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GOD is giving us such super bless-ed kingdom opportunities.

It’s been 1 Year Now since Mission Mexico was Launched

YOU could not be praying for a more appreciative people to receive our LORD’s blessings in the form of a warm delicious local meal, cold drink, and a clear presentation of the Gospel of Jesus in spoken and printed forms.

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Year 1: Can you believe it’s already been a year? Thousands of the JESUS tracts in Spanish have been hand delivered with a personal, face to face ministry time and presentation of the Gospel of Jesus!

Thank you for praying and supplying! Your supplications to God and gifts are vital.

HERE IN BEAUTIFUL MEXICO thousands of the JESUS tract in Spanish have been lovingly distributed to thousands of super-receptive precious souls along with the spoken Word. Also at least hundreds of hungry people have been fed, nourished, with local food and cold fresh water, etc.

If we are going to be used of God – it must be now beloved of God. Jesus is coming. Let’s roll saints!

“WE are labourers TOGETHER with God.” 1 Corinthians 3:9

ABC = Always Be Contributing!

God is watching! Lk 10:25-42


You will recall how brother Daniel was saved about 8 mos ago and water baptized recently. He continues to learn God’s Word and witness often including distributing the JESUS tracts !!!! Want to pause and lift our brother Daniel in prayer?

This just in from brother Daniel here in Mexico:

“I know for sure. God gave me a big mouth and I want people to be saved too, so it’s my pleasure and honor! I love helping brothers but thanks to you I know how powerful the Word of God can be for this same purposes.” Daniel


Early last evening … while bringing food and drink back for one homeless man, Gustavo appeared. All he did was smile. I asked if I could feed him and he indicated in the affirmative. So we walked to a nearby local restaurant and sat down (outside seating). As I began to minister the Word to him, about Jesus, Gustavo immediately began to weep, uncontrollably. And he continued to weep. It was a miracle and he knew it more than anyone. My speculation: Apparently he had been crying out to God to be restored. He had been backslidden. Then I showed him the Reina Valera Spanish Bible on my phone and he took the phone and began read the Word of God aloud until the food came out. He was lost in it. He read for 10-15 minutes. Please pause to lift beloved Gustavo in prayer.

*Gustavo was seriously hungry. He ate a whole large pizza (with the exception of one piece) and a very large sandwich. He consumed near a gallon of water (it seemed). This man had not eaten in days apparently. Thank you for pausing now to ask God to bless this man’s life.

Those who prayed and gave made this exploit possible and many more.

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God is able. He is doing a magnificent work in the hearts of the bless-ed people of Mexico.

“WE are labourers TOGETHER with God.” 1 Cor 3:9

Your prayers are vital. 2 Thess 3:1



Florida praise report:

Hilda and Shirley were saved today in FL with our sister Teresita Guadalupe! One before the ministry of the Word (by an elder/man) and one after. God is good. Would you like to lift these 2 new disciples in prayer? More ministry books going to help them.



“Hallelujah to the King of Kings and Lord of Lords! He sure knew where He wanted you. And He knew the souls of the people of Mexico were hungry and thirsty for something to fill their empty hearts. They longed for Jesus but without a preacher how could they hear? Romans 10:14. That’s why God sent you!

Now they will thirst now more. John 4:14 “But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.” Hallelujah to our Jesus who comes and finds us, rescues us, saves us, cleans us and makes us fit for His use and glory!” Karen Cochran


In Mexico, when you pay someone to wash your vehicle, they literally keep working, keep cleaning unto you tell them “that’s good, great job.” Amazing. $6 total including tip, or less.


WHAT you are witnessing here in this picture is Patricio reeling from the blessing that he is being treated to … a delicious meal and drink and treated like a king for an hour…… When I came upon Patricio he had just asked another guy for some help. From behind him I said in Spanish “how are you my friend?” It was definitely as if Jesus was speaking to him and he knew it and immediately hugged and clung to me. I began to minister the Word to him and ask him if he would allow me to buy him a meal to eat and he said yes he was hungry. So we walked a bit further and found a nice local restaurant where the waiter was instructed/asked to get this man whatever he wanted in food and drink. As I paid the man at the restaurant I asked him to specifically take very good care of and comfort this man. And he smiled and agreed. He also was given a JESUS tract and ministered to.

This same thing happened to several people tonight as our LORD alone could have orchestrated!

Tonight several people were blessed in this same way. They were honored and loved and esteemed and most importantly told about the LORD Jesus who came from Heaven to earth to die, be buried and raised again from the dead for them, to forgive and save them.

