Saturday, April 20, 2013

An Urgent Solemn Appeal to Brethren (and Friends).

Previously posted here a few years ago:

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 06, 2007


AN URGENT SOLEMN APPEAL TO BRETHREN (AND FRIENDS).



The Lord has instilled in my heart a fervent desire to warn my brethren of an impeding judgement to come. The Lord has shown me that all are invited to accept His plan of redemption through His Son Jesus Christ; There is no other way to The Father, than through His Son. The Lord is a Holy and jealous God, and will not much longer tolerate the disaffection of His (creation) creatures. He has given us His Holy Scriptures, which attest to His character and long suffering love; Yet, mankind continues to refuse to do His will. He gave Moses the Ten Commandments, His Benchmark; Written with His own hand! But, man resists his Holy precepts, and makes up his own rules to abide by. Can any country or organization exist with out laws? Yet, men believe they can selectively choose which of God's laws they will abide by, and ignore the ones that deprive them of their natural affections. Man has denied the Authority of God by changing His Commandments, and by overlooking the commandments that would restrict his behavior. Here lies the beginning of man's rebellion which started on Earth in Eden, with Eve and Adam, and before that in Heaven with Lucifer.
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There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death....
Proverbs 14:12
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The winds of war are all around us. The majority of countries around the world are submerged in strife, war, famine, death, and The Lord points His children to read His Holy Scriptures. He directs them to read His New Testament Gospels. In Matthew 24, Mark 13, and Luke 21, The Lord Jesus predicted the very same "signs" that we see about us. When Jesus departed the Temple and his disciples pointed out the beauty and splendor of "The Temple": He responded: See ye not all these things? verily I say unto you, There shall not be left one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down. Matthew 24:2. 
Jesus, here attempted to show the Disciples that nothing here on Earth is of greater value (long lasting), than what God has in store for us. Jesus proceeded to prepare them for what was to happen to Jerusalem in 30+ years, and eventually his latter- day followers; for what was to occur in the endtimes. He continued teaching as they headed for the Mount of Olives:
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3And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world?
4And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you.
5For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.
6And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.
7For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places.
8All these are the beginning of sorrows.
9Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name's sake.
10And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another.
11And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many.
12And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold.
13But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.
14And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come. 
Matthew 24: 3-14.
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My question to you brethren is: With such a definite outcome foretold by The Lord Jesus Christ and His Father Almighty God, can you or I doubt His prophecies? What must I do to be savedBelieve in Jesus Christ, literally being like Him; repenting of our sins, and resisting temptation (He will help you resist), change your fleshly ways, share your hope with others, pray for His triumphant return. We may suffer and struggle in life; But, life is a constant struggle with-out living your lives for Christ. So, why not suffer and struggle doing His will? You know He died on a cross for you and I? He was born in a manger not in a mansion, not with a silver spoon in His mouth. He suffered hunger, humiliation, shame, verbal assaults, and the most horrendous cruelty. Yet, men think themselves above the suffering of Jesus Christ. How ignorant can one be?
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Jesus is calling sinners to repent and prepare for His return. The signs are all around us. Just listen. Can you hear the winds on strife? Can you hear the screams of desperation? Can you feel the lack of love around you? Can you just sit back and watch your High Definition Flat Screen Monitor while you puff on your Marlboros and drink your Budweiser? While deep within you long for rest and assurance? The world isn't what you want to imagine it is. Jesus is calling! Open your heart and repent. Judgement is just around the bend. Nothing can compare to His love and kindness. We're living proof.. Don't expect to be raptured either. This is an insidious and cunning lie that has been perpetrated to allow you to continue disregarding the warnings. Remember the Ten Virgins? Well, Jesus is coming as a thief in the night for those that are not ready. His loyal faithful children are waiting and watching. Won't you heed today and wash your sins in His blood?
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15When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, stand in the holy place, (whoso readeth, let him understand:)
16Then let them which be in Judaea flee into the mountains:
17Let him which is on the housetop not come down to take any thing out of his house:
18Neither let him which is in the field return back to take his clothes.
19And woe unto them that are with child, and to them that give suck in those days!
20But pray ye that your flight be not in the winter, neither on the sabbath day:
Matthew 24: 15-20.
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These are solemn warnings to those that have ears to hear, and eyes to see. Are you one of those few? Will you be found worthy? Will I? I pray that you and I can heed The Lord's instructions and accept His redeeming grace, follow His footsteps and await His return confident that He will receive us into his fold.
Note, that the Sabbath is still the Trademark of God. When He created the world he rested and sanctified the Sabbath. How can anyone "get away" with changing it to Friday or Sunday? The Lord is Eternal; He never waivers or wanes.
Finally, I challenge each and every brother, sister, to follow not my advice; But, the calling of Jesus. He is calling sinners to repent. He died for such. He loves them more than His own life. He is the original 'Lamb of God' who was slaughtered for the sins of His people. Jesus is waiting...He is coming...Will you rejoice when he returns?  Or will you curse and wish you had never been born. The day of the Lord is coming.
If you have a Holy Bible read the book of John in the New Testament; Then, read Matthew 24. If you also read Exodus 20 in the Old Testament you will see the context under which the Ten Commandment were given? Lastly, read Revelation 14 (It's not a sealed book), it will awaken you to what lies ahead for the children of God and for the children of The Dragon.
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15And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.
Joshua 24:15 (King James Version)
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Prayerfully,
Arsenio,
Maranatha.
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