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   Brenda Durhamposted 13 years ago

   "Now the just shall live by faith; but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him.
   But we are not of them who draw back unto perdition; but of them that believe to the saving of the soul."
   (Hebrews 10: 38, 39).

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   Brenda Durhamposted 13 years ago

   Victory in Jesus
   
   ♫♫   ♪
   
   
   I heard an old,
   old story
   How a saviour came
   from glory
   How he gave his life
   On calvary
   To save a wretch like me
   
   I heard about
   his groaning,
   Of his precious blood's
   atoning
   Then I repented
   Of my sin
   And won the victory
   
   Oh, victory in jesus,
   My saviour forever
   He sought me
   And he bought me
   With his redeeming blood
   
   He loved me 'ere
   I knew him
   And all my love
   Is due him
   He plunged me to victory
   Beneath the
   Cleansing flood
   
   I heard about his
   Healing,
   Of his cleansing pow'r
   Revealing
   How he made the lame
   To walk again
   And caused the
   Blind to see
   
   And then I cried
   "dear Jesus,
   Come and heal
   My broken spirit"
   And somehow Jesus
   Came and brought
   To me the victory
   
   Oh, victory in Jesus,
   my Saviour forever
   He sought me
   and He bought me
   with His redeeming blood
   
   I heard about
   a mansion
   He has built for me
   in glory
   and I heard about
   the street
   of gold
   beyond the crystal sea
   
   About the angels
   singing
   and the old redemption
   story
   and some sweet day
   I'll sing
   up there
   the song of victory!
   
   He loved me 'ere I knew Him
   and all my love is due Him
   He plunged me to victory
   beneath the cleansing flood.

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   Brenda Durhamposted 13 years ago

   "Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth."
   
   (Luke15: 10.)

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   Brenda Durhamposted 13 years ago

   "I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons which need no repentance."
   
   (Luke 15: 7.)

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   SirDentposted 13 years ago

   Psa 2:1  Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing?
   
   Psa 2:2  The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, saying,

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   SirDentposted 13 years ago

   Isa 53:1  Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the LORD revealed?
   
   1Jn 5:9  If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater: for this is the witness of God which he hath testified of his Son.

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   Brenda Durhamposted 13 years ago

   Luke 22: 60-62:
   
   "And Peter said, 'Man, I know not what thou sayest':  And immediately, while he yet spake, the cock crew.
   
   And the Lord turned, and looked upon Peter.  And Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said unto him 'Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.'
   
   And Peter went out, and wept bitterly."

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      Flightkeeperposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      That moment has to be one of the biggest Gotchas in history.

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         Brenda Durhamposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         No kidding!
         I can imagine that sinking feeling that Peter must've gotten in the pit of his stomach, can't you?   To have the Lord turn and look at us after we had betrayed Him.
         And then to know that He went on from there and still carried out the plan to die for Peter, and for all of us.....Wow.

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            Woman Of Courageposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            Wow! Jesus demonstrated powerful love when he laid down his life for sins.

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   SirDentposted 13 years ago

   Psa 118:8  It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.

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   Brenda Durhamposted 13 years ago

   Amen Steve.

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    SirDentposted 13 years ago

    Rom 3:19  Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it saith to them who are under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God.
    Rom 3:20  Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.
    Rom 3:21  But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets;
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    Paul was the one called to spread the gospel to the gentiles.  Before Paul was called the gospel was the kingdom gospel and preached only to the Jews.
    
    Paul preached salvation by Grace.  Peter himself confirmed Paul to be correct.

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       Brenda Durhamposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       True!
       Many people opposed Paul because of his past.  They deemed him unfit to preach the Gospel, couldn't wrap their minds around the fact that he was a forgiven man, even though he witnessed about his sins and how he had met Jesus and was commissioned to spread the word.  And even though his life reflected that change.
       Some people even today try to dismiss and/or attack him.

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          SirDentposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          Amen, but they refuse to see that any man who proclaims Jesus Christ as being the Messiah is likewise unfit.  The disciples were ignorant and unlearned.  The call of Jesus to spread the gospel is what it takes to make aman or woman fit to spread it.
          
          Those Jews who refuse to see it, do so out of ignorance of God.  Others do it out of blindness.   
          
