6/27/2012
6/23/2012
Unbound - Beloved
From the album "For the King." 2012.
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007VHJ8EO?tag=mys0d05-20
eMusic: http://www.emusic.com/listen/#/album/the-unbound/for-the-king/13322141/
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CD Baby: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/unbound13
6/22/2012
Does Christianity Cause Wars?
Mark Spence, from Living Waters, teaches on the subject of "Christianity Has Caused More Wars Than Anything Else in History!"
This segment is taken from The Way of the Master TV show, Episode: Zurich
http://www.livingwaters.com/index.php?page=shop.browse&category_id=10&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=199&lang=en
"Christianity has caused more wars than anything else in history."
Some skeptics say Christianity has caused more wars than anything else in history. They paint a picture of Christians as the most murderous group of people, and somehow, this objection is supposed to discredit the claims of Christ and debunk the Bible in one single jab.
Now, I agree man has used "religion" for political gain. But then again, sinful man has used everything under the sun for political gain. Just because a politician or a military leader uses the name of God to further his agenda, that does not mean God approves.
In John 16, Jesus tells us that there will be some who will murder in the name of God. He says, "the hour is coming when whoever kills you will think he is offering service to God." John 16 goes on to say, " they will do these things because they have not known the Father, nor me."
These are not true Christians. The Bible explains that hypocrites and deceivers will always be in and around the Christian church until God punishes them on the Day of Judgment. Jesus told His followers to love their enemies.
So, if a man puts a knife into someone's back in the name of Christianity, something obviously isn't right. Let's not forget the Bible tells us all murderers, including those who've had murderous thoughts in their heart will not make it to heaven.
Following the teachings of the Bible will not lead you to start a war. In fact, it's the Bible that teaches us to be at peace with all men.
Website: http://www.wayofthemaster.com/
Website: https://www.livingwaters.com/
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/thewayofthemaster
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Living-Waters-The-Way-of-the-Master/56359678566
Twitter - Ray Comfort (ministry leader): https://twitter.com/#!/raycomfort
Blog - Ray Comfort (ministry leader): http://raycomfortfood.blogspot.com/
Gowe - First Flight (Feat.Travis Graham)
"We Are Hypergiants" now on iTunes!! - http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/we-are-hypergiants/id534684395?uo=4
Physical Copies Here - http://gowe.bigcartel.com
DEBUT ALBUM RELEASE SHOW 6/24 - http://on.fb.me/KQw5CH
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Travis Graham of New Heights
http://www.youtube.com/NewHeightsMusic
Papa San - Devotion ft. Nichole Salmon
Buy on iTunes: http://bit.ly/PC3sup
Website: http://www.papasanmusic.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/people/Tyrone-Thompson/586317460
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MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/papasanminister
Kaleigh Parker - Rise Again
Song off of the album Now is the Time.
Website: http://www.kaleighparkermusic.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/kaleighparkermusic
Purchase the Album (or wherever else it's sold):
iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/now-is-the-time/id514194647?ign-mpt=uo%3D4
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Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=ntt_srch_drd_B007PEQ9KO?ie=UTF8&field-keywords=Kaleigh%20Parker&index=digital-music&search-type=ss
CD Baby: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/kaleighparker
CD Universe: http://www.cduniverse.com/productinfo.asp?pid=8715659&style=music
Fourth of July/Independence Day Gospel Tracts
From American Tract Society: http://www.atstracts.org/Seasonal-July_4th.html
Also Patriotic-themed Gospel Tracts: http://www.atstracts.org/Seasonal-Patriotic.html
Also Patriotic-themed Gospel Tracts: http://www.atstracts.org/Seasonal-Patriotic.html
6/19/2012
Redeemed Retro - Only Want to Always Be with You
iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/redeemed-retro/id527273897
Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/Redeemed-Retro/dp/B0083PW60G
CD Baby: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/redeemedretro
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Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/redeemedretromusic
Also on: http://www.ibelongmedia.com/
Sarah Beth - "Transformer"
Album: FAITH IN MOTION | EP (mP3)
Amazon US http://www.amazon.com/Faith-in-Motion/dp/B008B55AQK/ref=sr_shvl_album_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1340104740&sr=301-1
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Copyright: Sarah Beth
TheBreax - Up There
Please support these guys. They have been around for years and NEED the recognition!!!
