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February 18, 2009

The Guide to Fast Credit Repair

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One of the chief financial problems which people apt to face is credit repair. With various businesses and companies contributing help on credit repair it is difficult to choose the most viable option. With the global economic predicament, banks demand positive credit score before providing loans. This makes it necessary to apply fast credit repair strategies. Luckily, fast credit repair is not as problematic as is represented by credit companies. Thorough and specific details is not needed. You can simply follow the techniques below and save your credit service expenses.

The initial matter to ask yourself is What went wrong? How did I get in this mess? Only then can you spot your solution and opt for the most relevant scheme. Once you have deduced the reason of your problem, its time to introduce an alteration in your social and financial lifestyle. You can go through your credit statements and focus on incorrect information and notify your creditors.

Heedless use of credit cards should be totally evaded. Credit cards should only be used only in extreme need. All additional credit accounts should be closed to avoid overspending. Extra accounts also tend to show up in the annual credit reports and generate negative scores. Outline and regulate your monthly spending budget. Keep track of your accounts and prevent the accumulation of debts. Start trusting that your success lies in your own hands.

Never fall in the mistake of paying late. Timely payments assure that you will not face bad credit profile and that your credit score will stay positive. It will also ensure that a long lasting relationship is maintained with your lenders. Make the effort of raising your credit score as this will bring you into a positive light with the creditors and will support you in acquiring loans in the future.

Always determine your debt ratio to your credit balance ratio. implement caution and prudence when using credit cards. Use only 40% credit on a single credit card. Excessive usage of a credit card raises an uneasiness in the minds of the lenders and creates a hostile environment. It also cautions the lenders towards providing loans in the future.

People often tend to overlook the most straightforward and easy strategies of fast credit repair. Credit counseling is utilized instead of evaluating their own situation and reaching at an appropriate result. This same task is executed by the credit counselors at a very costly fee. The most effortless way to repair your credit score is to surf the net for countless tips on fast credit repair. But in the end only your own attempt can pull you out from this terrible credit mess.

February 17, 2009

Luxury Beds on a Budget, How?

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If you are looking to create that special feeling in your bedroom then the most important thing is a good bed. You don’t one that will creek nor do you want one that will get stained or chipped. So what kind of bed do you buy? I would suggest you take a look at the faux leather double beds, a faux leather bed is alot cheaper than a real leaather bed but still just as stylish and comfortable. Now you just have to choose the right one.

When you go shopping for bed frames you should be aware that there is a massive selection available. This topic explains the most distinctive bed frames that can be shopped in order to make the best decision and also to find a double bed frame that best suits in your room and best fits you mattress. .One of the most popular choices in modern life is the double metal frame. This is usually made out of a strong, durable metal which lies under your mattress giving it support. The metal bed frame is perfect for those who are looking for an easy solution to their bed problems. It’s inexpensive, comfortable and won’t interfere with any decorating you have done The next most simple kind of bed frame is the platform bed, often made from wood This is a bit unusual as often it does not require a box spring. Simply put, the platform bed serves as both a frame and a box spring. It is usually a big box shaped piece of wood topped with wooden slats. You simply pop your mattress on top of the frame.

February 14, 2009

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“Is Using the Word ‘Mosque’ Offensive to Muslims?”

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There’s a lot of discussion about the origin of the word “mosque.” One of the most popular explanations is that during the reign of King Ferdinand and his wife Queen Isabella -when they were expanding Christianity against the Muslims-one of them supposedly stated that they were going to swat the Muslims in the masjid where they congregate, like mosquitoes. This allegedly gave rise to the term “mosque.” Now, there is no conclusive evidence that this story is true, however, the term “mosque” is not correct, whether it’s offensive or not. Make no mistake about it, many Muslims are offended by the term. So, what does this word “mosque” mean? Mosque is used to describe the place of worship for Muslims. As the church is to Christians As the temple is to Jews As the “mosque” is to Muslims

What’s the big deal? Well, “mosque” is supposed to be a translation of the Arabic word “masjid” (pronounced just as you see it). The problem is that there is not one word in the English language that defines masjid. “Mosque” is derived from the French language. Generally, you’re not going to define an English word with a French word. The best English translation for masjid, and Allah knows best, is 4 words and they are “the place of worship.” So, the next time you’re speaking with a Muslim and this subject comes up, use the term “masjid” (this will show that you know a little more about Islamic terms than the average person) or “your place of worship.” You’ll avoid a headache.

