YOUR LOVED ONES ARE NOT IN HEAVEN NOW

It's the most comforting thought to believe that our parents, children, grandparents, friends, etc., who have died, are in Heaven. And it's even more assuring to think that they are there now.

Truth be known, that is not the case. Except for the exceptions that the Word gives (Moses, Enoch, Elijah, etc.) we're assured that they are resting in peace in the grave. Their death is referred to a sleep as in the case of Lazarus (see John 11, the whole chapter). The truth is, the Lord is very clear about this subject and gives numerous evidences of this fact.


"For in death there is no remembrance of thee; in the grave, who shall give thee thanks?" (Psalm 6:5)--We have no remembrance of God in the grave nor can we thank him for anything or roll over in our graves if something troubling occurs among the living.

For the living know that they shall die; but the dead know not anything, neither have they any more a reward, for the memory of them is forgotten. Also their love, and their hatred, and their envy, is now perished; neither have they any more portion for ever in any thing that is done under the sun. (Ecclesiastes 9:5,6)

So man lieth down and riseth not: til the heavens be no more, they shall not awake, nor be raised out of sleep. (Job 10:12)

His sons come to honor, and he knoweth it not; and they are brought low, and he perceiveth it not of them. (Job 10:21)--We won't perceive who visits our grave site, if our spouses have re-married, if our children have accepted the Lord or turned from Him, if a black man became president of the United States or if America, Canada and Mexico ever became one nation.

They praise not the Lord, neither any that go down into silence. (Psalm 115:17)--Would there be true praising in Heaven if they are there and they see us suffering still in this world of sin?

Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice, And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation. (John 5:28,29).

TEN COMMANDMENT WEEKEND 2009

3ABN's Ten Commandments Weekend for 2009

http://www.tencommandmentsweekend.com/index.html

Friday, May 29, 2009

6:00-7:00pm Overview' Sermon CD Brooks

Introduction: Jim Gilley & Danny Shelton

7:00-8:00pm Commandment #1 Jim Gilley

8:00-9:00pm Commandment #2 Wintley Phipps

Saturday, May 30, 2009

9:00-10:00am Commandment #3 Bill Kilgore

10:00-11:00am Musical Hour

11:00-12:00am Commandment #4 JoAnn Davidson

12:00-1:00pm Children's Hour 3ABN's Ten Commandments Kids with Doug Batchelor

1:00-2:00pm Youth Hour Youth Culture Versus the Ten Commandments

2:00-3:00pm Commandment #5 Jay Rosario

3:00-4:00pm Commandment #6 David Asscherick

4:00-5:00pm Commandment #7 Mike Tucker

5:00-6:00pm Commandment #8 Nathan Renner

6:00-7:00pm Religious Liberties &
the Ten Commandments Lincoln Steed and Dr. John Graz

7:00-8:00pm Commandment #9 CD Brooks

8:00-9:00pm Commandment #10 Stephen Bohr


The link to watch online

http://www.3abntv.org/player.cfm

HELL IS NOT BURNING TODAY

This was one of the most liberating truths. The wicked won't burn forever. If the Devil, who is the epitomy of evil will be devoured by fire and consumed, how much moreso those who have lived for 120 years tops?

God is not sadistic. That is not His Character. Why will be burn Hitler for ever and the 30 year old guy who didn't get around to accepting Christ as Savior? God is just and fair. This doctrine of everlasting burning in Hellfire is a false doctrine that does not line up with scripture.

The effects of Hell (when the earth is cleansed by fire and sin, sinners, the Devil and his evil angels are burned up) is what is everlasting. Not the punishment--the effects.

Study this out from God's word. The truth will set you free.

RESTORING FAMILIES WORLDWIDE

Messages From Current Albums (see RESTORATION INTERNATIONAL'S LINK TO THE RIGHT)

Title Speaker

Our Greatest Battle
Tom Waters
From the album: Steps to Higher Ground



Redemptive Discipline Alane Waters
From the album:The Work That Lies Nearest



The Refiner's Fire Paul Rayne
From the album: Guiding Principles for the Personal Walk



The Mother's Priceless Privilege Carolyn Rayne
From the album: Guiding Principles for a Happy Home

Godly Fatherhood Edwin Nebblett
From the album: Raising Godly Seed

The Language of Encouragement Maria Nebblett
From the album: Heavenly Priorities in the Family

Brothers & Sisters, Best Friends Nebblett youth
From the album: Remember Thy Creator


Messages From Discontinued Albums

Title Speaker
Enhancing Family Life (See also Family Heart to Heart)
1. Preserving the Family Tom Waters
2. The Garden of the Heart Waters family

3. Samuel, Prepared & Willing Waters family
6. Making Sabbath Special Waters family

Finding Joy & Fulfillment as Youth
1. I Want Freedom Allison Waters
2. Improving Important Talents Allison & Emily Waters
3. Sibling Association Emily Waters (now Schlittenhart)


Forever a Family (See also Family Heart to Heart)
1. A Well-Ordered Family Emily Waters
3. Highlights of Motherhood Alane Waters
5. Learning the Language of Heaven Emily Waters
6. Eternal Realities Alane Waters

Talks With Youth

1. Companionship With Christ Tom Waters
3. Repent, Confess, & Restore Tom Waters
4. Taming the Tongue Tom Waters

Youth Panel 2005

1. 2005 OK Family Campmeeting Youth Panel Chantée, Michael, Allison, Sean, Emily
2. 2005 WA Family Campmeeting Youth Panel Kaleb, Elizabeth, Sean, Lisa, & Isaac

Youth Panel 2006
2. 2006 NJ Family Campmeeting Youth Panel Alvin, Emily, Alex, Samantha, Quint

HEALTH SCHOOL ONLINE

New!

Wildwood Online Course

The new online Health Evangelism course is a go-at-your-own-pace course designed to give individuals an understanding of God’s methods in the treatment of the sick, while at the same time preparing the student to share the truths of the gospel. Students are given instruction in preventive medicine, natural remedies, Bible, Spirit of Prophecy and other aspects of God’s healing way.

This course lays a solid foundation in medical missionary work, needed for effective labor in the Lord’s vineyard. Individuals will have up to two years to complete all three units of the training. The units are sequential and will be available after the previous one is completed.

If more time is needed students may continue for $50 per month.

Visit us at www.healthevangelism.com for the full details or call us at 706-820-1493 ext. 415.

JOHN THE BAPTIST, A PROPHET

And his [John's] father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Ghost, and prophesied, saying,

Blessed be the Lord God of Israel; for he hath visited and redeemed his people,

And hath raised up an horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David;

As he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, which have been since the world began:

That we should be saved from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us;

To perform the mercy promised to our fathers, and to remember his holy covenant;

The oath which he sware to our father Abraham,

That he would grant unto us, that we being delivered out of the hand of our enemies might serve him without fear,

In holiness and righteousness before him, all the days of our life.

And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Highest: for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways;

To give knowledge of salvation unto his people by the remission of their sins,

Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us,

To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.

And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel.

Luke 1:67-80