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Tom Gabbard has always been a Christian.  However, what it meant to be a Christian was not always clear.  He was born into a Christian family that had been faithful to the Church for several generations.  The tradition was to attend church regularly and to try to be a good person.All of this changed when a friend was healed of terminal cancer.  Tom devoted his life to the Lord upon hearing the news of this stunning miracle.  The new birth and the Baptism of the Holy Spirit were soon to follow.The Lord led him to lead chapters of the Full Gospel Businessmen''s Fellowship where he was exposed to stories of life changing new birth and faith miracles.  In time he accepted a second career appointment to the ministry of the United Methodist Church and spent nine years as Pastor of Sharon United Methodist Church in Decatur, Illinois.  Now, he and Bette, his wife of 53 years, live in retirement in Plano, Texas. The material for this book is the compilation of many experiences.  The key note is that of faith.  Tom has concluded that for one to have success with God, there must be a living faith.  That is 1) a knowledge of the will of God.  2) A repentance from sin and dead works.  And 3) A petition specifically detailing what is needed.Reverend Gabbard has prepared a four-hour seminar for church or community leadership aiming to reignite people''s faith in God for abundant rains, for salvation in the home or family, for abundance, for healing and health, and for deliverance. Contact Reverend Gabbard if you would like to discuss a seminar of this nature.E-mail: thomasgabbard@verizon.netPhone: 972-951-4884

Carlito Rios also known as Chaplain Charlie is a member of Christ Tabernacle Church in Glendale, New York. He serves in the Care Ministry at his Church for several years, and has been in this ministry for most of his 40 years as a Christian. He was also a youth counselor and worked with troubled youths in Group homes in upstate New York and recently made several mission trips to Ghana, Africa, reaching out to the poor and orphanages and continues to do so.

This Christian nonfiction book answers the question is once saved always saved? There still remains confusion around the topic of salvation and redemption, and Christian believers should understand this important foundation of God's relationship with us. Through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, the author wants to use biblical support to explore salvation. Perfect for a Bible study or a group book club, the book discusses angels, sin, God's nature, rebellion, adoption as a child of God, immortality, righteousness, Satan, the Devil, favor with God, redeemed children of God, God's love, God's will, and sacrifice. Examining scripture for evidence of answers, the book uses biblical verses to find out the truth about being saved and born again. Sin separated man from the kingdom of God. God's grace will cover sin, but deliberate sin will not be forgiven. Grace transforms lives once repented. Cleansing takes place by the redeeming blood of Jesus Christ. Spiritual growth, personal growth, Christian growth, Christian study, God's judgment, prodigal son, apostasy, Holy Ghost, apostle, virtue, temperance, godliness.

p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify; font: 12.0px Times} p.p2 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify; font: 12.0px Times; min-height: 14.0px} Lindsey Nimmons, Jr. is a native of Houston, Texas, and had a conversion experience in a revival meeting at the First Baptist Church in Anderson, South Carolina when he was nine years old. Later, in New Waverly, Texas, while he was reading the Bible, in the summer of 1951, he felt an inner assurance that God wanted him to be a minister of the Gospel. He has been a gospel minister for 65 years. He has preached on street corners, in rescue missions, nursing homes, on university campuses, in parks, on beaches, at resort developments, in prisons, and other places where he could find an audience to tell them about Jesus Christ. He has conducted film crusades in theaters, high schools and municipal auditoriums, ball parks, and other places in northern California. He has been used to plant churches in large and small cities of California, Montana, and Seoul, Korea. He has filled pulpits at Lyons, Houston, Trinity, Cameron, and Apple Springs in Texas; San Francisco, Sherman Oaks, Oakdale, and Keyes, California and Regina Saskatchewan Canada. He has assisted in missionary endeavors around the world. He has expanded his ministry from his pulpit to newspaper columns and radio broadcasts in Houston and Trinity, Texas, and Regina, Saskatchewan. As he carried the Gospel, he has been bi-vocational in a variety of trades and professions. He earned the B.A. Degree in Religion from Baylor University at Waco, Texas in 1954; he earned the Master of Divinity degree from Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary in Mill Valley, California in 1958. He devotes his life to making Disciples for Jesus Christ and leading Christians to become like Christ.

