January 2024 - Avoiding Sin

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Darkness represents the sin of mankind. It is the opposite of light which represents God. Satan, the devil, is the ruler of darkness of this world and tempts mankind to engage in sin and go against God. 

John 3:19–21

19 And this is the judgment: the light has come into the world, and people loved the darkness rather than the light because their works were evil.

20 For everyone who does wicked things hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his works should be exposed.

21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are made in God.

1 John 1:5-7

5 This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.

6 If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth:

7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.

Satan is powerful and is the ruler of the darkness of this world. He is the accuser of mankind and is relentless in keeping you in darkness. He hates you and wants you cast into outer darkness. We cannot outsmart the devil without putting on the whole armour of God. Remember, Satan is a cherubim (the second highest order of the nine orders) with supernatural powers.  

Ephesians 6:10-12

10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.

11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

The Merriam-Webster Dictionary lists the ninefold traditional celestial hierarchy from highest to lowest into the following nine orders:

seraphim

cherubim - Satan, the devil

thrones

dominions

virtues

powers

principalities

archangels

angels

The only way to escape the devil and not walk in darkness is by following Jesus Christ and God's truth which is the Word of God. 

John 8:12

Then spoke Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.

2 Corinthians 4:6

For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.

Acts 26:18

To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.

John 14:6

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

If you are an unbeliever in God and his Son, Jesus Christ, and are living a life of sin, then you will not have your name written in the book of life and you will be cast out into outer darkness and sent to the lake of fire.

Galatians 5:19-21

19 Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,

20 Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies,

21 Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.

1 Corinthians 6:10

Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.

2 Timothy 3:2-7

This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.

2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,

3 Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good,

4 Traitors, heady, high-minded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;

5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.

6 For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts,

7 Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. 

2 Corinthians 6:14

Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?

John 20:31

But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.

We are living in the last days. Just look around you. Ask God to give you eyes to see and ears to hear. We are running out of time. Pretty soon you will not be able to seek God and his truth. 

Please read the May 2021 newsletter, "An End is Come", for more truth.

We are approaching the end of the age. Seek God before it is too late. Serve God with a willing spirit and you shall reap the rewards. Will your name be written in the book of life? Will you be ready for the kingdom of God described in Revelation chapters 21 and 22?

Luke 12:31

But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you.

God's promise to us is the new covenant.
Hebrews 8:10-11

10 For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith the Lord; I will put my laws into their mind, and write them in their hearts: and I will be to them a God, and they shall be to me a people:

11 And they shall not teach every man his neighbour, and every man his brother, saying, Know the Lord: for all shall know me, from the least to the greatest.

Words of wisdom

Luke 21:36

Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man (Jesus Christ).

You have studied the Word of God and have accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour. You have repented and been baptized in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. You have forsaken all other gods, religions, and doctrines.  

It is imperative that you do not waver or doubt the Word of God. Your faith must be as strong as the mustard seed whereby you can move mountains. 

Matthew 17:20 

And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.

Hebrews 3:12

Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God.

2 Peter 3:17 

Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know these things before, beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own stedfastness.

What does stedfastness mean?   According to dictionary.com, steadfast means to be fixed or firm in a direction or purpose – unwavering.

1 Timothy 4:1

Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils.

The bible says that in the last days, the man of sin (Satan) will exalt himself so he can be worshipped in Jerusalem as God. Because the world is biblically illiterate and apathetic, Satan will have a field day in deceiving humanity. He will portray himself as the true God of all religions. He will perform miracles with his supernatural powers. He will promise you a debt free, comfortable, and exciting life on earth if you give your allegiance to him and worship him. He is the master of deception.

2 Thessalonians 2:3-10

3 Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first (the apostasy), and that man of sin (Satan) be revealed, the son of perdition;

4 Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, showing himself that he is God. 

According to Encyclopedia Britannica, apostasy is the total rejection of Christianity by a baptized person who, having at one time professed the Christian faith, publicly rejects it.

