Resident Apostle
- teacher assistant pastor at Dundee Crown High School.
- Lives in Chicago, Illinois
- From parshall, ND
- Country United States
- Studied Bachelor Degree at Minot State University (nee College) North Central University (nee Bible College)
- Male
- Married
- 02/17/1954
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- Psalm 66 How Awesome Are Your Deeds
To the choirmaster.
A Song. A Psalm.
Shout for joy to God, all the earth;
2 sing the glory of his name;
give to him glorious praise!
3 Say to God, “How awesome are your deeds!
So great is your power that your enemies come cringing to you.
4 All the earth worships you
and sings praises to you;
they sing praises to your name.” Selah
5 Come and see what God has done:
he is awesome in his deeds toward the children of man.
6 He turned the sea into dry land;
they passed through the river on foot.
There did we rejoice in him,
7 who rules by his might forever,
whose eyes keep watch on the nations—
let not the rebellious exalt themselves. Selah
8 Bless our God, O peoples;
let the sound of his praise be heard,
9 who has kept our soul among the living
and has not let our feet slip.
10 For you, O God, have tested us;
you have tried us as silver is tried.
11 You brought us into the net;
you laid a crushing burden on our backs;
12 you let men ride over our heads;
we went through fire and through water;
yet you have brought us out to a place of abundance.
13 I will come into your house with burnt offerings;
I will perform my vows to you,
14 that which my lips uttered
and my mouth promised when I was in trouble.
15 I will offer to you burnt offerings of fattened animals,
with the smoke of the sacrifice of rams;
I will make an offering of bulls and goats. Selah
16 Come and hear, all you who fear God,
and I will tell what he has done for my soul.
17 I cried to him with my mouth,
and high praise was [under] [and he was exalted with] my tongue.
18 If I had cherished iniquity in my heart,
the Lord would not have listened.
19 But truly God has listened;
he has attended to the voice of my prayer.
20 Blessed be God,
because he has not rejected my prayer
or removed his steadfast love from me!
Psalm 66 How Awesome Are Your Deeds To the choirmaster. A Song. A Psalm. Shout for joy to God, all the earth; 2 sing the glory of his name; give to him glorious praise! 3 Say to God, “How awesome are your deeds! So great is your power that your enemies come cringing to you. 4 All the earth worships you and sings praises to you; they sing praises to your name.” Selah 5 Come and see what God has done: he is awesome in his deeds toward the children of man. 6 He turned the sea into dry land; they passed through the river on foot. There did we rejoice in him, 7 who rules by his might forever, whose eyes keep watch on the nations— let not the rebellious exalt themselves. Selah 8 Bless our God, O peoples; let the sound of his praise be heard, 9 who has kept our soul among the living and has not let our feet slip. 10 For you, O God, have tested us; you have tried us as silver is tried. 11 You brought us into the net; you laid a crushing burden on our backs; 12 you let men ride over our heads; we went through fire and through water; yet you have brought us out to a place of abundance. 13 I will come into your house with burnt offerings; I will perform my vows to you, 14 that which my lips uttered and my mouth promised when I was in trouble. 15 I will offer to you burnt offerings of fattened animals, with the smoke of the sacrifice of rams; I will make an offering of bulls and goats. Selah 16 Come and hear, all you who fear God, and I will tell what he has done for my soul. 17 I cried to him with my mouth, and high praise was [under] [and he was exalted with] my tongue. 18 If I had cherished iniquity in my heart, the Lord would not have listened. 19 But truly God has listened; he has attended to the voice of my prayer. 20 Blessed be God, because he has not rejected my prayer or removed his steadfast love from me!0 Comments 0 Shares 14 Views - You're not bouncing between "in the flesh" and "in the Spirit." The Spirit is your permanent address. “However, you are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God dwells in you. But if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Him.” - Romans 8:9You're not bouncing between "in the flesh" and "in the Spirit." The Spirit is your permanent address. “However, you are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God dwells in you. But if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Him.” - Romans 8:90 Comments 0 Shares 23 Views
- en i was growing up I went to a church that confessed the Apostles' Creed. There we stood, speaking the words in unison. I was nodding in agreement. That is, until we came to this line: "He descended into hell."
He what?
Never in alll my years of church-going had a preacher ever talked about that. Was this actually in the Bible?
Peter wrote, "For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive in the spirit, in which he went and proclaimed to the spirits in prison..." (3:18-19). These imprisoned spirits are further described as those who did not obey in the days of Noah (v. 20).
First, the sequence. Jesus was "put to death," "made alive," and then proclaimed. So this proclamation took place after his resurrection, though exactly when and how, we are not told.
Second, where did this happen? Peter says it was "in prison," using the same Greek word (φυλακή) that John uses in Revelation for the place where Satan is imprisoned (Rev. 20:7). I do not take this to mean simply "the place of the dead," but rather hell itself (compare 2 Pet. 2:4).
