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Fear of the Lord

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Previously, I’ve spoken on the need to have fear of the Lord and this caused misunderstanding by some Christians. But the Bible speaks of two types of fear, one which God commands and one which is worldly. Because in our culture, in the religions of the world, in our societies and even in the Churches, they teach there should be no fear in God, but, this isn’t biblical. It goes completely against what the Bible teaches. For Instance, in the Old Testament, the scriptures read;

Proverbs 9:10 – The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

Proverbs 14:27 – The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death.

Psalm 25:14 – The secret counsel of the LORD is for those who fear Him, and He reveals His covenant to them.

Isaiah 8:12 – Do not call conspiracy everything these people regard as conspiracy. Do not fear what they fear, do not live in dread. The LORD of Hosts is the One you shall regard Holy. Only He should be feared; only He should be dreaded.

Isaiah 11:2 – The Spirit of the LORD shall rest upon Him, The Spirit of Wisdom and understanding, The Spirit of Counsel and Might, The Spirit of Knowledge and of the Fear of the LORD.

It’s at this point many Christians raise the objection that this is Old Testament scripture and doesn’t apply to the New Testament. But, I have found the complete opposite. Because everything spoken of in the New Testament can be backed up in the Old Testament. Let me say this, every Christian has a responsibility to study God’s Word because it is our own salvation that is at stake. But to bring further awareness to this, let’s look at some additional scriptures;

Matthew 10:28 – And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather fear Him who can destroy both soul and body in hell.

2 Corinthians 7:1 – Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let’s cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the Fear of God.

1 Peter 2:17 – Honor all people, love the brotherhood, fear God, Honor the King.

Acts 9:31 – So the Church throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria had peace and was being built up. And walking in the fear of the LORD and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, it multiplied.

Hebrews 12:28 – Therefore, since we are receiving a Kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe.

1 Peter 1:17 – Since you call on a Father who judges each one’s work impartially, conduct yourselves in reverent fear during your stay as foreigners.

Philippians 2:12 – So then, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.

Revelation 14:7 – And he said with a loud voice, “Fear God and give Him glory, because the hour of His judgment has come; worship Him who made the Heaven and the earth, and sea and springs of water.

Romans 3:10,18 – As it is written: “There is no one righteous, not even one; there is no one who understands;
there is no one who seeks God. All have turned away, they have together become worthless; there is no one who does good, not even one.” “Their throats are open graves; their tongues practice deceit.” “The poison of vipers is on their lips.” “Their mouths are full of cursing and bitterness.” “Their feet are swift to shed blood; ruin and misery mark their ways, and the way of peace they do not know.” “There is no fear of God before their eyes.”

The last scripture I’m sharing found in the Old Testament, actually gives the reason why we should fear the Lord, it reads;

Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for; through the fear of the LORD evil is avoided.
Proverbs 16:6

It’s our fear of the LORD GOD, that keeps us walking upright in the path of righteousness through the Holy Spirit. The Lord tells us throughout scripture not to fear man or the things he fears, but instead, fear the Lord God. If you don’t have fear for God, you don’t respect Him. And if you don’t respect Him, you can easily fall into sin. Because it’s the Fear of the Lord that will help us overcome our worldly fears. Which makes me believe this is what sustained the Apostles and early believers during persecution

Know Where Your Church Stands

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Many Christians go to Church as a way to learn about the Son of God, Christ Jesus, and to worship God. And now more than ever we want to ensure we’re following Scripture of how a Church should conduct themselves. Because the Lord Jesus warned there would be false Prophets who would deceive many. So it’s extremely important to follow God’s Truth.

But did you know that in the Book of Revelation there were 7 Churches Christ had an important message for? So, as a Christian who attends Church you need to be able to evaluate your Church against those listed. What we’ll be looking at is simply the admonitions Christ gave to the Church and His answer on how to fix it. As a comparison, see where your Church appears in the list.

Church of Ephesus

Nevertheless I have this against you, that you have left your first love. Remember therefore from where you have fallen; REPENT and do the first works, or else I will come to you quickly and remove your lamp stand from its place – unless you REPENT. To him who overcomes I will give to eat from the Tree of Life, which is in the midst of the Paradise of God.

Church in Smyrna

Persecuted with no admonition. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the CROWN OF LIFE. He who overcomes shall not be hurt by the second death.

