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New World Order

Believers should be careful the way they address this issue! Let's not forget that we are the Light [direction] of the World. For the whole world lies in spiritual misinformation/darkness without Christians; without Jesus the true Light[enlightment].

New world order is a template for the Antichrist to easily [without suspicion/cunningly] come in.

We agree the covid vaccine is not the 666 mark but it is a template for new world order/ invasion.

Once this vaccine is collected/received [by manipulation/invasion on fundamental human rights] - a template for the future coming 666 mark [Governments sponsored, people cannot buy or sell except they collect the mark.], Then the antichrist comes in easily [with this template on ground] and yes people would say have we been used to this pattern before, that it is nothing new, it not the Antichrist!!!!

Even though rapture will take place before the antichrist is being revealed, [which of course the world will deny after the rapture anything called rapture, they will cleverly and scientifically explain it as scientific occurence that occurs probably once in several thousands of years or whichever scientific theories they could use to explain the matter - just like they have been doing before now] but the New World order will be put in place before his [the Antichrist's] arrival.

Even though we have the knowledge that the rapture will precede the coming of the Antichrist, we Professing Christians should lay our Faith standards before the rapture and avoid being nonchalant in this matter by saying "at least rapture will take place before the Antichrist is revealed".

Lets not forget that even though the scriptures states that the 666 mark comes after rapture, it didn't state that the NewWorld order too will come after rapture, NO!!!!

Furthermore, it is the materials, books, bible, articles [that are left behind after rapture] that people left behind will read and use to build their faith, be convinced and strengthen themselves from taking the 666 mark after the rapture.

But if we remain nonchalant and keep on endorsing the new world order [fore-runner/John the Baptist] of 666 we do not things right in accordance to Faith. [1 Cor 8 ]. And at the same time translate this insensitivity to people and unbelievers that did not get raptured and so it's like we endorsing 666 before our rapture.

As an example, let us not forget that as we speak there are many Christians that cannot speak against gayism, lesbianism, and the rest. we keep endorsing this as rights and profess to let them be.

Today, we even have Christian gays (charismatic, pentecoastal etc), gay bishops [imagine a Christian leader - bishop that has a congregation being a party to Satan's agenda - Romans 1:18-32]

We have even heard of media censoring some pages of the Holy scriptures as hate speech!

So both gayism, lesbianism, new-world-order and every abomination are signs of the end time and fore-runners to the 666.

So in the name of Faith/Boldness we should not weaken the Faith of other coming believers [1 Cor 8:9].

Our attitude if we have received the vaccine.

It is to keep quiet! [Knowledge puffs off]. We know in part. Love is the Greatest.

It is to keep asking God for Grace to be where he is!

It is not to condemn people that haven't received the vaccine, as having no Faith.

Likewise [those that have not received this vaccine ] shouldn't condemn those that have, knowing The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love. [Gal 5:6]

Do not feel guilty if you have taken it outside knowledge. But be watchful in prayer for we are in the last days and many antichrists have come - 1 John 2:18.

Don't be a vaccine evangelist in puffed-up knowledge of Faith!

*Finally*: When the son of man comes will he find Faith [endurance/perseverance Faith] on earth. Will he find Daniels, Shadracks, Messhachs, Abednegos, Peter, Pauls on EArth!

MAY GOD'S GRACE KEEP US TILL THE END. AMEN

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Must Know Reasons why you should become a Christian

The word translated "religion" means "the outward practice, the service of a god." 
"Religion" and "religious" in Elizabethan English were used frequently to denote the outward expression of worship.

Most world religions have a creation story, a deliverance story, a revelation story, some kind of messiah (which others model after), set of do’s and dont's to appease God etc. Each religion has its own theorem. For example, Mormonism have their ‘many gods theorem’. Islam have their ‘7 heavens theorem’ amongst other theorems. Some religions have their reincarnation theorem, while others don’t.  Some believes there is a hell, while others disagree.

But what makes Christianity unique. Can it really be that there is one God with many religions to reach Him? No Certainly Not! Religions contradict each other; therefore, it cannot all be true that all religions leads to the true God (Almighty God)

"What makes Christianity unique?"

Christianity is the only religion where God has revealed himself to man. All others try to reach God by propounding principles and theorems. 

The burden of religion (man trying to please God in his own strength) is a grievous one (Matt 23:4)

Christianity is a relationship with God.

Christianity is LOVE. It doesn’t take pleasure in the misfortune of anyone even the worst offender

Christianity is not burdensome (Matt 11:28-30). Love lightens burdens.

Christianity is backed up with Signs and Wonders

• Jesus rose from the dead (Luke 24:39; John 20:27).
• Jesus appeared to disciples after resurrection (John 20:19).
• Jesus cast out demons (Matt. 8:28-32; 15:22-28).
• Jesus healed lepers (Matt. 8:3; Luke 17:14).
• Jesus healed diseases (Matt. 4:23, 24; Luke 6:17-19).
• Jesus healed the paralytic (Mark 2:3-12).
• Jesus raised the dead (Matt. 9:25; John 11:43-44).
• Jesus restored sight to the blind (Matt. 9:27-30; John 9:1-7).
• Jesus restored/cured deafness (Mark 7:32-35).
• Jesus calmed a storm with a command (Matt. 8:22-27; Mark 4:39).
• Jesus fed the multitude (Matt. 14:15-21; Matt. 15:32-38).
• Jesus walked on water (Matt. 14:25-27).
• Amongst many others…

Christianity has one source of Information (the Bible) – which is the inerrant Word of God

Christianity is the only religion that proves its authenticity by its Messiah rising from the dead never to die again (No other religions can and will be able to do this).

All man's present and eternal needs are met by the Bible (Christian)

Christianity is a religion of True Peace. 

Christianity is spiritually and morally powerful

Approx 3,300 verses (of the Christian Bible) have been fulfilled and still counting – Awesome!

 Among many others…

To be continued….


Also Read:
How to become a Christian (Sinners Prayer)
Understanding Salvation
The State of Man

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The state of Man (3 kinds of death) - continued

Eternal death

Eternal death or the Second Death is the ultimate finality of death or the home of the spiritually dead which means being cast into the lake that burns with fire and brimstone (Rev. 21:8).

Before the Day of Judgment, which will occur at the end of human history, those who die who do not believe in Jesus Christ will immediately go to hell. The soul is separated from the body at death and cast into hell. This fact is clearly illustrated in the account of the rich man and Lazarus: “The rich man...died, and was buried; and in hell he [lifted] up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom” (Lk. 16:22-23 KJV). On the final day of human history, everyone who ever lived and died will be resurrected and judged by Jesus Christ.

“Then I saw a great white throne and Him who sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away. And there was found no place for them. And I saw the dead, small and great, standing before God, and books were opened. And another book was opened, which is the Book of Life. And the dead were judged according to their works, by the things which were written in the books. The sea gave up the dead who were in it, and Death and Hades delivered up the dead who were in them. And they were judged, each one according to his works. Then Death and Hades were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. And anyone not found written in the Book of Life was cast into the lake of fire” (Rev. 20:11-15).

Man has two destinations (Heaven or Hell) of which to select one he has to spend eternity.

Jesus Christ describes the suffering in hell as: “everlasting punishment” (Mt. 25:46); “everlasting fire” (Mt. 18:8); “the fire that will never be quenched” (Mk. 9:45); “the worm that never dies” (Mk. 9:46). The apostles totally agree with Christ when they describe hell as: “a flaming fire” (2 Th. 1:8); “everlasting chains” (Jude 6); “eternal fire” (Jude 7); “the blackness of darkness forever” (Jude 13); “the smoke of their torment ascends forever and ever” (Rev. 14:11; 19:3); “the lake of fire and brimstone, in which the devil, the beast, and the false prophet ‘shall be tormented day and night, forever and ever’” (Rev. 20:10).

Man has to select one (heaven or earth) before physical death not after physical death. Every Man is in a state of Spiritual death (born with a sin nature [natural predisposition to disobey God and do wrong things]) as a result of Adam’s sin and this has to be corrected before physical death. If this not corrected, the destination of such a one is hell. There is no pardon (excuse) for ignorance – the condition of man is that bad.

The Pharisees were very religious. They did a lot of good things. They went to the synagogue on the Sabbath. They prayed. They paid their tithes. They fasted. They did a lot of other fine things but this cannot prevent them from going to hell.
Man cannot be saved by his conduct or good works; he must be born again. If man were not separated from God (child of the devil), he could just act right and he'd be all right. But since he's a child of the devil, even if he tries to act right, he'll still go to hell when he dies—to the lake that burns with fire and brimstone, which is the Second Death.

How to correct spiritual death and escape from hell

The only way to correct spiritual death (escape from hell) is by accepting the free gift of Jesus, by being born again, also known as putting your trust in Jesus.
If you have placed your trust in Jesus Christ, as He is revealed in the Scriptures, then you are completely justified before God and clothed with Christ’s perfect righteousness. Although a person does not contributes anything to his salvation, believers show their love and gratitude toward Christ by trusting Him

You can place your love on Jesus by taking this prayer (Sinners Prayer)

Read Previous Post - The state of man (3 kinds of death - Part 1)

Also Read:
Understanding Salvation

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The state of Man (3 kinds of death)

There are several kinds of death spoken of in the Bible; however in this study we will limit ourselves to three:

 1) Spiritual death;
 2) Physical death; and
 3) Eternal death or Second Death,

Spiritual Death

Spiritual death means separation from God.

