Creation Moment 3/14/2012 - Math of Space for a recent Creation

"Assume that there are 200 billion galaxies, each with 200 billion stars, and about 20 billion years since the "big-bang" occures. That means that there should be an average of over 31,000 new stars forming every second for all evolutionary time. Yet, science has yet to actually observe even one! Could it be that the time factor doesn't exist and the universe is actually around 6,000 years old, just as the bible says?" CM

When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained; What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visitest him? Psalm 8:3,4

The Godhead/(Trinity) through the Sanctuary

How much more shall the blood of Christ, (Justification/Outer Court)
who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot (Sanctification/Inner Court) 
to God, (Most Holy Place/Mercy Seat for Judgment)

purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God? Hebrews 9:14

Paul's Letter to the Galatians

Wherefore thou art no more a servant,
but a son;
and if a son,
then an heir of God through Christ.
Galatians 4:7

Lifted Up

And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me. John 12:32
"Christ does not drive but draws men unto Him." Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing p.127 E.G.W.

Bill Mahr-The FOOL

Bill Mahr is a raving, anti-God Fool. His movie Religulus was named by merging the words religion and rediculus. Also, he told falsehoods by comparing Christ and the Egyptian god Horus. His lies were based on the 1907 book by Gerald Massey Ancient Egypt, the Light of the World. Several top Egyptologists wrote an email critical of it. It is refered to by modern scholars of ancient Egypt as "psuedo-scientific" & "fringe non-sense." Bill Mahr is also known in political circles as the most vile, hatrful person in political commentary today.

The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. Psalm 14:1
"Satan is putting forth desperate efforts to ensnare the world. He is devising many plans to occupy minds and divert attention from the truths." Acts of the Apostles p.219 E.G.W.

2 or 3

For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them. Matthew 18:20

Creation Moment 3/13/2012 - Gravity

grav·i·ty

   /ˈgrævɪti/ Show Spelled

noun, plural -ties.

1.

the force of attraction by which terrestrial bodies tend to fall toward the center of the earth.

2.

heaviness or weight.

3.

gravitation in general

4.

acceleration of gravity.

5.

a unit of acceleration equal to the acceleration of gravity.  Symbol: g

There is no way to explain how "gravity", as a force, could have evolved. So gravity, when one studies it objectivly, comes to the conclusion that it came into existence as is--whole & complete.-Hence, CREATED.

In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. Genesis 1:1

Blasphemy of Benny Hinn

Unbelievable BLASPHEMY from the lips of Benny Hinn
"People of God," shouts Benny, "we must never speak such faith-destroying words as these: 'If it be thy will, Lord.'... I am Him [Jesus]! The Word has become flesh in Meee! ... You are a little god on earth!" Benny Hinn



And he said, Take heed that ye be not deceived: for many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and the time draweth near: go ye not therefore after them. Luke 21:8

Our Iniquities

But your iniquities have separated between you and your God,
and your sins have hid his face from you,
that he will not hear.
Isaiah 59:2

Our hands are defiled with what?
For your hands are defiled with blood,
Our fingers are defiled with what?
and your fingers with iniquity;
Our lips speak what?
your lips have spoken lies,
Our tongue mutters what?
your tongue hath muttered perverseness.
Isaiah 59:3

Post-Flood Rebellion Begins & Ends

And God blessed Noah and his sons, and said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth. Genesis 9:1

The Post-Flood Rebellion Begins
And they said, Go to, let us build us a city and a tower, whose top may reach unto heaven; and let us make us a name, lest we be scattered abroad upon the face of the whole earth. Genesis 11:4

The Post Flood Rebellion Ends
And the kingdom and dominion, and the greatness of the kingdom under the whole heaven, shall be given to the people of the saints of the most High, whose kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and all dominions shall serve and       obey him. Daniel 7:27

Creation Moment 3/12/2012 - Joseph's brothers & Zillions

And they sat before him, the firstborn according to his birthright, and the youngest according to his youth: and the men marvelled one at another. Genesis 43:33

Why did the brothers of Joseph "marvelled one at another"? Because the chance that one could randomly arrange the 11 brothers of Joseph in order by birth age is nearly 40,000,000 different possibilities mathematically!

In nature there are hardly any arrangements that contain the info for reproduction. But there are ZILLIONS of possibilities of NOT forming the necessary info for reproduction of life in nature on its own.-Now marvel at the Creation

A Foolish Man

The "4 Horsemen" of God-Hating Atheism

Go from the presence of a foolish man,

when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge.

