by Jamie Pantastico | Nov 22, 2020 | Daily Encouragement |
God’s word is full of Bible verses telling us about the “hope” (ἐλπίς/G1680/elpis) we have. This hope isn’t maybe, it’s a guaranteed hope.
The hope we have as believers isn’t something good may happen if everything lines up correctly. Or if I do just enough things will get better. Horrors NO. Hope for the believer has nothing to do with this world or the world system (Romans 12:1-2). Our hope is in Christ alone, our hope is a guarantee from the God of Glory Himself and He has promised us (because we believed the gospel alone by faith alone) an eternity that is going to be glorious and so wonderful.
We know, we should know, we MUST KNOW without a shadow of a doubt that the best is yet to come, and it will be glorious.
The apostle Paul, Holy Spirit inspired, called the rapture our blessed hope because he himself had seen a glimpse of heaven (2 Corinthians 12:1-10). Paul saw first hand what a glorious and amazingly wonderful future is ahead for the body of Christ.
‘looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, ‘
Titus 2:13
‘When Christ who is our life appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory.’
Colossians 3:4
What a wonderful thing we have as blood-bought believers in our “blessed hope”. That one day dead or alive, we will be in the presence of the Lord in glory forever.
‘But I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, lest you sorrow as others who have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who sleep in Jesus. For this we say to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive and remain until the coming of the Lord will by no means precede those who are asleep. For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord. Therefore comfort one another with these words.’
I Thessalonians 4:13-18
by Jamie Pantastico | Nov 16, 2020 | Christianity, Daily Encouragement, False Teachers |
Leaders of the unholy church: John Piper, Russel Moore, David Platt, J.D. Greear. Who together accomplished their goal by deceiving many Christians that it is okay to vote for Joe Biden who is 100% in support of killing unborn babies at any time for no reason even if the baby survives the procedure “infanticide”.
Horrors! These are evil men, emissaries of Satan.
‘For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into apostles of Christ. And no wonder! For Satan himself transforms himself into an angel of light. Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also transform themselves into ministers of righteousness, whose end will be according to their works.’II Corinthians 11:13-15
Stop and read those verses again and then read them again. What is Paul telling us to look for? What are the false teachers going to do? No doubt they will talk about Jesus. They may even talk about the resurrection. But they are emissaries of satan using just enough of the Truth to get you hooked then they slip in 20% of the lie to get you off the mark.
That template hasn’t changed since Satan realized he could not crush the early Church and instead worked his way into the Church (Acts 20:29-32). Now how are you going to know? Does what a Pastor proclaim line up with Scripture from Genesis to Revelation? Do they line up with Scripture constantly? Are they on track? Are they even using Scripture? Do you even know if they are lining up with Scripture?
The “god of this world”
As Paul identifies Satan in 2 Corinthians 4:4. The “god of this world” is “the” expert on confusing the issues because he is the father of lies. He is better than anyone at using the Word of God to send people off in the wrong direction. When it comes to salvation and doctrine all that matters is a “bullseye”. And that’s why we have the Word of God, there is no excuse for mankind to be off the mark when it comes to the gospel and doctrine. Again, Satan is the master at confusing the issues, and his goal is to move mankind off the mark.
God does not allow mankind to be off the mark when it comes to the gospel. Mankind can’t be close, just a bit off from Paul’s Gospel of salvation (Galatians 1:6-9). No, God expects us to know the gospel and believe. That’s why we have the Word of God. That’s why we have the Truth. And we have to make sure that we’re right on or we’re going to miss it.
Satan is the expert at getting people to miss the bulls-eye. He can bring in 80% of Truth that sounds awesome. But it’s that other 20% of error that is going to lead people to their eternal doom.
Read it Again
II Corinthians 11:14-15
“And no marvel; (don’t be amazed) for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. (Satan doesn’t promote only skid row he can make the most beautiful things on the planet. So it is with false teachers, it sounds so good.) 15. Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers (the false teachers under his control) also be transformed as the ministers of (what?) righteousness;.…(read it, again and again, I know most just read over this word but it’s crucial to grasp. That Satan and his “Pastors” emissaries can promote good things.)… whose end will be according to their works (as James 3:1 makes so clear false teachers will face harsher judgment).
