Simon Peter's Three (3) Denials of Christ and Peter's Three Boastful Statements in the Gospel Accounts

Peter's Three (3) Denials of Christ and Three Boastful Statements in the Gospel Accounts
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Why the Accounts in Luke, John, Matthew, and Mark Differ

on What Jesus and Peter Said When Peter Proclaimed His Loyalty to Christ

When Simon Peter proclaimed his loyalty to Jesus just before Jesus Christ’s unjust trial, Peter actually proclaimed his loyalty three different times. Twice, he proclaimed his loyalty to Jesus prior to Jesus and His disciples leaving to go to the Mount of Olives (in John and Luke’s Gospel accounts).

After they had left to go to the mount, Peter again proclaimed his loyalty to Christ (in Matthew and Mark’s Gospel accounts). The accounts in Matthew and Mark are nearly identical and happen after Jesus and His disciples go to the Mount of Olives. And, the accounts in Luke and John take place prior to Jesus Christ and His disciples going to the Mount of Olives. 

Angelica Zambrano Mora's Second (4th) Testimony of Heaven and Hell

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Before we show you Angelica Zambrano Mora's fourth experience, we want to share a message with you. Please take time to read this first. It will bless you.

Angelica Zambrano Mora (an Ecuadorian evangelist) received out-of-body experiences, dreams, and visions to share with the world since she was 17-years-old. Her main audience is in Spanish-speaking countries, but her videos have been translated into English. She had her first experience in Heaven and Hell back when she was 17. Since then, she has had other experiences. 

Through her testimonies, she has shared with the world how God had supernaturally taken her out of her body and into the supernatural world of angels and demons. This is Biblical, as the Bible teaches that Paul, the apostle, had visions of Jesus. John, the apostle, had visions of Jesus and the end times. Ezekiel, the prophet, had visions of Jesus in His glory, sitting on a throne with cherubs and large, supernatural rings (filled with eyes) below it. Moses saw Jesus (God the Son), but didn't see His face, while on Mount Sinai (a.k.a. Mount Horeb).

Angelica Zambrano Mora's Third (3rd) Testimony of Heaven and Hell

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Below this message is a translation of an Ecuadorian evangelist's third testimony. Angelica Zambrano Mora received out-of-body experiences, dreams, and visions to share with the world. Her main audience is in Spanish-speaking countries, but her videos have been translated into English. She had her first experience in Heaven and Hell back when she was 17. Since then, she has had other experiences. 

Through her testimonies, she has shared with the world how God had supernaturally taken her out of her body and into the supernatural world of angels and demons. This is Biblical, as the Bible teaches that Paul, the apostle, had visions of Jesus. John, the apostle, had visions of Jesus and the end times. Ezekiel, the prophet, had visions of Jesus in His glory, sitting on a throne with cherubs and large, supernatural rings (filled with eyes) below it. Moses saw Jesus (God the Son), but didn't see His face, while on Mount Sinai (a.k.a. Mount Horeb).

The book of Joel 2:27-29 says:

Angelica Zambrano Mora's Second (2nd) Testimony of Heaven and Hell

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Dear reader,

Before we show you Angelica Zambrano Mora's second experience in Heaven and Hell, we want to share a message with you. Please take time to read this first. It will bless you.

Angelica Zambrano Mora (an Ecuadorian evangelist) had out-of-body experiences, dreams, and visions, which she has shared with the world. Her main audience is in Spanish-speaking countries, but her videos have been translated into English. She had her first experience in Heaven and Hell back when she was 17. Since then, she has had other miraculous experiences. 

Through her testimonies, she has shared with the world how God had supernaturally taken her out of her body and into the supernatural world of angels and demons. This is Biblical, as the Bible teaches that Paul, the apostle, had visions of Jesus. John, the apostle, had visions of Jesus and the end times. Ezekiel, the prophet, had visions of Jesus in His glory, sitting on a throne with cherubs and large, supernatural rings (filled with eyes) below it. Moses saw Jesus (God the Son), but didn't see His face, while on Mount Sinai (a.k.a. Mount Horeb).

Angelica Zambrano Mora's First (1st) Testimony of Heaven and Hell

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Dear reader,

Before we show you Angelica Zambrano Mora's first experience, we want to share a message with you. Please take time to read this first. It will bless you.

