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Lauri Ditto w/ Sid Roth: What Jesus Showed Me in Heaven

“There’s strength and power in the fear of the Lord.”

Using the power of the blood of Jesus.

Darlene Zschech – In Jesus’ Name (Official Lyric Video)

God is fighting for us,
pushing back the darkness
Lighting up the Kingdom
that cannot be shaken

In the Name of Jesus,
enemy’s defeated
And we will shout it out,
shout it out

The resurrection
power of Christ
Alive in me and I am free
In Jesus’ Name

George Janko “You Can’t Be Anxious And Grateful At The Same Time” ❤️

“There’s a study that I found pretty exciting. They said the part of your brain that you get anxiety from is the same part of your brain that has gratitude.

You can’t be grateful and anxious at the same time. So then in the Bible, where it goes: instead of being anxious, be grateful, it’s so crazy to think that they were calling out legitimate things that scientists have found out.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEi0VxvjSrU

Michael Card & John Michael Talbot: ‘Healer of My Soul’ – Brother to Brother (1996)

John Michael Talbot – ‘Healer Of My Soul’

“You Need to be Able to Run” – Dana Coverstone’s Latest Vision

Dana shared this on Sunday, during the three-day prayer meeting.

8 minutes; not heavy; an exhortation to be able to run spiritually!

(vid) Michael Brown: Can We Command Sickness to Be Healed?

Good points, but something significant is missing.

Notice that Michael Brown at minute-1:40 does not include the important third verse in James’ healing passage in chapter 5, that says we must confess our sins one to another to be righteous, to be healed.

14 Is any among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the assembly, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord, 15 and the prayer of faith will heal him who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. If he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. 16 Confess your offenses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The insistent prayer of a righteous person is powerfully effective.

It should go without saying that the elders who are praying have also confessed their sins to one another, so are clean, according to the elders’ qualifications that require them to be “blameless” and “holy,” and Paul’s own example in Acts 24:16:

“Herein I also practice always having a conscience void of offense toward God and men.”

I’m finding out that more often than not, those who quote this James-5;14 passage usually leave out this crucial verse 16. Unless one has reconciled with everyone they know they should, verse 16 is an uncomfortable passage that many avoid. But we must not. Lack of reconciliation and holiness is probably the main reason why so few are healed today, unless the illness is demon caused, because it’s fairly easy to drive out demons.

Paul Cain’s End Times Vision — Sporting events cancelled; sick in stadiums prayed for by selfless Christians, Joel’s army! 

When I heard about the coronavirus on January 21, this vision was the first thing I thought of, having heard Paul Cain discuss this a number of times around 1989, especially in his interviews with Mike Bickle, but also in person.

Will this happen during this COVID-19 pandemic? Sporting events are being cancelled. Hospitals may fill up. Or could this happen during a future, more serious pandemic?

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Paul Cain Vision The End Times

The End Times: A Vision by Paul Cain

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Paul has had several specific burdens and prophetic expectations for the Body of Christ today and in the days to come. He has had reoccurring visions concerning the end times, which he believes are rapidly approaching. About 30 years ago the Lord gave Paul a vision that has occurred to Paul more than 100 times and still reoccurs to this day.

It is a vision of the last days when sports stadiums all over the United States are filled with thousands of people. In this vision, people are being healed and miracles are happening to thousands in the name of Jesus Christ. People are turning to the Lord in droves and the whole nation is in revival. It seemed the whole earth was turning to Christ.

(vid) Art Mathias: Healed Because He Forgave — “I purpose and I choose to forgive from my heart”

Art Mathias, founder of Wellspring Ministries in Anchorage, Alaska tells his scary and wonderful story! I transcribed these quotes:

“Fear is the opposite of faith. If I’m in fear and worry I am not trusting God. So I had to repent for the fear, go back into faith, start believing God’s promises, then the pain levels would come down. As I got rid of my bitterness, as I got rid of my resentments, as I learned how to forgive and really fall into obedience to the scriptures, then my fear went away, my physical body settled down, my immune system healed. Then my physical body healed.”

“Forgiving from our heart is a choice. … I purpose and I choose to forgive from my heart. And the tormentors*…. The only way we can get rid of those heavy, negative emotions….

“We see literally thousands of people healed every year as we teach them how to forgive.”

* The “tormentors” (Mt. 18 KJV) are actually demons. My article, which has changed minds on this key subject:

Can a Christian Have a Demon? Absolutely! Most Have Many!

Update on Henry Gruver's condition

I met Henry three times when he was in Anchorage in the ’90s. My jaw dropped when he showed a few of us the amazing Ron Wyatt Discoveries video at ACC. Later, I saw him when he spoke in a nearby hotel, having had a bad experience in the local churches. We also did a group prayer walk.
Besides being known for prayer walking cities, he had an important series of dreams/visions of Russia and China invading the USA.
Related:

[2-hour audio] Henry Gruver with Steve Quayle: Visions of War – Visions of Heaven

Caspar McCloud posted this on Facebook, 7/11/18.

An update on Henry Gruver’s condition.

As many of you may have read on The Joseph Plan website Henry Gruver has been a friend and teacher of mine for many years. I have shared and learned a lot from Henry. Over the last month Henry has been deathly ill. He got sick while ministering in Toronto, Canada. The doctor said when Henry was admitted to the Toronto hospital that was within 1/2 hour of death.

(Studies) Internet pornography akin to cocaine – A chronic disease of brain reward, motivation, memory and related circuits — Brain atrophy – less connectivity between the right caudate and left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex, the seat of executive functions

Internet pornography—akin to cocaine
A chronic disease of brain reward, motivation, memory and related circuits.
Nicole M. King and Bryce J. Christensen | May 8 2018
The progressives who brought the world the sexual revolution assure one and all that that Internet pornography poses no threat to social or personal well-being; indeed, they argue that Internet pornography deserves the same legal protections afforded expressions of political opinion. But the progressive view on pornography appears ever less credible as evidence accrues showing that addiction to Internet pornography looks very like addiction to cocaine and carries consequences that may prove just as harmful for individuals and families.

Caspar McCloud: A Spirit of Unforgiveness…

A spirit of unforgiveness will keep a record of wrongs and try to enter into your life because of some injustice done to you, that somehow hurt and injured you. Like a wound that has not healed, or that has left a scar you are always aware of. When you continually entertain that spirit of unforgiveness you are in fact releasing poisonous chemicals into your very own body.

Caspar McCloud: Taking a shower in the love of God cleanses our spirit — “Every day, we ought to begin with thanksgiving, praise and worship before the Lord, as this is the day that He has made and we should be glad. Doing so helps detoxify our brains and bodies, and releases healthy chemicals and healing molecules”

From: Caspar McCloud’s Facebook page

Caspar McCloud
May 5, 2014
Every day, we ought to begin with thanksgiving, praise and worship before the Lord as this is the day that He has made and we should be glad, by doing so that also helps detoxify our brains and bodies and release healthy chemicals and healing molecules.
Our Holy Guide Book to the Supernatural even says our spirit can get dirty just like our flesh can.

