Proper Bible Use
Published on Apr 19, 2015
The Bible simply confirms – “who” I already have!
The MARK of the Beast…
Just a short post today; this “reply” was posted on a NOW THE END BEGINS blog: The Posting was concerning present day technology – the new Apple Watch.
However, Micro Chip Technology, eye retina, fingerprint mapping and so forth; are often discussed as the possible “mark of the beast”: Yet I believe these scriptures could be much less dramatic, than what meets the “natural” eye…
666, is simply a numeric magnification six hundred and sixty-six times, of the sixth day, upon which “man” was created, in the Book of Genesis. Seven was the day of heavenly completion; upon which God rested from his creation.
I believe that “the mark of the beast”, known as 666; is simply symbolic of mankind – devoid of the Lord God. And since the unregenerate soul, already belongs to “the beast” – this marking – could simply be a spiritual mark; which is describing the bulk of humanity, who are separated from God; and headed towards destruction.
Sensationalizing the Bible; seems to be a common place practice, to help build sermons and movies upon. It is normally loud and brash, too, which is completely the opposite, of how the disciple is to be found; while following their Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ (in spirit and in truth)…
“And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads: And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.” Revelation 13:16,17 (KJV)
{My Response}
Forgive me, but I’m not so sure “the mark” is a physical one… Prophetic events in particularly, are discerned spiritual events for the brethren’s awareness, when walking in the Spirit of truth. I mean, if these events could be measured at a “natural level” – than anyone could try to “figure it out” so to speak.
Now, I’m not saying “the mark” couldn’t be physical, as it surely could be; but more importantly – (to my way of thinking) : It would be a “spiritual mark”, as in, what does one “put their mind too”, (forehead) or what does one “do”, in (putting their hand too)..?
If one looks at it from this perspective; most have already made “the choice” for or against “the mark of the beast” while in this world!
Surely – that is something the actual follower of Christ, should consider. Hollywood, I think does a disservice to the disciple, by producing sensationalistic movies about the Apocalypse; which may be spiritually unfolding on a spiritual level, which non believers could not even clock. I think that the whole of the scriptures; or at least a great percentage of it, is written in this manner.
A Pastor’s Heart
Pastor’s Heart
Published on Apr 14, 2015
Within the end times Saint!
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You can’t force the blind to see
I did a book review on Amazon. com tonight after seeing my story in print; as follows.
{A Christian Soldiers Near Death Experience}
I am Roland Dell of (A Christian Soldier’s Near Death Experience). I was most pleasantly surprised to see my story in print, thank you very much! I wanted to clarify for the “historical account”; that I had returned from Ft Bragg after OEF: I was at Ft. Meade, MD in water survival with the Army on the 6th of Feb 2005 (my 20 years of service) just 2 days after my ordination.
I had prayed privately that I would be effective like Paul and Silas for the Lord (not just pew stuffing); and that “the enemy might know who I was” (like in Acts 16). The nurse “who I had never seen before” simply repeated back to me, my private prayer “concerning the enemy”.
Reference (17) – I had “confirmed to me by the Holy Spirit”, that the “being” lying next to me was the Lord, and I could even make out dimly, the robe, beard, and hair length – as “HE” (the good shepherd) pressed next to me (2 COR 5:6). My web site is Lightship Ministries.Org: feel free to stop by.
Yesterday, I must confess that I was a little upset that the “secular world” seemed to overlook the main point of my experience. However, I honestly believe this “may not” be intentional… In John 8:43 Jesus exclaims: 43 Why do ye not understand my speech? even because ye cannot hear my word. Please see my next post –
“You can’t force the blind to see”…
It may sound daft to the western, or natural mind, to say that “this blindness is spiritual” (Father, forgive them, they know not what they do)!
Yet for those of us who have been given light, (spiritual eyes and ears) as real disciples, it is “only” we who can truly understand.
I have learned this principle through many years of trials and testings of my faith – ” in leaning not to my own understanding “.
This is the same reason that “Jesus spoke in parables” (to the elect) brethren: because as the Lord told “but HIS disciples alone” in Mark 4:9-13 ” 9 And he said unto them, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.”… This is a spiritual condition; not a four brained calculated one at all, so the natural man (of the world) cannot receive the truths of God as they are spiritual and not natural…
1 Corinthians 2:14 – But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.
Are you registering me today; (understanding) my actual brethren..? As understanding this principle, is of the utmost importance in understanding – 1 John 4 … As this is a spiritual war we are fighting; and not a natural one, beware!
