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Blog of Podcast #178 ( Most that call Themselves Christian follow the Path of Willful Disobedience)

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Intro

This is Dreamwalker1960. As a reminder you can read the transcripts of all my podcasts at dreamwalker1960.com. You can use most podcast platforms if you wish to listen. All you need do is do a search for Dreamwalker1960.

Discussion

One of the greatest issues that faces the community that calls itself “Christian” is most believe that they have favoritism. As I have shown and taught in the past that would turn God into a liar. So, I will show this verse once again that shows no one has special status before God.

Romans 2:11 NLT – For God does not show favoritism.

But since we are here in this letter to the Romans. I wish to key in on something that Paul wrote to these people.

Romans 7:14-25 NKJV – For we know that the law is spiritual, but I am carnal, sold under sin. For what I am doing, I do not understand. For what I will to do, that I do not practice; but what I hate, that I do. If, then, I do what I will not to do, I agree with the law that it is good. But now, it is no longer I who do it, but sin that dwells in me. For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh) nothing good dwells; for to will is present with me, but how to perform what is good I do not find. For the good that I will to do, I do not do; but the evil I will not to do, that I practice. Now if I do what I will not to do, it is no longer I who do it, but sin that dwells in me. I find then a law, that evil is present with me, the one who wills to do good. For I delight in the law of God according to the inward man. But I see another law in my members, warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin which is in my members. O wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death? I thank God—through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, with the mind I myself serve the law of God, but with the flesh the law of sin.

People that view themselves as special, that are proud and believe themselves exempt do not wish to acknowledge these verses. Paul makes reference to his endeavor along these lines in 1 Corinthians.

1 Corinthians 9:23-27 NKJV – Now this I do for the gospel’s sake, that I may be partaker of it with you. Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it. And everyone who competes for the prize is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a perishable crown, but we for an imperishable crown. Therefore I run thus: not with uncertainty. Thus I fight: not as one who beats the air. But I discipline my body and bring it into subjection, lest, when I have preached to others, I myself should become disqualified.

”But I discipline my body and bring it into subjection, lest, when I have preached to others, I myself should become disqualified.”

Most confuse these verses as to mean physical health, but in actuality it is spiritual health that Paul is referring to. Disciplining his mind to not turn to the one sin that is still left within him.

Now right here those that perceive themselves as special, and exempt will be either complaining or laughing. But then they seem to forget this important verse:

1 Corinthians 15:53 NKJV – For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.

“For this corruptible must put on incorruption.”

And when does this occur? At the rapture. Therefore, until we are called to enter into our immortal bodies, we all have corruption in us. We all have something that is carnal still present within our bodies. Something that never leaves us. For only one being has ever been perfect and this is our Savior Jesus Christ. Paul knew this and not only struggled with it, but passed this struggle onto those reading and listening to his letters so that they would not feel shame in their one carnal sin that was hurting them.

The moment someone believes they are sinless they are prideful and behave in a haughty manner. What does the Bible teach about being proud?

Proverbs 16:18 NKJV – Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall.

But those that think they are special, and exempt don’t wish to hear this as is shown as we go further into these proverbs.

Proverbs 16:19-22 NKJV – Better to be of a humble spirit with the lowly, Than to divide the spoil with the proud. He who heeds the word wisely will find good, And whoever trusts in the LORD, happy is he. The wise in heart will be called prudent, And sweetness of the lips increases learning. Understanding is a wellspring of life to him who has it. But the correction of fools is folly.

Why?

Because they have done all that is required and no more is required of them. I showed when I taught the full meaning found within John 15:1-6. Those that choose not to abide in Christ willfully elect to enter into damnation. Which explains why Paul worded 1 Corinthians 9:27 the way he did. Showing that his desire was to seek to abide in Christ by bringing under control his carnality. That one element that is within all that none can remove until they put on their immortal bodies.

People do not wish to accept that our relationship with Jesus Christ is a partnership. Which is why it is called to abide. Once again let us define the word: abide.

abide – G3306 – to stay, remain, dwell, endure.

Are Christians not called the bride of Christ? Is marriage a one-sided relationship? The answer is: it is not. Even Biblically the most successful marriages were two-sided. Most that profess to being “Christian” expect Christ to do everything and they have to do nothing in return. This is why Christ says this about those that wish to be his disciples.

 Luke 14:26-27 NKJV – “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.

A clear statement. This is expounded three times in three gospels. I will read one of these:

Mark 10:17-22 NKJV – Now as He was going out on the road, one came running, knelt before Him, and asked Him, “Good Teacher, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?” So Jesus said to him, “Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that is, God. You know the commandments: ‘DO NOT COMMIT ADULTERY,’ ‘DO NOT MURDER,’ ‘DO NOT STEAL,’ ‘DO NOT BEAR FALSE WITNESS,’ ‘Do not defraud,’ ‘HONOR YOUR FATHER AND YOUR MOTHER.'” And he answered and said to Him, “Teacher, all these things I have kept from my youth.” Then Jesus, looking at him, loved him, and said to him, “One thing you lack: Go your way, sell whatever you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, take up the cross, and follow Me.” But he was sad at this word, and went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions.

Most that profess to being “Christian” do exactly as the young rich man did. In their eyes they are the perfect disciple. Yet Christ says they haven’t done one thing.

“One thing you lack: Go your way, sell whatever you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, take up the cross, and follow Me.”

What is the young rich man’s response?

“But he was sad at this word, and went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions.”

This is how most live and how all that are like this respond. They say it is not their task to do this for they are special and exempt. This is why Christ says this to His apostles:

Mark 10:23-31 NKJV – Then Jesus looked around and said to His disciples, “How hard it is for those who have riches to enter the kingdom of God!” And the disciples were astonished at His words. But Jesus answered again and said to them, “Children, how hard it is for those who trust in riches to enter the kingdom of God! It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.” And they were greatly astonished, saying among themselves, “Who then can be saved?” But Jesus looked at them and said, “With men it is impossible, but not with God; for with God all things are possible.” Then Peter began to say to Him, “See, we have left all and followed You.” So Jesus answered and said, “Assuredly, I say to you, there is no one who has left house or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or lands, for My sake and the gospel’s, who shall not receive a hundredfold now in this time—houses and brothers and sisters and mothers and children and lands, with persecutions—and in the age to come, eternal life. But many who are first will be last, and the last first.”

“It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.”

This is why Christ also said this:

Matthew 7:13-14 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.

Those that believe in their special status with God believe they can keep their wealth and not have to walk away sorrowfully like the young rich man did. Therefore, they in turn show that they are willfully removing themselves from their salvation. Yet in their eyes they think and believe with all their hearts that they will enter into heaven. Yet they fear death to come upon them. Which again shows they do not desire to be in the presence of God and are not living a live within the Word of God as exemplified by these verses:

2 Corinthians 5:1-10 NKJV – For we know that if our earthly house, this tent, is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed with our habitation which is from heaven, if indeed, having been clothed, we shall not be found naked. For we who are in this tent groan, being burdened, not because we want to be unclothed, but further clothed, that mortality may be swallowed up by life. Now He who has prepared us for this very thing is God, who also has given us the Spirit as a guarantee. So we are always confident, knowing that while we are at home in the body we are absent from the Lord. For we walk by faith, not by sight. We are confident, yes, well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord. Therefore we make it our aim, whether present or absent, to be well pleasing to Him. For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive the things done in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad.

Most that profess to being “Christian” do not behave in this manner. Most fear and dread to leave this mortal life. Why? Because deep inside most know the truth. That they are not one with Christ but of this world which they willfully chose to befriend.

James 4:4 NKJV – 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.

For their soul knows that they are not friends with God but His enemies. Again, they do not wish to hear or acknowledge this truth. For to do so would force them to accept that they have been living a lie. That since they keep their wealth and luxuries of this world that it is not God they serve, but he who offers earthly wealth to those that follow him.

Luke 4:5-6 NKJV – Then the devil, taking Him up on a high mountain, showed Him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time. 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.

“For this has been delivered to me, and I give it to whomever I wish.”

“I give it to whomever I wish.”

That is why Christ desires we downsize. As a living witness of our devotion to Him, by the selling off of our worldly goods which are gifts given unto us by the devil. By downsizing we show the world Whom we wish to server. From Whom we seek our rewards, which are not found upon this earth, but in our eternal life that is going to come once we leave this temporal plain of existence. This is why these verses are taught:

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.

Therefore, abandon your willful arrogance, which makes you claim you are a child of God and exempted from following His command to downsize. Time is running short to change your ways or you may find yourself here amongst those that deny God and His Son our Savior: Jesus Christ.

God Bless

Blog for Podcast #177 (Why do so Many Fear Their Earthly Death?)

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Intro

This is Dreamwalker1960. As a reminder you can read the transcripts of all my podcasts at dreamwalker1960.com. You can use most podcast platforms if you wish to listen. All you need do is do a search for Dreamwalker1960.

Discussion

2 Corinthians 5:1-9 NKJV – For we know that if our earthly house, this tent, is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.  For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed with our habitation which is from heaven, if indeed, having been clothed, we shall not be found naked. For we who are in this tent groan, being burdened, not because we want to be unclothed, but further clothed, that mortality may be swallowed up by life. Now He who has prepared us for this very thing is God, who also has given us the Spirit as a guarantee. So we are always confident, knowing that while we are at home in the body we are absent from the Lord. For we walk by faith, not by sight. We are confident, yes, well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord. Therefore we make it our aim, whether present or absent, to be well pleasing to Him.

I start with these verses for a reason. For this is how all who call themselves “Christian” should think and believe. Yet, how many do? The answer is written in tears. For most shed tears when someone moves on from mortality to life.

