Let’s have a good look at this for a moment. What we mean by a playground is this? A playground consists of a very large space that is filled with equipment and activities for children to play inside of it. When it pertains to Satan we all have to be extremely careful. This playground can hinder us in various ways. For instance, it can prevent anyone from serving the Lord. 1st Thessalonians 2:18 in the New International Version says for we wanted to come to you-certainly, I Paul did again and again, but Satan blocked our way. This means that Satan prevents us from performing certain tasks for God.
He also keeps us from reading the Word of God, which is the sword of the spirit. Another way of looking at this playground that belongs to Satan is the way it causes billions of people to get addicted. A person can get easily captivated through the women who are online wearing certain apparel, or the music that we listen to on a daily basis. Some of it is demonic. For example, there are certain beats, lyrics, and tunes that easily captivate our minds and draw us into the music. There is an inner voice that communicates to each and every one of us. It is Satan using the internet as his playground. His purpose is to deceive the nations worldwide. The internet has been around for over 40 years.
The internet did not become available for public use until 1996. However, this major search engine and tool has changed so much over the past 20 years that it has caused millions of people to break up their marriages, relationships, and families. This is simply because of its graphic content that it contains. James 1:14-15 indicates that but each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed. Then after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin and sin when it is full grown gives birth to death. This means that we must pay close attention to all of the things that we are doing behaviorally, psychologically, and socially, so that it pleases God.
It is not easy because we are in a constant battle with our flesh each and every single day. It is a war that is going on inside of the mind itself. Satan captures your mind and draws you completely away from what you are supposed to do for God. The Playground that I am talking about right now consists of not only the internet, but music, nightclubs, as well as other churches and occults. The internet is emphasized at this time because it is the main thing that people are using right now for research and entertainment.
There are more women online than men. There are more children between the ages of 12 to 30 online more than ever before. This is the main reason why parents need to start paying attention to the activities that each of their children is doing each day. James 1:21 says therefore get rid of all moral filth and evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you which can save you. This means that we must get rid of anything that contaminates our minds and accepts God’s word as a seed and allow it to grow inside of us. Also, we must get rid of anything that goes against God. Psalms 119:89 states that Your Word O Lord is eternal: it stands firm in the heavens. This means that God’s Word is the only thing that will remain on earth. The internet itself will dissolve just like the heavens and the earth. Technology is something that will not last forever. It is only a trend or fad. Trends and Fads are temporary and this is something that only last for a very short period of time.
This also includes the internet if it is a major problem for you. The internet as a playground is very serious. It is technology, which is true. Matthew 24:35 says that heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away. Jesus told His disciples this information while He was reading the End of Times. Jesus also told his disciples in Mark 13th chapter to watch because you do not know when the world will come to an end. Watch therefore watch!! Satan’s playground consists of many places. These places where Satan is deceiving the nations are everywhere. The internet itself is propaganda that is either positive or negative. The internet is also filled with images that are capable of causing the conscious to erode. Therefore, causing billions to become addicted and there is no way out of it. This addiction is just as bad as smoking cigarettes. How come the internet is Satan’s playground? This is a very good question because there are things that go on regularly that causes everyone to panic. This is especially when there are hacking incidents that are going on worldwide. This is a major threat to national security. We are have to realize that this is very serious and we have to pay attention to what is going on around us through the use of our eyes and the rest of our 5 senses.
It sounds a bit like throwing on an overcoat or shawl, the concept of “putting on the new self” that is emphasized repeatedly in Scripture. “Is it really that simple?” we might scoff, as if transformation happens as easily as changing our clothing.
But that is exactly what the apostle Paul advises Christian believers to do in Ephesians 4. As he wrote, “You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness” (Ephesians 4:22-24).
What does it mean to “put on the new self” from Ephesians 4:22-24? It means exactly that — to exchange the old self for the new, the old ways and life of sin for the new creation we all are in our lord and savior, Christ Jesus.
Let’s take a look at the context, how we can put on a “new self,” and why it is so important that we do this.
What Does This Verse Mean?
When talking about the new self, Paul is referring to a renewed or regenerated person, one who has turned away from old ways to a new and improved state of being. This new self is a holy and pure self, striving to be like God and free from sin. It’s much like the “new humanity” Paul refers to in Ephesians 2:15, when he speaks of Jews and Gentiles coming together in the body of Christ – a beautiful, transformative version of what once was so imperfect and flawed.
We are to put off, or get rid of, the old version of ourselves — slaves to sin and walking in darkness, destined for death — and instead allow our minds and very souls to endeavor to be like God himself, righteous, true, perfect, and holy. This new self has Christ as our head (Colossians 1:18).
In the original Greek, “putting off” or “putting away” is translated from apotithēmi, which Mounce Concise Greek-English Dictionary of the New Testament says means “to lay off, lay down or aside, as garments.” The term “put on” comes from the Greek endyō, meaning to clothe oneself.
In essence, just as we take off an old, worn-out cloak and put on a fine, pristine new one, we are to do the same with the new, Godly self, the self that strives to be sin-free and in perfect alignment with the Lord.
For old and new self, the original Greek used is palaios anthrōpos and kainos anthrōpos. Anthrōpos refers to body, or human frame, specifically the “spiritual frame of the inner man,” according to Mounce’s dictionary. Palaios means “old” and kainos means “new,” or “recently made.” Kainos can also refer to new as in renovated, improved, made better or of higher excellence.
