antichrist and force his Reign because after all he cannot control the buying and selling of the entire world until there is a universal mechanism number three the persecution Christians are warned that difficult times will come when the Antichrist comes into Power he will give you two choices worship him or lose your life Revelation 13:15 says he was granted power to give breath to the image of the Beast that the image of the Beast should both speak and cause as many as would not worship the image of the Beast to be killed if you do not worship the Beast according to the Bible you will lose your life so effectively Christianity will be outlawed any believer or anyone who refuses to bow to the Antichrist will face persecution Revelation 2:10 says do not fear any of those things which you are about to suffer indeed the devil is about to throw some of you into prison that you may be tested and you will have tribulation 10 days be faithful until death and I will give you the Crown of Life the pressure to bow down to the Antichrist will be intense families will be torn apart as loved ones choose to take the mark and turn away from God and think about it if you take the mark you lose your soul you essentially reject God but if you don't take the mark you will be persecuted you will be unable to buy or sell just imagine the difficult position that some Believers will be in for some this will mean you can't put food on the table for your family so now you have to contend with hunger and starvation for others you cannot work you cannot receive an income and therefore un able to pay for your home and mortgage and perhaps this forces you into hiding these are just hypothetical scenarios but I just want to paint a picture that shows just how difficult things will be for believers during the time of the Antichrist number four great evil in those days the world will see a great evil like never before here are some of the things you will see during the reign of the Antichrist Matthew 24:1 15-16 says then therefore when you see the abomination of desolation spoken of by Daniel the Prophet standing in the Holy Place whoever reads let him understand then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains an Abomination is something that causes disgust or hatred it's a great sin commonly worthy of death and desolation is a state of complete emptiness or destruction now when Jesus said this he was in fact warning us that someone or perhaps some event that people detested would stand in the temple someday when that horror occurred residents of Judea should seek cover without delay furthermore there will be widespread idolatry on the earth there will be people in this world who will worship and idolize the Antichrist because he will suffer what the Bible calls a fatal wound but miraculously recover in addition to this the Antichrist will openly blaspheme against God he will openly speak speak against Jesus Christ and seek to insult the name of the Lord and when it comes to the hearts of people 2 Timothy 3 tells us that people will be corrupt and fall away from God people that have a form of godliness but they won't have the power of God working in their lives when you read 2 Timothy 3 and go through the list of how people in society will be the Bible tells you that people will be lovers of self meaning that people will be narcissistic and self-focused and so from this you can see that there will be great evil in the last days especially once the Antichrist is in power the fifth and final thing you need to know is that when the Antichrist is revealed the end is near and the Glorious second coming of Jesus Christ is closer than ever the Antichrist will be revealed as the tribulation period Begins the tribulation period will be the final s years of human history this period in time will be split into two the tribulation period which lasts 3 and 1/2 years and then the Great Tribulation period which lasts 3 and 1/2 years as well this 7-year period will be the reign of the Antichrist however it all ends in the battle of Armageddon the Bible tells us demonic spirits will gather all the rulers and their armies to a place with the Hebrew name Armageddon John then tells us the scenes he saw in Revelation 19 then I saw heaven opened and a white horse was standing there its rider was named f faithful and true for he judges fairly and wages a righteous War his eyes were like flames of fire and on his head were many crowns a name was written on him that no one understood except himself he wore a robe dipped in Blood and his title was the word of God the armies of Heaven dressed in the finest of pure white linen followed him on white horses from his mouth came a sharp sword to strike down the Nations he will rule them with an iron rod he will release the fierce wrath of God the almighty like juice flowing from a wine press on his robe and his thigh was written this title king of all kings and Lord of all Lords this will be the triumphant return of Jesus Christ and when he returns he will bring judgment against all of the wickedness in the world the White Horse that Jesus rides on symbolically depicts the holy and pure power that Jesus has to overcome evil with good when Jesus returns he will not be alone he will have the armies of heaven with him and this will be made up of angels led by Archangel Michael and the Saints he first came to Earth as the Lamb of God and sacrificed himself on the cross so that we would be saved but when he returns he will return as the king of kings and Lord of lords when Jesus returns he will crush the Antichrist and all of his followers he will crush every demonic spirit and thing that stands in opposition to him the Bible tells us in Revelation 19: 19-21 then I saw the Beast and the kings of the world and their armies gathered together to fight against the one sitting on the horse and his Army and the Beast was captured and with him the false prophet who did Mighty miracles on behalf of the Beast Miracles that deceived all who had accepted the mark of the beast and who worshiped his statue both the Beast and his false prophet were thrown alive into the fiery Lake of burning sulfur their entire Army was killed by the sharp sword that came from the mouth of the one riding the White Horse and the vultures all gorg themselves on the dead bodies but before we dive in any further I want to begin by reminding you of two Bible verses that underpin everything I'm going to say today the first is Matthew 7:13-14 which says enter through the narrow gate for wide is the gate and Broad is the road that leads to destruction and many enter through it but small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life and only a few find it note how the Bible says many enter through the broad Road meaning the majority will choose the broad Road in the second Bible verse is Matthew 7: 21-23 which says not everyone who says to me Lord Lord shall enter the kingdom of heaven but he who does the will of my Father in heaven many will say to me in that day Lord Lord have we not prophesied in your name cast out demons in your name and done many wonders in your name and then I will declare to them I never knew you depart from me you who practice lawlessness note how the Bible says many once again meaning the majority will say Lord Lord but Jesus will respond saying I never knew you depart from me so twice in the Bible we are told that the majority will either choose evil or end up in Eternal damnation and so with this understanding let's talk about the mark of the beast according to the Bible there will come a time when the Antichrist will establish a global regime that will enforce a system whereby everyone small or great the rich and the poor the free men and the slaves everyone will be given a mark on their right hand or on their feet forehead signifying allegiance to the Beast and without this Mark on your forehead or right hand no one will be able to buy or sell this Mark will be the name of the Beast or the number of its name we don't know whether the Mark will be a physical chip that can be implanted just under the skin we don't know whether it's something digital we don't know whether the Mark will be a barcode that people will have to accept but what we do know is that a lot of people will certainly accept the mark and the simple reason for this is that the Antichrist will make it so difficult to live life without the mark imagine these scenarios all of the major institutions in the world Banks and hospitals for example imagine if they say that you need the mark in order to pay your medical bills or to perform any banking transactions imagine if you are told that you can only make your mortgage payments your rent payments if you have the mark what would you do just imagine the pressure for you to do your household shopping to buy food or to get any of the necessities of life before you can buy anything you'll have to display a specific Mark so that the people that do not submit to the Antichrist will in a certain sense be isolated and cut off from the necessities of life the majority of people will find these pressures to be too great and they will sell their souls to the devil now here are a couple of theories as to how the Antichrist will spread his message deception one school of thought is that there will be a seismic economic crash that will totally destroy the world's Financial systems this is the stage that will allow the Antichrist to take center stage and appear to have all of the answers one of those answers will be his mark this is where Revelation 13: 16-17 comes in which tells us that everyone small small and great rich and poor free and slave will be given a mark and no one can buy or sell anything without that Mark it is likely that the Antichrist will get the masses to accept this Mark by telling them that this new world system of global finance will be necessary for society to function safely and efficiently but this is a lie because you effectively have no choice it is a dictatorship the messaging will be good deep down there is no choice there is no alternative it's comply or suffer the second theory is enforced Allegiance we all know that the Antichrist opposes Jesus Christ he hates the things of God and so for any believers who were rejecting the mark they will be persecuted they will be mistreated Daniel 7:25 says he shall speak pompous words against the most high shall p persecute the Saints of the most high and shall intend to change times and law then the Saints shall be given into his hand for a time and times and half a time when the Antichrist is in power persecution against Christians will be at an all-time high I believe he will actively hunt Christians he will be on a mission to persecute anyone who would dare deny his Mark and hold on to the faith of Jesus Christ and the Bible paints a very Vivid picture of just how severe the persecution will be because Revelation 20:4 says and I saw Thrones and they sat on them and judgment was committed to them then I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for their witness to Jesus and for the word of God who had not worshiped the Beast or his image and had not received his mark on their foreheads or on their hands and they lived and reigned with Christ for a thousand years there is a price to pay for those who refuse the mark of the beast and for many people that price will simply be too great for them and they will choose the mark of the beast all so that they can go back to the comfort of their daily lives and so here are some key takeaways for you regarding the Antichrist he is a man that will have deceptive Charisma imagine a charismatic leader who captivates crowds with eloquence and charm on the surface but make no mistake about it he is driven and motivated by a devilish and demonic force in 1 John 2:18 the Apostle John speaks of antichrists who come with deception just as charismatic leaders can sway public opinion the Antichrist will likely possess a magnetic charm making him appealing to many just look at some of the worst dictators the world has ever seen history has shown us leaders who through Charisma and charm gained immense influence and led people down destructive paths secondly when you are talking about the Antichrist you are talking about the spirit of deception think of a master Illusionist who can make the impossible seem real in 2 Thessalonians 2:9-10 Paul warns of the antichrist's counterfeit miracles signs and wonders used to deceive just as illusionists create convincing Illusions the anti Christ will use deception on a grand scale including signs and wonders to mislead people magicians and illusionists can create astonishing Feats that appear Supernatural much like the deceptive signs and wonders associated with the Antichrist thirdly the Antichrist will be just what his name says Antichrist he will be in serious aggressive opposition to Jesus Christ the term Antichrist signifies one who opposes Christ in 1 John 2:22 it is written who is the liar it is whoever denies that Jesus is the Christ such a person is the Antichrist denying the father and the son the Antichrist will actively oppose and deny the Divinity of Jesus Christ but my final point is that the Antichrist will be ultimately defeated imagine a conqueror who was eventually defeated and overthrown in Revelation 19:20 we read of the antichrist's ultimate fate but the Beast was captured and with it the false prophet who had performed the signs on its behalf with these signs he had deluded those who had received the mark of the beast and worshiped its image the Antichrist may have a season of apparent success but his ultimate Destiny is defeat and judgment the Devil is a threat but Jesus Christ is Almighty and has already defeated Satan the Antichrist may have some power on this Earth but Jesus Christ is all powerful he holds all power on heaven and on Earth evil may appear to be everywhere but the Holy Spirit Will Empower you wherever you are greater is he who is in you than he who is in the world if you and I can only keep our eyes focused on Jesus Christ if we can only keep our hearts saturated with the Gospel of Jesus Christ and our minds fixed on the word of God if we can only do this then it doesn't matter what the enemy does or how much power he has in this world because in the Lord you can overcome every arrow sent by the enemy with God on your side you and I have nothing to fear while the world may choose to follow the Beast of the world or be led by the spirit of antichrist those who remain in Jesus Christ being led by the spirit of Truth those are the people who will be saved for a moment I would like to delve into the prophetic words of the Book of Revelation and explore the imagery it presents concerning the rule of the Antichrist as Believers it is crucial that we understand these teachings to guard ourselves against deception and remain steadfast in our faith in Revelation 13: 11 to12 we encounter a vivid description of the antichrist's rise to power it speaks of a beast rising from the earth having horns like a lamb but speaking like a dragon this figurative language symbolizes the deceptive nature of the Antichrist at first glance the appearance may seem harmless resembling a gentle lamb however the words that proceed from its mouth are filled with venomous Spirit of the Dragon Satan himself one of the ways the Antichrist will exert control is through the establishment of a one world religion the world will be deceived and in some cases forced to Bow Down and Worship the Antichrist as if he were a savior Additionally the scriptures indicate that the Antichrist will establish a one world monetary system this system will impose its Authority upon all rich and poor Great and Small regardless of their social status or wealth it will require a mark on the right hand or forehead without which no one can buy or sell this Mark will be a symbol of allegiance to the antichrist's Reign a sign of one's submission to his authority this is a sobering thought the One World monetary system represents the antichrist's desire to control every aspect of human life even our basic needs but let us be encouraged for God has warned us of these events in advance he has given us his word to equip us with discernment and wisdom God's word has told us this so that we would always be found living in the truth that is in the Bible because when you know the truth and the light that is in the word of God you cannot be deceived by the Antichrist or the spirit of the Antichrist which according to the Bible is already in operation in this world today and so we must stand firm in our faith refusing