Angelica Zambrano Mora (an Ecuadorian evangelist) received out-of-body experiences, dreams, and visions to share with the world. Her main audience is in Spanish-speaking countries, but her videos have been translated into English. She had her first experience in Heaven and Hell back when she was 17. Since then, she has had other God-given experiences. 

Through her testimonies, she has shared with the world how God had supernaturally taken her out of her body and into the supernatural world of angels and demons. This is Biblical, as the Bible teaches that Paul, the apostle, had visions of Jesus. John, the apostle, had visions of Jesus and the end times. Ezekiel, the prophet, had visions of Jesus in His glory, sitting on a throne with cherubs and large, supernatural rings (filled with eyes) below it. Moses saw Jesus (God the Son), but didn't see His face, while on Mount Sinai (a.k.a. Mount Horeb).

The Profound Love of God for Us and How Only Jesus Christ Satisfies Us

The Profound Love of God for Us

and How Only Jesus Christ Satisfies Us

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Philippians chapter 4, verse 1 reveals a profound truth about God’s love for us, which God put into the heart of Paul for the church at Philippi.

Philippians 4:1 --  “[1] Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved.” [End quote]

In Philippians 1:8, Paul wrote this:

Philippians 1:8 -- “[8] For God is my record, how greatly I long after you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ.” [End quote]        

{Note: Paul longed after them in the nature of the deep, compassionate, yearning love of Jesus Christ. (Bowels refers to deep love, yearning, earnest desire, deep feelings). Jesus Christ and God the Father have this deep, yearning love and compassion, and deep feeling for the Church and for the whole world. See John 17:23.}

What Catholics Don’t Want You to Know About Purgatory

What Catholics Don’t Want You to Know About Purgatory

Mark Hart, the Executive Vice President of Life Teen, a Catholic youth outreach program, wrote this statement on his website:

"… Catholics still very much believe in Purgatory (Catholics who follow the Church, that is and not “their own” set of beliefs). Purgatory is a temporary state of purification where imperfect saints have the effects of their sin purged.”   [End quote] (Hart).

Scott P. Richert, a Catholic author and editor, wrote:

“Through penitential practices, prayer, works of charity, and the patient endurance of suffering, we can work through the temporal punishment for our sins in this life. But if any temporal punishment has been left unsatisfied at the end of our life, we must endure that punishment in Purgatory before entering Heaven.” [End quote] (Richert). (Posted on Sept. 6, 2018).

The above quotes are verbatim. Catholics believe in Purgatory, which is said to take place after a Catholic dies. According to Catholic teaching, purgatory is a place of torment and suffering. Augustine of Hippo, one of the founders of Catholicism, said:

"That there should be some fire even after this life is not incredible, and it can be inquired into and either be discovered or left hidden whether some of the faithful may be saved, some more slowly and some more quickly in the greater or lesser degree in which they loved the good things that perish, through a certain purgatorial fire." [End quote]. ("Handbook on Faith, Hope, and Charity" c. 421 A.D.) (The quote was taken from: "Purgatory: What …”).

 According to Catholic “church fathers,” purgatory is a place of suffering which supposedly cleanses deceased Catholics of the “stains” of their sins which they did on earth.

To support their belief in purgatory, Catholic websites refer to extra-Biblical writings, such as the Second Book of Maccabees and the writings of “church fathers.” They also take a few random verses from the Bible, here and there (out of context). But, take a look at what Colossians chapter 2 says.

What the New Testament Says

The Apostle Paul wrote:

[Colossians 2:8-15]

"8. Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ. 9. For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily.

10. And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power: 11. In whom also ye are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in putting off the body of the sins of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ: 12. Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead.

13. And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses; 14. Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross; 15. And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it." [End quote].

In Acts chapter 20, the Apostle Paul wrote:

The Marriage Supper Parable - A Cartoon with Sound Effects, Music, and Scripture - A Teaching of Jesus in Matthew 22

(See the PDF file here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-l2aOUz80mv-LIyzzPpySegRgZDMaDLT/view?usp=sharing .)

The Marriage Supper Parable, a spiritual story told by the Lord Jesus Christ, was intended to show His audience the truth about the choices we make and their eternal consequences, either good or bad. The Lord Jesus revealed powerful truths that need to be held to firmly. This video combines sound effects, music, digitally-created images, and Scripture to present this parable and make it dramatic. 

How to be saved through Jesus Christ here at this link: https://exploringchristianity1.blogspot.com/p/salvation-through-jesus-christ_10.html

(A note on position 3:00...

