"WE MUST PAY THE MOST CAREFUL ATTENTION, THEREFORE, TO WHAT WE HAVE HEARD, SO THAT WE DO NOT DRIFT AWAY. FOR SINCE THE MESSAGE SPOKEN THROUGH ANGELS WAS BINDING, AND EVERY VIOLATION AND DISOBEDIENCE RECEIVED ITS JUST PUNISHMENT, HOW SHALL WE ESCAPE IF WE IGNORE SO GREAT A SALVATION? THIS SALVATION, WHICH WAS FIRST ANNOUNCED BY THE LORD, WAS CONFIRMED TO US BY THOSE WHO HEARD HIM. GOD ALSO TESTIFIED TO IT BY SIGNS, WONDERS AND VARIOUS MIRACLES, AND BY GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT DISTRIBUTED ACCORDING TO HIS WILL." (Hebrews 2:1-4 NIV)
The author of Hebrews, just like Paul in his letter to the Galatians, is trying to keep the backward-looking Jewish believers from slipping away from the freedom that is in Christ. Jon Courson writes about their struggle:
"You see, the people to whom it is addressed were Christians who had come from a Jewish heritage. Yes, they had been converted to Christianity, but because they had grown up in Judaism, whenever they heard the trumpets sounding from the temple, whenever they smelled the incense, whenever they heard the swishing sound of the priests' robes, memories and traditions tugged on their minds and hearts." ("Jon Courson's Application Commentary: New Testament", P. 1453)
Traditions are like that. While there is nothing innately wrong with traditions, sometimes we are so caught up in our traditions that we are willing to let go of our freedom in Christ to tie ourselves back into the bondage of thinking we need to keep the traditions to be saved. We think, God will not accept us if we don't do a particular ritual every Sunday. Sometimes our traditions have become superstitions. We are sure the answer to our prayer won't come unless we perform some particular task or pray in a particular way.
The author of Hebrews is reminding the Jewish believers in Christ that they are in danger of slipping away from the essentials of the faith. They are thinking they need the rituals to find security, when the security offered in the finished work of Christ on the cross is the ONLY guaranteed salvation. When Peter and John appeared before the Sanhedrin, Peter boldly insisted on this fact:
"SALVATION IS FOUND IN NO ONE ELSE, FOR THERE IS NO OTHER NAME UNDER HEAVEN GIVEN TO MANKIND BY WHICH WE MUST BE SAVED." (Acts 4:12 NIV)
Jesus Christ is superior to EVERYTHING, including our traditions and rituals. Do you hold onto some of your traditions in the same manner as these Hebrew believers? Are you in bondage to rituals because you actually believe they are what save you? Jesus is better. He alone saves. Put your faith in HIM, not the rituals. We have been freed from the bondage to works - all works - because ours our insufficient. Only the work of Christ on the cross bought our salvation. Instead of elevating the religion, put your faith in the relationship you have in Christ. Then watch the works flow freely from love.
FIRE
TORCH LIGHT
SP cost: 1
Damage type: -
Torch light increases the radius of light surrounding your party in the dark.
Normal: Duration 1 hour per point of skill
Expert: Brighter light
Master: Brightest light
FLAME ARROW
SP cost: 2 (N), 1 (E), 0 (M)
Damage type: Fire
Creates and fires a single flaming arrow. Unlike most spells, this spell is notoriously inaccurate and has the same chance of hitting as a regular arrow (using your Fire skill as a bonus to hit). The arrow does 1-8 points of damage when it hits.
Normal: Casting costs 2 spell points
Expert: Casting costs 1 spell point, faster recovery
Master: Casting costs no spell points, even faster recovery
PROTECTION FROM FIRE
SP cost: 3
Damage type: -
Increases all your characters' resistance to fire by an amount equal to your skill in Fire Magic and lasts one hour per point of skill in Fire Magic.
Normal: 1 point of resistance per point of skill
Expert: 2 points of resistance per point of skill
Master: 3 points of resistance per point of skill
FIRE BOLT
SP cost: 4
Damage type: Fire
Launches a burst of fire at a single target. Damage is 1-4 points of damage per point of skill in Fire Magic, but casting cost is low. Firebolt is safe and effective - the "Old Reliable" of the Sorcerer's arsenal.
Normal: Moderate recovery rate
Expert: Faster recovery rate
Master: Fastest recovery rate
HASTE
SP cost: 5
Damage type: -
Reduces the time it takes to recover from casting a spell or attacking with a weapon. Characters will be weak for six hours after this spell wears off.
Normal: Duration 1 hour + 1 minute per point of skill
Expert: Spell affects entire party
Master: Duration 1 hour + 3 minutes per point of skill
FIREBALL
SP cost: 8
Damage type: Fire
Another Sorcerer's favorite, fireball targets a single monster, but explodes to hurt anyone else caught in the blast. If your party is too close to the blast, they will be hurt as well. Fireball does 1-6 points of damage per point of skill in Fire Magic.
Normal: Moderate recovery rate
Expert: Faster recovery rate
Master: Fastest recovery rate
RING OF FIRE
SP cost: 10
Damage type: Fire
Generates a ring of fire around the party that damages all monsters it contacts. Happily, Ring of Fire is safe and will not damage your own characters. Ring of Fire does six points of damage plus one per point of skill in Fire Magic. (Note: You can fry monsters through the walls with this spell)
Normal: Small radius of effect around party
Expert: Larger radius
Master: Faster recovery
FIRE BLAST
SP cost: 15
Damage type: Fire
Launches streaks of fire in the direction the characters are facing. The bolts only hit monsters that stand in their way, so a little aiming practice will help you get the most benefit from Fire Blast. Fire Blast does 4 points of damage plus 1-3 per point of skill in Fire Magic.
Normal: Slow rate of recovery and 3 shots
Expert: Moderate rate of recovery and 5 shots
Master: Fast rate of recovery and 7 shots
METEOR SHOWER
SP cost: 20
Damage type: Fire
Summons flaming rocks from the sky in a large radius surrounding your chosen target. Try not to be near the victim when you use this spell. A single meteor does 8 points of damage plus 1 per point of skill in Fire Magic. This spell only works outdoors.
Normal: Slow rate of recovery and 8 meteors
Expert: Moderate rate of recovery and 12 meteors
Master: Fast rate of recovery and 16 meteors
INFERNO
SP cost: 25
Damage type: Fire
Inferno burns all monsters in sight when cast, excluding your characters. Good for cleaning out rooms full of weak or moderate strength monsters in one or two easy castings. Each monster takes 12 points of damage plus 1 per point of skill in Fire Magic. This spell only works indoors.
Normal: Slow recovery
Expert: Fast recovery
Master: Even faster recovery
INCINERATE
SP cost: 30
Damage type: Fire
Amongst the strongest direct damage spells available, Incinerate inflicts massive damage on a single target. Only the strongest of monsters can expect to survive this spell. Damage is 15 points plus 1-15 per point of skill in Fire Magic.
