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 Religion / Re: Before Annas And The Court Of Caiaphas by eviana3(f): 9:52pm On Nov 08, 2020 |
PART 5 The angels of heaven witnessed every movement made against their loved Commander. They longed to deliver Christ. Under God the angels are all-powerful. On one occasion, in obedience to the command of Christ, they slew of the Assyrian army in one night one hundred and eighty-five thousand men. How easily could the angels, beholding the shameful scene of the trial of Christ, have testified their indignation by consuming the adversaries of God! But they were not commanded to do this. He who could have doomed His enemies to death bore with their cruelty. His love for His Father, and His pledge, made from the foundation of the world, to become the Sin Bearer, led Him to endure uncomplainingly the coarse treatment of those He came to save. It was a part of His mission to bear, in His humanity, all the taunts and abuse that men could heap upon Him. The only hope of humanity was in this submission of Christ to all that He could endure from the hands and hearts of men. TO BE CONTINUED........ |
| Religion / Re: Before Annas And The Court Of Caiaphas by eviana3(f): 9:51pm On Nov 08, 2020 |
PART 4 The Jews were looking for a Messiah to be revealed in outward show. They expected Him, by one flash of overmastering will, to change the current of men's thoughts, and force from them an acknowledgment of His supremacy. Thus, they believed, He was to secure His own exaltation, and gratify their ambitious hopes. Thus when Christ was treated with contempt, there came to Him a strong temptation to manifest His divine character. By a word, by a look, He could compel His persecutors to confess that He was Lord above kings and rulers, priests and temple. But it was His difficult task to keep to the position He had chosen as one with humanity. TO BE CONTINUED........ |
| Religion / Re: Judas by eviana3(f): 3:16pm On Nov 08, 2020 |
PART 4 Judas was blinded to his own weakness of character, and Christ placed him where he would have an opportunity to see and correct this. As treasurer for the disciples, he was called upon to provide for the needs of the little company, and to relieve the necessities of the poor. When in the Passover chamber Jesus said to him, “That thou doest, do quickly” (John 13:27), the disciples thought He had bidden him buy what was needed for the feast, or give something to the poor. In ministering to others, Judas might have developed an unselfish spirit. But while listening daily to the lessons of Christ and witnessing His unselfish life, Judas indulged his covetous disposition. The small sums that came into his hands were a continual temptation. Often when he did a little service for Christ, or devoted time to religious purposes, he paid himself out of this meager fund. In his own eyes these pretexts served to excuse his action; but in God's sight he was a thief. |
| Religion / Re: Judas by eviana3(f): 3:14pm On Nov 08, 2020 |
PART 3 Judas was highly regarded by the disciples, and had great influence over them. He himself had a high opinion of his own qualifications, and looked upon his brethren as greatly inferior to him in judgment and ability. They did not see their opportunities, he thought, and take advantage of circumstances. The church would never prosper with such shortsighted men as leaders. Peter was impetuous; he would move without consideration. John, who was treasuring up the truths that fell from Christ's lips, was looked upon by Judas as a poor financier. Matthew, whose training had taught him accuracy in all things, was very particular in regard to honesty, and he was ever contemplating the words of Christ, and became so absorbed in them that, as Judas thought, he could not be trusted to do sharp, far-seeing business. Thus Judas summed up all the disciples, and flattered himself that the church would often be brought into perplexity and embarrassment if it were not for his ability as a manager. Judas regarded himself as the capable one, who could not be overreached. In his own estimation he was an honor to the cause, and as such he always represented himself. |
| Religion / Re: Judas by eviana3(f): 12:52pm On Nov 08, 2020 |
