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| They found it for me [message #14268] |
Thu, 06 November 2025 16:59 |
 David Coleman
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I don't think it was a accident that they found this archeological find in Nineveh. God was showing me something marvelous and then I received this information. digging in Nineveh, they found the library of a ruler. One tablet reveals that there was a eclipse on a specific date. That is translated June 15 753 BC. that was right at the time Jonah went preaching repentance to Nineveh.
faith-- forsake all I trust him. Baal-- believe apostacy all lost. bible-- believe in bible life eternal.
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| Topic: eye opener. |
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| eye opener. [message #14267] |
Thu, 06 November 2025 16:45 |
David Coleman
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A hard lesson to learn. fight the good fight of faith. All the good one can do while fighting with the devil, will be contested. In a person's own strength or luck, they may succeed but big battles will require faith. Compromise with the devil and he will pretend to be your friend but later you will pay big time.
I am referring to America. Who would have ever thought that all the nations and leaders right here on our own soil were ripping us tax payers off. Get on social security and see how you will be double taxed. you paid tax on your social security and now pay tax when you get it now. Ask Trump. The devil has working full time to put you in poverty. Many true Christians are the elderly.
How to win. true Christians claim Phil. 4:18-19. Our God supplies (all) our needs from his riches in glory (now). watch that confession (I don't have it.) faith has it. I say it right now out of a personal relationship with God. ( I love you Jesus). Thank you for your beautiful face looking on me.
faith-- forsake all I trust him. Baal-- believe apostacy all lost. bible-- believe in bible life eternal.
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| Topic: The trend Marxism and Antichrist. |
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| The trend Marxism and Antichrist. [message #14266] |
Thu, 06 November 2025 16:28 |
David Coleman
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When someone rules the world, under tyranny, he will be antichrist. it is a communist agenda. Whether socialism, communism, or any other dominate persons. The rule is to keep all good out and rule the people with no regard or care for the people. Slavery will end with 666. comply or die.
No fear for the faithful Christians. Jesus Christ rules. He owns it all and that is what Satan hates. It is our own fault if we forget to give God glory and receive his blessings so our joy be full. The physical tabernacle may lay down but the eternal gift of life will forever stand. Guess that is why we stand on the promise of the covenant, eternal life.
I can see no joy in not being blessed now instead of waiting for heaven. Why pray then if nothing to ask God for. People pray and sometimes get a blessing. That could be once in 5 years. faith receives from God daily.
faith-- forsake all I trust him. Baal-- believe apostacy all lost. bible-- believe in bible life eternal.
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| Topic: following a trail in end times |
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| following a trail in end times [message #14265] |
Thu, 06 November 2025 16:11 |
David Coleman
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a short time before yesterday, I was moved to watch for some rising situations. It is now confirmed to be truth about Islam. Here are a few findings by very knowledgeable resources.
Mecca is a fraud. the millions of people that circle the Kaaba include over 300 religions. That also includes Baal. Remember Elijah and the circle of Baal believers?
Now we have a Islam Mayor in NYC.
The Muslim belief is that all people must die if not worship Allah.
The thing to note is that all these religions go around in a circle and chant Allah and the name of their gods. In unity--like a one world religion.
They found a rock inscription through archeology showing the original building of Mecca was a late date 6-7 years after the black stone. In 8-9 century B.C. also another find is that Allah had a wife found at Petra. the Quran says he had no wife.
I will give a name for Islam and Mecca but only for learning and resources. not to promote the ministry. Dr. Jay Smith. I like his founding work but do not know him well. Use as a learning tool.
faith-- forsake all I trust him. Baal-- believe apostacy all lost. bible-- believe in bible life eternal.
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| Topic: Ps. 22:1 The marvelous verse. |
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| Ps. 22:1 The marvelous verse. [message #14263] |
Fri, 31 October 2025 22:53 |
David Coleman
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Sitting with no bible or thoughts about anything then it came to my mind. It was something in the past I wanted to know. This is a jaw dropping verse. Many have mocked it and said see God forsook Jesus and he was crying out. Some say he was a sinner. others he became sin.
Maybe you better get a tissue, because this verse is almost like a miracle.
A. why does Jesus say Eli twice. I know more than one reason but in this verse he is using a Jewish custom. Eli is him using the double to get attention to what he is saying. He is making a point.
Look at Matt. 27: 41-43. Look what the chief priests and elders and scribes say. v.43 b. for he said I am the son of God. In Jn. 10:15,17,18, Jesus says in these verses God his father.
In Jn. 10:33 The leaders say not for good works but because of blasphemy. thou being a man make yourself God. That is why he went to the cross. Now when he says Eli Eli he is calling his father. Also he is the son. He is there suffering for that. To come down from the cross would be to save himself and show he was the father's son.
Same v.1 The word helping in Hebrew is Yeshuah. it is same as save. Eli plus Yeshuah== father and son. The son is Jesus in N.T. That is all for now. God bless. today is Oct 31.
faith-- forsake all I trust him. Baal-- believe apostacy all lost. bible-- believe in bible life eternal.
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| Topic: The October alternative |
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| The October alternative [message #14262] |
Wed, 29 October 2025 18:22 |
David Coleman
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it is very interesting that the bible has a alternative for Halloween. it is in Acts 20:20. In my words, the people went from house to house as well as publicly and were taught the word of God which was profitable.
Many scriptures show that was they did a lot of. They were always on the go from persecution as Christians and didn't really want to be out with Romans and other kind of people who hated them.
In Deut. 18:9-14 God wanted his people to be overcomers (perfect) the list includes witches and other occult people. What catches the eye most is God calls this a abomination. Does grace accept his people copying those by walking with them in their abomination.
The mockery of deliverance is a way of saying God will not set you free unless you compromise and do that which is evil. That means chasing the devil away by looking like him.
Here is a instance that you can see hid in plain sight. The Vatican with a obelisk from Egypt. Also his wearing a Dagon hat with fish head. Then his crook and flail while in a casket (Pharaoh). His costume is a message from the dark world. You may see many things that point to Egypt in day. The pyramid or eye of Horus etc.
Only the power of the Holy Spirit can set one free. Think of it, faith can bring to you candy or steak. Just please God. All temptations are a test of loyalty to God and the rewards are tremendous.
faith-- forsake all I trust him. Baal-- believe apostacy all lost. bible-- believe in bible life eternal.
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| Topic: Thoughts on Hosea |
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| Thoughts on Hosea [message #14261] |
Thu, 16 October 2025 18:11 |
David Coleman
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1. What love is Hosea a picture of. He has been called the Prophet of love. It is in his name. it is the same as Joshua. (salvation)
2. In 13:4 God reveals he is a savior.
3. in 13 v.14 This is a eternal statement. That is because it is also in 1Cor. 15:55-56. Death is swallowed up in victory.
4. in Hosea 14:2 my interpret is put the words together that you want to say to God and ask forgiveness. and offer praise words also.
5. read Ps. 85:2-9. We see several times the word salvation. It is a desire to be revived and walk pleasing to God. v.8 he says God will speak peace but they should not return to folly.
6. Ps. 85:3 wow look at this v.3 and then look at 1Th. 1:10 and 5:8. we are not appointed to wrath. Wrath is the great tribulation. Rev. 6:16-17-- The wrath of the Lamb. Hosea 14:2 is why one will be saved by God giving grace to those who fear him and walk in his words.
