Book of Genesis, Chapter 8

 Chapter 8 

The Flood Subsides

1 But God remembered Noah and all the beasts and all the livestock that were with him in the ark. And God made a wind blow over the earth, and the waters subsided. 2 The fountains of the deep and the windows of the heavens were closed, the rain from the heavens was restrained, 3 and the waters receded from the earth continually. At the end of 150 days the waters had abated, 4 and in the seventh month, on the seventeenth day of the month, the ark came to rest on the mountains of Ararat. 5 And the waters continued to abate until the tenth month; in the tenth month, on the first day of the month, the tops of the mountains were seen.

6 At the end of forty days Noah opened the window of the ark that he had made 7 and sent forth a raven. It went to and fro until the waters were dried up from the earth. 8 Then he sent forth a dove from him, to see if the waters had subsided from the face of the ground. 9 But the dove found no place to set her foot, and she returned to him to the ark, for the waters were still on the face of the whole earth. So he put out his hand and took her and brought her into the ark with him. 10 He waited another seven days, and again he sent forth the dove out of the ark. 11 And the dove came back to him in the evening, and behold, in her mouth was a freshly plucked olive leaf. So Noah knew that the waters had subsided from the earth. 12 Then he waited another seven days and sent forth the dove, and she did not return to him anymore.

13 In the six hundred and first year, in the first month, the first day of the month, the waters were dried from off the earth. And Noah removed the covering of the ark and looked, and behold, the face of the ground was dry. 14 In the second month, on the twenty-seventh day of the month, the earth had dried out. 15 Then God said to Noah, 16 “Go out from the ark, you and your wife, and your sons and your sons' wives with you. 17 Bring out with you every living thing that is with you of all flesh—birds and animals and every creeping thing that creeps on the earth—that they may swarm on the earth, and be fruitful and multiply on the earth.” 18 So Noah went out, and his sons and his wife and his sons' wives with him. 19 Every beast, every creeping thing, and every bird, everything that moves on the earth, went out by families from the ark.

God's Covenant with Noah

20 Then Noah built an altar to the Lord and took some of every clean animal and some of every clean bird and offered burnt offerings on the altar. 21 And when the Lord smelled the pleasing aroma, the Lord said in his heart, “I will never again curse the ground because of man, for the intention of man's heart is evil from his youth. Neither will I ever again strike down every living creature as I have done. 22 While the earth remains, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night, shall not cease.”

Why does God Hate Me?

 Have you ever wondered about this?

Has this thought ever crossed your mind? Why does God hate me? This usually comes in a few various forms and due to various reasons. The sad truth is, most of the time, it comes to those who are newly saved. Newly adopted into the family, and they are trying to learn and grow. They hear things like John 3:16,

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.”

We hear things like this,

“For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. For one will scarcely die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person, one would dare even to die— but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:6-8

We read something like,

“So we have come to know and to believe the love that God has for us. God is love, and whoever abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him.” 1 John 4:16

Also like this,

“I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” Galatians 2:20

Over and over again we read about the love of God, and God is love. Then we take our eyes off God, off His Word, and we look around. We see ourselves in the mirror. We look at our lives and the circumstances in our lives and we are confused.

If God is a God of love, if God loves me so, then why?

Why did He just take my loved one?

Why am I sick?

Why am I poor?

Why do my plans never work out?

These are just some of the things that happen in people's lives, especially new “Christians” that cause them to ask this, “Why does God hate me?”

Have you asked this question? Have you wondered but feared to ask? I know people, one of my most loved family members, not only asked this question but will add, “God hates me, so I hate Him back.” Or she now just says, I do not believe in God anymore. This comes from someone who went to church was baptized with her mother and even went all the way to Guatemala to serve in an orphanage. Now? She says that she no longer believes in God.

Even if you have not asked this question, you can clearly see that this question comes straight from the depths of Hell and from the evil one. It is created to separate, as it did with my loved one, us from God.

In this series, entitled “Why Does God Hate Me?” we will try to answer this question in some of the most common forms it comes in, as clear and as compassionate as we can, as God guides us through His Word.

Let’s start with what you have already been told. The short answer is no. God does not hate you. God is love, He created you to love Him and be loved by Him.

“Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.”

So God created man in his own image,

in the image of God, he created him;

male and female, he created them.” Genesis 1:26-27

We had it all. God was here with us. Look here.

“And they heard the sound of the Lord God walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and the man and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the Lord God among the trees of the garden.” Genesis 3:8

"They heard the sound of the Lord God walking in the garden.” Read that again if you have to. They heard what? “the sound of the Lord God walking.” This was most likely the last time they ever heard this.

God created us out of love. Jesus.

“He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by him, all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. And he is before all things, and in him, all things hold together. And he is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything he might be preeminent. For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross.” Colossians 1:15-20

We are the ones that messed this up. His creation. We gave our God-given authority over to Satan. Through this act, we allowed sin to enter. We allowed sickness and disease, and death, to enter our existence. This was never the plan. God never intended this for us.

Once we allowed sin and death in. we separated ourselves from God. We forsook our Creator and started to worship the creation. We became so evil that we started to have sexual relations with the same sex, animals, and even with Angels. So evil the Word actually says that He regretted that He made us.

“The Lord saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth and that every intention of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. And the Lord regretted that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him to his heart.“ Genesis 6:5-6

However, God loved us. He spared us through Noah. After the flood, He gave us the rainbow as a sign He would never totally destroy the world again like this, and we still sought to live by the flesh. So God sent the Law. He sent prophets and teachers and attempted to save us this way. None of this worked, for the evil one controls this world and many would rather seek quick pleasure than a long-lasting relationship with God.