This is why “churches” can not teach people into Christ; and you don’t have non believers, in the fellowship of the Saints!!!
Other examples of God giving light, to whom “HE” chooses…
Luke 8:9-10 (sower) Lk. 10:23-24 (born again)
Matthew 11: 15 (judgment) Matt. 13:15-17 (sower)
Mark 4:9-13 (sower) Mk. 8: 18 (given eyes to see)
John 8:43 (scribes)
Romans 11:8 (sin prevents seeing)
Deuteronomy 29:4 (anger of God)
The Bible is a spiritually discerned book; it is NOT written to the world! It is a book used for reproof and correction of those who actually know and walk with Christ: “in spirit and in truth, as we have a love for the truth, (Christ) that we MIGHT BE saved.
The false vine, (church) filled with false brethren who have crept in; has been a problem since the resurrection of our Lord! We must be diligent, and mature to keep ourselves separate from the world, and the worlds people – when we are gathering together.
The “spirit of error” – of heirecies, hypocrisies, apostasies, delusion today; was primarily started with allowing mixture and thus compromise in amongst God’s actual people. The reason for this is simply because men default unto their own understand(s); rather than in learning to be led of the spirit of God, (Holy Spirit) as spiritually mature men.
To the “natural man” this is of course foolishness; as it is “they” who cannot receive nor understand spiritually discerned things! And as someone who has spent a lifetime in the “Reformed CONSERVATIVE, Bible believing chuuurrrch”… An actual spirit filled brother or sister in the Lord will hear comments like: that is based in charismatic, holiness, pentecostal, or emotionalism (soul). As that is how it appears to them who are “spiritual dead or unregenerate” within their human spirits; which is “cut off” (to be burnt) and separated from God – although they may claim “HIS Holy Name” in salvation!
Simply put; years of teaching the wicked Bible, terminology, doctrines, and theology has produced such a dangerous offspring; to the “actual disciple” (and babe) who has “not been instructed”, by real men of God, (Elders) to walk in what “they alone” posses – the Holy Spirit of God.
Satan is an excellent counterfeiter, and seeks to destroy the actual ekklesia (elect) of God.
I can guarantee you that some one will mark and take, what I have written here today – and then produce a counterfeit of it!!! This is why “false brethren” seek to try and be all inclusive, of the actual brethren who moves in the spirit of truth, (Jesus Christ) yet they will keep such a disciple – “at an arms length” within there congregations, as “the sheep” make “the goats” – most uncomfortable. Again, this signifies “Christ in you” to the actual disciple – and is a spiritual condition which the natural mind dismisses as nonsense!
My advice to those of us who are real, is that if you feel the least bit uncomfortable around them – simply mark them and avoid them at all cost. The reason is because otherwise; the mixture of the children of Satan (natural men and women) will unwittingly, help to pollute and destroy, your one on one fellowship in Christ – and with other believers.
The Kingdom of Heaven is within his disciples.
{A Christian Soldiers Near Death Experience} (Book Link to my testimonial)
I did a book review on Amazon. com tonight after seeing my story in print; as follows.
I am Roland Dell of (A Christian Soldier’s Near Death Experience). I was most pleasantly surprised to see my story in print, thank you very much! I wanted to clarify for the “historical account”; that I had returned from Ft Bragg after OEF: I was at Ft. Meade, MD in water survival with the Army on the 6th of Feb 2005 (my 20 years of service) just 2 days after my ordination.
I had prayed privately that I would be effective like Paul and Silas for the Lord (not just pew stuffing); and that “the enemy might know who I was” (like in Acts 16). The nurse “who I had never seen before” simply repeated back to me, my private prayer “concerning the enemy”.
Reference (17) – I had “confirmed to me by the Holy Spirit”, that the “being” lying next to me was the Lord, and I could even make out dimly, the robe, beard, and hair length – as “HE” (the good shepherd) pressed next to me (2 COR 5:6). My web site is Lightship Ministries.Org: feel free to stop by.