7. Is Isa. 25:8 revealing by saying rebuke taken away from the earth. The words tears removed suggest being in heaven. Also not appointed to wrath. If so the rapture then the tribulation.
faith-- forsake all I trust him. Baal-- believe apostacy all lost. bible-- believe in bible life eternal.
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| Topic: to join or visit a denominational church? |
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| to join or visit a denominational church? [message #14257] |
Tue, 14 October 2025 17:33 |
David Coleman
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Though I didn't at first know that the church I was in was not Spirit filled as they led us to believe, but was really all I knew at the time. It takes knowledge to understand what was really going on.
People can be friendly and make you feel at home. You will live on baby food forever though. I had a burning in my bones and was baptized in the Holy Spirit. The desire was to live total for Jesus and was really experiencing him. Miracles followed me. I was there for a reason. One was God gave me a wife.
One day God sent a man to get me into the more excellent ways of truth. It started with HEF ministry. After talking to the pastor I was close to about faith, the church went way down hill. He rejected what I said.
The point I am making is God may use you to visit but not join a church. Make sure you hear him correctly. There may be someone for you to deliver or save.
faith-- forsake all I trust him. Baal-- believe apostacy all lost. bible-- believe in bible life eternal.
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| Topic: Oct. 13, 2025 |
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| Oct. 13, 2025 [message #14255] |
Tue, 14 October 2025 16:47 |
David Coleman
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If you know the #13, and put it shortly before Halloween, and that being after the high holy days of Israel. What do you get?
ans. a mockery.
So what happened?
two prophetical fulfillments' in one day. because I would have to name names, I will let you do the search. two in one day.
faith-- forsake all I trust him. Baal-- believe apostacy all lost. bible-- believe in bible life eternal.
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| Topic: The nations new plan-Revelations ch.9 |
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| The nations new plan-Revelations ch.9 [message #14254] |
Sat, 11 October 2025 21:41 |
David Coleman
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three communist leaders meet to discuss the research for immortality. Hollywood shows how it is possible. They all are guessing and use opinions but not facts. If they look to AI and get anything other than the bible, they will only expose Satan.
We will save them the trouble. it is in Revelations 9:6. I believe God has prophetically showed his people that the end time will reveal this search for a never ending life. Chap. 9 of Rev. appears as a word of judgment for their desire.
Those who are believers are guaranteed eternal life through Jesus. God didn't put DNA in man to be played with.
faith-- forsake all I trust him. Baal-- believe apostacy all lost. bible-- believe in bible life eternal.
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| Topic: Jonah made a point not noticed by most. |
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| Jonah made a point not noticed by most. [message #14253] |
Thu, 02 October 2025 19:05 |
David Coleman
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deeper insight will reveal how though Jonah didn't want to go to Nineveh. God used that to make his wise point. God would send him to a people who Jonah was afraid of. They were so wicked God would destroy them if not repent in 40 days. They were so bad Jonah would go the other direction. He would even disobey God.
A supreme manifestation of love and mercy would show how much God would forgive Gentiles and Jews. God was doing this to show he loved his people and wanted them to repent. He would show people more wicked than his people at that time could be forgiven upon repentance.
What Jonah did worked for the good. He would see how his not wanting to go would show disobedience and end in I will use the word hell here to help understanding for some.
Also we see that God and his mercy is unlimited to how a person's sins are. Nineveh and Jonah both would be used to call Israel to repentance.
In Matt. 13:29-30 we see Jesus telling about the wheat and the tares. compare that with Jonah 4. God was concerned with the women , children and much cattle. So should God destroy all Nineveh.
God uses wisdom in all his judgment's. He could destroy a whole nation, but he will spare if their are 10 righteous. (Abraham).
Though it appears that Esther and Mordecai would be enough, the prayers of all the people in unity brought the day of Purim. Big faith brought about a great deliverance. and a good day. Esther 8:17.
faith-- forsake all I trust him. Baal-- believe apostacy all lost. bible-- believe in bible life eternal.
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| Topic: maybe the greatest word in the N.T. |
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| maybe the greatest word in the N.T. [message #14252] |
Thu, 02 October 2025 18:24 |
David Coleman
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When I researched this word, It was a surprise that it meant what it did. It is something that the word is even there because it is not what the Hebrew English would use in O.T.. I love this word and it was a reminder of what today is. Yom Kippur.
Though not under the law, it is the day for me of rejoicing about Jesus and his making atonement for my life to be saved.
The word is in Rom. 3:25. it is propitiation. it is the English for a Greek word. hilasterion. used of the cover of the ark of the covenant in the Holy of holies which was sprinkled with the blood of the expiatory-- (propitiation) victim. On day of atonement yearly--Yom Kippur. Jesus the Lamb offered himself as that victim. That is why it is called the mercy seat.
How can that apply to Jesus??? The O.T. priests offered a victims blood for atonement. the ark was a covenant. Jesus made a everlasting covenant. with his blood. So how do we get his blood on the ark?? He was dead or not movable to go into the Holies. God tore the Vail in half. Jesus spirit went to the Father.
Arch. Ron Wyatt has shown the answer. The earthquake went by the cross and his blood went down through the earth and landed on the mercy seat. Jesus when he was raised from the dead told Mary Magdalene in Jn. 20:17 He had not ascended to the Father yet so don't touch him.
That is why I believe his holy blood did also make propitiation while he was on the cross. it did land on the mercy seat . He was pierced while on the cross. He was the Lamb of God. Also he was the Shepherd. most important he was a substitute in our place and just like with Mary sin cannot touch him.
faith-- forsake all I trust him. Baal-- believe apostacy all lost. bible-- believe in bible life eternal.
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| Topic: some or all the armor |
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| some or all the armor [message #14251] |
Wed, 24 September 2025 17:12 |
David Coleman
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Since I don't know who they are speaking to, I will say that Eph. 6:11 says put on all the armor of God. v.16 The shield of faith includes believing for everything. v.18 praying in the Spirit (tongues) is the way God fights a invisible enemy which we cannot handle on our own.
The speaker was asking thousands of people to war with the devil but doesn't believe in tongues. Praise God for we can have all the victory through Jesus Christ. He rules, reigns, forever. over all darkness.
faith-- forsake all I trust him. Baal-- believe apostacy all lost. bible-- believe in bible life eternal.
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| Topic: The feast period forgotten. |
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| The feast period forgotten. [message #14250] |
Wed, 24 September 2025 16:51 |
David Coleman
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One of the Jewish periods not spoken much about. Today is Sept. 24. After half a day a new period begins. It is called the 10 days of awe. In Oct. we will have Yom Kippur at the end of those 10 days. The feasts seem most important as to a prophetical view. Most think that it all points to Jesus return, or rapture.
We wish it were so but the world needs Holy Spirit and the bride to be saved by the gospel of the kingdom.
The 10 days of awe are what we are talking about. We are not talking about The Jewish law here we are talking about repentance. We must not see the grace of God as a small thing and live a life of sin. We who have arrived at perfection, (not yet) can appreciate anything that can show us a time of heart searching. Our goal is to live a one nature life for God, yet a cleansing of faults at the same time. Under grace we still have issues to deal with.
for example-- Things happen that are really a stronger issue than we deal with. we are used to the flesh and it is being changed the Holy Spirit is doing his inner work. Wilful sin is on purpose and it will be chastened. Apostasy is don't chasten me. Is it possible that modern day religious folks are tired of God being in control. Just look at the racial problems. They are a hate group who go to church. it is time for all colors to love and be at peace.
