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1. THE FIRE FROM ABOVE March 27, 2012 Matthew 3:11 "I baptize you with water for repentance, but he who is coming after me … He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. The fire of the altar was to be kept burning continuously (Leviticus 6:12). It was to never be put out. Even when travelling the fire of the altar was to be kept low under a brass cover with coal still seething in order to use them to light a new fire at the time of the next offering. The whole idea was to preserve the original fire with which God lit the original first offering (Leviticus 9:23-24). That first fire was not of human origin. It ca... (read more) Author: Patrick Lumbroso

2. PART 36 RED ALERT!!! IF THE CHURCH OF ROME IS A CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD WHY SHOULD SHE INTRODUCE OB March 12, 2012 The Roman Catholic Church had plans aimed at amalgamating paganism and Christianity together and the two eventually got married. This mission was achieved by the skillful adjustments and changing of times and seasons and faking one or two scriptures with carnal interpretations to seal up their mischievous acts. Despite the complicated measures they cleverly made adjustments to the calendar and found no difficulty in tying up paganism and Christianity plunging them into the pit of idolatry. The Roman church replaced Passover with Easter and moved the pagan feast of Tammuz from June to early spr... (read more) Author: Louisadikibarasika bassey Okokon

3. OTHER TYPES OF GOLDEN CALVES March 08, 2012 1 Corinthians 8:4 … "an idol has no real existence,"… When Israel made the Golden Calf, they were not transferring their worship of God to the worship of another deity. In their mind, they were still worshipping the Lord, albeit in a synchretized form (Exodus 32:4: the Hebrew says: this is your God who brought you out of Egypt). They just associated their Almighty God with the image of something familiar, in this case the calf, one of the gods of Egypt, which happened to also be prevalent in Canaan. This is what made the God of Abraham different from any of the claimed deities of the d... (read more) Author: Patrick Lumbroso

4. Importance of Arya Samaj Mandir in My Ideas February 13, 2012 The Arya Samaj Mandir opposes idolatry, animal sacrifice, ancestor worship, a caste system based on birth rather than on merit, untouchability, child marriage, pilgrimages, priestly craft, and temple offerings.Arya Samaj upholds the infallibility of the Vedas, the doctrines of karman and rebirth, the sanctity of the cow, the importance of the individual sacraments, the efficacy of Vedic oblations to the fire, and programs of social reform. It has worked to further female education and intercaste marriages, has built missions, orphanages, and homes for widows, and has undertaken famine relief a... (read more) Author: Vikas Gupta

5. MY ROCK! October 11, 2011 1 Corinthians 10:4 … the Rock was Messiah. All throughout the Sacred Scriptures, prophets and kings call Hashem their ‘Rock’. While that in itself represents a beautiful image, the most awesome theme flowing from the expression is the undercurrent of justice when Gods disciplines us because of our sins, or even when He trains us through seemingly very unfair situations. Moses initiated the idea in, "The Rock, his work is perfect, for all his ways are justice (Deuteronomy 32:4).” The weary and wise prophet knows that the generation he led to the Promise Land will corrupt themselves... (read more) Author: Patrick Lumbroso

6. BY THE GRACE OF GOD ... September 22, 2011 Hebrews 12:15 See to it that no one fails to obtain the grace of God; that no "root of bitterness" springs up and causes trouble, and by it many become defiled; In their wonderings from Egypt to Canaan, our fathers learned to become a new nation. Birthed in a worldwide culture of idolatry they learned to become a people with a sense of morality and humanity: Hashem’s people,. They learned that both good and evil has consequences and retribution not only in the sight of man, but in the sight of God, and that He is the One who establishes what is justice and righteousness. One of Mose... (read more) Author: Patrick Lumbroso

7. AN EXERCISE IN HUMILITY August 21, 2011 1Peter 5:5 Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble." When the Children of Israel entered Canaan, their Almighty God asked them to sanctify the land from all forms of idolatry. They were to ruthlessly and zealously destroy temples, shrines and groves; even sacred trees were to be cut down and burned. If there is anything God is intolerant of, it is idolatry. He is indeed a jealous God who does not allow us to have divided loyalties. It is important to notice though that this commandment specifies ‘In t... (read more) Author: Patrick Lumbroso

8. Live Cricket- a boon for ardent cricket lovers! July 09, 2011 Cricket is just might be just like some of those exercises that is known that deal with maximum idolatry and also has millions and thousand of true-blue enthusiasts. Using these items note, we can't be curious how vital it is in the devoted insect aficionados to become up to date in the experience cricket gain. Experience cricket is arguably one of those activities that potential clients appreciate on not only the idiot container but of on their Laptop or computer tube and surf the net. Located cricket gain can be ... (read more) Author: Ankit Pandey

