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18/11/2024

Matthew 9:21-22 (NET)
21 For she kept saying to herself, “If only I touch his cloak, I will be healed.”
22 But when Jesus turned and saw her he said, “Have courage, daughter! Your faith has made you well.” And the woman was healed from that hour.










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09/11/2024

UNRAVELING THE TRINITY TRIANGLE
I was discussing the subject of one God with a Trinitarian friend of mine. I explained to him that there is only one eternal Spirit of God. I told him that the eternal Spirit of God was manifest in the flesh for the purpose of providing the ultimate sacrifice for sin. I explained that this manifestation — or personification — was the Son of God, Jesus Christ.

Since the beginning, God required a blood sacrifice for the atonement of sins. Throughout the Old Testament, God promised to be our Redeemer. I reminded him God is Holy and God is a Spirit, thus making God a Holy Spirit. I concluded Jesus is not a separate “person” from God the Father, but is indeed the REVELATION of God the Father in human flesh. I further concluded the Holy Spirit is also not a separate “person” from the God the Father, but is indeed the self-same Spirit of the Father.

It was at this point that my friend brought out “The Trinity Triangle” to explain to me how God exists in three separate and distinct persons, yet remains one God. With respect to all Christians, I offer the following observation about the triangle:

First, the simple fact that one would need a triangle to explain ONE GOD should be the first light of caution that something is not right. Not once in scripture did the Jewish people hear about three persons in heaven, nor did they teach the concept of a triune-God to their children.

Deuteronomy 6: 4 – 7 Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD: 5 And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might. 6 And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: 7 And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.

Second, If the Trinity has been present since the beginning of time, why didn’t God introduce this doctrine to His own people in the Old Testament? Why didn’t He tell them “God is one LORD in three persons?” Was there any reason to hide “God the Holy Spirit” or “God the Son” from them?

Third, the prefix, "Tri," has always represented three separate entities. Examples: tricycle (3 tires), trilogy (3 movies), triune (3 members, aspects, or parts), and trifecta (3 wins or events).
The doctrine of the Trinity does not deny this fact either, as it claims three separate and distinct persons; each with their own intellect, will, role, and personality. If each person in the Trinity can be prayed to, and each person in the Trinity has His own will and intellect, how exactly does that not equal three gods?

Fourth, let's break down the first three claims of the Trinity Triangle:
The Father is God.
The Son is God.
The Holy Spirit is God.

Why can’t we just simplify this by explaining that God is the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit?

The one and only eternal Spirit of God was manifest in the flesh at Bethlehem in the body of Jesus Christ. His eternal Spirit continues to dwell with us as our comforter and ever present help in time of need.

Fifth, let's look at the next three claims:

"The Father is not the Son."

There is only one God and Father of all (Malachi 2:10). This one God and Father of all was manifest in the flesh (1 Timothy 3:16). The flesh referred to was Jesus. Jesus was Immanuel - GOD WITH US. (Matthew 1:23) When you've seen Jesus, you've seen the Father (John 14:7-9).

Here's the bottom line: The Father is not the Son, but the Son is the personification of the Father. Jesus is God the Father manifest in the flesh. He is not "God the Son," or a second member of a triune God.

"The Son is not the Spirit."

Jesus promised to be with us always (Matthew 28:18).
How can Jesus abide in us unless He is abiding in Spirit?

How did Jesus walk through walls unless He is Spirit?

How did Jesus claim He would not leave us comfortless, but would come to us … unless He is Spirit? (John 14:18)

And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth THE SPIRIT OF HIS SON into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father.
Galatians 4: 6

For as many as are led by THE SPIRIT OF GOD, they are the sons of God. 15 For ye have not received the spirit of bo***ge again to fear; but ye have received THE SPIRIT of adoption, WHEREBY WE CRY, ABBA, FATHER. 16 The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: Romans 8: 14 - 16

But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the SPIRIT OF GOD dwell in you. Now if any man have not the SPIRIT OF CHRIST, he is none of his. 10 And if CHRIST BE IN YOU, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness. Romans 8: 9, 10

Now THE LORD IS THAT SPIRIT: and where the SPIRIT OF THE LORD is, there is liberty.
2 Corinthians 3: 17

To not believe Jesus is the Holy Spirit is to believe there is more than one Spirit living inside of you. That is not consistent with scripture. (See my Bible Study, "If I Had One Hour To Tell You About One God.")

