There is a Kingdom that has always been, and will always be. It is found in the heart of Jehovah God who has no beginning or end. He lives in eternity, and rules over all that exist. Before time began, before you were born, God had an eternal purpose for your life. The only way to find and fulfill this eternal purpose is through a relationship with The Eternal King, Jesus Christ. This blog is about The Eternal King and His Kingdom. It is about how you can be part of His Kingdom by having a relationship with Him, and fulfilling His eternal purpose for you.

WHEN JESUS WILL RETURN!

THOUGHTS ON THE ETERNAL KINGDOM
WHEN JESUS WILL RETURN!!

Know this, says The Lord, “Just before I return perilous times will come.  Men will love their own lustful pleasures more than they love God.  Therefore judgment shall begin at My Body, The Church, because I can only judge the wicked and disobedient when The Church’s obedience is complete.  I will only return when my followers have fully prepared themselves and have become a pure spotless bride.  The wicked should not rejoice when I discipline My Church.  Though I begin with The Church I will end with the total destruction of the wicked and remove them from My Kingdom.  I will cast them into the Lake of Fire where the nightmare of eternal separation from Me never ends.  For as surely as I live the whole earth will be filled with the knowledge of The Lord as the waters cover the sea so that; when I return the entire earth shall be filled with My Glory. For I will come on the clouds in power with great glory, and everyone will see me and mourn.”

SCRIPTURES: 2 Timothy 3:1-5, 1 Peter 4:17, 2 Corinthians 10:6, Ephesians 5:27, Revelation 20:15, Habakkuk 2:14, Numbers 14:21, and Matthew 24:30 The message above is a paraphrase of these scriptures from the NKJV Bible.

Henry & Rita

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WHY ARE THE REFUGEES COMING?

WHY ARE THE REFUGEES COMING?

The so called “Western World” is suddenly being flooded with refugees; mostly from Muslim countries. As we shared in our messages on understanding God’s judgements, He is in charge of everything.  This includes this flood of refugees.  People coming from Muslim countries are nothing new.  There has been a trickle for a number of years.  Now there is a flood. Why?

Jesus left us with instructions to go into the entire world, preach the good news about Jesus, and make disciples.  Could our failure to do this be the reason He is sending this flood of refugees?  Some would say that we have gone into the world with the gospel.  The question is, “have we made it the priority God intended it to be?” The fact, that less than 10% of The Churches income worldwide is spent on missions, indicates we are not as concerned about reaching the unsaved as Christ would want us to be. Jesus said that where our money (treasure) is indicates where our heart is.  The spending, of many who call themselves Christian, demonstrates that they are more concerned about their own personal comfort than in reaching the world with the news of The Kingdom.

Could it be that our love of this world causes us to react in fear instead of faith when we see those who may want to destroy us headed our way?   God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, love and a sound mind. The Spirit of love can only empower us when we love God and His Kingdom more than we love ourselves and the things of this world.  This Spirit will cause us to see this flood of refugees as an opportunity to reach souls who have not heard about Jesus with the good news of The Kingdom.

The time has come for those who call themselves Christian to change their priorities. God’s commission to The Church has not changed.   God’s people must abandon their love of this world and minister to the people He sends to us.  If we do this, we will be blessed.  If we don't, the situation will destroy us.

Question: Is reaching the lost for Christ your priority?

 Scriptures: Matthew 28:18-20; 6:21, 33; & 2 Timothy 1:7
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ARE YOU READY?

THOUGHTS ON THE ETERNAL KINGDOM

ARE YOU READY?
(Understanding God’s Judgements Part 5)

As He walked among the multitudes He talked about what it meant to follow Him and escape the judgements of this world.  While Jesus was sharing He spoke these words, “You also must be ready all the time, for the Son of Man will come when least expected.” Luke 12:40 NLT   As He was preparing for His crucifixion He told His followers, “now, he who has a money bag, let him take it, and likewise a knapsack; and he who has no sword, let him sell his garment and buy one.” Luke 22:36 NLT   The Message translates it this way, “This is different. Get ready for trouble. Look to what you’ll need; there are difficult times ahead. Pawn your coat and get a sword.” Luke 22:36 The Message   

In our previous messages we talked about what it meant to be spiritually ready to survive God’s judgements.  An ongoing relationship with God The Father through Jesus The Son is the key to surviving any catastrophe that comes our way.  If everything we have is truly surrendered to Him, we will be prepared to leave it all on a moment’s notice, and go where Jesus tells us to go.  The early church in Acts 8 had to do that.  The apostle Paul also had to do it numerous times.  God does not want us to be unprepared to leave on a moment’s notice at the leading of His Spirit.  His instructions to His disciples in Luke 22:36 make that clear. Being ready to survive disasters requires not only spiritual, but physical and material preparation.