Revelation 19:8 says: "[8] And to her was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white: for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints." (KJV)

The wedding garment symbolizes the righteousness a believer in Jesus has by trusting in Jesus Christ alone for his or her salvation and eternal life.)

🌍 ➠ If you would like to know Abba God the Father and Jesus Christ (God the Son), and be saved from sin, click here to read more.

MATTHEW CHAPTER 6 - Laying up Treasure in Heaven - (With Footnotes)

MATTHEW CHAPTER 6 

- Laying up Treasure in Heaven - (With Footnotes)

🌎 [Matthew 6:1-8]

1 Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven.

2 Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.

3 But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth:

4 That thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret himself shall reward thee openly.

5 And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.

6 But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.

7 But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.

8 Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.

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Notes:

➽  (See Matt. 6:7-8)… We don’t perform for God because God provides all our needs for free. (See Matthew 7:7-11 and Romans 8:32.

Romans 8:32 says: “He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?”)

➽  Performing for God is doubt and pride, and it is glorying in the flesh. It is having confidence in the flesh (or oneself). (See Galatians 6:11-14 and Philippians 3:3-10.)

➽  Philippians 3:3 says: “For we are the circumcision, which worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh.”

A Secret Message in Nehemiah 7:7-14

The book of Nehemiah, chapter 7, has an ancient secret message. It is formed by placing the ancient name meanings together and by guidance from God. I did not come up with this. It was by God's leading I was able to see this message from the name meanings. But, if you are interested, I encourage you to seek God about this article to see what He would show you.

We will show all the name meanings strung together in one paragraph (in the order they appear in the Holy Scripture), and we will show you a secret message from God. Then, we will show you the name meanings based on Bible dictionary and concordance definitions.



NEHEMIAH 7:7-14

"[7.] Who came with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, Baanah. The number, I say, of the men of the people of Israel was this; 8. The children of Parosh, two thousand an hundred seventy and two. 9. The children of Shephatiah, three hundred seventy and two. 10. The children of Arah, six hundred fifty and two. 11. The children of Pahathmoab, of the children of Jeshua and Joab, two thousand and eight hundred and eighteen. 12. The children of Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty and four. 13. The children of Zattu, eight hundred forty and five. 14. The children of Zaccai, seven hundred and threescore." [End quote]



A SECRET MESSAGE


The names mentioned above are listed below in the same order they appear in the above scripture passage from Nehemiah 7.

Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, Baanah, Parosh, Shephatiah, Arah, 
Pahathmoab, Jeshua, Joab, Elam, Zattu, Zaccai 


The ancient meanings of these names fit together in several sentences. Words in brackets were added. Words in quotations are the name meanings. These name meanings are listed in the same order found in the Bible.


➜ Zerubbabel, Jeshua: 

    [They were] "... descended of (i.e. From) Babylon ..." [but] "Jehovah-saved" [them.]

A SECRET MESSAGE IN THE NAME MEANINGS FROM NEHEMIAH 3:1-4.

A SECRET MESSAGE IN THE NAME MEANINGS FROM NEHEMIAH 3:1-4.

This article comes in three sections:

1. The Name Meanings form Paragraphs (a secret message).

2. Some Related Verses

3. THE NAME MEANINGS FROM NEHEMIAH 3:1-4 (in a list format with Strong's Exhaustive Concordance numbers). 

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1. The Name Meanings form Paragraphs (a secret message).

NEHEMIAH 3:1-4

"[1.] Then Eliashib the high priest rose up with his brethren the priests, and they builded the sheep gate; they sanctified it, and set up the doors of it; even unto the tower of Meah they sanctified it, unto the tower of Hananeel. 2. And next unto him builded the men of Jericho. And next to them builded Zaccur the son of Imri.

3. But the fish gate did the sons of Hassenaah build, who also laid the beams thereof, and set up the doors thereof, the locks thereof, and the bars thereof. 4. And next unto them repaired Meremoth the son of Urijah, the son of Koz. And next unto them repaired Meshullam the son of Berechiah, the son of Meshezabeel. And next unto them repaired Zadok the son of Baana."

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The names in the above passage: 

Eliashib, Meah, Hananeel, Zaccur, Imri, Hassenaah, Meremoth, Urijah, 

Koz, Meshullam, Berechiah, Meshezabeel, Zadok, Baana.

The blue words in "{ }" indicate the meanings of the words we listed above from Nehemiah 3:1-4. The bold italicized words are added in to fit the sentences together, as God guided me.