When a person publicly rejects the Christian faith, they are not stedfast or unwavering in the truth of God. They still have doubts and do not receive the love of the truth that they might be saved. They publicly reject the Christian faith and give allegiance to Satan and his one world system. They care more about the pleasure in unrighteousness than the truth of God.

1 John 5:20

And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.

1 Corinthians 10:4

And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ.

2 Thessalonians 2:9-12

9 Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders,

10 And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved.

11 And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie:

12 That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness. 

Many believers will be afraid to stand for the true God and the Christian faith. Satan (the false God) comes to Jerusalem at the sixth trumpet, the sixth seal, and the sixth vial (666) as explained in the Book of Revelation. 

Satan is the master of deception and the world will believe that he is God. You will be hated, and people will be offended because you would not worship their fake god of Jerusalem.

Satan will still have his supernatural powers and will perform miracles. The world will be deceived because they think God has come to Jerusalem to deliver them out of their trials and tribulations; a time of trouble such as man has never known. They did not wait for the seventh trumpet when the true Messiah, Jesus Christ, returns at the second advent.

John 15:18-19

18 If the world hates you, ye know that it hated me (Jesus Christ) before it hated you.

19 If ye were of the world, the world would love its own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you.

Matthew 24:10

And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another.

2 Timothy 4:3-4

3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears.

4 And they shall turn away their ears from the truth and shall be turned unto fables.

The true God has promised you a crown of life when you are faithful unto death. When you are delivered up before Satan (the false God), endure ten days and allow the Holy Spirit to speak through you. Do not premeditate what you will say for that is the unforgiveable sin.

James 1:12

Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.

Revelation 2:10

Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.

Luke 21:12-18

12 But before all these, they shall lay their hands on you, and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues, and into prisons, being brought before kings and rulers for my name's sake.

13 And it shall turn to you for a testimony.

14 Settle it therefore in your hearts, not to meditate before what ye shall answer:

15 For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist.

16 And ye shall be betrayed both by parents, and brethren, and kinsfolks, and friends; and some of you shall they cause to be put to death.

17 And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake.

18 But there shall not an hair of your head perish.

Pray without ceasing that you may be accounted worthy to escape all these horrific things that shall come to pass. Do not be deceived by Satan (antichrist) at the sixth trumpet. Satan hates God's creation.

WAIT FOR THE SEVENTH TRUMPET WHEN THE TRUE JESUS CHRIST RETURNS.

Deuteronomy 31:6

Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.

Psalms 91:1-6 (GNT)

"Whoever goes to the LORD for safety, whoever remains under the protection of the Almighty, can say to him, "You are my defender and protector. You are my God; in you I trust."

He will keep you safe from all hidden dangers. He will cover you with his wings; you will be safe in his care; his faithfulness will protect and defend you. You need not fear any dangers at night or sudden attacks during the day or the plagues that strike in the dark or evils that kill in daylight."

Deuteronomy 4:29-31,39

29 But if from thence thou shalt seek the LORD thy God, thou shalt find him, if thou seek him with all thy heart and with all thy soul.

30 When thou art in tribulation, and all these things are come upon thee, even in the latter days, if thou turn to the LORD thy God, and shalt be obedient unto his voice;

31 (For the LORD thy God is a merciful God;) he will not forsake thee, neither destroy thee, nor forget the covenant of thy fathers which he swore unto them.

39 Know therefore this day, and consider it in thine heart, that the LORD he is God in heaven above, and upon the earth beneath: there is none else.

Come quickly dear Lord Jesus, come quickly.

In the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, the noun testimony is defined as a public declaration of religious experience. Many people in the bible gave their testimony with faith to anyone who would listen. Their testimony led people to repent and be baptized in the name of the Father God, the Son, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit.

Acts 2:38

Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

According to an article written by Jeffrey M. Jones in WELLBEING dated MARCH 25, 2024 titled Church Attendance Has Declined in Most U.S. Religious Groups, the article points out that 3 in 10 U.S. adults attend religious services regularly, led by Mormons at 67%. The article is very interesting. Take the time to read it. https://news.gallup.com/poll/642548/church-attendance-declined-religious-groups.aspx

Many people have not been saved and have gone the way of the world. They are distracted by Satan and his evil ways. He hates the creation of God. He does not want you to be saved. 