Each person must seek God’s wisdom on how to prepare.  His instructions to us may vary depending on our circumstances and calling in The Lord.

Here are some of the things we have learned about physical and material preparation from the difficult times we have faced throughout our lives.  From our experience PRAYERFULLY PREPARING FOR DISASTER INVOLVES:

1.   GROWING TO KNOW GOD.  Learn to hear His voice.  Only He can tell you what you should do.  He will tell you whether to leave or stay.  If He tells you to leave, He’ll also tell you where to go.

2.    BEING READY FOR THE POSSIBILITY OF LEAVING IN 5 MINUTES OR LESS. Here are some things to consider.

        A.  HAVING AN EMERGENCY PACK that you carry with you all the time.  This pack is designed to help you survive an emergency for 3 days until help arrives. It should contain the following:
Should weigh 10lbs./4.5kg or less

Bible (Small)
Blanket (Emergency Survival)
Documents (Include Family contact list with names, addresses, phone numbers, and Email addresses.  You also need copies of important personal documents such as; passport, driver’s license, medical coverage, etc.)
Emergency Poncho
Flashlight
First Aid kit (Small)
Food (Protein and Energy bars for 3 days)
HAM Handi Talkie or hand held CB radio
Knife (Swiss Army Type)
Medicines & Vitamins
Money
Tissue & Handi wipes
Toiletries
Underwear (1 set)
Water Bottles (1 Liter Plus Filter Straw)
Whistle (Emergency type with matches and survival supplies inside)

         B. HAVING A SURVIVAL PACK ALSO KNOWN AS A GO PACK OR BUG OUT BAG.  This pack is designed to help you get through the first 3 days after an emergency and survive indefinitely if the system totally breaks down. Placed where you can get to it quickly if needed.)
Should weigh 50lbs./22.5kg or less                              

Bible (Small)
Binoculars (Small)
Clothes (2 complete changes) plus Emergency Rain Gear
Documents (Including Family contact list with names, addresses, phone numbers, and Email addresses.  You also need copies of important personal documents such as; passport, driver’s license, medical coverage, etc.)
Flashlight and Head Lamp
First Aid kit (Small)
Food (Protein and Energy bars, and ready to eat food for 3 days)
Gloves (Preferably Leather)
HAM Handi Talkie or hand held CB radio
Knife (Swiss Army Type)
Lighter (Propane)
Medicines and Vitamins
Mess Kit
Money (Minted silver coins are a good alternative to paper money)
Multi Tool  (Hatchet, shovel, hammer, saw combo)
Radio (Battery, Hand Cranked, and/or Solar Powered)
Sleeping Bag (Emergency Survival) and air mattress (small, insulated)
Tent (Small 5lbs. or less)
Tissue & Handi wipes
Toiletries
Water Bottles (1 Liter Plus Filter)
Weapons (Pistol, Survival Rifle, and/or Sword or Machete)
Whistle (Emergency type with matches and survival supplies inside)    
Wood Stove (Small, Hand Held, & Portable)      

YOU MAY NEED TO ADJUST THE LISTS TO
MEET YOUR PERSONAL OR CULTURAL NEEDS.       
        
 3.  THINKING ABOUT TRANSPORTATION.  If you have a vehicle DO NOT let the gas tank get below 1/2.  Try to always back into the place where you park your car. This will allow you to leave quicker if there is an emergency.  BICYCLES are usually a good alternative means of transportation.

 4.  HAVING A PREDETERMINED PLACE where you feel God wants you to go in case of disaster. Make sure all family members know how to get there.  Family members should carry a piece of paper with the name,  a map, and address of the place they are to go. Also contact information, phone numbers, email addresses, etc. of other family members.  PLAN YOUR ESCAPE ROUTE SO YOU WILL AVOID MAIN ROADS. They will probably be too congested in an emergency.

