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Former Heavy Metal Band Danzig bassist becomes Orthodox catechumen
https://orthochristian.com/175455.html
The 54-year-old musician, who has been sober for 19 years, is scheduled to be baptized on Holy Saturday after discovering the Orthodox faith approximately a year ago.
G Orwell Group
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Former Heavy Metal Band Danzig bassist becomes Orthodox catechumen
https://orthochristian.com/175455.html
The 54-year-old musician, who has been sober for 19 years, is scheduled to be baptized on Holy Saturday after discovering the Orthodox faith approximately a year ago.
G Orwell Group
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Forwarded from Ellen Hughes ๐ฆ๐๐ผ
Lamentations.3:40-41 KJV
(40) Let us search and try out ways,
and turn to the a LORD. Ps.119:59
(41) Let us lift up our heart with our
hands unto the God in the heavens.
(40) Let us search and try out ways,
and turn to the a LORD. Ps.119:59
(41) Let us lift up our heart with our
hands unto the God in the heavens.
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Joy is a choice you can make again every morning. โ๏ธ
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~ Psalm 86:15
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โFor God is not the author of confusion, but of peaceโฆโ
[1 Cor. 14:33]
Good verse to hold near to your heart in the midst of all the calamity of this present age of deception
I personally donโt believe it is a stretch to say that the sheer amount of confusion, fear, misdirection, and manipulation that is being perpetuated through these various orchestrated mass-trauma events [rituals] has reached unfathomable levelsโฆ
But as the world descends further into chaos and confusion, remember that God is the author of neither. The Lord is the author of true peace, not the counterfeit (illusionary) peace human government and corrupt politicians use to cloak impending destruction [1 Thess. 5:3]
Draw nigh to God. We certainly need the leading of His Spirit to navigate through these strange times and we certainly need His peace to maintain a sound mind
[1 Cor. 14:33]
Good verse to hold near to your heart in the midst of all the calamity of this present age of deception
I personally donโt believe it is a stretch to say that the sheer amount of confusion, fear, misdirection, and manipulation that is being perpetuated through these various orchestrated mass-trauma events [rituals] has reached unfathomable levelsโฆ
But as the world descends further into chaos and confusion, remember that God is the author of neither. The Lord is the author of true peace, not the counterfeit (illusionary) peace human government and corrupt politicians use to cloak impending destruction [1 Thess. 5:3]
Draw nigh to God. We certainly need the leading of His Spirit to navigate through these strange times and we certainly need His peace to maintain a sound mind
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Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!
- Isaiah 5:20 KJV
- Isaiah 5:20 KJV
Forwarded from Dutch Christian Vault
Dit is waarom het evangelie nooit neutraal is
De Schrift zegt niet alleen dat zij ontmaskert โ
zij zegt ook dat zij rust geeft.
โHet Woord van God is levend en krachtig en scherper dan enig tweesnijdend zwaard,
dat doordringt tot de scheiding van ziel en geestโฆโ
(Hebr. 4:12)
Dat betekent:
het Woord snijdt
het Woord legt bloot
het Woord ontneemt schuilplaatsen
het Woord maakt onderscheid waar de mens dat niet wil
En precies dรกรกr haakt de wereld af.
Niet omdat het Woord onduidelijk is,
maar omdat het duidelijk is.
Niet omdat het Woord hard is,
maar omdat het eerlijk is.
Maar voor wie in Christus is, gebeurt iets anders.
Voor de wedergeboren mens is ditzelfde Woord geen bedreiging,
maar bevrijding.
Geen onrust, maar vrede.
Geen veroordeling, maar richting.
Geen angst, maar zekerheid.
โWij dan, gerechtvaardigd uit het geloof,
hebben vrede bij God door onze Heere Jezus Christus.โ
(Rom. 5:1)
Het probleem ligt dus niet bij het Woord.
En ook niet bij gebrek aan uitleg.
Het probleem is de onwil om het vlees af te leggen.