Their Website: http://www.thebreax.com/
Buy the album from here: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/never-arrive/id488441611
Book of Revelation Series: Chapter 3, Part 1
Sardis or Sardes (Lydian: Sfard; Greek: Σάρδεις, Sardeis; Persian: سارد, Sārd) was an ancient city at the location of modern Sart (Sartmahmut before 19 October 2005) in Turkey's Manisa Province. Sardis was the capital of the ancient kingdom of Lydia,[1] one of the important cities of the Persian Empire, the seat of a proconsul under the Roman Empire, and the metropolis of the province Lydia in later Roman and Byzantine times. As one of the Seven churches of Asia, it was addressed by the author of the Book of Revelation in terms which seem to imply that its population was notoriously soft and fainthearted. Its importance was due, first to its military strength, secondly to its situation on an important highway leading from the interior to the Aegean coast, and thirdly to its commanding the wide and fertile plain of the Hermus...Since 1958, both Harvard and Cornell Universities have sponsored annual archeological expeditions to Sardis. These excavations unearthed perhaps the most impressive synagogue in the western diaspora yet discovered from antiquity, yielding over eighty Greek and seven Hebrew inscriptions as well as numerous mosaic floors.(Wikipedia)
URL Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sardis
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Revelation 3
Amplified Bible (AMP)
3 And to the angel (messenger) of the assembly (church) in Sardis write: These are the words of Him Who has the seven Spirits of God [[a]the sevenfold Holy Spirit] and the seven stars: I know your record and what you are doing; you are supposed to be alive, but [in reality] you are dead.
2 Rouse yourselves and keep awake, and strengthen and invigorate what remains and is on the point of dying; for I have not found a thing that you have done [any work of yours] meeting the requirements of My God or perfect in His sight.
3 So call to mind the lessons you received and heard; continually lay them to heart and obey them, and repent. In case you will not rouse yourselves and keep awake and watch, I will come upon you like a thief, and you will not know or suspect at what hour I will come.
4 Yet you still have a few [persons’] names in Sardis who have not soiled their clothes, and they shall walk with Me in white, because they are worthy and deserving.
5 Thus shall he who conquers (is victorious) be clad in white garments, and I will not erase or blot out his name from the Book of Life; I will acknowledge him [as Mine] and I will confess his name openly before My Father and before His angels.(A)
6 He who is able to hear, let him listen to and heed what the [Holy] Spirit says to the assemblies (churches).
Footnotes:
Revelation 3:1 Richard of St. Victor, cited by Richard Trench, Synonyms of the New Testament.
Cross references:
Revelation 3:5 : Ps. 69:28; Dan. 12:1.
Amplified Bible (AMP)
Copyright © 1954, 1958, 1962, 1964, 1965, 1987 by The Lockman Foundation
URL Link: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation%203&version=AMP
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Jesus says He has the Seven Spirits of God (or the Sevenfold Holy Spirit) and the seven stars. What He says about the Church of Sardis is very sad. He says that the Church of Sardis is dead and that they need to wake up. They need to repent and reinvigorate what is left of them. He says that He hasn't found any work they've done that meet God's requirement of them. So, Jesus urges them to recall and obey the lessons they've already received and heard, and to continually be mindful of them. He doesn't want them to be caught unaware when He comes. He mentions that there are a few people who have not 'soiled their clothes' and they shall walk with Him in white because they are worthy and deserving. It is so sad to think of soiling your clothes and not being able to walk in white with the Lord. He says that those who are victorious will be clad in white garments. He also, very importantly, says that those who are victorious will not have their name erased or blotted out of the Book of Life. Those who are victorious will be acknowledged as His and Jesus will confess their names to the Father and before His angels.
The Matthew Henry Commentary says this:
about the sevenfold Holy Spirit and the seven stars: He hath the seven spirits, that is, the Holy Spirit with his various powers, graces, and operations; for he is personally one, though efficaciously various, and may be said here to be seven, which is the number of the churches, and of the angels of the churches, to show that to every minister, and to every church, there is a dispensation and measure of the Spirit given for them to profit withal—a stock of spiritual influence for that minister and church to improve, both for enlargement and continuance, which measure of the Spirit is not ordinarily withdrawn from them, till they forfeit it by misimprovement. Churches have their spiritual stock and fund, as well as particular believers; and, this epistle being sent to a languishing ministry and church, they are very fitly put in mind that Christ has the seven spirits, the Spirit without measure and in perfection, to whom they may apply themselves for the reviving of his work among them. (2.) He hath the seven stars, the angels of the churches; they are disposed of by him, and accountable to him, which should make them faithful and zealous. He has ministers to employ, and spiritual influences to communicate to his ministers for the good of his church. The Holy Spirit usually works by the ministry, and the ministry will be of no efficacy without the Spirit; the same divine hand holds them both.
