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Wonderful paragraph. And the analogy towards the end is fitting, as anyone familiar with end-times prophecy will know. The false church consisting of most of mainline Christianity will unite with the Catholic Church, and they will persecute the faithful, and kill the true prophets of God as Revelation says they will.

But the Lord will raise up an army, led be leaders who will in effect lead a rebellion against the leadership of the false church, and these are those of whom it is said "I will pour out My Spirit upon all flesh (i.e. faithful Christians, from youngest to oldest) and they will prophecy and dream dreams..."

I live for that day, and hope I will live to see it.
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There was a prophecy in a video I posted on here I will put a link to it again here. It is half way through this video. It was meeting from 30 years ago I was at and I was able to get the only copy of it. Because the guest speaker that night requested all the types from His services, but I knew the sound guy. It meant something deeper to me and why I asked for it, but I believe I had preserved it for others to hear also in this day, because it gives you a different perspective about the end and hope. Very much scriptural as to who Jesus is. When you here this prophecy you will see how successful the devil has been in creating a sinful apathetic church it steers today. Hope you are able to view/hear this youtube.
 
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There was a prophecy in a video I posted on here I will put a link to it again here. It is half way through this video. It was meeting from 30 years ago I was at and I was able to get the only copy of it. Because the guest speaker that night requested all the types from His services, but I knew the sound guy. It meant something deeper to me and why I asked for it, but I believe I had preserved it for others to hear also in this day, because it gives you a different perspective about the end and hope. Very much scriptural as to who Jesus is. When you here this prophecy you will see how successful the devil has been in creating a sinful apathetic church it steers today. Hope you are able to view/hear this youtube.

Sounds like it will be worth my time. I will leave this tab open and try to give it a listen later tonight or tomorrow.

And thank you : )
 

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I personally believe everything has been fulfilled completely.

Haha, this leaves me in a bind of course however it also a completely different view of scripture when looking and reading it. Believe there is a reasonable explaining for the verses of Revelation ~ Most people are already half-Pertrist just not full.

For me, my view allows for the fulfillment and all of the entirety of the bible completed and fulfilled by the Victor being The Lord Yeshua Christ who overcame the world, satan, death, grave, hell/she'ol.

That Satan has been defeated ~ And that Each and every person for the most part aside from some things (say mentally ill - mentally disabled) ~ everyone is responsible for themselves,

and should be ready for the second coming which is coming at the end of our life. ~Death

No apocolypse, No rapture, // (Guess rapture -> death end of life -> second coming -> you are a believer) Single rapture upon death?~

just death ~ of our life the last day of our life, we are going to be going to see God, all people will.

These are my own personal views and if you have a different view that is all fine and good.

Do you believe Jesus Christ is with you now? If the answer is yes, what are you waiting for exactly? would be two questions for those waiting for return.

Love you anyway, and no fight will you get from me. (Im just crazy and like to be crazy) :) God bless and may God give the increase, and receive the praise, not me.
I don’t know if I’m preterist, but I believe He returned bodily at Pentecost

we are His body.
 

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You misunderstand the purpose God has for the 5 offices of the Church....as I said above, He is the one who established His Church and how He wants it to operate....removing any of those offices because you don't think we need them anymore is a HUGE offense to God and what He purposed for these offices....
The first split of the church happened because man decided how the church should operate and today we now have over 45,000 different denominations preaching the Gospel according to their understanding...

SMH.....when will man ever learn?
"For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:" Eph. 4:12

Lots of people on this forum saying the are not perfect. It seems that God agrees that many are not perfect and therefore gives us ministers as per Eph 4:11

Does anyone serving God already need to be edified? I most certainly do.
 

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We can know the destination, we just don't know always what things will look like on our way there. I think that is purposeful so we keep our faith in following God. And watch as he reveals to us the direction so we we don't get lost or tricked. Thus God uses prophets as one of the gifts through whom He reveals His way.
 

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"For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:" Eph. 4:12

Lots of people on this forum saying the are not perfect. It seems that God agrees that many are not perfect and therefore gives us ministers as per Eph 4:11

Does anyone serving God already need to be edified? I most certainly do.
Absolutely, me too! Edified and equipped so I can stay in my right mind-the mind of Christ!
 

