Cool, interesting and important biblical facts:

Facts that everything was created precisely and perfectly:

“Our earth is 93,000,000 miles from the sun. Five percent closer and we would be a hothouse like Venus with no chance for life. If we were twenty percent farther away, we would be a frozen wasteland like Mars. We're just right. Liquid water is necessary for life and our earth has an abundance all yearlong"— Dr. Ray Bohlin.

The Holy Bible proved the Earth was round before anyone else did: "He sits enthroned above the circle of the earth..." (Isaiah 40:22).

"He spreads out the northern (skies) over empty space; he suspends the earth over nothing" (Job 26:7).

How about some more science and creation facts:

The first mentioning of oceanography-paths of the sea-wind and the hydrologic cycle (Psalm 8:8, Job 36:27-28, Eccl. 1:6-7; 11:3; Job 26:8, Amos 9:6 2,  Samuel 22:16, Genesis 7:11 and  Job 28:25 )

The mentioning of cosmic universe-stars and our solar system (Job 9:9, 38:31, Amos 5:8, 1 Corinthians 15:41, Genesis 15:5 and Jer. 31:35)



Jeremiah 10:10-12 “But the Lord is the true God, he is the living God, and an everlasting king: at his wrath the earth shall tremble, and the nations shall not be able to abide his indignation. Thus shall ye say unto them, The gods that have not made the heavens and the earth, even they shall perish from the earth, and from under these heavens. He hath made the earth by his power, he hath established the world by his wisdom, and hath stretched out the heavens by his discretion.”
 

Wealth & Money:

The book of Deuteronomy 8:18 reads “But thou shalt remember the Lord thy God:  for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth.”

Ecclesiastes 5:19 “Every man also to whom God hath given riches and wealth, and hath given him power to eat thereof, and to take his portion, and to rejoice in his labour; this is the gift of God.”

Ecclesiastes 10:19 “A feast is made for laughter, and wine maketh merry: but money answereth all things.”

Proverbs 13:22 “A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.”

Having riches, wealth and prosperity is a blessing and gift from God. The Lord does not want us to be so consumed with riches and material possessions so that we take our eyes off him and become even a believer who is not watchful or ready for his coming.  We can be blessed, but we have to be willing to let go of the material things of this life.  We have to be willing to honor God with what he gives us.

3 John 1:2 “Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in (good)health, even as thy soul prospereth.”

Mark 8:36 “For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?”

1 Timothy 6:10 “For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.”

How special is Israel and the Jewish people to God?

Deuteronomy 14:2 “For thou art an holy people unto the Lord thy God, and the Lord hath chosen thee to be a peculiar people unto himself, above all the nations that are upon the earth.”

Deuteronomy 7:6 “For thou art an holy people unto the Lord thy God: the Lord thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself, above all people that are upon the face of the earth.”

Isaiah 54:5 “For thy Maker is thine husband; the Lord of hosts is his name; and thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel; The God of the whole earth shall he be called.”

There is has been no other race of people who have been through more adversity than the Hebrew/Jewish people.  They suffered at the hands many including the Egyptians, Babylonians, Persians, Romans and German Nazi’s.  According to many other empires throughout the ages the Jews should have been destroyed but they have thrived, prospered and been kept safe by the hand of God.  Look how small Israel is even with enemies surrounding them on all sides. God made a promise in his word concerning Israel and this is what he said from the book of Jeremiah and no man can deny it:

Jeremiah 35:35-36 “Thus saith the Lord, which giveth the sun for a light by day, and the ordinances of the moon and of the stars for a light by night, which divideth the sea when the waves thereof roar; The Lord of hosts is his name:  If those ordinances depart from before me, saith the Lord, then the seed of Israel also shall cease from being a nation before me for ever.”

Israel will never cease from being a nation according to God. 

Interesting Biblical Facts:

Mark 2:10 “But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth

to forgive sins.”

Jesus has the power to forgive us of all our sins when we ask.  This also means that we can confess our sins unto God through Jesus and be forgiven.  We do not have to go to a priest for this to take place.  Jesus is our high priest, mediator and advocate unto the Father (Hebrews 4:14, 1 Timothy 2:5, 1 John 2:1).

1 John 2:1-2 “My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not.  And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:  And he is the propitiation for our sins:  and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.”

Here is a scripture proving that one specific denominational church, church name or pastor is not the only one with the truth (gospel of Christ) or not the only church that God anoints and uses:

Mark 9:38-40 “And John answered him, saying Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name, and he followeth not us: and we forbad him, because he followeth not us.  But Jesus said, Forbid him not: for there is no man which shall do a miracle in my name, that can lightly speak evil of me, For he that is not against us is on our part.”

Here is scripture revealing the first man who went to paradise (heaven) right after Jesus died on the cross:

Luke 23:39-43 “And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us.  But the other answering rebuked him, saying Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation?  And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds:  but this man hath done nothing amiss.  And he said unto Jesus, Lord remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom.  And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, Today shalt thou be with me in paradise.”

The Blood of Jesus that was spilled delivered this man from eternal damnation just as it will for us all today. 

On the outward appearance this man hanging on the cross beside Jesus was a criminal.  God saw into his heart what no one else could see.  He must have repented in his heart and believed that Jesus was the Son of God (the Messiah).  He got a free pass into paradise. 

Is there anyone that has never died that God took to heaven?

