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| ARMAGEDDON
What is meant by Armageddon?
"The apocalyptic vision that many Christians hold of the Last Days, is the final war between God and Satan which will end our world as we know it. It is known as the battle of Armageddon." -It’s Armageddon time; By Sandi Magathan Droubay M.A. Where does the Bible talk about it? 16 And he gathered them together into a place called in the Hebrew tongue Armageddon. (Revelation 16:16) (King James Version) What are the chances that this prophecy will ever be fulfilled? According to the encyclopedia InfoPlease “Megiddo , city, ancient Palestine, by the Kishon River on the southern edge of the plain of Esdraelon, N of Samaria, located at present-day Tel Megiddo, SE of Haifa, Israel, near modern Megiddo.” From: http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/history/A0832523.html According to the maps, Meggido is in Israel a few hundred miles west of Baghdad, Iraq, where UN personnel are stationed. Is it not an amazing coincidence that so much military presence is within reach of the area almost two thousand years after John’s prophecy? What else does the Bible say about The End of our world? 17The world and its desires pass away, but the man who does the will of God lives forever. (1John 2:17) (New International Version) "...For this world in its present form is passing away. " (1 Corinthians 7:31) (New International Version) "Jesus'..."POLITICAL" rhetoric he used in announcing that God's rule was about to replace human rule, led to mounting opposition toward him..." - Global Encyclopedia; volume 11, pg.403 - 1968 edition. What will happen on that day? ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ The time of Armageddon is called "Jehovah's Day" When Christ returns to earth again to blow the chaff away All the earth will tremble at the power of God's son As King of Jehovah's Kingdom The new world has begun. It's a time of earthly cleansing when evildoers cease The judgment hour of the world when justice will increase God's name will be vindicated And His righteous anger shown a time of retribution the worst the world has known Christ will crush opposers of his Kingdom Rule paving the way on that day for an Earth that's all brand new He will destroy God's enemies who ruined all the earth - an end to fear and terror as promised in God's word And after Armageddon has rid the earth of fears Then God by Christ will heal mankind and wipe away their tears ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
"Now then, you kings, act wisely! Be WARNED, you rulers of the earth! Submit to God's royal son, or he will become angry, and you will be destroyed in the midst of your pursuits..." (Psalm 2:10,12) (New Living Translation) "and all the kings... near and far, one after the other - all the kingdoms on the face of the earth... ‘You will not go unpunished, for I am calling down a sword upon all who live on the earth, declares the LORD Almighty.'" (Jeremiah 25:26,29) (NIV) 19 Then I saw the beast and the kings of the earth and their armies gathered together to make war against the rider on the horse and his army. 20 But the beast was captured, and with him the false prophet who had performed the miraculous signs on his behalf. With these signs he had deluded those who had received the mark of the beast and worshiped his image. The two of them were thrown alive into the fiery lake of burning sulfur. 21 The rest of them were killed with the sword that came out of the mouth of the rider on the horse, and all the birds gorged themselves on their flesh. (Revelation 19:19-21) (NIV) Christ Will Execute The Foes Of Jehovah God
"For that day is a day of the Lord, Jehovah of hosts, a day of vengeance, that he may avenge him of his adversaries." (Jeremiah 46:1,10) (American Standard Version)
"For these are days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be fulfilled... And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory... for so shall it come upon all them that dwell on the face of all the earth. But watch ye at every season, making supplication, that ye may prevail to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man." (Luke 21:22,25,26,27,34-36) (ASV) This will happen when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven in blazing fire with his powerful angels. 8 He will punish those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. 9 They will be punished with everlasting destruction and shut out from the presence of the Lord and from the majesty of his power 10 on the day he comes to be glorified in his holy people and to be marveled at among all those who have believed. This includes you, because you believed our testimony to you. (2Thessalonians 1:7-10) (ASV) "They that strive with Jehovah shall be broken to pieces; Against them will he thunder in heaven: Jehovah will judge the ends of the earth; And he will give strength unto "HIS KING", And exalt the horn of "HIS ANOINTED". " (1Samuel 2:10) (ASV)
JEHOVAH WARNS US "Before there comes upon you people the burning anger of Jehovah, before there comes upon you the day of Jehovah's anger, seek Jehovah, all you meek ones of the earth... Seek righteousness, seek meekness. Probably you may be concealed in the day of Jehovah's anger." (Zephaniah 2:2, 3) (ASV) "For, behold, Jehovah cometh forth out of his place to punish the inhabitants of the earth for their iniquity." (Isaiah 26:21) (ASV)
