💥 Podcast: God creates new heaven and new earth and we will not even remember this present earth

 

 

(This podcast was previously recorded and published on October 25, 2020)

 

God says:

Isaiah 65:17  For, behold, I create new heavens and a new earth: and the former shall not be remembered, nor come into mind.

All these things that trouble us will not even be remembered when we are taken into the new heaven and new earth wherein dwelleth righteousness.

The apostle John describes the new heaven and new earth as follows:

Revelation 21:1-5   And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea.

2 And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.

3 And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and HE will dwell with them, and they shall be His people, and God Himself shall be with them, and be their God.

4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

5 And HE that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new.

And this present life will not even come into our minds again!

In the meantime, the apostle Paul tells us:  Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.  Let us therefore, as many as be perfect, be thus minded:  (Philippians 3:13-15)

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💥 Scriptures:

 

Psalm 143:8 Cause me to hear Thy lovingkindness in the morning; for in Thee do I trust: cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; for I lift up my soul unto Thee.

 

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Proverbs 28:9  He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.

 

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Colossians 1:16-17  For by HIM were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by HIM, and for HIM:

17 And HE is before all things, and by HIM all things consist.

Consist - exist 

 

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Luke 12:15  And HE (Jesus) said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.

 

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Proverbs 8:34  Blessed is the man that heareth ME, watching daily at MY gates, waiting in the posts of MY doors. 

35 For whoso findeth ME findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the Lord.

 

 

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💥 Podcast: I John 4:4 Greater is HE that is in you than he that is in the world

 

 

 

(This podcast was previously recorded and published on October 22, 2020)

The Holy Spirit is in us.

John 14:26  Jesus said ... But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in MY name, HE shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.

John 16:13  Howbeit when HE, the Spirit of truth, is come, HE will guide you into all truth: for HE shall not speak of Himself; but whatsoever HE shall hear, that shall HE speak: and HE will shew you things to come.

The spirit of this world is in the people of this world.

John 8:44  Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.

Knowing the children of God:

John 4:4-6   Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is HE that is in you, than he that is in the world.

5 They are of the world: therefore speak they of the world, and the world heareth them.

6 We are of God: he that knoweth God heareth us; he that is not of God heareth not us. Hereby know we the spirit of truth, and the spirit of error.

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💥 Scriptures:

Proverbs 27:1  Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth. 

 

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Galatians 6:7-8  Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.

8 For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. 

 

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1 John 3:18  My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue;, but in deed and in truth.

 

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Ephesians 2:8-10  For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:

9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.

10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

 

 

 

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💥 Podcast: We, who belong to God, hear the voice of Jesus and we will not follow strangers

 

 

(This podcast was previously recorded and published on October 21, 2020)

 

John 10    Jesus says:

9   I  (The Word) am the door: by ME if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.

27  My sheep hear MY voice, and I know them, and they follow me:

We hear the voice of Jesus when HE speaks to us by HIS Spirit.  We recognize HIS voice.  We follow HIS voice.  But the voice of a strange spirit we will not follow for we know it is not HIS voice for we are HIS sheep.

John 10

1 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber.

2 But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. 

3 To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear HIS voice: and HE calleth HIS own sheep by name, and leadeth them out.

4 And when HE putteth forth HIS own sheep, HE goeth before them, and the sheep follow HIM: for they know HIS voice.

5 And a stranger will they not follow, but will flee from him: for they know not the voice of strangers.

God's voice is pure, peaceable, gentle, easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.  James 3:17

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💥 Scriptures:

 

Hebrews 11:3  Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the Word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.  

 

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Proverbs 26:20-22  Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.

21 As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.

22 The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

 

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talebearer - one who spreads gossip or rumors; whisperer

 

contentious - likely to cause disagreement or argument; a contentious issue; exhibiting an often perverse and wearisome tendency to quarrels and disputes. 

 

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Proverbs 30:5  Every word of God is pure: He is a shield unto them that put their trust in Him.

 

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Psalm 90:12  So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.

 

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Proverbs 19:21 There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the Lord, that shall stand.

 

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Philippians 4:19  But my God shall supply all your need according to HIS riches in glory by Christ Jesus (the Word). 

