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THE LAST STATE (CONDITION) IS WORST THAN THE FIRST

MID-WEEK MANNA FROM PASTOR NAT’S DESK:
July 6, 2022

THE LAST STATE (CONDITION) IS WORST THAN THE FIRST

Jesus solemnly said to the religious leaders of the Jewish nation in His day (and in our day): “When the unclean spirit [fallen angels; demons; evil spirits] is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest, and findeth NONE. Then he [the demon] saith, I WILL RETURN into my house from whence I came out, and when he [the demon] is come, he findeth it empty, swept and garnished.

Then goeth he, and taketh with himself, SEVEN OTHER SPIRITS MORE WICKED THAN HIMSELF [as in a ‘legion’], and THEY enter in and dwell there: AND THE LAST STATE OF THAT MAN IS WORST THAN THE FIRST. Even so shall it be unto this WICKED GENERATION.” Matt. 12: 43-45, KJV. See also Luke 11: 24-26; compare to John 5: 14, 1-47.

Now let all prayerfully read the verses below, then carefully and honestly examine our own (not others) spiritual condition or “state” today, compared to “when we first became “believers” or were “converted” (Rom. 13: 11-14):

“While they promise them LIBERTY [or ‘freedom’], they themselves are the servants of corruption: for of whom a man is overcome, of that same is he brought into BONDAGE. For IF after they have ESCAPED , the POLLUTIONS of the world [the defilement of sin; ‘love of the world and things of this world’] through the knowledge of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are AGAIN ENTANGLED THEREIN, AND OVERCOME, THE LATTER END WITH THEM IS WORSE THAN THE BEGINNING. For it had been BETTER for them NOT to have known the WAY OF RIGHTEOUSNESS, than, after they had known it, to TURN FROM THE HOLY COMMANDMENT delivered unto them. But it happened unto them ACCORDING to the true proverb [cf. Prov. 26:11], The DOG is turned to his OWN VOMIT again, and the SOW [female pig] that was washed [already] to her WALLOWING in the mire [filthy mud].” 2 Pet. 2: 19-22, KJV.

These verses clearly explain why the claim “once-saved-alway-saved” is not a sound doctrine but the doctrine of modern soothsayers, deceivers, false prophets, the “children of darkness and disobedience,” who are either willing or unwitting agents of Satan, “the father of lies and murderer from the beginning,” the prince of this world,” the “prince of the power of the air,” the master tempter and “accuser of the brethren.”

To be continued next MWM, God willing. NMF

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Daily Manna Devotionals

THE SON OF MAN/SON OF GOD vs THE MAN OF SIN/SON OF PERDITION

FROM YOUR PASTOR’S DESK:

THE SON OF MAN/SON OF GOD vs THE MAN OF SIN/SON OF PERDITION

“Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day [the second advent] shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition; who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God, sheweth himself that he is God.” 2 Thess. 2:3,4,KJV.

At the conclusion of the third angel’s message, John in vision specifically describes Jesus as SON Of MAN. coming for the final “harvest” of the earth.

“And I looked, and behold a white cloud [of angels], and upon the cloud sat like unto the SON OF MAN, having on His head a golden crown, and in His hand a sharp sickle.” Rev. 14: 14.

Why is Christ at this point described as SON OF MAN instead of “Lamb of God,” “Lion of the tribe of Judah,” “King of kings and Lord of lords,” etc.? Obviously to re-emphasize the stark difference between the “man of sin” and the Son of man because the world that has rejected Christ has chosen “the man of sin,” an anti type of Barrabas in this instance, but specifically because the “man of sin” usurped the name, position, power, and authority of the Son of God on earth.

The reformatory Elijah and John the Baptist aspects of the Third angel’s message is to expose the man of sin while glorifying the Son of man. Hence God’s servants are clearly instructed as follows:

“By a variety of images the Lord Jesus presented to John the wicked character and seductive influence of those who have been distinguished for their persecution of God’s people.

“All need wisdom [such as Daniel, not Solomon, received] carefully to search out the MYSTERY OF INIQUITY that figures so largely in the winding up of this earth’s history.

