There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus... Romans 8:1

One of the most difficult Christian's for God to influence is the one who will not forgive themselves.  They remain intimidated by a past-experience and enslaved to the post-experience of guilt.  The Gospel of Jesus Christ demands that we beware of any enslaving thought that would provoke a continued indulgence of self-condemnation after one has repented of their sin (Romans 8:1).  For one To forgive themselves, they must bring every condemning and condescending  thought into captivity to Christ Jesus and begin to think scripturally about the death of Christ (1 Corinthians 2:2; 2 Corinthians 10:5). The only reason why God is justified to forgive sin is the death of His Son, Jesus Christ.

The death of Jesus Christ for our sins was necessary.  For we cannot secure the blessing of salvation by virtue of our own righteousness.  Either we receive the GIFT of salvation FREELY, or do without it.  God's forgiveness is not hindered in the least for all who are in Christ Jesus (1 John 2:1,2).  No matter how you feel, no matter what accusations you may wrestle with from within or from without, Jesus Christ will never condemn those He purchased with His blood (period). 

Knowing the fact that Jesus Christ is our Savior and friend, will keep us from over-reacting to over-whelming thoughts of guilt. The world's answer to guilt, pressure and suffering is to look for someone to blame, develop a deep desire to escape, deny the problem, or fall into depression. These are not habits we can afford to live with. Outlandish odds will press against you.

No matter what is happening in your life, Christ is eager to forgive and restore.   Know that there is certain entrance to a renewed fellowship with your heavenly Father. Your relationship to Christ makes forgiveness desirable and beneficial.  Salvation is Christ Crucified; God Satisfied; The Believer Justified. 

Sincerely, Dr. Arthur Belanger   

Cast your burdens on The Lord Jesus Christ

Matthew 11:28-30
Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. -Jesus Christ

I can Only Imagine...

The truth about the new age

The "new age" is a religious mechanism to change our worldview into an eastern mystical worldview...You give up your mind even though you don't realize you're giving up your mind. -Caryl Matrisciana.


Yoga or Hinduism is the basis of the n

ew age and the father of the new age is satan. It is a doorway that opens you up to demonic possession, as do other new age practices such as meditation, chanting, tarot cards, reiki,etc...There are deceiving spirits out there that will try to fool you into believing they are angels of light bringing you closer to God. They pull you in and trap you in darkness. Don't fall for the lies. Only Jesus is the way to God. "Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me." -John 14:6 I was deeply involved in these and other occultic practices for years so if you want to talk, I am here ♥

Powerful Testimony for Jesus Christ

He is waiting for you...

Jesus is God, one with the Father and the Holy Ghost. Before the foundations of the Earth, He was. He left the glory of Heaven to come down here to Earth to give His life for you and me, that all who would believe in Him would have Eternal Life and be restored unto the Father, which we all fell away from when our race was lured into sin by satan. He is here now, asking you if you will repent of your sins and ask Him to come into your heart and be your Lord and Saviour. All who come to Him will be set free from the power of sin, which is death. He gives Life and Salvation and Grace, not based on your goodness, but on His. He is waiting for you, reaching out His Hand to you...Will you reach back? ♥

The joy of the Lord is my strength

"God, you are my God and I will ever praise you." God you are so beautifully amazing and I am filled with awe at the wonders of your Love. Thank you for being merciful, gracious and steadfast in your love for us. Thank you for saving us with your redeeming blood. Thank you for being the True Vine and the Living Water. I love you and am humbly grateful to be your servant ♥

Testimonies of Jesus

http://www.testimoniesofjesus.com/

Thank You Lord! Praise the Lord!

http://www.onlinechristiansongs.com/2010/08/thank-you-lord-lyrics-don-meon.html

The Truth about Halloween

http://www.av1611.org/halloween.html

Our Hope is in the Lord, Maker of Heaven and Earth

The Way of Jesus Christ

Christian Economics:

If we, as the Body of Christ, live this way, as demonstrated in the Bible, God's Holy Word, there will be no need among us, as God's ways will be fulfilled. 

Acts 2:44-45; Acts 4:32-35

And all that believed were together, and had all things common; And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need. And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any of them that ought of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common. And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all. Neither was there any among them that lacked: for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold, And laid them down at the apostles 'feet: and distribution was made unto every man according as he had need.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAxuGpO8uWU

Revelation Song ~ Phillips Craig and Dean

http://www.onlinechristiansongs.com/2010/08/revelation-song-phillips-craig-dean.html

http://www.onlinechristiansongs.com/2011/09/jesus-you-are-way-jeremy-camp-lyrics.html

Thank You Lord

For all you've done in my life
You took my darkness and gave me your light
Thank you Lord,Thank you Lord

You took my sin and my shame,
You took my sickness and healed all my pain

Thank you Lord,Thank you Lord

With a greatful heart, with a song of praise
with an outstreched arm, I will bless your name

Thank you Lord,I just want to thank you Lord

http://www.onlinechristiansongs.com/2012/07/thank-you-lord-by-don-moen.html

Does God choose who goes to Heaven?

The term predestinate in the context of salvation literally means: knowing who to choose or own before the beneficiary's decision will be made in agreement with the call to salvation. God who is omniscient already knew in eternity past who would respond in agreement with His offer of eternal life through Christ Jesus by faith (Ephesians 1:3,12).

