Greg, Dave T and Mike:D jump right in to a discussion about the 1000 year reign of Christ as prophesied within the twentieth chapter in the book of Revelation. Is it going on now? Is it going to happen sometime in the not too distant future? A topic that has served to divide many in Christendom into several various camps. Not surprisingly unanimity is illusive in this group as well. An interesting discussion that is sure to have you choosing sides (or at least wondering where you stand.)    


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Throughout the history of mankind God has had secrets that he revealed in His time. Are there still things out there that God the Father has chosen to not yet reveal to mankind?  I think up to this point the greatest secret revealed to mankind is twofold. They are Jesus Christ our savior and salvation by grace and grace alone.

Colossians Chapter 1
21 And you -- once being alienated, and enemies in the mind, in the evil works, yet now did he reconcile,
22 in the body of his flesh through the death, to present you holy, and unblemished, and unblameable before himself,
23 if also ye remain in the faith, being founded and settled, and not moved away from the hope of the good news, which ye heard, which was preached in all the creation that [is] under the heaven, of which I became -- I Paul -- a ministrant.
24 I now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and do fill up the things lacking of the tribulations of the Christ in my flesh for his body, which is the assembly,
25 of which I -- I did become a ministrant according to the dispensation of God, that was given to me for you, to fulfil the word of God,
26 the secret that hath been hid from the ages and from the generations, but now was manifested to his saints,
27 to whom God did will to make known what [is] the riches of the glory of this secret among the nations -- which is Christ in you, the hope of the glory,
28 whom we proclaim, warning every man, and teaching every man, in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus,
29 for which also I labour, striving according to his working that is working in me in power.
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Ephesians 2:7-9 Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

7 that He might show, in the ages that are coming, the exceeding riches of His grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus,
8 for by grace ye are having been saved, through faith, and this not of you -- of God the gift,
9 not of works, that no one may boast;

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Today in Sunday School we discussed God's will. As I taught the class I gave my thoughts on what I felt were the two most prominent examples.
The first was Jesus in the Garden Of Gethsamane. Matthew 26: 36 - 56.

Matthew 26:36-56New American Standard Bible (NASB)
The Garden of Gethsemane
36 Then Jesus *came with them to a place called Gethsemane, and *said to His disciples, ?Sit here while I go over there and pray.? 37 And He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be grieved and distressed. 38 Then He *said to them, ?My soul is deeply grieved, to the point of death; remain here and keep watch with Me.?
39 And He went a little beyond them, and fell on His face and prayed, saying, ?My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; yet not as I will, but as You will.? 40 And He *came to the disciples and *found them sleeping, and *said to Peter, ?So, you men could not keep watch with Me for one hour?41 Keep watching and praying that you may not enter into temptation; the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.?
42 He went away again a second time and prayed, saying, ?My Father, if this cannot pass away unless I drink it, Your will be done.? 43 Again He came and found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy. 44 And He left them again, and went away and prayed a third time, saying the same thing once more.45 Then He *came to the disciples and *said to them, ?[a]Are you still sleeping and resting? Behold, the hour is at hand and the Son of Man is being betrayed into the hands of sinners.46 Get up, let us be going; behold, the one who betrays Me is at hand!?

Jesus praying and submitting Himself to God's will not His.

The second is Genesis 22: 1 -18, the offering of Issac.

Now it came about after these things, that God tested Abraham, and said to him, ?Abraham!? And he said, ?Here I am.? 2 He said, ?Take now your son, your only son, whom you love, Isaac, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains of which I will tell you.? 3 So Abraham rose early in the morning and saddled his donkey, and took two of his young men with him and Isaac his son; and he split wood for the burnt offering, and arose and went to the place of which God had told him. 4 On the third day Abraham raised his eyes and saw the place from a distance. 5 Abraham said to his young men, ?Stay here with the donkey, and I and the lad will go over there; and we will worship and return to you.? 6 Abraham took the wood of the burnt offering and laid it on Isaac his son, and he took in his hand the fire and the knife. So the two of them walked on together. 7 Isaac spoke to Abraham his father and said, ?My father!? And he said, ?Here I am, my son.? And he said, ?Behold, the fire and the wood, but where is the lamb for the burnt offering?? 8 Abraham said, ?God will [a]provide for Himself the lamb for the burnt offering, my son.? So the two of them walked on together.