Paulus is hier radicaal eerlijk:
โHet denken van het vlees is vijandschap tegen God.โ
(Rom. 8:7)
Dat betekent:
het vlees wil religie zonder sterven
belijdenis zonder kruis
vergeving zonder bekering
Jezus als Redder, maar niet als Heer
Wanneer het Woord dat ontmaskert, voelt dat als verlies.
Want ja โ het kost iets:
controle
identiteit
trots
verlangens
Maar voor wie zich overgeeft, blijkt dat โverliesโ juist rust te zijn.
Want wat het Woord wegneemt,
vervangt God door vrede die alle verstand te boven gaat.
Het evangelie is dus nooit neutraal.
Voor de wereld is het een zwaard.
Voor de gelovige is het een anker.
En precies dรกt onderscheid laat zien:
het Woord stelt niet iedereen gerust โ
maar wie zich aan Christus toevertrouwt,
vindt daarin alle rust op aarde.
https://t.me/Dutchchristianvault
De Schrift zegt niet alleen dat zij ontmaskert โ
zij zegt ook dat zij rust geeft.
โHet Woord van God is levend en krachtig en scherper dan enig tweesnijdend zwaard,
dat doordringt tot de scheiding van ziel en geestโฆโ
(Hebr. 4:12)
Dat betekent:
het Woord snijdt
het Woord legt bloot
het Woord ontneemt schuilplaatsen
het Woord maakt onderscheid waar de mens dat niet wil
En precies dรกรกr haakt de wereld af.
Niet omdat het Woord onduidelijk is,
maar omdat het duidelijk is.
Niet omdat het Woord hard is,
maar omdat het eerlijk is.
Maar voor wie in Christus is, gebeurt iets anders.
Voor de wedergeboren mens is ditzelfde Woord geen bedreiging,
maar bevrijding.
Geen onrust, maar vrede.
Geen veroordeling, maar richting.
Geen angst, maar zekerheid.
โWij dan, gerechtvaardigd uit het geloof,
hebben vrede bij God door onze Heere Jezus Christus.โ
(Rom. 5:1)
Het probleem ligt dus niet bij het Woord.
En ook niet bij gebrek aan uitleg.
Het probleem is de onwil om het vlees af te leggen.
Paulus is hier radicaal eerlijk:
โHet denken van het vlees is vijandschap tegen God.โ
(Rom. 8:7)
Dat betekent:
het vlees wil religie zonder sterven
belijdenis zonder kruis
vergeving zonder bekering
Jezus als Redder, maar niet als Heer
Wanneer het Woord dat ontmaskert, voelt dat als verlies.
Want ja โ het kost iets:
controle
identiteit
trots
verlangens
Maar voor wie zich overgeeft, blijkt dat โverliesโ juist rust te zijn.
Want wat het Woord wegneemt,
vervangt God door vrede die alle verstand te boven gaat.
Het evangelie is dus nooit neutraal.
Voor de wereld is het een zwaard.
Voor de gelovige is het een anker.
En precies dรกt onderscheid laat zien:
het Woord stelt niet iedereen gerust โ
maar wie zich aan Christus toevertrouwt,
vindt daarin alle rust op aarde.
https://t.me/Dutchchristianvault
Translation of the Dutch Christian Vault post:
This is why the gospel is never neutral
The Scripture not only says that it exposes โ
it also says that it gives rest.
"The Word of God is alive and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword,
which pierces to the division of soul and spiritโฆ"
(Hebr. 4:12)
That means:
the Word cuts
the Word exposes
the Word strips away hiding places
the Word distinguishes where man does not want to
And precisely there the world falters.
Not because the Word is unclear,
but because it is clear.
Not because the Word is harsh,
but because it is honest.
But for those who are in Christ, something else happens.
For the born-again person, this same Word is not a threat,
but liberation.
Not unrest, but peace.
Not condemnation, but direction.
Not fear, but certainty.
"Therefore, having been justified by faith,
we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ."
(Rom. 5:1)
The problem therefore lies not with the Word.
And not with a lack of explanation.
The problem is the unwillingness to put off the flesh.