another thing about Christ's introduction to this message: There is this observable in it, that whereas in the other epistles Christ begins with commending what is good in the churches, and then proceeds to tell them what is amiss, in this (and in the epistle to Laodicea) he begins,1. With a reproof, and a very severe one: I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead. Hypocrisy, and a lamentable decay in religion, are the sins charged upon this church, by one who knew her well, and all her works.
about the Book of Life: Now to this is added another promise very suitable to the case: I will not blot his name out of the book of life, but will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels. Observe, (1.) Christ has his book of life, a register and roll of all who shall inherit eternal life. [1.] The book of eternal election. [2.] The book of remembrance of all those who have lived to God, and have kept up the life and power of godliness in evil times. (2.) Christ will not blot the names of his chosen and faithful ones out of this book of life; men may be enrolled in the registers of the church, as baptized, as making a profession, as having a name to live, and that name may come to be blotted out of the roll, when it appears that it was but a name, a name to live, without spiritual life; such often lose the very name before they die, they are left of God to blot out their own names by their gross and open wickedness. But the names of those that overcome shall never be blotted out. (3.) Christ will produce this book of life, and confess the names of the faithful who stand there, before God, and all the angels; he will do this as their Judge, when the books shall be opened; he will do this as their captain and head, leading them with him triumphantly to heaven, presenting them to the Father
URL Link: http://www.biblestudytools.com/commentaries/matthew-henry-complete/revelation/3.html
URL Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sardis
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Revelation 3
Amplified Bible (AMP)
3 And to the angel (messenger) of the assembly (church) in Sardis write: These are the words of Him Who has the seven Spirits of God [[a]the sevenfold Holy Spirit] and the seven stars: I know your record and what you are doing; you are supposed to be alive, but [in reality] you are dead.
2 Rouse yourselves and keep awake, and strengthen and invigorate what remains and is on the point of dying; for I have not found a thing that you have done [any work of yours] meeting the requirements of My God or perfect in His sight.
3 So call to mind the lessons you received and heard; continually lay them to heart and obey them, and repent. In case you will not rouse yourselves and keep awake and watch, I will come upon you like a thief, and you will not know or suspect at what hour I will come.
4 Yet you still have a few [persons’] names in Sardis who have not soiled their clothes, and they shall walk with Me in white, because they are worthy and deserving.
5 Thus shall he who conquers (is victorious) be clad in white garments, and I will not erase or blot out his name from the Book of Life; I will acknowledge him [as Mine] and I will confess his name openly before My Father and before His angels.(A)
6 He who is able to hear, let him listen to and heed what the [Holy] Spirit says to the assemblies (churches).
Footnotes:
Revelation 3:1 Richard of St. Victor, cited by Richard Trench, Synonyms of the New Testament.
Cross references:
Revelation 3:5 : Ps. 69:28; Dan. 12:1.
Amplified Bible (AMP)
Copyright © 1954, 1958, 1962, 1964, 1965, 1987 by The Lockman Foundation
URL Link: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation%203&version=AMP
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Jesus says He has the Seven Spirits of God (or the Sevenfold Holy Spirit) and the seven stars. What He says about the Church of Sardis is very sad. He says that the Church of Sardis is dead and that they need to wake up. They need to repent and reinvigorate what is left of them. He says that He hasn't found any work they've done that meet God's requirement of them. So, Jesus urges them to recall and obey the lessons they've already received and heard, and to continually be mindful of them. He doesn't want them to be caught unaware when He comes. He mentions that there are a few people who have not 'soiled their clothes' and they shall walk with Him in white because they are worthy and deserving. It is so sad to think of soiling your clothes and not being able to walk in white with the Lord. He says that those who are victorious will be clad in white garments. He also, very importantly, says that those who are victorious will not have their name erased or blotted out of the Book of Life. Those who are victorious will be acknowledged as His and Jesus will confess their names to the Father and before His angels.
The Matthew Henry Commentary says this:
about the sevenfold Holy Spirit and the seven stars: He hath the seven spirits, that is, the Holy Spirit with his various powers, graces, and operations; for he is personally one, though efficaciously various, and may be said here to be seven, which is the number of the churches, and of the angels of the churches, to show that to every minister, and to every church, there is a dispensation and measure of the Spirit given for them to profit withal—a stock of spiritual influence for that minister and church to improve, both for enlargement and continuance, which measure of the Spirit is not ordinarily withdrawn from them, till they forfeit it by misimprovement. Churches have their spiritual stock and fund, as well as particular believers; and, this epistle being sent to a languishing ministry and church, they are very fitly put in mind that Christ has the seven spirits, the Spirit without measure and in perfection, to whom they may apply themselves for the reviving of his work among them. (2.) He hath the seven stars, the angels of the churches; they are disposed of by him, and accountable to him, which should make them faithful and zealous. He has ministers to employ, and spiritual influences to communicate to his ministers for the good of his church. The Holy Spirit usually works by the ministry, and the ministry will be of no efficacy without the Spirit; the same divine hand holds them both.
