Some celebrate Christmas and some don't. Regardless, at some point in history, a child was born who would become the Savior of those who would willingly confess Him as their Lord.
For some reason, when I hear this scripture in my head, it ends up being the voice of Charlie Brown. But regardless of who states it, it is one of the single most important events to have ever taken place, and all because of God's love for us.
Isa 9:6-7 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.
(Also see Luke 2:4-21 for Jesus' birth in the New Testament.)
Littlest David believes that the only reward that Christians may earn is eternal life. He rejects all the Scripture that shows that one of the incentives for Christians to do good works is for countless **ETERNAL HEAVENLY REWARDS** for faithful and loving service that God's Word **PROMISES**. Littlest David never defends this position by Bible exegesis but attacks the integrity of the person who quotes God's Word. Littlest David is also completely blind to the way Christian churches have corrupted the Birthday of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
**BUT WHAT DOES GOD'S WORD SAY**??
**SALVATION IS 100 PERCENT **FREE** but **ETERNAL REWARDS** are 100 percent **EARNED**!!
Ephesians 6:8: Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not men, because you know that the Lord will **REWARD** everyone for what ever good he does!
Revelation 22:12 Jesus says, “Behold I am coming soon! My **REWARD** is with Me, and I will give to everyone according to what he has done!”
Matthew 16:27: Jesus says, “The Son of Man is going to come in His Father's glory with His angels and **THEN** He will **REWARD** each person according to what he has done!”
Hebrews 11:1,6: Now **FAITH** is confidence in what **WE HOPE FOR** and **ASSURANCE ABOUT WHAT WE DO NOT SEE**!...And without **FAITH** it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him **MUST BELIEVE** that He exists and that He **REWARDS** those who earnestly seek Him!!
Luke 11:33,34: Jesus says, "Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a **TREASURE** IN HEAVEN** that will never fail, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys. For where your **TREASURE** is, there your **HEART** will be also!"
Luke 14:13,14: Jesus says, "When you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, and you will be **BLESSED**. Although they cannot repay you you will be **REPAID AT THE RESURRECTION** of the righteous!"
2 Corinthians 5:9,10: We make it our goal to please Him... for we must all appear before the Judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive what is due him for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad.
1 Corinthians 3:13-15: His work will be shown for what it is, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test the quality of each man's work. If what he has built survives, he will receive his **REWARD**. If it is burned up he will suffer loss; he himself will be saved, but only as one escaping through the flames.
How to Win Heavenly CROWNS:
I Corinthians 9:24-27: Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes in to strict training. They do it to get a **CROWN** that will not last; but we do it to get a **CROWN THAT WILL LAST FOREVER**! Therefore I do not run like a man running aimlessly; I do not fight like a man beating the air. No, I beat my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize!
2 John 1:8: Watch out that you do not lose what you have worked for, but that you may be **REWARDED** fully!.
Revelation 3:11: Jesus says, “I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have, so that no one will take your **CROWN**!”
2 Timothy 4:7,8: I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the **CROWN** of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me **ON THAT DAY**—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for His appearing!
The **CROWN** of Life for those who persevere under trials and persecution:
James 1:12: Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the **CROWN OF LIFE** that God has promised to those who love Him!
Revelation 2:10 Jesus says, “Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer... Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you the **CROWN OF LIFE**!”
Matthew 5:11,12: Jesus says, “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your **REWARD IN HEAVEN**!”
Luke6:22,23: Jesus says, "Blessed are you when people hate you, when they reject your name as evil, because of the Son of Man. Rejoice in that day and **JUMP FOR JOY**, because great is your **REWARD IN HEAVEN**!"
! Daniel 12:3: Those who impart wisdom will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness like the stars for ever and ever!!
Matthew 19:29: Jesus says, "Everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children **FOR MY SAKE** will receive a **HUNDRED TIMES AS MUCH** and will inherit eternal life!!"
I tried to tell you, I tried to warn you, I tired to shake you from your slumber, but you refused to listen.