 5.  MAINTAINING AT LEAST A THIRTY DAY SUPPLY OF NON PERISHABLE FOOD AND GOODS.  Keep it in a container or trunk you can grab on a moment’s notice and place in your vehicle. Rotate the contents every 3 months.

6.  MAINTAINING A CONTAINER OF CAMPING EQUIPMENT that you can grab and place in your vehicle on a moment’s notice. This container should include tents, air mattresses, air pump, sleeping bags, cooking utensils, etc.

7.  KEEPING YOUR IMPORTANT FAMILY DOCUMENTS IN
A SMALL WATERPROOF CONTAINER that you can grab on a
moment’s notice. This container should include deeds, birth 
certificates, passports, insurance papers, Wills, Powers of Attorney, bank documents, etc.

 8. HAVING SOLAR POWER FOR CELL PHONES, LIGHTS 
AND OTHER THINGS AVAILABLE.  You may want to include this
in the things you pack.
       
 9.  KEEPING ANY MEDICATIONS YOU TAKE IN A SMALL WATERPROOF CONTAINER that you can grab on a moment’s notice. 

10.  PREPARING A PLACE TO FLEE TO AHEAD OF TIME 
if God blesses and you’re able to do it. You will want to keep
a 6 months’ supply of non-perishable items there.  Be sure to
rotate these supplies as much as you can.

11. PRACTICING DISASTER PREPAREDNESS twice a year if possible.

REMEMBER OUR HOPE IS IN GOD!  He is the one we are to look to when disaster comes.  Be as ready as you can and then approach each situation with prayer. 

A prudent man foresees evil and hides himself, but the simple pass on and are punished.  Proverbs 22:3 & 27:12 NKJV 

QUESTION:   Are you ready for the end of all things as we
know it? It could come any day!   

Scriptures: Luke 12:40 & 22:36, The book of Acts, and
Proverbs 22:3 & 27:12

Henry & Rita

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GOD HAS THE FINAL WORD ON HOMOSEXUAL MARRIAGE!

THOUGHTS ON THE ETERNAL KINGDOM

God Has The Final Word On
Homosexual Marriage and Homosexuality
 
  God, not the homosexual activist or the government officials of the world, has the final word on homosexual marriage and homosexuality.  Here is how His final word will come. When time is no more, every person who’s ever existed will stand before The Highest Court and The Final Judge, The Eternal King, Jesus.  In an instant He will pass judgment on everyone. Those who succeeded in life by choosing to follow Him as King will enter His Eternal Kingdom and its abundant blessings forever.  Those who rejected Him
 will begin the nightmare that never ends.

TO THOSE WHO LIVED A
HOMOSEXUAL LIFESTYLE OR
 APPROVED OF IT WITHOUT REPENTING,
 HIS WORD WILL SAY:
“I told you in My Word that homosexuality is an abomination.  I loved you.  That’s why I died on The Cross and defeated sins power so you could overcome the temptation to be homosexual.  I spoke to you by The Holy Spirit, but you rejected my voice.  Instead, you chose to pursue your own selfish lust and pervert the divine order I created.  Depart from me, I never knew you.  Go to the place I prepared for the devil and his angels.”

Question: Are you living a homosexual lifestyle or approving of those who do?

There is hope.  His name is Jesus Christ.  The Final Judge will pardon you right now if you:  Trust in Jesus’ death and resurrection to set you free from everything in your life that offends God.  Surrender your heart and will to Him.  Ask Him to be in charge of your life.  Think about what His Word, The Bible, says every day and how it applies to you.  Pray.  Talk to Him every day about what’s happening in your life.  Seek to obey The Holy Spirit in all you do.    

Scriptures:  Psalms 73:18-20, Isaiah 26:20-21, Revelation 20:10-15, Leviticus 18:22, 
1 John 3:5,   1 Corinthians 10:13, John 16:7-11, and
 Romans 1:18-32, 3:23, 6:23, 5:8, 2:4, 10:9-10, 6:17-18

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WHAT ABOUT YOU?

