Sunday, November 26, 2023

PROTECTORS of SCRIPTURE

 

Galatians 1:8-9

King James Version

8 But though we, or an angel from heaven, 

preach any other gospel unto you 

than that which we have preached unto you, 

let him be accursed.

9 As we said before, so say I now again, 

if any man preach any other gospel unto you 

than that ye have received, 

let him be accursed.


There are many unsung heroes who loved the Bible.

We must not forget them, for they gave up their lives.

And how they were challenged by the Roman Catholic church.

But they never gave up their faith.

It's time we looked into how the Bible evolved.

As well as the men, and women, who protected it.

Making sure the integrity of GOD's WORD was preserved.

Who are those who truly loved Scripture?

Who are those who tried to squelch its propagation?

How can we know about them?

The HOLY SPIRIT led me to a remarkable video last night.

From which, I was able to gather all I needed to know.

Or, at least, the basic framework for future studies.

These links you'll find very useful, and enlightening.


Propagation of GOD's WORD:

Albigensians -- interestingly, and as to be expected, there is no positive material on the Albigensians. It's as if the world wanted to totally wipe out their existence, or contribution. And yet, we shall find, they may have played an important part in the furtherance of GOD's WORD.

Ironically, it's only through a section of the Inquisitor's Manual of Bernard Gui, as shared by Fordham University, that we learn anything fair about the Albigensians.

Waldensians

Lollard movement

John Wycliffe

Hussites

Jan Hus

Proto-Protestantism

Reformation

Erasmus

Martin Luther

William Tyndale

Coverdale Bible

Myles Coverdale

Great Bible

Edward VI

Lady Jane Grey

John Calvin

John Knox

Geneva Bible

King James Version 

Elizabeth I

Abraham Lincoln

John Cumming (clergyman)

Ian Paisley


In contrast, those who propagated Catholicism:

Catholic Church

Inquisition

Pope Innocent III

Mary I of England

Charles I of England

Pope Nicholas I

Pope Pius X

Jesuits

Ignatius of Loyola

Michelangelo Tamburini

Counter-Reformation

Council of Trent

Gunpowder Plot

Henry Edward Manning

Second Vatican Council

John Henry Newman

Oxford Movement


It's truly a cosmic battle.

A battle of the WORD, versus the world.

Especially in these end times.

But we all know JESUS will conquer all.

It's all been prophesied.


Related material:

WERE THE ALBIGENSES AND WALDENSES FORERUNNERS OF THE REFORMATION? (pdf)

BEST service to the WORLD

FAITHFUL to SCRIPTURE

Fall of Constantinople

Ottoman Empire

Crusades

St. Bartholomew's Day massacre

French Wars of Religion

Edict of Nantes

Revocation of Edict of Nantes

On the Late Massacre in Piedmont

The Principality and Power of Europe

BORN AGAIN articles

END times


Related video:

A Lamp in the Dark: The Untold History of the Bible


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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

GOOD NEWS for BELIEVERS

 

Matthew 18:1-5

King James Version

18 At the same time 

came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, 

Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?

2 And Jesus called a little child unto him, 

and set him in the midst of them,

3 And said, 

Verily I say unto you, 

Except ye be converted, 

and become as little children, 

ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.

4 Whosoever therefore shall humble himself 

as this little child, 

the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

5 And whoso shall receive 

one such little child in my name 

receiveth me.


What can believers look forward to?

What are the promises JESUS gave us?

First, who are believers?

JESUS explains it best:

John 17:2-3

King James Version

2 As thou hast given him power over all flesh, 

that he should give eternal life 

to as many as thou hast given him.

3 And this is life eternal, 

that they might know thee the only true God, 

and Jesus Christ, 

whom thou hast sent.


Many people resent the gospel.

Many people don't believe.

Many don't want to believe.

Many become fearful when they hear of GOD's wrath.

This verse applies to those who believe:

John 10:27

King James Version

27 My sheep hear my voice, 

and I know them, 

and they follow me:


GOD's wrath applies to the wicked.

And those who deliberately deceive others.

Believers can expect GOOD NEWS from CHRIST.

Here's what born agains have been promised:

Eternal life

The Rapture

Salvation

Resurrection

Citizenship in Heaven

Kingdom of Heaven

GOD's Holy Hill

The New Jerusalem


Related posts:

Predestination

BORN AGAIN articles

GOD's GLORY blogs


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