by Jamie Pantastico | Sep 4, 2020 | Daily Encouragement |
What Saith the Scripture?
Scripture is clear and tells us about a time when men’s hearts will fail them from fear of what is coming upon the earth. (Luke 21:26)
Is what we’re seeing and witnessing today what is spoken of in Luke 21? No, but it is preparation for the coming horrific seven years of tribulation. And as our Lord’s return is closer than ever the evil one is using all his power to terrorize believers to point that we are paralyzed with fear.
Satan is doing all he can, ‘pulling the plugs’ on terrorizing the body of Christ creating so much fear within the Church that we no longer gather together to worship. And if we’re not worshiping and being edified with the Word of God Christians will not be sharing the Truth, the gospel of Jesus Christ.
That being said these are no doubt very troubling times for Christians and for the world. But the Bible makes it clear that as we get closer to the Lord’s return the world will be in utter chaos (2 Timothy 3:1-5).
But for blood-bought believers, Faith and Fear don’t mix. We cannot be walking in faith and fear at the same time.
Again, the solution is God’s Word. The Bible is so clear God makes it plain that we are to trust in Him always and He will strengthen us in our times of trouble. And we sustain our faith by studying His Word and prayer.
Here is a great Bible verse that sums it up.
‘You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You, Because he trusts in You.’
Isaiah 26:3
In Conclusion
The choice is ours, we can walk through this season in fear, or we can walk in strength with no fear.
If we choose to spend more time on social media and watching the news there is no doubt we will be in constant fear.
On the other hand, if we keep our minds on the Word of God and in prayer we will be the light in this darkened world. Shining the glorious Light of the Gospel of Jesus Christ on lost humanity.
by Jamie Pantastico | Sep 3, 2020 | Bible Prophecy, Daily Encouragement |
There was no doubt that Antifa and Black Lives Matter are wicked organizations. This was known well before all the chaos started months ago. The very foundation of BLM is steeped in wickedness and pagan worship.
This is a great deception brought on by the father of deception, the god of this world, Satan.
Don’t think for a second that large corporations like Nike, the NBA, or government entities like Governors, Mayors, or anyone that can read past the 6-grade don’t know what BLM is about. There isn’t a person on the planet that would give millions of dollars to an organization without knowing what they are about.
City councils across the nation have past legislation because of Black Lives Matter. Police chief’s from dozens of City’s have bowed the knee in total submission to BLM. One police chief even lay face down with his hands behind his back while the hate-filled crowd surrounded him, dehumanizing him.
Is this rational behavior? Of course not!
Knowing full well BLM is steeped in wickedness and pagan worship conjuring up spirits of the dead and more, knowing that the very pillars of BLM are to destroy the nuclear family, abolish the police, release all prisoners and abolish the prison system, legalizing prostitution, legalizing the use of drugs, basically turning America and the planet into hell. Knowing all this how can smart people from all walks of life, every station in life support BLM…?
Because they are being deceived.
The source behind this deception is the father of deceit, the father of lies Satan (John 8:44). The unsaved world is blinded from the Truth by the god of this world.
‘But even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing, whose minds the god of this age has blinded, who do not believe, lest the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine on them. ‘
– II Corinthians 4:3-4
This is a spiritual battle and believers are commanded above all to shine the light of the gospel of grace on the unsaved darkened hearts of humanity. With the hope that the God of glory will open their hearts to a knowledge of the glory of God through the finished work of the cross.
‘For it is the God who commanded light to shine out of darkness, who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.’
II Corinthians 4:6
by Jamie Pantastico | Sep 2, 2020 | Christianity |
Pastor R,
We have Scripture because of the Jews, our Lord and Savior is Jewish, the nation’s and their borders were designed around and for God’s people, Israel, the entire Old Testament from Genesis 12 into the early chapters of Acts is about Israel, we “Gentiles” have the gospel of grace because of Israel, all end-time prophecy is about Israel, the King and the kingdom on earth is all about and for Israel.