 

(Comments by Pam Padgett)

Friday evening I considered several unexpected things that had come up during the week, and how God supplied everything I needed in each.  

- When I asked for wisdom in dealing with sick animals, it was given me  (James 1:5)

- Needed workers were available, competent, and pleasant to work with

- I can easily pay for expenses, God having provided money that has accumulated throughout the years as I've tried to follow HIS word and direction

- When I needed to drive several miles in very congested traffic and asked God to keep me from running into anyone and anyone from running into me (Philippians 4:6), there were no incidents at all 

- Looking at the week, it was busy, yet not overwhelming, God helping me deal with each thing as needed

 

 

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💥 Podcast: Jesus raises the dead and changes the living into new spiritual bodies taking them to the new heavens and the new earth

 

(This podcast was previously recorded and published on October 20, 2020) 

 

Before we are taken into heaven, we are changed out of this present body and given a new spiritual body, says Paul in I Corinthians 15.

Paul says:  There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body. The first man is of the earth, earthy: the second man is the Lord from heaven.  As is the earthy, such are they also that are earthy: and as is the heavenly, such are they also that are heavenly.  And as we have borne the image of the earthy, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly.  Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption.  Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.

Blink!  That is how fast we will be changed into our new spiritual bodies before we are taken into heaven.

Then Paul tells about Jesus raising those who have died.

 

 I Thessalonians 4 

13 But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep (dead), that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.

14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with Him.

15 For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent (precede) them which are asleep (dead).

16 For the Lord Himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:

17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.

Jesus takes us to the new heavens and the new earth wherein dwelleth righteousness.  For the great tribulation will come upon this present earth and after that this heaven and earth will be destroyed by God by fire. (2 Peter 3:10-14)

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God showed the apostle John the new heaven and new earth.

Revelation 21

1 And I saw a new heaven and a new earth:  for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea.

2 And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.

3 And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and HE will dwell with them, and they shall be HIS people, and God Himself shall be with them, and be their God.

4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

5 And HE that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And HE said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful.

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We will be changed into new spiritual bodies before we are taken into the air to be with Jesus.

I Corinthians 15   The apostle Paul says:

38  But God giveth it a body as it hath pleased Him, and to every seed his own body.

39 All flesh is not the same flesh: but there is one kind of flesh of men, another flesh of beasts, another of fishes, and another of birds.

40  There are also celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial: but the glory of the celestial is one, and the glory of the terrestrial is another.

41  There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars: for one star differeth from another star in glory.

42  So also is the resurrection of the dead. It is sown in corruption; it is raised in incorruption:

43  It is sown in dishonour; it is raised in glory: it is sown in weakness; it is raised in power:

44  It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body.

49  And as we have borne the image of the earthy, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly.

50 Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption.

51 Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep (die), but we shall all be changed,

52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.

(Blink.  That is how fast we will be changed into our new spiritual bodies.)

53 For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.

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After the great tribulation, God destroys this present heaven and earth.

II Peter 3   Peter says:

10 But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.

11 Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness,

12 Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat?

13 Nevertheless we, according to His promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.

14 Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of Him in peace, without spot, and blameless.

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Philippians 4

6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. 

 

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💥 Scriptures:

 

Proverbs 28:10  Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession.

 

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John 7:18  He that speaketh of himself seeketh his own glory: but he that seeketh HIS glory that sent him, the same is true, and no unrighteousness is in him.

 

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Hebrews 6:10  For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward His name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.

 

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Titus 3:5-8  Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to HIS mercy HE saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;

6 Which HE shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour;

7 That being justified by HIS grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.

8 This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.

 

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Psalm 33:6-9  By the Word of the LORD were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of HIS mouth.

7 HE gathereth the waters of the sea together as an heap: HE layeth up the depth in storehouses.

8 Let all the earth fear the LORD: let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of HIM.

9 For HE spake, and it was done; HE commanded, and it stood fast. 

 

 

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💥 Podcast: The disciples ask Jesus, "What is the sign of your coming and the end of the world?

 

 

(This podcast was previously recorded and published on October 19, 2020) 

Matthew 24

1  And Jesus went out, and departed from the temple: and His disciples came to Him for to shew Him the buildings of the temple.

