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I was going to cut and paste something about Rick Warren's spreading the 'Great Apostasy' on this post but failed... We can only measure things with the light of the Scriptures and the Holy Spirit aiding us, IMO. That is the final test when we read from the book of Hebrews 4:12 'for the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two edged sword....'. I have heard that Rick Warren's organization touches half a million churches in one way or another-- with deadly 'New Age' influence, but short of scripture and Gospel. Pity-- but that seems to be foretold in Timothy, 'Last Days' prophecy, etc.
I had a long day at the Dodge repair shop/ dealership in Antioch, IL today, waiting for 4 hours and they still didn't get it all fixed for lack of parts that they must now order. The 'engine light' would not go off and so I thought I ought to have it checked out by the 'experts' who sold it to me in late '07. A sensor was out which made the truck run rough and not burning the gas efficiently, but after they changed that-- the light still wouldn't go off, so they determined that the "brain box" was bad-- that is the computer that runs the whole truck system. They charged me $173. after that 4 hour stint, but I got to talk to many nice, intelligent guys in the waiting area and many shook my hand as they left when their auto was done/ serviced/ repaired. I even got to share the Gospel a bit with one guy who was seeking employment there! The brain box would normally cost me $1000, but it's still under warranty, and they will call me in a few days when it arrives.
The roads were snowy and very slick in the morning, and the 'flat landers' in IL love to drive super slow, afaid of the snow-- but I put the Ram in 4 by 4 drive and did better time, passing a few slower people. After that I was so hungry and figured I needed something hot to eat, so I bought more Popeye's chicken and biscuits, with some red beans and rice, etc. i didn't eat all day until about 2:30 PM, and my morning meds were setting on an empy stomach. I shared some of the bones that still had some meat on with my hound dog-- even though he had plenty of his own dog food and water at home. One smart man I knew long ago told me that the ONLY bone/ tendon I need to remove so my animal won't choke is that small one attached to the leg/ drumstick, and so I always do, and I have never had any problem. I love my hound and would never give him anything that would hurt him!
The antibiotics the docs at the VA just prescribed last week are making the red lines on my knee incision and my face heal up-- so they must have had more than a suspicion/ hunch about possible infection-- and that's the very last thing I need-- and even my PT guy thought so too.
I just can't figure out why I am so tired every day of the week unless I'm not eating right-- balanced meals. My son, Andy, was over the other day -- steamed some fresh carrots and broccoli, and I ate it without any seasoning-- just as it came hot from the cooking pot-- good, and I love all veggies. I have to meter/ take only the right amount of my daily meds-- or else I run out before the VA can Fed Ex me more each month, and you can NEVER argue with their infinite wisdom.... lol. Even when I catch them in a lie-- they are STILL right!
Well, at least I didn't gain any more pounds when I scaled up at the KMH pulmonary specialist 2 days ago... and if I can whip myself away from my fav. Welches' Grape soda pop and start drinking fresh lemon flavored water again-- I know that I could lose more weight. I don't mind drinking cold water any way, but jumping up and down to refill my glass makes me sore, as I have a long way to heal yet. I may join the local health club in a month or so when the snow stops falling.
I fear that Sharon is spending most of the extra money I give her on junk foods like Twinkies, chips, etc and soda [Coke isn't all that good for diabetics either] from the machines at the nursing home, and I notice that her mid section is growing large again. Part of me feels sorry for her-- but the other part of me knows that I am enabling her to mess up her diabetes, etc. And then she gets dizzy and falls down to break more bones and bleed all over. I don't mind buying her fresh fruits, etc., but she always was a very picky eater, and hates most veggies. Like when ever I give her a $50 bill, it seems to evaporate over night. She orders out for pizza, etc., during a big football game in the mess hall with her friends, and that's OK, but the junk foods are hurting her. This month is a bit tight for me with all the extra repairs and expenses, bills, so I am holding my breath until payday-- the 1st. When Andy comes over to help and visit me, I always give him at least $20 for gasoline, but now days that doesn't go far in filling his tank @ $3.08/ gallon. It hurts me to think that all I am is a 'sugar daddy' but I am certainly not rich.
