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Thousands of years of False Teachings

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What most don’t realize or understand is that the “Christianity” they profess to follow is not true Christianity.

Jesus Christ established very tight requirements to become a True Disciple, a True Follower of the Son of God.

Luke 14:25-33 (NKJV) – Now great multitudes went with Him. And He turned and said to them, “If anyone comes to Me and does not hate his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes, and his own life also, he cannot be My disciple. And whoever does not bear his cross and come after Me cannot be My disciple. For which of you, intending to build a tower, does not sit down first and count the cost, whether he has enough to finish it— lest, after he has laid the foundation, and is not able to finish, all who see it begin to mock him, saying, ‘This man began to build and was not able to finish.’ Or what king, going to make war against another king, does not sit down first and consider whether he is able with ten thousand to meet him who comes against him with twenty thousand? Or else, while the other is still a great way off, he sends a delegation and asks conditions of peace. So likewise, whoever of you does not forsake all that he has cannot be My disciple.

At this very time there are “great multitudes” that say they follow him. Yet they deny and refuse to follow the rest of what is stated in these verses.

Why?

“Because it isn’t required of them.” The moment this thought came into their heads they listened to Satan. Because Jesus Made it very clear:

“Whoever of you does not forsake all that he has cannot be My disciple..”

Luke 14:33 (AMPC) – So then, any of you who does not forsake (renounce, surrender claim to, give up, say good-bye to) all that he has cannot be My disciple.

When accepting salvation we are to give up all that we have per Jesus Christ as was just shown. This is reinforced by Paul in Timothy:

1 Timothy 6:6-19 (NKJV) – Now godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content. But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. But you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness. Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were also called and have confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. I urge you in the sight of God who gives life to all things, and before Christ Jesus who witnessed the good confession before Pontius Pilate, that you keep this commandment without spot, blameless until our Lord Jesus Christ’s appearing, which He will manifest in His own time, He who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings and Lord of lords, who alone has immortality, dwelling in unapproachable light, whom no man has seen or can see, to whom be honor and everlasting power. Amen. Command those who are rich in this present age not to be haughty, nor to trust in uncertain riches but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy. Let them do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to give, willing to share, storing up for themselves a good foundation for the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.

As you can tell from these verses even Paul knew it was a commandment from Jesus Christ, which actually began on the sermon on the mount:

Matthew 6:19-24 (NKJV) – “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. “The lamp of the body is the eye. If therefore your eye is good, your whole body will be full of light. But if your eye is bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in you is darkness, how great is that darkness! “No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon.

What people don’t realize is that when rejecting the pursuit of materialism aka mammon they choose to remain in darkness. The more they keep and seek after mammon the deeper into the darkness they fall.

Mammon is what the world offers. Mammon is defined as riches (jewelry, and fancy clothes), money (seeking after and hording earthly wealth beyond what is needed to make it to the next day), possessions (those objects that gather dust all over your houses and as well as luxury vehicles and any vehicle that goes beyond the basic need of transport to places you need to get to) and then property (a huge house beyond the basic need for shelter and/or multiple houses as well as empty land filled with nothing to help those in need.)

As long as people keep their mammon they live in darkness. They blind themselves to the Truth. That is why it makes these verses make total sense:

Matthew 6:22-23 (NKJV) – “The lamp of the body is the eye. If therefore your eye is good, your whole body will be full of light. But if your eye is bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in you is darkness, how great is that darkness!

The eye can only be good by giving up mammon as instructed in previous verses:

Matthew 6:19-21 (NKJV) – “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

It is bad when it lusts after earthly rewards which are given by Satan:

1 John 2:15-17 (NKJV) – Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not of the Father but is of the world. And the world is passing away, and the lust of it; but he who does the will of God abides forever.

Luke 4:6 (NKJV) – And the devil said to Him, “All this authority I will give You, and their glory; for this has been delivered to me, and I give it to whomever I wish.

When people seek after and gather unto themselves mammon they show they worship Satan not God. This includes those that go to churches as well. Why I say this is because churches teach seeking after mammon by saying they only need give their 10% tithe and the rest is theirs to do with as they please. This is TOTALLY opposite what Christ taught.

Anything opposite Christ is antichrist. Anything that is antichrist is damnation. PERIOD!

The Precursor of the Two Witnesses

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Throughout the Bible there are many people that can be labeled a “precursor.”

Let’s define “precursor:”

Precursor – one that precedes and indicates the approach of another.

Now that we have that established. As the title implies, this is about someone who appears to be like the two witnesses. However, many don’t even know about the two witnesses. Therefore, it is time to educate by turning to the Word of God:

Revelation 11:1-13 (NKJV) – Then I was given a reed like a measuring rod. And the angel stood, saying, “Rise and measure the temple of God, the altar, and those who worship there. But leave out the court which is outside the temple, and do not measure it, for it has been given to the Gentiles. And they will tread the holy city underfoot for forty-two months. And I will give power to my two witnesses, and they will prophesy one thousand two hundred and sixty days, clothed in sackcloth.” These are the two olive trees and the two lampstands standing before the God of the earth. And if anyone wants to harm them, fire proceeds from their mouth and devours their enemies. And if anyone wants to harm them, he must be killed in this manner. These have power to shut heaven, so that no rain falls in the days of their prophecy; and they have power over waters to turn them to blood, and to strike the earth with all plagues, as often as they desire. 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. Then those from the peoples, tribes, tongues, and nations will see their dead bodies three-and-a-half days, and not allow their dead bodies to be put into graves. And those who dwell on the earth will rejoice over them, make merry, and send gifts to one another, because these two prophets tormented those who dwell on the earth. Now after the three-and-a-half days the breath of life from God entered them, and they stood on their feet, and great fear fell on those who saw them. And they heard a loud voice from heaven saying to them, “Come up here.” And they ascended to heaven in a cloud, and their enemies saw them. In the same hour there was a great earthquake, and a tenth of the city fell. In the earthquake seven thousand people were killed, and the rest were afraid and gave glory to the God of heaven.

When measuring the temple, it states that the court will show that the “gentiles” will trample it for three and a half years.

This is verification that the last half of the seven-year tribulation is solely for those that rejected God and His Son the Lamb of God, Jesus Christ. Those that have accepted the mark of the beast. For none that calls themselves a servant of Christ will be present. That is except for the two witnesses.

Now we start to get to the precursor by looking to these words:

“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. Then those from the peoples, tribes, tongues, and nations will see their dead bodies three-and-a-half days, and not allow their dead bodies to be put into graves. And those who dwell on the earth will rejoice over them, make merry, and send gifts to one another, because these two prophets tormented those who dwell on the earth.”

