| DOUG WROTE:
Dear Brother Love:
Can you help me with this:
This Battle in Ezekiel 38-39 Gog and Magog.
When does this war fit into the end time
events?
Is it the same as Armagaddon?
Is it before the rise of Antichrist?
Is it after the 1000 reign of Jesus Christ?
Is it During the Tribulation?
Or before the tribulation?
Do you have any commentaries I can read
about this?
Thank you,
Doug Foust
DON WROTE:
Hello Doug, Sounds like you have
a lot of questions–but rather than trying to
answer them, let me give you some guidelines that are a must in the study of
prophecy. First, and you
probably already know this, we need to keep in mind II Peter 1:20-21.
Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any
private interpretation.
For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of
God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.
In other words, it is impossible for man to figure out the Lord's
prophecies. The interpretation of them must be given by the Holy
Spirit. This is not a drawback, but a plus: for it we approach
the Scriptures with a humble spirit, trusting God to give us the
understanding that we need, then, by faith, it is ours! And this
blessing is at least two-fold, for we not only get the true understanding of the
Word, but we also get the joy of being taught by the Giver of joy!
Second, there are some basic principles that govern the study of
prophecy. Here are a few.
1. Do not approach it with preconceived ideas; for if we do, we will leave
as we came–i.e., with
only what we thought we knew. (This is true of all Bible
study.)
2. Keep in mind that the two apples of the Lord's eye, Israel and the
Church, are the two primary players in prophecy.
3. Prophetic passages are loaded with "foreshadowing"–i.e.,
people and events that point forward to similar people and events in the
future.
As you study prophecy, you'll probably
discover some of your own principles.
With these basic that I've outlined, I
gleaned the things on our web site. In our on-line book, CLOCK OF THE
AGES, you'll see these principles in action. You might find the
Introduction and the first three chapters of that book helpful.
Happy hunting,
Don |
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TO OUR CYBER VISITORS:
ONCE AGAIN BROTHER GODWIN HAS SENT US A GOOD WORD
Msg. GOD'S TOOLBOX
PREPARED BY: Evangelist Oliver Bruce Godwin
APPROVED BY: Rev. Silas Godwin Newton
Introduction:
Every Christian is not only needed, but vital to God's purposes for the
kingdom; the church represents God's box of useful tools for His purpose and
glory. When Jesus was about to leave the earth, he gave his disciples a
mission. Acts 1:8 "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come
upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and
Samaria, and to the end of the earth."
In Acts 2 people from all over the known world were immersed into Jesus
Christ. In Acts 8 they were scattered all over the world preaching the
gospel. The gospel flame spread throughout the known world. All of this
happened through the dedicated men and women of the first century who put
their lives on the line to do God's will.
2 Peter 3:9 "The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count
slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any
should perish, but that all should reach repentance." Ephesians 3:10 "so
that through the church the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known
to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places."
God has a mission - and he has a plan to use His redeemed people to
accomplish that mission! For your consideration, here are five principles of
the toolbox.
I. THE CHURCH IS GOD'S HOLY BOX OF TOOLS!
A. He uses his tools (your talents) to bless others (Romans 12:4-8)
B. He is not looking for special tools, but He uses them all - not leaving
anyone out!
(1 Corinthians 1:26-31)
C. He has assembled a variety of tools and placed them as he wanted them.
(1 Corinthians 12:12-18)
D. He is currently using all available tools! Philippians 1:6 "And I am sure
of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at
the day of Jesus Christ." 1 Thessalonians 2:13 "And we also thank God
constantly for this, that when you received the word of God, which you heard
from us, you accepted it not as the word of men but as what it really is,
the word of God, which is at work in you believers."
E. He uses his tools to create other tools (2 Timothy 2:1-2 "You then, my
child, be strengthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus, [2] and what
you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful
men who will be able to teach others also.")
II. ARE YOU AVAILABLE FOR GOD'S USE?
A. Are you allowing God to use your talents in the context of the church? It
is easy to fall into the rut of not being used. Being
available to God means that you willingly use your abilities to bless
others.