9. THE WAY OF BALAAM July 06, 2011 2 Peter 2:15 Forsaking the right way, they have gone astray. They have followed the way of Balaam, the son of Beor, who loved gain from wrongdoing, The story of Balaam in the Book of Numbers leaves many details up to the reader. Aside from the donkey arguing with his master and Balaam seemingly being punished while obeying, we also have to wrestle with this man who, being a non-Israelite well sought after sorcerer, also related to the God of Israel as ‘Adonai my God’ (Numbers 22:18). Who then is Balaam? We have here the perfect example of a polytheist who adheres to a large spect... (read more) Author: Patrick Lumbroso

10. Importance of Arya Samaj June 05, 2011 The Arya Samaj opposes idolatry, animal sacrifice, ancestor worship, a caste system based on birth rather than on merit, untouchability, child marriage, pilgrimages, priestly craft, and temple offerings. It upholds the infallibility of the Vedas, the doctrines of karman and rebirth, the sanctity of the cow, the importance of the individual sacraments (samskaras), the efficacy of Vedic oblations to the fire, and programs of social reform. It has worked to further female education and inter caste marriages, has built missions, orphanages, and homes for widows, and has undertaken famine relief an... (read more) Author: Vikas Gupta

11. Comparative Religions and Political Correctness - The Seeds of an Enemy? March 30, 2011 It is not easy to forget the answer someone gave me years ago when I asked about the fact that some religions predate the Judeo-Christian heritage by many years. The answer I was given was, “that is merely proof of mans persistence in idolatry.” It is hard to get anyone to have faith in a God they cannot see but it is no harder than asking someone to show you the wind. No one can show us the wind but everyone can see the effects of it. I live in the land of Hurricane Katrina and no one needs to tell me about the effects of the wind. Faith in God and the finished work of his Son as a ... (read more) Author: Michael Bresciani

12. Chrislam - What Is It and Is It a Good Idea? March 08, 2011 Chrislam is a newly coined term that reflects an ecumenical melding of Christianity and Islam. More to the point, various Christian churches are renting out some of their facilities to Muslim groups where Islamic worship takes place. Some churches are removing statutes from their facilities to accommodate these Muslims since Muslims maintain that statutes are a form of idolatry and must be condemned. They are also placing Qur’ans in their pew racks alongside Bibles and hymns. Islamic Perspective Provided that Christians open up their facilities to Muslims and not the other way around (that i... (read more) Author: mea solutions

13. PATIENCE: NOT A HUMAN VIRTUE! February 18, 2011 Luke 21:19 By your endurance you will gain your lives. The episode of the golden calf finds a parallel in the days of the Kings of Israel. In the ninth century B.C.E. Ahab marries the Tyrian princess Jezebel who reintroduces devotion to Baal worship. Before long Israel is deep in apostasy and God sends Elijah the prophet to minister to the wayward Northern Kingdom. Elijah’s efforts culminate to the test on Mt Carmel where again we have as in the golden calf incident, Israel worshipping a false god in a wild dancing party (Exodus 32; 1 Kings 18). The events on Mt. Carmel ended a thre... (read more) Author: Patrick Lumbroso

14. THE TEST February 17, 2011 1 Corinthians 10:14 … flee from idolatry. IDOL SOUP RECIPE You will need: 1 Freshly Worshipped Golden Calf; 1 Angry Prophet; A Large Rock; A Big Stick; A Pestle and Mortar; 1 Blazing Open-flame Fire; A Generous Supply of Water. Remove idol from its elevated platform. Meanwhile, heat open fire to full strength. Handling roughly, toss idol into open flames. Allow image to thoroughly melt. Wait till gold has assumed a shapeless mass. Poke with stick to make sure it is completely melted before extinguishing fire. Allow gold to cool. Once cold, crush gold with big rock into medium size ch... (read more) Author: Patrick Lumbroso

15. A Mass Immersion for a National Rebirth January 12, 2011 1 Corinthians 10:2 All were baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea. The Children of Israel could have left Egypt, traveled directly northward and be in Canaan in a few weeks. Instead, God had them make a small detour crossing the Red Sea by the Gulf of Aqaba. Were the reasons given for this route (Exodus 13:17-18) the only real purposes? The Israelites had just spent several generations in Egypt. They now needed to be cleansed from idolatry and Egyptian culture. They needed to be reborn into God’s people, with a new life and a new culture. This is where the idea of ‘bor... (read more) Author: Patrick Lumbroso

16. The Last Exodus January 07, 2011 1 Thessalonians 4:17 Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Adonai …. After over two hundred years in Egypt, the people of Jacob who had come in for refuge from the famine were very influenced by Egyptian ways and culture. Through the plagues, in plain sight of the Egyptians and of Israel God took on each one of the main gods of Egypt to show the world His ultimate superiority. This was a shock to Pharaoh, and a reminder to the people of Israel of the story they had heard about the God of their ancestors. A parallel les... (read more) Author: Patrick Lumbroso