This devotional was inspired by my adventures this last year. I felt called by God to collect these thoughts, short stories, poems, and lyrics under one cover in order to share them with you all. There are many moments of celebration between these pages and other moments of deep depression, confusion, and pain. But on these mountain tops and in these valleys, God has never changed and that is what He has called me to proclaim! He is steadfast and sturdy. He is gracious and kind. He is Love! He is the Truth in each of our adventurous lives. So please, come with me on my year of adventurous Truth and see what adventure God is calling you on in your own life. I promise you, if you say yes to Him one time, your life will never be the same.

Have you ever pondered life situations where you felt you were pulled into then and later realized you were trapped. Although the Bible says God does not tempt man, God set up some pleasures for mankind that if misused or abused are loaded traps, capable of producing painful consequences threatening earthly life and putting anyone's eternity at risk. "Be not conformed to this world, but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind". Avoid the 6 life traps mentioned in this book and take a major step toward living in peace. Publisher's biography for M. Vincent Alexander, M.DM. Vincent Alexander, M.D. is a physician of many interests and a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ. He graduated from Hillsdale College in Michigan with Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. He received his M.D. degree from Howard University in Washington DC in 1973. He completed his residency training in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery in 1978 and later also became Board Certified in Otolaryngology in October of 1978. While a Major in the U.S. Army stationed in Germany (1978-1981), Dr. Alexander had an encounter with the Lord. It would take many more encounters before Dr. Alexander would become a committed believer. In 1997, Dr. Alexander graduated from the National Bible Institute of Fort Washington Maryland (MIP) Ministerial Internship Program. In 1998, LTC Alexander, USAR- IRR, resigned his US Army Reserve commission.Dr. Alexander is a member of the National Church of God (Ft. Washington, MD) and has served as an Elder and a member of the Pastor's Council and has served in Choir and Drama activities.

For many years I have had to deal with stress in my life. As I got older the stress increased and became more and more unmanageable. As a Christian I knew that the Lord did not want me to live a life full of stress. I knew that somewhere in the Bible was the answer.As I started writing about stress the Lord gave me many insights into a solution. He showed me that when I was caught up in stress, I was not trusting in Him. He also showed me several principals to help set me free from stress. With the Lord's help I was able to experience freedom from stress for the first time.This book contains the insights the Lord has shown me. My prayer is that through this book the Lord will help others find freedom from stress.

p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 9.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify; font: 11.0px 'Garamond Premier Pro'} Let us lift up our heads in gratitude for the praise to the glory of god. We enjoy all the marvelous blessing and promises that our heavenly father has for us here on earth as co-heirs with our lord christ. I give thanks to the holy spirit for his guidance and direction Amen. Levantemos nuestras cabezas en gratitud como alabanza de la gloria de dios, disfrutando del universo maravilloso de las bendiciones y promesas de nuestro padre celestial como coherederos con nuestro senor cristo, gracias espiritu santo por tu guianza y direecion, Amen.

Christian, you were made to go out and preach the Gospel to a lost and dying world. If you don't reach them, who will? These heart-stirring poems will help to compel you to reach them while also looking at your own Christian life. Would you like to leave a final thought with a lost one? These poems will help you do just that. These thought provoking poems have King James Bible verses that will plant a seed in their heart. "So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God." (Romans 10:17) Pastors, are you looking for something to go along with your sermon? It just may be the "little extra" that they need to come to Christ.

Insecure? Anxious? Discouraged? Fearful? You may have been struck by a flaming arrow! It's time to choose abundant life over daily defeat. Ephesians 6:10-20 gives detail of a masculine armor, yet, in God's design it is The Perfect Fit for each woman's unique gifts, talents and calling. In this nine week, interactive Bible study, women will learn to stand, fully dressed, in the power God provides through His truth, His righteousness and His salvation. Using the infallible Word of God as a guide and weapon against the enemy, today's woman can walk, full of faith, in peace. Hmm... Maybe even dance triumphantly, knowing that God's armor is The Perfect Fit. "Mona is a gifted teacher and speaker with a heart for women. She inspires, encourages and challenges women with solid Bible teaching, insightful object lessons and personal stories. Her passionate love for the Lord, for His Word and for women is contagious and her powerful teaching is life changing." Dr Jeffrey Hartman, Senior Pastor, Perry Hall Baptist Church, Perry Hall, Maryland "Mona has a heart for God which spills over as she shares with women. God has blessed her with a unique way of connecting with women and talking about the issues that are relevant to them." Vonnie Allen, Former Women's Ministry Director, Pinebrook Bible Conference, Stroudsburg,

