Who is This Jewish Kid From Nazareth?

___Jesus was born in Bethlehem, but grew up in Nazareth. His stepfather was a carpenter and his mother was a homemaker. Both were direct descendants of King David. Jesus lived for 30 years working with his father and family before he started his ministry. His Earthly ministry lasted only three years before he was killed.

___When he was alive, Jesus did miraculous signs to prove that he is God. He did not use his power to prevent his abuse and death. Instead he took all of the sin of the world - past, present and future – upon himself in order that sinful men and women could have fellowship with a Holy God. He was raised from the dead; spent 40 days appearing to and preparing his followers; and vanished to Heaven. His Holy Spirit saves, teaches, sanctifies and strengthens men and women who trust in Jesus as Savior.

___The Jews were looking for a conquering king. They will see Jesus as King, but it will be too late for those who have rejected him. Jesus will reign on the throne of David in Jerusalem for 1,000 years while Satan is bound, and then Satan, his followers and those who have rejected Jesus will be thrown into the lake of fire forever.

Evangelicals Were Indeed Stupid in 2012

___M.I.T. Professor has labeled American voters as "stupid." I would agree that evangelicals were indeed stupid in 2012, because they didn't vote. They would tell you that they didn't want to vote for a Mormon, so then they stayed at home and enabled Obama to win.

___His records have been sealed, but we do know some things: Barry's mother married a Muslim Indonesian, and Barry attended Muslim schools during his formative years. Barry claims to be a Christian, but he is a Jeremiah-Wright christian. There is a world of difference, and it is evident in BHO's policies - particularly towards Israel.

___The movie Dreams From My Real Father claims that Barry was the bastard child of a married neighbor, a communist. Barry's grandfather worked for the CIA, and having a Communist Party USA member for his grandson's father was a problem. The CIA had some Kenyan students on exchange in Hawaii at the time, and Barack Obama was promised a free Ph.D. if he would marry and then later divorce Barry's mother. The book Dreams From My Father was probably written by friend Bill Ayers, and The Audacity of Hope was probably written by a speechwriter on now Barack's Senate staff. Barry attended prep school and college on Affirmative Action scholarships, and Bill Ayers' father (CEO of ConEd) got Barack into Columbia and Harvard Law.

___That a community organizer, head of Project Vote (famous for the dead voters) with few accomplishments could become state senator, U.S. senator and President twice is amazing!

Educating Includes Morals and Values - Dr Ben Carson

___When we instill morals and values into the educational process for young people, we help them realize they have an obligation to become well educated and informed citizens, and to contribute to the system as opposed to draining it of its resources. Public prayer and discussion of common principles that strengthen society's moral fabric are essential to establishing an atmosphere of courtesy and decency.

Source: America the Beautiful; Rediscovering What Made This Nation Great, 2012. A #1 New York Times Bestseller

A Roman Catholic Pope in America

___I am a Protestant because I share the belief of Martin Luther and many millions since that the Roman Catholic Church had perverted the Word.

___The Pope does not speak authoritatively on any subject - spiritual or other. He is certainly not an expert on science or economics. He gets respect only because he is the elected head of the Roman Catholic Church with about a billion people worldwide. If he fails to challenge our President - or any other - on abortion or same-sex marriage, then he represents RCC positions poorly and cowardly.

Tragedy in Mecca, Saudi Arabia

A Bin Laden construction crane collapses, kills 107 on 9/11 anniversary SEPTEMBER 11, 2015:

A massive crane collapsed and killed at least 107 people at the Grand Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, as the heavy equipment came crashing down on Friday worshipers.

The number of injured has risen to 238, according to Saudi authorities.

“Extreme weather” is the likely cause of the collapse, authorities said, with heavy rain, lightning strikes and high winds hitting the Muslim holy city on Friday about 6:30 p.m. Saudi time, just before the start of Friday prayers.

It is important that Christians recognize this as a tragedy and not celebrate like the infidels. These dead Muslim pilgrims will spend eternity in the lake of fire separated from the true God!

Read more at http://conservativebyte.com/2015/09/bin-laden-crane-collapses-kills-107-on-911-anniversary/

Marines at the Pentagon on 9/11

A chaplain, who happened to be assigned to the Pentagon, told of an incident that never made the news.

A daycare facility inside the Pentagon had many children, including infants who were in heavy cribs. The daycare supervisor, looking at all the children they needed to evacuate, was in a panic over what they could do. There were many children, mostly toddlers, as well as the infants that would need to be taken out with the cribs. There was no time to try to bundle them into carriers and strollers. Just then a young Marine came running into the center and asked what they needed. After hearing what the center director was trying to do, he ran back out into the hallway and disappeared. The director thought, "Well, here we are, on our own."

