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September/October 2015 Plan of Salvation:
John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever shall believe in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Romans 10:9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
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What is the Christian Message With his final words before his ascension, Jesus issued to his followers the task of conveying his message to the world. Armed with this directive, the total number of Christians exploded from a mere 120 to over 3,000 within the span of two weeks. By the end of the first century, an estimated one million people had responded to the Christian message by becoming followers of Jesus. Today, nearly two thousand years later, the Christian faith has grown to become the largest faith in the world with over two billion adherents. Still, Christians continue to treat Jesus' mandate seriously and persist in spreading his message far and wide.
ferred to as the "Gospel," which means "good news." Specifically, it is the good news about Jesus—who he is, what he has done, and what he offers. Essentially, the message is that Jesus was God in the flesh, that he came into the world to reconcile humanity to himself, and that his salvation is freely offered to each person who will respond in faith.
What is this message, though, and why is it so important? Why have countless Christians pledged and even given their lives in order to promote it?
Furthermore, the Gospel message explains that salvation is only possible through the Crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus. Though thousands of books have been written about these events, the core idea is that, through his sacrifice, Jesus paid the price for our sinfulness (rebellion against God), thus offering us forgiveness. Then through his Resurrection he conquered death, removing it as the penalty for our sin and replacing it with the offer of eternal life.
The Christian message is often re-
Though the Christian Scriptures do
contain a code of conduct as well as doctrinal and theological statements, the central message is more about placing faith in the person of Jesus than it is about conforming to any code. The primary emphasis of Christianity, then, is to point people toward Jesus and the salvation that is only available from him. The Christian Church has taken different forms throughout the centuries, but this central message has remained the same. It binds all of Christendom together. Despite the various branches of Christianity in the world today—most notably Roman Catholicism, Protestantism, and Eastern Orthodoxy—this Gospel message acts as a unifying element. Though adherents to the faith include people from every walk of life, this message binds them all together. Throughout the Christian Church, this message of salvation is considered to be the hope of the world.
The Christian message is often referred to as the "Gospel," which means "good news." Specifically, it is the good news about Jesus—who He is, what He has done, and what He offers. Essentially, the message is that Jesus was God in the flesh, that He came into the world to reconcile humanity to Himself, and that his salvation is freely offered to each person who will respond in faith. The Gospel message explains that salvation is only possible through the Crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus. Through his sacrifice, Jesus paid the price for our sinfulness (rebellion against God), thus offering us forgiveness. Then through his Resurrection He conquered death, removing it as the penalty for our sin and replacing it with the offer of eternal life that is only available from Him to all those that place their faith in Him.
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Christian Refugees from Pakistan Cry for Help Christian Freedom International releases a new video documenting the plight of Christian refugees from Pakistan
persecuted for their faith.
However, the "reality" for Joseph and many other Pakistani Christians seekBANGKOK, Thailand, -ing asylum at the More than half the 14 milUNHCR in Banglion refugees and asylum- kok is far differseekers under the mandate ent than what is of the United Nations refu- "supposed" to gee agency world-wide do happen. not actually live in the camps they are associated After arriving in with. A growing number live Bangkok and illegally in cities and towns immediately around the world. Across making application for asyAsia alone, from India to lum as a persecuted Christhe Pacific islands, there tian, Pastor Joseph reare about half a million ceived his "person of consuch "urban refugees" ac- cern" card from the UNcording to the UN agency. HCR. His "hearing" for asyChristian Freedom Interna- lum is scheduled for years tional has documented the from now. plight of Christian refugees from Pakistan in a newly His tourist visa has long released video. since expired. After receiving numerous death threats and beatings from Muslim militants, Pastor Joseph Aswar, his wife, and two children sold their home and everything they owned in Pakistan to flee the country.
Joseph, an educated, capable man, cannot work because he is now in Thailand "illegally."