Paul is radically honest here:
"The mind of the flesh is hostile to God."
(Rom. 8:7)
That means:
the flesh wants religion without dying
confession without the cross
forgiveness without repentance
Jesus as Savior, but not as Lord
When the Word that exposes feels like a loss.
Because yes โ it costs something:
control
identity
pride
desires
But for those who surrender, that "loss" turns out to be rest.
Because what the Word takes away,
God replaces with peace that surpasses all understanding.
The gospel is therefore never neutral.
For the world, it is a sword.
For the believer, it is an anchor.
And precisely that distinction shows:
the Word does not reassure everyone โ
but whoever entrusts himself to Christ,
finds in it all the rest on earth.
https://t.me/Dutchchristianvault/958
This is why the gospel is never neutral
The Scripture not only says that it exposes โ
it also says that it gives rest.
"The Word of God is alive and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword,
which pierces to the division of soul and spiritโฆ"
(Hebr. 4:12)
That means:
the Word cuts
the Word exposes
the Word strips away hiding places
the Word distinguishes where man does not want to
And precisely there the world falters.
Not because the Word is unclear,
but because it is clear.
Not because the Word is harsh,
but because it is honest.
But for those who are in Christ, something else happens.
For the born-again person, this same Word is not a threat,
but liberation.
Not unrest, but peace.
Not condemnation, but direction.
Not fear, but certainty.
"Therefore, having been justified by faith,
we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ."
(Rom. 5:1)
The problem therefore lies not with the Word.
And not with a lack of explanation.
The problem is the unwillingness to put off the flesh.
Paul is radically honest here:
"The mind of the flesh is hostile to God."
(Rom. 8:7)
That means:
the flesh wants religion without dying
confession without the cross
forgiveness without repentance
Jesus as Savior, but not as Lord
When the Word that exposes feels like a loss.
Because yes โ it costs something:
control
identity
pride
desires
But for those who surrender, that "loss" turns out to be rest.
Because what the Word takes away,
God replaces with peace that surpasses all understanding.
The gospel is therefore never neutral.
For the world, it is a sword.
For the believer, it is an anchor.
And precisely that distinction shows:
the Word does not reassure everyone โ
but whoever entrusts himself to Christ,
finds in it all the rest on earth.
https://t.me/Dutchchristianvault/958
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This is especially for our Iranian brothers and sisters in Christ ๐๐ฝ๐๐ฝ๐
https://youtu.be/38wvngNFPVk?si=VXnhFIc2SB-gCps4
https://youtu.be/38wvngNFPVk?si=VXnhFIc2SB-gCps4
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IRAN - Worship & Prayer for True Freedom & Comfort
Our home country Iran and its people are hurting, suffering under brutality and oppression. Tens of thousands have been killed and injured for simply standing for basic rights. Many more have been injured, many imprisoned. How will the world respond and whatโฆ
Forwarded from ๐โ๐ผ ๐๐ธ๐๐ โ๐๐โ
This much-loved and often-cited verse is about Paul's perspective
He has previously written that all who are in Christ are heirs of God's kingdom with Christ
Since all who are in Christ will share in His suffering before sharing in His glory
This begins a powerful passage in which Paul discusses living as a Christian, through the suffering that comes with this life on earth
Some Bible teachers suggest that Paul is referring "only" to suffering caused by persecution for faith in Christ
Based on the full context of the passage however...
There is every reason to understand Paul to include the everyday suffering that comes with living on this sin-stained planet
He will be clear that it is experienced by all creatures
( ~ Romans 8:20 )
But that only those who are in Christ look forward to sharing in the glories of God's kingdom afterwards
Paul's perspective continues
Below in part 2 ๐
He has previously written that all who are in Christ are heirs of God's kingdom with Christ
Since all who are in Christ will share in His suffering before sharing in His glory
This begins a powerful passage in which Paul discusses living as a Christian, through the suffering that comes with this life on earth
Some Bible teachers suggest that Paul is referring "only" to suffering caused by persecution for faith in Christ
Based on the full context of the passage however...
