Michael Stevenson

@1stLovetheLord May God bless you in your Repentance. He will!

It's a deceptive doorway. After I got saved, I threw out my New Age items and NDE books, yet the pull remained; I bought NDE books claiming to be Biblically oriented, one written by a pastor and promoted by the media. The Holy Spirit convicted me to get rid of these too. 2/3

As a teenager, I got introduced to Near-Death Experiences (NDEs) by Oprah Winfrey's show. Fascinated, I began to research the topic. It became my gateway into spirituality: meditation, channeling, tarot, automatic writing, ANYTHING to be in contact with this "other side." 1/3🧵

@KatharinaLeAnn Amen.

Lord, Please close every door You do not want me to walk through & give me peace to accept it. Open the doors that honor You & give me courage to enter. Give me a heart that obeys even when I don’t understand. In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.✨

@Jaaavis I'm interested in this story. Thank you.

"What's happening now is basically a civil war among the Democrats," the speaker said. "And it's all...because the leader of the Senate right now is Senator Lucas." richmond.com/news/state-reg…

@Truth_matters20 It *would be an incomplete presentation.

Jesus isn't your savior if He isn't also your Lord.

@JenResistedAGN Well, you don't have to receive it, if you don't want to.

Why would I believe god shows grace and mercy to me while allowing countless children to be killed in wars? Assuming I’ve been singled out for divine favor seems like an extraordinarily self-centered and arrogant position.

@ChristIsComing5 Me! me!

WHO ELSE CAN ADMIT THAT ITS ONLY BY GOD’S GRACE AND MERCY THAT YOU ARE STILL HERE TODAY???

@ChristIsComing5 Sean, this is offered in peace. T/amazing thing about t/suggestions of t/posted "Phase 1:" is that t/fully glorified KING of kings (of whom Peter & John witnessed a glorious Transfiguration), could come to t/Earth, w/angels (and even limited to the atmosphere), not be noticed.

👑 THE COMING OF THE LORD: RAPTURE VS. RETURN ☁️ : DURATION DIFFERENCE Phase 1: Rapture: CHRIST RETURNS LIKE A THIEF: “In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye…. Behold, I come quickly..(1 Corinthians 15:52; Revelation 3:11).” Phase 2: Christ’s Return: CHRIST RETURNS OPENLY: “Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him…..And then shall they see the Son of man coming in the clouds with great power and glory (Revelation 1:7, Mark 13:26).”

@Phraser777 @ChristIsComing5 Answer to question #1: [N]o

Jesus Christ returns with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, with the trumpet of God. 1 Thessalonians 4:16. Does that sound like a quiet and secret rapture to you? He comes as a thief means at a time no one expects. And 1 Corinthians 15:52 literally says the last trumpet! How can there be a pre tribulation rapture at the last trumpet, and then have 7 more trumpets after the last trumpet? There's no pre tribulation rapture in the Bible and what your posting is a deception and you are trying to trick people!

@RisingDisciples @ronhenzel Geno, Dr. J. Vernon McGee quoted one of his mentors as saying, "Put the cookies down where the kiddies can reach them." That's what I need, no hostility intended. x.com/RisingDisciple…

@mstevens73 @ronhenzel Just for clarity, does your reply indicate that you affirm meticulous theistic determinism?

"God works all things according to His will" is not the same as "God unconditionally decreed all things." One statement comes from Paul. The other comes from Calvinism. The debate isn't over what Eph. 1:11 says. It's over what Calvinism inserts into it, @ronhenzel.

@TheresaArueyin1 That is a fair question and should break the born-again Internet. My son was recently in a car accident. He came out of the accident without a scratch. His vehicle did not. I mean... THANK YOU, LORD JESUS-CHRIST. x.com/TheresaArueyin…

Take a moment and count your blessings. What's one thing God has done for you recently that you're grateful for? Share it below and let's celebrate His goodness together.

@EllaFlash We are positionally sanctified by faith, inheritance, but our practical sanctification determines our rewards. I have been save from the Penalty of sin (justification), am being saved from the Power of sin (sanctification), will be saved from the Presence of sin (glorification).