God was left with no other choice. He laid down His Godhood and became flesh to become our final sacrifice. He loves us so much. The way is simple. Jesus is the answer. It is open to any and all. They just have to accept it.

Now let's talk about you. God loves you. He created you for a plan and a purpose. He knew you before your Momma knew your Pappa. Think about that. God may have brought your Mother and Father together for YOU to be born. Think about that. God brought Zechariah and Elizabeth together and they lived to a long and old age before God allowed Elizabeth to give birth to who? John the Baptist. Was there really any other reason for Zechariah and Elizabeth to come together? Oh, he was a priest and a Godly man. They were “good people” they had a good life, but God wanted John to be born.

The Word tells us that there are steps to our existence. Look here at Romans 8.

“And we know that for those who love God, all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. For those whom he foreknew, he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified.” Romans 8:28-30

God foreknows you. He writes in His book, how you will be created.

“For you formed my inward parts;

you knitted me together in my mother's womb.

I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.

Wonderful are your works;

my soul knows it very well.

My frame was not hidden from you,

when I was being made in secret,

intricately woven in the depths of the earth.

Your eyes saw my unformed substance;

in your book were written, every one of them,

the days that were formed for me,

when as yet there was none of them.” Psalm 139:13-16

You were made the way God wants to to be. You are exactly the way God wants you to be. He has a plan and a purpose for you and your life. Jesus even tells us that God so loves us that even our hairs are numbered.

“But even the hairs of your head are all numbered.” Matthew 10:30

Yes. God loves you. He set up a plan and a purpose for you and your life. He arranged for your Momma and your Pappa to meet. He wrote who you would be. You have Blonde Hair, Brown, or maybe Red. You have Blue Eyes or Brown, or maybe Green. You are 6 foot 5, or 5 foot 6. Freckles or not. He formed you according to His plan. Then you are born into the world. In His time, He calls you out. This is where you come in. Yes, or no. If “no”, then you will live out your life according to the world and flesh, and you will die without God. If “yes, " you will enter a time of preparation and end up in Glory by and with God always.

There is no question that God loves you. He created you and all things for you. So why do you ask, “Why does God hate me?” We ask this because we are looking at our lives at the moment, and in the flesh, and we are forgetting that God does not operate like us. He does not see things the way we do. Now I could just say, “Hey, read Romans 8:28”

“And we know that for those who love God, all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.”

See “All things work together for good.” Just because you do not see it or like the moment, does not mean God is punishing you or trying to hurt you. However, we will be doing a more in-depth study on this question. In the coming weeks, we will try to dive into the Word and see what it says about these sources of the same question.

Why did God take my loved one?

Why am I sick?

Why am I so poor?

Why am I all alone?

Why do none of my plans seem to work out?

Along with any others that God may want us to talk about. Do you need Jesus in your life? If you believe that Jesus is the answer and is needed in your life, then say this Prayer. Right now. Wherever you may be. Say it in your own words, and do not doubt in your heart. God will hear you. He will send the Spirit of Life to you. Let us Pray.

"Oh heavenly Father, Lord God. I am a sinner. I know this. I know there is nothing I can do to change that. But I know you can. I accept Jesus's sacrifice for me. I believed He rose from the dead. I repent my sins. Please send the Spirit of Adoption into my life. Help me to get to know the real you. Save me. Please. In the name of Jesus, Amen!"

That's it. It really is that simple. Now go tell someone what you have just done. "That if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in your heart that God hath raised him from the dead, You shall be saved." Romans 10:9. You need to find a Church that God leads you to and be Baptized the way Jesus said to be. You are now a Child of God. A New Creature. You "have put off the old man with his deeds, and have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him."Colossians 3:10

Brand new Email if you wish to contact me, it's truthbygod1@gmail.com

May the comfort of the Holy Ghost, and the peace of our Lord Jesus, be with you all. May God bless and be with you, always.

Until next time, be blessed, be a blessing, and Jesus is Lord!

Book of Genesis, Chapter 7

 Chapter 7

 1 Then the Lord said to Noah, “Go into the ark, you and all your household, for I have seen that you are righteous before me in this generation. 2 Take with you seven pairs of all clean animals, the male and his mate, and a pair of the animals that are not clean, the male and his mate, 3 and seven pairs of the birds of the heavens also, male and female, to keep their offspring alive on the face of all the earth. 4 For in seven days I will send rain on the earth forty days and forty nights, and every living thing that I have made I will blot out from the face of the ground.” 5 And Noah did all that the Lord had commanded him.

6 Noah was six hundred years old when the flood of waters came upon the earth. 7 And Noah and his sons and his wife and his sons' wives with him went into the ark to escape the waters of the flood. 8 Of clean animals, and of animals that are not clean, and of birds, and of everything that creeps on the ground, 9 two and two, male and female, went into the ark with Noah, as God had commanded Noah. 10 And after seven days the waters of the flood came upon the earth.

11 In the six hundredth year of Noah's life, in the second month, on the seventeenth day of the month, on that day all the fountains of the great deep burst forth, and the windows of the heavens were opened. 12 And rain fell upon the earth forty days and forty nights. 13 On the very same day Noah and his sons, Shem and Ham and Japheth, and Noah's wife and the three wives of his sons with them entered the ark, 14 they and every beast, according to its kind, and all the livestock according to their kinds, and every creeping thing that creeps on the earth, according to its kind, and every bird, according to its kind, every winged creature. 15 They went into the ark with Noah, two and two of all flesh in which there was the breath of life. 16 And those that entered, male and female of all flesh, went in as God had commanded him. And the Lord shut him in.