“And those who dwell on the earth will rejoice over them, make merry, and send gifts to one another, because these two prophets tormented those who dwell on the earth.”

Charlie Kirk tormented those on the left by speaking the Truth. Over a year ago they celebrated his assassination and many still do to this day. This is varication that they have fully embraced their rejection of God as witnessed in these verses:

Romans 1:18-32 (NKJV) – For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, because what may be known of God is manifest in them, for God has shown it to them. For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse, because, although they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor were thankful, but became futile in their thoughts, and their foolish hearts were darkened. Professing to be wise, they became fools, and changed the glory of the incorruptible God into an image made like corruptible man—and birds and four-footed animals and creeping things. Therefore God also gave them up to uncleanness, in the lusts of their hearts, to dishonor their bodies among themselves, who exchanged the truth of God for the lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen. For this reason God gave them up to vile passions. For even their women exchanged the natural use for what is against nature. Likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust for one another, men with men committing what is shameful, and receiving in themselves the penalty of their error which was due. And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a debased mind, to do those things which are not fitting; being filled with all unrighteousness, sexual immorality, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, evil-mindedness; they are whisperers, backbiters, haters of God, violent, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, undiscerning, untrustworthy, unloving, unforgiving, unmerciful; ho, knowing the righteous judgment of God, that those who practice such things are deserving of death, not only do the same but also approve of those who practice them.

This celebration of the killing of a fellow human being shows we are in the days of Noah and that the tribulation is about to begin. It also shows that those that do celebrate and those that support those that not only celebrate but live in the manner shown in the verses we just heard shows they have embraced damnation over salvation no matter what they may say.

Not only was Charlie Kirk’s death the midnight cry. It also clearly showed we are in the days of Noah and that we are being separated before the coming rapture that will start the tribulation. Where those that celebrated his death will laugh and celebrate as they hunt down those that have been left behind. Which is the majority that now profess to being “Christian” at this time. Why is that? Look at the next verses in Romans.

Romans 2:1-11 (NLT) – You may think you can condemn such people, but you are just as bad, and you have no excuse! When you say they are wicked and should be punished, you are condemning yourself, for you who judge others do these very same things. And we know that God, in his justice, will punish anyone who does such things. Since you judge others for doing these things, why do you think you can avoid God’s judgment when you do the same things? Don’t you see how wonderfully kind, tolerant, and patient God is with you? Does this mean nothing to you? Can’t you see that his kindness is intended to turn you from your sin? But because you are stubborn and refuse to turn from your sin, you are storing up terrible punishment for yourself. For a day of anger is coming, when God’s righteous judgment will be revealed. He will judge everyone according to what they have done. He will give eternal life to those who keep on doing good, seeking after the glory and honor and immortality that God offers. But he will pour out his anger and wrath on those who live for themselves, who refuse to obey the truth and instead live lives of wickedness. There will be trouble and calamity for everyone who keeps on doing what is evil—for the Jew first and also for the Gentile. But there will be glory and honor and peace from God for all who do good—for the Jew first and also for the Gentile. For God does not show favoritism.

Most that now profess to being “Christian” “live for themselves.” Therefore, they will have the anger and wrath of God poured out upon them for the first three and a half years, till their martyrdom. To the joy of those that take the mark. To those that celebrate belittling and demeaning those that speak the opposite of them. Because they see themselves as greater, better, superior.

It will be the two witnesses that speak the Truth of the Word of God that will torment those left upon this planet after the middle and last rapture removing the last of those that are truly the children of God.

Enjoy your three and a half day celebration democrats, and what ever political group those on the left follow around the world. For once the two witnesses arise once again, your party is over for all eternity.

The Shattered Humanity

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Moral depravity is shown to all.

The recent items in the news show just how far humanity has fallen. A woman kills her children, and other women celebrate and even kill their own children.

Men destroy their bodies to look like women and then compete against women because they wish to rule over women on a scoreboard.

Invading a country and voting in their elections illegally.

People seek to take from others because they believe they are better, special, higher than others.

This same group of people celebrate the assassination of another human just because his views showed them that they were listening to lies.

Females acting like they are allowed to stand upon the dais and preach, which is not allowed within the Word of God. These same women defy the laws of the land and again goes against the Word of God.

Paul described and explained exactly who these people are.

Romans 1:18-32 (NKJV) – For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, because what may be known of God is manifest in them, for God has shown it to them. For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse, because, although they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor were thankful, but became futile in their thoughts, and their foolish hearts were darkened. Professing to be wise, they became fools, and changed the glory of the incorruptible God into an image made like corruptible man—and birds and four-footed animals and creeping things. Therefore God also gave them up to uncleanness, in the lusts of their hearts, to dishonor their bodies among themselves, who exchanged the truth of God for the lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen. For this reason God gave them up to vile passions. For even their women exchanged the natural use for what is against nature. Likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust for one another, men with men committing what is shameful, and receiving in themselves the penalty of their error which was due. And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a debased mind, to do those things which are not fitting; being filled with all unrighteousness, sexual immorality, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, evil-mindedness; they are whisperers, backbiters, haters of God, violent, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, undiscerning, untrustworthy, unloving, unforgiving, unmerciful; who, knowing the righteous judgment of God, that those who practice such things are deserving of death, not only do the same but also approve of those who practice them.

Pleas note how the Word of God describes them.

“Although they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor were thankful, but became futile in their thoughts, and their foolish hearts were darkened. Professing to be wise, they became fools, and changed the glory of the incorruptible God into an image made like corruptible man—and birds and four-footed animals and creeping things. Therefore God also gave them up to uncleanness, in the lusts of their hearts, to dishonor their bodies among themselves, who exchanged the truth of God for the lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen. For this reason God gave them up to vile passions. For even their women exchanged the natural use for what is against nature. Likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust for one another, men with men committing what is shameful, and receiving in themselves the penalty of their error which was due.”

Because humans dismissed God and believed that they were not only greater then other humans but God Himself he cursed them to lusting after their own sexes. Men lusting after men and women lusting after women. Therefore, any who do this are never welcome in heaven and since they are never welcome in heaven they can never be a follower of Christ.

1 Corinthians 6:9-10 (NKJV) – Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God.

This also shows that it is nurture over nature. Because God is nature and since the Word of God makes it clear that chasing after a same sex relationship is against nature. Therefore, humans create chaos by not following nature via the Word of God, by teaching their children about God during their informative years.