Spiritual death occurred in the Garden of Eden, the verses below explain how it happened:

(Gen 3:8-19 [KJV])
And they heard the voice of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day: and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God amongst the trees of the garden.
And the LORD God called unto Adam, and said unto him, Where [art] thou?
And he said, I heard thy voice in the garden, and I was afraid, because I [was] naked; and I hid myself.
And he said, Who told thee that thou [wast] naked? Hast thou eaten of the tree, whereof I commanded thee that thou shouldest not eat?
And the man said, The woman whom thou gavest [to be] with me, she gave me of the tree, and I did eat.
And the LORD God said unto the woman, What [is] this [that] thou hast done? And the woman said, The serpent beguiled me, and I did eat.
And the LORD God said unto the serpent, Because thou hast done this, thou [art] cursed above all cattle, and above every beast of the field; upon thy belly shalt thou go, and dust shalt thou eat all the days of thy life:
And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel.
Unto the woman he said, I will greatly multiply thy sorrow and thy conception; in sorrow thou shalt bring forth children; and thy desire [shall be] to thy husband, and he shall rule over thee.
And unto Adam he said, Because thou hast hearkened unto the voice of thy wife, and hast eaten of the tree, of which I commanded thee, saying, Thou shalt not eat of it: cursed [is] the ground for thy sake; in sorrow shalt thou eat [of] it all the days of thy life;
Thorns also and thistles shall it bring forth to thee; and thou shalt eat the herb of the field;
In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou taken: for dust thou [art], and unto dust shalt thou return.

The moment Adam sinned, he was separated from God. (Gen. 3:9). Adam said, "... I hid myself." He was separated from God.

 Adam and Eve listened to the devil and disobeyed God and experienced immediate spiritual death and ultimate physical death. Spiritual death kicked off immediately in the human race (not only in Adam and Eve). Man had become an outcast and driven from the Garden with no legal ground to approach God. Since that time, mankind had been living in disobedience to God

Scriptures on Spiritual Death

Luke  1:79, John 5:24-26, John 6:50-51, John 6:53, John 11:26, Rom 5:12, Rom 5:15, Rom 7:11, Rom 8:5-6, Rom 8:12-13, 2 Cor 5:14, Eph 2:1, Eph 2:5-6, Eph 4:18, Eph 5:14, Col 2:13, 1 Tim 5:6, 1 Peter 2:24, 1 John 5:12

Physical Death

"Physical Death" is the natural end of human life on this earth; it is the consequence of Spiritual death; Gen 2:17. Physical death is an ultimate expression of spiritual death.
The body may be killed or die a natural death, but the soul continues to be conscious in another sphere of existence:
“And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell” (Matt. 10:28).
Adam did not die physically the minute he sinned (even though he died spiritually the minute he sinned), the process of physical death began in their bodies immediately resulting in physical death after several years.

(Gen 5:5 [KJV])
And all the days that Adam lived were nine hundred and thirty years: and he died (physically).

The pattern now follows from Genesis even till now, below are some examples from the 5th Chapter of Genesis.

(Gen 5:8 [KJV])
And all the days of Seth were nine hundred and twelve years: and he died.

(Gen 5:11 [KJV])
And all the days of Enos were nine hundred and five years: and he died.

(Gen 5:14 [KJV])
And all the days of Cainan were nine hundred and ten years: and he died.

(Gen 5:17 [KJV])
And all the days of Mahalaleel were eight hundred ninety and five years: and he died.

(Gen 5:20 [KJV])
And all the days of Jared were nine hundred sixty and two years: and he died.

(Gen 5:27 [KJV])
And all the days of Methuselah were nine hundred sixty and nine years: and he died.

(Gen 5:31 [KJV])
And all the days of Lamech were seven hundred seventy and seven years: and he died.


The remaining part will be continued tomorrow. Thanks

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Is the bible against prosperity?

Does the Bible condemn affluence?

After considering yesterday’s topic on SUCCESS, We were able to conclude that Success is not limited only to Financial, Status, Power and Position Prosperity. And that real success is as a result of fulfilling God’s plan for our life.

We considered the following scriptures yesterday:
(1Tim 6:7-8 [KJV])
For we brought nothing into [this] world, [and it is] certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.

(Matt 16:26 [KJV])
For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?
(Eccl 12:13 [KJV])
Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this [is] the whole [duty] of man.
Today, we would like to treat the topic which says

Is the bible against prosperity?

Or put it this way - does the bible condemn affluence?

The answer is NO and Our conclusion is derived from the following bible quotations

Scriptures on Affluence (Prosperity)

(2Cor 8:9 [KJV])
For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich.

(3John 1:2 [KJV])
2 Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest PROSPER AND BE IN HEALTH [physical prosperity], EVEN AS THY SOUL PROSPERETH.
(Deut 28:11-13 [KJV])
And the LORD shall make thee plenteous in goods, in the fruit of thy body, and in the fruit of thy cattle, and in the fruit of thy ground, in the land which the LORD sware unto thy fathers to give thee.
The LORD shall open unto thee his good treasure, the heaven to give the rain unto thy land in his season, and to bless all the work of thine hand: and thou shalt lend unto many nations, and thou shalt not borrow.
And the LORD shall make thee the head, and not the tail; and thou shalt be above only, and thou shalt not be beneath; if that thou hearken unto the commandments of the LORD thy God, which I command thee this day, to observe and to do [them]:
(Prov 15:6 [KJV])
In the house of the righteous [is] much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
 (Prov 22:4 [KJV])
By humility [and] the fear of the LORD [are] riches, and honour, and life.
 (Deut 30:9 [KJV])
And the LORD thy God will make thee plenteous in every work of thine hand, in the fruit of thy body, and in the fruit of thy cattle, and in the fruit of thy land, for good: for the LORD will again rejoice over thee for good, as he rejoiced over thy fathers:
 (Isa 30:23 [KJV])
Then shall he give the rain of thy seed, that thou shalt sow the ground withal; and bread of the increase of the earth, and it shall be fat and plenteous: in that day shall thy cattle feed in large pastures.

(Eccl 5:19 [KJV])
Every man also to whom GOD HATH GIVEN RICHES AND WEALTH, and hath given him power to eat thereof, and to take his portion, and to rejoice in his labour; this [is] the gift of God.
 (Ps 112:1-3 [KJV])
Praise ye the LORD. Blessed [is] the man [that] feareth the LORD, [that] delighteth greatly in his commandments.
His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed.
WEALTH AND RICHES [shall be] in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever.
(Job 22:23-25 [KJV])
If thou return to the Almighty, thou shalt be built up, thou shalt put away iniquity far from thy tabernacles.
Then shalt thou lay up gold as dust, and the [gold] of Ophir as the stones of the brooks.
Yea, the Almighty shall be thy defence, and thou shalt have plenty of silver.
God hates greed (covetousness)
(Luke 12:15 [KJV])
And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.


(2Pet 2:14 [KJV])
Having eyes full of adultery, and that cannot cease from sin; beguiling unstable souls: an heart they have exercised with covetous practices; cursed children:

(Josh 7:20-21 [KJV])
And Achan answered Joshua, and said, Indeed I have sinned against the LORD God of Israel, and thus and thus have I done:
When I saw among the spoils a goodly Babylonish garment, and two hundred shekels of silver, and a wedge of gold of fifty shekels weight, then I coveted them, and took them; and, behold, they [are] hid in the earth in the midst of my tent, and the silver under it.

Conclusion

The Bible does not condemn prosperity. God want us to prosper materially but not to set our heart (make our goal) material possessions for there is far more to prosperity that gathering physical wealth.
(Matt 6:33 [KJV])
But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

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The Real definition of Success

(Gen 39:2 [NET])
The LORD was with Joseph. He was SUCCESSFUL and lived in the household of his Egyptian master.

God’s definition of success is contrary to the world’s definition. The World measures success based on what you have done, what you have accomplished and what you have accumulated (i.e Financial, Status, Power and Position Prosperity). It is based entirely on you focusing all your time, energy and resources in meriting titles and receiving awards.

Worldly wisdom promotes the idea that men and women should strive to climb to the top of the corporate ladder at others’ expense, no matter what they must do to attain that goal. This is wrong!

 The wisdom of this world is foolishness with God (1 Corinthians 1:22–25).

What men regard as success is not what God regards as success

Today people want to be rich, famous, earn a degree (bachelors, masters, and doctorate or post doctorate) from the world most renowned tertiary institution, they want to work at the best companies, be oil workers, politicians etc. The want riches and fame. This is not bad, but what about your preparation for eternity, what about obeying God’s word & following his plans for your life;  Knowing that the life after death is the REAL LIFE (life not limited by time/life forever).

Do not be deceived

While the world regards financial success or popularity as success, it is not the success that really counts! Financial success or eminence in this world is not true success.

Let’s consider what the scripture says

(1Tim 6:7-8 [KJV])
For we brought nothing into [this] world, [and it is] certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.

(Matt 16:26 [KJV])
For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?

(Eccl 12:13 [KJV])
Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this [is] the whole [duty] of man.

(Josh 1:8 [KJV])
This book of the law [God’s Word] shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good SUCCESS.

