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Yes it is mostly about you -- each and every one of you!
You are EXTREMELY IMPORTANT to both God and HIS Glorious Son, Jesus Christ!
In fact, it's because of God's GREAT LOVE for you and all of humanity that HE sent HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN Son to DIE for your (and my) Sins -- so we might have a chance for eternal life! (see JOHN 3:16)
You are the
Yes it is mostly about you -- each and every one of you!
You are EXTREMELY IMPORTANT to both God and HIS Glorious Son, Jesus Christ!
In fact, it's because of God's GREAT LOVE for you and all of humanity that HE sent HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN Son to DIE for your (and my) Sins -- so we might have a chance for eternal life! (see JOHN 3:16)
You are the very reason Jesus gave HIS Life so willingly -- to become that necessary, ultimate sacrifice -- as a type of a lamb who was without any sin whatsoever, and to empower us to live as HE lived ... without spot, blemish, wrinkle, or any such thing! (see EPH 5:25-27, and vs. 32)
Moreover, God's Word teaches us in symbolic terms how you and I, as true believers in Jesus Christ, are His Son's Building, His Son's Husbandry (Garden or Field of Crops), His Church, His Son's Bride, His Son's Sheep, His Son's Tabernacle and Temple, a VIRGIN WOMAN, among several other things.
God uses such a variety of metaphors in order to teach something important and different in each type, as well as to reach each and every one of us on some level that will help cause us to "awaken unto righteousness" (to do the right things and to think in the right kind of ways ... see 1-COR. 15:34)
And why do you think God would go to such great lengths to reach your heart and mind and soul like that -- using all those types of symbols and parables and similes, etc.?
Well, not to put too fine of a point on it ...
BECAUSE HE LOVES YOU SOOOOO MUCH!!!
Now, I adjure you to take a moment to let that sink in.
Please allow me to say that again ...
BECAUSE HE LOVES YOU SOOOOO MUCH!!!
Now, I ask you, isn't that just AWESOME?!!!
Yes my friend, you (your soul specifically) is God's True Desire!
And HE earnestly and very, very patiently awaits for those HE Called (you for sure, otherwise, you wouldn't be reading this website), to CALL UPON THE NAME OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST to REPENT OF YOUR SINS (by asking for forgiveness and with the POWER OF HIS HOLY SPIRIT to turn away from your previous ways of thinking and behaving, and to "WALK IN THE LIGHT AS HE IS IN THE LIGHT" (see 1-JOHN 1:7)
However, if we don't follow that pattern of righteousness unto holiness, we will NEVER reach that place of true fellowship with God.
It's pretty simple, really, but it is quite difficult to do because we all have a long and varied non-Christian background which is so rooted in our souls that to reach that kind of place in God is seemingly impossible this side of 3rd Heaven!
But, Blessed be the Name of the Lord, that is NOT the TRUTH!
And therein lies the key to unlocking the Greatest Mystery of All: "The Mystery of Godliness"! (see 1-TIM. 3:16)
And that is one of many things we will clearly teach you: how to get "...'Born Again' (see JOHN 3:3), not of 'corruptible seed,' but of 'incorruptible,' by the Word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever." (1-PET. 1:23)!
GLORY TO GOD IN THE HIGHEST!!!
We look forward to teaching and hearing from you soon!
God Bless you my friend!
This should indeed go without saying. Jesus Christ is the Lord of all Lords and King of all Kings! Blessed be His Holy Name!
Of course, we include the Great God, the father of our Lord and Savior in this section!
After all, it was God the Father, who "...so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him
This should indeed go without saying. Jesus Christ is the Lord of all Lords and King of all Kings! Blessed be His Holy Name!
Of course, we include the Great God, the father of our Lord and Savior in this section!
After all, it was God the Father, who "...so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." (JOHN 3:16)
As a father myself, I can only imagine how awful that must have felt in God's heart, knowing that about 30 years after HIS ONLY SON'S earthly incarnation in Mary, that HE would suffer so greatly and literally "POURED OUT HIS SOUL UNTO DEATH"! (ISA. 53:12 AKJV)
But that's just how much our GREAT and WONDERFUL our OUR HEAVENLY FATHER TRULY IS!
But we are instructed by Scripture to always heap all our praise unto His Son, JESUS CHRIST as we worship His Father (JOHN 4:23; COL. 2:9, and many other passages!)
Yet, we should be mindful, nonetheless, to at times include God the Father in our daily thanksgivings, as well as His precious Son, Jesus the Christ (Messiah).
As a matter of fact, when you read just about every Epistle in the New Testament, you will notice the earthly author (mostly the Apostle Paul), gives thanks in his greetings to both the Father God and His Son, Jesus Christ!
Oh, I don't wish to be remiss by not acknowledging how AMAZING His Only Begotten Son, Jesus Christ was for living a totally sinless life and offering Himself on that Old Rugged Cross, to be the main sacrifice for my sinful life before me being Born-Again, and then to be my "propitiation" (or "advocate" per 1-John 2:1-2) - even afterwards!
Indeed, without what Jesus did for us all, NONE of us would stand a chance to make it to heaven -- not even the greatest of OT folk!
GLORY IN THE HIGHEST TO JESUS, OUR LORD WHO IS SO, SO MIGHTY TO SAVE!!!
BLESSED BE HIS HOLY NAME!
