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Sermon Notes For 6-1-25 Is That Right, Concerning The Clichés, The Criticisms, And The Concerns Among Those Who Are Saved Or Unsaved That Some During These Times, And You May Be One Of Them. (Part 1.)

Let’s turn to The Book of Acts Chapter 16.

Now today, let’s return back to our ongoing series that we have entitled, “Is That Right Regarding Some of the Clichés, the Criticisms and the Concerns That Some Who Are Saved or Unsaved That They Have During These Times And You Maybe One of Them! (Part 1.)

And today, we are going to begin to look at this next area regarding some of The Criticisms Among Those Who Are Saved Or Unsaved That They Have During These Times And You Maybe One Of Them!

For these criticisms that some have is because of what the Bible says regarding Jesus Christ being The Only Way to God. And therefore, some people would say this in order to criticize that.

*I Believe That All Roads Lead To God! And As Long As I am Sincere That’s What Really Matters. (Question) But is that right? Is that Biblical? And is that true?

Now, let’s see Acts 16: 16 Now it happened, as we went to prayer, that a certain slave girl possessed with a spirit of divination met us, who brought her masters much profit by fortune-telling. 17 Now, this girl followed Paul and us, and cried out saying, These men are the servants of the Most-High God, who proclaim to us the way of salvation." 18 And this she did for many days. But Paul, greatly annoyed, turned and said unto the spirit, I command you in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her. And (he) a spirit of divination came out that very hour.

Now, let’s see 1st Timothy 4: 1. Now, the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons, 2 Speaking lies in hypocrisy, having their own conscience seared with a hot iron, (Stop here)

Now, let’s again notice carefully 1st. Timothy 4:1. Now, The Spirit, expressly says, (When) that in latter times.

Now, quote 2nd Timothy 3:1. But know this, that in The Last Days perilous times will come.

Now, let’s notice carefully 1st Timothy 4:1. Now, The Spirit expressly says, (WHEN) that in latter times. (WHO) Some will depart from the faith.

Now let’s see 1st. John 2: 18. Little children, it is (the last hour) and as you have heard that The Antichrist is coming, even now (many) antichrists have come, by which we know that it is (the last hour.) (Question) and how shall we know such things? 19 They went out from us, because they were not of us. For if they had been of us. They would have continued with us. But they went out that they might be made manifest, that none of them were of us. See later, Matthew 13: 24-30. Our Lord Jesus’ parable regarding the tares growing up among the wheat.

Now, back to 1st Timothy Chapter 4. Now, let’s notice carefully 1st Timothy 4: 1 Now, The Spirit expressly says, (WHEN) that in latter times. (WHO) Some will depart from the faith. (HOW) Giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons, 2 Speaking lies in hypocrisy, (And what happens) having their own conscience seared with a hot iron.

Now, back to Acts Chapter 16.

Now, see The New King James Version of Acts 16:17. This girl followed Paul and us, and cried out, saying, these men are the servants of the Most-High God, who proclaim to us the way of salvation.

Now, The Morphological Greek New Testament of Acts 16:17. αὕτη κατακολουθοῦσα τῷ Παύλῳ καὶ ἡμῖν ἔκραζεν λέγουσα οὗτοι οἱ ἄνθρωποι δοῦλοι τοῦ θεοῦ τοῦ ὑψίστου εἰσίν οἵτινες καταγγέλλουσιν ὑμῖν (ὁδὸν σωτηρίας)

Now, The Christian Standard Bible of Acts 16: 17 says, “As she followed Paul and us she cried out, these men, who are proclaiming to you a way of salvation, are the servants of the Most-High God."

Also, Young's Literal Translation Of Acts 16: 17 says, “She having followed Paul and us, was crying, saying, These men are servants of the Most-High God, who declare to us a way of salvation.”

And finally, The New American Standard Bible 2020 Edition of Acts 16: 17 says, “She followed Paul and us and cried out repeatedly, saying, these men are bond-servants of the Most- High God, who are proclaiming to you a way of salvation."

Now for the next few minutes, let’s consider a Biblical Fact, an undisputed truth within the Bible, that we should never forget.

The let’s see The Gospel of John 3: 36. He or She who believes in The Son has everlasting life. But He or She who does not believes in The Son, shall not see life, But instead the wrath of God abides upon Him or Her.