Matt. 24 tells us about the time and the hour when we can know it is close. Analogy-- when we vacuum the floor we would be surprised how much is hidden in the corner still. Stop being angry at the conviction and see how God wants to bless the upright in heart. I find it a joy after God manifests his I forgive you by his Spirit. We do strive for perfection and overcoming our weaknesses. Never say in heart it will be alright fight to keep in fellowship with God and it will all be easier.
It is something that Israel will die by disobeying God's word under law but under grace we can live the same old lives and say it is okay Jesus paid for my sins. What I write makes me tremble--but I am a messenger. ? what are the 2 greatest laws God requires today?
faith-- forsake all I trust him. Baal-- believe apostacy all lost. bible-- believe in bible life eternal.
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| Topic: prayer for Spiritual revival |
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| prayer for Spiritual revival [message #14249] |
Mon, 22 September 2025 16:51 |
David Coleman
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I know that in their Holy Spirit prayers they are praying. God is honoring your faith. Sometimes we feel prayer going up but can't see the manifestation. I want you to know that I have received some of those prayers. They are visitations that are absolute revival in my heart. Not all prayers are for repentance, but for the raising up of faithful 5-fold and Assemblies for feeding the riches of God's word.
We are a minority, but we have the goods. including great joy of the Holy Spirit. We are not the losers that the devil would have us believe--we are overcomers and God's champions. I use the word we more than the word I. That is how a habit of thinking more about others than just ourselves is developed. In one mind and one accord we already won the battle-Amen.
faith-- forsake all I trust him. Baal-- believe apostacy all lost. bible-- believe in bible life eternal.
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| Topic: The Martr of Zechariah |
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| The Martr of Zechariah [message #14248] |
Sun, 21 September 2025 21:00 |
David Coleman
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In 2 Chron. 24: We have a time of the people who knew to walk in God's word. they had been in the past very dedicated to God and it was a very good time under the priesthood. Jehoiada was great. Joash followed him and later turned against God.
In 2 Chron. 24:2o-21 shows how professing God and then leaving him turns to disaster. Zechariah tells the truth that the people must repent and obey God's word.
Yes though he was a Prophet.and was filled with the Holy Spirit,it is the same for those who are filled with the Holy Spirit today. They are called to tell a dark world, especially those who say they are Christians. ( The truth).
For many years the messages of Baptism in the Spirit , tongues, healing ,faith , deliverance, etc, are persecuted more than messages of denominational ideas. Warfare is a spiritual battle that cannot be won with speeches. It is the power of the Holy Spirit to win the elect.
The battle includes the nations but even more the preserving of the kingdom and it's citizens. The world loves it's own, how much more the love for Jesus and his people. Do those who care about the lost people who are persecuted and speak against evil and the battle of evil live total lives for truth. We live in a time where believism does not include righteous ethical lives.
The whole world will rejoice one day over 2 dead Prophets. Revelation ch.11.
In Matt. 23:35 Jesus speaks about Zech. stoned between the porch and the alter. If you go into many churches today if they are not tolerable but reject the Holy Spirit, they will carry you out. I have experienced some of that. praise God I'm still alive.
Many years ago until now my speech has been cut off. Many circumstances have been difficult. most of them were by those who say they are Christians. Free speech has been under trouble for years. When I am alone I quote the word of God freely and it is a blessing because God understands that speaking good words are the greatest privilege mankind has.
I leave you with this joy. Zechariah speaks about Jesus in all 14 Chapters. Only the Lord can help you see most of them as they are spiritual.
faith-- forsake all I trust him. Baal-- believe apostacy all lost. bible-- believe in bible life eternal.
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| Topic: Turning exile into blessing. |
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| Turning exile into blessing. [message #14246] |
Sun, 14 September 2025 12:01 |
David Coleman
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Daniel and the other three boys were in exile. The temple was destroyed (like the closing of a Assembly). We notice a tremendous thing. In their trial they still function. They live by the word of God as though they were still in Jerusalem. it is obvious that in their testing , their lives were still righteous.
Daniel still prays in faith towards the temple where it used to be. God can use his people wherever they are at. The Lord doesn't change only situations. The seed of the word planted in us is alive and well with our faith.
We are tested to see if we are alone yet feeding on the word by the Holy Spirit. Sometimes feeling lonely is God saying listen to my voice by fellowship with me.
stability in God is not based on anything but the word. We continue to live Jesus words and actually prepare to be used to do great things through our God and his glory.
In my experience in exile, Jesus makes my life wonderful on a daily basis. The revival I am in is daily, monthly, yearly. We must all continue to see the devil as a liar. God is true and faithful.
faith-- forsake all I trust him. Baal-- believe apostacy all lost. bible-- believe in bible life eternal.
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| Topic: The application of balanced teaching. |
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| The application of balanced teaching. [message #14245] |
Sat, 13 September 2025 17:48 |
David Coleman
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The bible is a foundation for truth and accurate teaching. Those teachers who teach the word understand that proper analysis is the only way for revealing what the scriptures are.
Then what? Most education is a foundation. The dangers are false teachings, opinions, errors. etc. For a person to discern with only their mind, is at best a guess. They can be right or wrong. Arguing, debate, division is not necessary.
Those who hear something and instead of taking in the point are cheated of the blessing because they are looking for something wrong. Jesus was a good listener, he was superior because he knew everything the words of God meant. Wisdom is the key to all the knowledge of God. our great teacher the Holy Spirit is the one who helps everything come out perfect and right.
The immaturity and lack of a loving Spirit will not edify but pull down (bite and devour) each other. it is important to note that the application of the word to our life is far more greater the blessing than just knowledge. Example-- we may know faith yet it must be active in our lives. I am not pointing fingers here.
faith-- forsake all I trust him. Baal-- believe apostacy all lost. bible-- believe in bible life eternal.
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| Topic: thinking about tongues. |
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| thinking about tongues. [message #14242] |
Wed, 03 September 2025 15:02 |
David Coleman
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Speaking in another language is the key. it is a superior language from God. Also if you study the connections you will find all the curses upon mankind are removed by Jesus. The Holy Spirit is the earnest-down payment for all the rest of our inheritance. That would be opposite of all curses to all his blessings.
Babel was one of those curses. Yet at the same time, God gave mercy by the proclaiming the gospel to the nations and their languages. tongues would be God involved in that process to cause a even greater restoration and removal of that curse.
The evidence was the beginning of that return of all nations to faith in God.
faith-- forsake all I trust him. Baal-- believe apostacy all lost. bible-- believe in bible life eternal.
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| Topic: healing possible connection |
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| healing possible connection [message #14241] |
Wed, 03 September 2025 14:36 |
David Coleman
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noticing the Hebrew word rapha it means healing. But that word has two other meanings. 1. Ghosts and spirits- rapha and giants- rapha. rapha can also mean tall. If I were to spiritual think it out, I might come up with my enemy sickness as a giant. Also sickness is of the devil (spirits.) This all is (just a thought but has some truth in it.)
faith-- forsake all I trust him. Baal-- believe apostacy all lost. bible-- believe in bible life eternal.