There is every reason to understand Paul to include the everyday suffering that comes with living on this sin-stained planet
He will be clear that it is experienced by all creatures
( ~ Romans 8:20 )
But that only those who are in Christ look forward to sharing in the glories of God's kingdom afterwards
Paul's perspective continues
Below in part 2 ๐
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Part 2 continues...
Paul's perspective is that our present sufferings are not even worth holding up in comparison with the glories that will be revealed in us
Some readers might be tempted to hear Paul glossing over the enormous pain, physical and emotional, that comes with human existence
He is not
Instead...
Paul is elevating the much more enormous glory to come
Paul understood pain very deeply
~ 2 Corinthians 11:23โ29
Contains a small sampling of his experiences...
Hunger, Thirst, Danger, Imprisonment, Torture, and Persecution
And yet...
He says all of that suffering cannot compare to the glories that will be revealed at some future time to saved believers as God's heirs with Christ
Truly...
Those Endless Glories must be incomprehensibly wonderful, satisfying, and meaningful
Without Christ...
We could never participate in God's glory because of our sin
( ~ Romans 3:23 )
In Christ, as God's fully adopted heirs...
We will fully experience His glory forever
( ~ Romans 6:23 )
This verse does not minimize the pain we experience
It simply puts it into an eternal perspective
~ Romans 8:18โ30
Talks about the participation of Christians in the everyday suffering experienced by all of creation
We all groan together as a woman in labor while we wait for God to reveal His children
As His children...
We are waiting for the Father to complete our adoption by redeeming our bodies so that we can be with Him
God's Spirit helps us in the season of waiting by taking our unformed prayers to God
We trust that God uses every circumstance in our lives for His purposes and that He has chosen us long ago to be His children
~ Romans 8
Begins and ends with declarations of the Christian's absolute security before God
There is no condemnation for those in Christ
And nothing will ever be able to separate us from His love
Having believed the gospel...
We now live in the Spirit of God
That allows us to call
God Abba Father
We suffer with Christ
And we suffer along with all creation while we wait for God to reveal us as His sons
With the help of the Spirit...
We are confident that God is for us and loves us in Christ
HAVE A VERY
BLESSED DAY EVERYONE
Paul's perspective is that our present sufferings are not even worth holding up in comparison with the glories that will be revealed in us
Some readers might be tempted to hear Paul glossing over the enormous pain, physical and emotional, that comes with human existence
He is not
Instead...
Paul is elevating the much more enormous glory to come
Paul understood pain very deeply
~ 2 Corinthians 11:23โ29
Contains a small sampling of his experiences...
Hunger, Thirst, Danger, Imprisonment, Torture, and Persecution
And yet...
He says all of that suffering cannot compare to the glories that will be revealed at some future time to saved believers as God's heirs with Christ
Truly...
Those Endless Glories must be incomprehensibly wonderful, satisfying, and meaningful
Without Christ...
We could never participate in God's glory because of our sin
( ~ Romans 3:23 )
In Christ, as God's fully adopted heirs...
We will fully experience His glory forever
( ~ Romans 6:23 )
This verse does not minimize the pain we experience
It simply puts it into an eternal perspective
~ Romans 8:18โ30
Talks about the participation of Christians in the everyday suffering experienced by all of creation
We all groan together as a woman in labor while we wait for God to reveal His children
As His children...
We are waiting for the Father to complete our adoption by redeeming our bodies so that we can be with Him
God's Spirit helps us in the season of waiting by taking our unformed prayers to God
We trust that God uses every circumstance in our lives for His purposes and that He has chosen us long ago to be His children
~ Romans 8
Begins and ends with declarations of the Christian's absolute security before God
There is no condemnation for those in Christ
And nothing will ever be able to separate us from His love
Having believed the gospel...
We now live in the Spirit of God
That allows us to call
God Abba Father
We suffer with Christ
And we suffer along with all creation while we wait for God to reveal us as His sons
With the help of the Spirit...