I met an Army Captain who was also a Huey helicopter pilot in Vietnam today at the repair shop, and he told me that I could get some specially cut/ tailored shoes that would help take the pain out of my feet and back! I will check that out too-- soon. I had back problems shortly after I hurt it at AMC --American Motors Corps in Kenosha, WI, hyper-extending my back leaning over a stock box, etc. A neuro-surgeon told me ack then in the early 1970's to get into a life style of exercise so I choose weight lifting and that pretty much cured it until that last few years before I retired from Chrysler in 2002, at the tender age of 54. At that time after over 30 years of hard labor there-- wasn't much left of my once strong body... lol. We work hard all our lives and dream the dreams of a restful, productive, fun retirement-- only to sit in a comfortable chair with a destroyed body...Ha! I used to hunt, fish, power lift, drive my motorcycle, do carpentry and welding-- but I made the transition to writing, blogging, and more intensive Bible study and reading. Yet we all know that many in the world have it much worse than us.
But Thank You, Lord, for giving us the means to live a productive life, pay our bills, and raise our families not in poverty. Give us neither poverty nor riches, Lord. Heaven is our home-- and this earth is a temporary abode --so let us make the best of it-- and share the Gospel with all we can, for time is short.
Warm Regards,
Tom Schuckman
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Monday, January 24, 2011
Stroke in the Family.
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I just heard a few hours ago that my only brother, Albert, found his wife, Colleen, on the floor recently, and eventually found out that she had a 'significantly high' stroke, and is now just out of ICU at St. Luke's hosp. in Milwaukee, WI., today. I am sure that this sad news will throw the entire family into a tail spin-- even though some of us suspected that this would eventually happen-- given Colleen's past habits and health concerns, with all due respect. The lady was always nice and kind to me, personally, and was a hard worker outside the home. She has seen me go through too many relationships in my life time, but her and Albert remained together forever. I always envied people like that who could somehow solve and live with their problems-- and everyone has them. I suspect that she might end up in a nursing home too-- or at least a Rehab entity for a while.
With my historic perception of people and much reading-- I believe this will produce much stress on my brother and his family, and I only want to help if I can. Albert took care of my precious hound dog, Deuce, while I was in the hospital for knee replacement surgery and Rehab for a few weeks recently, and I regard this kindness as special. Actually, I think that Albert became very fond of my trained Rottweiler. His son, Steven, has always honored my wishes to come over to my house and help me with things, shop, and clean up my house while I am still convalescing. Actually, I could really use him now to cut my dog's toe nails.
I request that my friends and readers consider offering up prayers for my brother Albert, his wife and family now, please. I honestly don't know if they know the Lord, but it's not for lack of me trying to talk to them and set a proper example these last few years, and I even gave Albert's son, Steve 2 Bibles to take home and share/ examine, and talked about the Gospel and heaven many times. They have plowed and turned over my veggie garden and cut my lawn, etc., and Al and Steve are both skilled tradesmen and hard workers. We have not always agreed on everything, but that's beside the point-- they are still family.
My wife said that her painful head aches are better now-- as she is playing bingo at the nursing home today. My knee is aching-- but maybe some of that is due to our cold Wisconsin Winter this year.
Warm Regards,
Tom
I just heard a few hours ago that my only brother, Albert, found his wife, Colleen, on the floor recently, and eventually found out that she had a 'significantly high' stroke, and is now just out of ICU at St. Luke's hosp. in Milwaukee, WI., today. I am sure that this sad news will throw the entire family into a tail spin-- even though some of us suspected that this would eventually happen-- given Colleen's past habits and health concerns, with all due respect. The lady was always nice and kind to me, personally, and was a hard worker outside the home. She has seen me go through too many relationships in my life time, but her and Albert remained together forever. I always envied people like that who could somehow solve and live with their problems-- and everyone has them. I suspect that she might end up in a nursing home too-- or at least a Rehab entity for a while.
