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Friday, November 17, 2006

Wedding Favors In Plenty

Where would you expect to find plenty of cheap wedding favors easily? I sincerely can think of no other place but the definitive destination for wedding supplies.

That is the Knot Wedding Shop, which is stocked with over 1000 hard-to-find wedding supplies at the best prices around. The Knot Wedding Shop offers brides 24-hour accessibility and quick turnaround delivery for all those last-minute orders before the big day.

You may not be aware of the fact that the Knot Wedding Shop has top-quality wedding supplies and novelty items ranging from wedding cameras and ring pillows to personalized attendant gifts, cake toppers, and much more! If you are thinking wedding and you’ve not been to the Knot Wedding Shop, then you are missing out on plenty.

Who Do They Say I AM, Is A Question Still Being Asked

"Who do they say I am," Jesus asked his disciples.

Almost 2000 years later, Jesus is still asking the same questions, because many Jews are still waiting for the Messiah instead of the second coming.

The truth is there for anybody who may venture to take a little time to consider the facts.

Jesus? No Time To Consider Life And Death Issues

The truth is that folks hardly have the time to sit down and carefully consider the facts about Jesus Christ and who He was and who He is. Yet this is a very important question that needs to be answered by every individual. It is really a matter of life and death.

In other words folks are too busy doing other “more important stuff” than taking the time to consider serious life and death situations in their lives. How strange this life is.

Sunday, November 12, 2006

Those With Writing Talent Can Make Serious Money With Blogitive

Those with writing talent can make some very serious money with the Blogitive program.

It must be pointed out that this is a great opportunity not only for you to make money but it is also an excellent way for you to practice your writing and sharpen your skills doing some real work for a real client.

The way it works is that you start by registering your blog with Blogitive.com. It has to meet a certain criteria and level of popularity which are not very difficult to achieve even if your blog does not immediately qualify. The popularity of your Blog is important to qualify for Blogitive’s program. You can increase it fairly quickly by submitting your Blog into RSS Syndication sites like FeedBurner.com. You can also start commenting on other people’s blogs, submit to some directories, and ask friends to add you to their blogroll.

If Jesus Was Not The Son Of God, What Was His Motive?

Was Jesus Christ the son of God? That is a question many people ask. But there is a very simple way to answer it rather conclusively.

Assuming that he was not, what would his motive have been. After all he died a terrible death and all his life he never went after political power or financial gain.

Was Jesus Really The Son Of God?

In fact looking at the life of Jesus Christ here on earth, if we are honest with ourselves, we are left with only two possibilities. Either he was a mad man or he was truly the Son of God.

Judging by his wisdom and way of doing things, he was no mad man. Therefore the only conclusion?

He was and still is (because he rose from the dead) The Son Of The One Living God

Saturday, November 11, 2006

Unique Electronic Gadgets

Are you a little bored with this routine life just now?

This may sound a little strange but it always works, as those who have tried it will tell you.

Have you considered venturing to buy gadgets of the electronic type that are capable of giving you amazing and exciting new experiences? ZTMax, which prides itself in being able to bring cutting edge products to consumers everywhere, has recently announced the launch of the Multifunctional Digital Mini Speaker. This hi tech innovative mini speaker has been digitized to provide the listener with a unique music experience that is difficult to duplicate elsewhere.

There are numerous other features including the fact that the speakers use the very latest in digital driver technology, and superior speaker design, it comes complete with a built in mp3 decoder chips, and supports all types of mp3 files. This latest ZTMax product also has a plug in SD/MMC card and a USB port that enables you to read any portable device and VCD reader.

Do You Dread The End Of The World?

The Bible predicts that the world as we know it will go through a shaking that it has never before experienced and will never again experience.

Yes, it is a very frightening prospect but everything we see around us in the world today points more and more to that "great and terrible day" as the Bible refers to it.

You can of course lean on science and refuse to believe the Bible. But the amazing truth is that EVERY SINGLE prediction in the Bible so far has come true. So why should this one that the Bible describes in such great detail and repeatedly warns about, not come true? You tell me.

So how do we prepare for that day that signs show may happen during our lifetimes? Or what do we do?

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Scared To Death Of The Coming End Of The World?

The Bible offers a very simple solution. All we need to do is to get into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, who died on the cross as the ultimate sacrifice to pay for our sins. But he also rose from the dead and lives, that's why He I inviting you even now into a personal relationship with him.

Just say a simple prayer surrendering yourself to him and asking Him to forgive you for all your past sins and to write your name in the book of life in heaven and delete it from the book of death, where it is right now.

You can then go to a site that will help you grow in your new relationship with Jesus Christ or join a church close to where you live. Pray to your new friend Jesus and He will help you find the right place.

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How tongues breed violence (which sometimes leads to death) right in the comfort of our homes.

Tuesday, November 07, 2006

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What Bible Version Would Jesus Prefer?

