Category: Ministry

The Holy One of Israel

by atharris, posted in Israel, Ministry

For the LORD is our defence; and the Holy One of Israel is our king. Psa 89:18

And it shall come to pass in that day, that the remnant of Israel, and such as are escaped of the house of Jacob, shall no more again stay upon him that smote them; but shall stay upon the LORD, the Holy One of Israel, in truth. Isa 10:20

Cry out and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion: for great is the Holy One of Israel in the midst of thee. Isa 12:6

At that day shall a man look to his Maker, and his eyes shall have respect to the Holy One of Israel. Isa 17:7

Fear not, thou worm Jacob, and ye men of Israel; I will help thee, saith the LORD, and thy redeemer, the Holy One of Israel. Isa 41:14

As for our redeemer, the LORD of hosts is his name, the Holy One of Israel. Isa 47:4

And in the synagogue there was a man, which had a spirit of an unclean devil, and cried out with a  loud voice, Saying, Let   us alone; what have we to do with thee, thou Jesus of Nazareth? art thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou art; the Holy One of God. Luke 4:33-34

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Resurrection

by atharris, posted in Ministry

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If you did not already know, the rapture is the first of the resurrections and will include the Church age saints both the living and the dead.

For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. Wherefore comfort one another with these words. 1 TH 4:16-18

But, we would not have the ability to resurrect were it not for our Blessed Hope.

Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others with them. And they found the stone rolled away from the sepulchre. And they entered in, and found not the body of the Lord Jesus. And it came to pass, as they were much perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in shining garments: And as they were afraid, and bowed down their faces to the earth, they said unto them, Why seek ye the living among the dead? He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spake unto you when he was yet in Galilee, Saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again. And they remembered his words. Luke 24:1-8

Even the Old Testament Saint, Job was aware of a pre-tribulation rapture.

O that thou wouldest hide me in the grave, that thou wouldest keep me secret, until thy wrath be past, that thou wouldest appoint me a set time, and remember me! Job 14:13
The last resurrection occurs at the end of the millennium during the Great White Throne of Judgment. This is for those who did not believe.
And I saw a great white throne, and him that 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, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works. And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works. And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. Rev. 20:11-15

Will you resurrect unto life or unto death? Time is short. Put your trust in the Lord Jesus.

For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Rom. 6:23

The Key to Heaven….

by atharris, posted in Ministry

Was hung on a nail. 

The waters compassed me about, even to the soul: the depth closed me round about, the weeds were wrapped about my head. 6 I went down to the bottoms of the mountains; the earth with her bars was about me for ever: yet hast thou brought up my life from corruption, O Lord my God. 7 When my soul fainted within me I remembered the Lord: and my prayer came in unto thee, into thine holy temple. 8They that observe lying vanities forsake their own mercy.9 But I will sacrifice unto thee with the voice of thanksgiving; I will pay that that I have vowed. Salvation is of the Lord. Jonah 2:5-9

Whether you are a Christian or non-believer, we forsake our own mercy if we observe lying vanities. We are following after a deception or lie if we think we know what’s best for our life rather than God. If we think we can find happiness apart from God. It is a lie for you to think that you can escape from God, the call of God, or from the presence of God. Attempting to do so is forsaking your own mercy and will only result in bringing misery and disaster upon yourself. God is merciful, God is loving. Nothing is better than what God has in mind for you as an individual. It is the very best thing that could ever happen to you.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16

Only Jesus.

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Just 4%

by atharris, posted in Ministry

A recent “study of Americans’ worldview in the post-lockdown era found that the
incidence of biblical worldview declined to a mere 4%—down one-third from the 6% recorded just months before the pandemic started in 2020″.  If we are a student of the Bible, that should come as no surprise. The Bible hints at this. 

But as the days of Noah were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. 38 For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark, 39 And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. Mat. 24:37-39

You can access the study here: https://www.arizonachristian.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/CRC_AWVI2023_Release1.pdf

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Gates of hell shall not Prevail 

by atharris, posted in Ministry

Every day our chaotic world brings more negative news that may evoke feelings of sadness, sorrow, frustration, anger, and for many, fear in these last days. But we should remember the powerful Word’s of our Lord Jesus:

And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. Mat 16:18

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Jesus is saying no matter what the enemy is plotting, planning or scheming, ultimately, there is nothing they can do to overcome and conquer the Church. Do you realize that Hell was originally made for the Devil and his angels, not man?

Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels: Mat 25:41

If you want a deeper understanding of what Jesus meant in Mat 16:18 and the story of the bible as a whole, I highly recommend watching the excellent video ‘The Unseen Realm’ below by the late Dr. Michael S. Heiser. In my humble opinion, most Christians today have no understanding of the bigger picture and is the reason for so much of the confusion we see today. 

The Unseen Realm – documentary film with Dr. Michael S. Heiser

I hope it will be a blessing to you in these perilous times. And remember:

Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth. Rev 3:10

A Daily Reminder for Our Times

by atharris, posted in Ministry

Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another; Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord; Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer; Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality. Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not. Romans 12:9-14