With my historic perception of people and much reading-- I believe this will produce much stress on my brother and his family, and I only want to help if I can. Albert took care of my precious hound dog, Deuce, while I was in the hospital for knee replacement surgery and Rehab for a few weeks recently, and I regard this kindness as special. Actually, I think that Albert became very fond of my trained Rottweiler. His son, Steven, has always honored my wishes to come over to my house and help me with things, shop, and clean up my house while I am still convalescing. Actually, I could really use him now to cut my dog's toe nails.
I request that my friends and readers consider offering up prayers for my brother Albert, his wife and family now, please. I honestly don't know if they know the Lord, but it's not for lack of me trying to talk to them and set a proper example these last few years, and I even gave Albert's son, Steve 2 Bibles to take home and share/ examine, and talked about the Gospel and heaven many times. They have plowed and turned over my veggie garden and cut my lawn, etc., and Al and Steve are both skilled tradesmen and hard workers. We have not always agreed on everything, but that's beside the point-- they are still family.
My wife said that her painful head aches are better now-- as she is playing bingo at the nursing home today. My knee is aching-- but maybe some of that is due to our cold Wisconsin Winter this year.
Warm Regards,
Tom
Aaron Rodgers.
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Well, right about the time when you think that most athletes are just money driven 'hams' who 'do the boogie' in the end zone after they make the touch down--- here comes a class act-- a real hero, like Arron Rodgers! This is a good read for sure. That's my opinion any way. And a man who reads the Bible every day: "
His favorite book is The Bible and he tries to read it every day not just
when life's challenges and struggles surface." [--has got to be a good man of Faith!"]
"What the hell is going on out there?" - Vince Lombardi
Well, right about the time when you think that most athletes are just money driven 'hams' who 'do the boogie' in the end zone after they make the touch down--- here comes a class act-- a real hero, like Arron Rodgers! This is a good read for sure. That's my opinion any way. And a man who reads the Bible every day: "
His favorite book is The Bible and he tries to read it every day not just
when life's challenges and struggles surface." [--has got to be a good man of Faith!"]
This is written by a sports anchor from Fox 6 in Milwaukee . It doesn't get
any better than this.
"Save Me a Spot"
This job affords me some incredible opportunities. Being a member of the FOX
6 Sports team means I've been able to witness and report on events and
people
that many can only admire from a distance. I never take these situations for
granted and sincerely appreciate being involved in whatever capacity each
permits.
Monday marked just the most recent case as I had the unparalleled privilege
to be a part of Aaron Rodgers charity event to benefit the MACC Fund, a
charity towards eradicating childhood cancer and blood disorders.
Scattered throughout the crowd of rabid Packers aficionados, were the people
who I consider the event's real MVPs. They are the families who've been
forced to deal with one of life's toughest sentences - the loss of a child.
Those who sprung for the tickets were not disappointed. In a world where
many
athletes regurgitate canned and rehearsed responses, the Packers quarterback
was refreshingly candid. Aaron addressed a number of topics with in-depth,
honest reaction - even some that if reprinted and mass distributed might
raise some eyebrows.
Aaron stressed the importance of availability and accountability. In his
opinion, it is a player's responsibility to attend all of the team
activities
as they are all intended to better the team as a whole. And then, similarly,
he addressed the importance of taking the heat/criticism when one falls
short
of expectations and duties.
He is never nervous to take the field. Aaron is supremely confident in the
preparation he's put in during the week leading up to Sunday's match up. The
way the 2009 season ended was disappointing but his self-confidence was not
affected by the outcome. One of the toughest realizations was that that
combination of players would never take the field together again. He likened
the team to a family and admitted that conflict can and does occasionally
exist but they try to handle such situations with maturity and civility.
He talked music and his love for tunes at a young age revealing that his mom
used to sing and play lullabies and country music when he was a child.