The Gospel of John 10:9. Our Lord Jesus is speaking, I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, They will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture.

Now, let’s see The Gospel of John 14: 4 Our Lord Jesus is speaking, And where I go you know, and the way you know. 5 But Thomas said unto Him, Lord, we do not know where You are going, and how can we know the way? 6 Jesus said unto Thomas, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to The Father except through Me.

Now, let’s see Acts 4:12. Neither is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.

Now, let’s see 1st Timothy 2: 5. For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus, 6. Who gave Himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time.

Now, let’s see 1st John 5: 11. And this is the testimony that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. 12. He or She who has the Son has life; but He or She who does not have the Son of God does not have life.

Now, let’s see 1st John 5:20. And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us an understanding. So that we may know Him who is true! And we are in Him who is true, in His Son Jesus Christ. And this One is the true God and eternal life.

Sermon Notes For 6-8-25 “Is That Right,” Regarding Some Of The Clichés, The Criticisms, And The Concerns Of Our Times. (Part 2.)

In fact, here are a few religious groups that teach and take this position about Heaven. Christianity, Islam, and some aspects of Judaism, as well as Zoroastrianism. In Hinduism, there is a concept of Svarga loka, which is a Heaven-like realm where the righteous may dwell after death before being reborn. For these groups Heaven is a place to go to and where good actions in the previous life are rewarded for eternity, But Hell being the place where bad behavior is punished.

And therefore, for some, when they are ask the question, do All Roads, Paths, or Religions Lead To Heaven, they are likely to say and believe That the answer is yes, as long as the person is sincere that’s what really matters.

Now, for the next few minutes with God’s help, I want Us to be certain and biblically an Accurate regarding “Heaven,” and is it an actual place, a real location, and a literal primary residence for The Elect in the Afterlife.

Now, let’s see The Gospel of John 14: 2 In My Father's house are many mansions, if it were not so I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to myself; that where I am, there you may be also.

Now, let’s see Psalms 23:6. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

Now, let’s see The Gospel of Luke 24: 42 Then The thief on the cross said unto Jesus, Lord remember me when You come into Your kingdom. 43 And Jesus said unto him, most assuredly I say unto you, today you will be with me in Paradise.

Now, let’s see 2nd Corinthians 12: 2. I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago whether in the body, I do not know! Or whether out of the body I do not know! Yet, God knows that such a one was caught up into the third heaven. 3 And I know such a man, whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, but God knows! 4 and he was caught up into Paradise and heard inexpressible words, which it is not lawful for a man to utter.

Now, here is an interesting article regarding the term, The Third Heaven.

First, the word heavens can be used to refer to different realms. Heavens can refer to the sky and the earth’s atmosphere, making it the “first heaven” (Deuteronomy 11:11; Psalm 104:12; Isaiah 55:10). It can also refer to outer space, where the stars and planets are—the “second heaven” (Psalm 8:3; Isaiah 13:10). And it can refer to God’s dwelling place, which is beyond the other “heavens,” a place known as the “third heaven” (Psalm 33:13–14; Isaiah 66:1; Matthew 6:9; Hebrews 7:26; Revelation 11:19). When Paul says that he went to the third heaven, he means that he went to the place where God dwells.

Interestingly, Paul uses the phrase caught up to refer to how he was transported to heaven; it’s the same Greek word used in 1 Thessalonians 4:17 to refer to the rapture of the church. Following his list of “boasts” in 2 Corinthians 11:22–33, Paul further verifies his apostolic office by including his “visions and revelations from the Lord” (2 Corinthians 12:1). The apostle is unsure whether he was physically in the body or apart from the body when he experienced heaven (2 Corinthians 12:2–3). While there, he heard and saw things that he couldn’t describe and was forbidden to relate (verse 4). Some believe this event occurred during Paul’s first missionary journey, when he was stoned and left for dead in Lystra, but we can’t be sure. The privilege of seeing heaven no doubt gave Paul courage to face his later trials and suffering (2 Corinthians 4:17).

Christians today may have not seen the third heaven as Paul did, we can be just as confident of our future in heaven because we are in Christ. The Bible does not tell us everything we might like to know about heaven, but we know that it will be a wonderful place where we will dwell with Christ (John 14:3). Paul knew that being with Christ is far better than anything he could experience on earth (Philippians 1:21–23). Until the day we eternally enter God’s presence, we can state with confidence along with the apostle Paul, “For we live by faith, not by sight. We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord” (2 Corinthians 5:7–8).