Church in Pergamos

But I have a few things against you, because you have there those who hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balak to put a stumbling block before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed to idols, and to commit sexual immorality. This you also have those who hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitans, which thing I hate. REPENT, or else I will come to you quickly and fight against them with the Sword of My Mouth.

To him who overcomes I will give some of the hidden manna to eat. And I will give him a white stone, and on the stone a new name written which no one knows except him who receives it.

Church in Thyatira

Nevertheless I have a few things against you, because you allow that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a Prophetess, to teach and seduce My servants to commit sexual immorality and eat things sacrificed to idols. And he who overcomes, and keeps My works until the end, to him I will give power over the nations. And I will give him the morning star.

Church in Sardis

I know your works, that you are alive, but you are dead. Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die, for I have not found your works perfect before God. Remember therefore how you have received and heard; hold fast and REPENT. Therefore if you will not watch, I will come upon you as a thief, and you will not know what hour I will come upon you. He who overcomes shall be clothed in white garments, and I will not blot out his name from the Book of Life; but I will confess his name before My Father and before His Angels.

Church in Philadelphia

I know your works. See, I have set before you an open door, and no one can shut it; Because you have kept My command to persevere, I also will keep you from the Hour of Trial which shall come upon the whole world, to test those who dwell on the earth. He who overcomes, I will make him a pillar in the Temple of My God, and he shall go out no more. I will write on him the name of My God and the name of the city of My God, the New Jerusalem, which comes down out of Heaven from My God. And I will write on him My New Name.

Church of Laodicea

I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot. So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth. As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten. Therefore be zealous and REPENT. To him who overcomes I will grant to sit with Me on My Throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His Throne.

There seems to be a common theme;

Follow Christ and the Apostles teachings.

Love the Lord God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength

Do the works of the Lord Jesus

Repent of Sexual immorality

No false idols and eat nothing sacrificed to idols.

Stay away from False Prophets and their teachings.

And of course the need to REPENT if you’re not following according to Scripture. And  remember, denominations are not Biblical and if your Church Doctrine doesn’t align with Scriptures or they don’t preach the Good News, I suggest reading your Bible so you can learn the Truth.

But there is something else I noticed, the ONLY CHURCH kept from the Hour of Trial which comes upon the whole world, is the Church in Philadelphia. Which means ONLY those who follow the template of this Church will be protected from the Hour of Trial coming on the world.

Why? Because they’re not being obedient to the Lord. They’re falling false Prophets who twist and pervert God’s Truth. There Churches are filled with Sexual Scandals, false doctrines, and some may do the works but they’ve left their first love.

Many pastors, preachers, ministers an such preach that the Church is taken out and will not endure the Hour of Trial. But according to Scripture, Jesus Christ says this;

I, Jesus, have sent My Angel to testify to you these things in the Churches, I Am the Root and the Offspring of David, the Bright and Morning Star.

The Lord Jesus is giving the Churches a warning, the Book of Revelation was given to prepare these Churches of where they stand with Him and what they would endure if they failed to REPENT and be obedient and follow Christ as the Scriptures warn.

Do NOT be fooled, unless you are falling the Philadelphia Church, you WILL go through the Hour of Trial!

Repossess

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As a Christian, a follower of Christ, I’ve spoken many times on the depravity I see unfolding in America. The United States is being possessed by every unclean Spirit imaginable. But it hasn’t always been this way.

The United States was founded on God. Prayer was given to open Congress and the House as far back as September 1774. Then, prayer was added into the school system and children were happy, content and safe. But in 1962 the Supreme Court ruled against it citing it was unconstitutional.

With the removal of prayer from our schools it has left the United States vulnerable and empty. Today, we see mass shootings in schools, an array of mental health issues, assaults, rapes, transgender ideology being pushed, drug use, sexual immorality, along with a host of other issues. It’s truly a disgrace to our Lord and Creator, God Almighty.

But don’t be mistaken, just because we see all these things transpiring, remember, America were founded on God. And what the Holy Spirit told me was, repossess. Since the United States was founded on God, God will repossess it! It reminds me of the scriptures, which read;

Then he says, I will return to my house from which I came. And when he comes, he finds it empty, swept, and put in order.

Matthew 12:44

When God was removed from our Schools, Government offices, Employers, and even some of our churches became empty. Many have chosen to follow doctrines of demons instead of following The Way which Christ taught. But don’t forget;

Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life.

Galatians 6:7,8