2 And Jesus said unto them, See ye not all these things? verily I say unto you, There shall not be left here one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.

(At the end of this world, everything we can see with our natural eye will be destroyed by God.  II Peter 3:10-14)

3 And as HE sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto Him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world?

4 And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you.

5 For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.

Jesus went on to tell them many other things that would happen at the end of this world, but the first sign to look for is people would come saying Jesus is the Christ and because they say Jesus is the Lord, they would deceive many into thinking they were really of God when they did not have the Spirit.

 

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💥 Scriptures:

 

Psalm 119:162  I rejoice at THY word, as one that findeth great spoil.

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 Hebrews 10:34  Paul said ... For ye had compassion of me in my bonds, and took joyfully the spoiling of your goods, knowing in yourselves that ye have in heaven a better and an enduring substance.

 

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Ecclesiastes 12:13-14   Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep HIS commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.

14 For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.

 

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Psalms 119:105  THY Word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. 

 

(Comments from Beth Martin, member of the body of Christ)  

No matter what situation on the earth we find ourselves in, God's Word to us gives the direction that we are to go. Sometimes we pray and the Word comes. Other times we are thinking of a situation or a feeling and a thought comes to reveal God's truth to us. And yet other times a Word comes out of nowhere to guide us and reveal a direction to go. A dream that shows us a situation different than we currently see before us. Dreams, thoughts, impressions, reminders and references to scripture. A word spoken by another person can reveal a truth that we need. God's Spirit imparts His will to us in many forms and ways but ..... I am impressed with or hear ...... right now with ...... "ONE THING IS NEEDFUL" .

Luke 10

38 Now it came to pass, as they went, that HE (Jesus) entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received HIM into her house.

39 And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard HIS word.

40 But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to HIM, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me.

41 And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things:

42 But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.

Needful - necessary, required. 

 

Are we burdened with the struggles of family, friends, pets, neighbors or the evil that we see in the world  We all care about things on this earth and it is natural for us to become emotionally involved ..... but we must remember what is needful.  As long as we choose that good part, it will not be taken away from us ... so much hope for us to hold onto ..... a light in our path.  

 

 

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💥 God's ways are perfect

Pam Padgett, member of the body of Christ

 

On Monday morning of this week, I noticed that one of the cats, called "Cat", was drooling quite a lot and there was blood in the drool.  It was obvious there was something wrong.  (This was Joan Boney's cat.  Joan and Cat lived at my house for six years before Joan died in May, 2025.  Cat has remained with me as a member of my household, which includes 2 other cats and 2 dogs.)  

 

I prayed about what to do and felt I should call the veterinarian, which I did.  The vet could see Cat at 10am, so I prepared to take her to this appointment.  

 

At first things went well, and I was able to put Cat in the carrier.  But when she realized she was about to be shut up in the carrier, Cat began growling and hissing and jumping to try to get out.  Before I could secure the zipper on the door, she had gotten out of the carrier and was determined that I not put her back in there.  

 

I called the vet's office to cancel the appointment and explained what had happened.  They told me another time was available in about 2 hours and if I could get Cat into the carrier by then, the vet could see her.   

Then I remembered to pray and ask God to help me.  An idea was given me (by the Holy Spirit) to work on the podcast which was to publish that night, letting Cat hear Joan's voice.  As the podcast played, Cat visibly relaxed. By the time we needed to leave for the appointment, I was able to pick her up and put her in the carrier again and secure the zipper.  She was not happy, but was safely in the carrier.

I also was reminded to pray for God to give wisdom to the vet in dealing with Cat and to me in terms of any decisions needing to be made. 

 

James 1:5  If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

 
The vet needed to sedate Cat in order to examine her mouth and found that her teeth are in bad condition. One tooth was especially decayed and the vet felt that was probably causing the bleeding and drooling and quite a bit of pain. She was able to remove that tooth right away so Cat would have some immediate relief.  I was very glad the vet did this.  

We scheduled a dental procedure for next Monday.  This will include removing any other teeth showing decay and likely causing pain. In the past I've had to schedule dental procedures several weeks ahead of time and was pleasantly surprised this could be done so quickly. The vet also provided some capsules of medicine to open, put in a little food, and give to Cat 2-3 hours before trying to put her in the carrier to go to the dental procedure, to help her relax. 