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February 13, 2009

The High Costs of Anger (Part 2)

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‘Dr. Fiore,’ the voice on the phone pleaded, ‘I need anger management classes right away. I blew up at my girlfriend last night and she said it’s over until I get help.’

As Kevin recounted the first night of class, he and his girlfriend had argued in the car over which route to take home from a party. Events progressed from mild irritation, to yelling and name calling.

Things escalated at home. He tried to escape, but she followed him from room to room, demanding resolution of the conflict. He became angry, defensive and intimidating.

Frightened, she left. Later, she left an anguished message saying that she loved him, but couldn’t deal with his angry, hurtful outbursts.

Kevin said that he normally is a very ‘nice’ and friendly person. But on this occasion, his girlfriend had been drinking before the party. In his view, she was irrational and non-stop in criticism. He tried to reason with her, but it just made things worse. Finally, as Kevin saw things, in desperation he ‘lost it’ and became enraged.

How should Kevin have handled this situation? What could he have done differently? What actions should you take in similar situations?

Option 1: Time out. Take a 20 minute time-out (but commit to returning later to work on the issue). Take a walk. Calm yourself down. Breathe deeply. Meditate. Do something else for awhile.

New research by John Gottman, Ph.D., at the University of Washington indicates that when you and your partner argue, your pulse rate goes above 100 beats per minute, and you enter a physiological state called DPA (diffuse physiological arousal). Once there, it becomes nearly impossible to solve the problem. You lose perspective. Your reasoning ability, memory and judgment greatly decline.

Taking a time-out allows both of you to return to your normal state of mind.

It is neither healthy nor necessary for you to explode as a result of being provoked by your partner. Our recommendation: Turn the heat down rather than intensify the pressure.

Option 2: Interact differently. Many couples like Kevin and his partner develop patterns of behavior that create miscommunication and conflict. Do you interact in one or more of these ways?

-Inattention; simply ignoring your partner when you shouldn’t. This is also called stonewalling or being emotionally unavailable when your partner needs you, or not speaking to your partner for long periods because you are upset with them.

-Intimidation; engaging in behavior intended to make your partner do things out of fear. This includes yelling, screaming, threatening and posturing in a threatening way.

-Manipulation; doing or saying things to influence your partner for your benefit instead of theirs.

-Hostility; using sarcasm, put-downs and antagonistic remarks. Extreme or prolonged hostility leads to contempt – a major predictor of divorce.

-Vengeance; the need to ‘get even’ with your partner for a grievance you have against them. Many dysfunctional couples ‘keep score’ and are constantly trying to ‘pay back’ each other for offenses.

Option 3: Positive interactions. Start by actually listening not only to what your partner says, but what he or she means. Partners in conflict are not listening to understand; rather, they listen with their answer running because they are defensive. Unfortunately, defensiveness is another predictor of divorce.

-Stick to the issues at hand. Seems obvious but is very hard to do in the heat of battle. Focus and stay in the present.

-Learn to forgive. Research by Peter Larson, Ph.D., at the Smalley Research Center, suggests a huge relationship between marriage satisfaction and forgiveness. As much as one-third of marriage satisfaction is related to forgiveness!

-Communicate your feelings. Tell your partner how you feel about what they do, instead of accusing them of deliberately offensive behavior. Use ‘I’ statements rather than accusatory, or ‘you’ statements.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Dr. Tony Fiore is a So. California licensed psychologist, and anger management trainer. His company, The Anger Coach, provides anger and stress management programs, training and products to individuals, couples, and the workplace. Sign up for his free monthly newsletter “Taming The Anger Bee” at www.angercoach.com and receive two bonus reports.

February 12, 2009

Against All Odds, A Black Pastor in a White Man’s Town

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Nestled in a small, unassuming town in the mountains of
northern PA, is a place called DuBois. It is predominately
white and has been for decades. So to see a person of
color is rather a rare opportunity.

I first met Pastor Woody several years ago in a small country
setting church where we both were called by the Holy
Spirit. He went only by “Woody” at the time because he was
running from a point of depression in his life. His marriage
fell apart and so did his ministry of over 20 years. He was
turning his back on the pastorship and never told anyone
who or what he was. His secret came to the open soon after
the Holy Spirit had revealed him to the pastors of this
church we were both attending. Later it was confirmed
through some prophets who knew of his true calling. Try as
he might to escape it, he came to realize that he was still a
man of God.

