IT'S NOT ABOUT RELIGION AND IT NEVER WAS.

What is the purpose of life and where are we going?

ALL intelligence, all life, all things seen or unseen, all that is known or unknown, all that may exists in any dimension, universe, form or place, originated from and is sustained by GOD. God created man from the elements, breathed into him The Breath Of Life and man became a Living Soul. We are not here by chance or accident dear reader it was planned from the beginning. "In the beginning God" Genesis 1:1

 "Before I formed you in the belly I knew you and before you came forth out of the womb, I sanctified you." Jeremiah 1:5

"O Lord you have searched me and know me. You compassed (understand fully and completely) my path and my lying down and are acquainted with all my ways...Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is high, I cannot attain unto it...Where shall I go from thy spirit or presence?...For you have possessed my reins: you have covered me in my mother's womb...for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; marvelous are your works; and that my soul knows right well...My substance was not hid from you when I was made in secret, and curiously wrought...Your eyes did see my substance, yet being not perfected (physically or spiritually) and in the book (DNA Code) all my members were written, which in continuance were fashioned when as yet there was none of them. Psalm 139: 1-17 It is written " I will put my law in their inward parts and write it in their hearts; and I will be their God and they shall be my people."....Jerimiah 31:33  and again it is also written: "I will put my laws into their mind, and write them in their hearts and will be their God, and They shall be my people...." Hebrews 8:10

"Our Creator gave each a book with ink and pen, in which our life to write. Then at the appointed time He will read what we have written upon its pages. Word by word, line by line, chapter by chapter we chart our destiny for the ages. Our life on earth etched within our souls recorded in The Book of Life, copied from each life's pages"  Daniel R.L.

"....The Soul that rises with us, our Life’s Star, hath had elsewhere its setting and comes from afar; not in entire forgetfulness, and not in utter nakedness, but trailing clouds of glory do we come from God, who is our home...​"

William Wordsworth, Intimations of Immortality from Recollections of Early Childhood.​

WHY ARE WE HERE?  There is no need to travel the world seeking enlightenment atop mountains, in caves, in temples, in churches lit by dim candle light, or men dressed in priestly garments. The meaning of life is written within men's hearts by our Creator and is witnessed throughout the heavens, if we would but open our eyes. We begin our life on Earth given the gift of life, our physical body, and our individual consciousness. We are nurtured within an earthly family, and in turn have our own family with it's responsibilities. We interact with others, experience life and death, sickness and health, happiness and sorrow, truth and lies, pain and pleasure, the just and unjust, and all the trials of earthly life. To grow in knowledge, understanding, and wisdom. We are here to experience those things common to mankind and to be good stewards of the earth. We are given the ability to choose the spiritual not the temporal, good not evil, morality not immorality, wisdom not ignorance, peace not war, kindness not cruelty, and love not hate. We are accountable for our choices which effect ourselves, others, and define our eternal destiny. Dear Reader we must govern ourselves from within (through God's Spirit) or others will do it from without. 

It is Gods purpose that we become aware of our individual consciousness, our relationship with Him, our interrelationships and responsibilities with others. All of which is the reason for our existence and the source of eternal happiness. It is through experiencing mortal life and death we obtain the ability to truly comprehend the gift of eternal life. It is Gods desire and plan that we learn how to sustain ourselves, grow in knowledge, understanding, and wisdom. But we find ourselves unable to live the basic spiritual principles we have thus far been given. Are we to expect greater enlightenment? Yes. However might it be more correct to ask? If we receive further enlightenment would we not do more harm to ourselves and others physically and spiritually? Let us each strive to live the truths we now have knowing Gods Holy Spirit will reveal to us what we are ready to receive.​​​

WHERE ARE WE GOING? Like little children we are pilgrims on a spiritual journey. GOD has always been involved in the lives of individuals, families, communities, towns, nations and the world. This will continue throughout eternity. God has written upon our minds and hearts a consciousness of right and wrong with a spiritual desire toward Him which only He can fulfill. God loves us. He has given us the ability to choose to be His adopted Sons and Daughters destined to inherit the coming new glorified Earth and His many other creations, throughout eternity.