When we returned from the exam, Cat seemed comfortable and as though feeling better. She will probably feel even better after recovering from the dental procedure next Monday.

 

I shared with our church group how God helped me with all of this.  Juliett Walton was reminded that God's ways are perfect. 

 

Deuteronomy 32:3-4  Because I will publish the name of the Lord (the Word given us by God): ascribe ye greatness unto our God. 

4 HE is the Rock, HIS work is perfect: for all HIS ways are judgment: a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right is HE.

2 Samuel 22:31 As for God, HIS way is perfect; the word of the Lord is tried: HE is a buckler to all them that trust in HIM.  (We're also told this in Psalm 18:30)

God is even able to give us strength and make our ways perfect ... 

Psalm 18:32  It is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect. 

 

 

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💥 Podcast: II Peter 3:1-10: Scoffers in the last days

 

 

(This podcast was previously recorded and published on October 16, 2020) 

In the last days, men will doubt God because they think everything from the beginning of time has continued as always so why should they believe it will change.

The apostle Peter calls these men "scoffers".

II Peter 3:    Peter says:

1 This second epistle, beloved, I now write unto you; in both which I stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance:  2 That ye may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us the apostles of the Lord and Saviour:

3 Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts,

4 And saying, Where is the promise of HIS coming? for since the fathers fell asleep (died), all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation.

5 For this they willingly are ignorant of, that by the word of God the heavens were of old, and the earth standing out of the water and in the water:

6 Whereby the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished:

7 But the heavens and the earth, which are now, by the same word are kept in store, reserved unto fire against the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men.

8 But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.

9 The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

10 But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.

And prior to the destruction of this earth, will come the great tribulation of God, the 14 plagues of God as judgment upon the wickedness on this present earth.  (see Revelation 8-16)

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💥 Scriptures:

Mark 13:31-33  Jesus says ... Heaven and earth shall pass away: but MY words shall not pass away.

32 But of that day and that hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father.

33 Take ye heed, watch and pray: for ye know not when the time is.

 

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Proverbs 26:20  Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.

 

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Proverbs 16:25  There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

 

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Psalm 140:12-13  I know that the Lord will maintain the cause of the afflicted, and the right of the poor.

13 Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto THY name: the upright shall dwell in THY presence.

 

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Psalm 32:7  Thou art my hiding place; Thou shalt preserve me from trouble; Thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah.

 

 

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💥 Podcast: Jesus says: "No man cometh unto the Father but by Me, the Word."

 

  

(This podcast was previously recorded and published on October 15, 2020)

 

Jesus, the Word, is the way to God.  There is no other way or plan of man or doctrine other than that doctrine of Jesus Christ.

 

Your church doctrine is often different from the Word of the New Testament Bible.  

Your church doctrine might be based on the tradition of men.  It will not take you to God.  

You can't go to God through Buddha or through Mohammad.  It is only by Jesus, THE WORD, we come to God.

When we believe on The Word given to us by God and act on that word, are we followers of God.

Church attendance and good works will not take us to God the Father.  

Only by Jesus, The Word, can we come to God.

 

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Scriptures:

Proverbs 28:5  Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things. 

 

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Galatians 5:22-23  But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 

23 Meekness, temperance; against such there is no law.

 

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Luke 15:10  Jesus says ... Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.

 

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Psalm 34:4  I sought the Lord, and He heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.

 

 

 

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💥 Podcast: Jesus says: "I am the way, the truth, and the life."

 

 

(This podcast was previously recorded and published on October 14, 2020) 

 

The Word from God is the way.  That Word brought to our mind by the Holy Spirit leads us to life and not to destruction.

Proverbs 16:25  There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

But that Word given you by God is life.  Focus on that Word.  Keep that Word before you day and night.  Do that Word.

Proverbs 4:20-22  My son, attend to MY words; incline thine ear unto MY sayings.  Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart.  For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh.

 

John 1:1-5  In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God.  All things were made by HIM; and without HIM was not any thing made that was made. In HIM was life; and the life was the light of men. 

