Sheep and Goats ~ From Universalism to Annihilationism

Romans 10: 10-13 ~ for with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be put to shame. For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek: for the same Lord is Lord of all, and is rich unto all that call upon him: for, Whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. ~ ASV

As always, sharing some project fun before getting into today's post. 

I was asked to make a simple and fun summer project.  

I made this for my mom in law.

I was sent the following video on YT for the Universalist/Annihilationist debate...Will Everyone Be Saved? Annihilationist (left) vs. Universalist (right). I didn't even know some had the universal belief, it was great to see. In this video, where I think they both miss the mark, is that they don't understand that there is a difference between the chosen that will be in heaven during Christ's reign ~ the New Heaven and the remaining "chosen" ones ~ the New Earth. (Isaiah 65:17-25, Isaiah 66, Revelation 12)

For those who don't believe, or stopped believing in that, there is a difference from those who will live in heaven and those who will live on earth. Please do the research, maybe start by truly trying to understand the following scripture and what the New Covenant stands for...

Matthew 11:11 ~ Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not arisen a greater than John the Baptist: yet he that is but little in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.

Jesus Christ is the first of the anointed, the beginning of the New Covenant. First is the New Heaven, after the 1000 year reign and Satan is destroyed, it will be the New Earth. (John 1)

This is where I've seen just one, of many understandings that ex-JW's had known and yet, decided it should be thrown out the window, a teaching that they've learned while being a JW. I understand the resentment and anger that surfaces when being persecuted by this organization, but to throw out all teachings without truly discerning which ones are true, is just silly.

Who are the sheep and who are the goats?

Matthew 25:32, 33, 46 ~ But when the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the angels with him, then shall he sit on the throne of his glory: and before him shall be gathered all the nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as the shepherd separateth the sheep from the goats; and he shall set the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on the left.

And these shall go away into eternal punishment: but the righteous into eternal life. ~ ASV

Isaiah 66:23 ~ And it shall come to pass, that from one new moon to another, and from one sabbath to another, shall all flesh come to worship before me, saith Jehovah.

The Goats:

The self righteous ones. (Ecclesiastes 5:1, James 1:23, 24)

Without Love, you have nothing. (1 Corinthians 13:1-3)

Those who exalt themselves. (Luke 18:9-14)

Those whom need to prove themselves more intellectual. (Matthew 11:25)

The hypocrites. (Matthew 23:13)

The Sheep:

The Beatitudes ~ The meek to inherit the earth.  (Matthew 5:5) 

Those with hope, the meek, the blessed, the righteous. (Psalm 37:9, 11, 22, 29) They shall possess it forever. (Isaiah 34:17; 60:21) Chosen to inherit/servants to dwell on the earth. (Isaiah 65:9)  Captives to take possession of the land. (Jeremiah 30:3)

The other sheep. (John 10:16) The great multitude. (Revelation 7:9, 10)

Not a hearer, but a doer of the word. (James 1:25)

Tabernacle spread OVER them and GUIDED to the Springs of water. Revelation 7:15, 17

Although I had lost faith and turned to the world for answers, I'm thankful that I didn't live the last 40 years of my life being programmed by the JW organization. For this reason, when I returned, I could easily keep an open mind when it came to scripture compared to their teachings. I knew from the start of my return in 2019, that many teachings where incorrect, first and foremost, the false teachings of those whom are anointed. Here's two examples, to be clear...the anointed are chosen before they are born ~ Romans 9:11; Ephesians 1:4, 5 and one can receive Holy Spirit before baptism ~ Cornelius in Acts 10.

I've allowed Jehovah to guide me to the proper understanding by giving up my freewill and disowning myself. In time, Jehovah continues to clear things up for me. Slowly, but surely. Remember, no one can get to Jehovah, except through Jesus Christ. (Matthew 11:27) 

From my own observations, monotheists don't put enough emphasis on Christ as being here as Jehovah God and the trinitarians put too much emphasis on Jesus Christ being Jehovah God Himself. Jesus Christ is to be worshipped, he is a deity, a God, he is Jehovah God's representative and begotten son, the "Angel of the Lord" in the OT. When you see this clearly, Hebrews 1 fits perfectly, but as always "man" complicates it.

Jehovah God Himself calls Jesus Christ God. 

Hebrews 1:8, 9 ~ but of the Son he saith, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever; And the sceptre of uprightness is the sceptre of thy kingdom. Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; Therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee With the oil of gladness above thy fellows. ~ ASV

The NWT twists the scripture and takes away the deity of Christ, another aspect making them an Antichrist.

Hebrews 1:8, 9 ~ But about the Son, he says: “God is your throne forever and ever, and the scepter of your Kingdom is the scepter of uprightness. You loved righteousness, and you hated lawlessness. That is why God, your God, anointed you with the oil of exultation more than your companions.”

Going back to the debate I watched, I agree with both views, let me explain how...

First, I believe in a universalist view of mankind before the 1000 year reign and the New Earth. The New Heaven began to take place with the arrival of Jesus Christ. The gospels, in particular John 1. This war is a spiritual war. (Ephesians 6:12) If man is destroyed during Armageddon, he will be resurrected. These will be separated by sheep/goats.

All mankind will have a chance to live under Christ' rule without the influence of Satan, that's justice. Some will be sheep...the great multitude, the righteous, and the others will be goats...the unrighteous.

For the righteous...

Revelation 7:15, 17 ~
"and he that sitteth on the throne shall spread his tabernacle OVER them"

"the Lamb that is in the midst of the throne shall be their shepherd, and shall GUIDE them unto fountains of waters of life." ~ ASV

The tabernacle will be OVER the sheep and they will be GUIDED to the fountains of water. This tells me the righteous will not be in, but under the physical heavens and they have yet to arrive, because they will be guided to the waters of life.

Then, here's where my annihilationist view comes in...after the 1000 years and Satan is released, then a very large part of mankind will be destroyed. Hence why many will experience a second death, this is for those who become or remain goats. 

Matthew 25:46 ~ And these shall go away into eternal punishment: but the righteous into eternal life.

