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  • Damien – “The cliff”

    Hey,

    I had the thought last night that if the economy (and everything else?) is going over a cliff then we must need to get somewhere quickly.  A cliff is really a short-cut.  I have spent much of my life thinking about things going bad and the life we are used to disappearing, and I’m really kind of tired of doing that.  It is all bad out there, and getting worse,  and our times are probably going to get tough, but THIS truth and life are good and I’m glad we have this space of time with such ease of life to do our work.  I just feel like staying focused on that and I believe the rest will be taken care of to provide what we need.

    Damien

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    Yes, that is my feeling, too.  Taking care of ourselves is not possible in a world like this.  That is our heavenly Father’s job.  Our part is to do the work he has given us to do, and I want us to focus on that.  If we do that well, and please God, He will keep us covered in the shadow of with His mighty wings.  As Preacher Clark used to say, If we are doing the work, God will be the loser if something happens to cause us to stop.  Still, we know that “the night is coming when no man can work.”  So, let’s get to it while we still can.

     jdc

     

  • Translation

    John,

    Joseph and I were wondering why in some documents, the Greek word, αμεν, is translated consistently as “verily” throughout the first part of the New Testament (up to John 21:18) and as “amen” in the rest of the New Testament. Do the two English words mean the same thing?

    Joseph & Wendell
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    Hi Wendell.

    The Hebrew word, “amen”, (with Greek letters spelled αμεν) can translated in various ways, but all of them have the sense of “truly” or “assuredly”, or even something like, “let it be so!”

    Each translator has to decide what English word best conveys the meaning in the verse being translated, and my guess is that in the document that you and Joseph have been reading, the translator(s) decided to use “verily” whenever Jesus was the speaker, and “amen” the rest of the time.

    jdc

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  • Gary is working

    Hi John

    I prayed that Jesus would use me while traveling this morning, and that I would hear His voice. When I got to the airport gate, I sat next to a young man in the military. Jesus told me what to say to him. Turns out he was a backslidden son of a preacher, with the Holy Ghost. He received it when he was 8 years old.

    I know I Jesus encouraged him toward good. I told him God was looking for strong and holy young men, and the Spirit was his only strength. I also gave him a few tracts. His name is Tyler. I kept sensing that I was an answer to his father’s prayers. Jesus is real! 🙂

    Miss y’all already.

    Gary
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    That is wonderful, Gary. I hope God will call him back to where he belongs.

    jdc

  • Tonight’s meeting

    Hi Pastor John

    I just wanted to tell you how I felt tonight. When I heard about what happened to Laura it just brought tears to my eyes. I hate that her sweet heart was hurt and mistreated. As I was watching and listening to everyone I just felt so much love. I have never seen brothers and sisters coming together for one another like that. His love and His ways never cease to amaze me. I’m thankful for what Jesus let me see and feel tonight.

    Last night I watched some videos that Amy had on her “Amy’s site” and watching my brothers and sisters get blessed just made me rejoice. I went into my room feeling so good just talking to Jesus. I crawled into bed and I kept talking to Jesus, just thanking Him for everything. There I was in my little house in my little room with this great big Master with His love wrapped all around me! I had a smile that I felt could wrap around this universe. Jesus does have everything in control and I love when you can feel His great big hands bringing His own together. That’s how I felt tonight. I’m just glad to be in His family with all of you!

    Love ya’ll

  • Q&A’s

    http://www.goingtojesus.com/tongues-at-spirit-baptism.html

    from man in Arizona, he requested sample tracts about an hour before receiving this, and ordered a PDF version of the speaking in tongues book which I emailed him.
    Gary

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    DEAR PASTOR, I’VE BEEN READING SOME OF YOUR I GUESS ARTICLES OF QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.  I WOULD LIKE TO ENCOURAGE YOU TO JUST WALK HUMBLY BEFORE GOD, BE HONEST AND KEEP AND OPEN MIND BEFORE THE SPIRIT OF GOD.  YOU ARE WALKING IN ALL THE LIGHT YOU HAVE RIGHT NOW.  PLEASE DO NOT EVEN TAKE TIME TO RESPOND TO THE QUESTIONS ASK BY THE UPCI, OR ONENESS PEOPLE.   IT IS NOT GOOD FOR EITHER OF YOU.  YOU WILL ONLY END UP AT AN IMPASSE THIS IS NOT THE WILL OF GOD FOR HIS CHILDREN TO BE ATTACKING EACH OTHER IN WAYS THAT ARE NOT PRODUCTIVE.  THIS IS A TRICK OF THE DEVIL AND OUR FLESH TO GET US MORE AT ODDS WITH EACH OTHER.  YOU GROW FROM WHERE YOU ARE IN GOD. APPARENTLY YOU ARE TEACHING LOVE AND THE WORD.  THAT IS THE WORK OF THE HOLY GHOST TO BRING REVELATION AND DRAW MEN UNTO HIM. BUT YOU MUST NEVER BE AFRAID TO EMBRACE NEW TRUTHS THAT THE HOLY GHOST IS WILLING TO SHOW YOU.. I’M THIRD GENERATION APOSTOLIC PASTOR.  PERSONALLY BROTHER I’M AGAINST THIS TYPE OF QUESTIONING AND ANSWERING.  THOSE BABIES THAT ARE READING THIS ARE EVEN MORE CONFUSED BECAUSE Y’ALL ARE SHOWING THEM TWO OPTIONS.  THIS CANNOT BE.  PLEASE JUST DO NOT RESPOND TO THEM.  MAKE SOME DECLARATION ON YOUR WEBSITE THAT YOU ARE NOT TAKING QUESTION REGARDING THIS MATTER.  YOU KNOW BROTHER THE WORD MUST BE REVEALED AND 1COR. 2:10 SAYS THE DEEP THINGS OF GOD CAN ONLY BE REVEALED BY  THE HOLY GHOST. THOSE WHO ARE NOT SPIRIT FILLED CANNOT RECEIVE THIS DEEPER DIMENSION OF WHO JESUS IS.  IT MUST BE TAUGHT IN THE RIGHT SETTING AND WITH THE RIGHT SPIRIT AND THEN THE HOLY GHOST CAN ILLUMINATE THE MIND.  I THANK YOU FOR WHAT I SEE HERE.  THE REST I WILL LEAVE TO YOU AND GOD, BUT I PLEAD WITH YOU TO NOT ENTERTAIN THEIR QUESTIONINGS ESPECIALLY IN A PUBLIC VENUE.  I TRULY FEEL IT DOES MORE HARM THAN GOOD.  THE BIBLE IS RIGHT.  MAN IS WRONG.  BUT AS MINISTERS WE MUST TEACH THAT WORD SO MAN WILL HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO KNOW THE REAL TRUTH OF GOD’S WORD.  STAY ENCOURAGED IN JESUS LOVE IN JESUS NAME PASTOR JOHN R.

