by Jamie Pantastico | Jul 23, 2025 | Daily Encouragement |
🔍 John 1:9
“That was the true Light which gives light to every man coming into the world.”
📜 Background & Context
✍️ Author:
John the Apostle
👥 Written To:
Primarily to Jews to demonstrate that Jesus is the eternal Son of God—God in the flesh—and that by believing, readers may have life in His name (John 20:31).
🗓 Date:
Likely between AD 85–95
📂 Purpose of the Passage:
To proclaim Jesus Christ as the true Light that came into the world—a Light that shines on all men. John 1:9 is part of the majestic prologue of John’s gospel, establishing Christ’s eternal nature, His role in creation, and His mission to bring life and light to a dark world.
This verse is a powerful reminder that Christ’s coming was not hidden or limited—His light has shined on all mankind, leaving no one without witness.
🔍 John 1:9
“That was the true Light which gives light to every man coming into the world.”
✨ Phrase-by-Phrase Breakdown
“That was the true Light…”
- Refers to Jesus Christ, mentioned in the previous verse (John 1:8).
- The word “true” (alēthinon) doesn’t just mean genuine, but ultimate and perfect—the Light that all lesser lights point to.
- Christ is not a light or a teacher among many—He is THE Light, the source of all truth, life, and spiritual understanding (cf. John 8:12; 1 John 1:5).
“…which gives light…”
- The word “gives” is present tense—this is ongoing, active illumination.
- Christ doesn’t just shine; He gives light—spiritual insight, conviction, and the knowledge of God.
- This illumination can be seen in two ways:
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- General Revelation – His light shines in creation and conscience (Romans 1:19–20; Romans 2:14–15).
- Specific Revelation – His light shines through the gospel and the written Word (2 Corinthians 4:4–6).
“…to every man…”
- This is universal—Christ’s light reaches all humanity.
- It does not mean all will be saved, but that none are without witness.
- This destroys any claim that people are innocent because they didn’t know. Christ’s light shines on every heart to some degree.
- Compare with Titus 2:11: “For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men.”
“…coming into the world.”
- This phrase may describe “every man” or “the Light”—grammatically, either reading works.
- Most likely, it modifies “every man”—meaning every person who is born into this world receives some degree of light from Christ.
- Alternatively, it echoes John 1:4–5 and 1:14—Christ entered this world to bring light into the darkness.
✅ What It Does Mean
- Christ is the ultimate revelation of God—the true Light sent from heaven.
- His light reaches every person, either through creation, conscience, or the gospel.
- All mankind is accountable for how they respond to that light.
- Jesus is not one of many religious figures—He is the only Light, the true Light, and the source of life.
❌ What It Does Not Mean
- It does not teach universal salvation.
- It does not imply that all people receive saving knowledge—only the light necessary to be held accountable (Romans 1:20).
- It does not say people are saved by nature or good works—salvation requires belief in the gospel (1 Corinthians 15:1–4).
🙏 Summary
John 1:9 tells us that no one is born into this world without some knowledge of God. The true Light—Jesus Christ—shines into every heart, calling all to seek, to believe, to receive Him.
This verse shows that God is not hiding. From creation to conscience to Christ Himself, the Light has gone out into the world.
And because of this, no one will stand before the Great White Throne and be able to say, “I never knew” or “I never had a chance.”
God is both Just and the Justifier (Romans 3:26).
He has made Himself known. He has given Light.
But that Light must be received.
📖 “But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God…” (John 1:12)
Have you responded to the Light?
🌟 The Light has come. The darkness has no excuse.
by Jamie Pantastico | Jul 23, 2025 | Israel and Bible Prophecy |
I’m not an alarmist. I’m not a sensationalist. But I am a Bible believer.
And what we’re witnessing—particularly with the GENIUS Act (S.394) now introduced in Congress—is far more than just routine legislation. It’s another deliberate step in the long, calculated process of establishing a centralized system of control, one eerily similar to what Scripture describes will dominate the world in the final days.
This should shake people up.
⚖️ The Illusion of Innovation, the Reality of Control
The GENIUS Act proposes to regulate “non-bank payment stablecoin issuers” under the authority of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)—a federal bureau within the U.S. Treasury.
In other words:
- A new class of money issuers is being created.
- These are not banks, not the federal reserve, but they will have the power to issue digital assets (stablecoins) backed by U.S. dollars.
- And they will be federally regulated—which means federally controlled.
This has sweeping implications:
- Imagine private finance companies—like PayPal, Circle, or even new government-approved startups—issuing currency that you use to buy groceries, pay rent, or access healthcare.