Later this little ministry had broke up and left most of it’s
members wondering where we would go from here. Pastor
Woody stepped forward and offered to be our shepherd if
we wanted to be his sheep. He later admitted that he did not
know why he had done that, it certainly wasn’t his plan. He
did not believe it would go anywhere, but wanted to give us a
hope to follow nonetheless.

The handful of us who stayed with him voted on calling our
new ministry “What’s Happening Now” because it’s based
on what is happening now in the world today. Having no
where to meet, we gathered in the social room at the
apartment complex where Woody resided at the time. We
met every Sunday and Wed. evening for Bible study. Then he
was told that we could no longer meet there. Our Christian
beliefs didn’t go over so well in a town that doesn’t recognize
Christ. They did all they could to defeat our goal. Pastor
decided he would find another location. The Holy Spirit
guided him to a building to inquire about using. When he
got there, the owner said he was expecting him and offered
our ministry the use of it’s room for free of charge. We
continued to meet there and praise God’s name. People
came and people went during this time. It was nothing
fancy, and we didn’t have anything but the true word going
for us. Pastor, although discouraged at many times, said if
only a faithful few of us would continue to stay with him, that
was all he needed to do the Lord’s work.

Our small congregation wanted a regular church building to
call home. We discussed trying to find out about a small
church and parsonage in town that sat vacant for several
years. But when anyone tried to inquire the neighbors of it’s
owner, they were told to get off the property. It was obvious
that the people in town did not want a church to move in.
After several attempts to contact the owner with no success,
we decided it was not in God’s time or His will to persue it.
We let it go and never gave it another thought. Our pastor
would however drive by this church and pray that if it was
God’s will that He would open up a door for us to have it.

Six months later I attended a prayer session at a friend’s
church about 30 miles out of town. As I began to leave there,
a man came up to me and gave me his card. He introduced
himself and said he owned a small church in DuBois and
wanted to sell it to a church family. As it turned out, it was the
same church we had prayed for! God moved on this in His
time. It didn’t take long after this that Pastor Woody stepped
out in faith, gave up his apartment and moved in. People
told him he was taking alot for granted and said he was
doing things too fast. Pastor was adamant that this is what
God wanted. He said that God had already given it to us and
therefore he was proving it by his faith.

We made our first offer to purchase the building and it was
quickly accepted. We didn’t expect that, but what we really
didn’t expect was that this offer was also turned down and
the man who owned the building said all he wanted was for
us to pay the back taxes. He didn’t want anything for it! God
can move mountains when things are done His way and for
His good. Since Pastor Woody stepped out on great faith
throughout this whole process, God has blessed the first
black man to be a pastor in predominately white town.

It’s been a year since we have opened the doors to What’s
Happening Now Ministries in DuBois, and we have seen
people come and we have been blessed with new
members. Just as God had promised, He is building this
church from the foundation up. He wants to make sure it’s
on steady ground.

Our pastor has overcome some health issues. Many of
them were confirmed as hopeless, but they have over the
time reversed themselves, leaving the doctors quite baffled
and bewildered. For example, last summer Pastor Woody
broke his ankle and was told that because of his previous
health issues, it would take about a year to heal if ever. He
never doubt the powerful work of the Lord and claimed his
healing. Within the normal six week period, he was walking
and jumping around even better than before. Pastor Woody
is also legally blind, he has a difficult time reading and can’t
see to drive at night. But, he has undergone some surgeries
that still allows him to see well enough to read the Good
Word. He continues to beat all the odds.

Pastor Woody reaches out to the hurt and brokenhearted
children of the Lord. He bases his ministry on Luke 4:18
which says this; “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because
he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor, he
hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach
deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the
blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised.”

This passage describes all of us at What’s Happening Now
Ministries to a tea. We are not perfect, don’t claim to be and
we know from where we all come from. Christ did not come
for the perfect, He came for the sinners who knew they
needed Him. We at What’s Happening Now Ministries may
look like a bunch of misfits but only to those who judge
God’s children. God says that once we are redeemed, we
are no longer under condemnation. God sees our hearts
and He has blessed our spiritual leader with the power to
feed His sheep and to hear the truth, the whole truth and
nothing but the gospel truth. Our pastor will not speak it
unless it is in God’s Word. Because of his faithfulness in not
obstructing God’s Word, many have left this ministry. Pastor
Woody will not serve up a banquet of desserts or junk food.
Too many people today can’t bear to hear the truth and so
get offended by it. All of us have been known to wear our
steel toed boots from time to time but only because we
know it’s for our own good. When God loves us, He will step
on our toes! But how else will we know how to grow into
righteousness? This is how God shows us how much he
loves us and so will our dear pastor, who loves us as his
own children. He prays that we will all grow in the same love
that God has for us.