And when you really understand what the "NAME OF JESUS CHRIST" means -- especially on all 3 levels (in original Greek that would be 1. Logos, 2. Rhema and 3. Crios or Christos), then you would truly be "Set Free indeed"! (see JOHN 8:36)
But please don't worry if that doesn't make much sense to you at the moment. Believe me, it soon will, and you will be so happy because:
"Blessed [Happy] and holy [fully grown in the Lord] is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years." (REV. 20:6 AKJV)
I realize I'm dabbling a bit into what we believe (doctrines), but we can't actually "worship God", and by extension, HIS SON, unless we "worship Him in Spirit and in Truth" (see John 4:23).
And that is the basic of all truths in the entire Word of God:
We will teach you how to be in HIS NAME and "grow-up in HIM in ALL THINGS" and many other fundamental, yet deep, "revelations" of the Lord God! (see 2-CHRON. 7:14 and EPH. 4:15, and so many other references too numerous to list here!)
But we will get to all of them, and so many other incredible insights if the Lord permits!
Again, BLESSED BE HIS HOLY NAME!!!
JESUS CHRIST - The Name Above All Names!
[BTW, there is a very deep teaching on that last statement that even many, but not all, "Christian" religions fail to fully understand!]
That's right, HIS Great Plan of Salvation includes His True and Faithful Ministers, as well -- Thank God!
HELLO!
My name is Rick Strader. I am the Lord's servant for this online flock -- wherever and whosoever! God is so Good , so Gracious and so Merciful to entrust HIS TRUTHS to such an unworthy vessel -- me.
I mean, come on really ... who
That's right, HIS Great Plan of Salvation includes His True and Faithful Ministers, as well -- Thank God!
HELLO!
My name is Rick Strader. I am the Lord's servant for this online flock -- wherever and whosoever! God is so Good , so Gracious and so Merciful to entrust HIS TRUTHS to such an unworthy vessel -- me.
I mean, come on really ... who am I?
Well, again, not to put too fine of a point on it, ...
without Jesus in my life, I am just a big nothing that is not worth anything.
But , Praise the Lord, He changed all that!
[And now, like each and every one of you who choose to, on a daily basis, truly "deny yourself, pick up your cross and follow Him", I am to our blessed Savior a piece of "gold or silver or a precious stone"! (see LUKE 9:23 and 1-COR. 3:10-15, especially vs. 12).]
HALLELUJAH!!!
Now I don't believe it is because God was desperate in choosing me, but rather HE chose me simply because HE wanted to. And I find many like myself in HIS HOLY WORD as examples of choosing those who are weak and those who are not of high esteem and those who are not the prettiest or loveliest to accomplish HIS Will.
The very best example of this is Jesus Christ's physical strength and appearance. Here's a "revelation" for you: contrary to popular belief, our Lord was NOT the Adonis some famous painters and virtually all of Hollywood has made HIM out to be! (see ISA. 53:1-2 and LUKE 23:26).
Same was true for the great Apostle Paul! (see 2-COR. 10:7-10).
But if you see me in the pic above as anything near Adonis level of handsomeness, then please notify me asap! I will earnestly pray for God to heal your vision! : )
No, seriously, God gave me a tender heart to love others, and has been soooooooo merciful to me -- on so many occasions -- that I just can't help but to be that way to all others!
God also gave me keen biblical understanding -- of things that I've never heard in most churches -- ever before! The Lord, for whatever HIS reasons may be, reveals many incredible things to me as I read and meditate daily.
God also gave me the gifts of being an Information Technology guru, as well as the gift of teaching (I have personally taught well over a thousand during my adult life!)
And although I possess several college degrees and multiple computer certifications, I have no official education from any kind of a Cemetery (oops, Sorry, I meant Seminary) institution. : )
Indeed, the Lord has taught me so much through some very learned bible scholars and from just reading and meditating on His Word, that HE has used me to open the eyes of even some bible school graduated ministers -- to things their colleges NEVER taught them!
No my friend, this is certainly a "new thing" the Lord is doing here -- in this online venue, today.
And one day, Lord willing, HE will call for me to open-up into a physical building, as well.
But that will be HIS call, obviously.
Well, I guess that pretty much sums it up about me, except that I am married to a most wonderful woman of God, and with whom we have a most beautiful teenage daughter -- whom we love dearly and whom God uses to help me not feel so old. : )
But what about you?
I would love to learn about you.
So please contact me and fill me in on what all the Lord Jesus Christ is doing for you, where HE is leading, and / or any prayer requests or questions / comments you may have.
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
God Bless You!
I know that sounds strange and antithetical, even.
However, this online outreach ministry the Lord has called me to do is basically me, as one of HIS humble servants, conducting a "house-to-house" (so to speak) witnessing campaign as part of HIS "Great Commission" for HIS Disciples -- for us on a virtual, global scale, using our website.
THE GREAT COMMISSION PER GOD'S HOLY WORD:
"16. Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them. 17. And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted. 18. And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. 19. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20. Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen." (MATT. 28:16-20) AKJV.
We at this place felt led to name our website the "Church of Revelations", but from the beginning decided to not have a business checking account associated with it , or to register it as a business of any kind -- at least not for the foreseeable future.
[But, if you feel led to contribute to this work then please go to our SUPPORT page to learn about a novel way on helping The Lord spread HIS Gospel Truth through this venue! Praise His Holy Name!]
There are so many ways to support our mission. Contact us to find out more about volunteer opportunities, fundraising events, and ways to get our message to your friends and family.
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