For some reason, probably your prayers….. I’ve never been hugged, and my forearms and hands kissed…. as much as of lately. These people are beyond precious, meek, humble, and receptive of our LORD Jesus’ original Gospel. Precious Patricio was no exception. Think with me for a moment of the impact that GOD is making via your prayers and gift….. They are receiving a delicious local family meal and drink and told how much Jesus loves them, that He came and died and rose again for them and that they can actually know Him and be known of Him, to be one of His children, to be forgiven completely by His precious blood, etc.

As we read the Gospels we see Jesus went where He was celebrated, not where He was just tolerated.

Is God preparing and calling you to His work? Let go beloved of God and ask Him to have HIS way completely in your life!

Jesus surely is our coming KING saints. People’s hearts are crying out for Him. And when they hear His holy name and Gospel they know this is the truth they’ve been looking, hungering for their whole lives and what is missing from their lives! Would you like to lift this man in prayer?

Let’s roll saints!
The King is coming.
“WE are labourers TOGETHER with God.” 1 Corinthians 3:9

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OK so think about how easy it would be and it is in Mexico to make a flavored drink. Just step back for a minute and compare that to the complex garbage that flavored or “soft” drinks are made with in America where there are no telling how many additives, none that are good for you. In Mexico, here’s the simplicity of flavored drinks, something other than bland water. All they do is take fresh fruit blended up and mix it with cold water. Absolutely the most delicious and naturally flavored drinks ever.


Thank you for praying. Alvarado was fed God’s Word, exhorted to pray in repentance and faith and be saved. He was given a delicious local vendor meal and cold drink.   More of Mission Mexico here



Great Gospel things happening in the hearts of the Mexican people being reached!

This is beloved Max. He received thorough ministry of our LORD’s Word, given a JESUS tract, and is now receiving regular communication of the Gospel on his device!

You are invited to pause and pray to our Father in Jesus’ name for this man! Col 4:12 boom

Cristo Reina Para Siempre !



Would you like to pray for Yoan? Recently he received thorough ministry and rejoiced to know you will be praying for him. He’s got 2 of the Spanish books from the ministry so far.

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Praising God for your prayer for the people of Mexico.
The all gladly receive God’s Word.
Oh how very refreshing!
2 Thessalonians 3:1




This precious homeless woman was fed and ministered to due to your prayers and help.

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Jaime was excited to know and welcomed God’s people praying for him.


Thanks for pausing to lift up beloved Heraldo.


A dear man named Abraham recently received the ministry of the love of God, the Word of the Gospel of Jesus. Please pause and lift him in prayer. Phil 4:6


At the end of tonight’s ministry time, I was across town and saw a hungry man, a man named Chris, hunkering down for the evening. He had found a place to lay his head. I asked him if he were hungry and he said “yes.” I told him I’d be back in a few minutes and so went and found a local vendor serving delicious food. While getting Chris food and drink, 2 individual men were ministered to – loved, fed and having the Word spoken to them and given a JESUS tract. They both asked for my number and gladly received the Born Again book in Spanish texted to them! Gospel train rolling in Mexico! And your prayers make that possible!

***Each of these men tonight were asked if they would like Christians in the United States to pray for them. Without exception, the were elated to hear that YOU were going to be praying for them – lifting them before the Almighty in the name of Jesus!

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Alejandro was eager to hear God’s Word today and it was a whole Gospel message and as usual he was shown the prayer on the back of the JESUS tract and exhorted to go home and repent and receive Jesus into His life and assured that Jesus was going to save and wash all his sins away. His face lit up and he was super excited to know that you will be lifting him in prayer.

It all started when the girl he works with was reading JW (Jehovah Witness) literature. They were both informed that the JW org is an antichrist cult. Alejandro seemed to agree for sure and the girl was very receptive and believed this truth also. She gladly heard the Word and received a tip and JESUS tract. They were both informed that the Reina Valera Bible (KJB equivalent) is the pure Word of God.

***Numerous people heard the whole of the declaration of God’s Word. This is a blessing for many reasons including that the JW cult is heavily attempting to invade this city. Their cursed lies will not prosper in Jesus’ name (Isaiah 54:17; Galatians 1:6-9).

Also….as I reflect upon this, it seems apparent that God set this whole event up as only He can do by sending an older lady who is poor to ask me for more help in the way of coin. She was invited to be blessed with lunch yet only wanted a cold drink of her choice and some help. They witnessed God’s love in action and perhaps this contributed to their eagerness to receive the Gospel of our LORD Jesus – and to be instructed to go home and repent and receive Jesus Christ.