But all these worketh that ONE AND SELFSAME SPIRIT, dividing to every man severally as he will. 12 For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ. 13 For by ONE SPIRIT are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into ONE SPIRIT.
1 Corinthians 12: 11 - 13

"The Spirit is not the Father."
How can the Holy Spirit not be the Father when the Bible clearly says it was the HOLY SPIRIT that overshadowed Mary to conceive Jesus Christ?
(Luke 1:35)

Did Mary have two Fathers, or is the "Holy Spirit" another term for God the Father?

Remember:
God is Holy (1 Peter 1: 16), and God is a Spirit. (John 4:24)

The Bible clearly tells us there is only ONE SPIRIT, only ONE GOD, and only ONE FATHER.

How can the Spirit not be the Father?

Do you really believe there are two eternal Spirits in Heaven? And that BOTH Spirits fill heaven and earth?

When David cried, "take not thy Holy Spirit from me," (Psalm 51: 11) Do you honestly believe David was referring to a third person in the Godhead? Keep in mind David was never taught that God was three persons. Jewish people only knew God as one Divine being and eternal Spirit. David was speaking to the one and only God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

When “the Spirit of God” moved upon the face of the waters in the creation account in Genesis, do you believe it was the “third person” who was creating the world? Again, this is not consistent with the scriptures.

Finally, well known Trinitarian minister, Charles Swindol, has been quoted as saying, "Jesus is the only member of the Godhead that you will ever see."
I find that extremely interesting, because he is admitting Jesus is the only visible manifestation of God. This is exactly what oneness believers teach, only we do not claim there are two other invisible members of a triune Godhead.

The bottom line is this: You do not need a three cornered triangle to explain God. Ironically, you simply need to remember these three basic biblical truths:
1. There is only one God and Father of all. (Malachi 2: 10)
2. God was manifest in the flesh. (1Timothy 3: 16; John 1: 14)
3. Jesus is God.
(John 1: 1, 10; Matthew 1:23)

I conclude with just a sampling of Old Testament to New Testament comparisons which clearly indicate there is no separation between God and Jesus. The only difference is that Jesus became the visible image of God and thus revealed His Oneness with the Father.

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.

John 8: 24 I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for if ye believe not that I AM HE, ye shall die in your sins.

Isaiah 43: 11 I, even I, am the LORD; and BESIDE ME THERE IS NO SAVIOUR.

Luke 2: 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David A SAVIOUR, which is Christ the Lord.

Isaiah 43: 25 I, even I, AM HE THAT BLOTTETH OUT THY TRANSGRESSIONS for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins.

Mark 2: 5 – 7 When Jesus saw their faith, he said unto the sick of the palsy, Son, THY SINS BE FORGIVEN THEE. 6 But there was certain of the scribes sitting there, and reasoning in their hearts, 7 Why doth this man thus speak blasphemies? who can forgive sins BUT GOD ONLY?

Isaiah 45: 12 I HAVE MADE THE EARTH, and created man upon it: I, even my hands, have stretched out the heavens, and all their host have I commanded.

John 1: 10 He was in the world, and THE WORLD WAS MADE BY HIM, and the world knew him not.

Exodus 3: 14 And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you.

John 8: 58 Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I AM.

Isaiah 45: 23 I have sworn by myself, the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness, and shall not return, That UNTO ME every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear.