About 2 minutes later, that Marine returned with 40 other Marines in tow. Each of them grabbed a crib with a child, and the rest started gathering up toddlers. The director and her staff then helped them take all the children out of the center and down toward the park near the Potomac.

Once they got about 3/4 of a mile outside the building, the Marines stopped in the park, and then did a fabulous thing - they formed a circle with the cribs, which were quite sturdy and heavy, like the covered wagons in the Old West. Inside this circle of cribs, they put the toddlers, to keep them from wandering off. Outside this circle were the 40 Marines, forming a perimeter around the children and waiting for instructions. There they remained until the parents could be notified and come get their children.

The chaplain then said, "I don't think any of us saw nor heard of this on any of the news stories of the day. It was an incredible story of our men there. There wasn't a dry eye in the room. The thought of those Marines and what they did and how fast they reacted; could we expect any less from them? It was one of the most touching stories from the Pentagon. It's the military, not the politicians that ensures our right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. It's the military who salutes the flag, who serves beneath the flag, and whose coffin is draped by the flag.

The Distinction Between Clergy and Laity

___Of course the pastor is a good man. He's paid to be good.

___The people in his congregation aren't paid. They're good for nothing!

Can a Person Lose Her/His Salvation?

___Salvation is a gift from a loving God. It cannot be earned or bought. Jesus accomplished it, God accepted Jesus' sacrifice and raised Him from the dead, and the Holy Spirit became the seal of salvation. The gift is accepted by believing that Jesus is the Messiah/Christ of the Bible and placing complete faith and trust in Him as Savior. When the gift has been accepted, the believer is indwelt and guided by the Holy Spirit. Those who reject Jesus will be thrown into the lake of fire forever.

___Those who try to save themselves will be rejected. Their “works” are as “filthy rags.” They are not saved even though they may claim to be Christians. Jude warns about the unbelievers who infiltrate the church buildings and “worship” alongside true believers. John tells us the characteristics of the true believer. Sin is not a characteristic of a saved life. The fruit of the Spirit should be evident, although it is possible to temporarily quench the Spirit and still be saved. Even after Jesus has established His kingdom, humans will be born during the millennium who will reject Him as Savior. They will fight alongside Satan and his angels and will be completely defeated.

___If God saved you, then your salvation is complete. If you saved yourself, then it is meaningless.

Immorality, Family Breakdown and the Consequences

___Last week's riots in Baltimore are evidence of the effects of fatherlessness, according to a new report released today by the Marriage and Religion Research Institute (MARRI). The study was compiled in light of the recent riots and social unrest in Baltimore. Using federal data, the report found that only sixteen percent of fifteen to seventeen year olds in Baltimore have been raised by both their married parents. Cleveland, Ohio is the only major U.S. city that has a lower family intactness rate (fifteen percent).

Bishop E. W. Jackson, Family Research Council Senior Fellow for Church Ministries and President of S.T.A.N.D., released the following statement on the study:

___"There is a profound crisis in the black community, not just in Baltimore, but nationwide. The crisis is in marriage and family. Seventy two percent of children are born out of wedlock. Too many fathers are missing from the home, and an alarming number of mothers are still children themselves. Boys in these circumstances are inculcated with the values of the streets, and become susceptible to every negative influence. Instead of pursuing education, many embrace the attitude of victimization. Instead of seeking employment, too many prefer to hustle. Race and poverty become excuses for criminality. These social pathologies are perpetuated from one generation to the next.

___"Children raising children; young men looking for affirmation of manhood through gangs, crime and violence; and young men fathering children without taking responsibility for them. This constitutes an accelerating downward spiral. Only God - not government - can redeem the situation. Only prayer can move the heart of God. Only Pastors led by God can shepherd people out the darkness into the light of faith, family and responsibility. The church is the only institution with the credibility and spiritual power to transform the lives of the people and communities they serve."

Dr. Pat Fagan, Director and Senior Fellow of MARRI released the following statement:

___"The breakdown of marriage in inner city Baltimore is a tragedy for the city and the state of Maryland. That this level of public violence happened is not surprising given all that the data tell us about the family life of the inner city. Three and four generations of single parent family life puts in place conditions of poverty, addiction, crime and abuse. Children who grow up in these conditions become hardened and distorted, as the riots made visible. The solution lies in the opposite direction: love and fidelity between fathers and mothers, chastity for the young so that they can be loving and faithful in their turn; prayer and worship to gain the strength to live this love and fidelity and neighborliness to help those around. When this happens, educational success follows, and business and jobs flow into communities. Government can do much good but it cannot deliver love, fidelity or prayer. Leadership on these must come from other institutions."

Animals and Humans are Different Biologically!!!