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SECRET MESSAGE

{God will restore} us a {hundredfold} because {God has favored} us  and been {mindful} of us. 

[Note: Whatever we have lost for the sake of God's will shall be restored many times over (even a hundredfold). See Matthew 19:29-30.]

He {... appoints} trials {to prick} us to {bring up} the {flame of Jehovah}. 

[Note: God's light will shine brighter in those who love Him and serve Him. Trials bring us close to God so we will lack nothing. See James 1:2-4.]

Trials will {... prick} our hearts {to make good} God's people and will {... abundantly bless} and {deliver} God's people {to ... [make them] be turned to righteousness} so that they will {humble [themselves]}. 

[Note: Without trials, we would turn our hearts away from God through our pride. Trials bring us into a state of dependence on God. If we seek God through them, we will get to know God better, and even as our best Friend. See Romans 5:1-5, James 1:12, 1 Peter 1:6-9, and 1 John 1:3-10.]

Is the Jersey Devil Real? — (The Nature of Encounters with the Unexplained or Paranormal)

Notice: This article is not appropriate for children under 14 years of age.

Is the Jersey Devil Real? —  (The Nature of Encounters with the Unexplained or Paranormal)

For many years people have been encountering strange beings that take on a variety of forms. They often appear at night or in the twilight and they behave in ways unlike any known animal. Some have feet that resemble human feet, only much larger. Others fly with bat-like wings. Many have red, glowing eyes. What are these creatures? Are they animals? Are they aliens? Are they spirits? Are they purely fictional? Or, are they something else entirely?

THE JERSEY DEVIL

For hundreds of years, a cryptid creature (or creatures) was (were) seen in the thick, mostly uninhabited forests of New Jersey, called the "pine barrens." It is a region of the state consisting of thickets, evergreen trees, ponds, and dense undergrowth. Strange creatures collectively called the "Jersey Devil" were reportedly seen by thousands of people for over 250 years in the state of New Jersey and mostly in the pine barrens.  

Is the Bigfoot Real? — The Nature of Bigfoot (Sasquatch), UFOs, Paranormal Creatures, and Bigfoot Attacks

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Is the Bigfoot Real? — The Nature of Bigfoot (Sasquatch), UFOs, Paranormal Creatures, and Bigfoot Attacks  

For many years people have been encountering strange, tall beings that walk on two legs like a man and appear completely covered in thick hair or fur. Bizarrely, their feet resemble human feet, only much larger. What are these creatures? Are they animals? Are they aliens? Are they spirits? Are they purely fictional? Or, are they something else entirely?

In this article, we will relate a Bigfoot attack and look into the true nature of this creature.

SASQUATCH (BIGFOOT) SIGHTINGS 


Native Americans from British Columbia and throughout the United States have spoken of a mysterious, ape-like, man-like beast they call the Esti Capcaki, Atahsaia, Ot ne yar heh, and other names. But, the most well-known are sasquatch and Bigfoot. 

(Bigfoot plaster cast. Click for source.)

The tall, hairy creature has been described by many people as being about 6 to 9 feet in height, weighing about 800 pounds (maximum), and walking on two feet ("Mysterious Ape ..."). It has been heard to let out a loud, chilling call. People have described it as being ape-like or man-like and covered in thick fur. 

Some sasquatch appear to be shy. But, others are more aggressive and have been known to throw stones at buildings, chase people, and vandalize cabins.

Attack in Vancouver Island

One night in 2004, Ted Story (or Ted Storey) was sleeping in his motor home in the densely-forested Strathcona Provincial Park, which is located in the middle of Vancouver Island. (Source: Monster Quest: Mysterious Ape Island.)

Regarding the sasquatch creature, Ted said: "I thought it was a myth or—[I] had no belief in any of that at all. That night, it made me a believer." ("Mysterious Ape ...")

He was woken from sleep by a sudden and unexpected event. Ted said: "All of a sudden, the motor home shook violently. It listed 30 degrees or so. I would anticipate that the tires just about came off the ground." Something large and having immense strength was rocking the motor home, standing right outside his window. 

TRUTH ABOUT BILLY GRAHAM THAT THEY HAVE HIDDEN - Exposé

The Late Billy Graham Believed That Jesus Christ Is "Not" the Only Way

The famous "evangelist" Billy Graham passed away recently. His dangerous doctrine is still spreading through the Church and doing harm to the body of Christ. The ecumenical movement is still promoting a merger of Protestants with Roman Catholicism. And, false teachers are still promoting the idea that people around the world can be saved by their own good works, without trusting in Jesus Christ alone for salvation. This false doctrine was taught by the late Billy Graham.

