#1 Timothy 6:20

[redrobinforreal]

Pov : ur dad needs therapy urgently ❤️❤️❤️

[drshermaines-wisdomnuggets]

"THAT CONTAINER IS LYING ABOUT ITS CONTENTS"

Matthew 7:15, “Be on your guard against false prophets; they come to you LOOKING LIKE SHEEP on the OUTSIDE, but on the INSIDE they are really like wild WOLVES.” (GNT) My two favorite seasons are Winter and Fall! Winter, because I love Christmas, snow, carols, decorations and the like. And Fall, because I love the colors, Thanksgiving, the start of the scent of fireplaces, but most of all,…

[adventism-atheism-orthodoxy-me]

This Verse Secretly Undermines All of Christianity...

I just saw this and thought I would process it on my own.

This YouTuber doesn't sound like he's explored much beyond mainstream Western Christianity. He makes the bold statement that EVERY Christian sect finds indispensable the idea that Christ died on the Cross "for our sins". Period.

For the longest time I found that challenging too. He goes on to talk about many of the same things I've asked, "Why couldn't God just forgive us outright? Why must he go through a generational pageant to do something the God of the Universe could have done of his own accord in the first place?"

You can say this is a dumb question. I've been told this many times.

Yet I have never been the only one asking this.

Many, if not all Atheists ask this question. Frankly, many "Christian" answers sound a little unhinged.

Now, I don't think that his examples necessarily contradict the prevailing point of view though. All anyone has to do is look at the banking industry to see that credit on future earnings is a valid payment method. Now it's true that modern banking, and especially credit, wasn't developed until the European Jews, unable to make a living any other way, started lending during the medieval period. Jesuits came up with the idea of insurance, which didn't technically fall under the prohibition against usury. And with ongoing innovation, modern financial markets developed.

None of these, of course, would have been understood by the local people of Jesus' time and place.

What was understood was life and death.

And this is where I found my peace.

Sins can easily be forgiven, but sickness and eventual death? That's a whole other nut to crack. Now, to be clear, unfortunately even the most traditional Christian communities have started to obsess about how SIN must be atoned!

But there is a strain in the oldest Christian traditions that it wasn't primarily sin that was destroyed on the cross, but rather death, disease, corruption (of which sin is a derivation to be sure, but not the point).

Now it's easy to look around and say - "Look! it didn't work." I myself have had to say good bye to both my parents over the last several months.

However, there is a resurrection that is promised. And if Christ has done what he said he did, then there WILL be a general resurrection.

The key is to be prepared for that resurrection. Now we could go on about which denomination is best prepared, but I have little faith in denominationalism. I think it's a means to conquer and divide the faithful, pitting follower against follower. Soon the God who's being worshiped isn't the most High God, but the Deceiver who encourages us all to call each other heretics. I do not think most "Christians" are Christian, but rather following their own wisdom (1 Timothy 6:3-5, 2 Thessalonians 2:11, Matthew 7:13-14, Matthew 24:11).

Now I may be a false teacher myself for thinking such a thing and putting it out there, but I have faith that God will know his own. And while he loves the rest, and has given them life, that life will be so much less for the fact that they reject what he's given them.

I find the idea of a river of fire helpful - Moses and the Glory of God (Exodus 33:20-23), speaks to the idea that to human senses, God is Fire. The Story of the Three Holy Youths (Daniel 3) has also been seen as an illustration of man abiding in the presence of fire, as a proxy for God, unharmed. Pentecost is God's fire experienced by the faithful after his resurrection. How will Gods fire be experienced by the unfaithful?

I have no idea, but I doubt that it will be pleasant (Luke 16:19-31).

In short, I feel this video failed to land it's point. There's enough diversity in Christianity to survive this argument, though I do not think that most modern Christians are open to my resolution.

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, Have mercy upon me, a sinner.

[angstandhappiness]

DUDE

Reality shatters.