another thing about Christ's introduction to this message: There is this observable in it, that whereas in the other epistles Christ begins with commending what is good in the churches, and then proceeds to tell them what is amiss, in this (and in the epistle to Laodicea) he begins,1. With a reproof, and a very severe one: I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead. Hypocrisy, and a lamentable decay in religion, are the sins charged upon this church, by one who knew her well, and all her works.
about the Book of Life: Now to this is added another promise very suitable to the case: I will not blot his name out of the book of life, but will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels. Observe, (1.) Christ has his book of life, a register and roll of all who shall inherit eternal life. [1.] The book of eternal election. [2.] The book of remembrance of all those who have lived to God, and have kept up the life and power of godliness in evil times. (2.) Christ will not blot the names of his chosen and faithful ones out of this book of life; men may be enrolled in the registers of the church, as baptized, as making a profession, as having a name to live, and that name may come to be blotted out of the roll, when it appears that it was but a name, a name to live, without spiritual life; such often lose the very name before they die, they are left of God to blot out their own names by their gross and open wickedness. But the names of those that overcome shall never be blotted out. (3.) Christ will produce this book of life, and confess the names of the faithful who stand there, before God, and all the angels; he will do this as their Judge, when the books shall be opened; he will do this as their captain and head, leading them with him triumphantly to heaven, presenting them to the Father
URL Link: http://www.biblestudytools.com/commentaries/matthew-henry-complete/revelation/3.html
6/17/2012
KJ-52 - That Was My Life ft. Dre Murray
Buy 'Dangerous' on iTunes: http://smarturl.it/dangerouskj or AmazonMP3: http://bit.ly/HmlNVF || http://www.rapzilla.com
http://kj52.com/
http://www.dremurray.com/
Father's Day 2012
Happy Father's Day.
What Makes a Good Father: http://www.biblegateway.com/blog/2012/06/fathers-day-what-makes-a-good-father/
Bible Verses for Fathers: http://christianity.about.com/od/prayersverses/qt/fatherbiblevers.htm
What Makes a Good Father: http://www.biblegateway.com/blog/2012/06/fathers-day-what-makes-a-good-father/
Bible Verses for Fathers: http://christianity.about.com/od/prayersverses/qt/fatherbiblevers.htm
6/12/2012
Children 18:3 "Tried to Do the Right Thing"
Official lyric video for Children 18:3's "Tried To Do The Right Thing," from their upcoming third album "On The Run." "On The Run" will be released on Tooth & Nail Records June 19th!
PRE-ORDER the album here and get the CD autographed by the band: http://children183.merchmo.com/products/detail/Autographed_On_The_Run_CD_5322
Lyric video by Online Revolution Design http://www.onlinerevolutiondesign.com/
Band Website: http://www.children183.com
6/11/2012
30 Stars Thank God for their Grammys
A Grammy Award (originally called Gramophone Award) – or Grammy – is an accolade by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States to recognize outstanding achievement in the music industry. The annual presentation ceremony features performances by prominent artists, and some of the awards of more popular interest are presented in a widely viewed televised ceremony. It is the music equivalent to the Emmy Awards for television, the Tony Awards for stage performances, and the Academy Awards for motion pictures. (Wikipedia)
Similar Post: http://radforjesus.blogspot.com/2011/04/god-at-grammys-chosen-ones.html
Similar Post: http://radforjesus.blogspot.com/2011/04/god-at-grammys-chosen-ones.html
Dealing with Jealousy. Vol. 1
Written by Pastor Jefferson O Imgbi
www.transcendword.co.uk
Cain talked with Abel his brother: and it came to pass, when they were in the field, that Cain rose up against Abel his brother, and slew him. Genesis 4
To continue reading the rest of this article please go to the official website here: http://www.transcendword.co.uk/theword/resources.php?letter_id=1990&lettertype=&pageaction=browse
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Cain talked with Abel his brother: and it came to pass, when they were in the field, that Cain rose up against Abel his brother, and slew him. Genesis 4
We will look at how you can deal with jealousy and live a fulfilled life. You can see that jealousy can put you in trouble. It made Cain to be a murderer. Many nice people have ruined their lives because of one minute of uncontrolled rage caused by jealousy. Remember that no matter what the nature of the problem is, the first point of call is to recognise and acknowledged that you have the problem in the first instance.