Do you have the feeling that there is more to life than what we can see. Seeing into God's world begins by knowing the truth of our divine heritage and moves forward with the activation of our God-given talents. The pages of this book testify to the fact that a divine God has the ability to interact in our lives and that the spiritual world, where He lives can be known as well as we know the world we live in. So Many Questions - Too Few Answers Is There Life After Death?What Will Heaven Be Like When I Get There?Do I Have Spiritual Senses?How Do I Know If I Am Really Talking To God?These questions and many more are discussed throughout this book. We all have questions about the spiritual side of life. How we answer these questions and the conclusions we come to can have dire consequences. "We fix our gaze on things that cannot be seen. For the things we see now will soon be gone, but the things we cannot see will last forever." 2 Corinthians 4:18No matter whether you are just starting on your spiritual journey or have been an active traveler, the answers you seek are there. Put aside all restrictions and limitations and allow yourself to simply be open to the adventures God has for you. He will be your guide through this world and into the next.

Laurie Bedingfield was miraculously healed and delivered by Jesus and she loves Him for it. She was in unbearable, crippling pain which caused her to end up in a wheelchair. She told the Lord if He would heal her she would tell it and give Him all the glory. This is the journey of her testimony and the signs the Lord gave along the way that she would be healed. "It is my pleasure to tell you about the miraculous signs and wonders that the Most High God has performed for me." (Daniel 4:2, NIV) Her life has been changed forever for the best by Jesus.Many Christians in the body of Christ are sick and suffering. They are not taught that Christ is still our healer ("the Great Physician"-"Jehovah Rapha"). Exodus 15:26, MEV says "For I am the LORD who heals you." Jesus paid the price to heal you, along with the price for our sins. "Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose [Jesus] stripes ye were healed." (1 Peter 2:24, KJV)Laurie works as a Registered Nurse and believes that God uses doctors, medicines, surgeries, and treatments along with faith in God for healing. As God's children, we have benefits in Christ. Psalm 103:2-3, NIV says, "Praise the LORD, my soul, and forget not all His benefits- who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases." It is her passion to pray for the sick and to teach Christians that God heals by faith in Him and His healing Word. Psalm 107:20, KJV says "He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions." Proverbs 4:22, KJV says God's Word is "life unto those who find them, and health to all their flesh."

Deborah Brinkley is the wife of Franklin Brinkley, a Vietnam Purple Heart Recipient who has suffered with PTSD. They have been married for forty-seven years. She is the mother of two daughters, Keshia and Yvette, the grandmother of three wonderful grandchildren whom she adores, Carissa, Kamryn, and Jayden, and the mother-in-law of a wonderful son-in-law, Jahi. Deborah resides in Dover, Delaware, and she travels extensively with her husband. She believes that God has created this beautiful world for her to see and enjoy. She is a retired elementary education school teacher of thirty-two years, a Minister of the Gospel for over thirty years, an entrepreneur for nine years, and a motivational speaker. Her passion is rebuilding torn lives. As such, she ministers to the whole person, spirit, soul, and body. She encourages others to reach for a life that is really worth living and make the most of every minute in spite of the difficulties encountered along the paths of our journeys. Her daily prayer is from Deuteronomy 11:21 "Lord teach me how to truly live the life of Heaven on earth". Her favorite scripture is Philippians 3:10 (King James Version) "That I may know Him and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings, being made conformable unto His death".

There has always been a debate about the Power of God, not only about what He is like, but about whether the Power of God exists at all. But whatever is right to say about God, it is quite clear that many men have wondered whether He has power at all. Perhaps therefore the simplest conclusion is that He has no power at all. What we have to reckon with is the fact that many men for much of the time have talked as if He has all power. We have learned that talk does not necessarily have to refer to anything beyond itself and so the simplest and most reasonable conclusion is to stop talking about whether He has power and that would be the end of the debate.On the other hand, it might be said that the reasonable conclusion to draw, not only from the quantity but also much more especially from the quality of much talk about the Power of God and from the fact that the debate never seems to come to a final conclusion, is that the Power of God always has and always will exist. The constant debate about the Power of God arises from the fact that God being God, He is infinitely difficult to talk about, and that man, being not only finite man but in some sense or other sinful man, finds the Power not only difficult but also distasteful to talk about. This book By Bishop Dr. William Earl Lee is one man's attempt to offer as clear an account as possible of how he at present is able to make sense of the debate, in the hope that it may be of some assistance to others in making their approach. That is why it has been given the title of The Power of God. It is offered as an attempt to help people not to feel completely bewildered by the debate or completely unable to enter into it. It is my prayer that upon completion of the reading of this book that the Power of God will be recognized in your life.