B. Do you ever feel that since your abilities aren't as advanced as you
think someone else's is that you are not needed? Each of us have
opportunities that no one else has! Being available to God means trusting
Him to use you in unique ways to accomplish His mission.
C. Do you ever find yourself waiting for God to use you? Jesus taught his
disciples not to think they have to wait for the harvest! The harvest is
ready! Being available to God means using each day to his glory.
D. Do you seek opportunities to share in the mission of God to save the
lost? If we are surrounded by the lost, what would it take for us to commit
to doing all we can to reach them? Being available to God means passing on
the great news of salvation to all men and women all the time.
Conclusion:
1. Church, you are God's toolbox. The big question is: Are You Available for
His Use? He will use any and all … can He use
you to accomplish His mission today?
May God bless you according to His divine words. AMEN!
Yours in Trinity,
Evangelist Oliver Bruce Godwin,
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To our Cyber visitors:
As we explained in our
second October WRAP AROUND of 2007, it has been a while since we've
answered any WRAPs; but many of you continued sending your WRAPs
anyway--which we are now in the process of answering. We have
received several more WRAPs from local ministries in Africa, India,
Pakistan, and the Philippines--countries that the Lord Jesus has
especially given us to uphold in prayer. We do want our visitors to
pray for these ministries; so, we are listing them by country so that
you may do so.
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Pakistan: Esther
and Pastor
Solomon
I am Esther Solomon From Pakistan I am Born again
believer. My husband Solomon is pastoring a church of Pakistan Assemblies of
God In a Village of province of Punjab Pakistan. I have been teaching
English in a convent school for almost thirty years. I have an experience of
interpreting diffrent ministers of God in preaching from English into Urdu
and Punjabi...
Yours in Jesus Christ,
Esther Solomon
India: Pastor
Jacob
Here we are doing fine. We were on a mission trip to the
Himalayan mountain ranges, mostly inhabited by tribal and hindu people. As a
team we shared the Gospel personally and through small open air meetings to
over 5000 people. God did many signs and wonders. Two new churches were also
planted in places which had never had a Gospel witness. A baptism service
was also held. 57 people got baptised.
We just rescued some 22 kids more from Nepal. Now we have more than 370
children rescued in our children's homes. Please pray for us. We have many
desperate needs.
In the newly planted churches, there are needs for mats, lanterns,
literature and Bibles and also resources are needed to construct village
church buildings. Mostly it is made of thatched roof.
There is so much to do. The Gospel must be preached. The children must be
saved.
Blessings!
Jacob John
India
Pakistan:
Evangelist Fazal
Dearest Don Love Ministries
Greeting in the name of our savior lord Jesus Christ. We are praying for you
and your ministries Works that you are doing in the world. Our prayers
with you God prosper your work in all over the world.
Dear, we want to arrange your 3 days healing crusade & 2 days pastors
leadership conference in Punjab Pakistan, so we want and our desire to
invite you in healing crusade as a speaker, preacher and God wants to use
you in Punjab Pakistan for gospel.
Please accept our invitation and came and preach in healing Crusade &
Pastors leadership conference in Punjab Pakistan.
We will be very thankful if you give us time for the gospel of God in Punjab
Pakistan.
Please reply us soon
God bless you & your ministry Work.
Your brother,
Evangelist Rizwan Fazal
Pakistan: Silas
Newton
Beloved in Christ!
Greetings!
...
Christian National Council of Pakistan (CNC), right now performing
its religious, social and welfare services permanently through it's
below mentioned Ministries i.e. CNC Seminary, CNC Education, CNC
Adult Education, CNC Health, CNC Free Legal Aid, CNC Sewing,
Handicraft and Beauty Parlor Training Centers because our Aim is to
prepare the distressed and deserving humanity for their future rather
assisting them timely.
With my prayers, benedictions and most high considerations.
Yours in Trinity,
Rev. Silas Godwin Newton;
Kenya, Africa
Pastor Vincent and Sister
Dear Brethren ,
Greetings from Kenya in the gracious name of our beloved Holy one the Lord
Jesus from whom we are forgiven and saved. We are greatly blessed and feel
privileged to know you through your website, learnt about your faith and
your desire to serve God.
