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2009-10-25 20:02:00
The Bible Thumper's Soapbox has moved to Wordpress and the name has been changed to Boldly Proclaiming Christ.If you want updates, please subscribe to the new blog. (click on above link)Also be sure to change the url in your blogroll to reflect the new address. Hope to see you there!God bless
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"Not Taste Death Until They See the Son of Man"-Matt 16:28 Commentary
2009-10-25 19:08:00
Matt. 16:28 “Truly I say to you, there are some of those who are standing here who will not taste death until they see the Son of Man coming in His kingdom.”A question was raised as to the meaning of this verse so I thought I'd address it here in a post.First, there are some mixed views on the meaning of Matthew 16:28.  Some people believe this happened at Jesus' transfiguration, some believe it happened at Pentecost, and some believe it is speaking of a future event; which leads to confusion as to the part that says “those who are standing here”, because He is speaking of that particular time period and not a future event. I'm going to try to clarify this as I understand it but I urge you to study this for yourselves and if you see something I don't, if you see that I'm in error, then I welcome your correction.I believe it is speaking of the transfiguration but I also believe that they first got a glimpse of His kingdom, then saw it fulfilled.I also think there is...
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"This Generation Will Not Pass Away..." - Comment
2009-10-24 19:26:00
“Truly I say to you, this generation will not pass away until these things take place. Heaven and earth will pass away but My word will not pass away.” (Matt 24:34,35) The context is Christ's coming and the signs that precede it.This verse has always perplexed me. It seems to say that Christ will return during that generation's time and some believe He has like the preterists. I remember looking up the word “generation” in the concordance a long time ago but it didn't mean anything else other than what it means. So frustrated, I moved on.Yesterday I was studying something else and that troublesome verse reared it's head again and I decided to take a closer look. Keep in mind I'm no scholar and I don't even have a good grasp on the English language meaning I don't know what 'middle voice' means etc. Anyway I looked up the word “pass away” and this is what it said.Parerchomai – Strong's 3928 Greek (par-er'-khom-ahee)Meaning: To perishSo “generation” doesn...
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In Search Of...Christian Blogs
2009-10-19 23:48:00
I'm always on the lookout for good, Christian blogs and I need your help.I've recently gone through my blogroll and deleted lots of links for various reasons and I realized that my numbers are dwindling fast. I am  NOT doing this in the hopes of a reciprocal link. I truly am just searching for good Christian, God-edifying blogs to read. If you have one or if you know of any, please leave a link in the comments area and I will check them all out. They don't have to be on Blogcatalogue btw.Thank you!
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Perseverance, Persistence, and the Prize!
2009-10-10 15:30:00
The Christian life was never promised as an easy way to live; instead, Paul constantly reminds us that we must have a purpose and a plan because times will be difficult and Satan will attack. But we never persevere without the promise of a prize - a promise God will keep.1 Corin 9:24-27 24Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.25Everyone who competes in the games exercises self-control in all things. They then do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable.26Therefore I run in such a way, as not without aim; I box in such a way, as not beating the air;27but I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified.The PurposeRun to get the prizeRun straight to the goalThe PlanDeny yourself whatever is potentially harmfulDiscipline your body, training itSow to please the SpiritThe PrizeA crown (wreath) that will last foreverGala...

"Downpour" by James MacDonald - Review
2009-10-04 21:06:00
"Downpour" by pastor and author James MacDonald.This book is for the person that is distant from God but longs to get back to Him. It's for those who have perhaps stopped praying, stopped spending time in His Word, stopped fellowshipping with believers, yet they know in the back of their mind that something's got to change.This book is not for the person looking for an emotional experience from listening to a motivational speaker. It is not for the person seeking a quick fix by saying a magical prayer or a pep talk to make you feel good about yourself. No! This book is for the humble follower of Christ who has lost his/her way and is seeking a renewed spirit in Christ.James takes you step-by-step through this process (biblically) and even gives you exercises to do that are designed to help you examine yourself and see the sin in your life. This exercise was a real eye opener! He talks about sin, repentance, God's grace and the Holy Spirit all in simple language making it easy to...
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Why The "Wolf" Analogy?
