RESPONDING TO GRACE

 

Responding to Grace - President Bolsonaro of Brazil Living in Fla – CIA Ops Caused Stolen Election in Brazil - Young Television Reporter Collapsing Live On Air - Blackout 13 Vegas Property - God is Real Says Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen - Katie Hobbs & Kevin McCarthy Sting Operation and much more.

Researched & Comments by Pastor Gary Boyd

Jan. 9^th 2023

 

REAL RAW NEWS: Biden’s CIA Responsible for Brazil Riots - By Michael Baxter -January 9, 2023 - The Biden regime’s Central Intelligence Agency is responsible for instigating protests that rocked Brasília in the aftermath of a contentious election between the incumbent, conservative Jair Bolsonaro, and his opponent, liberal Leftist Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who emerged victorious. Purported pro-Bolsonaro supporters stormed Congress, the Supreme Court and presidential palace Sunday, protesting what they deemed a crooked election. The demonstrators bypassed security barricades, climbed on roofs, smashed windows, and invaded all three buildings, which were believed to be largely vacant on the weekend. Some of the demonstrators called for a military intervention to either restore Bolsonaro to power or oust Lula from the presidency… https://realrawnews.com/2023/01/bidens-cia-responsible-for-brazil-riots/

‘God is real,’ says Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen after game honoring Damar Hamlin - Monday, January 9, 2023 14:43 - There’s been a lot of God talk around the professional sports world since NFL safety for the Buffalo Bills Damar Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest during a game last week. https://beforeitsnews.com/religion/2023/01/god-is-real-says-buffalo-bills-qb-josh-allen-after-game-honoring-damar-hamlin-2567488.html

Obama Explains Why They Stage Fake Shootings. False Flags Are Propaganda for Gun Control. Smith Mundt Modernization Act and Psychological Warfare Against the Masses - Monday, January 9, 2023 14:32 - https://beforeitsnews.com/alternative/2023/01/obama-explains-why-they-stage-fake-shootings-false-flags-are-propaganda-for-gun-control-smith-mundt-modernization-act-and-psychogical-warfare-against-the-masses-3786782.html

US MILITARY NEWS: Restored Republic via a GCR - By Divina Ellisson 9 January, 2023 - https://theusmilitarynews.com/restored-republic-via-a-gcr-update-as-of-january-9-2023/

Brazilians Peacefully Occupy Government Buildings Protesting Socialist Takeover - By Eric Simmons, MPA - Jan 8, 2023 - Shortly after the controversial Brazilian presidential election that saw leftist leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, commonly referred to simply as “Lula,” take power from conservative President Jair Bolsonaro, Brazilians flooded the streets in protest of what they strongly believe was a subversion of their democracy by the socialist leader and his allies in government, joining together in prayer and calling on the military to fix what they asserted was a leftist takeover of their nation. https://bigleaguepolitics.com/brazilians-peacefully-occupy-government-buildings-protesting-socialist-takeover/

Derek Johnson Decode At POTUS & JFK Jr Return Stream! Thanks SGAnon & Juan O Savin! - Must Video - Monday, January 9, 2023 9:51 - https://beforeitsnews.com/opinion-conservative/2023/01/derek-johnson-decode-at-potus-jfk-jr-return-stream-thanks-sganon-juan-o-savin-3651676.html

34-Year-Old Iranian Father Just Wants To See His Infant Daughter Before The Government Executes Him For Wanting Freedom - Monday, January 9, 2023 9:11 - The price of freedom is high.  Most don’t contemplate that price, let alone understand it.  Yet, one such man in Iran not only knows the price, but is set to pay for it with his life, and all he’s asking for is the opportunity to see his infant daughter one last time. https://beforeitsnews.com/iran/2023/01/34-year-old-iranian-father-just-wants-to-see-his-infant-daughter-before-the-government-executes-him-for-wanting-freedom-2439781.html