[pastordin]

Chapter 5: Historical Development and Influential Figures

Chapter 5: Historical Development and Influential Figures | Pastordin.us Home | Media | Contact Chapter 5: Historical Development and Influential Figures “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” — Romans 8:28 (NIV) Published on: May 25, 2024 Part I: Foundations of Pastoral Theology Chapter 5: Historical…

[kmac4him1st]

Tell The Truth

We are anchored in the truth of God and this anchor will hold in these crazy culturally chaotic times. God bless you and yours!

Now it’s time to be made new by every revelation that’s been given to you. And to be transformed as you embrace the glorious Christ-within as your new life and live in union with him! For God has re-created you all over again in his perfect righteousness, and you now belong to him in the realm of true holiness. So discard every form of dishonesty and lying so that you will be known as one who…

[touchofgoddotworld]

Be Led by His Cloud by Day, Fire by Night (255) - July 20 2024

Play on other Podcast Apps The Lord endeavors to lead His creation away from evil and captivity and into a better place in relationship with Him. Out of the Kingdom of Darkness and into the Kingdom of His Beloved Son, Jesus (Colossians 1:13). He led His chosen children of Israel in the pillar of cloud and fire day and night. His Spirit led His Only Begotten Son into the wilderness to be tried…

[martyschoenleber]

Nine Biblical Reasons to Reject Donald Trump as a Candidate for President

Wednesday is for Political Controversy I don’t want to write this post.  Despite the fact that I wrote a book with the title Picking a President or Any Other Elected Official, I’m not a really political person.  I’m a registered Independent. Have been all my life. I wish all Christians were registered Independents. I don’t think it is wise for Christians to be identified with either or any…

[annasanthology]

20 reasons to read your Bible:

To grow in Christ (2 Peter 3:18)

To learn wisdom (Proverbs 4:5)

To be equipped (2 Timothy 3:17)

To teach others (Colossians 3:16)

To know God's will (Romans 12:2)

To find comfort (2 Corinthians 1:3)

To give praise to God (Psalm 56:4)

To hope in His promises (Titus 1:2)

To walk in His ways (Psalm 119:105)

To be sanctified in truth (John 17:17)

To turn away from sin (Psalm 119:11)

To love all the more (Philippians 1:9)

To receive instruction (Romans 15:4)

To listen to correction (2 Timothy 4:2)

To pray more effectively (Matthew 6:9)

To remember the gospel (2 Timothy 2:8)

To remain disciplined (1 Corinthians 9:27)

To look forward to heaven (Colossians 3:1)

To have the mind of Christ (Philippians 2:5)

To keep your eyes upon Jesus (Hebrews 12:2)

[tom4jc]

Are You On Fire?

One of the things my wife and I love to do is sit in front of our fireplace and watch it, during the few days it is cool enough to run in Texas. Although our fireplace is a gas fireplace and does not consume anything other than gas, it is great to watch. When we can, we also love to have an outside firepit to watch and roast marshmallows on. Fire is something that many people love to watch. It…

[superbdonutpoetry]

But Now

“But now” is an important method when it comes to understanding the Bible. If we straddle prophecy and mystery we will be unstable and doubleminded as things are different now to the way they once were in times past during Matthew, Mark, Luke & John. During the time of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John the law (keeping the Sabbath, celebrating the feast days, adhering to a kosher diet, etc) wasn’t…

[imbatman-imtired]

More kids quotes. I refuse to stop. Part 6, Part 5, Part 4, Part 3, Part 2, Part 1

"WHY DOES EVERYTHING SMELL LIKE SYRUP??"

-A very upset 16 y/o Dick Grayson after Barbara has coated his walls in syrup as a prank @grayson-on-the-chandelier

"Oh how tHE TURN TABLES"

-Jason Todd at 13, throwing a table at scarecrow @theredhoodofgotham

"WHY DO YOU ARE STILL HERE?!"

-Timothy Drake at 15 running on 2 hours of sleep over three days and yelling at Joker @not-timdrake

"What? You-? What do you mean you ate a plastic bag? Are you a bump on a pickle?"

-Cassandra Cain at 20 on the phone with Steph @cassandra-c-wayne

"Perish you mortal scum. You look like chunky peanut butter."

