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          ...and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus. Acts 4:13... And Jesus saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. Matthew 4:19... hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world? 1 Corinthians 1:20... I have set before thee an open door. Revelation 3:8

          A Biblical Point Of View In Light Of Todays Politics, Conditions And Crises.

    Mon, Dec 28th - 2:26PM

    Conservatism's General Rejection of Biblical Christianity



    Monday, December 28, 2009

    Conservatism's General Rejection of Biblical Christianity















    The Conservative movement of today basically consists of individuals with various personal beliefs (both religious and ideological), but conservatism in general sadly rejects outright the absolute authority of the Bible, the Holy Word of Almighty God. It is a “bestselling” book widely reverenced, but too many Conservatives reject its Divine authority and preeminence. These “Subjective Conservatives” cannot see out of this box called time, and thus they are oblivious to the realities of Holy Scripture truth. This includes the coming establishment of the literal Kingdom of Almighty God on earth, as well as their own eternity destiny (John 3:3-5; Romans 8:5-8; 1 Cor. 2:12-14; Jude 1:19).

    "These “Subjective Conservatives” cannot see out of this box called time, and thus they are oblivious to the realities of Holy Scripture truth. This includes the coming establishment of the literal Kingdom of Almighty God on earth, as well as their own eternity destiny"

    Many conservatives in the New Media are on a “suicide alert” today trying to cope with the present realities at hand. One in particular is radio host Michael Savage. He is the most moved and passionate about our declining American culture and government. Sadly though, Mr. Savage and others will not be objective about the realities of Almighty God and His Word to receive its simple message (Acts 16:31; Romans 14:17; 1 Cor. 15:2-4). Why not, you might ask? Well, for one thing a lack of genuine humility will prevent anyone from turning to God and knowing the truth (1 Pet. 5:6; Matt. 11:28-30). Committed and sincere but blinded in their pride, they are thus doomed to their own subjective world view of reality (John 5:37-41; Rom. 7:24-25).

    Subjective Conservatives also sadly remain subjects of this world (humanity and time) in which they live, and they will not be objective about their eternal future and their humanity’s desperate need for a Savior (Rom. 1:17-22; 8:5-8; 1 Cor. 2:12-14). They are totally oblivious to realizing our greatest and most desperate need: the righteousness (perfection) of Almighty God which has been provided through His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ (Rom 10:2-4).

    The Only Hope for the Conservative

    In a day in which we see the utter abandonment of God-given common sense and moral laws, the unrestrained increase of governmental tyranny, and the collapse of our nation’s economy, may the Conservative abandon his subjective (unreal) worldview in favor of an objective one found only in Almighty God and His Word!

    Only Almighty God has the remedies and solutions to get us through time and bring us safely into eternity future! Our greatest need is not world peace but peace with Almighty God our Creator and Sustainer (Isaiah 9:6; Rom. 5:1; Eph. 2:14). Our greatest need is not conservative moral values but the absolute righteousness (godly perfection) that Almighty God provides to His fallen creation, i.e., man (Rom. 5:12-19; 6:23; 10:4).

    It is only when a man or woman, boy or girl abandons their subjective, temporal perspective and looks outside themselves to Almighty God and His saving grace that Almighty God will deliver that individual from the oppressive confines of this sinful world bound in time. Time is only but the womb of eternity. Eternity is where we will abide forever.

    "Our greatest need is not world peace but peace with Almighty God our Creator and Sustainer. Our greatest need is not conservative moral values but the absolute righteousness (godly perfection) that Almighty God provides in Christ to His fallen creation, i.e., man."

    May I ask you this very personal question? Do you know the Lord Jesus Christ as your personal Savior, as the Holy Scriptures teach? Almighty God so loved you that He sent His Son Jesus Christ to die for your sins and mine; that He might deliver you from this present evil world and give you forgiveness, pardon and eternal life (Gal. 1:4; John 3:16-17).

    My friend, that is what this life, our temporal existence is all about! It's that simple: To know and worship Him in Spirit and Truth, and to enjoy Him for evermore (John 4:24).

    May it be your all-wise decision to place your soul's trust in Christ today. I can promise you this of a surety - that you will never be the same!

    The Kingdom of Heaven is at hand!

    DJP I.F.

    The Gospel of John Challenge
    What is Sin
    The False Prophets of Optimism
    edited by BEL I.F.