Third, what did Jesus do? He proclaimed (κηρύσσω in Greek).
Fourth, what did he proclaim? Peter doesn't tell us explicitly. But allowing Scripture to interpret Scripture, I understand Jesus to be proclaiming his resurrection victory to the rebellious demonic spirits, like a conquering king marching through the streets of a defeated enemy. This is the victorious Christ who has "bound the strong man" (Matt. 12:29).
Today, when we confess that Christ "descended into hell," we no longer ask, "He what?" Instead, we smile, knowing that Jesus has conquered every foe, proclaimed their defeat to their face, and filled us with the comfort that his victory is also ours.en i was growing up I went to a church that confessed the Apostles' Creed. There we stood, speaking the words in unison. I was nodding in agreement. That is, until we came to this line: "He descended into hell." He what? Never in alll my years of church-going had a preacher ever talked about that. Was this actually in the Bible? Peter wrote, "For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive in the spirit, in which he went and proclaimed to the spirits in prison..." (3:18-19). These imprisoned spirits are further described as those who did not obey in the days of Noah (v. 20). First, the sequence. Jesus was "put to death," "made alive," and then proclaimed. So this proclamation took place after his resurrection, though exactly when and how, we are not told. Second, where did this happen? Peter says it was "in prison," using the same Greek word (φυλακή) that John uses in Revelation for the place where Satan is imprisoned (Rev. 20:7). I do not take this to mean simply "the place of the dead," but rather hell itself (compare 2 Pet. 2:4). Third, what did Jesus do? He proclaimed (κηρύσσω in Greek). Fourth, what did he proclaim? Peter doesn't tell us explicitly. But allowing Scripture to interpret Scripture, I understand Jesus to be proclaiming his resurrection victory to the rebellious demonic spirits, like a conquering king marching through the streets of a defeated enemy. This is the victorious Christ who has "bound the strong man" (Matt. 12:29). Today, when we confess that Christ "descended into hell," we no longer ask, "He what?" Instead, we smile, knowing that Jesus has conquered every foe, proclaimed their defeat to their face, and filled us with the comfort that his victory is also ours.0 Comments 0 Shares 12 Views1
- “Self” is not a dirty word in the Christian life. We are the “new self” and our struggle is against the flesh and sin, not the old self.“Self” is not a dirty word in the Christian life. We are the “new self” and our struggle is against the flesh and sin, not the old self.0 Comments 0 Shares 17 Views1
- FORGIVEN FOREVER
Some Christians spend their entire lives asking God for something He already gave them.
Forgiveness.
They wake up every day dragging old sins back into a courtroom Jesus already emptied.
Maybe you’ve seen this yourself. Maybe you’ve lived it.
Every failure feels like a setback with God. Every prayer starts sounding like another apology tour. That kind of Christianity will wear you ou
the blood of Jesus worked the first time, what true forgiveness means under the New Covenant, and how you can stop living under spiritual uncertainty and start resting in the finished work of Christ.
FORGIVEN FOREVER Some Christians spend their entire lives asking God for something He already gave them. Forgiveness. They wake up every day dragging old sins back into a courtroom Jesus already emptied. Maybe you’ve seen this yourself. Maybe you’ve lived it. Every failure feels like a setback with God. Every prayer starts sounding like another apology tour. That kind of Christianity will wear you ou the blood of Jesus worked the first time, what true forgiveness means under the New Covenant, and how you can stop living under spiritual uncertainty and start resting in the finished work of Christ.0 Comments 0 Shares 17 Views - Everything is spiritual. You're either walking by the flesh or walking by the Spirit. There is no third walk! (Galatians 5:16) "But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh."Everything is spiritual. You're either walking by the flesh or walking by the Spirit. There is no third walk! (Galatians 5:16) "But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh."0 Comments 0 Shares 18 Views
- The evil one can harass, tempt, and lie, but he cannot lay claim to the new you.
“We know that no one who is born of God sins; but He who was born of God keeps him, and the evil one does not touch him.” - 1 John 5:18The evil one can harass, tempt, and lie, but he cannot lay claim to the new you. “We know that no one who is born of God sins; but He who was born of God keeps him, and the evil one does not touch him.” - 1 John 5:180 Comments 0 Shares 20 Views - Redmption and forgiveness arrived together. Yeshuah doesn't offer them separately. “In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace” - Ephesians 1:7Redmption and forgiveness arrived together. Yeshuah doesn't offer them separately. “In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace” - Ephesians 1:70 Comments 0 Shares 17 Views
- Psalm 65 O God of Our Salvation
To the choirmaster.
A Psalm of David. A Song.
Praise [waits for you in silene] O God, in Zion,
and to you shall vows be performed.
O you who hear prayer,
to you shall all flesh come.
When iniquities prevail against me,
you atone for our transgressions.
Blessed is the one you choose and bring near,
to dwell in your courts!