It is clear here that Paul is indeed saying that, like a tattered old coat, we should take off our old self and put on the new and far-improved one — our “Jesus cloak.” We do this by striving to be like Jesus, our God-given role model, God and man in one.
Paul is writing to the first-century church in Ephesus, largely comprising Gentile followers of Jesus. Much of the entire book of Ephesians is an instructional letter to the people urging them to embrace their identity in Christ.
Paul teaches here that salvation comes only by grace through faith, and he urges the people to do what they can to embrace this new identity so they can join other members of the body of Christ and bring about God’s eternal plan on earth.
Once, these Ephesian believers had been squabbling, ununified fools who worshipped idols and engaged in immoral behavior. But now they had a fundamentally, drastically new character.
Be that new person, Paul is urging his audience. Turn from the old and embrace the new.
As part of this, Paul also in Ephesians 4 encourages the people to draw together in unity and try hard to be mature and responsible, not immature, fickle infants. Indeed, he doesn’t want them to be “Gentiles” or “Jews” at all but God’s own children, precious and good. Don’t do wrong things, like lie or steal. Don’t “give the devil a foothold,” he says in Ephesians 4:27. Encourage each other and focus on kindness and righteousness.
Why Do We Need to Put Off the Old Self?
The old self is like the pile of weeds Jesus himself said was destined for the fire. But the new self, as it is part of the body of Christ, has a higher purpose and is part of God’s plan.
John 1:4-5 says, “In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.”
That light came into the world, but we didn’t recognize him. Yet, John wrote, “To all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God — children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband’s will, but born of God” (John 1:12-13).
This is what is meant when Jesus says in Revelation 21:5, “I am making everything new!” Those of the earth, who love the things of the world, are destined for death. But those who belong to Christ are set aside and saved.
Jesus said this in John 3:5 when he indicated we must be born anew in order to enter the kingdom of God, born of water and the Spirit.
Otherwise, when it comes time for the harvest, destruction awaits. For, as Jesus taught in Matthew 13, “At that time I will tell the harvesters: First collect the weeds and tie them in bundles to be burned; then gather the wheat and bring it into my barn.”
The old self is the weeds; the new self is the wheat. We are not to get tangled up with the weeds lest we get dragged down and not flourish, grow, and sprout like the wheat.
Is This Something We Do of Our Own Power?
But we do not do this on our own. God wants to help us put on this new self.
As Paul writes in Philippians 1:6, “He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” And as he adds in Philippians 4:13, “I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” He’s referring not only contentment and peace, to surviving hardship, but to the process of sanctification.
In John 15:2, Jesus talks about how the Master Gardener “cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful.”
We, his followers, can bear fruit as long as we remain connected to him, the vine. He’ll help us as long as we keep the faith and stay connected with him.
What Would This Look Like for You Today, to Put on the New Self?
For some of us, this is a perspective shift — learning to turn our sights from the distractions and worries of the world and set our minds on things of the eternal. For others, it’s a practical, intentional, daily striving to overcome temptation to commit sin and heed fleshly desires.
Paul tells us in Galatians 5:22-23 that the fruits of the Spirit include love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
Therefore, doing and thinking things that lead to these spiritual fruits can help us wear the cloak of righteousness, the cloak of the “new self.” Use Jesus as our model and love others. Remember that the Son “did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many” (Mark 10:45).
Perhaps that looks like volunteering to do menial or undesirable work, or to sacrifice your own comfort for the comfort of someone else. Perhaps that looks like extending forgiveness and kindness to an enemy so God can be glorified.
Putting on the new self is different for everyone, but it always looks like Jesus.
So shrug off your old cloak. Indeed, toss it in the trash. Grab your Jesus clothes and wear them with honor so that all can see God’s glory at work in your heart, mind, soul, in all you speak and do.
As Paul wrote in 2 Corinthians 5:17, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” Praise God.
Ecclesiastes 12:7 says: Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the Spirit shall return unto GOD who gave it. This is a complete separation of body and spirit. This means that we are with God right now. Spiritually we are with Him. There is a very large gathering of spirits that are waiting for God to call your name. My nephew is with the Lord God right now. My nephew got killed last week. My sister is afraid to see her child right now. My nephew’s spirit has risen. My nephew left behind his own children. My nephew has some beautiful children. I am writing from this Bible verse because as soon as a person dies; the body returns to the dust that was used to make a person. The spirit returns to God.
Finally, I want to say that we are here temporary until we unite with God. I am depressed because he left his children behind without saying goodbye. I have a profound appreciation for life right now. I know that I have to prepare to meet Jesus for myself. I have repented of all of my sins iniquities, and transgressions. I love you Lord Jesus ❤️❤️
Good Afternoon Everyone! How are you doing today? Fine, I hope. I would like to read Psalms 33:15. It says: From His throne God observes all who live on the earth. He Made THEIR HEARTS, SO HE UNDERSTANDS EVERYTHING THEY DO. I BELIEVE GOD IS BLESSING ME TO BECOME A MINISTER OF SOME SORT. I REALLY DON’T KNOW RIGHT NOW. I am saying that I don’t know because my plans have changed over the years. I know that I love to write and read the entire Bible. To be honest with everyone, I hear women laughing at me all of the time. Honestly, I have never heard God’s Voice before in my entire 57 years of existence. I know that the Holy Spirit is inside of me. I have done wrong for the past 45 years ago. I am a person who has the Holy Spirit. I am listening to God’s Word through the mouth of an anointed person. If I am listening to Dr. Creflo Dollar, Dr. Tony Evans and T.D. Jakes. I am trying to get to God’s Perspective. I know that I was Baptized on Sunday February 15, 2015. I have been saved for 8 years now.
