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Psalm 23

December 15, 2015 / cristolaverdad

This entry is part 1 of 11 in the series Psalms

We are going to use the same 4 steps mentioned previously, to study PSALM 23:

1/ Setting the context: (abc’s)

A) – Author — The Holy Spirit inspired King David to write this psalm.

B) – Background — When did the author live? In what culture? Born in 907 BC, he reigned as king of Israel for 40 years, dying at age 70 in 837 BC. He was a farm boy, a shepherd & a musician, then became a warrior & a king. David had a heart for the Lord.

C) – Context — Book of Psalm, Chapter 23:1-6 The Christian sees in this Psalm a wonderful foreshadowing of “The Good Shepherd” Jesus Christ, (John 10) who gave His life for His sheep & watches over them even now.

For he is our God; and we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand. Today if ye will hear his voice, do not harden your heart” Psalm 95:7-8

Basic steps to Bible Study

December 4, 2015 / cristolaverdad

This entry is part 1 of 5 in the series Bible Study

John 17:17 “Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.”

Luke 11:28 “But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it.”

Not all Bible versions are the same and the version we choose is critical for sound doctrine. When studying the Scriptures is always good to compare the version we are reading with other good translation, that will give us more understanding on some words, or you can also use a bible dictionary.

Misuse of Hebrews 13:17

November 10, 2015 / cristolaverdad

This entry is part 2 of 5 in the series Misuse of Bible verses

A proper understanding of the real meaning of spiritual authority is greatly needed. We in these posts make no attempt to deal exhaustively with this topic, but we just look to give some examples. At the end of the post we mention some good readings on the subject for those that need more information.

When we became Christians many years ago and started this blog (in Spanish), a Catholic priest wrote requesting from us the gift of silence or as he said: an ‘obsequious silence’ to the mistakes of the leaders of the Catholic Church, according to him the only true church etc . This misunderstanding of spiritual authority (looking to serve man or organization rather than God) is the reason many keep silence & tolerate spiritual abuse in this large denomination, as well in many others.

Should Christians Celebrate Halloween?

October 22, 2015 / cristolaverdad

It’s that time of year again when the controversy of whether or not Christians should participate in Halloween begins to pop up. I found that some evangelical pastors, evangelist, singers, etc. are recommending Christians to not be afraid of participating in this holiday and some even say Halloween is really a ‘Christian’ holiday.

We should ask ourselves first, what is the origin of Halloween ? – As innocent as Halloween may seem to some, it is not something to be taken lightly. The Word of God give us some principles on which we can make a decision. 1 Cor. 10:31 says: ” Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God“. Do we glorify God by celebrating or participating in this holiday?

Rebuke Not An Elder

October 14, 2015 / cristolaverdad

This entry is part 1 of 5 in the series Misuse of Bible verses

After finding some information regarding a well known international ministry, and their wrong views on spiritual authority, I decided to make this post. These problems show us how important sound doctrine is and how much harm wrong doctrines do to the body of Christ.

But Jesus called them to him, and saith unto them, Ye know that they which are accounted to rule over the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and their great ones exercise authority upon them. But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister: (#G1249- Servant) And whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all. For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many. Mark 10

There are many bible verses that have been misinterpreted or twisted by some institutions, using them wrongly to exercise lordship over God’s people, & keep them in bondage. The Word of God says in 1 Timothy 5: 1-2

Mysticism in the Evangelical Church

October 14, 2015 / cristolaverdad

This entry is part 1 of 9 in the series Mysticism

There is a persistent attack to debilitate the Christian Church from with in, the enemy is not looking to completely destroy it, but to contaminate it & change it into something else, in order to use it for a different purpose for what it was really created. The way they are working to accomplish this is by bringing subtle false doctrines & infiltrating the church with many false teachers, that will call for ecumenical unity but will attack sound doctrine & those who defend it. They are not hiding their intentions:

Praising with Music

September 23, 2015 / cristolaverdad

Giving Praise to God through music

Praise ye the Lord.