Wounded people wound others, even those they love..."It is difficult to deal with the hurts that we don't deserve and yet remain in relationship with those who have inflicted the harm. "Since family are those closest to us, it is there that we often face our greatest challenge with forgiveness. We desire to be forgiven when we make a mistake, but find it hard to forgive others when they wound or betray us. We may even feel we are justified in our unforgiveness. "Though unforgiveness should be at the heart of our Christian walk, it is definitely easier said than done. In fact, it has been said that unforgiveness has become the cancer of Christianity. To Forgive Is to Live!To Forgive Is to Heal!To Release Is to Increase!"The enemy seeks to make us ineffective and unproductive, but Jesus came to set us free from the bondage of unforgiveness and lead us into the abundant life that brings healing to us and those we are called to be a witness to with our lives. Come with me as we free ourselves of any entanglements or generational baggage that has held our hearts captive to unforgiveness." - Apostle Kimberly Nixon Apostle Kimberly Nixon resides in Cameron, North Carolina with Michael, her husband of thirty-five years. She has a wonderful son, two beautiful daughters, and two blessed grandchildren. Apostle Nixon currently leads Williams Chapel Church in Spring Lake, North Carolina. Its mission is to create a safe place for a shared vision of healing, hope, and reconciliation. She is the author of New Wineskins.

There is power in prayer, Rev. Dorothy Boulware believes, based on what she has experienced over the course of her life. Yet, Dorothy sees that many believers don't understand the love and influence God has on the factors of life, simply because they don't regularly converse with Jesus in prayer. The reason: they don't understand that prayer to God is not giving requests to God, but daily transaction with Jesus to find out what God wants to be done in one's life at the moment. Her new book, Keep Walking in Prayer...Until you can't come back seeks to educate readers on the importance of active prayer; centered on the eternal belief that God listens to prayer and knows how best to handle situations in life. The book is organized around key points of advice readers can use to enhance the connection made with God during prayer time. Stemming from biblical truths in scripture, the advice encourages readers to come boldly before God in prayer, to incorporate fasting in prayer and find comfort in the loving arms of Jesus. Each point comprises several personal stories of what Dorothy encountered when she came to God in prayer. One notable example is getting a word from God that her daughter shouldn't go on a trip that had been planned with friends. Even though she couldn't explain the reason she was saying no, Dorothy agreed with God's word that morning. Later that day, it was learned the vehicle for the trip had been in an accident with some injuries for the passengers: an experience that proved the power of prayer with God! So, for those who are downtrodden because their prayers haven't been answered yet, or they feel God is too far away, Keep Walking in Prayer...Until you can't come back responds to let all know God always hears and answers prayer.

Gloria shares in each chapter of her book how important we are to Jesus and how by His various visits we can learn about Him more.It emphasizes that He cares about us and that He enjoys visiting us and offering us guidance where needed as we build a relationship with Him.As you read through these pages Gloria draws us into many exciting visits with Jesus and she makes it clear for you to know Him as not just another visitor.

Each day, this world is forcing us to think based on our flesh than on what the spirit of God says. Or, the world can drive us into self-doubt and depression to where we believe no one can help us, especially God. However, positive, faith-based thinking can re-direct our plans and send problems to God to solve and bless. Author Chris Spivey's new devotional, Think Right, Live Right, focuses on centering powerful thoughts on God to allow the release of emotional baggage and a renewed sense of life. Chris struggled with low self-esteem for years, prompted by a speech disorder. Yet within his book's one hundred devotional writings, Chris shares the knowledge he gained to embrace "God's way or no way" to be courageous and strong in himself again. He encourages readers to learn from their mistakes and live by the example of Christ: godly thinking in a fallen world.

The Book "Romance, Love & Glory" brings healing to our broken world. When you experience love, you experience true life. Love gives meaning to life. Love restored is life restored. Love is what we all need to give meaning to our lives and promote us to a successful and enviable life of glory. The Book is an extract from an encounter the author had with Christ Jesus. Love is the key to restored relationship and a healthy communion that makes for breakthrough and successes. You do not need another day void of love, especially the pure love of God. Inside this Book, you will find: - How to go deeper in love through romance.- How the bond of love can successfully sustain you through most challenging times.- How to get your inheritance by taking your position of the 'restored love, glory and romance' in Christ.- How a touch of God's love through us can change our world and restore beauty and glory to it.- How to operate from the realm of Light and Glory in Christ Jesus.- And many more.I invite you to experience the healing that romance, love and glory bring to your soul, spirit, relationships and your world. Bishop Ezimah Oden, PhD is a devout glory intercessor who loves the Lord Jesus Christ with passion. His added passion and vision is to see the will of the Lord done in the lives of the people whom Christ died for - sinners to be saved and believers to receive all the promised blessings of the Lord God. His mandate is to "EQUIP PRESENT GENERATION". He has a strong passion to teach and train believers to become who God has ordained them to be and develop Christian leaders and Pastors. Bishop Oden has published fourteen Books. He is the Superintendent of Global Message of Hope Mission International - the Centre of Abundant Life Miracle; restoring Life, Hope and Joy. He is an accredited Coach for Abundant Life Miracles.