Only God can open doors for you. Some will listen to your testimony, and some will not because God has given them the spirit of slumber. As you study and mature in the Word of God with the Holy Spirit's help, your testimony will grow in wisdom and so will the followers of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Saviour.

Romans 11:8

According as it is written, God hath given them the spirit of slumber, eyes that they should not see, and ears that they should not hear; unto this day.

2 Corinthians 5:17

Therefore, if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

After you have been saved, a feeling of joy comes over you and you want to share your triumph with everyone who will listen. Unfortunately, not everyone will listen. But do not be discouraged for only those people who God has touched will have eyes to see and ears to hear.

Luke 10:23-24

23 And he turned him unto his disciples, and said privately, Blessed are the eyes which see the things that ye see:

24 For I tell you, that many prophets and kings have desired to see those things which ye see, and have not seen them; and to hear those things which ye hear and have not heard them.

Always pray for the Holy Spirit's help because on your own you cannot change minds. It is up to God to give you what you will say, how you will say it, and what scripture will benefit the people. God uses his servants to accomplish his plan. The testimony of Jesus Christ is the spirit of prophecy. The spirit of prophecy is from the Holy Spirit.

Matthew 24:34

Verily I say unto you, this generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled.
2 Peter 1: 16-21

16 For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty. 

17 For he received from God the Father honour and glory, when there came such a voice to him from the excellent glory, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

18 And this voice which came from heaven we heard, when we were with him in the holy mount.

19 We have also a more sure word of prophecy; where unto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:

20 Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation.

21 For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit. 

Be a witness of Jesus Christ and let the Holy Spirit speak through you for a  testimony against the enemy.

Those who refuse to worship Satan in Jerusalem and do not partake of his one world system will be delivered up and pressured to change their mind.

Read Mark 13 for details. Read Matthew 10:16-22 

Mark 13:9-11

9 But take heed to yourselves: for they shall deliver you up to councils; and in the synagogues ye shall be beaten: and ye shall be brought before rulers and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them.

10 And the gospel must first be published among all nations.

11 But when they shall lead you, and deliver you up, take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak, neither do ye premeditate: but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour, that speak ye: for it is not ye that speak, but the Holy Spirit.

Stand firm on the true Rock which is Jesus Christ, our Lord and Saviour. Wait for the seventh trumpet to sound. Do not be afraid for God goes before you and will give you his wall of protection.

Daniel 12:1

And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that time thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the book.

Let the Holy Spirit move you to do the will of God and not your own. Give your testimony with faith. It is your testimony that people will hear and know that you chose life rather than death.

John 14: 6

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

We bring honor, glory, and praise to God when we witness and plant seeds of truth. Pray to Father God in Jesus Christ's name to open doors for you so you can produce fruit for him and share your testimony with faith. 

Revelation 1:3

Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand.
Come quickly dear Lord Jesus, come quickly.

Have you asked the questions, Who formed God? Is there more than one God in heaven and upon the earth? Who created earth and its inhabitants?

The following verses will answer these questions.

Who formed God?

Isaiah 43:10

Ye are my witnesses, saith the LORD, and my servant whom I have chosen: that ye may know and believe me, and understand that I am he: before me there was no God formed, neither shall there be after me.

Is there more than one God in heaven and upon the earth?

Deuteronomy 4:39

Know therefore this day, and consider it in thine heart, that the LORD he is God in heaven above, and upon the earth beneath: there is no one else.

Who created earth and its inhabitants?

Isaiah 45:18

For thus saith the LORD that created the heavens; God himself that formed the earth and made it; he hath established it, he created it not in vain, he formed it to be inhabited: I am the LORD; and there is no one else.

God wants our love. We were created by him and for him, for his pleasure. He loves us so much that he gave his only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, to be crucified to pay the atonement for our sins so that we may be saved and have eternal life.