Aaron's record label Suspended Sunrise is a product of this passion but also
a contingency plan for life after football. His favorite song is Ben
Harper's
'Forever' and he's envious of John Mayer's guitar skills though not his
tabloid reputation. He appreciated my affinity for Keith Urban but gave the
audience a thumbs-down when I mentioned fellow country crooner Kenny
Chesney.
His favorite book is The Bible and he tries to read it every day not just
when life's challenges and struggles surface.
His favorite movie is The Princess Bride which he admits he's caught flack
for but says he and his childhood friends can recite every line from the
film
and it is simply a great story.
Rodgers' answers to questions on this night were certainly admirable. And I
honestly didn't think I could respect Aaron more. But I was wrong.
My friend, the father of that young girl who passed, was there that night.
He
was one of several attendees brought up on stage where he caught a football
thrown by the quarterback of the Green Bay Packers.
He asked Aaron to sign the football he'd caught. He wondered if he'd make it
out to his daughter. It isn't shocking that Rodgers obliged. What caught me
off guard was the dedication he made. It wasn't until after Aaron left that
I
first saw the autograph... and the simple yet sweet message that brought
tears to this father's eyes:
"To Cheri the angel. Save me a spot. - Aaron Rodgers"
I hope that Packers fans realize how lucky they are to have such an
upstanding young man leading their team on the field every weekend. I hope
they appreciate the challenges that were thrust upon him and acknowledge the
maturity with which he handled them. I hope they stand behind the kid and
respect him not only for his incredible talent but for his intelligence and
honesty, poise and compassion.
My job has afforded me the chance to watch Aaron Rodgers play football for
the last few seasons. But I am truly thankful for the opportunity to see the
other side of this impressive young man. And pass on some of what I
witnessed
to you.
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Packers Win.
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I don't know how the Packers pulled it off-- but they won! I found myself yelling at the Packer defense to tackle the Bear receivers, and now days I am not that big of a football fan! I guess I needed some diversion today.
I had to get a new anti-virus software installed TODAY, as my old one ran out today. The hound dog and I enjoyed some more Popeye's chicken and biscuits, red beans and rice, etc. My whole body is sore and stiff from getting in and out of my truck, carrying things. I went to bed last night at 6PM trying to make up for lost sleep. I will get an eye exam this week to find out why my eyes get so tired from every day life-- but I do read a lot. And it's hard to walk in the snow when I am using two canes for support.
Ha! I planned and dreamed that 'retirement' would be a restful, relaxing time for me where I could pursue all the things I wanted to --but never had the time. And then living at home alone [even though I sometimes get some hired help--cleaning lady--is harder when you are also on the mend from knee surgery. But the PT guy, Erwin Lim, first thought that I would NEVER progress to where I am walking and moving now! He said he was proud of me and was impressed. But I certainly didn't do the exercise for him-- but I knew that I had to comply and work hard if I was ever to get back my mobility and quality of life. Rehab is hard, IMHO. And one or two bad accidents can surely take the "wind out of our sails" and cause us to slow down in life-- as it did in my case/ life. Even my dear Mom says that I am very lucky to be alive! Vietnam was indeed dangerous-- but the next 35 years for me were deadly! The wise ones learn from their mistakes [and others mistakes too], but the foolish ones get killed and sometimes take other innocent one with them... And I am certainly against drunk/ drugged driving-- and TEXT-ING while driving!!
Having 2 different Bibles is good to compare-- as is mentioned by a smart guy who posted this from FB. I know some folks believe that their 'translations' of the Bible, like the NIV, NASB, ESV, etc., are 'good' for them because they can "UNDERSTAND IT"-- and I used to think the same! I say, if that's all you have--OK. But there are inexpensive King James bibles all around, and my wife and I buy them out of our own pockets and GIVE THEM AWAY to honest, sincere people who really want to study and read them.... and I believe that the Lord will bless us in heaven for this humble service. PTL! I have posted the research on comparisons and things perverted and left out on the so-called "modern Bible translations" many times on my Blog. Who will help me in this ministry??