2 Corinthians 7:1,” Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.”

Taking a daily shower for your body is a good thing, and taking a shower in the love of God cleanses your spirit. When you are in a place of thanksgiving, praise and worship before the Lord you may access the supernatural peace of God.
We read in John 9: 31,” Now we know that God heareth not sinners: but if any man be a worshiper of God, and doeth his will, him he heareth.” We also read in John 4:24,” God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.”
The truth is, staying in a place of thanksgiving, praise and worship before the Lord will bless you abundantly and you shall see your prayers answered.
I pray the Lord’s supernatural peace, healing, provision and protection cover you always with oceans of Agape love in the almighty name of Jesus/Yeshua!
PASTOR CASPAR

(video) Woman Completely Healed of Cerebral Palsy Through Vision

Woman Healed of Cerebral Palsy Through Vision – CBN.com

The Truth About Depression: Drugs Cannot Solve a Spiritual Problem

This video is not from a Christian perspective, but I find it interesting, and decided to write this:

Actually, demons cause a lot of depression. How come no one talks about demons anymore? In the New Testament, when people were sick they cast out demons. But we don’t have demons??

Many people are depressed because they rightfully feel condemnation because they’re not in Christ Jesus. They’ve hurt people and refuse to admit it and make amends. Pills don’t solve spiritual and rebellion problems.

Vitamins and minerals can help, absolutely, when there are deficiencies, but shutting off the conscience chemically with drugs cannot make us right with God and men — and don’t get rid of the demons.

Reconciliation is the unpreached message because most preachers refuse to reconcile to be free. Many preachers, possibly the majority, James-3 curse people who call them to repent, even wishing that people would die. “How can this be,” James says in chapter 3.

Paul worked out his salvation through *fear* and *TREMBLING* (way more than just “reverence”). Paul ran his race to win, so was able to say: “Herein I also practice ALWAYS having a conscience void of offense toward God and men” (Acts 24:16).

Paul could relax while on earth, and died with a clean conscience, so is now in heaven.

Are we in Christ Jesus, having no condemnation because we walk according to the HOLY Spirit and not according to the flesh?

Pharmaceuticals don’t solve spiritual problems. Repentance, forgiving, reconciliation and praying in the Holy Ghost does — being right with God and people — demon free!!!

“Is any among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the assembly, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord, and the prayer of faith will heal him who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. If he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. Confess your offenses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The insistent prayer of a righteous person is powerfully effective.” – James 5:14-16

There is therefore now NO CONDEMNATION to those who are IN CHRIST Jesus, who don’t WALK according to the flesh, but ACCORDING TO THE SPIRIT.”  – Romans 8:1

28 One of the scribes came, and heard them questioning together. Knowing that he had answered them well, asked him, “Which commandment is the greatest of all?” 29 Jesus answered, “The greatest is, ‘Hear, Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one: 30 you shall LOVE THE LORD your God with ALL YOUR HEART, and with ALL YOUR SOUL, and with ALL YOUR MIND, and with ALL YOUR STRENGTH.’ This is the *first commandment*. 31 The *second* is like this, ‘You shall LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.” – JESUS in Mark 12

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The Truth About Depression

Joyce Riley: 2017 a YEAR of REFLECTION to MAKE AMENDS & Do What’s Best for Ourselves and Others — As I look back over my life now, [having] stage 4 cancer… I start reflecting: who I need to say ‘I’m sorry’ to? Who I need to do something for? … I wish that I had done this maybe before I had the diagnosis, maybe 15-30 years ago. We can all do that. I would like to see the year of 2017 be a year of reflection of all of us of our own lives. And if that means we need to go back and make some amends, or if we need to go back and do some things that will make our lives even better at this point and their lives better, then IT’S TIME

I transcribed this because I think it’s SO IMPORTANT!!!!!!!!!!

As I look back over my life now, and as people look back and think: if they get a diagnosis like stage 4 cancer…. I can only speak for myself….

I start reflecting on a lot of things in my life. Who I need to say ‘I’m sorry’ to? Who I need to do something for? And it is a time of really positive reflection. And I wish that I had done this maybe before I had the diagnosis, maybe 15-30 years ago. And we can all do that.

And I would like to see the year of 2017 be a year of reflection of all of us of our own lives.

And if that means that we need to go back and make some amends, or if we need to go back and do some things that will make our lives even better at this point and their lives better, then it’s time.

– Joyce Riley on The Power Hour 12/23/16, hour 2 @ 11:55

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From: The Power Hour Week of DECEMBER 19 – DECEMBER 23, 2016

FRIDAY – DECEMBER 23, 2016:

2nd Hour Open Line

[…]

Today’s Show is Audio Archived at:
December 23, 2016 (hour 1) – News LIVE with Daniel Brigman & Josh joined by Joyce – so good to hear her voice again!!!
December 23, 2016 (hour 2)Guest Ken Ludwig [Joyce discusses making amends @ minute-7!!! – ed.]
December 23, 2016 (hour 3) – Guest Rick Caylor

Related:

I got this word from God for a church founder in Anchorage, 25 years ago, while getting ready to discuss with the then, head pastor what I had recently been shown about why God couldn’t move in our church.

It says a lot about what needs to happen for real Christianity and full revival to occur. And this is also a salvation issue: “There is therefore now *no condemnation* to those who are IN CHRIST Jesus, who don’t WALK according to the flesh, but ACCORDING TO THE SPIRIT.” (Romans 8:1)

This is also the prophecy that inspired my ’93 4GIVNG and ’95 NOHATE license plate — as I was told: “STRONGHOLD of UNFORGIVENESS”:

Aug, 9,1990

“Our eyes are full of sawdust. We can’t see clearly to see the kingdom. There is MIGHT and there is POWER and there is GLORY, but it is being withheld until these relationships are made right, until we love our brother enough to feel his hurt deeply and say kind words of salve that heal their souls.

[___] can do this. This is vital. They are necessary. For he must do this for healing to occur. He is a man of integrity in many ways.

Fear must decrease. Love must increase. He will fight and he will win the battle over the stronghold of fear and unforgiveness, sayeth the Lord.”

My 1990 Key-to-Revival Prophecy: “There is might and there is power and there is glory, but it is being withheld until these relationships are made right, until we love our brother enough to…”

“PUT ANY WRONG DONE TO MAN RIGHT AGAIN”:
The Welsh Revival of 1904-05 by J. Edwin Orr: A Countrywide Asbury-like REVIVAL! The 4 Points: #1 Confess any known sin, and put any wrong done to man right again. #2 Put away any doubtful habit. #3 Obey the Spirit promptly. #4 Confess your faith publicly

RECONCILIATION IS THE KEY:
(video) Asbury Revival, 1970: RECONCILIATION the KEY! — “‘Dr. Kinlaw, I am a liar. Now what do I do?’ … Three days later, she came to me radiant, and she said, ‘I just hit my 34th person and I’m FREE!’”

Forgiveness is not for the spiritually weak… Your heart begins to heal, your back straightens up, your eyes clear so that you can see…

Forgiveness is not for the weak.  Being able to forgive those who have wronged you is a mark of spiritual strength and confidence.  When you forgive, you grow and your heart begins to heal, your back straightens up, your eyes clear so that you can see the road ahead.  Anger is a spiritual sickness; but when you forgive you live.