Revelation 20:8 ~ "The number of whom is as the sand of the sea."

Finally...the New Earth, where all will be God's sons, those in Heaven and those on Earth.

Revelation 21:7 ~ He that overcometh shall inherit these things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son.

One big happy family...the New Heavens and the New Earth.

This brings me to the days of Jonah and Nineveh. Nineveh was given a chance to repent and all were saved, yet later, they returned to their evil ways and were destroyed. We know the only sin that will incur death is blasphemy against the spirit. Matthew 12:31 ~ Therefore I say unto you, Every sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men; but the blasphemy against the Spirit shall not be forgiven.

Unless these are anointed, they have no way of knowing truly what it means to be baptized in Christ' death. I have not met anyone yet, although I've met some who claim to be anointed, and many who claim to be born again, who understands this the same as I do. Not to say they don't understand it, just that, it's not the same as I do.

You have many who are called, but few who are chosen. Having the calling does not guarantee you will be chosen. (Matthew 22:14) The unwanted guest in Matthew 22:13 brings me to Psalm 69:4 handing over what wasn't stolen and the evil slave Matthew 24:51.

We do not know who the lawless one is that is referred to in 2 Thessalonians 2:7-12, but we do know it's an unclean spirit. That is why we pray for all mankind, because we cannot discern the difference. Jesus Christ will discern that at the time of his coming.

Revelation 16:13, 14 ~ And I saw coming out of the mouth of the dragon, and out of the mouth of the beast, and out of the mouth of the false prophet, three unclean spirits, as it were frogs:
for they are spirits of demons, working signs; which go forth unto the kings of the whole world, to gather them together unto the war of the great day of God, the Almighty.

Which brings me to...

Ephesians 6:12 ~ For our wrestling is "NOT AGAINST FLESH AND BLOOD," but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world-rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.

It's a spiritual war. One that I personally continue to battle with God's help. I've already explained to some that I was aware of the antichrist, spiritually.

1 Corinthians 12:1-4 ~ Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant. Ye know that when ye were Gentiles ye were led away unto those dumb idols, howsoever ye might be led. Wherefore I make known unto you, that no man speaking in the Spirit of God saith, Jesus is anathema; and no man can say, Jesus is Lord, but in the Holy Spirit. Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. ~ ASV

Not something that can be explained. I've also known of Christ's presence since the Spring of 2019. It took time for me to discern the difference between the antichrist and Jesus Christ. 

Matthew 24:24 ~ "For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall show great signs and wonders; so as to lead astray, if possible, even the elect."

Jehovah has taught me well and many things have become clear. But there is much I still do not know. It is God's timing, not mine.

Also, we have...

2 Corinthians 12:1-4 ~ I must needs glory, though it is not expedient; but I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord. I know a man in Christ, fourteen years ago (whether in the body, I know not; or whether out of the body, I know not; God knoweth), such a one caught up even to the third heaven. And I know such a man (whether in the body, or apart from the body, I know not; God knoweth), how that he was caught up into Paradise, and heard unspeakable words, which it is not lawful for a man to utter." ~ ASV

"Which it is not lawful for a man to utter." This would be "blasphemy" against the spirit and again brings me back to Psalm 69:4.

No one truly understands these scriptures. Many say it pertains to Apostle Paul, but never explain how. It does not pertain to Apostle Paul. I understand this scripture. One of the first I came to understand when I first returned.

See blog post: Prodigal Daughter ~ The Great Awakening

Another scripture very familiar to me...

1 Corinthians 14:2

For he that speaketh in a tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God; for no man understandeth; but in the spirit he speaketh mysteries.

I was told by Elders of the JW organization, that I as wrong, but instead of using scripture to prove me wrong, they used the false teachings of the Watchtower. The Watchtower indeed is their Bible, as it trumps and takes precedence over the Holy Scriptures. They have made the organization equal to God. One can't speak of Jehovah separately from the organization or you get persecuted. To JW's, it's one and the same, just like the calf was Jehovah, back in the day of the Israelites. Sadly, they don't see it, but the JW Organization is their false god, their idol.

I was told by JW elder that the following scriptures are fulfilled. The Joel prophecy was fulfilled back in the days of Pentecost and would not happen today. The other scripture in Daniel is apparently being fulfilled by JW's, as told to me by the wife of another elder. 

They couldn't be more wrong...

Joel 2:28, 29 ~ And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions: and also upon the servants and upon the handmaids in those days will I pour out my Spirit.

Daniel 12:4 ~ But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased.

Either one believes in the Bible, or they say that they do, but really don't...they believe man instead.

1 Timothy 4:1 ~ But the Spirit saith expressly, that in later times some shall fall away from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits and doctrines of demons.

Ephesians 5:6 ~ Let no man deceive you with empty words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the sons of disobedience.

As shared with me by a fellow believer and companion..."We need to test the 'divine revelations' we receive to see if they concur with the written word, which needs to grow in us by Jehovah's spirit of truth."

I agree. God's timing is very important. We just need to trust in it. 

Also shared with me..."The timing is His. Our's is the faith, patience, endurance and humility along with love of truth even at the cost of our life, because He is the truth. Satan is trying to mislead if possible the chosen ones, but Jesus has supplicated the Father that our faith will not give out. All is well and for our benefit and salvation, Amen."

Amen. 

We just need to encourage one another and maintain faith no matter what. It will get worse, before it gets better.  

Proverbs 3:5, 6 ~ Trust in Jehovah with all thy heart, And lean not upon thine own understanding:

In all thy ways acknowledge him, And he will direct thy paths.

What is Religion?

James 1:26, 27 ~ If any man thinketh himself to be religious, while he bridleth not his tongue but deceiveth his heart, this man’s religion is vain.
Pure religion and undefiled before our God and Father is this, to visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world.

May Jehovah God through His Son Jesus Christ bring...

~ Peace, Love and Joy ~

Generations...The Unwanted Child

The story I'm about to share is not to paint anyone "My Dad" in a bad light. In fact, the story I'm about to share has a beautiful ending, and it shows why we should always forgive, regardless of the impact it has on our life.