17. Honda Accord GPS December 12, 2010 The reasonably virgin crammed stems from recourse by the driver of a 2005 Honda Accord GPS Dish out Amalgam mysterious in a thorny idolatry in 2005. There is zilch within the national chit that explains why the driver would pause five caducity to record an elegy. NHTSA unsealed the probe on Nov 18. “In the jeremiad the applier described being entangled in an outcry on July 23, 2005, while progressive a high Honda Accord GPS,” declared NHTSA in its scarcity investigations scenario. “The hassle alleges while traversing jump strips along constituent of the route and simultaneously a... (read more) Author: cardvdpoppy chen

18. Choose good role model November 27, 2010 It is naturally to have a role model at young age. The idols influence on young people’s behavior, on the way they speak or dress, affect on the acts they take, the choices they make… Basically the term role model refers to the positive role models, but in praxis is not always like that, for example the celebrities often choose to build an image of a rebel and young people find it more attractive than the image of lamblike person that speaks about peace in the world. When we speak about role models, the term is also related with idolatry that describes only the bad side of its meaning. ... (read more) Author: Marina Janakievska

19. Weak, Defiled, and Seared Consciences October 07, 2010 The Bible speaks of the conscience of man describing it in several different ways as the state of the conscience varies from man to man and sometimes from time to time within the same man. The conscience can be good, pure, and without offense but it can also be weak, defiled, evil, and even seared. It is the negative traits of the conscience I wish to discuss in this article. What is a weak conscience? The first time one reads about a weak conscience in the New Testament is in 1 Cor. 8:7-12. This entire chapter is devoted to the subject of eating meats offered to idols and whether o... (read more) Author: Denny Smith

20. Life and Light: Conversion of Life from a Christian Perspective September 16, 2010 This is why Christ died for sins once for all, a just man for the sake of the unjust: so that he could lead you to God Throughout Old Testament history, God made covenants with his people that they would be his people and he would be their God. These covenants revolved around Israel’s obedience and God’s faithfulness and protection over them. Again and again, however, the people turned away from God and gave themselves to idolatry. They spurned the law, and ignored the prophet’s call to repentance. Yet God loved his people so much that he continued to offer them forgiveness, calling ... (read more) Author: Bernard Fleury

21. Drinking Alcohol Is a Major Sin June 15, 2010 Ayahs of Quran related to alcohol It is stated in the Quran: “They ask you regarding wine and gambling. Say, in both of them is major sin, and there is some benefit for men, but the sin of them is far greater than benefit” (Surah Baqarah) "O you who believe! Intoxicants, gambling, idolatry and arrows (for seeking help on decision) one an abomination of order that you may be successful. Shaytan seeks only to cast amongst you enmity and hatred by means of strong drink and gambling, and hinder you from the remembrance of Allah and from his worship, will you then not refrain? ”(Sur... (read more) Author: craig Miles

22. Alcohol Is a Major Sin June 11, 2010 Ayahs of Quran related to alcohol It is stated in the Quran: “They ask you regarding wine and gambling. Say, in both of them is major sin, and there is some benefit for men, but the sin of them is far greater than benefit” (Surah Baqarah) "O you who believe! Intoxicants, gambling, idolatry and arrows (for seeking help on decision) one an abomination of order that you may be successful. Shaytan seeks only to cast amongst you enmity and hatred by means of strong drink and gambling, and hinder you from the remembrance of Allah and from his worship, will you then not refrain?” (Surah Ma’idah 90)... (read more) Author: David Barter

23. Who Will Laugh Last? The Immoral, Murders, Corrupt Politicians, Occultists,The Atheist, or Jesus? March 08, 2010 Hey America: I have an interesting bit of what some might call trivia, not that the wise will consider this issue as trivial. What group of individuals was hell (the Lake of Fire) originally designed for?1 I perceive this as a very important question since there has only been two people out of all who have lived upon the earth who have never died, (Elijah and Enoch)2 and of course, after death is the judgment,3 and after judgment every soul of man will, according to the Scriptures, find his eternal home in either heaven or hell. 4 The original occupants were to be the devil and hi... (read more) Author: Gregory DeHart

24. King Saul - As Long as It Glorifies God November 21, 2009 Paul said, “For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that we through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope.” (Rom. 15:4 NKJV) The NIV translates the first part of that verse as follows, “For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us.” Paul had reference primarily to the writings found in the Old Testament when he made that statement. As we read the Old Testament we need to be thinking what is the lesson in this passage or account that is applicable to me today? What is in it for my learning? We should never read ... (read more) Author: Denny Smith

25. Idolatry vs Imagery: Protestantism's 500-Year-Old Bitter Root Judgment and Inner Vow August 27, 2009 I believe that when Protestantism protested and left the Roman Catholic Church, they reacted against Catholicism’s use of imagery. I believe Protestants have held an ungodly belief that “All use of images constitutes a graven image.” Their corresponding inner vow was that they would “Reject all uses of imagery in their Christian lives.” The result is that most Protestant books on systematic Christian theology do not even include a section on dream, vision, imagination, or any other application of the eyes of one’s heart. This is startling considering that the biblical stories and actions which... (read more) Author: Mark Virkler

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