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  • 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.
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    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

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    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

  • Slaves for the Master

    Pastor John,
     
    Last night, I was working on the computer and had the Pastor John’s House website pulled up.  As I was working the songs pulled me in and I started watching the pictures scrolling.  Some of the sweetest feelings came over me toward our family and what we have been given.  I took the feeling to bed with me and just tried to soak them in as I fell asleep.
     
    This morning I woke up with a very peaceful and relaxed feeling.  I found myself praying softly, wanting to go through the day being happy with what God has given me to do, and doing it with my whole heart.  As I drove to work the first couple of scriptures from Revelation 1 came to mind.  In these scriptures, your translation refers to the children of God as slaves.  In today’s society, that word has taken on a very negative connotation, but Jesus started showing me again that he does not feel that way about it.  If we are slaves in a perfect Master’s house, it will not be a hard life.  If we have the right attitude, the Lord will put us in perfect order.  Those that are strong in the spirit will have the jobs to work the fields.  Others will have the responsibility of preparing the food, serving the food, cleaning the house.  All of the jobs are extremely important and valuable to the Master.  It relieves his servants from having to worry about the function of others or how the estate is run, allowing them to focus on only their responsibilities.  This makes for a happy, content and easy life.
     
    On the other hand, those who are not happy and content with their responsibilities will have the opposite.  Their way will be made very hard.  The Lord, our Master, is good and will make every attempt to let them fulfill their daily tasks.  He will give ample corrections and show goodness and love for them.  He may even demote them to a lower position than is their best, just to keep them.  However, our position is not always guaranteed.  When we have been disobedient for long enough, He may decide to sell us to a different master.  It is a scary thought to have to work for a different master.  Who will it be?
     
    I am very thankful for a position in my Master’s house. I am glad he takes the time to spend with me, he is a good God.
     
    Jason

  • Wonderful Feelings

    John:

    I went in to work just as normal, just praying and talking to the Lord.  Everyone was on vacation in the office except for me, and as I sat down at my computer, I began to think about God’s people.  The tears began to flow down my cheek, and I couldn’t stop crying.  It wasn’t just the tears but the feelings of love for them which flooded me.  I began to think, “What will someone think if they come in and see me in this condition?”  But not a person came into the office for a few minutes — which I would characterize as very unusual — while I enjoyed these feelings.

    I just want to thank Jesus for those feelings!  God loves his people!

    Wendell

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    That is wonderful, Wendell.  If we don’t love others and live for their benefit, we haven’t even yet begun to live.  That’s how God and His Son Jesus live, and I praise God with you that He lets you share in His feelings for His people.

     jdc

  • Jesus at the Door

    Hi, Pastor John:

    Last Wednesday, I was driving and had what I guess would be called a “day-vision”.  I was standing at an open door, and on the the other side of the door was the cleanest feeling I had ever felt; I also felt love like I had never experienced it before.  I was praying to the Lord, “Jesus, I want to step through this door to the other side, I want to have what I was feeling all the time.”  It was like the scripture, “the word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth.”  I knew it was so close, but felt so very far away.

    Then Jesus revealed to me what he was doing in this vision.  Jesus was what you have been teaching us about the door; He opens and no one closes, or…he closes and no one opens. 

    When I looked around in the vision, I noticed I was standing inside a room, looking out of the door that was already opened.  Through the door was Jesus.  What I had been feeling was him!  He is the cleanest feelings you can have, he is the fullest love one can experience.  Jesus was standing at the door and knocking, he was waiting for me to ask him in.

    “Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If any man will open the door, I will come into him, and sup with him, and him with me.”

    Jesus is not rude!  he will not beat your door down, or break in.  He will politely knock and wait for you to not only open the door, but ask him in.  Then, the dinner begins.  Jesus even brings the dinner, a lamb that has been prepared :).

    In the spirit, he told me that he has knocked on many doors, and that he knew they were home, but they would not open the door.  In short, Jesus was not welcomed, for whatever reason.

    I want to get to the place, like Paul, C. where Jesus will come in.  If we let him in, all of those feelings (love, peace, joy, etc.) he brings with him (dinner) will be shared to all that are in that house.

    I also pray that I keep my house clean, and worthy for Jesus, for when he comes knocking.  I don’t want to be embarressed for Jesus and His Father to enter.

    Bro. Billy

  • We want answers, but God wants…

    Dear Bro. John:

    I heard a best-selling author say something today on TV that touched my heart.  What he said reminded me of November 2006 when the Lord said to me, “Let’s fall in love again.”  This author, talking about prayer, said, “We want the answers, but God wants the intimacy.  He wants you!”  That really struck a cord in my heart as I remembered searching for the “answer” that November 18th, 2006.  I entered my apartment that day thinking I was going to seek for answers.  🙂  That would have been “hard-seeking”, and Jesus knew it.  So, he tenderly led me down the “heart-seeking” path of love and feelings in Song of Solomon.  His intimacy removed the need for answers!  His love was the answer!  When He took me to where I needed to be, it was just Him waiting there!  I found Him in the feelings, in the memories of my relationship with Him.  I found Him in the intimacy of His love.  He came that day and sat right down beside me . . . . and once again captured and conquered my heart.  There was no need for words.  I was happy just to rest in His arms once again and feel the sweetness of His Presence.  Praise God!

    On April 3, 2009, you said this in a gathering: “If you have a problem, forget about it.  If you have a blessing, forget about it.  It’s HIM!  Your testimony is not as good as HE is!”  Well, Amen!  There is no need to be afraid to surrender to His love.  Forget about your problem, forget about your blessing, forget about your answer.  Just be thrilled with Jesus!  Nothing is as good as He is!

    Heart-seeking = intimacy with God!

    Forever thankful for His love,
    Sandy  🙂

    “And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the LORD searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts: if thou seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever.”  1Chronicles 28:9

    “I am my beloved’s, and his desire is toward me.”  Song of Solomon 7:10

  • Right Translation?

     

    this passage is great, when i was in church religion I never saw it this way! because they teach that you have to study the scriptures “because in them you have eternal life” rather than in Jesus as verse 40 says!   (for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life), (in verse 38/ this people new the scriptures but they didn’t have God’s word in them)

    thank you Jesus for your life!

    Is this a right translation of verse 39?
    I was blessed when reading this passage!! thank you Jesus!

    John 5:38-44 (Worldwide English (New Testament))
    38  The word he talks is not in your hearts, because you do not believe the one he sent to you.
    39  You read holy writings carefully. You think that there you will find out how to live for ever. In the same writings you will read about me.
    40  And yet you will not come to me for that life.
    41  I do not want people to call me great.
    42  But I know that you do not love God in your hearts.
    43  I have come in my Father’s name, but you will not receive me. If another person comes in his own name, then you will receive him.
    44  How can you believe? You are always calling each other great, but you do not want the only God to make you great.

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    Here is my translation of John 5:38-44, Manny.  You can compare the two.  I will say, however, that the translation of verse 41, above, is very poor.  The rest is ok, but awkward.

    38.  And you don’t have His word abiding in you because you don’t trust the one He sent.
    39.  You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life, yet those Scriptures are they which testify of me,
    40.  and you won’t come to me that you might have life.
    41.  I don’t accept honor from men,
    42.  but I know you, that you don’t have the love of God in you.
    43.  I have come in my Father’s name and you don’t receive me; if another comes in his own name, you will receive him.
    44.  How can you believe while receiving honor from one another, and you don’t seek the honor that comes from the only God?
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    jdc

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