SALVATION FAQ
1.) How would you describe your relationship with God?
MICHELLE: As a Christian, I’m very conscious of my responsibilities. I can see how vital it is to be in the spirit of love when dealing with people. I do my best to live righteously in thought and deed which would not be possible without the Grace of God. I find the more I aim to please God, the closer God draws to me (James 4:8). The closer God draws to me, the more I crave righteousness.
2.) Describe Jesus Christ in one word.
MICHELLE: Reconcilor (between God and man)
3.) How can you prove that Jesus is the Messiah?
MICHELLE: The Bible is full of overwhelming proof. Take a look at the fulfilled prophecies for yourself.
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4.) Do teachers, pastors, ministers etc. know everything about the bible?
MICHELLE: Nobody who practices faith is an expert on God. As Believers go from glory to glory, they grow and learn. That being said, Christians can still benefit from each other’s knowledge, even if we differ on specific biblical passages. Just keep in mind that human wisdom is inferior to that of the Holy Spirit (John 14:26, I John 2:27). Regardless of whether or not a person attends church, they will find that the Holy Spirit will supply them with all the information they require when they start reading and studying the Bible.
5.) What denomination are you?
MICHELLE: I identify as a spirit-filled, non-denominational disciple of Jesus Christ who believes the Bible. A genuine Christian obeys the teachings of God (outlined in the Holy Bible), adhereds to the guidance of the Holy Spirit, and follows in Jesus’ footsteps. That’s all.
6.) What’s baptism all about?
MICHELLE: There are two different types of baptism of which I am aware:
WATER BAPTISM symbolizes the believer’s total trust in the Lord Jesus Christ, as well as a commitment to live obediently to Him, but it is not an entrance into Christianity. Instead we are baptized because our Lord commanded it and because we obey Him. (Matthew 28:19).
Before we are baptized we must come to believe that we are sinners in need of salvation (Romans 3:23). We must also believe that Christ died on the cross to atone for our sins, that He was buried, and that He was resurrected. At the river, pool or baptismal font, we let ourselves be completely immersed in the water. This symbolizes burial with our Lord; we are baptized into His death on the cross and are no longer slaves to self or sin (Romans 6:3-7). When we are raised out of the water, we are symbolically resurrected—raised to our new life in Christ and to be with Him forever, born into the family of our loving God (Romans 8:16).
The fact that baptism is not a prerequisite for salvation is best seen in the example of a saved man who was not baptized in water, the criminal on the cross (Luke 23:39-43). This self-confessed sinner came to acknowledge Jesus as his Lord while dying on a cross next to Him, and he asked for salvation and was forgiven of his sins. Although he never experienced water baptism, at that moment he was baptized into Christ’s death, and he then was raised to life by the power of his Christ’s word (Hebrews 1:3)
HOLY SPIRIT BAPTISM is a prerequisite for salvation. Here is where you become ‘born again’ baptized into the family of God by Christ Himself (Luke 3:16). After you’ve been baptized with the Holy Spirit, from glory-to-glory, your relationship with Christ will begin to blossom. During this time God will begin to establish His kingdom and His law inside your heart, a place with Christ will reign King, so long as we give Him the freedom to do so.
7.) What was your life like before you got saved?
MICHELLE: Never experimented with any hard drugs – never shared a bed with more than one person at a time – never hurt any kids. Anything else you could think of, I probably been there done that. I was a professional, well-rounded sinner who was miserable, depressed, confused and at times suicidal. But for the Grace of God, I wouldn’t be here.
8.) What is your life like now?
MICHELLE: I have highs and lows. Nothing to complain about. I am aware of my heavenly father’s presence.
9.) How does God feel about sex before marriage?
MICHELLE: Marriage was established by God for men and women.”For this reason a man shall leave his father and his mother, and be joined to his wife; and they shall become one flesh”. God told man and woman to have sex and to “be fruitful and multiply.”As a result, sexual activity was designed to be had inside the constraints of marriage.
MARRIAGE IS A LICENSE TO HAVE SEX . GOD SAYS SO. FORNICATION WILL LEAD YOU TO HELL!
10.) What kind of reaction should a person expect when they give their life to Christ?
MICHELLE: Congratulations! Your life has been dedicated to Christ the Lord. As long as you hold on to Christ, you will gradually start to perceive the world as God does, from glory to glory. There will be less desire to hang out with sinful relatives and friends. Lack of attention will be noticed by others. They’ll see that you’ve changed. They’ll interpret it incorrectly. They’ll talk behind your back and laugh at you – ALL NORMAL. Keep in mind that, there aren’t many genuine Christians in the world, but you will eventually encounter some. Stay strong. Your reward in Heaven is great (Matthew 19:21, Revelation 22:12).
11.) What is the meaning of Matthew 6:33? “But seek you first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness and all these things shall be added to you.”
MICHELLE: The scripture tells us to focus our time and energy on God. God will faithfully provide for our necessities in exchange. A few years ago, as I was attempting to reduce weight, I had enlightenment here. When I changed my goal from being attractive and slender to growing healthier for God so that I would live long enough to complete the race in Christ, the weight fell off with ease. When we shift our focus from me and my needs to God and His will, we’re not thinking about apple pie and ice cream anymore. Through Holy Spirit we develop self-control (Galatians 5:22-23) which will help us not only to lose weight, but in every aspect of everyday life.
12.) Ever heard the phrase, “nobody’s perfect, we all sin?” Your thoughts?
MICHELLE: This phrase is a great lie of the devil. Believers of faith are most certainly, from glory-to-glory, capable of overcoming sin, but not in their own strength. We need the power of the risen Christ within us to overcome this wicked world (Philippians 4:13, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Revelation 3:21). REPENT, be in the world but not of it, lest you perish (Luke 13:3). If you fall, get back up and keep pressing forward with God. God will never give up on you, don’t you dare give up on yourself.
13.) Explain what it means to be a “true” Christian.
MICHELLE: According to Matthew 22:14, the majority of Christians will not enter paradise. Church leaders make up a large portion of these Christians. Jesus mentioned in Matthew 23:25 how some religious leaders have an outward appearance of perfection but are really full of excess and extortion. Nice things in life, like a house or a car, are what we all want. That doesn’t bother God in the slightest. However, regardless of how much money one gives away, living in excess is sinful. Why? POVERTY! As long as poverty exists, living in extravagant indulgence will be a big problem with God.
God sees all people on Earth as one family. We are aware of this because all of us inherited sin and death as a result of Adam and Eve’s sin. Similarly, by the death of one man, Jesus Christ, the gift of Eternal Life is given to the entire earth family (Romans 5:12-21). Human beings were created to operate inter-dependently, bearing one another’s burdens, and therefore anyone living in excess, Christian and non-Christian alike, will die broke, without true riches Jesus Christ, and will not go to Heaven (Matthew 6:24, Matthew 19:21-24).
A true Christian is so full of Christ that worldly riches are counted as nothing. True Christians understand that if we lose Jesus we lose everything. We awake to Christ. We live to Christ. We lay down to Christ. We FOLLOW Christ! The true Christian sets out to please God by making right choices, using scripture and revelation as a tool of guidance. A true Christian may not be perfect, but his daily goal is perfect obedience toward God. A true Christian dedicates and surrenders his whole life to Christ, permitting the Lord to take control and use him as an instrument for His own good will here on earth.