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    Dear Brother John R.,

    I am perplexed as to why you see questions and answers as a threat to the spiritual well-being of the saints.  God invited His people repeatedly to seek his face, to ask for wisdom, and to desire to know the things pertaining to the kingdom.  As long as the answers are true, and from the spirit, there can be no danger to the body of Christ in them.  There are teachers in the body; that is the third of the offices, or functions, mentioned by Paul in 1Corinthians 12:29.  Surely, if there are teachers, there will be students with questions.  The disciples asked Jesus many questions, and he never expressed an opinion of them as you seem to be expressing to me.

    It may be that I have misunderstood your meaning.  If so, please help me understand better what you are saying.

    Your servant in Christ Jesus the Lord,
    Pastor John

  • Healing testimonie​s

    Dear John,

    I just want to say that I have loved hearing about all the accounts of Jesus giving healing to people during the teachings and the songs over the weekend. It touched my heart when Jesus sent healing through the scriptures you had for us and the music, and I feel very thankful to be here among God’s faithful ones.

    Bess:)

  • My wrist

    Hey!

    I have a testimony from Saturday night I would like to share. For the past couple of weeks, I have been having some trouble in my left wrist. A sharp pain would shoot through it when I would bend it back. I didn’t remember twisting it, but it felt like I had a sprain. It was getting worse, bad enough that I went to the store a few days ago and got a wrist brace (the kind that have the metal strip to keep you from bending). Plus, it was starting to hurt more just to pick something up or hold it with that hand. I thought that, with the brace, maybe if I kept it straight for the next few days, before we came to NC, it would be okay.

    Before the meeting last night, I had the thought to take the brace off and just let my wrist rest during the meeting, and I would put the brace back on before bedtime. So, I did. And then, I didn’t think anymore about it. We started reading Zechariah. It was so good. And so was the song, “Are you washed in the blood?” It sure felt like healing there last night. Then, you mentioned your shoulder and the pain you were feeling and how you went out to the building to pray and talk with Jesus, and then you said you prayed for my mom’s shoulder too. The Spirit hit you and you went and laid hands on her. As I was praying with you all, I just placed my hand over my wrist and rubbed it.

    Toward the end of the meeting, I noticed I was moving my wrist back and forth and picking up my bible and moving things around with no pain. I thought, “Jesus, would you do that for me too?” Yes, thank you Jesus, he did! So, I am happy to report today, that I went to bed last night with no wrist brace on, and I am moving it around just fine. Jesus is good. The rest of the night, I just kept thanking Jesus, and today too. It really feels good when Jesus touches you.

    Thanks John for last night. The reading we have been doing is excellent! And today, was very good too. Looking forward to seeing you all in just a few days.

    Amy B.

  • Psalm 118:22

    Hi, Pastor John:

    Is the word “builders” in the verse below referring to the Priests of Israel?

    Psalm 118:22:

    “The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner.”

    Thanks,
    Billy
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    Hi Billy.

    The builders were the elders and leaders of Israel, which would include the priests, of course.

    Pastor John

  • Randell – Zechariah 11-14-12

    Hi John,

    It was always a mystery to me how the disciples taught about the Son of God from the Old Testament. I love it when God gives you those golden nuggetts like in Zechariah last night so you can teach us what they knew. The Father and Son are loving us opening our eyes just like they did the disciple’s to understand the hidden mysteries in the Old Testament. Wow, that is something to think about!

    Randell

    PS: No wonder the Son of God was hidden from all of creation. Just in chapters 3 & 4 he was hidden as Joshua, the Branch, the stone with seven eyes, Zerubbabel and the Lord.

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