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    Sat, Dec 19th - 10:42AM

    A Biblical Perspective On The New EU's Foreign Policy Chief On Israel's Settlements



    Saturday, December 19, 2009

    A Biblical Perspective On The New EU's Foreign Policy Chief On Israel's Settlements

    Just a short update on an important story this week. I will be talking about it on Jimmy DeYoung's Prophecy Today on the radio tomorrow.

    As I have mentioned before, the EU's new foreign policy chief officially began took her position on December 1. I noted that I thought this diplomatic corps aspect of the EU would move quickly and take the helm of foreign policy for the EU. The policy chief, Catherine Ashton, speaking at the EU Parliament, came out strongly against the state of Israel. She called East Jerusalem "occupied territory." She demanded the immediate lifting of the blockade on the Gaza Strip and the "Union's" opposition to the West Bank wall. Notice that she is speaking for all 27 nations of the EU. Many thought she would remain somewhat behind scenes and slowly organize the new EU diplomatic corps.

    "The goal of this new EU department is to unify the 27 nations into a single nation"
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    I believe she plans to move quickly and establish a single-voice for the EU in matters of foreign policy. The goal of this new EU department is to unify the 27 nations into a single nation. In the days ahead, this corps will replace or displace the individual foreign policy of the EU states.

    This speech shows both her determination to be in the front of the EU's diplomacy and policy. Being British, she is reflecting the British foreign ministries tendency to oppose Israel. It appears that she is now moving that position to center stage. Many of the left-leaning groups in the EU are supporting her position. Clearly, her position reflects that of the current EU Council President from Sweden. On January 1, Spain will take the presidency and traditionally has held a positive position of support for Israel. We need to see where they stand on her comments.

    What we all need to watch is how the President of the Commission, Jose Manuel Barroso, handles her remarks. She was endorsed by him at her selection to the position and she is currently on the Commission and the Council boards, resulting in a very influential position. I have speculated that they are the two most powerful people in the EU and we need to see where they are headed. This will be the first test to see if they are working as a team and hence opposed to Israel or whether Barroso willdistance himself from her comments. We must never forget that Genesis 12:3 says: And I will bless them that bless thee (Abraham and Israel) and curse him that curseth thee.

    Just in case, time gets away from us, may each of you have a Christ-filled Christmas and a blessed New Year. Lord bless you all.

    In His service and yours, until He comes,

    Rob & Pam Congdon
    Congdon Ministries International PO Box 1785
    Greer, SC 29652

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    Tue, Dec 15th - 6:14PM

    What Is True Beauty?



    Tuesday, December 15, 2009

    What Is True Beauty?

    My Beloved, where is true beauty found today? In People Magazine’s Most Beautiful People edition? In the natural genetic beauty of Hollywood and the Music industries’ A-list? In Donald Trump’s Miss America beauty pageants? In the high school cliques of the most popular teens? Nope, it’s not there.

    Where is true beauty to be found then? Well, there is a temporal, natural beauty possessed by a select number of people. There is no denying that. These did absolutely nothing to obtain this “outward” form of beauty who received it at birth. In the end this beauty is short-lived and vain (Proverbs 31:30). Consider some examples of past “beauties”: Clark Gable, Cary Grant, James Dean, Greta Garbo, Grace Kelly, Marilyn Monroe, etc. Their human beauty shone in the sun for a short while, and they withered away and died as a rose of summer. They bloomed and then faded forever away (Eccl. 3:11; Isaiah 40:7; Rom. 3:23, 1 Cor. 15:50, James 4:14).

    "Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised"

    The Need for True Beauty

    Almighty God makes clear in His infallible Word to fallen humanity (Rom. 5:12-19) their desperate need for True Beauty. This beauty is not a temporal, vain expression of mortal man or woman. True (Divine) Beauty endures for ever and ever. This beauty waxes exceedingly more beautiful as time goes on. This Beauty endures beyond the boundaries of time, and all who possess it will enjoy it forever and ever (Dan. 12:3; 1 Cor. 2:9; 15:42-57; Rev. 22:5).