Recognize that while doing good deeds is an important aspect of living a Christian life, it does not please God if a Believer is filled with worldliness (Psalm 51:16–17, I John 2:15). Jesus Christ did not refer to bodily death when He talked about giving up life in Matthew 16:25. What Christ is talking about here is ending an immoral way of life and materialistic pleasures here on earth. Everything that comes from the world—from materialism to self-righteousness, vanity, gossip, sexual immorality, drunkenness, and wicked thoughts—must be eliminated in the life of a Believer if we are to inherit paradise once we depart from this world (I John 2:15-16).
HERE’S 7 “S” WORDS ASSOCIATED WITH A TRUE CHRISTIAN:
SACRIFICE – You are not of your own. Christ bought you back from the devil with His blood (I Corinthians 6:19-20, Acts 20:28). True Christians, from glory-to=glory, sacrifice all ungodliness (with Holy Spirit’s help) in deed (Galatians 5:19-21) thought (Matthew 5:28) speech (Matthew 15:11).
SERVITUDE – The Son of man came to serve, not be served (Mark 10:45). Here we see the work of a true Christian – serving fellow human beings in a spirit of love.
SELFLESSNESS – It’s not about you anymore (Luke:11, Roman’s 15:1-3). It is not the place of Christians to live off of millions of dollars, as many churchgoers—including a number of well-known religious leaders—do. Christianity is never, ever about monetary gain. Herein lay the heart and soul of a genuine Christian—less of the world, more of Christ.
SURRENDER – Whole surrender to the righteousness of Christ. With God, it’s all or nothing. You are either a follower of Christ or you are not (Mark 10:21–25). Releasing oneself to God’s will and to Christ demands constant dedication.
SELF CONTROL – Over your physical and mental selves (Proverbs 16:32; Romans 6:12). As long as you heed to the Spirit of God within you, self control will eventually emerge (Galatians 5:22–23).
STILLNESS – God lives and communicates inside the hearts of Believers. As Christians we are required to turn inward, be still, listen and yield to the Spirit of God within us (Jeremiah 31:33, Psalms 51:6).
SUFFERING – The moment you give your life to Jesus, the devil and the forces of evil see you as their greatest adversary and as a danger. You will inevitably go through some sort of hardship for the faith, just as Christ did (I Timothy 4:1; 2 Timothy 3:12) . When life’s storms hit like a furious tornado, those who genuinely love God will never give up.
14.) How would you describe the word “faith”?
MICHELLE: You wouldn’t believe me if I told you, for instance, that I have confidence my car will bring me to work every day, even if I took the bus instead of driving myself there. Saying I believe in Jesus Christ is merely a declaration. A statement becomes faith when it is backed up by actions, like following God’s commands. Faith is action-oriented.
15.) Explain a few parables.
WISE AND FOOLISH BUILDERS (Matthew 7: 24-27) Therefore whosoever hears these sayings (teachings) of Mine (The Christ) and does them (walks in them) I will liken him to a wise man (a faithful Believer) which built his house (his life) upon a rock (The Christ). And the rain descended and the floods came and the winds blew (terrible things in life) and beat upon that house and it fell not (the person was not distracted and carried on with life) for it was founded upon a rock (Jesus Christ). And everyone that hears these sayings of Mine, and does them not, shall be likened to a foolish man (a fake/non-Christian) which built his house upon the sand (the world/worldliness or religious philosophy). And the rain descended and the floods came and the winds blew and beat upon that house; and it fell: and great was the fall of it (the person was utterly destroyed along with whatever/whomever they put their trust in).
CHILDREN OF THE BRIDECHAMBER (Matthew 9:15) And Jesus said to them, can the children of the bridechamber (Jesus’ disciples) mourn as long as the bridegroom (Christ) is with them? But the days will come when the bridegroom shall be taken from them (speaking of His crucifixion and resurrection) and then shall they fast.
UNCLEAN SPIRIT (Matthew 12:43-45) When the evil spirit is gone out of a man, he walks through dry places (the earth) seeking rest, and finds none. Then he says, I will return into my house (into the body of man) from where I came out, and when he is come, he finds it empty, swept, and in order (absent of/lacking God, the way he left it). Then goes he, and takes with himself seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and they enter in and dwell there and the last state of that man is worse than the first (the man becomes more wicked and sinful). Even so shall it be also to this wicked generation (Israel is blind — they can not comprehend the teachings of Christ, The devil will use this to his advantage and lead the nation of Israel into an even darker place of sin and rebellion against God).
16.) Do you have anything to say about Satan?
MICHELLE: Since the Truth (Jesus Christ) is where man finds life, joy, and fulfillment, all of the so-called pleasures of this world—every single one of them—were inspired by Satan to divert humanity from the Truth and God.
Satan’s the one responsible for the pain and suffering I’ve endured over the course of my life. But for the fact that, I now live in the light of Christ and can see, I’d still be stumbling all over the place, worst off dead and gone. When a person does me wrong, I remind myself who’s behind it – the devil. I actually hate the devil with a passion. I hate him for stealing precious years of my life away. I hate him for turning humans against one another. I hate him for the sake of the suffering world and for bullying the young, the blind, and the weak. As I lie sleep, I hate the devil for provoking dreams of lust and sin. Yes, it is he – prince of the power of the air – who plants dreams of lust and sin inside souls of men. Every time I turn around, there he is cunningly disguised, attempting to draw me back into sin, away from God. Satan’s well aware that if we don’t respond to God’s many attempts to save us over the course of our natural life, we will die in our sins and inherit death – which is a spiritual death – cut off from God, judged by God, punished by God in hell. I have seen and have been tormented by demons. HELL IS VERY REAL! Indeed, hell is Satan’s will for mankind.
The fact that a crown and a mansion and an awesome Life is stored up for the Saints Heaven, tears the devil up. Satan is vilely envious of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, and the authority and power bestowed upon Him. All of this hatred and jealousy Satan takes out on us – the Saints. Recognize this. Given that humans were made in God’s image and are a prized treasure of the Most High, Satan harbors a deep animosity toward all people, including the most fundamentally immoral and godless among us.
17.) What kinds of not so obvious tricks will the devil use to get people to sin against God?
MICHELLE: The devil will use anything, anyone, anytime to move us to sin against God. The devil is the father of lies (John 8:44) and a master manipulator. In light of this, be on the lookout for the following strategies employed by Satan to persuade Believers to disobey God:
#1 FRIENDS/FAMILY – You have chosen to spend some time in alone with God. Anticipate a plethora of calls, unexpected guests at your door, emails from folks you’ve disconnected from or haven’t spoken to in a long time, and peculiar demands or pleas from your kids.
THE SOLUTION: Turn away all and continue onward with God. To this day, I only plug my phone in when I have to. Furthermore, anyone who shows up at my door uninvited is not getting in. Don’t let the devil take advantage of your time spent with God.
#2 YOUR SOUL/MIND – It’s no accident that the devil is referred to as the prince of the power of the air (Ephesians 2:2). Dreams pertaining to worldly riches, sexual immorality, consumerism, partying, or anything else earthly are brought on by the spirits of darkness, which is present around us twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Here, the devil wants you to focus more on the outside world than on God. Where the mind goes, the feet will follow.
THE SOLUTION: Take action against any unbelieving thoughts that arise (2 Corinthians 10:5). Reflect daily on matters of Godliness (Romans 12:2).