Revelation 4:11

Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.

Romans 5:8 

But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

John 3:16 

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Paul teaches us that according to the eternal purpose of God, we can be confident that the work of Christ, through faith, gives us access to God.

Ephesians 3:11-12

11 According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord:

12 In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him.

The Dispensational Plan of the Bible shows us in detail the dispensations from beginning to the end in which God provides the way and the means for everyone to receive salvation and gain eternal life.

The Companion Bible, The Authorized Version (KJV) by E. W. Bullinger, has 198 Appendixes of which Appendix 198 explains the three earth ages. 

The first earth age: the primal creation (the world that then was).

The second earth age: the earth restored and blessed (the heavens and the earth which are now).

The third earth age: the earth restored and blessed (the millenium).

The New Heaven and The New Earth: the day of God.

Note: E.W. Bullinger writes in Appendix 198 that the great lesson that God sets before us from Genesis to Revelation that no created being can stand (upright) apart from Christ the Creator. Hence the necessity for a "new heaven and a new earth" wherein abideth righteousness, inhabited by a "new creation" of beings who have by grace been made "partakers of the Divine nature".

2 Peter 1:3-4

3 According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue:

4 Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.

According to Merriam-Webster dictionary, perishable means temporary. Imperishable means eternity. Stay focused on God with the Holy Spirit's help. Remember, Satan will tempt you to give in to the perishable. He is a great deceiver. Practice spiritual discernment with the Holy Spirit's help to overcome your weaknesses. Your goal is eternal life with God and Jesus Christ. 

We are approaching the end of the age. Seek God before it is too late. Serve God with a willing spirit and you shall reap the rewards. Will your name be written in the book of life? Will you be ready for eternity described in Revelation chapters 21 and 22?

God's promise to us is the new covenant.

Hebrews 8:10-11

10 For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith the Lord; I will put my laws into their mind, and write them in their hearts: and I will be to them a God, and they shall be to me a people:

11 And they shall not teach every man his neighbor, and every man his brother, saying, Know the Lord: for all shall know me, from the least to the greatest.

1 John 5:20

And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.

Words of wisdom

Luke 21:36

Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.

Revelation 4:11

Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.

Romans 1:25

Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen.

Isaiah 5:21

Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight.

Proverbs 1:7

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

Psalms 14:1 and Psalms 53:1

The fool hath said in his heart, there is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.

Ecclesiastes 10:2

A wise man's heart is at his right hand; but a fool's heart at his left.

Matthew 13:15

For this people's heart is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes they have closed; lest at any time they should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and should understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them.

The world has become intolerant of people who still believe in the word of God which is his truth. People are making up their own religions with worldly doctrine. 

2 Timothy 4:3-4

3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;

4 And they shall turn away their ears from the truth and shall be turned unto fables.

Isaiah 53:6

All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned everyone to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all.

The world is now at the time spoken of in 2 Timothy 4:3 where it will not endure sound doctrine. The world has gone astray like lost sheep. The famine is on, not for food but of hearing the word of God. 

In Amos 8:11-12 the word of the Lord GOD says, 

11 Behold, the days come, saith the Lord GOD, that I will send a famine in the land, not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water, but of hearing the words of the LORD:

12 And they shall wander from sea to sea, and from the north even to the east, they shall run to and fro to seek the word of the LORD and shall not find it.

The Lord GOD warned us to seek him while he may be found. Instead, we went the way of the world and became too busy. We took matters into our own hands and did not seek him. 

Isaiah 55:6-7

6 Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near:

7 Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.

What will it take to get right with God? 

Prayer, fasting, repenting of our sins, and studying the word of God.

If you have not been baptized, get baptized in the name of the Father God, his Son, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. And do it now. We are running out of time.

God the creator of earth tells us that the earth is his footstool. And when he chooses, he shakes it. We are in the last days and a great shaking is coming not only on earth but also in heaven. 