    Where is this beauty to be found? Through 6000 years of human existence, billions have sought worldly beauty and the prestige it brings. Countless individuals have sold their souls for beauty and immortality only to go the way of all the earth in the end (Heb 9:27). Oh, the endless volumes of testimonials that could be given by mortal men and women throughout the ages attesting to the futility of this fruitless quest (Psalms 39:5; 78:33; Eccl. 1:1-3). Such have put all their eggs in this fragile basket and have died bankrupt, miserable and hideous in the eyes of their Eternal Creator/ Maker. They will forever dwell in their shame and vile estate (Rev. 22:11).

    Beloved, Time - and our earthly existence in it - is just a vapor, a grain of sand in the endless sea of eternity’s foreverness (Psalms 39:5; 78:39; 90:10; 144:4; Isaiah 40:6; James 4:14; 1 Peter 1:24). Oh, that people would look outside of their temporal, subjective, narcissist world-view and see the reality. Oh, that we might look objectively into the Word of Almighty God for true answers about the unknown mysteries of this fallen world (1 Cor. 1:30). We would then begin to comprehend the unsolved mysteries of time and life, and be set free from the limited confines of this fallen world (John 8:32, 36).

    "This pinnacle of wondrous Beauty is nothing less than the glorious Righteousness that Almighty God has provided for His Fallen Creation. This Beauty is found nowhere else but in Christ Jesus, the Savior of the Whole World"

    What is True Beauty?

    What exactly is this True Beauty, one might ask? Quite simply, True Beauty is a gift from Almighty God (Rom. 5:16-17; 6:23). The free gift of True Beauty is provided to all by Almighty God (1 Cor. 1:30). True Beauty is our greatest need in the light of eternity’s fixedness and foreverness.

    This pinnacle of wondrous Beauty is nothing less than the glorious Righteousness that Almighty God has provided for His Fallen Creation. This Beauty is found nowhere else but in Christ Jesus, the Savior of the Whole World (Rom. 10:4; 2 Cor. 5:21).

    Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready. And to her was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white: for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints (Rev 19:6-8).

    When one places their absolute trust in Jesus Christ and His saving grace, that individual is given the Beauty of the Righteousness of Almighty God and Eternal Life (Psalms 7:17; 90:17; John 3:16,17).

    God takes on Himself our shame and sinful hideousness, and He bestows on us the Beauty of His Righteousness (Psalms 17:15; Isaiah 61:1-3; 64:6; Rom. 4:6, 22-24; 5:4; 1 Cor. 1:30; 2 Cor. 5:17; 1 John 3:2).

    Oh, how will the redeemed of Almighty God shine and rejoice forever in the Eternal Beauty of the Lord! (Dan. 12:3; Matt. 13:43; 1 Cor. 2:9).

    What About You?

    May I ask you this very sobering question? Do you possess the Beauty of Righteousness that is found only in Jesus Christ? The Bible states in Isaiah 64:6 that “all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags [bloody menstrual cloths].” All earthly beauty will fade away, as countless billions have experienced and could testify. Only the Beauty of Almighty God’s Righteousness (state of perfection) will endure forever (Matt. 13:43; Rev. 22:11).

    You do not know what will happen tomorrow (Proverbs 27:1). If you do not know the Lord Jesus Christ as your personal Savior, may you do so even now by making that conscious decision to receive Him into your heart and life. Then shall your beauty endure forever as the stars of forever, and bliss and joy will you know forevermore (Matt 13:43; 1 Cor. 2:9). Place your trust in Him TODAY. Behold, now is the day of salvation (2 Cor. 6:2)! You will never be the same!

    The Kingdom of Heaven is at hand!

    DJP I.F.

    The Gospel of John Challenge
    What is Sin?

    Edited by BEL I.F.


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    Sun, Dec 13th - 3:20PM

    Tiger Woods is just the of the Iceberg of the Red Light District American Culture of Today



    Sunday, December 13, 2009

    Tiger Woods is just the of the Iceberg of the Red Light District American Culture of Today

    Tiger Woods of late has been the center of great controversy in light of his sexual addictions and appetites. Tiger has many exceedingly great accomplishments in his young life. One though that he has fallen short on is the discipline and managing of his own heart and the unbridled passions.

    Tiger is just the tip of the iceberg in today’s Red Light District American culture. He is par for the course in light of the countless others in the professional sports world and the entertainment elite industry that are part of this decadent and licentious pleasure seeking crowd. With their grand achievements and prestige their godless heart is still empty and seeking to find sustainment in the basest and unbridled passions of fallen humanity (Romans 5:12-19) that never satisfy their soul (Eccl 3:11). Countless of these in this industry can attest to that in the end. Only Almighty God can satisfy and fill the eternal void and vacuum of man. It is only when a man or woman turns to Almighty God and seeks His pardon and forgiveness that there is great healing, restoration and satisfaction (1 Cor. 1:30).