The world’s model of success is unstable and built upon a foundation that is shakable. The World defines SUCCESS only from the earthly point of view, it has nothing to say about ETERNITY (AFTER LIFE ON EARTH).

Unfortunately, you cannot prepare for ETERNITY in ETERNITY, you can only prepare for eternity when you are on earth. Your success in eternity is dependent on the way you live your life here on earth.

Real Success in the Sight of God

Real success in the sight of God is Accepting Jesus as Lord and savior and Fulfilling His Purpose for Your Life. It is accepting Jesus then overcoming the influence of this world, mastering the evil pulls of human nature, and living a righteous life.

There is nowhere in the bible we see the Almighty God congratulating one of His followers on their financial success. God delights in the prosperity of his servants but there is far more to success than mere financial prosperity.

Vanity of vanities, all is vanity (Ecclesiastes 1:2).


The First Step to achieving Success
The first Step to success is accepting Jesus as personal Lord and savior. When this is done, the Holy Ghost begins to shape the person’s life to conform to the will of God. Success comes only through Jesus, the Redeemer of man, who taught us to live by every word of God.

Additional scriptures

(Gen 39:2 [NET])
The LORD was with Joseph. He was SUCCESSFUL and lived in the household of his Egyptian master.

(Deut 28:11-13 [KJV])
And the LORD shall make thee plenteous in goods, in the fruit of thy body, and in the fruit of thy cattle, and in the fruit of thy ground, in the land which the LORD sware unto thy fathers to give thee. The LORD shall open unto thee his good treasure, the heaven to give the rain unto thy land in his season, and to bless all the work of thine hand: and thou shalt lend unto many nations, and thou shalt not borrow. And the LORD shall make thee the head, and not the tail; and thou shalt be above only, and thou shalt not be beneath; if that thou hearken unto the commandments of the LORD thy God, which I command thee this day, to observe and to do [them]:

(Jer 9:23-24 [KJV])
Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise [man] glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty [man] glory in his might, let not the rich [man] glory in his riches: But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I [am] the LORD which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these [things] I delight, saith the LORD.

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Top 10 things every new Christian should know - Part 2

Fact 7: You need to be baptized in Water

 Water baptism is necessary for every Christian. It is the Lord’s command. Peter declared “...Repent and be baptized, every one of you...” (Acts 2:38).

Water baptism in itself does not save you or wash away your sins, but is an act of your obedience in God’s Word.

 Symbolically, it shows that you have died to the old sinful life, and have risen  in the newness of the Life of Christ.

Fact 8: You need to Pray every day

 Prayer is the communication between you and God. Prayer is vital to your spiritual growth. God is your Heavenly Father, and He wants us to commune with each other. Not only will he answer your prayer requests, but as you pray He will provide specific guidance and strengthen us spiritually.

 The scripture says in (1 Thessalonians 5:17) to  “Pray continually,”. i.e every time (without season)

Fact 9: You should tell others about Christ

You have seen the light of God also help others by helping them to see this light. God will reward every labour of Love. Sharing the gospel as a Christian is a command by God (Mark 16:15). Let us be fruitful like Jesus

Fact 10: You need the Holy Ghost Baptism for Service 

The Holy Ghost is described as our Counselor, Helper, Intercessor, Advocate, Strengthener and Standby.
   
John 14:26 - AMP
 But the Comforter (Counselor, Helper, Intercessor, Advocate, Strengthener, Standby), the Holy Spirit, Whom the Father will send in My name [in My place, to represent Me and act on My behalf], He will teach you all things…

We need to be baptized in the Holy Ghost for effective witness of Jesus Christ. It is a gift of power

(Acts 1:8 [KJV])
But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

Extra:

You need to know that Christian living is not a bed of roses.

As it is, we are sons of God, but in a wicked world, Jesus let us know that we will face persecution in this evil world but we should rejoice for he has overcome the world for us. People of this world we hate us, speak evil about us for we are no longer of this world (of their evil deeds).

(John 16:33 [KJV])
These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

Doctrine of Laying of Hands

The bible has  a lot to say about Laying of hands, but in summary laying of hands is used for the following purposes:

Transmitting of blessings/Ministering a gift
DEUTERONOMY 34:9
9 And Joshua the son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom; FOR MOSES HAD LAID HIS HANDS UPON HIM: and the children of Israel hearkened unto him, and did as the Lord commanded Moses.

Transmitting of curses
EXODUS 29:10
10 And thou shalt cause a bullock to be brought before the tabernacle of the congregation: and Aaron and his sons shall put their hands upon the head of the bullock.

Healing the sick (Matt 16:17-18)
And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;
They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.

Ordination into the ministry
ACTS 13:2,3
2 As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.

3 And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.

Holy Ghost Baptism
(Acts 19:6 [KJV])
And when Paul had laid [his] hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied.

Summary (Heb 6:1-2)

These 10 can be summarized into 6 headings
REPENTANCE FROM DEAD WORKS- you are saved by faith not works
FAITH TOWARD GOD – trust in God, he is able
DOCTRINE OF BAPTISMS – baptism into the body of Christ, baptism of the Holy Ghost
LAYING ON OF HANDS – transferring of blessings/curses
RESURRECTION OF THE DEAD – the dead will resurrect to  be Judged
ETERNAL JUDGMENT – God will one day Judge all men,  one to the eternal condemnation and other to eternal life (Separation of sheep from goats)

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Top 10 things every new Christian should know

(Heb 6:1-2 [KJV])
Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; NOT LAYING AGAIN THE FOUNDATION OF REPENTANCE FROM DEAD WORKS, AND OF FAITH TOWARD GOD, OF THE DOCTRINE OF BAPTISMS, AND OF LAYING ON OF HANDS, AND OF RESURRECTION OF THE DEAD, AND OF ETERNAL JUDGMENT.

The greatest miracle/blessing that can ever happen to man is the miracle/blessing of salvation. It is the most important decision ever made by man; It is the beginning of a new life as a new creature (a child of God).

Here are top ten things that every new Christian should know

Fact 1: You are saved by faith not of works

“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith — and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God — not by works, so that no one can boast” (Ephesians 2:8-9).

It is not because you are good that you are saved, it is as a result of God’s overflowing mercy (His unmerited Grace). Every man was born bad (a Sinner/in a condemned state)

Fact 2: You are forgiven but not yet perfect

The idea that you are a Christian and that you can’t make mistakes is not true. You have a new born spirit (having the nature of God) but your soul (mind) and flesh is still that old one. Therefore you have to renew your mind with the word of God (for those God forbidden thoughts are still there) and put you flesh under ( for the flesh is at enmity with God, the desires of the flesh are sinful/carnal desires).

Therefore if we sin we have an advocate with the father Jesus Christ the righteous

1 John 2:1
My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous

Fact 3: You have the Spirit of God in you

When you gave your life to Jesus, you received the Holy Spirit into your heart. This is what makes you a part of the church – the spirit of God in you. This is not the same as Holy Ghost Baptism (which is accompanied with the evidence of speaking in tongues). There is the Spirit within (for personal edification) and the Spirit upon (for service, for witness) but nevertheless still the same Holy Spirit.
(Rom 8:9 [KJV])
But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his. 

Fact 4: You have received Eternal Life

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish, but have eternal life” (John 3:16).

The scripture says that when you accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour and receive him into your heart, you have received eternal life. In order words, when your physical body (earthly tabernacle) wears out and dies, your Spirit and soul will go to be with the Lord to spend eternity with Him! No condemnation (hell) for you.

Fact 5: You must keep living for Christ

You must understand that your salvation is based upon your “continued” relationship with Jesus. He has promised to keep you saved, as long as you keep believing and living for Him.

The Bible says, Christ will one day present us before God, holy and unblemished

“...If you continue in your faith, established and firm, not moved from the hope held out in the Gospel” (Colossians 1:23).


(2Pet 1:5-11[KJV])
And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;
And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness;
And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity.
For if these things be in you, and abound, they make [you that ye shall] neither [be] barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
But he that lacketh these things is blind, and cannot see afar off, and hath forgotten that he was purged from his old sins.
WHEREFORE THE RATHER, BRETHREN, GIVE DILIGENCE TO MAKE YOUR CALLING AND ELECTION SURE: FOR IF YE DO THESE THINGS, YE SHALL NEVER FALL:
For so an entrance shall be ministered unto you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.


   
2 Peter 1:10-11 - TLB
 So, dear brothers, work hard to prove that you really are among those God has called and chosen, and then you will never stumble or fall away.  And God will open wide the gates of heaven for you to enter into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

The doctrine of once saved can continue to sin and that there is no more condemnation for him is wrong. Living righteously is vital for every Christian, we need to keep living for Christ (Our new master)

Fact 6: You need to Study the Word of God daily

 The Bible is God’s manual for living. Just as you cannot operate a foreign equipment without the manual, likewise you cannot live a victorious Christian life outside God’s Word

 As a new Christian there are a lot of things God want to reveal to you.  God wants to show you his ways, He wants to guide you in this evil world  (The world is wicked, Satan is the god of this world and he wants evil to befall every man). The Father wants to be close to you. The study of the word of God will enlighten your mind and make you know more about God and Jesus.  Studying the bible daily will result in your Spiritual growth (2 Timothy 2:15).

“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path” (Psalms 119:105).