14  And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.

THE WORD was made flesh.  THE WORD came to earth in the form of a man named Jesus.

Hebrews 1:1-2  God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets,  Hath in these last days spoken unto us by His Son, whom HE hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also HE made the worlds;

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💥 Scriptures:

 

Proverbs 28:1  The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.

 

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Proverbs 15:16  Better is little with the fear of The Lord than great treasure and trouble therewith.

 

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Romans 8:18  For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.

 

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Luke 12:6-7  (Jesus said) Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God?

7 But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.


 

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💥 Asking God for help

Barbara Preston, member of the body of Christ

 

Earlier today I mislaid my phone so a little while later when I needed it, I couldn't find it. I looked around the house a couple of times, retracing my steps, but still didn't see it.

 

I was feeling frustrated with myself because I do this type of thing often, putting something down, paying no attention to what I am doing and then later having to search for it.

 

After this, I sat down to read the Bible when the thought came to me ... You could ask God to help you. (I knew this had to do with my missing phone).

 

Of course! So I did ask HIM to please help me find it and heard ... Go into the bedroom and look. I had already looked there but went back because this is what I heard to do. I walked into the bedroom and, as I passed the vanity, I saw my phone partially hidden by some taller items .... but there it was!

 

Our Heavenly Father, always watching over us, helping and guiding us, no matter how large or small a problem we may have! 

 

 

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💥 God knows how to get to us the information we need, helping us endure until the end

 

Linda Rodgers, member of the body of Christ

 

I was on my desk top computer scrolling thru some recent e-mails and suddenly my computer did a large quick scroll and stopped at an email from Joan (Boney). At first I was confused, knowing that Joan had died, but then I noticed the date of the email which was August 30, 2017 12:20 PM. I sat there trying to digest what I was reading. 

 

I began to read this email from Joan, knowing God must have a message for me considering the age of this email. The subject of this email was “Work Out Your Own Salvation, Phil. 2:12”. Joan proceeds to explain to us how to do this . 

 

It’s a beautiful and to the point, outline, basically a way to keep our salvation alive and fresh and strengthened as we endure this time on earth which is getting worse and worse. But we will endure if we renew our minds as Joan states in this email. It’s an outline for Godly success as I see it!

 

I have struggled at times recently and this information puts things in perspective for me in my life and strengthens my trust and faith in God. 

 

So glad God brought this 8 year old email to my attention. He knows what we need and exactly when we need it! 

 

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Here is the email, dated August 30, 2017, which God brought to Linda's attention on September 21, 2025.  The information in this email can be helpful to all believers as we seek to endure until the end:

  

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Joan Boney ... apostle/prophet

As we grow closer to the return of Jesus, the Bible tells us to expect the sins to increase around us.

A warning from Jesus about this:

Matthew 24:12-13    And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold.  But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.

I believe Jesus is saying there is a danger in the increasing sins of this world, that the love of many for the Word of God will wax cold.

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The apostle Paul said:  Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.  Philippians 2:12

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We have many resources to which we can refer in doing this.

Certainly we pray for God to give us HIS wisdom daily as we plan out our daily endurance.

Paul once told Timothy: 

Until I return, give yourself to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine.

I think this would mean:  

* Spend time daily reading the scriptures

* Share the good things of God with those around you, warning them as needed, building them in the faith as you have been encouraged by God in your own life

* Renew your mind to the doctrine of Christ as stated in the Bible, for antichrist and the apostasy teaches something that is opposite to doctrine shown us in Bible, therefore it is important for us to keep reading those doctrines presented in the Bible, especially concerning divorce/remarriage, fornication, adultery, homosexual/lesbians, and works of the flesh such as drunkenness which the world today is calling a disease rather than a sin as the Bible says.

We might have to work to keep our love for the Word of God in the matter at hand in these last days before Jesus returns.

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Singing and making melody in your hearts ... is helpful.  

Keeping scriptural based hymns in us, such as "Blessed Assurance", is very helpful.

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I'm so often bored at television.

Why do I keep flipping channels?