A Christian Soldier’s Near-death Experience = 2 Corinthians 5:6-8 (ESV) 6 So we are always of good courage. We know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord, 7 for we walk by faith, not by sight. 8 Yes, we are of good courage, and we would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord
I think perhaps the story sound better, as it is written; yet the truth is in the details, so I wanted to just clarify some points…
Additionally – Anya Laurence, of suite 101, had originally written the first professional account of my story on the internet – under the “para normal heading”, (near death) but the site has since been removed. The only other (Christian) story “which I wrote’, was located on Bible Probe – under Near-death experiences. It is also my understanding that Rev. John Price, (also an FBI Chaplain) did a short bit on me after a phone interview, that appeared in his book of research on the subject.
I must say, it is my opinion that doing research on Near Death, is akin to trying to “teach people” into believing and following Jesus Christ, as their savior. I’m terribly sorry, but it is the Lord alone, who brings someone unto himself, with the gift of salvation. And all the four brained calculated “natural understanding” in the world, cannot effect the sovereignty of God; nor who HE has decided to grace – or not grace, into his kingdom.
In short, you can neither “sign up for Jesus”, nor enter the kingdom of heaven, apart from the grace of Christ. The terribly tragic part is – for those who have been “given the chance to become sons and daughters of God” – the Bible tells us, that few will be able to enter. Take the “narrow road” the way of the cross, Jesus told his disciples. We must be made “conformed to HIS image by way of the cross alone, and not enemies of it! As “we” have to go – and be replaced by Christ’s righteousness alone, should we hope to enter in with HIM (NOW), as its too late later!
[A footnote] Yesterday, I must confess that I was a little upset that the “secular world” seemed to overlook the main point of my experience. However, I honestly believe this “may not” be intentional… In John 8:43 Jesus exclaims: 43 Why do ye not understand my speech? even because ye cannot hear my word. Please see my next post – “You can’t force the blind to see”…
Pure or spent
Pure or spent
Published on Apr 7, 2015
Live that new life, don’t prostitute it to chhuurrrccchhh
The New Catholics
The New Catholics
Published on April 7, 2015
What is the practical difference between the abominable befrocked and the ‘modern’ churches of today? They all operate the ‘everyone is welcome, doctrine.
The Blank Sheet
The Blank Sheet
Published on Apr 7, 2015
This is one of the keys for understanding our predicament and how things get like they are.
By Who’s Authority..?
By Who’s Authority..?
Published on Apr 7, 2015
Man or God’s – Orthodoxy or Obedience?
The Lord’s Salvation is done by Him alone; so we, who know Him, must learn to follow Him in “Spirit” and in Truth. Systematic theologies cannot be allowed, to replace the actual disciples desire to follow Christ alone, in being transformed into His image, by our crucifixion of sin, into newness of life!
One is a work of God alone, and the other is of men. Galatians 1:10
Roland T. Dell: Commentary on 2 Peter 3: 9-18
Roland T. Dell: Commentary on 2 Peter 3; 9-18
Being raised Reformed in my Doctrines; (Once Saved always Saved) – I would have missed over half of the depths in this passage… As it would have been quite easy for me, not to pay attention to my spiritual walk; but for the Lord’s grace to me – after surviving my near death; he has allowed an even further sanctification, of my understanding… Welcome to my commentary on 2 Peter 3: 9-18…
9 The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some men count slackness, but is long-suffering toward us, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
Slackness is as overlooking or pardoning our transgressions. Long suffering “towards us” is speaking about the saved, in being “made transformed into Christ’s image… Not the world!
10 But the Day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night, in which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat. The earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.
Carnal or worldly works will be burnt
11 Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy manner of living and godliness,
Is your heart right towards God now..?
12 looking for and hastening unto the coming of the Day of God, wherein the heavens, being on fire, shall be dissolved and the elements shall melt with fervent heat?
Dooms Day Judgment – looking to the future, rather than now…
13 Nevertheless we, according to His promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.
As we walk in righteousness, not of the flesh.
14 Therefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found by Him in peace, without spot and blameless.
Be diligent (speaking to the saved) that you may be found “in Him” without sin (or walking in carnality).
15 And account that the long-suffering of our Lord is salvation, even as our beloved brother Paul also, according to the wisdom given unto him, hath written unto you,
Our being found “in Christ” long-suffering(s) by faith, is our salvation.
16 as also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things. Therein are some things hard to understand, which those who are unlearned and unstable wrest, as they do also the other Scriptures, unto their own destruction.