Thank you for lifting Alejandro and the lady in prayer today.
God is listening and will answer. (1 Peter 3:12).
Jesus is saving souls today saints!


This is a special man.
Please lift him in prayer.
He was super receptive to our LORD’s Gospel.



“God is permeating the city and country of Mexico! Just as we see in the book of Acts. Acts 2:47. The new believers then begin to witness to the lost adding to the body daily! Praise the God of heaven and earth!” Karen Cochran




TODAY: DO YOU REMEMBER THIS GUY FROM LAST WEEK, WHOM SOME OF YOU LIFTED IN PRAYER?

I went to pick up a food item from the market and Reyes grabbed me excitedly. It caught me off guard. It was as if he was looking for me or waiting to see me again. Remember he was ministered to last week – preached to in Spanish (the Word) and also given a JESUS tract in Spanish? The beaming smile that consumed Reyes today prompted me to remember last week and ask him if he prayed the prayer, repented and received Christ! He immediately said “Yes!” It was obvious. We celebrated his new life in Christ, fellowshipped and exchanged numbers. I asked if he’d like me to text him the PDF of a small book on being established in Christ. He immediately affirmed and so I sent it to him – the What’s Next book which is now in Spanish. Jesus is saving souls today!!!!


Beloved Gabriel, who sleeps on this bench, received God’s love from God and His people in the form of a warm hamburger, cold water, the kindness of God and the JESUS tract and a lengthy communication of the spoken Word.



Your prayers and love support is what makes these things possible. We can only report on a small portion of all our LORD is doing. The Gospel of Jesus is being preached and taught daily! (Matthew 28:18-20; Mark 16:15-20, etc.).

Yet another man named Fernando, and a special one at that. This man received God’s love in the form of immediate financial help, a JESUS tract, and the spoken Word of God in Spanish. Thank you for lifting him in prayer. Colossians  4:12 – As usual 100% amazing reception!!!


TODAY: Because some gave …. Beloved Armando received God’s love in the form of a really nice rotisserie chicken dinner, and bottled water, along with a JESUS tract in Spanish. I was able to sit and speak with Armando at length. God’s Word was truly touching his heart as the LORD seemed to quicken me to plead with him to receive God’s forgiveness in Christ and to please don’t go to hell, but rather to Heaven, through the precious blood of Jesus which will wash away all your sins. Armando was shown the prayer on the back of the JESUS tract and exhorted to pray that prayer, to repent and receive Jesus.

“He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.” Proverbs 19:17

After the ministry went forth to Armando, I went to see our new friend Jorge, who is a born again disciple of our Savior. The store he owns is near where Armando, who is homeless, is staying. I shared the ministry that had taken place with Armando and kindly asked Jorge to consider feeding Armando tomorrow. He agreed.

Thank you for praying for both these men.

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Alfredo was captivated by our LORD as he listened to God’s Word spoken to him in Spanish. In the picture he’s looking down at the JESUS tract he received. Wonderful young man for sure!


This dear lady received thorough ministering to. I never could grasp her name. But God knows.


Who wants to lift this precious woman to our LORD? Lisa
While driving by and looking over at this beloved woman, this creation of our God, my heart was quickened, moved upon to stop and buy food from this beloved lady (which was then given to a hungry person). Upon preaching God’s Word to Lisa, she immediately spoke of being a born again disciple. She loved it when I told her it’s all about a relationship with Jesus and NOT religion. Boom. I informed her that you would pray for her, would pray for God’s blessings upon her life. Thank you for lifting our dear sister in Christ to the Father in Jesus’ holy name.


A precious Mexican family I’ve become friends with.
They have and continue to receive God’s love and ministry.
Your prayers for this special family are invited.


This beloved woman received a blessing today along with a fresh supply of the JESUS tracts which she is distributing.


T’was blessed to spend time with Javier. He’d been ministered to extensively months ago. Last night when I saw him, I told him it was great to see him so joyful. His response was that he’s been reading the Spanish version of the Moments book that I had sent to him in PDF format. He said he reads the Scriptures and prays each morning. God is moving on the hearts of men saints! 1 Cor 3:9

*Javier was again exhorted to download the Spanish Bible – KJB equivalent Reina Valera. He now has all 3 of the books the ministry has in Spanish! Thanks for pausing to pray for Javier.

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When Bible Burning Backfires [podcast]


King Jehoiakim Judged

Let us ever be aware of the Bible truth of sowing and reaping.

Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. 8 For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.” Galatians 6:7-8

Read Jeremiah 36 (KJB) perhaps several times. In this passage, note:

v. 28 – Denial changes nothing. Burning a scroll or the whole Bible negates not one iota of the divine authority invested therein nor your personal accountability to it. John 12:48; Rom 2:16; Revelation 20:11-15

v. 30-31 – King Jehoiakim burned God’s Word and denied God.

v. 32 – The Word of God stands forever (Psalms 89:34; 119:89; Mark 13:31). It cannot be erased, and anyone who tries to burn or erase it, will be erased, burned in the fires of hell by the one true God whom they defied.

Jeremiah 36 records and details a pivotal moment in the ministry of the prophet Jeremiah, where he is commanded by God to write down his prophecies, leading to a direct confrontation between the Word of God and the defiant King Jehoiakim. The chapter serves as a testament to the endurance of God’s Word despite human efforts to destroy it.

“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

Historical Background

  • Timeframe: The events take place around 604-603 B.C., in the fourth and fifth years of King Jehoiakim of Judah.
  • Political Climate: Babylon, under Nebuchadnezzar, had recently defeated Egypt at Carchemish (605 B.C.) and was asserting control over the region. Judah was in a precarious position, shifting loyalties between Babylon and Egypt, creating a state of high political tension.
  • The King: Jehoiakim, son of the reform-minded King Josiah, was wicked and defiant, starkly contrasting his father’s humility.
  • Jeremiah’s Status: Jeremiah was “shut up”—likely banned from the Temple grounds—after preaching for over 20 years.

Overview of Jeremiah 36

1. The Command to Write (vv. 1–3)

In the fourth year of Jehoiakim, God instructs Jeremiah to take a scroll and record all the prophecies, warnings, and calls to repentance he has spoken against Israel, Judah, and other nations since the days of King Josiah. The stated goal is that the people might hear of the impending judgment and repent, allowing God to forgive them.

2. Baruch Records and Reads the Scroll (vv. 4–10)

Jeremiah dictates the messages to Baruch, the son of Neriah, his scribe. Because Jeremiah cannot enter the Temple, he sends Baruch to read the scroll on a fast day, hoping for national repentance.

3. The Officials’ Reaction (vv. 11–19)

Baruch reads the scroll to the people. Micaiah, a concerned official, reports this to the royal cabinet, who summon Baruch to read it to them. Upon hearing the content, the officials (including Elnathan, Delaiah, and Gemariah) are frightened, recognizing the danger the message brings. They wisely advise Baruch and Jeremiah to hide.

4. Jehoiakim Burns the Scroll (vv. 20–26)

The officials inform the king, who sends Jehudi to fetch the scroll. As Jehudi reads it, Jehoiakim, in a state of defiance, cuts the scroll with a penknife and burns it section by section, despite pleas from some of his officials to stop. Neither the king nor his attendants showed fear.

5. The New Scroll and Judgment (vv. 27–32)

God instructs Jeremiah to rewrite the scroll and adds a specific, harsh judgment against Jehoiakim: his body will be left unburied, exposed to heat and frost, and none of his descendants will sit securely on David’s throne. Baruch writes a second scroll, which includes all the original words plus many more added prophecies of judgment.

Key Themes

  • The Indestructibility of God’s Word: The king burns the first scroll, the Word of God is simply rewritten and expanded, highlighting that human opposition cannot destroy divine truth.
  • Repentance vs. Defiance: The chapter contrasts the proper response to God’s word (fear and repentance) with Jehoiakim’s defiance.
  • The Role of the Prophet and Scribe: Jeremiah is the messenger, and Baruch is the faithful scribe who records and reads the word at great personal risk.
  • God’s Patience and Justice: God offers repentance through the scroll, but when that is rejected, judgment is inevitable.

In Jeremiah 36, the burning of the scroll by King Jehoiakim represents a pivotal moment of defiance against God’s word, where the king used a penknife to cut and destroy a prophetic scroll.

The Event (Jeremiah 36:22–24)

  • The Setting: The scene takes place in the “winter house” in the ninth month, with a fire burning in a brazier (or firepot) before King Jehoiakim.
  • The Action: As Jehudi read the scroll aloud (containing prophecies from Jeremiah), the king cut the scroll into pieces using a scribe’s knife (or penknife) and threw them into the fire.
  • The Destruction: The king methodically cut and burned the scroll column by column (or section by section) until the entire scroll was consumed.
  • The Response: The king and his servants did not show fear or tear their clothes in repentance, demonstrating complete indifference and hardening of heart.