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2 vital ingredients to make your faith FAITH

Today we will be discussing on the two vital/central ingredients for faith. Faith without these ingredients is faith that amounts to nothing (comes to naught).

Ingredient one:  LOVE (AGAPE)

Galatians 5:6 says,
"For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth anything, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love."

Faith that worketh by love is the God kind of faith for God is love.

1 Corinthians 13: 2
And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and
though I have ALL FAITH, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity [the God-kind of love], I am nothing.

When we talk about LOVE, we mean agape, there are four types of love (friendship, erotic, etc), but the love we are talking about is AGAPE, KJV Version of the bible uses CHARITY for the word AGAPE. AGAPE is God kind of LOVE – a selfless love, love that does not fail (stop)

1 Corinthians 13 speaks in details about AGAPE/CHARITY.

Love is greater than faith. It takes love to make faith FAITH.

Ingredient two:  HOPE

Second, faith won't work without hope. The New English translation of Hebrews 11:1 says, "Faith gives substance to our hopes." You have to hope for something before your faith can give confidence (substance) to it. So faith is also dependent on hope.

HEBREWS 11:1
Now FAITH is the confidence (substance) of things HOPED FOR, the evidence of things not seen.

You see, if you don't hope for anything, your faith can't work because it has no goal or object to believe God for.

Some have said, “Well, I’m just waiting on God or I’m believing God.” Some of those people have been waiting for years, and they haven’t done anything. They are not really waiting on God—God has been waiting on them. They have made a decision by doing nothing.

Therefore, faith can't work without hope.

Since hope is vital for faith,  Where can we get hope:

You can always go to the Word of God and get some hope (God’s promises). People think we only get spiritual hope from the bible but not physical or financial hope. This is not true, Regardless of whether it is physical, financial, or spiritual, The bible is there for us. When your situation seems to be hopeless, go to the Word of God. God’s Word is hope for you.

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Over 650 names and titles of Jesus Christ you probably have not heard of - Part 2

The Names And Titles Of Jesus Christ In Scripture (K-Z)

Kk
Thy Keeper (Psalm 121:5)
The King in His Beauty (Isaiah 33:17)
The King of All the Earth (Psalm 47:7)
The King's Son (Psalm 72:1)
The King Eternal (I Timothy 1:17)
The King Immortal (I Timothy 1:17)
The King Invisible (I Timothy 1:17)
The King of Israel (John 1:49)
King of the Jews (Matthew 2:2)
The Kindness and Love of God (Titus 3:4)
The Kinsman (Ruth 4:14)
The King of Heaven (Daniel 4:37)
The King of Peace (Hebrews 7:2)
The King of Righteousness (Hebrews 7:2)
The King of Salem (Hebrews 7:2)
The King of Glory (Psalm 24:7,8)
The King Forever and Ever (Psalm 10:16)
King of Saints (Revelation 15:3)
Another King (Acts 17:7)
The King of Terrors (Job 18:14)
King of Kings (Revelation 19:16)
The King Who Cometh in the Name of the Lord (Luke 19:38)

Ll
A Ladder (Genesis 28:12)
The Last (Isaiah 44:6)
A Leader (Isaiah 55:4)
The Light of the Knowledge of the Glory of God (II Corinthians 4:6)
The Light of Truth (Psalm 43:3)
A Light to the Gentiles (Isaiah 49:6)
The Living God (Psalm 42:2)
Lord God of Israel (Psalm 41:13)
Lord God of Truth (Psalm 31:5)
The Lord Mighty in Battle (Psalm 24:8)
The Lord of Hosts (Psalm 24:10)
The Lord of the Whole Earth (Psalm 97:5)
The Lord Strong and Mighty (Psalm 24:8)
The Light of Men (John 1:4)
The Light (John 1:7)
The Lord and Saviour (II Peter 1:11)
The Lamb of God (John 1:29)
The Lily of the Valleys (Song of Solomon 2:1)
Lord - despotes (II Peter 2: 1)
Lord Jesus Christ (James 2:1)
The Lily among Thorns (Song of Solomon 2:2)
The Lord of Glory (I Corinthians 2:8)
Lord Also of the Sabbath (Mark 2:28)
A Light to Lighten Gentiles (Luke 2:32)
The Lifter-Up of Mine Head (Psalm 3:3)
The Lord of All the Earth (Joshua 3:11)
Lord of Peace (II Thessalonians 3:16)
The Light of the Glorious Gospel of Christ (II Corinthians 4:4)
The Lawgiver (James 4:12)
The Lion of the Tribe of Judah (Revelation 5:5)
The Lamb That Was Slain (Revelation 5:12)
The Lord, Holy and True (Revelation 6:10)
Lord of Lords (I Timothy 6:15)
The Living Bread (John 6:51)
The Lamb Who Is in the Midst of the Throne (Revelation 7:17)
O LORD Our Lord (Psalm 8:1,9)
The Light of the World (John 8:12)
The Lord of the Harvest (Matthew 9:38)
Lord Jesus (Romans 10:9)
Lord - rabboni (Mark 10:51)
The Lord's Christ (Revelation 11:15)
Lowly in Heart (Matthew 11:29)
The Lamb Slain from the Foundation of the World (Revelation 13:8)
Lord - kurios (John 13:13)
The Life (John 14:6)
Lord Both of the Dead and Living (Romans 14:9)
The Last Adam (I Corinthians 15:45)
The Lord from Heaven (I Corinthians 15:47)
Lord God Almighty (Revelation 16:7)
The Lamb (Revelation 17:14)
The Lord God Who Judgeth Her (Revelation 18:8)
Lord God Omnipotent (Revelation 19:6)
The Lord of the Vineyard (Matthew 20:8)
My Lord and My God (John 20:28)
The Light of the City (Revelation 21:23)
The Lord's Doing (Matthew 21:42)
The Lord God of the Holy Prophets (Revelation 22:6)
The Light of the Morning (II Samuel 23:4)

Mm
A Malefactor (John 18:30)
A Man Approved of God (Acts 2:22)
A Man Child (Revelation 12:5)
A Man Gluttonous (Matthew 11:19)
A Merciful and Faithful High Priest (Hebrews 2:17)
A Minister of the Circumcision (Romans 15:8)
A More Excellent Name (Hebrews 1:4)
His Mercy and His Truth (Psalm 57:3)
Magnified (Psalm 40:16)
Manna (Exodus 16:15)
Marvelous in Our Eyes (Matthew 21:42)
Master - epistates (Luke 5:5)
Master - rabbi (John 4:31)
Meek (Matthew 11:29)
Melchizedek (Genesis 14:18)
Mercyseat (Hebrews 9:5; I John 2:2)
Messiah (Daniel 9:26)
Messiah the Prince (Daniel 9:25)
Mighty (Psalm 89:19)
Our Maker (Psalm 95:6)
The Man (John 19:5)
The Man Christ Jesus (I Timothy 2:5)
The Man of Sorrows (Isaiah 53:3)
The Man Whom He Hath Ordained (Acts 17:31)
The Man Whose Name Is the Branch (Zechariah 6:12)
The Master - didaskalos (John 1.1:28)
The Master of the House - oikodespotes (Luke 13:25)
The Meat Offering (Leviticus 2:1)
The Mediator (I Timothy 2:5)
The Mediator of a Better Covenant (Hebrews 8:6)
The Mediator of the New Covenant (Hebrews 12:24)
The Mediator of the New Testament (Hebrews 9:15)
The Messenger of the Covenant (Malachi 3:1)
The Mighty God (Isaiah 9:6)
The Mighty One of Jacob (Isaiah 49:26; 60:16)
The Minister of Sin (Galatians 2:17)
The Minister of the Heavenly Sanctuary (Hebrews 8:1-3)
The Morning Star (Revelation 2:28)
The Most High (Psalm 9:2; 21:7)
The Mouth of God (Matthew 4:4)
The Mystery of God (Colossians 2:2)
Your Master - kathegetes (Matthew 23:10)

Nn
A Name above Every Name (Philippians 2:9)
A Nazarene (Matthew 2:23)
Thy New Name (Revelation 3:12)
A Nourisher of Thine Old Age (Ruth 4:15)
A Nail Fastened in a Sure Place (Isaiah 22:23)

Oo
An Owl of the Desert (Psalm 102:6)
Ointment Poured Forth (Song of Solomon 1:3)
The Only Begotten of the Father (John 1:14)
The Only Wise God (I Timothy 1:17)
His Only Begotten Son (John 3:16)
An Offering and a Sacrifice to God (Ephesians 5:2)
Only Potentate (I Timothy 6:15)
The Omega (Revelation 22:13)
The Offspring of David (Revelation 22:16)