2009-09-25 16:30:00
Did you ever wonder why Jesus refers to those who slaughter the sheep as “wolves?” We know that wolves are ferocious animals who like to devour their prey, but there are many animals like that so why the wolf? I did a little digging and found out some interesting things – to me anyway. Wolves vary their hunting techniques. They hunt and kill many different animals, such as deer, moose, caribou, birds, rabbits, sheep and even mice. But sheep are the only animals that wolves slaughter in apparent compulsion, and in unnecessary numbers. What makes this more compelling, is that wolves are extremely intelligent hunters, not marauders. But there is simply something in sheep that causes the wolf's thirst for blood to explode into furious attacks! Sometimes, wolves will slowly herd larger prey onto frozen lakes, water or loose snow. The purpose is to make footing and balance treacherous. In this vulnerable state the animal can be attacked from different directions and be unabl...

Looking Out for #1
2009-09-22 22:25:00
I went to the Social Security office today. I walked in, took a number and sat down. Immediately a woman who was already there jumped up and said that she didn't know she had to take a number. She hurried to the machine to get her number and told me that she had been there for a long time. She was the next person in line, or should I say was the next person until I came in and took a number.My first thought was 'alright! I'll be out of here in no time.'We both took our seats. She was rambling on about something but I wasn't really paying attention. Then she said to me again that she had been there for a long while and that what she had to do wouldn't take very long. I thought to myself, 'well you should have paid attention and taken a number.'The clerk called my number and I went up to the counter. I got ready to sit down but instead, I told the lady about the other lady who was there before me and that she should go first. This happened so quickly, I didn't have time to po...

Christian Rights and Protest Part 1 of 3
2009-09-06 21:54:00
Should Christian s take part in causes that reflect what they believe? How about if we know we're right and can use Scripture to back it up? Is it our “duty” to fight for what is morally right? Most Christians that I've spoken to say “yes” but let's not rely on human wisdom and reasoning; let's see what the bible says... Jesus lived in a country which was occupied by a pagan power. There were heathens and Romans walking the streets of Jerusalem, the holy city. Most Jews despised the Romans and referred to them as “dogs.” Some even banded together to use violence against the Romans when the occasion was ripe and they called themselves the Zealots. As the Son of God in God's land, what steps did He urge against the overlordship of the Romans? Absolutely none! There are no words of resentment, no threats, no instruction to his disciples that they must resist the Roman rule or seek to get rid of it. There is not one instance in the whole of the four Gospels records wher...
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Christian Rights and Protest Part 2 of 3
2009-09-06 21:51:00
How About a Passive Demonstration Like Signing a Petition?Clearly the duty of the disciples is to “seek peace, and pursue it” (Ps 34:14; 1 Peter 3:11); to “follow peace with all men” (Rom 12:18). But does the teaching of Jesus Christ suggest active involvement in a campaign for peace? Our responsibility to be peacemakers are for in the home, at work, or among the people we meet. However, that does not give us license to put pressure on those in authority. You ask what about Jesus' actions when he rebuked the Scribes and Pharisees, or overturned the tables of the moneychangers? Jesus' action, as the Son of God, was directed at abuses within the religious system, and in regards to his Father's house. He did not campaign for secular causes. Should a Christian Protest ? Those who petition are claiming the right to make a demand of worldly authority; the disciples, however, discounts his earthly citizenship. (Philippians 3:20) and makes no claim upon those who govern him....
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Christian Rights and Protest Part 3 of 3
2009-09-06 21:50:00
God is in Control We might think that the only way in which things can be put right is by political or social means, or even by believing that good morals will finally conquer the bad. But this is not a biblical teaching. There is a much more far-reaching principle revealed in Scripture. Despite appearances, God is in control and is active in the affairs of men and nations. Here is the plain teaching of the bible: “Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever; wisdom and power are his. 21He changes times and seasons; he sets up kings and deposes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.” (Daniel 2:20-21) “The decision is announced by messengers, the holy ones declare the verdict, so that the living may know that the Most High is sovereign over the kingdoms of men and gives them to anyone he wishes and sets over them the lowliest of men.” (Daniel 4:17) The governments and rulers of men are appointed by God, whether these prove to be good ...
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How Do You Spell Idolater? C-A-R-O-L
2009-08-16 15:08:00
Hello everyone, long time no bloggy.I haven't posted in awhile and for very good reason - because I've been idolatrous! I have put the Lord on the back burner and pursued my own interests. I have been consumed with a business endeavor online and have had no time, or should I say made no time, for anything else. I've neglected my bible studies, my devotional times, and my regular bible readings. My prayers were limited to thanking Him at meals - that's it. How pathetic!So I am making this public profession because the Lord has opened my eyes to these things recently and I wanted to humbly share this with anyone who reads this. It is my wish that no one stray from the Lord as I did.This is the fourth time that I have strayed and gone my own stupid way and each time, the Lord has lead me back to Him. I am not out of the woods yet. In fact I still feel the pull of the flesh to pursue my own desires and so right now, I am at war with myself. But I know that Jesus is all that matters ...