9 Then they came to the place of which God had told him; and Abraham built the altar there and arranged the wood, and bound his son Isaac and laid him on the altar, on top of the wood. 10 Abraham stretched out his hand and took the knife to slay his son. 11 But the angel of the Lord called to him from heaven and said, ?Abraham, Abraham!? And he said, ?Here I am.? 12 He said, ?Do not stretch out your hand against the lad, and do nothing to him; for now I know that you fear God, since you have not withheld your son, your only son, from Me.? 13 Then Abraham raised his eyes and looked, and behold, behind him a ram caught in the thicket by his horns; and Abraham went and took the ram and offered him up for a burnt offering in the place of his son. 14 Abraham called the name of that place [c]The Lord Will Provide, as it is said to this day, ?In the mount of the Lord it will [d]be provided.?

15 Then the angel of the Lord called to Abraham a second time from heaven, 16 and said, ?By Myself I have sworn, declares the Lord, because you have done this thing and have not withheld your son, your only son, 17 indeed I will greatly bless you, and I will greatly multiply your [e]seed as the stars of the heavens and as the sand which is on the seashore; and your [f]seed shall possess the gate of [g]their enemies. 18 In your [h]seed all the nations of the earth shall be blessed, because you have obeyed My voice.?

Abraham has submitted himself to the will of God to the point he was willing to sacrifice his only son.

As we pass on the love of God that he has so graciously shown us God will bless our efforts.

Matthew 22:36-40Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

36 `Teacher, which [is] the great command in the Law?'
37 And Jesus said to him, `Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thine understanding --
38 this is a first and great command;
39 and the second [is] like to it, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself;
40 on these -- the two commands -- all the law and the prophets do hang.'

It's Uncle Jack, Greg and Mike:D sitting down to meet this week; as the "record" button is pressed the "Free-Will" lesson from Sunday School is under discussion. With Dave absent, his idea of discussing Michael Heiser's "The Unseen Realm" and its analysis of predestination vs foreknowledge is touched upon. The subject turns to Romans 12:3 and what is meant by these words. Rightly dividing the word of truth is attempted. Support for "living your life for God" is found. Bible study ensues with another free-association sort of discussion sure to make you think...   


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What has gotten into the people of the world today? In particular, what has gotten into the people of the United States? Have we turned into such a Godless society that someone one could go into a church and randomly kill men, women, and children? Have we as a society gotten so far away from God and Godly principals that life has no meaning to more and more people?

2 Samuel 22:3  (YLT)   My God is my rock -- I take refuge in Him; My shield, and the horn of my salvation, My high tower, and my refuge! My Saviour, from violence Thou savest me!

Hear our prayers God. As we journey through this life guide us and protect us. If it be your will that I pass from this life in an act of violence comfort my family and friends. I will begin my journey to a better place. Amen

It is October 31st (an appropriate date for our 31st Episode) and GregD, DaveT, MikeD and Uncle Jack are back for more non-mainstream truth telling. A discussion which opens with Martin Luther's famous act of defiance on Halloween of 1517 and ends in Utopia. Another of those free-wheeling sessions that touch on many of the principle ideas central to our study. Share and Enjoy! 


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As this recording opens, GregD, DaveT, MikeD and Uncle Jack are wrapping-up a discussion of Les Feldic which soon leads to a discussion of Adam's role as presented in the creation account in Genesis. The Will of God is also considered as we look at the very nature of reality. Needless to say this opening discussion leads to an often deep discussion on many aspects of life, religion, faith and hope. A frank and open, free-flowing conversation that reflects the enjoyment felt in this group's getting back together after its month-long hietus. 


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It gives those who know God and love Him cause for a very big smile. The blessings ,hope, grace, mercy, and love is overflowing in our cups,

 Is Jesus not taking credit for being good? Or is Jesus taking credit for being God? As the guy on Laugh In used to say..... "Vellllly Intellesting"