Proverbs 14:7

Free Will-True Christianity NEVER Forces the Conscious

Speak unto the children of Israel, that they bring me an offering:

of every man that giveth it willingly with his heart ye shall take my offering.
Exodus 25:2

True Christianity never forces the conscious


....they said unto him, Lord, shall we smite with the sword? Luke 22:49
And, behold, one of them which were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword. Matthew 26:51,52
Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, John 18:36

The 3 physical aspects of the Inner Court/Holy Place of the Sanctuary

The 3 physical aspects of the Inner Court/Holy Place of the Sanctuary:

1) Eat (Table of shewbread/Eat of the bread of His word)
2) Breathe (Altar of Incense/Prayers of His people)
3) Excercise (7 Branch Candlestick/Let your light shine)

For in him we live, and move, and have our being; Acts 17:28

"Spirit of Prophecy" and Revelation 19:10 & 22:8,9 Comparison

And I fell at his feet to worship him.
And he said unto me,
See thou do it not:
I am thy fellowservant,
and of thy brethren
that have the testimony of Jesus:
worship God:
for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.
Revelation 19:10

I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel which shewed me these things.
Then saith he unto me,
See thou do it not:
for I am thy fellowservant,
and of thy brethren the prophets,
and of them which keep the sayings of this book:
worship God.
Revelation 22:8,9

The significant difference: In 19:10 the breathern have the Testimony of Jesus. In 22:9 the brethern are called "prophets".  So by comparing scripture with scripture, we come to the conclusion that the "brethern" with this gift are NOT all members of the church only those who God calls to be a messenger for His people.

And the dragon was wroth with the woman, and went to make war with
the remnant of her seed, which
A) keep the commandments of God, and
B) have the testimony of Jesus Christ.
Revelation 12:17

Creation Moment 3/11/2012 - Ota Benga and the racisim of evolution

Racist Evolutionary Thinking

"In 1906 the crowds thronged the monkey house exhibit at the Bronx Zoo (New York Zoological Park). Here were man's "evolutionary ancestors" - monkeys, chimpanzees, a gorilla named Dinah, an orangutan named Dohung and an African pygmy tribesman named Ota Benga.

Ota Benga was brought from the Belgian Congo in 1904 by noted African explorer Samuel Verner along with other pygmies and displayed in an exhibit in the 1904 St. Louis world's Fair. Ota Benga (or "Bi", which means "friend" in his language) was born in 1881, had a height of 4 ft. 11in. and weighted 103 lbs. Although he was referred to as a boy he had been married twice. His first wife had been captured by a hostile tribe and his second wife died by a snake bite.

After the St. Louis exhibit, Ota found himself at the Bronx Zoo which at that time was under the direction of Dr. William T. Hornaday, who was considered a bit eccentric. Hornaday believed animals had nearly human thoughts and personalities, and he could read the thoughts of zoo animals. He "apparently saw no difference between a wild beast and the little Black man" and insisted he was only offering an "intriguing exhibit".

The exhibit was immensely popular and controversial; the black community was outraged and some churchmen feared that it would convince people of Darwin's theory of evolution. Under threat of legal action, Hornaday had Ota Benga leave his cage and circulate around the zoo in a white suit, but he returned to the monkey house to sleep.

In time Ota Benga began to hate being the object of curiosity. "There were 40,000 visitors to the part on Sunday. Nearly every man, woman and child of this crowd made for the monkey house to see the start attraction in the park - the wild man from Africa. They chased him about the grounds add day, howling, jeering, and yelling. Some of them poked him in the ribs, others tripped him up, all laughed at him." At one point, he got hold of a knife and flourished it around the park, another time he produced a fracas after being denied a soda from the soda fountain. Finally, after fabricating a small bow and arrows and shooting at obnoxious park visitors he had to leave the park for good.

After his park experience, several institutions tried to help him. He was placed in Virginia Theological Seminary and College but quit school to work in a tobacco factory. According to Hornaday (who probably had evolutionary racist views) "he did not possess the power of learning" .