THOUGHTS ON THE ETERNAL KINGDOM

WHAT ABOUT YOU?
(Understanding God’s Judgements Part 4)

He had just defeated the most powerful enemy He would ever meet.  He wanted others to have the same victory. From then on Jesus began to preach, “Repent of your sins and turn to God, for the Kingdom of Heaven is near.” Matthew 4:17 NLT

God did not want man to continue being deceived by the devil and suffering the affects of His judgements.  God knew all of us are born with a wicked, sinful heart. He understood we must have a spiritual birth in order to be set free from sin (disobedience to God) and become part of The Eternal Kingdom. That is why He came to earth as Jesus; died on The Cross; went to hell; destroyed satan’s power over the souls of men; and came back to life in an eternal, transformed body.

Because He loves us, God’s Holy Spirit calls every person to repent of their sins and trust in His redemption with all their heart.  This is spiritual birth or being “born again.”

When Jesus died on The Cross and rose from the grave, He provided everything people need to set their souls free from satan’s deceptions and receive eternal life. His redemption was total.  He paid the price so people’s spirits, souls and eventually their bodies would be set free from the affects of God’s judgements. 

How can a person be “born again?”: 

Admit to yourself that you are a sinner.  Every person is born with a wicked heart. Things contrary to God’s eternal truth have become part of who we are. There are traditions of men contrary to God’s laws we have believed.  Lies that we think are truth have been placed into our hearts and mind. Some of these lies come from deceptive thoughts satan puts in our minds. Some of these are words people have spoken to us that we have received as truth when they are not.  We all have fleshly lust which we have yielded to because of satan’s temptations.  In order to have these cleansed from our body, soul, and spirit we must get honest with ourselves and God. Admitting we are a sinner, and judging ourselves honestly, enables God to cleanse us and deliver us from His judgements.

Repent of your sins!  With all your heart, seek to turn away from all that the Bible calls sin.

Believe with all your heart that Jesus’ death and resurrection is the only way you can have a relationship with God.

Pray to God in Jesus name telling Him that you know you are a sinner, and that you repent of your sins. Thank Him for providing redemption through Jesus. Yield control of everything in your life to God. Ask Jesus to become Lord of your life, and to give you a new heart and mind. Ask the Holy Spirit to fill you with God’s power so you can live to please Jesus instead of living to please yourself.  

If you do this with all your heart, not just your mind, you will receive eternal life and become part of God’s Kingdom. Eternal life is a relationship with God through Jesus.

Like any relationship, your relationship with God will grow as you spend time with Him each day. Because you still live in a physical body with sinful desires you must keep your heart surrendered to God daily in order to walk in fellowship with Him.  Remember, if we judge ourselves we will escape God’s judgements. This means every area of your life must stay yielded to Him.  God must be the most important person in your life. Every goal, ambition, hope and dream you have must come from your times with Him.  You must see everything you possess as a gift from God, and seek to please Him in how you use it.  His Word, The Bible, must become your daily spiritual bread. You must seek to continually walk in obedience to God through the power of the Holy Spirit. This will help you stay free of the devil’s deception. If you do these things you will be set free from the power of sin, grow to know God, and live to fulfill His purpose for your life.

Everyone needs to understand being “born again” is a work of The Holy Spirit in the hearts of people. One of the greatest deceptions satan tries to promote is that you can be “saved” simply by saying a prayer.  Prayer only works when there is heart repentance. If there is no desire to please God, then there has probably not been heart repentance. Every person who is living a sinful life style needs to exam their heart to see if they have truly yielded it to Jesus. If God’s eternal life is in us we will want to please Him in all we do.  Jesus said, “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven.” Matthew 7:21 NKJV If a person thinks that they can be part of The Eternal Kingdom and live to please themselves, they are deceived. If you are living to please yourself, you probably didn’t believe in Jesus with your heart, or you may be saved as by fire with no eternal reward.

You see, God doesn’t just want to save you from Hell; He wants to bless you with everything His Kingdom has to offer. This can only happen if your heart is totally yielded to Him, you grow to know Him, and live to do His will.

God doesn’t want anyone to suffer His judgements eternally in Hell. He has provided a way out through The Cross of Jesus Christ. God doesn’t send anyone to Hell. People choose to go to Hell by resisting The Holy Spirit, and continuing to live in the wickedness they were born in.  What about you? Have you received God’s salvation, or are you headed for eternal destruction?

QUESTION:   What is your choice Hell or God’s Kingdom?