What continues in Romans shows just how destructive not accepting God is to humanity:

Romans 1:28-32 (NKJV) – And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a debased mind, to do those things which are not fitting; being filled with all unrighteousness, sexual immorality, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, evil-mindedness; they are whisperers, backbiters, haters of God, violent, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, undiscerning, untrustworthy, unloving, unforgiving, unmerciful; who, knowing the righteous judgment of God, that those who practice such things are deserving of death, not only do the same but also approve of those who practice them.

Note those that celebrate evil behavior,  and break a nations laws with an air of superiority, because this is described in these verses.

“A debased mind, to do those things which are not fitting; being filled with all unrighteousness, sexual immorality, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, evil-mindedness; they are whisperers, backbiters, haters of God, violent, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, undiscerning, untrustworthy, unloving, unforgiving, unmerciful.”

Sexual immorality is homosexuality and debased behavior like seeking after sex with minors.

Wickedness is supporting a murderer of her own children.

Covetousness is seeking after materialism aka mammon worship. Mammon is defined as riches (jewelry, and fancy clothes), money (seeking after and hording earthly wealth beyond what is needed to make it to the next day), possessions (those objects that gather dust all over your houses and as well as luxury vehicles and any vehicle that goes beyond the basic need of transport to places you need to get to) and then property (a huge house beyond the basic need for shelter and/or multiple houses as well as empty land filled with nothing to help those in need.)

Maliciousness is like celebrating someone’s assassination.

“Full of envy” is seeking after what others have like seeking after reparations or living off of welfare and refusing to work when they are physically able.

Strife is most likely used to describe those great misfortunes for others. Look at the state of California has a prime example as well as the fire disasters in the Palisades and in Hawaii.

Decit is pretending to be something you aren’t. Like females standing upon the dais of a church. As well as men acting like they are women.

Evil-mindedness is saying that evil is good and pushing that ever forward. Like the propaganda media given that stopped giving the truth and instead created and supported lies.

Those that gossip, and whisper lies. Backstabbing those they hate. And wish to belittle.

Haters of God, violent, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, undiscerning, untrustworthy, unloving, unforgiving, unmerciful.

One group is the U.S. supports and encourages this behavior in the political parties and it is not the Republicans. It is the Democrats.

Therefore, it can be said with certainty. Anyone who supports and votes for any Democrat are followers of evil.

Romans 1:32 (NKJV) – who, knowing the righteous judgment of God, that those who practice such things are deserving of death, not only do the same but also approve of those who practice them.

“NOT ONLY DO THE SAME BUT ALSO APPROVE OF THOSE WHO PRACTICE THEM.” Any who vote Democrat are willfully choosing damnation. PERIOD!

Common Courtesy and the Lack Thereof

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Here is an example.

I was at a sandwich shop the other day and there were two ladies that appeared to have just come from church. They took their time and caring only for their own wants and desires not caring about the next person in line. When they finally moved out of the way and then sat down and started to eat their sandwiches one of the women loudly voiced that their chips were stale. They proceed to insist that the only person behind the counter address their issues at that very moment. Not caring that she was busy with another customer at that moment.

This is an example of a lack of common courtesy.  

Per the Cambridge Dictionary:

common courtesy/decency – the basic level of politeness that you expect from someone.

This has another name. The golden rule:

Matthew 7:12 (NKJV) – Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.

Ever notice how the golden rule is followed by these verses?

Matthew 7:13-27 (NKJV) – “Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it. “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. You will know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes from thornbushes or figs from thistles? Even so, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a bad tree bear good fruit. Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. Therefore by their fruits you will know them. “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!’ “Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock: and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it did not fall, for it was founded on the rock. “But everyone who hears these sayings of Mine, and does not do them, will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand: and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it fell. And great was its fall.”

The Word of God tells us to place all others before ourselves:

Romans 12:1-3 (NKJV) – I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith.

When someone cares more about their stale chips over the needs of the person now in line being taken care of they deny this teaching. This leads us to this teaching from Christ Himself:

John 14:15-21 (NKJV) – “If you love Me, keep My commandments. And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever— the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know Him, for He dwells with you and will be in you. I will not leave you orphans; I will come to you. “A little while longer and the world will see Me no more, but you will see Me. Because I live, you will live also. At that day you will know that I am in My Father, and you in Me, and I in you. He who has My commandments and keeps them, it is he who loves Me. And he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and manifest Myself to him.”

This teaching from Jesus Christ is then followed shortly after by these verses:

John 15:1-6 (NKJV) – “I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you. Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me. “I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing. If anyone does not abide in Me, he is cast out as a branch and is withered; and they gather them and throw them into the fire, and they are burned.

Now let’s apply these teachings from the Word of God to this teaching about common courtesy:

So common courtesy is a commandment from Christ know as the golden rule. Those who ignore it are seen as thistles bearing fruit which is not able to be done. And those that ignore this teaching have built their home upon sand and are washed away.

This is reinforced further in the book of John. Where Christ makes it very clear that they must obey His commandments and if they do not, they bear no fruit. Those that bear no fruit are cast into the fires of damnation because they have no love for Jesus Christ.

Therefore, those that show no common courtesy have no love for Christ and are not welcome into heaven. PERIOD.

Materialism aka Mammon Worship

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In the past few months I have had to liquidate the property of my parents. I was forced into this endeavor by the false beliefs that has corrupted those that call themselves Christian.

My father actually believed that all his worldly possessions and wealth was given to him by God. This goes completely counter to these verses:

Mat 6:19-21 (NKJV) -“Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

Mat 6:24 (NKJV) – “No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon.

1Jn 2:15-16 (NKJV) – Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not of the Father but is of the world.

And most importantly these verses:

Mat 16:24-27 (NKJV) -Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it. For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul? For the Son of Man will come in the glory of His Father with His angels, and then He will reward each according to his works.

Luk 14:25-33 (NKJV) Now great multitudes went with Him. And He turned and said to them, “If anyone comes to Me and does not hate his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes, and his own life also, he cannot be My disciple. And whoever does not bear his cross and come after Me cannot be My disciple. For which of you, intending to build a tower, does not sit down first and count the cost, whether he has enough to finish it— lest, after he has laid the foundation, and is not able to finish, all who see it begin to mock him, saying, ‘This man began to build and was not able to finish.’ Or what king, going to make war against another king, does not sit down first and consider whether he is able with ten thousand to meet him who comes against him with twenty thousand? Or else, while the other is still a great way off, he sends a delegation and asks conditions of peace. So likewise, whoever of you does not forsake all that he has cannot be My disciple.