Billy Graham was interviewed by Robert Schuller on his Hour of Power TV show. The interview was broadcast on May 31, 1997. It exposed something about the famous "evangelist" that should be very disturbing.

Richmond Gyimah's Visit to Heaven and Hell - in English - VIDEO - (PART 1) (a vision of Heaven and Hell)

Richmond Gyimah's Visit to Heaven and Hell - in English - VIDEO - (PART 1) (a vision of Heaven and Hell)

Richmond Gyimah was sick. A persistent, very rare, intestinal problem he had since a child was only getting worse. By the time he was 19, he went to have it checked out. He was admitted to Korle Bu Hospital, a prominent hospital in Ghana (Africa). There, at the Korle Bu Hospital, his condition worsened. The surgery had to be delayed. When he finally could have surgery, a doctor told him that everyone his age who got that surgery did not survive. He wanted to get the surgery anyway because he was in extreme pain. During the surgery, his spirit left his body and was taken to Heaven. What Richmond experiences there will open your eyes. 

This is based on the video series posted up on YouTube by Kay Boachie on Dec. 15, 2011. Kay translated Richmond’s original testimony which was posted on YouTube by “kobina ofosu” on June 19, 2011. I have tried my best to be as accurate as possible to Kay’s translation, but I am not perfect. 

-- How to Be Saved Through Jesus

https://exploringchristianity1.blogspot.com/p/salvation-through-jesus-christ_10.html

-- The Testimony of Richmond Gyimah: His Encounter with Heaven and Hell (Out of Body Experience)

http://spaceforswashbuckling.blogspot.com/2014/10/the-testimony-of-richmond-gyimah-his.html

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HELL IS REAL - TESTIMONIES OF HELL - HEAVEN AND HELL ARE REAL (23 Minutes in Hell)

HELL IS REAL - TESTIMONIES OF HELL

Bill Wiese had a powerful vision of Hell in the year 1998. He was given a commission by God to warn the world about the reality of Hell and how horrible it really is. His experience is not the only one of Hell. Many other people have seen Hell in near-death experiences. 

Mary K. Baxter was given visions of Hell in 1976. In Hell, Jesus appeared to her and revealed to her various things about the people in Hell and about the layout of Hell. 

Hell is a real place that all those who have rejected Jesus will go to. God does not want anyone to go to Hell. That is why He sent Jesus Christ to die on a cross to pay for our sins. And, most of all, God the Father wants us to know His love for us and to know Him as our God and Abba Father. Hell was created for the devil and his angels. But, because of sin passing down to mankind from Adam and Eve, we all have a sin nature and this sin nature makes it impossible for us to be good enough to go to Heaven. No sin can enter Heaven because sin would corrupt Heaven, and a sinner in Heaven would not enjoy the fact that all of Heaven is filled with God's glory because sin and God's glory are opposite. 

The Difference Between the Old Testament and the New Testament Saints (Hypergrace Heresy) (Lukewarm Church) (Apostasy) (False Teachers)

The Difference Between the Old Testament and the New Testament Saints

Many people have wondered why the Old Testament Hebrews were often struck down with plagues and judgments of God while wondering through the wilderness near Mount Sinai. 

The Old Testament people who rebelled against the Old Testament laws were destroyed in the wilderness of Sinai. They were destroyed because they were in the presence of God and were hardening themselves against God's teachings, which He gave to Moses. Their actions and words proved that their hearts were hardened against God and His ways.

The New Testament Completes the Old

The sacrificial laws, and the feast day laws, and the dietary laws, and other ceremonial laws were all fulfilled in Jesus Christ (Romans 10:4, Galatians 3:1-8). We Christians have no need to fulfill them since Christ did that for us, nailing all the ordinances, which were written against us, on the cross (Colossians 2:6-17). 

But, God does expect us to obey Him in the Ten Commandments, which are repeated throughout the New Testament, including in the epistles from Romans to Revelation (as we follow the leading of the Holy Spirit). When we disobey Him, all we have to do is confess it to Abba Father God and repent. Asking Abba God to fulfill that unmet need is the next good thing to do. 

We have the promise of God Jesus spoke of in Matthew 7:11. Jesus said: "[11] If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?"

The danger is not believing God's Holy Word.