- Now imagine that every transaction you make is tracked, recorded, and potentially restricted—not by a bank, but by a federal regulator with direct authority.
Remember this is already law, it is already happening. This isn’t just about currency. It’s about power.
📖 Scripture Has Already Told Us Where This Leads
You don’t have to be a prophecy expert (and I don’t claim to be one, I’m nobody, but I know how to read) to see the writing on the wall. This is exactly what God’s Word has forewarned.
1. A Global System of Control
“And authority was given him over every tribe, tongue, and nation.”
—Revelation 13:7
“No one may buy or sell except one who has the mark…”
—Revelation 13:17
In order for this level of control to be possible, the world must first be conditioned to accept digitally governed commerce, compliance-based finance, and centralized currency systems.
We’re not there yet. But this is exactly how it begins.
2. The “Strong Delusion” and the Lie of Safety
“Because they did not receive the love of the truth… God will send them strong delusion, that they should believe the lie.”
—2 Thessalonians 2:10–11
The world is buying into the lie that freedom is dangerous, and compliance is virtue. Satan doesn’t come crashing through the front door—he comes through policy, fear, and “common good” narratives that sound reasonable.
3. Peace, Safety… Then Sudden Destruction
“For when they say, ‘Peace and safety!’ then sudden destruction comes upon them, as labor pains upon a pregnant woman.”
—1 Thessalonians 5:3
This kind of financial control will always be sold as a way to prevent fraud, stabilize markets, and ensure fairness. But it’s a trap. Once you give up freedom for safety, you lose both.
🧠 Satan Is a Genius Strategist
He’s not pushing Americans too fast. He knows he can’t, the other nations yeah, unfortunately, they’re gone already, lost to the upside down world of wokeness. The devil works through gradual erosion, not sudden revolution.
- Global treaties
- ESG scoring
- AI content monitoring
- Central bank digital currencies
- And now, federally approved non-bank stablecoin issuers
All of these are converging. These are not isolated developments—they are pieces of a puzzle that Scripture already revealed.
✝️ What This Means for Believers
We’re not supposed to panic. We’re supposed to be alert, bold, and grounded in truth.
“And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep…”
—Romans 13:11
Now is the time to:
- Proclaim the gospel of grace (1 Corinthians 15:1–4)
- Warn others with truth and love
- Stay grounded in the Word of God
- Encourage fellow believers that our redemption draws near (Luke 21:28; 1 Thessalonians 4:14-18)
The Stage Is Set
This bill is not the mark of the beast. But it is part of the infrastructure that makes it possible.
America was once the last holdout of personal freedom. If this can be introduced here—under the guise of innovation and stability—what comes next?
Let this shake you up—not to fear, but to focus. Because The Beast System isn’t coming…
It’s unfolding.
📄 Want to Read the Bill for Yourself?
We encourage you to examine the source directly. The legislation referenced in this article is Senate Bill 394 (S.394), titled the “Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act of 2025 (GENIUS Act)”.
You can read the full text of the bill, track its progress, and see updates on the official U.S. Congress website:
🔗 Read S.394 on Congress.gov
We urge you to do so. What’s being quietly introduced under the banner of innovation may have far greater implications for our personal freedoms and future than most realize.
👉 Continue to Part 2 for a detailed look at what the GENIUS Act actually says—and why it matters.
by Jamie Pantastico | Jul 22, 2025 | Daily Encouragement |
📜 Background & Context
✍️ Author: Paul the Apostle
👥 Written To:
The church in Corinth—and to all members of the body of Christ
When:
Around AD 55-56
📂 Purpose of the Passage:
To clearly define the gospel Paul preached—the gospel of grace, which alone is the means of salvation. This passage stands as the clearest delineation of the gospel in all of Scripture.
🔍 1 Corinthians 15:1–4
“Moreover, brethren, I declare to you the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received and in which you stand, by which also you are saved, if you hold fast that word which I preached to you—unless you believed in vain. For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures.”
✨ Phrase-by-Phrase Breakdown
“Moreover, brethren, I declare to you the gospel which I preached to you…”
- Paul opens with urgency: this is the gospel.
- Not a gospel, not one of many gospels—the gospel Paul preached uniquely to both Jew and Gentile (cf. Galatians 1:11–12).
- Paul is not continuing what Peter and the 11 were preaching—this gospel was hidden in God since the world began (cf. Romans 16:25).
- It was revealed to Paul by direct revelation from the risen Lord (Galatians 1:11–12).
“Which also you received and in which you stand…”
- The Corinthians had received this gospel by faith alone.