    The Bible teaches; So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will never fulfill the desires of the flesh (Gal 5:16) and; Now those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires (Gal 5:24) also; But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh in regard to its lusts (Romans 13:34).

    "Only in Christ can one be set free from the bondage of sin and such destructive passions and vices (John 8:36)"

    Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God. And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit of our God (1 Cor. 6:9-11).

    Red Light District American Culture

    I hate to come across as a "square" but it is nearly impossible to go anywhere in the United States of America today and not sense the oppressive sexual culture in which we live. It is a subliminal, hypnotic barrage of immoral images, lewd language and erotic enticements that consciously and subconsciously affects our entire nation. It has gone so far that we have become a base and morally callous people. Where can anyone go today without being continuously bombarded by the “24/ 7” decadent drumbeat of this licentious orchestra? We have indeed become a “Red Light District” nation!

    This hypnotic drum beat comes from all different sources of media: TV, radio, the internet, billboards, advertising, the music industry, the fashion world, Hollywood, the sports world, newspapers, magazines, tabloids, classrooms, college campuses, government,….and on and on. Every facet of life has been affected. Every nook and cranny of American culture has been permeated and contaminated with this sickening vice. Teaching and preaching the moral values and virtues that are vital to preserve a healthy society brings only hate and slander from the vast secular faction here in the United States.

    The Devastation

    The withering attacks and devastating fallout from this tyrannical oppressor is formidable. These include 50 million abortions since 1973 (representing a generation of Americans annihilated!), a ravished and wasted society, numberless unwed mothers and fatherless children, broken homes, psychological (mental) and physiological problems, a “red-lining” national guilty conscience (yet a nation unable to blush), a divorce rate higher than 50%, HIV/ AIDS and its related devastation, countless STD’s, rampant teen and college age promiscuity and unwanted pregnancies, increasing rapes, violence and murders, sex-trafficking, child porn and porn addiction (i.e., 70% of the total internet given over to porn in support of a 4 billion dollar-a-year porn industry), drug addictions, alcoholism, mass poverty, trillions of dollars spent for unaccountable social programs, promotion in government schools, government funding, rampant adultery, prostitution, approved red light districts, increased acceptance and approval of the mental and physiological disorder known as sodomy (homosexuality),….and on and on! Sexual addiction is the master oppressor today of Adam’s fallen race (see Romans 1:18-32, 5:12-19). Drug addiction, alcoholism and barbiturate addiction pales in comparison to this reigning despot. No nation has ever recovered from this self-indulging and self-gratifying addiction. How will ours be any different?

    The Victims of the Sexual Revelation

    Unfortunately, the greatest victims of this oppressive tyrant are children. These are absolutely ravished by the horrific consequences that followed in the wake of this super tsunami called the Sexual Revolution of the 60’s.

    Women have also been shackled and enslaved in the repercussions from this decadent “Revolution.” There is nothing truly “liberating” about it at all. How could it be that the mothers (i.e., women) are the leading killing genocidal machines since 1973? A great number of women today in the U.S. are given over to reprobate practices of licentiousness, and have prostituted their bodies - and their humanity - to any individual in a vain attempt to satisfy their famished souls.

    Women have always been a good moral barometer in a given society. When they are degraded to base lewdness and licentious practices, a society suffers greatly. When women are at their lowest estate so also is the nation.

    The Master Panderer and His Game Plan

    Lucifer is the despotic tyrant and oppressor of Adam’s fallen race. He fully understands his unregenerate human slaves (Eph 2:1-3; Heb 2:14-15). He is the “supreme hunter” of souls (Isa. 14:16-17; Ezek. 28:19; Luke 4:5-6; 2 Cor. 4:34; 1 Peter 5:8). He fully comprehends the fallen nature of humanity and our sensual desires, which are governed and dominated by our 5 physical senses. He knows how to manipulate, entice, bait, snare and catch his prey for his twisted will (Eph 6:11-12). He has been an “active observer” of the sins of humanity for ~ 6000 years (see Gal 5:19-21), and he knows that once immoral lusts and sexual vices have taken hold and snared his prey, he’s accomplished his task.

