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  • Never Forget

    Pastor John

    It is good to remember what Jesus has done for us, by showing us the Father’s truth.  I had many different thoughts from Jesus while visiting Brother Benny Hinn in Nashville that reminded me of how thankful I should be.  Being among God’s people that are still under bondage in Christianity let me know that we can get so comfortable after being in the safety of the truth for years and forget what it is like inside that prison that is dividing God’s people.  Jesus said two things to me.  “Never forget my children who are in bondage”, and “Never forget that you are not in bondage.”  That gave me so much more desire to remember that Jesus did not bring me out of Christianity and place me in the truth for me.  He did it for the ones that are still there.  Oh God help us help your people!

    Terrance and Mary

  • the Pastor Johns House BLOG on “The Prosecutor”

    http://pastorjohnshouse.blogspot.com/2010/02/prosecutor.html

     

    Hey Brother John:

    We know that Satan was cast out of heaven and can no longer accuse us before the Father, but, do you think that he still accuses us to ourselves, and occasionally, to each other?

    Billy H

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    Hi Billy.

    Yes, Satan is still “the accuser of the brethren”.  Only his address has changed, not his nature,

    Pastor John

  • Blog “Prisoners to Freedom”

    http://pastorjohnshouse.blogspot.com/2010/02/prisoners-to-freedom.html

     

    Hey John,

    In response to your new blog, “Prisoners to Freedom”. . . .

    I believe that is why we were born with a free will.  When I think about that, it isn’t because HE wants us to go awry but allows us the choice to do what is in our heart and mind.  HIS [preference for us] is to allow us to live life more abundantly in HIM.  So, each day we must choose whom we’ll serve.

    I want to say I am so very thankful that the Master has thus far given me the heart and mind that wants to do right in HIM, even though at times I feel totally confused as to how.  Many days, I feel as if I will never belong anywhere with anyone.  In those times, I feel HIS love for me and that allows me to know it isn’t over between Jesus and me.  I remember a dream I had several years ago, and I was in deep water and I was sure I wouldn’t make it to the place where I could be rescued, but I did and was saved.  I have been trying very hard to see my worth in the Master’s eyes.  If I have a request, it is to be in your prayers and, foremost, that Jesus will allow me to see what needs to be done in me.
    Very good blog.

    Marcella

  • God Speaking

    hi pastor john, I believe i heard god speak to me lastnight while i was reading scripture. I know when we recieve the holyghost,that we enter into the rest.or the sabbath  so to speak, there is alot of  debate over sabbath days.i believe what you teach and  i believe god comfirmed it lastnight.  have you ever just been reading in your bible and out of nowhere,god ask you a question,and as you hear the question it was like you got complete total understanding,just from being asked a question.lastnight i was reading in colossians ch2 when i got to verse 16,it was like i heard god himself ask me this question.(rob when everyone is in heaven what day is the sabbth)my insides quivered just thinking about this.  I mean emediatly my mind flooded so fast with thought about heaven like (no sun, no moon, no cycle of days,children of the day,glory will be so brite no need for the sun,will on earth as in heaven,ect…) instantly i new with out a doubt being in his presence is the sabbath,on earth as it is in heaven. this all happened in what you would call nano seconds.just wanted to share it with you,i was so excited about it.    thanks   r

  • “I Wanna”

    Hey – I wanted to share a poem the Lord gave me tonight during the meeting.  I was feeling that there were some who wanted to feel the joy and peace and liberty that others were feeling.  After putting some of that into expression 😎 , I was standing there and I started to hear these words “I wanna”.  I said them out loud over and over and again.  It sounded kind of funny, but I just couldn’t help it.  I was overwhelmed with someone’s prayer.  It sounded and felt like a little child saying “I wanna do that” in a childlike nature, very sweet.  I, then could hear Jesus answer back and say, “I wanna too!”.  So, I sat down tonight and started to write down what I heard and here is what came out!

     

    “I wanna”

    I wanna be happy
     and sing and dance too.
    I wanna be free
     and be just like you!