Pastor Woody is a man who has beaten many of the odds in
a world that remains blind to the truth of God’s Word. We do
not pride ourselves on superficiality. We don’t have a large
congregation, we don’t have fancy instruments, we don’t
have a large praise and worship team, we don’t have many
things, but what we do have is pure and true to what is in
God’s will. God provides us with his true Word, His Holy
Spirit and a faithful few. Whenever two or three are gathered
in His name, He will be in the midst of them. We center all
our activity around the blessed name of Jesus. Because of
this, God is blessing the city of DuBois with Pastor Woody
who just three short years ago never dreamed this would
come to pass, but God knows the plans He has for us.
Pastor Woody opens his doors to all who want to come
inside whether they are black, white, male, female,
employed, unemployed, saved or sinner. Just as Jesus did,
Pastor Woody is there to meet the needs of all those who
desire a closer relationship with the Almighty Father.

Because he has been patient and in the will of God, Pastor
is certain that this ministry was given to him because he
was faithful and patient and did things in God’s time and will
and did not step out ahead and try and make things happen
his way. God has done a mighty work in our pastor and
continues to do so to this day. He can testify to God’s
manifestations that when you prove yourself to be a faithful
steward over all God has given you. Our pastor says what
he means and he means what he says. He does not expect
us to do things God’s way if he isn’t also doing them the
same way. He will never tell anyone to “do as I say, not as I
do” because he sets examples for all of us to follow. He
realizes that he is responsible for all God’s children and
takes that job seriously. If more pastorial leaders felt that
way, there wouldn’t be so many lost souls running around
today.

When so many disbelieving people in the community told
him he would never make it as a black pastor in this town,
he went right on believing that God is faithful to His
promises. God has certainly left these people looking
foolish in their own eyes. With God, anything is possible. As
a result, What’s Happening Now Ministries is continuing to
grow and thrive in the direction that God has intended. Our
pastor is living proof that God will use who He chooses.

When the noise of the world confuses you, just stop and
listen to His voice and you will be clear on your direction.

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The Septuagint and the Sun Gods

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Impetus for this kind of research was the need to understand the “atna-kuna” motif so prevalent in Celtic New England and Iberia, and frequently associated with the “eye of Bel”. James Whittall has been locating examples of it in Portugal and Spain. Fell, Dix, and Oedel have recently published observations about it.

This presentation is limited to what seems to be the two predominant symbolic forms of the sun and earth in ancient inscriptions – - the eye of the sun god and the cultivated field grid. Both have occurred in numerous varieties, visually and phonetically. This paper should be read as a progress report, incomplete in its consideration and somewhat tentative in its conclusions regarding a vast and complex problem.

I. Morphology and Dissemination: Eye of the Sun

Though he later equivocated about which direction the evolution had occurred, Sir Arthur Evans (1984, p. 303) set forth the basic forms of the eye of Ra – - from one complete with lashes (rays) to a circle (pupil) enclosing a smaller circle or dot (iris).” (5)

This is important to understanding the worldwide cultures and the elite corporate traders. The circle with a dot is the Mark of Qayin or Cain (Gardner’s Genesis of the Grail Kings and other sources) and as such it is the adept cartouche or signifying token for the family of Jesus and the ‘arch-tectons’ ( The Greek Bible called the Septuagint identifies Jesus and his father as this!) of the Great Pyramid.

In ‘Bel’ we have the Keltic God as well as the Mesopotamian (later) God. To find them so closely associated or connected in Iberias that now carry names like Spain, Ireland and North America adds a great additional clue to the Tartessian (source of the ‘Biblical Ships of Tarshis’) being excavated or studied in Anatolia and Portugal. They all start with Iberia in the Caspian and the Black Sea region that is the genetic homeland of the Kelts some 30-35,000 years ago. Because we can genetically and forensically trace and track these people and marry them to dateable artifacts we have a credible history untainted by kingly or priestly power mongers.

The sun or ’son’ gods are in actuality a part of a science that addresses the Earth Energy Grid and the tracking of Venus which gives apparent prophetic (Or Divinatory) knowledge of changes caused by cycles in the sun spots. At what point the scientist/ priests of noble families understood these astrological or astronomical facts or to what degree these things affect us is anyone’s guess. But it would appear these ’sun’ god people or Heliopolitans have been our leaders for a long time.

