FROM WHERE WILL THE ANTI-CHRIST EMERGE?

 

A PREVIEW OF MEL GIBSON'S MOVIE THE RESURRECTION OF THE CHRIST

 

Can You Have Faith for God to Heal You Through Medical Science, or a Doctor?

Yes, many Christians believe God can and does heal through medical science, viewing doctors and medicine as tools that God uses to bring about healing. Some see it as a demonstration of God's wisdom and provision, as He created the human body and endowed it with the capacity to heal, and also gave humans the intellect to develop medical knowledge and practices. Others believe that while God is ultimately the source of all healing, He often works through natural means, including medical science, to restore health. 

Here's a more detailed explanation:

• God as the ultimate source of healing:

  Many Christians believe that God is the ultimate source of all healing, regardless of the method used. 
• God's wisdom and provision:

  God created the human body and endowed it with the ability to heal. He also inspired humans to develop medical knowledge and practices to aid in the healing process. 
• Medical science as a tool:

  Some Christians view medical science as a means through which God works to heal, seeing doctors and medicine as tools in His hands. 
• Faith and trust:

  While acknowledging the role of medical science, Christians often emphasize the importance of faith and trust in God's ability to heal, even when relying on medical treatment. 
• Seeking wisdom:

  Some Bible passages encourage believers to seek wisdom from God when making decisions about their health, including whether to seek medical treatment. 
• Not all healing is miraculous:

  While some Christians believe in miraculous healing, many also believe that God often works through natural means, including medical science, to bring about healing. 
• Complementary approaches:

  Some see faith and medical science as complementary approaches to healing, where prayer and faith can be combined with medical treatment. 

SHOULD  CHRISTIANS SEE DOCTORS? GOT QUESTIONS.ORG

There are some Christians who believe that seeking medical attention is demonstrating a lack of faith in God. In the Word-Faith movement, consulting a doctor is often considered a lack of faith that will actually prevent God from healing you. In groups such as Christian Science, seeking the help of physicians is sometimes viewed as a barrier to using the spiritual energy God has given us to heal ourselves. The logic of these viewpoints is sorely lacking. If your car is damaged, do you take it to a mechanic or wait for God to perform a miracle and heal your car? If the plumbing in your house bursts, do you wait for God to plug the leak, or do you call a plumber? God is just as capable of repairing a car or fixing the plumbing as He is of healing our bodies. The fact that God can and does perform miracles of healing does not mean we should always expect a miracle instead of seeking the help of individuals who possess the knowledge and skill to assist us.

Physicians are referred to about a dozen times in the Bible. The only verse that could be taken out of context to teach that one should not go to physicians would be 2 Chronicles 16:12. “In the thirty-ninth year of his reign Asa was afflicted with a disease in his feet. Though his disease was severe, even in his illness he did not seek help from the LORD, but only from the physicians.” The issue was not that Asa consulted physicians, but that “he did not seek help from the LORD.” Even when visiting a doctor, our ultimate faith is to be in God, not the doctor.

There are many verses that speak of using “medical treatments” such as applying bandages (Isaiah 1:6), oil (James 5:14), oil and wine (Luke 10:34), leaves (Ezekiel 47:12), wine (1 Timothy 5:23), and salves, particularly the “balm of Gilead” (Jeremiah 8:22). Also, Luke, the author of Acts and the Gospel of Luke, is referred to by Paul as “the beloved physician” (Colossians 4:14).

Mark 5:25-30 relates the story of a woman who had trouble with continual bleeding, a problem that physicians could not heal even though she had been to many of them and had spent all of her money. Coming to Jesus, she thought that if she but touched the hem of His garment, she would be healed; she did touch His hem, and she was healed. Jesus, in answering the Pharisees as to why He spent time with sinners, said to them, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick” (Matthew 9:12). From these verses one might sift out the following principles:

1) Physicians are not God and should not be viewed as such. They can sometimes help, but there will be other times when all they will accomplish is the removal of money.

2) Seeking physicians and using “earthly” remedies are not condemned in Scripture. In fact, medical treatments are viewed favorably.

3) God’s intervention in any physical difficulty should be sought (James 4:2; 5:13). He does not promise that He will answer the way we will always want (Isaiah 55:8-9), but we have the assurance that all He does will be done in love and thus in our best interest (Psalm 145:8-9).

So, should Christians go to doctors? God created us as intelligent beings and gave us the ability to create medicines and learn how to repair our bodies. There is nothing wrong with applying this knowledge and ability towards physical healing. Doctors can be viewed as God’s gift to us, a means through which God brings healing and recovery. At the same time, our ultimate faith and trust is to be in God, not in doctors or medicine. As with all difficult decisions, we should seek God who promises to give us wisdom when we ask for it (James 1:5).

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HOW TO DEAL WITH A KNOW IT ALL

 

In a religious context, a "Mr. Know-it-all" (or "Mrs. Know-it-all") typically refers to someone who acts as though they have complete knowledge and understanding of religious matters, often to the point of being dismissive of others' opinions or teachings

. This attitude can be detrimental to both the individual's spiritual growth and the overall health of the church community. 