We are an independent fellowship church group in Kenya desiring to be
established in your church ministry. We are independent in that we are
without any cover, are not under any mission, ministry or church
organization. We request for your Christian literature materials and bibles.
We pray that through God's Holy Spirit at work, that you shall appreciate
our interest and desire that we might find a definite spiritual partnership
with your church ministry.
May God richly bless you as we look forward for your feedback?
Sincerely in Christ.
Pastor Vincent
and Sister Alice
India-Brother
Santhosh
Dear servant of Most High God,
Greetings in His Matchless name!
I'm interested to know more about your ministries
I'm very happy to contact you
I felt guidance of spirit of God to contact you
I'm serving the Lord since 12 years.
I'm a fulltime,young servant of God serving under no organisation
I'm pastoring 2 small churches
I need your prayers
Please teach me spiritual things
I'm praying for you
Pray for India
Please bless me with your free literature
Pray for our church building construction @ MUTTHUKUR Village
Please soon reply
Yours in Him,
SANTHOSH
India–Rev. YESUVARAPRASAD
Dear Spiritual leaders ,
LOVE AND PEACE FROM INDIA IN JESUS MOST PRECIOUS NAME..
I would like to introduce myself as Pastor M. Yesuvaraprasad, from India. I
have been in the Pioneering Gospel Ministry, all through the years Lord has
been faithful, and I praise God for His Grace and mercy. By His grace I have
been witnessing Jesus to the hundreds of Hindu idol worshippers and God the
Holy spirit has led hundreds to the Salvation. I trust my letter would
present the needs in promoting the Gospel Work in India
Thus far I had been concentrated upon pioneering church ministry
(Mtt.28:19-20). As per the today development in every area of life, I could
realize that, the strategy with which we are going is not sufficient to meet
the evangelistic needs with effectiveness. In order to face the present
challenges in Evangelism work and with a great burden and Vision 'Word of
Life Ministries' has been existed.
We 'WORD OF LIFE MINISTRIES' involve in :- Church Planting, Supporting
Native Missionaries, Bible Women, Orphanage Ministry, Services to the Leper
Patients, etc.,
(1)."Word of Life Ministries' is a faith ministries. We are NEW MINISTRIES
working with burden for the perishing souls and beseeching the Lord for
prospective fellowship with right people and churches...
Thank You , Prayerfully waiting for your kind reply.
Sincerely in His Ministry,
REV.M.YESUVARAPRASAD
Word of Life Ministries,
India–Rev. R.ANAND
PAUL
Dearly Beloved, Greetings from India! Just know I have seen your website
and I am so glad to meet you through this mail. I Have born in a Hindu
Family and brought up as a Hindu subcast: Naidu, My parents took me to all
piligramage places around India I personally worshiped Saibaba,Venkateshwara
swamy & Ayappa swamy more than my parents but the God Almighty has loved me
and encountered me in 1988 and called to do his Ministry. First of all, I
would like to introduce my ministry and myself: I am Rev. R.ANAND PAUL
serving the Lord full-time for the last over 18 years. I am married and have
three children two boys and other one is girl the Elder son is studying 10th
class and his Name is R.P.PETER NEIL STAN, The Younger son is studying 9th
class and his Name is R.P.NITHIN KING STAN, and the last one is my Daughter
studying in7th class and her name is R.P.PRINCESS NIHARIKA, My wife is also
a full-timer, who joins me in the ministry. Would you please let me know
more about you so that I will share more about my vision and burden in the
Ministry?
REV.R.ANAND PAUL,
ANDHRA PRADESH, SOUTH INDIA.
Don
Wrote:
Again, let me thank all of you for taking the time
to WRAP with us and let us know of your efforts for our Lord and Savior
Jesus Christ. (For those of you who have so graciously invited us over to
minister to your flock, let me refer you to our answer to Brother Boby in
our OCTOBER-2007-#1-WRAP AROUND).
We entreat your prayers for we do know that God
does answer the prayers of His children.
Love,
Don
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