"For evil-doers shall be cut off; But those that wait for Jehovah, they shall inherit the earth. For just a little while longer, and the wicked ones shall be no more: Yea, thou shalt diligently consider his place, and he shall not be. But the meek shall inherit the earth, And shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace... The righteous shall inherit the earth, And dwell therein for ever... Wait for Jehovah, and keep his way, And he will exalt thee to inherit the earth; When the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see it." (Psalm 37:9-11,29,34) (ASV) "The harvest is the end of the age, and the harvesters are angels. The Son of Man will send out his angels, and they will "WEED OUT" of his kingdom everything that causes sin and all who do evil." (Matthew 13:36-41) (NIV) These warnings sound serious enough. What would be the wise thing to do now? For one thing, do not start a military career! For another, now is a good time to change our ways if they do not meet God's approval. "In the past God overlooked such ignorance, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent. For he has set a day when he will judge the world with justice by the man he has appointed. He has given proof of this to all men by raising him from the dead." (Acts 17:30,31) (NIV) AFTER ARMAGEDDON "There will emerge a new humanity on a new earth that is equivalent to a restored paradise... a "blest age" in the future when, in a violent spasm... humanity shall 'burst his fetters', and 'Earth shall once again be a Paradise'." -The Norton Anthology of English Literature The Romantic Period Apocalyptic Expectations - An Overview
"The future theocratic kingdom of God will be an earthly kingdom involving the administration of God's rule over everything on this present earth. ...the future theocratic kingdom will involve the administration of God's rule by His future representative...Jesus Christ, over this same earthly province." --Why Future Events? Part 12;;by Dr. Renald Showers Ankerberg Theological Research Institute "But God has promised us a new heaven and a new earth, where justice will rule. We are really looking forward to that!" (2Peter 3:13) (CEV) What kind of a new earth? 3 And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, "Now the dwelling of God is with men, and he will live with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. 4 He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away." (Revelation 21:3-4) (NIV) 6 And the wolf shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid; and the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; and a little child shall lead them. 7 And the cow and the bear shall feed; their young ones shall lie down together; and the lion shall eat straw like the ox. 8 And the sucking child shall play on the hole of the asp, and the weaned child shall put his hand on the adder's den. 9 They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain; for the earth shall be full of the knowledge of Jehovah, as the waters cover the sea. (Isaiah 11:6-9) (ASV) 
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| The Christian Trinity Myth One of the most popular MYTHS in Christendom is the widespread and popular myth that God is a Trinity Being.
How did this MYTH originate? Constantine I [the Great], emperor of Rome, was the first governmental official to meddle with Christ's teachings. “In 324, after defeating Licinius, Constantine proclaimed himself head of the Catholic Church and summoned bishops to Nicaea for a council in which he himself would preside. Two hundred fifty obeyed. In another summons he wrote: ‘such is the regard I pay to the lawful Catholic Church that I desire you to leave no schism or division of any kind anywhere.’" From: Roman Catholicism: The Paganization of Christianity —Constantine and the Catholic Church-State An army of conspirators was assembled to carry out the emperor's orders. "Learned men, so called Correctores were, following the church meeting at Nicea 325 AD, selected by the church authorities to scrutinize the sacred texts and rewrite them in order to correct their meaning in accordance with the views which the church had just sanctioned." -Prof. Eberhard Nestle `Introduction to the Textual Criticism of the Greek Testament,' Einfhrung in die Textkritik des griechischen Testaments: Eberhard Nestle The true Christians know that the "Christian Trinity" is a myth because respected scholars revealed the origin. It is quite comical how the Trinitarians still blindly cling to a myth today. And how was the Pope's redefined "Christianity" spread? Did the Popes promote their beliefs the way Christ did, with patience, love and understanding? "History proves the Catholic Church to be one of the most militant institutions ever created. It does not believe in a democratic philosophy. It has routinely and often “converted” people by the sword. And yet, this world seems unwilling to hold it accountable for its war crimes." -Wars of Catholicism By Gerald Flurry "The Crusades created rivers of blood. And it was all done in the name of God." -Crusades; by Terry Jones and Alan Ereira The Trinity is not Biblical so the Catholic Church inserted spurious scripture to help support it! These spurious scriptures contradict numerous unaltered scriptures. Experts noticed that. "What I discovered in most of the versions of the Bible produced by trinitarians which I studied - is irrefutable proof of intentional mistranslation of words which refer to... God. This statement is not intended as an antagonistic denunciation of those translators. It is simply a statement of fact, and it is a fact that no scholar on earth can refute. In the versions of the holy scriptures which they produce, I learned that Christian trinitarians routinely and purposely mistranslate Greek pronouns, so as to promote the doctrine of the holy Trinity." -The Influence of Trinitarian Doctrine on Translations of the Bible by John David Clark, Sr. In fact, the Bible today does not contain any scriptures stating that Jehovah God is a Trinity God. The word "Trinity" does not appear in any version of the Bible. Jehovah always refers to Himself as a singular person when He speaks. 