He and his family, and many other Christian asylum seekers from Pakistan pray each day for their next They paid an "agent" a meal. Their children cannot large sum of money in La- go to school and they share hore, and came to Thailand a room in a Bangkok slum as "tourists" to apply for with another Christian famiasylum with the United Na- ly, all living in the one room tions High Commissioner flat, sleeping on the floor. for Refugees (UNHCR) in Bangkok. Joseph and his family receive no help from the UNIn theory and according to HCR and they must survive international law, the UNin the "shadows" while they HCR is supposed to protect await their hearing. He and and provide for the basic many other Christian asyneeds of asylum seekers lum seekers from Pakistan while they wait for a hearlive day to day in fear of ing to decide their fate. arrest and deportation because they have no visas, If granted asylum by the and Thailand never signed UNHCR, Pastor Joseph the 1951 U.N. Refugee and his family will be able Convention that protects to resettle in a free country, refugees' rights. where Christians are not
As bad as his current conditions are, Joseph says he is thankful to be in Thailand. He cannot go back to Pakistan as he and his family face certain death. Pastor Joseph misses his home, church, and friends and family in Pakistan, but he knows he must keep looking forward, not backward. An "Uncaring" Bureaucracy Persecuted Christian "urban refugees" scrape by in limbo, even more vulnerable than refugees living in a refugee camp. To make matters worse, the UNHCR in Bangkok is an enormous, uncaring, inefficient bureaucracy that provides little to no help to Christian asylum seekers. According to Christian Freedom International president, Jim Jacobson, "It is a heartbreaking travesty how the UNHCR treats Christian asylum seekers. It is wrong, and this needs to be investigated and corrected before donor nations give another penny to the UN." For more info visit: www.christianfreedom.org.
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September 2015 by Daymond Duck There have been several good articles, pro and con, about upcoming events to watch for in Sept. 2015 (blood moons, Sabbatical year, Shemitah, etc.). To be honest, when these good articles came out I just skimmed over many of them. But I now realize that the list of things to watch for in Sept. 2015 has surpassed my ability to keep up with all of it. So here is a list I made for myself. It is not my purpose to comment on the relevance of any of these things. But it is my purpose to have a calendar of events that I can refer to. Also, understand that because a Jewish day ends at sundown (not 12 p.m.) and because there are questions about the accuracy of the Jewish calendar some of what is being reported could be wrong. Sept. 9: The date the Jewish Sanhedrin plans to put Pres. Obama on trial on Mt. Zion for promoting genocide of the Jewish people with the P5 +1 agreement with Iran over that nation’s nuclear weapons program. Will this trial be worthless or will it accomplish anything? Sept. 13: The end of the Sabbatical year (at sundown on Sept. 13) and the date that a highly respected ultraOrthodox Jewish Rabbi named Chaim Kanievsky says Israel’s Messiah will arrive. Is he right or a false prophet?
Iran that Congress has not seen.
ence of a Palestinian State on land that God gave to Israel. Will the outcome be Sept. 13: The Shemitah year recognized by God? (also called a Sabbath year, or a Sabbatical year, or the seventh year of the agriculSept. 22-23: Yom Kippur tural cycle) ends at sundown (also called the Day of on Sept. 13. It is associated Atonement or the Feast of with financial issues; debt Atonement) begins at sunforgiveness; economic probdown on Sept. 22. This will lems; recession; declines in mark the beginning of the the Stock Market, etc. Jonanext year of Jubilee (the than Cahn says the U.S. or 50th year) which involves the world could have ecofocus on God, the cancellanomic problems about this tion of debts, restoration of time. land to the original owners, Sept.13-15: Rosh Hashanah (also called the Jewish New Year or the Feast of Trumpets) begins at sundown on Sept. 13 and ends at sundown on Sept. 15. Some (not all) prophecy teachers believe the Rapture could occur at the end of Rosh Hashanah this year or next year or some year. Sept.15: The purported military drill called Joint Assistance for Development and Execution (JADE) Homeland Eradication of Local Militants (HELM) is supposed to end. Will it? Will there be a JADE HELM 2016, 2017, etc.?