Symbolism and Significance

  • Rejection of Divine Authority: The burning of the scroll symbolized an attempt to silence God and reject His warnings of impending judgment.
  • Contempt for the Message: Cutting the scroll, which was a parchment scroll of leather or papyrus, column by column, showed intense contempt for the message.
  • The Futility of the Action: Despite the destruction of the physical scroll, God commanded Jeremiah to write a second scroll, indicating that divine truth cannot be destroyed.
  • Judgment: The act led directly to further judgment from God against Jehoiakim.

Key Terms

  • Penknife/Scribe’s Knife: A tool normally used by scribes for cutting or sharpening reed pens, misused by the king for destruction.
  • Scroll (Roll): The parchment containing the prophecies.
  • Brazier/Firepot: A metal pan used for burning coals to provide warmth.

Those who despise the Word of God will be destroyed:

Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.”  Proverbs 13:13

Those who do not receive and obey God’s Word will be counted “unworthy of everlasting life”:

“Then Paul and Barnabas waxed bold, and said, It was necessary that the word of God should first have been spoken to you: but seeing ye put it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, lo, we turn to the Gentiles.” Acts 13:46

Then I said, I will not make mention of him, nor speak any more in his name. But his word was in mine heart as a burning fire shut up in my bones, and I was weary with forbearing, and I could not stay.” Jeremiah 20:9

May God’s Word be fully received in our hearts and be that burning fire emanating from our very bones and pouring out to those around us daily.

“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.” Colossians 3:16

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“A Flattering Mouth Worketh Ruin”

Using Deceit to Ensnare and Inflict Evil

“A Flattering Mouth Worketh Ruin” Proverbs 26:28

The “ruin” wrought by way of flattery is incalculable.

“He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.” Proverbs 20:19

Firstly, realize that the LORD is warning us here about talebearers or those who carry or bear about tales. Then we learn that the “talebearer revealeth secrets” or dispenses to others “secrets” not fitting to be shared with anyone else other those necessary, that is, those who already know those things. Because of how the enemy of souls uses talebearers, we are then warned to “meddle not” with such persons who are characterized by their cunning ability to flatter their way into our lives, making us feel comfortable with them so that in a vulnerable moment, we reveals “secrets” to them about something in our past that they really had no business knowing. Beware saints. There are those who operate this way. They sliver into your life by flattering you, telling you how wonderful you are and how well they like the way you minister. Then, they insidiously siphon out secret information from you, saving it in memory for just the right time to use against you.

You are not accountable for divulging past sins to anyone. When you repented and confessed that sin before God, He forgave you and remove those sins “as far as the east is from the west  (infinity).”(Isaiah 44:22) The LORD has “cast all their sins into the depths of the sea.”

“Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in mercy.  19He will turn again, he will have compassion upon us; he will subdue our iniquities; and thou wilt cast all their sins into the depths of the sea.” Micah 7:18-19

Your sin was against God and God alone who alone is “Holy, holy, holy.” (Isaiah 6:3; Revelation 4:8).

“Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight.” Psalms 51:4

Sheep in the Midst of Wolves”

WHEN to depart: “Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge.” (Proverbs 14:7)

A believer armed with these truths will be far less susceptible to the while of the wicked wolves who lurk in our very midst.

“Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.” Matthew 10:16

The innocent seem to be the most vulnerable because they imagine in their hearts that others are as they are, innocent.Be on guard and walk prayerfully, according to the Word, and in the Spirit and the LORD will deliver you from “the snare of the fowler” or hunter (Psalms 17:4).

“Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence.” Psalms 91:3

Beware of those who seek to manipulate you to divulge information about your past, even in so-called counseling sessions, most of which are not holy or biblical anyway. Jesus told us to not give out pearls to swine. In principle perhaps that refers to giving anything to swine who will use them against you in the future.

“Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.” Matthew 7:6

Proverbs 26:28 says: “A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.”

Hunters are very clever at capturing their prey. Deceivers are clever and use clandestine methods to beguile their intended prey. The intended victim must be enticed or lured in using some type of bait or false affirmation/flattery. Concerning wolves who prey on Christ’s precious sheep, the Bible uses the imagery of a hunter who sets a trap for his prey.  It speaks of those who “lie in wait to deceive.”(Ephesians 4:14)

“A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.” Proverbs 29:5

It’s obvious that there is a hidden motive in that one who would flatter. Holy Scripture would instruct us to know that some people, while speaking smoothly, have war or evil in their hearts. They hide their hatred and wicked agenda behind a flattering tongue and a smile.