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forgivenessisnotfortheweakbackstraightens

Forgiving Quote: “When I learned [to forgive], I could actually stand up a little straighter” – Cheri Keaggy

Minute-27 Forgiving Quote: “When I learned that, I could actually stand up a little straighter.”

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Spiritual Encounters with Cheri Keaggy

Top Psychiatrist Says Mental Illness Is Demonic Possession – “Very Widespread!”

IT’S ABOUT TIME…. The Bible mentions this a lot! Most pastors won’t even mention demons anymore. Many pastors take psych drugs themselves!

And big pharma’s psych drugs can’t cast out demons. They only suppress the symptoms, dulling the conscience and emotions.

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From: neonnettle.com

Top Psychiatrist Says Mental Illness Is Demonic Possession
Richard Gallagher admits his first hand experiences

A New York psychiatrist has shocked the science community by admitting that patients are suffering from mental illness are the subjects of demonic possession. Richard Gallagher, who is a board-certified psychiatrist and professor of clinical psychiatry at New York Medical College has come forward saying he has had personal experiences with demonic possession adding that it’s ‘very widespread’.

Entire Article

Related:

My article Biblically proves:
Can a Christian Have a Demon? Absolutely! Most Have Many!

 

(video) Beth: Healing From Sexual Abuse — Sexual abuse tears apart the human soul. I know from personal experience. Learn what sexual abuse is and how to recognize symptoms of it, as well as how to heal from it

EXCELLENT!!!

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[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95EXF6zWL4Y]Healing From Sexual Abuse

The Other Side of Darkness

The Other Side of Darkness

Published on May 12, 2016

Sexual abuse tears apart the human soul. I know from personal experience. Learn what sexual abuse is and how to recognize symptoms of it, as well as how to heal from it.

Where Do You Find Your Worth? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDqh_…

My Journey Of Inner Healing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTYxn…

It’s Ok To Be Angry With God https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Agyqf…

Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZiqZe…

My Journey To Modesty https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=du90N…

The Danger of a Powerless Church https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hHIW…

The All Consuming Love of God https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xdba4…

About Me: Hi my name is Beth 🙂 I am an ex witch and new ager, who came out of satanic ritual abuse in the Mormon church. I am saved by the love and grace of Jesus Christ, and I blog and vlog about my past experiences, what I have learned and where God is leading me. I am also a stay at home mom of 4 boys, and married to a wonderful man.
My testimony: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MisoS…

My Blog: http://www.theothersideofdarkness.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theotherside…

(video) Ex-Witch: Praying in Tongues To Be FREE! — “Tongues is perfectly releasing the prayers that need to be prayed for those people”

As an ex-witch, Beth would be more aware about how much demons really do affect people. Here, she discusses the importance of praying in tongues so people can be set free!

I’ve been praying this way for others since the early ’80s, and have experienced THOUSANDS of deliverances!

Beth correctly says:

“Tongues is perfectly releasing the prayers that need to be prayed for those people.”

Any Christian can do this.

I have a category here on my spiritual blog called “Pray Perfectly in Tongues.” (10 posts per page, latest appear first)

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WATCH: This Ex-Witch Explains the Benefits of Speaking in Tongues

Beth, of the blog The Other Side of Darkness, was a practicing witch until the cross transformed her life.

Now, the Spirit-filled believer is out to share the good news of how others can connect to God through the gifts of the Spirit, particularly praying in tongues as described in 1 Corinthians 14.

“Speaking in tongues can scare people,” Beth says in a recent video. “I mean, we don’t understand what is being said. God understands, and angels and demons understand.”

While our minds can’t comprehend, our spirits can. And though the gift can be a bit confusing, it has several benefits for both the speaker and those around them.

Watch the video to see what they are! (Charisma News)

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OygKiRmdtQ

[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNhREzONUz4]Praying in Tongues Part 2

The Other Side of Darkness

The Other Side of Darkness

Published on Sep 15, 2015

Release and activate the gift of praying in tongues! This is an amazing gift for any believer who asks for it.

Once a Witch and totally given over to darkness, now saved by Jesus Christ! I have been blessed with amazing gifts from our Father!

Check out my My Testimony https://youtu.be/MisoSzipgy8 …

Check out my blog! http://www.theothersideofdarkness.com

Related:

A prophesy that I got 15 years ago, which also has links to some of my other articles on tongues:

(prophesy) A Gift that Will Set Many Free! (A Death Warrant is Out for Your Souls) — “I’ve given you the gift of tongues from My heart to you”

Can a Christian Have a Demon? Absolutely! Most Have Many!

 

(video) How to Cleanse Your Spirit Through Healthy Eating & Forgiving! | Laura Harris Smith

[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWPF9VP8IIs]How to Cleanse Your Spirit Through Healthy Eating | Laura Harris Smith

Sid Roth's It's Supernatural!

Sid Roth’s It’s Supernatural!

Published on Apr 24, 2016

Click here to order your copy of Whole New You by Laura Harris Smith: http://bit.ly/1U93AVO

Laura Harris Smith says past experiences lead many people to lower their expectations when they pray. It’s time for a faith detox, she says, to clean out the disappointments. Her 30-day spirit-nutrition adventure is just what Dr. Jesus ordered.

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Against Masturbation: “Men rob themselves of the very essence and energy that fuel their lives and protect their health”

From: Henry Makow

Against Masturbation

March 16, 2015

 If pornography is an Illuminati plot,

does that apply to

masturbation as well?

“MGo,” a reader, thinks so. …

Henry, you have covered the social aspects of our hyper-sexualized society. But there’s another layer that is undermining people’s health and explains why the Illuminati bombard us with sex. …

What I am suggesting is that through indulgence in sex people, degrade their health to a significant degree. In the ancient Vedic texts of India, the Toaists, Christianity, and even Judaism say that a man’s semen contains vital energy that should be conserved and not recklessly frittered away through masturbation. …

Masturbation is also detrimental to a female’s health, but more in males. When this energy is conserved, men become much sharper intellectually, their memory is better, their willpower is much strong and their health is very good. I can personally attest that this is 100% true from ceasing masturbation or sex for several months…it is astounding how much more clear mentally….

The ruling elite know that if they can get the majority of men hooked on pornography, then they will not only be perverting their sexual tastes but they will be hooking them into a habit of daily masturbation that will gradually undermine their health and leave them weak minded and fickle.

I know that the majority of people masturbate, but that doesn’t make it a healthy habit…it is not. It is a degrading habit practiced by fallen man. While it is seen in some cases in the animal kingdom, it certainly isn’t abused to the extent that humans do, especially when some men masturbate 3-4 times per day. This is simply an abuse of Gods natural order, and an abuse of the genitals.

Furthermore the pleasure that you get from orgasm is heart-breakingly brief, and afterwards you feel lethargic because you have wasted a lot of your energy in the act. This is energy that could be used for higher pursuits in life, but the Illuminati know that if they can get the majority of men to channel their energy into mindless selfish things such as pornography, then they have that man in a mental straight jacket. It is foolish to think that semen is a useless substance that has no value. It has the power to create a human being. …

People need to wake up and realize that there are utterly evil forces in this world who simply want to destroy humanity. Unfortunately pornography, sodomy, masturbation, are currently considered as normal and healthy by a lot of people. I assure you that this is 100% false. This is having a profound effect on this country and is gradually undermining the health of the nation.