Normal: Slow recovery
Expert: Fast recovery
Master: Even faster recovery
Reference: witchcraftforall.blogspot.com
All throughout history people have invoked gods of various kinds, including incomprehensibly strange creators. Crediting an almighty god as the creator of the universe is an acknowledgement that the universe is so complex and beautiful that only a being much greater than human could create it.
People from every inhabited corner of the planet have told stories about the creator and how he or she brought the world into existence. Creators have been seen as male and female, wonderful and awesome, terrible and unknowable. They are usually the oldest being in any pantheon.
Modern scientists too have a creation story: the Big Bang. Some modern people do not believe God set off the Big Bang. In fact, many millions of people from various traditions around the world, including Christians and Muslims, still believe in fundamentalist creation stories.
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Time management. Of all the people I know who ever focus on this concept, only a small handful are confident that they're doing it well. Most of us feel out of control. We feel that our specialty is time mis-management. Why is this so?
I believe it's because we fail to see the bigger picture. Time management isn't enough. It's one small piece. Typically, when we think about managing time, we're visualizing our to-do list, as if everything on it occupies an equal priority in our lives. When we can't get it all done, we assume we've managed our time poorly.
The problem is, not everything we think we should be doing should actually be done. Some things should actually go "undone" on purpose. But that's not the primary reason we can't manage our time well. The biggest reason we struggle here is that we keep thinking of time in a merely "logical" way. We see every hour as equal in value to all the rest and there are never enough of them in a week.
There are actually at least four dimensions to managing time well, and we need to understand all four if we're going to feel any better about how we're investing the time we have.
TIME MANAGEMENT HAS A "LOGICAL" COMPONENT
That is to say, managing time is a little bit mathematical. We have 168 hours in a week and 45 to 50 of those should be spent unconscious. With the remaining 115-ish, we have to divide our time among our various priorities such as family, work, friendship, rest and entertainment, etc.
This is the side of time management most of us are familiar with. Doing it well will require a calendar, a to do list, and some basic organization. But that's not all there is to it.
TIME MANAGEMENT HAS AN "EMOTIONAL" COMPONENT
We totally underestimate the weight that emotions have in relationship to our time. I can get more work done if I sacrifice family time, but that drains me emotionally, as it probably should. Every new task I take on brings with it a certain amount of pressure from whomever is expecting us to complete the task.
It isn't just a question of "how much can I do" or "will this fit into my schedule"? It's also a question of "how much emotional pressure comes with this opportunity"? If you really want to manage your time better, you're going to have to become more self-aware of your own emotions as you spend your time doing whatever it is you've committed to doing.
FOR A CHRISTIAN, TIME MANAGEMENT HAS A "SPIRITUAL" COMPONENT
Another layer we often overlook is the spiritual element of time management. That is, my relationship with God is affected by how I spend my time. In traditional time management, we might spend the first hour of our day knocking out email, but for a Christian, that first hour (or half hour or however much you and God agree on) is crucial for praying, listening, and journaling about what God is saying to my heart.
Furthermore, as a Christian I want my time to be invested, not just spent. Anyone can spend time, and everyone does. In fact, we often blow through time like a kid with a wad of cash at a toy store. But I want to "invest" my time into things that matter for the Kingdom's sake.
Paul wrote to the Ephesians that they should "redeem the time" (5:16), which literally meant to squeeze every drop of usefulness out of every opportunity, knowing that time is limited and the clock God started, he will eventually stop. That doesn't mean trying to work at an unsustainable pace. It means knowing what matters the most and the longest and investing our time in those things.
TIME MANAGEMENT HAS A "RELATIONAL" COMPONENT
One of the most profound lessons I remember learning was from Dr. B. Gray Allison, who served as President of Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary. He was speaking to a group of Pastors, of whom I was a part, and said, "Gentlemen, there are only two things on earth that will last forever - the Word of God and the souls of men. Give the rest of your life to these two things."
To tweak what Dr. Allison was getting across, I would say that the single most important thing I can focus my life, my time, and my energy on would be "relationships".
My relationship with God requires time spent in reading, praying, studying, writing, and listening.
My relationship with my wife requires time talking, holding hands, praying together, and enjoying each other.
My relationship with my kids requires time playing, chasing, being caught, and sharing deep truth.
My relationship with my church family requires gathering on the weekend and scattering in small groups during the week, pouring into staff members and other leaders, and studying to share life-impacting truth.
My relationship with myself matters too - not from the selfish perspective of "I need to be happy first..." but rather from the perspective of "I need to "know" and understand myself." This requires time for introspection and personal growth.
Time isn't just mathematical. It's emotional. It's spiritual. It's relational. It needs to be invested, not just spent. And at the end of the day, my time is way more valuable than my money or my talent.
Why You Can't Seem to Manage Your Time, by Brandon Cox, is an article from Pastors.com. (c) 2012 Pastors.com.
I often take walks while listening to my audio Bible. What I have found, is that my "intake" of God's Word, seems to be heightened. Most of my life, I've read the Bible, material about Scripture and listened to preached sermons. But in my (now) later years, I very much enjoy uninterrupted hearing from the Biblical (spoken) text.
This last week, on one of my walks, I listened to the New Testament book of Galatians 1:1f and some of Ephesians 1:1f. I was particularly struck by the references to "faith" in Galatians - specifically, Galatians 2:16:
"Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified. [KJV] - Galatians 2:16"
Now, I don't by any stretch of the imagination claim to be an expert Bible scholar, steeped in the Scripture languages of Hebrew and Greek. Nor do I tout any worldly titles and / or degrees. But, as an aging emeritus Christian pastor and continued student of God's Holy Scriptures, I, would just like to simply think of myself being in the same simple league as (were) my first century ancestor Christian brothers and sisters:
"Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus. [KJV} - Acts 4:13"
WHAT IS THE "GOSPEL?"
Tersely put, the Christian Gospel is the good news of (about / concerning) Jesus Christ, true God and true man, who was prophesied in the Old Testament Hebrew Scriptures hundreds of years before His virgin birth, holy life, (divine) sacrificial suffering and death and resurrection from the dead. [1 Corinthians 15:1;2;3;4;5] That "good news" becomes priceless and eternal "good news" to sinful human beings, when; they by faith receive the Lord Jesus Christ.