It is appointed unto every man to die once (Hebrews 9:27), but there are two exceptions of two men who did not die.  The first is Enoch (Genesis 5:24, Hebrews 11:5) and the other is Elijah (2 Kings 2:1, 2:11, Malachi 4:5).  We can come to the conclusion that because Enoch and Elijah never received death that these two may possibly be the two witnesses the book of Revelation speaks about during the great tribulation. 

If this is true since every man is appointed to die once, then the two witnesses (Elijah and Enoch) would be killed by the beast (Revelation 11:7) and then after three and half days are resurrected and taken up to heaven (Revelation 11:11-12).

There is speculation that Moses instead of Enoch may be the other witness along with Elijah.  Moses represented the Law and Elijah represented the prophets.  Moses and Elijah may be the two olive trees representing two sons of oil (two anointed ones) from Zechariah 4:3-14. 

Did you know that we have a spirit, soul and body? (1 Thessalonians 5:23)

When you die where does your spirit, soul and body go? Zechariah 12:1 reads “The burden of the word of the Lord for Israel, saith the Lord, which stretcheth forth the heavens, and layeth the foundation of the earth, and formeth the spirit of man within him.”

When you die, your spirit goes back to God (Ecclesiastes 12:7).  Your “soul” goes to paradise (heaven) or torment (hell) awaiting the judgment to spend eternal life in heaven or eternal death in hell (Revelation 20:12-15).  Your body perishes turning back to dust (Job 34:15).  When the Lord comes back again our (saved believers) bodies will be raised again incorruptible and immortal (1 Corinthians 15:52, Matthew 27:52, Romans 8:11, 2 Corinthians 4:14, 1 Thessalonians 4:14-17).

1 Thessalonians 4:16 “For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:”

Is there scripture revealing whether or not we will still be married or given in marriage in heaven?

Matthew 22:30 “For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of God in heaven.”

However, we will love and know each other spending all eternity together with everyone you love who is saved in Jesus.  Notice that this scripture doesn’t say anything about those who are already married who go to heaven which leaves room for speculation that only God knows.

How do I know if we will recognize each other? Even the rich man in torment (hell) recognized Abraham and the beggar named Lazarus in paradise (Luke 16:23-31) although there was a gulf fixed between them than no one could cross.  This was in the spiritual realm.

Those who have died since the beginning of time even until this day forward who were wicked and did not believe in God or Jesus Christ after the New Testament and his message of salvation are in hell and torment (Luke 16:23). They are not in the lake of fire, but they are in a level of hell (Hades), which is torment and darkness.  The lake of fire is reserved for the everlasting punishment and judgment of the Devil and his angels, and whose names are not found written in the Lamb’s book of life (Rev. 20:15, 21:8). There are levels of heaven, just as there are levels of hell.

2 Corinthians 12:2 “I knew a man in Christ above fourteen years ago, (whether in the body, I cannot tell; or whether out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;) such an one caught up to the third heaven.”

Once again, there is a great gulf (divider) fixed between paradise and hell so that no soul can pass across either way (Luke 16:26).

Can you die before your appointed time? Yes you can and here is the scripture. Ecclesiastes 7:17 “Be not over much wicked, neither be thou foolish: why shouldest thou die before thy time?”

This scripture reveals that you can indeed die before your appointed time.  A person can indeed die by living wicked or doing something foolish causing themselves or others to die.  Can this be prevented? Yes, salvation in Jesus, faith and prayer can change many things.

Remember, God gives us choices in this life and to choose blessings or cursing.  God also lets us know through scripture that people perish because of a lack of knowledge (Hosea 4:6), not only in this life but also after death.  Receiving and having the knowledge of the gospel of Jesus Christ in your heart and spirit can and will keep you from dying an eternal death after passing away.  You can also read the book of Proverbs chapter 10 and see that the wicked or if you live a wicked life then your life will be shortened.  Here are scriptures, especially for young people, which let you know what you can do to live long and well.  Ephesians chapter 6 gives us this vital info. 

Ephesians 6:1-3 “CHILDREN, obey your parents in the Lord; for this is right.  Honour thy father and mother; which is the first commandment with promise; That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth.”

There is always this question brought up that I must answer.  If a person dies and never gets to hear of the gospel and message of Jesus Christ will he go to hell (Hades)?  The answer may possibly be ‘No’ according to this scripture.  God is the only one who can decide this for HE is our only judge.

John 15:22 “If I had not come and spoken unto them, they had not had sin: but now they have no cloak (excuse) for their sin.”  Every person whom has heard the gospel of Jesus Christ has no excuse or cloak for their sin.  They have an opportunity and choice to receive salvation in Jesus.

God is a just God and may not condemn a person who has never heard the message of Jesus Christ.  The souls of babies who are aborted also do not go to hell, but they go to paradise.  Any person (soul) that is too young to live a life of sin yet to repent of, such as a little child, whom by the word of God is innocent and called as like the kingdom of God (Matthew 18:3, Mark 10:14) will be in paradise after death as well.

What does it mean to search for God with all your heart? The Holy Spirit led me to these scriptures concerning this question:

Jeremiah 29:12-13 “Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you.  And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.”

Psalm 119:1-8 “BLESSED are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law (commandments) of the Lord.  Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart.  They also do no iniquity: they walk in his ways.  Thou hast commanded us to keep thy precepts diligently.  O that my ways were directed to keep thy statutes!  Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all thy commandments.  I will praise thee with uprightness of heart, when I shall have learned thy righteous judgments.  I will keep thy statutes: O forsake me not utterly.”

"The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom" (Ps. 111:10).