    Help me do it Jesus
     Help me loose this fear.
    Help me learn to trust you
     and keep you oh so near.

    I love to see your blessings
     on others as they shine
    But help me dearest Jesus
     know when it’s time for mine.
                
    Give me strength and wisdom
     to be willing to obey
    All your humble pleas
     as they come to me and say….

    I wanna love you too
     be willing for my touch
    I wanna give you everything
     I wanna very much

    When you hear me calling
     and feel me tugging at your heart
    It’s me that’s trying to help you
     that’s the first place you must start.

    Don’t be afraid to trust me
     I’m here to see you through
    Don’t look past your feelings
     Mine are enough for you.

    Come on and live forever
     that’s my offer kind and true
    I wanna give you everything
     I wanna . . . . ‘cause I love you!

  • Tonight

    John,

    Tonight felt wonderful.  When I was out in the middle I felt like things were “peeling off.”  Don’t know how to put it into words, but it had the feeling, “relax….enjoy…”  All I could do was feel very, very weak and give in.  I love that feeling.
     
    I also appreciated Barbara’s testimony about idling too high.  That was something good that I needed to hear.  I think I am better than I used to be, but still need to keep that in check.
     
    Thank you for all you taught us about our first love.  I want to keep soaking all of that in.  There is a good feeling there when we can “check ourselves” after you have taught us something.
     
    Just feeling full and content and ready for bed…
     
    Love,
    Carrie

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    That is wonderful, Carrie.  It was so good to see you be blessed and happy!  You blessed us all.  Thank you!

    jdc

  • The Angels

    http://www.goingtojesus.com/text/books/fatherandson.pdf

     

    Hey John,

    After previewing the early chapters of your new book God had a Son, GOD has always been without a beginning but everything else was spoken into existence.  About the angels and Christ, wasn’t it Christ that spoke the angels into existence along with everything else?

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    Yes it was.

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    I can’t wrap my thinking around this and why if this is correct the angels weren’t aware who Christ was.
    thanks Marcella

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    The angels weren’t there until after Christ created them.  They could not have known how God went about doing it.  They just knew that they were alive.  We didn’t know who created us either until we were told.
    Thanks for writing.
    —
    jdc

  • NT Issues

     

    Pastor John

    I’ve got some more questions if you have the time.

    In Acts 15 when Peter is talking to the apostles and elders and is telling them all that God had done for him and through him and the elders agreed to write a letter for the people not to ” lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things”.  It seems that Peter was agreeing with Paul and Banabas.  But later in Romans Peter and Paul had a big disagreement about the law of moses and Jesus being enough.  What am I missing?

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    The conflict between Paul and Peter was recorded in Galatians, chapter 2, not Romans.  There, Paul and Peter did not disagree as to the Gentiles not being required to observe the ceremonies of the law.  What Paul rebuked Peter for was for eating and associating with the Gentile brethren at Antioch — until some Jewish brothers showed up from Jerusalem.  Paul rebuked Peter for being a hypocrite and making the Gentiles feel like second-class citizens in the kingdom of God.  As far as the doctrine was concerned, Peter had no quarrel with Paul.  But Peter feared the reputation which those Jewish brothers would give Peter back in Jerusalem if they saw him eating with the Gentiles.  Peter had already been harshly criticized by the elders among the Jewish believers in Jerusalem for going to the Gentile Cornelius’ house (Acts 11), and, apparently, he dreaded going through that again.
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    Also, did all the gentiles go to hell before the Holy Ghost fell on them?  Just seems so sad that you were born with no hope of anything else.

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    No.  Paul touches on that in Romans 2:12-16.
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    In Acts 11:26- it says that this was the first time that the disciples were called Christians.  So is it the word “christians” that is bad or just the ceremonies that they envolve themselves with?