What people don’t understand is the verses from Matthew six is actually a list of commandments. Including the command to live a needs-only lifestyle.

Most reject this truth. I have even heard others laughing loudly just like the Pharisees did two thousand years ago.

Yet, Christ Himself made it VERY clear:

Jhn 14:15-21 (NKJV) – “If you love Me, keep My commandments. And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever— the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know Him, for He dwells with you and will be in you. I will not leave you orphans; I will come to you. “A little while longer and the world will see Me no more, but you will see Me. Because I live, you will live also. At that day you will know that I am in My Father, and you in Me, and I in you. He who has My commandments and keeps them, it is he who loves Me. And he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and manifest Myself to him.”

Therefore, those that have sought after earthly comfort and riches actually have no love for Jesus Christ.

Nuff said.

The Great Misconception That Makes Most Christians the Lukewarm

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Most that now profess to being Christian, especially in the first world countries across the globe, are the lukewarm. Most will deny this. However, the Word of God itself brings the Truth to the light.

Revelation 3:15-17 (NKJV) – “I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot. So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth. Because you say, ‘I am rich, have become wealthy, and have need of nothing’—and do not know that you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked—

Key part of these verses showing the Truth: “Because you say, ‘I am rich, have become wealthy, and have need of nothing’ – and do not know that you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind and naked.”

They say this and believe they are one with God when Christ Himself made it clear that we are not to seek after materialism aka mammon.

Matthew 6:19-24 (NKJV) – “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. “The lamp of the body is the eye. If therefore your eye is good, your whole body will be full of light. But if your eye is bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in you is darkness, how great is that darkness! “No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon.

Many don’t understand the true meaning found within Matthew 6:22-23. However, the very fact that they pursue earthly wealth shows that they are living in darkness and don’t realize it. Falling ever deeper into the darkness which will lead to damnation over the salvation they unwittingly believe they are seeking after.

Paul writing to Timothy knew this commandment and even expanded upon it, yet most still reject it.

1 Timothy 6:6-19 (NKJV) – Now godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content. But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. But you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness. Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were also called and have confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. I urge you in the sight of God who gives life to all things, and before Christ Jesus who witnessed the good confession before Pontius Pilate, that you keep this commandment without spot, blameless until our Lord Jesus Christ’s appearing, which He will manifest in His own time, He who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings and Lord of lords, who alone has immortality, dwelling in unapproachable light, whom no man has seen or can see, to whom be honor and everlasting power. Amen. Command those who are rich in this present age not to be haughty, nor to trust in uncertain riches but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy. Let them do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to give, willing to share, storing up for themselves a good foundation for the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.

This misconception started nearly two thousand years ago. Those that did follow this teaching to its core were documented within the Word of God itself.

Acts 2:42-47 (NKJV) -And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. Then fear came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles. Now all who believed were together, and had all things in common, and sold their possessions and goods, and divided them among all, as anyone had need. So continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.

Those that come closest to still following this are the Amish.

Nowadays people believe going to a building called a church is just enough. A building that encourages dressing up and spending money, which is the total opposite of the commandment from Jesus Christ Himself. I know of no church that insists you downsize and live a needs-only existence. Instead, they encourage those that enter their doors to openly sin against God by saying they only need to give 10% to them and they are fine with God. This is a lie.

The majority of our wealth per 1 Timothy belongs to God, because our rewards are not earthly period. Any seeking after earthly rewards and comforts does not seek salvation at all, which again explains the verses in Matthew so they shall be restated:

Matthew 6:22-23 (NKJV) – “The lamp of the body is the eye. If therefore your eye is good, your whole body will be full of light. But if your eye is bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in you is darkness, how great is that darkness!

Let’s look at this from another angle:

1 John 2:15-17 (NLT) – Do not love this world nor the things it offers you, for when you love the world, you do not have the love of the Father in you. For the world offers only a craving for physical pleasure, a craving for everything we see, and pride in our achievements and possessions. These are not from the Father, but are from this world. And this world is fading away, along with everything that people crave. But anyone who does what pleases God will live forever.

“Do not love this world nor the things it offers you.”

Mammon is what the world offers. Mammon is defined as riches (jewelry, and fancy clothes), money (seeking after and hording earthly wealth beyond what is needed to make it to the next day), possessions (those objects that gather dust all over your houses and as well as luxury vehicles and any vehicle that goes beyond the basic need of transport to places you need to get to) and then property (a huge house beyond the basic need for shelter and/or multiple houses as well as empty land filled with nothing to help those in need.)

Once again, some verses that need to be restated:

1 Timothy 6:17-19 (NKJV) -Command those who are rich in this present age not to be haughty, nor to trust in uncertain riches but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy. Let them do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to give, willing to share, storing up for themselves a good foundation for the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.

Most that profess to being Christ’s place their trust not in God but in their wealth and making more of it. Again, this is opposite of what is taught in the verses just stated. Things to enjoy doesn’t mean hording wealth and buying stuff. What is important for those profess to being a follower of Christ and having money:

“Let them do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to give, willing to share.”

This requires most of our earthly wealth, which will give us true enjoyment. For we are looking forward to our great reward:

“Storing up for themselves a good foundation for the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.”

Because you must remember this:

Matthew 16:24-27 (NKJV) – Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it. For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul? For the Son of Man will come in the glory of His Father with His angels, and then He will reward each according to his works.

And

Luke 14:25-33 (NKJV) – Now great multitudes went with Him. And He turned and said to them, “If anyone comes to Me and does not hate his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes, and his own life also, he cannot be My disciple. And whoever does not bear his cross and come after Me cannot be My disciple. For which of you, intending to build a tower, does not sit down first and count the cost, whether he has enough to finish it— lest, after he has laid the foundation, and is not able to finish, all who see it begin to mock him, saying, ‘This man began to build and was not able to finish.’ Or what king, going to make war against another king, does not sit down first and consider whether he is able with ten thousand to meet him who comes against him with twenty thousand? Or else, while the other is still a great way off, he sends a delegation and asks conditions of peace. So likewise, whoever of you does not forsake all that he has cannot be My disciple.

The most important words from our Lord and Savior:

“So likewise, whoever of you does not forsake all that he has cannot be My disciple.”