to compromise our devotion to Christ even if it means facing hardships and persecution we need to be vigilant and Discerning 1 John 4: 3-4 says but if someone claims to be a prophet and does not acknowledge the truth about Jesus that person is not from God such a person has the spirit of the Antichrist which you heard is coming into the world and indeed is already here but you belong to God my dear children you have already won a victory over those people because the spirit who lives in you is greater than the spirit who lives in the world the spirit of the Antichrist is is already here in this world it's a spirit that lies and deceives which is why you see that in this day and age the world calls evil good and good evil this is the spirit of antichrist in operation but let me remind you that we have the truth on our side let us cling to Jesus the true Lamb of God who gave his life for our salvation by immersing ourselves in his word and prayer we will be fortified IED against the deceptions of the Antichrist may we remain faithful Until the End knowing that our ultimate Victory lies In Christ Alone the Bible is calling us to wake up the Lord wants us to wake up to the fact that there is a heaven and a hell there is a day of judgment if someone is driving down the road and they they doze off or their attention wanders they could very well miss some of the road signs telling them where to go well God has given us his children many signs to watch out for the word of God is filled with signs to let us know that time is wrapping up this world will not last forever and that's good news I don't know about you but Heaven from what I've read about heaven it seems to be the better place No More Tears no more sorrow only joy only peace oh to be in the presence of the Lord for all of eternity to be far away from the sickness and disease of this world to be done with natural disasters and Devastation Hebrews 3:12 says see to it brothers and sisters that none of you has a sinful unbelieving heart that turns away from the Living God this is a serious warning because Paul is telling us that we need to see to it that none of us have a wicked and unbelieving heart a heart which refuses to trust and rely on the Lord a heart that turns away from the Living God and let me show you just why unbelief is so crippling to a Christian in Matthew 13 when Jesus was coming to his hometown he began teaching the people in the synagogue and verse 58 says now he did not do many mighty works there because of their unbelief think about that Jesus didn't do any Miracles because of unbel belief Jesus didn't perform any Mighty works because of unbelief and so my friends you see why Paul warns us against having an unbelieving heart when you have a heart filled with unbelief you deny God's power you deny God's glory you deny the Lord of all that he is so be warned people of God see to it that none of you has a sinful unbelieving heart that turns away from the Living God now for this next warning I have to give you a little bit of context before I go on any further the children of Israel were LED out of captivity and slavery they saw incredible miracles from God they saw the Red Sea was parted the Lord went before them by day in a pillar of cloud to lead the way and by night in a pillar of fire to give them light they were fed by Mana from heaven but despite seeing God's strong hand the children of Israel rebelled murmured and complained against God and so Paul in the New Testament warns us in Hebrews 3:1 15-1 17 as has just been said today if you hear his voice do not Harden your hearts as you did in the Rebellion who were they who heard and rebel were they not all those Moses LED out of Egypt and with whom was he angry for 40 years was it not with those who sinned whose bodies perished in the wilderness the warning here is that we should not Harden our hearts don't be cold and insensitive to the voice of God in the in the midst of all the chaos and confusion of this world the voice of God is still calling out to us the spirit of the Lord is knocking on our hearts a hardened heart means insensitivity towards God's Beauty And Glory it means chasing after our own desires instead of the things of God but thankfully in his mercy God has offered to change our hearts God can change our hearts the third warning I believe we should be aware of can be found in Hebrews 2 verse1 says therefore we must give the more Earnest heed to the things we have heard lest we drift away now I believe that the Amplified translation explains this verse further as it says for this reason that is because of God's final revelation in his son Jesus and because of Jesus's superiority to the angels we must pay much closer attention than ever to the things that we have heard so that we do not in a way drift away from truth in essence what the Bible is telling us here is that we should be careful not to drift away from the truth that is Jesus Christ we should be careful not to slip away from the truth of the gospel because in this world you will encounter people who give you their own watered down version of The Gospel people who will preach a gospel that will require no repentance no commitment no denying of self but instead a gospel that tickles the ears it sounds good makes you feel good but has no power to transform you or challenge you this is what we should be careful about let's not drift away from the truth of the Gospel the real Gospel of Jesus Christ will Challenge and convict you it will lead to a change in your sinful habits and cause you to repent and we should do just that Saints we should repent and turn away from sin [Music]

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Richard Dawkins a British evolutionary biologist said this call myself a cultural Christian I'm not a Believer but there's a distinction between being a believing Christian and being a cultural Christian and so you know I I love hymns and Christmas carols and um I I sort of feel at home in the Christian ethos I feel that we are a Christian country in that sense uh it's truth that statistically the number of people who actually believe in Christianity is going down uh and I I'm happy with that a cultural Christian but not a Believer now more recently Elon Musk said this I'm actually a big believer in in in the principles of Christianity um I think they're very good so in what sense then are you not religious well so Dawkins just came out 3 weeks ago or thereabouts and announced that he was a cultural Christian right and so the question right I I would say I'm I'm probably a cultural Christian I was I was brought up as a Anglican and I was baptized from a Biblical perspective being a cultural Christian is a dangerous thing a cultural Christian is one who thinks good deeds and good works will get them into heaven however a true Christian has answered the call of the Gospel a call to repent from their sinful ways and place Christ as their lord and savior and trust that in him and him alone they will will be saved a cultural Christian still walks on the broad Road they make Provisions to enjoy the world a true Christian walks on the narrow road they are in the world but not of the world a cultural Christian can have the appearance of godliness but they do not practice godliness in their lives and here is the terrifying reality that a cultural Christian will come to find Matthew 7: 21 to 23 says not everyone who says to me Lord Lord shall enter the kingdom of heaven but he who does the will of my Father in Heaven many will say to me in that day Lord Lord have we not prophesized in your name cast out demons in your name and done many wonders in your name and then I will declare to them I never knew you depart from me you who PR practice lawlessness I was recently watching a documentary about Hospital emergencies in New York City and this documentary takes you behind the scenes so that you could see how surgeons doctors and nurses respond to Medical emergencies and in one episode one of the surgeons who had been operating on other people got into a skiing accident himself and needed the help of the people who he worked with now this got me to think this surgeon was always on the other side he was always on the other other side of the emergency room he was always on the other side of the operating table because he was the one operating he was the expert telling the patient that everything will be okay he was always the one giving the news never the one waiting to receive the news and this got me to think what happens when it's you and in a more spiritual sense what happens when we get to the other side of Eternity how much time have you thought about your eternal Destiny 1 minute after you die Everything Will Change you may think that the Earth is bad but for many Earth will be as close to Heaven as they will ever get after just one single minute those in hell will feel the tremendous heat of Hell they'll be in pain and Agony they'll be full of regret yet also stubborn enough to not let go of their sin they'll want to tell their family memb of the horrific pain they're going through however there's no way out on earth when we want to leave a bad situation we can just walk out we can go from one room to another however in hell that will not be the case you'll be locked in hell for forever your crime is not submitting your life to Jesus and your sentence will be an eternity in hell with no chance of parole you'll realize that in the very first minute and there will be nothing you can do nothing but rot for the rest of Eternity and sit in agony the Bible speaks of a certain rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and fared sumptuously every day but there was a certain beggar named Lazarus full of sores who was laid at his gate Desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the man's table moreover the dogs came and licked his sores so it was that the beggar died and was carried by the angels to Abraham's bosom the rich man also died and was buried and being in torments in Hades he lifted up his eyes and saw Abraham AAR off and Lazarus in his bosom then he cried and said Father Abraham have mercy on me and send Lazarus that he may dip the tip of his finger in water water and cool my tongue for I am tormented in this flame but Abraham said Son remember that in your lifetime you received your good things and likewise Lazarus evil things but now he is comforted and you are tormented and besides all this between us and you there is a great Gulf fixed so that those who want to pass from here to you cannot nor can those from there pass to us then he said I beg you therefore father that you would send him to my father's house for I have five brothers that he may testify to them lest they also come to this place of Torment Abraham said to him they have Moses and the prophets let them hear them and he said no Father Abraham but if one goes to them from the dead they will repent but he said to him if they do not hear Moses and the prophets neither will they be persuaded though one rise from the dead now when we hear this particular Parable a lot of the messages are centered around how the rich man lived a good life but ignored God or how Lazarus had nothing except for God but today I want you to notice how when the rich man was denied water and told no one can cross over from hell to go to heaven his immediate request was to plead that someone would be sent to speak to his family when he realized it was too late for him he wanted to reach his family now because he was a rich man I'm sure his family received all of his possessions they had money they had luxury items all of their physical needs were met but this man in Hell knew that his family needed to hear about Jesus Christ and take him seriously I imagine that if he knew the reality of Heaven and Hell hell before he died he would have done everything in his power to encourage his family to live for the Lord but now dear listener all of us have family members who are still alive right now at this moment have you told them about Christ have you spoken to them about salvation and Eternity have you taken the time to read God's word with them while you still can tell your family tell your loved ones about Jesus Christ before we experience eternity will have to face judgment God will open his book to your name on it will be listed every sin you have ever committed you may think you're hiding your sin but God knows he's keeping receipts of everything you've ever done you will not be able to hide anything on that day everyone will be judged when you have an evil thought such as looking at another person sexually or having deep hatred in your your heart for another person you may be able to hide it from those around you you may even be able to take that secret to the Grave however you cannot hide it from God he knows all and sees all and he will hold you accountable for it all David in Psalm 141:4 says do not incline my heart to consent to or tolerate any evil thing or to practice Deeds of wickedness with men who plan and do evil and let me not eat of their Delicacies be tempted by their gain I believe this is not only a great prayer but it's one that is relatable to all of us it's a really practical and realistic prayer because we've all been there we've all been in situations where we've slipped and been drawn to things we shouldn't have we've all opened doors to Temptation when we knew better the Bible says the heart is deceitful above all things and desperately wicked who can know it you see our heart can so easily be drawn to evil not pushed to evil not abruptly confronted and smothered by evil but softly gently pulled towards evil drawn to it now this is because evil can quietly and gradually tug us towards sin it's subtle and cunning and if we're not careful if we allow ourselves to take a small step then the evil entices you to take the next one and then what's one more going to hurt then a few more and suddenly we're right up close to sin that's got us in a cycle so let's recognize this evil can draw us in one tiny small step at a time right up to the place where we take the final step and sin so I encourage you to pray the exact prayer David prayed let not my heart be drawn to what is evil God can answer prayers like that for us too anyone who's driven a car for any length of time has faced the issue of not being able to see another car driving just behind the doors on either side of the vehicle experienced drivers know this is what's called the blind spot if someone is driving in your blind spot when you look in your mirror you simply cannot see them many accidents on streets highways and interstates occur because a driver moves from one lane to another without looking over their shoulder to see if someone is riding in their blind spot now there is no other way to recognize that someone is driving in your blind spot other than looking over your shoulder and peering directly at the other you have to intentionally look and search who or what is in your blind spot and it doesn't matter what car you have what make year or model there is always a blind spot we find a similar situation written in scripture about the nature of our spiritual life the Apostle Paul when speaking to the church at Corinth about unbelievers he said in 2 Corinthians 4:4 in their case the God of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers to keep them from seeing the light of the god Gospel of the glory of Christ who is the image of God Paul was concerned about the blind spot that was keeping people from seeing the truth about Jesus Christ he understood that Satan's mission was to keep the truth of the message hidden from the hearts and minds of people who have not already come to know Christ the best way he can do that is by keeping the message of Jesus out of the view of the people in their blind spot if the devil can just keep people from having the truth in PL sight he can keep them bound to his hopeless eternity the Bible is clear that the truth is what can set people free so the enemy will do whatever he can to keep the truth away from men and women on this Earth as drivers so to speak we have to make sure that we are conscious not to drive in another person's blind spot we must make sure that we are visible and in plain sight so the other driver knows that we are there likewise as Believers we absolutely have to keep the message of Jesus Christ in full view of non-believers we ought to display the love of Christ so that all who look can see that there is hope for them too we cannot allow the enemy to persuade us to believe that people do not want to hear the message