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First Comment from Rixon (Webmaster of The Truthseeker.co.uk)

It’s not only religious teachers who have warned against the harmful effects of masturbation. Traditional Chinese Medicine has long warned about the dangers, particularly if it becomes habitual.

By way of an introduction I’m going to quote from a great guide to Traditional Chinese Medicine: The Tao of Health, Sex and Longevity by Daniel Reid. According to Reid:

“For men, masturbation represents an irretrievable and uncompensated loss of Yang semen-essence. …

“Men who continue masturbating habitually into their 30s, 40s and 50s rob themselves of the very essence and energy that fuel their lives and protect their health.”

Moreover this is more than just an ‘old wives tale’, given that 20 percent of male semen is cerebrospinal fluid. So even in the limited terms of scientific materialism, ejaculation depletes a man’s reservoir of vital life-giving essence.

However although he may ejaculate, when a man has intercourse with a woman the two will exchange vital hormones, or as the ancient Chinese called it precious essence, which in part compensates for the depletion of his chi or life force during intercourse. …

Entire Article Here

Related:

[Lust FREEDOM — “The Poison that Kills the Soul”] My experience: How DEMONS DRIVE heterosexual and homosexual lust in ‘Christians’ — The bad news is that demons drive lust. The good news is that demons drive lust, because freedom lies straight ahead!

Who-Goes-To-Heaven Scriptures — Narrow is the Way | Who are the Children of God? — “There is therefore now *no condemnation* to those who are IN CHRIST Jesus, who don’t WALK according to the flesh, but ACCORDING TO THE SPIRIT” — Includes my dream of being in danger of going to hell just for lusting while watching TV

(video) Freud, Zionism and Sexual Revolution: Resentment against Christ and Gentiles is a motivating factor in promoting sexual degeneration and pornography

2014 Pornography Survey of ‘Christian’ Men: MAJORITY not only lusting, but into porn!!

To my homosexual friends: May we all be ‘ONE’ in Christ! What is the ‘fury fire’ that Piper Perabo talks about? How can it be tamed? What is God’s true perspective in “The Homosexuals Will Arise” prophecy and what does Romans 1 really say?

When Sin Looks Delicious: TAKE THE BLAME for wanting to sin; RESIST Satan; RESOLVE that you will not sin; GIVE THANKS for Jesus’ enabling grace

The Low-Cut Top Epidemic: May We Be Holy

[science] Why is Lust Addictive? — SEX increases dopamine by 200 units (1/6 the height of a METH euphoria)

[ video ] Jessica Rey: The Evolution of the Swimsuit — Can Modesty Make a Comeback?

Lust: Another Name For Adultery – Dan Corner

ROMANCE NOVELS Can Become ADDICTIVE — Women experience the same addicting chemical release as men do from viewing porn

Charles Finney (1835): Instruction of Young Converts — “AIM AT BEING PERFECT. It should be their constant purpose to live wholly to God…. IF THEY SHOULD SIN it would be an inconsistency…. THEY OUGHT NOT TO SIN AT ALL; they are bound to be as holy as God is. And young converts should be taught to set out in the right course OR THEY WILL NEVER BE RIGHT”

I’ve finally shared much of what I know about and what can be done through the TREMENDOUS and mostly misunderstood and underused gift of tongues. A reader thankfully put me over the edge : ) I need to re-write this someday so it’s not written mostly in a comment. But it’s all there.

The Red Gate Prophecy — What If I Open It Just a Little Bit? The believers, not the non-believers, have opened the gate to sin, which is why this country has deteriorated

Can a Christian Have a Demon? Absolutely! Most Have Many!

A Gift that Will Set Many Free! (A Death Warrant is Out for Your Souls)

Let Us Be ONE, Part 13 of 33

A Gift that Will Set Many Free!

There is another day, a day that will happen if you let it.

I want you to be free, free from anxiety. A death warrant is out for your souls. It will get you if you let it. You must pray.

Many die from unknown causes. They are weak from attacks from the Devil who never gives up—curse after curse—toward My people. Many have given in, unable to walk.

Tongues, I’ve given you the gift of tongues from My heart to you. It is a gift that will set many free if you use it regularly. It is for you to walk holy, set free in forgiveness while you pray.

The two work together. One attacks the Devil, while you release those who have hurt you deeply, wounded your soul.

Pray for them. You can focus; you don’t have to pray in general all the time. I will give you the gift of life as you pray.

This is how it works. Believe in your heart you are praying for one another; though, it will come from the Holy Ghost, the words you emit that I give you to speak. Focus on these people, and pray until your tongues cease. I will tell you who to pray for, but this isn’t necessary. You can pray for anyone that way.

Believe in your heart; direct your tongues. I will fill your mouth as you speak and set people free. I will pray perfectly, as you obey, giving your life to others through prayer.

Amazing things will result! Your heart will be glad!

Watch Me do it. Prove My point. Try it now. Focus on someone who needs prayer. Believe in your heart you are praying for them as you speak words from above that fill your mouth. Pray it out, and watch them change, for I will release them from anger and all kinds of oppressions as you pray. You will see it, and it will amaze your intelligence. Many will be set free. Do it now. This is an important point.

And as you pray, forgive, release them from all kinds of cares and bondages. The two work hand in hand. You forgive and I pray through your words that I give you.

This is freedom! Set them free. Do it now; why wait when you can have the chance to move mountains, have an impact on society that many will see and feel. Your heart will be glad. Many will walk holy.

Pray for your elders. Many are not in the ministry to give life. Many are sucking you dry. They need to give up the ghost of unforgiveness and get on the bandwagon of love.

The seal of approval, you all want it. You can have it now. Why wait? You can be in Me as we speak. You can know for sure that you are sons of God, that I am in you and you are in Me. You will feel it. Your heart will be glad, and you will pray.

I will take you to heights unknown. Miracles will take place all around you as you obey. Many will be glad that you took the step of faith to lead. When all looked hopeless, you got up from your seat and prayed.

Pray. Let your heart be glad, and don’t give up. Pray until your tongues stop. This is an amazing gift that has much power to change.

Anyone can pray in tongues. It is a gift for all who obey, all who call on Me for Mercy.

Drink deeply, and let it give you life, freeing you, while you relax and find peace in a home here on earth.

We are together. Let us pray.

Survey of Christian Men on the Subject of Women’s Clothing — Men responded: “This area is the greatest challenge in my life!” • “Men are created in such a way as to be stimulated by sight.” • “Demon influence and demon possession is rampant. Evil triumphs when the church does nothing!” • Many more

[Princeton study] Is it wrong to wear a bikini? — The fully-clothed women were seen as being in control of their own actions, whereas the immodest ones were objects to be acted upon

David Bercot’s CD teaching: Separation from the World — What the Early Christians Believed About Separation from the World. D. Bercot. The Bible exhorts us: “Adulteresses! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Whoever therefore wants to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God.” So…

David Bercot’s CD teaching: Modest Dress and Cosmetics — How literally did the early Christians take Peter’s exortation?