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| Topic: The Trinity |
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| The Trinity [message #14237] |
Wed, 20 August 2025 14:05 |
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Questions have been raised on Youtube concerning Dr. Freemans teaching on the Trinity. Meaning that it was unorthodox influenced by oneness doctrine and just plain weird. You can read the entire thread concerning Bro. Freeman right here.
http://overcomersonline.com/FUDforum2/index.php?t=msg&th =1571&start=0&S=7e497ef8cca7f1114d5863374649e138
Here are some thoughts:
Gods Triunity
HEF"S teaching:
God is one Divine Spirit eternally manifested as Father Son and Holy Spirit
The pod casters definition is:
God is one in one or more senses
God is three in one or more senses
Which one is right? HEF"S definition is one you can clearly understand. It simple and to the point. Although obviously there is much much more to know and understand. The pod casters definition is to my mind more philosophical. One for the highfalutin theological types to debate and discuss. The bible wasn't written for them. It wasn't written apart from them either. It was written so we all could understand basic truth. Teachers that can explain difficult issues should be highly valued.
We're told on the podcast on this issue that Dr. Freeman was heavily influenced by William Branham's beliefs. His (HEF's) doctrine was unorthodox and very weird. He crossed paths with oneness doctrine and Jesus only doctrine. Meaning he picked up info there. He was influenced by Branham's United Pentescostal Church (oneness) background.
Well I think that is absolute unmitigated nonsense. Dr. Freemans doctrine on the trinity is simple easy to understand and perfectly orthodox. Meaning it lines up with mainstream Christian teaching everywhere.
A couple of comments from the internets;
The AI definition from google:
The Christian doctrine of the Trinity, or Triunity, defines God as one being existing in three co-equal, co-eternal persons: the Father, the Son (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit. These three persons share the same divine nature or essence, yet are distinct in their relationships and roles within the Godhead
Walter Martins comment (Kingdom of the Cults):
No man can fully explain the Trinity, though in every age scholars have propounded theories and advanced hypotheses to explore this mysterious Biblical teaching. But despite the worthy efforts of these scholars, the Trinity is still largely incomprehensible to the mind of man.
Perhaps the chief reason for this is that the Trinity is a-logical, or beyond logic. It, therefore, cannot be made subject to human reason or logic. Because of this, opponents of the doctrine argue that the idea of the Trinity must be rejected as untenable. Such thinking, however, makes man's corrupted human reason the sole criterion for determining the truth of divine revelation
For myself personally I have several comments.
You can see all three personalities in one place in Acts 7/55-56 and again in Matt. 3/16-17
Another comment is I think the term "personality" much better describes God's nature rather than "person". Personality brings more of a spiritual corporeal intangible invisible aspect to it. Obviously that has limits as well but much less than person which to my mind brings more of a physical aspect to it.
My other comment is
Habakkuk 2/14. For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the Lord's glory, as the waters cover the sea.
So there is a lot to know. We will for sure know a lot more. Although never all of it. What we have now is a very tiny bit. That is really reflected in our knowledge on this subject.
A couple further comments:
I think it is perfectly normal for a theologian to deepen their understanding on subjects like this.
I also took a look on internet land to see what other well known theologians and teachers defined the trinity as:
John MacArthur defines the Trinity as the Christian doctrine that God is one being eternally existing in three co-equal persons: the Father, the Son (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit
Charles Stanley defines the Trinity as one God existing in three co-equal, co-eternal persons: the Father, the Son (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit
Haddon Robinson He affirmed the traditional understanding of the Trinity as one God existing in three distinct persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. He acknowledged that while the Bible doesn't use the word "Trinity," it clearly presents God as a unified being with these three co-equal and co-eternal persons
R.C. Sproul defined the Trinity as the Christian doctrine that God is one in essence but three in person: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
Wayne Grudem defines the Trinity as one God existing in three co-equal persons: the Father, the Son (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit.
I guess we'll just have to make up our own minds as to whether his definition was orthodox or not
Edited to add: The word person is actually the proper word to use. But it really needs to be understood in its biblical sense. Christianity here in the western world is biblically illiterate. Which is why I think the word personality is a better fit.
[Updated on: Sun, 31 August 2025 14:27]
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| Cessationism isn't biblical [message #14221] |
Sat, 28 June 2025 02:49 |
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I very rarely post over at christian Forums as I always feel I have to stick around and defend or discuss or debate what I said but sometimes . . .
Cessationism isn't biblical
One teacher defines cessationism as "the gifts and senior ministries have ceased as normative following the apostolic age". In other words they are not part of the church anymore.
I think that defies common sense. Why would the Holy Spirit put all this instruction and teaching in the bible if 99% of the church would never have any benefit from it? It could easily have been taught in the early church without taking up all this room in the bible.
Why did the early church get these blessings but not us? Is God playing favourites?
I've heard some say they were only to get the church going. My response is what do the gifts of 1 Cor. 12 & 14 have to do with getting the church going
The same teacher said this:
Those who believe the gifts have continued up till today say there is nowhere in the bible that says they will stop. His answer was there is nowhere it says they will continue either. My response is both are specious. The very fact they are in the bible is the evidence they will continue.
My question is why are we encouraged to seek the best gifts, be zealous for and stir up excel and desire the gifts if the gifts are no longer there for us? It just simply defies all logical explanation.
The history of the church shows these gifts and ministries have continued right down through history A good book on that subject is:
2000 Years of Charismatic Christianity By Eddie L. Hyatt Its available on Thrift Books as well as Amazon.
I sometimes hear that there were only three main times in history when God moved supernaturally on the earth. However it would be more true to say that whenever the bible takes a detailed look at the world we see God moving supernaturally.
John Knox, George Fox, Martin Luther, The Wesleys, All functioned to some degree in the supernatural with some being considered prophets by their contemporaries. I think Saint Patrick of Ireland and some of those who followed him were Apostles.
Lets look at Apostles and Prophets.
Did they cease at the end of the apostolic age.?That belief really shows a serious lack of understanding of the purpose and role of these ministries. We're told that Apostles "were there" to get the church going. My contention is they "are there" to keep the church going.
Just to point out one issue among many.
Eph. 6/12
Apostles deal with the powers in the heavens. They have authority to to deal with the spiritual rulers of this world. One reason the early church was so successful is they overcame principalities and powers that keep this world in darkness. They also have authority to protect the church. I think it was a common office in the early church and will be common again in the last days. An apostle is all 5 of the ministry gifts.
What about prophets? Just an abysmal lack of understanding on their role in the church. Again just one issue.
One of the ways God brings his will to pass in this world is through the prophesying of a prophet. He (or she) is not just foretelling the future but causing it to happen. There is a reason why Amos 3/ 7 says . . . "Surely the Lord God will do nothing except he reveals his secrets unto his servants the prophets"
Revelation 10/8-11
Notice verse 11 "thou must prophesy" MUST. The Greek word is the same as the English. Meaning: obliged, required, commanded, necessary, compelled, urged. In other words it had to be done. It was important and necessary.
Here's another one.
Jeremiah 1/5 ordained a prophet unto the nations
Jeremiah.1/10 set thee over nations kingdoms, to root out to pull down to destroy to throw down to build to plant"
You also see that said in various ways in the rest of the prophets.