Pp
A Pavilion (Psalm 31:20)
A Pelican of the Wilderness (Psalm 102:6)
A Plant of Renown (Ezekiel 34:29)
A Polished Staff (Isaiah 49:2)
My Portion (Psalm 119:57)
The Portion\ of Jacob (Jeremiah 51:19)
A Precious Cornerstone (Isaiah 28:16)
The Price of His Redemption (Leviticus 25:52)
A Priest Forever (Psalm 110:4)
A Prophet Mighty in Deed and Word (Luke 24:19)
The Prince of the Kings of the Earth (Revelation 1:5)
The Preeminence (Colossians 1:18)
The Power of God (I Corinthians 1:24)
The Propitiation for Our Sins (I John 2:2)
Precious (I Peter 2:7)
The Person of Christ (II Corinthians 2:10)
Our Peace (Ephesians 2:14)
The Peace-Offering (Leviticus 3:1)
A Perfect Man (James 3:2)
Pure (I John 3:3)
A Purifier of Silver (Malachi 3:3)
The Prince of Life (Acts 3:15)
A Place of Refuge (Isaiah 4:6)
Physician (Luke 4:23)
A Prince and Saviour (Acts 5:3 1)
Our Passover (I Corinthians 5:7)
A Price (I Corinthians 6:20)
The Priest of the Most High God (Hebrews 7: 1)
The Prophet (John 7:40)
Poor (II Corinthians 8:9)
Prince of Princes (Daniel 8:25)
The Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6)
The Pillar of Fire (Exodus 13:21,22)
A Prophet without Honor (Matthew 13:57)
The Portion of Mine Inheritance (Psalm 16:5)
The Path of Life (Psalm 16:11)
One of the Prophets (Matthew 16:14)
The Place of Our Sanctuary (Jeremiah 17:12)
The Potter (Jeremiah 18:6)
The Prophet of Nazareth (Matthew 21:11)

Qq
Of Quick Understanding (Isaiah 11:3)
A Quickening Spirit (I Corinthians 15:45)

Rr
Rain upon the Mown Grass (Psalm 72:6)
The Redemption of Their Soul (Psalm 49:8)
Our Refuge (Psalm 46:1)
A Refuge from the Storm (Isaiah 25:4)
Our Report (Isaiah 53:1)
Their Resting Place (Jeremiah 50:6)
Reverend (Psalm 111:9)
A Reward for the Righteous (Psalm 58:11)
Right (Deuteronomy 32:4)
My Righteous Servant (Isaiah 53:11)
A River of Water in a Dry Place (Isaiah. 32:2)
The Rock that Is Higher Than I (Psalm 61:2)
The Rock of My Refuge (Psalm 94:22)
The Rock of His Salvation (Deuteronomy 32:15)
The Rock of Our Salvation (Psalm 95:1)
A Root out of Dry Ground (Isaiah 53:2)
The Revelation of Jesus Christ (Revelation 1:1)
Righteousness (I Corinthians 1:30)
The Righteous (I John 2: 1)
The Rose of Sharon (Song of Solomon 2:1)
A Ransom for All (I Timothy 2:6)
Rabbi (John 3:2)
A Refiner's Fire (Malachi 3:2)
The Righteous Judge (II Timothy 4:8)
A Restorer of Thy Life (Ruth 4:15)
A Ruler (Micah 5:2)
The Root of David (Revelation 5:5)
The Rod (Micah 6:9)
The Righteous God (Psalm 7:9)
A Refuge in Times of Trouble (Psalm 9:9)
A Refuge for the Oppressed (Psalm 9:9)
The Riches of His Glory (Romans 9:23)
A Rock of Offense (Romans 9:33)
The Righteousness of God (Romans 10:3)
Rich (Romans 10:12)
A Rod out of the Stem of Jesse (Isaiah 11:1)
The Righteous Lord (Psalm 11:7)
A Root of Jesse (Romans 15:12; Isaiah 11:10)
The Resurrection and the Life (John 11:25)
The Riddle (Judges 14:14)
The Rock (Matthew 16:18)
The Rock of Thy Strength (Isaiah 17:10)
The Red Heifer without Spot (Numbers 19:2)
My Redeemer (Job 19:25)
Rabboni (John 20:16)
A Ransom for Many (Matthew 20:28)
Redemption (I Corinthians 1:30; Luke 21:28)
A Reproach of Men (Psalm 22:6)
The Root and Offspring of David (Revelation 22:16)
The Rock of Israel (II Samuel 23:3)
A Righteous Branch (Jeremiah 23:5)
A Righteous Man (Luke 23:47)

Ss
My Salvation (Psalm 27:1)
The Saving Strength of His Anointed (Psalm 28:8)
The Scepter of Israel (Numbers 24:17)
The Scepter of Thy Kingdom (Psalm 45:6)
The Secret of Thy Presence (Psalm 31:20)
Separate from His Brethren (Genesis 49:26)
My Servant (Isaiah 42:1)
A Servant of Rulers (Isaiah 49:7)
A Shadow from the Heat (Isaiah 25:4)
The Shadow of the Almighty (Psalm 91:1)
The Shadow of A Great Rock (Isaiah 32:2)
A Shelter (Psalm 61:3)
Shepherd of Israel (Psalm 80:1)
Our Shield (Psalm 84:9)
Shiloh (Genesis 49:10)
Shoshannim (Psalm 45:Title; 69:Title)
The Son of the Blessed (Mark 14:61)
The Son of the Father (II John 3)
A Sparrow Alone upon the Housetop (Psalm 102:7)
A Star out of Jacob (Numbers 24:17)
The Stone of Israel (Genesis 49:24)
The Stone Which the Builders Refused (Psalm 118:22)
A Stranger (Matthew 25:35)
The Strength of My Life (Psalm 27:1)
A Strength to the Needy in Distress (Isaiah 25:4)
A Strength to the Poor (Isaiah 25:4)
Strong (Psalm 24:8)
A Strong Lord (Psalm 89:8)
My Strong Refuge (Psalm 71:7)
My Strong Rock (Psalm 31:2)
A Strong Tower from the Enemy (Psalm 61:3)
A Sure Foundation (Isaiah 28:16)
The Son of Abraham (Matthew 1:1)
The Son of David (Matthew 1:1)
A Stronghold in the Day of Trouble (Nahum 1:7)
His Son from Heaven (I Thessalonians 1:10)
A Stumbling Block (I Corinthians 1:23)
The Son of the Highest (Luke 1:32)
The Son of Joseph (John 1:45)
The Son of God (John 1:49)
The Son of Man (John 1:51)
The Seed of David (Romans 1:3; II Timothy 2:8)
A Stone of Stumbling (I Peter 2:8)
Saviour (Titus 2:13)
A Stone Cut without Hands (Daniel 2:34)
A Stone Cut out of the Mountain (Daniel 2:45)
The Salvation of God (Luke 2:30; 3:6)
A Son over His Own House (Hebrews 3:6)
My Servant the Branch (Zechariah 3:8)
The Serpent in the Wilderness (John 3:14)
The Seed of the Woman (Genesis 3:15)
The Seed of Abraham (Galatians 3:16)
The Salvation of Israel (Jeremiah 3:23)
The Sun of Righteousness (Malachi 4:2)
A Sardius Stone (Revelation 4:3)
The Saviour of All Men (I Timothy 4:10)
The Stone Which Was Set at Nought (Acts 4:11)
The Saviour of the World (John 4:42; I John 4:14)
The Son of the Freewoman (Galatians 4:30)
A Sacrifice to God (Ephesians 5:2)
A Sweet-Smelling Savor (Ephesians 5:2)
The Son of the Most High (Mark 5:7)
Sin (II Corinthians 5:21)
The Saviour of the Body (Ephesians 5:23)
The Son of Mary (Mark 6:3)
A Strong Consolation (Hebrews 6:18)
A Sign of the Lord (Isaiah 7:11)
A Surety of A Better Testament (Hebrews 7:22)
Separate from Sinners (Hebrews 7:26)
The Son Who Is Consecrated for Evermore (Hebrews 7:28)
A Sanctuary (Isaiah 8:14)
A Snare to the Inhabitants of Jerusalem (Isaiah 8:14)
A Samaritan (John 8:48)
The Sent One (John 9:4)
A Son Given (Isaiah 9:6)
Siloam (John 9:7)
That Spiritual Rock (I Corinthians 10:4)
The Sacrifice for Sins (Hebrews 10:12)
A Stronger than He (Luke 11:22)
The Son (Matthew 11:27)
The Scapegoat (Leviticus 16:8; John 11:49-52)
My Song (Isaiah, 12:2)
My Strength (Isaiah 12:2)
A Sower (Matthew 13:4,37)
The Same Yesterday, Today and Forever (Hebrews 13:8)
The Second Man (I Corinthians 15:45) Secret (Judges 13:18)
The Sure Mercies of David (Isaiah 55:3; Acts 13:34)
The Strength of Israel (I Samuel 15:29)
The Son of the Living God (Matthew 16:16)
A Strong Tower (Proverbs 18:10)
My Stay (Psalm 18:18)
The Stone Which the Builders Rejected (Matthew 21:42)
My Shepherd (Psalm 23: 1; Isaiah 40:11)

Tt
A Tender Plant (Isaiah 53:2)
The Tender Mercy of God (Luke 1:78)
A Tried Stone (Isaiah 28:16)
The True Light (John 1:9)
The Testimony of God (I Corinthians 2:1)
The Temple (John 2:19)
A Teacher Come from God (John 3:2)
A Tabernacle for a Shadow (Isaiah 4:6)
This Treasure (II Corinthians 4:7)
The Trespass Offering (Leviticus 5:6)
The True Bread from Heaven (John 6:32)
The Testator (Hebrews 9:16,17)
The True God (Jeremiah 10:10)
Teacher (Matthew 10:25)
The Truth (John 14:6)
The True Witness (Proverbs 14:25)
The True Vine (John 15:1)
The Tabernacle of God (Revelation 21:3)
The Tender Grass (II Samuel 23:4)