“The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his heart: his words were softer than oil, yet were they drawn swords.” Psalms 55:21

In order to spiritually know when someone is deceitfully flattering, the disciple should ask the LORD for keener discernment and the “discerning of spirits” which is one of the nine gifts of the Spirit (1 Corinthians 12:10). One of the reasons that we need this gift of the Holy Spirit, is because some who flatter to snare actually seem to be men or women of God. Some of these guys actually preach some good stuff, have a website, call themselves “pastor” to gain clout, and are devil-possessed. Beware and stay in prayer.

People who have self-appointed themselves as representatives of Christ and Christianity are no knew thing. Wolves amidst the sheep of the LORD is no new reality. Even in eternity past, Lucifer (the light bearer) beguiled and misled a third of the LORD’s angels. We then see him slivering into the Garden of creation as a cunning snake who with flattery, lies, and deceit, caused the first sin among men and the fall of mankind (Genesis 3).

“The watchman of Ephraim was with my God: but the prophet is a snare of a fowler in all his ways, and hatred in the house of his God.” Hosea 9:8

False shepherds and false prophets have always dwelled among God’s people (Jeremiah 23; Ezekiel 34; Matthew 23, etc.).

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PURGATORY: CATHOLIC FRAUD [podcast]


Purgatory is never once mentioned in God’s Word and is a blatant and antichrist denial of the efficacy of the precious blood of Jesus Christ.

“One of the scandalous practices of the Catholic church was the sale of “indulgences” to raise money. Indulgences allowed Catholics to buy forgiveness for their sins with cold, hard cash. Most remember that indulgences were one of the primary reasons Martin Luther made the cataclysmic decision to leave the Catholic church and start the “Protestant” movement. However, few realize that indulgences were used by the Catholic church as a primary source of revenue for over a thousand years, and that the practice did not end as a result of Luther’s protests:

“The cost of running the church’s kingdom while maintaining the profligate lifestyle of one of Europe’s grandest courts pressured the Vatican always to look for ways to bring in more money. Taxes and fees levied on the Papal States paid most of the empire’s basic expenses. The sales of produce from its agriculturally rich northern land as well as rents collected from its properties throughout Europe brought in extra cash. But over time that was not enough to fuel the lavish lifestyles of the Pope and his top clerics. The church found the money it needed in the selling of so-called indulgences, a sixth-century invention whereby the faithful paid for a piece of paper that promised that God would forgo any earthly punishment for the buyer’s sins. The early church’s penances were often severe, including flogging, imprisonment, or even death. Although some indulgences were free, the best ones — promising the most redemption for the gravest sins — were expensive. The Vatican set prices according to the severity of the sin and they were initially available only to those who made a pilgrimage to Rome.” Delancyplace.com

“And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment: 28 So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation.” Hebrews 9:27-28

Notice that after a person dies, “after this the judgment” and not purgatory!

Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God died for, paid the full and complete price for all sin one time on the cross and anyone believing in purgatory spits in the face of a holy God, openly claiming that the sacrifice of Christ was not enough. Such openly deny Christ and are antichrists.

—— CATHOLIC PURGATORIAL FAIRY TALE SCAM ….. ABSOLUTE BLASPHEMY AND OPEN DENIAL OF THE EFFICACY OF THE VERY BLOOD OF JESUS CHRIST. PURE GIMMICK – $–PAY YOUR DEAD RELATIVE OUT OF PURGATORY? The Catholic indulgence system is completely diabolical and antichrist. This system teaches that living relatives can $ pay $ their dead relatives out of purgatory (no such thing) by giving monies to the Catholic church. This system wasn’t even initiated until the twelfth century by the then pope in order to raise money for the financially hurting Roman Catholic church. This delusional lie, myth, and exploitation is antichrist in that it brazenly denies the efficacy and power of the blood of Jesus shed once, and good for all time (John 19:30; Hebrews 10:12).

***IN THE MIDDLE AGES, A CERTAIN POPE AT THAT TIME INVENTED THE TEACHING OF PURGATORY TO RAISE $MONEY$ FOR THE FINANCIALLY HURTING ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH.

IS PURGATORY A CATHOLIC FRAUD? IS THERE EVEN ONE MENTION OF A purgatory in the Bible? Could it be that PURGATORY is a mere scheme to obtain money from poor souls who pay the Catholic church $$$ thinking they are getting some loved one out of a place that doesn’t even exist – purgatory? THE INVENTION OF PURGATORY is but one of the diabolic devices the aCtholic church holds over its people to deceive, delude and ultimately destroy them in eternal damnation.