- It is the foundation of their position in Christ. They now stand on it—not on law, not works, not ritual.
“By which also you are saved…”
- This gospel alone saves.
- There is no salvation outside of belief in this message (cf. Romans 1:16).
- Paul’s gospel will be the standard at the Great White Throne judgment (cf. Romans 2:16).
“If you hold fast that word which I preached to you—unless you believed in vain.”
- Holding fast doesn’t mean working to stay saved—it means believing the right gospel.
- “Unless you believed in vain” means believing something false or without true understanding.
- Faith is only saving faith if it is placed in the right object: Christ’s finished work.
⚠️ You must know what you’re believing. A vague belief in Jesus isn’t enough. This gospel is specific.
“For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received…”
- Paul is passing along what was directly revealed to him by Christ (cf. Galatians 1:11–12).
- The gospel he received was not from man or tradition—it was by revelation from the risen Lord.
“That Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures…”
- The gospel begins with the substitutionary death of Christ.
- This wasn’t random or new—it was according to the prophetic plan of God (e.g., Isaiah 53).
- Sin had to be paid for—and Jesus paid it all.
“And that He was buried…”
- The burial confirms the reality of His death.
- Jesus did not swoon, fake, or vanish—He died, and was laid in the tomb.
“And that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures…”
- The resurrection is central to the gospel.
- It confirms that Christ’s payment for sin was accepted.
- It was also prophesied (Psalm 16:10; Hosea 6:2).
- A dead Savior can’t save anyone—but Christ is risen!
✅ What It Does Mean
- Salvation is by faith in a specific message: Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose again.
- Paul’s gospel is not optional or secondary—it is the one and only gospel by which we are saved.
- Faith must be rooted in truth, not emotion, tradition, or sincerity alone.
❌ What It Does Not Mean
- This is not a general call to follow Jesus, imitate His life, or commit to religion.
- It is not about joining a church or keeping the commandments.
- Believing “in vain” doesn’t mean losing salvation—it means believing the wrong thing, or with no real understanding.
Summary
1 Corinthians 15:1–4 is the clearest summary of the gospel of grace. It is this gospel—and no other—that saves.
It is this gospel by which you stand, this gospel by which you are saved, and this gospel by which God will one day judge the world (Romans 2:16).
You must know what you believe. And you must believe the right gospel.
Christ died for your sins.
He was buried.
He rose again the third day.
That’s the gospel. Believe it and be saved.
by Jamie Pantastico | Jul 20, 2025 | Israel and Bible Prophecy |
On July 18, 2025, the GENIUS Act (S.394) was quietly signed into law, establishing a new federal framework for stablecoin regulation in the United States. This bill was passed with strong bipartisan support—first in the Senate, then the House—and attached (deceptively) to the National Defense Authorization Act to ensure swift passage with minimal debate or public attention.
The law introduces a new class of non-bank digital currency issuers, regulated directly by federal agencies like the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). In short, it lays the legal and technical foundation for a programmable, “traceable”, centralized digital economy—something
This has sweeping implications:
- Imagine private finance companies—like PayPal, Stripe, or even new government-approved startups like let’s say X—issuing currency that you use to buy groceries, pay rent, or access healthcare.
- Now imagine that every transaction you make is tracked, recorded, and potentially restricted—not by a bank, but by a federal regulator (overseer) with direct authority.
This isn’t just about currency. It’s about power.
Scripture Has Already Told Us Where This Leads
You don’t have to be a prophecy expert to see the writing on the wall. This is exactly what God’s Word has forewarned.
A Global System of Control
Revelation 13:7 — “And authority was given him over every tribe, tongue, and nation.”
Revelation 13:17 — “No one may buy or sell except one who has the mark…”
In order for this level of control to be possible, the world must first be conditioned to accept digitally governed commerce, compliance-based finance, and centralized currency systems.
We’re not there yet. But we are closer than ever.
Bible prophecy has warned about for centuries.
This isn’t speculation. This isn’t coming.
It’s here. It’s law. And it changes everything for everyone.
This 2-part series explains:
- What the GENIUS Act really does
- Why it matters prophetically
- What you can do now to stay informed and grounded in God’s Word
Let’s walk through this together.
🗓️ How It Happened
✅ Senate Passed
On June 17, 2025, the Senate approved the GENIUS Act in a 68–30 bipartisan vote.
📚 Sources:
AP News | Axios | LegiScan | Wikipedia
✅ House Passed
On July 17, 2025, the House passed the bill 308–122, after it was quietly attached to the must-pass National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)—a strategic move that ensured it would go through with little opposition.