of Christ or salvation or repentance we can't just let it slide and live selfishly without bringing Jesus Christ to the attention of our unbelieving neighbor next door we cannot not allow the devil to keep the Gospel of Jesus Christ in the blind spot of individuals that have not yet come to know the truth of Jesus if you're driving in a car in order for you to recognize that someone is in your blind spot you have to look directly over your shoulder to see the other car but with the gospel message of Christ we as Believers have the ability to make the message of Christ visible at all times our character should reflect Jesus Christ Our speech should reflect Jesus Christ our conduct our actions and deeds should all be on full display to reflect the Gospel of Jesus Christ to an unbeliever and make no mistake your life how you live your life how you walk talk and carry yourself speaks volumes about whether you're saved or not and I am a strong believer that in order for the unbeliever to become curious about Christ we all have a part to play in terms of how we actually live our lives greater is he who is in me than he who is in the world and so that means I should be shouting about the truth of Jesus Christ The Only Hope for an unbeliever is that the light of the glory of Christ will shine directly on them and that should allow them to have a personal encounter with the savior of the world but in order for them to encounter Christ they first must be able to see him now the tricky thing about blind spots is that the probability of someone riding in them increases when the traffic increases when there are multiple Lanes with many cars it seems that someone is always in the blind spot this same issue exists in the spiritual realm not only do we have the devil trying to keep us blinded to the message of Christ but we also have the world which produces more traffic the world produces more noise and pollution more mixed signals and all sorts of things all in an attempt to block slow down or stop the message of Christ spreading Jesus said in John 15:1 18-19 if the world hates you know that it has hated me before it hated you if you were of the world the world would love you as its own but because you are not of the world but I chose you out of the world therefore the world hates you the world that we live in is at odds with the kingdom of God it's against the kingom of the Lord where one stands for light the other stands for Darkness where one stands for truth Holiness and righteousness the other stands for lies selfish pleasures and deception our Lord and savior is Jesus Christ but the prevailing spirit and ruler of this world is the Antichrist this world is in opposition to God's will and his way and the world is increasingly normalizing things that are against God God in his word which produces more traffic and that in turn increases the probability that the gospel message remains in the blind spot when the world proclaims that sex outside of marriage is normal it produces a blind spot when the world proclaims sin has no real consequence because of God's grace that's a blind spot when the world presents money Fame and power is all you need to really live in happiness that's a blind spot and when the world proclaims that it's okay to not believe that God exists or that it's okay to hate another person because of political or personal differences it produces a blind spot that can hinder anyone's Vision to the true gospel of Christ the enemy and the world desire to create an atmosphere that will keep the message of Jesus Christ totally hidden from everyone who has never known or believed the truth about Jesus Christ in Luke 22:31 the Bible says Simon Simon behold Satan demanded to have you that he might sift you like wheat you see here Satan desired to sift Simon Peter like wheat so that he would be disheartened and not fulfill his Destiny to preach the gospel message of Christ to the world as Believers we must live our lives in such a way that the message of Christ shines in us and through us so brightly that the enemy and the world cannot keep people blinded to the truth we we need to make sure that we are always burning for God we need to always be on fire for him never lukewarm never cold never one foot in and one foot out but we really need to pray that the Lord would keep the fire within our lives burning bright and intense so that anyone who is an unbeliever can see Jesus Christ through the way I live my life so I encourage you don't just coast and drive in this journey of life without looking over your shoulder to check your blind spot the more traffic there is the more you should be pushing the louder the pollution of this world gets the louder your voice should be all about the Lord have a passion for Christ have an undeniable hunger for Jesus have a desperation about you to keep the fire of God alive and burning in your heart because that fire can be the very thing that an unbeliever needs in order for them to come to Jesus the Apostle Paul has one of the most fascinating stories in the New Testament Paul was a highly respected Jewish leader who gave orders to persecute and even kill Christians but everything changed when one day on the road to Damascus he came face to face with the resurrected Christ Jesus blinded him and after 3 days days something miraculous happened acts 9:18 says and immediately something like scales fell from his eyes and he regained his sight then he rose and was baptized when Jesus removed the scales from Paul's eyes Paul saw the world in a brand new way before he had seen Christianity as vile and blasphemous now he saw the gospel as the most beautiful and glorious cause on Earth reality did not change but Paul's Outlook did he allowed God to change the way he saw the world Psalm 146:8 says the Lord opens the eyes of the blind the Lord lifts up those who are bowed down the Lord loves the righteous one fascinating thing about humanity is that two people can see the ex exact same thing and hear the exact same sound but will come up with very different interpretations we can see this in the church today though we are all children of God we interpret certain scriptures and even the commands of Jesus in different ways differences of opinion are acceptable when it comes to some things musical preferences dress codes coffee flavors but when it comes to the gospel there is only one truth and we have to make sure that we don't miss it it is only when we ask God to restore our vision that we are able to behold the absolute truth of Jesus Christ on a personal note one of my main prayer requests can be found in Psalm 119 Verse 18 which says open my eyes that I may behold wondrous things out of your law God's way is wondrous when we come to Christ he makes what is ugly to seem beautiful and what is beautiful it seems ugly we begin to hate our sin and love the commands of Jesus the rest of the world scoffs at us not because they necessarily choose evil but because they simply can't see 1 Corinthians 1:8 says for the word of the Cross is folly to those who are perishing but to us who are being saved it is the power of God a correct view view of God doesn't come from our own wisdom or theology it comes only when we ask him to remove the scales from our eyes and when he does we stop seeing Christianity as a label or catagory and we begin to see it as a lifestyle we stop seeing Christianity through the lens of denomination or doctrine instead we focus on the Urgent Gospel of Jesus Christ Christ the one that needs to be preached to everyone now Ephesians 4: 4-6 say there is one body and one Spirit just as you are called to the one hope that belongs to your call one Lord One Faith one baptism one God and Father of all who is over all and through all and in all when the scales in our eyes are removed Christianity becomes more than an accessory more than a cross worn around our necks it becomes more than a tattoo on our arm it becomes about living to serve Jesus and to testify about all the wondrous things that he has done my firm Bel belief is that in the midst of all of the chaos and confusion of this world the voice of God is still calling out to us the spirit of the Lord is knocking on our hearts however it's up to us to listen Hebrews 3:1 15 says as it is said today if you hear his voice do not Harden your heart S as in the Rebellion Rebellion isn't always in the extreme sense that we Associated to be you're not going out of your way to violate the Ten Commandments per se but simply hardening your heart when you hear God's voice that is rebellion Proverbs 28:14 says blessed is the one who fears the lord always but whoever hardens his heart will fall into Calamity once again the Bible here warns us about hardening our hearts but what does it mean to have a hardened heart it means spiritual blindness it means insensitivity toward God's Beauty And Glory it means chasing after our own desires instead of the things of God but thankfully in his mercy God has offered to change our hearts God can change our hearts

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I came across an article recently titled the deception of one Health what will world leaders be willing to give up a few lines from this article reads and I quote the world is just a few weeks away from the global acceptance of the World Health Organization pandemic treaty known as who wh this treaty includes the one Health agenda and is designed to balance the health of people animals and plants as though all three are of equal value and as I read further one line stood out to me as it read the press conference acknowledges this treaty or agreement calls for surveillance and digital IDs this treaty sets the stage for the Antichrist system described in Revelation 13 the future Antichrist system will lead to the demand for the global worshiping of the Beast end quote Revelation 13 is an enlightening chapter concerning the reain of the Antichrist he suffers a fatal wound but this wound is miraculously healed obviously this healing is a result of some demonic power but the disturbing thing is the whole world marveled at this miracle and because of this people will pledge allegiance to the Beast they'll adore and worship the Antichrist because of this so-called Miracle the Antichrist will then go on to blasphemed and then he goes on to wage war against God's holy people to conquer them in fact he gains the authority to rule over every tribe and people and language and nation and all the people who belong to this world worshiped the Beast this is when he requires everyone small and great rich and poor free and slave to be given a mark on the right hand or on the forehead and no one can buy or sell anything without that Mark which was either the name of the Beast or the number representing his name imagine waking up one day and hearing this breaking news a new law has just been passed it is now considered illegal to own purchase or reference the Bible breaking news all citizens are to conform to the new unified religion Christianity is now outlawed and it is an offense for any group to gather with the purpose of discussing praying or worshiping Jesus Christ ladies and gentlemen this is not a reality but what if one day it was by now you've probably heard of Bill HR 690 the anti-Semitism awareness act the bill has gotten the attention of Christians around the world and not just in America because one of its definitions cites that claims of Jews Killing Jesus is an example of classic anti-Semitism this is obviously contrary to the Bible what you're about to watch is simply a Biblical perspective Ive on what could happen in the near future in relation to end time Bible prophecy so many times we underestimate the warning in 1 John 4:3 which tells us but every spirit that does not acknowledge Jesus is not from God this is the spirit of the Antichrist which you have heard is coming and even now is already in the world a lot of us are waiting for the Antichrist to be unveiled on a grand World stage we're waiting for this man in a suit with all this power to appear on the global scene and just begin enforcing his regime when in reality the Bible tells us that the spirit of antichrist is already it's already in operation it's already working slowly but surely before we get to a stage where Christians are no longer allowed to worship freely the Bible is removed from bookshelves freedom of religion is gone and Christian persecution is normalized before we get to that the spirit of the Antichrist will be in the background working deceiving the masses causing people to turn their ears to doctrines of demons now if this bill succeeds in denying biblical facts facts like pontious pilate did indeed bring Jesus in front of a crowd and that crowd roared crucify him and the Bible clearly states in Matthew 27: 24-2 that when pilate saw that he could not Prevail at all but rather that a tumult was arising he took water and washed his hands before the multitude saying I am innocent of the blood of this just person you see to it and all the people answered and said his blood be on us and on our children the gospel of Christ cannot be changed let me Begin by bringing your attention to one interesting quote the Kansas City Star reported the following Senator Roger Marshall on Thursday claimed a congressional push to combat anti-Semitism violates Christian scripture religious leaders back home are very concerned about some of the language in that bill that it pushes against what the scripture said Marshall said obviously ly as a born again Christian I believe that the Holy Bible is the word of God I think that we're not supposed to alter the word so I'm just guessing the house overlooks something in quote before I go any further keep this verse in mind 2 Corinthians 4:4 the God of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers so that they cannot see the light of the Gospel that displays the glory of Christ who is the image of God a different translation of this verse says Satan who is the God of this world has blinded the minds of those who don't believe they are unable to see the Glorious light of the good news they don't understand this message about the glory of Christ who is the exact likeness of God we may very well be heading to an Era where the Bible is outlawed the day may not be too far off when it's considered a crime to preach the gospel as we Edge deeper and deeper into the Realms of time and as we live in these last days the question is not if persecution is coming for Christians it's when will you stand strong in faith when the day comes when it's illegal to believe on act on or even speak about the Bible the precious word of God Satan the God of this world blinds the minds of unbelievers so that they can't see the gospel and in a practical sense where can you find the gospel in the word of God now for a moment think who would want the Bible removed or inaccessible to people the devil consider why the Bible is being contested so often and here are just a few examples in 2018 one publication reported just as China pledged to uphold religious freedom China's 70 million Christians are finding it harder to get a copy of the Holy Bible online bookstores in China have pulled the Bible off their shelves in recent days with searches for the Bible in Chinese on major e-commerce sites including alibaba's tbow jd.com and Amazon China yielding no results in 2022 CBN reported communist China is reportedly rewriting the Bible and calling Jesus a sinner in 2023 Utah District bans Bible in elementary and middle schools after complaint calls it sex written in 2023 it was reported that the freedom from religion Foundation a national nonprofit with 40,000 members sent a letter to the Chino Valley Unified School District asking that the Bible be pulled out of school libraries due to more than 100 sexually explicit references that could be considered obscene or offensive these are just a few examples we have to remember that when Jesus Christ was on this Earth he went through persecution he suffered suffered the world rejected him religious leaders plotted against him and crucified him because he was in the world but not of the world knowing all of this should we be surprised if one day the same happens to us the followers of Christ Jesus himself warned us saying they will deliver you up to tribulation and kill you and you will be hated by All Nations for my name's sake many are concerned that world events appear to be setting the stage for an unprecedented attack on the nation of Israel the attack prophesied by the prophet Ezekiel approximately 2,600 years ago however today I want to explore