Thrice Vaxxed Young Television Reporter Sparks Vaccine Fears After Collapsing Live On Air - Monday, January 9, 2023 9:09 - We are seeing this right before our eyes, every day and still they are pushing this poison.…DISTURBING: Young female reporter, Jessica Robb has a medical episode live on air. She posted on her Facebook page that she has been vaccinated three times…. https://beforeitsnews.com/opinion-conservative/2023/01/thrice-vaxxed-young-television-reporter-sparks-vaccine-fears-after-collapsing-live-on-air-3651674.html

Blackout! 13 Vegas Property Terrorist Incident Rocks the Strip and Media Is Completely Silent! - Monday, January 9, 2023 9:32 - https://beforeitsnews.com/politics/2023/01/blackout-13-vegas-property-terrorist-incident-rocks-the-strip-and-media-is-completely-silent-3281432.html

Another attack on a power plant…Are you prepared to live with no power. - Monday, January 9, 2023 7:41 - https://beforeitsnews.com/opinion-conservative/2023/01/another-attack-on-a-power-plantare-your-prepared-to-live-with-no-power-3651667.html

The situation in the Ukrainian SMO on January 08 2023 - Sunday, January 8, 2023 23:01 – In response to the Kiev regime’s criminal strike in the first minutes of January 2023 against the temporary deployment point of Russian military personnel in Makееvka, Donetsk People’s Republic, the command of the United Group of Russian Forces carried out a retaliatory operation. https://beforeitsnews.com/politics/2023/01/the-situation-in-the-ukrainian-smo-on-january-08-2023-3281427.html

Nibbles: Diets, Millet seedbank, Healthy rice, Kazakh genebank, Decentralized seeds, Planet Local, White sage, White olive, Talangana collecting, Nature-based, Italian food, Citron, Indian quinoa, Crop expansion - Monday, January 9, 2023 10:01 - https://beforeitsnews.com/food-and-farming/2023/01/nibbles-diets-millet-seedbank-healthy-rice-kazakh-genebank-decentralized-seeds-planet-local-white-sage-white-olive-talangana-collecting-nature-based-italian-food-citron-indian-quinoa-cro-2530603.html

The Time To Overcome Evil Is Now. It Is Time To Quit Being Abused By These Traitors. - Monday, January 9, 2023 9:57 - Evil can always be defeated by good people uniting and doing what is right. History has shown this time and again. Evil cannot stand up to courageous and righteous individuals who are willing to sacrifice everything for those they love. There is nothing more precious than securing Liberty for those that we love. - https://beforeitsnews.com/opinion-conservative/2023/01/the-time-to-overcome-evil-is-now-it-is-time-to-quit-being-abused-by-these-traitors-3651677.html

NTEB PROPHECY NEWS PODCAST: Jimmy Fallon Releases COVID XBB.1.5 ‘Theme Song’ While Flashing The Illuminati All-Seeing-Eye - Monday, January 9, 2023 9:57 - Do you remember what the very first thing Jesus said would be a sign you were living in the last days? Deception. In 2023, we are swimming in a veritable pool of deception that comes at us from every and all levels, with the deceivers double and triple-crossing themselves so it’s nearly impossible to unravel it at this point. Nearly, but not completely, as you shall soon see. “And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you.” Matthew 24:4 (KJB) - https://beforeitsnews.com/global-unrest/2023/01/nteb-prophecy-news-podcast-jimmy-fallon-releases-covid-xbb-1-5-theme-song-while-flashing-the-illuminati-all-seeing-eye-2537208.html

'Poison candy': Child exposures to edibles on the rise - Emily Pyrek La Crosse Tribune Jan 7, 2023 - Child ingestion of edible cannabis — and related poisonings — has risen sharply in recent years, in tandem with the increased legality of adult use. https://www.winonadailynews.com/news/local/poison-candy-child-exposures-to-edibles-on-the-rise/article_4b164d80-fddb-56bd-a428-a4e119372be6.html#tracking-source=home-top-story

Media Blackout Over Terror Incident At Vegas Power Plant - The US power grid is under attack. - Published 15 hours ago on 8 January, 2023 – By Paul Joseph Watson - The US power grid is under attack as extremists shoot, sabotage, and vandalize electrical equipment at power stations. One of the highest-profile attacks was when two men used guns to paralyze a substation in Washington state on Christmas Day, leaving thousands without electricity. The incident made national news, but strangely enough, another attack last week on the Las Vegas power grid went unnoticed by the national press. - https://summit.news/2023/01/08/media-blackout-over-terror-incident-at-vegas-power-plant/