    "What other way to destroy a nation that was founded on Godly and Biblical principles - both natural and spiritual - but from within?"

    One of the Founding Fathers of our country, John Adams stated, “Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious (Christian) people.”

    This is the master tactic in the Luciferian play book, i.e., to initiate subtle suggestions via the world’s media and to cause a vast “dumbing down” of the people and nation to a base (immoral) and relativistic, unbelieving state (Rom 1:18-32). This serves to further his evil agenda of causing people to unknowingly join his ongoing rebellion against his Creator and Lord, Almighty God (Luke 4:5-6; Eph. 2:1-9, 6:12).

    This tactic was used first in the Garden of Eden (Gen. 3:1-7), then as a catalyst to bring about the divine judgment and removal of the millions in the pre-flood world (Gen. 3:22, 6:1-2). Lucifer (or Satan) corrupted and sought to destroy God’s chosen nation of Israel and thus prevent them from displaying Almighty God’s glory to the unsaved nations of the world, and from being a vessel for God’s great redemptive plan and propose for all humanity (Num. 25:1-3, 31:16; 2 Samuel 11:1-5, 14, 18:20-21; 1 Kings 11:1-13; Ezra 9:1-2; 1 Cor. 10:8). This tactic also corrupted the “heart soil” of the people of Israel for receiving their Messiah at His first coming (Matt. 12:39, 16:4). Even now this same tactic is being applied globally - as is evident in today’s current global licentious climate - to bring about the reception of Lucifer’s ultimate minion and tool, The Man of Lawlessness or the Anti-Christ (2 Thess. 2:3-12; Rev. 13). When this godless secularist and lawless (non-absolutist) individual is revealed, the whole world – now given over to total wickedness - will be ready to receive and worship the Lie of all Lies, the Abomination of Desolation (Matt. 24:11-12, 15; 2 Thess. 2:3-4; Rev.13:12).

    With his entire being Lucifer hates and despises Adam’s race created in the image of Almighty God . He oppresses, exploits and uses them (Eph. 2:1-3; Heb 2:14-15) until his doom is sealed (Matt. 25:41; Rev. 20:10). It is because of the Lord Jesus Christ, who is “The Seed of the Woman” (Gen. 3:15; Matt. 1:20-23; Luke 1:30-35; John 1:14, Heb. 2:14-15, 10:4-12) that his doom is sure and his judgment final. That might be the reason for his intense hatred of the female population. In his fall and rebellion against Almighty God, the archangel Lucifer became known as the Devil (adversary) and “the accuser of our brethren,” Satan (Rev. 12:9-10).
    Almighty God - Sobering Conclusion and Remedy

    Just before Christ’s glorious second coming to earth to establish His 1000-year kingdom reign in righteousness, a massive global evangelization of the whole world will take place. Almighty God wants no one to perish but all to come to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ His Son (John 3:16-17; 1 Tim. 2:3-4).
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    "God’s Word states, Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance? (Rom. 2:4)"

    In His great mass-global evangelization effort to reach humanity, Almighty God uses His Two Witnesses, 144,000 Jewish missionaries and angelic decrees, pleading for man to repent and be delivered from the wrath to come (Matt. 24:14; Rev. 7:1-17, 11:1-13, 14:6-7)! The unrepentant attitude of the hard-hearted people during this time will only continue to worsen until their hearts attain a “diamond-like” (i.e., very hard) consistency. These will not repent to give Almighty God the glory (2 Thess. 2:10-12; Rev. 9:20-21, 16:9-11)! This will be the catalyst to lead the rebellious, demonically-controlled multitudes in the great climactic battle of all the ages, The Battle of Armageddon (Psalm 2; Isa. 10:27-34; Rev. 16:13-16, 19:11-21).

    When all options have been exhausted, God in His great wrath will send His Son from Heaven to destroy this global mutiny against the sovereignty of Almighty God and His Christ (Psalm 2; Zech. 14:3-4, 12; 2 Thess. 2:8; Rev. 19:11-21).

    After this global blood bath and purge of all rebellious humanity (Mal. 4:2-3; Matt. 25:31-46; Rev. 19:11-21), Almighty God will set up His righteous kingdom on earth in Jerusalem (Isaiah 11:1-10; Daniel 2:44-45, 7:13-14; Rev. 11:15).

