Comments on: Kingdom of God is not a worldly leftist humanistic counterfeit

By: Don Koenig

Don Koenig — Fri, 01 Jun 2018 13:06:32 +0000

In reply to James Kraft. Hi James, I do not usually disagree with your theology but comments are allowed here for people to respond to the article that I wrote. People are not reading the comments to get your views on salvation. So if you keep posting that, your comments will be removed.

By: James Kraft

James Kraft — Fri, 01 Jun 2018 12:53:29 +0000

Predetermination is just a another term for salvation by grace. When we believe Jesus is the only way of salvation, Romans 11:6 plus nothing, we are predetermined to be raised at the resurrection. We were not predetermined to be saved. We believe the gospel to be saved. First Corinthians 15:1-4

Since Jesus died for all our sins, we have no sins to pay for. Romans 4:6-8 He took all of our sins, and gave us His righteousness. If we could have kept Gods laws, and lived without sin, then Jesus died in vain. We are all sinners. First John 1:8 If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

John 5:24 Verily, verily, I say unto you, he that heareth my word, and believeth on Him that sent me, HATH ETERNAL LIFE, and shall not come unto judgement, but is passed from death unto life.

We are all sinners to a degree because no one is perfect. But we have to be perfect to go to heaven. So Jesus gave us His righteousness. Romans 4:5 But to the one that worketh not, but believeth on Him who justifieth the ungodly, (all of us) his faith is counted for righteousness.

First John 5:13

By: James Kraft

James Kraft — Thu, 31 May 2018 19:41:04 +0000

John 12:32 And I if I be lifted up from the earth will draw all men unto me. First John 2:2 And He is the propitiation for our sins, but not for ours only, but for the sins of the whole world. First Timothy 2:4 Who will have all men to be saved, and come unto the knowledge of the truth.

The Gospel. First Corinthians 15:1-4 That Christ died for our sins, according to the scriptures, that He was buried and rose again on the third day, according to the scriptures. If you believe He did it for you, you are saved and have eternal life through he Holy Spirit.

Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace ye are saved, through faith, and that not of yourselves, it is the GIFT of God, not of works, lest any man should boast.

Notice, faith is not a work. It is faith without works.

Ephesians 1:13 In whom ye also trusted, after ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, in whom also AFTER ye believed, ye were sealed by that Holy Spirit of promise.

Notice, we are not regenerated by the Holy Spirit until we believe. Faith comes from hearing, hearing by the word of God.

John 3:16 For God so loved the world (everybody) that He gave His only begotten Son, (Jesus) that WHOSOEVER, BELIEVETH IN HIM, should not perish, but have everlasting life.

First John 5:13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God, that ye may KNOW YE HAVE ETERNAL LIFE.

AMAZING GRACE, JESUS PAID IT ALL AND WE PAID 0. IT IS FREE.

By: Don Koenig

Don Koenig — Fri, 25 May 2018 22:15:28 +0000

In reply to Gerd.

Hi Gerd,

The passages are talking about not loving the satanic world system. At the judgment seat of Christ those in Christ will be given rewards or the taking away of rewards based on what they did in the flesh. Then in the Kingdom Age to come, after Christ returns with His saints, those given rewards of authority will rule over others in the Kingdom. If those born of the Spirit never learn to discern good from evil in this satanic age, why would God entrust them to rule in His kingdom age?

We are not joining the satanic world system to work to advance God’s spiritual kingdom on earth. Jesus told us to pray for our leaders so that we will not be hindered in carrying out that great commission of the Church. Prayer is more than lip service. We need to support leaders as well as pray for leaders that advance the cause of Christ on earth. In a democratic Republic that means taking part in the democratic political process. It certainly does not mean abstaining from it so that evil people prevail.

Christians have the spirit of God in them so they ought to do what they should know is right and just. Don’t Christians know they will rule the earth in the ages to come and even judge angels?