God had predetermined that salvation would be by grace through faith in Christ crucified alone. Thus, all are afforded the opportunity to be saved (Titus 2:11). God never predestined that people would go to hell (2 Peter 3:9). As a matter of fact, hell was purposefully and exclusively prepared for Satan and his angels (Matthew 25:41). While it is both true and tragic that people are going to hell... they do so at their own choosing. God has purposed that people would be born to be born again (1 Timothy 2:4). This required God's offer of salvation and man's responsibility to receive God's gift of eternal life by faith. God will never save anyone without their consent (John 1:12).

Predestination has to do with more than just going to heaven. God has predestined that all who would believe on the Lord Jesus Christ would be conformed to the image of Christ (Romans 8:29). It is to every Christians advantage to grow in the likeness of Christ. Life eternal & internal do not exist apart from Christ (John 15:1,5). The biblical perspective of God's work of predestination unto salvation is that God achieved it for us so that we can freely choose to receive it by faith (Ephesians 2:8,9).

Sincerely, Dr. Arthur Belanger

Does the Bible have errors or is it inerrant?

Dear Dr. Belanger, Does the Bible contain errors, contradictions, or discrepancies? The reason I ask is that the church I attend uses various translations of the Bible and it is confusing and leaves me wondering if the Bible contains errors. Thanks for any assistance in this matter. God bless you. Ronald B, Toronto, Canada.

The answer is NO!

Yes, there are difficult passages, and there are verses that appear to contradict each other. We must remember that the Bible was written by approximately 40 different authors over a period of around 1500 years. Thus, we will approach some differences. But a difference is not a contradiction or an error. Even if we do not have a sufficient answer now, that does not mean the answer is not there. Many have found a supposed error in the Bible in relation to history or geography only to find out that the Bible is correct once further archaeological evidence is discovered.

The Devil's ultimate desire is to bring doubt to the reliability of God's Word by a provocative ongoing effort to mandate and produce multiple translations that are supposedly easier to understand? At best, modern translations breeds more questions about God's Word than it does faith in God's Word.

The unsuspecting Christian, having been manipulated to believe that they cannot understand nor appreciate the "old archaic" King James Bible is seduced to purchase the modern English Bible and unknowingly gravitate themselves to a representation of God's Word verses the revelation, inspiration, and preservation of the Bible. Modern English translations may be easier to read but they are not easier to understand. A Christian can only understand God's Word by the direct influence of the Holy Spirit (John 16:13).

Christians who understand the importance of depending on the Holy Spirit for illumination of God's Word are assured we have the infallible preservation of God's Word. In no possible way is the preserved Word of God inferior to the original. God never intended for that to happen (Psalm 119:89).

The King James Bible is God's provision of His revelation perfectly preserved for an English speaking world that is increasingly becoming universal in these last days. Unlike the many modern English translations... The King James Bible is NOT a representation of God's Word... It is the revelation of God's inspired Word by virtue of preservation. God did not preserve the original manuscripts... He did, however, preserve the origin of His Word to this very day.

The seduction of our day for toleration of equality between Bible translations has incapacitated the effectiveness of many New Testament Churches. Many do not believe it necessary to embrace a Bible that carries heaven's exclusive claim to the English-speaking and listening world. The result is an ambition of ideology over theology which spells tragedy.

With all that being said: Make no mistake about it... the Bible has NO mistakes.

Sincerely, Dr. Arthur Belanger

Loving Others and Loving God

³⁴ Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:
³⁵ For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in:
³⁶ Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me.
³⁷ Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, and fed thee? or thirsty, and gave thee drink?
³⁸ When saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? or naked, and clothed thee?
³⁹ Or when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee?
⁴⁰ And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me. KJV Matthew 25:34-40


So, Jesus is saying here that what we do unto others, we are truly doing to Him, our Father, who loves us with a love beyond anything we've known before. It is an endless love, totally selfless and unconditional. So, how do we want to treat our Father in Heaven? Do we want to love, serve and obey Him with all our hearts, minds and souls? How we love people is how we are loving Him, right now. So, how can we better love others? There are endless ways in which to love. Sometimes it is just being there for someone to lend an ear to listen. Sometimes it is by praying for them. What about the people who have less than we do? The ones who have no family to care for them, or who have no home to live in? We can feed and clothe them and share with them all that God has given to us. We can freely love them, unconditionally, with all our hearts. There are so many avenues to serve in and so many different kinds of ministries. God has blessed us all with gifts given to us solely for the purpose of sharing them with others. What are your gifts? The gift of teaching? Counseling? Music? Healing? Whatever your gifts may be, don't be afraid to use them or allow them to collect dust, for they were only given to us to be given away to others. There are countless numbers of needy people in this world. We can't go out alone and help all of them, but we can each help those whom God places in our lives, and in that way, we all truly are our brothers' and sisters' keepers. This is what God wants us to do after all, to do His Will and share His Love. The greatest way to share His Love is to share His Gospel of Truth and Grace with others, that they may be made free in the Lord as well. However God chooses to accomplish that in your life is a beautiful and divine gift. God bless you all my brothers and sisters in Christ. 

36Master, which is the great commandment in the law? 37Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. 38This is the first and great commandment. 39And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. 40On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets. KJV Matthew 22:36-40