Image of Jesus Appears On Mass. Bldg - My Commentary
2009-03-26 19:18:00
Here's is the latest in pimping religious icons for profit. A picture of Jesus appears on the side of a video store and people flock. See article here from CBS News. It amazes me as to what passes for news these days! What's even more amazing is the people that believe this garbage!I invite you to take a look into my psyche (if you dare :) and see how I see this whole miracle.Here's the breakdown:What is the approach?Direct. The "product" is directly in front of people. (think of tv or any physical store)Who is the target?The locals. This is a small market because it is so localized - limited to foot traffic and possibly word of mouth. (With tv and radio, you reach a much broader audience.)What's the hook?In this case mystery. There is no clear product physical or digital and there is no author name. By using the 'mystery' tactic, you have potential to broaden your viewing audience because it's preying on your natural curiosity. In this case it has worked because it has recei...
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Are You a Lukewarm Christian? Take this Test
2009-03-11 07:32:00
A Christian brother of mine asked for verses about apathy or being lukewarm so I found a site that listed 10 questions (below) as a sort of test to see if we were lukewarm. To my amazement, horror, I found that I was guilty of many of these! I had let other things take priority over the Lord which is my chief sin. Since then I have spent much time in prayer over this. I have repented of my ways and have put God first.If you click on the links below, it will take you to the site which gives bible verses about each entry. And when you're finished reading these, don't forget to look at the section called Advice for Lukewarm Christians from Jesus. 1 - Do Cares & Worries of This Life Dominate Most of Your Thoughts & Conversations? 2 - Do You Practice Sin on a Regular Basis? 3 - Do You "Love" The Things of This World More Than God's Word? 4 - Are You Too Busy for Jesus? What are Your Priorities? 5 - Do You Use God's Name I...
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"How Do You Find Comfort in Knowing What God Wants For You?"
2009-03-05 08:19:00
"How do you find comfort in knowing what God wants for you?" This question was brought up in a forum I belong to. Think about this and while you do, I'll put up my answer....I think what God wants from us in our personal lives is to listen to what He has said in His Word. There is instruction for us for every situation in our lives. Of course not every single scenario in our lives is touched upon in the bible, because we would need a truck to carry it, and so that's where His principles come in. Unfortunately, because the bible doesn't mention something specifically, some people use that opportunity to indulge in it. Ex: the bible doesn't mention Halloween but it does talk about not celebrating pagan festivals. Some would say that it's not written, or that we have Christian liberty, or that it's a gray area etc. Pick any excuse. But the truth of the matter is, it IS written, and it would be easily seen and recognized if we weren't looking for loopholes in order to indulge in ...
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Death of Free Internet is Imminent
2009-03-01 05:02:00
The article speaks of an experiment that will be done in Canada in 2010 where the internet as we know it will change. Instead of surfing for free, it will be done much like cable tv is done - where you pay for packages except in this case, you pay for individual sites. Then by 2012, it will be enacted here.Privacy will be gone because your every move will be tracked for billing purposes plus about 90% of the internet will not be accessed. People with web based business, or any type of global business will go under immediately. Websites and bloggers, you know, the little guys, will be non-existent. This includes us.(Disclaimer: I don't necessarily agree with everything on this site - just an FYI)Click here for story.
