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Disciples Project Notes From the
Online Video
AFTER THE TRIBULATION
I
believe After the Tribulation is an
excellent, and much needed, documentary on the
unbiblical and very deceptive teaching on the
Pre-tribulation rapture.
Many Christians accept the
words; teachings, and doctrines of others based on
supposed authority; popularity, and worldly
credentials without taking the time to search the
Word of God for themselves. In the deceptive world
in which we live, this is a dangerous practice.
In Matthew 24, one of the key
prophetic chapters addressed in this documentary,
Jesus uses the word “deceive” four times. If
deception were not possible, I do not think Jesus
would have put so much emphasis on it.
“And
Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no
man deceive you. For many shall come in my
name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive
many.”
Matthew 24:4-5
“And many false prophets shall rise, and shall
deceive many.”
Matthew 24:11
“For there shall arise false Christs, and false
prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders;
insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall
deceive the very elect.”
Matthew
24:24
The purpose for these notes is
to serve as an aid to help us recall what was said,
and be a tangible reminder of the Word of God
presented to us in After the Tribulation. It
is essential that you become firmly rooted and
grounded in this prophetic Word of God; because it
may have a direct bearing in your life and the lives
of your loved ones in the not too distant future.
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PERCEPTIONS OF
JESUS CHRIST
According to one
online article, “Perceptions vary from person to
person. Different people perceive different things
about the same situation. But more than that, we
assign different meanings to what we perceive.”
This is a famous
picture. What does it look like to you?
Some people see a
young lady looking away. Others see an old lady
looking down. Depending on how you look at it, part
of the picture might be the young woman’s nose and
eyelash, or it might be a wart on the old woman's
nose. What is the young woman's ear might be the old
woman's eye. What is the young woman's necklace
might be the old woman's mouth. The picture hasn't
really changed. You just emphasize different parts
of it and assign them different meaning.”
According to another online writer, “The word
‘perception’ comes from the Latin words perceptio,
percipio, and means "receiving, collecting, and
action of taking possession, apprehension with the
mind or senses. What one perceives is a result of
interplays between past experiences, including one’s
culture, and the interpretation of the perceived.
In
the case of visual perception, some people can
actually see the percept shift in their mind's eye.
Others, who are not picture thinkers, may not
necessarily perceive the 'shape-shifting' as their
world changes. The question, "Is the glass half
empty or half full?" serves to demonstrate the way
an object can be perceived in different ways. Just
as one object can give rise to multiple percepts,
another object may fail to give rise to any percept
at all: if the percept has no grounding in a
person's experience, the person may literally not
perceive it.
Preconceptions can influence how the world is
perceived. The processes of perception routinely
alter what humans see. When people view something
with a preconceived concept about it, they tend to
take those concepts and see them whether or not they
are there. This problem stems from the fact that
humans are unable to understand new information,
without the inherent bias of their previous
knowledge. A person’s knowledge creates his or her
reality as much as the truth, because the human mind
can only contemplate that to which it has been
exposed. When objects are viewed without
understanding, the mind will try to reach for
something that it already recognizes, in order to
process what it is viewing. That which most closely
relates to the unfamiliar from our past experiences,
makes up what we see when we look at things that we
don’t comprehend.
We
obtain information from the external world, from our
senses: taste, hearing, smell, touch, sight. Then we
somehow integrate and analyze perceived information
and make our decision. Decision is an “outcome of
mental processes (cognitive process) leading to the
selection of a course of action among several
alternatives. Every decision making process produces
a final choice. How do we make a decision, or even
better to ask what leads us to make a decision?”
The
picture to the right is suppose to show how the
kitten perceives itself. However, using this same
picture, I would like to propose a few questions to
you. How do you perceive Christ Jesus? Do you
perceive Him as a meek, gentle, soft and cuddly
kitten or as the Lion of the tribe of Judah
(Revelation 5:4)? Can you distinguish between the
meek savior who came and the strong and all powerful
King of kings and Lord of lords who is coming again
to rule the nations with a rod of iron (Revelation
19:11-16)? How do you really perceive Jesus
Christ?
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THE CONTRADICTIONS OF PAUL
Part
1
For a number of
years I’ve raised an occasional eyebrow to some of
Paul’s teachings; but I never took the time to dig
very deep. After all, it was the “Apostle” Paul.
The man noted for writing the lion’s share of the
New Testament. The man quoted more often than Jesus,
from the gospel accounts. But the more I read, the
more I started to question. Than beginning in August
of 2010, after I had prayed for truth and
revelation, my eyes were opened.
The following is
my attempt to gather all I have been shown into one
location. Most of the information presented is taken
from my journals and personal studies. I’ve included
very little commentary. I prefer to allow the
scriptures to speak for themselves.
I feel that I’ve
been shown these things primarily to bring me back
to Christ Jesus, the Word of God, who spoke the
Words of God. It is on the Words of Christ Jesus
that we will stand or fall, not on Paul’s words or
any one else’s.
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SAVED TO.....
Over
the years, I have wondered why the various
denominations differ so dramatically in doctrinal
beliefs. Basic Christian doctrine generally teaches
Jesus came to save us. He died on the cross to save
us from our sins and to give us eternal life. Then
the question becomes, “What do we do now?” It is at
this point various denominations take divergent
paths.
Some
teach, “Once saved always saved.” They hold to the
belief that once you declare Jesus as your personal
savior and Lord, you have a free ticket to heaven no
matter what future sins you may commit. One group
teaches that if you just believe Jesus died on the
cross for you, you are now free to carry on as you
please. Still others adhere to belief in God’s
commandments and try to live accordingly. Another
group proclaims, “You must be born again.” There are
of course multiple variations of these beliefs and a
growing list of others. Nevertheless, what does the
Word of God have to say? Is there any Biblical truth
in the midst of so much confusion? Yes there is!
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SAVED-BORN
AGAIN
IS THERE A
DIFFERENCE
Many churches
teach to be saved or born again means the same
thing. But is that true?
There are
additional questions we also need to ask – for
instance:
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What does it mean to be “saved?”
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What does it mean to be “born again?”
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Is it a process or does it happen at once?
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How does Jesus Christ fit in this process?
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How does this topic apply to me?
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Am I already saved?
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Am I born again?
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If not, do I need to be “saved” and/or “born again?”
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How do I get “saved” and/or “born again?”
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Is it important that I do so?
This lesson will
address, in great detail, the Biblical meaning and
usage of these key words: “Save”, “Saved”,
“Salvation”, “Savior”, “Born” and “Again.” Each word
will be studied separately.
Since the King
James Version translated the same Greek word by
using various English words; I will also include
these words and there associated Bible passages to
give a fuller meaning of the key word.
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IS YOUR PASTOR
YOUR SPIRITUAL
COVERING
I believe many
have been told that their pastor, or other religious
leader, is their “spiritual covering.” I have heard
more than one televangelist say so over the past few
years. However, in my search, I did not find one
verse that supports this claim.
Webster’s
Dictionary partially defines “cover” as, 1) to
extend over; 2) to clothe; 3) to deal with or
provide for. 4) To insure against risk or loss. 5)
To shelter; protect.
Now what does the
Word of God have to say on this subject.
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