Scriptures: Matthew 4:17; Psalms 51:5; Jeremiah 17:9;
John 3:3,16 & 16:7-11; 1 John 3:8; Matthew 15:9;
John 8:44; Romans 6:12 & 13:13-14; 1 Corinthians 11:31;
1 John 1:9; Romans 2:4&10:9-10; Psalm 51:1-12;
John 17:3; Luke 9:23; Luke 14:26,27&33; Matthew 4:4;
Galatians 5:13-25; Ephesians 4:17-20 & 5:3-7;
Matthew 7:21; 2 Corinthians 13:5; 1 Corinthians 3:11-15; 
Revelation 21:7 & 22:12; and Hebrews 2:3

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"HOW BAD WILL IT GET?"

THOUGHTS ON THE ETERNAL KINGDOM

HOW BAD WILL IT GET?
(Understanding God’s Judgements Part 3)

He was sending out His followers to spread the good news of God’s Kingdom.  As He was giving them instructions Jesus Christ said, “Don’t be afraid of those who want to kill your body; they cannot touch your soul. Fear only God, who can destroy both soul and body in hell.” Matthew 10:28 NLT     God’s Word makes it clear.  In the end, all of this universe that is part of time, will cease to exist.  

This will happen when the process of removing evil from creation is complete. Those who have been in fellowship with God will live forever with Him.  Those who have chosen to reject God’s love and sacrifice will be eternally separated from Him.

So how will this all happen? How bad will it get before time will be no more? We need to understand that God is merciful and gracious in everything He does. His desire is not to destroy, but to redeem. Because of this, His judgements are progressive.  They get worse the further we move away from Him through our disobedience.

So what are God’s judgements?  If you read the Bible from cover to cover, you’ll find that the scriptures indicate there are seven types of judgements:

Pestilence refers to plagues and/or diseases that affect living things.

Famine is mentioned several times and can refer to lack in any area. This includes spiritual lack.

The Sword or War refers to people fighting each other. This could be on a personal level, or between groups or nations.

Wild Beasts are Animals that God sends to devour those who fail to repent of their rebellion against Him. They may also devour their livestock and children.

Natural Disasters are spoken of a number of times. Things like drought, hail, floods, fire and earthquakes are part of His judgements. 

Physical Death of the body comes to all except a few who walk in close fellowship with God.

Eternal Death and Destruction (The Second Death) are God’s final judgements upon those who have hardened their hearts to His voice and are beyond redemption. They will be eternally separated from God, and exist forever in the darkness of Hell.

Because we live in a creation that has been polluted by evil we all experience the affects of God’s judgements. How much we experience God’s judgements depends on our relationship with God. Those who walk in fellowship with God may suffer the affects of the evil world around them, but will ultimately be delivered from all the judgements of God into the eternal blessings of His Kingdom. Those who reject God’s gracious redemption will experience the utter destruction of their soul and body in Hell forever.

How bad will it get?  That depends on whether you seek to walk in fellowship with God or reject His love for you.

QUESTION:    How bad would it be for you if you died right now?

Scriptures: Matthew 10:28, Luke 12:4-5, 2 Peter 3:2-13, 
Hebrews 1:8-12, 1 Thessalonians 4:11-15, 2 Thessalonians 1:3-10,
Psalm 103, Exodus chapters  5-14, Leviticus 26, 2 Chronicles 6:28,
Psalm 91, Psalm 105:16,  Amos 8:11, Ezekiel 23:22-26,
Matthew 10:34-36,  Ezekiel 14:21, Haggai 1:9-11, Isaiah 28:1-2 & 29:6,
Proverbs 6:12-15 & 29:1,  Proverbs 10:29, Revelation 20:14 & 21:8,
Romans 5:12-14, and Psalm 34:19

Henry & Rita

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WHO'S IN CHARGE ANYWAY?

THOUGHTS ON THE ETERNAL KINGDOM

WHO’S IN CHARGE ANYWAY?
(Understanding God’s Judgements Part 2)

He was standing before Pilate, the man who had the political power to condemn Him to death. “Why don’t you talk to me?” Pilate demanded. “Don’t you realize that I have the power to release you or crucify you?   Then Jesus said, “You would have no power over me at all unless it were given to you from above.”
John 19:10-11 NLT

One of the biggest deceptions Satan has placed in the hearts of people is that God is not in control of what’s happening in the world.  Today most people believe that the things that happen are a result of nature. They believe if science can figure out nature, then we can control what’s happening.  Science at its best will never scratch the surface of what an all knowing God understands.  It will never gain control of what’s happening on earth.