This reception of [belief / faith in] Christ, is a result of God the Holy Spirit's working in their life, to bring them to repentance [change of heart / mind / direction] and the faith. Please note that I mentioned, "the faith" and not necessarily, "their" or "one's" faith. And, please note the Galatians 2:16 Scripture, above. Also, zero in on the following Scriptures, as many people erroneously think that human souls can drum up (by and for themselves) Christian saving faith by their own reason, or strength, (thinking or human efforts). Dr. Martin Luther, the notable and God blessed Christian messenger whom God raised up to bring back to our world the essence of true Scripture teaching, made the following precious statement in his explanation of the Third Article of the Apostle's Creed:
"I believe that I cannot by my own reason or strength, believe in Jesus Christ my Lord, or come to Him. But the Holy Ghost [Spirit] has called me by the Gospel........:"
The following Scriptures, help to evidence Luther's simple explanation of how a human soul comes into the (saving) Christian faith:
Matthew 16:17 ; John 3:3-7 ; John 1:12;13 ; John 6:65 ; Romans 9:15-18 ; Ephesians 2:1-10 ; Galatians 1:15;16 ; Colossians 1:20;21 ; 1 Peter 1:3 ; 1 Peter 1:23 ; 1 Peter 1:5 ; 2 Thessalonians 2:13;14 ; Titus 3:5 ; Philippians 2:13 ; James 1:18 ; 1 John 5:4
HOW IS THE GOSPEL (GOOD NEWS) OF JESUS CHRIST, PERVERTED? DOUBTLESS, THERE ARE MANY WAYS IN WHICH THE CHRISTIAN GOSPEL CAN BE, AND HAS BEEN PERVERTED. BUT, FOR PURPOSES OF KEEPING THIS TOPICAL MESSAGE FROM BEING TOO LENGTHY, I'LL FOCUS ON BUT ONE MAJOR GOSPEL PERVERSION.
There is a present odious element in the Christian world. It's many followers have left the divine revelation teaching documents, of the Hebrew and Christian Scriptures, and gone their own way. Their odious and destructive element, "tool" is referred to, as UOJ - "universal objective justification." Basically, this anti-Scriptural teaching rejects the Scriptural principle truth of the sinner being "justified by faith, alone," - the same Scripture reality that was revived by the Reformation, championed by Dr. Martin Luther and faithful Biblical scholars, leaders and pastors who followed him.
This UOJ deadly disease (tool) has spiritually infected a large portion of Christianity. This spiritual disease, with its often, high and mighty (ecclesiastical) church leaders, and, also, pastors and teachers, end up leading human souls, astray. This false teaching pacifies sinners and heavily contributes to leading those same sinners upon the roadways to eternal destruction in hell. Remember the old adage about what the goal of a faithful Christian preacher, should be? It is this: To comfort the afflicted and to afflict the comfortable. Not so with the UOJ leadership crowd, (though) as they do the opposite! Instead, what makes the UOJ teachers so deadly, is that their "universal objective justification" teaching, lulls sinners to a soul damning (permanent) sleep!
The UOJ followers' error? They magnify the grace of God, while at the same time, pathetically and incorrectly diminishing the Scriptural reality of personal faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, which places the sinner at peace with God. They essentially disregard how this all takes place, in the person and work of God, the Holy Spirit. This faith which justifies the sinner, is initiated and generated by the Holy Spirit, the third person of the Trinity (Triune God). Lord, only knows the far reaching and destructive trail results this infectious perversion of Scripture has cost needy priceless souls. And, Lord only knows the divine judgment He will bring upon those who have led priceless souls upon the path to perdition!
NOTE: To find out more about the soul destructive and damning teaching of UOJ - "Universal Objective Justification," - please access the following:
"Hunnius - Reviewed by Brett Meyer" - "Theses Opposed to Huberianism: A Defense of the Lutheran Doctrine of Justification" - Sunday - May 6, 2012 - ichabodthegloryhasdeparted.blogspot.com/
A GOSPEL WITHOUT THE HOLY SPIRIT, WORKING FAITH, IS A WORTHLESS GOSPEL OF CHEAP GRACE
I will have to admit that as an emeritus Christian pastor, I have (at times) neglected to adequately highlight God, the Holy Spirit, and His work. Instead, I've indirectly referred to His work by mentioning "God," the Father and "Jesus Christ," God's Son. However, be that as it may, Jesus promised His [then] disciples,before he was sacrificed upon the Cross, that He would send His Spirit to them and His future Christian disciples, when He would be no longer physically walk this earth. [John 14:1f ; John 16:1f ; Matthew 28:18-20] It was and is this same God, the Holy Spirit, whose job is it is, to ".....reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment." John 16:8 - See, also: Acts 16:29-30"
MY FELLOW SINNER - The Triune God did not abandon this earth after the personal ministry of Christ. He carries it on with and through His Holy Spirit. The message of man's sin and of God's holy righteousness is being heralded. If you miss that message about how you can escape God's wrath and punishment because of your sins against God and His commandments - and, against your fellowman, - if you fail to put your faith in Christ to save you from God's just wrath to come (on account of all your sins), you will end up forever damned in a real place of eternal torment.
Our Holy Creator God cannot allow sin in His holy heaven. And, so He provided the means to escape that certain and just punishment, in the person of the Holy Christ, who was sacrificed for your sins. Now, just because Christ died for your sins, does not translate you to be in heaven, someday. You must come by faith to enjoy and fully experience the Lord's gifts upon your needy and priceless soul! That faith cannot be manufactured at a whim,by personal fiat, a "sinners prayer," - or by walking umpteen times to some church structure altar. That faith can only come by God's Holy Spirit, as the aforementioned Scriptures convey. But that (same) faith can be spurned if you would spurn the very holy Christ who made it all possible for you to be clothed with His holy righteousness. Matthew 22:1-14 ; Philippians 3:7;8;9-14
Part and parcel of Christ's promise to His disciples was, that the [His] Holy Spirit would guide and lead his present and future disciples into all the truth. [John 16:13-15] We can witness from history some of that fulfillment in the Christian ministries of Martin Luther, and other Christian notables such as William Tyndale, Jon Hus, Richard Wurmbrand and other Christian martyrs. These God blessed men of faith (and, there were many Christian women who are seldom if ever are mentioned) were God's messengers and royal priests sent by the Lord to often highlight erroneous Scripture teaching and steer God's people to follow the Lord as disciples committed to His Scriptural truth.