Let’s consider that there are at least 4 unforgettable sites for us see when we are in Heaven. (Repeat) *A Heavenly Throne Room or Imperial Court *A Heavenly Temple or Worship Center. *A Heavenly Tribunal Room or judgment Hall.* And a Heavenly City or Metropolis.*A Heavenly Throne Room or Imperial Court.

Now, let’s see Revelation 4: 1. After these things I looked, and behold, a door standing open in heaven. And the first voice which I heard was like a trumpet speaking with me, saying, "Come up here, and I will show you things which must take place after this." 2 Immediately I was in the Spirit; and behold, a throne set in heaven, and One sat on the throne. 3 And He who sat there was like a jasper and a sardius stone in appearance; and there was a rainbow around the throne, in appearance like an emerald. 4 Around the throne were twenty-four thrones, and on the thrones I saw twenty-four elders sitting, clothed in white robes; and they had crowns of gold on their heads. 5 And from the throne proceeded lightnings, thunderings, and voices. Seven lamps of fire were burning before the throne, which are the seven Spirits of God. 6 Before the throne there was a sea of glass, like crystal. And in the midst of the throne, and around the throne, were four living creatures full of eyes in front and in back. 7 The first living creature was like a lion, the second living creature like a calf, the third living creature had a face like a man, and the fourth living creature was like a flying eagle. 8 The four living creatures, each having six wings, were full of eyes around and within. And they do not rest day or night, saying: "Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, Who was and is and is to come!" 9 Whenever the living creatures give glory and honor and thanks to Him who sits on the throne, who lives forever and ever, 10 the twenty-four elders fall down before Him who sits on the throne and worship Him who lives forever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying: 11 "You are worthy, O Lord, To receive glory and honor and power; For You created all things, And by Your will they exist and were created."

Next, a Heavenly Temple or Worship Center.

Now, let’s see Revelation 11:19 Then the temple of God was opened in heaven, and the ark of His covenant was seen in His temple. And there were lightnings, noises, thunderings, an earthquake, and great hail.

*Next, a Heavenly Tribunal Room or judgment Hall.

Now let’s see Revelation 20: 11 Then I saw a great white throne and Him who sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away. And there was found no place for them. 12 And I saw the dead, small and great, standing before God, and books were opened. And another book was opened, which is the Book of Life. And the dead were judged according to their works, by the things which were written in the books. 13 The sea gave up the dead who were in it, and Death and Hades delivered up the dead who were in them. And they were judged, each one according to his works. 14 Then Death and Hades were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. 15 And anyone not found written in the Book of Life was cast into the lake of fire.

And lastly, let’s see The Heavenly City or This Heavenly Metropolis.

Now, let’s see Revelation 21: 1 Now, I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. Also, there was no more sea. 2 Then I, John, saw the holy city, the New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.

Now, notice Revelation 21: 9 Then one of the seven angels who had the seven bowls filled with the seven last plagues came to me and talked with me, saying, Come, I will show you the bride, the Lamb's wife. 10 And he carried me away in the Spirit to a great and high mountain, and showed me The great city, The holy Jerusalem, descending out of Heaven from God, 11 Having The Glory of God. And her light The great city, The holy Jerusalem, was like a most precious stone, like a jasper stone, clear as crystal. 12 Also The great city, The holy Jerusalem had a great and high wall with twelve gates, and twelve angels atthe gates, and names written on them, which are the names of the twelve tribes of the children of Israel: 13 three gates on the east, three gates on the north, three gates on the south, and three gates on the west. 14 Now the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and upon them were the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb. 15 And he who talked with me had a gold reed to measure the city, its gates, and its wall. 16 The city is laid out as a square; its length is as great as its breadth. And he measured the city with the reed: twelve thousand furlongs. Its length, breadth, and height are equal. 17 Then he measured its wall: one hundred and forty-four cubits, according to the measure of a man, that is, of an angel. 18 The construction of its wall was of jasper; and the city was pure gold, like clear glass. 19 The foundations of the wall of the city were adorned with all kinds of precious stones: the first foundation was jasper, the second sapphire, the third chalcedony, the fourth emerald, 20 the fifth sardonyx, the sixth sardius, the seventh chrysolite, the eighth beryl, the ninth topaz, the tenth chrysoprase, the eleventh jacinth, and the twelfth amethyst. 21 The twelve gates were twelve pearls: each individual gate was of one pearl. And the street of the city was pure gold, like transparent glass. 22 But I saw no temple in it, for the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are its temple. 23 The city had no need of the sun or of the moon to shine in it, for the glory of God illuminated it. The Lamb is its light. 24 And the nations of those who are saved shall walk in its light, and the kings of the earth bring their glory and honor into it. 25 Its gates shall not be shut at all by day there shall be no night there. 26 And they shall bring the glory and the honor of the nations into it. 27 But there shall by no means enter it anything that defiles, or causes an abomination or a lie, but only those who are written in the Lamb's Book of Life.