Growing homesick, hostile, and despondent Ota Benga borrowed a revolver, and shot himself in the heart, ending his life in 1916. "    CS
And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth,
Acts 17:26

Imputed & Imparted RIGHTEOUSNESS

"Imputed righteousness is the righteousness of Jesus credited to the Christian, enabling the Christian to be justified;

imparted righteousness is what God does in Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit after justification, working in the Christian to enable and empower the process of sanctification." wiki 

"Imparted righteousness changes the individual so as to make him righteous. Imputed righteousness just changes the man’s legal standing with God. Imparted righteousness is the man’s own experience. Imputed righteousness is God’s experience of righteousness placed to the account of the sinner as if it were his." Michael P. For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him. 2 Corinthians 5:21

 

 

And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God. James 2:23

im·pute

tr.v. im·put·ed, im·put·ing, im·putes

1. To relate to a particular cause or source; attribute the fault or responsibility to: imputed the rocket failure to a faulty gasket; kindly imputed my clumsiness to inexperience.

2. To assign as a characteristic; credit: the gracefulness so often imputed to cats. See Synonyms at attribute.

Elijah said unto Elisha, Ask what I shall do for thee, before I be taken away from thee. And Elisha said, I pray thee, let a double portion of thy spirit be upon me. 2 Kings 2:9

im·part

tr.v. im·part·ed, im·part·ing, im·parts

1. To grant a share of; bestow: impart a subtle flavor; impart some advice.

2. To make known; disclose: persuaded to impart the secret.

3. To pass on; transmit: imparts forward motion.

 

 

"The righteousness by which we are justified in imputed;

the righteousness by which we are sanctified is imparted.

The first is our title to heaven,

the second is our fitness for heaven."

Review & Herald 6/4/1895 E.G.W.

 

Purim

The celebration of Purim takes place 2 days out of the year for Jews. On it, they attend an evening then a morning reading of the whole book of Esther. They then give gifts to the poor and exchange food parcels with each other. The holiday of Purim is to commemorate their deliverance from extermination at the hands of Haman during the time of Queen Esther.
And the decree of Esther confirmed these matters of Purim; and it was written in the book.
 Esther 9:32

It Is Written hosted by John Bradshaw

Watch It Is Written hosted by John Bradshaw
http://www.itiswritten.com/

But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God. Matthew 4:4

World given up to Appetite

James White (a founder of SDA Church)

"The world is given up to appetite. If the popular churches of the day wish to raise money for any purpose, they do it through the indulgence of the apetite. A strawberry festival, an ice cream entertainment,...or something of the kind is the means by which the liberalities of the people are drawn out.
But our Lord was carried into the wilderness in order to be prepared to cure the maladies of our fallen natures. He fasted forty days."
Sermon by James White given 3/5/1870

And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungred. Matthew 4:2

666 or 616?

Some people claim old texts have the number 666 in Revelation as 616. So which is it? The oldest texts have 666. Also, the oldest manuscript of the New Testament, the Chester Beatty Papyrus, has it clearly as 666.

Also, what about those who claim it is just 3 numbers in a row? The original Greek manuscripts has it written as six hundred and sixty six. Which was written as 666.
Here it is in the original Greek- So that nobody may buy or sell unless he has the mark or the name of the beast or the number of his name. Here is wisdom. Let him therefore who has it calculate the number of the beast, for it is a number of a human being. It is six hundred threescore and six. Revelation 13:8 in the original Greek

God's Laundromat - Wrinkle Free

.............even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;
That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word,
That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot,
or wrinkle,
or any such thing;
but that it should be holy and without blemish. Ephesians 5:25-27

Creation Moment 3/10/2012 - Big Bang BOOM

How can sommething come from NOTHING? The Big Bang states that a small cloud of subatomic particles (where did that come from?) exploded forming hydrogen and a little helium. Let us say for the sake of argument it is true. Why did it then explode for?
Also, from experience, we know that EXPLOSIONS are destructive and lead to destruction and disorder. So then how is it reasonable to believe the opposite happened during the big bang?

In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. Genesis 1:1

Question about Children posed by S.M.I. Henry

S.M.I. Henry

"If the Lord comes and finds that our children are not with us, how shall we answer when our names are called in the Judgment? How will our case stand if we cannot say "Here am I, and the children who Thou hast given me"?" Sermon by S.M.I. Henry 1899



Job set the example, leading in their sacrificial worship services each morning
And it was so, when the days of their feasting were gone about, that Job sent and sanctified them, and rose up early in the morning, and offered burnt offerings according to the number of them all: for Job said, It may be that my sons have sinned, and cursed God in their hearts. Thus did Job continually. Job 1:5

Your Light May Be Small

"Your light may be small, but remember that it is what God has given you, and that He holds you responsible to let it shine forth. Some one may light his taper from yours; and his light may be the means of leading others out of the darkness." Testimonies to the Church Regarding the Strengthening of Our Instgitutions and Training Centers p.29 E.G.W.
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. Matthew 5:16

Enchanted Ground

They are of the world: therefore speak they of the world, and the world heareth them. 1 John 4:5
"Many place themselves on the enchanted ground by frequenting scenes of amusement where fallen spirits congregate. Professing Christian, when you resort to the theater, remember that satan is there, conducting the play as the master actor. He is there to excite passion and glory vice. The very atmosphere is permeated with licentiousness." Signs of the Times 5/18/1882 E.G.W.

