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    The Devil has been shut out of Heaven; the End is in sight

    Hi there, So just to fill in the gaps, Revelation says that a war broke out in Heaven (between the Devil and the Lord's angels) - this war, spiritually ended with the Devil shut out of Heaven. There is reason to believe that the Devil won't war again, until it is on Earth - where he will...
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    The False Prophet will say your memories are fine, even without the prompting of the Holy Spirit

    Hi there, So just to continue to edify your work around prophecy, let me tell you a little of what the False Prophet will do, that will weaken your faith if you do not hand him over to the Devil: the False Prophet will tell you that your memories are fine, even without the prompting of the Holy...
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    The false Church thinks forgiving the anti-Christ, means forgiving the Devil?

    Hi there, So this is the litmus test, for any believer (in principle): if you understood you were forgiven, even to the point that you forgave what the anti-Christ did, would you forgive the Devil? The problem is, if you would forgive the Devil, what would you forgive the Devil for? He doesn't...
  4. Not David

    Regret in Hell?

    *You are in the Orthodox Forum* I was watching a video and the Youtuber said that the worse suffering for those in hell is the fact that they could have achieved heaven eternally. I think he quoted Thomas Aquinas so that's why I am asking if there is something like that in Orthodoxy? Also, in...
  5. Lords Man

    Take Heart Weary Believer....

    God is, indeed, the greatest in status, authority and power, over all creation. Jesus is, indeed, King of kings and Lord of lords ruling over all. The rule of the Godhead, over all creation and for all time, is God's absolute rule. Nothing and nobody can supersede the Lord. This world's works...
  6. 2PhiloVoid

    Killing the Devil inside of me, with the help of Descartes?

    Someone said not too long ago that "these are the times that try men's souls," or something to that effect. I suppose he was right in some capacity because, let's face it, we all seem to be languishing in a world gone awry, and even if someone doesn't presently adhere to some form of Metaphysics...
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    God began creating, by positioning angels

    Hi there, So I have been thinking about what it was that God specifically did, in creating what He did and I suddenly hit upon what the Holy Spirit was trying to point out to me: God created to begin with, by positioning angels... The question of what and where is not as important as grounding...
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    I am stuck thinking I need to prove faith to Evolutionists, when the Bible says "they're deluded"

    Hi there, So you know that verse that says "God will give them over to a strong delusion" (paraphrase)? Well, I think I am getting to be at cross purposes with God, trying to do what He has made next to impossible. The disciples were put out, saying "if it is that hard for the rich to be...
  9. HenSoma-OneBody

    Satan Is Real And Always At Work

    Anyone familiar with the Gospels knows that Jesus was under constant attack by Satan and his followers. Satan, also known as the devil, relentlessly sought to end the life of Jesus in hopes of ending God's plan of salvation for all of mankind. To this day Satan continues to be a cunning...
  10. Not David

    Does God loves the devil?

    How? If so, is his love the same as for humanity?
  11. Christsfreeservant

    Necks on The Line

    Ephesians 6:10-12 ESV Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the...
  12. Balance

    Balance

    “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.” Proverbs 16:3 If we follow the advice found in Proverbs, we are to dedicate whatever we do to God and seek His clear direction. Unfortunately, the devil is working against us by camouflaging God’s guidance, trying to get...
  13. Step Twelve – Stay Focused On God

    Step Twelve – Stay Focused On God

    This final step is really simply a call to remain focused on the previous steps. Our walk with Jesus is an ongoing process that is never ending. We should be checking ourselves every step of the way to insure we remain on track. Each of us should design our own plan for staying connected to...
  14. Step Eleven – Your Place In The Body Of Christ

    Step Eleven – Your Place In The Body Of Christ

    A disdain for organized religion has many Christians struggling to work out their faith in isolation. This is a bad idea and not what God wants. Believers are all part of the body of Christ and need to be working together to each do their part. If you are not interacting with other believers...
  15. Step Ten – Connecting With God

    Step Ten – Connecting With God

    The Word of God and the Holy Spirit are our direct connection to God. The Holy Spirit will guide us as we study the Word of God and point the way for us as we go through our daily lives. The Holy Spirit also plays a major role in helping us overcome the schemes of the devil. Maintaining a...
  16. Step Six – Put On The Armor Of God

    Step Six – Put On The Armor Of God

    The tools we use to fight the devil have been clearly outlined in the Bible and my goal in this step was to identify those tools and give them some definition. I think it’s important for us all to study these tools carefully and consider how we can best deploy them in our walk with Jesus. Read...
  17. Step Five – Know The Enemy

    Step Five – Know The Enemy

    We are in a battle with the devil – yes, the victory has already been won by the sacrificial death of Jesus on the Cross – nevertheless, in this world we are still doing battle with the devil on a daily basis. You can’t fight that battle and expect to win if you don’t know the enemy. We have...
  18. Your Brother In Christ

    Are demons real and do they interfere with people?

    Here is a topic ignored in many Amarican churches, it may offend someone. Are the Demonic forces actively seeking our downfall, are they dormant, have they never been a threat, or do they not exist at all. So, where do you stand? I for one, know that demons are real and active. They are in a...
  19. Not David

    Why is Satan role bigger in the N.T than the O.T?

    Would it be because the Israelites hadn't developed the way they view God and the angelical beings? What do you think?
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    How to tell if the enemy is attacking you?

    are there ways to be certain when the enemy is attacking you? For awhile I was feeling condemned but luckily God opened my eyes to that. I have also had a few scary experiences with the enemy after being saved but sometimes I think he's trying to out wit me and make it harder to detect. Any...