BACK TO CHRISTIANS (OR, AT LEAST, CINO'S - CHRISTIANS IN NAME ONLY), PERVERTING THE GOSPEL AS IT IS FROM GENESIS TO REVELATION
When Christians emphasize part of Scripture at the expense of other Scriptures, they are riding on thin spiritual ice. Christ made the following strong statement:
"Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation; of him also shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he cometh in the glory of his Father with the holy angels. Mark 8:38 "
PLEASE NOTE, OF THE AFOREMENTIONED VERSE, - the discipleship context stretching back to Mark 8:34;35;36;37
Those words by Christ contain a very strong statement and warning. That statement and warning by Christ is to be taken even more seriously, when considering that all of the divine revelation of the Hebrew and Christian Scriptures are Christ's total composite Word (s)! He, as the Nicene Creed correctly states, is "very God of very God. Also, see - 2 Timothy 3:1-5 ; Psalm 40:7 ; Hebrews 10:7 ; 2 Peter 1:16;17;18;19;20;21
However, Christian pastors and teachers and their perspective ecclesiastical "leaders," often and continually disregard Scripture's teaching and take it upon themselves to falsely fulfill, (for themselves) - for instance, the following verses of Scripture:
"2 Corinthians 5:18 - And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; [KJV]"
"2 Corinthians 5:19 - To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation. [KJV]"
"2 Corinthians 5:20 - Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God. [KJV]"
"2 Corinthians 5:21 - For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him. [KJV]"
These (often), pious, (perverting Scripture) Christians will enthusiastically and also, (not so enthusiastically) twist the Scriptures in order that they might (somehow) play their part in the Lord's Great Commission directive, [Matthew 28:18-20] to spread God's Word throughout the world. Often, in their pathetic efforts, to do this, they misconstrue Scripture, by placing a cock-eyed emphasis on God's grace and His blanket forgiveness to all mankind in the once for all sacrifice of the holy Messiah Jesus Christ. They will end up (falsely) concluding, that God, in the person and sacrificial sin offering work of Christ, ended up providing the necessary blanket pardon that is [therefore] imputed to all sinners.
I'M SORRY, SINNER, FRIEND, - AND SINNER CHRISTIAN FRIEND - just because you and I see a cookie jar on the kitchen cupboard, - that, presence of a cookie jar, does not indicate that cookies are contained, in that cookie jar. Just because Christ died on the Cross for all human sin, that, does not signify that all sinners are absolved and pardoned for their sins against God, His holy Commandments, their fellowman; and sins of commission and omission.
FRIEND, I CAN'T OFFER YOU A 3 OR 5 POINT PRESCRIPTION to put you on the road to eternal life with all the saints in heaven. If I did that, and if I gave you the impression that you were put right with God and on the way to heaven because Christ died for your sins, I would be an unworthy servant of Christ. I can only tell you what you are and what Christ has done. You are a sinner with a priceless soul, headed for God's just punishment in hell, forever. Unless you repent of your sins and believe in Christ as the [your] Savior for all of your sins, and are baptized in His Name, you will be miserably lost. John 3:14-21 ; Mark 16:16 ; Acts 2:38
FRIEND, WHAT I CAN TELL YOU, IS THAT YOU NEED TO REGARD YOUR SOUL AS PRICELESS. All that will be taken from you when you breathe your earthly last will be your priceless soul. However, if you are a genuine disciple of Christ, that genuine faith in Christ, will follow your priceless soul to heaven's gates and glories. If you do not possess that genuine faith in Christ, which the Scripture so often relates, I pity your lost soul. Faith in Christ is not something that can be drummed up on its own - or, even by your own machinations and / or, self will. True faith is a gift from God. [Ephesians 2:8;9] That faith "comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God." Romans 10:17 ; 2 Timothy 3:14;15;16;17 ; Acts 8:26-39
Amen.
"An aging Christian mother was anxiously approached by her dear Christian son, who intensely asked her, point blank: "Mom, how do you know that you are saved? To that, his mother perked up and stoutly stated: "Because, I believe God's promises!"
"I know my faith is founded on Jesus Christ, my God and Lord; and this my faith confessing, unmoved I stand upon His Word. Man's reason cannot fathom the truth of God profound; who trusts her subtle wisdom, relies on shifting ground. God's Word is all sufficient, it makes divinely sure, and trusting in its wisdom, my faith shall rest secure."
"[Above hymn lyric from - TLH - "I Know My Faith Is Founded" - C. 1941 - CPH]"
NOTE: Click here to acquire the remainder of this hymn's verses and the music.
ABOVE MESSAGE AND RELATED SCRIPTURES [BELOW] -- INTENDED TO BE UTILIZED IN A SIMPLE WORSHIP FORMAT:
ALSO: FOR A COUPLE OF OTHER (MORE FORMAL) WORSHIP FORMATS:
THE ORDER OF MORNING SERVICE
THE ORDER OF MATINS
RELATED SCRIPTURES TO THE ABOVE MESSAGE
THE GOSPEL - 1 Corinthians 15:1f
CONVERSION - John 1:12-13 ; John 3:3 ; Matthew 16:17 ; Ephesians 2:8-10 ; James 1:18
DIVINE MERCY, FAVOR AND BLESSING - Romans 9:15-24 ; Matthew 20:1-16
A HISTORICAL ACCOUNT OF A SOUL WHO BELIEVED - Acts 8:26-39
OF WHOM DOES THE PROPHET SPEAK" -- by Victor Buksbazen -- Isaiah 53:1-12 -- an in-depth view of and the prophecy of Christ, hundred of years before his birth. Isaiah 53:1-12 underscores the truthfulness of Divine Revelation as exemplified in the Hebrew and Christian Scriptures.
PLEASE NOTE: Topical Messages, by subject
Pastor (emeritus) Nathan Bickelhttp://www.thechristianmessage.org/
PLEASE ALSO NOTE:
The "Words in Season" topical messages and related worship format are not intended to discourage or replace the Christian worship and assembly of Christians at their particular places of church worship. As this website's author, it is my prayer and hope, that many souls will find the topical messages, related worship format and other material, a useful and valuable Christian resource.
THE CHRISTIAN FAITH: PARTS 1-3
1 -- What is meant by "Believing" and / or, being, "Saved?"2 -- How the saving (believing) process of the Christian Faith takes place
3 -- What are the tell-tale signs that a person has been "Saved" [is a Christian]
When we think of the Celtic people of the British Isles, Ireland comes to mind, as does magnificent stone circles, bonfires, magical poems and mystery. I certainly know when I went to Ireland several years ago I felt overwhelmed by the sense of natural power coming from lands that flowed through my veins. It is a beautiful place, and just being there brought a compelling peace to my mind and body.
I also think of Druids. Just the name druid conjures up fantastical illusions and my curiosity soars. Who were these powerful people, the druids, the stuff of legends?
The Druids were the priests of the Celtic people. Women were called Druidesses. The word Druid is actually a Celtic one, and means 'wise one' or 'knowing one.' Druis as they were sometimes referred to means 'sorcerer.' It is often linked with the word 'oak', since 'dru' means oak. It is thought that they possibly derived from this word, because oak trees are strong and stable, and oak groves were considered very religious places.
Not only were the Druids priests, but teachers, judges, propehts, doctors and magicians. They were the philosophers, and were often sought after for their knowledge and expertise. They were said to know the future, and to speak to the Gods. Their secret hymns and knowledge were not written down, but passed down word of mouth from Druid to Druid. They were the ultimate secret society of that time.