3 And I appeared unto Abraham, unto Isaac, and unto Jacob, by the name of God Almighty, but by my name JEHOVAH was I not known to them. (Exodus 6:3) (King James Version) 8 I am Jehovah, that is my name; and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise unto graven images. (Isaiah 42:8) (American Standard Version) 10 Ye are my witnesses, saith Jehovah, and my servant whom I have chosen; that ye may know and believe me, and understand that I am he: before me there was no God formed, neither shall there be after me. 11 I, even I, am Jehovah; and besides me there is no saviour. 12 I have declared, and I have saved, and I have showed; and there was no strange god among you: therefore ye are my witnesses, saith Jehovah, and I am God. (Isaiah 43:10-12) (ASV) 6 Thus saith Jehovah, the King of Israel, and his Redeemer, Jehovah of hosts: I am the first, and I am the last; and besides me there is no God. (Isaiah 44:6) (ASV) 5 I am Jehovah, and there is none else; besides me there is no God. I will gird thee, though thou hast not known me; 6 that they may know from the rising of the sun, and from the west, that there is none besides me: I am Jehovah, and there is none else. (Isaiah 45:5,6) (ASV) Yet despite the overwhelming evidence that our God is not an incomprehensible trinity being, the ministers of Satan's competing organization, the churches of Christendom, continue to promote the false but highly popular belief to Satan's satisfaction. Christ never said, "I am God! Worship me!" even one time in the whole Bible. Who did ask for worship? 8 Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor. 9 "All this I will give you," he said, "if you will bow down and worship me." (Matthew 4:8-9) (NIV) And what did Christ tell Satan? 10 Jesus said to him, "Away from me, Satan! For it is written: 'Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only. (Matthew 4:10) (NIV) Who else desires worship? "The most prominent form of worship in Babylon was dedicated to Dagon, later known as Ichthys, or the fish. In Chaldean [Babylonian] times, the head of the church was the representative of Dagon, he was considered to be infallible, and was addressed as 'Your Holiness'. Nations subdued by Babylon had to kiss the ring and slipper of the Babylonian god-king. The same powers and the same titles are claimed to this day by the Dalai Lama of Buddhism, and the Pope. Moreover, the vestments of paganism, the fish mitre and robes of the priests of Dagon are worn by the Catholic bishops, cardinals and popes." ”The Wine of Babylon”; p.9 How did such absurd and un-Christian practices become a part of today’s "Christian" beliefs? "Fifteen centuries after the birth of Christ, little had changed in Western Europe but the names of the gods worshiped. The Western Europeans of the fifteenth century still lived in an enchanted world—a world of magic and miracles. - Instead of the twelve gods of ancient Rome, there
were the cults of the twelve apostles, whose relics could cure diseases, control the weather, and inflict harm on those who opposed them. - Instead of the departmental deities of ancient Rome,
there were the departmental Saints of papal Rome. - Instead of the cult of Diana, Queen of Heaven, there
was the cult of Mary, Queen of Heaven." It is ironic that today most "Christians" worship Christ as if he were God. Satan has cunningly directed worship to himself and Jesus in an effort to steer the people of the world away from Jehovah. The nominal Christians of the world think Jesus loves their worship of him. These same people call the true Christians who worship Jehovah a cult. Anybody who still refuses to acknowledge Jehovah will regret that bad judgment. Jehovah sent His servants to spread the news around the world that He exists and has plans for us. One of His servants was His son. The true followers have continued the work God's Son started to this very day. There are so many true followers promoting Jehovah in the world that the entire world has been blanketed already with Jehovah's messages, the messages His Son brought to us long ago and are still being spread at this moment! What messages? "Not everyone who calls me their Lord will get into the kingdom of heaven. Only the ones who obey my Father in heaven will get in." (Matthew 7:21) (Contemporary English Version) 23 Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. 24 God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth." (John 4:23-24) (NIV) 14 When the good news about the kingdom has been preached all over the world and told to all nations, the end will come. (Matthew 24:14) (CEV) Why will this world come to an end? 4 And there before me was the glory of the God of Israel, as in the vision I had seen in the plain. 5 Then he said to me, "Son of man, look toward the north." So I looked, and in the entrance north of the gate of the altar I saw this idol of jealousy. 6 And he said to me, "Son of man, do you see what they are doing—the utterly detestable things the house of Israel is doing here, things that will drive me far from my sanctuary? But you will see things that are even more detestable." (Ezekiel 8:4-6) (NIV) And that time is NOW! 