In Conclusion
There is no doubt what J.D. Greear and others like John Piper have stated with regard to abortion and Christian’s voting was meant to confuse the issues. These emissaries of Satan deliberately deceived millions into thinking that murdering the unborn is NOT A TOP TIER ISSUE. And should NOT be considered when choosing the next President of our country. Anathema!
Blood-bought Christians should examine every word that comes out of the mouths of pastors and Bible teachers. Regardless of who they are and how great of a following they have. And if what they say does not line up with Scripture then they are a false teacher.
‘Beloved, do not believe every spirit (just because it sounds good or the pastor has a great following and is a gifted speaker don’t just believe it is what John clear admonishes), but test (examine what they are saying against the full counsel of the God) the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world. ‘
I John 4:1
‘By this you know the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is of God, and every spirit that does not confess that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is not of God. And this is the spirit of the Antichrist, which you have heard was coming, and is now already in the world.’
I John 4:2-3
Excerpt from a News Article
Southern Baptist Convention President J.D. Greear claims ‘Politics matter, but they are not an issue of first importance.’ Greear: ‘If all you do is talk about the wickedness of abortion and you never really talk about empowering the poor or how deflating, dehumanizing discrimination is, then chances are you are more influenced by Fox News than you are the Bible.’ In a podcast and blog post, Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) President J.D. Greear claimed how Christians vote is not a test of fellowship in the church. Really? So, organized murder is not an issue of first importance? Because that is what abortion is—state-sanction murder of babies. Of course, Greear does the usual disclaimer that politics matter and that there are clearly sacred Christian convictions that must influence politics. However, he won’t judge someone’s “political calculus.” “I have my own convictions,” Southern Baptist Convention President J.D. Greear said. “ […]
Read the full article about JD Greear’s comments here
by Jamie Pantastico | Nov 2, 2020 | Daily Encouragement |
Absolute truth is something that is true at all times regardless of circumstances. In other words, there are no round squares.
Here are five Absolute Truths from Scripture:
- Jesus Christ is the “Truth”, the ONLY WAY for salvation. John14:6
- All have sinned and come short of the glory of God. Romans 3:23
- Without the shedding of blood, there is no remission [forgiveness] of sin. Hebrews 9:22
- Without faith, it is impossible to please God. Hebrews 11:6
- Jesus Christ will rule on earth from Davids Throne in Jerusalem. (2 Samuel 7:16; Isaiah 2:2; Daniel 2:44, Daniel 7:14; Zechariah 14:9: Revelation 19:15)
by Jamie Pantastico | Nov 1, 2020 | Christianity, Daily Encouragement |
‘For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, ‘
I Timothy 2:3
We should never neglect to pray for America and the men and women in high places (regardless of party affiliation). That indeed we might continue to enjoy liberty and the freedoms like no other nation in history. Without a doubt, we all take our freedoms for granted, even as Christians, that this is just the norm. No, it isn’t. America has been blessed far beyond any nation and the Grace of God has been poured out on Americans like no other people on earth, and we can never take it for granted. Let’s look at the Lord’s admonition for us with regard to praying for men and women in authority and for ALL mankind. In 1 Timothy 2:
I Timothy 2:1-2
“I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; (We don’t just pray for men around us, our family, friends, and neighbors, the Lord encourages us to pray for men and women in high places. For Christian today it’s our Mayors, Governors, Presidents, and congressmen.) 2. For kings, for all that are in authority; (And why do we pray for our men and women in high places? Whether we believe it or not it’s for our own good! We are to pray for these men so that) that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.”
Just to repeat. The Lord is encouraging believers to pray for men and women in high places for our benefit! And if members of the body of Christ are living quiet and peaceable lives then you can rest assured that the communities around us are living relatively peaceable. God doesn’t want us to just grovel in abject poverty and under the heavy boot of some foreign power. God wants us to live quiet and peaceable lives. And we’re to pray to that end.
