faith, is the substance of things hoped for, and the evidence of things not seen..

not all men have faith

you cant see the wind but you can feel it and see what it does, the same goes for the other things in life that cant be seen.. It doesnt mean that they dont exist..

It is impossible to please God without faith

besides 2000 years from now there may be no record of your existance either but does that mean that you never existed??

Just because your name appears in someones documentation wouldnt prove anything according to your theory,

the important thing is that while you are searching for truth, there must be a standard.. otherwise you are gonna be tossed to and fro by every wind of doctrine... The Word of God is infallible and will never change. It is absolute , and will be the standard in which we all will be held accountable on that day of judgement..

God will want to know what you had to do with His Son Jesus Christ in this world on that day. Yes He already knows,

Jesus said that He that is not for me is against me.. So you can remain anonymous and be tossed to and fro.. It is just the same as being against Him...

theres no doubt that there is evil in this world, You can see it in the hearts of men and even in their actions.
and the same goes for good. But without a standard the mistake of calling evil good will fall into play... There must be a standard of absolute measures..The infallible Word of God...

no chastening seemeth to be joyous at the present but grievious, however it yields the peacable fruits of righteousness to those that are exercised by it.....

tests failed result in some kind of chastening in order to bring us in line with HIS will for our lives...

NO prophecy of scripture ever came about by the prophets own interpretation.. For prophecy never had its origin in the will of man... But holy men of God spoke as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit...

This is How Jesus Christ penned every word....

It is a fact that the natural man percieves all spirituality to be foolishness and we are taught that from scriptures as well..

The natural man recieveth not the things of the Spirit, nor can they do so.. It is foolishness to them because they are spiritually discerned..

The spiritual man however makes judgements about all things but he himself is subject to no mans judgement.

For who has known the thoughts of God, that He may instruct Him? But we have the mind of Christ. Comparing spiritual with spiritual.

The Word of God is the discerner of the thoughts and the intents of the heart..

The Word of God and the Holy Ghost are one in the same.. guiding the Christian into all Truth as God permits...

Jesus Christ is the WAY, the TRUTH and the LIFE..

it is such a shame that the world would crucify YOU again if it were given a chance.. I love you Jesus. Thank you so much for what you have done for me..

If anyone ever asked me why I would believe such a story. I would say to them.. I had no other hope. And that YOU were there to guide me through. YOU comforted me in a time where there was no one. YOU stretched your arms way down low and pulled me out.. Taught me things that I would have never known.

And all you asked of me is that I have faith and believe that every Word of God is the absolute Truth.. And accept the fact that I dont have to understand it all.. What is revealed is mine and what is witheld is YOURS. And at the same time trust that it will all be revealed in YOUR time.. NOT mine.. There is an absolute TRUTH in this World and it is The Word of God... The very same Word that became flesh and dwelt amoung men.. JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD.

All scripture is God breathed and profitable for doctrine, reproof, correction and instructions in righteousness, that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped unto all good works

yea and that goes for Abraham.. The father of faith.. And if you have faith in Christ Jesus you are Abrahams descendant.. the family of the household of faith..

God spoke to us in His Word.. HE said dont be surprised if the world hates you.. It first hated me.. Doesnt seem like that will ever change. The world believes that God is unfair, ridiculous even. They would rather believe a lie than the TRUTH. The world will only trusts in the created thing NOT the CREATOR. Believing only what they can see. And not a Word that you have said. They all lean on their own understanding.
God has said that there is a way that seems right to a man, but that way leads to death. This is an illustration of a man that lives according to the pattern of this world, philosophy , science, and other things that ring of truth to him or her. Anything accept faith.. NO WAY. NOT FAITH. Thats ridiculous.
NO one says that you have to believe , but you cant argue the fact that there are things pertaining to this life that are more than just what meets the eye.
A day will come when the end of life as you know it will seem very short. Perhaps then you will have interest in eternal spiritual matters. Remember! What is your life. YOu are just a vapor that is here for a moment and then vanishes.
And how shall you escape if you willingly ignore such a great salvation. There is no other WAY. But you are free to choose one way or the other , the choice is yours. LIFE OR death

The Apostle Paul was the type of person that could fit in with any type of person..From politicians to inmates in a prison. And in either case He was always ready to present the gospel.. HE didnt push it on anyone. The lawyers couldnt deny the wisdom, and the most troubled prisoner couldnt deny the hope. Paul was all things to all men in order to win as many as he could to Christ.. HE even said that He would catch them in their own craftiness. I can only imagine how he would do that. lol. HE was a very intelligent man. And he encourages us to be like him, because he follows Christ. And he says these words to us.." I have become a servant of this gospel, by the commision God has given to me , to present to you the Word Of God."
God has given every christian this same commission, to share the gospel with others, because we know it to be the only hope for mankind. People all over the world have heard the gospel. They need to see it at work..

Anything that you have learned or heard or seen in me, put it into practice and the God of Peace will be with you..

A social worker that is also a southern baptist preacher was fired because he violated state policy. A young lady who was struggling to regain custody of her children pleaded with the social worker to pray for her at one of her counseling sessions. For she knew he was a preacher. Anyways he was fired because he disregarded policy and prayed for her.

Im not complaining that happened to him. Praise God for he suffered for Christs sake.. Blessed are those who are persecuted for my names sake..