Most fear this earthly death. They cower from it. They dread its embrace. Within recent months more and more has been transpiring to show that a line has been drawn. A line that shows the entire world has returned to a mentality that matches how things were when Christ walked in this temporal plain of existence two thousand years ago. A prime example of this was shown in Hawaii where 2000 plus people died in what could be called “a horrible death.”

How many though left this mortality for the true life that is to come? That left this extremely short mortal existence to the beginning of the eternal life that will last billions upon billions of years.

Since none can count upon other humans any longer. They must find another source of comfort. Since Christ left this world, He gave those that followed Him a command.

Matthew 28:18-20 NKJV – And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in My name teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.

We are now in “the end of the age.” Death will increase when the Great White Throne Judgement transpires. Suffering will increase. There is only one refuge. That is Christ Jesus.

John 14:6 NKJV – Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.

True repentance is required. True commitment to the Word of God is required. True downsizing is required. For the more you depend upon the world the more you will fear leaving this mortality for the True Life that is found in His presence. For those that fear death do so because of who they are enemies with.

James 4:4-8 NKJV – 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.

Too many live a life of the double mindedness. Claiming comradery with God through Christ, yet they cling to their earthly rewards and wealth. Christ clearing states where our love is bound to.

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.

There is one thing people need to come to understand and come to accept. We only have one life. I am not referring just to this temporal existence of around one hundred years. I am referring to all of it. Yes, this corrupted body we live within stops functioning. The heart stops beating. Air no longer enters and exits the lungs. Blood no longer circulates throughout the veins and arteries. This corruption was never meant to continue. It was designed to fail.

This body we now inhabit is a waystation within our true journey. Our souls, our spirit that lodge within this decaying body does not end. This is one thing those that embrace Atheism do not wish to hear. For it would mean they must accept that they could face punishment. Yet this is something they don’t wish to accept for it would mean that our life will continue beyond this body. That is why it is called a “tent.”

This is the truth. It will. It is made clear within the Bible that our lives are to be immortal. Our souls, our spirit is to move on into an immortal body.

1 Corinthians 15:53 NKJV – For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.

What I have said so far is borne out in the verses that are before this verse that I just said.

1 Corinthians 15:35-44 NKJV – But someone will say, “How are the dead raised up? And with what body do they come?” Foolish one, what you sow is not made alive unless it dies. And what you sow, you do not sow that body that shall be, but mere grain—perhaps wheat or some other grain. But God gives it a body as He pleases, and to each seed its own body. All flesh is not the same flesh, but there is one kind of flesh of men, another flesh of animals, another of fish, and another of birds. There are also celestial bodies and terrestrial bodies; but the glory of the celestial is one, and the glory of the terrestrial is another. There is one glory of the sun, another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars; for one star differs from another star in glory. So also is the resurrection of the dead. The body is sown in corruption, it is raised in incorruption. It is sown in dishonor, it is raised in glory. It is sown in weakness, it is raised in power. It is sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body.

“The body is sown in corruption, it is raised in incorruption. It is sown in dishonor, it is raised in glory. It is sown in weakness, it is raised in power. It is sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body.

Our spiritual body will be our immortal body. All our body is, is a vessel to contain our souls, our spirit.

It is this misunderstanding that causes so many to fear death. To hang on to this body that was designed to shut down. They wear masks to cover their faces. They cling onto this body, this tent, excuse the cliché, for dear life. Not realizing that they are not only denying but delaying true life.

However, maybe that is the point. They fear leaving this corruption, because deep inside they know their fate.

Revelation 20:11-15 NKJV – Then I saw a great white throne and Him who sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away. And there was found no place for them. And I saw the dead, small and great, standing before God, and books were opened. And another book was opened, which is the Book of Life. And the dead were judged according to their works, by the things which were written in the books. The sea gave up the dead who were in it, and Death and Hades delivered up the dead who were in them. And they were judged, each one according to his works. Then Death and Hades were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. And anyone not found written in the Book of Life was cast into the lake of fire.

It is this that causes people to hold onto to their corruption and fight tooth and nail to keep within it.

They refuse to do what is required to end their fears.

Why?

Because when they are young, they would rather enjoy the feeling and sensations they relish and cling to. Not understanding that they are lusting after corruption.

They must abandon their earthly for eternal. Their love not for what can be found here, but what can be found when we dawn the immortal. This can only be found one way and in one way alone. Accepting Jesus Christ as our Savior then to learn the Bible and to live by what is taught within it.

John 14:6 NKJV – Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.

Let us return to some of the verses that started this podcast:

2 Corinthians 5:1-3 NLT – For we know that when this earthly tent we live in is taken down (that is, when we die and leave this earthly body), we will have a house in heaven, an eternal body made for us by God himself and not by human hands. We grow weary in our present bodies, and we long to put on our heavenly bodies like new clothing. For we will put on heavenly bodies; we will not be spirits without bodies.

This means we continue in life. Just in a new form. We do not end. Yet most believe they will end. Why this is, is because those that expect their lives to end have not accepted Jesus Christ as their Savior. Most that profess to being “Christian” fear leaving this corruption as well.

Why?

Because they have turned their backs upon their salvation. They have become adulterers in the sight of God and have become His enemy. As was stated earlier in the verses from the book of James. This is why they fear leaving the corruption of this body they now inhabit. For they know that it will be worse for them because they have tasted true salvation through knowing their Savior, but they have returned to their vomit and mud.

2 Peter 2:20-22 NKJV – For if, after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled in them and overcome, the latter end is worse for them than the beginning. For it would have been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than having known it, to turn from the holy commandment delivered to them. But it has happened to them according to the true proverb: “A DOG RETURNS TO HIS OWN VOMIT,” and, “a sow, having washed, to her wallowing in the mire.”

The story of the prodigal son is a story for all that have accepted Christ as their Savior and then become adulterers. God will welcome you back. For God’s love will never abandon us. It is us humans that abandon Him to seek after and embrace what is in this earthly life that is nothing but corruption. That will rust and decay as it should.

Repent. Downsize. And if you are holding on to this temporal existence. Just let go and embrace your mansion that is your immortal form that we will dawn when He returns very shortly in the skies above at the second blast of the trumpet.

God Bless

Blog for Podcast #176 (The cycle of destruction)

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Intro

This is Dreamwalker1960. As a reminder you can read the transcripts of all my podcasts at dreamwalker1960.com. You can use most podcast platforms if you wish to listen. All you need do is do a search for Dreamwalker1960.

Discussion

The saddest and most regretful thing that exists. Is the total and complete misunderstanding, of what is involved and required, with the True relationship with our only hope of True and complete salvation, who is Jesus Christ the Son of God. This is shown and is witnessed by those that not only follow and accept Atheism, but in most of those that go to the buildings called “churches.”

It is a circle of rejection that is ongoing and never ending. One feeds off the other. Each attacking and ridiculing the other, and all the time both never truly see or accept the real truth. That they have been lied too. Each offers a way to help their fellow humans and each reject what is truly required to truly help them. We see this cycle repeated in most aspects of human endeavors. In politics, in war, in social programs, even in everyday life down to how we dress or even awaken to a new day in this temporal existence.

It is like this:

I wish to key in on the main element that I just mention. It is seen “in most aspects of human endeavors.”

Human endeavors. This is not what is taught within the Bible by the way. The Old Testament shows us human endeavors as examples of how not to live or behave. The New Testament says plain and simple we are to follow a clear set of rules and laws that are something those that strive to reflect Jesus Christ in their lives they have no problem pursuing. Many in the buildings called “churches” don’t have this deep desire though, which shows they are not living for Christ, but for themselves.

It is this selfishness that those that end up rejecting God upright see and use as their excuse to abandon salvation. For they see the hypocrisy that runs rampant within religion, which is why they embrace Atheism. This allows them to live their lives as they want. It is from these though that come those that commit the most heinous crimes upon humanity. This was witnessed by the French Revolution, and political beliefs like Socialism, which ultimately leads to Communism. It is from these political beliefs which has humans dominating and controlling other humans which led to the destruction first to France then Germany as well as the Soviet Union and also China to some degree.

Now here someone will shout out that Hitler was a Fascist not a Communist. Yet they forget what party he led: the National German SOCAIALIST Party aka the Nazi party. Nuff said upon that.

It is all this desire by humanity to not only control their own lives. However, ultimately control other humans. Forcing them, if need be, as has been shown throughout the centuries from not only those humans controlling religion, but also those seeking to destroy religion. It is this human element that corrupts humanities attempts of self-governance. Again, this is not what is truly taught within the Bible.

When you look at those elements that seek self-control and reliance upon only humanity. We see and find those that perceive and find those that say since there is nothing beyond this temporal existence there are no consequences. It is also evident that this mentality can be found in most that call themselves “Christian” as well.

Now why would I make such a statement?

Those that say they are “Christian,” however they continue to seek after worldly riches and possessions. This shows they do not care about the consequences. In their eyes they are destine for heaven, yet how they live shows they aren’t per the Bible they say they follow. In fact, the Bible clearly shows this makes them enemies of God.

1 John 2:15-16 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.

James 4:4 NKJV – 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.

Jesus Christ Himself said it is required by those that truly follow Him not to seek after worldly possessions:

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.

Most keep their possessions and seek more. Therefore, their heart stays in this temporal existence and so they think nothing of the consequences of eternal life. Be it in damnation or an eternal existence in the service of God. This shows they don’t think of their future life that will last not for around one hundred years which they now have as compared to the billions upon billions upon billions upon billions upon billions upon billions of years that are where our consequences will lead. For all eternity in either of the two places offered. For there are only two options, but only one advocate that will lead to the better of these two destinations.

It is this one way only that causes so much conflict from of both camps. They don’t see that they both are in some sense in objection to this. Those that deny God make it very clear. Those that say there is a God insist all that is required is love and that is all. Just a belief which in turn turns them into hypocrites. This in turn causes those that deny God to in sense be “justified.” Thus, perpetuating the cycle of opposition and disgust. Leading both to damnation.