From what I read these days by other smart, Spirit inspired Christians-- is that there will NOT be some holy Revival in the USA, but things will get steadily worse, perverse, twisted, and confused as far as 'churches' go. After the Rapture all those churches will be apostate-- and many are there now already! This means that new Christians will find it hard to find a Bible teaching/ preaching church [CONGREGATION] now days. The "ring of truth" can be heard only by those who know the truth about the Gospel of Jesus Christ-- those who have the Holy Spirit in them! The 'Gathering Time' is growing to completion-- but only God knows when to tie it off.
Personally, I have figured out that the world of mankind, Governments, this world of Satan is collapsing right now, and materialism is king, with self gratification, greed, lust and perversion. I think that the younger ones are under severe worldly, demonic attack and stress to live on the wild side. Abortions, murders and crime are on the rise, and the Congress won't do the correct thing of protecting the people from foreign and domestic attack, and America is being destroyed. 2 and 2 = 4, and just what can really protect us?? God the Father, and Jesus Christ! hey! This is kind of like college and learning an important skill to earn a living.... the more you learn and know about God and Christ-- the better off you will be. Just sitting in some 'church' [building] won't get it. As I listen to: Pastor J. Vernon MeGee on the Christian radio, I learn so much!! WVCY Milwaukee 107.7 FM, and you can listen also on your PC.
Warm Regards,
Tom
Thomas G. Schuckman
http://tomschuckmanjournal.blogspot.com/
Jesus is my Lord and Savior.
Disabled Vietnam Veteran: 68-70.
Great Song: Rock of Ages
I don't know how the Packers pulled it off-- but they won! I found myself yelling at the Packer defense to tackle the Bear receivers, and now days I am not that big of a football fan! I guess I needed some diversion today.
I had to get a new anti-virus software installed TODAY, as my old one ran out today. The hound dog and I enjoyed some more Popeye's chicken and biscuits, red beans and rice, etc. My whole body is sore and stiff from getting in and out of my truck, carrying things. I went to bed last night at 6PM trying to make up for lost sleep. I will get an eye exam this week to find out why my eyes get so tired from every day life-- but I do read a lot. And it's hard to walk in the snow when I am using two canes for support.
Ha! I planned and dreamed that 'retirement' would be a restful, relaxing time for me where I could pursue all the things I wanted to --but never had the time. And then living at home alone [even though I sometimes get some hired help--cleaning lady--is harder when you are also on the mend from knee surgery. But the PT guy, Erwin Lim, first thought that I would NEVER progress to where I am walking and moving now! He said he was proud of me and was impressed. But I certainly didn't do the exercise for him-- but I knew that I had to comply and work hard if I was ever to get back my mobility and quality of life. Rehab is hard, IMHO. And one or two bad accidents can surely take the "wind out of our sails" and cause us to slow down in life-- as it did in my case/ life. Even my dear Mom says that I am very lucky to be alive! Vietnam was indeed dangerous-- but the next 35 years for me were deadly! The wise ones learn from their mistakes [and others mistakes too], but the foolish ones get killed and sometimes take other innocent one with them... And I am certainly against drunk/ drugged driving-- and TEXT-ING while driving!!
Having 2 different Bibles is good to compare-- as is mentioned by a smart guy who posted this from FB. I know some folks believe that their 'translations' of the Bible, like the NIV, NASB, ESV, etc., are 'good' for them because they can "UNDERSTAND IT"-- and I used to think the same! I say, if that's all you have--OK. But there are inexpensive King James bibles all around, and my wife and I buy them out of our own pockets and GIVE THEM AWAY to honest, sincere people who really want to study and read them.... and I believe that the Lord will bless us in heaven for this humble service. PTL! I have posted the research on comparisons and things perverted and left out on the so-called "modern Bible translations" many times on my Blog. Who will help me in this ministry??