a Psalm that seems to speak prophetically to us and that Psalm is Psalm 83 many people wonder what does this Psalm reveal about the next end time prophetic event are we seeing Psalm 83 begin to take place is this Psalm linked to what happened or what is happening in Israel here are the first four verses oh God do not keep silence do not hold your peace or be still oh God for behold your enemies make an uproar those who hate you have raised their hands they lay crafty plans against your people they consult together against your treasured ones they say come let us wipe them out as a nation let the name of Israel be remembered no more this Psalm makes reference to God's enemies now who can be considered God's enemies well to answer that question you have to understand Psalm 135:4 which tells us for the Lord has chosen Jacob for himself Israel for his special treasure Israel is God's chosen treasure according to the Bible the treasure god called into existence for his purposes Psalm 83: 5 to8 for they conspire with one Accord against you they make a covenant the tents of Edom and the ishmaelites mob and the hagrites jabal and Aman and amalak philistia with the inhabitants of Ty Asher has also joined them they are the strong arm of the children of lot and then if we skip forward to verse 13 the Bible says oh my God make them like whirling dust like chaff before the wind as the fire consumes the forest as the flame sets the mountains Ablaze so may you pursue them with your Tempest and terrify them with your hurricane fill their faces with shame that they may seek your name oh Lord let them be put to shame and dismayed forever let them perish in disgrace that they may know that you alone whose name is the Lord are the most high all over the Earth there are some strong words in this Psalm my God make them like whirling dust like chaff before the wind as the fire consumes the forest as the flame sets the mountain Ablaze so may you pursue them with your Tempest and terrify them with your hurricane fill the their faces with shame now although there is not a universal agreement on this issue most believe the psalm 83 War and the goag Magog war will occur shortly before or shortly after the Rapture a few scholars believe the prophecies concerning the psalm 83 War have already been fulfilled but most believe that the conflict will unfold in the near future and looking at current events some Scholars strongly believe that the psalm 83 war is nearer than we think now some may ask what about Armageddon well virtually all Bible scholars believe that the battle of Armageddon will occur after the Rapture and at the end of the seven-year tribulation period the nation of Israel has been repeatedly attacked since her rebirth as a nation in 1948 most Bible prophecies regarding Israel were written when Israel was not a sovereign and independent nation for more than 2,000 years all Hebrews were familiar with Ezekiel 37 and the prophet's prophecy about dry bones miraculously coming to life they knew that those dry bones represented the nation of Israel and for a moment let's take a look at the Ezekiel 37 prophecy of dry bones Ezekiel tells us that the Lord took hold of them and he was carried away by the spirit of the Lord to a valley filled with bones he led me all around among the bones that covered the valley floor they were scattered everywhere across the ground and were completely dried out then he asked me son of man can these bones become living people again oh Sovereign Lord I replied you alone know the answer to that then he said to me speak a prophetic message to these dry bones and say Dry Bones listen to the word of the Lord this is what the sovereign Lord says look I am going to put breath into you and make you live again I will put flesh and muscles on you and cover you with skin I will put breath into you and you will come to life then you will know that I am the Lord so I spoke this message just as he told me suddenly as I spoke there was a rattling noise all across the valley the bones of each body came together and attached themselves as complete skeletons then as I watched muscles and flesh formed over the bones then skin formed to cover their bodies but still they had no breath in them then he said to me speak a prophetic message to the winds son of man speak a prophetic message and say then is what the Sovereign Lord says come O breath from the Four Winds breathe into these dead bodies so they may live again so I spoke the messages as he commanded me and breath came into their bodies they all came to life and stood up on their feet a great Army then he said to me son of man these bones represent the people of Israel they are saying we have become old dry bones all hope is gone our nation is finished therefore prophesy to them and say this is what the Sovereign Lord says oh my people I will open your Graves of Exile and cause you to rise again then I will bring you back to the land of Israel when this happens oh my people you will know that I am the Lord I will put my spirit in you and you will live again and return home to your own land then you will know that I the Lord have spoken and that I have done what I said yes the Lord has spoken and surprising many and angering even more in May of 19 48 the United States and Britain led the United Nations to restore the nation of Israel the dry bones came back to life in 1948 it was the restoration of Israel that serves as the Cornerstone for the Fulfillment of Bible prophecy in the last days many believe a prophetic clock began ticking when ezekiel's Dry Bones came to life and Israel was restored as a nation the hour is coming when the rest of ezekiel's last days prophecies will be fulfilled notably the Bible prophecy makes it clear that despite Israel having a very small population and footprint the nation would be a cup of trembling and a target for hostilities in the last days so on the prophetic timeline we are in is Ezekiel 37 awaiting the prophetic events profiled in Ezekiel 38 and 39 many believe those events are about to unfold let me briefly share what Ezekiel 38-39 says is going to happen I'll First share a summary and then back up and provide more detail Ezekiel 38-39 profiles how Israel will be attacked by a broad and overwhelming Coalition of hostile forces these forces are led by the biblically symbolic name God who is also referred to as the prince of Ro Meek and tubal this Coalition hates Israel and attacks with overwhelming military assets advancing on Israel from the far north enemy forces will mercilessly attack their dual purpose is to PL th and loot and annihilate the people of Israel Ezekiel notes the decisive Battlefield will be the mountains of Israel which have long been desolate when Israel's destruction seems imminent God will intervene and bring about a decisive Victory by sending torrents of rain hailstones and burning sulfur down on the advancing Army God desires that through this clearly Supernatural Victory many will be brought to faith in him Ezekiel 38:23 notes I will make myself known in the sight of many nations then they will know that I am the Lord okay let's look at this important potentially near future prophecy in more detail the Ezekiel 38 prophecy Begins the word of the Lord came to me son of man set your face against go of the land of mog the chief Prince of mishek and tubal prophesy against him and say this is what the Sovereign Lord says I am against you God Chief Prince of MK and tubal okay thus far we see that God is angry with the plans and actions of certain groups being led by Gog of the land of mog the chief Prince of michek and tubal Ezekiel writes these sobering words from God to God I am against you the text notes that evil players are led by God and as we will see though conspire to plan to destroy Israel God will use their malice and like pharaoh of old Harden their hearts and lure them to Israel and there supernaturally destroy them as a sign and witness to the world that he alone is Lord and the prophecies in the Bible are true Ezekiel then describes what it will be like for Israel he calls enemy forces hordes and notes that Israel will be surrounded he writes all the hordes will be gathered about you you will be called to Arms in verse 9 we read that the enemy forces will advance like a storm and that it will be like a cloud covering the land Vivid sobering word imagery verses 10 to 12 provide additional insights into why these nations will attack the verse also provides insights as to the win Ezekiel notes two primary reasons for the attack the first is arrogance and pride note how many times the phrase I will is used it is the same phrase both Ezekiel and Isaiah use to describe the pride of Satan who in ages past said I will raise my throne above the Throne of God beginning in verse 10 we read on that day you will devise an evil scheme you will say I will invade a land of unwalled villages I will attack a peaceful and unsuspecting people all of them Living Without Walls and without Gates and bars I will plunder and loot and turn my hand against the resettled people gathered from the Nations the enemy will attack because he hates Israel and in Pride believes he can Prevail against the nation God has vowed to restore and use in the last days there is pride there is arrogance and there is a deep desire to subvert God's prophetic plan so what are believers to do today I have seven points I would like to share first and foremost we are not to live in fear but we are to live with our Hope and Faith in Jesus Christ next we are to see that Bible prophecy is true and use it as we can as a witnessing tool regarding the gogmagog war believers can look to headlines regarding coalitions being formed threats being made and economic needs heightening all of which could set the stage for this epic conflict Believers are to share the warning signs with unbelievers so that when the prophecy unfolds as predicted Skeptics will be brought to Faith Point number three Believers are to understand that the Ezekiel 38-39 goag Magog war is different from the battle of Armageddon though both depict Coalition forces attacking Israel and God supernaturally intervening to bring about a surprise Victory next the people groups listed in Ezekiel reference Geographic locations titles and have spiritual overtones Gog for example is a descendant of Noah in Genesis 10 a title meaning Chief or head and a metaphor for evil we see this in Ezekiel 38 and in Revelation 20 point number five the spiritual symbolic nature of some of the terms listed in Ezekiel 38 is highlighted in that there will be two Wars associated with the terms Gog and MOG the first is the war profiled in Ezekiel 38-39 and the second profiled in Revelation 20 will take place at the end of the millennial reign of Christ Point number six the Gog Magog war will happen just before or just after the Rapture of the church at the beginning of the 7-year tribulations period and point number seven Believers should monitor World developments and do exactly what the Bible says which is to watch and pray today one can see that the stage is being set for the final conflicts profiled in the book Book of Ezekiel Matthew and Revelation Jesus said Believers Should Be watchful prayerful and busy about the father's business now there are other voices emerging that are saying because of what we're seeing today because of all that is happening on the world stage we are no longer in the 11th hour but we are right at the door and the events described in 1 Thessalonians 4: 16-17 are about to happen as the Bible says for for the Lord himself will come down from heaven with a commanding Shout with the voice of the Archangel and with the trumpet call of God first the Believers who have died will rise from their graves then together with them we who are still alive and remain on the earth will be caught up in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air then we will be with the Lord forever furthermore there is also a third Camp of people who are saying we are heading into the tribulation period where Christian persecution will increase to new heights the anti Christ will be unveiled and God's Wrath will be poured out on the Earth all of these potential scenarios are difficult to process for many Believers are we really about to enter a battle that is of an apocalyptic magnitude are we literally moments away from the snatching away that Jesus spoke of in Matthew 24: 40 and 41 where the Bible says two men will be in the field one will be taken and the other left two women will be grinding with a hand Mill one will be taken and the other left all of these messages all of these possibilities and no one has a clear answer of what is happening but God in heaven so what are we to do does life continue as normal do we stop going to work and begin to fast and pray every day waiting for God's return what are we to do well over the last few days we've received hundreds of emails with questions like I am looking at everything happening in the world how can I overcome my fear about the times we live in another question read should Christians be concerned about the end times and one more question was should we be worried about what is happening and how close we are to end time Bible prophecy being fulfilled these are just a few questions that we've received but I imagine there are many Christians out there in the world who are concerned uneasy anxious maybe or even tense when it comes to this present day and age but before I begin I want to take you back in time all the way back to when Jesus Christ walked the Earth and one day he sat on the Mount of Olives and his 12 disciples came to him privately with a question that was bothering them they ask him tell us when will all this happen what sign will signal your return and the end of the world and in Matthew 24:4 to8 Jesus answered his disciples with words that will help all of us in this present day he said take heed that no one deceives you for many will come in my name saying I am the Christ and will deceive many and you will hear of wars and rumors of wars see that you are not troubled for all these things must come to pass but the end is not yet for nation will rise against nation and Kingdom against Kingdom and there will be famine pestilences and earthquakes in various places all these are the beginning of Sorrows look closely the first sign that Jesus highlighted in verse 4 and 5 was watch out for deception there will come many liars many con artists many will be wolves dressed in sheep's clothing on the second sign of his coming Jesus said you will hear of wars and rumors of wars and isn't that where we are today but as soon as he spoke of the conflicts that you will hear of he said see that you are not troubled before we get to the third sign of his coming Jesus already told his disciples don't be worried don't be troubled when you hear of rest all over the world now take a moment and think does this not apply to you you see in this day and age there is a lot of clarity when you look at Bible prophecy and current events as we are certainly living in the last days it is an obvious thing to see that there is widespread unrest and disputes between nations you only need to look at current events and you can see that there is an escalation when it comes to the number of conflicts and wars and even rumors of War all around the world but with talk of War all across the media with visual images that are upsetting circulating online with political commentators talking about the threat of a potential World War what are we to make of all this as Christians how are we supposed to live with peace in our hearts even though there is all of this commotion in the world well let me give you this example fire is a useful natural element fire is necessary to warm up a room or a house fire can refine and purify things like metal and gold but equally fire can be destructive fire can be devastating the same fire that can warm up a house is the same fire that can destroy a house the same fire that can refine gold is the same fire that can be a threat to life the point I want to make is that there is chaos all around us there is fear all around us there is uncertainty out there but chaos in the world should drive you to seek peace in Jesus Christ instead of worrying about the destruction happening in the world focus on the word of God and the promises of God are we living in the last days yes is there a growing sense of instability among nations yes are we seeing famines pestilences and earthquakes in various places as mentioned in Matthew 24:7 yes we are but should we be worried no and here's