Next, I want to inform all of you that I have suffered from depression for the past 26 years now. God is looking at me from heaven and God is saying that I need to give the anointing a chance. I ask God to help me with my problem with doubt. I am taking a total of 28 pills each day. I have been clean and sober for 32 years now. It is God, who is doing all of the work. You see what I am telling you that I am a Work in Progress. I am a person who is very nice, considerate, and honest. I have been through a lot of adversity in my life.
Further, I need to shine God’s Light in my life. You know something, I feel very tired a lot. I really don’t have any energy to do certain things. I really need God to fashion my heart individually. I also need God to consider all of my works. I admit that I have been hearing voices for 13 years now. The voices that I hear each day are not the Holy Spirit. At least I recognize the Holy Spirit from a demonic spirit. The demonic spirit use vulgarity all of the time. A demonic spirit talk with a flattering voice. I know that God has been in my life for 57 years now. I am a Born Again Christian. I am very happy that God is watching me. He is always protecting me Himself.
Finally, I am a very good person. I know God for myself. I am very happy that God has consider me for Himself. God knows that I am very humble and gifted. I love the Lord God for myself. I have to allow God to help me to lose weight very quickly. I need to go see an endocrinologist because I suffer from diabetes type 2. God is a loving God. He accepted me and He has known me from my mother’s womb. Before God formed me in the womb, God knew me, He sanctified me and ordained me as a prophet to the Nations. God knows that I will struggle with life and with God. God still loves me for the person that I am. I love you Lord Jesus. I love all people. I thank God for everyone else who are in my life.
Good Day Everyone!! How are you doing today? Fine, I hope. This essay is titled Proverbs 20:22: And what it means to all people. First, I want to say that Proverbs 20:22 says in the King James Version of the Bible: Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the Lord, and He will save thee. This means that we shall not seek revenge or vengeance towards each other.
Next, we should be loving towards each other. We should allow the Lord to take care of our problems. There was a period of time when I used to retaliate on people; whenever they have hurt me in one way or another. Let’s look at another Bible verse. Romans 12:19-21 says: (19.) Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: For it is written, vengeance is mine, I will repay, saith the Lord. (20.) Therefore, if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him a drink: for in doing so thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. (21.) Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
This is self-explanatory because we are supposed to love our enemies. Always do good; to those who spitefully use you, and persecute you. I will admit that it has taken me over 12 years to learn a brand new behavior, and put it into practice. God has been working inside of me for almost 30 years now. I had to take anger management classes as well as attend Emotions Anonymous Support Groups for a period of up to 8 years in the Charlotte, NC Area.
When a person looks at me right now, they see a person who has completely changed behaviorally. For Example, I had to get off drugs and alcohol in order for me to change for the better. I can say that I was covering up my emotions with alcohol and drugs from 1972-1990. Another Example of my changed behavior is by staying away from people, who were using drugs and alcohol. I also had to stay away from places that people and alcohol used to mix together. The definition of the word recompense is to return like for like, and evil for evil.
However, the word recompense means to seek vengeance against another person simply over a wrongdoing. You see, for me personally, I have changed for the better because I refuse to argue with other people anymore. Therefore, I view myself as a very intelligent person. I am a person, who is very friendly. I am a person, who loves other people. I also will admit that it takes practice, when it comes to dealing with other people in a positive manner.
In Addition, I want to say that I am praying more each day of the week. I am also reading my Bible all of the time. I had to confess of all of my sins every day of the week. I am a very pleasant person to be around. I remember when things used to be very difficult in my personal life. My personal life in the past consisted of looking at porn, smoking marijuana, and drinking alcohol. To be frank with everyone, I was the most misunderstood person in my hometown of Dayton, Ohio.
Moreover, I want to say that from 1972 to 1990: My life consisted of immorality. There was a period of time when I did not care about myself. During the time that I was in active addiction, I did not take care of myself. I even neglected my personal responsibilities, and I have dealt with lewd women from 1986 through 2010. From that period of time, I have spent my money on sex. I spent my money on traveling and foolishness. Currently, I do not have a relationship lewd women anymore. I no longer have a sex addiction anymore.
Finally, I want to say that I do not have a desire to retaliate on other people. God has changed me for the better. 2nd Corinthians 5:17 Says: Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. I have a brand new mind and heart right now. God continues to work inside of me every single day of the week.
In Conclusion, I want to say that I would rather build up the next person rather than tearing them down. I want to inform all of you that I am reconciled to God right now. I am very happy with my life right now. I am very excited to write blogs and essays about the Lord Jesus Christ.