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I the video I made was really why we need prophets. How many of you have really been taught or met a prophet or apostle? Many times they do not advertise on their vest they are one, but the things they teach and the work they do can give them away.
On the same of line of thought how many preaching in the pulpits do you think really are called as pastors today? Not saying this to be negative, but we put such an emphasis on schooling that may be many who are there have now have the inability to allow God's work to manifest itself and are starving the sheep and maybe why so many are sick, lost and sinning? The Holy Spirit provides the best schooling.
 
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I the video I made was really why we need prophets. How many of you have really been taught or met a prophet or apostle? Many times they do not advertise on their vest they are one, but the things they teach and the work they do can give them away.
On the same of line of thought how many preaching in the pulpits do you think really are called as pastors today? Not saying this to be negative, but we put such an emphasis on schooling that may be many who are there have now have the inability to allow God's work to manifest itself and are starving the sheep and maybe why so many are sick, lost and sinning? The Holy Spirit provides the best schooling.
We need them [ministers per Eph 4:11]until when? Until we are perfect as God is perfect? When is that? Until we have memorized the written Bible? Some say that that which is perfect has already come because we have the Bible. Actually that which is perfect came when Jesus came. While this is true, for Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Life, what are we?
Are we not to be the Message now as Jesus was the Message?

"As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world." John 9:5

But then see what Jesus tells us here:

"And now I am no more in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to thee. Holy Father, keep through thine own name those whom thou hast given me, that they may be one, as we are." John 17:11

He is no more in the world, but we are. Are we all already... that Light for others as he was in that time 2000 years ago for those who witnessed his life as a man? Or... are we preparing or being prepared to be that Light? If not, why not?

"Ye [you plural!] are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven." Matt 5:14-16

That is you and me, the ones who are, or are to be, the Light. We are here now! Are we the Light now? Can we not be what Jesus was as a man 2,000 years ago? Hmmm?

"Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father" John 14:12

Perhaps not every one of us is to be specifically called to one of those five ministries [Eph. 4:11], but every one of who is ready and willing will be used by God when and where He has a need... or?

Is there a shortage of truly called ministers of God in the established "churches"? Perhaps, but will not God use the meek and diligent housewife and mother of small children to fill in the gap in those churches when He sees a need? Will God not use the common laborer with only minimal or even no formal education to fill in the gap in those churches when He sees a need? From where will all of the blessings, or teachings, or peacemakers, or prayer warriors, or edifiers, or perfecters come if there is no man or woman of God in the local congregation doing the work required? God knows and He does not lie and He will keep His promises...

"Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled" Matt 5:6

May God use a man or woman who may not a be a called minister as per Eph 4:11 to minister to those who are hungry and thirsty for righteousness? He certainly may! Consider the needs of the eunuch met by Philip sent by God! [Acts 8:26ff]


Give God the glory!
 
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Precious friend(s), this is an Excellent Question: "Do we need
ministers
with God's Gift of Prophecy, Today, Under GRACE?

Now, this could get Confusing, Because IF theologians today, whom
Many "look to," have this gift, Then what do we do When "they
Disagree with Each Other"? Are some of them, then false prophets?

Further, IF we need to Depend on prophets, Then what need would we
have of of our OWN personal responsibility of "obeying God's Command"
In 2 Timothy 2 : 15 (KJB!),
and, Also obeying "Prove all things; hold
fast that which is good." (1 Thessalonians 5 : 21 KJB!)?

So, we would ask {similar to water baptism Under Law, Does God Require it,
Today, Under GRACE? IF
you wish - "study" here: 13 Bible baptisms}:

Today, Under GRACE, Does God "Have the gift of prophecy,"
in
Effect, for
us, Today? So, like Paul, we Also ask:

"What Saith The Scripture"?:

My personal Bible "study":

Surely, we All {In Fellowship With our LORD JESUS}, do
know And Understand And agree (1 Corinthians 1 : 9-10 KJB!),
on This Important Verse Of God!, Correct?:

"And Now Abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but
The Greatest of these is Charity!" (1_Corinthians_13 : 13 KJB!)