Philippians 2: 10, 11 That AT THE NAME OF JESUS every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; 11 And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

©Back on Track Bible Studies - Rick Flores

04/11/2024

NOW IS THE DAY OF YOUR SALVATION
The Bible teaches that sin is a transgression of God’s law (1 John 3:4). All people who know the difference between right and wrong have sinned (Romans 3:23). Our sins separate us from God (Isaiah 59:1-2). The punishment for sin is death (Romans 6:23). This is “the second death” which is “the lake that burneth with fire” (Revelation 21:8). God loves us. He does not want us to be punished for our sins. Therefore, He has provided a way for us to be forgiven ( John 3:16). God sent His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, to die for our sins (1 John 4:10). Jesus suffered the punishment which we should have received for our sins (Isaiah 53:4-6). He did not die for His own sins, for He had none (2 Corinthians 5:21). He suffered for our sins on the cross so that we can be forgiven (Romans 5:6-8; 1 Peter 2:24). In order for us to be forgiven of our sins, and therefore receive eternal life, we must accept the salvation which Christ has made possible.

THERE ARE SEVEN STEPS WHICH WE MUST TAKE TO RECEIVE THIS SALVATION.

1. HEAR
First, we must hear the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The Bible teaches that “faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God” (Romans 10:17, KJV). One is not a Christian because his parents are. Faith cannot be inherited (Ezekiel 18:20). Each person must believe in Jesus Christ for himself. Christianity is a religion of teaching (Matthew 28:19-20). Unless one has heard the Gospel and learned that Jesus Christ died for his sins, was buried, and arose from the dead, he cannot be saved (1 Corinthians 15:1-4). The apostle Paul wrote: “How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?” (Romans 10:14) One must first hear the Gospel before he can believe it.

2. BELIEVE
Second, one must believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God (Matthew 16:16). Jesus said: “...except ye believe that I am he, ye shall die in your sins” ( John 8:24). The jailor at Philippi asked Paul and Silas, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” They told him to “Believe on the Lord Jesus, and thou shalt be saved, thou and thy house” (Acts 16:30-31). Jesus also said: “He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned” (Mark 16:16). One comes to believe in Jesus Christ when he hears the Gospel taught. Faith comes only by hearing the Word of God (Romans 10:17). This is the reason it is so important that the Gospel be preached to the whole world (Mark 16:15).

3. REPENT.
Third, one must repent of his sins in order to be saved (Acts 17:30-31). Jesus commanded that “repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name unto all the nations, beginning from Jerusalem” (Luke 24:47). Repentance is a result of being sorry for one’s sins

(2 Corinthians 7:10). When the Jews on Pentecost Day learned from Peter that they had crucified the Son of God, they “were cut to the heart” (Acts 2:37). They wanted to be forgiven

of their sins, so they asked, “What shall we do?” They were told “Repent ye, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ unto the remission of your sins...” (Acts 2:37-38). When one repents, he turns away from his sins (1 Thessalonians 1:9). He shows he has repented by doing good works (Matthew 3:8).

4. CONFESS.
Fourth, one must confess that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God (Matthew 16:16). This great truth is the very foundation upon which the church of Christ is built (Matthew 16:18; Acts 4:11-12; 1 Corinthians 3:11). Jesus said that we must be willing to confess Him before men if we want Him to confess us before the Father (Matthew 10:32-33). The apostle Paul wrote: “But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach: because if thou shalt confess with thy mouth Jesus as Lord, and shalt believe in thy heart that God raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved: for with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.”

(Romans 10:8-10). When Philip preached Jesus to the Ethiopian eu**ch, the eu**ch asked, “what doth hinder me to be baptized?” Philip told him he could be baptized if he believed. The eu**ch then confessed, “I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God” (Acts 8:35-38). We must make this important, yet simple confession also in order to be saved.