Characteristics of a religious "Know-it-all": 

• Critical and unteachable: They may focus on finding fault with others' understanding or interpretations rather than seeking to learn or grow themselves.
• Impatient and lacking grace: Due to their belief in their own correctness, they may have little patience for those who don't agree with them or who are still learning.
• Domineering in discussions: They may monopolize conversations, quote experts excessively, and discourage others from sharing their thoughts or insights.
• Unsympathetic: They may struggle to empathize with those who are weak or struggling, as they perceive no personal weaknesses.
• Divisive: Their focus on pointing out errors and promoting their own views can create disharmony and undermine unity within the church.
• Dismissive of preaching and biblical teaching: They may not value opportunities to learn from sermons or Bible studies, as they believe they already have a complete understanding. 

Consequences of this attitude:

• Stunted spiritual growth: An unwillingness to learn or be corrected prevents individuals from deepening their understanding and relationship with God.
• Damage to church unity: The "Know-it-all's" arrogance and criticism can create a negative environment and drive away other members.
• Missed opportunities for genuine connection and support: Their lack of patience and sympathy can isolate them from others in the church community. 

The Bible's perspective:

The Bible addresses pride and the illusion of complete knowledge, emphasizing that true wisdom comes from God. Passages such as 1 Corinthians 8:2 warn against assuming complete knowledge and highlight the importance of love in building others up. Proverbs also contrasts the "know-it-all" attitude with the wisdom of those open to learning and correction. 

In short, a religious "Know-it-all" is someone who, while possibly having some biblical knowledge, is held back by pride and a lack of humility, negatively affecting their spiritual journey and the church's well-being. 

What Mr “Know it All” Doesn’t Know

Here are some of the characteristics and consequences of an unteachable person:

Written by Erik Raymond | Friday, February 13,

 2015

Ironically, Mr Know-it-all only seems to have a lot of biblical knowledge. He can drop the 30 lb. words and effectively argue his point. Very often he is quite involved and appears to have things together. However, the fact that he is unteachable makes him dangerous in the local church and a detriment to his own spiritual health.

 

I recently asked one of our younger children to do a job that required some detailed clean-up. In the course of explaining the job as well as the steps to complete the job, I was interrupted. “I know. Dad, I know.” Everything I said was punctuated with “I know.” It was like a Baptist church hitting you with Amen’s after everything. Then I let them do it. It was a disaster. Things didn’t get put away, they actually got misplaced. Instead of the table being cleaned the floor became messy. Upon coming back to check on the situation I asked, “What happened here?” The answer, not surprisingly, “I don’t know how to do that.”

In the church we have a lot of impediments to growth in godliness. We live in a sinful world, have imperfect preachers, have trials and tribulations, and a relentless enemy who endeavors to be the stick in our spokes at every turn. But there is one great impediment to growth, this is the impediment of thinking that we already know everything. Let’s call this person “Mr Know-it-All”.

Mr Know-it-All does not really think that they have to learn anything. They are already there. They are, in effect, unteachable.

When you put a word like “unteachable” next to this I am sure you can see the problem. Christians, when thinking biblically, operate out of the realization that they actually do not know everything that they need to know. We have things to learn both intellectually and empircally. The design of the church is to provide a context where we can grow in godliness or Christian maturity. Consider Ephesians 4:

“And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ, so that we may no longer be children, tossed to and fro by the waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by human cunning, by craftiness in deceitful schemes. Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ,” (Ephesians 4:11–15)

Some quick observations on these verses: a) God provides teachers, b) teachers are to teach Scripture, c) saints need to be equipped to serve so the church is built up, d) this must go on until we all grow into Christlikeness, e) maturity is the goal that we are after.

In light of clarity of the goal (Christian Maturity), the specificity of what this is (Christlikenss), and the means by which it is attained (hearing, learning, & applying the Bible) we all (everyone, every single Christian this side of heaven) need to hear and heed the Bible.

See, what Mr Know it all doesn’t know, is that he doesn’t know it all. And this is a big problem–for him and the church where he fellowships.

Why is this such a problem? Well, in short he is not going to benefit from the ministry of the word and he is going to, by his obvious attitude, diminish its prominence in the life of the church.

In my 10 years of full-time pastoral ministry I have met Mr Know-it-all many times. I have seen him in the pulpit as well as the pew. He has different faces but he acts and looks the same. Here are some of the characteristics and consequences of an unteachable person:

• They are critical rather than constructive. It is almost like they thrive in finding out someone’s “wrong view” about something. Instead of seeing the church as a place to grow they see it as a place to show what they know. Mr Know-it-All excels in pointing out others wrongs while doing a very poor job at (ever) pointing out what is right.
• They are often short-tempered rather than long-suffering. Grace is ethereal. Because they are right and know everything they have little patience with others. You won’t often see this guy in a discipling relationship with others because they simply do not have the patience for people who are not like them. Further, when they do correct others they are harsh, belittling, and lacking gentleness.
• Talk a lot and don’t listen very much. This would make sense–why not talk (if you know it all) and why listen (if they don’t)?

