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Hello my name is Jerral Campfield and this web site is dedicated to Moral Recognition Therapy using Biblical principles. Please come back often to join me in understanding Gods hands are outstretched still to forgive. |
Revelation 2: 12 to 18 Are you unlimited? |
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Friday, 15 July 2011 |
12 "And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write, Now Pergamum which was known for Paganism unlimited. Smyrna was a commercial center; Ephesus a political center and Pergamum a great religious center. They made a Temple to Caesar Augustus making it a royal city. It was built on a Mountain top area. It had a library of over 200,000 volumes so got its name from the parchment used in the books to write on. 'These things says He who has the sharp two-edged sword: The volume of books did not have the sharpness need to purify the city for they threw out the Old Testament. The Bible is the only two edged sword that can turn and cut the worst of sins from our lives if we let the Lord speak to us. God is our creator and knows how to apply the sword of the Spirit to cut out all the evil that would damage our lives. A two edged sward goes in and out with very little damage so the healing becomes quick. We can have the biggest libraries in the world but if they are telling the truth what good is it doing to mankind.13 I know your works, and where you dwell, where Satan's throne is. Work is difficult for we are under the authority of God and when we obey His rules we are blessed as a society. There is a wrong view and a right view of the truth way and life. It is not what I think but what does God think. Pergamum was a place where people took upon themselves a spirit of bitterness, which when practiced will grow into evil actions, attitude and behavior. And you hold fast to My name, and did not deny My faith even in the days in which Antipas was My faithful martyr, who was killed among you, where Satan dwells. There is always men and women who do not practice evil and one at this time was Antipas who was under Domitian’s reign who was very wicked and put Antipas in a red hot brazen bull and ended his life as he was thanking and praising the Lord. |
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REVELATION 2: 8 TO 13 Are we awake to the times? |
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Friday, 08 July 2011 |
8 "And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write, 'These things says the First and the Last, who was dead, and came to life: Smyrna the Martyr Means myrrh caring with it the meaning of suffering. It is now known as Izmur today in Turkey. It is a harbor city called a flower. Alexender the great had a great deal to do with making it a beautiful city with the Temple Diana and the Temple Apollo and Zeus. It was the home of music and had a stadium Palgarp the Bishop of Smyrna and a student of the apostle John was martyred as he was burnt alive in BC 155. John had no word of commendation for them and Philadelphia. Many Christian were persecuted and still are today in modern Turkey. 9 I know your works, tribulation, and poverty (but you are rich); and I know the blasphemy of those who say they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan. God knows our works and how we are all in some type of tribulation. It is tribulations that prove our works and give us self worth as we go through trials and disappointment. He know our condition and here many were poor but yet rich in knowing the Lord. In every area of our world we see poverty and many times they are the happiest because they have accepted the Lord as savior. 10 Do not fear any of those things which you are about to suffer. Fear is rampant in our world today because of so much wickedness, as Christians we do not have the spirit of fear, but of a strong mind that is able to look to the Lord for help.Indeed, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and you will have tribulation ten days. This was being done on a regular bases in Smyrna, for it was a wicked place to live. Fox’s book of Martyrs makes mention of 5 million believers where killed for Christ during this period. This was a time of great trouble or persecution and a lot of poverty. Nero -- 64-68 (Paul was beheaded under his reign) Domitian -- 95-96 (John was exiled during that period) Trajan -- 104-117 (Ignatius was burned at the stake) Marcus Aurelius -- 161-180 (Polycarp was martyred) Severus -- 200-211 Maximinius -- 235-237 Decius -- 250-253 Valerian -- 257-260 Aurelian -- 270-275 Diocletian -- 303-313 (the worst emperor of all). J. Vernon McGee's Thru The Bible |
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Revelations 2:1 to 7 Ephesus |
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Friday, 01 July 2011 |
I am ministering from Revelation and have noted some things we need to be mindful of as we are getting closer to the return of the Lord. So here is the 1st Church mentioned in the 2nd chapter.Chapter 21 "To the angel of the church of Ephesus write, 'These things says He who holds the seven stars in His right hand, who walks in the midst of the seven golden lampstands: Thank the Lord he alone calls us the Church, the body of Christ. The angel is the Spirit of God moving among His chosen people giving us the message of love.2 I know your works, He knows our works, rather we are occupying our time as we should. He has given us ears to hear, so let’s make sure we hear the truth among so many lies. We have a mouth that is able to talk and taste foods and what are we eating that we can share with others. We have eyes and what are we seeing that is blessing us, rather than cursing us? We have smell which allows one to be accepted with out stinking. Then we all have feeling/touch which can cause you to be liked, or dislike. So we need to be working at all times in all five senses of our bodies, if we are going to please everyone. Then we have five senses of the soul; imagination that should be vivid and reality focused that is good for you and those around you. Reason is what causes you do what you’re doing, or thinking. Conscience is questioning rather what we are doing is morally right. Affection is what do we love doing that brings fulfillment in something well done. Memory is having the ability to remember good from what is bad. Then we all have a soul; Faith in your creator God, or anything goes for there is no compass, or direction for life. Worship is who you put your trust in. Reverence is who you stand up for and fight for. Hope is never giving up on what is going on in your life. Prayer is who we communicate with and as Christians that is God, our Father Jesus and the Holy Spirit. Are you seeing with out works in our Christian life we are dead and can’t see the truth that surrounds us? your labor, Labor is work that your engaging in and as Christians we are Ambassadors for Christ representing victory over sin. We are not our own, we are the abiding in the vine, allowing God the gentleman farmer, to give us every thing we need to be healthy in our labor. your patience, Patience is great gain for we are still looking forward to the Lords return and we are caught up to meet the Lord in the air. We are living in a world of quickness, as we do not like to wait for anything, instant gratification seems to be a must and it is causing many people to sell out to the devil, for he is still giving man what he wants now and people are stressed beyond measure with all kinds of mental problems. May we understand the Lord works in His time zone and blesses mankind that waits upon Him for the ability to reach their potential. and that you cannot bear those who are evil. We are seeing evil in every area of life and we need to see the importance of what we do, for we can’t blame others for we can’t control them, but we can control ourselves. We are seeing sports personalities involved in evil actions and behavior and their coach has to fine them or remove them from the team. We are seeing Governmental elected people committing evil deeds and losing power around the world. The Church is still seeking the Lord for righteousness and holiness and is speaking up against the evil that wants to control us. And you have tested those who say they are apostles and are not, and have found them liars; Everyone of us has to make up our minds what is good and what is evil and stay on the track of good. Many people are found to be liars and can’t tell the truth, or live a life of blessing but of shame. 3 and you have persevered and have patience, and have labored for My name's sake and have not become weary. Yes it is great to know that many have not forsaken the Lord as He has preserved us and given us the opportunity to please Him and honor Him. 4 Nevertheless I have this against you, that you have left your first love. This is sad for your working in the Kingdom and laboring for what is right and have patience to see things completed and have left our first love. |
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