We are confident that God is for us and loves us in Christ
HAVE A VERY
BLESSED DAY EVERYONE
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Goodmorning everyone! Thought I'd barge in with a bit of silly humor that'll get you crackin' up ๐๐๐ฝ
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#technology #people #humor
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How Far Will You Go For Jesus? (Romans 15:22-29)
Romans 15:22โ29 shows us what it truly means to live โfor the love of God.โ From Paulโs desire to visit Rome and push on to Spain, to the call for believers today to go to the ends of the earth, this message challenges us to live with purpose, vision, andโฆ
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He was called a man after Godโs own heart.
A worshiper. A warrior. A king anointed by heaven itself.
And yet one night, standing on the roof of his palace, David let his eyes fall where they never should have stayed.
He did not wake up that morning planning to destroy his life. He did not plan betrayal. He did not plan bloodshed. He simply stopped looking toward God and started looking at what he wanted.
Bathsheba was bathing. David was watching. Desire spoke louder than devotion.
And in that moment, the man who wrote psalms forgot the God who gave him breath. He sent for her. He took her. He slept with her.
And when the consequences came knocking, David did not repent right away. He covered. He schemed. He calculated. He called her husband home from war. When that did not work, he arranged his death. Uriah died fighting for a king who had already betrayed him.
To the public, it looked clean. A royal marriage. A quiet transition. A king moving on. But heaven saw the blood on the covenant.
God sent Nathan, not to destroy David, but to expose him. Every secret thought. Every hidden motive. Every lie buried under power and privilege. Nothing escaped the eyes of God.
And the judgment came. The child died. The sword entered his house. The sin he thought was hidden became known.
Not because God is cruel. But because sin never stays buried. And here is where this story becomes personal. Maybe you have never arranged a death. But maybe you have buried something.
A secret relationship. An abortion no one knows about. An addiction you hide behind smiles. A compromise you justified. A spiritual practice you know God never approved. You dating a married man. You dating a married woman.
You told yourself no one saw. You told yourself it was over. You told yourself it would stay hidden. But hear this clearly. God sees it all. Not with hatred. Not with surprise. But with truth.
And here is the part that changes everything.
Run to the God who already sees you and still wants you. Because the same God who exposed David also restored him. And He is willing to do the same for you.
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#christian #inspirational #faith #God
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We live in an age of false light, where evil is nearly always labeled โgood.โ These are strange times. Truly, we are of God and the world lieth in wickednessโฆ (1 John 5:19)
Corrupt politicians are saviors
Tyrannical government is โethicalโ
War is peace
Debt is wealth
Indoctrination is education
Mass surveillance is security
Conformity is virtue
Critical thinking is delusion
Toxic vaccines are healthy
โConsumingโ is contentment
Family is โfringeโ
Questioning narratives is vilified
Religious tolerance is righteousness
Scripture is ridiculed
True Christianity is mocked
The world is not as it seemsโฆ
Fake politics
Fake news
Fake food
Fake history
Fake money
Just to name a few
Why this madness?
Because the world is inverted, just as its ruler [Satan] is, but Christ came to put an end to this (Col. 2:15)
There is no peace in anything of the world, but there is peace in Christ, and assurance of salvation given to those who believe on His name
Jesus is the only Way (John 14:6)
Corrupt politicians are saviors
Tyrannical government is โethicalโ
War is peace
Debt is wealth
Indoctrination is education
Mass surveillance is security
Conformity is virtue
Critical thinking is delusion
Toxic vaccines are healthy
โConsumingโ is contentment
Family is โfringeโ
Questioning narratives is vilified
Religious tolerance is righteousness
Scripture is ridiculed
True Christianity is mocked
The world is not as it seemsโฆ
Fake politics
Fake news
Fake food
Fake history
Fake money
Just to name a few
Why this madness?
Because the world is inverted, just as its ruler [Satan] is, but Christ came to put an end to this (Col. 2:15)
There is no peace in anything of the world, but there is peace in Christ, and assurance of salvation given to those who believe on His name
Jesus is the only Way (John 14:6)
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