Now, let’s see Revelation 22: 1 And he showed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding from the throne of God and of the Lamb. 2 In the middle of its street, and on either side of the river, was the tree of life, which bore twelve fruits, each tree yielding its fruit every month. The leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations .3 And there shall be no more curse, but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it, and His servants shall serve Him. 4 They shall see His face, and His name shall be on their foreheads.5 There shall be no night there: They need no lamp nor light of the sun, for the Lord God gives them light. And they shall reign forever and ever.

Sermon Notes For 6-22-25 Called, “Is That Right,” Regarding Some Of The Clichés, The Criticisms, And The Concerns Of Our Times. (Part 3.)

Now, let’s turn to the Book Of Romans Chapter 5. Now, I would like to do a brief review from 2 weeks ago, on Sunday, June 8.

You might remember that we were considering a popular Criticism against what the Bible says and teaches when it comes to the fact that not all roads lead to Heaven!

And therefore, for some people they would say this in order to criticize that. ”Well, I believe that all roads lead to Heaven! And as long as I am sincere that’s what really matters!”

(Question) But is that right? Is that biblical? Is that true that all roads, paths, or religions lead to heaven?

Well, last time I said this, it all depends upon a person‘s idea or their concept of what Heaven actually is and what it is like. Because for some people Heaven is, •A Concept. •A State of Mind. •A Euphoria or Blissfulness.

However, for others and perhaps you feel the same, I know I do! But Heaven is, An Actual Place, •Or A Location, •Or A Residency for the afterlife. And Therefore for Some When they are asked The Question, do All Roads, Paths, Or Religions Lead To Heaven, They Are Likely To Say And Believe That The Answer Is Yes! As Long As The Person Is Sincere, That’s What Really Matters!”

But think about it, if that be the case, that all roads, paths, or religions lead to Heaven, then Jesus came, and He died for nothing!

Now, let’s notice Romans 5: 8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. 9 Much more than having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved or rescued from the wrath through (Him) Christ Jesus.

Now, let’s see The Gospel of Matthew 7: 13 Enter by the narrow gate! Why Lord Jesus? For or because wide is the gate, and broad is the way that leads unto destruction. And there are many who go in by the wide gate! The broad way that leads unto destruction! (Question) But, why would someone choose such a path or direction for life? 14 Because narrow is the gate, and difficult is the way which leads unto Life. And there are few who find it. The narrow gate! The way which leads unto life!

(Question) Where is this place that The Lord Jesus called “destruction” in The Gospel of Matthew 7:13? (Repeat) And according to our Lord Jesus Christ is “destruction” an actual place? Or, is “destruction” just a concept only? (repeat)

Well, let’s turn to The Gospel of Luke Chapter 16 and let’s find out! Now, here in The Gospel of Luke 16:19 thru 31, is something that can be life-changing! Because we have here our Lord Jesus speaking about a true-life incident.

Our Lord Jesus is giving an accurate account of what happened unto 2 individuals after they died and where does one go to, so that they may continue to experience eternal life after death?

Or, unfortunately where does one go to, in which they will experience eternal destruction after death?