17 The flood continued for forty days on the earth. The waters increased and bore up the ark, and it rose high above the earth. 18 The waters prevailed and increased greatly on the earth, and the ark floated on the face of the waters. 19 And the waters prevailed so mightily on the earth that all the high mountains under the whole heaven were covered. 20 The waters prevailed above the mountains, covering them fifteen cubits deep. 21 And all flesh died that moved on the earth, birds, livestock, beasts, all swarming creatures that swarm on the earth, and all mankind. 22 Everything on the dry land in whose nostrils has the breath of life died. 23 He blotted out every living thing on the face of the ground, man and animals and creeping things and birds of the heavens. They were blotted out from the earth. Only Noah and those who were with him in the ark were left. 24 And the waters prevailed on the earth for 150 days.

Celebrating Pride

Celebrating Sin

                                  

You really cannot escape it. Our kids see it everywhere, from school to Target to Bath and Body Works. While walking in a Mall or down a street in some towns nationwide. What am I talking about? Encouragement to celebrate sin.

Now do not misunderstand. Yes, the flags and the signs, the stolen meaning of the rainbow on everything LGBTQ+, and the phrase “Celebrate Pride” is about this particular sin. However, it is not just the LGBTQ+ communities that are encouraging you to celebrate pride. We see it in many forms all day and every day.

What is pride? Pride is a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements, the achievements of those with whom one is closely associated, or qualities or possessions that are widely admired. It is also the love of self. What do you think led to this?

“How you are fallen from heaven,

O Day Star, son of Dawn!

How you are cut down to the ground,

you who laid the nations low!

You said in your heart,

‘I will ascend to heaven;

above the stars of God

I will set my throne on high;

I will sit on the mount of the assembly

in the far reaches of the north;

I will ascend above the heights of the clouds;

I will make myself like the Highest” Isaiah 14:12-14

What do you think led to this?

“Now the serpent was more crafty than any other beast of the field that the Lord God had made.

He said to the woman, “Did God actually say, ‘You shall not eat of any tree in the garden’?” And the woman said to the serpent, “We may eat of the fruit of the trees in the garden, but God said, ‘You shall not eat of the fruit of the tree that is in the midst of the garden, neither shall you touch it, lest you die.’” But the serpent said to the woman, “You will not surely die. For God knows that when you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.” So when the woman saw that the tree was good for food and that it was a delight to the eyes, and that the tree was to be desired to make one wise, she took of its fruit and ate, and she also gave some to her husband who was with her, and he ate.” Genesis 3:1-6

What do you think the devil tried to tempt Jesus with?

“Then the devil took him to the holy city and set him on the pinnacle of the temple and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down, for it is written,

“‘He will command his angels concerning you,’

and

“‘On their hands, they will bear you up,
lest you strike your foot against a stone.’”

Jesus said to him, “Again it is written, ‘You shall not put the Lord your God to the test.’”

If you are, and He is of course, but if you are, the Son of God, meaning you are the most important thing around, take pride in yourself and do whatever you want. Jesus said, uh, no.

“Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory. And he said to him, “All these I will give you if you will fall down and worship me.” Then Jesus said to him, “Be gone, Satan! For it is written,

“‘You shall worship the Lord your God

and him only shall you serve.’” Matthew 4:8-10

 Pride. Pride caused the fall of Lucifer, now known as the Devil or Satan. Pride is what caused the fall of Man. Pride is what the devil tried to tempt Jesus with. Actually, twice. Look what Jesus tried to teach us during the Sermon on the Mount. Matthew 5

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”

Wait. Did He say blessed are those who are proud?

“Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.”

Are those full of pride?

“Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.”

No child of God, Jesus teaches us the exact opposite. Pride is a symbol of sin. It stands for sin. In some cases, it requires us to sin. Funny how when someone points this out, we are attacked and persecuted. Oh, wait, keep reading.

“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

“Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.”

We live in a time where Romans 1, is being played out right in front of everyone’s face.

“For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth. For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them. His invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse. For although they knew God, they did not honor him as God or give thanks to him, but they became futile in their thinking, and their foolish hearts were darkened. Claiming to be wise, they became fools and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images resembling mortal man and birds and animals and creeping things.

Therefore God gave them up in the lusts of their hearts to impurity, to the dishonoring of their bodies among themselves, because they exchanged the truth about God for a lie and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever! Amen.

For this reason, God gave them up to dishonorable passions. For their women exchanged natural relations for those that are contrary to nature; and the men likewise gave up natural relations with women and were consumed with passion for one another, men committing shameless acts with men and receiving in themselves the due penalty for their error.

And since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, God gave them up to a debased mind to do what ought not to be done. They were filled with all manner of unrighteousness, evil, covetousness, and malice. They are full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, and maliciousness. They are gossips, slanderers, haters of God, insolent, haughty, boastful, inventors of evil, disobedient to parents, foolish, faithless, heartless, and ruthless. Though they know God's righteous decree that those who practice such things deserve to die, they not only do them but give approval to those who practice them.” Romans 1:18-32

PLEASE, read that again. Reread it. Reread it. Fully understand all that is in this. Look around. Understand we are living in these times. Even some of our churches have stopped teaching the truth, in exchange for lies and completely opposite to what God says. This is also warned about in the Word of God.

“preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions, and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths.” 2 Timothy 4:2-4

Prosperity Gospel, No Hell. No Sin. Compassion and Love say we must accept all and they need not change. God only wants you to love. There is no right and wrong. Each is their own god and we are all in it together. Just love. Live and let live. Jesus is not required. The Bible is not required. Just be you. Celebrate you. Celebrate Pride.

As I said, it is not just the Gay, Lesbian, Trans, and whatever other nonsense you what to call out, it is also daily teachings to us and our children, to be prideful. Be the next internet superstar with millions of “followers.” You failed the test little Johnny, that’s ok. You are unique and you tried, so do not worry about it. Take pride in how you are.” Your team lost? Who cares? “You get a trophy because you played and you are awesome, so take pride in yourself.”

I'm not telling you to protest Target. I'm not telling you to protest Bath and Body Works. You can if you so choose. I know people that will not step foot in any business that is attempting to shove sin down everyone’s throat. I’m not telling you to call or write to their headquarters. Not sure what that would do, to begin with.

But what I am telling you, are three things.

1- Be mindful of this. This is not compassion. This is not “love on display.” You are not celebrating anything good if Pride is involved. Most of these businesses that are trying to jump on the bandwagon are doing so out of the love of money and profit. Not out of genuine respect or love.

2- Be mindful of what God says. Understand that God condemns Homosexuality and all this other nonsense. Some places in The Word? Leviticus 18:1-5, 22-24, 29, Leviticus 20:13, Ezekiel 16:49-51, Romans 1:18-32

3- You cannot avoid it. Your children cannot avoid it. So teach them what the reality of the truth is. Lay a foundation in them where God is the final authority. Not man. Not sin. God.

Pride is not a good thing. Pride is the original sin. We should never, as children of God, celebrate sin. We are to love those who are in sin. Attempt to guide them, teach them, and love them. Show them there is a better way and Jesus is His name.

You need to ask Jesus into your life, then say this Prayer. Right now. Wherever you may be. Lead your children in this prayer when they reach the age of accountability. Say it in your own words, and do not doubt in your heart. God will hear you. He will send the Spirit of Life to you. Let us Pray.

"Oh heavenly Father, Lord God. I am a sinner. I know this. I know there is nothing I can do to change that. But I know you can. I accept Jesus's sacrifice for me. I believed He rose from the dead. I repent my sins. Please send the Spirit of Adoption into my life. Help me to get to know the real you. Save me. Please. In the name of Jesus, Amen!"

That's it. It really is that simple. Now go tell someone what you have just done. "That if you shall confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in your heart that God hath raised him from the dead, You shall be saved." Romans 10:9. You need to find a Church that God leads you to and be Baptized the way Jesus said to be. You are now a Child of God. A New Creature. You "have put off the old man with his deeds, and have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him."Colossians 3:10

May the comfort of the Holy Ghost, and the peace of our Lord Jesus, be with you all. May God bless and be with you, always.

The Email if you wish to contact me, is truthbygod1@gmail.com

Until next time, be blessed, be a blessing, and Jesus is Lord!

Book of Genesis, Chapter 6

 Chapter 6

Increasing Corruption on Earth

1 When man began to multiply on the face of the land and daughters were born to them, 2 the sons of God saw that the daughters of man were attractive. And they took as their wives any they chose. 3 Then the Lord said, “My Spirit shall not abide in man forever, for he is flesh: his days shall be 120 years.” 4 The Nephilim were on the earth in those days, and also afterward, when the sons of God came in to the daughters of man and they bore children to them. These were the mighty men who were of old, the men of renown.

5 The Lord saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every intention of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. 6 And the Lord regretted that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him to his heart. 7 So the Lord said, “I will blot out man whom I have created from the face of the land, man and animals and creeping things and birds of the heavens, for I am sorry that I have made them.” 8 But Noah found favor in the eyes of the Lord.

Noah and the Flood

9 These are the generations of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, blameless in his generation. Noah walked with God. 10 And Noah had three sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.

11 Now the earth was corrupt in God's sight, and the earth was filled with violence. 12 And God saw the earth, and behold, it was corrupt, for all flesh had corrupted their way on the earth. 13 And God said to Noah, “I have determined to make an end of all flesh, for the earth is filled with violence through them. Behold, I will destroy them with the earth. 14 Make yourself an ark of gopher wood. Make rooms in the ark, and cover it inside and out with pitch. 15 This is how you are to make it: the length of the ark 300 cubits, its breadth 50 cubits, and its height 30 cubits. 16 Make a roof for the ark, and finish it to a cubit above, and set the door of the ark in its side. Make it with lower, second, and third decks. 17 For behold, I will bring a flood of waters upon the earth to destroy all flesh in which is the breath of life under heaven. Everything that is on the earth shall die. 18 But I will establish my covenant with you, and you shall come into the ark, you, your sons, your wife, and your sons' wives with you. 19 And of every living thing of all flesh, you shall bring two of every sort into the ark to keep them alive with you. They shall be male and female. 20 Of the birds according to their kinds, and of the animals according to their kinds, of every creeping thing of the ground, according to its kind, two of every sort shall come in to you to keep them alive. 21 Also take with you every sort of food that is eaten, and store it up. It shall serve as food for you and for them.” 22 Noah did this; he did all that God commanded him. 

Raising Children, Transgenderism

 Transgerderism and utter confusion.