Not being “spiritually diligent”, (not natural brained) so that they might understand salvation!
17 Ye therefore, beloved, seeing that ye know these things beforehand, beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own steadfastness.
Endeavor to push into the kingdom of God “who” is within you – at a very personal level; not corporately or communally, “like a herd of goats”.
18 But grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.
But grow by grace and wisdom, into sanctification of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ: it is HIS work alone, (salvation) not ours.
Happy Passover 2015.
Bro. Roland
Everything you need to know about the ‘blood moon’ apocalypse debate: (link)
It is certainly nothing unusual in the world today to see men fighting over earthy treasures; and Blitz and Hagee have been fighting, to see just who, is to be given the credit for “this discovery” – “by the world” – in the market place …
How sad, makes me wonder about their faith, and how deep it is rooted in them..? Sometimes it makes me glad, that I have no following, and it makes me wonder if I had; would my soul, indeed then overtake my spirit, while attempting to following my Lord..?
It is before our own Master, that each of us, must stand or fall; and for me the question becomes – just how great a burden can our hearts take, while being stacked against it, by the cares of this world..?
I would much rather be a “nobody and no one in the world” – than to gain it – and lose my own soul.
I must remember to keep my brothers in prayer…
The moon glows a red hue during a total lunar eclipse Tuesday, April 15, 2014, as seen from the Milwaukee area. That eclipse was the first of four total lunar eclipses to take place between 2014 to 2015. (AP Photo/Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, Mike De Sisti)
Everything you need to know about the ‘blood moon’ apocalypse debate
“Blood moon tetrad” is a wonderful phrase that seems to demand its own apocalyptic mythology, which it in fact has…
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Prophetic Insight.
Prophetic Insight
Satan will use the “Church’s” misunderstanding of the “Love of God”, in the Bible, to deceive many! [ Satan will appear as “the” angel of light, to be worshiped as God.]
JOHN 3 :16 – 17
16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
I was asked by a subscriber to please expand upon Mark 12:31; taken in context, this is the meaning of that passage…
In their pride, as Jews (Chief Priests and Scribes) had much disdain, and no compassion for the gentiles. Jesus spoke this particular passage to them; with the intent to convict them of their sin; so that they might repent – in seeing who Christ was. In short, Jesus was addressing – the pride of life, as their obvious sin issue; he used the scriptural texts about loving your neighbor as yourself, to convey their disregard for HIM; as well as others; (as in treating people decently, and righteously) or conveying to them too – overcome evil with good.
It is because we as believers are called to “love God and His righteousness” above all else; this “type of love” is conveyed to the “disciples”, later within the scriptures. Again, it is intended to line up the believers “actions” with righteousness. This type of love is to draw people unto the Lord; it is not intended to be used in independence of him; as with relativism, nor a soppy sentimental pluralistic type love – while disregarding sin.
Commentary Note (1): it showed them their sin, so very heinous, and their ruin so certain and great, that it should have frightened them into a compliance with Christ and his gospel, should have prevailed to bring them to repentance, at least to make them desist from their malicious purpose “against him”:
Commentary Note (2): Their “opposition to Christ’s exaltation” shall be no obstruction to it: in justice to the Jews, and in compassion to the Gentiles.
Cross reference – Leviticus 19:34 The alien living with you must be treated as one of your native-born. Love him as yourself, for you were aliens in Egypt. I am the LORD your God.
In my video, I was attempting to put over, that Satan will attempt to distort the Gospel; by having humanity, love “Him” – (Lucifer) along with fallen humanity; more than God. This is the equivalent to taking “the mark of the beast” upon your heart, I believe. This would be the ultimate, in deception and evil; in manipulation of the # 1 and greatest, of all the commandments. I believe this is the main reason why the scripture says; that in the end days – if it were possible; even the elect would be deceived!!!
*** Don’t believe what “I say”; always ask the Lord, to show you the Truth…
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The Bible & the Truth…
” People who argue about minute details of the Bible; when it is intended to be read as a whole (in context) *along with the author* : Are as the equivalent, to a bunch of lawyers, who are taught to ‘win at all costs’; while having a total disregard for the truth.” Roland Dell
April 2, 2015 · 9:18 pm
Horribly and dangerously rich
Of what needs do you have? – None; well thats too bad!
