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DID GOD Express the Very “Thoughts of his heart” to Us?

“The counsel of the LORD standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations.” Psalms 33:11 

WHERE did God reveal the very “thoughts of his heart”? In the recorded “counsel” of His written Word. They “are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus” (2 Timothy 3:15-17).

He Gave Us “the thoughts of his heart” in the “holy scriptures” and instructed us to deliver them—to “Preach the word” (2 Timothy 3:15-17; 4:2-4).

To listen to, to seek out, to search the Scriptures to find out about your Maker and Redeemer, you are nobly letting the Almighty speak for Himself! You will not be misled or deceived!

“Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” 2 Timothy 2:15

So many today have a fragmented hodge-podge patch job as their “knowledge” of God. Much of it is built on false notions, philosophies and half-truths and even heresies. Why? They have not gotten into God’s Word for themselves (KJB).

Search the scriptures … they are they which testify of me.” John 5:39

Here’s a fuller scope of the passage:

“Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me. 40 And ye will not come to me, that ye might have life.” John 5:39-40

The Holy Scriptures have as their Grand Subject the Son of God. Like the pharisees (the religionists of Christ’s time on earth), those who hear it and don’t repent and come to Jesus, forfeit the blessing of His salvation.

MESSAGE:

“I want to know the heart of Jesus.”

REPLY:

Jesus reveals His heart in His Word. The only way to get to know the heart of Jesus is to know His Word thoroughly and to obey it (John 5:39-40; 7:16-17). The more you know the Word of the LORD, the more you know His heart. Beware of the cult of the sacred heart of Jesus in the catholic church. Total witchcraft. Not biblical. The only biblical model for knowing God is His Word and Spirit—the Word being the priority and against which holy standard all must be tested, weighed in the balance to determine if it is true or false (Acts 17:10-11; 2 Timothy 3:16-17, etc.).

Desiring to know the LORD, to be known of Him, to know His heart, when separated from being focused on knowing Him via His Word, will always lead to deep deception. Any person searching for God outside of His Word, is going to be deceived.

God has revealed Himself to us in His Word to protect us, so that we would not be misled by our own depraved hearts and the “many false prophets” He repeatedly warned us about (Psalms 119:104, 128; Matthew 7:15; 24:11; 2 Timothy 2:15b, Acts 17:10-11). We must be willing to declare with Christ’s apostle Paul “Let God be true and EVERY man a liar” (Romans 3:4).

“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” Psalms 119:105

The Holy Scriptures, knowing them, walking in them as a lamp to your feet and light to the path of your life, is the primary way God leads His New Testament saints (2 Timothy 3:15-17, etc.).

“The Metaphysical meaning of ether: The spiritual substance in which can be made whatever we desire. Some scientists teach that space is heavily charged with energies that would transform the earth if they could be controlled.”

In other words, instead of seeking out and adhering to what God told us about Himself, His creation, and our lives, they are making up the image of a false god or gods out of thin air, out of the ether. So, they fill that emptiness, those plains of nothingness with the corrupted imaginations of their own sinful hearts.

In the pagan catholic church, they invented the cult of “the sacred heart of Jesus” which defines His heart as something other than what He stated in His Word. First off, God’s Word never instructs us to seek the heart of Jesus. There is no instruction to be devoted to Jesus’ heart. People who don’t realize this, can be susceptible to Satan’s many deceptions. Of the sacred heart of Jesus cult and devotion, one site noted:

“Promotion of the Sacred Heart of Jesus as a means to receive grace is yet another example of the ritual, extra-biblical tradition, and superstitious trust in objects and images prevalent in the Catholic Church. The Bible nowhere instructs anyone to meditate on or honor the physical heart of Jesus. More importantly, grace is by definition a gift that cannot be earned. The blessings of salvation, security, and peace are ours on the basis of faith in Jesus’ finished work, whether or not we observe certain Fridays, pray certain prayers, or meditate on a certain painting.”

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ” (Ephesians 1:3): These are God’s blessings that are already ours, without the help of rituals or images, but rather freely given to His saints exclusively on the merit of the perfect, final sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross. | “It is Finished” means “paid in full.”

Anyone speaking of the heart of Jesus and not His Word, not studying and becoming ever more deepened in His Word, is deceived. With no exception, every true disciple of Jesus is grounded in and lives by God’s Word (John 8:47; 2 Timothy 2:15, etc.).

The heart and wisdom of God is revealed via His words.

“And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. 16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.” 2 Timothy 3:15-17

Anyone not seeking God in His Word, according to what He Himself stated, is “not of God” (John 8:47).

“We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts: 20 Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. 21 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.” 2 Peter 1:19-21 

Speaking God’s Word

“If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God.” 1 Peter 4:11

The deceiver is an evil orchestrator who attempts to make his own points in your heart for the purpose of manipulating your mind to think the way he wishes for you to see things in order to bring about his own self-serving agenda. The goal of the wolf who is cloaked in position and clothing like the sheep, is to posture your thinking to pay dividends to his cause. For example, many in ministry today would have you believe that if you gave to their ministry God will bless you because of who they are (Word/Faith movement) instead of in obedience and love to the LORD. Others like Rick Warren use over 20 Bible versions (corrupted versions) in order to make their own point instead of letting the LORD speak for Himself by transmitting His own points through His own words. Godly servants deliver only His Word—just as it is written (and those things in strict accordance to the Word).

“Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.” 2 Timothy 4:2

“Bind up the testimony, seal the law among my disciples…To the law and to the testimony (written Word)if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.” Isaiah 8:16, 20

Have you personally observed that when thumbing through the majority of “Christian” books today even the casual onlooker can see the gross lack of Bible verses? Such should be a red flag to the Berean believer who solely trusts what His LORD says and has transmitted to us in His Word. His words are the conveyance of “the thoughts of his heart” (Psalms 33:11).

“These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.” Acts 17:11

The LORD gave us His Word and we are either searching, receiving and conveying it just as it is written, or we identify ourselves as false (2 Corinthians 11:12-15).

“The Lord gave the word: great was the company of those that published it.” Psalms 86:11

“Search the scriptures.” John 5:39

The LORD gave to us the very “thoughts of his heart” in His holy Word.

“The counsel of the LORD standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations.” Psalms 33:11

The Almighty promised to preserve His Word to our generation and loved us so much that He transmitted to us the very “thoughts us his heart” through Moses, the prophets and apostles in tangible form (Psalms 12:6-7; Romans 3:1-2).

“For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.” Romans 15:4

He commanded His patriarchs, prophets and apostles to “write the vision” (Habakkuk 2:2)

“And the LORD answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it.” Habakkuk 2:2

Having in tangible form the very oracles of the living God, we are able now to learn and apprehend the divine will and run the race of life in the right way of the LORD.

No confusion need plague the believer concerning the general will of God.

“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” Psalms 119:105

He said He gave us His words “That thou mightest know the certainty of those things, wherein thou hast been instructed” (Luke. 1:4). The darkness associated with the lack of understanding is vanquished with the light of the truth.

“The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.” Psalms 119:130

That all men might know Him and have the light of His truth to guide their every step, He gave promise to preserve His oracles to every generation.

“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

Do you personally believe you have God’s truth in your possession in His Word? If not, why not? Do you think that there is equality in the Bible versions? Is it possible that every single new version (of the many) is equally inspired? See Bible Versions page.

“All things that pertain unto life and godliness” are found in the “exceeding great and precious promises” of the Word of our LORD! See 2 Peter 1:3-4. Abundant hope and joy infuses the believer’s heart as he pours over and embraces by faith that which he beholds in the Scriptures of truth!

“The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.” Psalms 119:72

“I opened my mouth, and panted: for I longed for thy commandments.” Psalms 119:131

More on deceivers…..

“For we are not as MANY, which corrupt (pervert; twist) the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ.” 2 Corinthians 2:17

In contrast to the myriad of self-serving wolves who plague our generation, the true servant leader who lives and labors in the fear of the LORD, points people directly to the Word of God in order that they might know Him and His will and possess or be possessed by the mind of be Christ and be fully pleasing to Him. O that there were more leaders today who would denounce “the hidden things of dishonesty” and cease to use or twist the Word of God for their own purpose. LORD purify our hearts and bless us to be enlisted into the army of the enduring faithful!

Of his ministry, the great apostle stated:

“But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.” 2 Corinthians 4:2

Bible Knowledge Tip

KEY to understanding the mind of Christ in any book of the Bible: First, read that book 10-20 times straight through to gain a knowledge of it, to begin to grasp the divine transmission. Then, go back and study it verse by verse in a more in-depth break down of the text.

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5 Soul Damning Sins Named! Learning from History! [podcast]


THE 5 SINS THAT KEPT ISRAEL (God’s own covenant people) OUT OF THEIR PROMISED LAND OF BLESSINGS and will keep us out if not relinquished. Friend, please read 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 with all your might. Make this text your meat.

The world seeks to romance sin but if God says it’s sin, that’s what it is. Toning down the terms changes nothing. Judgment Day is on the way.

We are fighting the good fight of faith, “striving against sin” and “more than conquerors” over sin through Jesus who loves us and bought us with His own blood! (1 Timothy 6:12; Hebrews 12:4; 13:12; Acts 20:28; Romans 8:37)

There are the 5 sins listed here that kept God’s people out of His blessings. We all need to L.I.F.T.M. up to the LORD in repentance and for His perfect forgiveness and cleansing. God the Holy Spirit warns us here through Paul’s pen (1 Cor. 10:1-13), that Israel and these sins are “examples” (vv. 6, 11) to all NT believers. God destroys those who go back on Him after knowing Him (transgressors – Ps. 68:21; 73:28; 125:5, etc.). If not ridden out of our lives, any one of these 5 sins WILL keep us out of our promised land. God is holy (Heb. 12:14). As taken in order from 1 Cor. 10:6-10, here are those 5 sins:

  • Lust

  • Idolatry

  • Fornication

  • Tempting Christ

  • Murmuring

This simple acronym should help us to remember these sins and remain separate from them as we grow today to know and love our Savior more fervently. “Keep thyself pure” (1 Timothy 5:22).