#3 YOUR SENSES – God made the mouth, hearing, and eyes for divine purposes. For example, contrary to what the devil would have you think, the mouth was not made for gossip, swearing, or lying—rather, it was made for worshiping and praising God. The purpose of the ears is to hear the word of God and to listen to a friend in need, not to hear vulgar, sinful music or a friend gossiping about someone else’s affairs.
THE SOLUTION: Consider your words before you speak, and filter the TV shows and music you listen to.
#4 MASTURBATION – Masturbation is not a natural behavior, despite what the general public believes. Like all sins, sexual sin is of the devil. When we commit sexual sins, devils court us. You now know that, among other things, the devil is a pervert and a sexual deviant.
THE SOLUTION: Get hitched. If you’re not interested in getting married or are have already tied the knot, pray to Christ for the fortitude to abstain from masturbating. You will be pleased to know that, sexual desires that lead us to sin against our bodies and ultimately grieve the Holy Spirit can be totally subdued by the Spirit of Christ (Holy Spirit).
18.) How do you shame/get back at the devil?
MICHELLE: Walk in Love with people, teach your children to Love and honor God, serve the Lord Jesus with a whole heart by shunning evil.
19.) What do you say to people who think that God is too loving to send anyone hell?
MICHELLE: Hell is not a question of whether or not God loves us. Hell is about justice. If a man, for example, steal a piece of bread and is caught that man will be punished under the law and justice is served. To die without Christ is to die under the law of God (Galatians 3:13). The penalty for breaking God’s law is death (Romans 6:23, Exodus 21:17) which translates into the second death when we leave earth. The second death takes place in hell. Hell is a prison (I Peter 3:19). In hell we see justice being served for breaking the law of God. The only way to avoid the second death in hell is to obey the sinless one who redeemed us from the law and gave Himself for us (Galatians 1:4, Titus 2:14).
20.) Why do you talk about the devil/hell so much?
MICHELLE: The Lord is so distraught that his tears are pouring. False theology and partial truths are dragging people down to hell. We worship a holy God, people. Not only does the suffering Christ went through on the cross demonstrate to us the high cost of sin, but it also shows us that God does not tolerate sin. The truth is that God detests sin! Satan wants us to think that God will ignore the sin in our lives that we refuse to let go of, or that a little sin is no sin at all. Don’t fall for it. In whatever form or circumstance, deliberate sin will not be tolerated by God. In order to avoid hell, one must REPENT and surrender wholeheartedly to Christ. This is the one and only way to heaven, as it is written, the road is narrow (Matthew 7:13-14).
21.) What is God looking for in people?
MICHELLE: A repentant heart and faith in his Son, Jesus Christ. We refer to these individuals as Repentant Believers. Repentant Believers are the kind of people God will draw in (via Holy Spirit), raise up, equip and subsequently use in His army of truth and righteousness. It doesn’t matter what your age, race, physical attributes, gender, financial situation, educational background, or past activities or beliefs were. Humanity as a whole is welcome to enter.
22.) What does God want from people?
MICHELLE: A relationship, in essence. Since God created humans in His likeness, they are considered a unique species.You can be sure that people were made by God especially to have communion with him.
23.) What’s the most exciting part of your walk with Jesus?
MICHELLE: When the Lord manifests Himself in a major way, I am quite happy. I’ll share a couple of examples with you. Someone made a deliberate effort to make my life at work unbearable a few years ago. To cut a long story short, I prayed to My Lord about it. One day, when I went into work, the person in issue wasn’t there. She had been fired.
A few years ago, I spent a year writing Godly content nonstop—roughly sixteen hours a day. One day, I woke up feeling incredibly stressed. I begged God for a vacation because I needed a break. A few weeks later, I received an unexpected certified check for $5,000 in my name in my mailbox.
24.) What’s the least exciting part of your walk with Jesus?
MICHELLE: It was difficult for me to do everything in Christ’s timing and according to His will when I was a baby Christian. In fact, I had a lot of battles with the Lord during this period. These days, waiting is the hardest part. When I ask the Lord for advice or guidance, it seems like He takes an eternity to respond.
25.) Do you attend church?
MICHELLE: The true church is the body of Christ, composed of repentant Believers, not a physical structure. Walking with God is the greatest method to learn about Him; this is what David, Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jacob, and the apostle Paul did, to mention a few. If someone wants to go to a physcial church, they should make sure that it keeps the seventh-day Sabbath, and they should avoid churches that sell merchandise (2 Peter 2:3, Matthew 21:12–13).
26.) How do you teach your daughter to honor God?
MICHELLE: I make an effort not to give my daughter too much God at once. Later in life, this could backfire. Having said that, my daughter has learned to speak to God in private and pray about anything that’s on her mind. She is taught to respect God by taking care of her body through her diet and attire. It has been instilled in her that manners matter. My daughter has been trained to choose her companions based on the moral qualities they possess. She is a talented artist, and her works honor God. She has several Christian workbooks, and we frequently play Godly activities together on the internet. I’m teaching my daughter to prioritize God in her life and to appreciate God in many ways. God and God alone must come first, not your parents or grandparents or even yourself.
27.) How would you describe a self-righteous person?
MICHELLE: Somebody who believes they are an expert in everything. They have the last say on matters. Serving God in accordance with one’s own standards is another way to characterize a self-righteous individual.
28.) Anything to say to wealthy people?
MICHELLE: (Mark 10:25) Jesus Christ stated that it’s easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than it is for a rich man to enter into heaven. This verse tells us that all, if not most, rich people will go to hell. A large sum of money might give one a false sense of security. The fact that wealthy people rely on their fortune in any and all circumstances suggests that wealth is their god. It is very evident in the Bible that you cannot serve two gods (Luke 16:13).
I tell this to the wealthy Believers. In a world of misery, “doing enough” does not exist. Your opulent trips, expensive cars, homes, and lavish parties are not pleasing to God. Every day, around 150,000 people pass away! Kids are going hungry and they need medicine! You have the POWER to do more! You have the MONEY to do more! You have the RESPONSIBILITY to do more! Please, listen to my words. Don’t allow riches to dictate your eternal future and please, please, please, do not think that you are too beautiful or powerful to go to hell. You will most certainly find yourself in that wretched place should you refuse to turn your life over to Christ and give, give, give to the poor (Matthew 19:21-23, Luke 6:24-25).
I tell this to Believers of humble means. Don’t envy those who are well off. In actuality, the value of one precious stone in paradise surpasses the total wealth of all billionaires on Earth. How rich we Christians are in paradise is beyond comprehension. Focus on the rewards you will get in heaven, which will far outweigh any earthly financial gain.
29.) How would you describe your relationship with people?
MICHELLE: It’s really difficult for me to LIKE other people, or even myself, now that the Holy Spirit has shown me the true character of humanity in a fallen world. Nonetheless, I do LOVE individuals because God’s LOVE is manifested in my heart.
30.) What does it mean when the holy bible says mankind was created in God’s image?
ETERNAL SPIRIT – Like God, humans possess an eternal spirit that will never die.
FREE WILL – Humans are like God in that we can make choices. Since accountability accompanies free will, after death, each man will be judged based on the decisions he makes.
POWER – Humans, being made in the image of God, possess the power to direct the course of their own life. In the spirit world, those of us who are followers of Christ have extra powers. Demons can be driven out, blessings can be released, and the devil’s schemes can be thwarted by Christians.
