1 Peter, 2 Corinthians, 2026, Ephesians, Questions

Real or Not

I’ve been thinking about it for a few days, so let’s see how this comes out on the page. If it does well enough, you will have the opportunity to read it, as you are now.

A quick perusal of any outlet of media, and we are quickly apprised of the rampant evil trapezing across this land.

The Bible says: 2 Corinthians 4:3 But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost:
4 In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.

People acquainted with their Bibles know immediately who the god of this world is. None other than Satan, also known by names like devil, Lucifer, angel of light (I assume he really likes this one, since there is NO light in him), Apollyon, Beelzebub, old serpent, dragon, and probably others that are not coming to mind at the moment.

Now let me get back to my point.
We have established that this earth is filled with violence; have we identified the source of the violence? For the most part, excluding wild dogs and the like, the source is people. Wouldn’t you agree? What does 2 Corinthians 4:4 say?  . . . the god of this world has blinded the minds of those who have not believed.

Can we agree that Satan is the god of this world?
Can we agree that he is alive and active on planet Earth?
Can we agree that we have a REAL enemy?  
1 Peter 5:8 New King James Version: 8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.

Is it reasonable for us to spend our mortal life, year after year, ignoring not only these verses of Scripture but also many others that tell us plainly that there is an enemy, there is a god of this world who hates us? And is it reasonable for us to chalk up the evil in this world to “it is what it is”?

Does GOD, our Father and Creator, expect us to put on the full armor He has provided for us and go to war with the god of this world, that we might be useful to (*) HOLY SPIRIT in His work to save people from the god of this world?  See Ephesians 6:10-18.

Let me tell you what I have encountered in Christian circles: extremes. Ignoring the enemy, as if he does not exist, or paralyzed with fear of him, or lukewarm, halting between two opinions. Neither of these works to our advantage.

Why write a post like this?
I’m hoping it will inspire at least one person to seek GOD, to take up your Bible, and find out for yourself what is real and what is not.

Explaining * If the sentence read: that we might be useful to JESUS. It wouldn’t read the JESUS.
HOLY SPIRIT is just as much a person as is JESUS. So when AI suggested the HOLY SPIRIT, I said no thanks.
Not complaining, just explaining what looks like an error in grammar, is not an error in my opinion. 😊

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Isaiah, Scripture Pics from You Version

Capitalize

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Let me admit I don’t usually read the NIV, but this particular verse in the NIV spoke beautifully to me. So, enjoy the picture and especially enjoy the verse, even though the H in Himself is not capitalized.
Yes, I am that picky about Scripture.

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2026, Esther, Scripture Pics from You Version

For Such a Time as This

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For such a time as this is said of Esther.
Do you think such could be said of us — for such a time as this we are here, now, in this time and in our respective places?

Such a time as this.

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