PART 2 Judas had joined the disciples when multitudes were following Christ. The Saviour's teaching moved their hearts as they hung entranced upon His words, spoken in the synagogue, by the seaside, upon the mount. Judas saw the sick, the lame, the blind, flock to Jesus from the towns and cities. He saw the dying laid at His feet. He witnessed the Saviour's mighty works in healing the sick, casting out devils, and raising the dead. He felt in his own person the evidence of Christ's power. He recognized the teaching of Christ as superior to all that he had ever heard. He loved the Great Teacher, and desired to be with Him. He felt a desire to be changed in character and life, and he hoped to experience this through connecting himself with Jesus. The Saviour did not repulse Judas. He gave him a place among the twelve. He trusted him to do the work of an evangelist. He endowed him with power to heal the sick and to cast out devils. But Judas did not come to the point of surrendering himself fully to Christ. He did not give up his worldly ambition or his love of money. While he accepted the position of a minister of Christ, he did not bring himself under the divine molding. He felt that he could retain his own judgment and opinions, and he cultivated a disposition to criticize and accuse. |
| Religion / Re: Before Annas And The Court Of Caiaphas by eviana3(f): 12:45pm On Nov 08, 2020 |
PART 3 Christ calmly replied, “If I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil: but if well, why smitest thou Me?” He spoke no burning words of retaliation. His calm answer came from a heart sinless, patient, and gentle, that would not be provoked. Christ suffered keenly under abuse and insult. At the hands of the beings whom He had created, and for whom He was making an infinite sacrifice, He received every indignity. And He suffered in proportion to the perfection of His holiness and His hatred of sin. His trial by men who acted as fiends was to Him a perpetual sacrifice. To be surrounded by human beings under the control of Satan was revolting to Him. And He knew that in a moment, by the flashing forth of His divine power, He could lay His cruel tormentors in the dust. This made the trial the harder to bear. The Jews were looking for a Messiah to be revealed in outward show. They expected Him, by one flash of overmastering will, to change the current of men's thoughts, and force from them an acknowledgment of His supremacy. Thus, they believed, He was to secure His own exaltation, and gratify their ambitious hopes. Thus when Christ was treated with contempt, there came to Him a strong temptation to manifest His divine character. By a word, by a look, He could compel His persecutors to confess that He was Lord above kings and rulers, priests and temple. But it was His difficult task to keep to the position He had chosen as one with humanity. TO BE CONTINUED...... |
| Religion / Judas by eviana3(f): 12:20am On Nov 08, 2020 |
DISCLAIMER: NOT MY PUBLISHED WORKS The history of Judas presents the sad ending of a life that might have been honored of God. Had Judas died before his last journey to Jerusalem he would have been regarded as a man worthy of a place among the twelve, and one who would be greatly missed. The abhorrence which has followed him through the centuries would not have existed but for the attributes revealed at the close of his history. But it was for a purpose that his character was laid open to the world. It was to be a warning to all who, like him, should betray sacred trusts. A little before the Passover, Judas had renewed his contract with the priests to deliver Jesus into their hands. Then it was arranged that the Saviour should be taken at one of His resorts for meditation and prayer. Since the feast at the house of Simon, Judas had had opportunity to reflect upon the deed which he had covenanted to perform, but his purpose was unchanged. For thirty pieces of silver—the price of a slave—he sold the Lord of glory to ignominy and death. Judas had naturally a strong love for money; but he had not always been corrupt enough to do such a deed as this. He had fostered the evil spirit of avarice until it had become the ruling motive of his life. The love of mammon overbalanced his love for Christ. Through becoming the slave of one vice he gave himself to Satan, to be driven to any lengths in sin. TO BE CONTINUED...... |
| Religion / Courage From Their Cowardice by eviana3(f): 12:35am On Nov 07, 2020 |