“In the time in which we live, the Lord has called HIS PEOPLE and has given them a MESSAGE TO BEAR. [Here’s the antitypical combined Elijah-John the Baptist message]. He has called them to EXPOSE THE WICKEDNESS OF THE MAN OF SIN who has made the Sunday law a distinctive power, who has thought to change times and laws, and to oppress the people of God [since the Dark Ages and onward till the end] who stand firmly to honor Him [how?] by keeping only the TRUE Sabbath of creation, as holy unto the Lord.

“The perils of the last days are upon us, and in OUR WORK, we are to WARN the people of the danger they are in. Let not the SOLEMN SCENES which prophecy has revealed be left UNTOUCHED. [for personal, or fear to offend in the name of “love.” “charity,” “brotherly kindness,” “accommodation,” “inclusiveness,” “positivity,” “ecumenism,” “universalism,” and even “global unity,” etc.].

“If our people were HALF AWAKE, if they realized the NEARNESS of the events portrayed in Revelation, a REFORMATION [not merely a “revival”] would be wrought in our CHURCHES, and many more would believe the message.

“We have no time to lose: God calls upon us [those who minister God’s word] to watch for souls as they that must GIVE AN ACCOUNT. Advance new principles and CROWED IN the the clear-cut truth. It will be as a SWORD CUTTING BOTH WAYS. [Word of caution]: But be not too ready to take a CONTROVERSIAL attitude.

There will be times when we must STAND STILL and see the salvation of God. Let DANIEL speak, let the Revelation speak, and tell what is truth. But whatever phase of the subject is presented, UPLIFT JESUS as the center of all hope, the Root and Offspring of David, and the Bright and Morning Star.” – Testimonies to Ministers, p. 118. Bless all, NMF

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Daily Manna Devotionals

WHO WANTS TO WEAR THE ORIGINAL SOFT WHITE LIGHT?

FROM YOUR PASTOR’S DESK:

WHO WANTS TO WEAR THE ORIGINAL SOFT WHITE LIGHT?

“And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our own likeness.” Gen. 1:26.

“That He might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word. That He might present it to Himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle, or any such thing, but that it should be holy and without blemish.” Eph. 5: 26, 27, KJV.

“The robe [or garment] of innocence [guiltlessness] was born by our first parents when they were placed by God in holy Eden. They lived in perfect harmony with the will of God. All the strength of their affections were given to their Heavenly Father. A beautiful SOFT WHITE LIGHT, the light of God, enshrouded the holy pair. The robe of light was a SYMBOL of their SPIRITUAL GARMENTS OF HEAVENLY INNOCENCE. Had they remained true to God it would ever have continued to enshroud them. But when SIN entered, they severed their connection with God, and the LIGHT that encircled them DEPARTED. Naked and ashamed, they tried to SUPPLY the place of the heavenly garments by SEWING TOGETHER fig leaves for a COVERING.

“This is what the TRANSGRESSORS of God’s law have done ever since the day Adam and Eve’s DISOBEDIENCE. They have sewed together fig leaves to cover their nakedness caused by transgression. They have worn the garments of their own devising, by WORKS OF THEIR OWN they have tried to cover their sins, and make themselves acceptable to God.” – E. G. White, Christ’s Object Lessons, p. 311.

Christ was OBEDIENT to every requirement of the law. He said of Himself, ‘I delight to do Thy WILL, O My God: yea, Thy LAW is within My heart.’ (Ps. 40:8). When on earth, He said to His disciples, ‘I have kept My Father’s commandments.’ John 15:10. By His perfect obedience He has made it POSSIBLE for every human being to obey God’s commandments.” HOW!

“When we submit ourselves to Christ, the HEART is united to His heart, the WILL is merged in His will, the MIND becomes one with His mind, the THOUGHTS are brought into captivity to Him: we live His life. This is what it means to be CLOTHED with the garments of HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS. Then as the Lord looks upon us, He sees not the fig-leaf garment, not the nakedness and deformity of SIN, but His own robe of righteousness, which is PERFECT OBEDIENCE to the law of Jehovah.” – Ibid, p. 312.