          The Bible says the Jews killed Jesus and they even said, "Let His blood be upon us and our children."  Later in Acts they said, "Act 5:28  Saying, Did not we straitly command you that ye should not teach in this name? and, behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and intend to bring this man's blood upon us."  Talk about being doubleminded.

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             Brenda Durhamposted 13 years agoin reply to this

             Yes.  It's sad.
             But Peter and the other disciples declared they would obey God instead of men, and then tells the council again how they (the coucil and the people in general?) had slain Jesus. 
             Boy, did that ever make the council mad.  But a council member, a Pharisee named Gamaliel stood up on the disciples' behalf...
             
             I'm reading this and trying to figure out if Gamaliel was simply being politically correct in order to avoid what he perceived would be bringing more blame on the Jews, or if he actually believed the disciples...

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    paarsurreyposted 13 years ago

    Jesus was sent by the Creator-God to the Jews; so what Paul did was unauthorised by Jesus.
    It was sinful for Paul to do such things.

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       Brenda Durhamposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Would you mind pointing out the Scriptures that back up your points?
       Or are you wanting a Bible Study lesson?  Because the Holy Scriptures will show your claims to be false.

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    Twenty One Daysposted 13 years ago

    Gamaliel was the president of the Sanhedrin...
    His #1 student was Saul...

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       Brenda Durhamposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Correct.  I get that.  At least that's what the "scholars' notes" say in my Study Bible. 
       I was pondering whether he was taking up for his former student Saul for Saul's sake, or if he was just being politically correct for his own sake...

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       SirDentposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Yes but this took place before Saul's conversion.  The Book of Acts was written as events took place.
       
       Gamaliel was smart enough to realize that if God was in what the apostles were doing, nothing they could do would stop it.

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       paarsurreyposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       I don't think it suit well on Saul. Saul or Paul was not a good student; he was only a clever person.

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          Twenty One Daysposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          really?
          
          That explains why the leader of the Sanhedrin taught S/Paul for years, and even funded his "expeditions" to a large degree, helped S/Paul father buy Roman citizenship and --if S/Paul had not gone "into the wilderness" --was going to be elected to be the next President of the Sanhedrin. It was because of their families wealth and strong study by S/Paul that Gamaliel  used his power/influence to get S/Paul in front of some of the top heads of the Roman state if not the emperor himself.
          
          So much for cleverness.
          
          James.

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    Brinafr3shposted 13 years ago

    For with God nothing will be impossible. Luke 1:37

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       Woman Of Courageposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Amen!

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       Brenda Durhamposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Amen!
       Welcome to HubPages and this thread.

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    SirDentposted 13 years ago

    Ain't No Grave
    There ain't no grave can hold my body down
    There ain't no grave can hold my body down
    When I hear that trumpet sound I'm gonna rise right out of the ground
    Ain't no grave can hold my body down
    
    Well, look way down the river, what do you think I see?
    I see a band of angels and they're coming after me
    Ain't no grave can hold my body down
    There ain't no grave can hold my body down
    
    Well, look down yonder Gabriel, put your feet on the land and see
    But Gabriel don't you blow your trumpet 'til you hear it from me
    There ain't no grave can hold my body down
    Ain't no grave can hold my body down
    
    Well, meet me Jesus, meet me. Meet me in the middle of the air
    And if these wings don't fail me I will meet you anywhere
    Ain't no grave can hold my body down
    There ain't no grave can hold my body down
    
    Well, meet me mother and father, meet me down the river road
    And momma you know that I'll be there when I check in my load
    Ain't no grave can hold my body down
    There ain't no grave can hold my body down
    There ain't no grave can hold my body down
    
    Written by Johnny Cash

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       Brenda Durhamposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       So cool!
       I had forgotten that old song. Glad you posted it.
       We used to sing that in Church; awesome worship song!

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          SirDentposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          We are going to learn it and play it Russ Taff style.

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          Flightkeeperposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          I was listening to a christian radio channel while visiting my sister and I was surprised at how good some of the contemporary christian music that's out there now.  Before it used to be very traditional.  Now there's christian pop and christian rock.  Pretty good.

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             Brenda Durhamposted 13 years agoin reply to this

             Yes.  There's a lot of it that I love.  I listen to K-LOVE, which is in several States.   They have a lot of the more modern Christian artists.   Have you ever heard that station? I've seen a few groups on television music shows, though, that are a bit too "modern",  almost head-banging stuff that don't even have the lyrics audible, etc....but God bless 'em all for good intentions.