Those that truly study the Word of God. Not in a way to disagree or destroy it. Not in a way to selectively picking out the things that allows them to live this earthly life in sin. But, in a true in-depth study that causes them to see the reality of God, His Son and that we are to actually live our lives in a moderate way.  A way that allows us to use most of our earthly wealth to help those in need and to spread the True Word of God. For this is what the Bible teaches and commands we do.

1 Timothy 6:6-8 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.

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.

This is for those that live in both camps. Those that wish to argue and challenge. For those that wish to deny God. I challenge you to pick up the Bible. Not with the intent of destroying what others have come to believe. But to actually look at what is found within it. Many of those teachings that you embraced within Socialism are found within the Bible, where do you think Marx and Lenin got their ideas?

Marx was Jewish who later converted to Christianity via the Evangelical Church of Prussia. So, these ideals were instilled into him. He found the hypocrisy within both religions and then rejected them. Lenin was raised in the Lutheran Church which embarrassed a faith alone belief, but also a very structured religion. This in turn allowed him to look down upon this believe system. Again, due to hypocrisy. What most don’t wish to accept it is humans that cause the hypocrisy not the Word of God.

Christ calls out those that are hypocrites and clearly states they are not welcome in the kingdom of God. For this is how Christ saw those that taught Scriptures and lived in worldly wealth.

 Luke 16:13-15 NKJV – “No servant 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 money.” Now the Pharisees, who were lovers of money, also heard all these things, and they derided Him. And He said to them, “You are those who justify yourselves before men, but God knows your hearts. For what is highly esteemed among men is an abomination in the sight of God.

For centuries the greatest amount of those that entered into the buildings called “churches” have most likely been seen as an abomination in the sight of God. They don’t wish to hear this. However, it is due to this very fact that caused the creation of those that flee from God and call themselves Atheist. Like I said, a never-ending circle of lies. One lie feeds off the other lie causing most to deny God and His Son.

Christ knew the cause and called out those in His time upon this earth for their sin:

Matthew 23:13 NKJV – “But woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you shut up the kingdom of heaven against men; for you neither go in yourselves, nor do you allow those who are entering to go in.”

This is how most that stand upon the dais act and behave. For as long as they seek after the treasures of this temporal reality they never seek to be in the presence of God. The more riches they show and display the further they are from God. For to Him they are an abomination, on par with the antichrist that is yet to be revealed.

Realize this, those of you that deny God and His Son. Just because you turn from the lies found in the buildings called “churches” does not excuse you. You are still required to accept the only way into True eternal life. It is not something that our future offspring will attain. It is something promised to all humanity. The only thing there are two destinations. One the eternal life, the other, the second death of eternal damnation. Both will last for billions of years. Because we will all be a higher lifeform. No longer in corruption but in incorruption and immortal. Just those that deny God will suffer instead of live in joy. Yet those that deny God will then enter into a new level of suffering, which any that truly serve Christ wish none to suffer. For it is worse than any will expect.

But they have been warned by those that wish them no harm. Yet both groups wish those telling the Truth harm. For the Truth exposes the lies they have lived in both groups. The thing is those that show the most hate is not those that outright deny God, but those that say they follow Him when they truly don’t. This is why they have so much hatred for those that show the Truth. It is also due to this behavior that most that deny God come to be. All due to those that say they follow Christ yet that is the furthest thing from the Truth.

It is truly sad.

Time is running out. The first rapture is soon to occur. For you that deny God it will be called a mass alien abduction. But for you that pretend to know God. You will see it for the truth you have denied for so long as you continue to seek after worldly possessions and profess to being “Christian.”

It will be you and those before you that caused so many to turn away from God. It will be you and those before you that causes so many to live in a lie of salvation that will not lead them to service with God, but the second death. For they may have had their name written in the Book of Life, but Christ Himself removed it. Not only to their sorrow but His as well.

God Bless

Blog for Podcast #175 (Conformity)

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Intro

This is Dreamwalker1960. As a reminder you can read the transcripts of all my podcasts at dreamwalker1960.com. You can use most podcast platforms if you wish to listen. All you need do is do a search for Dreamwalker1960.

Discussion

Romans 12:1-2 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.

“And do not be conformed to this world.”

This is a powerful statement. This is something most that profess that they are “Christian” refuse to do or accept.

The most obvious example of this is those that pursue money. The big house or houses. The multiple vehicles. The fancy clothes and jewelry. This is the world as shown here:

1 John 2:15-16 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.

Another form of conforming is tattoos. 1 in every 5 people throughout the world has a tattoo, which means any that gets these after coming to Christ is living in sin.

This is the greatest challenge and the greatest failure in Christianity. But Jesus knew that this is the way it would be.

Matthew 7:13-14 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.

“For wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction.”

And yes, those that are living the two examples I just gave are on the road to destruction. However, in their eyes they are not, which again the Holy Spirit knew would occur.

Hebrews 6:4-6 NKJV – For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted the heavenly gift, and have become partakers of the Holy Spirit, and have tasted the good word of God and the powers of the age to come, if they fall away, to renew them again to repentance, since they crucify again for themselves the Son of God, and put Him to an open shame.

2 Peter 2:20-22 NKJV – For if, after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled in them and overcome, the latter end is worse for them than the beginning. For it would have been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than having known it, to turn from the holy commandment delivered to them. But it has happened to them according to the true proverb: “A DOG RETURNS TO HIS OWN VOMIT,” and, “a sow, having washed, to her wallowing in the mire.

“They ‘then reject the command they were given to live a holy life.’”

What constitutes living a truly “holy life?” Well in three different gospels this is clearly spelled out. Here is one of these times:

Mark 10:17-22 NKJV – Now as He was going out on the road, one came running, knelt before Him, and asked Him, “Good Teacher, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?” So Jesus said to him, “Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that is, God. You know the commandments: ‘DO NOT COMMIT ADULTERY,’ ‘DO NOT MURDER,’ ‘DO NOT STEAL,’ ‘DO NOT BEAR FALSE WITNESS,’ ‘Do not defraud,’ ‘HONOR YOUR FATHER AND YOUR MOTHER.'” And he answered and said to Him, “Teacher, all these things I have kept from my youth.” Then Jesus, looking at him, loved him, and said to him, “One thing you lack: Go your way, sell whatever you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, take up the cross, and follow Me.” But he was sad at this word, and went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions.

Most still frown at this command. Yes command. This is mandatory to be a follower, a disciple of Jesus Christ.

Luke 14:25-27 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.

Luke 14:33 NKJV – So likewise, whoever of you does not forsake all that he has cannot be My disciple.

Let us look at this from a different angle. Those that will say “Lord, lord:”

Matthew 7:21-27 NKJV – “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.”

Every single person who refuses to downsize or place religious tattoos upon their bodies once becoming a disciple of Jesus Christ is building their house of salvation upon the sand. Accordingly, when the time comes and the trials come, which they will and do. Most will falter and fail, and their house will be washed away, which is their salvation through Jesus Christ the Rock. Yet again they don’t wish to hear these truths, but this is what the Bible teaches.

1 Timothy 6:6-10 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.

“For which some have strayed from the faith.” Meaning they have abandoned their salvation for the love of worldly possessions and money. All because they wish to conform to the world.

What else is seen as conformity to the world?

That is actually easy to answer. Whatever, the majority is doing is conformity. For those that are not of the world will not reflect the world. As Christians we are called to reflect Christ, thus the name.

If we are not ready to help those in need. If we are not spreading the Word of God. That is conformity. For most only care for their own wellbeing and care nothing for any others. This is exactly how most act, which means it is a world mentality. It is a mentality that has been growing by leaps and bounds since the removal of God from the schools in the 1960s.

Tattoos have increased exponentially. The coloring of one’s hair away from what we were born with, as well as what is the current hairstyle. All points to following the world and not Christ. In fact, we are shown how women should present themselves to the world.

 1 Timothy 2:8-10 NKJV – I desire therefore that the men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting; in like manner also, that the women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with propriety and moderation, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or costly clothing, but, which is proper for women professing godliness, with good works.

One way someone shows they follow God is made clear here at the end of these verses: “with good works.” Later in this first letter to Timothy this is pushed home again for those that pursue earthly wealth.

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 wish to deny “works,” which again shows a conformity to the world. For Christ makes this very clear in Luke:

Luke 16:13-17 NKJV – “No servant 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 money.” Now the Pharisees, who were lovers of money, also heard all these things, and they derided Him. And He said to them, “You are those who justify yourselves before men, but God knows your hearts. For what is highly esteemed among men is an abomination in the sight of God. “The law and the prophets were until John. Since that time the kingdom of God has been preached, and everyone is pressing into it. And it is easier for heaven and earth to pass away than for one tittle of the law to fail.

“For what is highly esteemed among men.” aka the world. “Is an abomination in the sight of God.”

Conformity is an abomination in the sight of God. Which has I have shown time and again places those that conform on the same level as the antichrist and those that will follow and worship that person.

Is this really how you wish to live? Do you really want to stand before the Great White Thone in judgement and not the Throne of worship?

Time is quickly running out to fix your relationship with your Savior Jesus Christ if you profess to being “Christian.” Very soon the trumpets will blow and upon the second blast those that conform will be left behind. Which is something none should pursue, but most now do.

For Christ made it clear that few walk the narrow path. Why? Because they do not conform and strive to follow the commandments given by Christ. Commandments which shall never end until the end of the thousand-year reign of Jesus Christ.

God Bless

Blog for Podcast #174 ( The difference between the Jewish people and Christian as we come to the soon return of Christ)

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This is Dreamwalker1960. As a reminder you can read the transcripts of all my podcasts at dreamwalker1960.com. You can use most podcast platforms if you wish to listen. All you need do is do a search for Dreamwalker1960.