___Dr Kevin Campbell, a cardiologist, appeared on Varney & Company to discuss new drug testing. The adult stem cell - hopefully from the patient - may be tested directly. He discusses the problems and greater expense of animal testing. One problem is that "Animals and Humans are Different Biologically" meaning that animal testing is not definitive. It is a best guess.

___This is not news to people who believe the Bible to be the inerrant Word of God. Adam was a special creation of God and Eve a special creation of God from Adam's rib. Secular scientists reject this and prevent data which differs from the evolution idea from being disseminated.

The Bad News and the Good News - I will be 70 in July

Psalm 90:10 The days of our lives add up to seventy years, or eighty, if one is especially strong. But even one’s best years are marred by trouble and oppression.

1 Thessalonians 4:13 Now we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers and sisters, about those who are asleep [died], so that you will not grieve like the rest who have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, so also we believe that God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep as Christians. For we tell you this by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, will surely not go ahead of those who have fallen asleep. For the Lord himself will come down from heaven with a shout of command, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive, who are left, will be suddenly caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will always be with the Lord. Therefore encourage one another with these words.

Point of View's Pray for America

___Kerby Anderson knows that 1 Chronicles 7:14 is a covenant with Israel and should not be used out of context for another purpose. America can indeed and should humble herself and pray, but God is under no obligation to keep a promise made to Israel under very specific conditions (dedication of temple, drought, pestilence, locusts)! Christians should not hate God if God's competing purpose is to rapture his Church and start the Tribulation period. Remember that Jews wanted a conquering king to rescue them from Roman rule. God gave them a suffering savior first!

___A text without a context is a pretext! Kerby will abuse scripture if it increases his personal popularity?

The Trinity - More Than Ice, Water & Vapor

___The Christian doctrine of the Trinity is difficult for the minds of mankind because it is not possible to understand a God who is omniscient, omnipresent and omnipotent. God is a spirit, but we talk about him in human terms. We talk about Jesus as the “son” of God, but we cannot understand a virgin pregnancy and virgin birth. Although Mary is the instrument of the Word becoming flesh, she is not God's “wife” nor is she divine (Mother of God). Joseph is Jesus' “stepfather” so that Jesus has the legal right to be king. Both Joseph and Mary are descendents of David – a double fulfillment of Scripture.

___One of the analogies used to demonstrate a trinity is ice, water and water vapor. Although this analogy is obviously limited, it presents a molecule with 3 atoms, matter which can exist in 3 states, – solid, liquid and gas – and discusses a substance necessary for life itself.

___God is holy, and we may exist in his presence only clothed in the righteousness of Christ. Ice is uncomfortable to humans unless they are properly clothed. Jesus became flesh and shed his blood at the cross to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. We are clothed in his righteousness when we accept him as Savior. Water can be used to wash away the filth of this world. Water is used to baptize a believer. The Spirit indwells each believer, and “translates” the Word of God so that we may understand him. We cannot see water vapor – although we can “feel” its energy. We cannot see the Spirit - although we can “feel” his presence and power.

The President Apologizes for Barbarism of Christians While Minimizing that of ISIS

___It is hard to believe the President when he says that he is a Christian. He has lied so many times about other things, then why not his faith? He spent his formative years (6-10) attending Muslim schools in Indonesia. His “christian minister” was Jeremiah Wright – who would have God damn America.

___At national prayer breakfasts he has misused a verse from Luke's gospel to shame Christians for not giving more. He meant giving in the Marxist sense, trusting those in power to determine the receipients of the giving. Now he repeats the Islamic extremists defense that Christians have committed the same atrocities as ISIS. They point to a time before the Protestant Reformation when the Roman Catholic Church (RCC) was the main “christian” church and committed the Crusades (1097-1297AD) and the Inquisition.

___The RCC is a cult. It has taught that the clergy is an intermediary between mankind and God. It sought to only educate the clergy. Priests and nuns are not allowed to marry even though the apostle Peter – who is the “rock” upon which the church is built – was married. It has taught about a holding place, Purgatory, after death where prayers can be made to get the dead to Heaven if they weren't “good enough” to get there directly. It has sold indulgences claiming spiritual benefit. It endorces prayer to Mary as “mother of God” and others who have been elevated to the status of sainthood.

___The President also blames slavery and Jim Crow laws of the 20th century on “christians.” Slavery existed before, during and after biblical times. It still exists today. The strong defeat and control the weak. Victorious tribes sold their defeated victims as property. Traders then resold them to others as property. Human beings were “owned.” Scientists considered Negroes inferior and sought to abort or sterilize the weak in a Darwinian breeding program (eugenics). A higher percentage of “blacks” have been aborted than any other race since Margaret Sanger founded what became Planned Parenthood.