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THE 2012 MAYAN MYTH

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By Ken Blue

I understand how an ignorant, uninformed, and superstitious world could fall victim to this nonsense. However, how any Bible believing Christian could be influenced either way over this matter is mind boggling. Christians do not have one verse in the Bible hinting at when the rapture will take place. This is just another replay of Harold Camping’s deception.

Pastors who hint that December 21 is an important date for the world are simply striving for sensationalism and seeking a following. Like Y2K, and Camping’s false prophecies, this too will come and go. No one knows for sure when the rapture will occur. People ask me, “Are you a pre-trib believer?” I tell them that I am. However, if it happens at the middle of the tribulation, I will be a mid-trib believer. And, if it happens at the end of the tribulation I will be a post-trib believer.

Christians should stop searching for signs of the rapture. We should spend our time getting to know Christ, winning souls, and serving through the local church. The only sign given to Israel was the sigh of Jonah. The major sign given to Israel is when the Antichrist is in the temple at Jerusalem.

Prophecy is an interesting study, and I love to study it. However, we need to exercise great caution when trying to place emphasis where God has not placed it. The often repeated warning by Jesus to Israel was about deception. We must study prophecy, but we must use common sense when interpreting it.

So, let not your heart be troubled. It will not be the end of the world, and no one knows if  the rapture will occur December 21. Have a great Christmas and happy New Year.

 

IRON AND CLAY; WHAT DOES IT MEAN?

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By Ken Blue

“And as the toes of the feet were part of iron, and part of clay, so the kingdom shall be partly strong, and partly broken. 43 And whereas thou sawest iron mixed with miry clay, they shall mingle themselves with the seed of men: but they shall not cleave one to another, even as iron is not mixed with clay.” Daniel 2:31-43 .

In previous articles, I pointed to Scriptures that confirmed that the ten horns and the ten toes are but different symbols of the same things. They represent ten nations that will form an alliance and surround Israel. From these, the Antichrist will arise. He comes from Syria.

However, there is something about these that Daniel describes as an incompatibility. It is stated that the feet and toes are partly iron and partly clay and will not mix. We should keep in mind that the nations in that part of the world have been ruled by a dynasty of kings. These were not elected nor appointed. They ruled with an iron fist. This has been their form of government for centuries.

The West has democratic governments, and their officials are elected by the people. In the last few decades the West has attempted to force a democratic form of government on people who do not want it. If one understands Islam, he will realize that democracy for them is impossible.

I believe the iron is the autocratic government and mindset of the people in those nations. The clay is the inserting of democracy by the West. These two are incompatible and cannot coexist. Thus there will be constant disunity within each of the ten toe/horn nations. The Antichrist will find that he too must rule with a rod of iron. However, his rule will be a brief one.

WHY MANY PROFESSING CHRISTIANS LACK ASSURANCE OF SALVATION

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By Ken Blue

 

  • The love of sin. One of  the reasons religious people lack assurance of salvation is because of their love of sin. God will not give anyone assurance who chooses to live in sin. “19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved.” John      3:19-20.

 

  • Blind as to how to be saved. Most of the human race is blind as to how to be saved. “But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: 4 In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them. 5 For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus’ sake. 6 For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.” 2 Corinthians 4:3-6.

 

  • A lack of character and conviction. Many, who have responded to some altar call, or a tragedy, forget it within a week. This is called “foxhole” or “jailhouse” religion. These have no depth of conviction, or understanding of true salvation. “But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that heareth the word, and anon with joy receiveth it; 21 Yet hath he not root in himself, but dureth for a while:” Matthew 13:20-21.

 

  • They think you can’t know. Multitudes  are confident you can’t know for sure if you have eternal life. However, the Bible makes is clear that you can know. “And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life,      and this life is in his Son. 12  He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life. 13  These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.” 1 John 5:11-13. What is there about those verses you do not understand?

 

  • Ignorance of what the Bible says. Of course, this is the number one reason men and women have no assurance of salvation. It is a matter of personal ignorance of what the Bible says. This was why the      nation of Israel was not saved when Jesus came to them. “Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved. 2  For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge. 3  For they being ignorant of God’s righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God. 4  For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth.”  Romans 10:1-4.

 

  • Entrusting their salvation to their church or religion. Nothing blinds men and women to the truth of salvation, like religion. One cannot read the Gospels and early Acts without witnessing the blindness of religious people. Any church that teaches that you must belong to it, be baptized, take the sacraments, keep the Law, or maintain religious works is false, and blinds one to the true gospel of grace. “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.” Ephesians 2:8-9. “For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.”  Romans 10:10. “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” Romans 10:13.

 

  • They love the praise of friends. “How can ye believe, which receive honour one of another, and seek not the honour that cometh from God only?” John 5:44. Is that why you are not saved?

 

  • Never saved in the firs place. “Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? 23  And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.” Matthew 7:22-23. Salvation is not a profession; it is a present possession. Either you are saved now, or you are unsaved. There is no      middle ground.

I have included in this article the clear plan of salvation, if you are not sure how to be saved, you can find out by reading the above again. Don’t be deceived by the world, the church, or the Devil. You can and you must KNOW!

WILL JERUSALEM BE TAKEN OVER BY THEIR ENEMIES?

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By Ken Blue

“And he shall plant the tabernacles of his palace between the seas in the glorious holy mountain; yet he shall come to his end, and none shall help him.” Daniel 11:45.