RESPONSIBILITY – God is the Creator of all things, and therefore He – God – has a responsibility to all things. Made in God’s image, humans have responsibility within the power that they possess. The more power, the more responsibility (Luke 12:48). God sees it as my fault if, for example, I choose not to feed and clothe the homeless man I pass on my way to work, even though I have the means to do so. I may have important knowledge that could help my neighbor. I decide not to share the information with my neighbor, biting my tongue. The result is injury to my neighbor. Who’s to blame for that? According to God, I’m to blame. In otherwords, it is our duty as humans to look out for one another.
RELATIONSHIP – Since people were made in God’s image, they require a relationship with God in order to experience true happiness and reach heaven.
LOVE – Love is God. Humans were created in God’s very image with the intention of loving both God and one another.
31.) Anything to say about Holy Spirit?
MICHELLE: A magnificent gift from God the Father to humanity, Hallelujah! I now have a lot more knowledge about the Holy Spirit, and I regard him as a friend. Holy Spirit is very much alive in the life of a Believer encouraging repentance. A Believer has the Holy Spirit with them always for the duration of their lives. Through the action of the Holy Spirit, Believers develop a hunger for God. The Holy Spirit gives Believers the ability to view and comprehend the world from a godly standpoint.
32.) Anything to say about demonic forces?
MICHELLE: Demonic forces never stop following, possessing, torturing, and deceiving people in order to take away their hope for salvation. Demonic forces have the right to rule over us when we commit sins on a regular basis. Because He is merciful and does not want anyone to go to torment, our heavenly father sustains our life so that we have time to turn from our deliberate sin and find salvation.
33.) What exactly does it means to hear from God within?
MICHELLE: It entails hearing from God through our spirits in nonverbal ways. We can determine whether or not God is speaking to us internally when we are familiar with his word and for this reason, it is crucial that Christians read their bibles frequently and connect with God’s message.
34.) What are your goals as a Christian?
MICHELLE: Completing my work in Christ (The King’s Dome), loving as many people as possible along the way.
35.) How do you feel about organized religion?
MICHELLE: No matter how devout a church leader appears to be, if they are not spending church funds for the sake of feeding the congregation, the needy, and widows, or spreading the good news of Jesus Christ to every corner of the globe, then they are liars and do not know God. Do not believe when a church leader states that the millions of dollars laid up in the bank is for the good of the people. With the amount of suffering in the world, why would a so-called woman/man of God have millions of dollars laid up in the bank except for their own selfish needs? The bible instructs leaders of the church to live a life of modesty, using a portion of tithes & offerings to support that lifestyle (Deuteronomy 18:1-4). In fact, leaders of the church are supposed to tithe themselves, (Numbers 18:26-28)
Folks, Jesus would never merchandise the church (John 2:15-16, 2 Peter 2:3). You may also want to note that, Jesus’ disciples didn’t sell the word of God (Acts 20:33-34) nor did they set out to squander off God and get rich, as so many leaders of faith do. Everything God gives us is free. From revelations to His only Son, Jesus Christ, all free of charge (I Corinthians 2:12, Matthew 10:8). What then gives the church the right to take what God gives for free and sell it at a profit? Follow me?
DO NOT BE DECEIVED. THE TRUE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST IS NOT A HOUSE OF MERCHANDISE (John 2:15-16, 2 Peter 2:3).
In addition to robbing God of His glory, Televangelists have amassed enormous wealth from the sale of religious content. Books, pins, DVDs, silver spoons, hats, iPods, clothes, coffee mugs, and T-shirts with the pastor’s photo smeared all over the item are all for sale in the name of Jesus. These same Televangelists are embraced and revered by new and/or blind Christians. These individuals are money-loving fools who have fallen for Satan’s tricks, just like the Pharisees of Jesus’ day (Luke 16:14; Matthew 23:25).
My advice, if a church sells Godly content, run in the other direction. Pay your tithes & offerings to a church headed by Christ, not money. I Timothy 6:5–10 speaks to those who have been tricked by the adversary into thinking that material wealth and godliness are interchangeable. Do not be deceived, our treasure is not in this lifetime, despite what many televangelists who promote an ostentatious lifestyle would have us believe (Matthew 6:19-21). Rest assured, obedient Christians will receive their recompense after they pass from this life (Revelation 22:12, 3:21, Matthew 16:27).
On more than one occasion Joel Olsteen was asked to comment on certain references in the holy bible and the man either talked around the issue or flat out couldn’t answer the question. Wait… What? How is it possible for someone to be a church leader and not know God well enough to respond to a few basic inquiries concerning the veracity of God’s word? It’s an easy question to answer. Joel Olsteen does not worship the god of the Bible or know him. Joel’s God, like most Televangelists, is money. Take caution. Prosperity gospel is untrue and will send you directly to hell. True children of God do not love God for what He can accomplish for them, but rather for who He is. The first and greatest commandment is to love the Lord with all of your heart, soul, and mind (Matthew 22:37).
36.) What is the correlation between worldly riches and Jesus Christ?
MICHELLE: There is no coorelation. True riches, according to the Bible, are found in Christ Jesus. Christ and Christ alone is all that people need; they do not need material goods beyond their means. True wealth, or the capacity to view the world from a godly viewpoint, cannot be purchased with money. Knowledge, insight, and comprehension of things unseen are true riches. True wealth is calm that surpasses comprehension. Salvation, the magnificent life set out for penitent Believers, is the true wealth. The man or woman who truly owns riches—Jesus Christ—does not live extravagantly or yearn for an abundance of worldly goods.
A common lesson imparted to Christians by church leaders is that giving is a prerequisite for receiving from God. This is how it really is. God provides freely to His children on Christ’s account (Romans 8:32), and God demands that His children give freely to the church and to each other as well, expecting nothing in return (Matthew 10:8). Children of God who are used for money-related purposes on earth, serve as a conduit for God’s wealth to flow to others whose most fundamental necessities remain unfulfilled. Christians are not meant to live off millions of dollars, as many religious leaders do, freeloading off the world of God. You can be sure that the ones who steal from God will be held responsible for the suffering and death of the people who the money was intended.
37.) What’s more important, the old or new testament?
MICHELLE: Grace (new testament) gives us the power to live out the law (old testament) which is imprinted on the hearts of Believers via Holy Spirit through faith in Jesus Christ.
Women in trousers seemed strange not long after I was born again, and I started to feel self-conscious when I was wearing pants. I looked to the holy bible for answers since I couldn’t understand why I was feeling this way, especially considering that I had lived my entire life in pants. As it happened, I discovered the solution in Deuteronomy 22:5, which forbids women from dressing like men and vice versa. As a result, the reason I felt self-conscious wearing pants after my second birth was that they were made for men, and God had, in reality, engraved His Torah on my heart referencing Deuteronony 22:5.
The way the law is applied and the abolishment of the death penalty are the primary distinctions between the Old and New Testaments. Before the coming of Christ, the law was administered by the letter through Moses, and God’s chosen people, Israel, faced the death penalty for disobeying it. The death penalty for sin has been lifted because of Christ’s blood sacrifice, which also means that the law is now administered by grace via the Holy Spirit written upon our hearts.
38.) Any new revelations?
MICHELLE: I get revelations all the time. Allow me to share one with you.