We have made God angry because of our wickedness, disobedience, disrespect of his laws and the commandments, the worshipping of other gods, perversion, social unrest, lust, greed, pride, arrogance, laziness, envy, out of control anger, gluttony, hatred of our fellow people if they do not have the same political viewpoint, etc. 

We are coming to the end of this age. The world will not listen to God. They will not seek him.

Hebrews 12:26

Whose voice then shook the earth: but now he hath promised, saying, yet once more I shake not the earth only, but also heaven.

History shows us that the world only wants God's help when there is no one else to assist them in their calamity. Unfortunately, the world will wait until the great tribulation is at hand before they cry out to God. There will be no food, the cities will be desolate due to wars, natural disasters will overcome countries, and extreme violence will be the norm with no leadership to calm the chaos and confusion.
Ezekiel 12:2

Son of man, thou dwellest in the midst of a rebellious house, which have eyes to see, and see not; they have ears to hear, and hear not: for they are a rebellious house.

Proverbs 1:24-30

24 Because I have called, and ye refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no man regarded;

25 But ye have set at nought all my counsel, and would none of my reproof (rebuke):

26 I also will laugh at your calamity; I will mock when your fear cometh;

27 When your fear cometh as desolation, and your destruction cometh as a whirlwind; when distress and anguish cometh upon you.

28 Then shall they call upon me, but I will not answer; they shall seek me early, but they shall not find me:

29 For that they hated knowledge, and did not choose the fear of the LORD:

30 They would none of my counsel: they despised all my reproof (rebuke).

We are approaching a time of trouble such as never was since creation. God has given us plenty of time to seek him. We chose to seek the world. We have become an enemy of God. 

James 4:4

Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? Whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.

God will not hear us when we cry in our time of trouble. 

Daniel 12:1

And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that time thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the book of life.

Leviticus 26:29

And ye shall eat the flesh of your sons, and the flesh of your daughters shall ye eat. 

Matthew 24:21

For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be.

Mark 13:19

For in those days shall be affliction, such as was not from the beginning of the creation which God created unto this time, neither shall be. 

Ezekiel 8:18

Therefore will I also deal in fury: mine eye shall not spare, neither will I have pity: and though they cry in mine ears with a loud voice, yet will I not hear them.

John 8:47

He that is of God heareth God's words: ye therefore hear them not, because ye are not of God.

Words of wisdom

Read "Escape the Antichrist" and the May 2021 newsletter "An End is Come". 

Read the March 2024 newsletter "The Famine is On" for the word of God.

Come quickly dear Lord Jesus, come quickly.

John the Baptist was created by God to prepare the way of the Lord and to tell the people to repent for the kingdom of heaven was at hand. 

Matthew 3:1-3

1 In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea,

2 And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

3 For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Esaias, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.

John the Baptist baptized a person after they had repented of their sins. He did this before Jesus Christ became known to the people. Once Jesus was known, Jesus would then baptize them with the Holy Spirit.  

Matthew 3:11

I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Spirit, and with fire.
Acts 2:38

Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission (forgiveness) of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

The Holy Spirit is your guide and teacher into all truth of the Word of God. He will show you things to come.

John 14:26

But the Comforter, which is the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.

John 16:13

Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, has come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak, and he will show you things to come.

Key: After you have repented of your sins and been baptized, then ask your heavenly Father for the Holy Spirit to guide you into all truth. For without the Holy Spirit, you will not understand the Word of God. Do not quench (suppress) the Holy Spirit.

Luke 11:13

If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?

1 Thessalonians 5:19

Quench not the Spirit.

Can you not see that the world is entering a time of trouble such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time? Are you in a slumber and do not want to pay attention to current events in the world? Are you that busy and just do not care?

Daniel 12:1

And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that time thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the book of life.

Instead of seeking God by repenting of our foolish ways and asking God to help us, we have sought the leadership of this world. We are so hopeful in the new leadership of billionaires, the advancement of technology, the ungodly reasoning powers and persuasion of people with new ideas to fix problems, that we have been deceived. Every day the unrighteous acts of people are getting worse and worse.