What a thing for God to say!

Call unto me,
and I will answer thee,
and shew thee great and mighty things,
which thou knowest not.
Jeremiah 33:3

Jacob's Stone Pillows

And he lighted upon a certain place, and tarried there all night, because the sun was set; and he took of the stones of that place, and put them for his pillows, and lay down in that place to sleep. Genesis 28:11

Just as Jacob rested on rocks, you too should rest on the Rock of your salvation.

The LORD liveth; and blessed be my rock; and exalted be the God of the rock of my salvation.
2 Samuel 22:47

Mark of the Beast (mandated Sunday Worship)

In Scripture, the first recorded conflict on earth between humans was over worship (Cain & Abel). The last recorded conflict is over worship (the mark of the beast).

The scene of innocent Abel falling before Cain is to be repeated. Those who implement the mark of the beast think they are doing God's will. Remember, Cain wasn't an atheist.

The mark of the beast is a counterfeit to God's mark- Moreover also I gave them my sabbaths, to be a sign between me and them, that they might know that I am the LORD that sanctify them.- And hallow my sabbaths; and they shall be a sign between me and you, that ye may know that I am the LORD your God. Ezekiel 20:12,20

Before the cross was Israel-after the cross spiritual Israel, His church. In the END TIMES,the battle over worship will be over God's way of worship (Abel) and the worlds way of worshiping God (Cain). He said If ye love me, keep my commandments. John 14:15. The "Abel's" at that time say "O.K." to God. The Cain's argue with God and worship the way THEY want too. There is only 1 commandment most Christians reject applying to them as writteen-the 4th commandment about the 7th day Sabbath. They institute "Sunday" in its place.
Today, NO ONE has the Mark of the Beast yet. It only becomes the mark when implemented by law in the end.

And he had power to give life unto the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak, and cause that as many as would not worship the image of the beast should be killed. And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads: And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.

Revelation 13:15-17

"The law of God, ... is to be made void. The contest will be decided over the Sabbath question, which will agitate the whole world." Evangelism p.236, E.G.W.

Overwhelmed

From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee,
when my heart is overwhelmed:
lead me to the rock that is higher than I. Psalm 61:2

Creation Moment 3/9/2012 - A Postive Attitude (Designed that way)

Scientific studies have shown a positive attitude creates a happier and healthier life.

Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the LORD.
Psalm  31:24

Spirit Song performed by the Maranatha Singers

Spirit Song performed by the Marantha Singers
www.youtube.com/embed/h9sdRdrocvQ

Hereby know we that we dwell in him, and he in us, because he hath given us of his Spirit.
1 John 4:3

3 Steps for Bible Study

3 STEPS

1. When reading biblical stories, consider: theme, characters, location, time and the events.
2. Consult the Bible, a theology book, Bible dictionaries and commentaries.
3. Summarize the passage in light of what you’ve learned. Crosswalk

False Balances of Salvation



Neither do I condemn you (Grace)-Now go & sin no more (Law)

A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight. Proverbs 11:1

When it comes to salvation some people have their scales out-of-whack. Some focus on just Sanctification and become legalistic, focusing almost exclusivly on keeping the Law of God. While others go too far the other way and focus on just Justification. They assume that they don't need to keep the Law. They cry "Grace Grace" but forget that they need the Grace because of sin-which is transgression of the Law. Grace and the Law go hand-in-hand. Study the outlay of the Sanctuary sometime. -------You'll see the balance.