In Summary, it is very important for all of us to love one another. Seeking vengeance towards another person is not worth it. I also want to say that I have a whole lot of love inside of my heart right now. I want to say that I will no longer have an attitude of bitterness. Personally, it is time for me to pray for others rather than fighting them. My life has changed for the better because my family relationships has improved dramatically since 2010. I am a person. Who would give things away to other people? My Spiritual Gift is helping others and sharing God’s Word with everyone. I no longer have any angry feelings anymore. Psalms 4:4 Says: Stand in awe and sin not: commune with your heart upon your bed and be still Selah.
Good Day Everyone!! How are you doing today? Fine, I hope. I want to ask everyone a very important question. Does the Lord knows the thoughts of man? The answer is yes!! God knows all things in advance. Psalms 94:11 says The Lord knoweth the thoughts of man, that they are vanity. This is inside of the King James Version of the Bible. Frankly, I want to say that God knows the things that we are going to do long before it takes place. What I would like to do is have the Word of God to impact my mind, and my thinking.
Next, I want to say that I need the Lord to allow me to feed on the Word of God. In the middle of trouble, I need to feed on the Word of God at all times. I really feel at this time that I am inside of the Lord’s Hands. How you think determines how you feel. This means that you have to deal with how you think rather than how they feel. This is very hard for some people because in my case, I am a person who reacts to things more than I am thinking.
Further, I am trying my very best not to conform to these external supervisions. This reminds me of Romans 12:2 it says; do not conform to the patterns of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Proverbs 23:7 For as He thinketh in his heart, so is he. I want to say that I suffer from a mental illness called Schizoid Affective Disorder. This means that I hear voices or things that other people do not hear.
Moreover, I want to say that I would like for the Lord to continue to bless me eternally. The things that I need on earth, the Lord will provide. I know that my mind craves for the things that I wish that I need. For Example, I am the type of person, who has changed for the better. For Instance, I want to say that I used to be very reclusive.
I tend to withdraw at certain times. I find myself withdrawing from certain realities of life. I will admit that I am very intelligent and kind. I also will admit that I have a passive mind. Even though I am not apathetic. I have been through a whole lot in my life. I used to make excuses for my emotions. Currently, I am doing a whole lot better emotionally and mentally. I have a sound mind right now. I feel excited about life more than I have ever before.
I remember when my parents used to tell me that I talk out loud. I guess the reason why I talk loud is because I would like for everyone to hear what I have to say. I want to saturate myself with God’s Word. My way of thinking has changed because I have the Holy Spirit inside of me right now. I am literally excited because I am attending Church on a regular basis. I am reading my Bible every single day of the week. You are accountable for how I feel. I am accountable for my emotions.
Finally, I want to say that self-control is a gift from God that has a purpose for our lives. My life during the past 30 years have been filled with ups and downs. I want to be inside of a place that I can govern my emotions. I want to say that I do not argue with anyone anymore. Godly emotions go towards God. I noticed that I do not dwell on negative emotions anymore. I used to carry thoughts that used to wear me down completely. What I am doing at the moment is that I am managing my problems.
In Conclusion, I want to say that my life has changed for the better. I have to expose myself to the Word of God. I have become saturated my thinking with the Word of God on a daily basis. I read the Bible out loud because I want God to talk to me. I know that I have been saved for the past 4 years now. What are you spending most of your time thinking about? For me personally, I would like to become a father someday.
I would like to attend Seminary School. I would like for the Lord to pay for my book publishing fees and my student loans. I do not want life mastering me!! I want to master life!! Please continue to keep me in your prayers because I have a lot of special needs at the moment. I really need to govern my life instead of allowing my emotions to govern my life. Please keep do things in a positive manner.
Second Timothy 3:1-7 vs 21st Century Behavior by Anthony Joseph Hopkins November 16, 2021
Let’s examine this information for the moment. 2nd Timothy 3:1-7 says: But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having a form of godliness, but denying its power, and from such people turn away!! For of this sort are those who creep into households and make captives of gullible women loaded down with sins led away by various lusts. Always learning and never come to the knowledge of the truth.
These seven verses that are located in 2nd Timothy 3rd Chapter 1-7 verses tells the truth about human behavior at its worse. Whereas, 21st Century behavior is similar to the seven verses inside of 2nd Timothy but the language itself has changed.
An example of the language that is used in the 21st Century consists of acronyms. Children are deceiving their parents on a daily basis. For example, children are spending too much time with their friends. The friends are drinking alcohol, and smoking marijuana. Children in the 21st Century are using electronic cigarettes. Children in the 21st Century are spending too much time away from the home.
21st Century behavior consists of parents being their children’s best friend. Therefore, parental roles have changed. 21st Century parents are too lenient with their children. 21st Century parents cannot and will not punish their children in the same way they were raised as children. Law Enforcement are involved in the 21st Century household.
21st Century Parents tend to be younger than usual. In Addition To the causing chaos inside of the 21st Century is made up of a mother and her children. The fathers that are involved in the 21st Century children household are classified as sperm donors. 21st Century households are at poverty level.
21st Century households have different fathers. The reason why is because they did not have their fathers in their lives. Inside of a 21st Century household, the fathers are not around to take care of their children. The mother of 21st Century Children do not get along with their male counterparts. The women who are raising children in the 21st Century receive less money from child support. In some cases, the men are spending time behind bars. Inside of a 21st Century household, vulgarities are exchanged between the father, mother, and children.