SOLEMN STATEMENT FOR THE MINORITY BIBLE-BELIEVING CHRISTIANS ONLY........(ALSO PLACED ON MY "SIGNS OF THE TIMES" THREAD). THIS IS ADDRESSED TO CHRISTIANS WHO WILL STAND FIRM REGARDLESS OF WHAT COMES... MANY OF US NOW HAVE COWARDICE WHERE THERE SHOULD BE COURAGE...... ONE DAY THE TWO SIDES WILL BE DISTINGUISHABLE AND THOSE THAT "GO ALONG TO GET ALONG" TO APPEASE PEOPLE, RATHER THAN THE GOD OF ABRAHAM, ISAAC, AND ISRAEL, OR OUT OF FEAR OF REPERCUSSIONS WILL SURELY FALL...... THAT IS A GUARANTEE. READ PRAYERFULLY AND EXAMINE YOURSELF TO SEE IF YOU ARE IN THE FAITH... BLESSINGS- EVIANA NOT MY PUBLISHED WORKS "Ministers and people need the converting power of grace before they will be able to stand in the day of the Lord. The world is fast approaching that point in iniquity and human depravity when God's interference will become necessary. And at that time His professed followers should be more marked for their fidelity to His holy law. Their prayer will be as that of David: “It is time for Thee, Lord, to work: for they have made void Thy law.” And by their conduct they will say: “Therefore I love Thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine gold.” The very contempt that is shown to the law of God is sufficient reason why His commandment-keeping people should come to the front and show their esteem and reverence for His downtrodden law. “And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold.” The very atmosphere is polluted with sin. Soon God's people will be tested by fiery trials, and the great proportion of those who now appear to be genuine and true will prove to be base metal. Instead of being strengthened and confirmed by opposition, threats, and abuse, they will cowardly take the side of the opposers. The promise is: “Them that honor Me I will honor.” Shall we be less firmly attached to God's law because the world at large have attempted to make it void? Already the judgments of God are abroad in the land, as seen in storms, in floods, in tempests, in earthquakes, in peril by land and by sea. The great I AM is speaking to those who make void His law. When God's wrath is poured out upon the earth, who will then be able to stand? Now is the time for God's people to show themselves true to principle. When the religion of Christ is most held in contempt, when His law is most despised, then should our zeal be the warmest and our courage and firmness the most unflinching. To stand in defense of truth and righteousness when the majority forsake us, to fight the battles of the Lord when champions are few—this will be our test. At this time we must gather warmth from the coldness of others, courage from their cowardice, and loyalty from their treason. The nation will be on the side of the great rebel leader." (5T 135-136) |
| Religion / Re: Signs Of The Times: My Thoughts by eviana3(f): 12:31am On Nov 07, 2020 |
SOLEMN STATEMENT FOR THE MINORITY BIBLE-BELIEVING CHRISTIANS ONLY........(ALSO PLACED ON MY "SIGNS OF THE TIMES" THREAD). THIS IS ADDRESSED TO CHRISTIANS WHO WILL STAND FIRM REGARDLESS OF WHAT COMES... MANY OF US NOW HAVE COWARDICE WHERE THERE SHOULD BE COURAGE...... ONE DAY THE TWO SIDES WILL BE DISTINGUISHABLE AND THOSE THAT "GO ALONG TO GET ALONG" TO APPEASE PEOPLE, RATHER THAN THE GOD OF ABRAHAM, ISAAC, AND ISRAEL, OR OUT OF FEAR OF REPERCUSSIONS WILL SURELY FALL...... THAT IS A GUARANTEE. READ PRAYERFULLY AND EXAMINE YOURSELF TO SEE IF YOU ARE IN THE FAITH... BLESSINGS- EVIANA NOT MY PUBLISHED WORKS "Ministers and people need the converting power of grace before they will be able to stand in the day of the Lord. The world is fast approaching that point in iniquity and human depravity when God's interference will become necessary. And at that time His professed followers should be more marked for their fidelity to His holy law. Their prayer will be as that of David: “It is time for Thee, Lord, to work: for they have made void Thy law.” And by their conduct they will say: “Therefore I love Thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine gold.” The very contempt that is shown to the law of God is sufficient reason why His commandment-keeping people should come to the front and show their esteem and reverence for His downtrodden law. “And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold.” The very atmosphere is polluted with sin. Soon God's people will be tested by fiery trials, and the great proportion of those who now appear to be genuine and true will prove to be base metal. Instead of being strengthened and confirmed by opposition, threats, and abuse, they will cowardly take the side of the opposers. The promise is: “Them that honor Me I will honor.” Shall we be less firmly attached to God's law because the world at large have attempted to make it void? Already the judgments of God are abroad in the land, as seen in storms, in floods, in tempests, in earthquakes, in peril by land and by sea. The great I AM is speaking to those who make void His law. When God's wrath is poured out upon the earth, who will then be able to stand? Now is the time for God's people to show themselves true to principle. When the religion of Christ is most held in contempt, when His law is most despised, then should our zeal be the warmest and our courage and firmness the most unflinching. To stand in defense of truth and righteousness when the majority forsake us, to fight the battles of the Lord when champions are few—this will be our test. At this time we must gather warmth from the coldness of others, courage from their cowardice, and loyalty from their treason. The nation will be on the side of the great rebel leader." (5T 135-136) |