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    Beelzedadposted 13 years ago

    With that great pink guitar in hand and waving like that with the other, I just pictured you playing and singing that Johnny Cash song. Thanks for the giggle, SirDent. 

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       SirDentposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       That is actually a Bass guitar.  I am not asdinger but only play the bass.  We do not do that song yet, but soon. 

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    SirDentposted 13 years ago

    John 1:17  For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.

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       paarsurreyposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Law was given by Moses and Jesus came to fulfill it and not to change it or to cancell it; Jesus mentioned it in so many words. Didn't he?

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    SirDentposted 13 years ago

    Psa 32:10  Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusteth in the LORD, mercy shall compass him about.

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    ediggityposted 13 years ago

    {12:13} And they send unto him certain of the Pharisees
    and of the Herodians, to catch him in [his] words. {12:14}
    And when they were come, they say unto him, Master, we
    know that thou art true, and carest for no man: for thou
    regardest not the person of men, but teachest the way of
    God in truth: Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not?
    {12:15} Shall we give, or shall we not give? But he,
    knowing their hypocrisy, said unto them, Why tempt ye
    me? bring me a penny, that I may see [it. ]{12:16} And they
    brought [it.] And he saith unto them, Whose [is] this image
    and superscription? And they said unto him, Caesar’s.
    {12:17} And Jesus answering said unto them, Render to
    Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things
    that are God’s. And they marvelled at him.

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       paarsurreyposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Gospel According to Saint Matthew
       Chapter 5
       
       [16] So let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven. [17] Do not think that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets. I am not come to destroy, but to fulfill. [18] For amen I say unto you, till heaven and earth pass, one jot, or one tittle shall not pass of the law, till all be fulfilled.
       
       http://www.drbo.org/x/d?b=drb&bk=47 … &f=s#x
       
       Jesus was very clear on it; only Paul , the Church and the scibes confused the ignorant.

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          ediggityposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          Zechariah
          
          {12:9} And it shall come to pass in that day, [that] I will
          seek to destroy all the nations that come against Jerusalem.
          {12:10} And I will pour upon the house of David, and upon
          the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the spirit of grace and of
          supplications: and they shall look upon me whom they have
          pierced, and they shall mourn for him, as one mourneth for
          [his] only [son,] and shall be in bitterness for him, as one
          that is in bitterness for [his] firstborn. {12:11} In that day
          shall there be a great mourning in Jerusalem, as the
          mourning of Hadadrimmon in the valley of Megiddon.

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             paarsurreyposted 13 years agoin reply to this

             Please mention Jesus' own words; the point is that Jesus never cancelled teachings of Moses; as Jesus was a Jew a follower of teachings of Moses.
             
             Wasn't he?

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                ediggityposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                Zechariah
                
                This is the word of God:
                
                {12:1} The burden of the word of the LORD for Israel,
                saith the LORD, which stretcheth forth the heavens, and
                layeth the foundation of the earth, and formeth the spirit of
                man within him. {12:2} Behold, I will make Jerusalem a
                cup of trembling unto all the people round about, when they
                shall be in the siege both against Judah [and] against
                Jerusalem.
                {12:3} And in that day will I make Jerusalem a
                burdensome stone for all people: all that burden themselves
                with it shall be cut in pieces, though all the people of the
                earth be gathered together against it. {12:4} In that day,
                saith the LORD, I will smite every horse with astonishment,
                and his rider with madness: and I will open mine eyes upon
                the house of Judah, and will smite every horse of the people
                with blindness. {12:5} And the governors of Judah shall say
                in their heart, The inhabitants of Jerusalem [shall be] my
                strength in the LORD of hosts their God.
                
                {12:6} In that day will I make the governors of Judah like
                an hearth of fire among the wood, and like a torch of fire in
                a sheaf; and they shall devour all the people round about, on
                the right hand and on the left: and Jerusalem shall be
                inhabited again in her own place, [even] in Jerusalem.
                {12:7} The LORD also shall save the tents of Judah first,
                that the glory of the house of David and the glory of the
                inhabitants of Jerusalem do not magnify [themselves]
                against Judah. {12:8} In that day shall the LORD defend the
                inhabitants of Jerusalem; and he that is feeble among them
                at that day shall be as David; and the house of David [shall
                be] as God, as the angel of the LORD before them.
                