Sept.15: The 70th UN General Assembly will begin meeting. During this session (not necessarily on the 15th), France is expected to present a resolution to the UN Security Council to divide the Promised Land (Two-State Solution) and to force a peace treaty on Israel and the PA. If the UN Sept. 13: Congress has 60 does this, their decision will days to vote on the P5 + 1 lead to the beginning of the agreement with Iran (signed Tribulation period and the on July 14, 2015). If Congress battle of Armageddon. takes a full 60 days, this vote Sept. 20: The Jewish Sanhedcould be on Sept. 13. Controversy surrounds this date rin plans to put Pope Francis on trial on Mt. Zion for offibecause there are secret deals between the IAEA and cially recognizing the exist-
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etc. Will God focus on economic issues, Israel’s restoration to the land, etc.? Sept. 23: Pope Francis is scheduled to visit the White House for discussions with Pres. Obama about their shared values on caring for the poor (wealth redistribution), religious freedom, immigration (elimination of borders), environmental issues (global warming), etc. Sept. 24: Pope Francis is scheduled to address a joint session of Congress about world peace, religious values (probably a need for a world religion), caring for the poor, etc. Sept. 25: Pope Francis is scheduled to address the UN. He wants to reduce the world’s population, regulate global climate change, establish a global constitution, establish a global court and establish a one-world government. Sept. 25-27: The UN plans to hold a Sustainable Development Summit to expand the role of global governance (world government). They plan to discuss global economic issues, climate change, global education and gender equality. It is really a plan to control the life of everyone on earth.
Sept. 28: The Feast of Tabernacles and the fourth blood moon in the current Tetrad will take place on this date. Several major prophetic events have happened just before or just after other blood moon Tet-
rads. The Jewish Talmud (not the Bible) says blood moons are a sign of war in Israel. Several major end-ofthe-age wars are mentioned in the Bible and some are prophecy teachers believe some
or all of these could soon occur. This convergence of events in Sept. 2015 is why many people think something big is about to happen. We shall soon know. Prophecy Plus Ministries
Good News Press - 4 Social Skills & Etiquette’s, Girl Power Event, Educates Oakland’s Youth
(Top Left) CEO/Founder of Social Skills & Etiquette, Juanita Walker, pictured with attendee of the Girl Power Event held on August 1, 2015 in Oakland, CA. Social Skills & Etiquette, Girl Power event was held on August 1, 2015 to address real issues that girls are facing today to make them better leaders tomorrow. Founder Juanita Walker, put together a program to educate, motivate, and teach social and etiquette skills to girls for this event. It included educational topics such as image, social media, self confidence, money matters, human trafficking, health & hygiene, self respect, listening skills, public speaking, self esteem, education, etiquette,
work ethics, dating, introductions, peer pressure, frenemies, skincare, goal setting and more.