Parade of intense storms continues to batter California — rapid river rises, mudslides, and burn scar flash floods expected - Sunday, January 8, 2023 - The continuous rounds of heavy rain on already saturated soils across California will likely lead to significant flooding, rapid river rises, mudslides, and flash floods or debris flows in burn scar areas. In addition, gusty winds may cause trees and power lines to fall. Travel in the mountains may also be hazardous due to heavy snowfall. - https://watchers.news/2023/01/08/parade-of-intense-storms-continues-to-batter-california-rapid-river-rises-mudslides-and-burn-scar-flash-floods-expected/

ALL NEWS PIPELINE: The America We Grew Up Is Already Gone - What Remains Is Some Sick, Perverted Leftist Version Of The Twilight Zone Where People Now Identify As Cats And Dogs - By Susan Duclos - All News PipeLine - I am showing my age here but seeing things happening today that the media and one political party insists is "normal," when in the past the same things would be investigated by law enforcement, and/or parents would show up and beat the snot out of the offenders, makes one realize that so-called "diversity" being pushed in all aspects of life, is just another way to destroy this once-great nation. Before getting into the "diversity" training being conducted at government agencies, ordered by the Biden regime, and what is included in said training, let us look at a few examples of how half of America has succumbed to perversion and deviancy. Pedophilia, A sexual perversion in which an adult or adolescent experiences a primary sexual attraction to prepubescent children. https://allnewspipeline.com/Perverted_Leftist_Version_Of_The_Twilight_Zone.php

NEW: Vandals Deface Church Hosting Sean Feucht ‘Let Us Worship’ New Year’s Eve Event - By Jesse T. Jackson -December 31, 2022 - https://churchleaders.com/news/441849-new-vandals-deface-church-hosting-sean-feucht-let-us-worship-new-years-eve-event.html

Is the Cascadia Subduction Zone about to blow? Swarm of hundreds of small earthquakes rattle Vancouver Island - Jan 7, 2023 - https://strangesounds.org/2023/01/is-the-cascadia-subduction-zone-about-to-blow-swarm-of-hundreds-of-small-earthquakes-rattle-vancouver-island.html

Almost 2 million students stopped attending public schools between 2020 and 2021, enrollment data shows. In a recent poll from Education Next, district-operated schools lost 4 percent of their students during those two years, with those children enrolling in other types of schooling. https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2023/01/public-school-districts-begin-closing-schools-almost-2-million-students-left-pandemic/

MAIL ONLINE: More than 7,000 nurses strike at two of New York City's hospitals due to 'chronic understaffing' - with the walkout forcing patients to be transferred, ambulances diverted, and procedures postponed - The walkout involves as many as 3,500 nurses at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx and about 3,600 at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan - They are striking to combat the 'chronic understaffing' at the hospitals - Gov. Kathy Hochul urged the union and the hospitals late Sunday to take their dispute to binding arbitration - By SOPHIE MANN and CLAUDIA AORAHA, SENIOR REPORTER FOR DAILYMAIL.COM - PUBLISHED: 08:17 EST, 9 January 2023 - https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11614885/More-7-000-nurses-strike-two-New-York-Citys-hospitals-chronic-understaffing.html

Situation Update, Jan 9, 2022 - Brazil's UPRISING The First Of MANY To Come In 2023! - Mike Adams Must Video - Monday, January 9, 2023 11:34 - https://beforeitsnews.com/opinion-conservative/2023/01/situation-update-jan-9-2022-brazils-uprising-the-first-of-many-to-come-in-2023-mike-adams-must-video-3651687.html