                {12:9} And it shall come to pass in that day, [that] I will
                seek to destroy all the nations that come against Jerusalem.
                {12:10} And I will pour upon the house of David, and upon
                the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the spirit of grace and of
                supplications: and they shall look upon me whom they have
                pierced, and they shall mourn for him, as one mourneth for
                [his] only [son,] and shall be in bitterness for him, as one
                that is in bitterness for [his] firstborn. {12:11} In that day
                shall there be a great mourning in Jerusalem, as the
                mourning of Hadadrimmon in the valley of Megiddon.
                
                The point is Jesus fulfilled the prophecy, and died for the sins of man.

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                   Brenda Durhamposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                   Amen.

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    SirDentposted 13 years ago

    And the LORD spake unto Moses.

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    paarsurreyposted 13 years ago

    Please mention Jesus' own words; the point is that Jesus never cancelled teachings of Moses; as Jesus was a Jew and a follower of teachings of Moses.
    
    Wasn't he?

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       SirDentposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Joh 8:54  Jesus answered, If I honour myself, my honour is nothing: it is my Father that honoureth me; of whom ye say, that he is your God:
       Joh 8:55  Yet ye have not known him; but I know him: and if I should say, I know him not, I shall be a liar like unto you: but I know him, and keep his saying.
       Joh 8:56  Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day: and he saw it, and was glad.
       Joh 8:57  Then said the Jews unto him, Thou art not yet fifty years old, and hast thou seen Abraham?
       Joh 8:58  Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am.

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          paarsurreyposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          There is no mention of Jesus cancelling the Law of Moses.

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             SirDentposted 13 years agoin reply to this

             Just a quick question for you then we can proceed after you answer.
             
             Have you ever broken any of the laws of Moses?

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    SirDentposted 13 years ago

    2Ti 3:1  This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.
    2Ti 3:2  For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,
    2Ti 3:3  Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good,
    2Ti 3:4  Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;
    2Ti 3:5  Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.
    2Ti 3:6  For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts,
    2Ti 3:7  Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.

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       Brenda Durhamposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Amen.

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    SirDentposted 13 years ago

    Rom 1:20  For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:

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       Brenda Durhamposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Amen to all your posted Scriptures!
       Especially that one.

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    SirDentposted 13 years ago

    Psa 40:5  Many, O LORD my God, are thy wonderful works which thou hast done, and thy thoughts which are to us-ward: they cannot be reckoned up in order unto thee: if I would declare and speak of them, they are more than can be numbered.

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    SirDentposted 13 years ago

    Mat 11:28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

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    SirDentposted 13 years ago

    Isa 61:1  The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;
    
    Isa 61:2  To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mourn;
    
    Isa 61:3  To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified.

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    SirDentposted 13 years ago

    1Co 3:18  Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.
    
    1Co 3:19  For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.

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    Brenda Durhamposted 13 years ago

    Amen.
    
    "Therefore, seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not;
    
    But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.
    
    But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost.
    
    In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them."
    
    (2Cor. 4: 1-4)

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    Twenty One Daysposted 13 years ago

    oye,
    
    condemnation, condemnation, condemnation...
    1073 posts and not a word of good news.
    
    Fine, I'll be the one to bring the good news:
    
    All sin has been removed from all mankind as far as east is from west. Death has been destroyed for you by the One who died in your place and it (death) now has no power over you.
    
    Ha-satan, the thoughts in you, are no longer your master.
    You do not need books, bangles, beads or trinkets; buildings or boom-boom drum and bass -- joy and peace are your instruments of music.
    
    Life has been restored. Not just any life, but the Life.
    Let the words of Life be seen in your spirit, in your mind, and in your body.
    
    Now, go in and possess the land, the kingdom --which has been seeded in you-- yes, that single seed of faith. A seed to manifest Eternal Life and transform you into the image you were created to be ( a tree of life full of fruit, full of every blessing and plenty for everyone in need.)
    