We are on a spiritual journey in a fallen world.​​ We are on a journey called destiny. The path we are on has two rails to guide us. One is truth the others is love. Remain on the path guided by the rails and continue until you come to a very steep hill. Do not look back. Steadfastly continue up the hill no matter how difficult or dark the journey.​

Know this fellow Pilgrim; it may be that about the time you grow tired and are about to give up the quest you will apprehend, dimly at first a light shining from the other side of the hill. Down through the darkness to give you strength to complete your journey. And you shall know for yourself God is love, light, and truth. Those who truly seek Him shall find Him and know Him for themselves.

Yes you can Pilgrim and here is His promise to you: John 14:23-26

"If a man (or women) loves me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him. He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings and the word which ye hear is not mine, but the Father's which sent me. These things have I spoken unto you being yet present with you. 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." ​​Study and Ponder these words carefully Pilgrim for they mean exactly what is written. Amen.

An open letter to all Christian Denominations, Pastors, Priest, Seminaries, Church Leaders, and other Religions, spiritual organizations, or philosophies,  including  non-believers.

This page specifically relates to God's pattern for His Church  and is truly relevant for the times in which we now live. It provided to be shared with Church leaders, Pastors, Elders, and all members of the Church to awaken Believers (and non-believers) as to the seriousness of what is happening and the urgent need to return to God's ways not man's.

Dear Reader the Message Of Gods' Plan of Salvation is being redefined by false teachings within the Church and those who seek to re-image God and the world after their own making. What then shall we do as Christian Parents, Church Members, Pastors, and Church Leaders?

We must return to God's pattern for His Church which is - Jesus Christ and Born Again Believers having the indwelling of the Holy Spirit our True Teacher, Our True Guide, our True Comforter along with God's Written Word. This is The Church of God and The Kingdom Of God.

This then is the order of the Church and how Believers participate in the Great Commission:

God, our individual relationship to God, our preordained responsibility of witnessing to our Families, our Extended Families, our Neighbors, our Community, our Country and the World. This Is God's plan for us (individually and collectively) to take part in the Great Commission. Ponder this carefully to truly understand and apprehend the potential of reaching others, God's Way.

It's Not about Religion And Never Was.

In progress.

​​​​​​​​​​​​“It’s not about man’s religion, Churches, or Denominations - it never was”.

God: Creator, Father, Law Giver, Savior, Teacher, Comforter and our Guide.

God: Established marriage between a man and women.
God: Established the Family, its sacredness and the sanctity of life. 

God: Designated specific responsibilities and callings for Husbands, Wives, & Children.
God: Designated men to be the Spiritual Leader of the Family.

Dear Reader keep reading and you will soon understand why. 

God: Established the Priesthood of Believers’. The Church: Jesus Christ, and Born Again Believers having the indwelling the Holy Spirit, our True our true Comforter, our true Teacher, our true Guide and His written Word.

The Church: The Family and Assembly of Fellow Believers.
The Church: Not about buildings, man’s priesthoods, or denominations.

What If: - Pastors no longer have to neglect their own wives and children?
- Pastors no longer have to fear preaching the truth to their church members?
- Pastors no longer have to be concerned with raising more and more money for the Church?
- Pastors no longer have to babysit those who never grow spiritually?
- Pastors no longer have to become involved in “church politics”?
- Pastors no longer have to deal with are the seats comfy, preparing perfect sermons to increase offerings, additional funding for building programs, daily expenses, worship music, counseling, parking lots, greeters, counseling church members, sports and activity programs, summer bible schools, hurt feelings, backbiting, building maintenance, just to name a few things pastors are responsible for. 

What If: - Fathers were truly the spiritual leader of the Family as taught in Scriptures? - Fathers provided for and protected their Families (spiritually and physically) cherishing their wives and children?
- Wives stood with their husbands co-equal in their responsibilities as ordained by God as taught in

Scriptures? - Wives and husband brought up their children as God instructed?

What If:
- Children absolutely knew their parents loved and cared for them?
- Children learned by the example of Godly parents?
- Children were taught to read and understand the Bible at an early age in the home, rather than from someone else?
- Children were instructed in the home how to discern truth and think for themselves. (Think about how this would form bonds between family members.) 

How can a pastor or minister with a family truly be effective managing all of the above?

​The short answer they cannot. Why?