5. BE BAPTIZED IN WATER.
Fifth, one must be baptized in order to be saved. Jesus said: “He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved” (Mark 16:16). Please note that baptism follows belief. One who does not believe the Gospel cannot be truly baptized. Therefore, babies cannot be baptized for they are too young to (1) have sin, (2) hear the Gospel, (3) repent of sins, and (4) confess that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. Baptism also follows repentance. On Pentecost Day, Peter told those who

asked what to do to be saved to “Repent ye, and be baptized every one of you...” (Acts 2:38). One cannot be truly baptized who has not truly repented. Baptism is a burial in water

(Romans 6:3-4; Colossians 2:12). Therefore, sprinkling and pouring are not proper baptism. Baptism is in order to be saved (Mark 16:16; 1 Peter 3:21). One is not saved before he is baptized! Baptism is “unto the remission [forgiveness] of sins” (Acts 2:38). Just as Jesus shed His

blood for the remission of sins (Matthew 26:28), so we are baptized in order to receive the remission of sins. In baptism, the sinner’s sins are washed away by the blood of Jesus (Acts 22:16).

6. RECEIVE THE GIFT OF THE HOLY GHOST.
Romans 8:9 But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.

Spiritual Baptism (or the infilling of the Holy Ghost/Holy Spirit) is the seal of God in our lives and the guarantee of our inheritance of eternal life. It is the Spirit of Christ working in us, anointing us with the power to be witnesses for Him. All born again believers must be baptized with the Holy Spirit.

John 3:3-7 – Jesus answered and said unto him, “Verily, verily, I say unto thee, except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” Nicodemus saith unto him, “How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter the second time into his mother’s womb, and be born?” Jesus answered, “Verily, verily, I say unto thee, except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again.”

7. LIVE A HOLY LIFE.
1 Thessalonians 4:7 For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness.

God calls us to holiness so we can be set free from the bo***ge and consequences of our own sin. God also knows that a holy life paves the way for deep intimacy with Him (Psalm 15:1-2). Holiness sets us free and draws us close to God!

1. Holiness fosters intimacy with God and builds spiritual strength and stability (Psalm 15:1-6)
2. Holiness makes us useful and effective for God’s purposes (2 Timothy 2:20-26)
3. Holiness in your life causes people around you to glorify God (1 Peter 2:9-12)
4. Holiness builds peace with God (2 Peter 3:10-18)
5. Holiness pleases God and produces “fruit”(Ephesians 5:1-17)

Holiness in God’s people also brings Him glory. When we live holy lives we reflect God’s character to the world. We become lights in a dark world that lead the way to the Savior.

Matthew 5:16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

WHAT DOES ONE HAVE TO DO IN ORDER TO BE FORGIVEN OF HIS SINS?

He must:
1. Hear the Gospel of Christ to establish faith;
2. Believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God;
3. Repent of all his past sins;
4. Confess that Christ is God’s Son;
5. Be baptized for the remission of sins;
6. Receive the gift of the Holy Ghost;
7. Live a holy life.

When he does this, he is added by the Lord to His church (Acts 2:41, 47). He is born again.

( John 3:3-5; 2 Corinthians 5:17). He is in Christ where all spiritual blessings are to be found. (Ephesians 1:3; Galatians 3:26-27).

In short, he is a Christian (Acts 11:26; 26:28; 1 Peter 4:16).

Are you saved from your sins? Have you taken these simple steps to salvation? If not, why not do so today?

04/11/2024

𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐈𝐍 𝐀 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏❓
The only relationship that has the power to fill and satisfy your emptiness is the one with Jesus. In a world where we often seek fulfillment in various ways, Jesus offers something unique and transformative.

His unconditional love, grace, and everlasting presence have the ability to quench the deepest longings of our hearts. Through faith and surrender, we can experience a profound connection with Him, finding solace and purpose in His arms.

No matter the struggles, uncertainties, or voids we face, Jesus is the one who can fill them with His boundless love and unshakeable peace. Embracing His teachings and allowing Him into our lives can usher in a profound transformation, bringing genuine fulfillment and unmatched satisfaction.

So, my friend, as you navigate life's ups and downs, I encourage you to consider building a relationship with Jesus. Seek Him, open your heart to His guidance, and experience the incredible peace and fulfillment that can only come from knowing Him intimately.

If you are looking for the most satisfying relationship, come to Jesus and He will never ever reject you but will accept you whateveryour past is.

Wishing you abundant blessings and a fulfilling journey with Jesus.