Wes Hall: It’s Not Just Porn! “You’re asking for power and there are areas of hidden compromise in your life. … I’m not talking about the R-rated movies. I’m talking about the PG-13s … certain sitcoms, TV shows where your spirit is being defiled.”

1942 Minnesota: Bathing beaches prior to the low-cut top epidemic

All of my Lust Freedom! posts [latest appear first, 10 posts per page]

Smith Wigglesworth: “THE LAST DAY REVIVAL WILL BE THE GREATEST revival this world has ever seen!”

In 1939* Smith Wigglesworth prophesied to Lester Sumrall about the final wave of Gods glory:

“After that, after the third wave,” he started sobbing. “I see the last day revival that’s going to usher in the precious fruit of the earth. It will be the greatest revival this world has ever seen! It’s going to be a wave of the gifts of the Spirit. The ministry gifts will be flowing on this planet earth. I see hospitals being emptied out, and they will bring the sick to churches where they allow the Holy Ghost to move.”

*Some online say this was in 1947, the year Smith Wigglesworth died.

More of this prophecy is here.

Related:

(video) The Azusa Street Revival (1906-15): The biggest move of miracles in the history of America — The fire of God’s glory on the roof! “Even the fingernails grew back!” In 1909, Seymour prophesied the next, even greater revival will come in about 100 years! We’re due!!!

Tommy Welchel on William Seymour and Charles Parham’s 100-Year Prophecy: On the same day in 1909, hundreds of miles apart, they both prophesied God’s visible shekina glory would return to earth after 100 years, but this time everywhere!

Wes Hall [IHOP] on William Seymour’s *1909 prophecy* of the SHEKINAH GLORY RETURNING to the church *in 100 years*: “Let me tell you about the church in the book of Acts. ..the fear of God was on the community, and…they were highly esteemed” | My theory …

(audio) Sid Roth on ‘Coast to Coast AM’ 9/1/13: Miracles & Healing — Why did the Azusa St. revival stop (1906-1909)? William Seymour “became too sophisticated for the box” — to hear and obey — but prophesied an even greater revival would happen in 100 years!

Sid Roth: The missing ingredient, speaking in tongues — “I believe that God wants to restore this gift for the last great push of God’s spirit”

The Welsh Revival of 1904-05 by J. Edwin Orr: A Countrywide Asbury-like REVIVAL! The 4 Points: #1 Confess any known sin, and put any wrong done to man right again. #2 Put away any doubtful habit. #3 Obey the Spirit promptly. #4 Confess your faith publicly.

Effects of the WELSH REVIVAL 1904-05: Whole communities were radically changed FROM DEPRAVITY TO GLORIOUS GOODNESS. The CRIME RATE dropped, often to nothing. THE POLICE had little more to do than supervise the coming and going of the people to the chapel prayer meetings. THE UNDERGROUND MINES echoed with the sounds of PRAYER and HYMNS, instead of nasty jokes and gossip. People who had fallen out BECAME FRIENDS AGAIN!!!!!!!

Asbury Revival, 1970: “‘Dr. Kinlaw, I am a liar. Now what do I do?’ … Three days later, she came to me radiant, and she said, ‘Dr. Kinlaw, I’m free!’”

Can ‘Christians’ use Paul’s “Forgetting the things which are behind…I press on” statement as an excuse to not get right with those they’ve hurt? Paul also said: “I also practice ALWAYS having a conscience void of offense toward God and men.” What if you don’t repent? And what will happen when you do? The Third Great Awakening can start with us!!! We can all be happy — ‘ONE’!

‘Let Us Be ONE’ Prophecy Continues 10/8/08: “It’s TOO LATE to REVERSE what’s been done for MY MEN have been REJECTED … Now is the Time to OVERCOME and GET RIGHT With ALL … FREEeeeeeeeeeeeee———DOM at last … Your HEART will SWELL with LOVE and it will be EASY to REMAIN In Me when others are On The BOAT With You”

Who-Goes-To-Heaven Scriptures — Narrow is the Way | Who are the Children of God? — “There is therefore now *no condemnation* to those who are IN CHRIST Jesus, who don’t WALK according to the flesh, but ACCORDING TO THE SPIRIT.”

 

Irenaeus of Lyons (120-202) on the Miraculous Gifts of the Holy Spirit

From: holyspiritactivism.wordpress.com

Irenaeus of Lyons (120-202) on the Miraculous Gifts of the Holy Spirit

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Micael Grenholm

As I mentioned last week I’m reading Jeff Doles’ Miracles and Manifestations of the Holy Spirit in the History of the Church, and it’s amazing to see what God has been doing continously in His church throughout world history. The book is basically only made up by quotes from older works, and it gives clear proof that cessationism – the idea that miraculous spiritual gifts ceased with the apostles – hardly existed before Luther and Calvin. For example, take a look at what Irenaeus of Lyon, the second century bishop who was a disciple to Polycarp – who in turn was a disciple of John the evangelist – says concering miraculous gifts when he refuted the Gnostics in his famous work Against Heresies:

“Those who are in truth His disciples, receiving grace from Him, do in His name perform [miracles], so as to promote the welfare of other men, according to the gift which each one has received from Him. For some do certainly and truly drive out devils, so that those who have thus been cleansed from evil spirits frequently both believe [in Christ], and join themselves to the Church. Others have foreknowledge of things to come: they see visions, and utter prophetic expressions. Others still, heal the sick by laying their hands upon them, and they are made whole.

Yea, moreover, as I have said, the dead even have been raised up, and remained among us for many years. And what shall I more say? It is not possible to name the number of the gifts which the Church, [scattered] throughout the whole world, has received from God, in the name of Jesus Christ, who was crucified under Pontius Pilate, and which she exerts day by day for the benefit of the Gentiles, neither practising deception upon any, nor taking any reward from them* [on account of such miraculous interpositions]. For as she has received freely from God, freely also does she minister [to others]**. (Against Heresies, book 2, chapter 32, section 4)

But already some of the most faithful women, possessed of the fear of God, and not being deceived (whom, nevertheless, he did his best to seduce like the rest by bidding them prophesy), abhorring and execrating him, have withdrawn from such a vile company of revellers. This they have done, as being well aware that the gift of prophecy is not conferred on men by Marcus, the magician, but that only those to whom God sends His gracefrom above possess the divinely-bestowed power of prophesying; and then they speak where and when Godpleases, and not when Marcus orders them to do so. (Against Heresies, book 1, chapter 13, section 1)

Now God shall be glorified in His handiwork, fitting it so as to be conformable to, and modelled after, His own Son. For by the hands of the Father, that is, by the Son and the Holy Spirit, man, and not [merely] a part of man, was made in the likeness of God. […] For this reason does theapostle declare, We speak wisdom among them that are perfect, *** terming those persons perfectwho have received the Spirit of God, and who through the Spirit of God do speak in all languages, as he used Himself also to speak.