Because it can only be achieved by following the pattern of Gods Church.​​

God's Church is the people of God organically connected to God. At Pentecost, when the Spirit breathed upon God’s people, this organic connection came to life. Thus we see terms for the church like: ‘living church,’ ‘body of Christ,’ seed planted that produces fruit 30, 60, 100 fold.’ When church is understood this way, its development becomes less about planning ‘how to build’ and much more about learning to facilitate the life cycle that is already inherent within it. The simple DNA of the living church is evident:

1. Intimacy with Christ. The abiding living relationship with God is at the core of our life with God and the life that grows out of the church (God’s people). Jesus did not invite us to follow a religion of rules, nor did he mandate an order of service or church structure to follow. He did ask us to follow him. Out of that flows all of the life, joy, and power that we need to live fully in him and for him.

2. Reaching out with love. The experience of being loved by the God of the universe produces an outward desire to love and reach others with the same Gospel love. This is not a project nor a program, but a way of life that involves an outbreak of Jesus’ love toward others.

3. Disciple making as a lifestyle. This is not about what we have to give to others, but it is about relationships in which we come alongside people while they discover that God speaks directly to them. We walk with them but the word and the Spirit of God become the teachers. The Bible, indeed, is far more powerful than we realize. It has the power to transform hearts and lives, all by itself, through the energizing of God’s Spirit.

4. Gathering simply and in a participatory manner. Gatherings are family-based and allow every person to grow spiritually, care for one another, and exercise spiritual gifts. Healthy missional-family gatherings continue to encourage the upward, inward, outward processes of loving God, blessing one another, and reaching out to others. What we do see in Scripture are many different types of gatherings which took place frequently, naturally, and often spontaneously… They took place in normal, everyday settings and they fit into the rhythm of everyday life.

5. Empower others to go, reach, disciple, and gather. This is the function of ‘leadership’ as it seeks to serve others who are becoming fruitful, vibrant, and reproductive. Everything is given away: spiritual authority, recognition, encouragement, opportunities to minister and serve. This leader empowers others so well that his or her own ministry goes virtually unrecognized. Where does one begin? It is difficult to get away from the idea that there must be a one-two-three blueprint to follow that will allow me to facilitate the growth of ‘a church.’ But it is more about lifestyle than planning and more about listening to God than following someone else’s map. Still, there is an intentionally that can move us forward. These five rhythms become essential to discovering how God would have us walk with him in the growth of his church. There are many tools and methods for walking out each of these rhythms (perhaps a subject for another post), but through prayer and listening, God is able to lead us to those tools and methods that will be best for our context

These are the Five basic DNA elements of the living church and five rhythms to help guide us and when we are diligent about walking out these rhythms, God will lead:

1. Godward Rhythm: How can I root myself more deeply in His love?

2. Missional Rhythm: What field(s) am I assigned to sow in? Where is my Calcutta? Who is my next 'person of peace?'

3. Discipleship Rhythm: Who has God provided to mentor/disciple me? Who can I invite into a discovery, encounter with God through His word to walk alongside as he/she learns to follow God for himself or herself?

4. Community Rhythm: Who am I called to build one-another community with?

5. Reproductive Rhythm: How am I empowering my disciples & community to do the same (#1 - #4)?

Quotes are from the Simple/House Church Revolution book. Posted by Roger Thoman March 01, 2017​

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To all Pastors and all Denominations:

Begin teaching this is NOW!!

" Fathers, it is an honor and your responsibility from God. Pray with those in your family together and with them individually. Administer blessings for those in your family by the laying on of hands, and baptize those in your family into the Body of Christ

“ What we now accept as Christianity is vastly different from what first century Believers practiced and believed. Mans "Churches" have been instituted by men who "assumed to themselves authority" and "ordained one another" with their "priesthoods" to control others. Scriptures clearly teach the Church is: Jesus Christ, Believers, and their True Teacher, Comforter, and Guide,  God's Holy Spirit! "  

"Why then do we go to a mere man, when we can go directly to God through His Son, our High Priest?

We need to return to the pattern of the church as followed by first century Believers. ”​​

Gods true pattern for His Church.
 

Jesus Christ is born and begins His ministry fulfilling those things that were written of Him in Torah and Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments.

Christ calls his apostles, The Gospel is preached by the Apostles (men who actually new and walked with Christ). The priesthood of Believers established, Churches are in Believer’s homes, families are the Church the corner stone being Jesus Christ, Believers and There Families.

The Church Of God Is Formed:

Jesus Christ, Born Again Believers having the indwelling of the Holy  Spirit, Our True Teacher, Our True Comforter, Our True Guide and God's Written Word.