Identify what is causing the jealousy. If you are experiencing feelings of jealousy, take a minute to evaluate the situation and identify what it is that is making you jealous. Ask yourself why it is making you jealous. Knowing why you are jealous instead of just identifying what is making you jealous can help you to understand better, where those feelings come from and how to deal with them. Understanding is very important. When you understand it means you have an idea on what the root is and you are able to deal with the root and not the shoot.
To continue reading the rest of this article please go to the official website here: http://www.transcendword.co.uk/theword/resources.php?letter_id=1990&lettertype=&pageaction=browse
©Transcend Word 2007. All rights Reserved
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The Rapture: What is it? Who will be taken? What about those left behind?
When millions of people disappear know that the Rapture has taken place. You must not take the mark of the beast (mark or device on hand or forehead). Also, there will be a great deception as higher powers will try to explain why so many have disappeared and they will deceive many (for example, perhaps suggesting an alien abduction). Anyone left behind will have a second chance to enter into the Kingdom of God, but you must never deny Christ. You must seek Him stronger than ever before! This video is intended to reach as many before the Rapture, but as a message for hope to those 'left behind.' As always, the BIBLE has the answers! God bless.
Article on the Rapture from Got Questions Ministries: http://www.gotquestions.org/rapture.html
6/10/2012
Guvna B - Free
'Free' is released worldwide on iTunes, Amazon and all download stores on the 24th June 2012.
Vocalist: Ladonna Harley-Peters
Producer: GKiD
'Free' is the debut single from Guvna B's sophomore album 'Odd One Out' which is released later this year.
Website: www.guvnab.com
Twitter: @guvnab
Facebook: GuvnaMusic
39 Things No Doubt Occur to Those Who Believe in Jesus
URL Link to PDF file: 39 Things No Doubt Occur to Those Who Believe in Jesus
Originally written in Japanese, but translated into English using Google Translate. Not by me.
Originally written in Japanese, but translated into English using Google Translate. Not by me.
6/08/2012
Why do so many Christians not have a consistently biblical worldview?
From Got Questions Ministries
A biblical worldview is one’s total conception of the world from a biblical standpoint. It’s a Christian’s basic belief system about the meaning of life, the nature of God, the source of truth, and other foundational concepts. Yet many Christians’ worldview is not biblically consistent. They may approach some issues from a biblical viewpoint, but not every issue. There are many possible reasons why some Christians fail to have a consistently biblical worldview.
To read the full article please go to the official website here: http://www.gotquestions.org/biblical-worldview.html
"Let no foul or polluting language, nor evil word nor unwholesome or worthless talk [ever] come out of your mouth, but only such [speech] as is good and beneficial to the spiritual progress of others, as is fitting to the need and the occasion, that it may be a blessing and give grace (God’s favor) to those who hear it." (Ephesians 4:29, AMP)
"Let there be no filthiness (obscenity, indecency) nor foolish and sinful (silly and corrupt) talk, nor coarse jesting, which are not fitting or becoming; but instead voice your thankfulness [to God]." (Ephesians 5:4, AMP)
"Let there be no filthiness (obscenity, indecency) nor foolish and sinful (silly and corrupt) talk, nor coarse jesting, which are not fitting or becoming; but instead voice your thankfulness [to God]." (Ephesians 5:4, AMP)
6/05/2012
Sharing the Gospel with someone who says: "I Don't believe in God, but I do believe in a higher being."
Ray Comfort shares the Gospel with Denise at Cerritos College.
For more videos like this, go to: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL26524DA9664D92C5&feature=plcp
Official Website: https://www.livingwaters.com/ ** http://www.wayofthemaster.com/
Book of Revelation Series: Chapter 2, Part 4
Thyateira (also Thyatira) is the name of the modern Turkish city of Akhisar ("white castle"). The name comes from Koine Greek "Θυάτειρα" (Thuateira) [1]. The Turkish equivalent of Thyateira is Tepe Mezarligi. It lies in the far west of Turkey, south of Istanbul and almost due east of Athens. It is about 50 miles (80 km) from the Mediterranean.