30/10/2024

28/10/2024

John 1:12 (NET) But to all who have received him – those who believe in his name – he has given the right to become God’s children

Juan 1:12 (TLAB) Datapuwa't ang lahat ng sa kaniya'y nagsitanggap, ay pinagkalooban niya sila ng karapatang maging mga anak ng Dios, sa makatuwid baga'y ang mga nagsisisampalataya sa kaniyang pangalan:

John 3:3, 5 (UKJV)
3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
5 Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, (o. pneuma) he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.

Juan 3:3, 5 (TLAB)
3 Sumagot si Jesus at sa kaniya'y sinabi, Katotohanan, katotohanang sinasabi ko sa iyo, Maliban na ang tao'y ipanganak na muli, ay hindi siya makakakita ng kaharian ng Dios.
5 Sumagot si Jesus, Katotohanan, katotohanang sinasabi ko sa iyo, Maliban na ang tao'y ipanganak ng tubig at ng Espiritu, ay hindi siya makapapasok sa kaharian ng Dios.

Acts 2:38 (UKJV) 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 all of you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. (o. pneuma)

Gawa 2:38 (TLAB) At sinabi sa kanila ni Pedro, Mangagsisi kayo, at mangagbautismo ang bawa't isa sa inyo sa pangalan ni Jesucristo sa ikapagpapatawad ng inyong mga kasalanan; at tatanggapin ninyo ang kaloob ng Espiritu Santo.

Mark 16:16 (UKJV) He that believes and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believes not shall be damned.

Marcos 16:16 (TLAB) Ang sumasampalataya at mabautismuhan ay maliligtas; datapuwa't ang hindi sumasampalataya ay parurusahan.

Romans 3:23 (UKJV) For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;

Roma 3:23 (TLAB) Sapagka't ang lahat ay nangagkasala nga, at hindi nangakaabot sa kaluwalhatian ng Dios;

Romans 6:23 (UKJV) For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Roma 6:23 (TLAB) Sapagka't ang kabayaran ng kasalanan ay kamatayan; datapuwa't ang kaloob na walang bayad ng Dios ay buhay na walang hanggan kay Cristo Jesus na Panginoon natin.

2 Thessalonians 1:8-9 (Contemporary English Version)
8 And with a flaming fire. Our Lord Jesus will punish anyone who doesn't know God and won't obey his message.
9 Their punishment will be eternal destruction, and they will be kept far from the presence of our Lord and his glorious strength.

2 Tesalonica 1:8-9 (TLAB)
8 Na maghihiganti sa hindi nagsisikilala sa Dios, at sa kanila na hindi nagsisitalima sa evangelio ng ating Panginoong Jesus:
9 Na siyang tatanggap ng kaparusahan, na walang hanggang kapahamakang mula sa harapan ng Panginoon at mula sa kaluwalhatian ng kaniyang kapangyarihan.

2 Timothy 4:1 (UKJV) I charge you therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom;

2 Timoteo 4:1 (TLAB) Ipinagbibilin ko sa iyo sa paningin ng Dios, at ni Cristo Jesus, na siyang huhukom sa mga buhay at sa mga patay, sa pamamagitan ng kaniyang pagpapakita at sa kaniyang kaharian:

Revelation 22:12 (NET) (Look! I am coming soon, and my reward is with me to pay each one according to what he has done!

Pahayag 22:12 (TLAB) Narito, ako'y madaling pumaparito; at ang aking ganting-pala ay nasa akin, upang bigyan ng kagantihan ang bawa't isa ayon sa kaniyang gawa.