In like manner we do also hear many brethren in the Church, who possess prophetic gifts, and who through the Spirit speak all kinds of languages, and bring to light for the general benefit the hidden things of men, and declare the mysteries of God, whom also the apostle terms spiritual, they being spiritualbecause they partake of the Spirit (Against Heresies, book 5, chapter 6, section 1)

*Acts 8:9, 18

**Matthew 10:8

***1 Corinthians 2:6

Related:

HEALING — The III Centuries After The Apostles, by Jeff Fenske

Singing daily for at least ten minutes reduces stress, clears sinuses, improves posture and can even help you live longer!

Singing daily for at least ten minutes reduces stress, clears sinuses, improves posture and can even help you live longer.

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Psa_30:4 Sing unto the LORD, O ye saints of his, and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.

Psa_30:12 To the end that my glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever.

Psa_33:2 Praise the LORD with harp: sing unto him with the psaltery and an instrument of ten strings.

Psa_33:3 Sing unto him a new song; play skilfully with a loud noise.

Psa_47:6 Sing praises to God, sing praises: sing praises unto our King, sing praises.

Psa_47:7 For God is the King of all the earth: sing ye praises with understanding.

Psa_57:7 My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing and give praise.

Psa_57:9 I will praise thee, O Lord, among the people: I will sing unto thee among the nations.

Psa_59:16 But I will sing of thy power; yea, I will sing aloud of thy mercy in the morning: for thou hast been my defence and refuge in the day of my trouble.

Psa_59:17 Unto thee, O my strength, will I sing: for God is my defence, and the God of my mercy.

Psa_61:8 So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows.

Psa_65:13 The pastures are clothed with flocks; the valleys also are covered over with corn; they shout for joy, they also sing.

Psa_66:2 Sing forth the honour of his name: make his praise glorious.

Psa_66:4 All the earth shall worship thee, and shall sing unto thee; they shall sing to thy name. Selah.
Psa_7:17 I will praise the LORD according to his righteousness: and will sing praise to the name of the LORD most high.

Psa_9:2 I will be glad and rejoice in thee: I will sing praise to thy name, O thou most High.
Psa_13:6 I will sing unto the LORD, because he hath dealt bountifully with me.

Let’s hear it. : )

[From Sharon Johnson — Facebook friend]

Related:

Benefits of Singing

“When you choose to forgive those who have hurt you, you take away their power”

“When you choose to forgive those who have hurt you,
you take away their power.”

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(video) HEALING: Believing Before Receiving Not Just Supernatural? — “Water, Consciousness & Intent”: Dr. Masaru Emoto — Effect of Thinking Positive & Wholesome Thoughts About Our Health

There are miracles in which God heals supernaturally, and then apparently, there is a natural affect of believing positive and wholesome thoughts about our health. Jesus’ words in Mark 11:24 may relate to both:

Therefore I tell you, all things whatever you pray and ask for, believe that you have received them, and you shall have them.

I got a word from God about this once:

“You are healed. You are healthy. You are strong. Believe this. Take this and run. Don’t worry, think negative thoughts or disbelieve, or this will drive you down. Be not afraid.”

HeartMath says:

“Remember, your thoughts send out energy to every cell in your body. This video is a great reminder to nurture positive thoughts, feelings and attitudes.”

This principle may be far more important than most realize. The body is electric. And the heart is more than a pump. Western medicine only thinks in terms of drugs and surgery.

[I’m skeptical of some of the results of this water experiment. How could written words taped onto the container have an effect, for example? More likely it was the effect of the hearts of those thinking about those subjects while being near the water, I’m thinking. HeartMath talk about how the human heart emits an energy field for many feet, for example.]

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[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAvzsjcBtx8]Water, Consciousness & Intent: Dr. Masaru Emoto

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Masaru Emoto was born in Yokohama, Japan in July 1943 and a graduate of the Yokohama Municipal University’s department of humanities and sciences with a focus on International Relations. In 1986 he established the IHM Corporation in Tokyo. In October of 1992 he received certification from the Open International University as a Doctor of Alternative Medicine. Subsequently he was introduced to the concept of micro cluster water in the US and Magnetic Resonance Analysis technology. The quest thus began to discover the mystery of water.

He undertook extensive research of water around the planet not so much as a scientific researcher, but more from the perspective of an original thinker. At length he realized that it was in the frozen crystal form that water showed us its true nature through. He has gained worldwide acclaim through his groundbreaking research and discovery that water is deeply connected to our individual and collective consciousness.

He is the author of the best-selling books Messages from Water, The Hidden Messages in Water, and The True Power of Water. He is a long-time advocate for peace in relation to water. He is currently the head of the I.H.M.General Research Institute and President Emeritus of the International Water for Life Foundation, a Not for Profit Organization.

Mr. Emoto has been visually documenting these molecular changes in water by means of his photographic techniques. He freezes droplets of water and then examines them under a dark field microscope that has photographic capabilities.

Some examples from his works include:

Water from clear mountain springs and streams had beautifully formed crystalline structures, while the crystals of polluted or stagnant water were deformed and distorted.

Distilled water exposed to classical music took delicate, symmetrical crystalline shapes.

When the words “thank you” were taped to a bottle of distilled water, the frozen crystals had a similar shape to the crystals formed by water that had been exposed to Bach’s “Goldberg Variations”- music composed out of gratitude to the man it was named for.

When water samples were bombarded with heavy metal music or labeled with negative words, or when negative thoughts and emotions were focused intentionally upon them, such as “Adolf Hitler”, the water did not form crystals at all and displayed chaotic, fragmented structures.

When water was treated with aromatic floral oils, the water crystals tended to mimic the shape of the original flower.

Sometimes, when we cannot see the immediate results of our affirmations and or prayers, we think we have failed. But, as we learn through Masaru Emoto’s photographs, that thought of failure itself becomes represented in the physical objects that surround us. Now that we have seen this, perhaps we can begin to realize that even when immediate results are invisible to the unaided human eye, they are still there. When we love our own bodies, they respond. When we send our love to the Earth, she responds.

For our own bodies at birth are more than 60 percent water, and the percentage of water in our bodies remains high throughout life (depending upon weight and body type). The earth’s surface is more than 60 percent water as well. And now we have seen before our eyes that water is far from inanimate, but is actually alive and responsive to our every thought and emotion. Perhaps, having seen this, we can begin to really understand the awesome power that we possess, through choosing our thoughts and intentions, to heal ourselves and the earth. If only we believe.

Whether you participate in global meditations, or simply do this inner work in the quiet of your own loving mind and heart — we can heal the body of our earth and recreate a clear, pristine world to hand down to our children for seven generations.

Office Masaru Emoto:
http://www.masaru-emoto.net/english/e…

Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masaru_E…

Music by: Antony Raijekov-Photo theme
Peace, love and light.

Namaste.

Martyrdom: How did the apostles die? JOHN was CAST INTO a cauldron of BOILING OIL. He escaped by miracle, WITHOUT INJURY. Domitian afterwards banished him to the Isle of Patmos.

The “beloved disciple,” [John] was brother to James the Great. The churches of Smyrna, Pergamos, Sardis, Philadelphia, Laodicea, and Thyatira, were founded by him. From Ephesus he was ordered to be sent to Rome, where it is affirmed he was cast into a cauldron of boiling oil. He escaped by miracle, without injury. Domitian afterwards banished him to the Isle of Patmos, where he wrote the Book of Revelation. Nerva, the successor of Domitian, recalled him. He was the only apostle who escaped a violent death.