why firstly because of God's word secondly because of God's track record thirdly because of the precious gift of the holy spirit in these uncertain times you should not be worried because God's word has already told us the future we know what's to come we know how it all ends we don't have to worry because God's word tells us in Luke 21:28 when these things begin to take place stand up and lift up your heads because your Redemption is Drawing Near we don't have to worry because Matthew 6: 25-26 says therefore I tell you do not worry about your life what you will eat or drink or about your body what you will wear is not life more than food and the body more than clothes look at the birds of the air they do not seow or reap or store away in Barns and yet your heavenly father Fe needs them are you not much more valuable than they and what should give you peace as a child of God is that God's track record is perfect he has always defended his children he has always been faithful he has always rescued those who trusted in him in the Book of Genesis when the whole world was filled with evil and wickedness God kept Noah and his family he protected the one who trusted him when Sodom and Gomorrah was destroyed God kept lot and his family he protected them in Exodus when the death angel passed through the land of Egypt God protected all those who trusted him and put Blood on the top and sides of their door frame and when the three Hebrew boys were cast into a fiery furnace God was right there with them so my point is that the God we serve Jehovah has an extensive track record of keeping us protecting us and preserving us therefore we have nothing to fear and finally never forget the wonderful Holy Spirit the Holy Spirit empowers us to be bold in the face of chaos he empowers us to be strong in the face of trouble now the Bible in Romans 8:26 says the Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness for example we don't know what God wants us to pray for but the Holy Spirit prays for us with groanings that cannot be expressed in words this verse acknowledges the holy spirit's role as our helper especially when we Face moments of weakness or uncertainty sometimes we might struggle to articulate our prayers or even discern what to pray for the Holy Spirit comes alongside Us in these moments interceding on our behalf with deep groanings that surpass human language this is causing quite the stir [Music] are we heading to an Era where the Bible is banned could it soon be a crime to preach the gospel are we edging close to a time where Christianity is banned and all believers are told that it's illegal to believe on act on or even speak about the Bible the precious word of God I'd like to offer you a Biblical perspective on a particularly pressing issue the US Congress just passed Bill HR 609 this bill was introduced to stop anti-Semitism in the US but they included a clause which now makes it illegal to include that the Pharisees killed [Music] Jesus now this would obviously be denying the Bible The Washington Post reported the following representative margerie Taylor green Republican in Georgia said she opposed the bill because she was concerned it could be used to persecute Christians who claimed the Jews killed Jesus a belief that is regarded by many Jews as an anti-semitic Trope anti-Semitism is wrong she wrote on X on Wednesday adding she would not vote for the law because it could convict Christians of anti-sm ISM for believing the gospel that says Jesus was handed over to Herod to be crucified by the Jews now there's a lot of reactions concerning this bill a lot of noise is out there in one Camp you'll find one interpretation and in another Camp you'll find another some will exaggerate others will criticize and some will embrace it undoubtedly there is and will be division whenever something like this is proposed but as Christian what are we to think well in early church history the Roman empire particularly under Nero there was an Acceptance in society those days for Christians to be persecuted and even martyred could such a Time be coming again well we have to remember that when Jesus Christ was on this Earth he went through persecution he suffered the world rejected him religious leaders plotted against him and crucified him because was in the world but not of the world knowing all of this should we be surprised if one day the same happens to us the followers of Christ make no mistake Bible prophecy tells us that a time of persecution is coming in the last days Jesus himself warned us saying they will deliver you up to tribulation and kill you and you will be hated by All Nations for my name's sake so this message is not to alarm you it's not to frighten you but only to highlight the validity of scripture if that which the Bible says will come to pass is coming to pass then why should we be afraid or alarmed the Amplified translation of Psalm 34: 19 says many hardships and perplexing circumstances confront the righteous but the Lord rescues him from them all this is really a remark arable passage of scripture and it's one that's often overlooked as Christians we have not been promised a life free from hardship we have not been promised a trouble-free life on the contrary God's promis to be our rescue now hardship and life can come in many forms and so long as you are living in this world trouble and hardships are simply part of life I would even say this is the case more so if you're a Christian because Jesus said in John 15 Verse 18 to 21 if the world hates you remember that it hated me first the world would love you as one of its own if you belong to it but you are no longer part of the world I chose you to come out of the world so it hates you do you remember what I told you a slave is not greater than the master since they persecuted me naturally they will persecute you and if they had listened to me they would listen to you they will do all this to you because of me for they have rejected the one who sent me now the question for us is how do we handle being hated by the world how do we handle being persecuted by the world well I have one passage of scripture to help you in this area 1 Peter 4 13-6 says but rejoice in as much as you participate in the sufferings of Christ so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed if you are insulted because of the name of Christ you are blessed for the spirit of glory and of God rests on you if you suffer it should not be as a murderer or thief or any kind of criminal or even as a meddler however if you suffer as a Christian do not be ashamed but praise God that you bear that name when you suffer because you're a Christian when you suffer because of your belief in the Lord be strengthened by the word of God for the Bible says you are blessed for the spirit of glory and of God rest on you so let me encourage you and tell you that should you face hardships because you're a Christian you're blessed because as you partake in suffering because of Christ you will be overjoyed inor Glory when the Lord returns you will be rewarded for your faithfulness and should you face the hardships of life should you encounter the many afflictions that we all face in life then we have a promise to hold on to and that promise is that many are the afflictions of the righteous but the Lord delivers him out of them all regardless of the type of trouble you face or the for it comes in so long as you are in the Lord you will overcome [Music]

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there is a theory out there that many Believers think aligns with Bible prophecy and this theory is that at the top level if the Antichrist is really going to have rulership over the world for a certain period of time then at a base level there must be some kind of mechanism or system that enables him to control people after all the Bible does tell us that without the mark of the beast you can't buy or sell but what if the mark of the beast is not an actual mark That's imprinted on the skin what if it's what if it's digital here are a few interesting articles US Department of Homeland Security selects startups to develop digital identity credentials around the globe work on digital identity credentials is accelerating with the United States the latest country to take a step forward in development digital IDs are here but where are they used and accepted while millions of Americans have opted to use mobile IDs that can be carried on a phone instead of physical identification in a wallet many businesses and agencies including law enforcement don't yet accept them what needs to happen next wef report discusses digital ID behavioral credentials in metaverse a new report from the world economic Forum suggests that digital ID is a Cornerstone in the evolving concept of metaverse identity expanding Beyond traditional digital identification to Encompass a broad array of data and new forms of credentials a further line reads for those who are concerned about the growing prominence of digital ID among governments and NOS like the world economic Forum the idea of using behavioral data for continuous authentication might be interpreted as a step towards constant surveillance where every action in the digital realm could be tracked and analyzed leading to concerns about loss of anonymity and autonomy how Tony Blair national ID dream is slowly becoming a reality the building blocks for a national system are quietly coming together in Britain Now by no means am I saying that a digital ID is the mark of the beast however what I am saying is that many Believers are interpreting these incoming changes to the world as the foundation being laid to enable a figure like the Antichrist to come and seize control because think about it pragmatically Revelation 13:6 to 17 says it also forced all people Great and Small rich and poor free and slave to receive a mark on their right hands or on their foreheads so that they could not buy or sell unless they had the mark which is the name of the Beast or the number of its name without this Mark you can't buy or sell so that means this Mark is tied in with your money no Mark no money now a lot of people underestimate how severe this regime is if you're left behind and if you take the mark of the beast you have literally pledged Your Allegiance to the devil and people may think well I'll refuse and just find somewhere to hide for the rest of my days but this won't be possible because you will literally be unable to pay your bills fill up the gas in your car or anything that requires a transaction you won't be able to do any of that without the mark of the beast imagine a world where you have to choose between buying food or selling your soul imagine being completely cut off from society and forced to live off the land just to survive this is the reality many will face the Antichrist will literally oppose Jesus Christ in every way if you think it's hard to be a Christian now then the persecution that Christians will see when the Antichrist is in power will be unimaginable when the Antichrist will come to power he will mislead and deceive the masses the Mark will not simply be a means for survival and participation in society no this Mark will signify allegiance to the Antichrist this Mark will be a person selling their soul to the devil now there's no need to take this message as one of Doom and Gloom instead let this message push you into the arms of Christ today I encourage you to put Jesus first in your life we must be diligent in studying the the word of God so that we can recognize the signs of the times and be prepared for what is to come we must remain Vigilant and watchful testing everything against the truth of God's word in conclusion the world after the Rapture will be a dark and terrifying place I don't know about you but I pray that the Holy Spirit Will convict me daily so that I may always be ready waiting watching and anticipating the Return of the King of Kings and the Lord of lords Jesus Christ the Seal of God or the mark of the beast every genuine believer knows that we are now in the end times and as the end draws near the world will shift from Nations tribes and religions to two major categories of people those with the Seal of God [Music] and those with the mark of the beast you are either with God and against the Beast or you are with the Beast and against God so what is the Seal of God this refers to a mark placed on the forehead it's a sign that a person has received life from God he's separated forever from the rest of the world Revelation 14:1 says then I looked and there before me was the lamb standing on Mount Zion and with him 144,000 who had his name and his father's name written on their foreheads In this passage the father's name stands out as the Seal of God now what is the mark of the beast this refers to a mark placed on the forehead or arm just as the Seal of God showcases a man's attachment to God the Beast Mark reveals a person's allegiance to the Beast Revelation 13: 15-6 says the second beast was given power to give breath to the image of the first Beast so that the image could speak and cause all who refuse to worship the image to be killed it also forced all people Great and Small rich and poor free and slave to receive a mark on their right hands or on their foreheads this verse shows that the Seal of God and the mark of the beast would appear on the same part of the body but with with different meanings the Seal of God aligns men with God while the mark of the beast shows men's allegiance to the beast but what are other signs to distinguish those with the seal from God from those with the mark of the beast first those with the Seal of God worship Him Revelation 14:7 says he said in a loud voice fear God and give him glory because the hour of his judgment has come worship Him who made the heavens the Earth the Sea and the Springs of water on the other hand those with the mark of the beast worship the Beast Revelation 13:15 says the second beast was given power to breathe life to the image of the first Beast so that the image could speak and cause all who refused to worship the image to be killed the next difference is that those with God's seal keep his Commandments Revelation 12:17 says that the dragon was enraged at the woman and went to wage war against the rest of her Offspring this refers to those who keep God's commands and hold fast to their testimony about Jes Jesus interestingly the Commandments can also be likened to the Seal of God as seen in the book of Deuteronomy Deuteronomy 11:18 says fix these words of mine in your heart and Minds tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads thus the Commandment of God is the Seal of God on the other hand those who worship the Beast do not regard God's Commandments they only do what the Beast tells them to do another clear difference is that those with the Seal of God would never submit to pressure to disobey God Revelation 15:2 says and I saw what looked like a sea of glass glowing with fire standing beside the sea the those who had been Victorious over the Beast and its image and over the number of its name they held Harps given to them by God these people had been Victorious over the Beast that means they didn't reject God's command they held under their faith they were strong and steadfast in their resolve to follow God but what about those with the mark of course they couldn't resist the pressure as Christians we need to always remember that God's word is not a lie so when it clearly warns about the coming of a beast we should know that this will happen the Bible tells us that if anyone worships the Beast and its image and receives a mark on their forehead or on their hand they too will drink the wine of God's Fury which is been poured full strength into the cup of his wrath they will be tormented with burning sulfur in the presence of the Holy Angels and of the lamb and the smoke of their torment will rise forever and ever there will be no rest day or night for those who worship the Beast and its image or anyone who receives the mark of its name from these verses we can interpret it to mean that part punishment awaits those who accept the mark of the beast in the end time however here is our consolation God has marked us out we have received his seal on our foreheads through Jesus Christ and the work of the holy spirit in face one of the key significant roles that the Holy Spirit plays in our lives is to write and bind the law of God in our hearts as believers but then there's one thing to watch out for you need to be sure that you are among the saints that's because according to the