| Religion / Re: Before Annas And The Court Of Caiaphas by eviana3(f): 12:11am On Nov 07, 2020 |
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| Religion / Re: Before Annas And The Court Of Caiaphas by eviana3(f): 11:39pm On Nov 06, 2020 |
PART 2 [b]Christ read the priest's purpose as an open book. As if reading the inmost soul of His questioner, He denied that there was between Him and His followers any secret bond of union, or that He gathered them secretly and in the darkness to conceal His designs. He had no secrets in regard to His purposes or doctrines. “I spake openly to the world,” He answered; “I ever taught in the synagogue, and in the temple, whither the Jews always resort; and in secret have I said nothing.” The Saviour contrasted His own manner of work with the methods of His accusers. For months they had hunted Him, striving to entrap Him and bring Him before a secret tribunal, where they might obtain by perjury what it was impossible to gain by fair means. Now they were carrying out their purpose. The midnight seizure by a mob, the mockery and abuse before He was condemned, or even accused, was their manner of work, not His. Their action was in violation of the law. Their own rules declared that every man should be treated as innocent until proved guilty. By their own rules the priests stood condemned.[/b] Turning upon His questioner, Jesus said, “Why askest thou Me?” Had not the priests and rulers sent spies to watch His movements, and report His every word? Had not these been present at every gathering of the people, and carried to the priests information of all His sayings and doings? “Ask them which heard Me, what I have said unto them,” replied Jesus; “behold, they know what I said.” Annas was silenced by the decision of the answer. Fearing that Christ would say something regarding his course of action that he would prefer to keep covered up, he said nothing more to Him at this time. One of his officers, filled with wrath as he saw Annas silenced, struck Jesus on the face, saying, “Answerest Thou the high priest so?” TO BE CONTINUED........ |
| Religion / Before Annas And The Court Of Caiaphas by eviana3(f): 11:34pm On Nov 05, 2020 |
Based on Matthew 26:57-75, Matthew 27:1, Mark 14:53-72, Mark 15:1, Luke 22: 54-71, and John 18:13-27 DISCLAIMER : NOT MY PUBLISHED WORKS[i][/i] Over the brook Kedron, past gardens and olive groves, and through the hushed streets of the sleeping city, they hurried Jesus. It was past midnight, and the cries of the hooting mob that followed Him broke sharply upon the still air. The Saviour was bound and closely guarded, and He moved painfully. But in eager haste His captors made their way with Him to the palace of Annas, the ex-high priest. Annas was the head of the officiating priestly family, and in deference to his age he was recognized by the people as high priest. His counsel was sought and carried out as the voice of God. He must first see Jesus a captive to priestly power. He must be present at the examination of the prisoner, for fear that the less-experienced Caiaphas might fail of securing the object for which they were working. His artifice, cunning, and subtlety must be used on this occasion; for, at all events, Christ's condemnation must be secured. Christ was to be tried formally before the Sanhedrin; but before Annas He was subjected to a preliminary trial. Under the Roman rule the Sanhedrin could not execute the sentence of death. They could only examine a prisoner, and pass judgment, to be ratified by the Roman authorities. It was therefore necessary to bring against Christ charges that would be regarded as criminal by the Romans. An accusation must also be found which would condemn Him in the eyes of the Jews. Not a few among the priests and rulers had been convicted by Christ's teaching, and only fear of excommunication prevented them from confessing Him. The priests well remembered the question of Nicodemus, “Doth our law judge any man, before it hear him, and know what he doeth?” John 7:51. This question had for the time broken up the council, and thwarted their plans. Joseph of Arimathaea and Nicodemus were not now to be summoned, but there were others who might dare to speak in favor of justice. The trial must be so conducted as to unite the members