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- Tell us about yourself
- "The business of Theology is to make sure that our questions to the Scriptures of any religious tradition will be directed in such a way as to allow ourselves to be challenged and even shaken at the deepest levels of our existence by what the text says. "
My Personal Philosophy: I believe that the duty of a pastor/teacher is to teach and preach the Scriptures using the talents God has given the education gained through study and life's experience with grace and a sense of humor that brings to bear on the hearers the spirit of the risen Lord. To make the word "Christian" a living reality to every one who understands what that word truly means. To encourage each believer to "Grow in Grace and in the knowledge of Our Lord and Saviour Christ Jesus". To present the Truth as given to us by the Apostle Paul in the Revelation of the Mystery and to make "all men see what is this fellowship" Eph. 3:9
- How would you describe yourself theologically?
- Brerean in Attitude, Independent in thought, Pauline in Understanding- Dispensationalnteacher/Theologian/Linguist/Historian/Philosopher
- Who is the greatest theologian in the last 2000 years? (Besides Biblical People!)
- Paul
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Gentle Reader,
Before I forget don't you forget about the Irish Cream muffins tomorrow! Now then, lets get back to what we were talking about Gentle Reader, that is The art of blogging or how to write interesting eye prose. Lets start at the very beginning! Well you can't becaus
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Why, Gentle Reader?
Dear Gentle Readers,
From time to time I get ask why I use the term "Gentle Reader" as an introduction. So here is one explanation for all you newbies!
GENTLE!"
II Timothy 2:24-26
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Breaking News from Israel Jerusalem 8 Elul 5768 Sept 8, 2008
Psalms 122'6 sha a lu shalom Jerusalem Jacob,No weapon formed against us will prosper and every tongue that rises up against us in Judgment you God will condemn for this is the heritage of
the sons of G-d and our righteousness come from God Isaiah '54'17
Shalom from Israel Jerusalem the Wailing wall the Kotel as we Jews know it,Im here to pray for my people Israel and also for all who need prayers
Thought FOR TODAY
A HEBREW SAGE MIGHT SAY. . .
Man is capable of perfection because of the power of reason given to him by the Almighty Creator GOD. ["Therefore you shall be PERFECT, just as your Father in heaven is PERFECT." Matthew 5:48]
DEFENDING THE FAITH
"I am appointed for the defense of the gospel." [Philippians 1. 17]
Many are the social Christians today who abuse the use of Documented Evidences (apologetics) in Christian witnessing, feeling it is somehow dishonouring to the Lord Jesus or to the Holy Scriptures in trying to defend them; thus distorting and violating one of the commands of the Lord Messiah Jesus.
The Apostle Paul, however, did NOT refrain, by any means, the opportunity to expound the Word. The Gospel DOES need defending, and Paul was set for its defense against the attacks of its adversaries. Also, he told his disciples that "in the defense and confirmation of the Gospel, you all are partakers with me of grace." [Philippians 1. 7]
Since we are "partakers" with Paul in this defense, we also need to be prepared and have our face set for its defense. We must "ALWAYS BE READY to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear." [1 Peter 3. 15] Any Christ-like-one who shares his faith with the unsaved has encountered many who cannot or will not believe the simple plan of salvation until his questions are answered. We MUST be familiar with the "many infallible proofs" [Acts 1. 3] of the deity of Messiah Jesus and His power to save, both as Omnipotent Creator and the Sin-bearing Saviour. We must "search the Scriptures daily" and also study the "witness" He has given in the creation. [Acts 17. 11; 14. 17] "The works of the LORD are great, studied by all who have pleasure in them and within reach of all who desire them." [Psalms 111. 2 Tanakh, Kethuvim] "All Scripture is given by inspiration of GOD, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness." [2 Timothy 3. 16]
"Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, RIGHTLY DIVIDING the WORD of TRUTH." [2 Timothy 2. 15] Effectively done, fruit will be produced that will "remain" [John 15. 16] instead of a withered crop that "has no root." [Mark 4. 6] May the Eternal One, blessed be He, help us be among the victorious defenders of the Gospel, which alone is the only "GOOD NEWS."
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem and all of Israel!
May our Heavenly Father hear our prayers – that our long-awaited Messiah Jesus, the Son of David, King of kings comes quickly. And, may His Holy Temple be rebuilt speedily, even in our day.
Hamas Broadcasting from Temple Mount
by Tzvi Ben Gedalyahu
(IsraelNN.com) Hamas's Al Aqsa television network has been exclusively broadcasting nightly Ramadan prayers from the Temple Mount the past week, according to Aaron Klein, who writes for WorldNetDaily.
Police have not replied to questions whether the broadcasts are being coordinated with Israel, which officially controls the site but allows the Muslim Wafq to administer affairs there.
The terrorist party's television network is the only one broadcasting the one-hour prayer service. Its Al Aqsa television station frequently airs programs calling for jihad against Israel.
Hamas also broadcast from the Temple Mount on its radio network last December, when Israeli authorities said they would halt the programming. However, transmission continued for several weeks. A similar occurrence last year involving the Islamic Jihad also resulted in threats but no action to stop the broadcasts.
The Arab world has mounted a massive public relations campaign in recent years to try to disprove a Jewish connection with the Temple Mount, which is the site of the destroyed First and Second Temples. Arab workers over the past several years have hauled away tons of debris from the area, containing priceless archaeological artifacts dating back to the Temple eras.