scriptures many claim to worship Jesus but they don't keep the law of God Matthew 7: 21-23 says not everyone who says to me Lord Lord will enter the kingdom of heaven but only the one who does is the will of my father who is in heaven many will say to me on that day Lord Lord did we not prophesy in your name and in your name drive out demons and in your name perform many miracles then I will tell them plainly I never knew you away from me you evildoers the sad reality is that many will hear those dreaded words I never knew you away from me you evildoers on Judgment Day and that's because they've not served God in spirit and Truth they don't have God's seal upon them so how do you know if you are part of the Saints first the Saints serve and obey God therefore here is your first question do you serve and obey God what's your relationship with God like in these end times hope you haven't drifted towards the things of the world you need to know where you stand because God's judgment is at hand according to the Book of Daniel 8: 24 the Saints are Mighty and holy people have you consecrated yourself to the Lord if you truly have the Seal of God upon your forehead you will stay away from all kinds of iniquity and here another key feature of the Saints they are men and women of understanding this means they spend a considerable amount of time with God's word they study and meditate on it daily how often do you do this also the names of the Saints are found in the Book of Life they are well recognized in heaven God knows them by name you should ask yourself does God know me by name that is why you must do anything you can to keep the Commandments and have a genuine testimony of Jesus do not allow anyone to persuade you into believing that no one can be perfect and so so you live in sin you are asked to live righteously and in Holiness as long as you can do those two things you are on the right track and lastly the Saints endure persecution the simple truth is that the Beast would wage war against God's anointed he would seek to make them fall or receive the mark but those who stand in God would Prevail they could keep their commitment to God and overcome the Beast the Bible casts a shadow of what would happen in the end times in the Book of Daniel in Daniel 3 the Bible says that Nebuchadnezzar built an image of gold and commanded Every Nation language tribe and tongue to worship the image when the trumpet sounded in this part of the story we can see the image of the Endtime Beast according to the Bible he also craved worship he would force people to worship him but something surprising happened while others quickly bowed their heads to worship the Beast the three Hebrews refused to they remembered God's Commandments in Exodus 20:3 to5 which says you shall have no other God once before me you shall not make for yourself an image in the form of anything in Heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below you shall not bow down to them or worship them for I the Lord your God am a jealous God punishing the children for the sin of the parents to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me King neb nezzar would have none of this he commanded his soldiers to throw them into the fiery furnace you would expect the Hebrew boys to show signs of fear but they didn't they were so sure of God's seal upon them and were not ready to break it Nebuchadnezzar threw them into the fire but God was waiting he saved them from the tongues of Fire they were redeemed in Daniel's era the mark of the beast is the act of kneeling while God's seal is the refusal to kneel today we are sealed by the Holy Spirit walking in the ways of the world or rejecting God's command shows a man has rejected this seal and has taken on the mark this is where you need to keep watching as a Christian you must be ready to stand against persecution remember that God's judgment will soon overrule the evil world no matter how the devil thinks he is in charge therefore ensure that you serve God from the bottom of your heart this is what God desires Matthew 15: 8-9 says these people will honor me with their laps but their hearts are far from me they worship me in vain their teachings are merely human rules don't be part of the camp that worships God with their lips don't forget that the Holy Spirit seals you remain Sanctified now I believe for us to say order my steps Lord we must acknowledge that our steps can be led or directed by many things a person's steps can be led by pride and if you are led by Pride well Proverbs 16: 18 gives us the warning that Pride goes before destruction and a hotti spirit before a fall now aside from Pride a person steps can be led by lust and if you are led by lust then first Peter 2:1 says dear friends I warn you as temporary residents and foreigners to keep away from worldly desires that rage war against your very Souls so let me ask you the question who orders your steps or who or what is leading you is it your pride is it lust is it money or material things the Bible in Psalm 119: 133 says order my steps in thy word and let not any iniquity have dominion over me dear friend can you truly say that you are walking with God do you begin your day by calling out to the Lord so that he may guide you so that he may take your hand and take control and take priority in your decisions in your choices and with what you focus on who orders your steps is God's word a lamp unto your feet when it comes to the manner in which you walk or rather who you are led by we all should be aware that there is a war between the Flesh and the spirit Galatians 5: 16-17 says so I say walk by the spirit and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh for the flesh FLH desires what is contrary to the spirit and the spirit what is contrary to the flesh they are in conflict with each other so that you are not to do whatever you want the flesh is filled with a love of the world a love of self a love of Pride sinfulness and unholiness but the spirit to walk in the spirit is to walk in a manner that is completely and totally devoted to Jesus Christ one way to describe walking in the spirit can be found in 2 Corinthians 5: 7 for we walk by faith not by sight so I encourage you to desire and submit to being led by God be led by his word be led by the Holy Spirit Psalm 119 ver 133 to 136 direct my steps by your word and let no iniquity have dominion over me Redeem Me from the oppression of man that I may keep your precepts may your face shine upon your servant and teach me your statutes Rivers of water run down my eyes because men do not keep your law now let us pray Lord Jesus I pray that you would remove any barriers blocking our hearts from being receptive to you may the Holy Spirit work within each of us to not only comfort and counsel us but to convict and correct prot us may the holy spirit guide us to walk in your ways May the Holy Spirit work to challenge me and help me to conquer sin your word in John 14:15 to 18 says if you love me keep my commands and I will ask the father and he will give you another Advocate to help you and be with with you forever the spirit of Truth the world cannot accept him because it neither sees him nor knows him but you know him for he lives with you and will be in you I will not leave you as orphans I will come to you father you have given us as Believers the spirit of Truth and we invite the spirit of Truth in our lives May the spirit of Truth help us to see your word as guidance may he cause us to follow Psalm 1 which tells us how we should walk in this life for if we do not walk in the counsel of the wicked if we decide not to follow the advice and example of the wicked then we are blessed and favored by God help us holy spirit so that we would not stand in the path of Sinners nor sit down to rest in the seat of scoffers but instead may we be led by Jesus Christ I pray that my delight may be in the word of God I pray that my delight may be in God's precepts and teachings and only in your word Lord will I habitually meditate day and night fill me with more of you God and Lead me pour out your spirit because it is through the guidance and the intercession of the holy spirit that we can draw closer to you my lord may your love and mercy Reign Be My Sanctuary Lord my place of safety and refuge we bless bless your precious Name Lord thank you for hearing this prayer amen [Music]

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the most alarming Prophecy in the Bible is not the Rapture it's not the appearance of the Antichrist or even the mysterious appearance of the two witnesses who come to the Earth to preach the gospel the most alarming Prophecy in the Bible is the emergence of some of the most fierce and wicked beings the Earth has ever seen they are the demonic angels from the Euphrates River but before we get to that just take a moment to read what Revelation 16:12 says the sixth Angel poured out his bowl on the great river Euphrates and its water was dried up to prepare the way for the Kings from the East now in recent times the media have reported The Following over the past decades the flow in the Euphrates Tigress river system has decreased to almost half of the annual average flow during dry years the water levels in the Euphrates are currently at one of their lowest points in recorded history when will the Euphrates dry up levels are dangerously low and the concern is that the river will dry up completely by 2040 while the Euphrates River drying up will have a terrible impact on the civilizations of today it does tell us the story of many of the civilizations of years past so what happens when the Euphrates River dries up well for context there are seven trumpet judgments that will take place during the tribulation period the first trumpet according to the Bible hail and fire mixed with blood are thrown down to the Earth causing destruction of vegetation and trees for the second trumpet a great burning mountain is thrown into the sea the third trumpet will see a great star falling from the sky and it poisons a third of rivers and springs causing many to die for the fourth trumpet the Earth will see a third of the sun moon and stars are struck resulting in a third of the day and night being darkened for the fifth trumpet a bottomless pit is open releasing demonic locusts that torment people and then the sixth trumpet this is where we should pay attention the sixth trumpet will be the introduction of four devilish mercenaries four angels are released to kill a third of mankind with an army of 200 million Horsemen resulting in great Devastation and death this all begins when a voice commands release the four Angels who are bound at the great river Euphrates these four Angels most likely fallen angels that are now demons who were cast from Heaven along with Satan the reality is that right now God is keeping them imprisoned until their appointed time and when they are released a third of humans on this Earth are killed the Bible gives us more clarity about this event in Revelation 9:1 17-19 which says and in my vision I saw the horses and the Riders sitting on them the Riders wore armor that was fiery red and dark blue and yellow the horses had heads like lions and fire and smoke and burning sulfur billowed from their mouths onethird of all the people on Earth were killed by these three plagues by the fire and smoke and burning sulfur that came from the mouths of the horses their power was in their mouths and in their tails for their tails had heads like snakes with the power to in your people a few noteworthy points God has kept these four Fallen Angels Bound for a very specific time period in history they are to be released only for a specific mission of Destruction but why are these four so unique in the sense that there is only one other creature who was bound at the bottomless pit for a thousand years and this is the devil but this happens later on in Revelation 20 but it highlights the severity of these Fallen Angels the third point is that these four angels in the Euphrates are in a separate category to other Fallen Angels because here is what the Bible tells us about the location of other Fallen Angels second Peter 2:4 says for if God did not spare the Angels who sinned but cast them down to Hell and delivered them into chains of Darkness to be reserved for judgment so the other Fallen Angels who rebelled in heaven were cast down to Hell and right now they are in Chains awaiting judgment but what is it about the Four Angels Bound in Euphrates why are they kept only for the tribulation and other Fallen Angels aren't well some have suggested that these angels are the actual representation of what the devil came on this Earth to do to kill steal and destroy hence why they will only be released at the very end of time now for a moment let's take a look at five other not events where extraordinary things strange things have either happened or have been prophesied to happen in the future to begin with at number five we have the destroying angel or rather the angel of death for this event we have to go back to the Old Testament after Pharaoh refused to listen to Moses regarding the freedom of the children of Israel God sent 10 plagues to Egypt these 10 plagues included the River Nile turning to blood frogs covering the land in infestations animals dying the Egyptians getting skin diseases complete darkness for 3 days and the most frightening of those plagues was to do with the angel of death Moses told God's people to put the blood of a lamb on the doorpost of their home his instruction was that when the Lord passes through the land to strike down the Egyptians when he sees the blood on the top and sides of the door frame the Lord will pass over your home he will not permit his death angel to enter your house and strike you down so the people of Israel did just as the Lord had instructed them and that night at midnight the Lord struck down all the firstborn sons in the land of Egypt from the firstborn son of pharaoh who sat on his throne to the firstborn son of the prisoner in the dungeon even the firstborn of their livestock were killed pharaoh and all his officials and all the people of Egypt woke up during the night and loud wailing Was Heard throughout the land of Egypt at number four we have a glimpse into the depths of the earth a man named Kora led a rebellion against Moses and Aaron while they were leading the children of Israel Kora conspired against Moses and demanded that they all be allowed to serve as high priests even though there was no instruction from God regarding this the Bible tells us that Kora stirred up the entire Community against Moses and Aaron and so what happened well imagine this scene Moses receives a warning from God the judgment will come to Kora and so Moses tells the people to stay away from Kora and his followers then the Bible tells us in numbers 16:31 and 33 that the ground suddenly split open beneath them the Earth opened its mouth and swallowed the men along with their households and all their followers who were standing with them and everything they owned so they went down down alive into the grave along with all their belongings the Earth closed over them and they all vanished from among the people of Israel at number three we have an event that has been prophesied to happen the appearance of the two witnesses two men who never died but these two servants of God are unique in the sense that God will give them Supernatural power to do amazing things these two men who many believe to be Enoch and Elijah will appear when the world is under the de demc rule of the Antichrist they will be dressed in sackcloth a coarsely woven fabric usually made of goat's hair and these two men stand out in the world because they have god-given power to prophesy for 1,260 days these men will be hated by the masses because they will preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ to a world that is largely under a demonic and evil influence some will listen and some will not take heed of their message others will be angered and will attack them but the Bible is clear that if anyone tries to harm them fire flashes from their mouths and consumes their enemies this will be an extraordinary sight to witness because make no mistake about it the Antichrist will be the one world ruler and he will not want anyone to worship the one true Living God of the Bible so he will attack these two witnesses furthermore these two men of God will have been given the power to shut the sky so that no rain will fall for as long as they prophesy and they have the power to turn the rivers and oceans into