Both 1 Cor. 12/28 and Eph 4/11-14 show God has set these ministries in the church "until" we get to the same maturity Jesus walked in. Where does someone get the authority to take them out? Let alone the common sense!
What about the gifts? Have they passed away? Why have all this info and instruction in the bible that does not apply to 99% of the church age. Cessationism shows a serious lack of understanding of the purpose of the gifts. They are there to edify the church and help those who are part of it. Do you enjoy helping your kids? Do you think God is any different? Everyone gets a gift. Contrary to what I've read over the years these gifts are 100% supernatural. They are not innate abilities or talent or wisdom as useful as that is.
There are different kinds of gifts and different ways they happen. Paul said having gifts differing. So there are no hard and fast rules. What Paul gives is a general outline with some mostly general thoughts. 1 Cor 12/7 Why would he say its given to every man if its only given to all in the early church? Here are a few thoughts on some of the gifts and again these are supernatural gifts. Not someones talents or abilities.
Romans 12/6-8
The gift of mercy. Someone I know found out he had this gift. A very manly fellow. Someone was in a painful physical trial and very little the medical could do. He sat with him sharing scripture and praying and comforting. Obviously anyone could do that out of a compassionate christian heart but this was a supernatural ability with supernatural results. He found out he had this gift. He used it to help and minister to another member of the church.
1Cor 12/28
The gift of Helps. Again a supernatural gift. It not a paid position by a junior minister in a mega church to take care of all the mundane tasks. Picking up visiting teachers from the airport for eg. Someone in a church I'm familiar with has this gift. He would be going about his business and being prompted by the Holy Spirit in some way. Would get in his car drive out to some back road where there was a sister in the church with a flat tire no phone and no idea what to do. Gift of helps is a supernatural gift
1Cor 12/8
How about word of wisdom/knowledge. Word of wisdom deals with the future while word of knowledge deals with the past or present. On occasion this has happened to me. The Holy Spirit wanted me to be aware of something and so be careful. Or to see clearly a problem with someone to help them. These are absolutely clear supernatural understandings not some vague sense or feeling or impression or thought. It is a definite action of the Holy Spirit that you can clearly see and understand
1Cor 12/9
Then there are gifts of Healing. Its in the plural as there are many diversities and kinds. A good eg is Acts 8/7. Phillip had gifts of healing for palsies and lameness. It has often happened in meetings I was in that someone would have word of knowledge that God wanted to heal something. It was always right on and sometimes for multiple people. I've seen the same thing with someone having a vision.
1Cor. 12/10
The discerning of Spirits .This is where you see into the spiritual realm to see personalities (good and evil) that normal eyesight won't give you. Here is a good eg. Some time ago I was sitting in my chair and a little girl my wife was watching ran down the hall in front of me. I saw with my eyes wide open clear as day a demon of child abuse following along behind her. Later when I was praying I took authority over it. (Luke 10/17-19) Do you think that little girl and her family would be grateful if they knew the Lord had intervened on her behalf?
1Cor. 12/10
What about the gift of Prophecy. We're told in 1 Cor 14/39 to "covet" to prophesy.
Some well known theologians tell us these are the "very words of God" and need to be put on a par with scripture. The point being that prophecy today isn't valid. I'm not going to address that except to say I think it is nonsense. Why are we then encouraged by Paul to do it. Are all of us disciples going to add to scripture?
We ordinary disciples prophesy by inspiration. A prophet prophesies by revelation. They see and participate in their prophecies. Read the prophets in the bible. A simple prophecy is designed to edify encourage exhort and comfort. Two times that I can remember I came to church feeling very down and then a simple prophecy came that just encouraged and lifted me. As it was intended to. By some simple disciple.
Receiving the Holy Spirit.
He was poured out at Pentecost to start the church. They all received and spoke in tongues. Including Jesus mother.
Poured out in Acts 10 to bring the gentiles into the church.
From that point on in the bible every time it is the laying on of hands or a prayer of faith
Acts 19/1-7 disciples at Ephesus
Acts 8/15-16 Phillip in Samaria
Galatians 3/2 received by faith (or asking)
Paul himself received by the laying on of hands Acts 9/15
Jesus said he will give the Holy Spirit to those who "ask him" Luke 11/13
If the Holy Spirit comes automatically at conversion or salvation then when and where did this change occur? Where is it in the bible?
Praying in the Spirit
12 Cor. 14/2 praying in tongues is praying in the spirit
Eph. 6/11-18 The armour of God Do only some of us have the opportunity to pray in tongues as part of the armour.
Rom 8/26-27 Do only some of us have the right to have the Holy Spirit pray through us according to the perfect will of God?
Jude 20 Praying in the spirit (or tongues) builds/strengthens/helps ourselves
1 Cor. 12 & 14 is almost entirely giving guidance on the gift of tongues used in the church. He contrasts it several times with the simple ability to pray in tongues. His expectation is that everyone would be praying in tongues
Why would Paul say forbid not to speak in tongues? Probably because he and the Holy Spirit knew there would be so much opposition to it. The reason being it is a marvellous gift and the Devil has no defence against it.
It is a known language. That is clearly said in Acts 2. Its not gibberish or ecstatic. It is a language that was, is or will be spoken in our world. Its just an unknown language to the person speaking it.
My professor taught in a major seminary and prayed for many hundreds to receive the Holy Spirit. On occasion he would hear them speak Hebrew (which he taught) or Greek or German. Sometimes French or Arabic which he knew enough to recognize. My pastor visited a church with his family and Korean sister in law. Someone gave an utterance in tongues with the interpretation. She heard him speaking perfect Korean and the interpretation was the same. They are known languages.
Why did God intend us to speak in tongues?
One reason is so we know we have the Holy Spirit and not just some vague feeling.
Paul said in the Spirit we speak mysteries. It completely bypasses our mind and intellect so God can deal with deep things inside us. More time in tongues means less time in counselling. He can deal with issues that our mind can't comprehend. Or complicated issues so he doesn't have to give long explanations. In interceding for others he can deal with issues without giving us all the info we don't need about someones else s life. Paul said over and over in Corinthians that by praying in tongues we edify ourself.
The bottom line is God does not play favourites. If you are hungry for more of God. Then the Holy Spirit with tongues is available to all. Just as God intended.
Why don't some Christians want the Holy Spirit and especially tongues
They are wrongly taught that it is not for today.
They're not hungry and don't care.
One very big reason is they think it is low class.
They are too proud and don't want to be a peculiar people. 1Peter 2/9
They are educated and don't need it like the common rabble out there.
One very big reason is fear. That's what they are taught. Jesus said he wouldn't give you a snake if you ask for a fish. Luke 11/11-13
Some think it is unclean or of the devil.
One very well known minister's entire ministry is built on his anger at the charismatics usurping the teaching ministry of the church. He wrote an entire book on it.
Another well known minister fasted 40 days to get it and couldn't overcome the fear his Baptist upbringing taught him.
One very well known mega church minister was a tower of opposition to the charismatic experience. A hungry person close to him asked him about it. His response was (quote) "if you get this experience that will end our relationship" So he knew it was real. One can only wonder what was going on deep inside him.
The cost is too great` What will others think? Other ministers/family/friends!