The Gospel of Repentance and Salvation is proclaimed to

mankind: We are saved by faith through Jesus Christ, are Born Again, receive the gift of the Holy Spirit, and are adoption as Sons and Daughters into the Kingdom of God.

The early Church begins,

Believes grow in the gospel teaching their children and one another.
Men are the spiritual leader in the home Gospel taught and lived in the home. Fathers teach, bless, and baptize their wife and children.
Families observe the lords supper in the home. Families share the Gospel in their daily lives associating with others. Others accepting Christ then duplicate what they have experience with others. Believers’ begin sharing the Good News, house to house, community to community, region to region into the known world.

Believers take care of their families in sickness, in health, and as they advance in age and come together (as an Assembly or group) to do the same for fellow Believers and others. Believers teach, help, and assist family members (and others) to become self sufficient and not to be a burden on others.

Much more can be said here but I leave it up to you Dear Reader to continue the ways the Family and others can benefit when God's Church is lived.

Jesus Christ dies for the sins of the world. Apostles not understanding scatter when Christ is though dead.

The Temple Vail is torn (by God) from the top to the bottom signifying that we may approach God ourselves without the need of Priest, Ceremonies, or Temples. And the old covenant with its many purification ceremonies, sin sacrifices, temples, and priesthoods is now fulfilled in Christ, our New Living Covenant.

Note: More about the importance and meaning of the Temple Vail is posted below.
 

Apostles then gathered after the resurrected by Christ,
Christ gives final instructions before ascending into Heaven.
Apostles boldly teach throughout the world, Two were replaced by who had known Christ while He walked upon the earth, Apostles martyred leaving the Priesthood of believers and church houses,
First century Believers’ house churches go underground,
Wolves enter the church and the church devolves,
Generations pass,
Men wax worse and worse,

We now enter the end of the church age and have been warned to flee mans godless churches and the coming one world religion. Study the Scriptures “prove all things holding fast that which is good’, be not deceived, and be convinced yourself about these matters and their spiritual significance. Then armed with God’s truth and The Holy Spirit (our true Comforter, Teacher and Guide  with the Written Word) you may stand against the Prince of this present Age and his followers.

Then, no longer deceived by the failings and heresies accepted within compromised Christianity do we continue as in the past? God forbid. We have been admonished by God to flee Babylon so that we are not overcome by the deceptions which are intensifying throughout the world. Do we fabricate and piece together another man made denomination with self-ordained institutionalized priest or pastors to promote yet another Church?

Do we bow to a mega religion which morphed into some kind of hybrid spiritual philosophy,  science based trans-humanism, gender neutral, progressive, all inclusive, emotion driven, there is no sin, truth is relevant, right is wrong, technocracy, accept it or die Unified World Religion Alliance, God forbid.

Dear reader do you recall what occurred when Christ paid in full for our transgressions when he cried out “It is finished.” "After this Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, said, I thirst. Now there was set a vessel full of vinegar: and they filled a sponge with vinegar, and put it upon hyssop, and put it to his mouth. When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, it is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost." John 19:28-30 (KJV)

​​Gods Priorities for us:

God, Our relationship Him, Families, Friends, Those Next Door, Communities, Towns, Cities, Nations, and the World.

The Family and Believers are under attack. Husbands and Wives divorcing leaving children to suffer the consequences "into the third and fourth generations." Families were a long ways from being perfect but it was better than the alternative.​​

Those who teach Fathers are not needed or the traditional family (one man and one women) is no longer acceptable are tragically un-informed. They are deluded, lack common sense, or are inspired by the Prince of this present world.

TO ALL CHURCHES, FATHERS AND MONTHERS:

 IF YOU WILL HAVE IT HERE IS HOW THE FAMILY CAN BE RESTORED.

Make no mistake there has been a powerful, planed, well funded, deliberate, and successful effort to destroy Families. It is my humble opinion that what follows is our only true hope to save the traditional Family. Indeed, the traditional Family is so looked down upon these days one wonders if it can be restored?

The that said; Those coming from a loving traditional home cannot understand the emptiness of a home without a father or mother. There is no way of truly communicating the impact upon children. It would be like trying to explain to natives living in deepest part of a jungle that men and women are walking on the moon, sail in metal ships beneath the sea and have weapons that can instantly destroy great cities killing millions of people. 