Who were the first two men that the bible reveals in scripture were filled with the spirit of God or who the Spirit of God dwells? Their names were Joseph (son of Jacob) and Bezaleel.

Genesis 41:38-39 “And Pharaoh said unto his servants, Can we find such a one as this is, a man in whom the Spirit of God is? And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Forasmuch as God hath shewed thee all this, there is none so discreet and wise as thou art:”

Exodus 31:1-3 “And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying, See, I have called by name Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah: And I have filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship,”

This blog contains some writings that are copyrighted from my old self-published book called Drawing a Line in the Sand.  The new more professionally written version is contained within my new manuscript called "Drawing a Line in the Sand Revisited". 

By Daniel Staneart

Can I really be forgiven of everything I’ve done wrong?

I’ve heard many people ask this question and so they wonder if they have gone too far.  Have I committed so many sins that God will not accept me or forgive me for them all?  Am I really worth forgiving and saving?

The truth is you can be forgiven for all your sins even if you believe you’ve committed so many wrongs that there is just no way.  Let me share with you a great example from the word of God:

Stephen was a great servant of God and innocent.  When Stephen was stoned Saul of Tarsus was there and the witnesses there laid their clothes at the feet of Saul (Acts 7:58) who consented to Stephen’s death (Acts 8:1). Saul was an evil man who hunted and persecuted disciples and followers of Christ (Acts chpt. 8 & 9).  He had some murdered and imprisoned many Christians.  Do you think he went too far or do you think he deserved forgiveness?

Do you think he deserved forgiveness any more or less than you?

On the road to Damascus one day Saul met his match when the Spirit of the Lord appeared to him. 

Acts 9:3-8 “And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven:

4 And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?

5 And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest: it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.

6 And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do.

7 And the men which journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing a voice, but seeing no man.

8 And Saul arose from the earth; and when his eyes were opened, he saw no man: but they led him by the hand, and brought him into Damascus.

Since the journey to Damascus took place Saul was never the same.  He was forgiven and completely converted into one of the greatest followers and disciples of Jesus Christ.  He wrote several books of the New Testament.  His name was also changed from Saul to Paul (Apostle Paul).

Apostle Paul also considered himself a blasphemer, persecutor, injurious and chief of all sinners (1 Timothy 1:13-15). If he can be forgiven of what he did then anybody can and it is up to you to accept that.

Let’s look at another example:  What if you were a Christian and committed some horrible sins?  What if you don’t believe that you can be forgiven or rather you won’t allow yourself to be forgiven?  One of the greatest examples of this is King David.  He was considered a man after God’s own heart (Acts 13:22).  King David was one of God’s greatest servants and worshiper.  What horrible sins did he commit?  David saw another man’s wife and desired her.  He committed conspiracy to murder of a good man named Uriah who was the husband of the woman that King David wanted for himself.  Her name was Bathsheba. 

Uriah was a part of the Israeli army and King David plotted and planned to put Uriah on the front-lines of the heat of the battle hoping that he would be killed. Uriah was killed and King David took Uriah’s wife unto himself after the mourning of her husband was finished (2 Samuel 11:1-27).  Do you think that David deserved forgiveness?  God was displeased with David and he did receive some consequences but David was forgiven by the Lord.

One of the biggest obstacles for Christians who have done wrong is to forgive themselves and believe that Jesus will do the same. 

Let’s look at some scriptures on forgiveness:

1 John 1:9 “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

Micah 7:19 “He will turn again, he will have compassion upon us; he will subdue (forgive) our iniquities (sins); and thou wilt cast all their sins into the depths of the sea (to no more be remembered).”

We are all born sinners (Psalm 51:5).  Romans 3:23 “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;”

1 John 1:10 “If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.”

Should others, especially religious prideful Christians (like the Pharisees) condemn others and come against them when they sin?  The answer to that is no.  The greatest example is Jesus and the adulterous woman (John chpt. 8).  The Pharisees and scribes were going to stone the woman caught in adultery and they brought her to Jesus.  What did Jesus say?  He who has no sin let him cast the first stone (John 8:7). 

You see Jesus came to save, heal and restore.  Man desires to control, manipulate and rule over others.  Those types of religious people today are like the Pharisees full of pride, arrogance, haughtiness, jealousy, envy, hatred, lust, greed and murder.

Romans 3:10 “As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:” There is nothing that you can do, say or even wear that makes you holy or righteous.  We are the righteousness of God through Christ only and the presence of the Holy Spirit with and in us is the only thing that makes us holy.

Sometimes we as men give each other compliments and say things like he is a good man of God.  The truth is, there is nobody truly good and Jesus makes that statement. Luke 18:19 “And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none is good, save one, that is, God.”

The big question is how can you be forgiven?  Believe in Jesus (Yeshua) and ask him to forgive you of your sins and come into your heart.  You must believe with faith that Jesus was born, he lived on this earth in the flesh and was crucified on a cross for the sins of the whole world and was resurrected from the dead on the third day.  It is by the grace of God through Jesus Christ that we receive forgiveness of our sins and salvation for our souls.

Ephesians 2:8 “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:”

Colossians 1:14 reads “In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:”

Salvation and forgiveness are gifts to us from God through Jesus Christ and the blood he shed.  You cannot earn salvation or forgiveness on your own.

John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”

John 14:6 “Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father (God-Heaven), but by me.”

Romans 10:8-14 reads “But what saith it?  The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart:  that is, the word of faith, which we (the Apostles) preach; 

That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.  For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.  For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.  For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek:  for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him.  For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.  How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed?  And how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard?  And how shall they hear without a preacher?”