By: Gerd

Gerd — Fri, 25 May 2018 20:49:03 +0000

Hi Don,
I’m new here and from Europe (Germany) so please excuse my late comments and my less than perfect English. Two of your sentences in this article caught my attention and I’d like to seek a clarification from you.
You assert quite confidently that “Some Christians will say that Christians should not be involved in the political process but they are wrong”. What then do you answer those “some Christians” (for example from other parts of the world, as I am, although you have them in America as well) when they assert in an equally strong fashion the exact opposite, with the aid of some very powerful Biblical quotations?
Allow me to list a few relevant references from Scripture:
– “Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world; if any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.” 1 John 2:15.
– “Know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? Whosoever, therefore, will be a friend of the world, is the enemy of God.” James 4:4.
– “And He, when He comes, will convict the world concerning sin and righteousness and judgment; concerning sin, because they do not believe in Me; and concerning righteousness, because I go to the Father and you no longer see Me; and concerning judgment, because the ruler of this world has been judged.” John 16:8-11
– Question: “Do we, who are redeemed by His blood, really wish to actively participate in this worldly system which is subject to God’s judgment because the prince of this world (devil) has already been judged on the cross (see Hebrews 2:14-15)?”
– Keyword: “Separation from evil (the world) – don’t compromise”: 1 Thessalonians 5:22; 2 Timothy 2:19;
– Keyword: “God Himself installs all governments (- even evil ones…) – it’s an illusion if you think you can change that” – Romans 13:1; “Every person is to be in subjection to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those which exist are established by God. Therefore whoever resists authority has opposed the ordinance of God; and they who have opposed will receive condemnation upon themselves.”
Daniel 4:17 – “This sentence is by the decree of the angelic watchers; and the decision is a command of the holy ones, in order that the living may know, that the Most High is ruler over the realm of mankind, and bestows it on whom He wishes, and sets over it the lowliest of men.”
– Keyword: “We Christians are citizens of heaven, NOT of this world” – Philippians 3:20 –
– Keyword: “Getting the right perspective”: Colossians 3:1-3: “Therefore if you have been raised up with Christ, keep seeking the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth. For you have died and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is our life, is revealed, then you also will be revealed with Him in glory.”
A German brother in Christ writes: “These last days we are not called to govern & rule but to proclaim the Gospel and to live for the glory of God in a world which openly rejects Christ. Occupying ourselves with politics is certainly no upward striving perspective. In contrast to our daily work duties, which according to Colossians 3 we are explicitly asked to perform for our Lord, we find in the New Testament no encouragement to take part in politics.”
In your article, Don, you further state that “Christians restrain evil by taking part in national politics”. Sounds good but do we really? I thought the Holy Spirit restrains evil as long as He and the Lord Jesus’ bride are still on earth. And isn’t it God alone Who will protect us from all harm, no matter what kind of Government rules over us?
I am aware that there is an argument called intercessory prayer that could make all the difference. Would you go so far and imply that political voting (in a Christian spirit) belongs into that category?

By: Caitlin Lane

Caitlin Lane — Fri, 18 May 2018 22:27:35 +0000

Hi Tara,

I agree with Don’s reply too. Feelings of failure just like to get in the way.

I appreciate your support too. I often think maybe I said too much but then again one never knows who might be able to find something useful from another person’s mess.

The key is God’s Saving Grace.

By: Tara

Tara — Fri, 18 May 2018 05:10:36 +0000

Caitlin,

I agree with Don’s reply…and, well, praise God your son found you! It looks to me like God has given you an “open door” to share your life, your love, and most importantly, your FAITH with him. Under the circumstances, he could have easily become an atheist but chose Catholicism instead, so that tells me he must already have at least some level of faith/belief in Jesus. I’d say that’s a good place to start! Just keep praying for him and sharing the Truth in love as the Lord gives you opportunity. That’s the best ANY mother can do…

By: alex

alex — Wed, 16 May 2018 14:11:07 +0000

hey ceSmith,

it seems the catholic church just loves the money so much they always ask for more. The vatican is also filled with demonic statues and other god statues its unbeliavable.

By: ceSmith

ceSmith — Wed, 16 May 2018 04:19:33 +0000

I grew up in the Catholic church as well. One day my aunt told me a thousand will pass but not another thousand. Her reference inferred that Christ would return within two thousand years. That prophetic bit was the strongest message from my youth. The Catholic Church though, did not seem to address any prophecy, just pomp and ceremony.
The Catholic Church concept of confession to a priest, with him “absolving the sins”, led to a conundrum thought in my beliefs. (If I went to confession and died before I committed a mortal sin, I would go to heaven. The other 29 days of the month I was doomed to hell because I committed mortal sins within hours of confession).
The Catholic teaching was that evil action or thought would result in mortal sin.
Later after a divorce, the priest indicated I could never become a communal Catholic as a divorcee. However, if we change the word to an annulment, the church would accept it. Of course that annulment normally would cost $10,000.
That seemed a bit hypocritical and I could not see God with that kind of plan. I’m not afraid of the Catholic Church, as it did give me the start. But they’re teaching is in error per any study of the Bible.

By: Phil

Phil — Tue, 15 May 2018 21:35:25 +0000

Probably a coincidence but I read you blog right after reading an article at the Rapture Ready website by Geri Ungurean on the topic of Apostate Church members. As always, I recommend that you delete this comment if it or the article referenced does not meet your intents. I thought though that it had good additional details. Here is the link http://www.raptureready.com/2018/05/13/god-asks-apostate-church-members-geri-ungurean/