Today we will be discussing Transgenderism and utter confusion. We will look at what God says and what the world tries to say. Our children are growing up in the “reality” of utter confusion and nonsense. We are heading in a direction where they may be forced to accept all this confusion and nonsense as right and good, and if they speak against it, or even ask questions, they will be labeled the sinner and the one with the problem. Let's start with God.

“Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.”

So God created man in his own image,
in the image of God, he created him;
male and female, he created them.

And God blessed them. And God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth and subdue it, and have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over every living thing that moves on the earth.” And God said, “Behold, I have given you every plant yielding seed that is on the face of all the earth, and every tree with seed in its fruit. You shall have them for food. And to every beast of the earth and to every bird of the heavens and to everything that creeps on the earth, everything that has the breath of life, I have given every green plant for food.” And it was so. And God saw everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good. And there was evening and there was morning, the sixth day.” Genesis 1:26-31

Again here we read this.

“Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.” Genesis 2:24

We read this in Psalms

“For you formed my inward parts;
you knitted me together in my mother's womb.
praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.
Wonderful are your works;
my soul knows it very well.
My frame was not hidden from you,
when I was being made in secret,
intricately woven in the depths of the earth.
Your eyes saw my unformed substance;
in your book were written, every one of them,
the days that were formed for me,
when as yet there was none of them.” Psalm 139:13-16

God loves you so much that He even counted the hairs on your head {Matthew 10:30, Luke 12:7} You are the way you are because God said so. He created you exactly the way you are. God does not make mistakes. If you are born a male, you are a male. If you are born a female, you are a female. There is no mistake. There is no confusion. It is pretty simple to understand and even biology agrees.

However? The world says something different. It started with Homosexuality and people were taught, it’s ok to love your own kind. Females love and now marry females, and males the same. The argument for years is this is true “love” and needs to be accepted, respected, and protected. The world got that done even though the Word clearly says this sort of thing is sin and against God. {Leviticus 18:1-5, 22-24, 29, Leviticus 20:13, Ezekiel 16:49-51, Romans 1:18-32}

Now we have this as the law of the land. Some would make it illegal to speak about this. From this evolved Transgenderism. Basically,  males who want to be females, and females who want to be males. Some even get offended if you call them gay.

The world says if Johnny wants to call himself a girl and dress like a girl, he should be accepted and treated as a girl. If Jenny wants to dress like and act like a boy, Jenny should be accepted and treated as a boy. This is not only tolerance but true compassion and a sign of true love. Just love them for who they claim to be. Some want to teach this nonsense in schools, as soon as kindergarten.

But what if I do not what to be classified as trans? What if I do not like the word gay? Yet I want to be in the movement. I want to be celebrated. Well, that’s ok says the world, we will call you “Non-Binary” Now if you feel like identifying as a female today, and a male tomorrow, it’s all good. How will people know? Well? We will give you new pronouns. You can be he/him, she/her, and they/them.

I also believe that in some of these cases, it is out-and-out child abuse. I have seen parents of newborns saying things like “I hope my child is gay.” “I will encourage my child to be gay.” “I know my child is going to be transgender. I will love them no matter what they choose to be when they grow older.” This is called nurturing them into your desired outcome for them and their sexual identities. Make no mistake about it, in a lot of cases, the parents are praised for this and told they should be honored and celebrated for being so open and evolved The child does not even know how to speak, and the parent is attempting to assign this life-altering decision to them.

This is complete and utter confusion and nonsense. However, this is what the world is teaching your child. You must prepare them for this. With this and all things, you must lay for your child a solid foundation. Teach them that like all the other nonsense the world sees as wise and good is nothing more than foolishness.

“For the wisdom of this world is folly with God. For it is written, “He catches the wise in their craftiness,” 1 Corinthians 3:19

If someone tries to say the Bible does not talk about transgenderism? You have to teach them that it most certainly does. Some examples of the things you can teach your children.

“A woman shall not wear a man's garment, nor shall a man put on a woman's cloak, for whoever does these things is an abomination to the Lord your God.” Deuteronomy 22:5

“Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice homosexuality, nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God.” 1 Corinthians 6:9-10

“Just as Sodom and Gomorrah and the surrounding cities, which likewise indulged in sexual immorality and pursued unnatural desire, serve as an example by undergoing a punishment of eternal fire.” Jude 1:7

Just a few more examples of passages in the Word you can teach your children. Homosexuality is NOT ok. It is not accepted and should never be glorified. Transgenderism is NOT ok. All the other nonsense is that. Nonsense and confusion. Prepare them for this. Explain to them that compassion, true compassion, and true love, are to love the sinner, as God loves us as sinners as well, but we must never accept nor glorify the sin.

You will hear many say “Jesus would love them.” “Jesus would accept them.” “Jesus would actually be against you for spreading hate.” Yes, Jesus does love them. Yes, Jesus does accept them. However, Jesus would also say, “Go and Sin no more.” John 5:14, John 8:11

Teach them that being saved and accepting Jesus is NOT exclusive and that it is for everyone.

“For our sake, he made him become sin who knew no sin so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.” 2 Corinthians 5:21

All they have to do is accept it.

“For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” Romans 10:13

True compassion is not watching someone you love walk into a fire and be destroyed because you do not wish to offend them or let them continue to live in a way that will destroy them, without attempting to warn them. True love and compassion dictate that if you love someone, you will do whatever you can to make them safe. Now? If they refuse to listen or accept what you say, then that is on them and there is nothing more you can do other than love them and hope they will see and accept the truth later before it is too late. That is their choice just like it is all our personal choice to accept Jesus or not.