First, project of the day, given as a gift to a friend...

When I was a child, possibly just before, or in my early teens, my father had company visit our home. We were living in Hillside, on Salem Ave. They where very surprised to see so many kids, that they even asked "Are these all your children?" my father replied "Yes, except that one.", he then pointed his finger directly at me. I froze at that statement, I didn't understand. The gentleman he spoke to said "Oh, okay." and they continued on with the visit for the day.

My dad was a very strict man, many of us had an extremely hard time with him, including my mom. I experienced things that many of my siblings were not always aware of, but my mom knew and saw pretty much everything. Soon after that statement, I went to my mom, knowing she's a devout JW and believed she would not lie to me. I told her what had happened and asked her why he would say that. She dismissed the comment. So again, I asked her and she dismissed it again. Puzzled by her response, I finally said to her "You are a JW, you cannot lie, is he my father?" and much to my amazement, she wouldn't answer the question. I was in disbelief, surely my mom knew what this was doing to me, and when given the moment to bring clarity to the situation, she didn't.

I was distraught. As a little time went on, I wanted her to tell me more. Finally she caved and said "he is your father". Surprised by that statement, I thought about it, and realized that she could simply say that because he was actually raising me. So now I wanted her to clarify it, I wanted to hear her say he was my blood related father. She eventually told me "yes, yes he is".

I never believed it. I thought she found a way to justify herself with God, because if it were true, why not say that from the start. Why allow me to suffer with that possibility, for as long as I did, if it wasn't true. It wouldn't have been surprising to hear my father say things like that, but for my mom not to disprove of it immediately, and clearly answer me from the start, didn't make sense to me. She would have never allowed me to suffer with those thoughts, if they weren't true. The simple fact that she had to be cautious in her responses, spoke volumes to me.

When I was 16, we all moved to Portugal, I got married at 17, just a few months before my 18th birthday, I then moved back to the US. Shortly after, I became pregnant. The marriage did not last, before my first child was born, we had separated. I had my first son soon after my 19th birthday. My father had come for a visit from Portugal, during that visit, I had tried to end my life.

I woke up in the hospital 3 days later. I saw my father and my sister-in-law at the foot of my bed. That day, although I didn't know at that precise time, my father became a true father to me. It was a turning point for him and he did all that he could to help me, always.

I still spent most of my life wondering if my dad was my real father. It didn't help that most of my family looked like my dad and I looked like my mom. By the time I reached my forties, I came to accept that I would truly never know for sure. I knew I had my mom's blood type and that my dad's was different. None of my family knew this story, except my one sister. I mentioned it to her in 2019. She wouldn't believe it at first, after some thought, she accepted it. The only other ones that knew this, were from back in the day. It was my "ex" mother in law from my 2nd marriage, who is currently back in my life as of late 2019, (we study the Bible together) and the other, my closest, best friend at the time the incident occurred. I don't believe my younger siblings at the time paid much mind to it, or if they even heard it, as they never mentioned it.

I never brought up doing a DNA test, although I considered it many times. We were getting along so well that I didn't want to hurt him and make him feel bad by bringing it up again. I decided it wouldn't make a difference to rehash it, nor was I sure that I wanted to go there again. Things were good, why ruin it. I think it would've hurt (all involved) more than it could have helped. 

I did not share this story to paint my father in a bad light. He has done many bad things in his life, but in the end he was a good father, he had lost his 2nd child (6 month old baby) and raised 10 other kids in all. My father too experienced many difficulties as a child. He lost his mom when he was only 11, he was pretty much abandoned and left to fend for himself. He had a hard life with a father who did not treat him well. I understood this and it explained many things.

Generations...

We can never fully comprehend what makes people do the things they do, but we must never forget that ALL have a story, a past, a history. Many who become abusive have themselves been abused. It doesn't make it right, but it's a fact. 

I became close to my father, I undoubtedly believe Jehovah had a hand in that. My father lived in Portugal for most of my life, but returned to America around 2001. Sadly, both of my parents passed away 2 weeks apart in September of 2011. I miss them dearly.

I didn't have an easy life. Most of us don't. That's why we must forgive. You never know what one has been through. Although I had a religious organization, that helped destroy my faith in God at the early age of 7, with their false prediction of Armageddon, and I had many abuses throughout my life by many, some that I trusted, I never truly held any grudge. Jehovah has always given me the ability to forgive. I was far from perfect, in time I became resentful of many situations, but my way of dealing with it was to hurt myself...I've turned to alcohol, drugs (prescribed, later un-prescribed), and again, another suicide attempt sometime in 2006 or 2007. Between serious illnesses, suicide attempts and several accidents, I should not be here, yet...here I am.

Today, I've never been stronger in my faith and in my love for Jehovah God, Jesus Christ and mankind...yes, that means you. When Jehovah called on me, he showed me properly how to treat many situations, he disciplined me in ways that I could never explain. It wasn't always easy, but I'm so very thankful for it. He's taught me well and continues to teach me. He's always given me the ability to see past a situation, to see people for who they are and not just what they do. I have always wanted to fix everyone, to help them with their pain, but how could I, when I couldn't even fix myself.

Jehovah taught me to rely on Him through Jesus Christ. To put my full faith in Him, with a pure heart. By doing so, He continues to guide me.

Almost every example given to us by Jesus Christ has taught me well and relates to my life...also included are some from the OT shown to me by Jehovah as well.

The woman in the prophecy. (Genesis 3:15; Revelation 12) The needy widow with the two coins. (Luke 21:1-4) Mary, mother of Jesus. Mary, Lazarus sister. Mary Magdalene. ~ MARY Prodigal Son. (Luke 15:20-24) Sinners and tax collectors. (Luke 15:1, 2) The lost sheep. (Matthew 18:12-14) The bleeding woman. (Luke 8:43-48) The 12 year old girl that dies and is resurrected. (Luke 8:42.55)The barren woman. (Isaiah 54) Jesus heals on the sabbath. (Luke 13:16) Resurrection of the dead, Apostle Paul...and the list goes on. 