I woke up one morning with a swollen eye. Holy Spirit then whispered to my heart, “as a part of Christ’s body, Jesus is able to tangibly experience the effects of every time you commit sin. In the same way that your swollen eye is a part of your body and irritates you, worldliness literally irritates the Lord. In the event that the swollen eye gets worse, it would be removed and replaced with a healthy one.”
After that experience, I come to learn that members of the body of Christ are literally ONE with Him. I now fully understand why it’s crucial for me to keep the temple of my body clean and abstain from worldliness as much as possible.
39.) What do you know about hell?
MICHELLE: The bible tells us that hell was created for Satan and his angels (Matthew 25: 41) and that hell is a place of torment (Luke 16:23) and everlasting punishment (Matthew 25:46). More on hell:
JUDGMENT & PUNISHMENT – According to the Bible, no man—past, present, or future—can fully obey God’s law (Romans 3:19–20) . For this reason, everyone who passes away without Christ—the divine lamb offered as a sacrifice to atone for our sins—will face judgment and retribution.
GOD’S WRATH – Out of love for us, Father God sent His one and only Son into the world to die in order to atone for our sins. For the sake of all of us, Christ endured a horrible death on the cross. If you reject Christ as Lord, you are effectively saying that you don’t value, want, or need the FREE GIFT of eternal life offered in and through Him. You’re also communicating that you want to live your life the way you see fit. Humans undoubtedly have the divinely granted freedom to live as they like, but if you reject God’s Son, Jesus Christ, during your lifetime, don’t expect Him to rescue you from the depths of hell after you’ve left your body.
I had experienced God’s fury, indignation, or whatever you want to call it back in the day when I was a rebel. Long story short, I started cursing God because I hated my life. That very night, God made His appearance, and He was furious. My bedroom shook all throughout. The TV screen started blinked erratically. I could hear lightning and thunder roaring and smashing. I immediately sensed that God was not pleased with my terrible attitude as His presence hung over me. I was so terrified that I just lay in bed and remained silent. Even though I was unable to understand Him, God communicated to me. When He had finished speaking, He left me. That event gave me a deeper reverence for God.
LEARNING – Christ is not Lord because we make Him Lord, but because God has made Him Lord, and whether we like it or not, all of history is going to end up at His feet and be answerable to Him. If you reject Christ while you are still here on Earth, you will have to learn how to accept Him after you have perished in hell. Unsaved souls will, in fact, discover the truth about Christ in hell—albeit via excruciating pain and suffering. Philippians 2:10 “That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth.” NOW is the time to REPENT and accept Jesus Christ into your life. For this very reason the Father sent His Son into the world to die for us, that we may know and love Him and enter into eternal life, and be reconciled to God (John 3:16-18). There is nothing good outside of Christ for mankind. Christ is our creator (John 1:1-3, Colossians 1:16). Christ is our savior (John 4:42). Christ is all that we need (Philippians 4:19). To embrace Christ means to give your whole life to Him and obey the commandments of God.
No matter how bad things are for you right now, hell is worst – much worst. Don’t let the devil fool you into believing that this life is it. Don’t let the devil fool you into believing that there’s no hope. Don’t let the devil fool you into believing that God doesn’t love or care about you. LIES, LIES, LIES! God is and will always be your source of support. In humility, turn to God and confess your sins. He is awaiting.
40.) When will judgment take place?
MICHELLE: Numerous corroborated accounts from Believers who have been carried away in the spirit to heaven and hell, where human souls abound, demonstrate that these places are currently occupied by human souls, indicating that judgment occurs shortly after we depart from this life. To understand what I mean, just go to YouTube and search for “I died and went to heaven” or “I died and went to hell”.
Rest assured, anyone who dies before the return of Christ will be judged soon after and inherit heaven or hell soon after that. Jesus stated in John 8:56 that Abraham rejoiced to see His day, “and Abraham saw it, and was glad”. According to the Bible text quoted above, Abraham is currently alive and well in Heaven! Both Matthew 27:52–53 and Luke 23:42–43 demonstrate that as the soul departs the body, humans immediately go to paradise or hell.
I searched scriptures and prayed to God for clarity regarding all of this. Here’s what I got back:
- The flesh of man is a mortal body, especially designed for earth, and acts as a house for the soul here on earth.
- The spirit of man is an immortal body, especially designed for the spirit realm, and acts as a house for the soul in the spirit realm.
- Flesh and spirit mirror one another in that they both possess five senses and act as a body for your soul.
- The things of earth stay in the earth, and so when your body dies it goes back to the dirt and remains in the earth (until the day of the resurrection).
- The things of spirit belong to the spirit, and so after the soul has left the physical body, it puts on a spirit body and returns to that which is spirit God.
41.) What’s judgment in the after life all about?
MICHELLE: Following their departure from this life, all of humanity’s thoughts, words, and deeds—good and bad—will be evaluated. The judgment seat will be occupied by our Lord Jesus Christ (2 Corinthians 5:10). There are TWO possible destinies after judgment. It will go something like this:
RIGHTEOUS FOLKS (LED/RULED/GOVERNED BY CHRIST)
You will be carried into paradise by the Holy Spirit and your angels immediately after you leave your earthly body. Congratulations! You died in accordance with what God commanded. You’ve remained devoted till the end. Consequently, Christ will consider your excellent deeds during your earthly life (Revelation 22:12). Your magnificent, nonperishable gifts as a co-heir of God’s kingdom (James 2:5, Romans 8:17) will comprise of, but not be restricted to, crown (James 1:12) mansion (John 14:2) authority (I Corinthians 6:2), happiness (Hebrews 4:9), and white robe (Revelation 3:5). Off to the Holy City of God you go where a great life awaits you for all of eternity.
UNRIGHTEOUS FOLKS (LED/RULED/GOVERNED BY YOURSELF OR THE DEVIL)
After you’ve died, upon leaving your body, you will be thrust into the stench-filled blackness of hell. Woe to you! You’ve died in disobedience to God’s word. As a result, your so called good deeds on earth will be deemed “in vain” and will not be acknowledged by Christ (Psalms 127:1, Corinthians 15:58). Full of remorse, you will beg and plead for a second chance. Christ will inform you that it’s too late then actually show you how many chances He gave you to repent and accept Him into your life during your lifetime. You will then be sentenced according to the Word (John 12:48) and punished under the law to death and hellfire for all eternity. THERE ARE NO PARTIES IN HELL. The worst pain you’ve experienced on earth will not come close.
It should be noted that although the devil is destined for hell (Revelation 20:2–3), he would never, if given another option, choose to go there voluntarily. Nor should you. Give your life to Christ today! The Lord is there, arms wide open.
42.) Any new challenges in life?
MICHELLE: No “new” challenges albeit my flesh is an everyday challenge. Imagine your flesh and spirit as opponents in a boxing match. The opponent with superior training will emerge triumphant. You will discover that your flesh will become more prone to tantrums as you become closer to God in spirit.
43.) How does the body, mind and spirit operate as it pertains to God and the devil?
THE FLESH/BODY
Your body is merely your soul’s home while you are here on Earth. It’s not who you really are. The flesh cannot contain life in and of itself (John 6:63). The idea that we should only have faith in our physical bodies and the outside world is one of Satan’s greatest falsehoods. You’ll see that people who follow their materialistic aspirations are never satisfied. Don’t fall for it. Unless your flesh is occupied by God Himself and used for Godly purposes here on earth, it matters nothing at all to God.