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The Return of Jesus - What are the Signs? (audio) Sessions 9 & 10
2009-03-01 04:40:00
This concludes the series.(Disclaimer: I don't necessarily agree with everything the speaker says. We should test everything with scripture.)Topics Discussed: God's wrath from a corporate point of viewSin transferred Trumpet judgments(Download option for mp3 players)Session 9 Listen DownloadTopics Discussed:Composite beastRoman Catholic church Sin-less worldQ & A's(Download option for mp3 players)Session 10 Listen Download
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The Return of Jesus - What are the Signs? (audio) Sessions 7 & 8
2009-02-21 06:16:00
Kingsport, TN Meetings The Return of Jesus - What are the Signs ?(Disclaimer: I don't necessarily agree with everything that is said in these seminars. As with anything, we should test everything against scripture)Session 7 Topics Discussed: Promises of Old and New Covenant cannot be mixed. 70th WeekSession 7 Listen DownloadSession 8Topics Discussed:Jesus & Michael LuciferSession 8 Listen Download
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The Return of Jesus - What are the Signs? (audio) Sessions 5 & 6
2009-02-11 03:10:00
Kingsport, Tennessee Meetings"The Return of Jesus - What are the Signs ?"Topics Discussed:Israel - trustees of the GospelGod's severityFourth sealSession 5 Listen DownloadTopics Discussed:RevelationSession 6 Listen Download
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The Return of Jesus - What are the Signs? (audio) Sessions 3 & 4
2009-02-08 22:03:00
Kingsport, Tennessee Meetings"The Return of Jesus - What are the Signs ?"Session 3Topics Discussed:Discovering the rules of interpreting apocalyptic prophecyProphetic truth/prophetic faithThe beastSession 3 Listen DownloadSession 4Topics Discussed:Physical appearing of LuciferSession 4 Listen Download
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The Return of Jesus - What are the Signs? (audio) Sessions 1 & 2
2009-02-06 00:53:00
Kingsport, Tennessee Meetings"The Return of Jesus - What are the Signs ?"February 1-4, 2007(Download option for mp3 players)Session 1 - Topics Discussed:Defining prophetic conceptsParadigmsDiscoveries about prophecies & God's architecture & orderJudgments & appeasing GodSession 1 Listen DownloadSession 2 - Topics Discussed:Measuring time through genealogiesKings reigns7000 years totalGod sets limits to sin's durationWeekly cycle template for duration of sinRaptureMillenium1335 days of commencement of Jesus' comingWorld wide earthquake/144,000Session 2 Listen Download
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Blog Love Award
2009-01-27 04:37:00
Thank you Hanna of Channel of Healing for this beautiful award. Not sure who to pass it on to yet because I've taken a siesta and have been out of the loop, but I will soon.God bless you sister :)
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Great clocks from God Introduction
2008-12-22 19:39:00
Great Clocks from GodA study on the phenomenon of God's timingLarry Wilson- Jan. 2000 Introduction The plans of God for planet Earth did not end with Creation’s week; rather, they merely began. The knowledge of what God planned to do from the beginning continues to unfold to this very day. Review in your mind all that God has done since the Creation of the world and put that within a context of what God planned to do before He even made the world! God did not create this world and abandon it. On the contrary, God put each of us on this orb to make Heaven a little larger. God loves children, that’s why He created Adam and Eve. God wanted Adam and Eve to experience (as He does) the joy of children; that is why He gave them the power to procreate. When sin entered the picture, it corrupted every good thing that God had made. Sin’s legacy has produced a degenerate order in every dimension on Earth, God has not, like a deadbeat parent, abandoned this world or His children. God i...
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The Neccesity for Having Rules
2008-12-14 14:33:00
The Intended Meaning of Apocalyptic Prophecy is Determined by Valid Rules Larry Wilson December, 2007 Wake Up America Seminars Introduction There's a thousand different interpretations on Bible prophecy floating around today. Why? Prophetic expositors arrive at different conclusions because there are as many different methods of interpretation as there are people. Methods of interpretation is a catch-all phrase that describes a controlling set of ideas or views residing in a person's head before he actually begins to interpret prophecy. Methods of interpretation include cherished religious views, spiritual presuppositions, scholastic assumptions, concepts about the role and authority of the Bible, the authority of prophets external to the Bible and church tradition. For example, a Catholic scholar will interpret Bible prophecy so that his Catholic beliefs and his prophetic conclusions harmoniously align and a Baptist scholar will do the same thing. Ironically, the Cat...

A New Focus and a New Forum
2008-12-07 16:42:00
Two years ago I was surfing prophecy sites when I came upon Wake Up America.This is the site that is sending out the "Warning! Revelation is About To Be Fulfilled" book from my previous post. I read some of the articles and the things that were said seemed to ring true, so I got the book.The book came, I started reading and quickly realized is was like nothing I had ever read before. I had been cruising prophecy sites for years, getting different views and subsequently confusing myself even more.I was excited about what I was reading so I told my then boyfriend, my husband now, and we started reading it together. We used to go to the park every weekend - one would read from Larry's book, and the other from the Bible. It was a fun time. Then as the book got further into prophecy, I became confused because I didn't understand how the author arrived and what he did. While it made sense and didn't go against anything written in scripture, I could not accept it because I didn't know ...