Some of the 21st Century parents allow their children to be home alone. The oldest child will have to babysit their younger siblings on a daily basis. There is a big difference between the end times and 21st Century Households.
Some of what is written inside of the Bible speaks about the 21st Century Household. What is a 21st Century Household is not a nuclear family. It consists of a mother raising her children all by herself without help from anyone else.
Jeremiah 16:17-18, and What It Means for All People.
By: Anthony Joseph Hopkins
Jeremiah 16:17 Says: For mine eyes are upon their ways: they are not hiding from my face, neither is their iniquity hid from mine eyes. This means that God even knows when we are sinning. There are times when He will confront us in our face. He will make things very difficult for you if you keep disrespecting Him.
There are times when I thought that God was not watching me sin, but He was recording it. This is very serious because God can put an end to Mankind anytime He wants. This is simply because of disobedience. One of the reasons why God is angry is because of same sex marriages. A man and a woman cannot marry the same sex. It is inside of the Holy Bible.
Next, I want to inform all of you that man is not in charge of this world. I understand that God gives us a choice and a free will. It does not mean that a man can sleep with another man, as if the other man is a woman. The same applies to women. To be perfectly frank with all of you, God is mad at all of us.
There are times when God will allow you to be in a depraved mind as if in Romans 1:28-32. This is a very serious problem. There are some who will join Him in Paradise. I want to join God and Jesus Christ inside of the Paradise that they are talking about. If you want to know the truth, Romans 3:23: All have sinned and have fallen short of the glory of God. This includes myself!! I am a sinner who needs God’s grace and mercy.
For my eyes are on all their ways. They are not hidden from my face neither is their iniquity concealed from my eyes. This is very serious. I want a chance to join God in heaven. I will admit that I have been listening to music just to drown out the voices that I hear each day that are not the Holy Spirit. I have been hearing voices for 13 years now. The voices are demonic in nature. I did not do anything to deserve this form of punishment.
Further, I would like to share the definition of the word iniquity. An iniquity is immoral or grossly unfair behavior. This is something that is totally distasteful to God and human beings alike. It is a behavior that is very hard to discuss online. Whereas, a transgression is an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; an offense. God is taking everything very seriously. What is the definition of the word sin? A sin is an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; an offense.
What is the full meaning of sin?
an offense against
noun (1) ˈsin.: an offense against religious or moral law.: an action that is or is felt to be highly reprehensible.
Jeremiah 16:18 Meaning and Interpretation
Jeremiah 16:18 WEB Says: First I will recompense their iniquity and their sin double, because they have polluted my land with the carcasses of their detestable things, and have filled my inheritance with their abominations. The definition of the word recompense is to make amends to (someone) for loss or harm suffered; compensate. A compensation or reward given for loss or harm suffered or effort made.
Therefore, God will have to clean everything up Himself. God is willing for man to repent of their sins. God is going to stop his wrath against Mankind. Man, Women, and Children will have to yield to God. Mankind will have to completely change their behavior. This means that the US Government will have to revise everything as far as their laws is concerned. Mankind will have to stop acting like savages.
In Conclusion, the entire planet will have to submit to God’s Will. This means that all sin must cease. God will have to make sure that man cannot back down on their agreements.
Anthony Joseph Hopkins January 12, 2021 Do you know what it means to be redeemed? Because if you fully understand what Calvary means in the life of a Believer, then you are proud to say, “I AM REDEEMED by the blood of the Lamb!”
Psalm 107:2, “Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, whom He has redeemed from the hand of the enemy…”
When Jesus went to Calvary’s Cross, He willingly traded His flawless life for yours. Your life was riddled with guilt and shame, and yet the stench and filth of your sins was instantly traded for a robe of purest white. You gained the opportunity to have your name written in the Lamb’s Book of Life by accepting Christ as your Savior and thus earning eternal redemption.
There are two redemptions. The one we earn here on earth; and the one we will earn as an eternal reward. Both are because of the shed blood of Calvary’s Cross.
As a sinner, you should have been condemned to die. But Jesus, the precious Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world, died in your place. He redeemed you from all unrighteousness and set you free from death, hell and the grave (Revelation 1:18). He set you free from sickness and disease (Psalm 91:10). He set you free from the pain of the past and the fear of tomorrow (Matthew 6:26-34). And whom the Son sets free is free indeed (John 8:36)!
That is just a snapshot of what it means to be redeemed by the precious blood of Jesus Christ! He has completely redeemed every aspect of your life. He has even promised to fight your battles for you (2 Chronicles 20:17). You are precious to Him!
So, what are you doing with this priceless gift? Are you wasting time wallowing in self-pity? Stop! You are redeemed! You have better things to do!
Psalm 72:14, “He will redeem their life from oppression and violence; and precious shall be their blood in His sight.”
God is from everlasting to everlasting. There is no shadow of turning in Him (James 1:17). What He has done in the past, He can and will do again. Redemption is forever! This single act not only changed the course of history, but the future for each and every one of us!
Isaiah 63:16, “…You, O Lord, are our Father; our Redeemer from Everlasting is Your name.”
Are you distraught? Tied to the pain of your past? Worried about all of the wrongs you have committed; thinking you can never be of any use to the Kingdom? Wrong! You are redeemed! Your sins are forgiven, never to be remembered against you any more…not because you deserve it, but because His grace is greater than your sin (2 Corinthians 12:9).