But, how about This trio of gifts - Are they for us today?:

Modern Day prophet(ess)? Speaking in tongues? Word of knowledge?

There is, I believe, a Very Simple Solution, found In The
Perfect {Which "Has come," And
we have}, Pure And
Preserved Word of God, The Bible,
Prayerfully and Carefully studied:

...Though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all
mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that
I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing…”


Does God Still Have these in effect Today?

What Saith The Pure, Preserved, Precious And Perfect Scriptures?

...Charity suffereth long...(+14 others!)...Charity never faileth...

...BUT Whether there be PROPHECIES, they SHALL FAIL;
whether there be TONGUES, they SHALL CEASE; whether there
be KNOWLEDGE, it shall VANISH AWAY. For we know in part, and
we PROPHESY IN PART.”


The prophecies SHALL FAIL? Who believes that? Surely not
the prophecy experts, correct? Or, one could ask, when?

(A) At the Coming End Of Time {Perfect New Heavens and New Earth?},
when there are No more prophecies to be fulfilled? Or:

(B) At The Second Coming of CHRIST, Who Is “Perfect,”
But, with still More Remaining prophecies To Be Fulfilled?
Then, we wonder, what Exactly does this mean?

But when That Which Is Perfect Is Come, then
that which is In Part SHALL BE DONE AWAY.”
(1_Corinthians_13:1-10 KJB!)


Since (A) And (B) above do not make sense about "prophecies,"
may we then suggest for your Careful/Prayerful Consideration?:

(C) Has not "That Which IS PERFECT" Already COME?

IF so, Then “that which is in part” = the “gift of tongues” has Ceased,
the gift of “the word of knowledge” has Vanished, And the “gift of
prophecy
” has Failed! IF so, then we kindly ask:

(1) Does this not explain Why missionaries Have To Study/Learn
"foreign" languages,
Before departing to the country God Called
them to serve? Because, the “gift of tongues” has Ceased?

(2) Where does This Truth leave Ellen White and Seventh Day Adventism?
And, ALL Other so-called “prophets/prophetesses”?
Because, the “gift of prophecy” has Failed?

(3) What about All The watchmen prophecies and failing "dreams and
visions Date-Setters" of The Great GRACE Departure { aka rapture }?...
Because “the word of knowledge” has Vanished? Sorry for So Many questions,
just trying my best To Get To God's Word Of Truth, for me :(

...Need Bible Confirmation, correct?:

"Whereof I am made a minister, according to The Dispensation
of God Which is given to me for you, to fulfil [ Complete! Or Fill Up!! ]
The Word of God (Perfect?)"
(Colossians_1 : 25 cp Psalms 12 : 6-7; 138 : 2 KJB!)


If “That ( neuter gender ) Which is Perfect" is Not The
Perfect CHRIST
( Masculine Gender ), Then Is This not The
Only Other Choice?:

The Pure And Perfect Written Word Of God,
HIS Precious And Holy Scriptures?


Further Biblical Confirmation!:

"The Words Of The LORD Are Pure Words: As silver tried in a
furnace of earth, Purified Seven Times! THOU Shalt Keep Them,
O LORD, THOU Shalt
Preserve Them from this generation For Ever!"
( Psalms_12 : 6-7 KJB! )


"I will worship toward THY holy temple, and praise THY Name for
THY Lovingkindness and for THY Truth: for THOU Hast
Magnified
Thy WORD Above All THY {Perfect?} Name!" (Psalms_138 : 2 KJB!)

Therefore, HIS Word Is The Absolute Final Authority! And
God Warns!: All "who think Above, or, Exceed or Add to IT!":

"And these things, brethren, I have in a figure transferred to
myself and to Apollos for your sakes; that ye might learn in us


NOT TO THINK ABOVE THAT WHICH IS WRITTEN,

that no one of you be puffed up for one against another."
(1_Corinthians_4 : 6 KJB!)
{
Sad that Many "self-proclaimed" [whatevers] do this Very Thing, Correct?}

...Finally, IF TRUTH!:

(4) WHY would any child Of God today, "settle for Less { that which
is in Part! }," When they Could Have ALL Of What God Has For them?:

"Who also declared unto us your LOVE In The Spirit. For this cause
we also, since the day we heard it , do not cease to pray for you,
and to desire that ye Might Be Filled With The Knowledge Of HIS
Will In All Wisdom And Spiritual Understanding!" (Colossians_1 : 8-9!)