Well I know what God will think! Its those who hunger that are filled. Losing friendships being put out of your church being peculiar or whatever simply won't matter anymore. You will be close to Jesus and the world will fade into insignificance!
Question remains: Why is all this in the bible if it is of no value to 99% of us in the church age?
Dwight Moody said (paraphrasing and going by memory here) When he first started preaching it was like carrying buckets of water out to the people. When he received the Holy Spirit he was carried along in a great river.
If you're hungry for more of God and interested here are several short messages on how to receive the Holy Spirit. Jesus himself said he will give the HS to those who "ask him" The laying on of hands isn't always necessary.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbNi8wShJhg&list=PLFZ7lq Cs8NCYqEwz7Yifow81cnkFcpAbE&index=34
[Updated on: Mon, 30 June 2025 19:20]
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| Who Said That? [message #14213] |
Wed, 19 March 2025 00:53 |
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This was also posted on my substack newsletter.
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The answer is a lot of people. Even important people like Jesus Paul James and Solomon. I've heard in various places lately people commenting about our words and their effect on our lives. Someone was "wrenching" Solomon's words out of their context. Someone else talked about a family member fearful of making a bad confession. Another said their husband was writing up a response to those of us who believe our words matter. The point is he was going to set the record straight.
In light of so many comments (and more) I thought I would slip my thoughts in as well. My contention is that words are spiritual they matter and have an effect on our lives.
A bit of background. When God created our world he made "us" partly spiritual partly physical. It was a new kind of creation. The point is that the rest of our world was partly spiritual and partly physical as well. There is much to say on that subject but it's just background to what I have to say. The subject here though is words. Words are also partly physical partly spiritual.
When Jesus was making his kingly entry into Jerusalem (Luke 19/35-40) The Pharisees were objecting to the crowds praising him. Rightfully so if he was only human. I'd be surprised if anyone reading here believes that though. Jesus' reply was "If these don't praise me the stones will cry out" vs 40. I don't believe Jesus was just talking in hyperbole, exaggeration or even just making a point. He said that because he understood the nature of our world. Partly physical partly spiritual. Even the stones on the ground are partly spiritual. God in the flesh entering his own holy city was going to be praised. If people wouldn't do it then creation would.
Jesus said, "For of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks". Luke 6/45 Our words come out of our hearts. Out of the spiritual aspect of our humanity. Words are as spiritual as everything else around us. They matter.
Solomon had much to say about words. There are verses in proverbs on various subjects that speak to Solomon's deep understanding of spiritual issues. Words are one of them There are some vs that are inexplicable if you take a spiritual component away from them. Obviously, there are vs about speech that is just very good advice. If you go around shooting your mouth off all the time you will end up in trouble.
But what about Prov. 18/21? Death and life are in the power of the tongue. What does that mean? For sure one can use words to hurt someone. But there is no deeper meaning there? What about vs 20? "A man's belly will be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth and with the increase of his lips he shall be filled" Does that mean a good piece of cherry pie will satisfy us? Or is it speaking of something spiritual?
Prov 23/7 as he thinks within himself so is he. Words are spiritual they come out of the spiritual nature of our heart. We think wrong things we will eventually say them. Then we're snared by the words of our mouth. Prov. 6/2
Proverbs 13/2, 13/3 10/11, 10/21, 12/14, 15/4, 16/24
Most of those verses are inexplicable if we see words as only a means of communication.
What about Paul he had some things to say
Rom. 10/9-10 "with the heart an believes . . . with the mouth confession is made
Salvation as we know is more than belief. It's also confession. eg. words
11Cor. 4/13 "I believed therefore I spoke"
Words come out of the heart
Then the apostle John comes along:
Rev. 12/11 They overcame him (the devil) with the blood of the Lamb and the word of their testimony. The devil is a spiritual foe. Sounds on the air are going to overcome a demonic spiritual personality? It is obviously the faith in our heart as expressed by our words
Here is James. He spoke right to the point.
James 3/2-5
He is talking about our tongue meaning our words. If we can get a handle on our tongue our words our speaking he says we can get a handle on our body or life. Vs 2 Like a bit in a horse's mouth or a rudder on a ship, our tongue or words guide the direction of our life. Vs 3-4, Solomon said that in a half dozen ways.
Some ending thoughts.
I have had a real interest in life before Noah's flood for a long time. I've done a fair bit of reading on the subject. There were in ancient times (heathen) men who understood these things. There are very old (secular) writings that speak of men using "Words of Power". I don't recommend anyone try it or look for it. My point is that there were those in ancient times who understood that words were spiritual and not just sounds carried by the air to someone's ear. It's not just a doctrine taught by the faith teachers.
There is also a demonic aspect to this. Some who need deliverance speak out of that. Prov. 12/18 there is he that speaks like the piercings of a sword.
We are not referring here to the Christian equivalent of incantations or spells. Or mental suggestion. Some that oppose us refer to that. But we are partly spiritual and so are words and they come out of that spiritual nature we have. We need to have a careful thoughtful approach to what and how we speak. That's good advice to all of us on how to live. But with death and life being in the power of the tongue it's also something we should take serious heed to.
The Lord gave me a vision once. I said something positive while praying and then watched as my confession sailed away and a spirit ran after it leaping and trying to catch it. I got the point.
So my conclusion is . . . . . . . Prov. 6/2-5 "Thou art snared with the words of our mouth . . ."
That is good advice. But as I've said about 10 times here it is also spiritual. When I realize I said something I shouldn't have I take it back. I do not want something I said to direct my life in a direction I don't want! If words can go out then they can come back. If necessary I ask the Lords forgiveness then repudiate them and take them back. One can go too far with this of course. Bering fearful to speak always examining yourself watching everyone else. Obviously some common sense is needed here. But according to James 3, our life is directed by the words of our mouth good and bad. Let us use our words in common sense ways but also be aware they will direct our life.
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| The Nephilim [message #14211] |
Fri, 21 February 2025 00:10 |
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The Nephilim
It seems everywhere you go today there is talk of the Nephilim. Someone pointed it out to me and asked what I thought. My opinion is it's an overblown issue. It all stems from Gen. 6
Gen 6/1-4. (ESV)
When man began to multiply on the face of the land and daughters were born to them, 2. the sons of God saw that the daughters of man were attractive. And they took as their wives any they chose. 3. Then the Lord said, "My Spirit shall not abide in man forever for he is flesh: his days shall be 120 years." 4. The Nephilim were on the earth in those days, and also afterward, when the sons of God came in to the daughters of man and they bore children to them. These were the mighty men who were of old, the men of renown.
Some background
Many conservative theologians believe the list of patriarchs in Gen 5 is not a direct father-son list. I agree and think they mostly were the heads of eras or generations. The Bible does not give us a detailed look at life before the flood. It just points out some notable issues and times. One of those times was the Nephilim of Gen. 6. "In those days" vs 4 points that out.
Often in the bible information is just put together but not really sorted in any functional or logical way. Very common in the prophets. I think that is true of Gen 6. It seems to me to be a passage linking creation and the genealogies with the flood. Pointing out a particularly egregious example of the sinfulness of man. Originally there was much info on this but edited by later divinely appointed editors (redactors). Jewish tradition is that Moses recorded Genesis and Ezra edited and updated it. I think that is probably true. My point is that the 120 yrs and the Nephilim aren't necessarily directly connected to the flood.