Repentance: (It's not a bad word, and is part of the Gospel. [Luke 24:47]) Luke 19:8  And Zacchaeus stood, and said unto the Lord; Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken any thing from any man by false accusation, I restore him fourfold.

@Nickymann99 B4 you pass sentence #6, know that there is but1⃣body of Christ including all Jewish believers in Messiah & all gentile believers. Here's t/Bible fact; "That the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel:" [Eph 3:6]

Have You Ever Read Two Bible Verses and Thought, "Wait... How Can Both of These Be True?" One passage says the disciples were sent only to Israel. Another says salvation has gone to the Gentiles. One passage speaks of an earthly kingdom promised to Israel. Another reveals a heavenly Body of Christ blessed in heavenly places. One passage speaks of twelve apostles sitting on twelve thrones judging Israel. Another speaks of one apostle chosen to reveal a mystery hidden from ages and generations. Are these contradictions? Or are we missing something God wants us to see? The answer is not found in forcing every verse into the same box. The answer is found in understanding God's prophetic Kingdom Program for Israel and the Mystery revealed through the Apostle Paul. 📷 Why Some Bible Passages Seem to Contradict Each Other "Study to shew thyself approved unto God... rightly dividing the word of truth." — 2 Timothy 2:15 (KJV) The Bible is perfectly true. The problem is not with Scripture. The problem comes when we read verses written to different people, in different programs, and at different times, as though they were all speaking about the exact same thing. God never changes. But throughout history, God has dealt with mankind in different ways. When we fail to recognize that, confusion follows. When we rightly divide the Word, harmony appears. 📷 Example #1 Did Jesus Come Only For Israel? 📷 "But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel." — Matthew 15:24 Yet Paul writes: 📷 "For I speak to you Gentiles..." — Romans 11:13 At first glance, these seem to clash. But they don't. During Christ's earthly ministry, He came presenting the promised Kingdom to Israel. The covenants, promises, and kingdom belonged to them. After Israel's continued rejection, God revealed through Paul a mystery that had been hidden. Now salvation was being proclaimed directly to Jew and Gentile alike through the ministry committed to Paul. No contradiction. Just two different programs in God's unfolding plan. 📷 Example #2 Sell Everything? 📷 "Sell that ye have, and give alms..." — Luke 12:33 Yet Paul says: 📷 "If any would not work, neither should he eat." — 2 Thessalonians 3:10 One passage encourages believers to sell possessions. The other teaches personal responsibility and labor. Why? Because the believing remnant of Israel was preparing for the Kingdom program that had been promised to the nation. Paul's churches were not operating under those Kingdom instructions. Again, the issue is not contradiction. The issue is context. 📷 Example #3 Twelve Apostles or One Apostle to the Gentiles? Jesus said: 📷 "Ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel." — Matthew 19:28 Yet Paul declares: 📷 "I am the apostle of the Gentiles." — Romans 11:13 Why would God appoint twelve apostles to judge Israel and then raise up another apostle with a distinct ministry? Because Paul was entrusted with something previously unrevealed. A mystery. 📷 What Is The Mystery? 📷 "Which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men..." — Ephesians 3:5 📷 "And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God..." — Ephesians 3:9 Notice carefully. The mystery was not hidden in prophecy. It was hidden in God. Isaiah did not know it. Jeremiah did not know it. Ezekiel did not know it. Daniel did not know it. The prophets spoke of Christ's suffering and glory. They spoke of Israel's Kingdom. They spoke of the Messiah reigning on David's throne. But the formation of the Body of Christ, where Jew and Gentile are made one in Christ, was a secret God kept hidden until He revealed it through Paul. 📷 Israel's Kingdom Program Throughout the Old Testament, God promised Israel: 📷 A King 📷 A Kingdom 📷 A Throne 📷 A Land 📷 "And the LORD shall be king over all the earth..." — Zechariah 14:9 The prophets consistently pointed toward a visible earthly Kingdom centered in Jerusalem. That program has not been cancelled. It has been temporarily set aside. 📷 "Blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in." — Romans 11:25 God is not finished with Israel. Their prophetic program will continue in His perfect timing. 📷 The Fellowship Of The Mystery Today God is forming something never revealed by the prophets. 📷 "For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body..." — 1 Corinthians 12:13 The Body of Christ is not Israel. Israel is not the Body of Christ. Both belong to God. Both are part of His plan. But they are not the same program. The Kingdom Program was spoken by the prophets. The Mystery Program was hidden until revealed to Paul. Understanding that truth removes countless difficulties people struggle with when studying Scripture. 📷 A Lesson Every Bible Student Should Learn Many so-called contradictions disappear when we ask one simple question: "Who is being addressed?" A promise made to Israel is not automatically a promise made to the Body of Christ. A command given under one program is not automatically a command under another. Rightly dividing does not divide the Bible apart. It allows the Bible to fit together exactly as God intended. The more carefully we study, the more we discover that Scripture is not a collection of contradictions. It is a masterpiece of divine wisdom. Every verse belongs. Every book belongs. Every passage belongs. But not every passage is speaking about the same people or the same program. That is why rightly dividing the Word of Truth is so important. 📷📷 📷 For those who have never been saved: The greatest truth revealed through Paul's ministry is the gospel by which we are saved today. 📷 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose again the third day according to the Scriptures. Salvation is not found in religion, rituals, or personal goodness. It is found in trusting the finished work of the Lord Jesus Christ. Believe the gospel and receive the free gift of eternal life today. 📷📷