THE SOUL
The soul is the central processing unit of a human being. It makes all of the decisions. Your soul is what makes you an individual. Your soul is who you are (Genesis 2:7) Those tender little whispers encouraging us to do/say/think the right things – all God. Furthermore, the soul is where Satan plants bad thoughts, and as you lie sleep, dreams of lust and fear. A fierce battle between good and evil takes place inside soul of men, every single day. You must make a conscious decision to cast down negative thoughts and take control over the kinds of things that you allow to enter into your mind.
THE SPIRIT
Your soul has a home in the spirit after death (1 Corinthians 15:44). The spirit of a man has five senses, much like flesh, which explains why they can detect things like taste, smell, hearing, sight, and touch after they have departed the body. Your spirit is the portion of you that is composed of energy. For instance, your spirit is where you get the sense that someone does or doesn’t like you The spirit is where Christians become “born again”. Your spirit requires daily nourishment, just as much as, if not more than, the physical body.
44.) What’s the major difference between Christianity and other religions?
MICHELLE: There are two major differences. Firstly, Christianity is not a religion. Christianity is a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Christ rules. Christ is all. Second, religious people live their lives in accordance with rules created by man and/or a false God; true Christians, on the other hand, live by and regulate their lives in spirit and truth via God’s Holy Spirit according to the commandments of the one true God thorugh faith in Jesus Christ.
45.) How do you feel about politics?
MICHELLE: Politics is basically a bunch of man-made laws that govern the world. God instructs humans to surrender to His son Jesus Christ. Simple obedience to Jesus Christ and His teachings is the answer to all of the world’s issues. The world won’t improve till after that. That’s when humanity will learn to love each other unconditionally.
46.) How does God feel about cruelty to animals?
MICHELLE: Ecclesiastes 3:19 proves that man and beast are not very different at all, “For that which befalls the sons of men befalls beasts; even one thing befalls them: as the one dies, so dies the other; yea they have all one breath; so that a man has no preeminence above a beast: for all is vanity.”
Those who practice cruel traditions like taxidermy, forced labor (seaworld, marineland zoos, etc.), dog fighting, vanity hunting, and the like will not be allowed to enter God’s kingdom since animal cruelty is a symptom of a wicked heart. Although God has given us the opportunity to use animals to help us with our needs, this does not give us the right to abuse them or kill them for our own nefarious purposes. You may be sure that someday all creatures will coexist peacefully. God’s will be done on earth as it is in Heaven (Isaiah 11:6-9).
47.) Does God deal with men and women differently?
MICHELLE: God doesn’t turn a blind eye just because the world does when a man parades around town with his mistress or a woman kills her unborn child. Acts 10:34 states that sin is sin in the sight of the Lord who is no respector of persons.
Note that while Adam was created first, he was in no way superior to his counterpart, Eve. Man did not rule over women until after the fall. One of the consequences of woman eating the forbidden fruit was her inferiority to man (Genesis 3:16).
48.) On the topic of gender, is it OK for a woman to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ?
MICHELLE: The bible tells us that God is no respecter of persons (Act 10:34, Romans 2:11). The bible also teaches us that the Spirit (Holy Spirit) disperses spiritual gifts, including teaching/preaching/ministering, to all of mankind (1 Corinthians 12:4-13). Furthermore, anyone in Christ, male or female, takes on the responsibility of a teacher in some form of way. Part of our job as Christians is to share the good news (Mark 16:15) which in itself is a form of teaching (Mark 1:21-22).
God works in the field of transforming and saving lives. He will make amends with humanity by whoever and whenever He pleases. I Timothy 2:12 is not about teaching; rather, it is about how a woman should treat her husband.“But I permit not a woman to teach, nor to exercise authority over the man, but to be in silence.” The word “teach”, properly translated from Greek, means “debate” or to question the husband’s authority. Concluding, women are allowed to teach the gospel.
49.) How would you describe the word “Christian?”
MICHELLE: True Christians surrender to Christ. For Christ, we give up the whole world. We commit our entire existence to Christ.The best thing about being a Christian is getting to know Jesus Christ, the one who created and died for you, on a close, personal level. That has a certain gratifying joy associated with it.
50.) What do you have to say to people who think that they will get into Paradise without Jesus?
MICHELLE: The scriptures declare that Eternal Life is found in Paradise (Matthew 25:46, Luke 23:43) and that Christ Himself is Eternal Life (I John 1:2). Thus, without Christ, it is impossible to enter Paradise (John 10:9).
51.) What do you say to Christians who think they can live any way they want and get into Paradise?
MICHELLE: Let me start of by saying that there are two types of sinners:
REPENTANT CHRISTIANS – We acknowledge our wrongdoings and express our regret to God. In response, God grants us his Spirit, also known as the Holy Spirit, who supports, encourages, and leads us on the path to righteousness.
UNREPENTANT CHRISTIANS – They refuse the path of righteousness because they love the life of sin. The bible clearly states that they will go to hell if they don’t repent, but they still sin for sport – over and over again – without any remorse.
Jesus Christ died for REPENTANT CHRISTIANS. (Luke 13:3).
Because we cannot precisely determine when we will die or when the Lord will return to earth, Christians need to be ready at all times (Luke 12:40, Revelation 3:3). Don’t mess about with sin, please. Demons have the right to hurt us when we choose to sin. Demonic powers will do everything in their power to set up and murder an unrepentant Believer. I am being honest with you. Knowing full well that unrepentant Believers go directly to hell after death, demons wait for a chance to kill take the life of an unrepentant believer.
52.) What happens to people who have dedicated their lives to suffering widows and orphans but don’t believe in Jesus Christ?
MICHELLE: The gift of salvation is freely given to humanity. As a result, we are unable to merit admission to heaven. In addition, the Bible clearly states that everyone who rejects Christ will burn in hell (Revelation 21:8, Mark 16:16).
53.) Can a person go to hell for harboring evil/unclean thoughts?
MICHELLE: Yes. Evil thoughts/deeds are one in the same to God (Matthew 5:28). Philippians 4:8 tells us where our thoughts ought to be directed.
54.) Are certain groups of people exempt from hell (Jews, young people, old people)?
MICHELLE: Exempt from hell are individuals who have not reached the age of accountability such as children. Keep in mind that, teenagers are not children in the Lord’s eyes. Teenagers know right from wrong and will be held accountable for their actions should they die in their sins. It’s very important to teach children from a very young age to obey the commandments of God and love one another. Those who have never had the chance to hear the good news of Jesus Christ are likewise excluded from damnation.
Some people hold the opinion that Jews are spared from damnation as long as they make every effort to follow the Torah’s precepts. Fact is, Christ died for all (Hebrews 2:9) and therefore the rules apply to all (Romans 5:15-19. Romans 1:16, Colossian 3:11). Like anyone else, Jewish people will end up in hell if they do not repent and surrender to Christ the Lord.
55.) What does it mean to stir up Holy Spirit?
MICHELLE: What occurs when you wake up in the morning with an extremely strong cup of coffee? The caffeine awakens your body by providing it with an energy boost. Similar to how prayer stirs up the Holy Spirit, so does fellowship, worship, praise,and/or closeness to God. God’s grace will start to permeate your body, mind, and spirit, empowering you to take on the challenges of the day.
56.) What does it mean to grieve Holy Spirit?
MICHELLE: I was shown by God that I could not have written “The King’s Dome” without Him. I was given heavenly insight into what it meant to grieve the Holy Spirit at this period.
