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Estero Ekklesia Online

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You Must Be Born Again
Wrote this song and hope you all enjoy God’s word. God bless.
You Must Be Born Again
1 like • 1d
Nice song indeed... Great Worship !!
Mixing Politics and Religion?
Have you ever heard it said that John the Baptist was killed for “mixing politics and religion”? That if he had just stayed in his lane and not rebuked Herod for marrying his brother’s wife, he would have lived? It’s a tempting idea — but history tells a deeper story. Herod wasn’t just making a private moral decision. He was already married to the daughter of King Aretas IV of Nabatea. That marriage was a political alliance. When Herod divorced her to marry Herodias, it triggered a diplomatic crisis that eventually led to war — a war Herod lost. How many soldiers died because of that decision? How many families suffered? How many went hungry when trade was disrupted? When John confronted Herod, was he simply meddling — or was he warning a ruler that sin has real consequences? Was he calling Herod to repentance in hopes of preventing suffering, bloodshed, and instability? John’s rebuke wasn’t about politics for its own sake. It was about truth, righteousness, and the well-being of people who would bear the cost of a leader’s choices. Today, some of the same arguments resurface when people say Christians should stay out of public life or remain silent about moral issues. But throughout Scripture, God’s people have always spoken truth to power — not to control others, but to seek what is good, just, and life-giving. Advocating for policies that protect the vulnerable, uphold truth, and restrain evil isn’t about forcing belief. It’s about loving our neighbors and seeking the good of the world we live in. This isn’t about legislating faith or trying to convert through government. It’s about recognizing that righteousness brings stability, while corruption brings harm. Daniel interpreted a dream about a stone not cut by human hands — a kingdom established by God that will ultimately outlast and surpass every earthly kingdom. Scripture tells us that one day God’s kingdom will fill the whole earth. Until then, we live as citizens of that kingdom now, partnering with God by pursuing justice, truth, and mercy wherever we have influence.
1 like • Feb 23
Yahweh implemented Governments among men, and some of those Governments were made according to the people's desire - some for a King and others for other types of ruling... we as the United States chose "Representative Republic" and implemented it "UNDER GOD" dating back to 1215 with the Magna-Carta and 1620 with the Mayflower Compact... Now, I understand that it is MAN who corrupts the heart of all Government, being led by satan and the demonic forces with the power of Sin in unbelieving people put in seats of "power" - but as BELIEVERS, where up to 25% of the New Testament is written in some sort of "Legal terminology" and in "Legal fashion", legal metaphors, trials, and arguments regarding Law, and composed of legal proceedings, technical terminology, or formal arguments regarding the Law... and in the Old Testament it's even a higher percentage, The legal language isn't just "religious"; it covers the same ground as modern civil and criminal law: Criminal Law: Penalties for theft, murder, and assault (e.g., "An eye for an eye"). Civil/Property Law: Rules regarding land ownership, inheritance, and the "Year of Jubilee" (debt cancellation). Family Law: Regulations on marriage, divorce, and the rights of widows and orphans. Tort Law: Rules for damages, such as what happens if your ox gores a neighbor (Exodus 21:28). So I believe that we are CALLED to be aware of how and what OUR Government is doing, and where our unconstitutional Taxes are going... WE NEED TO BE INVOLVED IN THE PROCESS, from the Local HOA Level to City level, County, and State at a MINIMUM. It is our DUTY as Citizens and as Members of the Family of Believers in the ONE who implemented these Governments for OUR Benefit, to be involved. I find it incredibly HARD to discuss either without discussing both, Politics & Scripture. "Christianity" {I hate that term} is NOT a religion - it is CONSIDERED a religion just as the USA is considered a "democracy", but it is NOT. See comment in first paragraph.
Extra biblical writings
Some of you might be interested in this book I mentioned in the Bible study: https://a.co/d/00XiNw8D
1 like • Feb 5
Love it, I got this one for free ... and have it in my e-Sword too for direct study ...
Interview with Jesus Martinez
I was moved by this and wanted to share with you all. https://youtu.be/Xg4UeuSkFO8?si=k6VbVK_LZgj4qQzJ
1 like • Feb 2
Awesome discussion, Testimony, and Teaching !!!
Bible Q & A Recording
Tonight's discussion was on whether Christians can be demonized.
Bible Q & A Recording
0 likes • Jan 23
@Isaac Kang ANOTHER 100 Stars !!! Great New Covenant & Grace explanation !!!
0 likes • Jan 24
@Michael Mishkin Thank You Sir for your understanding, now let's consider the truth of the matter ... In New Covenant terms, "the flesh" (or sinful nature) refers to the corrupted, independent human operating system of self-gratification inherited from the Fall, which opposes God, while "our flesh" refers to our physical, mortal bodies that are now intended as instruments of righteousness, no longer under condemnation, but still subject to the temptation of that old nature. Here is a breakdown of the differences: "The Flesh" (The Sinful Nature/Old Self): Definition: Represents a "built-in law of failure," a compulsive, rebellious inner force that is hostile to God. Status: It is the "old man" that was crucified with Christ. Action: It is to be "put off," reckoned dead, and not obeyed. Context: It represents a way of being human (self-centered) rather than just the physical body. "Our Flesh" (Physical Body/Humanity): Definition: The physical, mortal, and neutral,, yet weakened, body that carries our human identity. Status: Under the New Covenant, this body is not evil; it is a "member of Christ". Action: It is to be presented as a "living sacrifice" and a tool for righteousness. Context: While "our flesh" can be used by "the flesh" to sin, the body itself is not the enemy—it is the, as yet unredeemed, tent in which the believer dwells. Key New Covenant Shift: Believers are no longer defined by, or "in," the flesh (Romans 8:9), even though they still live in physical, mortal bodies ("our flesh"). The battle is no longer trying to fix the "old self" (which is gone), but rather renewing the mind and choosing to walk by the Spirit rather than yielding to the lingering pull of the old, broken, independent nature. So, "genuine" Believers, who have Yeshua living inside them, ARE New Creations, with NEW Hearts and ARE RENEWING their Mind from ALL things of the OLD way of thinking, AND have the power to choose to NOT sin... BUT WILL still sin no matter what - AND YAHWEH KNOWS THAT, KNEW that at the BEGINNING, at the CROSS, and NOW. And NOTHING we do will affect our STANDING before THE HOLY GOD of the UNIVERSE because of the PROMISE He made to His SON at the Cross.
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