A PSUEDO CHRISTIAN TITHED, DIED AND STILL WENT TO HELL!

 

"A LITTLE LEARNING IS A SMALL THING" ALEXANDER POPE

 

A small amount of information gleaned from books, the internet and college courses can mislead people into thinking they are more expert then they really are. It can give them the illusion that they have infinite knowledge when they don't. In all these instances and more, a small amount of knowledge leads to false pride, then to faulty decision making and disastrous judgements. That's why this particular brand of knowledge has the potential of making you STUPID & DANGEROUS because you are nothing more than a SELF APPOINTED & SELF ANNOINTED FRAUD, LIAR & CHEAT!

SOME FINAL THOUGHTS

God did not put me on this planet to tolerate men and women of low character. It is not my goal in life to have everyone like me. If my telling the truth rubs you the wrong way, then perhaps you have some serious soul searching to do. I will instead do what God expects from me, and let the chips fall where they will. I refuse to assocaite with charlatans just to be on their good side. And I will maintain an emotional safe distance from toxic relationships.

THE MARK OF THE BEAST; CLOSER TO US THAN WHAT MANY THINK !

 

Is it possible for a person to be saved/forgiven after taking the mark of the beast?

Answer

The mark of the beast is a mark that will be placed on a person’s forehead or right hand in the end times as a sign of allegiance to the Antichrist (Revelation 13:15–18). Further, no one will be allowed to engage in commerce without the mark (Revelation 13:17). It appears that some form of worship of the Antichrist is associated with receiving the mark (Revelation 14:9; 16:2), and those who refuse to worship the image of the beast will be killed (Revelation 13:15).

The question then arises as to whether a person who has received the mark of the beast can be forgiven. The answer to this question seems to be “no.” Revelation 14:10–11, describing the fate of someone who takes the mark of the beast, declares, “He also will drink the wine of God’s wrath, poured full strength into the cup of his anger, and he will be tormented with fire and sulfur in the presence of the holy angels and in the presence of the Lamb. And the smoke of their torment goes up forever and ever, and they have no rest, day or night, these worshipers of the beast and its image, and whoever receives the mark of its name.”

The eternal destiny of those who take the mark of the beast is the lake of fire. Why is taking the mark of the beast a damnable sin against God? Why would God condemn a person to hell for taking the mark of the beast? It would appear that taking the mark of the beast will be a blasphemous act of willful defiance against God. Receiving the mark of the beast is essentially worshiping Satan. Those who take the mark have made the choice to serve Satan rather than obey God and receive Christ as Savior. When people make that decision during the tribulation, God will grant their request to be eternally separated from Him.

THE TRAGIC DEATH OF 2 MESSIANIC JEWS BY AN ANTI-ZIONIST MAD MAN

 

May 22, 2025 — Washington, DC

 

American Jewish Committee (AJC) mourns the devastating loss of Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky, cherished members of the AJC community, who were murdered outside of the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., last night following AJC’s annual Young Diplomats Reception.

 

“Sarah and Yaron were stolen from us,” said AJC CEO Ted Deutch. “Moments before they were murdered, they were smiling, laughing, and enjoying an event with colleagues and friends. We are in shock and heartbroken as we attempt to process this immense tragedy.” 

 

Sarah, an American Jew from Overland Park, Kansas, was warm and compassionate, committed to peacebuilding and passionate about sustainability and people-to-people relations. She was engaged with AJC as a lay leader of AJC ACCESS, AJC’s Young Professional Division, and was a beloved member of the AJC-Mimouna Michael Sachs Fellowship for Emerging Leaders community, where she joined other American, Israeli, French, and Moroccan leaders focused on advancing relations in the Middle East and North Africa.

 

Yaron always had a smile on his face and a welcoming presence. As a staff member of the Political Department at the Embassy of Israel focused on Middle East issues, he attended numerous AJC events throughout his time in Washington. At last night’s event, he shared how excited he was to be going back home to spend the Jewish holiday of Shavuot with his family in Israel.

 

Words cannot adequately express our sorrow. We mourn with Sarah and Yaron’s families, their friends, and all who loved them. May their memories be a blessing.

The event was organized by AJC ACCESS, AJC’s young professional division, which empowers Jewish leaders to advocate on behalf of critical domestic and global issues facing the Jewish community. This annual reception brings together Jewish young professionals (ages 22–45) and diplomats from around the world. At this year’s event, attendees heard from members of the Multifaith Alliance and IsraAID on humanitarian diplomacy and how a coalition of organizations - from the region and for the region - are working together in response to humanitarian crises throughout the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

 

AJC is the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people. With headquarters in New York, 25 regional offices across the United States, 15 overseas posts, as well as partnerships with 38 Jewish community organizations worldwide, AJC’s mission is to enhance the well-being of the Jewish people and Israel and to advance human rights and democratic values in the United States and around the world. For more, please visit www.ajc.org.

 

My condolences and prayers for the families who lost these two beautiful young people.😭