Discussion

What many don’t understand these days is there are two different prophecies being pursued and fulfilled as we approach the soon return of Jesus Christ. The one many confuse for themselves, that is Christianity, is truthfully referring to the Jewish nation. This becomes clear if people look at the full context being seen within certain prophecies.

People need to sit back and think. They need to remember God made a promise to Abraham. God never breaks a promise. That is why people need to think when they read certain things from the Bible like what is to follow:

Romans 10:19-11:10 NKJV – But I say, did Israel not know? First Moses says: “I WILL PROVOKE YOU TO JEALOUSY BY THOSE WHO ARE NOT A NATION, I WILL MOVE YOU TO ANGER BY A FOOLISH NATION.” But Isaiah is very bold and says: “I WAS FOUND BY THOSE WHO DID NOT SEEK ME; I WAS MADE MANIFEST TO THOSE WHO DID NOT ASK FOR ME.” But to Israel he says: “ALL DAY LONG I HAVE STRETCHED OUT MY HANDS TO A DISOBEDIENT AND CONTRARY PEOPLE.” I say then, has God cast away His people? Certainly not! For I also am an Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin. God has not cast away His people whom He foreknew. Or do you not know what the Scripture says of Elijah, how he pleads with God against Israel, saying, “LORD, THEY HAVE KILLED YOUR PROPHETS AND TORN DOWN YOUR ALTARS, AND I ALONE AM LEFT, AND THEY SEEK MY LIFE”? But what does the divine response say to him? “I HAVE RESERVED FOR MYSELF SEVEN THOUSAND MEN WHO HAVE NOT BOWED THE KNEE TO BAAL.” Even so then, at this present time there is a remnant according to the election of grace. And if by grace, then it is no longer of works; otherwise grace is no longer grace. But if it is of works, it is no longer grace; otherwise work is no longer work. What then? Israel has not obtained what it seeks; but the elect have obtained it, and the rest were blinded. Just as it is written: “GOD HAS GIVEN THEM A SPIRIT OF STUPOR, EYES THAT THEY SHOULD NOT SEE AND EARS THAT THEY SHOULD NOT HEAR, TO THIS VERY DAY.” And David says: “LET THEIR TABLE BECOME A SNARE AND A TRAP, A STUMBLING BLOCK AND A RECOMPENSE TO THEM. LET THEIR EYES BE DARKENED, SO THAT THEY DO NOT SEE, AND BOW DOWN THEIR BACK ALWAYS.”

One of several key statements is made in these verses, that being:

“I say then, has God cast away His people? Certainly not! For I also am an Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin. God has not cast away His people whom He foreknew.”

They have purposely been blinded to the Truth. This does not mean they have been cut off. Any who says otherwise is a false teacher and should be shunned. God promises Abrahm something special for the people of Israel and He will allow them to fulfill it.

With this in mind. When it comes time to reading future events given to us in the Word of God. We must look at them from this perspective.

There are two things that need to be understood when looking at prophecy given in the Bible. Frist, where does Christianity end on the face of the earth during the tribulation. Second, where does the Jewish people’s greatest trails begin. When people come to understand these points, they awaken to the Truth found within the Bible when it come to the difference between these two groups. What will surprise most is that the answer to this riddle is basically the exact same time.

To be a born-again Christian Jesus Christ says this:

John 3:3-7 NKJV – Jesus answered and said to him, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” Nicodemus said to Him, “How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter a second time into his mother’s womb and be born?” Jesus answered, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Do not marvel that I said to you, ‘You must be born again.’

To be born-again requires after accepting that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and that only through Him can you enter the kingdom of heaven.  First, you must be water baptized in His name. Second, you must be filled with the Holy Spirit.

If there is no Holy Spirit present none can become Christian. Yet, what do we learn from 2 Thessalonians.

 2 Thessalonians 2:6-7 NKJV – And now you know what is restraining, that he may be revealed in his own time. 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.

It is the presence of the Holy Spirit on earth that now restrains the antichrist from being fully revealed. Therefore, once the Holy Ghost is removed is when all will know who the antichrist is which will be witnessed by the desolation of the third and last temple. When does this occur? The simple answer is given in the book of Daniel:

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.”

This leads us to these verses spoken by Jesus Christ:

Matthew 24:15-22 NKJV – “Therefore when you see the ‘ABOMINATION OF DESOLATION,’ spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place” (whoever reads, let him understand), “then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. Let him who is on the housetop not go down to take anything out of his house. And let him who is in the field not go back to get his clothes. But woe to those who are pregnant and to those who are nursing babies in those days! And pray that your flight may not be in winter or on the Sabbath. For then there will be great tribulation, such as has not been since the beginning of the world until this time, no, nor ever shall be. And unless those days were shortened, no flesh would be saved; but for the elect’s sake those days will be shortened.

Therefore, those being warned here are not Christians, but Jewish people. This is seen in how He spoke these words and the fact that the antichrist is now fully revealed. Since the antichrist is revealed that means the Holy Spirit has been removed. Any who had been filled with the Holy Ghost had been removed due to His presence within them.

1 Corinthians 6:19-20 NKJV – Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own? For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s.

Knowing these things brings into balance these verses found in the book of Revelation:

Revelation 7:1-14 NKJV – After these things I saw four angels standing at the four corners of the earth, holding the four winds of the earth, that the wind should not blow on the earth, on the sea, or on any tree. Then I saw another angel ascending from the east, having the seal of the living God. And he cried with a loud voice to the four angels to whom it was granted to harm the earth and the sea, saying, “Do not harm the earth, the sea, or the trees till we have sealed the servants of our God on their foreheads.” And I heard the number of those who were sealed. One hundred and forty-four thousand of all the tribes of the children of Israel were sealed: of the tribe of Judah twelve thousand were sealed; of the tribe of Reuben twelve thousand were sealed; of the tribe of Gad twelve thousand were sealed; of the tribe of Asher twelve thousand were sealed; of the tribe of Naphtali twelve thousand were sealed; of the tribe of Manasseh twelve thousand were sealed; of the tribe of Simeon twelve thousand were sealed; of the tribe of Levi twelve thousand were sealed; of the tribe of Issachar twelve thousand were sealed; of the tribe of Zebulun twelve thousand were sealed; of the tribe of Joseph twelve thousand were sealed; of the tribe of Benjamin twelve thousand were sealed. 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.

Before the Holy Spirit is removed from the face of the earth. The 144,000 are sealed and protected from harm by God. These are only Jewish people as shown in these verses that were just read. Then we see the uncountable. The billions that are from every nation and race standing in white before God. These are the last of the temples of the Holy Ghost removed from the face of the earth. The 144,000 stays upon the earth and will witness what is to befall their fellow Israelites. The ones that were warned to flee from Jerusalem when the antichrist is revealed.

Consequently, it is very clear that there are two different prophecies being followed and fulfilled. Each with a purpose. Each with a definitive goal in mind. The salvation of both the Jews and the gentiles.

Why the Jewish nation has to endure through the harshness that is to follow once the antichrist is fully revealed is all due to their rejection of Jesus Christ as the Messiah.

One of the most important aspects that occurred in Jesus Christ’s ministry was the Sermon on the Mount. Here he put forth several of His principles and commands, which a majority rejected outright. It is soon after this point that He started teaching parables. It is the fact that He started teaching in parables that shows that Christ recognizes the fulfillment of prophecy of His rejection by the children of Israel. Which is why they must suffer through nearly the entire tribulation.

It must also be noted the wording of what will become the rapture of the Jewish people. So, let us look to these verses:

Daniel 12:1-3 NKJV – “At that time Michael shall stand up, The great prince who stands watch over the sons of your people; And there shall be a time of trouble, Such as never was since there was a nation, Even to that time. And at that time your people shall be delivered, Every one who is found written in the book. And many of those who sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, Some to everlasting life, Some to shame and everlasting contempt. Those who are wise shall shine Like the brightness of the firmament, And those who turn many to righteousness Like the stars forever and ever.

“And at that time your people shall be delivered.”

This is why Israel must endure the tribulation. For it will cause them to finally accept the will of God and that the Messiah was and is Jesus of Nazareth.

Therefore, understand these things. There are two groups of events proceeding side by side at this very moment. One is for the gentiles, which have the Christians within them. The other is for Israel to fulfill the promise made to Abraham.

We are now witnessing events that show we are in the last days before the return of Jesus Christ. His first appearance will not be on the face of this earth but in the sky above and will be accompanied by the blast of a trumpet two times. On the second blast millions, not billions will disappear from the face of the earth. Just so you understand the sorrow of this last statement is that there are over 2.5 billion people that profess to being “Christian.” However, only millions will vanish in the twinkling of an eye. What will follow is the mandatory order to take the mark of the beast. This will take the form of a chip implanted in the hand and/or a tattoo. There are even indications that retinal scans may be introduced with something on or in the forehead. It is here that the others that are of the 2.5 billion still left upon this planet must decide. The mark or death. Then at the midpoint of the tribulation the Holy Spirit will be removed including those that are filled with the Holy Ghost. These will be in the billions.

It is at this point that the tribes of Israel will encounter their final trials to redeem themselves in the eyes of God. As witnessed in the wording of the book of Daniel. As the last part of the last three and half years near their end they will receive their rapture as promised to them in the book of Daniel.

It is time to decide your own fates. Time is running out. Do you wish to be in the millions or the billions or the damned? It is all up to you. Decide now. Downsize now and give it to the poor and the needy.

God Bless

Blog for Podcast #173 ( Rituals vs Works)

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Intro

This is Dreamwalker1960. As a reminder you can read the transcripts of all my podcasts at dreamwalker1960.com. You can use most podcast platforms if you wish to listen. All you need to do is do a search for Dreamwalker1960.