They can be called Luciferians and if you read a Papal advisor to three Popes who taught at the Vatican College you will see he thinks they not only control the Vatican but he thinks their plans for the whole world are the best we can hope for. That advisor is Malachi Martin and he has more than one book addressing these points in the market.

Many books at Lulu and http://World-Mysteries.com

February 11, 2009

Is Jesus Invited To Your Wedding?

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Is Jesus Invited To Your Wedding? By Jeannette Tyson Gregoryr>
I’m sure that most young girls dream about that beautiful
wedding day. You spend time fantasizing about a romantic
storybook wedding as you and your husband ride off on a white
horse and live happily ever after. When the magic question is
asked, “Will you marry me?” What is the first thing that enters
your mind? How do you answer such a question that will change
the rest of your life? Unity is a good place to start. The
definition of unity is to be in agreement with, harmony, to be
on one accord. Does this sound like a description of your
relationship with your fiancée? If the answer is no, it sounds
like you need to postpone the idea of marriage for a while. It
may be impossible to live in unity with a marriage partner who
does not share the same belief or love for Jesus Christ that you
have. He or she may be your best friend. He has beautiful eyes
and her lips are shaped as perfect as a valentine but the
ultimate foundation of any marriage that is in Christ is Jesus
Himself. However, all decision-making, child rearing, and life
commitments for the Christian are all based on our life in
Christ. Any person who does not share your love and faith for
Christ can never fit into the most intimate part of your
spiritual life. “Planning a marriage to an unbeliever will
produce an imbalanced union that is to be avoided. The bible
refers to this as being unequally yoked. (2 Corinthians 6:14 -
15) Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do
righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship
can light have with darkness? 15What harmony is there between
Christ and Belial? What does a believer have in common with an
unbeliever? To experience a happy union, the believer should
connect with one whose ideals and visions center in Jesus
Christ. Jesus loves to attend weddings! John 2:1-2 records His
first miracle took place at a wedding. He gladly attended and
participated when He turned water into wine. Wouldn’t you like
to have Jesus at your wedding and reception and be the talk of
the town? Can you see the headlines? Jesus Attends Local
Wedding. Can you imagine the gift that He would bring? In John
2:10 it states that the wine was the best. It was not cheap
wine. If Jesus had not been there I’m sure the wedding feast
would have been a disaster. Jesus is more than happy to attend
your wedding if you would just invite Him. Marriage is the
beginning point for blessing in the human social order, and
without it, families, churches, and society itself could not
exist. The Lord instructs believers to seek a believing partner
to ensure holiness in the marriage. God has a passion for the
covenant relationship of marriage. It is about more than,” I do”
and a trip to the Bahamas. Marriage is a covenant relationship.
Let’s define the word covenant. It means, agreement, contract or
promise. God stands as a witness to the marriage, He seals it
with a covenant that will remain with the marriage. Picture the
covenant as an armed guard protecting the marriage from outside
forces of evil. Before you make any plans to get married,
personally invite Jesus to your wedding. Discuss the young man
in your life with Him. Seek His approval first. Inviting Jesus
to your wedding will be your first move toward a very prosperous
and happy marriage. I entered my engagement period at the age of
18 years old with the approval of my parents. On my Wedding Day
I had only been 19 years old for 2 months. Neither my husband
nor myself knew Jesus, so He was not invited to our wedding. I
spent 8 years of my marriage without a relationship with Christ.
Can you imagine the chaos that existed in our union for 8 years?
No spiritual guidance or directions? Thanks be to God when I
accepted Christ things began to change and come to order. When
you make these kind of decisions without Christ your road to
your destiny gets a bit crooked and distorted. You experience
things that could have been avoided if you had just trusted God.
I dedicate this article to my daughters and all of the young
people who have made the decision to leave Jesus out of your
wedding. I present the question to you, if you have decided to
get married, “Is Jesus Invited To Your Wedding?”

February 8, 2009

What is Commitment?