24/06/2024

𝘼𝙜𝙖𝙥𝙚 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚, 𝙤𝙛𝙩𝙚𝙣 𝙧𝙚𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙖𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙝𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢 𝙤𝙛 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚. 𝙄𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙯𝙚𝙙 𝙗𝙮 𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙛𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨, 𝙨𝙖𝙘𝙧𝙞𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙚, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙪𝙣𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙣𝙮𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙣 𝙧𝙚𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙣. 𝙐𝙣𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚, 𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙥𝙚 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙗𝙖𝙨𝙚𝙙 𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙧 𝙤𝙗𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙖 𝙙𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙗𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙚𝙚𝙠 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙚𝙡𝙡-𝙗𝙚𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙛 𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙨. 𝘼𝙜𝙖𝙥𝙚 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙣𝙖𝙘𝙡𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚, 𝙚𝙢𝙥𝙝𝙖𝙨𝙞𝙯𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙜𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖 𝙙𝙚𝙚𝙥 𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙗𝙚𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙙 𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙜𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝙤𝙧 𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙛-𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙩. 𝘼𝙜𝙖𝙥𝙚 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙚𝙭𝙚𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙞𝙚𝙙 𝙗𝙮 𝙞𝙩𝙨 𝙨𝙖𝙘𝙧𝙞𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚, 𝙖𝙨 𝙨𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙨𝙖𝙘𝙧𝙞𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙅𝙚𝙨𝙪𝙨 𝘾𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙩 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙝𝙪𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮. 𝙄𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙤𝙛𝙩𝙚𝙣 𝙙𝙚𝙨𝙘𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙚𝙙 𝙖𝙨 𝙖 𝙙𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙚, 𝙪𝙣𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙥𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙤𝙙𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙜𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨, 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖 𝙙𝙚𝙚𝙥 𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙙𝙪𝙖𝙡𝙨, 𝙞𝙧𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙞𝙧 𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙤𝙧 𝙗𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙛𝙨. 𝙄𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙧𝙤𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙞𝙣 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙪𝙣𝙬𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩.

𝘑𝘰𝘩𝘯 13:34 (𝘜𝘒𝘑𝘝)
𝘈 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘐 𝘨𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶, 𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘰𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳; 𝘢𝘴 𝘐 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶, 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘰𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘭𝘴𝘰 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳.

𝙒𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙬𝙚 𝙛𝙖𝙞𝙡 𝙩𝙤 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙖𝙨 𝙂𝙤𝙙 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙨 𝙪𝙨, 𝙬𝙚 𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙖 𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙗𝙩𝙚𝙙𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙤𝙧 𝙤𝙗𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙤𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙨𝙚 𝙬𝙚 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙬𝙣 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙩𝙤. 𝙄𝙩 𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙘𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙞𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙚𝙭𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙚, 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙨, 𝙢𝙞𝙧𝙧𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙬𝙚 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙚𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙙 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙂𝙤𝙙. 𝘽𝙮 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙛𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙡𝙮, 𝙬𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙧𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙮 𝙙𝙚𝙗𝙩𝙨 𝙤𝙧 𝙗𝙪𝙧𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙨 𝙬𝙚 𝙢𝙖𝙮 𝙪𝙣𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙡𝙮 𝙤𝙬𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙛𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙤𝙪𝙨 𝙧𝙚𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥𝙨 𝙗𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙩 𝙤𝙣 𝙚𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜.

𝙄𝙣 𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚, 𝙗𝙮 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙚𝙭𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙖𝙢𝙚 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙬𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙚𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙂𝙤𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙨, 𝙬𝙚 𝙛𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙛𝙪𝙡𝙛𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙡 𝙤𝙗𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣. 𝙄𝙩 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙮 𝙖 𝙜𝙞𝙛𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙚𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙙 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙖𝙡𝙨𝙤 𝙖 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙚 𝙨𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙨.

1 𝘑𝘰𝘩𝘯 4:20-21 (𝘌𝘈𝘚𝘠)
𝘚𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘴𝘢𝘺, ‘𝘐 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘎𝘰𝘥.’ 𝘉𝘶𝘵 𝘪𝘧 𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘊𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘯, 𝘩𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘭𝘪𝘦. 𝘏𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘰𝘦𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮. 𝘚𝘰 𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘺 𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘎𝘰𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘴𝘦𝘦𝘯. 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘎𝘰𝘥 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘨𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘶𝘴. 𝘏𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘰𝘭𝘥 𝘶𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘩𝘪𝘮 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘊𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘴 𝘵𝘰𝘰.

01/06/2024

Don't let anyone brainwash you into hating someone who has done nothing to you.

Others people's problems are not yours.

©️Quote not mine, credit to the owner of these words.