📚 Sources:
Axios | Wikipedia
✅ Signed Into Law
On July 18, 2025, President Trump signed the bill, making it official federal law. The White House praised the measure as a “major innovation milestone,” introducing stablecoin oversight under the U.S. Treasury’s authority.
📚 Sources:
The Verge | LegiScan | Wikipedia
❗What This Means Right Now
There are no more legislative steps. The GENIUS Act is Public Law. Here’s what comes next:
🏛️ Regulatory Frameworks
Agencies like:
- OCC (Office of the Comptroller of the Currency)
- Federal Reserve
- FDIC
- NCUA
…will now begin drafting rules and oversight protocols for stablecoin issuers.
🏢 Issuer Registration & Compliance
Any company issuing dollar-backed digital assets must:
- Apply as a “permitted payment stablecoin issuer”
- Hold 1:1 reserves
- Submit to regular audits
- Meet strict anti-money laundering protocols
⏳ Transition Periods
Some portions of the law include 3-year grace periods, during which non-compliant stablecoins will be phased out and new rules fully enforced.
📚 Sources:
The Verge | Morgan Lewis | Chamber of Progress
📊 Consumer & Market Impact
Expect:
- New federal apps, wallets, or portals
- Public comment periods on rules
- Announcements from major fintech companies
- Increased surveillance in digital financial transactions
Prophetic Reflection
If you’ve followed Bible prophecy for any length of time, you can feel the weight of this moment. This is no longer theory—it’s legislative reality.
“No one may buy or sell except one who has the mark…”
—Revelation 13:17
This law builds the infrastructure for that kind of system:
- Programmable money
- Regulated access
- Global alignment
And it has now been made lawful in the United States.
🛡️ What You Can Do Now
👁️ 1. Watch Upcoming Rulemaking
Federal agencies will soon release draft rules—read them, share them, and submit comments. This is the time to speak up before full implementation rolls out.
🔔 2. Stay Informed
Sign up for legislative updates at:
The GENIUS Act is now Public Law. Monitoring the rollout is essential.
🗣️ 3. Engage Your Community
Talk about this. Most people have no idea it even passed. Many will laugh—until they look it up and realize it’s real. Be the one who tells them the truth—with boldness and clarity.
📲 4. Stay Connected With Us
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This is huge, folks. Don’t miss what’s unfolding right before our eyes.
🙏 5. Pray and Prepare
This isn’t fear—it’s foresight. The Word of God told us these days would come. We weren’t left in the dark—we’ve been warned, so we can be ready, watchful, and firm in the faith.
“Be sober, be vigilant… because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.”
—1 Peter 5:8
“And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep…”
—Romans 13:11
This isn’t something that’s on the way.
It’s unfolding right now.
👉 Want to understand what this means and why it matters?
⚠️Check out Part 1 for the prophetic implications and Part 2 for a breakdown of what the law actually says.
by Jamie Pantastico | Jul 20, 2025 | Daily Encouragement, Devotionals |
Resting in His Control Amidst the Chaos
Scripture:
Exodus 14:14 – “The Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace.”
Devotional:
The world is filled with constant turmoil, and no doubt many believers are experiencing never-ending turmoil, hanging on for dear life wondering when will this end, this to much for me to bear. Whether it’s the struggles we face personally or the chaos we see in the world around us, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and think that the battle is ours to fight. But as believers, we are called to a different reality.
Exodus 14:14 reminds us that “The Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace.” When Israel was cornered by the Red Sea and Pharaoh’s army, they were terrified. But God assured them that He would fight their battles, and they were to trust Him. This promise is just as true for us today. When we face trials, we don’t have to fight in our own strength. God is in control, and He is fighting for us.
Reflection:
It’s easy to try to control our circumstances, but true peace comes when we relinquish control and trust that God is sovereign over all. No matter how chaotic life may seem, we can hold our peace knowing that God is at work. He is sovereign over every situation, and His will is perfect. Resting in His control doesn’t mean we’re passive, but rather that we’re trusting in His ability to handle what we cannot.
When we trust in God’s sovereignty, we can stand firm in the assurance that He is fighting for us. This doesn’t mean that we won’t face difficulties, but it means that we don’t face them alone. God is with us, and He is working all things together for our good (Romans 8:28).
Prayer:
Lord, thank You for Your sovereignty and for fighting on our behalf. Help us to trust in Your control, even when life feels overwhelming. May we hold our peace and rest in the assurance that You are always working for our good. Strengthen our faith and help us to trust in Your perfect plan.
What to Do Now?
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