Druids believed in human sacrifice and divination of the sacrificed body. They also sacrificed animals to the Gods. Religious ceremonies and celebrations were very important to the people and had to be presided over by a Druid.
Unlike royalty and nobility, you weren't necessarily born into a Druid priesthood, the position was given to those who had the aptitude for it. A novice initiated into the priesthood could have training for up to twenty years.
Once a year the Druids met where they would settle disputes. They were given the job of judge since the people considered them to be the most just. Those who didn't following the judgment of the Druid priests would be shunned by society, and even excluded from religious practices.
The Druids were such a powerful people that it is said they're influence was held over the king. They accompanied him everywhere, and he referred to them for wisdom. Even more, it is said that if the Druids did not approve of the king, then he would have no power.
The stars, universe and nature played a huge part in Druid practice. They believed in immortality, which is why perhaps those who would go to sacrifice sought it as a gift, as so many have across cultures. Looking to nature and the stars is how the Druids often predicted the future, weather, etc...
Dressed in white robes, with scarlet and gold embroidery, gold bracelets and necklaces, the Druids were considered to have magical powers, being able to shape-shift or become invisible, create storms, cause a woman and cattle to be fertile, withholding sunshine or rain, casting spells and other various magical practices. Perhaps this is why some link Druids to wizards.
Sacred stone circles decorate the landscape of the British Isles. Who made them and what were they for? It has been determined they were religious sites, where the Celtic people celebrated solstices, equinoxes and other religious festivals. The most popular of stone circles is in England, Stonehenge, perhaps because it is so impressive. The circles are linked to cosmic activity, as solar activity, celestial objects and cycles were important to the people. (I've posted a picture of Stonehenge and a picture of Knocknakilla in Ireland.)
What would it have been like to be at a Druid ceremony? Picture the starts bright at night, blazing fires doting the lands. The white robes of the Druid priest flapping gently against their legs with the wind. Musicians play eery songs that carry through the air like whispers from the Gods. The people watch in amazement as the priests with their hands raised to the sky they chant out ancient words that they've known for generations...
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"I am the wind which breathes upon the sea"
"I am the wave of the ocean"
"I am the murmur of the billows"
"I am the ox of the seven combats"
"I am the vulture upon the rocks"
"I am the beam of the sun"
"I am the fairest of plants"
"I an a wild boar in valour"
"I am a salmon in the water"
"I am a lake in the plain"
"I am a word of science"
"I am the point of the lance in battle"
"I am the God who creates in the head of the fire"
"Who is it who throws light into the meeting on the mountain?"
"Who announces ages of the moon, if not I?"
"Who teaches the place where couches the sun, if not I?"
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The Druid priests fell out of popular existence over time with the invasion of the Romans, and the push for Christianity in the British Isles. I say popular because they still practiced in secrecy and under the covering of wooded sacred areas. They were called Pagans, and some people still celebrate and practice their ancient customs today.
Have you ever visited the British Isles? Have you felt the ancient power held within its lands? What do you think of all the legend and lore that comes from the ancient practices of the Celtic people and the Druids?
Punjabi - Satguru Arjan Dev Ji stresses that God looks after me and saves me from Kalyug in which Greed dominates
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In Jesus, we have been moved from the brick-built Synagogues made by human hands for the Rabbi, a Priest of Moses or teacher of the moral laws, to the Temple of God made by Nature where the Christ, our Royal Priest greater than John, the Baptist, Prophet Elijah, called Innerman is sitting in your heart that leads your life to Salvation through Preaching Gospel. Thus, with Christ in our hearts, we are solitary capable of entering into the Vineyard of our Father where the True Vine Christ Jesus is Planted by our Father. This Vineyard has a Narrow Gate for the solitary and through grace you find this Gate. In Jesus, we have Fellowship of Royal Priests and those who employ Hireling Dog-Collared Priests in Moses for Prayer and fasting, the old rituals in Moses are Anti-Christs annulling the Sacrifice of Jesus as the Lamb of God. Technical help needed.
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It is not doctrine/dogma similarities which tend to hold the many diverse pagan groups together, rather, it is the common ideals and feelings expressed by the Pagan peoples themselves. Here are some examples:
The Wiccan Rede: "An it harms none, do what thou will." is almost universally accepted amongst the groups.
Most groups tend to be polytheistic, animists, pantheists, et. One is not "converted" to Wicca, rather, the new comer feels a sense of "coming home", or, more poetically, "The Goddess calls to her own".
Nature plays a big part in most traditions, either as direct personification of the God/dess, or as aspects of them. There is no counterpart to the Devil, as such, in the Pagan religions... no personification of 'all evil', rather, the choice is there for all to make.
However, there is the Law of Three Fold Return, which states "That which thou dost send out shall return three fold", so good begets good, and evil befalls those who are evil (a horrendous understatement / simplification, but true).
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"Psychopaths" pretending to be "saints" present a very serious problem for all spiritual traditions. There are many more "psychopaths" pretending to be "saints" than there are real "saints". If you have a true saint for a teacher, then you have a real possibility for spiritual attainments, including enlightenment. If your teacher is a "psychopath", then you may become a programmed puppet, and you risk being sexually or financially abused. You also may lose your job, your family and possibly even your sanity. Eventually you risk disillusionment in the pursuit of any spiritual quests.[...]Distinguishing a saint from a "psychopath" presents a unique problem because they have some common characteristics that seem at first to be identical. Both "saints" and "psychopaths" can have the appearance of a beautiful, radiant and attractive being. Both may tell you, "Be here now, forget the past, forget the future; be spontaneous, heed your inner voice, follow your bliss."...They may appear to manifest similar psychic powers, healing, mind reading, and channeling from other realms.Although the powers of a saint and a "psychopath" may seem the same at first, they have different roots. "Saints" have a calm, clear, empowered state of mind as a result of discipline, meditation, and introspection. "Psychopaths" can develop paranoid samadhi, which is a concentrated mind, because they have done so many unskillful things such as lying, theft, injury, adultery, substance abuse, etc. Their powers come from having to have a very sensitive awareness to perceive when someone is coming after them. They are also gluttons for attention, and when they have your attention they will start to feed on your spiritual energies like a psychic vampire. They can sometimes read minds, tell the future, do healings, see things which aren't physically apparent and you may become mesmerized and convinced of their divine power. So how do we tell "saints" from "psychopaths"? My teacher, Sayadaw U Pandita, says that he never makes up his mind about peoples enlightenment until he has known them and observed them closely for a year. It is in the nature of "saints" to respond to sincere requests for help and guidance. If you sincerely want help they will be there for you. They may ask you to make commitments once you are training under their guidance, but there is unlikely to be an initial urgent commitment. "Psychopaths", on the other hand, are more likely to come on to you with an initial urgency, demanding that you make a commitment immediately or lose your opportunity. Therefore, my first advice about telling "saints" from "psychopaths" is to take your time."- WILLIAM L. HAMILTON, excerpt from "Saints and Psychopaths" (Dharma Audio Network Associates, 1995)
"In this fourth post about, "LIMIT," the CBS sci-fi series from 2005, I keep to inquiries how it reveals elements of the coming triple give modification of man, a key imagine of what the Bible refers to as the adjust of the beast.