That’s what our government is for. And I imagine this is where our founding fathers got the term that we are in the pursuit of what? Happiness. That’s our God-given right—the pursuit of happiness. And no other nation in the history of mankind has the opportunity to pursue happiness like the United States of America.
So, Pray! Pray!
by Jamie Pantastico | Oct 30, 2020 | Daily Encouragement, Doctrine |
There is no such thing as Transgender it’s called “Gender Dysphoria”
Human sexuality is the perfect design by God and binary with the purpose being to multiply the earth (Genesis 1:27; Genesis 9:1). This principle is self-evident to ALL MANKIND but many CHOOSE to hold down the truth with unrighteousness. Newborns are not “assigned” sex or gender at birth. Sex declares itself anatomically in the womb and is clearly evident or should be, and acknowledged at birth.
Stop lying to your children!
Anyone that supports the chemical castration or any other procedure that would change aesthetically anyway, the gender of an 8-year-old child is not just deceived they are horrible parents.
Even coddling 8-year-olds with lies that would encourage them to believe they are anything other than how God made them, at a minimum makes you a dishonest person and or parent.
Romans 1:18 makes clear that this type of bestial behavior by parents, the medical community, and the LGBTQ lobby is the result of the truth being held down with unrighteousness or the lie. The Greek (κατέχω) implies they are holding down or literally standing on truth with their feet; the LGBTQ lobby along with the medical community is literally trampling underfoot the “Truth” with unrighteousness.
‘For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, ‘
Romans 1:18
And what is Truth…? John’s Gospel makes it clear what the truth is… “I AM THE WAY THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE” (John 14:6).
Yes, Jesus Christ is “the TRUTH” and each every word in Scripture is Truth and Absolute.
‘In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. ‘
John 1:1
WHAT DOES THE TRUTH SAY ABOUT GENDER?
Truth or the Word, Jesus Christ who is God the Son created mankind in His own image and God created mankind male and female.
‘So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. ‘
Genesis 1:27
‘And He answered and said to them, “Have you not read that He who made them at the beginning ‘made them male and female,’ and said, ‘For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh’ ? So then, they are no longer two but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let not man separate.”’
Matthew 19:4-6
In Genesis 1:28, God blessed Adam and Eve by giving them dominion over all the earth and they were to be fruitful and multiply the earth.
‘Then God blessed them, and God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it; have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over every living thing that moves on the earth.”’
Genesis 1:28
God’s mandate to populate the earth was clear; Adam and Eve were divinely designed by God biologically different in order to fulfill that mandate. In other words, it would be impossible for Adam to populate the earth by himself or with another person with the same biological design.
The purpose of male and female design should be self-evident and is but people choose reject truth to please their own desires.
TRAMPLING THE TRUTH WITH THE LIE
Transgender is a lie because God Himself designed mankind male and female. XX and XY are not genetic markers for parents to “pick and choose a gender” at some later time. On the contrary, XY and XX are clear biological determinants (determined by God Himself) of sex; male or female.
Scripture is clear that as we get closer and closer to the Lord’s return deception will rule the day. And this lie of “Transgenderism” is a doozy of a lie. And so bestial in it’s fulfillment because this evil targets young children.
BUT GOD…
Only the power of the gospel can change the hearts and it is the gospel alone that has freed thousands from the lie transgenderism.
As Christians, we approach Transgenderism or any other lie with “Truth”. We boldly share the gospel with love and humility and we do not compromise Truth to gain unity. Never! We share the “Good News” the gospel and pray that God opens their heart.
It is the “Good News” the gospel and the gospel alone that has the power to transform a person’s heart. And what is the good news? That God sent His only Son Jesus Christ to shed His blood on a cross and die for your sin, my sin, the sin of the world, was buried and rose from the dead three days later. That’s the “Good News” and it is the only power unto salvation.
‘For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. ‘
Romans 1:16
If you have questions about Christianity or the gospel please take 2 minutes to read “Religion is Behavior Modification…Christianity is Heart Transformation”.