Your horrendous attempts to make God a liar are pitiful at best and terrifying at worst considering you are a Pastor. By twisting passages and ignoring the hundreds of promises God made to Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, David, and their descendants (the Jewish people) you’ve by default made God a liar. Because there is NO SCRIPTURE RECORD OF GOD TELLING A LIE. BECAUSE GOD CAN’T LIE.
HIS PROMISES ARE TRUE. IN SPITE OF WHAT MAN THINKS OR DREAMS UP.
And it is in your lack of faith in what God has so clearly declared that you have the issues you are having with your congregation. THEY WANT TRUTH.
To that end,
Yes, I could’ve used dozens and dozens of passages but we’ve gone down that road on several occasions already.
I will continue to pray for you.
by Jamie Pantastico | Sep 2, 2020 | Daily Encouragement |
The following is an overview of the first 2000 years of Biblical and human history. God deals with all mankind directly and all mankind speaks one language. There is no written law, no temple worship instead God provides mankind simple instructions to both live out their daily lives and how to worship Him.
4000 B.C. – 2000 B.C.
The first two thousand years of Biblical and human history are recorded in the first 11 chapters of Genesis.
Creation, God created man, the fall – sin and the curse come on the scene, Satan takes dominion of the planet, the Redeemer, the flood, the earth repopulated and the tower of Babel.
Outline of First 2000 Years of Biblical History
- Creation – Genesis 1: 2:1-4.
- God created man – Genesis 1:26-27.
- The Fall (Sin and the Curse) – Genesis 3:4-7
- Satan takes dominion of the planet – Matthew 4:8-9; 2 Corinthians 4:4
- The Redeemer – Genesis 3:15
- The Wickedness of Man and the Flood – Genesis 6 & 7.
- Noahic Covenant for All mankind/Human Government – Genesis 6:18, 9:9-17
- Noah & his sons Shem, Ham, and Japheth to repopulate the earth – Genesis 9:1,7
- The Tower of Babel – Genesis 11:1-9.
We Must Know
To be a good Bible student we must “KNOW” (and we can know) how these first eleven chapters of biblical and human history apply to our study of the Bible?
- Is there Doctrine for the body of Christ, in the first 11 Chapters?
- Is there a message of salvation “the gospel” for “mankind” today in these first eleven chapters?
- Are there commands that we must follow in the first eleven chapters of Genesis?
To repeat these first two thousand years of Biblical history are recorded in just the first 11 chapters in the book of Genesis.
Moving ahead 200 years from the Tower of Babel Genesis 11 to the Genesis 12:1-3, and we find that God makes a massive change on how He will reveal Himself to mankind. When He calls out one man…Abram or Abraham as we know him now, to start a people for His name, the Jewish people.
To that end it is crucial know that the Bible is a progressive revelation, and not to get ahead of what God has revealed within a particular time period. It is a wise practice to always ask who’s writing? To whom is the writer writing too? And what are the circumstance for what the writer is revealing?
Study Scripture Don’t Just Read It
Most difficulties in interpreting the Scriptures occur from neglecting a passage’s context. The guiding principle of sound interpretation is taking passage literally unless strong and clear reasons exist for not doing so.
Not sticking to this discipline, interpreting the Scripture becomes whatever you want it to mean. The result is erroneous or ridiculous interpretations.
We can know these answers by asking the following questions;
- Who is the author and who is the author writing too?
- When did the events happen as a “time element”?
- When was it written? (date)
- What are the circumstances?
- What came before and what happened after?
- What has God revealed? (reading in-time, not to get ahead of what God has revealed. In other words, read Genesis 1 – 11, as it was happening at that time and know nothing of future events on what God has revealed at THAT TIME!!!)
By examining a passage with a few simple questions, comparing Scripture with Scripture, and reading the first eleven chapters of Genesis in-time we can establish context. Knowing the context of Genesis 1-11, will greatly help us better understand the full counsel of God. And how to apply the first eleven chapters of Genesis to our Christian walk. And yes we can make application.