John 3:3 “Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.”

When we are born again receiving salvation and forgiveness of sins through Jesus Christ we are made into a new creature who was blind but now sees and who lived in darkness but now walks in light.

2 Corinthians 5:17 “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.”

Luke 24:47 “And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name (Jesus-Yeshua) among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.”

Hebrews 10:18-20 “Now where remission of these is, there is no more offering for sin. Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus.  By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the vail, that is to say, his flesh;”

1 Peter 2:21-24 reads “For even hereunto were ye called:  because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:  Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth:  Who, when he was reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously:  Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree (cross), that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness:  by whose stripes ye were healed (Isaiah 53:5).”

When you become born again through Jesus Christ you are born of God.  HE is a Spirit, so this also means that you are born of the Spirit (Spirit of Christ) and you are sealed in the holy spirit of promise:

Galatians 4:6 “And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father.

Romans 8:9 “But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.”

Romans 8:15-16 “For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:”

1 John 5:1-2 “Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God:  and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him. By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments.”

1 John 4:15-16 “Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God. And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.”

Ephesians 1:13-14 reads “In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation:  in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,  which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.”

Mark 11:26 "But if ye do not forgive (others) , neither will your Father which is in heaven forgive your trespasses (sins)."

Many Christians who receive salvation in Jesus Christ also are baptized in water.

Matthew 3:13-16 “Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him.  But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me?  And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us to fulfill all righteousness.  Then he suffered him.  And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him:”

I would say that Jesus Christ and John the Baptist set the example of the correct way to be baptized which is to be completely submerged under water.  This is not to say that being submerged completely underwater is the only acceptable way by the Lord since the physical water doesn’t actually remit our sins, but it is the blood of Jesus that remits our sins (Acts 10:43).

When receiving water baptism some pastors and churches speak the phrases, “I baptize you in the name of Jesus (Acts 2:38) or I baptize you in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost (Matthew 28:19) or I baptize you in the name of the Lord (Acts 10:47-48).

Many pastors, churches and denominations still baptize people in water, and they should still perform this act of water baptism for the answer of a good conscience toward God (1 Peter 3:21). 

1 Peter 3:21 reads “The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ.”

Once again, this scripture clearly tells us that the physical act of water baptism is for the purpose of the answer of a good conscience toward God.  This act of good conscience toward God is our old creature (person’s sinful life) dying to the new creature (repentance of sins) in Jesus as we rise up out of the water. We rise up as a new creature with a new life that leads to eternal life in Jesus Christ. Water baptism is an act of commitment and faith on behalf of the believer.

What is baptism of the Holy Ghost with fire?

Matthew 3:11  John the Baptist spoke “I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire:”

Acts 2:38 “Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.”

I believe the Holy Spirit (Ghost) is upon every saved believer through Jesus Christ in three primary ways.  First, the Holy Spirit guides us and convicts us all of sin, judgment and righteousness in our lives (John 16:8-11). Second, the Holy Spirit communes (bears witness) with our spirit  also bringing salvation, truth, love, righteousness, peace, joy and hope into our heart and spirit (John 3:16, Romans 8:16, Galatians 4:6, John 16:13, Acts 5:5, Romans 14:17, 1 Peter 1:3).  Third, the Holy Spirit becomes our comforter, witness and gives us power to bring Him glory before all people (John 14:26, Acts 5:30-32, Luke 24:49, Acts 1:8, Acts 2:1-8).

Proverbs 20:27 reads “The spirit of man is the candle (lamp) of the Lord, searching all the inward parts of the belly.”

Our spirit is the lamp and the Spirit of life (Spirit of Christ-Spirit of God) is the oil for our lamp.  The baptismal with fire in the Holy Ghost is what lights the oil into a burning flame that shines forth with witness and power unto the world dispelling the darkness.

To receive the gift and power of the Holy Spirit (Holy Ghost) you have to already be a child of God who has received salvation in Jesus Christ.  You can have the gift and power of the Holy Ghost being baptized with fire if you ask for it and believe.

Luke 11:13 "If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?"

Luke 3:16 “John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose:  he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire:”

Acts 1:8 “But ye shall receive power, after the Holy Ghost is come upon you:  and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.”

Acts 2:1-4 “And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.”

Was the infilling of the Holy Ghost (baptism of the Holy Spirit with fire and speaking in tongues) just a one-time event that took place on the day of Pentecost?  The answer to that is no.  There are other scriptures proving that it took place after the day of Pentecost as well and it still takes place today for those who desire the gift.  Here are some scriptures concerning this:

Acts 10:44-48 reads “While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on them which heard the word.  And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost.  For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter. Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we?  And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.”

Acts 19:1-6 reads “And it came to pass, that, while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul having passed through the upper coasts came to Ephesus: and finding certain disciples.  He said unto them, Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed? And they said unto him, We have not so much as heard whether there be any Holy Ghost.  And he said unto them, Unto what then were ye baptized? And they said, Unto John’s baptism.  Then said Paul; John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus.  When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.  And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spoke with tongues, and prophesied.”

Acts 4:31 reads “And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness.”

We also see now in these scriptures that speaking in tongues possibly may not be the only evidence of a Christian being filled with the Holy Ghost. 

In fact, walking in charity (love) and truth being a witness for Jesus, his resurrection and second coming are more genuine long-term signs of those of us who have received the impartation and power of the Holy Ghost.  We are known by our fruits, our daily walk with the Lord and our attitude as well as love toward others. 