The Palestinian Authority (PA) has insisted that the Temple Mount be included as part of a new Arab country it wants to establish.
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What shall we say If we allow Hamas to contunue to spread hate then we are in for it.I keep telling you that Psalms 83' is here and we Israel need to cry out to Adonai we must seek Adonai while he may be found and we must call upon him while Adonai is near.
I say no more hate spechees from our Temple mount we must take control of our destiny and not allow the US the EU and any other nation that is telling the present government to give in to all these terrorist thugs.
Psalms 83' says Come and let us cut them off let Israel name be remembered no more come and let us cut them off form a nation. This is exactly what all these terrororist are plotting according to Psalms 83; they plot day and night against your people Israel.
I have walked the streets of Jerusalem Israel and I see how many of my people live in fear not knowing what to expect. We can not allow these terrorist groups up in the Temple mount to insite more hate it is all a plot for their next move to strike against Israel my people.
I say that he who dwells in the secret place of the most high will abide under the shadow of the almighty and there are many who are doing such a thing.I say to this current government to seek God and stop being used by outside powers.
I say to all the rebbes sitting in the Knesset to return to Torah and all Knesset members do the same. Hamas Fath Al axa martyrs PLFP Hizbullah are plotting day and night and I say Elohim do unto them as you have done in the past to Israel enemies.
I say to all of those thugs to go to the desert and build your own country Israel w belongs to Gods people blessed be his holy name all these thugs want is Israel total destruction.
For Zions sake I will not keep silent and for Jerusalem peace I will not be still any longer.
Remember when our forefathers left Egypt and went into the wilderness? In Ex.20:16 they stood at Mt. Sinai and there they heard for the first time the sounding of the Shofar. This made them afraid. So much that they did not want YHVH to speak to them. They wanted Moses to tell them what was expected of them.
Fortunately for us, these instructions were written down and now generations later we too are hearing the instructions along with the sounding of the Shofar. To most of us it's as if when we heard it for the very first time we knew deep within us we had heard it before! Could it be that this is a genetic memory that was passed down through the generations?
Now in this time let not this generation be afraid of the sound. We must take hold of it and sound it ourselves. To announce of pending danger as the Watchman in Ezk.33 or to assemble YHVH's people as in Num.10.
The Shofar is a prayer without words. Through the sound, you express what on your heart.
So sound with us on Shofars Around the World. We have the same heart. In unity many Shofars will sound as one! A Great Blast in the Heavenlies.
Thou shalt arise and have mercy upon Zion: for the time to favour her, yea, the set time, is come. PS.102:13
Dear Friends:
For the past four years, I have been traveling throughout Israel observing, and reporting to my friends in the United States, and throughout the world, on the daily conditions experienced by the people of God's Promised Land.
As a young man of Puerto Rican descent, and who only discovered his Jewish roots slightly more than four years ago, I have sought to learn more about not only Yashua, and the Jewish tradtions from which our Christian Church evolved, but also to communicate my discoveries and the volatile daily existence of the Jewish State of Israel.
As believers , we know that our Bible, our beliefs, are rooted in Jewish teachings. As evidenced by the increased support for Israel by the American Evangelical movement, and the general support of Israel by America, it is urgent that we maintain close ties to the land where our faith originated.
I have been invited by Alan Turner, a Canadian authority on Jewish and Israeli issues, to attend the feast of the tabernacles in Jerusalem scheduled for mid-October. The feast will be attended by Members of the Knesset, and thousands of Christians from throughout the world.
Since my journey of the past four years, I lack the funds to make the trip to Jerusalem, and appeal for your help--for your mitzvah, so that I may join in the celebration of this highly significant event. While I have been looking for the most inexpensive air-fare to Israel, the average round-fare is $2000.
Please, if it is within your means, and in you heart to help me, I ask that you make a contribution toward my trip to once again visit the Land of my ancestors, and attend the Feast of Tabernacle. Send your donations to:
It is my prayer that with your financial gift to, web page; Baruchatadonaileolamvaed.ning.com can begin to expand our borders and reach hundreds of thousands all across the world and our Jewish brethren -- the truth found in God’s Word about the future of Israel, the future of America, and our future home with Him who is our Creator and Righteousness.
Please know whatever you can afford to do to help us, we’re grateful to you for your help.
Genesis 12'3 I will bless them that bless you and I will curse them that curse you ,Psalms 122' 6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem
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Sha'alu (Pray) for the Shalom (Peace) of Jerusalem and all of Israel !
May the HOLY ONE OF ISRAEL bless you abundantly. Magnified and sanctified be the GLORIOUS NAME of the HOLY ONE in the world which HE created according to HIS will. May HE establish HIS Kingdom during our life and during our days, and during the life of all the House of Israel, even speedily and at a near time, Amen.
When you pray for the Peace of Jerusalem, you are praying for the Kingdom of Heaven to come, when God's will shall be done over the entire earth, in perfect righteousness and peace, just as it now is, in Heaven [Matthew 6:10, Luke 11:2]
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What you have said is very much to my point, though in a rather antithetical way for I see Gnostic ideas often wearing Christian dress. Indeed Gnosticism may have a different cover these days but underneath it is the same old heresy. In fact it is one of those heresies that I feel we must be ever vigilant against because they keep getting regurgitated and repackaged for each generation.
This doesn't mean repudiating all Platonic ideas or those who may espouse them, however the fact that gnostic thought is replacing biblical Christian thought in a variety of Christian fields shows we have not been diligent enough.
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