Self sufficiency equivalates to spiritual death, in most “nice” Christian folk!
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Age of Apostasy
For decades the Lord God of Israel, has been doing a work in me, to try to get me into a level of “Spiritual” Maturity to be made useful unto himself.
I have been “spiritually battered” for a great deal of my life by Satan and his people; yet I have been an overcomer, by the grace of God. The most destructive battering which I have experienced, has been by “those who claim his name” (Jesus “the” Christ) as Lord and Savior. It has taken most of my life for the Lord to “healeth me” from this onslaught!
Wounded and battered (persecuted brethren) is nothing new; it is what Jesus himself taught his disciples, was the result of actually having HIM, and following HIM, in spirit and in truth; because they had a love for the truth, that they might be saved!
One’s spiritual condition being found “in Christ” is totally different from holding a belief system, “about HIM or towards HIM”. As one is carnal or natural; and the other spiritual, given ONLY by GOD the Father to who “HE” chooses by “HIS GRACE” and gifting(s) alone!
This makes false brethren in particularly, extremely angry – especially if one is capable in “putting over” or exposing such hypocrisies well – within “so-called” ministry giftings!
The prophets of the Old Testament era were hated, even amongst their own people – for the most part. And the actual disciple is despised, no less today; by people who by “their natural actions and understanding” attempt to follow the Lord. Done in their own efforts; devoid of God’s leading, via the Holy Spirit. Who is made manifest by ” actually knowing” and “following” Christ alone, into sanctification.
We who have started with the Lord by grace, must continue in grace; to be shown by “Him alone” the errors of our ways, so that THE LORD, will be pleased to continue a greater work in us; which are willing to have our “old man put to death” (crucified), and ultimately to be raised to newness of life, in the “spitting image” of Christ: the “actual believers” Lord and Savior!
Satan himself has devised a “system” of beliefs” (systematic theologies), which are a shrewd counterfeit to the actual “would be” follower of Christ. This is why it is written in Matthew 24: 24 and Mark 13:22 – For false Christ’s and false prophets shall rise, and shall show signs and wonders, to seduce, if it were possible, even the elect.
And in 1 John 2:18
Dear children, this is the last hour; and as you have heard that the antichrist is coming, even now many an antichrist have come. This is how we know it is the last hour.
NOTE: the words – if it were possible, even the elect… would be deceived.
These texts speak about those who are in the “Church Systems” of today. They are the butchers of the actual brethren’s spiritual walk, who are found “in” Christ! They are a false vine, and those who heap unto themselves teachers, (Pastors) in accordance in what they wish to hear (not enduring sound doctrines) – even though they may “try” to follow the Bible, within their own natural understanding.
Revelations 18 warns the brethren; to come out of “HER” (Mother of Harlots and Her Daughters) my people!
Yet even sadder, are those “who will not listen” to the promptings of the Holy Spirit; and eventually “could be” cut off and burnt, for what they love more than “HIM”: (handed over) for moving in disobedience to; “HIS gentle, and caring voice of direction”; actually found within them – but whom will not listen, to their Heavenly Father!
I strongly believe that the Babylonian (world church) system is the reason that “if it were possible”, even the elect would, be deceived: and indeed are being deceived; simply because they would rather follow the teachings of men; than the calling of God: whose way is “but the cross”; and moving in obedience to the (Holy Spirit), who is Christ made manifest spiritually, to his actual brethren.
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False Disciples
False Disciples
Published on Mar 31, 2015
Romans 8:14 (KJV)
14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.
“Called and Chosen”; but not ready to be “Sent” yet…
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Festival of Chocolate: (Link)
Festival of chocolate: Sunday, 29th March (LIVE)
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Matthew 23 section 6 Creating your own religion
Published on Mar 27, 2015
Irritating religious stuff
Matthew 23 section 5 Making disciples
Published on Mar 27, 2015
Very common today
Matthew 23 Section 4 Soaking the poor
Published on Mar 27, 2015
O, the wickedness of church people
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Matthew 23 section 1
Published on Mar 25, 2015
A look at the plainly obvious parallels between what Jesus rebuked when walking this world in the flesh, and now…
Matthew 23 section 2, Rabbi, Rabbi!
Published on Mar 25, 2015
Does this look familiar?
Lightship Ministries 