Heaven and hell (as eternal destinations) appear approximately 600 times in God’s Word and purgatory appears no where – not even once in Holy Scripture.

$$$–Catholic “indulgences” are monies/revenues paid to the Catholic church to get people out of “purgatory” – a place that doesn’t even exist – THIS IS FRAUDULENT!!!

$$$–Purgatory is nothing less than a money-making scam of the Catholic church exploiting its own people$$$.

Does not purgatory exploit the precious Catholic people FOR WHOM CHRIST DIED TO COMPLETELY FORGIVE?

Is purgatory a money-making $$$ lie? – through the sale of Catholic “indulgences”??

The most blasphemous element about this fraud is that PURGATORY DENIES CHRIST’S REDEMPTION by saying His blood was not enough to pay for ALL sins.

Purgatory is simply another Catholic lie.

If God named “Heaven” 582 times and “hell” 54 times by name in His Word, He certainly would have named “purgatory” (by name) if such a place existed.

Purgatory IS a big deal because the Roman religion stands or falls on whether it is teaching God’s holy Word which is final authority.

IF “THE BLOOD OF JESUS CLEANSES US FROM ALL SINS” (1 John 1:7), WHY WOULD GOD INSTITUTE A SO-CALLED PLACE OF “PURIFICATION” NAMED PURGATORY? HE SIMPLY DIDN’T. “the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from ALL sin” (1 John 1:7).

Only the blood of Jesus applied by the grace of God and faith can save from eternal damnation.

Jesus says that justification is instantaneous (John 6:47).

IS PURGATORY A MONEY-MAKING SCHEME?

PURGE-atory is a lie because it purports that once a “good Catholic” dies, he is then PURGED in an intermediate state. Purgatory is blasphemy against the finished work of Jesus Christ who stated on the cross that “It IS finished” (John 19:30). The teaching of purgatory is just one more way the roman church denies the total sufficiency of the cross of Jesus Christ our LORD causing millions to be deluded and lost and without true love and peace that only God can give as a person comes to Him the way He prescribed – in His Word – Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of the Father.

CHRIST’S BLOOD IS GOD’S MERCY.

Jesus is the only Hope God gave us for forgiveness of sins. Jesus stated, “The Son of man hath power ON EARTH (not in purgatory) to forgive sins” (Matthew 9:6).

PURGATORY EXISTS NOWHERE IN HOLY SCRIPTURE IN WORD NOR CONCEPT.

THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IS A WASTELAND OF IDOLS.

WHERE ARE SINS FORGIVEN? ON EARTH OR “PURGATORY”??? Jesus stated, “The Son of man hath power ON EARTH to forgive sins” (Matthew 9:6).

WHO ARE SINS FORGIVEN BY???? Jesus stated, “The Son of man hath power ON EARTH to forgive sins” (Matthew 9:6).

1 John 1:7 “the blood of Jesus cleanses us from ALL sins.” No need for a so-called “purgatory” OR CATHOLIC PRIEST.

THE BIBLE CLEARLY TEACHES US THAT THE PUNISHMENT FOR ALL OUR SINS WAS POURED OUT UPON CHRIST ON THE CROSS – ONE TIME, 2,000 YEARS AGO – THEY ARE DEALT WITH COMPLETELY FOR THOSE WHO ARE BORN AGAIN.

DID GOD DO A COMPLETE AND “FINISHED” WORK THROUGH CHRIST? ARE YOU CALLING HIM A LIAR? JESUS SAID, WHILE DYING ON THE CROSS FOR US “IT IS FINISHED (COMPLETE) (John 19:30).

DID CHRIST FAIL IN HIS MISSION? DO WE NOW NEED SOME COSTUME-WEARING PRIESTHOOD OF SODOMITES TO HELP GOD OUT AND TELL US WHAT TO DO? ABSURD!

ARE YOU CALLING THE SON OF GOD A LIAR?

“It IS finished” simply means that the total and complete price for the sins of the whole world were paid for “one time” on the cross by Christ alone (John 19:30; Heb. 10:12-14).

ONLY JESUS CAN CLEANSE: “Peter saith unto him, Thou shalt never wash my feet. Jesus answered him, If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with me” (John 13:8).

ONLY JESUS CAN WASH AWAY SINS, NOT PURGATORY. JESUS TOLD PETER: “If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with me” (John 13:8).