Instead why don't I spend time nightly re-reading such things as the following:

*  Holy Bible:  New Testament

*  Psalms

*  Proverbs

*  Books:  Exhortations for the Church  (By Joan Boney ... Vol. 1-12   ... Amazon)

With the 12 volumes available through Amazon, I could take one exhortation book per month and read some uplifting, godly writings daily.  There are enough exhortations in the volumes to cover 365 days of the year.  These reminders in the way of God should strengthen us.

*  Book:  Faith Building Moments  (from the Old Testament & Today)  ... Published on Amazon

I could read the story of one OT example per day and benefit and keep my focus on things of God helping me to endure.

*  Books:  Life In Christ series ... (Joan Boney from Amazon)

(There are 24 books in the Life In Christ series, including the following) 

- Taking Thoughts Captive

- Faith in God

- Following God by HIS Spirit

- Dealing with Destructive Thoughts

- Dreams from God

- Prayer to God

- The New Testament Church

- Promises From God to the Church

- Overcoming Through God

- Building Your House on the Word of God

- Escaping the Word God's Way

(Daily one of these books is offered for free on Amazon in e-book format.)

I could rotate these books and read a chapter a day in one of these books, renewing my mind in detail to the Holy Scriptures.

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I'm certain reading these books daily would strengthen us in the faith in God and help us to endure.

For myself, I think I am going to try to set up hours throughout the morning, afternoon, and evening,  where I spend time reading godly exhortations such as these, instead of being bored with TV.

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We have to "work" at our own salvation, says Paul.

Make an effort.  Endure this time by renewing your mind through Bible and godly exhortations morning, afternoon, evening.  

Romans 12:2   And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

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💥 Podcast: Jesus says, "Now ye are clean through the Word which I have spoken unto you."

 

 

(This podcast was previously recorded and published on October 13, 2020)

 

The Holy Spirit brings to our mind scriptures and concepts to show us the will of God and the way we are to go in this present life.

We live in peace on this earth, by doing that which is brought to our mind by the Spirit of God.

And we are cleansed by The Word when the Holy Spirit brings to our mind information and we make changes to our lives and go in the way of That Word.

Jesus says:  John 14:1-5  I (the Word) am the true vine, and MY Father is the husbandman.  Every branch in ME that beareth not fruit HE taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, HE purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit.

3 Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you.  

(When we do That Word, we go in a way of godliness.)

4 Abide in ME (live in MY word), and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in ME.

5 I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in ME, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without ME ye can do nothing.

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💥 Scriptures:

Psalm 62:5  My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from Him.

 

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1 Chronicles 16:23-27  Sing unto The Lord, all the earth; shew forth from day to day His salvation.

 

24 Declare His glory among the heathen; His marvelous works among all nations. 

 

25 For great is The Lord, and greatly to be praised; He also is to be feared above all gods. 

 

26 For all the gods of the people are idols: but The Lord made the heavens. 

 

27 Glory and honour are in His presence; strength and gladness are in His place.

 

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Nahum 1:7  The Lord is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and He knoweth them that trust in Him.

 

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Proverbs 25:11-12   A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.

12 As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.

 

(Comments from Beth Martin, member of the body of Christ)
My son Ian came over a couple days ago. He is the one with whom the Spirit intervened after the battle with evil influences a couple weeks ago.  (To see this account, please click here:  Report of God healing adult aged son)

 

 After this battle, my husband and I were led to leave it alone. I never spoke to him about the battle or results shown to us. We also received word from God stating, "I am not finished with him yet". 

 

He was over delivering equipment that he borrowed. He and I were in the house alone. He was walking around looking and pacing. 

 

I was impressed to say that to get into heaven, you have to know Jesus Christ. It is not enough to be a "good person". I said that to him. He did not say anything. He left shortly thereafter. 

 

Since then, I wondered if I did the right thing. Today I was reading the above scripture, Proverbs 25:11-12, and was reminded of the word I had spoken. I rejoiced and knew that he was the obedient ear. 

 

Praise God for His Word to us that guides and leads us. 

 

 

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💥 Turning to God with a problem ...

 

Cathy Varner,  member of the body of Christ

 

Several weeks ago I bought a used car.  I had been specifically looking for one that had a key fob, keyless entry.  I used that frequently with our other car in order to leave our dog in the car with it running and be able to lock it, with either the heat or air conditioning on, depending on the weather.