The Sons of God
There are a great number of spiritual personalities spoken of in the bible. Angels. Cherubim. Seraphim. Watchers Thunders. To name a few. Along with a multitude of demonic beings. One of those personalities are called the Sons of God. There are various views of who they are. I believe they are a class of spiritual personalities who have some sort of governmental authority over our world.
They are spoken of in Gen. 6 Job 1,2 and Job 38/7. Along with Satan 1/3 of heaven fell into sin. Some angels did; some didn't. Some Cherubim did; some didn't. That is true to some degree or another for all the personalities in Heaven. The point here is some of the Sons of God sinned and some didn't. We see that in Gen 6 when they cohabited (sinfully) with human women. We see that also in Job 38/7 when those who didn't sin were present rejoicing as God created the world.
Many of the spiritual personalities that inhabit the unseen world around us when they want can manifest themselves in or as a human body. I don't mean inhabiting one or manifesting through someone but as a personality itself. A human body fully physical and functional as any of us. While still retaining their own spiritual personality. Angels do it all the time.
The physical act of procreation was entirely new and foreign to the spiritual world. I think these spiritual beings found it highly interesting and tried it out for themselves. Taking on fully functional human bodies with the resulting offspring called the "Nephilim"
So who then are the Nephilim
The word itself means the fallen ones. The KJV translates it as "Giants" I don't believe this refers to their physical size but rather to their inward nature. They were as fully human as all the rest of us. Conceived in the usual way. Men (and women) with abilities no one had ever seen before. Physically spiritually intellectually. They likely lifted the entire earth to new heights of accomplishment. Heights of sinful accomplishment as I don't imagine they were reaching out to the Lord.
There are two other references to Nephilim in the bible. Num. 13/32-33 where the 10 spies brought back a report to Moses of Nephilim in the land. The KJV translates that as Giants and I think that is a proper translation. People who were of abnormal size and used that to dominate in civic life and warfare.
The other (possible) reference is in Ezek 32/17-32. I think it simply means the Nephilim from before the flood are in Hades/Hell/the grave along with all the rest of fallen humanity.
Some thoughts on the Nephilim in light of Today
First of all, I think it is a massively overblown issue. It was a unique time in history when something very much out of the ordinary happened. We are told that Genesis 6 was their first incursion into humanity. Their bloodline came through Noah's flood. Probably through his sons' wives. The 2nd incursion came during the time of Nimrod. Gen. 10/8-9 I assume because he was a "mighty" hunter. The third incursion is happening now in these last days. They are among us. They are the UFO's. Half human and half angel. Serpent seed. They were present all through the land of Canaan when Joshua killed them off. According to one prophecy expert they are still in modern Gaza. They will rise again in the last days. Obviously, I don't agree with any of this.
I don't believe it was the Nephilim that gave rise to the judgment of the flood for the reasons given above under the background notes
It is entirely possible for there to be a spirit of Nephilim. The same as a spirit of Amalek or Jezebel. Or any other. But that is not the Nephilim of Gen. 6
To some degree, Paul's warning in Col. 2/18 needs to be heeded. The warning is that we are to be careful not to go too far in examining the unseen world around us. Also, the personalities that inhabit it. Obviously if God didn't want us to know anything he wouldn't have given us the info he did. We just need to be careful. On this entire issue it just seems to me that collectively we (the church) are going too far. What Paul was really saying in Col. 2 is that we need to keep our feet on the ground.
Maybe because of the way the issue is pointed to in Gen 6 it may be relevant to these last days. I personally don't believe it. I don't see it in the scriptures either. It was a unique time in our shared history.
Another reason why I don't believe in the rise of the Nephilim in these last days is because they would compete directly with the anti-christ.
I do think that these last days are another unique time in history. That is clearly said in Dan. 2 concerning the 10 toes. Something out of the ordinary is going to happen. Concerning a different kind of life. A great breakthrough in science. An overwhelming flood of mysticism spirituality occultism. Quantum computing. Trans humanism and cloning. And more. I will be commenting on all that soon.
But the Nephilim? They are in the grave awaiting judgment.
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| Sodom and Gommorah [message #14206] |
Tue, 04 February 2025 18:24 |
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I found this really interesting. A group of scientists has found a burnt-out city/area consistent with the biblical account. Of course, they relate it to a meteor burst, but it wouldn't take much to relate that to fire and brimstone from heaven. Just for the record, I think it was a supernatural judgment from heaven.
They found it in the area where it happened: just over the border in Jordan, south and east of the Dead Sea.
I found the article as I was looking around for the next trip to Israel. It would really be nice to see this. The article is 3-4 years old so maybe others have seen it.
https://www.timesofisrael.com/meteor-destroyed-ancient-city- likely-inspired-bible-tale-of-sodom-study-finds/
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| a observation in Ps.22 [message #14163] |
Wed, 04 September 2024 14:09 |
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There is a heresy being taught that Jesus was a sinner on the cross. Saying God forsook him because of that.
research shows Martin Luther believed that but added that the Lord also committed those sins.
Judgment has now come. 22:7 When the people see Jesus they laugh to scorn--(holy laughter movement and shoot the lip. Also they shake the head. ( uncontrollable shaking esp. of the head movement)
Please understand that we are talking about people who mock the word of God and evil spirits take over their lives. In Heb. 10:29 we have -- a rebuke for calling the blood a unholy thing. Jesus was not a sinner but a sacrifice for us.
faith-- forsake all I trust him. Baal-- believe apostacy all lost. bible-- believe in bible life eternal.
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| faith and warfare victory [message #14156] |
Tue, 27 August 2024 21:07 |
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Lord why am I waiting so long? The snare to overcome that we can see is- No matter how long you wait, you hold fast because you enter the testing battleground. like a rag full of water you will feel the enemy squeezing. But if you know this--claiming a promise is like holding a rag full of water God gives you. Just squeeze and keep adding more promises.
The promises are what your hearing-hearing and hearing. not the enemy. Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God. Rom. 10:17
Every time I share Jesus that presence of God Spirit rises within me. Makes me feel so renewed.
faith-- forsake all I trust him. Baal-- believe apostacy all lost. bible-- believe in bible life eternal.
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| Israel and Prayer [message #14154] |
Sun, 25 August 2024 14:51 |
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For those of you who haven't heard there was a major successful preemptive strike by Israel against Hizzbula in the north last night. Israel had very good precise intelligence that Hizzbula was going to launch a major attack on Israel at 5:00 am this morning (Israel time). On some major targets.
There has been a burden to pray for Israel the last few weeks. From what I can see it was extensive across the church. My point here is that this successful strike was the result of the prayers of Gods people. Things are happening in Israel and the region but it simply isn't time for the Gog war and related serious issues to take place. God is still in control.
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| never ending barrel. [message #14153] |
Sat, 24 August 2024 17:58 |
David Coleman
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in 1 kings 17: we see a edifying message hidden. The woman there is seen to trust by faith in Elijah to do as he asks. she receives her miracle. She had to believe or die as she gave all she had--not 10 percent. she gave all possible to live. Notice later the boy dies even though it didn't relate to the cakes that would be eaten to save them.
we know it was a short time that the boy died but as we apply this we can see she forgot the miracle. Elijah ate up the cake leaving nothing for her and her son. She forgot and sees Elijah in a bad light.