Acts 5:30-32 reads “The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom ye slew and hanged on a tree.  Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins.  And we are his witnesses of these things; and so is also the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to them that obey him.” 

In this last verse, we read that we are the witnesses of Jesus and so is the Holy Ghost.  Once again, more clarification that one of the purposes of the infilling of the Holy Ghost is to be a witness.  We also see once again that God gives the Holy Ghost to those that ask him and to those that are obedient.

Acts 5:5 reads “And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.”

One of the greatest signs of being filled with the Holy Spirit is by the love (charity) inside of us that springs out unto all people.  You must love all people, there are no exceptions.  You cannot hate your brother; “your brother” means any person on this earth and certainly any person saved in Jesus.  He who hates his brother (any man no matter his color, race or language) is a liar and not of God and shall not inherit the kingdom of God (1 John 3:15 and 1 John 4:20).

1 Corinthians 4:20 “For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.”

1 Corinthians 12:25 reads “That there should be no schism (divisions) in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another.”

There should have never been any divisions between churches, denominations and Christians in general.  No church, denomination or individual saved themselves.  We are all equal in the eyes of God.  We can all only be saved through the Lord Jesus Christ.  We all can receive the same Spirit of Christ (life), water baptism in Christ name and Spirit of Power (Baptismal with fire in the Holy Ghost).

We are to love and care for one another and encourage one another as the word of God commands.

1 Corinthians 12:27-30 reads “Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular.  And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities(kinds) of tongues.  Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Are all workers of miracles? Have all the gifts of healing? Do all speak with tongues? Do all interpret?”

We see in these scriptures above that everyone in the body of Christ or church has different roles, positions and gifts.  Paul asked all of these things in the form of a question for people to use common sense and realize that everybody is different, every person is used differently by the Lord and not everyone will have the same position or the same gift of the Spirit. 

The above scripture from Paul also spoke the phrase “Do all speak with tongues?” This shows that not everyone will speak in tongues and not everyone will have this gift. I believe though that everyone saved in Christ will receive some gift or talent from the Holy Spirit to be used for the kingdom of God.  I knew of a man who is a horse whisperer and uses this talent in his ministry for Jesus to witness to others.

1 Corinthians 13:1-2 reads “Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal.  And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing.”

1 Peter 4:8 “And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.”

1 Corinthians 12:4-11 reads “Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.  And there are differences of adminstrations, but the same Lord.  And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all.  But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal.  For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same spirit; To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit; To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues:  But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will.”

We see in the above scriptures that there are many gifts of the Holy Spirit. There are different administrations and operations of the Spirit of God.  Not everyone has the same gifts, but they are all given by the same Spirit.  Not every denomination or church has the same administration or operation, but they all work by the same Spirit of God in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.  Remember, when I speak of a denomination or church, I am speaking of those that believe in the birth, life, crucifixion, burial, resurrection and teachings of Jesus Christ without adding to or taking away from the word of God.

1 Corinthians 14:1-6 reads “Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy.  For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries.  But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.  He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.  I would that ye all spake with tongues, but rather that ye prophesied: for greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying.  Now, brethren, if I come unto you speaking with tongues, what shall I profit you, except I shall speak to you either by revelation, or by knowledge, or by prophesying, or by doctrine?”

We see in the above scriptures that the greatest gifts of the Spirit are prophecy and interpretation.  The gift of tongues seems to be the least of all the gifts, but Paul still said that he’d rather us all to speak with tongues, but there were other greater gifts.

Here are some scriptures that give the purpose behind tongues and prophecy:

1 Corinthians 14:22-25 reads “Wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to them that believe not: but prophesying serveth not for them that believe not, but for them which believe.  If therefore the whole church be come together into one place, and all speak with tongues, and there come in those that are unlearned, or unbelievers, will they not say that ye are mad?  But if all prophesy, and there come in one that believeth not, or one unlearned, he is convinced of all, he is judged of all:  And thus are the secrets of his heart made manifest; and so falling down on his face he will worship God, and report that God is in you of a truth.”

Some pastors, churches and denominations don’t believe in speaking in tongues (gift of languages or cloven tongues of fire) or don’t believe that tongues should take place in the church.  Once again, not every church is used by the Spirit of God in the same manner or operation. The Father, the Son (word) and the Holy Ghost are one (1 John 5:7).  You may not ever speak in tongues, because we know according to the word of God not all people will, but to deny and not believe in it would be unwise since it comes from the Holy Ghost.

We all have to ask God for wisdom and to guide us.  We have to watch what we say, and we have to watch what we teach and what we learn from others.  The Holy Ghost is the Spirit of truth, and without the Holy Ghost in and upon your ministry there will be no anointed truth concerning the word of God that comes out of you. 

Here is a scripture that lets us know that tongues should not be denied or forbidden:

1 Corinthians 14:39 “Wherefore, brethren covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues.”

Some churches and denominations even say that speaking in tongues is of the devil.  Be very careful what you say, or you will blaspheme the Holy Ghost without knowing it.  In all the word of God, there has never been a written account of a devil speaking through anyone in tongues. 

Revelation 22:18-19 “For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book: And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.”

Some churches and denominations do focus on the gift of tongues to much.  Once again, we know that being baptized with fire in the Holy Ghost was and is for us to receive power and a witness.  There is so much more to teach about concerning the Holy Spirit than just speaking in tongues. 