This rather fascinating question crossed my mind when I came across the fascinating article by Josh Rives. Interesting because folks are often ver particular about Bible versions these days.

What do you think?

The Bible Jesus Read
By Josh Rives

Have you ever wonder that if Jesus were here today, what translation of the Bible would He use? Would He use the ever popular NIV? Or maybe He would hold to extremely literal translations like the NASB? Maybe He might enjoy his slang and prefer looser translations like the Message or NLT? Or perhaps Jesus, being the Word and the Word being with God and the Word being God, He might just quote from memory the original Greek, Hebrew and Aramaic that He Himself inspired.

So while He was here what Bible did Jesus use? Some of Jesus’ Old Testament quotations seem to come from a Hebrew text like the aforementioned Masoretic Text and some of them seem to line up with an Aramaic text. But of the 250 Old Testament quotations in the New Testament, the majority are from the Septuagint. The Septuagint is a Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible. The word Septuagint means “seventy” which allows us to abbreviate it as LXX. It got its name from a story, possibly legend, about the origins of this Greek translation.

A letter from a court official of King Ptolemy, supposedly from the 3rd century BC, speaks of the origins of LXX. Ptolemy was a big fan of literature and boasted the world’s largest library in Alexandria. He became interested in the Hebrew Bible, especially the Torah, and wanted it translated into the common language at the time, Greek. The High Priest of Jerusalem, Eleazar, sent him six elders from each of the tribes of Israel to translate. They confined themselves to the island of Pharos and 72 days later they emerged with a Greek translation of the Pentateuch. The name Septuagint was adopted at some point to acknowledge the 72 elders who translated it in 72 days.

While that story makes you feel all warm and cozy, the letter is suspect in its dating and authenticity. The LXX may have also been created to accommodate the popularity of the Greek language which was even spoken commonly in Jerusalem. It also was convenient for the large amount of Jews who, as a result of a new invention called roads, had moved far away from Jerusalem into primarily Greek-speaking areas.

It seems that the LXX was not intended to be the authoritative Scripture that was used by priests in the synagogue, but was meant for use by everyone else. Similar to most churches where the congregation uses the NIV at home, while the pastor may preach from another translation, if not the Greek. That is why the Apostles and Jesus chose the LXX. Christianity did not spread rapidly through the elite of society such as the Pharisees. It spread to common folk and especially Gentiles who where ignorant of the Hebrew language. The Jews however seem to have abandoned the use of the LXX in the 2nd century AD, probably because of the popular usage by Christianity (a competing religion) and because of the dispersion of the Jews after the Temple was destroyed. Many Jews after 70 AD didn’t stay in the unaccommodating Roman Empire and probably ended up in areas, like Persia, where Aramaic was more commonly spoken. The Christians however, continued to use the LXX through the 4th century. In the 4th century, Jerome translated the Bible into Latin and found the Hebrew to be more accurate. His Latin Vulgate took over predominance and is still important today in the Roman Catholic Church.

Jerome was correct in noticing the differences between Hebrew and the Septuagint. If the LXX was created in only 72 days, it might help explain the differences from the Masoretic Text, which is seen as the authority in Judaism today. The Septuagint grew to include several non-canonical books in addition to the books found in the Hebrew Bible. The LXX also has books in a different order and some books, such as Job, Joshua and Proverbs are shorter than the Hebrew Bible. The LXX also appears to lack a set translation style. In some areas it has a literal translation while in others a more free translation is apparent. Even with these faults, the LXX is still remarkably consistent with the Masoretic Text and most differences are due to translation style.

The greatest consequence of the LXX is that it bridged the gap between Hebrew believers and Gentile believers. Without it, the spread of Christianity may have been greatly hindered. It also offers an interesting application for us when debating between different translations. Jesus and the Apostles saw fit to base their teachings on what is today seen as only the second best in accuracy. While the LXX did not provide them the best verbatim translation, it was more culturally relevant. As a long-time proponent of literal translations, it makes me think differently of more culturally relevant translations.

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The Most Important Question In Your life

I urge you not to click away from this page before reading the contents. I promise you one thing, you are not here by accident.

Read the article below, it won't take long. It could save your life.

Is Jesus The Only Way

By Mark E. Baker
This is a very simple question. It is a question many have asked and will continue to ask. The way to the Father is through Jesus Christ His Son. There is no other way.

There are many people in the world today, billions of people who are searching for answers, searching for the way; the way to joy, the way to happiness, the way to peace, the way to forgiveness, the way to security. They go from here to there looking for the way in other religions, horoscopes, fortune tellers, psychics, drugs or alcohol, trying to find the answer, when the answer is right in front of them! Maybe you are one of these people. They don’t want to recognize what is right in front of them, the simple truth that Jesus Christ came to the earth in the form of man; He died for your sins, and rose again. It is so simple!