But Now... is One Child's Search for Truth We were known as "throw away children." The very day you turn your county or city's age requirement, you are out the door, and it doesn't matter where you go from there. One day, I read a sign on a church lawn that said, "Ye shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free." Those words resonated within me and never left my heart. There were like seeds planted by God that would later grow and bloom leading me on a quest for truth. As a child farmed out by my own parents at the age of five, by age seventeen I couldn't wait to get away, out on my own, and to have my life in my own hands. I wanted freedom! I wanted to conquer the world, but without the understanding of what truth and true freedom really was, the world conquered me. I pray that what I learned on my journey will help you seek Truth as found in the Way, the Truth, and the Life (John 14:6). -Patricia Zahler Patricia Zahler is originally from Canada, but now resides in Illinois. She is the mother of a daughter, and the grandmother two grandchildren, with whom she spends much of her time. She is also the sister of a brother, and related to a half-sister, and also spends time with her and her children. She has had a lifelong interest in natural health, as well art forms that incorporate nature: wood, clay, water colors, and glass weathered by the waters of lakes and oceans, and adding Bible verses to the finished designs.

This one is unlike the myriads of dating books you've read. Rather than offering "how to" advice on the subject of dating, Fanning points us back to the Bible and encourages the reader to thoroughly think through his or her personal motivations. Fanning takes the reader on a journey through the Three Question Gauntlet he has formulated to help the reader navigate dating relationships. If a person can answer these questions it becomes far easier to answer the "what to," "how to", and "whether to" questions of dating that many people wrestle with. In fact, many of these questions almost answer themselves! These three questions will revolutionize how you view dating.We all agree that marriages are in trouble. We all admit that marriages are begun in dating, that dating is primitive and that Christian kids have emulated the world. So how should dating be perceived? Jason Fanning doesn't give rules as much as the underlying perception one should have of one of our society's most dangerous of territories. I heartily recommend.-Tom Nelson, Author of "The Book of Romance" and senior pastor of Denton Bible Church Jason Fanning is a husband, a father and a follower of Jesus. Jason serves as the Student Ministry Director at Denton Bible Church. He is also a graduate of both the University of North Texas and Dallas Theological Seminary.

You are loved and special in God's sight... This book is "God's Word to You." "God took great care and precision when He formed me. He took great pleasure in how He made me. I am marvelously made and because He made me, He knows me. I am His creation. I am exuisitely formed and that's as good as it gets. I am an equal with everyone else and SO ARE YOU! God does not make junk! He wants you to know that today." "My prayer is that after you read this book you'll come to a saving knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ and allow Him to heal you, take your pain, and work in your life to bring Him glory." -Rev. Florence Lunde "I am proud not only to have known Reverend Lunde, but to have had her help in Jesus's Ministry at Love Never Fails Church for the past four years. She has many ministries but her biggest help has been in preparing the devotional for the bulletin each week. I have read Reverend Florence Lunde's book and so enjoyed her devotional's and poems. She has deep spiritual insight and her love for the Messiah will touch and encourage both Jew and Gentile alike. I love her writings and have enjoyed them throughout the year as I know that you will. You will find yourself reading them with both your eyes and your heart. God Bless you." -Alan Apfel, Founding Pastor, Love Never Fails Ministries, Pembroke Pines, Florida Rev. Florence and her late husband, Manford Lunde, founded His Abundant Love Ministries (HALM), a ministry by/with people with physical disabilities in the early '80's in NYC, NY. One of the ministries of HALM was their television show, The King's Table, shown on public access in the Bronx, NY. The show won three beta Awards. Rev. Florence received her M.A desgree in speech-language pathology, completed the Berean College of the Assemblies of God, and recieved her graduate certificate in Christian ministry from the King's seminary. In 2006, the Lundes retired and moved to Florida. Mandford passed away in 2013. Rev. Florence presently attends Love Never Fails Ministries, Florida. You can reach Florence at: godswordforyou1@gmail.com