of the Sanhedrin against Christ. There were two charges which the priests desired to maintain. If Jesus could be proved a blasphemer, He would be condemned by the Jews. If convicted of sedition, it would secure His condemnation by the Romans. The second charge Annas tried first to establish. He questioned Jesus concerning His disciples and His doctrines, hoping the prisoner would say something that would give him material upon which to work. He thought to draw out some statement to prove that He was seeking to establish a secret society, with the purpose of setting up a new kingdom. Then the priests could deliver Him to the Romans as a disturber of the peace and a creator of insurrection. TO BE CONTINUED..... |
| Religion / Re: Snares Of Satan by eviana3(f): 11:28pm On Nov 05, 2020 |
LordReed2nd: It has to... But I better be careful answering, cause I may get banned right now... |
| Religion / Re: Snares Of Satan by eviana3(f): 11:25pm On Nov 05, 2020 |
Kobojunkie: Yep...me the woman with the newly created (as of today) monikers Eviana.2.....and Eviana.3 (whose main moniker, E.viana, was banned without reason)...wasn't a long post, were no curse words, nothing to warrant a ban etc,) has taken time to repost (some of your convo) on this here MY thread and also the "Signs of the Times" thread where you and I had a brief conversation back in July. I know you will deny.... I attempted to create a thread addressed to you sir/madame entitled: "Open Letter to Kobojunkie", this morning --11/05/20 - with the E.viana2 moniker and it was removed immediately. It wasn't extremely long nor was it defamatory at all. Foul play for sure...I was silenced for having a differing opinion. Now I have to do like 99 percent of folks on here and tiptoe and shower you guys with compliments in order not to break your fragile ego's....mercy. It's either 1 or all of three things: you are either senile with a dose of amnesia, have multiple personality disorder-schizophrenia, OR multiple people use this (1) moniker... I'm going with the second AND third choice. I forgive you... |
| Religion / Re: Snares Of Satan by eviana3(f): 11:16pm On Nov 05, 2020 |
LordReed2nd: LordReed...surprised that you won't just give a straight answer. Now you of all people, should clarify the fact that you and me are 2 extremely different people. But I know it's a liability to speak truth on here....i get it. I'm confused though, as to why you'd be banned? I think you two may be trying to confuse the masses and make me out to be a crazed woman.... Aren't you two "besties"? You guys were having a lovely "off-topic" very weird convo on this here my thread back in the summer......not on topic at all. Kobo is the king though....he/she rules authoritatively. I now see why being a "mod" or "super-mod" is so coveted on this site. They rule and reign supreme here in this lovely Nairaland...gotta give it to em. Say one wrong word (that they don't agree with)...and bamm....get a ban for 1 day or more. But I guess what's "good for the goose...is not good for the gander." Lord, please have mercy.... |
| Religion / Re: Signs Of The Times: My Thoughts by eviana3(f): 11:11pm On Nov 05, 2020 |
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| Religion / Re: Signs Of The Times: My Thoughts by eviana3(f): 11:09pm On Nov 05, 2020 |
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| Religion / Re: Snares Of Satan by eviana3(f): 1:48pm On Nov 05, 2020 |
Kobojunkie: No, you are not supposed to believe that LordReed is me, because he is not. I was not talking about him at all. The conversation on my this my thread was between you and him. I'm trying to display your pattern of behavior here. Shame on you Kobo....shame....shame...shame....banning and silencing me....really unbelievable. Brilliantly twisting the truth. At least allow me a chance to reply to the accusations or statements made on the "Are Pastors' Wives Pastors?" thread. I do not think that you are stalking or "having the hots for me"....nor did I imply that. I said that you have a problem with most of my threads and/or posts...if they don't agree with your beliefs. The conversation back in June was between you and Forgness on my "Signs of the Times" thread. Praying for you my friend...and I must forgive you, and so I do. I have no ill-will towards you anymore.....peace unto you. P.S. You know that I am not a "dude". |
| Religion / Re: Signs Of The Times: My Thoughts by eviana3(f): 1:43pm On Nov 05, 2020 |
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| Religion / Re: Signs Of The Times: My Thoughts by eviana3(f): 1:42pm On Nov 05, 2020 |
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