Ephesians 1:7, “In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace.”
You are purified and sanctified by the blood of Jesus. The royal blood of heaven flows through your veins.
1 Corinthians 1:30, “But of Him you are in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God—and righteousness and sanctification and redemption…”
Hebrews 9:22, “And according to the law almost all things are purified with blood, and without shedding of blood there is no remission.”
Praise God for what He has done! His goodness is from everlasting to everlasting (Psalm 90:2)! His mercies are renewed every morning (Lamentations 3:22-23). Thank you, Lord, for your blessings on us!
Luke 1:68, “Blessed is the Lord God of Israel, for He has visited and redeemed His people…”
Who is redeemed? YOU are redeemed! Jesus has redeemed all of us, regardless of our past, regardless of our faults. He came that we ALL might have life, and have it more abundantly (John 10:10).
Revelation 5:9, “…You are worthy to take the scroll, and to open its seals; for You were slain, and have redeemed us to God by Your blood out of every tribe and tongue and people and nation…”
And the Church will be redeemed once again. When Jesus Christ comes to call us home, it will be the greatest day in the life of every Believer. In the twinkling of an eye we will be called up as the trumpet sounds. Our Redeemer will be calling us home to spend an eternity worshipping Him!
Luke 21:27-28, “Then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. Now when these things begin to happen, look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption draws near.”
What is the greatest thing you can celebrate today as the walls of life come crashing down around you? When you are celebrating the greatest mountain-top victories or trudging through the deepest valleys, you have reason to celebrate every moment that you have breath in your lungs. Why? Because He lives and you can face tomorrow with great hope that the very best is yet to come!
Job 19:25, “For I know that my Redeemer lives…”
I know that my redeemer lives!! I want to inform all of you that I love all of you very much. I know that this is a very short essay. I realize that my life at this time was pleasant and gracious. I want to say to everyone that I am recovering from the Covid 19 virus right now. It has been a very bumpy ride. The Lord has been with me throughout my journey. I am redeemed by the Blood of the Lamb. My Doctor stated to me that I can catch this all over again. By the Blood of the Lamb, I am redeemed!!
By the blood of Christ we are redeemed, forgiven, and we enjoy God in the Holy of Holies!
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Hallelujah for the precious blood of the Lamb! This morning I was filled with appreciation for the blood of Jesus Christ – an eternal blood (since He offered Himself to God through the eternal Spirit), an efficacious blood, a prevailing blood, and a speaking blood! His blood speaks more than the blood of Abel (which spoke revenge from the ground) – His blood speaks “forgiveness” and “cleansing”!
When the Lord Jesus died on the cross, He fulfilled the types of all the offerings – He offered Himself to God as an all-inclusive sacrifice on the cross to take deal with all the negative things in the world! On the cross He shed His blood – which is for our redemption, for our forgiveness, and so much more!
Here are some aspects I enjoyed regarding the blood the Lord Jesus shed for us on the cross:
The Blood of Christ is the blood for our redemption. We were lost and sold ourselves under the usurpation of Satan and even under the law, but through His death on the cross and based on His blood, Christ redeemed us back to God! For the redemption to be proper, Christ had to be the perfect sacrifice – through His life and death on earth He fulfilled all the righteous, holy, and glorious requirements of God, and He then paid the ransom for us. He who had no sin nor ever tasted sin was made sin for us – to redeem us out of the curse of the law and out of the usurpation of Satan! Through His blood we have been redeemed!
Christ’s blood is for our forgiveness. As the Lamb of God, Christ died for us and shed His blood. With the shedding of blood, now there is forgiveness of sins! Someone died on our behalf and shed His blood so that we may be forgiven! This is the perfect blood of the perfect God-man, washing away all our sins and trespasses! We have the blood of Christ applied to us not only initially when we receive the Lord – but even daily whenever we come to the Lord and He shines on us, we cooperate with Him and confess our sins – the blood of the Lord Jesus Christ washes away any sin and cleanses us from sins (1 John 1:9)!
The blood of Christ is the blood of the covenant, even the blood that enacted the new covenant! A covenant is an agreement between two parties, and to enact this covenant there is the need for the shedding of blood. God enacted the old covenant and blessed the people of Israel for keeping it – because of the blood that was shed by their sacrifices on the altar. In the New Testament, God wants to give us a new covenant – He wants to Give Himself to us (all He is, all He has accomplished, all He has obtained and attained – everything) as a covenant! He wants to give us a new heart and a new Spirit to seek Him and to love Him! When the Lord Jesus died on the cross, His blood enacted the new covenant – now we can enjoy God as our portion and as our everything! Through the blood of the covenant, we are now entitled to come to Christ, our portion, and claim Him as our life, our supply, our everything! The blood of the covenant brings us into all the divine blessings!
The blood of Jesus Christ brings us into the Holy of Holies – it brings us into God! In Heb. 10:19 it says, Having therefore, brothers, boldness for entering the Holy of Holies in the blood of Jesus. The Holy of Holies is the place where only the High Priest could enter in the Old Testament, and he went in there not to “do something” for God, but just to be with God and be infused with God. Today God wants us to come all the way into the Holy of Holies based on the blood of Jesus Christ – to spend time with Him in our mingled spirit and be infused with God! The blood of Jesus Christ made all this possible – we can now enjoy God, we can behold His beauty, and we can receive His infusion! Here in the Holy of Holies the blood is sprinkled – God looks at the blood and He is satisfied, and He can be with us and He can infuse us! Enjoying God in this way produces us as God-men, men of God, men with the divine life and nature fully expressing God and shining Him out!