Discussion

One of the biggest problems with those that follow the OSAS teaching is their most powerful argument falls apart the moment they throw it out. The premise they insist upon saying is that works are not needed or required. I will return to this. However, I wish to mention another blaring problem with their belief in this false teaching. That is, they even try to throw out that parts of the Bible are not to be followed. Like all of the letters written by Paul under the pretext that he is saying it is “his gospel.” There are other elements, which I may cover in this podcast. However, to me this last one I just mentioned is the greatest betrayal against God by them making this excuse. Why I say this is these verses:

2 Timothy 3:16-17 NKJV – All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.

Now all accept the fact that since the Torah was first written down on parchment that there were 35 to 40 different people that wrote parts of the entire Bible. That is the human aspect of these testaments. However, when you take these verses that were just read, we come to one conclusion. There has only been one true author of the Bible: God via the Holy Spirit.

Now think upon that for a moment.

Every single book that is a part of the official cannon that is called the Bible, and even some of the apocrypha. How do we know this? Because there are over 5800 Greek copies of the gospels and letters that form the NT that date all the way back to the first century and there is only 2% difference. That two percent for the most part is changing of names. Therefore, it is 98% unchanged for just under two thousand years. This is verification that it is not just inspired by the Holy Spirt but governed by the Holy Ghost as well to make sure it doesn’t change.

With that concept in mind. When someone rejects a part of the Bible, they are in fact denying not just Jesus Christ, but God Himself. This makes these words spoken by Jesus Christ very telling and extremely important.

Matthew 10:33 NKJV – But whoever denies Me before men, him I will also deny before My Father who is in heaven.

This brings to reality these Words spoken by Christ:

Matthew 7:22-23 NKJV – 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!’

Thus, making the belief in OSAS a lie since they have denied Jesus Christ Himself by denying parts of the Bible. So, to Him, He never knew them and so their names are no longer in the Book of Life.  What is the fate of those that are not found in the Book of Life?

Revelation 20:15 NKJV – And anyone not found written in the Book of Life was cast into the lake of fire.

Therefore, any that ardently cling to the OSAS man-made philosophy are clinging to damnation. This is the first nail in their coffin that must be realized. For out of all of them this one is the biggest and worst, because of their denial of Jesus Christ Himself. The person they claim they follow yet openly and continually deny Him and His commands. Commands which equate to works.

A lesson in “works.”

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.

“Abide” and “bear” are both considered “action words.”

To perform an action is also called “work.”

To abide is to follow the commandments and the laws not removed by Christ going to the cross.

To bear fruit is to end sin in your life; bring others to salvation and also follow the commandments and laws not removed by Christ going to the cross.

This is works that go hand in hand with faith.

Works without faith are rituals.

Any who teach otherwise is teaching a false gospel and so are cursed Per Galatians 1:6-9. Since they are cursed their name is not written in the Book of Life and so their fate is what?

Revelation 20:15 NKJV – And anyone not found written in the Book of Life was cast into the lake of fire.

Which is why you find these words in the book of James:

James 2:26 NKJV – For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.

The core of OSAS is that all that is required is faith. As I have shown in past studies that the core of this believe came from Martin Luther and was pushed further by John Calvin. Why these two believed this was due to what they had grown up on within the Catholic Church. Which were rituals called “works.” The buying of “indulgences.” The worship of “relics.” Pilgrimages to Rome. Ritual, ritual, ritual.

So, they went from one extreme that being rituals to the other extreme of faith alone, which calls what is said in the second chapter of James a lie. Since James was inspired by the Holy Spirit and the Holy Spirt is Jesus Christ and the Son of God. They just denied Jesus Christ. Accordingly, their name is not written in the Book of Life. Again, what is their fate?

Revelation 20:15 NKJV – And anyone not found written in the Book of Life was cast into the lake of fire.

We can’t help that Luther and Calvin went too far to the other side of the pendulum. That is just how humanity works. That is why accepting traditions and man-made doctrines are bad. This was witnessed by how the Pharisees responded to and treated their Messiah: Jesus of Nazareth. This is why those that embrace the OSAS thesis are so adamant and aggressive with those that try to show them the Truth. Is this not the same way Christ was treated? Is this not the same way the prophets were treated? Does this not again show that those that follow OSAS are following the tradition and not God because of their violent reaction? What did Christ say about the Pharisees mentality?

 Luke 16:13-15 NKJV – “No servant 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 money.” Now the Pharisees, who were lovers of money, also heard all these things, and they derided Him. And He said to them, “You are those who justify yourselves before men, but God knows your hearts. For what is highly esteemed among men is an abomination in the sight of God.

As I have shown time and again the Greek word meaning “abomination” is used only 6 times in the NT. Four of those times it is in reference to the antichrist and those that follow that person. Most that embrace the OSAS philosophy keep their wealth unto themselves. They embrace being an abomination in the sight of God. If they are an abomination then they are not welcome into heaven, which means their names are not written in the Book of Life. Therefore, what is their fate?

Revelation 20:15 NKJV – And anyone not found written in the Book of Life was cast into the lake of fire.

What is required to fix this problem?

To start with. Accept that salvation can be lost as taught by Jesus Christ Himself. If you say otherwise, you call Christ a liar and thus deny Him who then denies you to His Father. Need I once again read Revelation 20:15? I hope not.

Next start to abide in Christ. How is that accomplished?

John 15:10 NKJV – If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and abide in His love.

To “abide” means: to stay, remain, continue, dwell, endure. These last two words have deeper meanings. To dwell is to live in a particular way, which means to following the commandments. Then we have “endure” which means to suffer through something that is difficult, unpleasant and painful.

Christ says this:

John 15:20 NKJV – Remember the word that I said to you, ‘A servant is not greater than his master.’ If they persecuted Me, they will also persecute you. If they kept My word, they will keep yours also.

Matthew 5:10-12 NKJV – Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. “Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

Have you ever felt this type of persecution? I have. Mostly from those that follow the OSAS teaching. If you haven’t, then you are not against the world but are friends of the world.

James 4:4 NKJV – 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.

If you are an enemy of God, then you will need to read Revelation 20:15 once again.

Those that seek to fix their relationship with God must truly repent. They must start to follow Christ’s commands. The biggest of which is to downsize and free up their assets to the point that they can give most of their money to those in need.

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.

Since they profess to being His followers, they should have no problem downsizing and giving their wealth to those in need. They should relish the desire to spread the gospel. They should accept the fact that they have made choices in their lives that they need to fix. That their names might have been removed from the Book of Life.

God wants you to be the prodigal child. Returning to Him and allowing Him to place your name back into the Book of Life.

Time is running short. The last strike of midnight is almost here. Leaving billions behind who thought they were right with God, perfect with God. Yet they will still be here while millions just disappeared.

Do you wish to be in the billions or millions at the beginning of the tribulation?

Repent.

God Bless

Blog for Podcast #172 (Excuses)

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Intro

This is Dreamwalker1960. As a reminder you can read the transcripts of all my podcasts at dreamwalker1960.com. You can use most podcast platforms if you wish to listen. All you need do is do a search for Dreamwalker1960.

Discussion

One of the things that bewilders me is those that make excuses out of things said in the Bible. Excuses just so they can live their lives as they see fit to live it. Yet presume that they can live under the name “Christian” and expect to enter heaven. Not realizing this is the furthest thing from the Truth.

Allow me to explain.

More than once I have encountered those that say for example that due to the first verse of the book of James. This book has no factor in their lives. This rejection of sections of the Bible in essence turns their belief in Jesus Christ and that they are destined to eternal life a lie. Yes, you heard that correctly they believe a lie, so who do they worship and follow?

John 8:42-44 NKJV – Jesus said to them, “If God were your Father, you would love Me, for I proceeded forth and came from God; nor have I come of Myself, but He sent Me. Why do you not understand My speech? Because you are not able to listen to My word. You are of your father the devil, and the desires of your father you want to do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own resources, for he is a liar and the father of it.

2 Corinthians 4:4 NLT – Satan, who is the god of this world, has blinded the minds of those who don’t believe. They are unable to see the glorious light of the Good News. They don’t understand this message about the glory of Christ, who is the exact likeness of God.

Now right here they will say that they do believe so this does not pertain to them. They haven’t been paying attention, but then what do you expect from people that deny parts of the Word of God and even the things spoken by Jesus Christ Himself. This is why this is said in 1 Timothy:

1 Timothy 6:3-5 NKJV – If anyone teaches otherwise and does not consent to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which accords with godliness, he is proud, knowing nothing, but is obsessed with disputes and arguments over words, from which come envy, strife, reviling, evil suspicions, useless wranglings of men of corrupt minds and destitute of the truth, who suppose that godliness is a means of gain. From such withdraw yourself.

“If anyone teaches otherwise and does not consent to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which accords with godliness.”

Case in point:

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.

This is Jesus Christ making an important statement about following Him and bearing fruit. It is also made very clear that since Jesus is the Vine none can be upon this vine unless they are born-again. Thus, in verse six when it says that a branch, therefore someone that was born-again is removed from the Holy Vine and is cast into the fire which is the lake of fire and eternal damnation.

Most reject this. Why? Because Jesus was specifically speaking to the apostles. It is now time to bring in some important verses:

2 Timothy 3:16-17 NKJV – All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.

“ALL SCREPTURE!!” this is the entire Bible. Now once again someone will say no Paul was referring to the Old Testament. To be honest yes he was, when this letter to Timothy was just a letter, but now however, since it has been formed into the NT. It is now scripture as well, which was God’s intention from the beginning. Thus, the total phrasing:

“All Scripture is given by inspiration of God.”

Every single word that is in both testaments was inspired by the Holy Spirit. Which means when someone makes excuses not to follow this teaching or that teaching in the Bible, they are rejecting God’s teachings to all humans. Consequently, they are denying their Savior.