Once again; you are dealing with a demonic spirit of religiosity who comes to bring discord and disunity among believers. It won't even allow you a simple Christmas post of glad tidings of good news.
"In him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it."
John 1:9
"The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into the world"
John 3:19
"...... the light has come into the world,....."
John 12:46
"I have come into the world as light......"
Winter Solstice:
After the dark time getting longer and longer the sun begins to move 1° north, announcing the coming of spring. It will continue to move northward until the summer solstice, when it reaches its highest point.
This is why the birth of Jesus is celebrated on Dec 25th, not because Jesus was born on Dec 25th.
For those curious about Jesus's real birthday; it is lost to antiquity. However, a good guess would be: Since the Lamb of God fulfilled the Jewish spring feasts to the day. The lambs are brought into the family house two weeks before Passover. This was likely when Jesus was brought to his Fathers house (The Temple) two weeks before Passover and eight days after his birth, as recorded in the New Testament.
Luke 3:23: Now Jesus Himself was as 30 {Human} years old when **HE BEGAN HIS MINISTRY**! {As per OT Law}
Daniel 9:24-27: 70 7"s {490 years} are decreed for your people and your holy city to finish transgression, to put an end to sin, to bring in everlasting righteousness {On the Last Day of the 70th 7} and to Anoint the Most Holy. The Anointed One, the Ruler will come after 69 7's {or 483 years}... He {The Anointed One} will confirm a Covenant for one 7 {7 years} . But in the middle of the last 7 {After 3 1/2 Years} He will put an **END TO ALL SACRIFICES AND OFFERINGS**!! {Leaving 3 1/2 years for the future Great Tribulation which will put an end to sin and bring in **EVERLASTING RIGHTEOUSNESS**!!
We know that the Resurrection of Jesus took place on April 5th AD 33. We also know that Jesus was anointed after 69 7's in the amazing prophecy on the 70 7's in Daniel 9:24-27, We also know that in the middle of the Last 7 years or after 3 1/2 years Jesus put an end to all sacrifices for sin. 3 1/2 years is 1278 days and 1278 days before April 5th AD 33 Jesus was Anointed and baptized which would be October 5th AD 29. And then after spending 40 days in the wilderness Jesus began His ministry on His 30th human birthday. And 40 days after October 5th AD 29 was the 30th human Birthday of Jesus on **NOVEMBER 14TH** AD 29!!
I know it happens, but sometimes it's not just one person, but a bunch bouncing their arguments into multiple threads. And thanks for sharing the scriptures. Always appreciated.
Thanks Jayzee and Good Tidings, in Jesus' name, to you as well. :)
If prophetic stayed ON TOPIC in others threads, not harassing everyone causing disorder and killing good discussion, well......this would be the sign of a good Christian living out the instructions of Jesus.
Prophetic is free to do what he wants on the Threads he starts. And if people wish to engage in his thread they know what to expect, and may engage anyway. Or he can engage ON TOPIC in others threads.
That's how it should work among Christians.
Sure, I see people going after others here with passionate debate, but it is usually ON TOPIC. They don't go Thread to thread harassing others off topic, engaging in character assassinations and purposely disrupting the flow of discussion.
This is why it is apparent to me we are dealing with a evil spirit of religiosity. What he posts is not "bringing Good Tidings"
There IS REAL news of "Good Tidings"!
The real Gospel (good news) cannot be conquered.
But it can be twisted.
This is why the evil spirits attempt to twist it into fake news.
And engage in 'the tail wagging the dog' misinformation.
I too wish you full understanding of the good Tidings of God. But there is one here doing all it can to keep us from discussing the good Tidings of God.
Thank you posssed prophet for posting all your lies about me in one place for me to address!
**CHUCKLES SATANIC BELIEFS:
>The Hebrew word Satan means; "one who accuses".
"He is ha-satan—the Accuser—and it is a job description rather than a proper name."