Luke 7:47-50 ASV — Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, the same loveth little.
And he said unto her, Thy sins are forgiven. And they that sat at meat with him began to say within themselves, Who is this that even forgiveth sins? 

And he said unto the woman, Thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.

Nothing has changed and Jehovah continues to show me more and more of what pertains to me. It makes perfect sense and the puzzle pieces have slowly come together. It doesn't matter to me if I'm believed or not, it's my story and I know Jehovah will clear things up soon enough. I have complete FAITH in Him and He's taught me well, I have nothing to fear.

The Bible speaks to us all differently. No one has the right to tell you how it speaks to you. It's GOD's WORD to YOU. No one has ever lived your life. If you believe in Him, He will speak to you too. YOU HAVE TO BELIEVE IN IT. 

If you believe it's wrong that someone should read into it a certain way, HAVE FAITH. If it's meant to be a different understanding, Jehovah God through Jesus Christ will correct it, in its own due time. NO ONE has a right to speak on things THEY DON'T UNDERSTAND, especially to tell them they are wrong for feeling what they do.

Ask any ex-JW who has experienced and endured the nightmares of the JW organization, the unjust persecution, and on top of it, the loss of your family and friends, ask any them if they've experienced that, if they would ever return. I can't imagine any would ever say yes. 

Yet, I did...but only because Jehovah God called on me. He showed me the path, I returned to the love I once had, I remembered my youth and life with Him and Jesus Christ. I remembered what it was truly about. Then Jehovah showed me, yes, what JW Org is doing is very bad and it was time to leave them once again, but this time with love for all of them in my heart...remembering that Satan is in control of this world and many are giving themselves to him. 

I believe it was Raymond Franz who once said "We are victims of victims".

Since leaving, I've come across many varying beliefs, monotheistic and trinitarian. I've learned that many are no different than JWs, it's the same result, just done in a different way. Most religions believe they have the truth. I believe the truth can be found in many teachings throughout all religions, but sadly, many false doctrines come attached to it as well.

Jehovah saved my life in the Spring of 2019, and I've never looked back. I was resurrected and became born again. I am not part of the 144,000, nor am I part of the large crowd. Jehovah has shown me that I am the woman in the prophecy and He continues to guide me, through His son, Jesus Christ. All teach the the woman is the church or part of the seed. Yet, in Revelation 12, it clearly shows how the woman is separate and persecuted first, before the remaining ones.

You will have to read my blog, to have a full understanding, the twist and turns that my life took since returning to God and giving myself to Him. Do I know everything, not even close. I learn and unlearn something new almost every day. What hasn't changed, my own personal story and connection to Jehovah and Jesus Christ. 

Here's a video I shared on YouTube back in early 2020, I had shared it (info on the vellum only) with a sister that I studied with in 2019. She actually kept the vellum piece I had used at the time. I was hoping she would understand, but she didn't...now understanding, no one would understand, especially them, because of their false teachings. I've since edited the video to add more commentary and scripture, and recently re-uploaded it. I'm not asking you to accept what I'm sharing, nor would I want any to follow me. Trust JEHOVAH and His timing...the ONLY ONE YOU SHOULD BE FOLLOWING is JESUS CHRIST...not man.

Read the Bible for yourself. Stop trying to decode it. Read it as if it's a book written just for you. Eventually, depending on your heart condition...there is where your heart will be, and you will find your treasure, you just have to keep on knocking, seek it with a complete heart. Most of all, BELIEVE IN IT and HAVE FAITH. We are all different and our story is going to be different. I continue to share mine, now you have to find yours. Many have said they have found the message and some have different beliefs than mine. Who would I be to tell them different.

Make the TRUTH your own, as no one else has lived your life, NO ONE can answer those questions you want answered, only God can do this and He will do it through Jesus Christ. Please...HAVE FAITH.

There is so much more I would love to share with you, but many are having a hard time accepting what I have already shared, imagine trying to explain more than that. It's an impossible task. Rely on Jehovah and remember...No one knows the day or the hour, not even Jesus Christ. Keep it simple, have love in your hearts always, and do the right thing as often as possible. I truly do LOVE YOU and want nothing but the best for you. I will pray for all my brothers and sisters in this world, I don't care who you are, or what you believe in.

May Jehovah bless you and bring you understanding...

~ Peace, Love and Joy ~

Faith in God or Faith in Men

Do you have FAITH?

How many claim to have faith because they go to church, study the Bible and believe in God? I'd say almost everyone. God's word and promises are so simple. They're not complicated at all. It is men and their doctrines that complicate things. The teachers, the "intellectual" ones, those whom think they have all the knowledge and know the truth. Sad thing is, when many put the puzzle together, and think they get it right when it comes to explaining scripture, they have a tendency to become self righteous. 

This happens with most believers. When one point of view on scripture, does not agree with the other point of view, walls go up, tensions begin and disputes take place. Some will even say the other is not a Christian. That in itself makes you a non-Christian. Why do you judge your brother, is that what Jesus taught you? Thankfully, Jehovah has put those in my path that don't do this. We can all speak freely, kindly share our view on scripture without feeling criticized. I love to study the Bible and share my view and I love that others do the same.

Sometimes I get it, and sometimes I don't. Sometimes they get it, and sometimes they don't. It's a beautiful thing, because when it's done right, we're all in the spirit and sharing it with LOVE. We have TRUST that God will guide the sheep where they need to be. Patience and not thinking more of oneself than another. God is always watching. That "knowledge" one may think he/she has, in a blink of an eye, can be gone. Maybe the reason you have that knowledge is because God wants to see what you do with it. I see many "intellectual" ones fail at this, constantly.

Why argue?

Why can't a trinitarian believe in the trinity, why can't a unitarian believe in monotheism? If they believe it in their hearts and are leading with love, why does it matter? Don' you trust God enough to know he will correct the way? If they are willing to listen to your explanation of scripture, to your point of view and in turn, you willing to listen to theirs, isn't that wonderful? Maybe they will get it, or maybe it's you who gets it. You had a chance to share your view and your connection with God, and they had a chance to share theirs. If it was done with love, isn't that beautiful?