Committing the sin is one thing (1 John 1:8-10, right) and refusing to repent of it is yet another. Refusing to acknowledge, repent, confess, and cease is what snares the soul and ousts us from Christ (Proverbs 28:13).

“He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.” Proverbs 28:13

If the Holy Spirit has quickened any offences of your heart, simply L.I.F.T.M. up to Christ the Redeemer, Forgiver, Cleanser, and Transformer of lives.

WHATEVER it takes – those who choose to get real with God will sever themselves from anything and anyone who causes them to sin. This is what Jesus says about sin and hell:

“And if thy hand offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter into life maimed, than having two hands to go into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched: 
44  Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched. 
45  And if thy foot offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter halt into life, than having two feet to be cast into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched: 
46  Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched. 
47  And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out: it is better for thee to enter into the kingdom of God with one eye, than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire: 
48  Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched. 
49  For every one shall be salted with fire, and every sacrifice shall be salted with salt. 
50  Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his saltness, wherewith will ye season it? Have salt in yourselves, and have peace one with another.” Mark 9:43-50

NOTICE: When a believer or group of believers backslides, they no longer separate from the transgressors who are unrepentant:

Fornication Defiles

“It is reported commonly that there is fornication among you, and such fornication as is not so much as named among the Gentiles, that one should have (Gr. possessed and wouldn’t repent) his father’s wife. 2 And ye are puffed up, and have not rather mourned, that he that hath done this deed might be taken away from among you.” 1 Corinthians 5:1-2 

1 Corinthians 10 completely destroys the OSAS / eternal security argument.

Notice the word “OUR” in verses 6 and 11. This is directly spoken to warn NEW Testament saints that they are going to hell if they live and die in sin.

Case closed.

1 Corinthians 10:1-12

1 Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea;

2 And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea;

3 And did all eat the same spiritual meat;

4 And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ.

5 But with many of them God was not well pleased: for they were overthrown in the wilderness.

6 Now these things were OUR examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also LUSTED.

7 Neither be ye IDOLATERS, as were some of them; as it is written, The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play.

8 Neither let us commit FORNICATION, as some of them committed, and fell in one day three and twenty thousand.

9 Neither let us TEMPT CHRIST, as some of them also tempted, and were destroyed of serpents.

10 Neither MURMUR ye, as some of them also murmured, and were destroyed of the destroyer.

11 Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for OUR admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come.

12 Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.

Eternal security is a false teaching. 1 sin separated Adam and Eve from God and “The wages of sin is (still) death” because God is Holy (Rom 6:23, etc.). Moral coward counterfeits hate, despise the Gospel essential of the cross, the crucified life. They want Jesus to save them to Heaven but not from sin. These are the sin-justifying, grace-perverting “ungodly men” Jude warned us about (Jude 4).

The divine declaration that “The wages of sin is death” which means separation from God, appears throughout Scripture (Romans 6:23).

“He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die.” Proverbs 19:16 

Die or death always means separation.

OSAS/eternal security is a lie from hell. OSAS was Satan’s first lie and so it’s blasphemy to teach this doctrine of devils and claim it’s part of the Gospel. You are attributing Satan’s lie to the LORD Jesus. Repent now sinner. See Genesis 2:17; 3:4; Romans 11:20-22; 1 Timothy 4:1; Hebrews 3:6, 12-14; 10:26-39; 2 Peter 2:20-21; Jude 4, etc..

The concept of an un-conditional eternal security is not established in Scripture … Except for it being Satan’s first teaching, His first lie – the “Ye shall NOT surely die” lie (Genesis 2:17; 3:4).

Eternal Security/Once saved always saved is a lie from hell.

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The Core Values of the Modern Church Agenda Exposed [podcast]


Lots of occultic symbolism in the art below.

The “church growth” industry is a multi-million dollar enterprise with books, seminars, selling sermons, etc., on how to build a large church, how to grow the nickels, noses, and numbers. Is this what Jesus had in mind when He stated “I will build my church”? (Matthew 16:18)

“Ye are bought with a price; be not ye the servants of men.” 1 Corinthians 7:23

Do you spend more time in “church” than in the Bible itself? Wow! Red flags flying!

“Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know these things before, beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own stedfastness.” 2 Peter 3:17

So you are listening to some slick talker preach and yet he’s not using the BIBLE essential words like hell, repentance, holiness, the cross, the blood of Jesus, the return of Christ, etc? Repent and RUN!

The vast majority of so-called pastors today are more interested in getting you to join their church club, to become a member of their church, than they are about truly feeding the flock of God with the whole counsel of Scripture, equipping you for ministry, and winning souls to Jesus (John 21:15-17; Acts 20:20-32; Ephesians 4:11-12; 1 Peter 5:1-6, etc.). Prove it wrong.

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Modern Day Frauds and How They Operate [RADIO]


THIS is so very important! Please listen and share to help others (Ezekiel 44:23).

“And they shall teach my people the difference between the holy and profane, and cause them to discern between the unclean and the clean.” Ezekiel 44:23

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