"That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together In
LOVE, and Unto All Riches Of The Full Assurance Of Understanding,
to the acknowledgement Of
The Mystery of God, And Of The Father,
And Of CHRIST!" (Colossians_2 : 2!)


Because God Has Done Away With That "which was In Part!" Amen?

Thus, the humble Confusion Clearing Conclusion of this study, is that:

The trio of Expired gifts of "prophecy, word of knowledge, And
speaking in tongues," Have Been Superseded Today, By God,
With The
Remaining, And NOW Abiding THREE Gifts Of:

"faith, hope, And love In Grace, Pure GRACE!"
And, The GREATEST Of These Is LOVE!!
+
All the law Is FULFILLED In ONE WORD: LOVE thy neighbor!”
(Galatians 5 : 14; Romans 13 : 8-10 KJB!)
Amen?
-------------------------------------------
Blessed Be The Name of The LORD, And HIS Perfect, Pure, And
"Exalted Above All His Name," WORD For Ever And Ever!! Amen?
 

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Precious friend(s), this is an Excellent Question: "Do we need
ministers
with God's Gift of Prophecy, Today, Under GRACE?

Now, this could get Confusing, Because IF theologians today, whom
Many "look to," have this gift, Then what do we do When "they
Disagree with Each Other"? Are some of them, then false prophets?

Further, IF we need to Depend on prophets, Then what need would we
have of of our OWN personal responsibility of "obeying God's Command"
In 2 Timothy 2 : 15 (KJB!),
and, Also obeying "Prove all things; hold
fast that which is good." (1 Thessalonians 5 : 21 KJB!)?

So, we would ask {similar to water baptism Under Law, Does God Require it,
Today, Under GRACE? IF
you wish - "study" here: 13 Bible baptisms}:

Today, Under GRACE, Does God "Have the gift of prophecy,"
in
Effect, for
us, Today? So, like Paul, we Also ask:

"What Saith The Scripture"?:

My personal Bible "study":

Surely, we All {In Fellowship With our LORD JESUS}, do
know And Understand And agree (1 Corinthians 1 : 9-10 KJB!),
on This Important Verse Of God!, Correct?:

"And Now Abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but
The Greatest of these is Charity!" (1_Corinthians_13 : 13 KJB!)


But, how about This trio of gifts - Are they for us today?:

Modern Day prophet(ess)? Speaking in tongues? Word of knowledge?

There is, I believe, a Very Simple Solution, found In The
Perfect {Which "Has come," And
we have}, Pure And
Preserved Word of God, The Bible,
Prayerfully and Carefully studied:

...Though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all
mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that
I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing…”


Does God Still Have these in effect Today?

What Saith The Pure, Preserved, Precious And Perfect Scriptures?

...Charity suffereth long...(+14 others!)...Charity never faileth...

...BUT Whether there be PROPHECIES, they SHALL FAIL;
whether there be TONGUES, they SHALL CEASE; whether there
be KNOWLEDGE, it shall VANISH AWAY. For we know in part, and
we PROPHESY IN PART.”


The prophecies SHALL FAIL? Who believes that? Surely not
the prophecy experts, correct? Or, one could ask, when?

(A) At the Coming End Of Time {Perfect New Heavens and New Earth?},
when there are No more prophecies to be fulfilled? Or:

(B) At The Second Coming of CHRIST, Who Is “Perfect,”
But, with still More Remaining prophecies To Be Fulfilled?
Then, we wonder, what Exactly does this mean?

But when That Which Is Perfect Is Come, then
that which is In Part SHALL BE DONE AWAY.”
(1_Corinthians_13:1-10 KJB!)


Since (A) And (B) above do not make sense about "prophecies,"
may we then suggest for your Careful/Prayerful Consideration?:

(C) Has not "That Which IS PERFECT" Already COME?

IF so, Then “that which is in part” = the “gift of tongues” has Ceased,
the gift of “the word of knowledge” has Vanished, And the “gift of
prophecy
” has Failed! IF so, then we kindly ask:

(1) Does this not explain Why missionaries Have To Study/Learn
"foreign" languages,
Before departing to the country God Called
them to serve? Because, the “gift of tongues” has Ceased?