Denominations, churches and pastors don’t let the teaching of the infilling of the Holy Ghost only be about speaking in tongues.  The Holy Ghost is so much more than that.  There is so much spiritual teaching and details concerning the Holy Ghost that we can’t possibly understand it all. How can we possibly comprehend the power and Spirit of the Ancient of Days?

The death of Jesus Christ on the cross set us free and brought us salvation.  His resurrection gave us hope.  His comforter sent unto us, the Holy Ghost, brought us power, a witness and the boldness to speak and walk in the Lord Jesus Christ with love and truth without fear.  We are to walk humble, be just and love mercy.

What do you do now?

Receive forgiveness (Repent) of sins and salvation believing with faith in the Lord Jesus Christ who died on the cross, was buried and rose again on the third day.  This is the gospel of Christ that the Apostles taught and preached (1 Corinthians 15:1-4).

2 John 1:7 “For many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh.  This is a deceiver and an antichrist.”

Next, wait upon the Lord and His return.  Believe this with faith because one day He is coming for His children.  Be watchful and ready:

Matthew 24:42 “Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come.”

Matthew 24:43-44 “But know this, if the Goodman of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched, and would not have suffered his house to be broken up.”

Matthew 25:13 “Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.”

Mark 13:33 reads “Take ye heed, watch and pray: for ye know not when the time is.”

Mark 13:35-37 “Watch ye therefore: for ye know not when the master of the house cometh, at even, or at midnight, or at the cockcrowing, or in the morning.  Lest coming suddenly he find you sleeping (entangled up in the fleshly things and cares of this life).  And what I say unto you I say unto all, Watch.”

Luke 12:37 “Blessed are those servants, whom the Lord when he cometh shall find watching: verily I say unto you, that he shall gird himself, and make them to sit down to meat, and will come forth and serve them (marriage supper of the Lamb).”

Luke 12:40 “Be ye therefore ready also: for the Son of man cometh at an hour when ye think not.”

Luke 21:36 “Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.”

1 Thessalonians 5:1-2 “BUT of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you.  For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.”

Revelation 19:7-9  “Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb (Jesus) is come, and his wife (saved and ready believers) hath made herself ready.  And to her was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white: for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints.  And he saith unto me, Write, Blessed are they which are called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb.  And he saith unto me, These are the true sayings of God.”

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.

14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.

15 For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep.

16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:

17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.

18 Wherefore comfort one another with these words.

This blog contains some writings that are copyrighted from my old self-published book called Drawing a Line in the Sand.  The new more professionally written version is contained within my new manuscript called "Drawing a Line in the Sand Revisited". 

By Daniel Staneart

Who are our true spiritual enemies?

Let me introduce you to our enemies:

Ephesians 6:12

For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

The scriptures in Isaiah and Ezekiel deal with and describe Lucifer:

Isaiah 14:12-15

12 How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! how art thou cut down to the ground, which didst weaken the nations!

13 For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north:

14 I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High.

15 Yet thou shalt be brought down to hell, to the sides of the pit.

Ezekiel 28:11-17

11 Moreover the word of the Lord came unto me, saying,

12 Son of man, take up a lamentation upon the king of Tyrus, and say unto him, Thus saith the Lord God; Thou sealest up the sum, full of wisdom, and perfect in beauty.

13 Thou hast been in Eden the garden of God; every precious stone was thy covering, the sardius, topaz, and the diamond, the beryl, the onyx, and the jasper, the sapphire, the emerald, and the carbuncle, and gold: the workmanship of thy tabrets and of thy pipes was prepared in thee in the day that thou wast created.

14 Thou art the anointed cherub that covereth; and I have set thee so: thou wast upon the holy mountain of God; thou hast walked up and down in the midst of the stones of fire.

15 Thou wast perfect in thy ways from the day that thou wast created, till iniquity was found in thee.

16 By the multitude of thy merchandise they have filled the midst of thee with violence, and thou hast sinned: therefore I will cast thee as profane out of the mountain of God: and I will destroy thee, O covering cherub, from the midst of the stones of fire.

17 Thine heart was lifted up because of thy beauty, thou hast corrupted thy wisdom by reason of thy brightness: I will cast thee to the ground, I will lay thee before kings, that they may behold thee. 

Who is Satan? Lucifer or rather Hêlel (shining one) was Satan’s angelic God given name and he was the “light bearer” of God.  He was no doubt the most beautiful angel and once the greatest covering Cherub.  He was the director of the heavenly choir.  He was the eldest and head archangel.  Satan, like all angels, was giving the will to choose.  Satan hated the creation of man because man was made into the likeness and image of God.  Satan was on a permanent power trip and had an ego the size of the universe.  He was prideful, envious and jealous of God and his throne.  Satan wanted to be the highest, and he wanted the throne of God.  He rebelled against God and was banished from the throne, light, love and protection of God.  A third of the angels in heaven were deceived by Satan, and they followed and joined him in his rebellious rampage.  They were banished from the throne and presence of God along with Satan.  They were kicked out of the kingdom of heaven so to speak.

You might ask, what are the plans of Satan?  The plans of Satan are to destroy and defile the human race before the eyes of God.  He wants to take as many human souls as he can to hell with him.  Satan is in darkness, and so he wants to bring all humanity into darkness.  Satan wants to war against God and try to overthrow him and take the throne of God.  We all know the outcome of that plot.  Satan was defeated at the cross through the Lord Jesus Christ (Son of God, God manifest in the flesh).  Jesus Christ took back the keys of hell and death from Satan.  All powers in heaven and earth are given to the Lord Jesus Christ.  Satan hates Jesus because Jesus is and has what Satan wanted.  The Lord Jesus has the throne of God and all powers.  Satan and all the power of evil fear the Lord Jesus Christ, and he fears the power of the Spirit of Jesus in people. There is power and salvation in the name, Spirit and blood of Jesus.