And then also this:

Luke 12:16-21 (NKJV) -Then He spoke a parable to them, saying: “The ground of a certain rich man yielded plentifully. And he thought within himself, saying, ‘What shall I do, since I have no room to store my crops?’ So he said, ‘I will do this: I will pull down my barns and build greater, and there I will store all my crops and my goods. And I will say to my soul, “Soul, you have many goods laid up for many years; take your ease; eat, drink, and be merry.” ‘ But God said to him, ‘Fool! This night your soul will be required of you; then whose will those things be which you have provided?’ “So is he who lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.”

Those that seek after and keep their mammon cannot be a disciple of Christ. Period. They are the true definition of the lukewarm.

Revelation 3:15-21 (NKJV) – “I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot. So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth. Because you say, ‘I am rich, have become wealthy, and have need of nothing’—and do not know that you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked— I counsel you to buy from Me gold refined in the fire, that you may be rich; and white garments, that you may be clothed, that the shame of your nakedness may not be revealed; and anoint your eyes with eye salve, that you may see. As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten. Therefore be zealous and repent. Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me. To him who overcomes I will grant to sit with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne.

Since they do not seek repentance but continue to pray for earthly wants and desires what does this make them?

James 4:1-10 (NKJV) – Where do wars and fights come from among you? Do they not come from your desires for pleasure that war in your members? You lust and do not have. You murder and covet and cannot obtain. You fight and war. Yet you do not have because you do not ask. You ask and do not receive, because you ask amiss, that you may spend it on your pleasures. Adulterers and adulteresses! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Whoever therefore wants to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God. Or do you think that the Scripture says in vain, “The Spirit who dwells in us yearns jealously”? But He gives more grace. Therefore He says: “GOD RESISTS THE PROUD, BUT GIVES GRACE TO THE HUMBLE.” Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Lament and mourn and weep! Let your laughter be turned to mourning and your joy to gloom. Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up.

Humble yourselves by downsizing and living in the smallest places with the least of possessions and property. Get rid of riches and use the most of your earthly money as instructed in 1 Timothy:

1 Timothy 6:17-19 (NKJV) – Command those who are rich in this present age not to be haughty, nor to trust in uncertain riches but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy. Let them do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to give, willing to share, storing up for themselves a good foundation for the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.

Once again:

“Let them do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to give, willing to share, storing up for themselves a good foundation for the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.”

Otherwise you make yourselves enemies of God and are destine to damnation.

Seek to be a cheerful giver. Giving most of your earthly wealth away.

2 Corinthians 9:6-15 (NKJV) But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work. As it is written: “HE HAS DISPERSED ABROAD, HE HAS GIVEN TO THE POOR; HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS ENDURES FOREVER.” Now may He who supplies seed to the sower, and bread for food, supply and multiply the seed you have sown and increase the fruits of your righteousness, while you are enriched in everything for all liberality, which causes thanksgiving through us to God. For the administration of this service not only supplies the needs of the saints, but also is abounding through many thanksgivings to God, while, through the proof of this ministry, they glorify God for the obedience of your confession to the gospel of Christ, and for your liberal sharing with them and all men, and by their prayer for you, who long for you because of the exceeding grace of God in you. Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!

Blog for Podcast #25 (Olivet Discourse 1/6)

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Intro

Welcome again to another podcast and I am Dreamwalker1960. Once again, I request that if you have been listening to me to click the “Follow” button on which ever platform you are listening to these messages on as I reach another milestone with episode 25

Today, I will be starting a multiple part series that I first published on my blog site in 2017. It is about the Olivet Discourse. Within it I will also make reference to the John Walvoord Prophecy Commentaries, which I highly recommend.

Discussion

 In the book of Matthew, we come to the twenty-fourth chapter. Within this chapter is Jesus teaching of events to come.

The audience

Those that listen to this message is not the masses or those in religious power. This message is to those chosen by Jesus Himself to be his closest followers. His apostles. All twelve were present for this. The last time, really all would be together for this important lesson that Jesus was to bestow upon them.

For the most part they did not understand. They were still blinded to the fact that Jesus was more than a man, more than human. It is something they still stayed blind upon until after His resurrection.

Even though many have studied the word of God. Many of these are still blind to the full truth. God’s plan is complicated, as is the fact that we live within corrupt and sinful bodies. For these reasons God allows us insight to His plan as it is needed and to those that are willing to listen and understand. It has always been this way and it will continue to be so.

The fact that the apostles did not see is telling and something that all of us need to ponder and think upon. For there is much misunderstanding and misinterpretations of this Bible. This is shown in the fact that there are so many subgroups within the Christian faith itself. The Methodist think this way, the Baptist that way, and at the same time the Catholics think an entirely different way. Not realizing that they are all committing a sin, for God says we are to not do this, but to all think in the same manner. (1 Corinthians 1:10)

What is important is that each and every person study the Bible for themselves and never take the words of others as the truth. We are all to seek true understanding of the Bible. If you hear a version that is too far away from what you know. Confirm or deny it yourself by painstakingly studying the scriptures. If what the others says does not match the Bible. Turn away from them and do not listen.

Jesus had already reached this point with the people of Israel. They had rejected Him. So He taught important facts like He is about to relate only to the apostles and no one else. For at that time, even though they didn’t understand most of what He said they would later have the scales fall from their eyes and they would see and understand. That is still true today for those that have accepted Christ as our Savior. In time the scales will fall when the time is right and we will come to understand.

The prediction of the destruction of the temple

Matthew 24:1-2 – As Jesus was leaving the Temple grounds, his disciples pointed out to him the various Temple buildings. 2 But he responded, “Do you see all these buildings? I tell you the truth, they will be completely demolished. Not one stone will be left on top of another!”

It is this statement that causes the apostles to start to think and ponder as they left Jerusalem that day. What Jesus was referring to was the events that would transpire in 70 A.D. some forty year in the future, and only six years after the final completion of the overall temple itself.

The questions

Matthew 24:3 – Later, Jesus sat on the Mount of Olives. His disciples came to him privately and said, “Tell us, when will all this happen? What sign will signal your return and the end of the world?

Jesus mentioning the destruction of the temple led the apostles to think that the destruction of the second temple would signal His return to earth. This is why they posed the questions to Him in such a manner. Not realizing that their two questions had two completely different answers.

One point that does need to come to light here is the pattern in which are followed with respect to the first temple. When Solomon’s temple was destroyed in 586 B.C. it was followed by Israel’s captivity to the gentile nation of Babylon, which lasted seventy years. It is during this time period, it must be noted, that Daniel lived and wrote his prophecies.