@falthman71 Amen.

6/15/26 Say Amen, in the comment section if you too can say you Love Jesus Christ.

@billym2521 4 out of 5 ain't bad.

❌ Calvinists: "Christ only died for some, not all." ✅ Bible: Verse after verse shows Jesus Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose for ALL men, not just some men. All means All. This is not complicated. 1 Timothy 2:4-6 KJV Who will have ALL MEN TO BE SAVED, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus; WHO GAVE HIMSELF A RANSOM FOR ALL, to be testified in due time. Titus 2:11 KJV For the grace of God that bringeth salvation HATH APPEARED TO ALL men, Romans 5:18 KJV Therefore as by THE OFFENCE OF ONE JUDGEMENT CAME UPON ALL MEN to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one THE FREE GIFT CAME UPON ALL MEN unto justification of life. Romans 1:16 KJV For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to EVERY ONE that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. John 12:32 KJV And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, WILL DRAW ALL MEN UNTO ME. Acts 10:34 KJV Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that GOD IS NO RESPECTOR OF PERSONS: Acts 10:43 KJV To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name WHOSOEVER BELIEVETH in him shall receive remission of sins. John 3:16 KJV For God SO LOVED THE WORLD, that he gave his only begotten Son, that WHOSOEVER BELIEVETH in him should not perish, but have everlasting life 2 Peter 3:9 KJV The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, NOT WILLING THAT ANY should perish, but that ALL should come to repentance. Calvinsim misrepresents what the Bible says.

@RealAtomicBon I'm wondering about the glory to be revealed, too.

I wonder if the coming Kingdom will have colors we’ve never seen before. I’ll bet there’ll be many things we’ve never seen. Many, so many things. With our wonderful Savior. Glory.

@5SolasMissy Thank God!

@Wendy_Rooke ... a seriously HAPPY looking dog! *He's posing!

Just me and a dog named "boo" sailing north

@Bamboozler_Nate @ChrisCryptic4 @WWURD_Official My apologies, the graphic was expanded. Also, I tried to include this in my response but I don't have a lot of room. But they would have preached that the Kingdom of Heaven was at Hand, at that point and that Jesus of Nazareth was the source of their healing power.

@mstevens73 @ChrisCryptic4 @WWURD_Official You just ignored Luke 9 all together… ok… have a good day.

I get it ... you're a well-intentioned #Christian who is sincere and is following the instructions provided to you on Sunday mornings. BUT, have you considered👇? #Bible #Jesus