- biblical archaeology. org
Let's ask the forum members;
Who is the #1 accuser on this Forum?<
**JESUS IS NOT GOD**
>2 Cor 5:19
"God in the Messiah was reconciling mankind to himself". Jesus is not some sort of pagan triad as many pagan religions had before Christianity. Your belief is PROVEN to be founded in paganism and supported by Greek systematic theology based on a faulty understanding of what Scripture is.<
**THE BLOOD OF JESUS DOES MOT SAVE US**
> Matthew 7:
21 "Not everyone who says to me, `Lord, Lord!' will enter the Kingdom of Heaven, only those who do what my Father in heaven wants. 22 On that Day, many will say to me, `Lord, Lord! Didn't we prophesy in your name? Didn't we expel demons in your name? Didn't we perform many miracles in your name?' 23 Then I will tell them to their faces, `I never knew you! Get away from me, you workers of lawlessness!'"
"Universal salvation" is a perversion of Scripture normally referred to as "cheap grace" The blood of Jesus provides the OPPORTUNITY to be saved, it must be appropriated through action <
**WE ARE SAVED BY GOOD WORKS AND KEEPING OT LAWS**
> Good works and keeping the Law (instructions of God) is the fruit of those who are saved.
James 2:
"14 What good is it, my brothers, if someone claims to have faith but has no actions to prove it? Is such "faith" able to save him? 15 Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food, 16 and someone says to him, "Shalom! Keep warm and eat hearty!" without giving him what he needs, what good does it do? 17 Thus, faith by itself, unaccompanied by actions, is dead. 18 But someone will say that you have faith and I have actions. Show me this faith of yours without the actions, and I will show you my faith by my actions! 19 You believe that "God is one"? Good for you! The demons believe it too - the thought makes them shudder with fear! 20 But, foolish fellow, do you want to be shown that such "faith" apart from actions is barren? ........... 26 Indeed, just as the body without a spirit is dead, so too faith without actions is dead." <
**JESUS DID NOT CHANGE ANY OT LAWS**
>Matthew 5:
"17 "Don't think that I have come to abolish the Torah or the Prophets. I have come not to abolish but to complete. 18 Yes indeed! I tell you that until heaven and earth pass away, not so much as a yud or a stroke will pass from the Torah -- not until everything that must happen has happened."
Last I looked, heaven and earth have not passed away! <
**THE 14 EPISTLES OF PAUL ARE NOT INSPIRED BY GOD**
> The Epistles of Paul are obviously inspired by God.
in·spire
/inˈspī(ə)r/
verb
1. fill (someone) with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially to do something creative."<
**THE BOOKS OF LUKE AND ACTS WRITTEN BY LUKE PAUL'S FRIEND ARE NOT INSPIURED BY GOD**
>The Books of Luke and Acts are obviously inspired by God.
in·spire
/inˈspī(ə)r/
verb
1. fill (someone) with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially to do something creative."<
**SECOND PETER IS NOT INSPIRED BY GOD**
> The Book of second Peter is obviously inspired by God.
in·spire
/inˈspī(ə)r/
verb
1. fill (someone) with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially to do something creative."<
**THE BOOK OF REVELATION IS NOT INSPIRED BY GOD**
> The Book of Revelation is obviously inspired by God.
in·spire
/inˈspī(ə)r/
verb
1. fill (someone) with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially to do something creative."<
**ONLY THE OLD TESTAMENT IS INSPIRED BY GOD* AND CAN NOT BE CHANGED**
> There are three parts to the "Old Testament" : The Torah, The Prophets and The Writings. Generally speaking all three are inspired by God, but we must pray and read carefully, for God says through the prophet Jeremiah: (8:8)
"How can you say, ‘We are wise,
and the law of the LORD is with us’?
But behold, the lying pen of the scribes
has made it into a lie."
As plainly shown above, prophetic, you are a lying spirit of religiosity constantly accusing the brethren. I have no doubt you will continue to repeatedly post the same lies, for you have no interest in Truth.
