Melchizedek: An Immortal Among Us?

 In Matthew 24, after Jesus mentions the signs of his return, he states: 'This generation shall not pass away before [my coming]'.

It has always been assumed that he meant 'the generation which sees these signs'. Considering I'm working off of the King James translation more often than not, that very well could be what the Greek text actually says. But, having nothing more to really go off of at the time I had the thought, I couldn't help but wonder if he wasn't actually talking about somebody in that crowd, or even someone from that very day living to see the Church and the return of Christ. 

Could there be an immortal among us? 

Well, it may have nothing to do with 'this generation' or 'that generation' as intimated by Christ, but here's another curiosity that could mean just that.

 - Ben Parker

                                                             MELCHIZEDEK

By Barbara Parker

The name Melchizedek means king of right.  He was king of Salem, later called Jerusalem, at the time of Abraham, father of the Jewish nation.

In the book of Genesis, chapter 4, verses 17-20 it tells how Melchizedek brought out bread and wine to feed Abraham and his servants after they returned from rescuing Lot and the people of Sodom and Gomorrah, all of whom had been kidnapped and carted off with all their belongings.

Abraham saved all those people and brought back Lot and all his possessions. After Melchizedek fed Abraham and his servants Abraham gave him a tenth of the spoils. After all, Melchizedek was a high priest of God Most High.  Melchizedek blessed Abraham who was at the time referred to as Abram.  (Later God changed his name to Abraham.)

In Psalm110:4 we learn the Lord is a priest forever after the order of Melchizedek.  The order is a priest who will live for ever, as well as not of the line of Levi the priestly tribe.

In Hebrews 6:20 Jesus is described as being a High Priest forever after the order of Melchizedek  Chapter 7:3, (talking of Melchizedek) 'without record of father or mother or ancestral line, neither with beginning of days nor ending of life, but resembling the Son of God, he continues to be a priest without interruption and with out successor.'

Verse 8, (tithes) 'are received by one of whom it is testified that he lives perpetually.'

If I read it right, it says he lives forever with out death just like Jesus.

Does that mean he still resides among us somewhere, just blending in with the rest of us today on this earth?

I considered the thought that Christ may have taken him to Heaven when he left us, but Hebrews was written in 60 or 70 AD about 30 years later. Hebrews speaks of him as still living perpetually.

Well Mr. Melchizedek, if you’re still here I’d like to meet you.  Glory be and God bless you.

The Salvation Message

By Barbara A Parker

For those who already believe and have confessed, this is a message for those who haven't. Still, it's good to be reminded what it is we as Christians, born again under the blood of Christ, believe.

Jesus came to Earth as a baby born in a manger to a virgin girl.  This same baby created the whole universe and every one and every thing living on it.

He grew up, preached the gospel, healed the sick, lame and blind, cast out demons and was crucified for our sins, died and rose again.  He now resides at the right hand of the Father of Heaven making intercession for us before God’s throne.

If you believe this you do well. But, the devil also believes this and trembles before a righteous, holy, almighty God.

Have you repented and asked him to save your soul yet? Did you mean it? You aren't saved by the gift of grace if you haven't, even if you believe the story.

All you lack is to repent of your sins and ask Jesus to save your soul. Then you will live with him forever.  (Romans 10:9-10)

If you haven’t done this yet, you should hurry up and do so.  You see, the tribulation is coming and you don’t want to be left here to face the devil after Jesus catches away his repentant believers from off the Earth.

There may still be a chance for you to repent but circumstances will be a lot harder for you if you wait until then.  You won’t be able to stand before God on judgment day and say no one told you the truth.  I am telling it to you right now.

We forever celebrate the babe in the manger but He is the eternal Son of God who died to take away the sins of the whole world.  He will take away your sins if you just ask him.

You say you’re too bad to save?  Nonsense!  Moses, David and Paul were all murderers, yet the Lord had them write major portions of the Bible.  If He can forgive them, He most certainly can forgive you.

Just pray right now.  Tell Him you believe in Him and you desire His salvation and forgiveness.  He will in no wise turn you away.  May God open your eyes and heart to the truth of the Gospel.

                                                                        God bless you with his salvation.

                                                   

Don't Give Up!

For those wondering why nothing has been posted for a few months, it's not that I was disheartened by the lack of events surrounding the Blood Moon Tetrad. Sure, I'm disappointed, but all it means to me is that I misinterpreted signs. That happens. Also doesn't mean the moons weren't significant.

No, I haven't given up the faith or the belief that Christ is about to return. That was my head's up, so it can still be any time now.

Life got in the way, is all. Work picked up, and time disappeared on me. That's all.

I haven't given up, and neither should you. More and more people are telling me that the feel his return is close; people I haven't talked with for a long time and complete strangers alike. An Aunt on my mother's side who lives in 'nowhere' Illisnois is looking at the current Isis Crisis as the gateway to the new world order and the rise of the Anti-Christ.

The Gog-Magog war has yet to happen, and that is generally accepted to be the event that launches the tribulation and the transition to the Age of Christ's reign on Earth.

Jack Van Impe may have some questionable things to say, but about that event, I have no doubt he's correct in fingering Russia making a final land grab, since the cities in question: Magog, Tubal and Rosh are all now cities inside the Russian border.

The signs are all there. The Fig tree is ripe. Harvest is near.

Of course, He'll come when he's good and ready, and not a moment before. That is His prerogative as lord of all. 

I haven't given up, and neither should you. Hang in there.