I assumed all the key fobs worked the same and that I’d be able to do that with the new car.  I came to discover that I couldn’t lock the doors while the car was running.  I was very concerned.  This was a pretty big part of what I needed.  Did I buy the wrong car, should I try to sell it or trade it in for another?  

I kept praying about it for several days.   Then a thought came to me.  I remembered that the fob had a physical key inside it that you could take out.  Perhaps I could lock the doors and leave the car running this way.  

 

I was so happy and grateful that I tried this and it did work.

 

 

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💥 Podcast: When they openly declare their sins before all, bringing destruction upon themselves

 

 

(This podcast was previously recorded and published on October 10, 2020) 

 

Isaiah 3:9 The shew of their countenance doth witness against them; and they declare their sin as Sodom, they hide it not. Woe unto their soul! for they have rewarded evil unto themselves.

In WWII people committed many types of Biblical sins: adultery, fornication, drunkenness, homosexual, lesbian, and such, but they did these sins in secret.

To declare your sins openly without shame as we see today, is as the sin in Sodom for which God destroyed Sodom.

In Genesis 19:13, the angel discloses the following:  "For we will destroy this place, because the cry of them is waxen great before the face of the LORD; and the LORD hath sent us to destroy it."

When their sins reach into heaven, God is aroused and takes action, judging those people who bring their sins to HIS attention.

Thus we see how God's judgment is hanging upon this present world where there is no shame for sin.

Time in the sight of God is described as follows: But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. (II Timothy 3:8)

The judgment of God is coming upon this world in the form of the great tribulation, the 14 plagues.

After that this present heaven and earth will be destroyed by God by fire.  (II Peter 3:10)

The righteous ones of God will be removed from this present earth and taken in their new spiritual bodies to the new heaven and the new earth wherein dwelleth righteousness.  (Revelation 21:1-5)

We will not have these earthly bodies in heaven.  (I Corinthians 15:49-52)  We will have spiritual bodies in heaven which are not subject to decay, pain, emotions.  We will be as the angels of God in heaven. 

We live in a time where the sins are as the sins of Sodom, they are not hidden.  This is a prelude to the wrath of God that is coming upon this present world.

 

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Matthew 11:20   Then began HE (Jesus) to upbraid the cities wherein most of His mighty works were done, because they repented not:

Matthew 21:32   For John came unto you in the way of righteousness, and ye believed him not: but the publicans and the harlots believed him: and ye, when ye had seen it, repented not afterward, that ye might believe him.

Revelation 9:20   And the rest of the men which were not killed by these plagues yet repented not of the works of their hands, that they should not worship devils, and idols of gold, and silver, and brass, and stone, and of wood: which neither can see, nor hear, nor walk:

Revelation 16:9  And men were scorched with great heat, and blasphemed the name of God, which hath power over these plagues: and they repented not to give Him glory.

Revelation 16:11   And blasphemed the God of heaven because of their pains and their sores, and repented not of their deeds.

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The terrible thing today is their lack of shame over that which they are doing.

So many women show no shame over becoming pregnant outside of marriage.

Homosexuals and lesbians often flaunt their sins before our eyes with no shame and no recognition at all that what they are doing is a sin in the sight of God.

Drunkards seek pity and often attribute their drunkenness to a medical problem instead of sin.

But the Bible shows us that drunkenness is sin:  

I Corinthians 6

9  Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate (homosexual), nor abusers of themselves with mankind,

10 Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.

Galatians 5:19-21

19  Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,

20 Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies,

21 Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.

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II Timothy 3

1  This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.

2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,

3 Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good,

4 Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;

5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.

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The wrath of God judges the disobedient at the coming great tribulation:

Romans 1:18  For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness;

Ephesians 6:5   Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience.

Revelation 14:10   The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out without mixture into the cup of His indignation; and he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the Lamb:

Revelation 16:1   And I heard a great voice out of the temple saying to the seven angels, Go your ways, and pour out the vials of the wrath of God upon the earth.

The 14 plagues of the wrath of God will be poured out upon this earth during the great tribulation and after that this present heaven and earth will be destroyed by God with fire.  (II Peter 3:10-14)

This is coming.