Daily we can turn to the Lord and have fellowship with Him – and as we come into the light, the blood of Jesus Christ cleanses us from every sin! Even more, we can “wash our robes and come to eat of the tree of life” – we can come to the Lord to enjoy all His riches! He is so rich, so full, so all-inclusive!
Christ is our portion – He has been covenanted to us, and based on the blood of Christ, we can enjoy Him! We can come forward with boldness to the throne of grace in the Holy of Holies in the blood of Jesus! Hallelujah, we can spend time with God to be infused with Him and behold His beauty!
Anthony Joseph Hopkins January 12, 2021 Do you know what it means to be redeemed? Because if you fully understand what Calvary means in the life of a Believer, then you are proud to say, “I AM REDEEMED by the blood of the Lamb!”
Psalm 107:2, “Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, whom He has redeemed from the hand of the enemy…”
When Jesus went to Calvary’s Cross, He willingly traded His flawless life for yours. Your life was riddled with guilt and shame, and yet the stench and filth of your sins was instantly traded for a robe of purest white. You gained the opportunity to have your name written in the Lamb’s Book of Life by accepting Christ as your Savior and thus earning eternal redemption.
There are two redemptions. The one we earn here on earth; and the one we will earn as an eternal reward. Both are because of the shed blood of Calvary’s Cross.
As a sinner, you should have been condemned to die. But Jesus, the precious Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world, died in your place. He redeemed you from all unrighteousness and set you free from death, hell and the grave (Revelation 1:18). He set you free from sickness and disease (Psalm 91:10). He set you free from the pain of the past and the fear of tomorrow (Matthew 6:26-34). And whom the Son sets free is free indeed (John 8:36)!
That is just a snapshot of what it means to be redeemed by the precious blood of Jesus Christ! He has completely redeemed every aspect of your life. He has even promised to fight your battles for you (2 Chronicles 20:17). You are precious to Him!
So, what are you doing with this priceless gift? Are you wasting time wallowing in self-pity? Stop! You are redeemed! You have better things to do!
Psalm 72:14, “He will redeem their life from oppression and violence; and precious shall be their blood in His sight.”
God is from everlasting to everlasting. There is no shadow of turning in Him (James 1:17). What He has done in the past, He can and will do again. Redemption is forever! This single act not only changed the course of history, but the future for each and every one of us!
Isaiah 63:16, “…You, O Lord, are our Father; our Redeemer from Everlasting is Your name.”
Are you distraught? Tied to the pain of your past? Worried about all of the wrongs you have committed; thinking you can never be of any use to the Kingdom? Wrong! You are redeemed! Your sins are forgiven, never to be remembered against you any more…not because you deserve it, but because His grace is greater than your sin (2 Corinthians 12:9).
Ephesians 1:7, “In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace.”
You are purified and sanctified by the blood of Jesus. The royal blood of heaven flows through your veins.
1 Corinthians 1:30, “But of Him you are in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God—and righteousness and sanctification and redemption…”
Hebrews 9:22, “And according to the law almost all things are purified with blood, and without shedding of blood there is no remission.”
Praise God for what He has done! His goodness is from everlasting to everlasting (Psalm 90:2)! His mercies are renewed every morning (Lamentations 3:22-23). Thank you, Lord, for your blessings on us!
Luke 1:68, “Blessed is the Lord God of Israel, for He has visited and redeemed His people…”
Who is redeemed? YOU are redeemed! Jesus has redeemed all of us, regardless of our past, regardless of our faults. He came that we ALL might have life, and have it more abundantly (John 10:10).
Revelation 5:9, “…You are worthy to take the scroll, and to open its seals; for You were slain, and have redeemed us to God by Your blood out of every tribe and tongue and people and nation…”
And the Church will be redeemed once again. When Jesus Christ comes to call us home, it will be the greatest day in the life of every Believer. In the twinkling of an eye we will be called up as the trumpet sounds. Our Redeemer will be calling us home to spend an eternity worshipping Him!
Luke 21:27-28, “Then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. Now when these things begin to happen, look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption draws near.”
What is the greatest thing you can celebrate today as the walls of life come crashing down around you? When you are celebrating the greatest mountain-top victories or trudging through the deepest valleys, you have reason to celebrate every moment that you have breath in your lungs. Why? Because He lives and you can face tomorrow with great hope that the very best is yet to come!
Job 19:25, “For I know that my Redeemer lives…”
I know that my redeemer lives!! I want to inform all of you that I love all of you very much. I know that this is a very short essay. I realize that my life at this time was pleasant and gracious. I want to say to everyone that I am recovering from the Covid 19 virus right now. It has been a very bumpy ride. The Lord has been with me throughout my journey. I am redeemed by the Blood of the Lamb. My Doctor stated to me that I can catch this all over again. By the Blood of the Lamb, I am redeemed!!
By the blood of Christ we are redeemed, forgiven, and we enjoy God in the Holy of Holies!