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Free Book
2008-12-03 21:40:00
In my experience, I have found the book of Revelation to be the least studied topic for many reasons. Most find it to be confusing, some find it scary, and some don't worry at all because they think it won't affect them because they won't be here. Regardless of your reasons, if you believe we are the final generation, then you should have, or want to have a good understanding about these apocalyptic events. Even if you're an atheist, it doesn't matter because whether you choose to believe in God or not, these events will happen!There are many interpretations of Revelation, (and Daniel), that seem to make sense but there are always a few 'loose ends,' or something that doesn't make sense, or things that leave you with more questions, are there not? These theories sound good but there's always a verse somewhere that contradicts what you believe. The reason for these 'loose ends' and questions in the many interpretations is because the interpreters either don't have rules t...
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The Lord's Gentle Reproof
2008-11-22 17:01:00
This is not a Thanksgiving holiday message, it's just a coincidence that it happens to be around Thanksgiving.The Lord gave me a holy smack-down, or should I say a gentle tapping really, about my not being thankful. It started with a sermon I heard on XM about what we had to be thankful for. The preacher said that if we are able to see, then we are more fortunate than ___% amount of the population. (he gave a percentage but I can't remember the numbers) He listed other categories such as:Able to hearAble to walkHave some type of dwellingHave foodHave a vehicleHave a friend and/or someone who loves youAre able to buy a coffee or pastry each morningand the list goes on.He said if we have any of these things, we are richer than ___% of the world. Only after hearing this did I realize that I had everything on the list and that I had taken them for granted. I've complained for the past year about:The grocery store not being open 24 hours a day.Having no convenience store to get my mor...

Color My Life Beautiful Award
2008-11-21 03:10:00
I created this award as a way to say thank you to those people who have encouraged me, inspired me, and uplifted me through their blogs. A quick word in their shoutbox wouldn't suffice.Pass this on to as many or as little people as you like. You can't put a number on the people that have blessed you.Some of these blogs I rarely comment on, if at all, but that doesn't mean you haven't touched me in some way. There are many blogs that I like for other reasons, but for this specific category I have picked the following in no particular order....A Proverbs31 Woman WannabeYou are the most open, honest, and down to earth person I know in bloggyworld. You've had many trials and tests yet you've endured them and righted wrongs in a true Christlike fashion. You have blessed me more than you know.Lance's Soul SearchingYour posts are always heart-warming and uplifting. Always a pleasure to read.The Bible PostYou are my 'newest' friend and I'm glad I found you. You give encouragement ...
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Spiritual Aim is Mainly in the Brain
2008-11-18 01:07:00
Just when I thought human arrogance and ignorance has reached it's pinnacle, I am proven wrong again. I am speaking of a neurological approach to becoming like Christ. How is this done? I don't know, you'll have to buy the book. But here's an excerpt from the article. Dr. C. Samuel Verghese connects the brain with spiritual disorders as well. Dr. Verghese, the son of missionaries in India and a born-again Christian, views brain activity (otherwise called brain tuning), and spiritual transformation as an inseparable part of developing the life of a Christian. "The ultimate goal and the grand purpose of brain power are to become like Christ. Several words are used in Scripture to portray the beautiful outcome of fine-tuning. 'The pure heart,' 'the pure mind,' and 'the mind of Christ' serve as images to illuminate many important functions of fine-tuning and brain power." Dr. Verghese describes his new book, "Brain Power - How to Fine Tune Your Brain Naturally" (WinePress, 2...
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Turning the Other Cheek, and Sinning Anyway
2008-11-15 08:02:00
I've been giving some thought to something lately and that is...is there a difference between turning the other cheek and being passive and just letting things go?I was reading a blog, somewhere, and this person was talking about how we're to handle unjust situations as Christians. He basically asked, are we going to respond like Christ with kindness and pray for them or are we going to fight back with a vengeance? Of course I knew the answer to this - we respond like Christ and pray for them. Easy!... Next! But then I started examining myself and asking why I've been turning the other cheek in situations that anger me and I found that it was not because it was the Christian thing to do. It was not because my heart ached for that person and I understood that he/she does not know what they do. It was because I didn't know how to deal with that person without getting out of the will of the Father. Talk about a selfish motive, even while obeying Christ! After realizing my motive ...