Uu
The Urim and Thummin (Exodus 28:30)
Upright (Psalm 92:15)
The Upholder of All Things (Hebrews 1:3)
Understanding (Proverbs 3:19)
Undefiled (Hebrews 7:26)
The Unspeakable Gift (II Corinthians 9:15)
The Unknown God (Acts 17:23)

Vv
Very Great (Psalm 104:1)
A Very Present Help in Trouble (Psalm 46:1)
The Voice (Revelation 1:12)
The Very God of Peace (I Thessalonians 5:23)
The Veil (Hebrews 10:20)
The Vine (John 15:5)
The Victory (I Corinthians 15:54)

Ww
The Way of Holiness (Isaiah 35:8)
A Witness to the People (Isaiah 55:4)
The Word (John 1:1)
The Word of Life (I John 1:1)
The Wisdom of God (I Corinthians 1:24)
The Weakness of God (I Corinthians 1:25)
Wisdom (I Corinthians 1:25)
A Wall of Fire (Zechariah 2:5)
That Worthy Name (James 2:7)
A Wise Master Builder (I Corinthians 3:10)
The Well of Living Waters (John 4:14)
The Witness of God (I John 5:9)
Worthy (Revelation 4:11; 5:12)
The Wave-Offering (Leviticus 7:30)
Wonderful Counselor (Isaiah 9:6)
Witness (Judges 11:10)
The Well of Salvation (Isaiah 12:3)
Wonderful (Judges 13:18)
The Way (John 14:6)
My Witness (Job 16:19)
Worthy to be Praised (Psalm 18:3)
The Word of God (Revelation 19:13)
A Worm and No Man (Psalm 22:6)
A Wedding Garment (Matthew 22:12)

Xx
X as Chi The Traditional Symbol of Christ
X as an Unknown Quantity (Revelation 19:12)

Yy
The Young Child (Matthew 2:11)
The Yokefellow (Matthew 11:29-30)

Zz
The Zeal of the Lord of Hosts (Isaiah 37:32)
The Zeal of Thine House (John 2:17; Psalm 69:9)
Zaphnath-paaneah (Genesis 41:45)
Zerubbabel (Zechariah 4:7,9)

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Over 650 names and titles of Jesus Christ you probably have not heard of

The Names And Titles Of Jesus Christ In Scripture (A-J)

Aa
Aijeleth Shahar (Psalm 22:Title)
Alive for Evermore (Revelation 1:18)
An Alien unto My Mother's Children (Psalm 69:8)
An Altar (Hebrews 13:10)
Another King (Acts 17:7)
The Advocate with the Father (I John 2:1)
The All, and in All (Colossians 3:11)
The Almighty Which Is (Revelation 1:8)
The Alpha and Omega (Revelation 1:8)
The Altogether Lovely (Song of Solomon 5:16)
The Amen (Revelation 3:14)
The Angel of God (Genesis 21:17)
The Angel of His Presence (Isaiah 63:9)
The Angel of the Covenant (Malachi 3:1)
The Angel of the Lord (Genesis 16:7)
The Anointed of God (I Samuel 2:35; Psalm 2:2)
The Apostle of Our Profession (Hebrews 3:1)
The Ark of the Covenant (Joshua 3:3)
The Arm of the Lord (Isaiah 53:1)
The Author of Eternal Salvation (Hebrews 5:9)
The Author of Our Faith (Hebrews 12:2)

Bb
A Banner to Them that Fear Thee (Psalm 60:4)
The Beauties of Holiness (Psalm 110:3)
The Branch of Righteousness (Jeremiah 33:15)
The Brightness of Thy Rising (Isaiah 60:3)
The Brightness of His Glory (Hebrews 1:3)
The Beloved (Ephesians 1:6)
The Beginning and the Ending (Revelation 1:8)
A Bundle of Myrrh (Song of Solomon 1:13)
Before All Things (Colossians 1:17)
The Beginning (Colossians 1:18)
The Babe of Bethlehem (Luke 2:12, 16)
The Blessed Hope (Titus 2:13)
The Breaker (Micah 2:13)
The Bishop of Your Souls (I Peter 2:25)
The Beginning of the Creation of God (Revelation 3:14)
My Beloved Son (Matthew 3:17)
The Bridegroom of the Bride (John 3:29)
The Branch of the Lord (Isaiah 4:2)
The Branch (Zechariah 3:8; 6:12)
The Bearer of Glory (Zechariah 6:13)
The Blessed and Only Potentate (I Timothy 6:15)
The Bread of God (John 6:33)
The Bread of Life (John 6:35)
The Better (Hebrews 7:7)
The Balm in Gilead (Jeremiah 8:22)
The Bearer of Sin (Hebrews 9:28)
The Branch Out of His Roots (Isaiah 11:1)
The Blessed for Evermore (II Corinthians 11:31)
Our Brother (Matthew 12:50)
A Buckler (Psalm 18:30)
The Bright and Morning Star (Revelation 22:16)
The Builder of the Temple (Zechariah 6:12-13)

Cc
Chosen out of the People (Psalm 89:19)
A Cleft of the Rock (Exodus 33:22)
A Commander to the Peoples (Isaiah 55:4)
The Covenant of the People (Isaiah 42:6; 49:8)
The Covert from the Tempest (Isaiah 32:2)
The Covert of Thy Wings (Psalm 61:4)
The Creator of the Ends of the Earth (Isaiah 40:28)
A Crown of Glory (Isaiah 28:5)
A Cluster of Camphire (Song of Solomon 1:14)
Christ (Matthew 1:16)
Child of the Holy Ghost (Matthew 1:18)
Conceived of the Holy Spirit (Matthew 1:20)
Christ Crucified (I Corinthians 1:23)
The Creator (Romans 1:25)
The Chosen of God (I Peter 2:4)
The Chief Cornerstone (Ephesians 2:20; I Peter 2:6)
The Captain of Their Salvation (Hebrews 2:10)
Christ the Lord (Luke 2: 11)
The Consolation of Israel (Luke 2:25)
The Child Jesus (Luke 2:27, 43)
Christ Come in the Flesh (I John 4:2)
Christ Jesus the Lord (II Corinthians 4:5)
The Christ (I John 5: 1)
The Chief Shepherd (I Peter 5:4)
Christ Our Passover (I Corinthians 5:7)
The Chiefest Among Ten Thousand (Song of Solomon 5:10)
The Captain of the Hosts of the Lord (Joshua 5:14-15)
The Carpenter (Mark 6:3)
A Child Born (Isaiah 9:6)
Counselor (Isaiah 9:6)
The Christ of God (Luke 9:20)
A Certain Samaritan (Luke 10:33)
The Corn of Wheat (John 12:24)
The Carpenter's Son (Matthew 13:55)
The Comforter (John 14:16-18)
Christ Risen from the Dead (I Corinthians 15:20)
Christ Jesus (Acts 19:4)
A Certain Nobleman (Luke 19:12)
Christ a King (Luke 23:2)
The Chosen of God (Luke 23:35)

Dd
The Dayspring from on High (Luke 1:78)
That Deceiver (Matthew 27:63)
My Defense (Psalm 94:22)
My Deliverer (Psalm 40:17)
A Diadem of Beauty (Isaiah 28:5)
Dwelling Place (Psalm 90:1)
His Dear Son (Colossians 1:13)
David (Matthew 1:17)
The Day (II Peter 1:19)
The Daystar to Arise (II Peter 1:19)
The Desire of All Nations (Haggai 2:7)
The Deliverance of Zion (Joel 2:32)
The Daysman Betwixt Us (Job 9:33)
The Door of the Sheep (John 10:7)
The Dew of Israel (Hosea 14:5)
Despised by the People (Psalm 22:6)
My Darling (Psalm 22:20)

Ee
Mine Elect (Isaiah 42:1)
The Eternal God (Deuteronomy 33:27)
An Everlasting Name (Isaiah 63:12)
The Excellency of Our God (Isaiah 35:2)
That Eternal Life (I John 1:2)
The Express Image of His Person (Hebrews 1:3)
Emmanuel (Matthew 1:23)
Equal with God (Philippians 2:6)
Excellent (Psalm 8:1,9)
The Everlasting Father (Isaiah 9:6)
The End of the Law (Romans 10:4)
The Ensign of the People (Isaiah 11:10)
His Excellency (Job 13:11)
Thy Exceedingly Great Reward (Genesis 15:1)
Elijah (Matthew 16:14)
An Everlasting Light (Isaiah 60:19,20)
Eliakim (Isaiah 22:20)