The city was known as "Pelopia" (Greek language: Πελοπία), but it was named Thyateira (Θυάτειρα) by king Seleucus I Nicator in 290 BC. He was at war with Lysimachus when he learned that his wife had given birth to a daughter. According to Stephanus of Byzantium, he called this city "thuateira" from Greek "θυγατήρ", "θυγατέρα" (thugater, thugatera), meaning "daughter", although it is likely that it is an older, Lydian name.[2][3] In classical times, Thyatira stood on the border between Lydia and Mysia. It was famous for its dyeing and was a center of the indigo trade.[4] Among the ancient ruins of the city, inscriptions have been found relating to the guild of dyers in the city. Indeed, more guilds are known in Thyatira than any other contemporary city in the Roman province of Asia (inscriptions mention the following: wool-workers, linen-workers, makers of outer garments, dyers, leather-workers, tanners, potters, bakers, slave-dealers, and bronze-smiths).[5]
In early Christian times, Thyateira was home to a significant Christian church, mentioned as one of the seven Churches of the Book of Revelation in the Book of Revelation.[6] According to Revelation, a woman named Jezebel (who called herself a prophetess) taught and seduced the Christians of Thyateira to commit sexual immorality and to eat things sacrificed to idols.
The Apostle Paul and Silas might have visited Thyateira during Paul's second or third journey, although the evidence is entirely circumstantial. They visited several small unnamed towns in the general vicinity during the second journey. While in Philippi, Paul and Silas stayed with a woman named Lydia from Thyateira, who continued to help them even after they were jailed and released.
In 366, a battle fought near Thyateira saw the army of Roman emperor Valens defeat Roman usurper Procopius.
In 1922, the Patriarch of Constantinople appointed an Exarch for Western and Central Europe with the title Archbishop of Thyateira. The current Archbishop of Thyateira (since 1988) is Gregorios Theocharous.[7] The Archbishop of Thyateira resides in London and has pastoral responsibility for the Greek Orthodox Church in the United Kingdom.
Thyatira is also the name of a titular see in the Roman Catholic church.[8]
(Source: Wikipedia)
URL: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thyatira
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Revelation 2:18-29
Amplified Bible (AMP)
18 And to the angel (messenger) of the assembly (church) in Thyatira write: These are the words of the Son of God, Who has eyes that flash like a flame of fire, and Whose feet glow like bright and burnished and white-hot bronze:(A)
19 I know your record and what you are doing, your love and faith and service and patient endurance, and that your recent works are more numerous and greater than your first ones.
20 But I have this against you: that you tolerate the woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess [claiming to be inspired], and who is teaching and leading astray my servants and beguiling them into practicing sexual vice and eating food sacrificed to idols.(B)
21 I gave her time to repent, but she has no desire to repent of her immorality [symbolic of idolatry] and refuses to do so.
22 Take note: I will throw her on a bed [[a]of anguish], and those who commit adultery with her [her paramours] I will bring down to [b]pressing distress and severe affliction, unless they turn away their minds from conduct [such as] hers and repent of [c]their doings.
23 And I will strike her children (her proper followers) dead [thoroughly exterminating them]. And all the assemblies (churches) shall recognize and understand that I am He Who searches minds (the thoughts, feelings, and purposes) and the [inmost] hearts, and I will give to each of you [the reward for what you have done] as your work deserves.(C)
24 But to the rest of you in Thyatira, who do not hold this teaching, who have not explored and known the depths of Satan, as they say—I tell you that I do not lay upon you any other [fresh] burden:
25 Only hold fast to what you have until I come.
26 And he who overcomes (is victorious) and who obeys My commands to the [very] end [doing the works that please Me], I will give him authority and power over the nations;
27 And he shall rule them with a sceptre (rod) of iron, as when earthen pots are broken in pieces, and [his power over them shall be] like that which I Myself have received from My Father;(D)
28 And I will give him the Morning Star.
29 He who is able to hear, let him listen to and heed what the [Holy] Spirit says to the assemblies (churches).
Cross references:
Amplified Bible (AMP)
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Jesus describes Himself using similes such as "flash like a flame of fire" and "glow like bright and burnished and white-hot bronze." So, there is an imagery of light and heat. Then Jesus recognizes Thyatira's good works: love, faith, service, patient endurance, and their recent works being more numerous and greater than in the past. This is followed by Jesus telling Thyatira of their bad thing: They were tolerating the teachings and practices of jezebel which was leading astray some within the Church there. Jesus warns that those who follow and practice her teachings will receive anguish, pressing distress and severe affliction in return, even killing the hardcore followers, unless they repent. Jesus continues and says that He knows the inner thoughts, feelings and intentions of others and He will give each person the reward for what they deserve. Then, Jesus urges the Church to not follow those teachings and to 'hold fast' until He comes. Those who overcome and obey Him to the very end will be given power and authority over the nations, ruling them with a rod of iron with power over them the same as the Father gave to Jesus. He will also give the Morning Star to those who overcome.
