This is simply hilarious. It’s creative media of the modern times. What if Jesus had a Twitter account? Will you follow Him?
The power of the internet is a perfect platform to win people for Christ. We should not ignore this. Billions of people log-in to the internet daily. As the “salt” and “light” of this world, we must adopt technology to advance our cause for Christ.
I Have a Friend Named Jesus
I have a friend named Jesus. Theres no other friend like He. I have a friend named Jesus. Gave His life to set me free.
I have a friend named Jesus. A perfect, sinless man. I have a friend named Jesus. For me He has a plan.
I have a friend named Jesus. On Him I can rely. I have a friend named Jesus. All my needs He will supply.
(Anonymous)
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A lot of discussion in the social about the issue of getting a tattoo among Christians. In the Bible, it says in Leviticus 19:28: ”You shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor tattoo any marks on you: Iam the LORD.” Many argue that since we are in the New Testament and this Bible verse is in the Old Testament, this is no longer applicable to us. If we are bought into this idea, it is like saying that the Old Testament is no longer relevant to us in this modern age. Question! In the first place, why is this verse in the Bible? We need to look beyond the physical aspect of it. After all we are spiritual being. It is God desire for His people to be set apart from other religious practices, like pagan worship, witchcraft, and sorcery. If you look at this verse in context, you can see that it is specifically dealing with pagan religious rituals. What is your motivation of having a tattoo?
Is Getting a Tattoo a Sin?
To commit sin is to come short of the standard of God. It is understandable for a person who had tattoos already before he/she became a follower of Jesus Christ. But if a person is already a “believer” or “follower of Jesus Christ,” and wanting a tattoo, then motives and intentions come in. What is your motivation? Will it glorify God? And since you are a follower of Jesus Christ, did Jesus had a tattoo? A lot of people fall into trap because tattoo is a trend. Some say it’s cool to have one. Worship leaders and even preachers proudly showing their tattoos in the pulpit! What message are they bringing to young people? Hardened criminals, gangsters, drug addicts, rockstars, witchcraft, satanists, etc. are people who have tattoos all over their bodies. If you are a Christian and wanting to be identified with these people, then go ahead because it only shows how carnal you are. Your flesh is stronger than your spirit. Lord have mercy! In 1 Corinthians 10:31, a New Testament passage, it says: “whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” Does getting a tattoo glorifies God at all? Did Jesus had to have to have a tattoo in His arms or body to glorify the Father? Jesus only did the Father’s will. He only did what the Father commanded Him to do! Definitely, the Father did not asked Jesus to have a tattoo. “Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.” – 1 Corinthians 6:19-20.
What Does the Bible Say About Tattoo?
Is It a SIN to Get a TATTOO for CHRISTIANS?
What are your thoughts? Feel free to comment below.
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What will be the sign of your coming? Matthew 24 verse 3. What is the first thing Jesus said? Not about Israel, not about wars, not about tsunamis, not about earthquakes! What is the first thing? He said, make sure nobody deceives you. Deception is going to be one of the greatest characteristics of the last days and that’s the only thing he kept on repeating. Wars and rumors of wars he said in 1 verse verse 6 and never mentioned it again. Israel, if you count Israel as the fig tree he mentioned it in verse 32 once and that was it. But when it comes to deception he kept on repeating it. See to it that no one misleads you verse 4 verse 11 many false prophets will arise and mislead many again, deception. And again it’s he says in those verse 23 if someone says to you that here is Christ and there’s Christ don’t believe them because many false Christ’s false prophets will arise and even show great signs and wonders to deceive if possible even the elect behold I have told you in advance verse 25 deception is going to be the greatest characteristic of the last days..” – Zac Poonen. Watch full video below and hear what the Holy Spirit is telling.
ABOUT ZAC POONEN
Zac Poonen was formerly an Indian Naval Officer who has been serving the Lord in India for over 50 years as a Bible-teacher. He has responsibility for a number of churches in India and abroad. He has written more than 30 books and numerous articles in English – which have been translated into many Indian and foreign languages. His messages are available on audio CDs and video DVDs.
Like the other elders in CFC, Zac Poonen also supports himself and his family through “tent-making” and does not receive any salary for his services. He does not receive any royalty for any of his books, CDs or DVDs, that are published by Christian Fellowship Centre, Bangalore. For Zac Poonen’s personal testimony, go to the following links: The Day Of Small Beginnings
The goal of fasting is to draw nearer to God. Being hungry for God. While it benefits us physically, we need it more spiritually to be intimate with God. We will find time to read the Bible, in prayer, in fasting. It will also teach us humility as we forsake pleasurable food like meat, fish, sweets, coffee, and desserts and turn to basic fruits and vegetables. We need a spiritual hunger! We should hunger more of His presence in our lives and get off the very ordinary or average Christians. We get rid of our urge to satisfy the lust of the flesh, lust of the eyes, and the pride of life.
“I just got heavier into the streets. In and out of jail my whole life. Habitual violent offender or half dead in a hospital like five six times been shot at. Countless times I’ve had bullets grazed my head. I’ve had a gun jam in my face. See my friends die in front of me. I’ve seen it all. I’ve been through it all. I’ve done it all.” – Rene Martinez, Gang Leader and MMA Fighter
Watch the story of a notorious gang leaders radical encounter with God and his mission to reach out to others on the streets with the love of Christ
One day, while he was recording music in his garage, he clearly heard Jesus say, “I spared you for such a time as this. I saw my whole life flash before my eyes – when a gun was jammed in my face when a bullet whistled by my ear – I almost died five or six times – and all my friends that died. God set me free for a reason. I repented right there,” he recalled.
Rene “Level” Martinez is now a pastor preaching to gang members, prostitutes, drug dealers and on the streets. He believes that if he was able to get free from life on the streets, that God could also free others through his testimony.
Credits: Life Today
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