"Groomed For Destiny" is an intricate reflection on the clandestine strategy of God to authenticate His purpose and plan for our lives. It is often obscure how God intends to give us an expected end. He has chosen the most unanticipated, irrational, and sometimes seemingly illogical path to our purpose. God's hand becomes somewhat of an enigma, because we're not cognizant of His grooming mechanisms that have been implemented based upon our ordained outcomes. Destiny demands that God matriculate us through the canals of His divine direction in order to secure His promise for our lives. This is the unfolding of the intent of this book; to pull us into the alignment of the Kingdom and to posture you for God's divine movement and your ordained moment. Destiny awaits you! Let's Go!Dr. J. Lemuel Spence

When we come into relationship with God we enter into a beautiful partnership with a master craftsman. Together with Him we get to accomplish a work that deeply impacts the lives of all who look upon it. When God wants to create a masterpiece, He envisions it before bringing it into existence, just like He did with your life before you came to be. He is purposeful and intentional in everything He does and He calls us to be the same.God is calling you to set a vision for your life so that you can more purposefully and intentionally live each day and see every detail of His plans brought to completion. As you uncover the pages of this book, you will uncover and unlock the dreams down inside you. You will be guided in how to write a vision statement and make decisions that line up with that vision. Are you ready to enter a new level of fulfilment and impact in your life? Are you ready to plan for the fulfilment of those deep desires and dreams? If so, join Ruth Langran on this exciting and inspirational journey of experiencing the power of a God-given vision. Ruth Langran is a primary school teacher who was born and raised in Dublin, Ireland. She is a graduate of Hillsong International Leadership College, Australia, where she spent two years studying Worship and Creative Arts and Pastoral Leadership. Her time in Australia was a significant part of her journey, as God planted a vision within her. This vision has influenced every area of her life and inspired her to see others live out their purpose to the full. She is part of Open Door Church in Dublin and ministers in the areas of preaching, worship and prophetic ministry. www.ruthlangran.iewww.facebook.com/agodgivenvision

Long ago, at many times and in many ways, GOD spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by His Son Jesus Christ, whom He appointed the heir of all things, through whom also He created the world. He is the radiance of the glory of GOD and the exact imprint of His nature, and He upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high. Jesus Christ is the Savior of the world. His death on the cross to save humanity from their sins was the ultimate sacrifice, which Men are taught to look up to and emulate even in less significant ways. He is the One who also bridged the seeming gap between the Old and the New Testaments into a seemless unity through his life and teachings. He came to show us how to live the life that GOD would be pleased, by obeying Him and by this set up a new lifestyle, not according to the law, but rather, with a new system of values and then on behaviors through which values are express by which MEN are to live by. The teachings of Christ are not contrary to the Old Testament Law. It is intended to fulfill it. That is Jesus would explain the law true meaning. The kingdom lifestyle that Jesus Christ promoted fulfilled the law's requirements by producing a righteousness that "SURPASSES" that of Pharisees and teachers of the law.I'm Prophet Joseph, a scribe of Jesus Christ, servant and steward of the mysteries of God. Amen

For the Christian there are always questions to be asked and, although you understand faith is a big part of the answer we want to know, both in our mind and our soul. Tim Senter has answered the one overarching question for the Christian, how can I know I'm saved? Pastor Senter extracts these truths from the loving apostle's first letter. John's churches in the first century were under satanic attack. Satan was using the darts of man's intellect and Roman philosophy. Silver tongued speakers with silk words and soothing voices claimed knowledge was the key to salvation. They sound convincing, like they know what they're talking about. John takes this empty faithless belief apart. He makes it personal. John says, "...we have heard...we have seen with our eyes, we have looked upon, and our hands have handled." Christian, that is where your assurance begins, not in pure thought, but a growing personal relationship that begins in your soul and drives a mind to purity of thought and action.Pastor Senter interlaces rich illustrations from his life throughout the book. These illustrations clearly depict how we sometimes operate in our Chirstian life. Darkness and light, hate and love, ginosko (taught knowledge) and oida (heartfelt knowledge) are all glaring opposites to John. He uses these to depict the vast differences between God and the world under the curse. Explore and discover John's message of confidence, joy, fellowship and love in your salvation. Be assured you oida (know) your going to Heaven before you ginosko (know) your savior in the scriptures.