(2) Where does This Truth leave Ellen White and Seventh Day Adventism?
And, ALL Other so-called “prophets/prophetesses”?
Because, the “gift of prophecy” has Failed?

(3) What about All The watchmen prophecies and failing "dreams and
visions Date-Setters" of The Great GRACE Departure { aka rapture }?...
Because “the word of knowledge” has Vanished? Sorry for So Many questions,
just trying my best To Get To God's Word Of Truth, for me :(

...Need Bible Confirmation, correct?:

"Whereof I am made a minister, according to The Dispensation
of God Which is given to me for you, to fulfil [ Complete! Or Fill Up!! ]
The Word of God (Perfect?)"
(Colossians_1 : 25 cp Psalms 12 : 6-7; 138 : 2 KJB!)


If “That ( neuter gender ) Which is Perfect" is Not The
Perfect CHRIST
( Masculine Gender ), Then Is This not The
Only Other Choice?:

The Pure And Perfect Written Word Of God,
HIS Precious And Holy Scriptures?


Further Biblical Confirmation!:

"The Words Of The LORD Are Pure Words: As silver tried in a
furnace of earth, Purified Seven Times! THOU Shalt Keep Them,
O LORD, THOU Shalt
Preserve Them from this generation For Ever!"
( Psalms_12 : 6-7 KJB! )


"I will worship toward THY holy temple, and praise THY Name for
THY Lovingkindness and for THY Truth: for THOU Hast
Magnified
Thy WORD Above All THY {Perfect?} Name!" (Psalms_138 : 2 KJB!)

Therefore, HIS Word Is The Absolute Final Authority! And
God Warns!: All "who think Above, or, Exceed or Add to IT!":

"And these things, brethren, I have in a figure transferred to
myself and to Apollos for your sakes; that ye might learn in us


NOT TO THINK ABOVE THAT WHICH IS WRITTEN,

that no one of you be puffed up for one against another."
(1_Corinthians_4 : 6 KJB!)
{
Sad that Many "self-proclaimed" [whatevers] do this Very Thing, Correct?}

...Finally, IF TRUTH!:

(4) WHY would any child Of God today, "settle for Less { that which
is in Part! }," When they Could Have ALL Of What God Has For them?:

"Who also declared unto us your LOVE In The Spirit. For this cause
we also, since the day we heard it , do not cease to pray for you,
and to desire that ye Might Be Filled With The Knowledge Of HIS
Will In All Wisdom And Spiritual Understanding!" (Colossians_1 : 8-9!)


"That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together In
LOVE, and Unto All Riches Of The Full Assurance Of Understanding,
to the acknowledgement Of
The Mystery of God, And Of The Father,
And Of CHRIST!" (Colossians_2 : 2!)


Because God Has Done Away With That "which was In Part!" Amen?

Thus, the humble Confusion Clearing Conclusion of this study, is that:

The trio of Expired gifts of "prophecy, word of knowledge, And
speaking in tongues," Have Been Superseded Today, By God,
With The
Remaining, And NOW Abiding THREE Gifts Of:

"faith, hope, And love In Grace, Pure GRACE!"
And, The GREATEST Of These Is LOVE!!
+
All the law Is FULFILLED In ONE WORD: LOVE thy neighbor!”
(Galatians 5 : 14; Romans 13 : 8-10 KJB!)
Amen?
-------------------------------------------
Blessed Be The Name of The LORD, And HIS Perfect, Pure, And
"Exalted Above All His Name," WORD For Ever And Ever!! Amen?
Greek: μυστήριον
Transliteration: mustērion
Pronunciation: moos-tay'-ree-on
Definition: From a derivative of μύω muō (to shutthe mouth); a secret or mystery (through the idea of silence imposed by initiation into religious rites): - mystery.
KJV Usage: mystery (27x).
Occurs: 27
In verses: 27

Interesting, having received, in some way shuts the mouth

the kingdom doesn’t come in word, it comes in power.
 

