tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543554225143617316.comments2023-10-17T03:44:48.624-04:00Simply Divine LoveCharlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17869675086069632001noreply@blogger.comBlogger658125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543554225143617316.post-16155332566866349202015-01-04T22:32:09.875-05:002015-01-04T22:32:09.875-05:00Happy New Year, Charlotte!
God bless you.
JaneHappy New Year, Charlotte!<br />God bless you.<br />JaneJane Hoppehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07183437527918443768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543554225143617316.post-2076513526470759322014-10-21T21:39:11.511-04:002014-10-21T21:39:11.511-04:00Charlotte, are you okay? My days have been full th...Charlotte, are you okay? My days have been full this summer and fall; I haven't read any of my favorite blogs, and it even took me 4+ months to finish blogging about a trip I took in May. This past week you've been on my mind, as well as feeling how much I have missed the devotionals in your blog. Today, I see your most recent post was from a few months back, which is unusual for you. So, I ask not to pressure you for more posts, only to see how you are. If you have any prayer requests, feel free to leave them in a comment on my blog. I check the comment moderation page every day, and I'd be glad to pray if you'd like. May God bless you, Charlotte!Jane Hoppehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07183437527918443768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543554225143617316.post-29912576064027675912014-09-19T17:07:18.472-04:002014-09-19T17:07:18.472-04:00BEWARE OF DISTORTED SHEEP-TALK BY STEVE FINNELL
...BEWARE OF DISTORTED SHEEP-TALK BY STEVE FINNELL<br /><br />Do dead sheep have eternal security? Can sheep ever be lost? The favorite proof text of advocates for the erroneous doctrine of "once saved always saved" is John 10:27-28.<br /><br /><br />John 10:27-28 My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me, 28 and I give eternal life to them, and they will never perish; and no one will snatch them out of My hand.<br /><br /><br />Jesus said His sheep hear His voice. Jesus told us all how to become a member of His flock. (Mark 16:16 He who has believed and has been baptized shall be saved.....) If you have not believed and have not been baptized in water, then you have not listened to the voice of Jesus. There is only one way to become a sheep.<br /><br /><br />Jesus said His sheep follow Him, He did not say that He would force them to become sheep.<br /><br /><br />Jesus said His sheep will be given eternal life and no one will snatch them from His hand.<br /><br /><br />No one can snatch you from the hand of Jesus, however, you can choose to leave His hand voluntarily.<br /><br /><br />Matthew 10:22 You will be hated by all because of My name, but it is the one who has endured to the end who will be saved.<br /><br /><br />Why would Jesus instruct His sheep to endure to the end, in order to be saved, if the sheep were once saved always saved?<br /><br /><br />DO DEAD SHEEP HAVE ETERNAL SECURITY?<br /><br /><br />Acts 5:1-11.....3 But Peter said, "Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and keep back some of the price of the land? 4 .....You have not lied to men but to God."5 And as he heard these words, Ananias fell down and breathed his last. (Did this dead sheep, who lied to God, have eternal security?)<br /><br /><br />Acts 5:11 And great fear came over the whole church, and over all who heard of these things.(Why would the whole church be in fear because of two dead sheep if all the sheep were once saved always saved?)<br /><br /><br />SHEEP HAVE FREE-WILL!<br /><br /><br />1 Timothy 5:14-15 Therefore, I want younger widows to get married, bear children, keep house, and give the enemy no occasion for reproach; 15 for some have already turned aside to follow Satan.<br /><br /><br />Satan did not snatch these widows from the hand of Jesus, these sheep made a choice to follow Satan.<br /><br /><br />1 Timothy 6:10 For the love of money is a root of all sorts of evil, and some by longing for it have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.<br /><br /><br />The love of money can cause sheep to wander from the faith. Satan has no power to force people from the faith. Men have a choice.<br /><br /><br />1 Timothy 4:1 But the Spirit explicitly says that in later times some will fall away from the faith.....<br /><br /><br />The Holy Spirit says some sheep will fall from the faith.<br />Who do you trust the Holy Spirit or John Calvin?