    It will take the absolute decimation of rebellious mankind to usher in God’s Kingdom and end Satan’s tyrannical reign and outworking of the lawless practices of man in this present evil world (Gal. 1:4).

    God Calls Out To You

    In these increasingly debauched and licentious days, Almighty God calls for all to be saved and delivered from the wrath to come (1 Tim. 2:4; 2 Pet. 3:9). Have you received into your heart and life the Savior of the world - the Lord Jesus Christ - as your personal Savior from your transgressions against Almighty God and His righteousness?

    For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved (John 3:16-17).

    But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name (John 1:12).

    Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me (Rev. 3:20).

    The only solution to the depraved and ever-growing lawlessness of the world we are living in today is found in the Person of Jesus Christ. He is the ONLY ONE who can rescue humanity from the end result of sin and lawlessness. May you place your trust and hope in Him today. You will never be the same!

    The Kingdom of Heaven is at hand!

    DJP I.F.


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    Fri, Dec 11th - 5:23PM

    The Messiah in Hanukkah - Messianic Significance of Chanukah



    Friday, December 11, 2009

    The Messiah in Hanukkah - Messianic Significance of Chanukah

    The law did not require Jews to be at the Temple in Jerusalem, as this was not one of the pilgrimage festivals. Every one observed it in his own place, not as a holy time. Jesus was there that He might improve those eight days of holiday for good purposes.

    Jesus walked in the temple in Solomon’s porch when the Sadduciens asked him “How long dost thou make us to doubt? If thou be the Christ tell us.” They pretended to want to know the truth, as if they were ready to embrace it; but it was not their intention. Jesus answered them, I told you, and ye believed not: the works that I do in my Father’s name, they bear witness of me. But ye believe not, because ye are not of my sheep, as I said unto you. My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me (John 10:25-27). He had told them, and they believed not; why then should they be told again, merely to gratify their curiosity?

    Miracles

    Hanukkah’s theme is of a miracle. During Hanukkah Jesus spoke of His miracles: If I do not the works of my Father, believe me not. But if I do, though ye believe not me, believe the works: that ye may know, and believe, that the Father is in me, and I in him (John 10:37-38). Jesus wanted the people of his day to see His miracles and believe in Him as a result. His miracles point to his divine and messianic identity. In this way Yeshua personifies the message of Hanukkah: God actively involved in the affairs of his people. Hanukkah reminds us that God is a God of miracles, not just of concept and religious ideals. He has broken through into human history and continues to do so today. All of us who know Yeshua can speak of God’s working in our lives (Gilman 1995).

    Jesus is the Light of the World

    Jesus preached three sermons in which he declared Himself the “light of the world,” and all three could have been during Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights. (It is not clear from the text when this incident happened, but it was some time between the Feast of Tabernacles and the Feast of Dedication (Hanukkah); both of these celebrations focused on light).Then Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you: for he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth. While ye have light, believe in the light, that ye may be the children of light. These things spake Jesus, and departed, and did hide himself from them (John 12:35-36).

    Just before Jesus announced that He was the Light of the world, Jesus had shone upon the conscience of those who accused the adulteress. Read the story in John Chapter 8. John also records Jesus healing a blind man (John 9:1-12) at about the same time (John 8:12 and 9:5) that Jesus declared himself to be the Light of the world. When he had thus spoken, he spat on the ground, and made clay of the spittle, and he anointed the eyes of the blind man with the clay, And said unto him, Go, wash in the pool of Siloam, He went his way therefore, and washed, and came seeing (John 9:5-7).

    End Times

    The story of Hanukkah can be compared with end-time happenings described in the books of Revelation and Daniel. Antiochus is a type of the antichrist. Just as happened under the rule of Antiochus, Daniel prophesied in Daniel 9:27 And he shall confirm the covenant with many for one week: and in the midst of the week he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease, and for the overspreading of abominations he shall make it desolate, even until the consummation, and that determined shall be poured upon the desolate.

    The same powers promoted by Antiochus are in the world today. Worldwide immorality, and idolatry are the norm. We must come out and be separate. And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you. The deceiver stands waiting to devour in this present culture (2 Cor. 6:16-17).
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    Was Jesus Conceived on Hanukkah?