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From: http://www.ccel.org/f/foxe/martyrs/fox101.htm

FOX’S BOOK OF MARTYRS


CHAPTER I

History of Christian Martyrs to the First General Persecutions

Under Nero

Christ our Savior, in the Gospel of St. Matthew, hearing the confession of Simon Peter, who, first of all other, openly acknowledged Him to be the Son of God, and perceiving the secret hand of His Father therein, called him (alluding to his name) a rock, upon which rock He would build His Church so strong that the gates of hell should not prevail against it. In which words three things are to be noted: First, that Christ will have a Church in this world. Secondly, that the same Church should mightily be impugned, not only by the world, but also by the uttermost strength and powers of all hell. And, thirdly, that the same Church, notwithstanding the uttermost of the devil and all his malice, should continue.

Which prophecy of Christ we see wonderfully to be verified, insomuch that the whole course of the Church to this day may seem nothing else but a verifying of the said prophecy. First, that Christ hath set up a Church, needeth no declaration. Secondly, what force of princes, kings, monarchs, governors, and rulers of this world, with their subjects, publicly and privately, with all their strength and cunning, have bent themselves against this Church! And, thirdly, how the said Church, all this notwithstanding, hath yet endured and holden its own! What storms and tempests it hath overpast, wondrous it is to behold: for the more evident declaration whereof, I have addressed this present history, to the end, first, that the wonderful works of God in His Church might appear to His glory; also that, the continuance and proceedings of the Church, from time to time, being set forth, more knowledge and experience may redound thereby, to the profit of the reader and edification of Christian faith.

As it is not our business to enlarge upon our Savior’s history, either before or after His crucifixion, we shall only find it necessary to remind our readers of the discomfiture of the Jews by His subsequent resurrection. Although one apostle had betrayed Him; although another had denied Him, under the solemn sanction of an oath; and although the rest had forsaken Him, unless we may except “the disciple who was known unto the high-priest”; the history of His resurrection gave a new direction to all their hearts, and, after the mission of the Holy Spirit, imparted new confidence to their minds. The powers with which they were endued emboldened them to proclaim His name, to the confusion of the Jewish rulers, and the astonishment of Gentile proselytes.

I. St. Stephen

St. Stephen suffered the next in order. His death was occasioned by the faithful manner in which he preached the Gospel to the betrayers and murderers of Christ. To such a degree of madness were they excited, that they cast him out of the city and stoned him to death. The time when he suffered is generally supposed to have been at the passover which succeeded to that of our Lord’s crucifixion, and to the era of his ascension, in the following spring.

Upon this a great persecution was raised against all who professed their belief in Christ as the Messiah, or as a prophet. We are immediately told by St. Luke, that “there was a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem;” and that “they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judaea and Samaria, except the apostles.”

About two thousand Christians, with Nicanor, one of the seven deacons, suffered martyrdom during the “persecution that arose about Stephen.”

II. James the Great

The next martyr we meet with, according to St. Luke, in the History of the Apsotles’ Acts, was James the son of Zebedee, the elder brother of John, and a relative of our Lord; for his mother Salome was cousin-german to the Virgin Mary. It was not until ten years after the death of Stephen that the second martyrdom took place; for no sooner had Herod Agrippa been appointed governor of Judea, than, with a view to ingratiate himself with them, he raised a sharp persecution against the Christians, and determined to make an effectual blow, by striking at their leaders. The account given us by an eminent primitive writer, Clemens Alexandrinus, ought not to be overlooked; that, as James was led to the place of martyrdom, his accuser was brought to repent of his conduct by the apostle’s extraordinary courage and undauntedness, and fell down at his feet to request his pardon, professing himself a Christian, and resolving that James should not receive the crown of martyrdom alone. Hence they were both beheaded at the same time. Thus did the first apostolic martyr cheerfully and resolutely receive that cup, which he had told our Savior he was ready to drink. Timon and Parmenas suffered martyrdom about the same time; the one at Philippi, and the other in Macedonia. These events took place A.D. 44.

III. Philip

Was born at Bethsaida, in Galilee and was first called by the name of “disciple.” He labored diligently in Upper Asia, and suffered martyrdom at Heliopolis, in Phrygia. He was scourged, thrown into prison, and afterwards crucified, A.D. 54.

IV. Matthew

Whose occupation was that of a toll-gatherer, was born at Nazareth. He wrote his gospel in Hebrew, which was afterwards translated into Greek by James the Less. The scene of his labors was Parthia, and Ethiopia, in which latter country he suffered martyrdom, being slain with a halberd in the city of Nadabah, A.D. 60.

V. James the Less

Is supposed by some to have been the brother of our Lord, by a former wife of Joseph. This is very doubtful, and accords too much with the Catholic superstition, that Mary never had any other children except our Savior. He was elected to the oversight of the churches of Jerusalem; and was the author of the Epistle ascribed to James in the sacred canon. At the age of ninety-four he was beat and stoned by the Jews; and finally had his brains dashed out with a fuller’s club.

VI. Matthias

Of whom less is known than of most of the other disciples, was elected to fill the vacant place of Judas. He was stoned at Jerusalem and then beheaded.

VII. Andrew

Was the brother of Peter. He preached the gospel to many Asiatic nations; but on his arrival at Edessa he was taken and crucified on a cross, the two ends of which were fixed transversely in the ground. Hence the derivation of the term, St. Andrew’s Cross.

VIII. St. Mark

Was born of Jewish parents of the tribe of Levi. He is supposed to have been converted to Christianity by Peter, whom he served as an amanuensis, and under whose inspection he wrote his Gospel in the Greek language. Mark was dragged to pieces by the people of Alexandria, at the great solemnity of Serapis their idol, ending his life under their merciless hands.

IX. Peter

Among many other saints, the blessed apostle Peter was condemned to death, and crucified, as some do write, at Rome; albeit some others, and not without cause, do doubt thereof. Hegesippus saith that Nero sought matter against Peter to put him to death; which, when the people perceived, they entreated Peter with much ado that he would fly the city. Peter, through their importunity at length persuaded, prepared himself to avoid. But, coming to the gate, he saw the Lord Christ come to meet him, to whom he, worshipping, said, “Lord, whither dost Thou go?” To whom He answered and said, “I am come again to be crucified.” By this, Peter, perceiving his suffering to be understood, returned into the city. Jerome saith that he was crucified, his head being down and his feet upward, himself so requiring, because he was (he said) unworthy to be crucified after the same form and manner as the Lord was.

X. Paul

Paul, the apostle, who before was called Saul, after his great travail and unspeakable labors in promoting the Gospel of Christ, suffered also in this first persecution under Nero. Abdias, declareth that under his execution Nero sent two of his esquires, Ferega and Parthemius, to bring him word of his death. They, coming to Paul instructing the people, desired him to pray for them, that they might believe; who told them that shortly after they should believe and be baptised at His sepulcher. This done, the soldiers came and led him out of the city to the place of execution, where he, after his prayers made, gave his neck to the sword.

XI. Jude

The brother of James, was commonly called Thaddeus. He was crucified at Edessa, A.D. 72.