None, I could care less what happens to me. God has got my back. I will tell my congregation that homosexuality is wrong in the precense of a gay man or woman. I dont care if it hurts their feelings.. The Truth hurts. But not all pastors are as blount about it as me. They fear that they will lose their tax exemption or go to jail or something by violating the gay mans civil rights.

discrimination is another word for complaining. It is not something christians practice. But the world will complain about whatever they dont like. Boo-hoo

The Truth does not discriminate it just tells it like is. They that have a problem with that can take it up with its Author...

Abortion is a violation of a commandment, Thou shalt not kill
Gambling is a violation of a commandment, thou shalt not covet
pornography is a violation of a commandment, thou shalt not commit adultry.
welfare is a violation of a commandment, thou shalt honor thy mother and father

thats just to name a few, but our government is involved in each and every one. Crime pays and believe you me the government is all for it. And at the same time against it.. Reaping a fortune.

Everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and encouragement of scriptures we might have hope.


All scripture is God breathed and profitable for doctrine, reproof, correction, and instructions in righteousness so that the man of God may be thouroughly epuipped unto all good works.


The Word of God is alive and powerful, sharper than a double edged sword piercing asunder even soul and spirit. It is the discerner of thoughts and intent of the heart.

God is Spirit, The Word is Spirit, and to be filled with the Holy Spirit is to have the mind of Christ which is the WORD OF GOD.

Having been born again not of corruptable seed but incorruptable, by the Word Of God which lives and abides forever.

when human governments move against Gods laws Christians rather than being subject ought to resist. Scripture gives us ample case histories that we ought to obey God rather than men.

EVIL GOVERNMENT OUGHT TO BE RESISTED AND EVIL COMMANDMENTS MUST BE DISOBEYED..

you stand by the constitution, and Ill stand for God. Its done got so bad that you cant do both

there is a big difference in upholding the constitution that violates every commandment, than upholding Gods soveriegn Law..

Im not surprised that the word culture offended some of you especially in the same sentence as polluted. Then answer why the great Psalmist Solomon did evil in the sight of God? He multiplied wives,some of different culture and worshiped their gods instead of the one true God.. The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ

Politicians swear into office by placing there hand on the BIBLE and swear to uphold the constitution..and then disregard both..

The pilgrims are basic to America. They are the founders of our society, our culture, our republic,

someone is not very familiar with history..... The Pilgrims were christian..

For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities and against the spiritual forces of evil in heavenly places.. Ephesians 6

the American government has strayed over the years from the foundation in which it was established. Initially it was founded on Christian values.. And then we became so populated or shall I say polluted with other cultures and permitted every faith known to man.. And enforced laws that would protect their right to worship their God. But what is happening the world is setting up its own order. A christian cannot serve Christ whole heartedly without breaking these man made laws. Its not Ok under any circumstances to compromise the Truth. So if a Christian is not willing to go to jail for Christ He or she can jump on the world bandwagon and serve the ruler of it. Thats whats happening. Non profit organizations sign forms to exempt taxation agreeing not to make any remarks that will offend the Homo sexual, or the abortion prochoicers. The Church should have never entered into that agreement in the first place. The Body Of Christ should stand firm on their faith, and fight the good fight. And may God protect the children and provide each of them with a good, decent christian home.. In the name of Jesus the 1 true God

Lord I pray that you will see Lynda safely through this trial into a place of peace.. And may her departure be an eye opener to the young man she is having a hard time leaving behind. Lord nothing is impossible for you, You can penetrate the most callous of hearts and turn even the worlds worse sinner into a man after your own heart. May it be done Father. These things I pray in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazereth...

anyone who reads these posts and are Christian will be in agreement with my interpretation of scripture. This discussion that we are having is elementary according to Our Faith in Jesus Christ. Everything I have said is in harmony with all scripture. Not just a particular scripture to drive a point.. I have given you a polemic of different scriptures that you may arrive somewhere in the vicinity. But youre stubborn heart will not permit you to be corrected. I have to go.. It is written .. do not answer a fool according to his folly lest you be like him.... May God open the eyes of your heart and cause you to believe.. Obviously you think that because He paid the penalty for all, that no one will be held accountable. Thats using one verse of scripture to support what you think. Study to show thyself approved, a workman that needeth not be ashamed correctly dividing the Word of Truth.. All scripture is God breathed and profitable for doctrine , for reproof, correction, for instructions in righteousness, that the man of God may be thoroughly epuipped unto all good works.
NO prophecy of Scripture ever came about by the prophets own interpretation, prophecy never had its origin in the will of man. But Holy men of God spoke as they were carried along by the Holy Ghost.

For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten son. And whosoever shall believe in Him shall have everlasting life...John 3:16

believe in Him being the key words in this passage.. Yes you must believe...

You must believe that I am who I say that I am or you shall surely Perish in your sin.. Hello!! Key word in this passage is "must believe"..

need I say more.. How much more do you need

Out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks. Luke 6:45

go away from a foolish man when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge. Proverbs 14:7

surely you can take a look at these two scriptures and see that what is inside a man eventually oozes out of his mouth. in him the lips of knowledge is a term used to illustrate the heart of a foolish man and his mouth..

the natural man recieveth not the things of the spirit of God,for they are foolishness to him and he cannot understand it, because he is spiritually discerned. The spiritual man however makes judgements about all things but He himself is not subject to any mans judgement. For who has known the mind of the Lord that He may instruct Him. But we have the mind of Christ.