And what lies at the very center of this law? The Sabbath commandment of course! Are you aware that the Sabbath day is safely “sandwiched” between His CRUCIFIXION on Friday (Preparation day) and His glorious RESURRECTION on the first working day of the week! Indeed the two Christian pillars of Faith, the CROSS (crucifixion) and RESURRECTION, literally and spiritually protect, preserve and “guard the edges of the Sabbath!” Bless all, NMF

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MAN’S ORIGINAL POSITION AND POWER AT CREATION, RESTORED AT FINAL REDEMPTION OF ALL THINGS

October 7, 2020
FROM YOUR PASTOR’S DESK:

MAN’S ORIGINAL POSITION AND POWER AT CREATION, RESTORED AT FINAL REDEMPTION OF ALL THINGS

“What is man, that Thou art mindful of him?……Thou crownest Him with glory and honor…..But now we see not yet all things put under him.” Heb. 2: 6, 7, 8, KJV (Read the complete verses and Job 7:17; Ps. 8: 4-6).

“GLORY AND HONOR.’ This distinctly points to the experience of Adam and Eve recorded in the first chapter of Genesis. God did not create man to be a servant or slave [all colonial powers, past and present and all involved in any all forms of enslavement are self-condemned here]. He made man to be king, and bestowed glory and honor upon him.

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THE ENMITY IN GOD’S GRACE

September 2, 2020

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THE ENMITY IN GOD’S GRACE

The apostle Paul declared: “For I am not ashamed of the GOSPEL of Christ; for it is the POWER unto salvation to everyone that believes…for therein is the righteousness of God revealed” by whom we have received GRACE and apostleship for OBEDIENCE to the faith among all nations, for His name.”  Rom. 1: 16, 17, 5, 6.

“I will put ENMITY between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed, and thou shalt bruise his head.’ Gen. 3:15. The divine sentence pronounced against Satan after the fall of man, was also a prophecy, embracing all ages to the close of time, and FORESHADOWING the great conflict [or controversy] to engage ALL the races of men [not only black or white] who should live upon the earth.”

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CHRIST SUFFERS GOD’S WRATH AGAINST SIN ALONE AT GETHSEMANE

August 19, 2020

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CHRIST SUFFERS GOD’S WRATH AGAINST SIN ALONE AT GETHSEMANE

“I have trodden the wine press alone, and from the peoples no one was with Me.”

Isa. 63:3, NKJV.

So prophesied the gospel prophet regarding Christ’s superhuman agony at Gethsemane culminating at Golgotha. The Greek ‘Gethsemani is a transliteration of the Aramaic ‘Gath Shemani,’ meaning, ‘oil press.’ It cannot be mere coincidence that this specially appointed place located in the western side of Mount of Olives was called an ‘oil press’ where Christ would fulfill the prophecy that He would ‘trod the winepress alone’ for our salvation.

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GOD CREATOR AND HIS KINGDOM ARE BASED ON DIVINE, NOT HUMAN, LAW AND ORDER

August 2, 2020

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GOD CREATOR AND HIS KINGDOM ARE BASED ON DIVINE, NOT HUMAN, LAW AND ORDER

“But why do you judge your brother? Or why do you set at naught your brother? For we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ.” “So then everyone one of us shall give account of himself to God.”

Rom. 14:10, 12, A.V.

“The God who made the laws of the universe, who determined the laws of nature, also made the laws MAN’S MENTAL AND PHYSICAL NATURE. He is also the same God who gave the Ten Commandments as the guide of life [of man who He created in His image and likeness].”

“It was according to a predetermined plan that the law which demands the life of the transgressor should have as its author the One who was later to suffer the penalty for man’s transgression of it.”

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THE PERFECT LAW OF A PERFECT GOD vs THE IMPERFECT LAWS OF IMPERFECT MAN

June 25, 2020

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THE PERFECT LAW OF A PERFECT GOD vs THE IMPERFECT LAWS OF IMPERFECT MAN


“The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul.” Psalms.19:7, KJV.


“The laws which God have His ancient people were wiser, better, and more humane than those of the most civilized nations of the earth. The laws of nations bear the marks of infirmities and passions of the unrenewed [unconverted] heart]; but God’s law bears the stamp of the divine.

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