20/05/2024

𝙋𝙍𝙀𝙑𝙀𝙉𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉 𝙄𝙎 𝘽𝙀𝙏𝙏𝙀𝙍 𝙏𝙃𝘼𝙉 𝘾𝙐𝙍𝙀❗
This quote from John F. Kennedy conveys the wisdom of taking proactive action and addressing problems or challenges before they escalate or become urgent. Just like it's easier to fix a leaky roof when the weather is clear and sunny, this phrase emphasizes the importance of tackling issues during favorable conditions rather than waiting for a crisis to emerge.

In practical terms, this saying encourages us to be proactive, diligent, and to address problems promptly when the circumstances are favorable. It stresses the significance of preparedness, foresight, and taking advantage of moments of ease to prevent potential difficulties in the future.

Overall, "the time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining" serves as a metaphor for being proactive, facing challenges head-on, and not procrastinating when it comes to addressing issues. It highlights the importance of taking action when conditions are favorable, rather than waiting for circumstances to worsen before seeking solutions.




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15/05/2024

... take no part in wrong and foolish talk, for those who do so will go farther into evil. ~2 Timothy 2:16 (BBE). This verse advises against engaging in meaningless discussions that lead to further ungodliness. It emphasizes the importance of avoiding futile arguments that can stray us from the path of righteousness. This verse encourages believers to focus on edifying conversations that promote spiritual growth and avoid getting entangled in disputes that do not honor God.

It also warns against speaking negatively about others to bring them down. It reminds us to refrain from gossip or slander that can harm someone's reputation or character. Instead, it encourages us to use our words to build others up and promote positivity and encouragement.

06/05/2024

IF YOU FEEL LIKE YOU ARE ALL ALONE AS YOU TAKE A STAND FOR GOD, JUST REMEMBER...

1. ONLY EIGHT PEOPLE GOT ON THE ARK.

2. ONLY FOUR PEOPLE ESCAPED S***M AND GOMORRAH.

3. ONLY DAVID STOOD AGAINST GOLIATH.

4. ONLY ELIJAH STOOD AGAINST THE PROPHETS OF BAAL

5. ONLY THREE HEBREW CHILDREN REFUSED TO BOW TO THE KING'S IDOL

6. ONLY ONE WOMAN ANOINTED JESUS' FEET.

7. ONLY ONE APOSTLE STOOD BY THE CROSS OF JESUS.

BEING A TRUE CHRISTIAN CAN GET LONELY, BUT BEING A PART OF THE HEAVENLY MINORITY IS WORTH IT ALL IN THE END!

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27/04/2024

𝙈𝙖𝙣❜𝙨 𝙡𝙖𝙬𝙨 𝙘𝙖𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙡 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙂𝙤𝙙 𝙝𝙖𝙨 𝙙𝙚𝙘𝙡𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙞𝙢𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙡; 𝙞𝙩 𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙨 𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝙞𝙛 𝙖 𝙨𝙤𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙩𝙮 𝙡𝙚𝙜𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙯𝙚𝙨 𝙞𝙩. 𝙄𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙬𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙚𝙮𝙚𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙂𝙤𝙙.

Human laws or regulations do not have the power to change the moral nature of something that has been declared immoral by God. It suggests that even if a particular action or behavior is deemed legal or socially acceptable in a given society, it does not alter its moral status in the eyes of God.

Moral values are not solely determined by human consensus or legal systems but are instead grounded in a higher authority, in this case, God. According to this perspective, God's moral decrees are considered absolute and unchanging. Even if a society legalizes or approves of a particular action, it does not change its moral standing. It suggests that societal acceptance or legality does not override the moral judgment of God. In other words, the moral evaluation of an action remains the same regardless of human laws or societal norms.

Overall, moral values are not subject to human manipulation or alteration but are rooted in a higher moral authority, God. It underscores the distinction between human laws and divine moral principles and asserts the primacy of the latter.

📍1 Peter 1:15-16 (UKJV)
15 But as he which has called you is holy, so be all of you holy in all manner of conversation;
16 Because it is written, Be all of you holy; for I am holy.

📍1 Thessalonians 5:22 (UKJV) Abstain from all appearance of evil.

📍Hebrews 12:14 (UKJV) Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:

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