Having left the JW's, I've dealt with many other religious faiths with varying views. Unitarians that believe in pre-existence and those who don't. Trinitarians themselves have varying views about the trinity. Some who are one step away from believing in monotheism, to the other extreme of "it's impossible". Yet, everyone claims they have it right, they have the truth. If you're not asking, "how is that possible?" then you're not asking the right question. If you've become comfortable with the understanding that you have, that is fine, but don't push it on someone else, especially if you're not willing to listen to the other side of it, and study scripture together with an open mind/heart. 

I've learned many bad things, that I had to unlearn from Unitarians (JW's) and learned many good things from Trinitarians with opposing views to my own. But, I've also learned that both sides rely way too much on mans word and explanation of Bible teachings, instead of relying solely on Jehovah God, and allowing Jesus Christ to guide them in understanding. 

What is one common denominator many have when it comes to religion? 

Is it Faith? 

NO, it's lack of Faith in God. Because one doesn't see it like you, you automatically judge their point of view. "Oh no, your wrong, that's not how it is" or "I can't listen to this, that's not the way it is. It goes against what I believe in." Some even feel their spirituality is threatened because your view is different. How silly is that? If you truly had Faith, would it matter what the view of another is? No. IF YOU HAD FAITH, you would allow them to have their point of view and have enough faith in God, that He will draw them in, you will respect their view and not chastise them for it and have the faith that He will lead them in the right direction, if they are truly open to it. If after reading scripture it's your view that changes, why are you afraid of it? Is it because then you can't follow the view of "men's doctrine" that you've been fed and it conflicts? Remember you are to obey God, not men. If it conflicts, it conflicts for a reason. 

That relationship is between you and God and no one else. 

Don't let their food spoil yours.

When having a civil conversation, sharing one's view with another, you're each dropping a seed. If it's a good seed, God will make it grow...have FAITH in that. It's not your responsibility to make them believers of what you believe, it's your responsibility to share it with kindness and to be open with others about their view.

If it doesn't take root, it doesn't take root. It can be simple misunderstanding. Maybe it was a bad seed...or maybe it was a good seed, but the ground receiving it wasn't fertile. I personally LOVE to hear everyone's view, if they do it properly, with LOVE in their hearts. I've studied with a Christadelphian, we still disagree, but our conversations are civil and respectable and we get along. I've had a long back and forth on a FB group with a trinitarian, he proved his points with scripture and I proved mine...I thought it was beautiful, simply because of how we got along. I now study with several groups that have trinitarian beliefs. I'm not looking to convert anyone to my belief, we're just sharing our views on scripture...simple.

I'm willing to listen, as long as I too have a voice on my view and don't get silenced or disrespected in the process. It's not just JW's who have done that to me, since leaving, I've had others from both sides of the spectrum do the same. Yet, they all claim to have the truth, love and faith in God. If you don't want to hear a persons view in scripture, someone who uses scripture to prove their point, but you want them to listen to yours, then you're no different than a JW who shun and disfellowship their own.

That's not how it should be. One should never be silenced or disrespected for having their own view on what scripture reads. I don't want to convert anyone to anything, I just want to be able to share my view without being silenced, or be put down for it. Just as I would want to hear your view and would never silence or judge you for it.

What is religion, is it not GOD'S HOUSE? 

What does God say will happen to His house? What does Jesus Christ say? It will be torn down and not a stone will be left unturned...the False Prophet ~ Religion. (Matthew24:2) He's talking about you, the religious one, righteous one, the one taking the lead, or forcing people to believe like you. Those who claim to have all the truths, have themselves become false gods, or in the least, they lead others to worship false gods, the sheep being led to the slaughter, without even knowing it. (Ecclesiastes 5:1; Matthew 23:13)

No one has all the truth, their was only one on this earth that did. His name is Jesus Christ ~ He is the Way, the Truth and the Life. Please put your faith in him and not in man. By putting your faith in him you are putting your faith in God. Please follow his examples of kindness, humility, humbleness, compassion and LOVE.

What is a false god? 

Is it not the self righteous man whom says "what I believe in, is the truth, follow me"? Then their are many who I've heard say: "So what if they get it wrong sometimes, who else are we going to follow?" My first thought is, Jesus Christ. He's the head of the church, is he not? Along with God Himself. ~ Jehovah, Jeova', Yahweh, or Yehwah.

Whatever you want to call Him, none of us truly know how to say His name properly. Lord is a title, not His name.

In a way, I'm thankful that no one truly knows how to say His name, especially after what the JW's have done to desecrate His name. (treat (a sacred place or thing) with violent disrespect; violate) Some have asked me not use the name "Jehovah" and if I could use God or Yahweh, because it reminds them of JW's, and it makes them feel ill...how sad is that? 

As I stated earlier. God's word is the simplest of all things. The Bible is not complicated. The message really is SO SIMPLE...

BELIEVE, HAVE FAITH, AND DO EVERYTHING WITH LOVE. 

That's it. Respect your brother and sister regardless of their view. Come together in unity and share the Kingdom Message TOGETHER. Lead by example, show LOVE in your hearts for one another and HAVE FAITH that God will get you there, wherever that may be. If YOU can share Love among yourselves, regardless of  your belief, imagine how many who don't believe in God would become believers, simply by you, the believer, showing love toward each other regardless of belief. PLEASE, respect of one another's understanding and have FAITH. If your intellect gets in the way of your heart, then you're not as smart as you think you are.

What is the KEY to the Kingdom?

Love Jehovah, your GOD and heavenly FATHER and Love your neighbor. Just like with anything, the KEY ingredient is LOVE. Without LOVE you have nothing. God is the head of everything, through Jesus Christ who is the head of the church. All will be resurrected on the last day. So what are you worried about? Teach what he taught you...LOVE. Be humble when sharing your personal view and thoughts on scripture or anything else. Help all people, believers and nonbelievers, not because you have something to gain, but just because. 