The city was known as "Pelopia" (Greek language: Πελοπία), but it was named Thyateira (Θυάτειρα) by king Seleucus I Nicator in 290 BC. He was at war with Lysimachus when he learned that his wife had given birth to a daughter. According to Stephanus of Byzantium, he called this city "thuateira" from Greek "θυγατήρ", "θυγατέρα" (thugater, thugatera), meaning "daughter", although it is likely that it is an older, Lydian name.[2][3] In classical times, Thyatira stood on the border between Lydia and Mysia. It was famous for its dyeing and was a center of the indigo trade.[4] Among the ancient ruins of the city, inscriptions have been found relating to the guild of dyers in the city. Indeed, more guilds are known in Thyatira than any other contemporary city in the Roman province of Asia (inscriptions mention the following: wool-workers, linen-workers, makers of outer garments, dyers, leather-workers, tanners, potters, bakers, slave-dealers, and bronze-smiths).[5]
In early Christian times, Thyateira was home to a significant Christian church, mentioned as one of the seven Churches of the Book of Revelation in the Book of Revelation.[6] According to Revelation, a woman named Jezebel (who called herself a prophetess) taught and seduced the Christians of Thyateira to commit sexual immorality and to eat things sacrificed to idols.
The Apostle Paul and Silas might have visited Thyateira during Paul's second or third journey, although the evidence is entirely circumstantial. They visited several small unnamed towns in the general vicinity during the second journey. While in Philippi, Paul and Silas stayed with a woman named Lydia from Thyateira, who continued to help them even after they were jailed and released.
In 366, a battle fought near Thyateira saw the army of Roman emperor Valens defeat Roman usurper Procopius.
In 1922, the Patriarch of Constantinople appointed an Exarch for Western and Central Europe with the title Archbishop of Thyateira. The current Archbishop of Thyateira (since 1988) is Gregorios Theocharous.[7] The Archbishop of Thyateira resides in London and has pastoral responsibility for the Greek Orthodox Church in the United Kingdom.
Thyatira is also the name of a titular see in the Roman Catholic church.[8]
(Source: Wikipedia)
URL: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thyatira
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Revelation 2:18-29
Amplified Bible (AMP)
18 And to the angel (messenger) of the assembly (church) in Thyatira write: These are the words of the Son of God, Who has eyes that flash like a flame of fire, and Whose feet glow like bright and burnished and white-hot bronze:(A)
19 I know your record and what you are doing, your love and faith and service and patient endurance, and that your recent works are more numerous and greater than your first ones.
20 But I have this against you: that you tolerate the woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess [claiming to be inspired], and who is teaching and leading astray my servants and beguiling them into practicing sexual vice and eating food sacrificed to idols.(B)
21 I gave her time to repent, but she has no desire to repent of her immorality [symbolic of idolatry] and refuses to do so.
22 Take note: I will throw her on a bed [[a]of anguish], and those who commit adultery with her [her paramours] I will bring down to [b]pressing distress and severe affliction, unless they turn away their minds from conduct [such as] hers and repent of [c]their doings.
23 And I will strike her children (her proper followers) dead [thoroughly exterminating them]. And all the assemblies (churches) shall recognize and understand that I am He Who searches minds (the thoughts, feelings, and purposes) and the [inmost] hearts, and I will give to each of you [the reward for what you have done] as your work deserves.(C)
24 But to the rest of you in Thyatira, who do not hold this teaching, who have not explored and known the depths of Satan, as they say—I tell you that I do not lay upon you any other [fresh] burden:
25 Only hold fast to what you have until I come.
26 And he who overcomes (is victorious) and who obeys My commands to the [very] end [doing the works that please Me], I will give him authority and power over the nations;
27 And he shall rule them with a sceptre (rod) of iron, as when earthen pots are broken in pieces, and [his power over them shall be] like that which I Myself have received from My Father;(D)
28 And I will give him the Morning Star.
29 He who is able to hear, let him listen to and heed what the [Holy] Spirit says to the assemblies (churches).
Footnotes:
- Revelation 2:22 Marvin Vincent, Word Studies.
- Revelation 2:22 Literal translation.
- Revelation 2:22 Many ancient manuscripts so read.