But back on point, it is the fact the temple is destroyed and then there is exile for the Jewish people from their homeland. When the second temple is destroyed the Jewish people are spread throughout the world and do not return to Israel and re-establish the nation until 1948.

The pattern is one that is constant with the Jewish people. They have faith, they fall from their faith. They rebel, they are punished. Each time they are punished it is worse than the time before.  This is God showing all that to spare the rod is to spoil the child and thus rebellion. So God never spared the rod and each punishment suited the nation as a whole, and each one worse than the last. A pattern that is in force even now.

So if they had pondered it correctly they would not have thought that the destruction of the temple meant His return, but their rejection as a nation of God once again.

In today’s climate you can see that out of all the generations before this one that is currently on the rise, there was a form of discipline. Within the last few decades though, discipline has become something discouraged and as a result the youths in all societies no longer respect their elders and in turn are rebelling. Does this not point to a coming correction from God Himself? I think it does, and woe unto to those that deny the existence of God.

So, the questions are:

  1. When will the temple be destroyed?
  2. What signs will single Christ’s return and the end of the world?

As I have just pointed out these are not related, but, to the apostles, they were. All due to their current blindness when they asked the question. The answers are covered as we progress through this series.

Christ’s reply

It is important to note that Jesus does not mention what will happen forty years later when the second temple is destroyed by Roman. What he goes into though is the true core of their question. What the disciples’ minds were truly seeking an answer for. This is where Jesus takes them in the beginning of His reply to their inquiry:

Matthew 24:4-14 – Jesus told them, “Don’t let anyone mislead you, 5 for many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am the Messiah.’ They will deceive many. 6 And you will hear of wars and threats of wars, but don’t panic. Yes, these things must take place, but the end won’t follow immediately. 7 Nation will go to war against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in many parts of the world. 8 But all this is only the first of the birth pains, with more to come. 9 “Then you will be arrested, persecuted, and killed. You will be hated all over the world because you are my followers. 10 And many will turn away from me and betray and hate each other. 11 And many false prophets will appear and will deceive many people. 12 Sin will be rampant everywhere, and the love of many will grow cold. 13 But the one who endures to the end will be saved. 14 And the Good News about the Kingdom will be preached throughout the whole world, so that all nations will hear it; and then the end will come.

We will look at this response one point at a time, but let’s establish these points:

A) The rise of false prophets and false teachers: “Don’t let anyone mislead you, 5 for many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am the Messiah.’ They will deceive many.”

B) Rumors of wars: “And you will hear of wars and threats of wars, but don’t panic. Yes, these things must take place, but the end won’t follow immediately. 7 Nation will go to war against nation, and kingdom against kingdom.”

C) Famine and earthquakes: “There will be famines and earthquakes in many parts of the world.”

D) Persecution of Christians: “Then you will be arrested, persecuted, and killed. You will be hated all over the world because you are my followers.”

E) Apostasy and betrayal: “And many will turn away from me and betray and hate each other.”

F) Increase in false prophets and false teachers: “And many false prophets will appear and will deceive many people.”

G) Open sin will be seen everywhere: “Sin will be rampant everywhere, and the love of many will grow cold.”

H) Spreading of the Word of God to all nations: “And the Good News about the Kingdom will be preached throughout the whole world, so that all nations will hear it.”

What needs to be noted in Jesus response to the apostles is that it works in two parts. For there is a transition that takes place when Christ says, “But all this is only the first of the birth pains, with more to come.” Or in the KJV: “All these are the beginning of sorrows.” There will be events that are not as obvious to those that live in the times of these events. However, when after the beginning things will become more obvious more clearly seen, harder to deny. The events after the transition marks an escalation not only in the evidence of these events, but in magnitude to not only the numbers affected but at the speed at which it occurs. As an example. Let’s look at rumors of wars. As Roman fell apart, small countries took over former provinces of Roman and many went to war with each other. As time progressed and these new nations settled in there were still unease between many and so time to time war would break out. As we came into the 20th century wars escalated to the point of two world wars and after the second there has never been any year since when there was never any peace. The world at one point or another has been in constant war ever since 1945 till today.

Here we will end part 1 of these series, and we will continue this next week. Until then:

God Bless

Special Note: The John F. Walvoord commentaries are the only commentaries I would recommend for anyone to read.

This said, I would warn those using it that it has one major flaw. The fact that he was Baptist and was of the group that believes in faith alone, grace alone, once saved always saved mentality.

Why recommend it at all then? Because it gives multiple views and is not limited to him being Baptist even though some text within it you can see that influence.

When weeding this out. Those using it get an overall image of prophecy. Prophecy that is now and already has been fulfilled.

Therefore, take it with a grain of salt and seek to discern the Truth that can be seen when using these commentaries as a aid to understanding the Word of God.

Deception is rampant

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I will start today with this verse:

Matthew 24:24 NKJV – For false christs and false prophets will rise and show great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect.

I recently ran into a young man stating he was given a dream and other dreams. Keywords here are “young man.”

Acts 2:17 NKJV – ‘AND IT SHALL COME TO PASS IN THE LAST DAYS, SAYS GOD, THAT I WILL POUR OUT OF MY SPIRIT ON ALL FLESH; YOUR SONS AND YOUR DAUGHTERS SHALL PROPHESY, YOUR YOUNG MEN SHALL SEE VISIONS, YOUR OLD MEN SHALL DREAM DREAMS.

Now in September of last year the midnight cry occurred. This made a major change in those that are the children of God. A line has been drawn between those that are wise and those that are foolish. The foolish will believe that the Word of God can be changed to fit their whims and wants. Like that young men can get dreams. When God Himself drew a line and made it very clear that the foolish will be left behind and so they will believe that they can get dreams even if they are young.

The pouring is actually occurring now for we are in the last days. The Word of God aka the Holy Spirit which inspired those that wrote the letters which then were turned into books within the Bible. Again an event led by the Holy Spirit even though people wish to deny these simple and Holy Truths.

There is a solid line drawn within the previous verse that is made clear.

The teens shall give prophecy. Young men shall see visions.

Your old men shall dream dreams.

Therefore, if a young man receives dreams they are either being deceived or are a false prophet. PERIOD.

STUDY not just read. STUDY the Word of God for yourselves. Don’t listen to ANY other humans including me. LEARN the Truth of the Word of God for yourselves. Don’t listen or read commentaries. Don’t listen to denominational dogma for they come from men as well. It your job to face God on your own terms and that can only be done by STUDYING the Word of God.

