Election Special
Your Election Victory!
Because of His grace, believers have been elected of God, to glorify His Name in this generation, by obedience to His Living Word: The LORD Jesus Christ. 1 Pe. 1:1-5 KJV;
Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied.
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you, Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
Col. 3:12-14 KJV;<
Is Luke 21:34 The Rapture?
Caught Up Together
Q: Is Luke 21:34 describing The Rapture?
A: The expression “Rapture” is Christian jargon for the event described by the Holy Ghost in verse 17 of 1 Thess. 4:13-18 KJV;
But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.
For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.
For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep.
For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
Wherefore comfort one another with these words.
The Spirit of God, through Paul, writes to Christians to comfort us with the sure knowledge that those who sleep in Jesus, that is; who die as born again believers in The LORD Jesus Christ, will be resurrected first, not left as dust in their graves or cremation urns.
New Age Therapy
Nursing Wizard of Oz
Q: I am a registered nurse and a healer. I have recently been joined in one of my programmes, in a small country hospital, by a born again Christian physiotherapist. My programme entails relaxation therapy and meditation for my groups, and every three months, teaching our clients Tai Chi.
However, my colleague has stated that these practices are against her faith, and she will not participate in either. Are relaxation therapy and Tai Chi against Christian beliefs? Helen (Australia)
A: Your Christian colleague is correct and following the true wisdom of God.
Astrology, Horoscopes & Cross Idols
Part II of II Please read Part I first
In the previous section we exposed the hypocrisy of nominal ‘Christians’ who continue in superstitions and open themselves to demonic influence. Here we discuss the Christian view of; fortune telling, stargazing, Tarot cards, good-luck charms, and what God thinks of that ‘Cross in your pocket’.
Suckered into Stargazing
Astrology and horoscopes are another example. Notice how many people claim to be Christian, yet are happy to tell you what birth-sign they were born under, and regularly read their daily horoscope for ‘amusement’. To venture into this is to flirt with demons. Using Tarot cards is another occult snare.
God mocks those who trust in astrology: Holy Bible Is. 47:13-14 KJV
Thou art wearied in the multitude of thy counsels. Let now the astrologers, the stargazers, the monthly prognosticators, stand up, and save thee from these things that shall come upon thee. Behold, they shall be as stubble; the fire shall burn them; they shall not deliver themselves from the power of the flame: there shall not be a coal to warm at, nor fire to sit before it.
The LORD hates it. Repent, renounce it, get rid of everything associated with it, and you will be blessed.
Good Luck is a Very Bad Habit<
Superstition and Religion
Part I of II
If you read horoscopes, hesitate to walk under ladders, carry a lucky charm, avoid stepping on cracks, bow to idols, consult Tarot cards, get nervous on Friday 13th. or mutter old wive’s tales to yourself, this article will set you free from such demonic snares.
Superstition: The belief in magic and things that cannot be explained by reason
What is the Christian view of superstition?
A shocking number of ‘Christians’ still hold to superstitions, and thereby submit to demonic influence. The purpose of this article is to alert and release you from such bondage to fear.
It’s relatively easy to get sinners saved, but more difficult to ‘prise Ephraim from his idols’ (Holy Bible, Ho. Chs. 4-5): Particularly superstitious idols.
An illustration: Typically, for several weeks after leading an Asian Buddhist to Christ, you’ll notice they continue to wai idols on sight as a conditioned reflex. (Wai: Pay homage by placing palms together in front of their face and bowing.) Even after you’ve shown new believers from Scripture that it is a serious sin worthy of eternal damnation (1 Co. 6:9, 1 Jn. 5:21, Rev. 21:8, 22:15) equivalent to spiritual prostitution (Eze. 16:16, Lev. 20:6, Nu. 15:39.)
Oct 31st. The Devil’s Night
Is 31st. October the Devil’s birthday?
Q: Is Halloween a celebration of Satan’s birthday?
A: No, the Devil is a created spiritual being, he has never been born of woman himself, so cannot have a birthday. (Is. 14:12-15, Ez. 28:15-17, Lk. 10:18, Jude 6, Rev. 12:3-9.)
October 31st., or Halloween, is often called the “Devil’s night” because of the traditional demonic revelry sinners indulge in on that day. Halloween is a modern form of Baal worship. Real Christians do not take part in such nonsense, instead they use it as an opportunity to evangelise.
Satan’s child?
Q: I was born on October 31st., so does that mean I’m the Devil’s child?
A: We are all born children of the Devil whatever our birthday. (Eph. 2:1-3, Jn. 8:42-44, Ro. 3:10)
Are Ghosts Real?
Do Christians believe ghosts are real?
Q: Are there such things as ghosts? I saw a ghost for the first time in my life, but I am a believer, and I know what the Bible says about such things. This wasn’t even someone I knew. Why would I see this? Marvena
A: Certainly, the word ghost is used over a hundred times in the KJV, for example; Gen. 25:8, Then Abraham gave up the ghost, and died… and Mtt. 1:18 where Mary was, found with child of the Holy Ghost.
God’s Spirit is called the Holy Ghost.
From this you can see that ‘ghost’ means spirit.
What the world calls ‘ghosts’ are actually evil spirits; demons manifesting, or seen in a vision.
Mediums and Shamans are proud of their ability to perceive spirits, and many earn a living from such occult abilities, like the Witch of Endor (1 Sam. Ch. 28). But of course they pay an awful price in eternity. Only Christ can set them free from their spiritual bondage.
The Lord may sometimes allow a Christian to perceive an evil spirit when ministering to somebody in bondage, in order to reveal the cause, and then set them free, as in Ac. 16:16-18.
Harry Potter in the Bible
Seven Deadly Warnings from God on the Dangers of Harry Potter Stories & the Occult
Are you aware that Harry Potter’s favourite pursuits are emphatically condemned in the Holy Bible? All occult activities including Witchcraft, Divination, Sorcery, Fortune-telling, Tarot cards, and Astrology are forbidden. Read these Seven Warnings from God on the Dangers of Harry Potter Stories
Occult: Secret, hidden, supernatural, mysterious
The danger of occult practices is, by definition, hidden. It is a real and present danger deliberately concealed from participants. If people knew what it leads to they would not get involved, that is why Satan tries to hide its consequences. All forms of occultism are harmful. We know, because Almighty God warns us repeatedly to stay away from any occult involvement. Those who choose to ignore God’s commands inevitably suffer because of their rebellion. Often, only realising they have been deceived when it is too late.
Suicide Demons
Demon possession
Q: I have a strange question; is it possible for someone who was possessed by multiple demons (at least two by name), and eventually committed suicide at their prompting, to try to “come back” into another person?
Perhaps it is just the demons that possessed him trying to return through my friend (his ex-girlfriend), but they are pretending to be her ex-boyfriend. She is trying to bathe herself in the Holy Spirit, but she has been out of church, and out of His authority for so long, that I feel she is still susceptible to them. Any advice would be a phenomenal blessing at this point. Sherry
Healing From Christ
Based upon Receive Miracle Healing by T.L. Osborn
© 89-20 OMI Used with the Author’s permission
7 Steps to Receive the Miracle You Need From Christ
Are you sick or infirm? God wants you well. Only Satan wants you to suffer.
Follow these seven simple steps, and expect a Miracle from God.
Jesus paid for your complete health, and wants to heal you now.