    Sow and reap eternal life together.
    Share all things in common.
    Celebrate.
    Rise up.
    Wash off the ash.
    Take off your cloak of mourning.
    Shed the chains of slavery to a defeated sinful nature and its memories, its condemnation.
    You are Free.
    Now, start being that freedom.
    
    James.

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    Brenda Durhamposted 13 years ago

    James,
    you can throw out the Holy Word if you wish, from your life.
    But indeed I will not.
    
    You do forget that "all sin of all mankind" has been removed upon the condition that "all" actually REPENT.
    
    I (we Christians) mourn, yes, for the lost.  Just because you're happily oblivious to their plight doesn't mean I am.

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    Twenty One Daysposted 13 years ago

    Remember this, most especially:
    
    "If Anyone Tries to Condemn You, Remind Them, The word:
    
    -Which is a Breathe of My Mouth
    -Is Alive and fashioned everything in nature, is the universe itself
    -Is Not Written On Parchment But Is In The Hearts Of Faith
    -Which Is Able To Condemn or Bring Life to The Dead
    
    DID NOT CONDEMN YOU... neither do I.
    
    Now, go and (never believe or remind yourself) of Sin or its parts again. For sin is not your nature --Your True Nature is Righteousness -A Mirror Reflection Of Myself.
    
    If I have Made All Men Righteous By My Blood,
    Who Is Any To Say Otherwise."
    
    
    James.

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    Brenda Durhamposted 13 years ago

    Yes I am free;  I am "righteous" in His eyes.  But pride would make me fall.  Denying the Cross would make me fall.  Denying my humanity would make me fall. I will do none of those, because my heart is deliberately fixed on Him, He who first Loved me enough to die for me. 
    
    It is not His will that any should perish.  Since God could've imposed that "will" upon all, then in your way of viewing things, He would've never seen a need for the Savior to die on the Cross and be resurrected and for wise men to still seek Him.  We all still have that thing called free will, James.  That doesn't change.

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       Twenty One Daysposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Denial would be seeing yourself counter to what you just said...
       
       Wipe the mirror, start seeing your True Reflection.
       Let Go of The double Mindedness of "I am free But...".
       
       A Slave Set Free is No Longer A Slave To That Master.
       A Man Made Innocent By The Fulfilling Of The Rules Of The Law, cannot be Judged By That Law Again, it is called Double Jeopardy.
       You Have Been Judged By The Law And Found Innocent of All Sin.
       
       He didn't do all that work, just to let you suffer like a leper (a person riddled with guilt, shame, a decomposing spirit, body or mind). How could you ever fall away if
       -you have even a "mustard seed of faith", right?!
       -never consider falling away at all
       
       If Light cannot look upon sin, and you are the Light of The World, how can you Keep Looking At Sin. right?
       
       Now, time to celebrate the Victory by Being That Victory, A True Representative of Life. That is A True Witness, A True Testimony of Your Confession, A Vessel Of Honor, A Bride Without Blemish or Shame, A Wine Cask Full Of New Wine, A Tree Full of Fruit --that Is Fed By The Water of Life -- Feeding You and Everyone Who Eats of it With ONLY Good Things, not a mix of good-n-bad.
       
       yupper-doodles!
       
       James.

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    SirDentposted 13 years ago

    Carry my Cross as sung by Third Day
    
    As long as I remember
    I've been walking through the wilderness
    Praying to the Father
    And waiting for my time
    I've come here with a mission
    And soon I'll give my life for this world
    
    I'm praying in the garden
    And I'm looking for a miracle
    I find the journey hard but
    It's the reason I was born
    Can this cup be passed on
    Lord, I pray your will be done
    In this world
    
    So I'll carry my cross
    And I'll carry the shame
    To the end of the road
    Through the struggle and pain
    And I'll do it for love
    No, it won't be in vain
    Yes, I'll carry my cross
    And I'll carry the shame
    
    I feel like I'm alone here
    And I'm treated like a criminal
    The time has come for me now
    Even though I've done no wrong
    Father, please forgive them
    They know not what they've done
    In this world
    
    Three more days and I'll be coming back again
    Three more days and I'll be coming back again

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    Onusonusposted 13 years ago

    "my beloved brethren, if ye have not charity, ye are nothing, for charity never faileth. Wherefore, cleave unto charity, which is the greatest of all, for all things must fail—
    
    47But charity is the pure love of Christ, and it endureth forever; and whoso is found possessed of it at the last day, it shall be well with him.
    