For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, because what may be known of God is manifest in them, for God has shown it to them. For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse, because, although they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor were thankful, but became futile in their thoughts, and their foolish hearts were darkened. Professing to be wise, they became fools, Romans 1:18-22.

Paul clearly tells the Roman Christians that God’s invisible attributes are clearly seen and understood by all creation, even God’s eternal power and Godhead. The way, the answer is everywhere you look, you just have to see it! You have to accept it! Jesus will reveal himself to you if you seek Him! Where have you sought for the Answer? Have you sought the answer in scientology, Buddhism or other religions? Have you sought the answer in horoscopes, or fortune telling or by consulting a psychic? Many people who attend church regularly haven’t found the answer either. They think because their parents were Christians, or they attend church every time the door is open, they have the answer, but they don’t! They think actions, or the actions of their parents will lead them to Jesus. It doesn’t. What did Jesus tell us? He is the Way, the Truth and the Life, there is no other.

that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. John 3:15-16

let it be known to you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead, by Him this man stands here before you whole. Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved. Acts4: 10,12

Don’t be fooled by the tricks of Satan. There is life after death! Your spirit will live forever. You will have to choose where you want to spend eternity. You can spend it with Jesus and Father God or you can spend it totally, completely separated from God, in Hell. It is your choice.

But it is such a simple choice all you have to do is believe, that is to rely on, trust in or cling to, Jesus.

that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes to righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made to salvation. Romans 10:9-10

This is the next simple step, you have already believed, now you confess it with your mouth, and you will be saved. You believe in your heart that Jesus died for you, that He is the Way, the Truth and the Life, then you say it out loud, for it is with the mouth that confession is made to salvation.

Have you done this?

Do you believe Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Life?

Do you believe He died for you?

Do you believe God raised Him from the dead and He lives again?

If you answered yes to these questions then you have found the Answer!

You have taken the first step to eternal life, because you believe in, (trust in, rely on, cling to) Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior.

Now - do the second part - Say it, Say it, Say it!

Think on these things:

Jesus came to give us eternal life with God the Father. Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Life. Believing on Jesus gives you eternal life. There is life after death- life with the Father or life totally, completely separated from God in hell. To have eternal life all you have to do is believe and Say it! It is so simple!

If you don’t know Jesus as your Lord and Savior and you want to be a joint heir with Christ? Then I urge you to earnestly pray the following prayer.

Dear Heavenly Father, I come to you in the name of Jesus. Your word says, “…and the one who comes to Me I will by no means cast out.” (Jn.6:37),

So I know You won’t cast me out, but You take me in, And I thank you for it. You said in your Word, "whoever calls upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.'' (Ro. 10:13).

I am calling on Your name, So I know You have saved me now, You also said, “…that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes to righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made to salvation.” (Ro.10:9,10).

I believe in my heart that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. I believe He was raised from the dead for my justification. And I confess Him now as my Lord, Because Your Word says, “… with the heart one believes to righteousness…” and I do believe with my heart, I have now become the righteousness of God in Christ. (2 Cor. 5:21),

And I am saved! Thank You, Lord! I can now truthfully say, I see myself as a born again child of God!

Glory to God!!!! Amen.

I was raised Catholic, and was born again at the age of 17. I received God's call into ministry at the age of 19 and began to prepare for ministry. I graduated from Rhema Bible Training Center in 1979. The Lord has called me to teach. My desire is to help all that are seeking to come into a deeper understanding of what God has done for us through Christ Jesus and I have started a web site for this purpose called The Olive Branch; Please visit us for more free studies and resources to help you on your journey.

Mark Baker
http://www.olivebranchministries.us

Saturday, November 04, 2006

Squeeze An Online Degree Project Into Your Life

Here’s an excellent idea for you to look at that will no doubt contribute a great deal to your personal growth

Why not do some online learning on the side even as you continue with whatever else it is that keeps you occupied most of the day?

I recommend that you take a look at Capella University. Capella offers 76 graduate and undergraduate specializations and 16 certificate specializations. The online university currently serves 16,000 students from all 50 states and 63 countries and is a national leader in online education.

The Greatest Figure In Human History

So who do you consider to be the greatest figure in human history? The one person who made the biggest difference?

If the name Jesus Christ is not the first that comes to your mind, then you are either not a serious history analyst or your view of world history is lacking in the truth.

Please bear in mind that in the world we live in today, truth is as rare if not more rare than the most priceless original work of art that you can think of.

New World Order Deliberately Built On Lies Propaganda And Misinformation

Why is truth so rare?
It is because the world we live in today is deliberately built on falsehoods, misinformation and lies that people manufacture to get their way. To gain power and to reach their objectives. Many of them even hide behind the excuse that it is all for a greater good.
But it is all really very simple, Jesus Christ himself predicted it all. I recommend that you study this man’s story with an open mind. Read the Bible and seek the truth for yourself. You will never be disappointed.