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| Is Jesus Our "Homeboy"?
People who belong to the churches of Christendom love Jesus so much that they find many creative ways to show their love for him. People hope to flatter him by making him an icon and even calling him “their homeboy”. Is that a good idea? THE JESUS FAD "He’s a movie star and a pop culture icon. And now Jesus is also a fashion statement.
A slew of designers and boutiques have been jumping on the Jesus bandwagon, offering everything from T-shirts and baseball caps to belts and socks. And celebrities from Madonna to Pamela Anderson have been spotted sporting the Jesus chic wear.
A Los Angeles company called "Teenage Millionaire" makes shirts that say “Jesus Is My Homeboy” on them. Jesus wear is popping up in mainstream chains like Urban Outfitters. The “Homeboy” shirts retail for about $25, and Hoy said they’re selling thousands of them a month." - Fox News Jesus Chic Is Latest Fashion Trend Monday, May 10, 2004 By Catherine Donaldson-Evans
Many Christians today are proud to display their slogans about Jesus. It has become a popular past time to brag to the world about being a "Jesus Freak" and calling him “my homeboy". So they think they are declaring their love for Jesus and their devotion to his teachings. After all, he died for us! What is "Jesus" going to do for us next? God's Son is about to return to us as our king! On his robe and on his thigh he has this name written: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS. (Revelation 19:16) (NIV) What kind of a ruler will our new King be? 'He will rule them with an iron scepter; he will dash them to pieces like pottery' (Revelation 2:27) (NIV) What was that again? Out of his mouth comes a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations. "He will rule them with an iron scepter." He treads the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God Almighty. (Revelation 19:15) (NIV) Is this how our King really wants to rule us? "My food," said Jesus, "is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish his work." (John 4:34) (NIV) 30 By myself I can do nothing; I judge only as I hear, and my judgment is just, for I seek not to please myself but him who sent me. (John 5:30) (NIV) "For I have come down from heaven not to do My own will and purpose but to do the will and purpose of Him Who sent Me." (John 6:38) (Amplified Bible) Ruling with an iron scepter and dashing people to pieces like pottery does not sound good, but Christ will not be doing what he wants to do, but rather, he will be carrying out the will of his Father, Jehovah God. Most Christians shrug and say “I have nothing to worry about because I love Jesus and he loves me just as I am.” Is that true? Does he really love us just as we are? "...in the last days... Instead of loving God, they will love pleasure. Even though they will make a show of being religious, their religion won't be real. (2Timothy 3:1-5) (Contemporary English Version) 9 Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor homosexual offenders 10 nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. (1Corinthians 6:9-10) (NIV) Our Savior does not love those people! What else does he not love? 16 They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. (John 17:16) (English Standard Version) Is that important? Don't love the world or anything that belongs to the world. If you love the world, you cannot love the Father. (1John 2:15) (CEV) We have to love the Father too? What happens if we want to love only Jesus? Not everyone who calls me their Lord will get into the kingdom of heaven. Only the ones who obey my Father in heaven will get in. (Matthew 7:21) (CEV) Most Christians say they Love Jesus’ Father. Do they show it? Do they treat God with respect and try to do what He asks or do people give Jehovah what they feel like giving? God has a name:
15 And God said moreover unto Moses, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, Jehovah, the God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, hath sent me unto you: this is my name forever, and this is my memorial unto all generations. (Exodus 3:15) (American Standard Version) Does Jehovah like His name? He must! His prophets wrote His name in the Old Testament alone almost 7,000 times. Yet when translators rewrote the Bible in English, they substituted “LORD” or “GOD” for His name. Is that what Jehovah or His Son wanted? 26 I made known to them your name, and I will continue to make it known, that the love with which you have loved me may be in them, and I in them." (John 17:26) (ESV) Opposing Christ and his work will not please him. Showing disrespect for him and Jehovah’s great name will not please either of them. 23 And I will sanctify my great name, which hath been profaned among the nations, which ye have profaned in the midst of them; and the nations shall know that I am Jehovah, saith the Lord Jehovah, when I shall be sanctified in you before their eyes. (Ezekiel 36:23) (ASV) What about Trinitarians? They believe that God is three people in one. Is that true? Does Jehovah say that He is three people? 5 I am Jehovah, and there is none else; besides me there is no God. (Isaiah 45:5) (ASV) And Jehovah must become king over all the earth. In that day Jehovah will prove to be one, and his name one. (Zecariah 14:9) (New World Translation) Some people have the crazy idea that Jesus is God. What does God's Son say? 28 "You heard me say, 'I am going away and I am coming back to you.' If you loved me, you would be glad that I am going to the Father, for the Father is greater than I.’” (John 14:28) (NIV) Is Christ sure, is he positive that he is not God? 19 Jesus gave them this answer: "I tell you the truth, the Son can do nothing by himself; he can do only what he sees his Father doing, because whatever the Father does the Son also does. (John 5:19) (NIV) So who is more important to please now? Jesus or Jehovah? 3 Seek ye Jehovah, all ye meek of the earth, that have kept his ordinances; seek righteousness, seek meekness: it may be ye will be hid in the day of Jehovah's anger. (Zephaniah 2:3) (ASV) Mainstream Christians have a problem, but they don’t even know it. They have allowed themselves to be deluded into believing that they are Jesus’ friend and God’s friend. Yet they do so many things that offend Jehovah and His son. What kind of things? ·Trinity worship (Exodus 20:3) ·Jesus worship (Exodus 20:3) ·Idolatry (Exodus 20:4) ·Immorality (1Corinthians 6:9-10) ·Worldliness (1John 2:15) ·Disobedience (Isaiah 48:18) ·Occultism (Leviticus 20:6) ·Patriotism (Daniel 2:44) ·Racism (Matthew 22:39) ·Deception (Exodus 20:16) ·Drug use (2 Corinthians 7:1) ·Blood donation and transfusion (Leviticus 7:26) People thoughtlessly do these forbidden things every day because they see others doing these things. What will Christ have to say about this? 46 "Why do you call me, 'Lord, Lord,' and do not do what I say? (Luke 6:46) (NIV) 22 Many will say to me on that day, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and in your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?' 23 Then I will tell them plainly, 'I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!' (Matthew 7:22-23) (NIV) Smug Christians shrug their shoulders and say, “Hey, I’m just a poor sinner. I can’t help it. I’m not perfect, I’m forgiven.” Is that excuse going to work indefinitely? 30 In the past God overlooked such ignorance, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent. (Acts 17:30) (NIV) Does that mean we should always strive for perfection? 13 but he who stands firm to the end will be saved. (Matthew 24:13) (NIV) What will happen if the people disregard these warnings and continue on in their old ways? Their “good friend Jesus" will destroy all of them! "I have come to bring fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled!" (Luke 12:49) (NIV) "...the day Lot left Sodom, fire and sulfur rained down from heaven and destroyed them all. It will be just like this on the day the Son of Man is revealed." (Luke 17:29,30) (NIV) 27 And he has given him authority to execute judgment, because he is the Son of Man. (John 5:27) (ESV) WHY? For one thing, the nominal Christians are ignoring his Father, Jehovah, who is our actual God. For another, his name is not Jesus! Many people are already aware that the Son of God’s name in Hebrew is Yehoshua or Jehoshua. That is True enough. What else is true? "Joshuah" or "Jehoshuah" translates as "The Salvation of Jehovah". "(Joshua) Yahshua/Yahushua/Yahoshua, is the correct Name for the Savior. In all spellings and pronunciation, the Name is rendered to mean "salvation of YAH" or "YAH'S salvation/ (His) Savior." The Name (Joshua) in its fullest translation means, "He (YAH) shall save His people. (Yah or Jah - is an abbreviation for Jehovah) (Just as Yeshua (Joshua) is an abbreviation for Yehoshuah or Jehoshuah) - (meaning - The Salvation of Jehovah - or Jehovah's Savior)."
-COME OUT OF HER MY PEOPLE, by C. J. KosterWe can see that Jehoshua means "Jehovah's Savior" So what is wrong with calling our Savior "Jesus"?