From what I read these days by other smart, Spirit inspired Christians-- is that there will NOT be some holy Revival in the USA, but things will get steadily worse, perverse, twisted, and confused as far as 'churches' go. After the Rapture all those churches will be apostate-- and many are there now already! This means that new Christians will find it hard to find a Bible teaching/ preaching church [CONGREGATION] now days. The "ring of truth" can be heard only by those who know the truth about the Gospel of Jesus Christ-- those who have the Holy Spirit in them! The 'Gathering Time' is growing to completion-- but only God knows when to tie it off.
Personally, I have figured out that the world of mankind, Governments, this world of Satan is collapsing right now, and materialism is king, with self gratification, greed, lust and perversion. I think that the younger ones are under severe worldly, demonic attack and stress to live on the wild side. Abortions, murders and crime are on the rise, and the Congress won't do the correct thing of protecting the people from foreign and domestic attack, and America is being destroyed. 2 and 2 = 4, and just what can really protect us?? God the Father, and Jesus Christ! hey! This is kind of like college and learning an important skill to earn a living.... the more you learn and know about God and Christ-- the better off you will be. Just sitting in some 'church' [building] won't get it. As I listen to: Pastor J. Vernon MeGee on the Christian radio, I learn so much!! WVCY Milwaukee 107.7 FM, and you can listen also on your PC.
Warm Regards,
Tom
Green Bay Packers won the game against the Bears!
Thomas G. Schuckmanhttp://tomschuckmanjournal.blogspot.com/
Jesus is my Lord and Savior.
Disabled Vietnam Veteran: 68-70.
Great Song: Rock of Ages
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Biblical Futurism.
Tom's Journal.http://tomschuckmanjournal.blogspot.com/tschuckman@aol.com
The following is a good outline to spot light the last days of the "Church" before the Rapture and Trib. Just more proof of our main purpose of sharing the Gospel and staying within the confines of Holy Scripture and doctrine. I like the reference of the 'birds' --agents of Satan taking up residence in the 'tree of Christendom.' I would think that most of the Church in the Last Days will become very confusing to many people UNLESS THEY KNOW THEIR BIBLE! This seems to screen out so many who are sitting on the fence bragging that they will join the 'body of Christ' just under the wire-- at the last minute... lol.
This doesn't mean that we biblical Christians should stand back and thump our breasts like a large ape-- that we 'made it.' We must stay alert that we don't get deceived by Satan's many devices and schemes. Choosing the 'correct church' might also be harder since so many of them are corrupt and misled. Rick Warren and his 'Purpose Driven Life' has done so much damage already! Beware.
Tom S
The following is a good outline to spot light the last days of the "Church" before the Rapture and Trib. Just more proof of our main purpose of sharing the Gospel and staying within the confines of Holy Scripture and doctrine. I like the reference of the 'birds' --agents of Satan taking up residence in the 'tree of Christendom.' I would think that most of the Church in the Last Days will become very confusing to many people UNLESS THEY KNOW THEIR BIBLE! This seems to screen out so many who are sitting on the fence bragging that they will join the 'body of Christ' just under the wire-- at the last minute... lol.
This doesn't mean that we biblical Christians should stand back and thump our breasts like a large ape-- that we 'made it.' We must stay alert that we don't get deceived by Satan's many devices and schemes. Choosing the 'correct church' might also be harder since so many of them are corrupt and misled. Rick Warren and his 'Purpose Driven Life' has done so much damage already! Beware.
Tom S
Consistent Biblical Futurism (Part 4)
Posted: 21 Jan 2011 07:51 AM PST
By Dr. Thomas Ice Pre-Trib Research Center When one looks at the New Testament Epistles for specific prophecy relating to the current church age, there is virtually nothing to be found. The church age is not a time of specific prophetic fulfillment and does not have a specific prophetic countdown or timetable, as does Israel and her 70 weeks of years prophecy (Dan. 9:24-27). The only specificThursday, January 20, 2011
Saved but not born again?