<br /><br /><br />DO UNREPENTANT SHEEP, WHO HAVE GONE ASTRAY, HAVE ETERNAL SECURITY? NO! <br /><br />YOU ARE INVITED TO FOLLOW MY BLOG. http://steve-finnell.blogspot.com<br />Steve Finnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12863026367048527526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543554225143617316.post-63077634497673001062014-05-28T21:33:59.228-04:002014-05-28T21:33:59.228-04:00The photo of the baby lamb so peaceful in the larg...The photo of the baby lamb so peaceful in the large hand is precious. I'm grateful for the nurse-story reminder to ask God questions with an expectancy that He'll answer.Jane Hoppehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07183437527918443768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543554225143617316.post-15266975228195515652014-02-05T23:18:51.216-05:002014-02-05T23:18:51.216-05:00An absolute beautiful message topped off with one ...An absolute beautiful message topped off with one very inspiring song. Thank you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08331009839175421208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543554225143617316.post-83793161988036290672014-01-07T17:32:31.025-05:002014-01-07T17:32:31.025-05:00Yes we need to pray for God to guard our hearts an...Yes we need to pray for God to guard our hearts and keep us from stumbling into wrong motives. It can be hard sometimes. We may be serving in the church but doing so with a bitter and annoyed attitude and not out of love. We are weak humans without Christ! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13215625067332385556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543554225143617316.post-83783465747744483482013-12-01T12:25:51.342-05:002013-12-01T12:25:51.342-05:00The Messiah, He DID "Come Again"! And &q...The Messiah, He DID "Come Again"! And "QUICKLY" just as He prophesied.......<br /><br />http://asimpleandspirituallife.blogspot.com/2011/06/i-come-quickly.html<br /><br />Father Help! and HE does.......elderchildhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09827206019505093406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543554225143617316.post-57806049885463745522013-05-05T19:08:22.627-04:002013-05-05T19:08:22.627-04:00I like this. I am not a believer in the philosophy...I like this. I am not a believer in the philosophy of Altruism but this makes senseKrippledWarriorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09693973753642324616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543554225143617316.post-58547499636652227372013-04-21T04:36:48.645-04:002013-04-21T04:36:48.645-04:00Only God could have thought of the way of the mang...Only God could have thought of the way of the manger and the cross.David C Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08891468618584742601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543554225143617316.post-53050495356201187422013-04-09T17:46:33.915-04:002013-04-09T17:46:33.915-04:00Wonderful to have His joy!Wonderful to have <b>His</b> joy!David C Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08891468618584742601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543554225143617316.post-18769350457009922242013-04-02T06:36:57.151-04:002013-04-02T06:36:57.151-04:00I think spreading love makes us happy. I like your...I think spreading love makes us happy. I like your blog, I am your new follower.CutiiPromoROhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11601352083898749698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543554225143617316.post-16203690979271235402013-04-01T12:40:02.002-04:002013-04-01T12:40:02.002-04:00Dear loving, faithful, loyal, considerate Charlott...Dear loving, faithful, loyal, considerate Charlotte, thank you for consistently holding out the truth for us, and me especially. With love,<br />KurtKrippledWarriorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09693973753642324616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543554225143617316.post-15769469592130802942013-03-25T12:39:46.746-04:002013-03-25T12:39:46.746-04:00Thank you, Charlotte, I really needed this today. ...Thank you, Charlotte, I really needed this today. The "cherish" piece is wonderful, but then when I scrolled down, your post today got even better with the fruits of the Spirit.Jane Hoppehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07183437527918443768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543554225143617316.post-28521381681067901182013-03-14T16:54:39.934-04:002013-03-14T16:54:39.934-04:00one day my pastor was challenged by a person from ...one day my pastor was challenged by a person from the congregation after announcing he was going on vacation. The person said "you are going on vacation? The devil never takes a vacation..." to which the pastor replied "I know... and if I don't, I'll be just like himKrippledWarriorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09693973753642324616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543554225143617316.post-82385839030097394212013-03-01T21:38:03.138-05:002013-03-01T21:38:03.138-05:00Though I agree that fellowship with God is preciou...Though I agree that fellowship with God is precious and I love the idea of prayer walks, I have trouble with doing it that way. If I'm prayer walking for the purpose of praying for each family whose house I pass, okay. But a prayer walk to just talk with God ... 2 seconds into it, I'd be mentally adding bananas to my grocery list. What works better for me is sitting quietly with the Lord with my bible and a piece of paper to jot prayers; somehow that helps me focus and not get distracted. When I exercise is when I crank up the worship music!