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Come let us talk as we walk along this road,

you need to share, empty your heart

of its heavy load. His brother turned

to him and said. "I believed in Him you know.

Yes brother, now dont you cry, to rescue Jesus

from the cross there was nothing we could do.

the authorities hated Him, and others will

come pretending to be Him this I know.

He had words of life and healing and

His disciples loved Him so.

Suddenly Jesus was walking beside… Continue

Posted on August 2, 2009 at 12:50pm

GETHSEMANE 4

As the women were running back home,

one to the other did say, "yes now I

remember that Jesus had to die,

and He would rise on the third day.

They banged on Peters door, he let

them in, they told the 11 disciples

what they had seen and heard from

the beginning.

Then Peter ran out the door, followed

hot on his heels by John, they ran to

the tomb peered in and saw the grave

clothes on the floor. "What has happened

to our Lord," Peter… Continue

Posted on August 2, 2009 at 12:47pm

GETHSEMANE 3

The Temple Police had been hiding,

in thicket by the side of the tomb,

they had scrambled to hide in there.

since the going down of the moon.

For at the rising of the sun, what

they feared would happen had begun,

at the sound of crashing thunder,

two angels assended from the sky,

started to approach the tomb,

as they draw near, the Police had

such fear they froze as if in death,

as the angels passed them by.

their hearts they thought… Continue

Posted on August 2, 2009 at 11:30am

GETHSEMANE 2

Peter, he did not know what to do or say,

as he woke the others, "come lets pray",

Seek the Lord while you can find Him,

call on Him while He is near,".

As he spoke He could not hide his tears.

" Lets sit together", . he said as they gathered

round. not one of them could speak or utter

a single sound. "what are we going to do now

He has gone, the one I loved so, why Peter,

did you let Him go, to Calvery, . Peter answered,

what could I do, His… Continue

Posted on August 2, 2009 at 11:30am

GETHSAMANE. 1

Mary, she had tried to sleep,

kept the ointments close beside her

they were costly to buy. but she did not mind,

looking up at the sky thinking, He was

oppressed afflicted, but He never said a word.

they laid on Him the guilt the sin of every one,

she watched the rising of the sun, began to weep.

heard the sound of rumbling thunder, she got out

of her cot to see, "Yes Lord Im comming" she said

then thinking thats silly, but Im sure I heard… Continue

Posted on August 1, 2009 at 10:00am

Comment Wall (9 comments)

At 2:01am on October 25, 2008, Edgardo said…: Hi Christine,
I'm Edgar from the Philippines. I'd like to invite you to read my article at www.bibleone.net/TheMillennium.htm. The millennium doctrine is vital for Christians to understand. It has to do with the salvation of the soul, not spirit (1 Pet. 1:9; James 1:21; Heb. 10:39; Matt. 16:24-28). I'd appreciate a comment, but you are not obligated.
Thanks,
Edgar Meneses

At 8:15am on October 27, 2008, Edgardo said…: Thank you very much for replying, Christine. I'm happy that you are being a Berean. I have a suggestion: Right now I'm reading a 275-page book (large print) for the third time(!) that discusses in-depth the word of the kingdom and the saving of the soul, and the strait gate that you mentioned. I had written my millennium article before I saw this book. If you would give me your email address I will forward the book to you. Please don't be afraid of giving me your email address; I will not abuse it. I have forwarded the book to 4 SimpleChurch members, and that's it, I don't email them anymore. If you will have the book I suggest that you read it more than once, for it contains meats and strong meats (Heb. 5:14) that will need good chewing and mastication. The word of the kingdom is something the Church as a whole has forgotten because the enemy has been very successful in blocking this message from entering the consciousness of Christians (Parables of the Sower, Tares, Leaven, Mustard Seed). You have nothing to lose to read this book, but much to gain, not only now but for the age to come!
Brother in Christ,
Edgar
P.S. You know my email address -- displayed on my article

At 5:25am on October 28, 2008, Edgardo said…: Thanks again, Christine. You don't have to worry about losing salvation, if that's what you meant. The Bible is very clear about the security of the believer. One reassuring scripture is John 6:37,39,40. And there are many similar verses; I only don't have time now to look for them. Once a person is regenerated -- born again -- he is sure of heaven. He cannot be "unsaved" anymore. He has entered the first "gate" of eternal salvation.
The second gate of salvation pertains to the salvation of the soul. Here overcoming is needed. But both gates are entered BY FAITH.
"Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest" (Matt. 11:28). This is speaking of the first gate -- the salvation by grace through faith in Christ alone, i.e., the salvation that has been finished at the Cross. We have it by believing simply. It is also called the salvation of the spirit. Verses 29 and 30, on the other hand, is talking about the second gate: "Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." This is the salvation of our souls. Note that it is also called a "rest." We do not work alone by our self-effort. We let the Son of God through the Holy Spirit to live His life IN us. By abiding in Him, and His word abiding in us, we produce the righteousness that is pleasing in His sight. Remember, self-righteousness is like filthy rags in His sight.
I think, more specifically your question is about the NARROW PATH. This narrow pathway, in reality, is the way that leads to the THIRD gate! There is a third gate of salvation. This is the gate to the GREAT SALVATION that is being offered to Christians (Heb. 2:3,5). This is described in Luke 13:24--30. Here it takes STRIVING. To be part of the Bride of Christ, His joint-heirs of the Kingdom, we have to strive for it during our Christian walk until death or the Rapture. I touched on it a bit in my article, didn't I?
Now for the hypothetical case that you posed. Does a Christian who is forced to deny Christ, say at gun point, lose his salvation? Of course not! Remember Peter. He denied the Lord thrice. But he did not lose salvation; he was restored in fellowship with Christ. Maybe there are consequences for recanting one's faith for a moment in such situation, but we simply don't know it now. But based on history, Christians are willing to die for their faith. They do not hold on to this life in the face of martyrdom.
By the way, I remember, "second death" doesn't allways mean eternal death. Many Christians will also suffer the second death. That's why I offered the book; therein are the explanations.
I can't get the website you mentioned. What is "a. pres."? Have I been of some help?
Not an expert,
Edgar

At 6:31am on October 28, 2008, Chris said…: Yes the most important position is to remain grafted onto the true vine Jesus, thus being able to fullfill the requirements of the law by having Him live His life through us.

At 11:16am on January 29, 2009, sherry said…: Hello, Welcome back, looks like you'be not posted since Oct.? there's be alot of activity in here since then. Even since we joined back in Dec I think. Lots of amazing people. God Bless

At 1:36am on March 18, 2009, Edgardo said…: Hi Chris,
Good to hear from you again. I, too, have not been here for more than several weeks, ever since the owner of this site told me to stop contacting members and "plugging" my millennium article. How is your study about the narrow path? Have you made your conclusion? I assume that the website you were referring to is the one where my article is posted. Have you found it (the site) helpful? I hope to hear from you again. Thanks.
--Edgardo

At 8:57am on March 21, 2009, ANNE said…: Hi! Chris, No I have not heard from Liz. don"t know what has happened.

At 1:42pm on May 4, 2010, Francis Calvert said…: Hi Chris,

Seems we're both here as well. let's hope this doesn't close. This is a Ning site as well. How are you? I am busy at present although we are going on Holiday on Saturday. Ready for a rest.
God bless
Francis.

At 1:01pm on March 7, 2011, Francis Calvert said…: Hi Chris, it is good to hear from you. I've not been on here for a while indeed I am on facebook more these days. I do hope you are well. Keep in touch.

God bless

Francis.