Testing what you hear from Humans against the Word of God

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One of the greatest sorrows I experience, is witnessing those that have acted like they believe in Jesus Christ make a sudden left turn towards damnation. Or at the very least walk head long into becoming an enemy of God which qualifies them for entering into the soon to come tribulation.

Once again, the word “tribulation” means a punishment of an enemy or paying tribute to those that have conquered you

Since I am forced once again to return to end times prophecies by those that refuse to read the Word of God for themselves and instead rely upon reading commentaries or listening to denominational hog wash, which in turn opens them up to being given false dreams if they call themselves a dreamer of dreams. Which I recently did encounter by someone that is too young to qualify to be even called a dreamer of dreams. He is more in the age of seeing visions by the way.

Acts 2:17 NKJV – ‘AND IT SHALL COME TO PASS IN THE LAST DAYS, SAYS GOD, THAT I WILL POUR OUT OF MY SPIRIT ON ALL FLESH; YOUR SONS AND YOUR DAUGHTERS SHALL PROPHESY, YOUR YOUNG MEN SHALL SEE VISIONS, YOUR OLD MEN SHALL DREAM DREAMS.

“YOUR OLD MEN SHALL DREAM DREAMS”

I, being in my mid-60s, know without a doubt that I qualify and have received said dreams since I was born-again in the mid-1980s. Thus the handle: Dreamwalker1960

People need to understand that the Word of God in inviolate. They cannot twist it to fit their way of thinking. They must conform to the Word of God otherwise they fall into the trap of becoming a false teacher. This is why we are given this warning:

1 Thessalonians 5:21 NKJV – Test all things; hold fast what is good.

However, when they don’t test it, this will occur:

Galatians 1:6-10 NKJV – I marvel that you are turning away so soon from Him who called you in the grace of Christ, to a different gospel, which is not another; but there are some who trouble you and want to pervert the gospel of Christ. But even if we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you, let him be accursed. As we have said before, so now I say again, if anyone preaches any other gospel to you than what you have received, let him be accursed. For do I now persuade men, or God? Or do I seek to please men? For if I still pleased men, I would not be a bondservant of Christ.

It pleases people to believe there will be only one so-called rapture or no raptures. However, the Word of God doesn’t support their view. Therefore, they have fallen victim to what is stated in Galatians 1. Those who insist on pushing these false teachings are twice cursed.

But I have drifted off topic slightly so let me return. When studying end-time prophecy both the Olivet Discourse found in Matthew 24-25 must be studied in concert with Luke 21.

Why? Because the core elements of understanding are found within Matthew. Therefore, they must be studied together.

Key elements that are now transpiring:

Matthew 24:4-12 NKJV – And Jesus answered and said to them: “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 famines, pestilences, and earthquakes in various places. All these are the beginning of sorrows. “Then they will deliver you up to tribulation and kill you, and you will be hated by all nations for My name’s sake. And then many will be offended, will betray one another, and will hate one another. Then many false prophets will rise up and deceive many. And because lawlessness will abound, the love of many will grow cold.

  1. Many will come in the name of Jesus Christ and will deceive many. Like standing in a pulpit saying homosexuality is not a sin or that killing the unborn is something Jesus would support. Both statements are complete lies.
  2. You will hear of wars and rumors of wars. Ukraine, the Iranian conflict.
  3. For nation (races) will rise against other races. The black people demanding reparations and the rise of Islam throughout the world.
  4. Kingdom against kingdom has already been addressed in #2 (there is a reason behind this, but that is other study or people could actually look up my study of the Olivet Discourse.
  5. Famines are on the rise.
  6. Pestilence qualifies as COVID and Ebola.
  7. Earthquakes have been on the rise and are ever increasing in numbers and strength.

These are just the beginning. What follows in the verses found in both Matthew and Luke are much worse for those that profess to being a follower of Jesus Christ.

Already many Christians in many nations are seen as evil and hunted down and killed or their teachings have been removed by the governments of nations.

Most refuse to acknowledge the teachings of the Word of God and live in the lawlessness known as sin which has resulted in their love growing cold and the turn to violence. This is reflected in Romans 1:

Romans 1:18-32 NKJV – For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, because what may be known of God is manifest in them, for God has shown it to them. For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse, because, although they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor were thankful, but became futile in their thoughts, and their foolish hearts were darkened. Professing to be wise, they became fools, and changed the glory of the incorruptible God into an image made like corruptible man—and birds and four-footed animals and creeping things. Therefore God also gave them up to uncleanness, in the lusts of their hearts, to dishonor their bodies among themselves, who exchanged the truth of God for the lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen. For this reason God gave them up to vile passions. For even their women exchanged the natural use for what is against nature. Likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust for one another, men with men committing what is shameful, and receiving in themselves the penalty of their error which was due. And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a debased mind, to do those things which are not fitting; being filled with all unrighteousness, sexual immorality, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, evil-mindedness; they are whisperers, backbiters, haters of God, violent, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, undiscerning, untrustworthy, unloving, unforgiving, unmerciful; who, knowing the righteous judgment of God, that those who practice such things are deserving of death, not only do the same but also approve of those who practice them.

Now returning to Matthew and Luke. We will skip a few verses and turn to the parable of the fig tree, which is found in both these books.

Matthew 24:32-35 NKJV – “Now learn this parable from the fig tree: When its branch has already become tender and puts forth leaves, you know that summer is near. So you also, when you see all these things, know that it is near—at the doors! Assuredly, I say to you, this generation will by no means pass away till all these things take place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away.

Luke 21:29-33 NKJV – Then He spoke to them a parable: “Look at the fig tree, and all the trees. When they are already budding, you see and know for yourselves that summer is now near. So you also, when you see these things happening, know that the kingdom of God is near. Assuredly, I say to you, this generation will by no means pass away till all things take place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away.

This parable is extremely important, yet most ignore or don’t even pay it any mind. The more the shame to them for doing so.

It is made extremely clear that when people see the signs shown earlier occur within one generation Christ would return. It also serves as the breaking point of all prophecies. There are no more after this parable is stated.

Yet unlike Mattew, Luke went a step further with the parable of the fig tree. It added this:

Luke 21:34-26 NKJV – “But take heed to yourselves, lest your hearts be weighed down with carousing, drunkenness, and cares of this life, and that Day come on you unexpectedly. For it will come as a snare on all those who dwell on the face of the whole earth. Watch therefore, and pray always that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things that will come to pass, and to stand before the Son of Man.”

The mere fact that most ignore the parable of the fig tree shows that people are not watchful. However, there are those that are watching and they have this blessing to look forward to:

“Watch therefore, and pray always that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things that will come to pass, and to stand before the Son of Man.”