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What is Commitment? There are many types of Commitment. Commitment to, family, spouse, children, job, country, self, ideology and God. The state of being bound emotionally or intellectually to a course of action or to another person or persons. A Pledge. To pledge or obligate one’s own self. commit, consign, entrust, confide, relegate. When I married my wife I committed myself to her welfare, both physically and emotionally. She put her trust in me to provide for not only her but for our children, forsaking all to the betterment of one relationship under God. I made a commitment to my employer to do the best as I was able to provide him with quality work for the pay that I received, never defrauding him in any way.
I made a commitment to my Country, to serve and protect such rights as were provided by the constitution, as I served in the Military, being sent where and when I was ordered. I made a commitment to myself to do those things that were lawful and needful to my welfare, to obtain the American dream of self suffiency and wellbeing. I made a commitment to my Ideology, being understood that God came first then everything else afterwards. Believing in one God, one Saviour, one Bible and one way of Salvation by the Direction of one Holy Ghost. I did my best to uphold each commitment as I was able, being limited in the body but with my spirit willing.
Even after being devastated by three heart attacks, my commitment to my wife, family, children, ideology, self and God has not dwindled nor been removed by my sercomstances. Once a commitment has been made it cannot be counted as void because of changing situations. But as we all have made commitments in our lives, not one of us ever had to shed blood for our commitment to God. We all, as believers, have made a commitment to God. To uphold, His, Statutes, Laws, Commandments, Ideals, to hold to our Faith in Him no mater what came against us, but we still have not shed blood for the cause of our commitment. We have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin.[Heb 12:4 Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin.] Lets talk a little about the comittment of Jesus to His Father and to us.
Matthew 26:39 And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt. Jesus made severial comittments,

1. To re-obtain Dominion over the earth. [Mat 4:8-10; Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them; And saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me. Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.] For we all know that Adam was given dominion over the earth by God and then lost it to Satan when He fell. Matthew 4:8-10, proves that Satan Had dominion over all because Jesus never rebuked him for his offer to give the kingdoms of the earth to Him.

2. Preach The everlasting Gospel to the House of Israel.[Mat 15:24 But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
Mar 7:26-27 The woman was a Greek, a Syrophenician by nation; and she besought him that he would cast forth the devil out of her daughter.
But Jesus said unto her, Let the children first be filled: for it is not meet to take the children's bread, and to cast it unto the dogs. [The comittment of Jesus was to offer salvation to the Jews first, doing so fulfilling prophecy. [Isa_53:5, Isa_53:6, Isa_53:11, Isa_53:12; Mat_8:17; Gal_3:13; Heb_9:28; 1Pe_2:24, 1Pe_3:18; 1Jo_2:2] Isa 9:6-7; For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
Isa 9:7 Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.

3. To set in place a plan of Salvation for all mankind. John 3:14 And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up: Joh 3:17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. John 12:31 Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out.

John 12:32 And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me.
4. To give His life to secure mankinds salvation for all that would believe on Him. Joh 10:14-18; I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep(Recognition of the Saved), and am known of mine(Recoginition of the Savour).
As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep(Israel). And other sheep I have(The Gentile Race), which are not of this fold:(The Jewish Race of People) them also I must bring(Save), and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold,(No more Jew nor Greek) and one shepherd.
Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again.(His fulfilment of His Comittment to God and Man.) No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father.
5. To live a sinless life for an example for us.
Heb 9:14 How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot(Sin) to God, purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God? Heb 9:28 So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation. 1Pe 1:19 But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot: (Sinless)
6. Comitted to fulfill the will of the Father. Mat 7:21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.Mat 11:27 All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him. Mat 12:50 For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother. Joh 8:49 Jesus answered, I have not a devil; but I honour my Father, and ye do dishonour me. Joh 8:54 Jesus answered, If I honour myself, my honour is nothing: it is my Father that honoureth me; of whom ye say, that he is your God:
7. Comitted to Destroy the works of Satan. Luk 10:18 And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven. Act 26:18 To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me. Rev 3:9 Behold, I will make them of the synagogue of Satan, which say they are Jews, and are not, but do lie; behold, I will make them to come and worship before thy feet, and to know that I have loved thee.
8. Comitted to Return to reastablish Gods dominion upon the earth for eternity. Eph 4:10 He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.) Eph 4:8 Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. Rev 19:15 And out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treadeth the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God. Rev 2:27 And he shall rule them with a rod of iron; as the vessels of a potter shall they be broken to shivers: even as I received of my Father.

Jesus has fulfilled His commitments except 1, The return to finally destroy Satan and establish His eternal kingdom upon the earth. To those that don’t believe, look at history and see all the commitments that were fulfilled by Christ and ponder the thought, that if all these things are true, then the last will also come to pass. Do you think that God will leave the last undone? I think not. This world is falling apart at the seams, conflict, confusion, war and rumors of war. The worlds monetary system is going bankrupt, soon money will be useless and the things that you thought were important, no one will even want to steel. What will be your commitment when Christ returns? Will it be to Him or will you commit to Satan and a final battle at Armogedon?

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