A very major think about is how its Wikipedia page declares that it surpass aired on the Sci Fi Dig on October 13, a era I understand as nucleus esoteric and brim significant! This day in history lettering the creation of demonic programs that advance the antichrist agendas, as well as some other very fixed transitions. Pagans, witches, Satanists and all who practice the occult arts understand how humorless it is in the ritual admiration of their gods and for the comprehension of their rectify spiritual goals to message era and seasons good. I've established the significance of timing in occult ritual at coil with regard to the Beijing Olympics and the accomplishments of the Roman Catholic Pope Benedict XVI. Horizontal the timing implicit in the thing conceal of the Olympics was careful and executed very totally.
Here's A Mixed Bag Of Useful Events:
THIS DAY IN Pure-bred - OCTOBER 13
* 54 - Claudius, Roman Emperor died (B. 10 BC) - Nero ascends to the Roman throne
* 1244 - Jaques de Molay, Splendid Master of the Knights Templar (d. 1314)
* 1307 - Hundreds of Knights Templar in France are collectively arrested by agents of Phillip the Festival, to be as soon as agonized concerning "ADMITTING" heresy.
* 1775 - Continental Council of "AMERICA" instructions formation of a naval quick
* 1792 - In Washington, D.C., the cornerstone of the United States Legitimate Put up (PREDICTABLE AS THE ICY QUARTERS WHEN 1818) is laid.
* 1881 - Reawakening of the Hebrew talk as Eliezer Ben-Yehuda and friends harmonize to use Hebrew unreservedly in their conversations.
* 1884 - Greenwich, in London, England, is time-honored as Shared Second meridian of longitude.
* 1892 - Edward Emerson Barnard discovers D/1892 T1, the surpass comet naked by photographic resources, on the night of October 13-14.
* 1917 - The "GENIUS OF THE SUN" is witnessed by an forcible 70,000 rural area in the Cova da Iria in F'atima, Portugal.
* 1930 - New German Reichstag opens with 107 NSDAP'ers in unwavering
* 1993 - Ray Dorion (BELLEVILLE, IL) obeys the demonic "MARIAN SWINDLER" and makes "HER" predictable to the world.
* 1994 - The "MARIAN SWINDLER" begins to brace the "RIGHT ON THE 13TH OF OCTOBER" visitation charge for Nancy Fowler, Conyers, GA, tip in 1998.
* 2006 - Ban Ki-moon is chosen to be U.N. Secretary-General
* 2006 - "LIMIT" Introductory AIRED ON THE SCI FI Dig ON 10/13/06, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2006 AT 10:00 PM.
* 2008 - Following 701 go in the past an gala in 1307, sundry majestic transition in abide by banking occurred. The surpass neurosis France, Jacques de Molay, the Knights Templar and the Pope. The burst neurosis Gordon Unhappy. "Gordon Unhappy has labelled the steps he took "UNPRECEDENTED, BUT ESSENTIAL". Though essential it dominance be, it is superior that it is not unprecedented. And it is captivating that he did so on sundry October 13, painstakingly 700 foundation 1 go in the past the demise of the surpass such "PUTSCH" by the French grandeur. As ominously as this is probability, it is equally superior that if Jung were silence with us, he would handle a cover day in mapping the synchronicities that are occurring. Pure-bred dominance not be rewritten on October 13, 2008; history dominance however be repeating itself? (The recount quoted has been unsophisticated from the Web, but I did find the exultant on a godlikeproductions forum loop.)"
In 2006, the thirteenth of October happened to fall on a Friday. I've established why the disgracefully "REGRETTABLE" and sometimes dreaded Friday the 13th is a diagram day on the calendar in a series about the foresight of the lawless one, the beast of Stun 13:1. It's to the same degree the numbering of this day is the flowing together of the beast total of disagreement, thirteen, with the total of man, six. Man was fashioned on the sixth day of the start week, which is now called Friday. Friday the thirteenth is a sign of the Beast. What this scary day occurs in the month numbered ten, October, the dynamism is multiplied, achieving the support order of dimension. This opt for day is no small deal! Horizontal mega all that, the take steps surpass aired on the Sci Fi Dig AT THE HOUR OF 10:00 PM, count even better-quality to the sum! The time and era being "LIMIT" surpass aired on the Sci Fi Dig can't maybe be construed as sea fortune by anyone who's clued-up in such matters. The series was offered to a targeted spectators in the tint that is scratch of occult agencies, which is unadorned identical with the exultant of the presentation!
Sort no mistake: These cram I'm bringing to your regard are not a craze of impolite superstition but of well founded belief and practice that wields powerful dynamism in the realm of demonic beckon. We are to be sharp as serpents and pure as doves, are we not? We shouldn't practice witchcraft or prediction, which is to fall sufferer to the adversary, yet neither want we be impolite of Satan's policy that are forcefully nucleus leveraged wary us. We implore the request for forgiveness afforded to us by putting on the whole covering of God, by which we may stand wary the point of view of the devil.
"For we affray not wary flesh and blood, but wary principalities, wary powers, wary the rulers of the gloom of this world, wary spiritual spite in high chairs."
Ephesians 6:12
It appears that even the calendar day "LIMIT" aired on the Sci Fi Dig is fixed. What the numbers of the era are spare together the sum is 13! (10/13/2006 1+0+1+3+2+0+0+6 = 13)
As a result of all these facts prior us, we can be be contiguous that this show's maintain equilibrium appendage of suitable 13 episodes may perhaps not handle been by speculate. The take steps was "INVALID" due to having extreme it's destined purposes, not from any attack to become satisfactory ancestry from meeting.
Finished the show's monologue the era of September 16, 2005 was named, a era that dominance tinkle well casual. Infrequent about why that have possession of era was opt for I considered the Lord's calendar (AS ACCOUNTED BY THE KARAITES) and other calendars but didn't surprise whatsoever that seemed major. At a halt, the numbers nine (SEPTEMBER IS THE NINTH MONTH) and sixteen are themselves significant. The total nine is the total that supreme very signifies the triple give modification. (SEE THIS POST) It's affiliate with the gestation magic charm of a whatsoever, which is nine months crave. The total 16 is in poor taste affiliate with a human's coming of age - enjoyable sixteen - as one transitions from youth concerning mellowness. Nine and sixteen together speak of the modification from whatsoever to "OUTLANDISH" beast.
