GOD THE FATHER, JESUS THE SON, AND THE HOLY SPIRIT AND WHO IS THE HOLY SPIRIT?

Before continuing with the Holy Spirit blog, it is a bit late in sharing this incredible topic regarding a very crucial question: "Easter - Christian or Pagan?" However, I am sorry that I was not able to have this ready for your reading prior to what millions tragically have just "celebrated!"

Have you ever given thought to such a question? This information comes from "Hope of Israel Ministries (Ecclesia of YEHOVAH)." I would so encourage you to read "http://www.hope-of-israel.org/easterfr.htm" - that is, if you are willing to read incredible truths concerning the "question"! The "whole world"- especially those who declare themselves Christians have been so deceived by the devil! Consider what John the Apostle wrote: "And we know that we are of God, and the WHOLE WORLD lieth in wickedness (John: 5:19)."

The English word "Easter and the German Ostern come from a common origin (Eostur, Eastur, Ostara, Ostar) which meant the rising or growing sun (Hope of Israel Ministries)." 

How many of us would get up on a Sunday morning to attend the sunrise service - I, in my ignorance, did so for many years and praise God, no more! And the Bible condemns holding a sunrise service - "the temple at Jerusalem was oriented to the east; to worship the sun one had to turn his back toward the temple (Ezekiel 8:16)."

I played the saxaphone in the high school Easter parade to honor the "goddess of spring"... as millions of others did through-out the country! Consider the "myriad of customs" - such horrible errors as Easter customs: "Easter colored eggs and bunny rabbits, Easter parades, new clothes, hot-cross buns, etc." Keep in mind that "today's Easter has its roots deep in ancient paganism -- centuries before the birth of the Messiah -- and its rites have scarcely changed!" We will not find the word "Easter" in the Bible, thankfully! I would recommend various encyclopedias be checked as well! The word itself, in the context of a religious festival, as the encyclopedias explain, comes from the name of a Pagan Goddess -- "the goddess of Spring" (Ralph Woodrow in Babylon Mystery Religion). There is so much more to read concerning such ungodly and pagan traditions and customs... for you will be so blessed with God's truths, and His only! Tragically, how many millions of Christians and "man's" churches have been deceived by the devil for centuries? Please keep in mind that a serious Christian must not in any way, shape or knowledge consider what is so erroneous regarding what Satan has "pulled" on mankind! Always remember thankfully, it is NOT Easter for Christians, but Resurrection Sunday! Praise God to be sure!

Continuing with the Holy Spirit blog - Keep in mind that ''Jesus is the Baptizer of the Holy Spirit (Matt. 3:11)" who is the third person of the Trinity, our Comforter who draws us to Christ, convicts us of sin, enables us to accept Christ as our personal Savior, assures us of salvation, enables us to live victorious life, understand the Bible, pray according to God's will, and share Christ with others (NKJV Bible- Word Wealth 7:6)" Such a gift and blessing to be sure, for those who truly desire to do so!

Such a blessing in that the Holy Spirit is providing me these blogs which are being written for each of you - praise God...and may they be such a blessing for you!

Let's begin with the flesh (sin)! Why you might ask! For the value of our lives will be determined either by our sinful lives-provided by the Satanic world or that which Almighty God (The Father, Son and Holy Spirit) has provided such a fruitful and abundant godly life for us by the sacrifice of our precious Jesus who died for us on the cross "and he (us) who does not take His cross and follow after Me is not worthy of Me -- the cross is an instrument of death, symbolizing here not the bearing of any particular burden or distress, but a willingness to give one's life sacrificially for the Master (Footnote-Matt.10:38 NKJV)" and three days later, Jesus raised Himself to praise God and for 40 days to get the disciples ready to do their "jobs!" Thankfully, we Christians can live an incredible life provided to us by the Holy Spirit Who baptizes and empowers His people! More about "the Holy Spirit empowers" us as we go! My wife and I were baptized and empowered by the Holy Spirit, thankfully! I became a spirit- filled pastor with the Holy Spirit who empowered me last year declaring "You have will have a ministry of 'setting the captives free.'" That truly came quickly when I was in the hospital twice last year. The Holy Spirit brought various hospital staff to me and incredibly they were brought to the Lord or encouraged if they were already Christians! And I have had other incredible opportunities since in doing so - thankfully, no man's church for us anymore! We have our "church" at home with the Holy Spirit.  Keep in mind there are millions of "man's" churches throughout the world tragically - with "pastors, ministers, popes, etc. doing their "thing"! 

Let's consider God's church - I would encourage you to spend time reading 1 Corinthians, especially chapter 14:26-40 (New Spirit-Filled Life Bible NKJV) I know there will be readers who might well reject these scriptures - however, these are Godly scriptures!

“Order in Church Meetings”

"How is it then, brethren? Whenever you come together, each of you has a psalm, has a teaching, has a tongue, has a revelation, has an interpretation. Let all things be done for edification. If anyone speaks in a tongue, let there be two or at most three, each in turn, and let one interpret. But if there is no interpreter, let him be keep silent in the church, and let him speak to himself and to God… For God is not the author of confusion but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. Let your women (wife) keep silent in the churches, for they are not permitted to speak; but they are to be submissive, as the law also says…Let all things be done decently and in order."

Keep in mind the footnote for verse 26 - "each of you...": The things of the Spirit are for every member of the body of Christ, not an elite few." The footnote for verse 35 – "your women…" adds: "and not to embarrass her husband in public. The Bible does not assign rigid social or church roles to men and women, but it does place headship and authority in husbands as an abiding principle for this age."

Now then, what is it going to be - life with Satan or an incredible life with the Triune God? An incredible life-long decision to be sure! What a blessing being with the Triune God!

Consider this -"if we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrightness (1 John 1:9).” It is written in Psalm 50:15, "Call on Me in the days of trouble; and I will deliver you, and you shall glorify Me (New Spirit-Filled Life Bible (NKJV).” Thankfully...amen!

Thus, be encouraged Saints, be encouraged, praise God, for He will never leave nor forsake us! "And O wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death? I thank God - through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, with the mind I serve the Law of God, but with the flesh, the law of sin (Romans 7:24-25 NKJV Bible).

 Consider this, saints:

"There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ as weak through the flesh, God did by sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, on account of sin: He condemned sin in the flesh, that the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us who do not walk according to the Spirit. For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh but those who live according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. Because the carnal mind is enmity against God; for it is not subject to the law of God, nor indeed can it be. So then, those who are in the flesh cannot please God. But you are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God in you. Now if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he is not His. And if Christ is in you, the body is dead because of sin, but the Spirit is life because of righteousness. But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you. Therefore, brethren, we are debtors - not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh. For if you live according to the flesh you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God (Romans 8:1-14) NKJV."

Saints, always be encouraged in using our lives for our Triune God Almighty and finally, being so strong in our precious Lord and in the power of His might! However, be so very aware and so very careful of Satan for he is, as always, trying to destroy God's people! Amen! 

                   Be Glorified Lord God Almighty, Be Glorified for Our God Reigns