    48Wherefore, my beloved brethren, pray unto the Father with all the energy of heart, that ye may be filled with this love, which he hath bestowed upon all who are true followers of his Son, Jesus Christ; that ye may become the sons of God; that when he shall appear we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is; that we may have this hope; that we may be purified even as he is pure. Amen." -Moroni

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    SirDentposted 13 years ago

    Psa 82:8  Arise, O God, judge the earth: for thou shalt inherit all nations.

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    Brenda Durhamposted 13 years ago

    Oh Why Not Tonight?
    
    
    
    
    (Words: Eliz­a­beth H. Reed, in The Hymn Book, 1842.
    
    Music: J. Cal­vin Bush­ey (1847-1929))
    
    ♫♫
    
    
    O do not let the Word depart,
    And close thine eyes against the light;
    Poor sinner, harden not your heart,
    Be saved, O tonight.
    
    Refrain
    
    O why not tonight?
    O why not tonight?
    Wilt thou be saved?
    Then why not tonight?
    
    Tomorrow’s sun may never rise
    To bless thy long deluded sight;
    This is the time, O then be wise,
    Be saved, O tonight.
    
    Refrain
    
    Our Lord in pity lingers still,
    And wilt thou thus His love requite?
    Renounce at once thy stubborn will,
    Be saved, O tonight.
    
    Refrain
    
    Our blessèd Lord refuses none
    Who would to Him their souls unite;
    Believe on Him, the work is done,
    Be saved, O tonight.
    
    Refrain

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    SirDentposted 13 years ago

    Psa 1:1  Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.
    Psa 1:2  But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.
    Psa 1:3  And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.
    Psa 1:4  The ungodly are not so: but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away.
    Psa 1:5  Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous.
    Psa 1:6  For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish.

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    Brenda Durhamposted 13 years ago

    Amen.
    
    Psalm 2: 1-3:
    
    "Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing?
    
    The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the Lord, and against his Anointed, saying,
    
    'Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us.'"

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    SirDentposted 13 years ago

    Psa 118:8  It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.

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    SirDentposted 13 years ago

    Mat 7:24  Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:

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    SirDentposted 13 years ago

    Rom 1:22  Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,
    
    Rom 1:23  And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things.

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       Brenda Durhamposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Amen.
       "...into an image made like to corruptible man"...
       Much food for thought there.   Not just about the images of kings etc., that people made and declared to be gods, but also a reference perhaps to the fact that He was not made in our image, but the basic difference between God and man, even though we are made "in His image"...?

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    Brenda Durhamposted 13 years ago

    Oh I Want To See Him
    
    (R.H. Cornelius, 1916).
    
    
    
    
    
    As I journey through the land, singing as I go,
    Pointing souls to Calvary—to the crimson flow,
    Many arrows pierce my soul from without, within;
    But my Lord leads me on, through Him I must win.
    
    
    Refrain:
    
    Oh, I want to see Him, look upon His face,
    There to sing forever of His saving grace;
    On the streets of glory let me lift my voice,
    Cares all past, home at last, ever to rejoice.
    
    
    When in service for my Lord dark may be the night,
    But I’ll cling more close to Him, He will give me light;
    Satan’s snares may vex my soul, turn my thoughts aside;
    But my Lord goes ahead, leads whate’er betide.
    
    
    When in valleys low I look toward the mountain height,
    And behold my Savior there, leading in the fight,
    With a tender hand outstretched toward the valley low,
    Guiding me, I can see, as I onward go.
    
    
    When before me billows rise from the mighty deep,
    Then my Lord directs my bark; He doth safely keep,
    And He leads me gently on through this world below;
    He’s a real Friend to me, oh, I love Him so.
    
    
    Oh I want to see Him, look upon His face
    There to sing forever of His saving grace
    On the streets of glory let me lift my voice
    Cares all past, home at last, ever to rejoice!

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    Brenda Durhamposted 13 years ago

    One of my favorite verses:
    
    
    "Kiss the Son, lest He be angry, and ye perish from the way, when His wrath is kindled but a little.  Blessed are all they that put their trust in Him."

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       SEEKER OF TRUTH57posted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Brenda, I just joined today , but I hope to be acquainted with you. God bless.