"It is known that the Greek name endings with sus, seus, and sous were attached by the Greeks to names and geographical areas as means to give honour to their supreme deity, Zeus." -Dictionary of Christian Lore and Legend Professor J. C. J. Metford So what does the name, "Jesus" Mean, in Greek? "Some authorities, who have spent their entire lives studying the origins of names believe that "Jesus" actually means - "Hail Zeus!" For Iesous in Greek IS "Hail Zeus." "Ie" translates as "Hail" and "sous" or "sus" translates as Zeus. The English name "Jesus", therefore, stems etymologically from "Jupiter-Zeus" the chief god of the ancient Greek Olympus." -"Yeshua" or "Jesus" -- Which? Biblical Research Institute; 1996 by Les Aron Gosling From: http://www.meguiar.addr.com/End_Times_Table_of_Contents.htm God's Son resents being addressed as "Hail Zeus!" How bad will it be? "Those slain by Jehovah will certainly come to be in that day from one end of the earth clear to the other end of the earth. They will not be bewailed, neither will they be gathered up or be buried. As manure on the surface of the ground they will become." (Jeremiah 25:33) (ASV) “Hey! My good buddy, my homeboy, my savior and redeemer - Jesus - wouldn’t really do that to us, would he?” "...but the world must learn that I love the Father and that I do exactly what my Father has commanded me." (John 14:31) (NIV) And what is it that his Father wants? "But ye that forsake Jehovah... I will destine you to the sword, and ye shall all bow down to the slaughter; because when I called, ye did not answer; when I spake, ye did not hear; but ye did that which was evil in mine eyes..." (Isaiah 65:11,12) (ASV) "And I will execute great vengeance upon them with wrathful rebukes; and they shall know that I am Jehovah, when I shall lay my vengeance upon them." (Ezekiel 25:17) (ASV) Isn’t there any good news? 9 However, as it is written: "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him" (1Corinthians 2:9) (NIV) 
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| Why Do Christians Love Valentine's Day? The Nominal Christians of the world love Valentine's Day and participate in the festivities without any thought. What is there to think about? "As an estimated one billion cards are exchanged this St Valentine's Day - spare a thought for the ancient Pagan custom that the Catholic Church has tried to hide from you, for St Valentine's Day is the Eve of Lupercalia, the Pagan Roman festival of fertility." --St Valentine's Day or Ancient Pagan Sex Rite? By Dr Leo Ruickbie, Director of WICA Is Valentine's Day really pagan in origin? Valentines Day came from the ancient Lupercalia - which was ". . an ancient Roman rite held each February 15 for the fertility god Lupercus." The Encyclopedia Americana, 1996, from the article "Lupercalia," "[Valentine's Day is] also believed to be a continuation of the Roman festival of Lupercalia." --Holidays and Anniversaries of the World by Laurence Vrdang and Christie N. Donohue
Who else says Valentine's Day is really the Roman Lupercalia? According to Infoplease The history of Valentine's Day is obscure, and further clouded by various fanciful legends. The holiday's roots are in the ancient Roman festival of Lupercalia, a fertility celebration commemorated annually on February 15. Pope Gelasius I recast this pagan festival as a Christian feast day circa 496, declaring February 14 to be St. Valentine's Day. From: http://www.infoplease.com/spot/valentinesdayhistory.html What is Lupercalia? "That famous man was Lupercus, the HUNTER. But who was Lupercus? -- and why should he have also borne the name Valentine among the heathen Romans? The Greeks called Lupercus by the name of "Pan". The Semites called Pan "Baal," according to the "Classical Dictionaries". Baal -- mentioned so often in the Bible -- was merely another name for Nimrod, "the mighty HUNTER" (Genesis 10:9). The hunter Nimrod was the Lupercus -- or wolf hunter -- of the Romans. And St. Valentine's Day was originally a day set aside by the pagans in his honor!" --The Silence of Educators ST. VALENTINE'S DAY Christian Custom? -- or Pagan Holiday? by Herman L. Hoeh Just another in a series of pagan festivities foisted upon unsuspecting Christians. What else can we learn about this pagan custom? "To the surprise of many, Valentine's Day is NOT an innocent secular holiday; in fact the true origins of Valentine's day has it's roots in the occult. Namely in the pagan worship of Baal, the sun god. The religion of Babylon (Baal worship) is the mother of most false religions and its influence is still felt world wide, including in today's churches." --The Truth About Valentine's Day What's Love Got to Do With it ? BABYLON FORSAKEN MINISTRIES
Nimrod was the original St. Valentine?