She expresses that she is willing to discern a false prophet which is good to discern. She was wrong in her discernment. She charges him as a false man of God. See that in her questioning him.
we see that about Jesus. The leaders would judge Jesus until a leader would say leave him alone, if he is who he says he is, you could be fighting against God if you are wrong.
To edify-- Our faith is quickened by not forget the miracles of God in our past.
faith-- forsake all I trust him. Baal-- believe apostacy all lost. bible-- believe in bible life eternal.
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| Topic: the shroud |
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| the shroud [message #14151] |
Sat, 24 August 2024 17:20 |
David Coleman
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In John 20:5 we see the word plural clothes. repeated in v.6. clothes. then a second thing in v.7 napkin laying by itself. not a part of the cloth called a shroud. with Jesus face on the shroud is not possible because the napkin covered his head.
I am not able to share the truth about this any further because something tries to erase a long message I create.
faith-- forsake all I trust him. Baal-- believe apostacy all lost. bible-- believe in bible life eternal.
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| Topic: The secret of Samson's jawbone of chamor |
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| The secret of Samson's jawbone of chamor [message #14130] |
Sat, 15 June 2024 18:18 |
David Coleman
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I give all credit to the Holy Spirit who showed me this. Many commentaries agree that Samson did not get water from the jawbone of the chamor Hebrew for word that shocks many. It is not called a donkey. The bible calls it a (---) Anyhow There is proof that shows it was that miracle of the jawbone with water.
because some commentaries do have useful info. I won't throw them in the trash. Many may say they hear the Holy Spirit but they really evaluate things with their reasoning and not pray for wisdom.
The answer is in Judges 15: Samson already took the jawbone in v.17 then he tosses it away. Then he names the place Ramathlehi. He had by the power of the Holy Spirit slay a 1'000 men. Lehi refers to jaw.
in v.18 he is very thirsty from such a mighty feat. He calls on God to help him. God does help him and his response is-- he calls this place Enhakkore which is the fountain of one calling. then we read that to this day Lehi is still the name of the place he called it.
Therefore we can see that Samson didn't experience this miracle in these places, but gives the names of these places out of his wisdom and experience. He named them himself. Therefore it was truly a miracle from God --water out of the jawbone.
faith-- forsake all I trust him. Baal-- believe apostacy all lost. bible-- believe in bible life eternal.
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| Topic: Christians that seek after the zodiac |
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| Christians that seek after the zodiac [message #14129] |
Mon, 03 June 2024 20:43 |
openairpreacher
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Isaiah 47:11-14 (KJV) Therefore shall evil come upon thee; thou shalt not know from whence it riseth: and mischief shall fall upon thee; thou shalt not be able to put it off: and desolation shall come upon thee suddenly, which thou shalt not know.
Stand now with thine enchantments, and with the multitude of thy sorceries, wherein thou hast laboured from thy youth; if so be thou shalt be able to profit, if so be thou mayest prevail.
Thou art wearied in the multitude of thy counsels. Let now the astrologers, the stargazers, the monthly prognosticators, stand up, and save thee from these things that shall come upon thee.
Behold, they shall be as stubble; the fire shall burn them; they shall not deliver themselves from the power of the flame: there shall not be a coal to warm at, nor fire to sit before it.
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| Topic: gates of Baal. |
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| gates of Baal. [message #14128] |
Fri, 31 May 2024 20:49 |
David Coleman
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back during the Obama administration, Hope you didn' vote for him, there were gates to Baal constructed and put different places. One was in N.Y. This is a part of the NWO that is striving to take over the world. They want to be rid of true Christians and Jews. Threats are arrising to take away bibles but not just yet. God is getting ready for a revival and his soldiers (hosts) are getting ready. They know their bibles by memory and can think on many wonders in the scriptures to encourage everyone.
They are very versed in promises of God and faith for receiving them. Did you know that promises of God ae connected to every doctrine?
faith-- forsake all I trust him. Baal-- believe apostacy all lost. bible-- believe in bible life eternal.
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| Topic: love and attention. |
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| love and attention. [message #14127] |
Fri, 31 May 2024 20:37 |
David Coleman
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In times of hate and rejection, we have it made. When spending time by the Spirit in the N.T. it amazes me how much God tells me he loves and forgives me. If God has any issues with me he shows it in his gentle loving way. He knows that I have a quick apology thing with him.
It is a awesome thing to partake of the bread and cup often. I just received a healing based on that ordinance. As we press in for the prize and strive to be one with Christ, we pray for the Lord to deliver us through temptations. Our prayer life is what helps us be more and more righteous like him.
The Lord sent me here and removed the hacker attack from that. I know that to be true and am not just saying that. liars are not considers overcomers right?
faith-- forsake all I trust him. Baal-- believe apostacy all lost. bible-- believe in bible life eternal.
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| Topic: forgiveness |
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| forgiveness [message #14126] |
Fri, 31 May 2024 20:21 |
David Coleman
Messages: 344
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When things are misunderstood, esp. in a time where doctrine is not important to most professing christians, there are those who are Spirit filled and learn things not heard of by believers who are not filled with the Spirit. Doctrine becomes sour milk when not if not brought to life by the Spirit.
The letter killeth but the Spirit giveth life.
Job was going through tremendous attacks by Satan and his friends were helpers to that. But as Joseph said-- they meant it for evil but God meant it foe good. We will never learn to be a overcomer without these trials. We are on the way when we learn to forgive and know that all things work for our good. Most will not receive us and we take up our cross and put self to death.
faith-- forsake all I trust him. Baal-- believe apostacy all lost. bible-- believe in bible life eternal.
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| Topic: What Pilot called Jesus and why. |
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| What Pilot called Jesus and why. [message #14104] |
Fri, 22 March 2024 15:44 |
David Coleman
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In Matt. 27:24 Pilot calls Jesus a just person. that is because he understood that he was innocent. He calls him a person. That is because he is a man. In 1Tim. 2:5 we have one God. Then we have a mediator. He puts on the flesh by his birth and grows to be a man. Now he will be a person. In 2Cor. 2:10 in the person of Christ will be forgiveness given. Now before Jesus was born and was God in the flesh, he was Spirit. In Jn. 4:24 God is a Spirit . What is the point?
When Jesus who is God put on human body, a man. He was then called a person. In Lk. 24:39 a Spirit has no flesh or bones. The distinction would be that God is not a person until he puts on flesh. Only on a cross could flesh die and shed blood. It was the giving up of his person and his life ( the life of the flesh is the blood) , that he could pay the price required to atone for our sins.
Jesus was one with the Holy Spirit and the father. but his distinct personality came and put on flesh to become a person. When his work on earth was finished, he returned to the heavenly throne of his former glory. Phil. 2:5-10 He is equal with God and became a servant for us. and then is exalted when returning to his former place. form means the same image. Yet distinct from God the Father in personality. He even gets the highest name of Jesus. Yet he is still God. That name means savior. This personality of God is to be savior. Yet God says call me father. Matt. 5:48 and 6:9. God is one essence eternally manifest in 3 personalities, Father, son, Holy Spirit.
faith-- forsake all I trust him. Baal-- believe apostacy all lost. bible-- believe in bible life eternal.
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