-Stephanie Brown at 17 talking to Clayface @spoilerpurple

"What the fuck? Did you just call me a little bitch is binary?"

-Barbara Gordon at 25 to Seer @babsggordon

"You actually look like foot fungus. Bruce look at him. He looks like foot fungus."

-Duke Thomas at 19 talking to the Riddler @irl-batsignal

"Do you know what 2 plus 2 is? Like genuine question. I'm worried about you man."

-Luke Fox at age 27 talking to Killer Croc

"Oh wow. You're.... a character... Bruce he's so ugly I can't."

-Harper Row at 24 talking about Mr. Freeze

“You’re like.. fantabulous…. slay.”

-Terry Mcginnis at 17 to Stephanie @terry-mcginnis-wayne

"Father look. *holds up a small wet cat* It looks just like Jason."

-Damian Wayne at 10 @feral-damian-wayne

[drshermaines-wisdomnuggets]

"YES, GOD CAN STILL USE YOU!"

Ephesians 2:10, “For we are His workmanship [His own master work, a work of art], created in Christ Jesus [reborn from above – spiritually transformed, renewed, READY TO BE USED] for good words, which God prepared [for us] beforehand [taking paths which He set], so that we would walk in them [living the good life which He prearranged and made ready for us].” (AMP) When David first arrived at…

[masterjedilenawrites]

List of books below, taken from the Star Wars wiki. Only included: Original Novels, Novel Adaptations, Script Books, and Young Adult Novels. Please no comments about books that are missing from the list... it is what it is.