What the numbers of the era are spare the sum of 23 is attained, which is the total of chromosomes donated by each whatsoever parent. September 16, 2005 is 9/16/2005. (9+1+6+2+0+0+5 = 23) Respectively parent contributes 23 chromosomes, which put together to the 46 that make up our two disconnect DNA. If a third disconnect is spare to whatsoever DNA, carry the track that sundry 23 chromosomes are spare to the 46. I maintain 23 "OUTLANDISH" chromosomes are knowingly signaled by this era that was understood to adjust the introduction of the outlandish jiggle that "CONCEIVED" and "BIRTHED" the surpass transformed men of this key irruption.
We're told in a "SPECIAL ELEVATION" accessory that the drive for the take steps was to after all handle three divisions shimmering the stages of outlandish dynamism. These were to be "LIMIT," with "LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT," and eventually, "IRON GRIP." In harmony with the uttered machination for the take steps, with its occult timing, numberings, themes and symbols, it has served and continues to behave to situate a cuddle for individuals who mine to turn you concerning them. We are nucleus masterfully plied to capture the adjust of the beast by this and load other TV shows, movies, ads, corporate logos; in truth, point every media. We are under collide with and handle been for a very crave time. Satan has been settled a climate of execution and he energy bring in out his Beast agendas to their fated restrictions rapidly. My resolution, offer, is not to make you horror him.
4) I say to you, My friends, do not be nervous of individuals who slay the character and in the past that handle no better-quality that they can do.
5) But I energy have an effect you whom to fear: horror the One who, in the past He has killed, has authority to cast concerning hell; yes, I run by you, horror Him!
Luke 12:4-5
Alarm bell Him! If you handle never predictable the horror of God you can't maybe settle down this with the love of God. Natives of us who know both the horror of God and the love of God understand how this is not a craze of nucleus vaporous or dysfunctional, but of nucleus recently in a accepted amount with the one who has power of life and death; Y'shua HaMashiach, the right begotten son of the Supreme Gigantic God. If you don't yet know the horror of God, you are not yet in a very remove relationship!
Finished the take steps there's a periphery where the character Gunnison, who knowledgeable the triple give modification, speaks, but can't be thought. Ramsey, a linguist, recognizes that the adhesive tape completed of his assertion can be on its head to regulation what he's actually saying. This is a subject the well-known occultist Aleister Crowley knew about and educated as beneficial for individuals who point toward to become accomplished in the magick arts. The scriptwriter and producer of "LIMIT" is exactly so biological a novice of these magickal arts and of Crowley, nearby as with Jimmy Mass of Led Aircraft and load, load others. If exhibit was any give cause for anxiety that the occult farming of the antichrist agendas of the beast and his adjust point this take steps was wary, this saturation want dispell it.
The good taste of reversing recorded assertion to interpret a wire relates to what's predictable with cumulative popularly as "REVERSE ASSERTION." This is a good taste for hacking concerning the "OUTLANDISH TRANSMISSIONS," for refuse to eat saturation concerning what is intended and who a gossip really is. It's a promising and commendable tool for beautiful the truth, and one the Lord Himself has led me to. I availed for myself of the prospect to adversity the reverse assertion of Mr. Boramis, the scriptwriter and producer, suspecting I would find in the "PUT OFF THE FRACTAL" thing whatever thing of ancestry. While supreme of it is very pleasant, I did classify some Matchlessly captivating phrases with a high adequately climb up of tribute to donate it in a video.
Potential Rapidly - Lord Willing!
Linda recently had lunch with one of her long-time friends, and her friend was really going on and on about the wonderful benefits of yoga. Linda listened to her friend with focused attention and learned about how yoga could give her a complete mind and soul experience that would do wonders for her physically and mentally. After the lunch, Linda decided that yoga programs were something that she wanted to look into further, so she decided to spend some time researching yoga information when she got back home.It is always a good idea to spend some time researching something new before you give it a try, so you can prepare yourself and know exactly what to expect. With yoga, as with other physical activities, Linda knew that she needed to spend time learning some yoga tips before she committed herself and signed up for a new class. Are you also looking for some good yoga information? Here are great pointers that can help you get all of your questions about yoga answered:o If you know anyone who takes yoga, as most people do, you can definitely get some questions answered with a simple call or e-mail to a friend or family member. This is a wonderful way to get your questions answered by someone you know and trust.o Yoga studios and gyms that offer such classes are a great resource for you. You can call and talk to the front desk staff or ask to speak with the instructor in charge of the class you are considering taking.o Libraries and book stores are an excellent resource as well. You can find tons of great books that cover just about everything you have ever wanted to know about yoga, and many also show illustrations of yoga poses.o You can learn a lot simply by watching a class in progress. Many gyms and yoga studios will offer a commitment-free trial class so you can learn about yoga first-hand, or you can turn on a yoga program on the TV and either watch or follow along at home.Trying out something new can be exciting and scary at the same time, and it only makes sense that you would want to educate yourself with yoga information before you commit to a class. These tips can help you get all of the advice and knowledge you need to make sure that yoga is a good fit for you. Spend some time today getting all of your questions about yoga answered!Carla Faulkner is a writer and researcher on products for households such as yoga information. Save time and money by getting a FREE in depth review of this product and many others including discounts and best prices at Carla's blog: yogapositionsover40.com Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Carla Y"
One thing you can never get enough of is knowledge. Reading a lot of books on subjects you enjoy or topics that you've always wondered about is a good start. Figure out a project you've always wanted to do around your home. Maybe you could build something that you have no idea how to build. By taking on tasks you have to learn about before you do them, you'll probably make valuable mistakes. These are valuable because they provide good learning experiences, so don't be afraid to try things just because you may not succeed. Organization is very beneficial to your mental well being. When everything is cluttered, whether it be our homes or our minds, it can cause a lot of stress. We start to think about all of the things we need to get done, and all of a sudden it's tomorrow and nothing got done at all but worrying. It seems silly, but it happens to the best of us. Start getting rid of the clutter little by little. If it's mental clutter, like a bunch of anxiety about something, consider speaking with a therapist to sort it all out. It is easy to become complacent in life and to stick with what is familiar, but there is so much more to life than what the average person experiences. Expanding your horizons can be beneficial in ways both large and small. Though it can be challenging to implement changes, even the smallest things can impact your life in positive ways. Read on for some ideas on how to improve yourself and the world around you through personal development. Start by making a simple list of the good and bad things in your life. These can be small things that are a mere nuisance or larger things that hinder your happiness on more significant levels. Just the act of recognizing these things can give you motivation for making changes. Be bold when making your list, even adding things that may seem to be impossible to change. When writing down the good things, remember to be thankful for them, and stop to ponder what behaviors or decisions created these good things for you. It can spur ideas for how to use some of these same principles to help change the more undesirable aspects of your life. Make a specific plan for