XII. Bartholomew

Preached in several countries, and having translated the Gospel of Matthew into the language of India, he propagated it in that country. He was at length cruelly beaten and then crucified by the impatient idolaters.

XIII. Thomas

Called Didymus, preached the Gospel in Parthia and India, where exciting the rage of the pagan priests, he was martyred by being thrust through with a spear.

XIV. Luke

The evangelist, was the author of the Gospel which goes under his name. He travelled with Paul through various countries, and is supposed to have been hanged on an olive tree, by the idolatrous priests of Greece.

XV. Simon

Surnamed Zelotes, preached the Gospel in Mauritania, Africa, and even in Britain, in which latter country he was crucified, A.D. 74.

XVI. John

The “beloved disciple,” was brother to James the Great. The churches of Smyrna, Pergamos, Sardis, Philadelphia, Laodicea, and Thyatira, were founded by him. From Ephesus he was ordered to be sent to Rome, where it is affirmed he was cast into a cauldron of boiling oil. He escaped by miracle, without injury. Domitian afterwards banished him to the Isle of Patmos, where he wrote the Book of Revelation. Nerva, the successor of Domitian, recalled him. He was the only apostle who escaped a violent death.

XVII. Barnabas

Was of Cyprus, but of Jewish descent, his death is supposed to have taken place about A.D. 73.

And yet, notwithstanding all these continual persecutions and horrible punishments, the Church daily increased, deeply rooted in the doctrine of the apostles and of men apostolical, and watered plentously with the blood of saints.

HEALING — The III Centuries After The Apostles, by Jeff Fenske

I wrote this fairly long paper while in seminary, 27 pages (if I remember correctly). I had a great desire to investigate as fully as I could what was written about the gift of healing in the three centuries following what was written in the Bible, because the early church fathers directly followed the apostles, who were taught by Christ directly, and I thought they might have some insights as to how the gift of healing works.

This paper, alone, absolutely does prove that the gift of healing did not cease after the apostles left us, but that wasn’t my purpose in writing. And other books have covered this, but not nearly as thoroughly, to my knowledge. I haven’t checked in many years.

I did take a class entirely on Patristics (early church fathers) in seminary, and the professor didn’t once mention any of the miracles written about during that period. I asked him why during class, and he actually admitted he was a cessationist. A couple of other students then also spoke up, questioning why we were taught church history in such a censored way. I wrote this particular paper for another class and professor.

I would have posted this years ago, but the footnoting didn’t carry over into this format, nor did the bolding of many key words and phrases, which helps readability. So none of the footnote numbers are in the text, but the footnotes are listed at the end. Since I may not get around to solving this problem, I thought I’d post it anyway to at least get the material online, in case there is interest, and can help in some way.

God bless! May ‘ONE’ happen (Jesus’ desire for us in John 17:20-26), which I believe will likely include something like this: Sid Roth Interviews John Paul Jackson … Beyond-Asbury, ‘ONE’-Happens, All-Get-Healed REVIVAL!!!!!!!

Jeff Fenske

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“HEALING” — The III Centuries after “The Apostles”

by

Jeff Fenske

Presented to:
Dr. John Woodbridge
Church History I

Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
March 6, 1990

© 2013 Jeff Fenske

Healing has been a topic of great interest to me for most of my Christian life. For in 1974, while studying book of Acts (the catalyst of my conversion), it seemed clear to me that the gifts of the spirit that the apostles were practicing were both for then and now, that these gifts had not ceased. Then, in the early ‘80s, when I realized I had a healing need that doctors could not decifer or cure, I spent much time studying, praying, fasting, and even experimenting, in order to understand this subject for my own benefit and others.

One of the topics I desired to study at seminary was spiritual gifts in the church fathers’ writings. While I was doing research for this paper, I discovered that there was no thorough and detailed treatment of this issue in which an author had determined to extrapolate all that could be learned about healing from the church fathers, the writers who had lived during and shortly after the apostles had written the Scriptures.

The goal of my paper became: (1) to find as many texts as I could on this subject from extra-Biblical writings prior to A.D. 400 [I have found additional texts since]; (2) to exclude none of these texts, in order that as much as was possible, a complete representation of these writers’ views on healing would be given; (3) to include as much of the quotes as is practical, giving readers greater access to the source itself, so they can determine for themselves what is being said by any given quote; (4) to bold the print of what I think are highlights of these quotes, in order for readers to more easily and rapidly assimilate what is being stated; (5) to write a detailed analyses of every aspect of healing that I see portrayed in these writings; (6) and to emphasize what seem to be themes that were commonly held by the fathers as significant to healing.

The prophet Joel stated that God would pour out His Spirit in the later times, which process God the Father begun by placing His Holy Spirit on His one and only Son. From that day on, Jesus was thereby equipped to perform many diverse signs and wonders by the power of the Holy Spirit. Jesus later sent His own disciples out, and then the “72,” to do the same works He had been doing— by the power of that same Holy Spirit. Then, upon His departure, He promised to not leave His disciples as “orphans,” but that He would send the Comforter, the Counselor, that same Holy Spirit they had performed miracles by when Jesus Himself was with them. In Acts, especially, these disciples and many other Christians as well performed countless miracles. The frequencies were immense and the effects were staggering. For example:

Acts 2:43 Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles.

Acts 6:8 Now Stephen, a man full of God’s grace and power, did great wonders and miraculous signs.

Acts 8:6,7 When the crowds heard Philip and saw the miraculous signs he did, they all paid close attention to what he said. With shrieks, evil spirits came out of many, and many paralytics and cripples were healed.

Acts 8:13 Simon himself believed and was baptized. And he followed Philip everywhere, astonished by the great signs and miracles he saw.

Acts 14:3 So Paul and Barnabas spent considerable time there, speaking boldly for the Lord, who confirmed the message of his grace by enabling them to do miraculous signs and wonders.

Acts 15:12 The whole assembly became silent as they listened to Barnabas and Paul telling about the miraculous signs and wonders God had done among the Gentiles through them.

Acts 19:11 God did extraordinary miracles through Paul, Acts 19:12 so that even handkerchiefs and aprons that had touched him were taken to the sick, and their illnesses were cured and the evil spirits left them.

Acts 28:9 When this had happened, the rest of the sick on the island came and were cured.

But the data doesn’t end there. Early Christian literature demonstrates that miracles continued on into the fourth century, although they seem to have subsided greatly in the third and fourth centuries. The so called “church fathers” have left much for us from which we can glean. They report how the martyrs were empowered to die with boldness, how the blind received sight, how the dumb spoke, how those oppressed by demons were delivered, even how the dead were raised. Many of these miracles fit under the category called “healing”— miracles that cause human bodies to recover from various abnormalities and various sicknesses which may even be demon caused. The church fathers often used the term “healing” for all types of sicknesses, as does the Bible. And those who healed these abnormalities had what the Bible calls and what they reiterated— “the gift of healing” and/or the ability to drive out demons. The texts are rich with significant details as to the frequency of these healings, how they occurred, along with their results. Christ’s love was demonstrated in a very tangible way and as a result, many non-believers became believers, and God received much glory! I’ve arranged the following texts in chronological order.

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