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If our very lives depended on doing a certain regimen-- would we not get with the program to get things straight and in order?? Let it be known to all--- the BIBLE is my ONLY guide! Not any church or organization nor group, clique, body of men or current breeze of consensus! I don't know of any better way to understand the Bible than to pick it up and READ it. Period. Spiritually mature men who have the HOLY SPIRIT do take the lead in helping us understand what the Bible says, and I am thankful for that-- but once we get to a certain plateau of learning-- we actually 'feed ourselves!' And why can't any mature human being with a good heart who accepts Jesus as their personal Lord and Savior become a master in learning the Bible after years of reading and study??
After some 40 years of serious bible study I know a lot, but I still don't know everything--- and we suppose that it will be many years in heaven when we know most of the Bible, IMO. But if this is the code that we live by-- why not steep ourselves in the Word of God so we can become closer to the Lord-- especially in these precarious hard times right before the Rapture and Tribulation time? And remember, please, Proverbs 27:17: "Iron sharpenth iron; so a man sharpenth the countenance of his friend." True Christian friends can, do and should sharpen us and encourage us.
Please check out my friend, Carolyn's latest Blog post: http://no-apologies-round2.blogspot.com/2011/01/too-bad-to-be-saved.html
Tom Schuckman
If our very lives depended on doing a certain regimen-- would we not get with the program to get things straight and in order?? Let it be known to all--- the BIBLE is my ONLY guide! Not any church or organization nor group, clique, body of men or current breeze of consensus! I don't know of any better way to understand the Bible than to pick it up and READ it. Period. Spiritually mature men who have the HOLY SPIRIT do take the lead in helping us understand what the Bible says, and I am thankful for that-- but once we get to a certain plateau of learning-- we actually 'feed ourselves!' And why can't any mature human being with a good heart who accepts Jesus as their personal Lord and Savior become a master in learning the Bible after years of reading and study??
After some 40 years of serious bible study I know a lot, but I still don't know everything--- and we suppose that it will be many years in heaven when we know most of the Bible, IMO. But if this is the code that we live by-- why not steep ourselves in the Word of God so we can become closer to the Lord-- especially in these precarious hard times right before the Rapture and Tribulation time? And remember, please, Proverbs 27:17: "Iron sharpenth iron; so a man sharpenth the countenance of his friend." True Christian friends can, do and should sharpen us and encourage us.
Please check out my friend, Carolyn's latest Blog post: http://no-apologies-round2.blogspot.com/2011/01/too-bad-to-be-saved.html
Tom Schuckman
Saved But Not Born Again?
Q. I was reading one of your articles and you indicated that Christians who believe they will be saved have to be Born Again. I was under the impression that all Christians who call upon the name of Jesus will be saved. But it seems the article indicated that Christians can be Christian in name only. Does this mean that they will not have eternal life.? My understanding, in the article, they will be left behind at the Rapture.
I am a Catholic, from a child on and believe the Lord Jesus died for our sins. I have since been Born Again, but would I have been saved without coming to the Born Again status?
A. If you believe Jesus died for your sins, saving you from the death penalty that was due you, and have asked Him for salvation, you are by definition born again. John 1:12 says belief in Jesus gives us the authority to become a child of God. This makes us children born not of natural descent or human decision, or a husband’s will (physical or first birth) but born of God (Spiritual or second birth).
In John 3:3 Jesus said no one can see the Kingdom of God unless he or she is born again. In John 3:6 He explained what this meant, saying, “Flesh gives birth to flesh but spirit gives birth to Spirit.” Everyone is born of the flesh (physical birth) but only those who believe that Jesus died for their sins and rose again are born of the Spirit. In 2 Cor. 5:17 Paul wrote, Therefore if anyone is in Christ he is a new creation. The old has gone the new has come. From God’s perspective the old person we once were has died and we have been born again as a new creation.
Some liberal Christian groups deny this teaching. They believe that membership in a church or living a good life will save them so they never ask the Lord to be their Savior. But His words are clear. Unless we are born again we cannot see the Kingdom of God.
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