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Scriptures:

 

Proverbs 24:15-16  Lay not wait, O wicked man, against the dwelling of the righteous; spoil not his resting place:

16 For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief. 

 

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John 8:12  Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world; he that followeth ME (the Word) shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.

 

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John 16:33  Jesus says ... These things I have spoken unto you, that in ME (the Word) ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. 

 

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Psalm 46:1  God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

 

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James 1:5  If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

  

 

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💥 Podcast: Jesus says: If ye continue in MY Word, then are ye MY disciples indeed; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free

 

 

(This podcast was previously recorded and published on October 12, 2020) 

 

We, who are of God, will have a Word from God called to our mind from time to time.  As we focus on that Word, God is showing us what to do concerning the issues of this present life.  

And as we keep doing that Word, we will later know the truth of the situation with which we are dealing.

John 8:31-32  

31  Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on HIM, If ye continue in MY word, then are ye MY disciples indeed;

32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

In this Podcast, examples of the Word coming down to us from God and continuing in that Word.

 

 

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💥 Scriptures:

 

Proverbs 25:4  Take away the dross from the silver, and there shall come forth a vessel for the finer. 

 

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Proverbs 31:30  Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised.

  

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Proverbs 4:23  Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.

 

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Psalm 139:23-24 Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts:

24 And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.

 

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Hebrews 11:13-16 These all (our forefathers in faith) died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. 

 
14 For they that say such things declare plainly that they seek a country.

15 And truly, if they had been mindful of that country from whence they came out, they might have had opportunity to have returned.

16 But now they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for HE hath prepared for them a city. 

 

John 18:36  Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if MY kingdom were of this world, then would MY servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is MY kingdom not from hence.

 

(Comments from Pam Padgett) It can help us keep ourselves in peace when we see troubling things done by those of this world if we focus on the fact that, like Jesus, our kingdom is not of this world.  We are simply strangers and pilgrims on this earth.  Our desire is for the better country, an heavenly, prepared by God for us.   

 

Colossians 3:1-4  If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.

2 Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.

3 For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God.

4 When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with HIM in glory.  

 

 

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💥 Podcast: What it will be like in heaven. What Bible shows us.

 

(This podcast was previously recorded and published on September 30, 2020) 

 

In heaven, we will not have these current physical bodies.  God will give us a new body as it pleases HIM.  (I Corinthians 15)

In heaven:  there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.  (Revelation 21:4)

The reason we have physical pain today is because we live inside these physical bodies.  Also we have emotions of the flesh because we live today inside these physical bodies.

Before we are taken into heaven, we will be changed out of these physical bodies.

I Corinthians 15:51-52   Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep (die), but we shall all be changed,  In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.

Blink!  That is how fast we will be changed before we are taken into heaven.

Another thing about heaven:  We will not remember this earth.

Isaiah 65:17   For, behold, I create new heavens and a new earth: and the former shall not be remembered, nor come into mind.

We will have new spiritual bodies and our family in heaven will be all in heaven for all who are in heaven will be the children of God, the righteous of God.

 
God and the Word (Jesus) will be our focus and our light.

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The new Jerusalem, the new heaven:

Revelation 21

1  And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea.

2 And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.

3 And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and HE will dwell with them, and they shall be His people, and God Himself shall be with them, and be their God.

4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

5 And HE that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. 

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This present heaven and earth will be destroyed by God after the great tribulation:

II Peter 3

10 But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.

11  Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness,

12 Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat?

13 Nevertheless we, according to His promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.

14 Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of Him in peace, without spot, and blameless.

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There is no physical marriage as we know it today, in heaven.

So if a man has multiple wives, which will be his wife?  said the Sadducees to Jesus.

Mark 12:24-25   Jesus says:   Do ye not therefore err, because ye know not the scriptures, neither the power of God?

25 For when they shall rise from the dead, they neither marry, nor are given in marriage; but are as the angels which are in heaven.

(I find many Christians do not know the above truth.)  

On this present earth, if your mate dies, you can marry again (but only in the Lord).  I Corinthians 7 ... Paul says this to the women but I think the same would apply to a man who is a Christian, for why would any real Christian want to marry an infidel?

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Remember in heaven we will not have these physical bodies as on earth.

 

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