FOLLOW YOUR HEART, if it's pure, it will guide you in the right direction. If you do everything in love, you can't go wrong. 

Treat each other as family, a BIG DISFUNCTIONAL FAMILY is what we ALL are, if one is to be saved, it's up to God, not you. Jehovah God the Father, through Jesus Christ, the Son of man, is how we will all be saved from Satan and his demons. HAVE FAITH. (Matthew 24:29) (Romans 10:10-13)

If you want to help save someone, share your kindness, share your love for God and Jesus Christ and lead by example. Simply start by teaching them the basics...LOVE, HOPE and FAITH. The way to teach them that, is by your behavior.

Please see blog post: Captured ~ Soon To Be Free

Please...

Lead by example: Simply be KIND to one another.

The main Bible I study is the ASV 1901. and I use the NASB 1995, to help explain things in simpler form. The ASV Bible didn't remove God's name "Jehovah" in the OT (Old Testament) and it didn't add the name "Jehovah" to the NT (New Testament). Regardless, if quotes made in the NT, refer to quotes made from the OT, having had Jehovah's name in it...without the original text of the NT, one can simply deduce it on their own, that the name is there. 

If it says "it is written" then it is referring to the OT. I myself, simply overlooked "it is written" when it came to Romans 14:11 and someone pointed it out to me. I had no problem acknowledging that I overlooked it, and now I can easily share it with others. 

It's up to you, the individual, if you are relying on TRUTH, you will add the name to it in "thought". The following scripture in Romans refers to Jehovah, not Jesus Christ, as in Philippians 2:10, 11.

Romans 14:11 (ASV)

For it is written, As I live, saith the Lord, to me every knee shall bow, And every tongue shall confess to God.

Isaiah 45:21-23 (ASV)

Declare ye, and bring it forth; yea, let them take counsel together: who hath showed this from ancient time? who hath declared it of old? have not I, Jehovah? and there is no God else besides me, a just God and a Saviour; there is none besides me.
Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is none else.
By myself have I sworn, the word is gone forth from my mouth in righteousness, and shall not return, that unto me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear.

It doesn't change my feeling on man taking it upon himself to add the name "Jehovah" to the NT. They shouldn't. Chances are it is in the original texts for the NT, but know one can know this for sure. So, until then, one can simply compare the scripture from the OT that it is referring to and share it. If NT quotes the OT, read the OT verse, before the name was removed. If it's a verse that contains God's name, now you know the difference. 

I will let others decide from themselves if they are willing to accept it. If not, that's between them and God. I did my part and have faith that "at the right time" Jehovah through Jesus Christ will help them. Having Faith that it will happen, is all it takes. 

We have to be consistent. There are many scriptures that speak of "adding to" or "removing from" the Word of God. If you removed God's name "Jehovah" from the OT...one should replace it. (All "NEW" versions seem to have done this, including the ASV) If you added God's name to the NT...one should remove it. (NWT)  (Proverbs 30:6; Ecclesiastes 3:14; Revelation 22:18)

REMEMBER ~ Faith in God is Faith in His timing.

No man has the right to add anything to the Bible. If God wanted it in there, He would have made those original NT texts available. He has a purpose in everything He does. Trust in it. When the time comes, and if it's meant, He will make the original texts available...have Faith in that. 

REMEMBER...

Galatians 5:22-23 ASV — But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, meekness, self-control; against such there is no law.

Colossians 1:10 ASV — to walk worthily of the Lord unto all pleasing, bearing fruit in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;

Reflect...do you truly have Love in your heart?

God is Love ~ 1 John 4:16

Why did Jesus say these are the two greatest commandments? Love God and your neighbor. ~ Matthew 22:37-39

To all whom claim to be all about the Bible and that their belief is in God....

Ask yourself...If someone doesn't think like you, or agree with you, does the love you show at first, still remain? Does your opinion of them overpower the Love you first had? (James 1:22-25)

Their are many who have wronged me, in many ways, not just religiously, some scars that run very deep, but I forgive them and would still welcome them with open arms, if they have "truly" tried to do the right thing. Forgiveness is important. (Matthew 18:20, 21) If someone wronged you, forgive them.

It's important to ask yourself: "Do I become self righteous when speaking about my faith?"

We originate from God...He is Love. But we're lying at the power of the wicked one...Hate. If you're missing the love, then what do you have? Satan. Because God is LOVE, without Him, all that you do and teach, is pointless.

1 Corinthians 13:1-3 ASV — If I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am become sounding brass, or a clanging cymbal. And if I have the gift of prophecy, and know all mysteries and all knowledge; and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. And if I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and if I give my body to be burned, but have not love, it profiteth me nothing.

When you make it about religion or yourself, you're no longer making it about God. How can you say you Love God and Jesus Christ, when you don't know what love is. The temple of God dwells in you, keep it clean. (1 Corinthians 3:16) If teachings of men or your own intellect are more important to you, than matters of the heart...you don't have love and Jehovah will keep you blind. I will gladly share my food with you and have no problem with you sharing it with me. (1 Corinthians 8:1-13)

I truly love ALL, it doesn't matter if you're a believer or not, if you're doing "the right thing" or not, we're all imperfect...WE ALL SIN EVERYDAY. As long as I'm here, I will listen to you, I'll never turn away from you just because I disagree with you or your way of living. It doesn't mean I will partake in your ways, but I will be here. (1 Corinthians 9:20-22) If you become toxic, then I will remove (disfellowship) myself from you. (2 John 1:9-11) If I reach out to you and you decide push me away, I will respect your wish and leave.

I will never "associate" meaning...do the bad others are doing by their behavior or by following false gods...Satan. (Revelation 18:4) This includes what I feel to be false teachings from men, if you're an atheist, agnostic, trinitarian or unitarian. (Ephesians 5:6) Nor will I pay attention to any who exalt themselves above others. (Luke 18:9-14) or those who need to prove themselves more intellectual. 

Matthew 11:25 ASV — At that season Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou didst hide these things from the wise and understanding, and didst reveal them unto babes:

I believe in the Bible ~ Jehovah God's word and I follow Jesus Christ. 

