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    There is salvation in no other, for there is not another name under heaven having been given among men, by which it behooves us to be saved."

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The Coming Hour of Trials

John 4:21-24 Jesus said to her, "Woman, believe Me, the hour is coming when you will neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem, worship the Father.
You worship what you do not know; we know what we worship, for salvation is of the Jews.
But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship Him.

God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth."

faithful -- Isaiah 27:3 (NKJV) I, the Lord, keep it, I water it every moment; Lest any hurt it, I keep it night and day.
faithful -- Isaiah 27:8 In measure, by sending it away, You contended with it. He removes it by His rough wind In the day of the east wind.
faithful -- Rev 3:10 Because you have kept My command to persevere, I also will keep you from the hour of trial which shall come upon the whole world, to test those who dwell on the earth.
faithful -- 1 Thessalonians 5:245: 24 He who calls you is faithful, who also will do it.
faithful -- 1 Corinthians 10: 6-14 Now these things became our examples, to the intent that we should not lust after evil things as they also lusted.
And do not become idolaters as were some of them. As it is written, "The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play."
Nor let us commit sexual immorality, as some of them did, and in one day twenty-three thousand fell;
nor let us tempt Christ, as some of them also tempted, and were destroyed by serpents;
nor complain, as some of them also complained, and were destroyed by the destroyer.
faithful -- 1 Corinthians 10: 11 - 14 Now all these things happened to them as examples, and they were written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the ages have come.
Therefore let him who thinks he stands to take heed lest he falls.
No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it.
Therefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry.

way to escape -- Jeremiah 29:9-13 For they prophesy falsely to you in My name; I have not sent them, says the Lord.
For thus says the Lord: After seventy years are completed at Babylon, I will visit you and perform My good word toward you, and cause you to return to this place.
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.
Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you.
And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart.

way to escape -- 2 Peter 2:1-2 But there were also false prophets among the people, even as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Lord who bought them, and bring on themselves swift destruction.
And many will follow their destructive ways, because of whom the way of truth will be blasphemed.

way to escape -- James 1:2-8 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials,
knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.
But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.
If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.
But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind.
For let, not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord;
he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.

way to escape -- James 1:12-13 Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.
Let no one say when he is tempted, "I am tempted by God"; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone.

way to escape -- 2 Corinthians 12:912:7-9 And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure.
Concerning this thing, I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might depart from me.
And He said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness." Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
 
The Coming Hour of Trials

John 4:21-24 Jesus said to her, "Woman, believe Me, the hour is coming when you will neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem, worship the Father.
You worship what you do not know; we know what we worship, for salvation is of the Jews.
But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship Him.

God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth."

faithful -- Isaiah 27:3 (NKJV) I, the Lord, keep it, I water it every moment; Lest any hurt it, I keep it night and day.
faithful -- Isaiah 27:8 In measure, by sending it away, You contended with it. He removes it by His rough wind In the day of the east wind.
faithful -- Rev 3:10 Because you have kept My command to persevere, I also will keep you from the hour of trial which shall come upon the whole world, to test those who dwell on the earth.
faithful -- 1 Thessalonians 5:245: 24 He who calls you is faithful, who also will do it.
faithful -- 1 Corinthians 10: 6-14 Now these things became our examples, to the intent that we should not lust after evil things as they also lusted.
And do not become idolaters as were some of them. As it is written, "The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play."
Nor let us commit sexual immorality, as some of them did, and in one day twenty-three thousand fell;
nor let us tempt Christ, as some of them also tempted, and were destroyed by serpents;
nor complain, as some of them also complained, and were destroyed by the destroyer.
faithful -- 1 Corinthians 10: 11 - 14 Now all these things happened to them as examples, and they were written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the ages have come.
Therefore let him who thinks he stands to take heed lest he falls.
No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it.
Therefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry.

way to escape -- Jeremiah 29:9-13 For they prophesy falsely to you in My name; I have not sent them, says the Lord.
For thus says the Lord: After seventy years are completed at Babylon, I will visit you and perform My good word toward you, and cause you to return to this place.
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.
Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you.
And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart.

way to escape -- 2 Peter 2:1-2 But there were also false prophets among the people, even as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Lord who bought them, and bring on themselves swift destruction.
And many will follow their destructive ways, because of whom the way of truth will be blasphemed.

way to escape -- James 1:2-8 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials,
knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.
But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.
If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.
But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind.
For let, not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord;
he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.

way to escape -- James 1:12-13 Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.
Let no one say when he is tempted, "I am tempted by God"; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone.

way to escape -- 2 Corinthians 12:912:7-9 And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure.
Concerning this thing, I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might depart from me.
And He said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness." Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.