We have stated in recent articles that the nations surrounding Israel will consolidate into a ten nation alliance. Syria will be one, and from there the Antichrist will arise. He will take control of the alliance, and remove three of them. Through craft and policies he will deceive multitudes. Israel and the others sign a seven year peace agreement. This is the “white horse” aspect of the Tribulation. Israel will then have some security.

Other nations outside his kingdom will make war with the Antichrist. He will be busy fighting, and will handily defeat them. Egypt will come up against him, and he will come down from Syria against Egypt. “And at the time of the end shall the king of the south push at him: and the king of the north shall come against him like a whirlwind, with chariots, and with horsemen, and with many ships; and he shall enter into the countries, and shall overflow and pass over. 41 He shall enter also into the glorious land, and many countries shall be overthrown: but these shall escape out of his hand, even Edom, and Moab, and the chief of the children of Ammon. 42 He shall stretch forth his hand also upon the countries: and the land of Egypt shall not escape. 43 But he shall have power over the treasures of gold and of silver, and over all the precious things of Egypt: and the Libyans and the Ethiopians shall be at his steps. 44 But tidings out of the east and out of the north shall trouble him: therefore he shall go forth with great fury to destroy, and utterly to make away many. 45 And he shall plant the tabernacles of his palace between the seas in the glorious holy mountain; yet he shall come to his end, and none shall help him.” Daniel 11:40-45.

Verse 45 states, at that time, Antichrist will set up his headquarters in Jerusalem. The next 3 ½   years Jerusalem will be ruled and crushed under foot of their enemies. “Yea, he magnified himself even to the prince of the host, and by him the daily sacrifice was taken away, and the place of his sanctuary was cast down. 12 And an host was given him against the daily sacrifice by reason of transgression, and it cast down the truth to the ground; and it practised, and prospered. 13 Then I heard one saint speaking, and another saint said unto that certain saint which spake, How long shall be the vision concerning the daily sacrifice, and the transgression of desolation, to give both the sanctuary and the host to be trodden under foot? 14 And he said unto me, Unto two thousand and three hundred days; then shall the sanctuary be cleansed.” Daniel 8:11-14.

During that time, two thirds of the Jews in the land will be killed. “And it shall come to pass, that in all the land, saith the LORD, two parts therein shall be cut off and die; but the third shall be left therein. 9 And I will bring the third part through the fire, and will refine them as silver is refined, and will try them as gold is tried: they shall call on my name, and I will hear them: I will say, It is my people: and they shall say, The LORD is my God.” Zechariah 13:7-9.

Therefore, Jerusalem will be under the heel of Antichrist for the last half of the Tribulation. His objective will be total destruction of all Jews, and unless those days should be shortened, none would be left in the land. “And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect’s sake those days shall be shortened.” Matthew 24:22.

How does God describe the sins of Jerusalem? “…the great city, which spiritually is called Sodom and Egypt, where also our Lord was crucified.” Revelation 11:8.

However, God will deliver them. “Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God. 2 Speak ye comfortably to Jerusalem, and cry unto her, that her warfare is accomplished, that her iniquity is pardoned: for she hath received of the LORD’S hand double for all her sins.” Isaiah 40:1-2. This prophecy looks forward to the Second Advent of Christ. The hopelessness of their situation will bring true repentance and the New Birth of the remnant. The nation will be “born again.” Antichrist, who ruled over Jerusalem for 3 ½ years, will be destroyed by armies led by Jesus Christ, and Jerusalem will be delivered. Pray for Israel.

 

ARE THE DIVORCED WHO REMARRY LIVING IN SIN?

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By Ken Blue

“And he saith unto them, Whosoever shall put away his wife, and marry another, committeth adultery against her. 12 And if a woman shall put away her husband, and be married to another, she committeth adultery.” Mark 10:11-12.

Since this verse is the final answer on the matter of divorce and remarriage for most pastors, it might be a good time to check and see if their actions match their theology. If you believe these verses settle the matter, then the conclusion is simple.

One question we should ask first; if a couple is “shacking up” would you let them become members of your church. My guess is that 90% will answer no, and we agree with that decision.

However, if a married couple seeks membership and either one of them was previously married would you let them become members? If you take the Mark 10 position, how do you justify their membership? Doesn’t the text make it clear that they are living in adultery? Does the second marriage license remove their adultery status? What if they claim they were saved after the second marriage, does that settle the matter? There are Christians who deserve to know your answer to the question.

Another way some skirt the issue is to allow the remarried membership, but withhold certain privileges from them. You will hear pastors’ say, “We let them join, but they can’t teach, lead, or hold any office.” Of course you will let them serve as janitors, bring in new members, and tithe. Have you forgotten that you believe these have two spouses, and are living in adultery? Something is rotten in Denmark!

If you really believe they are living in adultery, how do you justify their membership? You cannot. If you allow them membership, how can you justify making them second-rate and inferior members? It looks like you have allowed tradition and faulty hermeneutics to paint you into the proverbial corner, and play the hypocrite.

I have a pastor friend who will not allow the remarried to join his church. He has about ten members. I completely disagree with his understanding of this issue, but he is true to his convictions, and we must respect him for that. Are you really true to yours?

Finally, let me throw a stink-bomb in the whole mess. The four gospels are not church epistles, and they deal with doctrines concerning the Jews, and their Kingdom ministry. The only place to find church doctrine on this subject is in the Church Epistles. These are Romans through Philemon. Pastors have taken a position on this subject that makes them appear foolish when they try to justify why they let remarried couples join their church. Shame on you, pastor.