I attempted, but was unable, to return to my screen writing after withdrawing into a worldly way of living some years ago. Nothing made sense, no matter how many times I flipped a scene. The Holy Spirit was indeed grieved by me. I asked God for more information because I was curious about what the Holy Spirit experiences during a time of grief. God responded right away. I can’t even begin to describe how dizzy and lost I feel as I clutch the sides of my head. I have no idea who I am or where I am right now. I literally felt as though I had lost my mind. It was the worst sensation ever. I begged and pleaded with God to take the terrible feeling away and He did, after a few long seconds.
Our ability to carry out God’s purpose and live moral lives is hindered when we grieve the Holy Spirit. This raises the question: Is it possible for someone to go to hell for grieving the Holy Spirit? (Hebrew 10:29; I Corinthians 3:16–17)
57.) How can you prove Jesus Christ is God?
MICHELLE: The proof is overwhelming in the holy bible. Cross check the below bible verses keeping in mind that Christ is NOT God the Father. Christ is God the Son through whom the Heavenly Father created all things (John 1:1-3)
Genesis 1:1 “God created the heavens and the earth.” John 1:3 “All things were created by Him (The Christ) and without Him (The Christ) not anything made that was made.”
Mark 2:7 “…who can forgive sins but God only?” Mark 2:5 the Christ says, “son, thy sins be forgiven thee.”
John 1:1 “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God and the Word was God.” John 1:14 ” …the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us.”
Isaiah 63:16 “…thou, O Lord, art our Father, our Redeemer.” Titus 2:13-14 “The great God and our Savior Jesus Christ… gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity.
Deuteronomy 6:4 “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God is one Lord.” John 10:30 “I and my Father are one.”
Genesis 18:25 Abraham says to God… “shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?” John 5:22″The Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all judgment unto the Son.
Exodus 3:14 God says to Moses…”I AM THAT I AM… thus shall you say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you.” John 8:58 Jesus says, ” …before Abraham was, I AM.”
Numerous other texts demonstrate that Christ and the Father are one. Here are two excellent examples that show how Christ and the Father are one. Picture God the Father as an organism. Out of the organism comes a cell named Jesus Christ. Even better, imagine God the Father as a single cell that split into two. One cell represents God, our Heavenly Father, the other cell represents our Creator and Savior Jesus Christ, before he became a man. Humans do not come directly from the Father; Christ does. Instead, Jesus Christ made mankind in His Father’s likeness. There’s a difference.
58.) Anything to say about homosexuality?
MICHELLE: In the words of Master Jesus, “he who is without sin let him cast the first stone.” Hatred toward Homosexuals is a sin. We are called to love one another. That being stated, the Lord views homosexuality as an abomination (Romans 1:26-27). Like everyone else enmeshed in sin, the homosexual has a choice: turn from sin and find salvation, or persist in sin and end up in hell. No exclusions. Because the bible makes it very plain that marriage is a union between a man and a woman, it should be noted that God will never accept gay marriage (Genesis 2:22-24).
I don’t understand why homosexual Christians so openly reject God’s truth. Is the holy bible not written in clear language, expressing the truth of God? So why do you object to those who inform you of the reality of sexual sin? I impore all lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, asexual, two spirit etc, etc, etc, please please please, have faith in the teachings of your bible regarding sin, which state that anyone who commits an unrepentant sin—Christian or not—will burn in hell.
59.) Are people born gay?
MICHELLE: Nobody is born gay. Homosexuality is a condition of the soul where an individual comes to a conclusion based on “feelings”.
Humans “choose” to hate just as much as they “choose” to love. God wouldn’t make homosexuals and then condemn homosexuality thereafter. Throughout our time on Earth, negative energies are absorbed by all of us, even at a very young age. If we don’t deal with these bad emotions, they will eventually turn into our stronghold when we grow into adulthood. We can not overcome negative energies in and of ourselves. This is where Christ comes in. One must repent and surrender wholeheartedly to Christ. In comes the Holy Spirit. Holy Spirit enables us to see the truth of God and overcome the desires of the flesh. We must be rid of any and all negative energies we pick up before leaving earth, as it is written, nothing unholy will enter into heaven (Revelation 21:27)
60.) What do you have to say about suicide?
MICHELLE: As long as a person breathes, sins may be forgiven, in Jesus’ name. After you’ve died, there is no remission for sin. It’s over. Suicide is murder. Murder is a sin. Scriptures clearly state that all persons who die in sin go to hell (Mark 9:43, Revelation 21:8). No matter how bad things are in your life right now, hell is worse – much worse. Seek God through hardships. We all have them. . God is always there to help us in times of need (Matthew 28:20, Hebrew 13:5).
61.) Why does God allow people to suffer?
MICHELLE: The bible tells us that God will use evil for good (Genesis 50:20). Suffering is therefore used as a tool by God to accomplish two very specific goals:
SPIRITUAL GROWTH – (I Peter 5:10) God will use suffering to help us become the people we were meant to be, which will finally bring us into the light and a better understanding of God, ourselves, and the world around us.
SAKE OF OTHERS – No one was created for themselves. Each and every one of us was created as part of a much bigger plan. The hardships I face in this life will affect at least one other person, whether directly or indirectly.
62.) How would you describe life in general?
MICHELLE: I would describe life on earth as a very serious dream. In the end, each and every one of us will wake up and find ourselves in the eternal realm in the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ and give an account for our lives (Romans 14:12). Everything in this life will pass away, but he that does the will of God lives forever (I John 2:17). Here we see the reason why it makes absolutely no sense to put confidence in worldliness/desires of the flesh. There is so much more to life than the surroundings and our reflection in the mirror each morning. We are on earth predominantly for two reasons:
LOVE ONE ANOTHER/SPIRITUAL GROWTH – Since heaven is a realm of spiritual essence, spiritual growth is necessary.The essential component of spiritual development is love. Humans need to love each other for spiritual development to occur.
RECONCILED TO GOD/FULFILL OUR PURPOSE THROUGH HIS SON – Generally speaking, humans are on earth for the same reasons. See my checklist. Scroll down to the bottom of the page.That said, every single one of us has a specific job to accomplish while we are here on Earth. You will find your Christ-ordained mission if you consistently walk in the Spirit of God.
63.) What are Heavenly Resources?
MICHELLE: The English dictionary describes a resource as an asset or source of help. God the Father has made Heavenly resources accessible through Christ and Christ alone (Ephesians 1:3). As Christians we are entitled to:
A FRIEND IN JESUS – (Matthew 28:20) “… I am with you always, even to the end of the world.” Jesus is always available to listen to whatever we have to say. Believers can count on Christ for help. When even our closest loved ones turn their backs on us, the Lord speaks to our hearts and says: “I will not leave you comfortless as orphans—I will come to you.” (John 14:18).
POWER – Through Christ, God’s power is available to Believers in difficult times. We need God’s strength if we are to be successful in our daily walk with Jesus. “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” When you and I make the same faith-filled declaration, we will experience the same divine power that sustained this great man of God in the darkest of times.
PRAYERS HEARD & ANSWERED – God has promised to answer every petition that is in line with His will (1 John 5:14-15). We also have the privilege of prayer in times of adversity. Jesus said: “When you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.” (Matthew 6:6) Don’t miss what the Savior is saying here—that there are great rewards for prayer. Some of those rewards may be divine peace, joy, and contentment, right in the midst of painful circumstances. Other rewards can include seeing God move mightily on our behalf in ways that we don’t expect. But perhaps the best reward of all will be witnessing the Lord causing all of our problems to profit us in amazing ways. (Romans 8:28).