Being a good father can only be learned and truly understood by having a father who “lived it into you” so that you as a father, in turn “live it into the next generation.” Oh, you can read about it or see it in others but it requires experiencing a good family life to truly comprehend all the intricacies, emotions, quarreling, inter-relationships, lies, sacrifices, competition, disagreements, hurts, healing, name-calling, love, forgiveness, etc. all of which is to be kept under control, and shepherded by Godly parents. Oh, you didn’t know that?

Family life is not for the inexperienced, week or simple minded. Experiencing a good family life where “growing pains” are properly contained, dealt with, and used in the maturing process is critical to raising children. Without a good family life with its failures and successes a person from a fatherless home will experience years of immaturity with inherited negative effects of growing up without a father. The traditional family unit of one man and one women is now looked up as outdated and marriage is being re-defined to accept group marriages, same sex marriages, and adults marrying children, as equally valid.

When I think of those who have suffered because of broken homes and violent upbringing it brings great sadness and anger. I am astounded to see or read where supposedly educated people (including many churches) who define the modern family as any multiple of persons regardless of their sex (male with male or female with female) or their perverted carnal predispositions now having the legal right to adopt babies and children. If you disagree with this folly you will be sharply criticized. If you do not support this new definition of family you are labeled as intolerant and by law need to be re-educated.

Dear Reader please follow me here. I am now going to present something which we have lost relating to how men (after God’s own heart) bond to wives and children establishing a loving enlightened home. And how boys become men and how a men becomes a Father.

The family has been under attack for so long one wonders if we have lost the ability to adequately define it. Is it still possible to re-establish the essential spiritual elements of family life? Do we have the discernment to recognize the importance of family as God views it? Are we ready to do what needs to be done to save it?

The following analogy is based on Scriptures and is clearly given for our edification. Almost daily we hear of women being ordained as priest, minister, Bishops, or other positions and some are starting their own Churches with their own supposed authority and priesthoods.

WE SHALL BEGIN HERE.

HOW CAN BOYS BECOME GOOD MEN AND GOOD MEN BECOME GOOD FATHERS?

We hear of women being ordained as priest, ministers, Bishops and other positions or starting their own Churches with their priesthoods. The scriptures give examples of women anointed and chosen by God to serve in various capacities and callings held by men but not ordained as a Minister or in positions of Leadership over Believers. If a situation arises where a women have accepted Christ and there is no existing believing man to function as a pastor then a woman may serve as a coordinator and teacher sharing and teaching the plan of salvation until a man who is a Born Again Believer is found to teach the True Pattern Of Gods Church  And Family.

Like many others I often wondered why only men were ordained as pastors and leaders in the church. Truly God does not do things haphazardly. There must be reasons why He establishes boundaries and defined responsibilities? What could they be? Women have one of the greatest gifts granted from God. They are called to participate with Him in delivering a new life (a spirit, mind, body) into this world. The birthing process lasting nine months with all its emotional highs and lows, trials, and trauma of giving birth, establishes a lifetime bond between mother and child which a man cannot experience nor truly relate to. He can only remain near offering what comfort and support he can. Here we may understand why in Gods eternal plan men are ordained and are held responsible to be the Spiritual Father of the family and serve as Pastor/Leader “Father” to the body of the church.

Why you ask?  "And he shall go before him in the spirit and power of Elias, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; to make ready a people prepared for the Lord. Luke 1:17"​
 

Because this is how a man participates in the birthing process. Now please consider carefully. The Mother is ordained to bear, give birth and sustain her children participating with God in His eternal plan of bringing souls into the world. The Father is ordained to be the spiritual leader of the family providing protection and spiritual instruction to the family with the end result being that they understand their relationship with God, are spiritually Born Again and have the indwelling of the Holy Spirit all of which are explained in Scriptures by which Fathers (men) participate in God’s eternal plan of bringing souls into the world and the Kingdom of God.

Now we see how a man becomes a father after Gods own heart. By teaching and being with his children, modeling his life based on faith in Jesus Christ and keeping the commandments. Through “living” these principles the Father now truly bonds with his children and Mother remains near offering support, advice and comfort. He is the true Father we would like to have and a blessing to the Mother and their Children. It is here men also mature socially becoming an asset not only to his family but to all those around him.

In Gods wisdom men are called as the spiritual leader of the family responsible to love, teach, and live the Gospel of Jesus Christ together as a family adopted into the Kingdom of God. This responsibility reaches beyond to extended members of the family and those unaware of the promise of salvation, to be shepherded “Fathered” and “Born Again”.