Make no mistake.  God is in control of everything.  He is not asleep. His Eternal Kingdom, which He set up according to His unchanging eternal laws, rules over everything in time and eternity.

God controls what happens to people. “We can make our plans, but the LORD determines our steps.”
Proverbs 16:9 NLT

God’s in charge of political decisions.  “The king’s heart is like a stream of water directed by the LORD; he guides it wherever he pleases.”
Proverbs 21:1 NLT

God determines what happens with the economy.  “He did all this so you would never say to yourself, ‘I have achieved this wealth with my own strength and energy.’  Remember the LORD your God. He is the one who gives you power to be successful,” Deuteronomy 8:17-18 NLT

What happens in a nation is determined by God.  “If I announce that a certain nation or kingdom is to be uprooted, torn down, and destroyed, but then that nation renounces its evil ways, I will not destroy it as I had planned.  And if I announce that I will plant and build up a certain nation or kingdom, but then that nation turns to evil and refuses to obey me, I will not bless it as I said I would.” Jeremiah 18:7-10 NLT

God determines who wins wars.  “The horse is prepared for the day of battle, but the victory belongs to the LORD.” Proverbs 21:31 NLT

What happens in nature is spoken into being by God.  “The voice of the LORD is over the waters; The God of glory thunders; The LORD is over many waters.  The voice of The Lord is powerful; The voice of the LORD is full of majesty.  The voice of the LORD breaks the cedars,Yes, the LORD splinters the cedars of Lebanon.  He makes them also skip like a calf, Lebanon and Sirion like a young wild ox. The voice of the LORD divides the flames of fire.  The voice of the LORD shakes the wilderness; The LORD shakes the Wilderness of Kadesh.  The voice of the LORD makes the deer give birth, And strips the forests bare;” Psalm 29: 3-9 NKJV

God controls the weather.  “He covers the heavens
with clouds, provides rain for the earth,  and makes
the grass grow in mountain pastures……He sends
the snow like white wool;   He scatters frost upon the
ground like ashes. He hurls the hail like stones. Who
can stand against His freezing cold?   Then, at His
command, it all melts. He sends His winds, and the ice thaws.”
Psalm 147:8 &16-18 NLT

God is in charge of the food supply.  “You cause grass to grow for the livestock and plants for people to use.  You allow them to produce food from the earth-”
Psalm 104:14 NLT

Animals do God’s bidding.  “I will send wild animals that will rob you of your children and destroy your livestock.” Leviticus 26:22 NLT

Everything that happens is under God’s control.  “Remember the things I have done in the past.   For I alone am God!  I am God, and there is none like Me.   Only I can tell you the future before it even happens. Everything I plan will come to pass, for I do whatever I wish.”
Isaiah 46:9-10 NLT

So if God is in charge why does evil exist?  Evil exists because satan rebelled against God.  Those who join satan in his rebellion continue to promote its existence through their disobedience.

God is like a master chess player.  His eternal unchanging laws were set up so that His Eternal Kingdom would always be victorious.  In His infinite wisdom God made The Eternal Kingdom a place of light, life, love, blessing and goodness.  His laws will not allow anything that would take away from that to remain in His Kingdom.  God’s judgements are His response to the things that would pollute His Kingdom.  Through His judgements evil will be completely removed from creation.  Because God is in control His Eternal Kingdom will always be a place of light, life, love, blessing and goodness. His desire is for every person to be delivered from evil and become part of His Kingdom. Everything He is doing is so people will escape eternal judgement and live in fellowship with Him

QUESTION:    Do you believe that God is in control of everything?

Scriptures: John 19:10-11, Psalm 121 & 103:19, Malachi 3:6,
Numbers 23:19,  Psalm 31:15, Proverbs 16:9, Deuteronomy 8:17-18,
Jeremiah 18:7-10,  Proverbs 21:31, Psalm 29: 3-9, Psalm 147:8 &16-18,
Psalm 104:14, Leviticus 26:22 ,  Isaiah 46:9-10,  John 8:44, 
Deuteronomy 33:26-39,  Psalm 119:160,  John 3:16, 1 John 1:5 & 4:8,
1 Peter 3:8-9,  James 1:17, and 2 Peter 3:9            
       
Henry & Rita 

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