how your goals can be reached over time. Be sure to include steps that show immediate results, to boost your confidence and feel immediate rewards for positive outcomes. Map out the process for how each goal can be attained. There are some physical development options that have a great physical function, such as yoga and meditation. Yoga is a great set of exercises which helps your body and mind to relax, and it can be used for physical toning as well. Meditation is a very effective tool for stress reduction and relaxation. When you are very stressed, there are a lot of physical problems, such as not being able to sleep, not eating right, and less immunity to diseases. Engaging in an activity such as meditation can help prevent these. Both yoga and meditation rely on controlled breathing exercises. Through this, you are teaching yourself how to stay calm when an upsetting situation occurs. Yoga and meditation are not just mental exercises; they have a lot of physical benefits as well. An exercise regimen can be implemented towards a great variety of personal development plans. For instance, it can be an important step if someone is looking to lose weight or become healthier. It can also be beneficial towards other physical personal development plans, such as if someone wants to run a marathon. But it doesn't have to just be limited to these physical plans. As mentioned earlier, exercise can have great emotional benefits as well. If someone wants to improve their mood, they can turn to exercise. It is also helpful in dealing with stress, so a goal about stress management can also incorporate exercise. If someone is looking to reduce a behavior, such as quitting smoking, exercise can be implemented into the personal development plan as a coping skill to help you accomplish this goal. Any change is significant in its own way, and even the small ones can have an enormous impact on your attitude and your sense of fulfillment in life. Take some of these ideas on how to get started, then enjoy the process of improving your live. Personal development needs one to constantly upgrade and improve on himself/herself. If you would like to get words of wisdom, then check out Wiz Khalifa Quotes From Songs and Lil Wayne Quotes
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In the last few weeks, the aging, decadent liberals of the Roman Catholic Church have risen up once again in a spasm of ugliness to attack everything orthodox and biblical in the Church in the name of "the spirit of Vatican II," which really means "the spirit of '68," that is, the spirit of the leftist revolution, the sexual revolution and the culture of death. Notice that RC liberals never talk about the "texts" of Vatican II as Popes John Paul II and Benedict XVI endlessly do. That is because the spirit of rebellion against the Bible and Tradition that the liberals promote cannot be found in the actual texts of Vatican II. To hear them tell it, Vatican II was an attack on Vatican I and an admission that modernity has been right all along and the Church wrong. In the perception of the liberals, Vatican II was the surrender of the Roman Catholic Church to the theological and ethical liberalism that had already come to dominate the formerly "mainline," now "sideline," Protestant denominations. If all that Hans Kung and the other liberals could wish for were to come true, the Roman Catholic Church would resemble nothing so much as the Episcopal Church in the US with rabid support for abortion, utter capitulation to the sexual revolution, Unitarian theology, bishops riding in Gay Pride Parades and 1,000 members per week leaving the denomination. Liberal Protestantism is on a fast slide to irrelevancy and close to degenerating into a heretical cult like the Unitarian-Universalist Association. Pope John Paul II and now Benedict XVI are courageous, saintly and intellectually brilliant bulwarks against the anti-humanism of the culture of death and all that liberal modernity has wrought. Protestants need not agree with them on every doctrine in order to appreciate that thier witness has been a crucial one in upholding the reality of God, the glory and deity of Jesus Christ and the truth of the Gospel in this world. All those who take the Apostles' and Nicene Creeds seriously should be grateful for their rock-solid witness. Right now, Pope Benedict XVI needs the prayers of not only Catholics, but all Christians of good will around the world. As a recent article on the Cathoic News Agency says:""Saying Pope Benedict XVI has been "unjustly attacked," the head of the international Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need has called for this Sunday, the Feast of the Chair of Peter, to be a day of fervent prayer for the Holy Father."""The dignity of the papacy and the person of Benedict XVI himself have been crudely insulted. Many people have manipulated the facts, while others have frivolously abandoned the important fundamentals of our humanist tradition.""This unworthy dealing with the truth does grave damage to the dialogue between civil society and the great religions. It is a sign of cultural degeneration."Read it all here: http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/new.php?n=15159"May God bless and protect Pope Benedict XVI and keep him faithful to the truth of Scripture and the orthodox teaching of the doctors of the Church, the great saints and the mystics down through the ages. May he know the power and comfort of the Holy Spirit bearing him up in the face of adversity. May he continue to shine the light of reason and faith on a world that desperately need to embrace the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen."
wesaanac.comEndless energetic upgrades suspend to bear place in the minds and hearts of every in the wake of one of you responding to the increasingly-pure energies you're since delivered. 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Account, cherished souls; contemporary restrict been many.The Inner-Earth ">You haven't been told about the something else societies that situate and restrict existed on your world, and one of the ceiling essential revelations for each cherished life-force to shed is that of the Inner-Earth existing lower your begin.A adequate of the upper classes restrict worked to ventilate this truth the preceding, and the being of your Inner-Earth has as a rule been covered-up ever since of the previous phantom of gloomily about to entities in its out rungs, and exceptionally ever since of the phantom of an ascended nation deeper lower your begin.Mercy will learn about this and so very many other clothing as a take on of the rising energies and the rising collect for truth on your ground, and every one of you can begin accomplishment busy in bringing-forth the Lean you can seem within.The rising understanding of humanity's oneness with each other and with all of Establishment will expand a new sentry and corrupt set in the add up of your hut.We can make such nationalized predictions ever since we can see your Rest in something else different periods of time, and we can view your fifth-dimensional Rest whilst in concert communicating with you cherished souls in your only predominance of time.While you acquaintance a linear compass reading and raid of time as a part of the lower-dimensional Rest acquaintance, we don't acquaintance such distortions of the incalculable point of Now, and electioneer to support you in understanding the faux caring of what you refer-to as time. Though since faux, it's helped to hold tight your experiences within a piece of information that's since faux in the cross of the aristocratic realms you're rising just before.Love: A Mull over ThemeAs we make our final impersonation for this verbal communication, we declare Warmness to every in the wake of one of you who continues to cause yourself in service. You may view that Warmness has been a region of many channeled communications coming by this shape of delayed, and this is ever since each of us cry to you one by one seeks to part-ways by reminding you of Warmness.Though you've heard about it so very further and may seem yourselves recycled to negotiations of it at this feature, your impression of this at the same time as thing called Warmness is clearly to combination and combination.We'll suspend to be with you as profitably as we restrict been, to help you understand everything about the aristocratic manufacture you haven't yet been talented to. Glance at to your future, gorgeous souls, ever since it's beckoning-forth in every point.Thank you to the Hathors of Earth's Astrophysical Planetary Planes.WesAnnac.comAquariusParadigm.comContributing Editor: The Blond Age of Gaia
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