This is a promise of a rapture before the worst part of the tribulation occurs. Because those that are watchful are not God’s enemies but allies and are worthy to be taken away. For it is stating to watch for the signs spoken of in Matthew and Luke and to live holy lives as children of God through Christ. Following the commandments and living a needs-only lifestyle.

Therefore, those that are loyal to God through Jesus Christ that now live WILL NOT enter into the tribulation since they are not God’s enemy. They are removed to “stand before the Son of Man.”

This Wording is reflected elsewhere in the Word of God and speaks of another rapture like event:

Revelation 7:9-14 NKJV – After these things I looked, and behold, a great multitude which no one could number, of all nations, tribes, peoples, and tongues, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, with palm branches in their hands, and crying out with a loud voice, saying, “Salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!” All the angels stood around the throne and the elders and the four living creatures, and fell on their faces before the throne and worshiped God, saying: “Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom, Thanksgiving and honor and power and might, Be to our God forever and ever. Amen.” Then one of the elders answered, saying to me, “Who are these arrayed in white robes, and where did they come from?” And I said to him, “Sir, you know.” So he said to me, “These are the ones who come out of the great tribulation, and washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.

A Key statement is made in verse 14 therefore I will restate it:

“These are the ones who come out of the great tribulation, and washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.”

These people washed their own robes and made them white. How was this accomplished? That is answered in the previous chapter of this book:

Revelation 6:9-11 NKJV – When He opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slain for the word of God and for the testimony which they held. And they cried with a loud voice, saying, “How long, O Lord, holy and true, until You judge and avenge our blood on those who dwell on the earth?” Then a white robe was given to each of them; and it was said to them that they should rest a little while longer, until both the number of their fellow servants and their brethren, who would be killed as they were, was completed.

This is also reflected in Luke as well:

Luke 21:12-18 NKJV – But before all these things, they will lay their hands on you and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues and prisons. You will be brought before kings and rulers for My name’s sake. But it will turn out for you as an occasion for testimony. Therefore settle it in your hearts not to meditate beforehand on what you will answer; for I will give you a mouth and wisdom which all your adversaries will not be able to contradict or resist. You will be betrayed even by parents and brothers, relatives and friends; and they will put some of you to death. And you will be hated by all for My name’s sake. But not a hair of your head shall be lost. By your patience possess your souls.

This must also be made extremely clear. ANY who teach that Christian must endure all seven years of the tribulation are liars destine to the pit of fire.

For it is made clear that the Holy Spirit is the ONLY way to receive salvation and it is removed at the middle of the tribulation.

2 Thessalonians 2:7 NKJV – For the mystery of lawlessness is already at work; only He who now restrains will do so until He is taken out of the way.

Daniel 9:27 NKJV – Then he shall confirm a covenant with many for one week; But in the middle of the week He shall bring an end to sacrifice and offering. And on the wing of abominations shall be one who makes desolate, Even until the consummation, which is determined, Is poured out on the desolate.”

Therefore, there are ZERO Christians upon the face of the earth after the middle rapture occurs as described in Revelation 7. Any who teach otherwise as shown earlier are twice curse to damnation per Galatians 1.

Start to study the Word of God for yourselves. Find the Truth found within the Bible by studying to the core meaning of the words as they were meant to be heard when first placed upon parchment. Don’t take the word of other humans including myself for your salivation is in your own hands and no one else. For we are responsible for only our sins and no one else’s.

Galatians 6:5 NKJV – For each one shall bear his own load. Repent now or understand that that if you don’t you will be considered and enemy of God and worthy to enter into the tribulation and then endure what is to come to redeem yourselves

So once again we have to talk about faith and the need for works

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Many have a naive concept of how faith and the need for works actually work.

I actually had an interchange with a young lady who said this:

“If you believe a chair will hold you up you will sit on it. You just act on your faith.”

So, close to the Truth yet so far, thus the statement that “many have a naïve concept of how faith and the need for works actually work.”

This was my response:

“Faith gets you saved … aka understanding that you can sit in the chair.

“Works is moving physically and sitting in it.

“Works in true faith is following the commandments given by Christ and the Word of God.

“Believing you can sit in the chair is the end of faith.

“Works requires physical action on the part of the person showing faith.”

This is why James says this:

James 2:14-26 NKJV – What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him? If a brother or sister is naked and destitute of daily food, and one of you says to them, “Depart in peace, be warmed and filled,” but you do not give them the things which are needed for the body, what does it profit? Thus also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead. But someone will say, “You have faith, and I have works.” Show me your faith without your works, and I will show you my faith by my works. You believe that there is one God. You do well. Even the demons believe—and tremble! But do you want to know, O foolish man, that faith without works is dead? Was not Abraham our father justified by works when he offered Isaac his son on the altar? Do you see that faith was working together with his works, and by works faith was made perfect? And the Scripture was fulfilled which says, “ABRAHAM BELIEVED GOD, AND IT WAS ACCOUNTED TO HIM FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS.” And he was called the friend of God. You see then that a man is justified by works, and not by faith only. Likewise, was not Rahab the harlot also justified by works when she received the messengers and sent them out another way? For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.

Key statements:

“If a brother or sister is naked and destitute of daily food, and one of you says to them, “Depart in peace, be warmed and filled,” but you do not give them the things which are needed for the body, what does it profit? Thus also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.”

“But someone will say, “You have faith, and I have works.” Show me your faith without your works, and I will show you my faith by my works.”

“You believe that there is one God. You do well. Even the demons believe—and tremble! But do you want to know, O foolish man, that faith without works is dead?”

“For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.”

What is most important is these examples given by James:

“And the Scripture was fulfilled which says, “ABRAHAM BELIEVED GOD, AND IT WAS ACCOUNTED TO HIM FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS.” And he was called the friend of God. You see then that a man is justified by works, and not by faith only. Likewise, was not Rahab the harlot also justified by works when she received the messengers and sent them out another way?“

These two great examples shows people act upon their faith. Showing actions physically by their faith in God.

Most would rather just go about living their lives as they so want to do. At times saying they have faith. Which is verification that faith without works is dead. For they are in essence liars. And what is the fate of all liars?

Revelation 21:8 NKJV – But the cowardly, unbelieving, abominable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.”

“All liars shall have their part in the lake which burns.”

I could go on and on this topic, but it has been shown that since the midnight cry has occur this will fall on deaf ears till after the tribulation actually begins.