Creation Moment 3/8/2012 - 2 Major Problems for Evolution

1. There is no adequate explanation for the origin of life from dead chemicals. Even the simplest life form is tremendously complex.
2. The fossil record, our only documentation of whether evolution actually occurred in the past, lacks any transitional forms, and all types appear fully-formed when first present. The evidence that "pre-men" (ape-men) existed is dubious at best. So called pre-man fossils turn out to be those of apes, extinct apes, fully man, or historical frauds. CS

So God created man in his own image, Genesis 1:27

Close of Passover, Beginning of Communion Service

"Christ left for His church a memorial of His great sacrifice for man. This do He said, in remembrance of Me. This was the point of transition between two economies and their two great festivals. The one was to close forever; the other, which He had just established, was to take its place, and to continue through all time as the memorial of His death." Sermon from 6/22/1897 E.G.W. / Luke 22:19

Good Advice for our Printing Presses

"The pen should be used, under the control of the Holy Spirit, as a means for sowing seed unto eternal life. Let the space in our papers be occupied with matter of real worth. Crowd in subjects weighty with eternal interests". Testimonies for the Church vol.7, p.157 E.G.W.

So they read in the book in the law of God distinctly, and gave the sense, and caused them to understand the reading. Nehemiah 8:8

The Ultimate Cry

Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him: Job 13:15

Creation Moment 3/7/2012 - Voice of Nature

Praise ye him, sun and moon:
praise him, all ye stars of light.

Praise him, ye heavens of heavens,
and ye waters that be above the heavens.
Let them praise the name of the LORD:
for he commanded, and they were created.
Psalm 148:3-5








"Nature is not God, nor was it ever God. The voice of nature testifies of God, but nature is not God."
Review & Herald 11/8/1898 E.G.W.

And YOU....

And you,
that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works,
yet now hath he reconciled.
Colossians 1:21

Let the Angels Praise Him!

Praise ye him, all his angels: Psalm 148:2

Ahaz & Worship

What happened to Judah when King Ahaz turned from worship of the true God?

Formed an alliance with the World: So Ahaz sent messengers to Tiglathpileser king of Assyria, saying, I am thy servant and thy son: come up, and save me out of the hand of the king of Syria, and out of the hand of the king of Israel, which rise up against me. 2 Kings 16:7

120,000 slain: For Pekah the son of Remaliah slew in Judah an hundred and twenty thousand in one day,  because they had forsaken the LORD God of their fathers. 2 Chronicles 28:6

200,000 taken prisoner: And the children of Israel carried away captive of their brethren two hundred thousand, women, sons, and daughters,  ....and brought the spoil to Samaria.
2 Chronicles 28:8

Others Invade Judah: For again the Edomites had come and smitten Judah, and carried away captives. The Philistines also had invaded the cities of the low country, and of the south of Judah, 2 Chronicles 28:17,18

His result: For he sacrificed unto the gods of Damascus, which smote him: and he said, Because the gods of the kings of Syria help them, therefore will I sacrifice to them, that they may help me. But they were the ruin of him, and of all Israel. 2 Chronicles 28:23

URIAH SMITH-Funeral Sermon Highlights for Funeral of Henry White

Uriah Smith gave a funeral sermon on 12/21/1863 for the son of Ellen G. White, Henry White, who died at age 16. This was given in Battle Creek, Michigan. Here are some HIGHLIGHTS of this inpiring funeral sermon....

"It is but a few months since he who now lies before you in silence of death, left us in all vigor of life.....If it had been told us that death would so soon take away one of our number, who would have looked upon him as that one? But the blow has fallen upon him-perhaps I should not say upon him; for he is not the afflicted one; it is the living hearts that feel, while he has passed beyond the sorrows...of earth.....But when, through the leadings of this Providence, our pathway lies along by the side of the tomb, and our friends are taken away from us by death, it is natural that the stricken heart should inquire what their condition is, and what is their future prospect. Paul well knew that bereaved hearts would be sorrowful....Hence he approaches this subject and says:... brethern, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. (1 Thess. 4:13) Job puts the question direct: If a man die, shall he live again? This is the very question at issue; and he answers it in the language that... follows: All the days of my appointed times will I wait till my change come. (Job 14:14) ... Thus all our inquiries are answered. The state of the dead is revealed unto us."

Creation Moment 3/6/2012 - Circularity of Evolutionary Thinking about "Scientists"

There is some circularity in the Darwinian mind. It goes like this:
1. Evolutionist says: "All scientists accept evolution."
2. Skeptic responds: "But scientist X doesn't believe in evolution."
3. Evolutionist responds: "Well, he is not a "scientist" CM

I have made the earth, and created man upon it: Isaiah 45:12

Lion of Judah

And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Juda, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof. Revelation 5:5