PEACE & JOY – The type of peace and joy that is derived from a relationship with Christ Himself (John 14:27). The type of peace and joy storms of life can not move and surpasses human understanding (Philippians 4:7).
REST FOR YOUR SOUL – “My yoke is easy, and My burden is light” (Matthew 11:30). Working for Jesus is like breathing fresh air. No pressure, no worries, no time clocks. True freedom in every meaning of the word, but this does not mean that being lazy is acceptable (Colossians 3:23). Rest assured, God gives us the desire and the strength to carry out whatever He wishes us to accomplish, in Jesus name.
PROTECTION – (2 Thessalonians 3:3). In this evil world, protection is something we all require. In summary, Proverbs 1:33 states that the Lord faithfully protects those who listen to and obey Him. Nevertheless, life’s circumstances affect both Christians and non-Christians.
64.) What can you tell us about fasting?
MICHELLE: Fasting promotes spiritual growth, breaks yokes and provides for a deeper understanding of the things of God and the suffering world. See Isaiah 58:6-11 for more info. The biblical definition of fasting is giving up all food and liquids, including water, however in a society that values materialism, fasting on any one item will have advantages.
65.) How would God describe a “good” person?
MICHELLE: Anyone who thinks they are good is either in denial or spiritually blind. The Bible states that man has had wicked tendencies from his youth (Genesis 6:5). That said, many people do good deeds but none are “good” in God’s eyes. God alone is good (Mark 10:8).
66.) How would you define the word “love”?
MICHELLE: The Bible declares that God is all-powerful and wise beyond measure. Therefore, God knew before the creation of mankind that man would grieve Him (Genesis 6:6), but God nonetheless proceeded to create a pair of humans. This would imply not only that God’s love transcends His intellect, but also that God is fundamentally love. Consider a moment when you were the recipient of kind treatment that you didn’t deserve or anticipate. Go ahead and give God credit for that. God Loves even when He shouldn’t because He can’t help Himself. God oozes Love. Love is who God is!
God’s Love is strongly illustrated when He sent His only Son Jesus Christ into the world to die for a wicked people. I wouldn’t send my child into the world to die for decent people never mind wicked people, would you? I didn’t think so.
67.) How many Gods exist?
MICHELLE: I describe a god as something or someone that is worshiped. In this case, countless gods exist. That said, there is only one Sovereign God who instructs men to worship Him through His only Son Jesus Christ. Power and creation distinguish God the Father and God the Son from other deities worshipped by humans. Scriptures tell us that God the Son has all of the power given Him by His Father (Matthew 11:27, John 3:35). If this is the case, then other gods must not only answer to the Son of God, but have no power over Him whatsoever. Furthermore, according to the Bible, everything—which naturally includes other living, breathing gods—was created by the Son of God (Colossian 1:16), who is Almighty over all (John 10:30), and who is not a created creature Himself.
68.) What’s the easiest way to find God the Father?
MICHELLE: One must repent of their sins, accept Jesus Christ into their life by baptism, and seek God’s word with all of their heart in order to find the one true God (Jeremiah 29:13).
69.) How would you define Judeo Christianity?
MICHELLE: Understanding that the holy bible (old and new testament) is one continuous revelation, Judeo Christianity can be described as living according to Scripture in spirit and truth. Written Torah + Jesus Christ + Holy Spirit = Spiritual Torah = Judeo Christianity = One New Man = Believing Jews and Believing Non-Jews.
70.) How does God view the various races/ethnicity?
MICHELLE: Adam and Eve, the first two humans, were made by God at the beginning of time. There is only one race, which is the human race, as a result. God divides the human race into two families: Believers, or those who have given their lives to Christ, and Non-Believers, or people who have not given their lives to Christ.
71.) Should Christians obey what’s written in the old testament?
MICHELLE: Many Christians discard the Old Testament, failing to recognize that the laws of God found there are reiterated in the New Testament and thus need to be followed. Check out my new/old testament comparision chart here. (scroll to the bottom of the page).
72.) Are all human beings God’s children?
MICHELLE: We are not all God’s children, even though all humans were made in His image. It would be preferable to say that Jesus Christ is the only biological child of God. In the same way that a woman, by marriage, becomes the daughter of her husband’s mother, so too do those who obey and adhere to Jesus Christ, who are the bride of Christ, become the adopted children of God the Father.
73.) Is God still married to Israel? Is Israel still His chosen people?
MICHELLE: Please open the Bible to Jeremiah 3:8, which states unequivocally that God separated from Israel giving her “a certificate of divorcment”. Then look at Deuteronomy 18:15 and Mark 9:7, which attest to the fact that Jesus Christ is God the Father’s chosen one. After that, read Galatians 3:27-28 which affirms that anyone (jew or gentile) who follows Jesus Christ (the chosen one) becomes God’s the Father’s chosen one.
In conclusion, Jesus Christ, and those who have committed their life to him are the chosen ones of God the Father.
74.) What did Jesus Christ look like when he walked the earth?
MICHELLE: Given all that Jesus Christ has accomplished for humanity including dying in our place and making us right with the Father among other amazing things, Believers shouldn’t be concerned about the Lord’s outward appearance. I know of one person who had a near-death experience who claimed to have encountered Jesus and heard Him say that He shows up to people as they envision him in order for them to recognize him. Having said that, back in the day, I begged ardently to Father God for a face-to-face encounter with His Son. I told the Father that it didn’t matter what color Jesus was or how he looked. When Jesus did ultimately show himself to me, he stood around 5 feet 10 or 11 inches tall, slender, with thin shoulder-length dark brown hair and dark brown eyes. The Lord, in my perspective, has Jewish facial features.
75.) Any thoughts on NDE (Near Death Experiences)?
MICHELLE: Testimonies of NDE aka Near Death Experiences that don’t line up with the scriptures in some form of way should be taken with a grain of salt. In one NDE testimony, for instance, the woman reached the conclusion that hell wasn’t real because of the wonderful experience she had on the other side. Not only does the Bible declare that hell exists, but prophets, disciples, and our Lord Jesus Christ have all attested to and warned people about the existence of hell. Hence, these credible sources all support the notion that hell exists. Another person went on the record saying that the bible is incorrect based on his or her NDE. Although there are a few known translation errors in the bible and certain pastors who misrepresent the message of God, the Bible is nonetheless regarded as the inspired word of God. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 tells us that all scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works. Notably, a particular guy remembered that during his near-death experience, Jesus Christ mentioned that the Holy Bible was his book. The Lord then started quoting passages from the Bible.
In conclusion, any belief that casts doubt on the word of God (the holy bible), or implies that Jesus Christ Himself is somehow inferior to what a person saw or experienced during an NDE, would be based solely on the individual’s opinion and not the facts. Keep in mind that, without Jesus Christ, there is no heaven and no existence at all for people, and since everything in the universe(s) was created by Jesus Christ (John 1:1–5, Colossians 1:16–17), there could not be an NDE without him either.
76.) At the end of the day, what would you like people to remember?
MICHELLE: Learn to know the one true God, walk in humility, and show love to others. At the end of the day, this is all that matters.