As Children of God, we must teach our children to love unconditionally. To show kindness. To show love to all, even those who chose to reject it. Remember, Jesus loved those who killed Him. As a matter of fact, that is why He came.

We must love all. Be they, lost sinners, witches, homosexuals, transgenders, or just confused individuals that have accepted whatever the world has to say. We should have the desire to show them there is a far better way. His name is Jesus.

Teach them to pray this prayer. When you feel they are ready. When they can actually understand the meaning. Say it in your own words, and do not doubt in your heart. God will hear you. He will send the Spirit of Life to you. Let us Pray.

"Oh heavenly Father, Lord God. I am a sinner. I know this. I know there is nothing I can do to change that. But I know you can. I accept Jesus's sacrifice for me. I believed He rose from the dead. I repent my sins. Please send the Spirit of Adoption into my life. Help me to get to know the real you. Save me. Please. In the name of Jesus, Amen!"

That's it. It really is that simple. Now go tell someone what you have just done. "That if you shall confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in your heart that God hath raised him from the dead, You shall be saved." Romans 10:9. You need to find a Church that God leads you to and be Baptized the way Jesus said to be. You are now a Child of God. A New Creature. You "have put off the old man with his deeds, and have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him."Colossians 3:10

May the comfort of the Holy Ghost, and the peace of our Lord Jesus, be with you all. May God bless and be with you, always.

Brand new Email if you wish to contact me, it's truthbygod1@gmail.com

Until next time, be blessed, be a blessing, and Jesus is Lord! 

Book of Genesis, Chapter 5

 Chapter 5

Adam's Descendants to Noah

5 This is the book of the generations of Adam. When God created man, he made him in the likeness of God. 2 Male and female he created them, and he blessed them and named them Man when they were created. 3 When Adam had lived 130 years, he fathered a son in his own likeness, after his image, and named him Seth. 4 The days of Adam after he fathered Seth were 800 years, and he had other sons and daughters. 5 Thus all the days that Adam lived were 930 years, and he died.

6 When Seth had lived 105 years, he fathered Enosh. 7 Seth lived after he fathered Enosh 807 years and had other sons and daughters. 8 Thus all the days of Seth were 912 years, and he died.

9 When Enosh had lived 90 years, he fathered Kenan. 10 Enosh lived after he fathered Kenan 815 years and had other sons and daughters. 11 Thus all the days of Enosh were 905 years, and he died.

12 When Kenan had lived 70 years, he fathered Mahalalel. 13 Kenan lived after he fathered Mahalalel 840 years and had other sons and daughters. 14 Thus all the days of Kenan were 910 years, and he died.

15 When Mahalalel had lived 65 years, he fathered Jared. 16 Mahalalel lived after he fathered Jared 830 years and had other sons and daughters. 17 Thus all the days of Mahalalel were 895 years, and he died.

18 When Jared had lived 162 years, he fathered Enoch. 19 Jared lived after he fathered Enoch 800 years and had other sons and daughters. 20 Thus all the days of Jared were 962 years, and he died.

21 When Enoch had lived 65 years, he fathered Methuselah. 22 Enoch walked with God after he fathered Methuselah 300 years and had other sons and daughters. 23 Thus all the days of Enoch were 365 years. 24 Enoch walked with God, and he was not, for God took him.

25 When Methuselah had lived 187 years, he fathered Lamech. 26 Methuselah lived after he fathered Lamech 782 years and had other sons and daughters. 27 Thus all the days of Methuselah were 969 years, and he died.

28 When Lamech had lived 182 years, he fathered a son 29 and called his name Noah, saying, “Out of the ground that the Lord has cursed, this one shall bring us relief from our work and from the painful toil of our hands.” 30 Lamech lived after he fathered Noah 595 years and had other sons and daughters. 31 Thus all the days of Lamech were 777 years, and he died.

32 After Noah was 500 years old, Noah fathered Shem, Ham, and Japheth.

Raising Children, Homosexuality

 Compassion is not acceptance

Hello, welcome today. Today, and next week, we will be talking about sex. We will be talking about what God says about it. We will be talking about the reality in which we live today. I’m giving you a heads up so if you are uncomfortable with these topics, you can leave now, stop reading, and or tell your kiddies to go play. However, this is something that EVERY child of God needs to talk about with their kids. Our kids are going off into the world and I assure you, the world will teach them about these topics in a way that is designed to force acceptance. It is a way to indoctrinate children into calling sin good, and good sin.

There is an all-out war on the Christian faith as of late. Homosexuals are attacking any and all Christian businesses, organizations, individuals, and even the church itself. This is NOT a "Gay Rights Movement." This is nothing like the Civil Rights Movement. Want proof? Colorado Bakery {Christian owners} refused to bake a gay wedding cake. Forced to close down. What happens when Steven Crowder goes into a Muslim Bakery in Dearborn Michigan and asked for a gay wedding cake? He is refused. Where are NBC, and ABC, Where are the gay activists? Where are the lawyers? Where is all the rage in Social Media?

What about all the other countries around the world that torture and murder gays and wipe out their entire families? Where is the outcry? Then again, countries all around the world also torture and murder those that claim to be Christian and there is silence. I guess we have that in common.

I have been asked what I think of homosexuality and gay marriage. Especially since a group of people in black robes made gay marriage legal and protected. No matter how I answer it unless of course I jump on the bandwagon and say all is fine, good, and natural while wrapping myself in the rainbow flag, I am imminently attacked. I am a hate-filled, Homophobic, racist, bigoted, backwoods hick that is stuck in the stone age. Uh, OK? Tell me again why you are OK with any other group, but not Christians, that speak out against homosexuality.