Amplified Bible (AMP)
Copyright © 1954, 1958, 1962, 1964, 1965, 1987 by The Lockman Foundation
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Jesus describes Himself using similes such as "flash like a flame of fire" and "glow like bright and burnished and white-hot bronze." So, there is an imagery of light and heat. Then Jesus recognizes Thyatira's good works: love, faith, service, patient endurance, and their recent works being more numerous and greater than in the past. This is followed by Jesus telling Thyatira of their bad thing: They were tolerating the teachings and practices of jezebel which was leading astray some within the Church there. Jesus warns that those who follow and practice her teachings will receive anguish, pressing distress and severe affliction in return, even killing the hardcore followers, unless they repent. Jesus continues and says that He knows the inner thoughts, feelings and intentions of others and He will give each person the reward for what they deserve. Then, Jesus urges the Church to not follow those teachings and to 'hold fast' until He comes. Those who overcome and obey Him to the very end will be given power and authority over the nations, ruling them with a rod of iron with power over them the same as the Father gave to Jesus. He will also give the Morning Star to those who overcome.
Leké - Rodeo
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FAITH - A nominated short film for the Pan Pacific Film Festival 2011
Summary: John Choi wakes up from an unsettling dream in which his professor has put his faith to the test. Every year, his professor tests his students with simple, but absurd, trick of dropping a lightbulb to rove their faith was futile. However, this time things are different when John and his fellow students stand for their faith despite the professor's constant push. The students counteract every last argument the professor brings up. The ignorant walls of the professor's belief shatters with the miracle at the end of the film. Three young students, John, Summer, and Becky stand up for their faith to prove their belief.
Directed by Young-Min Kim
Written by Paul Lee & Young-Min Kim
Music by FreePlayMusic
Running TIme : 11:36
Genre : Narrative
Language : English, USA
- Nominee for the Pan Pacific Film Festival 4th (Best Short Film)
- Premiered at the AT&T Center in Downtown, Los Angeles on October 29, 2011
6/04/2012
The Depth Of Jealousy And The Deadly Attack. Vol. 5
Written by Pastor Jefferson O Imgbi
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Jealousy is an emotion and typically refers to the negative thoughts and feelings of insecurity, fear, and anxiety over an anticipated loss of something that the person values, such as a relationship, friendship, or love. In Cain’s case, he felt he lost his position as the first since his offering was not accepted.
We are looking at the root causes of jealousy and last week we looked at Lack of self-confidence: The main cause behind feeling jealous is you doubting your abilities. Poor self-image: Having a poor self-image is another cause of jealousy. Today we will continue looking at another root cause of jealousy.
Fear (False Evidence Appearing Real): One of the root causes behind feeling jealous is being afraid; this fear can be a fear of ending up alone, a fear of being shamed or a fear of losing the love your partner is providing you. When man at that time faced some kind of danger, his body turns into a state called fight or flight response. Adrenaline is pumped into his blood in order to give him the ability either to start a fight or run away as fast as he can.
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6/03/2012
The Depth of Jealousy and the Deadly Attack. Vol. 4
Written by Pastor Jefferson O Imgbi
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Jealousy is an emotion and typically refers to the negative thoughts and feelings of insecurity, fear, and anxiety over an anticipated loss of something that the person values, such as a relationship, friendship, or love. In Cain’s case, he felt he lost his position as the first since his offering was not accepted.
We are looking at the root causes of jealousy and last week we looked at Lack of self-confidence: The main cause behind feeling jealous is you doubting your abilities. Today we will continue with other root causes of jealousy.
Poor self-image: Having a poor self-image is another cause of jealousy; if you think and if you believe you look bad or that you are not that handsome, then chances are you will be experiencing feeling of jealousy whenever you meet someone better looking than you look. Therefore, do you think that you are looking bad, that you are too ugly or not up to the standard? You may be amazed to know that in many cases you have a blurred mental image of yourself (inside your mind) that is much different from your reality.
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6/01/2012
3 Year Blog Anniversary
Today marks the 3 year anniversary from the day that I started this blog - 1 june 2009. Thank you to everyone who has subscribed or checked the blog out. God bless. :)
Christian Film: "Youth of Christ" (Trailer)
A mediocre youth group must plan and execute a youth revival.
"Youth of Christ" is a film about an unmotivated youth group with a reputation for mediocrity as they struggle to plan and execute a youth revival at their church. The story begins when Casey, a 25 year old woman fresh out of seminary school travels to the First Baptist Church of South Florida to become the new leader of the young adult ministry. Known as a bunch of lazy teenagers, the ministry's activities are limited to watching movies and monthly game nights. Once Casey is hired, everything changes. The young adults begin to see their value as members of the body of Christ, and in turn become what Jesus intended them to be all along.
Available for purchase on www.Amazon.com.
Also available in Novel form on Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/Youth-Christ-What-are-capable/dp/1463588607/ref=sr_1_2?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1314027982&sr=1-2
Website: http://ceeChrist.com/
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