I will always rely on guidance from Jehovah through Jesus Christ. I was taught well. Do everything in LOVE and keep the FAITH. It's important to Love your family and friends, but don't forget to do the same for your enemy. (Exodus 25:5; Mathew 5:44)

May Jehovah bless you...

~ Peace, Love and Joy ~

Hades and Abyss ~ Is There a Difference?

I would like to start today's post with a reminder that EVERYONE is entitled to their own opinion, thought and belief. We must show love and concern for one another. This is NOT directed at anyone in particular. The following is for all, including myself.

When one sets out to prove how righteous they are, they should remind themselves of the following scriptures...Without love, you have nothing.

1 Corinthians 13:1-3 
"If I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am become sounding brass, or a clanging cymbal. 

And if I have the gift of prophecy, and know all mysteries and all knowledge; and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.
And if I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and if I give my body to be burned, but have not love, it profiteth me nothing." ~ ASV

Please, don't become a clanging symbol, and always keep love in your heart...thank you.

In light of my previous post "Did Jesus Christ Pre-Exist as Michael the Archangel?" it was brought to my attention that it was believed by some, that hades and abyss are NOT the same thing. Respectively, I disagree. The following is to show you how I do see them both as "one and the same".

Hades and Abyss... (Dense Darkness)

Revelation 1:17, 18

And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as one dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying, Fear not; I am the first and the last, and the Living one; and I was dead, and behold, I am alive for evermore, and I have the keys of death and of Hades.

Revelation 22:16 ~ I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things for the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, the bright, the morning star.

Jesus Christ ~ The star that holds the keys of death and Hades

What's the difference between death and Hades?

1. Holds the keys of death ~ Final Destruction

1. Physical/Spiritual death. (Final Destruction)

Lazarus - John 11:11-15 (Physical death) and the Rich man and Lazarus ~ Luke 16:19-31 (Spiritual death)

2. Holds the keys of Hades ~ "the dead"

2. Abode (place/state of mind) for the Spiritual dead...those in the "dark".

Exodus 10:21-23 ~ In the dense darkness for 3 days.

2 Peter 2:4 ~ Pits of darkness, reserved for judgement.

Who are the dead?

1. Physical/Spiritual death. (Final Destruction)

Lazarus - John 11:11-15 (Physical death) and the Rich man and Lazarus ~ Luke 16:19-31 (Spiritual death)

2. Abode (place/state of mind) for the Spiritual dead...those in the "dark".

Exodus 10:21-23 ~ In the dark for 3 days.

2 Peter 2:4 ~ Pits of darkness, reserved for judgement.

If you're spiritually dead,  you are in dark, is that not, one and the same?

 Exodus 14:19, 20 ~ Egyptians kept in the dark.

We live in an Abyss, a dark world run by Satan. The only way to receive peace is to go to the light. Once Armageddon comes, those left in the dark will go into the deepest part of the Abyss reserved for Judgement. ~ Dense Darkness (same meaning, just more profound) (Revelation 18:8, 20, 23, 24; 19:2, 20)

Matthew 4:16; 6:23; 10:27; 22:13; 25:30 ~ Being in the dark vs being in the light.

Matthew 27:45; Mark 15:33 ~ Jesus Christ was not entombed for the 3 days ~ Friday to Sunday is 1.5 days. Where he went was to the abyss...he went to the dense darkness.

1 Peter 3:18-20

"Being put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the spirit; in which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison." ~ The Abyss/Tartarus. =  Hades/abode/state of mind = Dense Darkness

John 2:19 ~ I will raise up this "temple" in 3 days, this is in connection with "a ruin, a ruin, a ruin" and not his bodily resurrection. ~ Ezekiel 21:27  Possible blog post on this later.

Jesus Christ became a spirit once again when he died, he was a MAN only while here on earth, he is NOT a man in heaven, he is a spirit being - archangel before he becomes King.

Tartarus (deepest abyss of hades) 

Dense Darkness (state of mind)

Who is the Light of this world? 

Jesus Christ as King

Perspective...

To be spiritually dead/Hades, is to be in dense darkness/Abyss, a bottomless pit...one and the same.

Revelation 9:1

And the fifth angel sounded, and I saw a star from heaven fallen unto the earth: and there was given to him the key of the pit of the abyss.

Pit ~ hole in the ground (grave) the key to the grave.

Grave ~ 

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Revelation 20:1-3

And I saw an angel coming down out of heaven, having the key of the abyss [the hole (grave) with profound darkness] and a great chain in his hand. And he laid hold on the dragon, the old serpent, which is the Devil and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years, and cast him into the abyss, (dense darkness) and shut it, and sealed it over him, that he should deceive the nations no more, until the thousand years should be finished: after this he must be loosed for a little time.

Michael ~ Holds the key to the Abyss and is the star coming out of heaven.

Holds the key to the "bottomless pit". (vast, unending darkness = dense darkness) (hole)

Jude 6

"And angels that kept not their own principality, but left their proper habitation, he hath kept in everlasting bonds (chains) under darkness (Abyss) unto the judgment of the great day."

= dense darkness...in the dark. One of the plagues.

Who is the star that falls from heaven with a chain and locks Satan away? Jesus Christ/Michael

1 Thessalonians 4:16 ~ For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven, with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and "the dead" in Christ shall rise first;

Jehovah with the voice of Michael = Jesus Christ

The Lord (Jehovah) through the mediator (Jesus Christ) = NOT part of a trinity, yet...One and the same. Never forget who the mediator for Jehovah was in the OT...Michael the Archangel. To see the Son is to see the Father. John 1:1 ~ In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

Who are "the dead" in Christ?

Those who are baptized in death (Anointed) and Born Again. (John 3:3; Romans 9; 1 Peter 1:4, 5) They die in the flesh and come alive in the spirit. (Romans 8: 16) The remaining chosen ones are the other sheep, large crowd. (John 10:16; 12:12; Revelation 7:9) 

Revelation 17:6
And I saw the woman drunken with the blood of the saints, and with the blood of the martyrs of Jesus. And when I saw her, I wondered with a great wonder. ~ The holy ones and the witnesses (large crowd) of Jesus.