    Many believe that our Messiah, the “light of the world,” was conceived on the festival of lights—Hanukkah. The Bible does not specifically say the date of Jesus’ birth. It was not during the winter months because the sheep were in the pasture (Luke 2:8). A study of the time of the conception of John the Baptist reveals he was conceived about Sivan 30, the eleventh week (Luke 1:8-13, 24). Adding forty weeks, for a normal pregnancy reveals that John the Baptist was born on or about Passover (Nisan 14). Six months after John’s conception, Mary conceived Jesus (Luke 1:26-33); therefore Jesus would have been conceived six months after Sivan 30 in the month of Kislev—Hanukkah. Was the “light of the world,” conceived on the festival of lights? Starting at Hanukah, which begins on Kislev 25 and continues for eight days, and counting through the nine months of Mary’s pregnancy, one arrives at the approximate time of the birth of Jesus at the Festival of Tabernacles. (See the Tabernacle chapter.)

    Written by - Robin Sampson

    Posted with permission.

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    Thu, Dec 3rd - 10:18PM

    A Review of Sarah Palin’s New Book: “Going Rogue, An American Life”



    Thursday, December 3, 2009

    A Review of Sarah Palin’s New Book: “Going Rogue, An American Life”

    I just finished listening on my IPod to Sarah Palin’s new book, “Going Rogue, An American Life.” I personally found this book to be quite fascinating, encouraging, positive and full of old school values which are absolutely missing from American culture today. No wonder why the American Left hates this book and Mrs. Palin. All that Sarah stands for is a threat to their secular, liberal, nanny-state ideology.

    This book starts off with a call to Mrs. Palin at the Alaska State Fair from John McCain headquarters, then delves into the personal autobiography of Sarah’s life up to the present. It includes her struggles, joys, achievements, hard work, family, political service, overcoming endurance and singleness of vision for America - the land that she loves.

    I personally love knowing what makes people tick - what’s behind their core beliefs and how it motivates them and their lives. Her “old school” upbringing of faith in God, hard work, family and love of country is what people love about her and what is truly gripping in this read. Her genuine honesty about life’s realities, joys and trials are quite refreshing in light of the current political hypocrisy that dominates the elite class of Washington’s aristocracy. She is truly an overcoming victor in the midst of life’s trials and tribulations.

    This book had me glued to it. In the audio version, Mrs. Palin personally narrates her book with passion and with authenticity that is warm and personal to the listener. She answers all the questions that one might have about her in the light of her rush to popularity within the last year.

    In this book Sarah talks about her upbringing, her family, her son Trig, her faith in Almighty God, her political career (Mayor, Governorship, and her VP run with John McCain) her “Going Rogue,” Katie Couric’s unprofessional, hit piece interview, the limitations that the moderate GOP put on her while running with John McCain, the political debauchery of present day Washington D.C., Reaganism, Conservatism, her love for country and her vision for America future.

    This book is a tribute to the American dream, to all women and to all who work hard and possess steadfast determination with much endurance. These attributes when applied will bring about the success and a fruitful and encouraging life to all, as Sarah and others have shown us. In the eyes of the elite of Washington D.C., Mrs. Palin should never have been successful. All the things that she achieved were done without Big Government’s intervention.

    To dislike this book and this dear American is to abhor the American dream, our Judean/ Christian heritage, morality, traditional family values, hard work and the ideals of our Founding Fathers and the American dream!

    This book is a must read for all Conservative men and women, and for all Americans in general. Sarah’s life is a true success story - one which our Founding Father’s dreamed and envisioned for all Americans. Who knows what potential and future success that Mrs. Palin’s life holds? With Almighty God’s watchful care and Providential outworking in her life, her potential is limitless. I truly believe Sarah is the Deborah (see Judges Chapters 4 and 5) of today for America, and she was raised up to be a leader in America in light of its falling stature and decline. God’s hand is indeed upon her – that’s for sure!

    God Bless America and God Bless Sarah Palin!

    DJP I.F.
    The Ignorant Fishermen Blog

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    Tue, Dec 1st - 5:14PM

    Sarah Palin Shares Her Faith in Almighty God!



    Tuesday, December 1, 2009

    Sarah Palin Shares Her Faith in Almighty God













    Some good insight into Sarah Palin's faith in Almighty God.

    Links below.
    Finding Faith
    On Facing Challenges
    Source for links BGEA

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