We shall be satisfied with the goodness of your house,
the holiness of your temple!
By awesome deeds you answer us with righteousness,
O God of our salvation,
the hope of all the ends of the earth
and of the farthest seas;
the one who by his strength established the mountains,
being girded with might;
who stills the roaring of the seas,
the roaring of their waves,
the tumult of the peoples,
so that those who dwell at the ends of the earth are in awe at your signs.
You make the going out of the morning and the evening to shout for joy.
You visit the earth and [it overflow]
you greatly enrich it;
the river of God is full of water;
you provide their grain,
for so you have prepared it.
You water its furrows abundantly,
settling its ridges,
softening it with showers,
and blessing its growth.
You crown the year with your bounty;
your wagon tracks overflow with abundance.
The pastures of the wilderness overflow,
the hills gird themselves with joy,
the meadows clothe themselves with flocks,
the valleys deck themselves with grain,
they shout and sing together for joy.Psalm 65 O God of Our Salvation To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. A Song. Praise [waits for you in silene] O God, in Zion, and to you shall vows be performed. O you who hear prayer, to you shall all flesh come. When iniquities prevail against me, you atone for our transgressions. Blessed is the one you choose and bring near, to dwell in your courts! We shall be satisfied with the goodness of your house, the holiness of your temple! By awesome deeds you answer us with righteousness, O God of our salvation, the hope of all the ends of the earth and of the farthest seas; the one who by his strength established the mountains, being girded with might; who stills the roaring of the seas, the roaring of their waves, the tumult of the peoples, so that those who dwell at the ends of the earth are in awe at your signs. You make the going out of the morning and the evening to shout for joy. You visit the earth and [it overflow] you greatly enrich it; the river of God is full of water; you provide their grain, for so you have prepared it. You water its furrows abundantly, settling its ridges, softening it with showers, and blessing its growth. You crown the year with your bounty; your wagon tracks overflow with abundance. The pastures of the wilderness overflow, the hills gird themselves with joy, the meadows clothe themselves with flocks, the valleys deck themselves with grain, they shout and sing together for joy.0 Comments 0 Shares 29 Views1 - Psalm 64 Hide Me from the Wicked
To the choirmaster.
A Psalm of David.
1 Hear my voice, O God, in my complaint;
preserve my life from dread of the enemy.
2 Hide me from the secret plots of the wicked,
from the throng of evildoers,
3 who whet their tongues like swords,
who aim bitter words like arrows,
4 shooting from ambush at the blameless,
shooting at him suddenly and without fear.
5 They hold fast to their evil purpose;
they talk of laying snares secretly,
thinking, “Who can see them?”
6 They search out injustice,
saying, “We have accomplished a diligent search.”
For the inward mind and heart of a man are deep.
7 But God shoots his arrow at them;
they are wounded suddenly.
8 They are brought to ruin, with their own tongues turned against them;
all who see them will wag their heads.
9 Then all mankind fears;
they tell what God has brought about
and ponder what he has done.
10 Let the righteous one rejoice in the Lord
and take refuge in him!
Let all the upright in heart exult!Psalm 64 Hide Me from the Wicked To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. 1 Hear my voice, O God, in my complaint; preserve my life from dread of the enemy. 2 Hide me from the secret plots of the wicked, from the throng of evildoers, 3 who whet their tongues like swords, who aim bitter words like arrows, 4 shooting from ambush at the blameless, shooting at him suddenly and without fear. 5 They hold fast to their evil purpose; they talk of laying snares secretly, thinking, “Who can see them?” 6 They search out injustice, saying, “We have accomplished a diligent search.” For the inward mind and heart of a man are deep. 7 But God shoots his arrow at them; they are wounded suddenly. 8 They are brought to ruin, with their own tongues turned against them; all who see them will wag their heads. 9 Then all mankind fears; they tell what God has brought about and ponder what he has done. 10 Let the righteous one rejoice in the Lord and take refuge in him! Let all the upright in heart exult!0 Comments 0 Shares 15 Views - Forgiveness.
They wake up every day dragging old sins back into a courtroom Jesus already emptied.
Maybe you’ve seen this yourself. Maybe you’ve lived it.
Every failure feels like a setback with God. Every prayer starts sounding like another apology tour. That kind of Christianity will wear you out.
the blood of Jesus worked the first time, what true forgiveness means under the New Covenant, and how you can stop living under spiritual uncertainty and start resting in the finished work of Christ.
AF/pcForgiveness. They wake up every day dragging old sins back into a courtroom Jesus already emptied. Maybe you’ve seen this yourself. Maybe you’ve lived it. Every failure feels like a setback with God. Every prayer starts sounding like another apology tour. That kind of Christianity will wear you out. the blood of Jesus worked the first time, what true forgiveness means under the New Covenant, and how you can stop living under spiritual uncertainty and start resting in the finished work of Christ. AF/pc0 Comments 0 Shares 23 Views
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