When it’s done Gods way the bond between a Father, Wife and Children will stand the test of time. With homes such as these Wives, Sons, and Daughters will respect and honor their Father and the wisdom they inherit as they are loved, taught and witness to his walking sincere commitment to Jesus Christ. They will acknowledging him before men and God. I invite you to study this matter until you are fully persuaded of its validity and need to be followed in Christian Churches.

 Important notes:
* Mothers by their God give instinct take naturally to caring for their child. Wives: Fathers who would do what has been written here need your support because of how they may have been raised and remember secular society is at war against men and the family. He will make mistakes along the way. He will lovingly care for and discipline the children (especially the boys) differently than you which is natural and how God intended it. Be ready to step back, observe, support him and give any advise in private in humility and then step back. Your children will turn out for the best as long as you both overcome your shortcomings and walk in the light of Christ. Do not expect perfection it will not happen in this fallen world for Him, You, or the Children. But then you knew that?  * By the end of the first year children are able to eat solid food, have begun to talk, and possess cognitive abilities. They are ready to be instructed as appropriate for their age continuing to the age of accountability being about eight years dependent on their natural abilities. Having been spiritually shepherded by their Father and Mothers children will be ready to exercise their decision to join the body of Believes.

Dear Reader this is a serious matter. I hope you will forgive my shortcomings in addressing such a important subject. Please prayerfully consider what has been written and search the Scriptures so that you may Know For Yourself.

"And behold, the curtain of the temple was torn in two, from top to bottom."

What then is the meaning of the temple veil being torn in two ?

What message was given to Believer in Christ ?

​In the Jewish temple the veil served as the barrier to the Holy of Hollies where it was believed God's presence rested housed the Ark of the Covenant. Only the high priest could enter this area and then only one time each year to make atonement for the sins of Israel (Exodus 30:10). First Kings 6:2 records that Solomon's temple was 30 cubits high. This would have been 45 feet tall. Note: The first century Jewish historian Josephus records that Herod extended the temple's height to 40 cubits high, about 60 feet tall. He also records that the veil was four inches thick. Matthew 27:50-51 says, "And Jesus cried out again with a loud voice and yielded up his spirit. And behold, the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom." 

Notice the details: (1) Jesus died. (2) The enormous 45 to 60-foot high four inch thick curtain was torn. (3) The tear was from top to bottom clearly indicating the destruction was not of man but truly of God. This connection between the death of Jesus and the torn veil is not just about God's power. It witnesses to us who Jesus Christ is, what the cross accomplished, and the access we now now have to God through Jesus Christ. Hebrews 8:1-2 "Now the point in what we are saying is this: we have such a high priest, one who is seated at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven, a minister in the holy places, in the true tent that the Lord set up, not man." Jesus Himself now serves as our high priest. There is no longer a need for a Jewish high priest to stand before the Lord and make atonement for our sins. Jesus has provided for our atonement through His death on the cross. In addition, the tearing of the veil also helped to mark the beginning of a new covenant. Hebrews 8:13 states, "In speaking of a new covenant, he makes the first one obsolete. And what is becoming obsolete and growing old is ready to vanish away."

A powerful application of this change is described in Hebrews 4:14-16: "Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need." Instead of coming to a priest, we can directly and boldly come before God through Jesus Christ to receive mercy and grace. Jesus meets our needs and even identifies with our weaknesses. The tearing of the veil is profoundly significant and provides a pictorial foundation for how we can approach God today. God has torn down the barrier between Himself and us through the work of Jesus.​  http://compellingtruth.org

For in depth study: http://www.abideinchrist.com/messages/mat2751.http​​

Chart comparing Cultural Christianity: http://www.crossroad.to/charts/cultural-Christianity.html

God's Faithful Church to today's Cultural Christianity: http://www.crossroad.to/HisWord/notes/oswald/modern-christianity.htm​ ​

Words of Wisdom:

"For whatsoever things were written in the past were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope." Romans 15:4

THOSE WHO TRULY SEEK IT, WILL FIND IT.  

"Open Your Bible and Know For Yourself."

Words of Knowledge and Wisdom:  Proverbs Chapters 1 through 31

Human wisdom does not have all the answers: Ecclesiastes Chapters 1-1