How do you move 20 ton stones without even a wheel? Even with an ancient wheel of some kind would not have supported a 20 ton stone and if so how did they lift it up onto the cart with wheels. Stone structures that were built ages ago had to been built by a higher source of power.  We have evidence of this from ancient civilizations like the Sumerians and others as well.

These are things that I began to think about and to study several years ago. This topic is hard for people to grasp or believe, but have you ever seen God or Jesus face to face? If you can believe our supernatural spiritual God & Jesus exist than you certainly can believe. We know that there is an evil power and opposition against the kingdom of God. There is good and evil.

Jesus refers to the last days before his coming becoming like the days of Noah (Mathew 24:37). You have to know that the days of Noah were not ordinary and not only just simply people going about their everyday lives forgetting God. There were mighty men (perhaps giants) and men of renown in the land that were a powerful, intelligent, defiled, wicked and dangerous race of people created by fallen angels (sons of God) that laid with the daughters of men (Genesis 6:4).

Here is another scripture referring to who the ‘sons of God’ were and so this scene from the Book of Job describes them as angels:

Job 1:6
Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the Lord, and Satan came also among them. (This was taking place in heaven in the presence of the Lord God)

Genesis 6 “And it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and daughters were born unto them,

2 That the sons of God saw the daughters of men that they were fair; and they took them wives of all which they chose.

3 And the Lord said, My spirit shall not always strive with man, for that he also is flesh: yet his days shall be an hundred and twenty years.

4 There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God (Nephilim) came in unto the daughters of men, and they bare children (Rephaim) to them, the same became mighty men which were of old, men of renown.”
Nephil and Nephilim means fallen and fallen ones.
(shortly after this time God decided to destroy the earth, wicked man and defiled race by a great flood sparing only Noah, his family and two of every kind of animal, etc.)

Jude 1:6-7
6 And the angels which kept not their first estate, but left their own habitation, he hath reserved in everlasting chains under darkness unto the judgment of the great day.
7 Even as Sodom and Gomorrah, and the cities about them in like manner, giving themselves over to fornication, and going after strange flesh, are set forth for an example, suffering the vengeance of eternal fire.

In the above passage in Jude the fallen angels that left their first estate were compared to those in Sodom and Gomorrah who went after strange flesh which gives further proof that the fallen angels laid with women (daughters of men) as stated in Genesis 6:1-4.

2 Peter 2:4
4 For if God spared not the angels that sinned, but cast them down to hell, and delivered them into chains of darkness, to be reserved unto judgment;

Job 4:18
18 Behold, he put no trust in his servants; and his angels he charged with folly:

Jude 1:13-14
13 Raging waves of the sea, foaming out their own shame; wandering stars, to whom is reserved the blackness of darkness for ever.

14 And Enoch also, the seventh from Adam, prophesied of these, saying, Behold, the Lord cometh with ten thousands of his saints,

NOTICE how in the Book of Jude Enoch is mentioned. The writings in Jude are directly related to the Book Enoch.

I believe the act that was committed in (Genesis 6:1-4) was done by the evil fallen angels to rebel further against God by defiling and polluting the God created bloodline of the human race. To destroy and hurt God’s creation of man and to rule over them by even enslaving them. Our enemies of hell, namely Satan, want to be God and wants God’s throne. I believe they wanted to create their own race to rule over and they were jealous of the creation of man and the dominion and future reign that men would have through Jesus Christ.

Some people argue that there were giants in the land after the flood such as Goliath and this is true.  There were Giant men in the land of the Philistines. Goliath also had a brother that was killed in (2 Samuel 21:19). 

Goliath was big but he was only 9.75 feet tall...not much taller than Shaquille O'Neal at 7'1".  The book of Numbers, Deuteronomy and Joshua describe giant men in the land that were tall.  They were called the Anakims and the Emims.  

The giants mentioned in the bible after the flood may not have been quite like the giants that were killed in the flood.  Also, if the fallen angels did lay with the daughters of men then would their offspring have a soul?  No, they would have a spirit but not a soul that could have been redeemed by the blood of Jesus.  They are cursed forever (unclean spirits-demons-powers of darkness).

Numbers 13:33

And there we saw the giants, the sons of Anak, which come of the giants: and we were in our own sight as grasshoppers, and so we were in their sight.

 

The children born of women by the sons of God were also described as renown which means famous, powerful, intelligent and king type humans that may have been average in size.  Giants were also created as mentioned in Genesis 6:4.  Let’s take this into consideration.  Could more fallen angels have lain with women later on or could they have given men knowledge on how to alter DNA?  Something supernatural, physical and spiritual definitely took place that created wicked giants and men of renown in the land that can't be ignored. 

Renown also means celebrity or famous person with great accomplishments.  The nephilim spirits are very real and you can see them working through some big-time Hollywood stars including musicians and actors who actually do not even hide who they give praise to.

Nevertheless, after Jesus was born and crucified and he took back the keys of hell and death (Revelation 1:18) and giants no longer appeared.  The evil power, seduction, false light and deception are coming again in the last days which will be like the days of Noah.

Jude 1:9

Yet Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil he disputed about the body of Moses, durst not bring against him a railing accusation, but said, The Lord rebuke thee.