Chess match - pawns (servants)

 

If you had a choice and on the board were pearly white and black onyx pieces ~ 

white (purity) and black (darkness), what side would you want to be on?

The King of Light allows his pawns to have freewill. Fight for him and he'll protect you. (In the Light - Truth)

On the other hand the King of dark, tricks you into believing you have freewill, if you fight for him, you will be enticed with shiny objects, but then he imprisons you to do his will.  (In the dark - Abyss)

Sadly for the King of Darkness, the King of Light is much stronger and believes in justice. He knows the tricks the King of Darkness plays on unsuspecting pawns.

The King of Light allows his pawns who give up their freewill to do His will...by doing so, they're able to conquer the darkness, paving the way for other dark pawns to escape and find the light.

Once that road is paved, the dark pawns then have a choice to make, shed the influence (hold) the Dark King has on them, or remain in the dark. I can't imagine that any dark pawns would want to stay, but sadly, many do. Revelation 16:14 ~ Demonic spirits, if they are in you, you will be destroyed.

Those who try to get out will deal with longsuffering, but when it's all said and done, it will have been worth it, because they will have beautiful everlasting blessings.

Instant gratification or longsuffering?

The choice is yours.

Trust in Jehovah, not in man. (Proverbs 3:5, 6; Ephesians 5:6) When given the opportunity, Man is controlled by Satan...evil. (Ephesians 6:12) Be aware of your behavior at all times. The second you allow yourself instant gratification, you allowed Satan/demons in.

None of us are perfect. It is a constant fight. The more you draw close to Jehovah, the more you will suffer. It's a spiritual war. If that happens, then you know you are on the right path. Proverbs 4:18

We are at the end. You don't need me or any religion to tell you that. We're all experiencing the nightmares of today's society...a year later and masks or vaccines are still a part of the new wardrobe. Anyone that thinks this world will get better is deluding themselves and remains in the dark. (Abyss)

No religion gets it right all of the time. If a story is even a tad untrue, then it's misleading. When one piece of the puzzle is placed improperly, it takes the puzzle in the wrong direction. Same with religion, one false teaching takes you in the wrong direction. Test EVERY inspired statement (1 John 4:1) and again, let no man deceive you.(Ephesians 5:6; 6:12)


All that believe, I will raise them on the last day. (John 6:39, 40) 

Spiritual dead. (John 7:39)

The dead (John 11:24,25)

Those alive in the spirit, will not see death at all. (John11:26)
He that rejects will be judged on the last day. (John 12:48)

Joel 2:28, 29 (ASV)

And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions: and also upon the servants and upon the handmaids in those days will I pour out my Spirit.

The only sin to incur death, is sin against the holy spirit (Matthew 12:31)

Why is Romans 10:10-13 so important? "Whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved." Because those who are in the dark will be raised up on the last day, but only if they truly have faith and believe they can be saved...the large crowd. To have faith in Jehovah and Jesus Christ, is also one and the same, because Jesus Christ was here as Jehovah's representative (Jehovah in the Flesh through Jesus Christ) to see him is to see the Father, because no one can actually see God and live.

To sum it up...

What is the Kingdom message? 

It's simple. Heart condition...when you do everything in love, all else follows.

Love the Lord thy God and your neighbor, on this the whole law hangs. (Matthew 22:37-40)

Without LOVE you have nothing. (1 Corinthians 13:1-3)

Matthew 25:40

And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it unto one of these my brethren, even these least, ye did it unto me.

The chief Archangel Michael holds the key to the dead, those in the dark, the abyss/hades.

Trinity ~ Not a TRIUNE God

Jehovah is Jesus Christ in the flesh (metaphorically), Jesus Christ is the archangel (head messenger) Michael who fought for righteousness in the OT, emptied himself and became a man on earth and was the mediator between God and men, and when he died, he returned to being a spirit again...Michael the Archangel "Angel of the LORD", as explained in my previous 

• What does the head messenger do?

He becomes God's WORD "messenger" in the flesh. He reveals God's word in person.

John 1:14 ASV — And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us (and we beheld his glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father), full of grace and truth.

Blog post:

• Did Jesus Christ Pre-Exist as Michael the Archangel?

1 Peter 3:18

Because Christ also suffered for sins once, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God; being put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the spirit;

Michael is Jesus Christ before he becomes King. He becomes King after he binds Satan, he then rules as Jehovah, for a thousand years. After that, Satan will be released and those who side with him will be destroyed indefinitely. 

John 12:13 ~
took the branches of the palm trees, and went forth to meet him, and cried out, Hosanna: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord, even the King of Israel.

What's the name of the lord?

Jehovah's earthly name ~ Jesus Christ

Strong's G2424: Jesus = "JEHOVAH is Salvation"

Please keep in mind, EVERYONE HUMAN BEING DESERVES A CHANCE AT LIFE without the influence of Satan, and it will be for a thousand years. Sheep ~ Eternal Life/Goats ~ Eternal punishment. Matthew 25:31-46 Only Jehovah knows those (anointed) who sin against the holy spirit.

1 Corinthians 15:23-28 ~

23 But each in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; then they that are Christ’s, at his coming. 

(Anointed ~ John 10:14, 15; 1 Peter 1:4, 5 and great crowd/multitude ~ John 10:16; Revelation 7:9)

24 Then cometh the end, when he shall deliver up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when he shall have abolished all rule and all authority and power. (Revelation 20:10)

25 For he must reign, till he hath put all his enemies under his feet. (Revelation 20:7-10)

26 The last enemy that shall be abolished is death. (Revelation 20:6; 21:8; 22:5) 

27 For, He put all things in subjection under his feet. But when he saith, All things are put in subjection, it is evident that he is excepted who did subject all things unto him.

28 And when all things have been subjected unto him, then shall the Son also himself be subjected to him that did subject all things unto him, that God may be all in all. (Revelation 21:7)

 

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May Jehovah bring you...

~ Peace, Love and Joy ~