blood and to strike the Earth with every kind of plague as often as they wish so for a certain period of time these two prophets will preach with authority and power to the world God's power will be so strong upon them that they will literally be Untouchable that is until you get to Revelation 11:7 where the Bible reads when they finish their testimony the Beast that ascends out of the bottomless pit will make war against them overcome them and kill them and their dead bodies will lie in the street of the great city which spiritually is called Sodom and Egypt where also our Lord was crucified so after having been practically Invincible for 3 and 1/2 years a supernatural Angelic Spirit out of the Abyss will use the human Antichrist to literally make war against the two witnesses and then eventually overcome them at number two we have Armageddon the battle of Armageddon will be the final showdown on this Earth between good and evil the whole world will see this battle unfold here is what the Bible says about this event Revelation 16: 14-16 gives us Clarity by saying they are demonic spirits who work miracles and go out to all all the rulers of the world to gather them for battle against the Lord on that great Judgment Day of God the almighty look I will come as unexpectedly as a thief blessed are all who are watching for me who keep their clothing ready so they will not have to walk around naked and ashamed and the demonic spirits gathered all the rulers and their armies to a place with the Hebrew name Armageddon under the evil influence of the Antichrist the world those who have Tak the mark of the beast will join together to battle against God when John saw this event unfolding in the future the Bible records him saying in Revelation 19: 11-16 then I saw heaven opened and a white horse was standing there its rider was named faithful and true for he judges fairly and wages a righteous War his eyes were like flames of fire and on his head were many crowns a name was written on him that no no one understood except himself he wore a robe dipped in Blood and his title was the word of God the armies of Heaven dressed in the finest of pure white linen followed him on white horses from his mouth came a sharp sword to strike down the Nations he will rule them with an iron Rod he will release the fierce wrath of God the almighty like juice flowing from a wine press on his robe at his thigh was written this title king of all kings and Lord of all Lords at number one is the great disappearance this is the rapture now there is a debate as to when the Rapture will happen will it be before the tribulation period or during or after despite many Christians disagreeing about when the Rapture will take place they do agree that it will most definitely take place the Amplified translation for 1 Thessalonians 4:1 17 says then we who are alive and remain on the earth will simultaneously be caught up raptured together with them the resurrected ones in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air and so we will always be with the Lord Jesus in Matthew 24: 40 and 41 told us that two men will be in the field one will be taken and the other left two women will be grinding with a hand Mill one will be taken and the other left the Rapture will happen in a moment in the twinkling of an eye this is an event that will shake the world and affect everyone those who are in Christ will be full of joy and finally in the presence of their lord and savior but those who are left behind will have to face the Grim reality of the last days all of these events are almost impossible to imagine however the word of God does not not lie and it has no error in conclusion I encourage you to put Jesus Christ first in your life because there is a promise of Deliverance Luke 21:28 says now when these things begin to happen look up and lift up your heads because your Redemption draws near as Christians we must be diligent in studying the word of God so that we can recognize the signs of the times and be prepared for what is to come we must remain Vigilant and watchful testing everything against the truth of God's word may you always be ready waiting watching and anticipating the Return of the King of Kings and the Lord of lords Jesus Christ there are three biblical warnings that we should take seriously warning number one in Matthew 11:4 Jesus delivers a solemn caution but I tell you that it will be more tolerable on the day of judgment for the land of Sodom than for you this statement comes after Jesus rebukes the cities where he performed Miracles but they did not repent this warning should Pierce our hearts reminding us of the Grave consequence of rejecting the truth and failing to repent it emphasizes the accountability we Bear for the knowledge and opportunities we've been given the day of judgment will hold us accountable not only for our actions but also for our responses to God's grace and Revelation warning number two in Matthew 7 verse 21 Jesus issues a striking and thought-provoking warning not everyone who says to me Lord Lord will enter the kingdom of heaven but only the one who does the will of my father who is in heaven this caution highlights the importance of genuine faith and obedience rather than mere lip service or outward appearances this passage challenges us to examine the authenticity of our relationship with God it's not enough to profess his lordship Our Lives must align with his will it urges us to evaluate the sincerity of our faith by our actions as genuine Faith manifests itself through obedience and a transformed life warning number three Revelation 20:12 unveils a vivid picture of the final judgment and I saw the dead Great and Small standing Before the Throne and books were opened another book was opened which is The Book of Life the dead were judged according to what they had done as recorded in the books this warning reveals the reality of the final judgment where every soul will be held accountable before God this imagery underscores the ultimate accountability of humanity it empathizes the recording of our lives and deeds signifying that each person will be judged according to their actions The Book of Life containing the names of those who belong to Christ stands as the ultimate Testament to Salvation through faith in him so you see These Warnings serve as poignant reminders of our responsib ility and accountability before God they compel us to examine the sincerity of our faith the authenticity of our repentance and the alignment of our lives with God's will let us Heed These Warnings with earnestness seeking a life of true devotion genuine obedience and an unwavering faith in our Lord Jesus Christ May These Warnings stir within us a desire for a deeper more authentic relationship with God as we journey toward the Eternal Kingdom the devil is committed to preventing people from knowing god and trusting him with their lives the enemy's tactics do differ depending on whether someone is already a Christian or not but his ultimate purpose is always to keep people from experiencing the love of God now let me clarify this for everyone listening spiritual warfare is not something to be feared because the battle Belongs to the Lord this war is not one that we fight on our own but we allow God to fight for us because it's only when we do this that we will be able to wage Victorious spiritual warfare this war affects every area of your life there is no way you can avoid the conflict a lot of Christians don't even know they're at War but others can see the results of the battle in their lives because they have become casualties of spiritual warfare they're discouraged depressed downtrodden and defeated others are marital and family casualties divorce conflict and abuse are some of the Battle Scars these Believers bear let me give you some insight on the enemy's strategy when it comes to spiritual warfare there are four things the enemy sets out to achieve when he attacks Believers these four things are to discourage to distract to stir discontent and to bring Discord allow me to elaborate the enemy seeks to discourage you from your faith the enemy seeks to distract you from your calling with worldly pleasure and all manner of Temptation the enemy seeks to stir discontent in your physical life and finally the enemy seeks to bring Discord between you and other believers to stop the unity of the Gospel so here's how you gain Victory the Bible tells us that Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed it's important to take regular time alone with God preferably as free from distractions as possible Jesus wanted to give God his full attention and spend time with his heavenly father if even Jesus needed to withdraw from crowds and his friends to be alone with God and Jesus Is God how much more do his followers need to do the same prayer is a powerful weapon for spiritual warfare prayer is you giving your battles to God you're calling on him to engage in the battle for you have you ever heard someone say life happens or it's just life when speaking of a situation or circumstance that they have recently experienced there are certainly many situations that occur which we can attribute to normal life when they happen for example it's probably safe to say that when a baby is crying because he or she is hungry or when a teenager fails a test because they did not study that is just life we might also say life happens or something equivalent when someone loses a job or when they don't get the job but have you ever thought that maybe some things we accredit as being just life might actually be something very different because it is not just about life at all there are many instances or occurrences that happen in our natural life that are more of a spiritual issue than a natural one unfortunately many people do not have the ability to understand the difference simply because they've never accepted the spiritual truth about God and his son Jesus Christ in his letter to the church at Corinth the Apostle Paul said 1 Corinthians 2:14 the natural person does not accept the things of the spirit of God for they are Folly to him and he is not able to understand them because they are spiritually discerned according to Paul when we are living according to the desires and purposes of our carnal nature we cannot accept the things of God so the question is how do we discern how do we know when we are more directed to satisfy the things of the flesh instead of the things that pertain to God and further more how do we know when the circumstances we go through are just life happening instead of a spiritual battle that we need to be Waring against in the heavenlies first of all as a Christian in order to discern whether we are more driven by the flesh we must be willing to honestly answer some basic questions about ourselves do we SP spend more time thinking about what we want or how we want things to be more than we spend time thinking about what God desires based on what he has said in his word Jesus said but seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness and all these things shall be added to you meaning seek the Lord first put God first place him above everything else in your life and place him before anything else in your life life carnal-minded people tend to only call on God when they are in need spiritually minded people keep God in the Forefront of everything they do and they do not do anything without him another question to ask ourselves is Are we more concerned about our own personal needs more than we are concerned about the needs of other people in his letter to the Philippians the Apostle Paul wrote in Philippians 2: 3-4 do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit but in humility count others more significant than yourselves Let each of you look not only to his own interests but also to the interests of others carnally minded people seem to always be more troubled about the issues they have rather than the problems or circumstances of other people spiritually minded people understand that when they help the people around them through their difficulties God will always make a way to get through the complications that arise in their own personal lives there are many other questions that can be addressed to help us understand whether we are living in a carnal state or a spiritual one do we love God and people more than we love ourselves do we seek pleasure more than we seek God are we content with where we are and with what we have or do we always want more are we always willing to forgive other people when they do things that hurt us do we spend time with God in prayer for others even those we believe to be our enemies the truth is that we must first make sure we are living a life of spiritual maturity denying our carnal nature in order to address the second question that we asked previously which is how do we know when the circumstances we go through are just life happening or a spiritual battle as we learned earlier we cannot receive the things of God without spiritual discernment and we cannot have spiritual discernment if we are living as a natural man giving into the desires of our carnal flesh the writers of Hebrews in chapter 5:14 eloquently stated but solid food belongs to the those who are of full age that is those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil in other words it takes a lot of practice to become mature but it takes maturity to be able to discern good from Evil there's no doubt that we live in a time in which it's very difficult to know whether what we face in day-to-day circumstances is just life happening or if it's something Beyond this world that we need to address as spiritual warfare without the discernment of God working in our lives we have absolutely no hope of recognizing the difference between just life and the spiritual attack of the enemy of our soul the Bible teaches us that the Devil comes to steal to kill to destroy but Jesus came to give us an Abundant Life the word also tells us to be sober minded Be watchful your adversary the devil prows around like a roaring lion seeking someone to devour but James 47 said submit yourselves therefore to God resist the devil and he will flee from you in every area of Our Lives that the enemy may try and attack us spiritually God has has made a way of Escape but it does take discernment to know the difference between just life and spiritual battles the carnal man has no hope of knowing the difference but the person who walks with God will be given what he needs to both see the battle and win the battle because he is victorious in Jesus Christ