‘All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.’
II Timothy 3:16-17
‘For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that we through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope. ‘
Romans 15:4
by Jamie Pantastico | Aug 31, 2020 | Bible Prophecy, Israel |
The Russian Army is Already Operating in Syria and Has Taken Over the Golan Heights along the Syrian and Israeli Border
Most of America and the world have shifted their focus on China. Rightly so, because they have been so overtly aggressive militarily, geopolitically, and of course it because of China we have the coronavirus.
Scripture clearly teaches that shortly after Israel signs a treaty that ensures their safety they will be attacked by Russia but they will not be alone in this invasion. Read on.
According to I 24 News, Russia has taken over the Golan Heights in Syria to Israel’s “North”. North being the operative word here.
It’s interesting to note that the makeup of this Russian force is a mixture of Muslim and Russian soldiers. Dubbed the “Huran Army” the Biblical name of the region this Russian army is led by multiple Muslim officers. As Ezekiel 38:4,6, clearly delineates Russia’s Muslim allies.
Ezekiel 38:14 refers to an attack on Israel by a people from the North parts and Moscow is due North of Jerusalem.
‘“Therefore, son of man, prophesy and say to Gog, ‘Thus says the Lord God : “On that day when My people Israel dwell safely, will you not know it? Then you will come from your place out of the far north, you and many peoples with you, all of them riding on horses, a great company and a mighty army. ‘
Ezekiel 38:14-15
The Red army won’t be invading Israel alone. Ezekiel 38:4-6 4, is clear that many countries of the middle east will be allied with Russia. I believe this invasion will occur soon after the antichrist signs the peace treaty with Israel. The nation of Israel will be caught off guard because they would have lowered their defenses significantly. Knowing this Russia will attack Israel as Ezekial 38:14 clear declares…”when My people (Israel) dwell safely, shalt thou not know it?”
Where’s America?
The United States of America is not mentioned in Bible Prophecy. The countries directly involved in end-time events are clearly defined in Scripture. Many have tried to twist Scripture forcing America into end-time events. But it can not be, because the remaining seven years are Jacob’s trouble, not America’s. All the world will come under God’s wrath but His focus will primarily be on His chosen people, Israel.
I give two possible scenarios
First, when Russia is ready to attack Israel they will simultaneously attack America. There will be tremendous turmoil and unprecedented chaos in America to the point where our military will be needed to stop the violence. As a result, America will be weakened and Russia along with other countries will attack America. But America will still have the wherewithal to retaliate with nuclear arms and completely level Moscow.
Second, because of America’s downward spiral morally, coronavirus, political upheaval, riots, protest, murders, and the irrational hatred persecution of the Church economic collapse will follow for sure and utter chaos and turmoil will America to the brink of collapse. In this weakened state, America will be incapable of preventing the Russian invasion into Israel but will as a last-ditch effort launch a nuclear attack on Moscow.
In either scenario, it would fulfill Ezekiel 39:6 which says, “I will send a fire on Magog (Russia) and among them that dwell carelessly (the unbelievers).
It’s crucial to know that, Revelation 6:8 tells us that 1/4 of the world’s population will die by the end of the first half of the seven-year tribulation. Although many will die as a result of this nuclear war between Russian and America many more will die from the aftermath. With most of the food production wiped out as a result of this nuclear war, in comes the pale horse which is pestilence and famine.
We Won’t Be Here
As we witness first hand the downward spiral morally of America and the world we must come to grips with why such horrible judgment is coming – but we don’t have to worry about facing the “wrath” of God that will be poured out on mankind during the 7 years of tribulation.
Why?
The apostle Paul teaches that before the Antichrist appears, all grace age believers, the body of Christ, His Church, be caught up to meet the Lord in the air (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18). But for those left behind, I Thessalonians 5:1-3. says it all. “Sudden destruction cometh upon them…and they shall not escape.”
Discern the times beloved, because our redemption draws near.