Ff
A Faithful Creator (I Peter 4:19)
A Faithful High Priest (Hebrews 2:17)
A Faithful Priest (I Samuel 2:35)
A Faithful Witness Between Us (Jeremiah 42:5)
A Faithful Witness in Heaven (Psalm 89:37)
A Father of the Fatherless (Psalm 68:5)
A Friend that Sticketh Closer than a Brother (Proverbs 18:24)
Faithful (I Thessalonians 5:24)
Faithful and True (Revelation 19:11)
Flesh (John 1:14)
Foreordained before the Foundation of the World (I Peter 1:20)
Fortress (Psalm 18:2).
Fullers' Soap (Malachi 3:2)
Her Firstborn Son (Luke 2:7)
My Father (Psalm 89:26)
My Fellow (Zechariah 13:7)
The Face of the Lord (Luke 1:76)
The Fairer than the Children of Men (Psalm 45:2)
The Faithful and True Witness (Revelation 3:14)
The Faithful Witness (Revelation 1:5)
The Feast (I Corinthians 5:8)
The Finisher of the Faith (Hebrews 12:2)
The First and the Last (Revelation 1:8)
The First Begotten (Hebrews 1:6)
The First Fruit (Romans 11:16)
The Firstborn (Hebrews 12:23)
The Firstborn among Many Brethren (Romans 8:29)
The Firstborn of Every Creature (Colossians 1:15)
The Firstborn of the Dead (Revelation 1:5-KJV “begotten”)
The Firstfruits of Them That Sleep (I Corinthians 15:20)
The Foolishness of God (I Corinthians 1:25)
The Forerunner (Hebrews 6:20)
The Foundation Which Is Laid (I Corinthians 3:11)
The Fountain of Life (Psalm 36:9)
The Fountain of Living Waters (Jeremiah 17:13)
The Free Gift (Romans 5:15)
The Friend of Publicans and Sinners (Matthew 11:9; Luke 7:34)
The Fruit of the Earth (Isaiah 4:2)
The Fruit of Thy Womb (Luke 1:42)

Gg
A Glorious Name (Isaiah 63:14)
God Who Forgavest Them (Psalm 99:8)
Our God Forever and Ever (Psalm 48:14)
The God of Glory (Psalm 29:3)
The God of Israel (Psalm 59:5)
The God of Jacob (Psalm 46:7)
The God of My Life (Psalm 42:8)
The God of My Mercy (Psalm 59:10)
God in the Midst of Her (Psalm 46:5)
God of My Strength (Psalm 43:2)
Great (Jeremiah 32:18)
Our Guide Even Unto Death (Psalm 48:14)
The Glory as of the Only Begotten of the Father (John 1:14)
God with Us (Matthew 1:23)
Glory (Haggai 2:7)
The Great God (Titus 2:13)
My Glory (Psalm 3:3)
The Guide of My Youth (Jeremiah 3:4)
God Manifest in the Flesh (I Timothy 3:16)
The Glory of God (Romans 3:23)
God of My Righteousness (Psalm 4:1)
Greater (I John 4:4)
The Gift of God (John 4:10)
Greater Than Our Father Jacob (John 4:12)
A Great High Priest (Hebrews 4:14)
A Good Man (John 7:12)
A Great Prophet (Luke 7:16)
A Gin (Isaiah 8:14)
The Glory of His Father (Matthew 16:27; Mark 8:38)
Greater Than Our Father Abraham (John 8:53, 57-58)
A Great Light (Isaiah 9:2)
God Blessed Forever (Romans 9:5)
A Greater and More Perfect Tabernacle (Hebrews 9:11)
The Good Shepherd (John 10:11)
Greater Than the Temple (Matthew 12:6)
The Guiltless (Matthew 12:7)
Greater Than Jonah (Matthew 12:41)
Greater Than Solomon (Matthew 12:42)
That Great Shepherd of the Sheep (Hebrews 13:20)
A Glorious High Throne from the Beginning (Jeremiah 17:12)
God of My Salvation (Psalm 18:46; 24:5)
God Who Avengeth Me (Psalm 18:47)
Guest (Luke 19:7)
Good Master (Matthew 19:16)
The Goodman of the House (Matthew 20:11)
God (Revelation 21:7)
The Governor Among Nations (Psalm 22:28)

Hh
The Habitation of Justice (Jeremiah 50:7)
An He Goat (Proverbs 30:31)
The Health of My Countenance (Psalm 42:11)
My Hiding Place (Psalm 32:7)
A Hiding Place from the Wind (Isaiah 32:2)
The High and Lofty One Who Inhabiteth Eternity (Isaiah 57:15)
The Highest Himself (Psalm 87:5)
An Highway (Isaiah 35:8)
Holy (Isaiah 57:15)
The Holy One of Israel (Psalm 89:18)
The Hope of Israel (Acts 28:20)
The Hope of Their Fathers (Jeremiah 50:7)
The Horn of David (Psalm 132:17)
The Horn of the House of Israel (Ezekiel 29:21)
An Horn of Salvation (Luke 1:69)
An House of Defense (Psalm 31:2)
Our Hope (I Timothy 1:1)
Heir of All Things (Hebrews 1:2)
The Head of the Body, the Church (Colossians 1:18)
The Hope of Glory (Colossians 1:27)
That Holy Thing Which Shall Be Born of Thee (Luke 1:35)
The Head of the Corner (I Peter 2:7)
The Head of All Principality and Power (Colossians 2:10)
The Hidden Manna (Revelation 2:17)
Holy to the Lord (Luke 2:23)
Thine Holy One (Acts 2:27)
The Holy One and Just (Acts 3:14)
The Hope of His People (Joel 3:16)
Thy Holy Child Jesus (Acts 4:27)
An High Priest (Hebrews 5:5)
An High Priest after the Order of Melchisedec (Hebrews 5:10)
An High Priest Forever (Hebrews 6:20)
Harmless (Hebrews 7:26)
The Helper of the Fatherless (Psalm 10:14)
The Head of Every Man (I Corinthians 11:3)
The Heir (Mark 12:7)
My Helper (Hebrews 13:6; Psalm 32:7)
My High Tower (Psalm 18:2)
An Householder (Matthew 20:1)
Her Husband (Revelation 21:2)
A Hen (Matthew 23:37)

Ii
Innocent Blood (Matthew 27:4)
The Image of the Invisible God (Colossians 1:15)
Immanuel (Isaiah 7:14)
Isaac (Hebrews 11:17,18)
I Am (John 18:6)

Jj
Jesus of Galilee (Matthew 26:69)
A Judge of the Widows (Psalm 68:5)
This Just Person (Matthew 27:24)
Jesus (Matthew 1:21)
Jesus of Nazareth (John 1:45)
The Jasper Stone (Revelation 4:3)
A Jew (John 4:9)
Joseph's Son (Luke 4:22)
Jesus Christ the Lord (Romans 7:25)
The Just One (Acts 7:52)
The Judge of the Quick and the Dead (Acts 10:42)
Jesus Christ (Hebrews 13:8)
Jeremiah (Matthew 16:14)
John the Baptist (Matthew 16:14)
The Judge of All the Earth (Genesis 18:25)
Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews (John 19:19)
Jesus Christ, the Son of God (John 20:31)


N.B: This is only part, the rest and final part will be published tomorrow. We wish you a great day.

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Must Christians Suffer?

Must Christians Suffer?

The Question is Must Christians (Believers, Born-again Saints) SUFFER?

Let us take a study on this

Let us start with Acts 5:41, which says,
 "And they departed from the presence of the council, REJOICING that they were counted worthy to SUFFER (suffer what?) SHAME for his name .

 Philippians 1:29,30, says,
  “For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not ONLY to believe on him, but ALSO to SUFFER for his sake; Having the same conflict which you saw in me, and now hear to be in me.”

2 Timothy 3:11,
    "What persecutions I endured, but out of them ALL the Lord DELIVERED me."

Matthew 24:9 tells us that,
“They shall deliver you up to be AFFLICTED and shall kill you: and you shall be hated of all nation for my name’s sake.”

Matthew 5: 11 says
  “Blessed are you when MEN shall REVILE and persecute you, and say all manner of evil against you falsely for my sake. Rejoice and be exceedingly glad: for great is your reward in heaven.”
“revile” means to defame or abuse with language that is disgraceful, reproachful, or shameful. People will say things about you that simply are not the truth.

Take a look at 1 Corinthians 4:12 which says,
 “And labor working with our own hand: being reviled, (how do we respond?) we BLESS, being persecuted (how do we respond?) we SUFFER it: being defamed, (how do we respond?) we ENTREAT it.”

Revelation 2:10 tells to,
 “Fear NONE of those things which you shall SUFFER; behold the DEVIL shall cast some of you into prison, that you may be tried”
 Notice that it is the devil that brought the persecution.

Romans 8:31 says,
 “If God be for us who can be against us. Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall TRIBULATION or DISTRESS or PERSECUTION or FAMINE or NAKEDNESS or PERIL or SWORD? NAY, (or as we would say today, Not a chance! No way!) But in ALL these things we are more than conquerors through Jesus Christ”.

 Let us not jump into conclusions from the above scripture verses but let us carefully compare scriptures with scriptures to get out the truth (scripture analysis)

 According to Wikkipedia, Persecution is the systematic mistreatment of an individual or group by another individual or group. An American dictionary defines persecution as to oppress UNJUSTLY, to harass, to treat severely, and to trouble.

Jesus, Paul, the apostles, and the early church all SUFFERED persecution. Therefore should we also as Christians shall SUFFER PERSECUTION from time to time?
God is no respecter of persons, he will always be faithful to honor his word, and what he did for Paul and the early church God will also do for us (Christians on earth now).

 2 Timothy 3:12 says it like this,
 “Yea and ALL that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer (Again suffer what?) PERSECUTION.”

 Jesus also tells us in John 15:20 that,
 “If they have persecuted me, then they will also PERSECUTE you(Believers/Christians).”

In the gospel of John 16:33 Jesus says,
“In the world you (Believers/Christians) will have tribulation, BUT be of GOOD CHEER for I have OVERCOME (conquered) the world”.