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          Brenda Durhamposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          I'd like that very much.  Thanks.  Welcome to HubPages, and in particular thanks for posting in this thread.  I hope the Lord blesses you too. 

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          Woman Of Courageposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          Welcome to Hubpages

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    Woman Of Courageposted 13 years ago

    Psalms 147:1 Praise ye the Lord:for it is good to sing praises unto our God; for it is pleasant; and praise is comely.

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       Brenda Durhamposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Hallelujah!
       Nice to see ya again Woman! 

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          Woman Of Courageposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          Nice to see Lady! In spite of the persecution, we shall rejoice.

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    SirDentposted 13 years ago

    Went last night to see Third Day live in concert.  My first time seeing them live and the first concert I have been too since I gave my life to the Lord.  Had an awesome time with my son who is 14 years old.  At the end of the concert I walked up to the stage taking photos and the drummer threw me one of his drumsticks.  I gave it to Jacob my son.  He loves it.
    
    How much more does our Father in heaven give to us?  Who can give more than God? 
    
    Sorry for bragging but I thought it was really cool.

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       Brenda Durhamposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       That IS really cool, SirDent!
       Third Day's got a lot of talent and wonderful message.
       I'm glad your son liked it!   Do you maybe have a drummer in the making there?

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          SirDentposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          He started playing the drums with us at church recently.  Ourt drummer had surgery on his wrist and is unable to play at the moment.

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    Brenda Durhamposted 13 years ago

    Robert Lowry, 1864
    
    
    ♫  ♫
    
    
    
    Shall we gather at the river,
    Where bright angel feet have trod,
    With its crystal tide forever
    Flowing by the throne of God?
    
    Refrain
    
    Yes, we’ll gather at the river,
    The beautiful, the beautiful river;
    Gather with the saints at the river
    That flows by the throne of God.
    
    On the margin of the river,
    Washing up its silver spray,
    We will talk and worship ever,
    All the happy golden day.
    
    Refrain
    
    Ere we reach the shining river,
    Lay we every burden down;
    Grace our spirits will deliver,
    And provide a robe and crown.
    
    Refrain
    
    At the smiling of the river,
    Mirror of the Savior’s face,
    Saints, whom death will never sever,
    Lift their songs of saving grace.
    
    Refrain
    
    Soon we’ll reach the silver river,
    Soon our pilgrimage will cease;
    Soon our happy hearts will quiver
    With the melody of peace.
    
    Refrain

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       Woman Of Courageposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Brenda, I have contacted you again. Love and Blessings to you!

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          Brenda Durhamposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          Woman, I haven't gotten any messages!  I've tried several times to contact you too. Did you try contact through e-mail from this site, or via IM?  Maybe it's lost in cyber-space or something? 

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    SirDentposted 13 years ago

    Pro 3:7  Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.
    Pro 3:8  It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones.

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       Woman Of Courageposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Amen, You are a blessing brother. God bless you. Stay encouraged!

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    SirDentposted 13 years ago

    Pro 3:13  Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.
    
    Pro 3:14  For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.
    
    Good night, everyone. 

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    SirDentposted 13 years ago

    Psa 18:2  The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.
    
    Psa 18:3  I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies.
    
    Have you thanked Him this morning for another day of life?  Have you praised Him for His awesomeness?

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    SirDentposted 13 years ago

    Psa 17:3  Thou hast proved mine heart; thou hast visited me in the night; thou hast tried me, and shalt find nothing; I am purposed that my mouth shall not transgress.

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       Woman Of Courageposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Yes I thanked the Lord this morning for another beautiful that he has made. Praise God and give him the glory.

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    SirDentposted 13 years ago

    "I've Always Loved You"
    
    I don't know how to explain it
    But I know that words will hardly do
    Miracles with signs and wonders
    Aren't enough for me to prove to you
    
    Don't you know I've always loved you
    Even before there was time
    Though you turn away
    I'll tell you still
    Don't you know I've always loved you
    And I always will
    
    Greater love has not a man
    Than the one who gives his life to prove
    That he would do anything
    And that's what I'm going to do for you
    
    Written by Mac Powell of Third Day

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       Brenda Durhamposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       I love that song!  It's so comforting.
       Amen.     †

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          Woman Of Courageposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          Me too

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