Michael and Gabriel are also covering Cherubs and are mentioned in the Holy Bible.  Michael is the head archangel (warrior angel) and Gabriel is God’s primary messenger angel.

I think it would be an eye-opener and awesome thing for some film company and good director to make a movie based on biblical accounts about the fall of Lucifer and what it may have been like before his fall.  The movie would start before the earth was created and end just before Jesus was born, but the plan of the Messiah’s birth being revealed and shown in Heaven. 

The movie would need to be on a very large scale especially to truly try and capture the battle in the heavens when Lucifer and other fallen angels were kicked out of Heaven.  The director would have to capture all the emotion as well as the presence, light and power of GOD especially during and after Lucifer rebels and turns against God and all his brother angels such as Michael and Gabriel.

The term "Nephilim" occurs just twice in the Hebrew Bible, both in the Torah. The first is Genesis 6:1–4 and the second in Numbers 13:32–33

All pagan cultures, occults as well as the Illuminati worship Satan-fallen angels (false gods) even if they have never realized it. Many people especially in the music industry are selling their souls to Satan for power and riches also becoming a part of the Illuminati.

The Book of Enoch has been hidden and not discussed very often for a reason, but in the past few years it has been truly brought more out into the open. It is contained within the Dead Sea Scrolls. This kind of stuff scares people and takes people out of their comfort zone. Let me tell you though…there will not be anything comfortable about the last days and the Great Tribulation. The comfort will only come for those who are saved in Jesus Christ who are watchful and ready to leave this world.

The Dead Sea Scrolls can even be seen and viewed online through the Leon Levy Dead Sea Scrolls Digital Library by the Israel Antiquities Authority.  The Book of Enoch is contained within these and some pieces are shown. Here is the link http://www.deadseascrolls.org.il/home

The Book of Daniel also describes in the last days that there would be an explosion of knowledge. I believe most of this knowledge will be spiritual knowledge that has been hidden or long forgotten as well as technology. It is happening now!!!

The Holy Bible describes a great deception coming in the last days that will cause even some of the elect to fall away. This deception is going to be supernatural and like the days of Noah, some of the fallen angels, including Satan and maybe the Nephilim spirits will return to deceive the world appearing as light. They will seduce and lead men spiritually into teaching false an extremely seductive doctrine as well as creating a one-world empire. I want to add also that U.F.O phenomenon and sightings have been at an incredible high number in the past decade especially for 2013.

Fallen angels (Nephilim-demonic spirits-chiefs) and the Rephaim (unclean spirits-demons) are the so called “aliens” who deceive.

The fallen angels (if they lost their power to fly) may have developed their own technology for flight. You see this drawn on so many old artifacts from ancient civilizations such as the Sumerians, Babylonians, Egyptians and Aztecs. They all drew, carved and painted what they actually saw.

This is one of the ways the powers of hell are going to deceive the world. They will claim to be gods and of course the antichrist (possessed by satan himself) will claim to be the Messiah-God setting himself up on a throne in the new Jewish temple that is beginning to be prepared to be built very soon.

How will ‘the deceivers’ explain to the world the rapture (gathering-caught up in the clouds) and disappearance of so many people? They may claim that those people who disappeared were bad and evil and done away with taken far from the earth. The government may also claim that the “raptured” children of God were abducted by aliens.

Ephesians 6:12
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
Who do you think the principalities are?  The powers & rulers of darkness as well as spiritual wickedness in high places are also demonic spirits that even work through wicked men.

Ephesians 2:1-2

1 And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins;

2 Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience:

Satan is the prince of the power of the air of this world, but only temporarily and Jesus has all power in Heaven and Earth (Matthew 28:18).

Matthew 24:37

“But as the days of Noah were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.”

The writings in the Book of Enoch deal with God’s creation both in heaven and earth, holy and fallen angels-watchers, nephilim and the sins of angels, generations-bloodlines, beginnings and end-times, the cosmos as well as the twelve gates of Heaven.
The book of Enoch also lists the leaders of the 200 fallen angels and what they taught men that God was greatly displeased with.

This book in some ways uses symbolism as does the book of Revelation to conceal matters until the last days.  These matters are no longer concealed but revealed.  The last days are here.  The writings of Enoch reveal truths about our spiritual enemies that they have tried to keep hidden since the days of Noah.

Here are two links for one of the best studies and interpretations of the Book of Enoch that I have ever read performed by a Christian named Robert Ferrell.  Here is the free download link for the Book of Enoch http://scriptural-truth.com/stuff/BookOfEnoch.pdf
Here is the general link for Robert Ferrell’s website that includes other biblical studies, videos and audio teachings http://scriptural-truth.com/

UPDATE on 1-14-14:  I wanted to share some information on the best book that I have ever read so far on what the bible calls "Giants in the land."  The book is called "Angel Wars" and it is written by Stephen Quayle.  This book gives some of the best and most insightful information concerning angels, giants, ancient civilizations and technology all backed by credible resources and biblical scripture.  Steve also included the book of Enoch in its full and purest form of Hebrew translated to English with excellent footnotes and a glossary.  His book also contains some translated writings from the book of Noach (Noah).
Here is a link to Stephen Quayle's website and where you can also purchase his books:  http://www.stevequayle.com/

Are you saved in Jesus Christ?  Are you watchful and ready for his return?

Luke 21:36

Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.

This blog contains some writings that are copyrighted from my old self-published book called Drawing a Line in the Sand.  The new more professionally written version is contained within my new manuscript called "Drawing a Line in the Sand Revisited".

By Daniel Staneart