"But why should Nimrod have been called "Valentine" by the Romans? And why should the celebration of this day have been anciently limited to the city of Rome before Pope Gelasius' time? What part did the site of ancient Rome play in the life of Nimrod?"
"Valentine comes from the Latin word "Valentinus", a proper name derived from the word "valens", meaning "to be strong," declares "Webster's Unabridged Dictionary". It means literally "strong, powerful, mighty." Any connection with Nimrod? Yes, We read in the Bible that Nimrod was the "MIGHTY hunter" (Gen. 10:9). It was a common proverb of ancient time that Nimrod was "the MIGHTY hunter before the Lord." NIMROD WAS THEIR HERO -- THEIR STRONG MAN -- THEIR VALENTINE!"
"How plain that the original Valentine was Nimrod, the mighty hunter of wolves. Yet another of Nimrod's names was "Sanctus" or "Santa," meaning "Saint." It was a common title of any hero-god. No wonder that the Roman Lupercalia is called "Saint Valentine's Day"! But why do we associate HEARTS on a day in honor of Nimrod -- the BAAL of the Phoenicians and Semites? The surprising answer is that the pagan Romans acquired the symbol of the heart from the Babylonians. In the Babylonian tongue the word for "heart" was "bal" (see "Young's" or "Strong's Concordance"). The heart -- "bal" -- was merely a symbol of Nimrod -- the "Baal" or Lord of the Babylonians!" --The Silence of Educators ST. VALENTINE'S DAY Christian Custom? -- or Pagan Holiday? by Herman L. Hoeh
Most people think this is a picture of Jesus. Now we know that it is actually Nimrod! What does Cupid have to do with Lupercalia?
"LUPERCALIA {the feast of Lupercus, the mighty wolf hunter}. The ancient Roman celebration of Lupercalia was held in honor of Lupercus, the deified great hunter of Rome. This celebration also included worship of the goddess of fertility, Venus. In Roman mythology this goddess of fertility and sexual immortality, had a son called Cupid. Cupid was said to have attended to her and was given power to cause love to begin and to cease. This celebration was held from the 14th through the 15th of February. Some of the events of this pagan holiday included the choosing of partners by chance; in which teenaged girls would place their names into a box. The names were then drawn out by young men. The girl whose name was drawn then became the sexual partner with the man for the upcoming year; beginning in March during the Fertility rites of the Spring Equinox."
"NIMROD (Baal) and Semiramis (ASHTORETH)-- The Greek called Lupercus by the name of "Pan", the Semites called Pan "Baal". Baal which is mentioned several times in the bible, is merely another name for Nimrod "the mighty hunter" (Genesis 10:8-9). Nimrod was the original Lupercus and we know that Nimrod was a mighty man who built great cities, including Babel. Later when Queen Semiramis gave birth to an illegitimate son, she claimed that he was Nimrod reborn, calling him - "Nimrod- Tammuz" by name. Another name for Nimrod-Tammuz was "Cupid", which means "Desire". Queen Semaramis lusted after her son, and soon they were married. Nimrod-Tammuz was forever known as the child "god". In the Babylonian tongue the word 'heart' was pronounced "Bal". In the depictions of Tammuz the "heart shaped" fruit of Persea was often found in his hand. Thus Tammuz became known as the god of the heart." --The Truth About Valentine's Day What's Love Got to Do With it ? BABYLON FORSAKEN MINISTRIES Once again, The "Christians" of the world will cheerfully celebrate a pagan holiday with their "Christian" brethren. Is that wise? "On that day of judgment," says the LORD, "I will punish the leaders... and all those following pagan customs."