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    The point is, Michelle, God never called, and does not call His people “christians”.  That is a word invented by those in Antioch who did not belong to God, probably as a derogatory term for believers.  Notice what the Bible says:  The saints “were called (not “called themselves”) christians”.  Some people say that the word “christian” means “like Christ”.  Personally, I would feel as if I was bragging if I called myself “like Christ”, and I doubt very seriously that the earliest followers of Christ thought so highly of themselves that they would have judged themselves to be “like Christ”, either, and then given themselves a name — “christians” — to publicize their flattering self-judgment.
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    Sorry, its just I feel like I have to re read the bible and learn everything all over again.

    Thank you

    God Bless,
    Michelle
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    No apology necessary.  Please do learn the Bible again.  We all need to do that along the way.
    Tha    nk you for the questions.

    Pastor John

  • Sweet Experience

    Hello Pastor John.

    I wanted to send you this “letter” or “poem” that I recieved from the Lord about two nights ago.  I was laying in bed and out of nowhere I heard this voice just sweetly speaking to me.  I had been asking God to keep me close and to keep my mind on him through the different things he had been showing me about myself lately and while drifting to sleep that night he started to speak to me.  I laid there for a while thinking that I was drifting off into a dream but soon realized that the words were not mine they were being spoken to me.  The feelings were so solid and sweet and comforting – I felt sooo much love in my soul – It was like I was wrapped up in a blanket made of God’s comfort!!  I got up and thought, “I have to write this down!”  I didnt want to forget the words that he was saying to me – I knew they were encouragement for me.  So having said that here is what he said to me:

    Listen Closely – There is something that I need to show you.
    Now you know that I love you
    And I want nothing more than for you to make it home
    But without this correction your face will not make it before my throne
    So take it in – I want nothing more than for you to come home
    So many things I have to show you about yourself – And if you will let me, I will hold your hand through it all.
    I will increase your wealth as you grow
    I hope you know I am here for you
    Now listen closely to what I have for you
    You have pride and you have hurts, these things you got not from Me.
    But if you lay it all before Me, I will help to make you free
    Betray yourself and submit – I will help show you who you ought to be
    For I am not hard – it is so easy
    If you submit My love will make you free
    Your heart will grow and you will know your place is always with me
    Let me walk through your door
    Pour out your soul and I will come rest with you

    I feel so encouraged and so thankful for the experiences that Jesus sends my way.  After that experience, I felt renewed.  It touched my heart when I re-read this because all throughout the message, he kept telling me how much he loves me and how much he wants me.  I want to throw it all out before him.  I want him to know every inch of my heart and to rip anything up by the roots that is not supposed to be there.  I know that is where my saftey is.

    This was just very sweet to me and I wanted to share it with you..

    B
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    Thank you so much, B!  That is special, for Jesus to encourage a young person like that!  I hope you always feel how true his feelings are for you.

    Pastor John

  • Predestination vs Free Will

    Thanks

    What is your understanding of predestination mention in Romans 8:29? and what is your view of Romans 9: 1-27 your help here would be much appreciated

    Thanks
    Bishop Elect George E. Moore, Sr.

    “Lets do it Again in 2010”

    Acts 4:31 And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness.

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    Dear sir:

    The issue of Predestination vs. Free will is one that cannot be resolved with Scripture.  It is undeniable that both are clearly taught in the Bible, and by our logic, we can never reconcile the two.  “Whosoever will” is obviously contrary to “no one can come to me except the Father draw him.”

    Because the Scriptures teach both, it is unwise for us to choose one over the other.  It is best for us to rest in the knowledge that our God knows the answer to your question, which is a question we all have asked at one point or another.  But it is His secret.  For us, it requires faith to humble ourselves to confess, with Moses (“the meekest man on earth”), that “secret things belong unto God, but the things that are revealed belong to us and to our children.”

    I encourage my congregation and my students simply to concentrate what God has revealed, and to leave the secret things to Him.  He has a loving reason for keeping some things to Himself.  And perfecting our knowledge of what he has given us to know will occupy our attention fully, all our lives.

    God bless you, and those with you.  If you have any further questions or comments, I would be happy to hear them.

    Pastor John

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