Praise God in his sanctuary:
praise him in the firmament of his power.
Praise him for his mighty acts:
praise him according to his excellent greatness.
Praise him with the sound of the trumpet:
praise him with the psaltery and harp.
Praise him with the timbrel and dance:
praise him with stringed instruments and organs.
Praise him upon the loud cymbals:
praise him upon the high sounding cymbals.
Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord.

Praise ye the Lord.  
Psalm 150

A call to prayer & supplication, Judgment is close.

August 6, 2015 / cristolaverdad

This entry is part 1 of 4 in the series Judgement

Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; Eph. 6:18

This post is an urgent call to prayer. I’m not a prophet… and have never pretended to be one. I’m just a watchman, an intercessor. But for many years the Lord has been showing me (as many others) through dreams and the Scriptures that judgment is coming. But this is not just about God’s judgment to the nations, this post is about judgment to His house, because before God judges the nations of the world, He’ll first begin to clean & bring order to His house .

For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God? ¹⁸And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear? 1 Peter 4: 17-18

Last night I had a dream about the judgment that is soon to come, I felt so much anguish trying to warn the people in the dream, but for many it was to late, the people (as well as the church) is distracted, they didn’t want to listen, they were caught unaware, unprepared, they were busy. The church in general (except for a minority) is busy playing what they believe church is suppose to look like, but it has become a system full of programs and men’s agendas, and many have not noticed that their message is contaminated, that there is pride, that they look and behave more & more like the world, and that God’s presence has already departed from the midst of their gatherings.

Several months ago also while dreaming, I heard the word ‘SOFONIAS ‘ (Zephaniah in Spanish), just the name, it got nothing to do with what I was dreaming at the moment. I remembered when I woke up, but I got busy with my daily chores and forgot about it. Then 3 days later, very early in the morning it happened again, but this time as soon as I woke up, before even making breakfast, I went & looked for the book of Zephaniah, it has only 3 chapters. I don’t remember reading this book before and didn’t know what the book was about. But it talks about the judgment of God.

Zephaniah means “Hidden in the Lord, He whom Jehovah has hid” My study bible says that his name is connected with the ministry of Jesus Christ, the ‘Passover Lamb‘, & mentions the Passover in Egypt when God’s people hid in their houses marked with the blood of the lamb while passing God’s judgment (the plagues) on the land of Egypt. (This also reminded me of Isaiah 26:20 & Rev.18:4).

One World Religion

July 10, 2015 / cristolaverdad

This entry is part 1 of 7 in the series One World Religion

From the beginning I want to clarify that this blog is not anti-Roman Catholic, we love Catholic people, we are anti-sin and anti-Satan. I was a devout Catholic for 25 years, studied from elementary through high school in a Catholic school. I have many family members and friends that are Catholics. When I was a baby Christian I married a Catholic, who later also got saved, we went to prayer meetings with Catholics, even went with relatives to their Catholic churches on special occasions and we believed we all could be the same body of Christ & that the Catholic Church just needed to make some small changes, etc. But it wasn’t until we study the Bible & also went deeper into Catholic doctrine, that we understood why they didn’t change or experienced any conviction of sins, and we also could understood what the real problem was. But we love Catholics and because we do, we warn them. I’m convinced that many Catholics will come to the Lord Jesus Christ in these last days, but when they do, eventually they will leave behind that corrupted system.

The Truth Project – Whose truth? Pt. 2

July 8, 2015 / cristolaverdad

This entry is part 2 of 3 in the series Truth Project

“and what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them,and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you,” 2 Cor.6:16-17

The Truth Project framework have 3 main steps. The Masonic temple also have 3 main steps, which represents the first 3 degrees of initiation (or blue Lodge)-Apprentice, Fellow craft & Master Mason. Notice that the compass have 4 important points: 1/Truth, 2/ God, 3/ Social Order, & 4/ Man, but when transfered to the framework there are not 4 steps, but only 3.

Cristo La Verdad