Matthew 10:33 NKJV – But whoever denies Me before men, him I will also deny before My Father who is in heaven.

Since Jesus has denied them to God their name is not written in the Book of Life.

So, to get back on full track.

Just because Jesus was originally speaking to the apostles, or James was speaking to the tribes of Israel. Does not mean any who desire to follow Christ can deny these verses. For once they do deny them, they deny their own entry into eternal service unto God. Why I say this is because of that mentality they can deny every single book in the Bible. Once this excuse leaves their lips, they have asked Christ to remove their names from the Book of Life, which is why He had John write this letter:

Revelation 3:1-5 NKJV – “And to the angel of the church in Sardis write, ‘These things says He who has the seven Spirits of God and the seven stars: “I know your works, that you have a name that you are alive, but you are dead. Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die, for I have not found your works perfect before God. Remember therefore how you have received and heard; hold fast and repent. Therefore if you will not watch, I will come upon you as a thief, and you will not know what hour I will come upon you. You have a few names even in Sardis who have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with Me in white, for they are worthy. He who overcomes shall be clothed in white garments, and I will not blot out his name from the Book of Life; but I will confess his name before My Father and before His angels.

“I know your works, that you have a name that you are alive, but you are dead.” This is a direct reference to any that reject any part of the Word of God and at the same time profess to being “Christian.”

Don’t deny this letter because it was to the church of Sardis. For again you deny that all scripture is for our development to becoming His true servants.

Any that say salvation cannot be lost have called Jesus the Son of God a liar for as was shown earlier in John 15 Jesus makes clear that someone that has received salvation can be removed from the Holy Vine who is the Christ.

These lies need to stop and people need to stop thinking they are special and exempt. Those that go to church once or twice a week and the rest of the time they live in the world and like the world. Jesus again asked John to write a letter to those that acted this way:

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.

To be vomited out of the Body of Christ means only one thing. The second death. An eternity in pain and anguish of their own making. This is what await those that make excuses not to follow the parts of the Bible. The part which convicts them and makes them awaken to the Truth that they have listened to lies and lived a life of lies. Doing exactly what Satan wishes them to do, which is why he rewards them with a huge house or houses and multiple vehicles and fancy clothes. Earthly rewards, which shows whom they truly worship and follow, and it is not the Son of God.

I know these truths are harsh. I know that most do not wish to hear that there is no truth to the teaching of OSAS. This hit home to me very recently. My ex-wife believed in OSAS in addition to practicing witchcraft. Yes, practicing witchcraft. This is where this belief can lead people. Well back on point. She never listened and caused herself to be sent to jail and got us evicted from our apartment. Well, that was years ago in my year of Job which is what led me back into the full service of my Savior Jesus Christ. I knew then that if I had not changed my ways, I would have lost my salvation. Well, this led to our divorce. She continued down her road. Leading further and further away from God. Well, she hit rock bottom. To once again get attention for herself because things were not going her way. She attempted suicide for the fourth time. This time though the aid she was counting on came too late, and this time she succeeded in killing herself. I know deep inside myself she awoke not in paradise but in hades. Destined for all eternity to know that what truth I had tried to help her realize was never acknowledged by her and now she is to suffer for billions upon billion upon billions of years. This hurt me deeply and in turn the gloves have come off in the way I word these podcasts. That pain of knowing that someone I cared for was not going to be received by Christ.

This is a pian I wish none to experience. However, most will reject what is said here today. This was made very clear by Jesus Himself.

Matthew 7:13-14 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.

The difficulty of the narrow path is spelled out very clearly in three different gospels. However, most reject this as again not meant for them, which is the furthest thing from the Truth.

Mark 10:17-22 NKJV – Now as He was going out on the road, one came running, knelt before Him, and asked Him, “Good Teacher, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?” So Jesus said to him, “Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that is, God. You know the commandments: ‘DO NOT COMMIT ADULTERY,’ ‘DO NOT MURDER,’ ‘DO NOT STEAL,’ ‘DO NOT BEAR FALSE WITNESS,’ ‘Do not defraud,’ ‘HONOR YOUR FATHER AND YOUR MOTHER.'” And he answered and said to Him, “Teacher, all these things I have kept from my youth.” Then Jesus, looking at him, loved him, and said to him, “One thing you lack: Go your way, sell whatever you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, take up the cross, and follow Me.” But he was sad at this word, and went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions.

Yes, this is meant for everyone that choses Jesus Christ as their Savior. They must downsize. They must start to live a need-only lifestyle. Keeping most of their earthly wealth at hand to help those in dire straits. But since they cannot lose their salvation, they are exempt and special.

These words were spoken to the Roman Christians who believed they were exempt and special:

Romans 2:6-11 NLT – 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.

“God does not show favoritism.”

Hell awaits any who think otherwise.

God Bless.

Blog for Podcast #171 (What does the Word “Commandment” Mean?)

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Intro

This is Dreamwalker1960. As a reminder you can read the transcripts of all my podcasts at dreamwalker1960.com. You can use most podcast platforms if you wish to listen. All you need do is do a search for Dreamwalker1960.

Discussion

How is the word “commandment” defined? I will start with the description that comes with the Greek wording that translates to “commandment” first.

John 14:15 NKJV – “If you love Me, keep My commandments.”

Commandment – G1785 – entolé – an injunction, order, command, law.

So, we have four words that come from this Greek word. Let’s look at each in turn:

Injunction – a) An injunction is a court order requiring a person to do or cease doing a specific action. b) an official order given by a law court, usually to stop someone from doing something.

How does this legalistic word fit into the word commandment? To answer that question all we need do is read these verses:

Revelation 20:11-15 NKJV – Then I saw a great white throne and Him who sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away. And there was found no place for them. And I saw the dead, small and great, standing before God, and books were opened. And another book was opened, which is the Book of Life. And the dead were judged according to their works, by the things which were written in the books. The sea gave up the dead who were in it, and Death and Hades delivered up the dead who were in them. And they were judged, each one according to his works. Then Death and Hades were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. And anyone not found written in the Book of Life was cast into the lake of fire.

This is a trail, and those that did not follow the injunctions found within the Bible will be the defendants in the case of where they shall spend eternity. The prosecution will show that the defendants were given time and again the injunction to end sin. Yet the defendants willfully and in many cases deliberately disregard these important edicts given to all humanity. Many will raise in their defense that they served God. This will be their reply they hear:

Matthew 7:22-23 NKJV – 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!’

When truly studying the Word of God you will learn that this phrasing “I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness,” is a Jewish legalism. A phrasing used before the Sanhedrin in cases brought before them.

To have these words spoken unto to those that ignore these injunctions given by our Creator. Words spoken by the person sent to be our Savior should shatter the soul of those that will hear it. The thing is it should now shatter their souls so that they never stand before the Great White Throne.

Order – something that someone tells you you must do.

Therefore, God insists that His commandments be followed.

There are many out there that say no he is not insisting but suggesting. Giving an appeal to humanity to possibly follow these ideas. Let us look to some important verses spoken by Jesus Christ Himself:

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.

A great multitude followed Jesus Christ. He turns and orders that they do this:

“”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.”

If this order is not followed, then they: “cannot be My disciple.”

This is straight and to the point. He even emphasis it at the end of these verses:

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

This makes it clear that it is an order from Christ Himself that you must downsize and do so immediately. Otherwise, you are not nor ever will be His disciple.

Most reject this order, this commandment. They ignore the cost and end up being ridiculed and laughed at. This is why so many reject God. All because those that profess to being “Christian” refused to stop thinking of themselves and their own desires and wants. This is why the great multitude ends up being twelve. Just twelve out of hundreds if not thousands of followers. All because they refused to follow His orders.

Command – If someone in authority commands you to do something, they tell you that you must do it. What is called the greatest commandments?

Matthew 22:37-40 NKJV – Jesus said to him, ‘YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND.’ This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like it: ‘YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF.’ On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets.”

Jesus makes it clear that God is to be the center of our lives and actions. That by doing so we place all others before ourselves. This means no fancy homes. Not fancy cars. Not fancy clothes. Keep most our wealth at the ready to help those in need as is witnessed by these verses:

1 Timothy 6:6-10 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.

And these:

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.

Also note that in Matthew 22:40 this is stated by Jesus Christ:

“On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets.”

Which brings us to the last word in the description of the word: commandment:

Law – a rule, usually made by a government, that is used to order the way in which a society behaves.

Christ made it clear what was required to be His follower. These commandments, these laws were meant to govern how society should live their lives. Within years after He ascended into heaven people began to slip away and abandon His teachings. Twisting these commandments, these laws. Not as absolutes, which is how he taught them, but into suggestions, ideas, ideals. Turning people not into true disciples, but those that will awaken one day not in white robes, but before the White Throne.

All because people desire earthly rewards, riches, comfort here in this world we now live in. Totally forgetting or not accepting that this short life of around one hundred years is like the blink of an eye compared to our true life that we are destined to live forever and ever. Billions upon billions, upon billions of years.

Why can’t people look beyond today and think of eternity?

I will show the result of thinking only for now, for only thinking of this temporal existence.

Isaiah 66:24 NKJV – “And they shall go forth and look Upon the corpses of the men Who have transgressed against Me. For their worm does not die, And their fire is not quenched. They shall be an abhorrence to all flesh.

Those that transgress against God are those that seek after that which is seen as an abomination in His sight.

Luke 16:13-15 NKJV – “No servant 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 money.” Now the Pharisees, who were lovers of money, also heard all these things, and they derided Him. And He said to them, “You are those who justify yourselves before men, but God knows your hearts. For what is highly esteemed among men is an abomination in the sight of God.

Any who says that what has been shown here is false. That the laws no longer exist ignore the next verses found in Luke chapter sixteen.