(Zephaniah 1:8) (New Living Translation)What is a better idea? "Deal as sparingly as possible with the things the world thrusts on you. This world as you see it is on its way out." (1Corinthians 7:31) (MSG) 11 Take no part in the worthless deeds of evil and darkness; instead, rebuke and expose them. (Ephesians 5:11) (NIV) 
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| OPENING THE DOOR TO A PEACEFUL NEW WORLD
Some people have read the Bible extensively enough to believe that the “World as we now know it” will come to an end. Understandably, they may look upon the warnings in the Bible as being ominous and negative, when in truth - the very opposite is true. Yes, God wants us to look upon the culmination of our world as we know it - to be a sign that He really cares about us. The fact that God is going to step in and bring an end to all human suffering is surely not a bad thing - but truly a wonderful thing. Indeed, the daily news reports human suffering daily around the world. As the end approaches, we should leap for joy; that our Grand Creator, Jehovah, truly cares about mankind. He is not going to allow the evils on the earth to go on indefinitely. NO - He is going to bring an end to all evil, all calamities, and all suffering on the earth and soon! He will replace this evil "age" or "system" with a new one - with His Son as ruler of the entire earth. Justice will be for all of mankind and there will finally be equality for all, peace will be worldwide and there will be grand blessings for everyone on the earth. THE END OF EVERYTHING BAD The Bible has numerous scriptures throughout that point to a day in our future: "...Understand that this vision has to do with the time of the end... I want to tell you what is going to happen... for there is going to be an end to all this." (Daniel 8:17,19) (Message Bible) "...And you will destroy all who have caused destruction on the earth." (Revelation 11:18) (New Living Translation) "For the ruthless will come to an end and... all who are intent on doing evil will be cut off. " (Isaiah 29:20) (New American Standard Bible) "...bring to an end the violence of the wicked and make the righteous secure." (Psalm 7:9) (New International Version) "...the wicked shall be cut off from the earth, And the treacherous shall be "ROOTED OUT" of it." (Proverbs 2:21,22) (NIV) "The harvest is the end of the age, and the harvesters are angels. The Son of Man will send out his angels, and they will "WEED OUT" of his kingdom everything that causes sin and all who do evil." (Matthew 13:36-41) (NIV) "...I will bring an end to all the crying..." (Isaiah 21:2) (New Living Version) "...For the outward form of this world; the present world order is passing away." (1Corinthians 7:31) (Amplified Bible) "The world is passing away..." (1John 2:17) (NASB) "...for an end will still come at the appointed time. " (Daniel 11:27) (NLT) "...the leaders and rulers of this age, who are being brought to nothing and are doomed to pass away. " (1Corinthians 2:6) (AMP) "In the time of those kings, the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be destroyed, nor will it be left to another people. It will crush all those kingdoms and bring them to an end, but it will itself endure forever." (Daniel 2:44) (NIV) These prophecies were written thousands of years ago. What is taking so long? 9 The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. 10 But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and everything in it will be laid bare. 11 Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to live holy and godly lives 12 as you look forward to the day of God and speed its coming. That day will bring about the destruction of the heavens by fire, and the elements will melt in the heat. 13 But in keeping with his promise we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, the home of righteousness. 14 So then, dear friends, since you are looking forward to this, make every effort to be found spotless, blameless and at peace with him. 15 Bear in mind that our Lord's patience means salvation, just as our dear brother Paul also wrote you with the wisdom that God gave him. (2 Peter 3:9-15) (NIV) "...They've made a career of opposing God, and have gotten mighty good at it. But God is fed up, ready to put an end to it." (1Thessalonians 2:16) (MSG) THE BEGINNING OF EVERYTHING GOOD When all of the evil has been wiped out, it will be safe to live on the earth again - forever. "Behold, I will create new heavens and a new earth. The former things will not be remembered, nor will they come to mind." (Isaiah 65:17) (NIV) "For as the new heavens and the new earth, which I will make, shall remain before me, saith Jehovah, so shall your seed and your name remain. And it shall come to pass, that from one new moon to another, and from one sabbath to another, shall all flesh come to worship before me, saith Jehovah. And they shall go forth, and look upon the dead bodies of the men that have transgressed against me..." (Isaiah 66:22-24) (ASV) "But the meek in the end shall inherit the earth and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace. Then the consistently righteous shall inherit the earth and dwell upon it forever." (Psalm 37:11,29) (AMP) Christ, himself promised us this: “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.” (Matthew 5:5) (King James Version) And he is not the only one: "Wait for Jehovah, and keep his way, And he will exalt you to take possession of the earth. When the wicked are cut off you shall see it." (Psalm 37:34) (ASV) "Jesus will rule the earth... His Kingdom will be worldwide... There will be peace... There will be a healing of infirmities and a freedom from disease" - Encyclopedia of Biblical Prophecy, pg. 656-658; J. Barton Payne "THEN I saw a new heaven and a new earth... Then I heard a mighty voice from the throne... saying, See! The abode of God is with men, and He will live among them; and they shall be His people, and God shall personally be with them and be their God. God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; and death shall be no more, neither shall there be anguish nor grief nor pain any more, for the old conditions and the former order of things have passed away. (Rev. 21:1,3,4) (AMP) 
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