Great scriptures!!!


Thanks for sharing.



JLB
 
faithful -- Rev 3:10 Because you have kept My command to persevere, I also will keep you from the hour of trial which shall come upon the whole world, to test those who dwell on the earth.


Noah is a good example of God keeping His faithful ones.


The judgement being poured out upon the earth, did not harm Noah or his family.


By faith Noah, being divinely warned of things not yet seen, moved with godly fear, prepared an ark for the saving of his household, by which he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness which is according to faith. Hebrews 11:7



JLB
 
Noah is a good example of God keeping His faithful ones.


The judgement being poured out upon the earth, did not harm Noah or his family.


By faith Noah, being divinely warned of things not yet seen, moved with godly fear, prepared an ark for the saving of his household, by which he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness which is according to faith. Hebrews 11:7



JLB

You bring up Noah in whom was faithful to God through all the ridicul he went through. In the days of Noah before the flood, correct me if I am wrong, they would have had no concept of rain as the earth was watered by the dew of the ground, Genesis 2:5,6 and 7:11, 12. Plus I'm not sure if anyone would have known what the ark was as I'm not sure if anyone even made boats before the flood.
 
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God's word never said we would not go through trials or tribulations, but through many trials and tribulations if we endure until the end then we will see the Kingdom of God, Acts 14:22, as we are all called into discipleship as we share our witness and testimony with those who have not yet repented and turned back to God. Below are twenty reasons why God allows us to go through trials and tribulations so that we will always remain in His will.


Why God allows us to go through trials and tribulations:
1. Training as God prepares us for the future
2. Patience as we rely and trust in God's timing
3. Perseverance through trials that we remain in Gods will
4. Trust as God's ways are not our ways and He has a better plan for us
5. To learn from our mistakes
6. To humble ourselves before Him
7. To discipline us
8. Teach us to be dependent on Him alone
9. To spend quiet time with God so He can speak to us
10. To teach us of His protection
11. That we also share in the sufferings of Christ that we be not ashamed
12. Strengthen us to become more like Christ
13. To develop character
14. Build up our faith in the Lord
15. For a testimony and witness to help others
16. To show us sin in our lives that we need to own up to having
17. To remind us that God is in control
18. Helps us gain knowledge and understanding God's word
19. Teaches us to be thankful
20. To take our mind off the things of the world and and put them back on God
 
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You bring up Noah in whom was faithful to God through all the ridicul he went through. In the days of Noah before the flood, correct me if I am wrong, they would have had no concept of rain as the earth was watered by the dew of the ground, Genesis 2:5,6 and 7:11, 12. Plus I'm not sure if anyone would have known what the ark was as I'm not sure if anyone even made boats before the flood.


Yes ma’am.


And when the time of God’s Judgement came, the water was salvation (deliverance) for Noah and was destruction for those who mocked and persecuted Noah.


God kept Noah while Judgement and destruction were being poured out upon the ungodly.

He didn’t need to rapture them to heaven in order to protect them.


Just as He did, with the children of Israel in Egypt, and Daniel and the three Hebrew children and so many others who trusted in him.



JLB
 
Yes ma’am.


And when the time of God’s Judgement came, the water was salvation (deliverance) for Noah and was destruction for those who mocked and persecuted Noah.


God kept Noah while Judgement and destruction were being poured out upon the ungodly.

He didn’t need to rapture them to heaven in order to protect them.


Just as He did, with the children of Israel in Egypt, and Daniel and the three Hebrew children and so many others who trusted in him.



JLB

And the same with all those who are His own during His great wrath being poured out in the end of days during the seven trumpets sounding. But this time people will be given a last chance to repent and turn back to God before Christ returns as then the door (as it was on the ark) of God's salvation will be closed forever and final judgement pronounced.
 
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