Luke 16:16-17 NKJV – “The law and the prophets were until John. Since that time the kingdom of God has been preached, and everyone is pressing into it. And it is easier for heaven and earth to pass away than for one tittle of the law to fail.

As I have taught in the past the wording “pressing into” means all are now under the law and the prophets. Not just the Jewish nation, but every single human being. All because Jesus Christ taught His message then died upon the cross for their sins. Then on the third day arose from the dead. Thus, affirming that the only way into heaven is through Jesus Christ. Which means following all the commandments, all the laws, all the injunctions, all the orders not removed by the cross and given by our Savior must. I repeat must be followed.

If you are not downsizing. If you are not spreading the Word of God and living a righteous and holy lifestyle. Don’t be surprised to not awaken before Jesus Christ in the heavens above, but instead before the Great White Throne. Also don’t be surprised that your name has been removed from the Book of Life.

Revelation 3:1-5 NKJV – “And to the angel of the church in Sardis write, ‘These things says He who has the seven Spirits of God and the seven stars: “I know your works, that you have a name that you are alive, but you are dead. Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die, for I have not found your works perfect before God. Remember therefore how you have received and heard; hold fast and repent. Therefore if you will not watch, I will come upon you as a thief, and you will not know what hour I will come upon you. You have a few names even in Sardis who have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with Me in white, for they are worthy. He who overcomes shall be clothed in white garments, and I will not blot out his name from the Book of Life; but I will confess his name before My Father and before His angels.

Revelation 20:15 NKJV – And anyone not found written in the Book of Life was cast into the lake of fire.

God Bless

Blog for Podcast #170 ( An Outreach to those that are 30 and Younger) Part 4

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Intro

This is Dreamwalker1960. As a reminder you can read the transcripts of all my podcasts at dreamwalker1960.com. You can use most podcast platforms if you wish to listen. All you need do is do a search for Dreamwalker1960.

Discussion

This is the fourth of these podcasts meant to reach out to those of the younger generation that have not heard or been taught accurately: history, social systems and of God and His Son. Many may reject what has been discussed. Many will argue or get angry, but the goal is to awaken people to reality. A reality that will allow them to make informed decisions in their lives that is important to their future.

Why is it seen as a choice?

I am writing this outreach to help those that have not heard or understand why Christians see homosexuality as a choice and not “your nature,” i.e. the way you are born.

Hebrews 9:22 NKJV – And according to the law almost all things are purified with blood, and without shedding of blood there is no remission.

Revelation 1:5 NKJV – and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler over the kings of the earth. To Him who loved us and washed us from our sins in His own blood,

Ephesians 1:7 NKJV – In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace.

I use these three verses as a jumping board. With them we see that the only way God can “see” us is without sin, and that is accomplished through the blood of Jesus Christ. Now read this:

Jeremiah 1:5 NKJV – “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you; Before you were born I sanctified you; I ordained you a prophet to the nations.”

So how could Jeremiah have been seen? In his time a lamb, a symbol of Jesus Christ, had to be sacrificed to be seen by God. Yet he was seen within the womb.

The implication is clear. We are sinless within the womb and only become exposed to sin upon birth. This is also backed up by the teaching of “free-will.”

“Free-will” is the understanding that each person decides their fate, which again is reinforced by teachings in the Bible of the importance to teach our children of the Bible including what is seen as sin and what is not.

As you can tell it is a complex and interwoven web of knowledge that must be instilled and taught. This also explains why the age of accountability does not begin until thirteen. Thus, the reason for the Bar Mitzvah and the Bat Mitzvah at thirteen for those of the Jewish faith. It also explains how God sees those that do harm to children be it physical or mental has done a grievous sin (Matthew 18:6).

Therefore, let’s recap slightly:

1) In the womb a person is pure and sinless, so cannot come out of the womb already burdened with a sin within them.

2) We are to teach children the Bible and what is right and wrong, or in other words, what is a sin and what is not a sin.

3) Why? Because of free-will. Our ability to choose if we will sin or not sin and so bear the responsibly for our choices.

Now let’s look at how “nature” is seen by Christianity. For this we need to look to Romans 1. It is a long read but it fully addresses this perfectly.

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.

“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,”

“For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see his invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature. So they have no excuse for not knowing God.” – NLT 

God allowed people to use their free-will to do as they please. Subsequently, whenever you see something bad happen and say, “Where is God?” This is your answer. It is not God but the person or persons themselves basically flipping off God.

Now we come to the core of this podcast.

Romans 1:24-27 NKJV – 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.

“Which is against nature”

Now it will be here that someone say: “There is homosexuality in wildlife.”

Those that say this are echoing the verses you just read. They “knew God, but they wouldn’t worship him as God or even give him thanks. And they began to think up foolish ideas of what God was like. As a result, their minds became dark and confused. Claiming to be wise, they instead became utter fools.” -NLT

Comparing a being that can build buildings, create machines, television and fly to the moon, which some people question, with the animals that live off the “need” impulses. The need to eat, because they hunger. The need to drink because they thirst. The need to breed because their system causes them to need a mate, is utterly foolish.

All species upon this planet are meant to propagate their kind and continue that said species. This is the closest we can be compared to wildlife. With that base comparison any that do not cause offspring are against nature. Only a male mating with a female cause’s propagation. Therefore, any that choose through free-will not to live this way are against nature, and so are against God and so are living in sin. Those that have embraced homosexuality have chosen to do so and are living in sin.

Why were these outreach podcasts made?

As I have reached out to those that have listened or read these messages. They have been for one purpose. It is something many will not accept. However, it is the truth.

Those that have studied the Bible. Those that have accepted Jesus Christ as their Savior. Those that are doers of the laws. Have come to an understanding within this book that they call the Word of God.

Jesus Christ is soon to return to this temporal realm of existence.

There are those that would celebrate this news. There are those that deny Him wish to keep others form finding out this truth. That is why many of you have never heard of things that have been presented in these four podcasts.

I will tell you this truth. —– Most will regret the coming of Christ, especially those that call themselves “Christian.”

Why is this?

For this you must understand how His return will work.  His first appearance will not be Jesus returning to earth, but He will appear in the sky above. There will be blast of a trumpet that all humanity will hear globally. When the second blast occurs people will disappear from the face of the earth. They will only number in the millions.

According to the Center for the Study of Global Christianity in 2019 there were over 2.5 billion that professed to being of this faith.

Nevertheless, just a moment ago I said that only “millions” would disappear. This is why I said most would regret the return of Jesus Christ. This is the absolute truth.

Most that call themselves “Christian” are not seen by God. In fact, Christ Himself says He does not know them. They deny this now. They refuse to hear this truth. Why? Because it would mean they have been living a lie, which is exactly what they have been doing.

The religious world they embrace and cling to is not what is taught within the Bible. The social clubs they attend once or twice a week is not how God desires those that follow His Son to live and behave. However, it is these lies they have embraced and followed for centuries. Many living their entire lives not hearing what is truly required to be a true disciple of Jesus Christ.

I don’t wish this upon any of you that have listened. I desire you to seek the real Truth found within the Bible. Don’t accept teachings made by men. Not even my own. Seek the Truth yourself by studying the Word of God that is called the Bible.

Come to understand what is taught in the Bible on your own. Learn the meaning of what has been lost throughout the centuries of man-made traditions and commandments. It is this mentality that drove the thoughts and actions of the Pharisees which led them to placing their True King upon the cross nearly two-thousand years ago.

It is this same mentality that permeates most that profess to being “Christian” at this time. This is why Jesus does not know them. This is why many of you never heard of God or fled from God. For the god you thought was the real God was a man-made tapestry of lies. Each thread in the tapestry added by those that thought and believed they were right. When the only Truth and only thing that is right is found within the Scriptures called the Bible.

When seeking the Truth, it is important that when studying the Bible it is done with full insight into the words written within it. This can only be done by using study aids like Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance. I would also recommend the Theological Dictionary of the New Testament and Old Testament. This means starting with the King James Version of the Bible and going from there.

You will learn in time that most modern translations are damaged goods and do more harm than good. Especially the NIV which is so corrupt those that wrote it are most likely cursed. You will also learn that we are to follow and live by the rules and laws within the Bible. Those that deny these laws and go by the title “Christian” is why there will be billions left upon this planet after the millions vanish.

It is due to them that those that never heard what had been shown and taught in these last four messages allowed them not to be taught. Why? Because they abandoned their calling to others, who in turn failed in their duty. For each and every person that calls themselves “Christian” are called to spread the Word of God. However, most reject this command for their own glory and riches here on this earth.

Time is running out. If you choose to ignore these words at least try to remember them when those millions vanish. Choose God through Jesus Christ then and refuse to take the mark of the beast which will most likely be a chip implanted into your hands or a tattoo. Refuse it and accept the death that will surely follow. For death here in this temporal plain of existence is better than the second death which will be something I wish none to encounter.

Revelation 20:11-15 NKJV – Then I saw a great white throne and Him who sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away. And there was found no place for them. And I saw the dead, small and great, standing before God, and books were opened. And another book was opened, which is the Book of Life. And the dead were judged according to their works, by the things which were written in the books. The sea gave up the dead who were in it, and Death and Hades delivered up the dead who were in them. And they were judged, each one according to his works. Then Death and Hades were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. And anyone not found written in the Book of Life was cast into the lake of fire.

Isaiah 66:24 NKJV – “And they shall go forth and look Upon the corpses of the men Who have transgressed against Me. For their worm does not die, And their fire is not quenched. They shall be an abhorrence to all flesh.

Blog for Podcast #169 ( An Outreach to those that are 30 and Younger) Part 3

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Intro

This is Dreamwalker1960. As a reminder you can read the transcripts of all my podcasts at dreamwalker1960.com. You can use most podcast platforms if you wish to listen. All you need do is do a search for Dreamwalker1960.