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I the video I made was really why we need prophets. How many of you have really been taught or met a prophet or apostle? Many times they do not advertise on their vest they are one, but the things they teach and the work they do can give them away.
On the same of line of thought how many preaching in the pulpits do you think really are called as pastors today? Not saying this to be negative, but we put such an emphasis on schooling that may be many who are there have now have the inability to allow God's work to manifest itself and are starving the sheep and maybe why so many are sick, lost and sinning? The Holy Spirit provides the best schooling.

And yet they will not listen, nor incline their ear, until sudden destruction falls upon them. Jesus gave the warnings as He knows the end from the beginning. If they will not heed the words written in red, how much more will they refuse to hear the season we are in. When understanding comes(is given) it is easy to see His plan is Perfect, and has been Perfect from before the foundation of the world.Be Blessed Mark, and thank you!
 
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We need them [ministers per Eph 4:11]until when? Until we are perfect as God is perfect? When is that? Until we have memorized the written Bible? Some say that that which is perfect has already come because we have the Bible. Actually that which is perfect came when Jesus came. While this is true, for Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Life, what are we?
Are we not to be the Message now as Jesus was the Message?

"As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world." John 9:5

But then see what Jesus tells us here:

"And now I am no more in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to thee. Holy Father, keep through thine own name those whom thou hast given me, that they may be one, as we are." John 17:11

He is no more in the world, but we are. Are we all already... that Light for others as he was in that time 2000 years ago for those who witnessed his life as a man? Or... are we preparing or being prepared to be that Light? If not, why not?

"Ye [you plural!] are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven." Matt 5:14-16

That is you and me, the ones who are, or are to be, the Light. We are here now! Are we the Light now? Can we not be what Jesus was as a man 2,000 years ago? Hmmm?

"Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father" John 14:12

Perhaps not every one of us is to be specifically called to one of those five ministries [Eph. 4:11], but every one of who is ready and willing will be used by God when and where He has a need... or?

Is there a shortage of truly called ministers of God in the established "churches"? Perhaps, but will not God use the meek and diligent housewife and mother of small children to fill in the gap in those churches when He sees a need? Will God not use the common laborer with only minimal or even no formal education to fill in the gap in those churches when He sees a need? From where will all of the blessings, or teachings, or peacemakers, or prayer warriors, or edifiers, or perfecters come if there is no man or woman of God in the local congregation doing the work required? God knows and He does not lie and He will keep His promises...

"Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled" Matt 5:6

May God use a man or woman who may not a be a called minister as per Eph 4:11 to minister to those who are hungry and thirsty for righteousness? He certainly may! Consider the needs of the eunuch met by Philip sent by God! [Acts 8:26ff]


Give God the glory!
Amen
 

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And yet they will not listen, nor incline their ear, until sudden destruction falls upon them. Jesus gave the warnings as He knows the end from the beginning. If they will not heed the words written in red, how much more will they refuse to hear the season we are in. When understanding comes(is given) it is easy to see His plan is Perfect, and has been Perfect from before the foundation of the world.Be Blessed Mark, and thank you!
How true. How painful to see all this.
 
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I read it and fully agree with them....I live in Tulsa and have been acquainted often with Kenneth Hagan, Oral Robert's, T.L. Osborn, and my church pastor at the time Billy Joe Daugherty....excellent pastor. (I miss him so much)...Tulsa is very blessed to have so many major evangelist/pastors establish their church base here.
Thanks for sharing.
 

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I read it and fully agree with them....I live in Tulsa and have been acquainted often with Kenneth Hagan, Oral Robert's, T.L. Osborn, and my church pastor at the time Billy Joe Daugherty....excellent pastor. (I miss him so much)...Tulsa is very blessed to have so many major evangelist/pastors establish their church base here.
Thanks for sharing.
Yes, I agree.
It's so funny back then when men of God were asking folks to believe the unbelievable they said, "I don't believe it"
Today, when the world is presenting to them the unbelievable they say, "we believe it"
 

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It's so funny back then when men of God were asking folks to believe the unbelievable they said, "I don't believe it"
Today, when the world is presenting to them the unbelievable they say, "we believe it"

Yes, but now it's happening before our eyes.
The unbelievers will only believe when they see it happening...sad, but true.