The world is our god. We spend more time on social media, television, and the computer than we do honoring, glorifying, and praising God. 

Deuteronomy 25:16

For all that do such things, and all that do unrighteously, are an abomination unto the LORD thy God.

James 4:4

Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? Whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.

Galatians 5:21

Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.

The bible tells us what it will be like in the last days.

2 Timothy 3:1-5,13

1 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.

2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,

3 Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good,

4 Traitors, heady, high minded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;

5 Having a form of godliness but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.

13 But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived.

The whole world will be deceived and will worship Satan (the antichrist) in Jerusalem. Why? Because the world is biblically illiterate and apathetic. They care more about their comfort zone and the cares of this world. They desire the temporal more than the eternal.

Revelation 12:9

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.

Satan will work overtime to get you to doubt the truth of God and to depart from the Christian faith. The bible says that in the last days, the man of sin (Satan) will exalt himself so he can be worshipped in Jerusalem as God. 

Because the world is biblically illiterate and apathetic, Satan will have a field day in deceiving humanity. He will portray himself as the true God of all religions. He will perform miracles with his supernatural powers. He will promise you a debt free, comfortable, and exciting life on earth if you give your allegiance to him and worship him. He is the master of deception.

2 Thessalonians 2:3-4

3 Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there comes a falling away first (the apostasy), and that man of sin (Satan) be revealed, the son of perdition;

4 Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, showing himself that he is God.

Take notice if you have not been caught up in the deception of Satan (antichrist). Do not be afraid for God will protect you.

2 Timothy 3:12-16

12 Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.

Luke 21:12-18

12 But before all these, they shall lay their hands on you, and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues, and into prisons, being brought before kings and rulers for my name's sake.

13 And it shall turn to you for a testimony.

14 Settle it therefore in your hearts, not to meditate before what ye shall answer (unforgiveable sin):

15 For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist.

16 And ye shall be betrayed both by parents, and brethren, and kinsfolks, and friends; and some of you shall they cause to be put to death.

17 And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake.

18 But there shall not be a hair on your head perish.

You have studied the Word of God and have accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour. You have repented and been baptized in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. You have forsaken all other gods, religions, and doctrines.  

It is imperative that you do not waver or doubt the Word of God. Your faith must be as strong as the mustard seed whereby you can move mountains. 

Matthew 17:20 

And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, remove hence to yonder place; and it shall be removed; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.

Hebrews 3:12

Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God.

2 Peter 3:17 

Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know these things before, beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own stedfastness.

What does stedfastness mean?   According to dictionary.com, steadfast means to be fixed or firm in a direction or purpose – unwavering.

1 Timothy 4:1

Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils.

SUMMARY

There is one God, and he is the creator of all things. There is no one else.

Deuteronomy 4:39 

Know therefore this day, and consider it in thine heart, that the LORD he is God in heaven above, and upon the earth beneath: there is no one else.

Revelation 4:11

Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.

Isaiah 45:18

For thus saith the LORD that created the heavens; God himself that formed the earth and made it; he hath established it, he created it not in vain, he formed it to be inhabited: I am the LORD; and there is no one else.

Isaiah 43:10

Ye are my witnesses, saith the LORD, and my servant whom I have chosen: that ye may know and believe me, and understand that I am he: before me there was no God formed, neither shall there be after me. 

2 Timothy 3:16

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.

Words of Wisdom

2 Timothy 4:8

Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me on that day: and not to me only, but unto all of them also that love his appearing.

Mark 8:36

For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?

Repent and be baptized. You will not regret it for a new kingdom of heaven is at hand. 

Wait for the seventh trumpet to sound when the true Jesus Christ returns, and you will be changed in the twinkling of an eye into your spiritual body. 

There is no rapture. You will be deceived and will worship the fake messiah, Satan (antichrist),  pretending to be God in Jerusalem at the sixth trumpet. 

1 Corinthians 15:50-52

50 Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption.

51 Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed,

52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump (the seventh trumpet): for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.

Come quickly dear Lord Jesus, come quickly.