under the training of Maria Everding, world renowned trainer and author. Juanita coaches children, teens, youth, young adults, adults, The event held in Oakland, business professionals and mainly for Oakland youth faith based organizations in included teen entertainment, areas of; business acumen, continental breakfast, lunch, effective communication, afternoon snack and event introductions, dining etimaterials. quette, image, socialization and much more. Social Skills Juanita Walker is the presiAnd Etiquette is also an apdent and founder of Social proved vendor with Oakland Skills And Etiquette. Unified School District and She obtained her certificaPeralta Colleges. To contact tion from the Etiquette Insti- Juanita Walker : socialskilltute in St. Louis, Missouri sandetiquette@gmail.com
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Good News Press - 6 We Overcome Terrorism By Connie Woods In the past month or so, 5 US Marines have been killed in the United States; once again another terrorist attack on US soil by a person influenced by terrorist ideology. As it stands now, there have been several US Islamist influenced attacks over the past few years and increasing. Thousands of our Christian sisters and brothers have also been killed in the Middle East by the same groups. The 2nd Amendment of the United States Constitution, (...the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed) gives Americans the right to protect themselves, but more importantly, Christians fight in the spiritual realm, and the battles that they face will be won by
the Spirit of God. Jesus will fight this battle, as all others. God called Christians to pray, stand, fully armored with the word of God, and to continue to be a light in a dark world. (For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Ephesians 6:12) Christians know that they win, in the end, and through their trials, encouraged that when they suffer with Jesus they shall also reign with him. As evil is being perpetrated on Jews, Christians, and Americans all over the Earth by terrorists, remind yourselves, sin only last for a season. Saints have compassion on those that know not
the truth, because they know what awaits those that are lost. God call us to love our enemies, and to pray for them. When Jesus rights all wrongs, all this terrorism and evil will be done away with for good! Pray for all that are blinded by the devil and for the hearts of the people of this country that they would come to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ and in the midst of everything that is going on Christians ask God to protect them – like only he can. Christians, stand on his promise – No weap- Faith takes hold of spiritual realities Jesus said in -- Matthew 28:18 Then on formed against we can not touch with our physical Jesus came and spoke to them, saysenses and brings them into the natu- ing, "All authority has been given to them shall prosper.
Authority to Declare by Olive Branch Ministries
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National Grandparents Day Celebrated September 13 First celebrated in 1978, National Grandparents Day is observed in the U.S. on the first Sunday after Labor Day. It honors both maternal and paternal grandparents. Grandparents have always been special. Today, they're even
more important. In very busy families, an involved grandparent is especially beneficial ... and helpful. The special kind of love children get from a grandparent is something they can't get anywhere else. It is a genuine kind of love,
a unique and important kind. Parents have to worry about who children will become in the future, and they have to be providers and disciplinarians. Grandparents can just enjoy their grandchildren for who they are in the moment.
ral realm. All physical matter was brought into existence by God. God is a Spirit. All things are held together by His Word. John 1:1. In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. Even though we can not see it, it is real. God has given us the authority through the Lord Jesus Christ when we are submitted to His Word, to exercise the power of God and walk in that authority. As Paul said -- Eph:3:20: Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us. This power is in us the Word of God says, yet we must be obedient and submitted to Him if we want that power to flow through us. We have to follows God's directions if we are going to get God's results. Authority is the God given right to use this power.
Me in heaven and on earth. 19. "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20. "teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.'' Amen. All authority was been given to Jesus who immediately turned around and gave it to the church in order to bring God's will into fruition in the Earth. Declaration I will rise up in Jesus name and walk in the authority that Jesus has transferred to me. I will rise up and faint not in the day of adversity. I will rise up and walk worthy of a child of God. I will rise up to my place of authority and leadership. I will rise up and boldly declare God’s Word to be true. I will Rise up, I will Rise up! The day is at hand, I will not turn to the right or left, but face straight ahead, and see God’s glory poured forth over the Earth. Glory to God. Amen
Good News Press - 7 Watch & Pray in, as we watch bible prophecy being fulfilled. God so lovingly foretold us of things to come before it happened, because God already knew the end from the beginning. Why do you think Jesus told us things that would happen before he returned? Could it be that when we saw all the crazy things in this world happen, Christians would not lose hope, and hold fast to what they believe. Could it also be that God wanted Believers to know the Luke 21:36 Watch ye therefore, season that they were living in. I and pray always, that ye may be believe there is a special reward accounted worthy to escape all for all those that are looking, these things that shall come to watching, and anticipating the Lord’s catching away of the pass, and to stand before the Saints in an event called the rapSon of man. ture, and also rewards for those The Bible contains detailed that share the word of God and prophecy about the future. Its this hope to others. amazing, the times that we live
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