Katie Hobbs & Kevin McCarthy Sting Operation, Brunson v. Adams Case, Big Tech Collusion With Biden Admin (Video) - Sunday, January 8, 2023 19:15 - White Hats carrying out another sting operation with Katie Hobbs and Kevin McCarthy. All levels of the swamp will be drained by them. Brunson versus Adams case will allow the American people to see if the Justice system works in America or if it is truly broken beyond repair. - https://beforeitsnews.com/alternative/2023/01/katie-hobbs-kevin-mccarthy-sting-operation-brunson-v-adams-case-big-tech-collusion-w-biden-admin-video-3786742.html

ATLAS SHRUGS - Brazil: Civil Unrest After Corrupt Communist Lula Takes Power After Stolen Election - Monday, January 9, 2023 12:09 - TGP reports the number of protestors in the capital in the millions. The Brazilians have been protesting for 68 days now. Now people have had enough. The Brazilian congress is being invaded. People are not going to take a criminal in charge and clearly rigged elections…. Protestors have broken through the barriers around the National Congress and are storming the building - Mr. Bolsonaro is currently at Orlando, Florida. Brazilian news outlets earlier reported that he would be visiting with his American ally, President Trump, at Mar- a- Lago during an extended stay in the state, but no evidence of the two meeting has surfaced to date. Meanwhile officials of President Biden’s administration are expressing “full support” of Mr. da Silva, as do most of the region’s leaders. - https://beforeitsnews.com/opinion-conservative/2023/01/brazil-civil-unrest-after-corrupt-communist-takes-power-after-stolen-election-3651690.html

 

 

 

Responding to Grace

by Jack Kelley

Researched by Pastor Gary Boyd

Jan. 9^th 2023

 

Last time we discussed five things the Bible says about the way God sees us now that we are born-again. We’ll review these briefly and then see what the Bible says about how we should respond.

 

He sees as His own children, adopted into His family, and made one of His heirs with an inheritance that can never be taken from us.

He knows we still sin but He no longer counts our sins against us, attributing them instead to the sin that still lives within us.

Because we’re in Christ, He sees us as a new creation. From His perspective, everything we used to be is gone and we’ve been made new, as righteous as He is.

Therefore, no one can condemn us before Him for any reason.

He knows when we stand before Him all our earthly imperfections will be gone and we will be perfect, as He is perfect, fit to dwell with Him forever.

As we begin, let’s make sure we understand that none of these five things are conditional upon us, maintaining any standard of behavior. The only requirement God has attached to them is that we admit we’re sinners, and believe when Jesus went to the cross He went for us, to pay the penalty for our sins, so we could be forgiven for all of them (John 6:28-29). This is what it means to be born-again. Our salvation and the inheritance that goes with it is a free gift of God’s grace (Eph. 2:8-9), and all that’s required of us is that we receive and accept it.

 

Therefore, nothing that follows should be seen as the price we have to pay to receive or keep eternal life. We have already received it, and nothing in heaven or on earth can ever change that.

 

In two different places Paul said that for the believer, “Everything is permissible” (1 Cor. 6:12, 1 Cor. 10:23). In both cases the Greek word translated “permissible” means “lawful.” Then he completed the thought with, “but not everything is beneficial” meaning just because it’s permitted doesn’t mean it’s good.

 

Before we go on, how could Paul say that everything is lawful for believers? Didn’t Jesus say He hadn’t come to abolish the Law? Yes He did, but when He went to the cross He abolished the penalty associated with breaking the Law for those who believe.

 

“He canceled the written code with its regulations that was against us and that stood opposed to us” (Colossians 2:14).

 

The law and its penalties are still in force for those who don’t believe, and they remain liable for every violation. But for believers, the penalties have been canceled. They aren’t simply overlooked, because God can’t do that. They are canceled because Jesus paid them in advance by nailing them to the cross. The power of the Law lies in its penalty, so where there is no penalty the Law is powerless. It’s as if everything is lawful.

 

But that doesn’t mean everything is beneficial. Certain behaviors simply aren’t good for us. They can be addictive, they can ruin our health, they can damage or destroy our relationships with others, they can destroy our self esteem, and most importantly, they grieve the Holy Spirit who is sealed within us and is forced to participate.

 

In 1 Cor. 6:12-20 Paul’s main topic was sexual immorality. In verses 18-20 he summarized his thoughts this way.