In our country, there is even a movement to attack and degrade anyone who speaks out against homosexuality. Chances are, no matter what I say here today, I will be attacked by some who either have an agenda or those that have blindly accepted the lie. But what we are going to talk about today is a simple Truth. The Truth according to God Himself.

First I want to start off by saying this. I condemn no one. I do not advocate violence toward anyone. I'm not saying what I'm about to say to hurt anyone. However, the Truth is the Truth. Is it OK to be gay? According to God and His Word, no. It is not only against Him but nature itself.

Let's start at the beginning. God tells his Children to follow Him and His ways, and not do the things that others do. He talks directly to us about sex. First He talks about incest

“And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying, “Speak to the people of Israel and say to them, I am the Lord your God. You shall not do as they do in the land of Egypt, where you lived, and you shall not do as they do in the land of Canaan, to which I am bringing you. You shall not walk in their statutes. You shall follow my rules and keep my statutes and walk in them. I am the Lord your God. You shall therefore keep my statutes and my rules; if a person does them, he shall live by them: I am the Lord.

None of you shall approach any one of his close relatives to uncover nakedness. I am the Lord. You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father, which is the nakedness of your mother; she is your mother, and you shall not uncover her nakedness. You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father's wife; it is your father's nakedness. You shall not uncover the nakedness of your sister, your father's daughter, or your mother's daughter, whether brought up in the family or in another home. You shall not uncover the nakedness of your son's daughter or of your daughter's daughter, for their nakedness is your own nakedness. You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father's wife's daughter, brought up in your father's family since she is your sister. You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father's sister; she is your father's relative. You shall not uncover the nakedness of your mother's sister, for she is your mother's relative. You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father's brother, that is, you shall not approach his wife; she is your aunt. You shall not uncover the nakedness of your daughter-in-law; she is your son's wife, you shall not uncover her nakedness. You shall not uncover the nakedness of your brother's wife; it is your brother's nakedness. You shall not uncover the nakedness of a woman and of her daughter, and you shall not take her son's daughter or her daughter's daughter to uncover her nakedness; they are relatives; it is depravity. And you shall not take a woman as a rival wife to her sister, uncovering her nakedness while her sister is still alive.” Leviticus 18:1-18

Then adultery.

"And you shall not lie sexually with your neighbor's wife and so make yourself unclean with her" Leviticus 18:20

Then homosexuality.

"You shall not lie with a male as with a woman; it is an abomination.” Leviticus 18:22

Then bestiality.

“And you shall not lie with any animal and so make yourself unclean with it, neither shall any woman give herself to an animal to lie with it: it is a perversion." Leviticus 18:23

Here, God calls all these things an abomination unto Him. Incest, adultery, homosexuality, and bestiality. He calls these all equal sins. He says.

"Do not make yourselves unclean by any of these things, for by all these the nations I am driving out before you have become unclean, and the land became unclean so that I punished its iniquity, and the land vomited out its inhabitants." Leviticus 18:24-25

Keep this passage in mind talking about nations. America today is in danger of falling into this same condemnation. More on that a bit later. Jesus came to pay the price for all of it. God knows the heart and mind of the individual. Do I have the right to condemn one for being gay? Not any more than I have the right to condemn anyone else. Once they come before God and repent of their sins, they, just like all, are forgiven and they become new creatures. If they reject Christ and God, then there is nothing I could do to them that is worthy to compare to what they shall face, gay or straight.

This is not the only place God talks about sin and added homosexuality into the mix. Turn to Ezekiel 16:48-51

“As I live, declares the Lord God, your sister Sodom and her daughters have not done as you and your daughters have done. Behold, this was the guilt of your sister Sodom: she and her daughters had pride, excess of food, and prosperous ease, but did not aid the poor and needy. They were haughty and did an abomination before me. So I removed them when I saw them. Samaria has not committed half your sins. You have committed more abominations than they, and have made your sisters appear righteous by all the abominations that you have committed.”

Again, think about America and the great wealth we have in this country. The wealth that we all have as Americans. Are you aiding the poor and needy? The abomination God refers to here is homosexuality. Remember when the Angels or Jesus Himself, visited Sodom?

“But before they lay down, the men of the city, the men of Sodom, both young and old, all the people to the last man, surrounded the house. And they called to Lot, “Where are the men who came to you tonight? Bring them out to us, that we may know them.”

Stop wait. See, it does not say to have sex with them. Some of your translations do actually say that, but if you have any doubt, read on a bit.

“Lot went out to the men at the entrance, shut the door after him, and said, “I beg you, my brothers, do not act so wickedly. Behold, I have two daughters who have not known any man. Let me bring them out to you, and do to them as you please.” Genesis 19:6-8

This movement in America to justify homosexuality, and to accept it as normal, places America today in the same category as Samaria. Attacking all that simply tell the truth of it, is slowly, and sadly, actually working. More people are falling for the lie that it is compassion. That it is right to allow gays to marry. That they deserve equality with all others in America today.

By doing this, America is multiplying its abominations in God's eyes. Not only do we remain silent, but we are also attempting to justify sin. Make no mistake about it. Homosexuality is a sin. Read this passage in Romans, and picture in your mind, America.

"For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth. For what can be known about God is plain to them because God has shown it to them. His invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse. For although they knew God, they did not honor him as God or give thanks to him, but they became futile in their thinking, and their foolish hearts were darkened. Claiming to be wise, they became fools and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images resembling mortal man and birds and animals and creeping things.