Then Jesus tells us in Luke 21:12 that,
 “ They shall lay hands on you(follower of Christ/Christians) and (what) PERSECUTE you, delivering you up to the synagogues and into prisons, being brought before kings and rulers for my names sake. And it shall turn to you for a testimony.”

So then, the Bible makes it perfectly clear from these scriptures which we have just read that we as Christians that there are going to be times that we are going to SUFFER things like persecution and temptations. Yes, there are times in our lives that we must endure SUFFERING for the Lord.
Now if we know that we are going to suffer persecution, then it would be beneficial to know the attitudes we should put on in order to overcome in this persecution.  Likewise  it would be wise for us to know what things fall under this category of persecution.

Overcoming Attitudes - Attitudes to put on while passing through suffering

“But REJOICE, inasmuch as you are partakers of Christ’s SUFFERINGS; that when his glory shall be revealed you may be glad also with exceeding joy.”
 “Blessed are you when MEN shall REVILE and persecute you, and say all manner of evil against you falsely for my sake. Rejoice and be exceedingly glad: for great is your reward in heaven.”
Paul tells us in Philippians 4:4 to REJOICE in the Lord always, and then reinforces it by saying AGAIN I say REJOICE.
We are told in 1 Peter 2:23 that when Jesus was reviled,
 “He reviled not again, and when he suffered, he threatened not; but rather he committed himself to God.”
The Bible tells us in Romans 12:21 that we are to overcome evil with good.

1Peter 4:14, which says,
 “If you be REPROACHED for the name of Christ, HAPPY ARE YOU, for the spirit of glory and of God rests upon you: on their part he (speaking of Jesus) is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified.”

 Isaiah 26:3,4 says,
 “You will keep him in PERFECT PEACE whose mind is STAYED on you, because he trusts in you, Trust you in the Lord forever, for the Lord Jehovah is EVERLASTING STRENGTH.”
James 1:2,3 tells us to do this when temptation comes.

“My brethren COUNT it all joy when you fall into divers temptations KNOWING this that the trying of your FAITH works patience.”

 This is what Jesus did when they crucified him.
     Look at Luke 20:34 which says,
 “Father FORGIVE them: for they know not what they do”

“But I say unto you, love your enemies, bless them hat curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despite-fully use you, and persecute you.”

Note: the Word of God (Bible) assures us that God will deliver us out of them ALL.

Look at 2 Corinthians 1:3,4.
 “Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of ALL COMFORT. Who comforts us in ALL our TRIBULATIONS, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.”
However, if we stop right here with our study of God’s word concerning the “Attitude of God” toward suffering, then our adversary, the devil, can use these very same scriptures against us by twisting them and taking them out of context.

Things Christians are to suffer

ADVERSITY--- something that opposes. It is opposite or different in view. [Hebrews 13:3; Psalm 94:13, 13:7]
 AFFLICTIONS--- to give continued pain in body or mind. [1Peter 5:9;  Mark 4:17; 2 Corinthians 2:4, 4:7, 8:2, 1:6; Philippians 1:6, 4:14; Matthew 24:9; James 1:27, 4:9, 5:10,13, Hebrews 10:32-34, 11:25,37; 2Timothy 4:5, 3:11, 1:8; 1 Thessalonians 3:37, 1:6; ]
BONDS, JAIL, or PRISON--- a confinement. [Ephesians 6:20; Philippians 1:13,14,16; Acts 20:23,24, 26:29,31; Colossians 4:3,18; Hebrews 10:34, 13:30]
CONFLICT--- a struggle, clash, disagreement or opposition [1 Peter 1:2]
DISTRESSES--- extreme pain, mental or physical, to cause pain or anguish, to harass or cause suffering. [Romans 8:35; 2 Corinthians 6:4, 12:10; 1 Thessalonians 3:7]
FAMINE--- a shortage, to hunger. [Romans 8:35]
FASTING--- purposely doing without to cause suffering. [Acts 10:30, 14:23, 27:33; 1 Corinthians 7:5; 2 Corinthians 6:5, 11:27]
GRIEF--- anguish of heart. [1 Peter 2:19]
INFIRMITIES--- is not strong, weakness, feeble, bodily weakness, failing. [Romans 6:9, 8:26, 15:1; 2 Corinthians 11:30; 2 Corinthians 12:5,9,10; Galatians 4:13; Hebrews 4:15, 5:2, 7:28]
LABORS--- physical or mental exertion of a practical nature, to be hampered, to burden. [2 Corinthians 6:5, 10:15, 11:23; Colossians 1:29, 4:12; 1 Thessalonians 2:9; 2 Thessalonians 3:8]
NAKEDNESS--- without clothing or covering. [Romans 8:35; 1 Corinthians 4:11; 2 Corinthians 11:27]
NECESSITIES--- pressing need, urgency, and poverty. [1 Corinthians 9:16, 2 Corinthians6:4, 12:10
PERILS--- danger, hazard, exposure to injury, harm, or loss. [Romans 8:35; 2 Corinthians 11:26 2 Timothy 3:1]
PERSECUTIONS--- to oppose unjustly for holding a belief or an opinion, to harass. [Acts 13:50, 14:2, 8:1, 11:19; Romans 8:5, 12:14; Matthew 5:11,14, 10:21, 5:10; Mark 4:17, 10:30; Luke 21:12; John 15:20; 1 Corinthians 4:12; 2 Corinthians 4:9, 12:10; 2 Thessalonians 1:4; 2 Timothy 3:11,12]
REPROACHES--- object of scorn, to rebuke, to upbraid, to find fault with. [1 Timothy 4:10, 3:7; Luke 6:22,23; 1 Peter 4:14; 2 Corinthians 12:10; Hebrews 11:26, 13:13, 10:33]
REVILE--- defame, to abuse with opprobrious language. [Romans 8:35; 2 Corinthians 4:12; 1 Peter 2:23]
SAWED ASUNDER--- cut up into pieces [Hebrews 11:37]
STONED--- to throw stones at to cause injury or death. [Acts 5:25, 7:58,59, 14:5,9; 2 Corinthians 11:25; Hebrews 11:37]
STRIPES--- severe whipping [Acts 16:23, 33; 2 Corinthians 6:5, 11:23,24; 1 Peter 2:24]
SWORD--- causing death. [Romans 8:35; Acts 12:2; Hebrews 11:37]
TEMPTATIONS---causing mental anguish, enticement to do that which you do not desire to do. [Matthew 26:41; Luke 8:13, 22:40,46; 1 Corinthians 10:9,13; Galatians 4:4; 1 Timothy 6:9; Hebrews 2:18, 4:15, 11:37; James 1:2,12,13,14; 1 Peter 1:6; 2 Peter 2:9]
TRIALS--- testing, affliction, proving. [2 Corinthians 8:2; Hebrews 11:36, 1 Peter 1:7, 4:12; trying James 1:3; try 1 Peter 4:12, Revelation 3:10]
TRIBULATIONS--- severe affliction, prolonged suffering especially of mind. [Acts 14:22; Ephesians 3:13; Romans 5:3, 8:35, 12:12; 2 Corinthians 1:4, 7:4; 1 Thessalonians 3:4, 2 Thessalonians 1:4]
TROUBLE--- to stir up, to vex, to distress, to bother, to feel anxiety. [Acts15:24, 16:20; John 14:27; 2 Corinthians 1:4,8, 4:8, 7:5; Galatians 1:7, 5:12; Hebrews 12:15; 2 Thessalonians 1:6,7; 2 Timothy 2:9]
TUMULTS--- commotion as of a crowd, mental disturbance, uproarious. [2 Corinthians 6:5, 12:20]
WATCHING---prayer. [2 Corinthians 6:5, 11:27; Ephesians 6:18]
Note: Please Note all these things listed above even though we suffer them the are never and will never be God will for us. God will for us is perfection (freedom from lack, hunger, sufferings, labours etc)

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Things Christians are not to suffer

Sickness - He took away our infirmities - Isaiah (read more on 101 things God said about healing)
Pains - Isaiah 53: 4-5
Diseases - Isaiah 53: 4-5
Accidents - Isaiah 53: 4-5, God want us to be in health and prosper even our souls prosper. 3John 2
Suffer for Wrongdoings - Christians are to be blameless, we are not to suffer for wrongdoings, we are the light of the world and we ought to display a good character and bring glory to his name rather than bringing shame to his name by dong wrong(hatred, stealing, lies, cheating, murder, fornication, adultery, gossip etc)
Natural Disasters - earthquake, hurricane, Storms etc
Note: “natural disasters” are often blamed on God. These awful devastating things are many times falsely called “acts of God”. Christians have wrongly taken this as act of God. NO this is not the will of God for you. God will for you is to be in health. Satan is the source of all evil on earth, mistaken as the attitude of God, because scriptures are often misquoted or taken out of context

Conclusion - Must Christians Suffer?

So the answer to the question is YES AND NO
YES - Christians are to suffer persecutions, labour, trouble, tumults etc
NO - Christians are not to suffer sickness, diseases, pains etc

Prayer/Confession

Thank you Lord for your word that has come to bring light to my soul (The entrance of thy word bringeth light and understanding to the simple) i have known your will and will suffer with you so that I can also Glory with you. I refuse to suffer unduly for lack of knowlege/my personal foolishness. Thank you Jesus for your grace upon my life. Amen

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