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[Music] you see whenever God has a plan the devil works in the darkness trying to thwart it where there is Jesus Christ the devil has the Antichrist or the spirit of antichrist working where God had a plan for mankind in the Garden of Eden here came the serpent to work in opposition so you see at times some people have to be removed from our lives because they are being used by the devil but you see God God always wins God's will will always Prevail so regardless of what the devil plots and plans God's divine plan for our lives is what will prevail people in the last days what will they look like how will they behave what will they stand for and believe in to answer these questions we need to look at the Bible now whenever there is evil and when God is about to send judgment on a place he always makes Provisions to ensure his children are safe and far away from his wrath for example in Genesis when the world was filled with great evil God separated Noah and his family from the rest of society and then his judgment came to the Earth in the form of a worldwide flood look at Sodom and Gomorrah a place filled with great wickedness God separated lot and his family from the rest of the people in Sodom and Gomorrah before his judgment came in in the form of fire and brimstone raining from the heaven when the children of Israel were at the Red Sea God separated the water for them to cross and as soon as they were clear and safe the second they were safe the waters were no longer parted and pharaoh and his army drowned on many occasions God has separated his people from those who are wicked and so today I want to show you six types of people that you will begin to see and perhaps I should say six types of people that you are seeing in these last days I'm highlighting these people because there will come a time when Bible prophecy is fulfilled and God will separate his children from those who practice wickedness now these six categories are the deceivers the idol worshippers the coldhearted and unloving the proud those who are immoral and those with a form of godliness let's talk about the deceivers in the last days you will see more and more people especially those in positions of Fame and Authority in and out the church you will see more and more of these people preaching and teaching lies with a hint of Truth Isaiah 5: 20 says woe to those who call evil good and good evil who put Darkness for light and light for Darkness who put bitter for sweet and Sweet for bitter there will come a time and we are seeing this in some circles today where some will see evil they will perform and do what is evil but they will call it good in this day and age we really have to be careful when it comes to what we consume and by this I mean the true Gospel of Jesus Christ calls us to repentance but some of the cheap sugarcoated gospel out there it tells you that you're forgiven but does not call you to repent it calls you loved and it talks about God's mercy but it does not correct you it doesn't tell you to carry your cross and crucify your flesh and this is why we must be so careful the idol worshippers in ancient times people used to make Idols out of wood Stone pre medals and they carved statues today we might not have Idols of bronze or silver but the idols we do have tend to be visible we can build Idols all too easily out of things we value highly our careers our significant others our political beliefs our secret sins all of these things can become Idols when they compete with God for priority in our lives many people will neglect God in the last days because of idolatry silent Idols invisible Idols Idols that only live in the deepest parts of the heart and so you need to be on guard because God is a jealous God according to his word the third type of person you will begin to see is those who are cold-hearted and unloving the Bible in 2 Timothy 3: 2 and 3 says for men will be lovers of themselves lovers of money boasters proud blasphemers disobedient to parents unthankful Unholy unloving unforgiving slanderers without self-control brutal despisers of good take a closer look at this verse people will love themselves people will look out only for themselves why because they are lovers of money and then there is a standalone word that describes what people will be like and this word is unloving people will be without love they will be cold at Heart part A of First John 4:20 tells us if someone says I love God and hates his brother he is a liar a cold heart that is devoid of love for others displeases God Christ commands us to love one another as we love ourselves but in the last days there will be people who move away from being loving people will Harbor bitterness and resentment toward someone instead of forgiving and loving people will choose Revenge instead of Love they will choose Vengeance instead of love and forgiveness people choose to betray each other instead of loving one another these are the kinds of people in the last days and the next group of people will be the proud now because of wealth vanity perceived importance career achievements many people will become proud in the last days and the first reason why pride is so destructive is that it robs God of his glory you begin to look at yourself and what you can do instead of the Lord the second destructive result of pride is that it hurts those around us pride comes down to comparison we look at our neighbors and think we're better than them because of our status in life we look at our spouse and believe we're better than them because we control the kid better we look at people in the church and think we're better than them because we are more moral when you think and live this way you find your worth and value in your good works instead of Jesus and that's exactly where the devil wants you he wants you looking at anyone but Jesus the next group of people are those who are immoral this Bible tells us that in the last days people will be lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God and we are seeing this already it is my belief that the devil has been quietly at work he's been subtle and cunning and what he's done he has used entertainment he's used music he's used media and everything available to dismantle Godly values relating to sex the standard of God's word is that marriage is Honorable among all and the bed undefiled but the devil has per verted this and promoted fornication in music in movies and in society marriage is Honorable among all and the bed undefiled but the devil has promoted adultery and Affairs Satan has built an acceptance among people that sex outside of marriage was no longer a sin my friends we are living in an age where sexual sin has been normalized by the devil this is strategy by the enemy that is designed to trap you in sin and so you must make sure you're never found to be in this group of people the final category is all to do with people who have a form of godliness now what is a form of godliness well it's all to do with sounding like a Christian looking and dressing like a Christian but deep down in your heart your private moments you are not really striving to be Christlike you see there's so much deception today entertainment is deceiving appearing to be good when there is an evil agenda music is deceiving it's sounding good but there's an evil agenda behind it some churches are deceiving they have a form of godliness but there's a subtle evil some pastors are deceiving as they have a form of godliness but their lives are completely different to what they preach equally there are people in the church who appear to be good and strong Christians at face value but God knows their hearts and their hearts are far away from him why does God remove people from your life well there are several reasons why the first is what I would like to call addition by subtraction there are instances where God has to remove someone from your life so that he can enlarge your territory a story is told of a pastor who had been called to take over a small congregation this was a church that had less than a 100 members but when he got there he encountered great difficulty a lot of people were difficult to work with a lot of people were fighting him as he tried to do the work of God and so this pastor and his wife prayed and fasted asking the Lord for direction now the Lord opened his eyes eyes and spoke to his heart and it came to light that there was a lot of division in and among the members of this church but there was a core group that stirred up a lot of the division in that church now the pastor worked hard and through prayer this group of about 20 members left one by one as they didn't agree with the changes that the pastor was enforcing after that Core group left the congregation was even smaller it nearly haved but with those that remained there was a sweet spirit that began to cover that church those that were left were United they became a church that prayed together a church that loved one another but more importantly they became a church that genuinely sought after the presence of God within a year the church grew to from just about 50 members to over 300 that congregation continued to grow until they had over over a thousand members now the lesson here is that some people had to go because they were hindering the work of God and they had to leave when it looked like the church was losing it looked like the church was shrinking but God was in fact working to uproot the weeds that were hindering his church how about in Our Lives who are the people that God needs to subtract in your life so that he can enlarge your territory who are some of the people that are hindering God's work within your life who is it that's holding you back be careful that you are not holding on to people who God wants to subtract from your life God can remove people from your life because he wants you to grow because he wants you to flourish in him now moving on God can and often does remove people from our lives in order to fulfill his plan when we give our lives to God we are giving him permission to do his will in our lives therefore anything or anyone that comes in the way fulfilling God's plan in your life he will remove God can see down the corridors of time but more accurately God has already been to the end and the beginning and knows every single thing that's going to happen in your life you see whenever God has a plan the devil works in the the darkness trying to thwart it where there is Jesus Christ the devil has the Antichrist or the spirit of antichrist working where God had a plan for mankind in the Garden of Eden here came the serpent to work in opposition so you see at times some people have to be removed from our lives because they are being used by the devil but you see God always wins God's will will always prevail so regardless of what the devil plots and plans God's divine plan for our lives is what will prevail the third reason why God May remove someone from your life is because that person or that relationship is a distraction for someone who's in a toxic relationship you'll find that they are so consumed by the drama in their life that they can't focus their energy anywhere else let alone prayer a toxic person in your life can also influence you to do evil the Apostle Paul wrote do not be deceived Bad Company ruins good morals Bad Company often brings trouble so the Lord in his wisdom in his love and mercy the Lord will remove someone that we might not even realize is dragging us down let's say you had a car and something wasn't quite right with it you would take it to a mechanic so that he could look over it well the Lord looks over us the Lord looks over our lives and sees all of the problems that some people cause in our lives the best remedy at times is for him to remove them all in all we need to trust God the Lord has a purpose for everything that happens in our lives and for us as his children we need to trust him because he is in control and he knows what he is doing doing he allows both good and bad things to take place for the Fulfillment of his divine plan we come across many people in our lifetimes friends for a season friends for a lifetime acquaintances and colleagues that we have reasonable relationships with but here's the thing the devil is an evil devil if he cannot infiltrate and invade by force he will do it by deception and inadvertently through your consent one of the ways that he will try and get you to consent unknowingly is through our network of relationships if the devil can plant someone into your inner circle then he knows that he has a good chance of influencing you to do the wrong thing he knows that you're much more likely to be receptive when someone close to you is encouraging you to do the wrong thing even more so if that person is helping assisting and enabling you to do the wrong thing and so the thing is you need to be alert to the signs that someone in your life may be planted by the devil in order to get you to push or pull you away from walking with the Lord now the first sign you should look for is probably the most obvious and that is the person who encourages you to do wrong the enemy will always plant people or a person who encourages and cheers you on this is the type of person who encourages you to go to places that you know you have no business going to this is the type of person that edges you on oh there's nothing wrong with a little fun every once in a while they'll say stop being so uptight stop being such a Holy Roller one drink won't make you a sinner this person is a dangerous person they are a threat to your salvation the Amplified translation for 1 Corinthians 15: 33-34 says do not be deceived Bad Company corrupts good morals be sober minded be sensible wake up from your spiritual stuper as you ought and stop sinning for some of you have no knowledge of God you are disgracefully ignorant of him and ignore his truths I say this to your shame how does Bad Company corrupt good morals you ask well they encourage you to do the wrong thing they encourage you to sin they try and get you to compromise your integrity they are the sort of person who will tell you things like it's okay once in a while but be warned this is the type of Bad Company that corrupts they push and pull you to sin and as children of God once we identify such people in our lives we need to separate ourselves from them now the second sign that someone in your life has been planted by the devil is that they try to control and manipulate you think of it this way God Almighty in his wisdom in his majesty and Glory he does not control you he does not forcefully make you do anything the Holy Spirit May convict you but conviction in the heart and manipulation are two very different things now when you find someone who attempts to control you that person is being used of the devil God has given you a free will he has given you the ability and capability to make choices and anytime that someone else tries to take that away from you anytime that someone attempts to impose their will upon you they are being used of the devil if you look throughout the Bible you will see that anyone who had this Spirit of control was used by the devil Jezebel had this controlling Spirit Nebuchadnezzar had this spirit in fact it was so strong on him that he built a golden statue of himself and demanded that everyone would Bow Down and Worship it and when three Hebrew Boys by the names of Shadrach meach and Abednego refused he had them cast into a furnace that is a wicked and controlling Spirit if you identify this spirit in anyone within your inner circle I encourage you to move away separate yourself that's how you will be protected the third sign that someone is sent by the devil is what I'd like to call the enabler the enabler is really used by the enemy because this person goes beyond encouraging you to sin they go beyond manipulating you to sin they provide the resources for you to sin the enabler will give the addict money to feed their habit the enabler will invite the married man to an event with single women and help him to lie to his wife that he'll be out of town for a few days because of work if you're a person given to lust the enabler will make it possible for you to act out that lust the enabler will facilitate they will provide the resources and everything needed for you to do what you are not meant to do and be where you are not meant to be the enabler is a dangerous person because they make it possible for you to sin and Jesus gave a very Stern and serious warning to those who enable others to sin here's what Mark chapter 9 ver 42 says but whoever causes one of these little ones who believe and trust in me to stumble that is to sin or lose faith it would be better for him if a heavy Millstone one requiring a donkey strength to turn it were hung around his neck and he were thrown into the sea those are strong words to illustrate the severity of punishment that would follow if someone leads others to sin so be careful a your inner circle is there anyone who enables you to sin because if there is that's not the sort of person you should be around now the final type of person you need to avoid is the discourager the discourager is one who pulls you away from God they make you question God the discourager might not necessarily enable you to sin or encourage you to sin but here's what they'll do they'll talk you out of joining that Bible study group on Wednesday they'll talk you out of attending that prayer meeting they'll give you a thousand and one reasons why you should watch the game or attend this event and they'll tell you how missing one service won't hurt you this is the type of Bad Company you don't want around you the discourager will question your pastor they present the case of how church is all about profit they will highlight how church people treat you everything negative they'll pick up on it and so be aware be careful of this type of person they will never tell you that there is no perfect Church they will never tell you that if you keep missing and neglecting your prayer life you will not progress as a Christian you will be powerless as a Christian so overall I pray that you will be vigilant against people who encourage you to sin enable you to sin stay away from these types of people evil company corrupts good habits pray that God would expose every single individual that's been planted by the enemy in your life but especially pray that God would lead you to people who are strong in faith so that you can strengthen each other and encourage each other in the things of the Lord [Music]