 

“Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a person commits are outside the body, but whoever sins sexually, sins against their own body. Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own;  you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.”

 

The Bible considers all forms of sexual activity that are performed outside of a heterosexual marriage to be immoral and therefore sin. Sexual sins are sins against our own body and Paul reminded us that our bodies are not our own to do with as we please. We have been bought at a price, the precious blood of Jesus (1 Peter 1:18-19). God has put His own seal of ownership on us and made us collectively into His temple for this age. His Spirit dwells within us (2 Cor. 1:21-22).

 

If you’ve read part one of this study, you know that God will not revoke our salvation for this            or any other sin. But Paul has reminded us that since our bodies belong to Him we should strive                       to do only those things that please Him out of gratitude for what He’s done for us. Sexual immorality is not pleasing to God and grieves the Holy Spirit, who being sealed within us, is forced to participate.

 

The other place where Paul mentioned that everything is lawful for us (1 Cor. 10:23) concerned our example to other believers. Here the issue specifically concerned eating food sacrificed to idols. To those who are secure in their faith this is no big deal, but we shouldn’t seek our own good, but the good of others. So no matter what we do we should do it all for the glory of God. We shouldn’t cause anyone to stumble, whether Jews, Greeks (Gentiles) or the church of God.

 

Jews are always looking down at us because of the casual nature of our faith. Gentiles think we’re hypocrites because we don’t live up to our own standards. Other Christians see us living our lives like unbelievers. None of this will encourage people to want to learn more, and may even cause them to reject what little they do know. Sure, everything is lawful for us but not everything is beneficial for those around us.

 

Paul took the Corinthians to task for their lack of propriety in worship (1 Cor. 11:1-16), the casual way they celebrated the Lord’s supper (1 Cor. 11:17-34), and the way they flaunted their Spiritual Gifts (1 Cor. 12). He could do the same in many churches today. These things don’t bring glory to God, nor do they even show Him the respect He’s due.

 

In Ephesians 4:17-32 Paul turned to our personal behavior.

 

“So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking. They are darkened in their understanding and separated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them due to the hardening of their hearts.  Having lost all sensitivity, they have given themselves over to sensuality so as to indulge in every kind of impurity, and they are full of greed” (Eph. 4:17-19).

 

Again, this kind of behavior is not unlawful for us and will not endanger our salvation. But it’s not beneficial for us or those around us and does not bring glory to God. We’re children of the eternal King and should try to live up to what we’ve already attained (Phil. 3:16) not to mention we’ve been taught better.

 

“That, however, is not the way of life you learned when you heard about Christ and were taught in him in accordance with the truth that is in Jesus. You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness” (Eph. 4:20-24).

 

Even though in the eternal sense God already sees us as being as righteous as He is, we know as long as we’re here on Earth we won’t ever make it. But that’s our destiny, and Paul was telling us to practice being that way. Not to earn or keep anything, but to express our gratitude for His promise that one day soon it will all come true.

 

“Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body. “In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold. Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with their own hands, that they may have something to share with those in need” (Eph. 4:25-28).

 

Notice Paul’s reason for working is not to enrich ourselves but to help those in need. In 2 Cor. 9:6 he said those who sow generously will also reap generously and in 2 Cor. 9:11 he said we would be made rich in every so we can be generous on every occasion. Therefore, the attitude that facilitates true wealth is generosity. Start giving away everything you can in your current situation and the Lord will make sure you always have more to give.

 

This is why Jesus told us not to store up treasure on Earth. Whatever we receive here is for sharing, because by doing so we’re storing up treasure in Heaven (Matt. 6:19-21). There are over 93 million Americans who can’t find work. You want the more abundant life He promised (John 10:10)? Find one close to you and start helping. Start small and increase your giving as your faith grows. I know this is a radical thought, but Jesus is a radical teacher.

 

“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you” (Eph. 4:29-32).

 

Match your generous deeds with words of encouragement. This will become easier as your faith grows, and you will become a kinder, gentler, happier, person.

 

Above all remember, you are not required to do any of this to guard your salvation. It was a free gift. Doing this is how you respond to God’s grace. Maranatha