OFFICIAL CATHOLIC TEACHING/DOGMA:

The following statements can be verified by consulting volumes 1 and 2 of the book, Vatican Council II printed by Costello Publishing Co., Northport, New York. Austin Flannery, O. P., is the general editor and each volume contains the Nihil Obstat and the Imprimatur. The editions are: 1984 (Vol. 1) and 1982 (Vol. 2).

This most recent Roman Catholic Council, which closed on December 8, 1965, is the current official stand of Roman Catholicism. The following quotes are that official stand. (Bold print has been used for emphasis. Furthermore, brackets have been used to increase clarity.)

(10) “We believe that the souls of all those who die in the grace of Christ — whether they must still make expiation in the fire of Purgatory, or whether from the moment they leave their bodies they are received by Jesus into Paradise like the good thief — go to form that People of God ….” (Vol. 2, p. 394)

(12) “The doctrine of purgatory clearly demonstrates that even when the guilt of sin has been taken away, punishment for it or the consequences of it may remain to be expiated or cleansed.” (Vol. 1, p. 64)

(d) “If anyone says that after the reception of the grace of justification the guilt is so remitted and the debt of eternal punishment so blotted out to every repentant sinner, that no debt of temporal punishment remains to be discharged either in this world or in purgatory before the gates of heaven can be opened, let him be anathema.” (ibid., p. 46 — Sixth Session, Chapter XVI, Canon 30)

1 Corinthians 3 is where Paul is simply using this imagery to show that the works true believers did while on earth that were not truly out of the right heart motive, would not be rewarded.

Have you ever been told in a Catholic church that you could not go to Heaven unless you are “born again”? The Son of God said “Ye MUST be born again” (John 3:7). You can’t go to Heaven without being “born again” – the Bible way.

Purgatory simply is not found in the Bible and actually blatantly contradicts Bible doctrine.

If you are a Catholic defender, please quote the verses verbatim and tell everyone here how many times the word “purgatory” appears in the Bible.

Purgatory is a mere proofless myth – invented to steal money from the Catholic people.

Purgatory is a fool’s hope – eternal hell awaits all who die without being born again (the Bible way).

The Bible never mentions purgatory … it’s a myth and wasn’t invented till the 12th century in order to scam money from the Catholic people by selling indulgences.

Hell is the eternal and unending judgment of the holy God of Heaven and earth upon all those who do not repent, falling upon His mercy through the blood of Jesus Christ – BEFORE THEY LEAVE THE EARTH.

We are only made holy by God through Jesus’ blood – THIS IS THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST – not some mythical and unbiblical place called “purgatory.”

THOSE WHO DISREGARD THE BLOOD OF CHRIST MUST SUFFER ETERNAL PUNISHMENT IN HELL:  “Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hath trodden under foot the Son of God, and hath counted the blood of the covenant, wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing, and hath done despite unto the Spirit of grace?”  (Hebrews 10:29).

THE WORD OF GOD IS THE FINAL AUTHORITY NOT THE ROMAN CHURCH – who are you going to trust? God or the Catholic church?

What is there to understand other than the Catholic teaching of purgatory is a blatant denial of the sufficiency of Christ’s blood which was shed to pay for ALL sins one time on the cross (John 19:30; Heb. 10:12, etc.). While dying on the cross for our sins, Jesus said “It IS finished” which simply means that all the sins of mankind were paid for in full by His blood and there was therefore no need ever for any other sacrifice for sin – including the vile and vain idea that man could ever pay for his own sin debt in a place that doesn’t even exist (“purgatory”).

PURGATORY IS JUST ONE OF MANY exploitational devices of the Catholic church. Purgatory exploits the Catholic people, leading them to destitution and despair and ultimately damnation. These poor souls, most of which are in dire straits financially, to afford a funeral are then asked to give $$$money$$$ to the Roman church (which is already the richest organization in the world). How can this be!

JESUS also said “Sanctify them through thy Word, the Word is truth” (John 17:17).

If Jesus’ blood totally cleanses of all sins those who believe upon Him, what need would God have for a purgatory?  HE simply never mentioned such a place – it is a Catholic myth – A LIE FROM HELL.

What is your faith built on? God’s Word/truth or religious myth?  Your eternity is in the balance – better check it out;)

WILL YOU TRUST THE CONFUSED & CHANGING TEACHINGS OF SINFUL MEN OR THE CLEAR AND UNCHANGING TRUTHS OF A LOVING AND HOLY GOD WHOSE WORD NEVER CHANGES?

JESUS WARNED US TO “Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening (devouring) wolves” (Matthew 7:15).

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