The High Republic: Convergence - Zoraida Cordova

The High Republic: Path of Deceit - Tessa Gratton, Justina Ireland

The High Republic: The Battle of Jedha - George Mann

The High Republic: Path of Vengeance - Cavan Scott

The High Republic: Cataclysm - Lydia Kang

The High Republic: Into the Dark - Claudia Gray

The High Republic: Light of the Jedi - Charles Soule

The High Republic: The Rising Storm - Cavan Scott

The High Republic: Out of the Shadows - Justina Ireland

The High Republic: Tempest Runner - Cavan Scott

The High Republic: Midnight Horizon - Daniel Jose Older

The High Republic: The Fallen Star - Claudia Gray

The High Republic: The Eye of Darkness - George Mann

The High Republic: Defy the Storm - Tessa Gratton, Justina Ireland

The Vow of Silver Dawn - His Majesty the King

Dooku: Jedi Lost - Cavan Scott

Padawan - Kiersten White

Master & Apprentice - Claudia Gray

The Living Force - John Jackson Miller

Queen's Peril - E.K. Johnston

Queen's Shadow - E.K. Johnston

Inquisitor: Rise of the Red Blade - Delilah S. Dawson

Queen's Hope - E.K. Johnston

Brotherhood - Mike Chen

Catalyst: A Rogue One Novel - James Luceno

Thrawn Ascendancy: Chaos Rising - Timothy Zahn

Dark Disciple - Christie Golden

Thrawn Ascendancy: Greater Good - Timothy Zahn

Thrawn Ascendancy: Lesser Evil - Timothy Zahn

Ahsoka - E.K. Johnston

Thrawn - Timothy Zahn

Lords of the Sith - Paul S. Kemp

Tarkin - James Luceno

Most Wanted - Rae Carson

Solo: A Star Wars Story: Expanded Edition - Mur Lafferty

Rebel Rising - Beth Revis

Crimson Climb - E.K. Johnston

A New Dawn - John Jackson Miller

Jedi: Battle Scars - Sam Maggs

Lost Stars - Claudia Gray

Leia, Princess of Alderaan - Claudia Gray

Thrawn: Alliances - Timothy Zahn

Thrawn: Treason - Timothy Zahn

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story - Alexander Freed

Battlefront II: Inferno Squad - Christie Golden

Heir to the Jedi - Kevin Hearne

Doctor Aphra - Sarah Kuhn

Battlefront: Twilight Company - Alexander Freed

The Princess and the Scoundrel - Beth Revis

Alphabet Squadron - Alexander Freed

Aftermath - Chuck Wendig

Shadow Fall - Alexander Freed

Aftermath: Life Debt - Chuck Wendig

Victory's Price - Alexander Freed

Aftermath: Empire's End - Chuck Wendig

Last Shot - Daniel Jose Older

Poe Dameron: Free Fall - Alex Segura

Shadow of the Sith - Adam Christopher

Bloodline - Claudia Gray

Force Collector - Kevin Scinick

Phasma - Delilah S. Dawson

Star Wars: The Force Awakens - Alan Dean Foster

Galaxy's Edge: Black Spire - Delilah S. Dawson

Star Wars: The Last Jedi: Expanded Edition - Jason Fry

Resistance Reborn - Rebecca Roanhorse

A Crash of Fate - Zoraida Cordova

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker: Expanded Edition - Rae Carson

[thegeekyartist]

The end of a year-long personal project has finally come! 💖

I'm primarily an oil painter, but I love playing around with collage. This year, I challenged myself to make one artist trading card (mini collage) every week of 2024 to complete a full 52 card deck. My theme? A collage based on one song that I couldn't stop listening to that week. I've now got a full deck of artwork plus a banging playlist. ✨

Click below to see what I was listening to, or check out the whole playlist I made for it! 💖

1. A Change is Gonna Come - Greta Van Fleet

2. Eat Your Young - Hozier

3. Coffee Cold - Galt MacDermot

4. Burning Down the House - Paramore

5. Understand - Hippo Campus

6. Bambi - Hippo Campus

7. How to Build a Planet - Kansas Bible Company

8. No Instructions - The Happy Fits

9. Hard Times - Paramore

10. Oh! Darling - Florence Welch

11. Supersonic Rocket Ship - The Kinks

12. Too Sweet - Hozier

13. Take Me to the River - Lorde

14. OutRight - Wild Party

15. Stupid Love - Lady Gaga

16. Femininomenon - Chappell Roan

17. Good Luck Babe - Chappell Roan

18. Holy - Frightened Rabbit

19. Curse Me Good - The Heavy

20. Street Player - Chicago

20. Eye Know - De La Soul

22. HOT TO GO! - Chappell Roan

23. THE BADDEST - Joey Valence and Brae

24. August - flipturn

25. Busy Earnin' - Jungle

26. The Staunton Lick - Lemon Jelly

27. Slow Sipper - The Dip

28. SOS - Timothy Fleet and Wayne Murray

29. ode to rashaan - berlioz

30. Abstract (Psychopomp) - Hozier

31. Scars - The Crane Wives

32. Nobody's Soldier - Hozier

33. Girls - The Dare

34. Star Trek Theme (Main Title) - Alexander Courage

35. Alien Blues - Vundabar

36. enknee1 - hemlocke springs

37. Six Below - flipturn

38. The Moon Will Sing - The Crane Wives

39. Arcturus Beaming - The Crane Wives

40. Concrete - Dolores Forever

41. Introduction to the Snow - Miracle Musical

42. The Bottom of It - Fruit Bats

43. Visitor - Of Monsters and Men

44. Black Water - Of Monsters and Men

45. Space Cadet - The Technicolors

46. No. 1 Party Anthem - Arctic Monkeys

47. Piece of Me - Britney Spears

48. Nobody Sees Me Like You Do - Yoko Ono, The Apples in Stereo

49. Too Close - Sir Chloe

50. DENIAL IS A RIVER - Doechii

51. Teddy Picker - Arctic Monkeys

52. Blue Hair - TV Girl

[pastordin]

Chapter 4: Biblical Foundations and Theological Underpinnings

Chapter 4: Biblical Foundations and Theological Underpinnings | Pastordin.us Home | Media | Contact Chapter 4: Biblical Foundations and Theological Underpinnings “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” — Romans 8:28 (NIV) Published on: May 26, 2024 Part I: Foundations of Pastoral Theology Chapter 4:…