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  1. Michael

    The GOAL

    Thank you brother, I appreciate the encouragement and fellowship. :) Regarding your question... “Now I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. “ - Rev 21:1 Indeed, the Scripture tells of a “new earth” which God shall create, and upon which...
  2. Michael

    The GOAL

    That may be with the Lutheran denomination believes. But what does the BIBLE say? The particular denomination of which I am a part, and even teach in, has many declarations in their "Statement of Faith" which are contrary to the Scripture. I do not hold to these. A plethora of man-made...
  3. Michael

    The GOAL

    To ease your mind friend, I KNOW, without a doubt, that I have been saved! And that ONLY because of what JESUS has done, and the Grace and Mercy of God. :) I did nothing to earn or receive this "salvation" except to believe. :ange06: And then I began my walk, journeying toward the Goal set...
  4. Michael

    The GOAL

    Oh, friend, I only keep saying these things, because the Bible stresses them! :) I love Paul's prayer for the saints, "For this reason we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual...
  5. Michael

    What is Easter

    Although I normally refer to it as "Resurrection Day", I have no problem with "Easter" as it is commonly known in Christendom today. "Easter" is the day my family recognizes as the day on which our Lord Jesus Christ came forth from the tomb as the "Firstborn from the dead." The origins of...
  6. Michael

    The GOAL

    I love being in the Word! Studying and teaching the Bible over these past couple decades has been a tremendous blessing in my life. :ange06: As we see in Jesus' Parables, it is to those who are "faithful" that the promises of God come. And that "faithfulness" is shown by what we do. Truthfully...
  7. Michael

    1 Corinthians 10 Bible Study (EXAMPLES)

    ~ continued from above ~ And ultimately, we have the example set by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ to follow - “For I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you.” - John 13:15 NKJV “Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His...
  8. Michael

    1 Corinthians 10 Bible Study (EXAMPLES)

    ~ continued from above ~ All that we have in the Scripture is to help us along the path God desires to lead us on. There is no other Way. And we have many examples all throughout, including Godly men & women who heeded His instruction, as well as others who began the Journey yet turned away...
  9. Michael

    1 Corinthians 10 Bible Study (EXAMPLES)

    Finished up our lengthy in-depth Study of the 8th Chapter of Romans. Here I want to delve into this portion of Scripture that Paul uses as an analogy of our journey as a disciple of Christ Jesus. 1 Corinthians Chapter 10 Bible Study (part 1) Our Journey “Moreover, brethren, I do not want...
  10. Michael

    On HEALING

    I have been involved with a couple of the recent "healing" movements, and I agree, the results are usually temporary; having been brought about by emotion. Although I have witnessed and known of actual, permanent, healings. Now in the Scripture, particularly the Gospels, when a individual was...
  11. Michael

    Good Morning, Good Afternoon, Good Evening, Good Night, Good Day!

    I use it more as an exhortation. :) That was how Paul greeted and referred to the disciples , and even the converts, in nearly every church he wrote to. And as we are to be "set apart" unto God, I use the phrase to encourage those who are striving to follow Christ. Indeed we are called to be...
  12. Michael

    Good Morning, Good Afternoon, Good Evening, Good Night, Good Day!

    Good afternoon saints!! :wave: May the peace of the Lord be upon each of us & our loved ones today as we walk with Jesus and partake of His substance. Have a blessed weekend! :ange06:
  13. Michael

    The GOAL

    The Holy Spirit cannot be faithful for us. Honestly, that doesn't even make any sense; plus it would negate almost everything Paul wrote in His letters warning the saints to remain faithful. Let me ask... Is Jesus speaking here in Revelation to the Holy Spirit, or to those who have been...
  14. Michael

    What happens when we die?

    Amen. You are correct. Paul writes of the spirit that is within us now - "For who among men knows the thoughts of a man except the spirit of the man which is in him? Even so the thoughts of God no one knows except the Spirit of God. 12 Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but...
  15. Michael

    For the gift of God is eternal life

    "But the seed in the good soil, these are the ones who have heard the word in an honest and good heart, and hold it fast, and bear fruit with perseverance." - Luke 8:15 Amen. These had an "honest & good heart" BEFORE they heard the Word of God and the Gospel. Our modern theology differs greatly...
  16. Michael

    The GOAL

    Amen. I DO indeed make a vital distinction between "Eternal Life" and "salvation." For Jesus, John, Paul, Peter, James, Jude and the writer of Hebrews does as well. :) Oh yes, these men of God and I use these terms differently than man's modern understanding. I am not responsible for how others...
  17. Michael

    The GOAL

    Yes indeed. Through Christ (Head & Body) all things will be reconciled to God. Of a Truth, the nations, all creation, and the Lord Jesus Himself, are waiting for God's Elect to come to maturity "the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly waits for the revealing of the sons of God. 20...
  18. Michael

    For the gift of God is eternal life

    Knowing that True "faith" is only proven by what we do, I could agree with that. As one who walked with Jesus for over 3 years, and learned directly from the Master, Peter admonishes us who have been "saved" - "giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, 6 to knowledge...
  19. Michael

    Terminal illness and comfort

    Amen brother. There indeed is Life beyond this life. The temporary separations we will experience can be hard, even when our faith cleaves to God's promises. But yes, there is a hope that is unseen to our physical eyes. Yet Jesus tells us of a Resurrection to come. May your Mom and each of you...
  20. Michael

    REPENTANCE

    Not sure how Arsenios might answer, but my belief is that one must repent personally (turning away from their sins and begin walking in the Way) if they are to enter into the promises of God. And this is True, whether we've been "saved" or not. The only example perhaps of "doing penance for...
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