Discussion

Today I continue to reach out to those young people that have not been taught nor even heard of certain facts about how political systems work. How people behave and even hear about God.

Why two thousand plus years?

The question could have been asked “Why has humanity lasted as long as it has?”

There are many times throughout the history of mankind when we should have fallen into complete and utter chaos that civilization itself should have ceased to exist. There are those out there that feel their very world ended November 9th, 2016. To those thinking this is all that can be said is this. Several events throughout the last two thousand years have been more destructive to humanity than the presidential election.

Case in point: the Black Death, 1346-1353. As it is truly called: the bubonic plague is estimated to have killed from 75 million to 200 million people. Killing 30 to 60% of the European population as well as one-third of those that were in the Middle East. One of the magnifiers of this death toll was due to poor governmental management of the agricultural lands due to taxation and a desire to control the populus. People sought financial rewards within the urban communities causing a swelling of the populations within the cities throughout Europe. Filth was prevalent. Human waste ran down the middle of the streets and wasted food rotted. It was a perfect breeding ground for rats who were the carriers of the plague. All this death was caused by humans seeking to control and have power over those they saw as lesser than themselves. This is always the result when humans think they are better than other humans.

Now having laid the foundation for this article/poscast. I can now pursue answering the question that is the subtitle of this part of the podcast. Humanity goes through cycles, just as the weather does. The best way to look at this is by looking at the “Strauss-Howe generational theory” of prophets (idealist), nomads (reactive), hero (civic), and artist (adaptive). I recommend studying this on the side for it distracts from today’s message. These cycles in humanity always occur and follow the same pattern. However, when the factors of human domination come into play results vary.

Prime examples, the American Revolution vs. the French Revolution. The former resulting in a strong and peace-oriented government. The latter resulting in death, a dictatorship, and a lust for world domination.

What was the key difference in these two revolutions?

The Bible and a belief in God is the answer.

The American Revolution was steadfastly attached to the teaching of the Bible. Mainly due to most that wished to truly follow the Bible had fled Europe due to persecution by those that felt humans should rule humans. While those in France rejected the Bible and ultimately rebelled against those that sought to rule other humans.

It is due to the teachings of the Torah and the Bible that have caused humanity to have survived. It is the following in the belief that all humanity is equal to one another that has given humanity the ability to overcome tyranny. An oppressiveness that always results when one part of the human race sees themselves as superior, special and blessed.

Those that truly come to study the Bible come to one conclusion. The human race is a sinful mass of egotistical, self-serving, pieces of garbage. All of them. Including themselves and some would say, especially themselves. It is this shattering of our egos that generates compassion, self-sacrifice and the desire to help our fellow humans to become better.

However, due to the cycles of humanity the generation that learns true compassion passed this thought process on without making their children truly understand why it is so important. As a result, they become lost, confused, and seek only to please themselves and the cycle begins to repeat.

In a few years the younger people of this world are going to come to a point where you must decide. Will you become like those of the American Revolution or the French Revolution?

For at this time, it is pointing toward the latter instead of the former.

The afterlife

First off do you belief that in the theory of there being a multiverse to be real.

If the answer to this is yes, then the concept was proven when it was stated that God is in “heaven.” Where God is, is a different reality. It even works under its own time structure. For one day to God is one thousand years to this reality.

2 Peter 3:8 NKJV – But, beloved, do not forget this one thing, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.

Where heaven or as it is also called “paradise,” is located not in the same reality as where God is. However, we do know that from heaven you can see hell.

Luke 16:19-31 NKJV – “There was a certain rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and fared sumptuously every day. But there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, full of sores, who was laid at his gate, desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man’s table. Moreover the dogs came and licked his sores. So it was that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels to Abraham’s bosom. The rich man also died and was buried. And being in torments in Hades, he lifted up his eyes and saw Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom. “Then he cried and said, ‘Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus that he may dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame.’ But Abraham said, ‘Son, remember that in your lifetime you received your good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things; but now he is comforted and you are tormented. And besides all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed, so that those who want to pass from here to you cannot, nor can those from there pass to us.’ “Then he said, ‘I beg you therefore, father, that you would send him to my father’s house, for I have five brothers, that he may testify to them, lest they also come to this place of torment.’ Abraham said to him, ‘They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them.’ And he said, ‘No, father Abraham; but if one goes to them from the dead, they will repent.’ But he said to him, ‘If they do not hear Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded though one rise from the dead.’ “

Please note this last verse and think upon it. Anyway, onward we go.

This also shows that heaven and hell are temporary. They are just a waystation unto the next phase of existence.

This next phase is something taught by those that even fully deny the existence of God. Yet again it is something promised to all. Not just our descendants that will live hundreds or thousands of years from now. It is promised to everyone that ever was, ever is and ever will be.

The way these people sell their bill of goods allows them to cause those that now and have lived. That their mundane lives will mean something in the end. They try to push sacrificing for the greater good called the “government.” Even if they do not personally “reach” the point of “transition into a higher lifeform.” The fact that they willingly live in poverty and sacrifice their actions will bless the generations that are to follow and will “transcend.”

The kicker is we will all experience this transition into a higher lifeform. This is promised within the Bible.

1 Corinthians 15:53 NKJV – For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.

It will not only come to our descendants, but ourselves and our ancestors.

The sad part about this is a price that is requires to have a good eternal existence, as was witnessed above with the parable about Lazarus and the rich man.

This price, though most of you that are of the younger generations says does not exist. However, if you believe there is a multiverse you are accepting that God does exist. In turn as has been shown in the pervious “Outreach” podcasts, that Jesus did walk the earth two thousand years ago. Even those that deny God in no true understanding of history question that Jesus did.

Jesus paid the price that is required by us upon the cross. Which is why Christians turn to Him and ask Him to be their Savior. His blood that was spilt upon that day nearly two thousand years ago was shown to be justified when He rose from the dead on the third day. Remember I asked you to think upon that last verse early. This was Jesus telling of His own death and resurrection in this last verse as He told this parable. However, none truly understood this, even the apostles at that time.

If you do not ask Jesus to be your Savior, the price must be paid by you and only those that lived an honorable life and never in anyway knew of God or His Son can expect to overcome the cost. By knowing there is the possibility of God and to deny Him does not mean those that do this will have this grace. In fact, those that think this can never meet that price, which is why people must turn to Jesus.

Revelation 20:11-15 NKJV – Then I saw a great white throne and Him who sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away. And there was found no place for them. And I saw the dead, small and great, standing before God, and books were opened. And another book was opened, which is the Book of Life. And the dead were judged according to their works, by the things which were written in the books. The sea gave up the dead who were in it, and Death and Hades delivered up the dead who were in them. And they were judged, each one according to his works. Then Death and Hades were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. And anyone not found written in the Book of Life was cast into the lake of fire.

Why is knowing history so important?

Even more than ever before it is obvious that if you fail to learn history you are destined to repeat it. I hear almost daily of Socialist attacking, shouting down or berating those that have a view that is not theirs. They scream of equality and tolerance yet have none of their own. I am reminded of other socialists in another era. That of the National Socialist German Workers Party of 1930s Germany. Otherwise known as the Nazi party.

They too beat those that did not agree with them. They too spoke of tolerance yet had none. They too had a pet agenda of a superior race and group. That they knew better than anyone else.

I also remember a certain president singing praises of their leader. A president who had the same views and ideas and even practices, which resulted in magnifying a depression to a Great Depression. He also locked up an entire race of people just as the German socialist did. The only difference being he did not slaughter them. His name was Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Within history is documents that speak of a Jew who rose from the dead, and those in power made up excuses for the missing body from the tomb. On these documents is a hearing of this person’s half-brother who saw Him after His resurrection and became an ardent follower unto a horrible death. These are the things we learn from history.

Yet today those that do not know history repeat the actions of the socialist in Germany. Why? Because they do not know history. They do not research for the truth and instead take the words of others as right when in reality what they are being told are lies.

Why are they being lied to? Because they have shown themselves to be selfish and self-serving. This is the very same behavior that was shown by the youth in 1930s Germany. It was their fathers that had messed up and took from them what, as they were told, was rightfully theirs.

Germany was going through its own depression. Caused by their defeat in World War I. A defeat that was only brought about by poverty and starvation due to a poor support system for the very war they fought. Their burdensome conditions that were imposed upon them by the victors of the first war did not help matters and caused bitterness and hatred.

But this hatred needed a focal point, something or someone to take out their anger, but at the same time make it unattainable to truly fix the problems. Thus, the hatred of the Jewish people was begun. They hatred them for not having their nation grow as they say it should. So, they focused all this hatred upon the Jews and those that supported the Jews. That being all other nations. For the Third Reich was formed out of pure humans and all other humans were inferior, but especially the Jews.

In today’s mentality of the left, they are the superior beings. The conservatives are the inferior, especially the Christians and the Jews. Even though most Jewish people lean toward the left. They attack those that are the right for they do not allow those that are superior to live their lives as they see fit and how they wish to live and be treated for they are the new master race, in their own eyes. Because none can equal their intelligence and knowledge, for no others can be as smart as they are, for they are the select that must rule and control all others, which are stupid and inferior to them.

However, by this very mentality, this very thought process they show that in reality they are inferior, and ignorant. For they did not see that this had all been done before. Not just in Germany, but in France, in Ancient Rome; in Ancient Babylon, in Ancient Egypt. All with the same result. Those that saw themselves as superior and special were killed and slaughter for the most part. While those that survived the slaughter become slaves and servants to those that they once called inferior.

This is why it is important to truly seek after knowledge, which is not taught from the auditoriums of speakers called professors, but from books. Not books published in the last forty years, but books printed before this time. A prime example: The Bible. For it is the ultimate history book.