And finally, our Lord Jesus is revealing unto us, what really happens immediately after physical death occurs to individuals who either, received eternal life in this life, regardless of their limitations on earth! Or, to those individuals who did not received eternal life in this life, regardless of their status in this life! Vs. 19 Now, there was a certain rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and fared sumptuously every day. 20 But, there was also a certain beggar named Lazarus, Who was full of sores, and who was laid at the rich man’s gate, or his main entry gate! 21 The beggar Lazarus was desiring or hoping to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man's table. Moreover, the dogs came and licked the beggar Lazarus’ sores as a sign of compassion and help unto him. 22 So it was that the beggar died and was carried by the angels to Abraham's bosom. But then the rich man also died and was buried. 23 And being in torments in Hades the rich man lifted up his eyes and saw Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom. 24 Then the rich man cried and said, Father Abraham have mercy on me and send Lazarus that he may dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame. 25 But Abraham said, Son, remember that in your lifetime you received your good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things; but now he is comforted and you are tormented. *26 And besides all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed, so that those who want to pass from here to you cannot, nor can those from there pass to us. 27 Then the rich man said, I beg you therefore, Father Abraham, that you would send him to my father's house, 28 for I have five brothers, that he may testify to them, lest they also come to this place of torment. 29 Abraham said unto the rich man, They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them. 30 But the rich man said, No Father Abraham; but if one goes to them from the dead, they will repent. 31 But he said to the rich man If they do not hear Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded though one rise from the dead.

(Listen), when some are asked the question, do all roads, paths, or religions lead to Heaven, and they are likely to say yes!

Then we should ask them, would you consider what the Scriptures in Romans 5: 8&9 have to say?

Now ,let’s notice again Romans 5: 8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.9 Much more then having now been Justified By His Blood, we shall be saved or rescued from the Wrath through Him - Christ Jesus.

For 6-29-25 A My Outline For 6-29-25 Called, “Is That Right,” Regarding Some Of The Clichés, The Criticisms, And The Concerns Of Our Times. (Part 4)

Let’s turn to Matthew Chapter 7. Now, this final criticism against what the Bible says and teaches when it comes to the fact that not all roads lead to Heaven, and for some people this is unacceptable.

And therefore, they would probably say this in order to criticize that Biblical fact. *Well, I Believe That All Roads Lead To Heaven! And As Long As I am Sincere That’s What Really Matters.

(Question) But is that right? Is that Biblical? Is that true, that all roads, paths, or religions lead to Heaven? Well, let’s notice again The Gospel of Matthew 7: 13 As our Lord Jesus starts this section, with an imperative command, and not a suggestion. “Enter by the narrow gate! (Why Lord Jesus?) For or Because wide is the gate, And broad is the way that leads Unto (Destruction). And there are many Who go in by it -The wide gate! -The broad way that leads Unto Destruction!

(Question) But Why Would Someone Choose Such A Path Or Direction For Life? 14 Because narrow is the gate, and difficult is the way which leads unto Life, and there are few who find it. -the narrow gate! -The way which leads unto life!

Now, Let’s Turn Again To The Gospel Of Luke Chapter 16. Now, There Are 2 Questions That We Need To Answer.

(1st Question) Where Is This Place That The Lord Jesus Called “Destruction” In The Gospel Of Matthew 7:13? (Repeat) And Our 2nd Question According To Our Lord Jesus Christ Is “Destruction” An Actual Place? Or Is “Destruction” Just A Concept Only? (Repeat)

Now, let’s notice here The Gospel of Luke 16: 22 So it was that the beggar Lazarus died, and was carried by the Angels to Abraham's bosom. But then the unnamed rich man also died and was buried. 23 And being in torments in Hades the unnamed rich man lifted up his eyes and saw Abraham afar off and Lazarus in his bosom. *26 And besides all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed, so that those who want to pass from here to you cannot, nor can those from there pass to us.

Now, please listen according to our Lord Jesus Christ is “Destruction” is an actual place it is not just a concept only!

Now, let’s notice again The Gospel of Luke 16: 23 And being in torments in Hades the unnamed rich man lifted up his eyes and saw (Abraham afar off and Lazarus in his bosom). *26 And between us and you there is a great gulf fixed, so that those who want to pass from here to you cannot, Nor can those from there pass to us.