Therefore God gave them up in the lusts of their hearts to impurity, to the dishonoring of their bodies among themselves, because they exchanged the truth about God for a lie and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever! Amen.

For this reason, God gave them up to dishonorable passions. For their women exchanged natural relations for those that are contrary to nature; and the men likewise gave up natural relations with women and were consumed with passion for one another, men committing shameless acts with men and receiving in themselves the due penalty for their error.

And since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, God gave them up to a debased mind to do what ought not to be done. They were filled with all manner of unrighteousness, evil, covetousness, and malice. They are full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, and maliciousness. They are gossips, slanderers, haters of God, insolent, haughty, boastful, inventors of evil, disobedient to parents, foolish, faithless, heartless, and ruthless. Though they know God's righteous decree that those who practice such things deserve to die, they not only do them but give approval to those who practice them." Romans 1:18-32

Now this passage is filled with truth that you really need to understand. No one is born gay. Sorry. No one is born gay. God would not create something that doesn't fit. The puzzle pieces don't line up. Take an island. On this island, there are two men and two women. Nature says the men and women come together, babies are born, time goes on, and mankind on that island is multiplied. Homosexuality says man and man come together, woman and woman come together, and even if they have long-lasting, loving, perfect relationships. Yet, they die, no more mankind on the island.

God created man and woman. If you were born a male, you are a male. Born a female, you are a female. There are two genders. Not twenty-seven. Not made up confusion. More on that next time.

God created man and woman.

"And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth." Genesis 1:28

He will not fashion someone in the womb to be born in a way that is completely contrary to His plan. He laid out marriage very clearly.

"Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh." Genesis 2:24

So when you read Romans 1 "Therefore God gave them up in the lusts of their hearts to impurity, to the dishonoring of their bodies among themselves, because they exchanged the truth about God for a lie and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever! Amen.” And things like this. “For this reason, God gave them up to dishonorable passions. For their women exchanged natural relations for those that are contrary to nature; and the men likewise gave up natural relations with women and were consumed with passion for one another, men committing shameless acts with men and receiving in themselves the due penalty for their error.” There is no room for misunderstanding.

Oh, there are twists and misrepresented versions of the Bible out there. There are misquotes and misunderstands. Even some of our churches have been bullied into becoming silent on this matter. Whole religions have started not only being silent but accepting gay members without the need for repentance., Some even have started allowing gay leaders. Priests, Pastors, and whatnot. Those on the side of "Gay Rights" love to tell you how evolved, and enlightened they are. They love to tell you that anyone who would even dare question the legitimacy of their arguments and positions, they are nothing more than outdated, dumb, hicks. Well? "Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,"

I understand, most that die-hard "Gay Rights" activists are also people who never read the Word, nor believe in God. I get that. That is because they think themselves wise. They think themselves intelligent. They do not what to accept a God that would tell them they are wrong. But you know what God says about the wisdom of the world?

Truth is, one of the best friends I have ever had in my life, is a boot-laced, flag-waving, lesbian activist. I'm not even joking. I love her to death. I would lay down my life for her if the occasion came about. There is no doubt that she would do the same for me. We are total and polar opposites. We are total opposites in our views on politics, and of course, God. The wisdom of the world tells us we should be enemies. We should hate each other. We should actually run when we see the other coming. But we are like brother and sister. Why? Contradiction? How can I say that while giving this message? Because I love her for who she is. She loves me for who I am. Neither of us really cares what we are.

As a Child of God, you should treat everyone the same. Meet them. Extend your hand in friendship. If you find them to be a good person, be their friend. If not, move on. It matters not if she is gay. We are all captains of our own ships. We all have free will. We all receive the consequences for the actions we decide to make. Would I love it if she came to me and said "Pete, tell me more about this Jesus stuff."? Of course, I would share the prayer of salvation and embrace her with the biggest hug I have ever given her. But what if she doesn't? I will continue to love her for who she is.

It is not my intent here to encourage you to hate Gay people or to denounce them as human beings. It is not my intent here to encourage you to accept homosexuality. It is my intent to share with you the truth. Homosexuality is a sin and is against God and nature. America accepting it, and attempting to justify it, puts America in a place of other nations that God has totally wiped out. That is not a place we want to be as a country. Love the sinner, hate the sin. Tell, and stand up for the Truth. Always. This is what we need to teach our kids. Love. Not acceptance of sin.

Teach them to pray this prayer. When you feel they are ready. When they can actually understand the meaning. Say it in your own words, and do not doubt in your heart. God will hear you. He will send the Spirit of Life to you. Let us Pray.

"Oh heavenly Father, Lord God. I am a sinner. I know this. I know there is nothing I can do to change that. But I know you can. I accept Jesus's sacrifice for me. I believed He rose from the dead. I repent my sins. Please send the Spirit of Adoption into my life. Help me to get to know the real you. Save me. Please. In the name of Jesus, Amen!"

That's it. It really is that simple. Now go tell someone what you have just done. "That if you shall confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in your heart that God hath raised him from the dead, You shall be saved." Romans 10:9. You need to find a Church that God leads you to and be Baptized the way Jesus said to be. You are now a Child of God. A New Creature. You "have put off the old man with his deeds, and have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him."Colossians 3:10

Brand new Email if you wish to contact me, it's truthbygod1@gmail.com

May the comfort of the Holy Ghost, and the peace of our Lord Jesus, be with you all. May God bless and be with you, always.


Until next time, be blessed, be a blessing, and Jesus is Lord!