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543554225143617316.post-49998012237329196612012-12-13T20:28:36.019-05:002012-12-13T20:28:36.019-05:00Amen Charlotte and a Merry Christmas to you and yo...Amen Charlotte and a Merry Christmas to you and yours. God bless and keep you.<br />Love, YBIC<br />KurtKrippledWarriorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09693973753642324616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543554225143617316.post-39421123793653024692012-11-28T20:16:18.764-05:002012-11-28T20:16:18.764-05:00Wow, what an example Museveni could be for U.S. po...Wow, what an example Museveni could be for U.S. political leaders ~ and Christian pastors, for that matter. I hope the Lord does visibly bless Uganda because of Museveni's prayer of repentance.Jane Hoppehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07183437527918443768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543554225143617316.post-83274953941480682432012-11-08T20:18:01.395-05:002012-11-08T20:18:01.395-05:00and to that I say "Amen"and to that I say "Amen"KrippledWarriorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09693973753642324616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543554225143617316.post-61170970624778435982012-11-02T19:52:40.881-04:002012-11-02T19:52:40.881-04:00Thank you for sharing this encouraging art...Thank you for sharing this encouraging article, I would like to repost it on my blog and link it on Face book. <br />In my church ministry I encoiunter many foes but Go d ha s used them to strengthened meAmritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04887884977787790642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543554225143617316.post-48317108683536718212012-10-27T21:11:19.537-04:002012-10-27T21:11:19.537-04:00May God bless America and you as well for your fai...May God bless America and you as well for your faithful posting of his grace and loveKrippledWarriorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09693973753642324616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543554225143617316.post-53178890354687184182012-10-25T08:22:57.294-04:002012-10-25T08:22:57.294-04:00As I read through your post it occurred to me how ...As I read through your post it occurred to me how much of today’s church have become like the Pharisees in Jesus time. Their error at the time was taking a completely literal approach to God’s law whilst ignoring the spirit behind it. Jesus tried to correct this error using a lot of analogies, parables and teachings. An example of this was Jesus teachings on adultery; He explained to the Pharisees that the sin of adultery starts with the desire in one’s heart.<br /><br />Scripture is clear on the reason Cain’s offering was rejected and Abel’s was accepted; it was all down to faith and not because of what was offered. In other words, God did not reject Cain’s offering because of what he brought neither did He accept Abel’s for the same reason. Heb 11<br /><br />Furthermore, you have erroneously equated the tithes to the firstfruit; they are not the same thing. From scripture we see that the firstfruit always refers to the first crops to ripen while the tithe was the tenth part of crops and livestock. One is the first while the other is the tenth. Lev 23: 9 – 20. Both of these have now been fulfilled in Jesus making it wholly unnecessary for today’s church to continue the practise. The bible never calls the tithe the first ten.<br /><br />With regards to giving in the New Testament, the bible admonishes us that anything we give as long as it has been given willingly and cheerfully is acceptable. No so-called tithes or firstfruits are commanded.<br /><br />God bless.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543554225143617316.post-58446082698922337862012-10-08T19:47:47.453-04:002012-10-08T19:47:47.453-04:00And that's what's so amazing about graceAnd that's what's so amazing about graceKrippledWarriorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09693973753642324616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543554225143617316.post-13329112010226517032012-10-02T11:45:48.232-04:002012-10-02T11:45:48.232-04:00good morning Charlotte, how are you today? Thank y...good morning Charlotte, how are you today? Thank you for so steadfastly staying the course. I missed you as wellKrippledWarriorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09693973753642324616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543554225143617316.post-39466742810080522472012-09-30T20:28:48.455-04:002012-09-30T20:28:48.455-04:00I love the clever term "pharisectomy." A...I love the clever term "pharisectomy." And I love that in that image, Jesus is carrying a black sheep, which is what we call someone shunned by the group.Jane Hoppehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07183437527918443768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543554225143617316.post-80777661097854778972012-08-10T11:08:10.266-04:002012-08-10T11:08:10.266-04:00LOVE UNTO ALL IN DIVINE LIGHTLOVE UNTO ALL IN DIVINE LIGHTangelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06502523057986923282noreply@blogger.com