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Hallelujah for the precious blood of the Lamb! This morning I was filled with appreciation for the blood of Jesus Christ – an eternal blood (since He offered Himself to God through the eternal Spirit), an efficacious blood, a prevailing blood, and a speaking blood! His blood speaks more than the blood of Abel (which spoke revenge from the ground) – His blood speaks “forgiveness” and “cleansing”!
When the Lord Jesus died on the cross, He fulfilled the types of all the offerings – He offered Himself to God as an all-inclusive sacrifice on the cross to take deal with all the negative things in the world! On the cross He shed His blood – which is for our redemption, for our forgiveness, and so much more!
Here are some aspects I enjoyed regarding the blood the Lord Jesus shed for us on the cross:
The Blood of Christ is the blood for our redemption. We were lost and sold ourselves under the usurpation of Satan and even under the law, but through His death on the cross and based on His blood, Christ redeemed us back to God! For the redemption to be proper, Christ had to be the perfect sacrifice – through His life and death on earth He fulfilled all the righteous, holy, and glorious requirements of God, and He then paid the ransom for us. He who had no sin nor ever tasted sin was made sin for us – to redeem us out of the curse of the law and out of the usurpation of Satan! Through His blood we have been redeemed!
Christ’s blood is for our forgiveness. As the Lamb of God, Christ died for us and shed His blood. With the shedding of blood, now there is forgiveness of sins! Someone died on our behalf and shed His blood so that we may be forgiven! This is the perfect blood of the perfect God-man, washing away all our sins and trespasses! We have the blood of Christ applied to us not only initially when we receive the Lord – but even daily whenever we come to the Lord and He shines on us, we cooperate with Him and confess our sins – the blood of the Lord Jesus Christ washes away any sin and cleanses us from sins (1 John 1:9)!
The blood of Christ is the blood of the covenant, even the blood that enacted the new covenant! A covenant is an agreement between two parties, and to enact this covenant there is the need for the shedding of blood. God enacted the old covenant and blessed the people of Israel for keeping it – because of the blood that was shed by their sacrifices on the altar. In the New Testament, God wants to give us a new covenant – He wants to Give Himself to us (all He is, all He has accomplished, all He has obtained and attained – everything) as a covenant! He wants to give us a new heart and a new Spirit to seek Him and to love Him! When the Lord Jesus died on the cross, His blood enacted the new covenant – now we can enjoy God as our portion and as our everything! Through the blood of the covenant, we are now entitled to come to Christ, our portion, and claim Him as our life, our supply, our everything! The blood of the covenant brings us into all the divine blessings!
The blood of Jesus Christ brings us into the Holy of Holies – it brings us into God! In Heb. 10:19 it says, Having therefore, brothers, boldness for entering the Holy of Holies in the blood of Jesus. The Holy of Holies is the place where only the High Priest could enter in the Old Testament, and he went in there not to “do something” for God, but just to be with God and be infused with God. Today God wants us to come all the way into the Holy of Holies based on the blood of Jesus Christ – to spend time with Him in our mingled spirit and be infused with God! The blood of Jesus Christ made all this possible – we can now enjoy God, we can behold His beauty, and we can receive His infusion! Here in the Holy of Holies the blood is sprinkled – God looks at the blood and He is satisfied, and He can be with us and He can infuse us! Enjoying God in this way produces us as God-men, men of God, men with the divine life and nature fully expressing God and shining Him out!
Daily we can turn to the Lord and have fellowship with Him – and as we come into the light, the blood of Jesus Christ cleanses us from every sin! Even more, we can “wash our robes and come to eat of the tree of life” – we can come to the Lord to enjoy all His riches! He is so rich, so full, so all-inclusive!
Christ is our portion – He has been covenanted to us, and based on the of Christ, we can enjoy Him! We can come forward with boldness to the throne of grace in the Holy of Holies in the blood of Jesus! Hallelujah, we can spend time with God to be infused with Him and behold His beauty!
For His anger is but for a moment, , His favor is for life; weeping may endure for a night but joy comes in the morning.
Psalm 30:5 Commentary,
This is the truth because God is angry only for a moment. This means that God is giving man another chance to get it together. I do believe God when He says the former things He really mean it. God is watching over us now and forever. God wants us to do His work every single day of the week. For instance, I am supposed to tell another person that you love them and mean it from your heart. He also wants us to make Disciples out of as many people as we can.
God really loves you. It is up to you to believe it. I know that God loves me. God knows all things. You see for me, God has me on probation. I suffer from Schizoid Affective Disorder. I will admit to hearing voices that an average person doesn’t hear. God has forgiven all of my sins.
I will admit that God is watching me very carefully. I know that I have a mental illness, but He really loves me. I know that Jesus died for my sins as well as the sins of other people. It is true that God favor lasts for a lifetime. God has work for me to do Inside of my hometown of Dayton Ohio. You see God wants us to stay busy for Him. God is doing for us more than we are doing for ourselves. We might cry for a little while but joy comes in the morning. I love God and He is about love for everyone. The only thing that we need to do is believe in Him. I believe that Jesus is the son of God and his death and resurrection means something to me. I do not have to dwell on the past anymore. If God doesn’t do it. I do not have any business dwelling on my past. My job is to live for Him. My job is to serve Him and love Him in the same way that He loves us.