Now, please listen to me carefully, before the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, at one time there existed 2 separate and unique locations in one place were the spirits and souls of people would go to after death! (Repeat)

Now, let’s see Ephesians 4:9. Now this He who Ascended! And what does it mean, but that He also first descended into the lower parts of the Earth! (Stop here)

Now, let’s turn to 1st Peter Chapter 3. (Question), Right after the death of Our Lord Jesus Christ on the cross, what happened to His Spirit and Soul And where did His Spirit and Soul go to? But, according to all four Gospels, we know that His body was buried in a borrow tomb. But what happened to His Spirit and Soul and where did His Spirit and Soul go to?

Someone may answer that our Lord Jesus when back to Heaven! Although that is true, because that did happen at some point. However, something very special did occurred before our Lord Jesus went to Heaven! (Show you what I mean!)

Now, let’s notice 1st Peter 3: 18. For Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive by The Spirit, *19. By whom also He went and preached to the spirits in prison a place of confinement. (Stop there!)

So, according to 1st Peter 3: 19, we have 2 Questions that need to be answered at this point.

First, before the Death, Burial, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ, where was this prison that is mentioned in 1st Peter 3: 19 that was reserved for God’s people who had already died physically? And secondly, where would the spirits and souls of God’s people be residing?

Now, turn back to Luke 16. Now, this time I would like to read from a paraphrase of Luke Chapter 16, *23. But unfortunately, the rich man was in Hades in constant torment, yet he was able to see Abraham a long way away. And with him was the beggar Lazarus, who was close by Abraham. *26. But Abraham spoke unto the unnamed rich man and said this, And besides all this, *Between us and you, there is a huge, massive, permanent, chasm that divides!

Why? So that those who want to go from where we are to you cannot. And neither can those from where you are at, are not able to come to us. (Stop there)!

Also notice Luke 16:22A. And so it was that the beggar Lazarus died and was carried by the Angels unto Abraham's bosom.And by the way, “Abraham’s Bosom,” Our English word “Bosom,” can mean, *a close and welcoming safe place or environment.

Now, remember 1st Peter 3: 19 said, “By whom also He went and preached unto the spirits in prison, or a place of confinement. Listen, could it possibly be that the prison or the place of confinement of 1st Peter 3: 19 is where the spirits of those who had put their trust in God’s Old Testament Plan of Redemption and Salvation under The Old Covenant. For these individuals from Adam until after the death of Jesus Christ, they had never actually gone to Heaven when they had died.However, the Bible lets us know that there were 2 exceptions to this rule, their names were Enoch, and Elijah.

Apparently, there existed at one time, two separate and distinct places where individuals would go to after death, depending upon if they had put their trust in God’s Old Testament Plan of Redemption and Salvation under The Old Covenant. Yet, it was Abraham’s Bosom, a close and welcoming safe place or environment. But still this was not Heaven!!!

Now, back to Ephesians 4. Now, notice Ephesians 4:8A. Therefore, He says: When He ascended on high, He led captivity captive, or those that were captive out of their captivity! (Stop there!)

Now remember, according to I Peter 3: 19 and Luke 16: 22, that Christ Jesus went and preached unto the spirits in prison, a place of confinement, it was Abraham’s Bosom.

Listen, their time of liberation and departure from this place of confinement had finally come. Christ Jesus went and preached unto them this message, and then He emptied out this place of confinement, of those who were captive out of their captivity unto their celestial home in Heaven!

By the way, from this point on, every child of God who dies physically immediately goes to Heaven, and not to some other place like purgatory. But is that biblically true?

Well, see 2nd Corinthians 5: 6. So, we are always confident, knowing that while we are at home in the body, we are absent or not present with the Lord. 7. For we walk by faith, not by sight. 8. We are confident, and yes well pleased rather to be absent from the body, so to be present with the Lord. 9. Therefore, we make it our aim, whether present or absent, to be well pleasing to Him.

And finally, let’s see Revelation 20: 10 The devil, who deceived them, was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone where the beast and the false prophet are. And they will be tormented day and night forever and ever .11 Then I saw a great white throne and Him who sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away. And there was found no place for them. 12 And I saw the dead, small and great, standing before God, and books were opened. And another book was opened, which is the Book of Life. And the dead were judged according to their works, by the things which were written in the books. 13 The sea gave up the dead who were in it, and Death and Hades delivered up the dead who were in them. And they were judged, each one according to his works. 14 Then Death and Hades were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. 15 And anyone not found written in the Book of Life was cast into the lake of fire.

