Scripture

HEY KC!!! HERE IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE VERSES:

For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. -Ephesians 6:12

Be blessed!!!

[kckc]

Originally Posted by Eris

HEY KC!!! HERE IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE VERSES:

For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. -Ephesians 6:12

Be blessed!!!

I Believe you hit it right on the nose!!!
LOVE ,kc

[fracty]

That sincerely applies to our plight. The "dark powers" or dark influences in ppls' minds blind them from seeing the truth. If their hearts were lighter and more true, it would be easier for them to see that this is real, because they would know truth when they see it.

Originally Posted by fracty

That sincerely applies to our plight. The "dark powers" or dark influences in ppls' minds blind them from seeing the truth. If their hearts were lighter and more true, it would be easier for them to see that this is real, because they would know truth when they see it.

Exactly. But you know everyone won't be saved because of 'Free Will' no one is forced into believing and following God in the name of Jesus Christ, thus many will not be saved. What gets me is that why don't people think of 'what if??' and cover themselves, but many are fooled by the enemy. Like the movie 'Devils Advocate' Al Pacino played the devil and he said: "The greatest lie I ever told is that I don't exist!" Wow! Like Scripture say, "You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink." I say what I have to say, give a warning, but I'm not about to beat nobody over the head, let them decide their own fate--I've got enough problems with me, my family, my friends and church members than some random person who want to argue with me about the Word. Be blessed.

Another Scripture: So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don't fall! No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it. -1 Corinthians 10:12-13

God is faithful and just and His son Jesus Christ along with His Holy Spirit. Whatever we're going through God knows we can handle it that is why He allows it to happen to us, and in the end He will make a way of escape for us.

[kckc]

Ephesians 2:8-9 (New International Version)

For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast.

"All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. [2 Timothy 3:16-17]

"The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons." [1Tim. 4:1]

"For the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. They will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths." [2 Timothy 4:3-4]

"The Pharisees and Sadducees came to Jesus and tested him by asking him to show them a sign from heaven. He replied, "When evening comes, you say, `It will be fair weather, for the sky is red,' and in the morning, `Today it will be stormy, for the sky is red and overcast.' You know how to interpret the appearance of the sky, but you cannot interpret the signs of the times. A wicked and adulterous generation looks for a miraculous sign, but none will be given it except the sign of Jonah." Jesus then left them and went away." [Matthew 16:1-4]]

"Woe unto them who call evil, good, and good, evil"(Isaiah 5:20]]

2 Corinthians 4:3-5 (New International Version)

"And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing.The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. For we do not preach ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus' sake.

Matthew 15:14

Leave them; they are blind guides. If a blind man leads a blind man, both will fall into a pit."

Ooooh KC, when I read what you posted, I had to log in. Thank you for the Scriptures Sis. (((HUGS))) You're always such a blessing and a sweet, real and beautiful Spirit.

"The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons." -1 Timothy 4:1 (Girl this hit real hard!!! Amen!!!)

Girl, if only God wasn't real or Jesus Christ, I would be off the hook! Literally. I use to be something else. If I wasn't a believer I would be out breaking the law right now, because there would be nothing I had to do right for, but to do what I want when I wanted. I was a cold piece of work back in my day, lol. I thank the Lord that I know He is real because I'll be in a penitentiary down in Ad Seg. somewhere causing some poor celly a hard time flipping on them being an evil bipolar-sociopath, lol, sad but true. But, Hallelujah thank our Heavenly Father God in the name of Jesus Christ, I know what time it is and I'm saved looking for Jesus to come at any moment. I'm glad I got to know God and Jesus Christ because without Him somebody(s) would be a statistic playing me close.

Here is something I received today from Christian author Max Lucado:
A Safe Place

"They knew nothing about what was happening until the flood came and destroyed them. It will be the same when the Son of Man comes.” -Matthew 24:39

Noah was sent to save the faithful. Christ was sent to do the same. A flood of water came then. A flood of fire will come next. Noah built a safe place out of wood. Jesus made a safe place with the cross. Those who believed hid in the ark. Those who believe are hidden in Christ.

Here's another one of Max Lucado daily messages, you can get your own emailed to you daily at The Official Site · Max Lucado

It’s Not What You Do

“There is now no condemnation for those who are in Jesus Christ.” Romans 8:1 NIV

There is never a point at which you are any less saved than you were the first moment Christ saved you. Just because you were grumpy at breakfast doesn’t mean you were condemned at breakfast. When you lost your temper yesterday, you didn’t lose your salvation. Your name doesn’t disappear and reappear in the book of life according to your moods and actions . . .

You are saved, not because of what you do, but because of what Christ did.

[kckc]

1 Peter 5:8 (New International Version)

8Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.

Sad but True KC. We all are attacked, many constantly, and its through people the devil attack us.

Be blessed.

[Venetia]

Wonderful thread KC and all!

My favorite verse:

Heb 11:1 (KJV)

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.