Let’s turn to The Gospel of Matthew Chapter 6: Now, here in The Gospel of Matthew Chapter 6: Vs. 5 thru 12, and then vs. 14&15, and then lastly, vs. 13.

For this section will be The 2nd Out Of 5 Corrective Topics From Our Lord Jesus Which Will Be Life-Changing, But It Will Also Reveal How Superficial Or Serious Our Commitment To Obey The Lord Jesus The Messiah King Really Is! And Our Current Corrective Topic From Our Lord Jesus Is, Having an authentic and healthy prayer life.

Now, notice Matthew 6: 9 In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. 10 Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us this day our daily bread. 12 And forgive us our debts, As we forgive our debtors (Note) with this section I am going to also include these 2 verses. 14 For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 15 But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. 13 And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Now, as we continue to think about it, our Lord Jesus wants us to know that our prayer time, and our prayer life, and our prayers unto God ought to come from the heart, and not just a memorized prayer!

Our Lord Jesus wants us to know that our prayer time, and our prayer life and our prayers unto God ought to be straight talk and informal. In a similar way, that a child does with a loving parent to whom they can talk about anything, at any time, and anywhere.

However, Our Lord Jesus wants us to know that as we continue to mature in our relationship with God The Father especially, Then our prayer requests, our needs, and our wants will become less and less about us! But instead, more and more about pleasing Our Heavenly Father and wanting to do His Will on Earth as it is in Heaven. as well as, wanting to we be a regular intercessor on behalf of our Brothers and our Sisters in Christ, who make up the Family of God on Earth.

But also, knowing that even our Brothers and our Sisters in Christ who have already made it home unto our Father’s house, that most of these 15 Godly phrases here in Matthew 6:9-13, that they too are fulfilling such things, but in a different way and in a different location.

And therefore, our Lord Jesus is providing for us a pattern to follow, that is made up of 15 Godly phrases that can be expressed by us as we are led and influenced by God The Holy Spirit along with our Bibles if we choose to go to certain parts of our Bibles while praying, in which The Holy Spirit brings to our remembrance certain verses or a verse by which these 15 Godly phrases becomes a time of intimate fellowship with our Heavenly Father in Jesus Name, with the help and influence of The Holy Spirit. So then, these 15 Godly phrases that are given unto us by our Lord Jesus as a pattern to follow, and not something to be recited, can be seen here in Matthew 6:9-13, as well as, in Luke 11:1-4.

Now, here is an important question, we all need to consider, and that is, “What Are You Living For?” So many of God’s people today do not know what they are living for.

Even we who are in ministry assume what we are living for is to create a ministry brand and to make a name for ourselves. And therefore, people become a means to an end if you can correctly cast the right kind of vision, then most people will support and advance your cause.

But, this is all wrong, because it’s not about us, it’s all about Him! (Note) at this time with God’s help, express and explain how local or regional churches throughout the world are an extension of the kingdom of God on earth.

Also, express and explain why should you or I go to church regularly and become an active member within a congregation? Because the question often arises among some should I get involved, or come together regularly, or support financially, or use my spiritual gifts, or talents, skills, and abilities to further god's kingdom and not just a man’s agenda, or ministry, or cause.

Now, let’s see Hebrews 10: 24 And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, 25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.

Now, here is another important matter that needs to be understood biblically, For there are 2 spiritual kingdoms who are in constant conflict with one another. Show you what I mean!

Now, let’s see Colossians 1: 13. Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son. The word “power” can also mean these things. The power of authority influence and of right privilege. The power of rule or government. The power of him whose will and commands must be submitted to by others and obeyed universally. Authority over mankind, specifically the power of judicial decisions of authority to manage domestic affairs metonymically, a thing subject to authority, or rule jurisdiction. One who possesses authority. A ruler, a human magistrate. The leading and more powerful among created beings superior to man, spiritual potentates

Quote Colossians 1:13. (From NLT). For he has rescued us from the kingdom of darkness and transferred us into the Kingdom of His dear Son,

See Psalms 145: 13. Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and Your dominion endureth throughout all generations.

See Luke 17: 20. Now, when Lord Jesus was asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come. Our Lord Jesus answered them and said, the kingdom of God does not come with observation; 21. Nor will they say, see here or see there! Why? For indeed the kingdom of God is within you!

Now, notice Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you.