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Redemption

Redemption

Lesson by a Dick Conner’s’ Correctional Center who wishes to remain anonymous

Galatians 3:13  Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us (for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree”),
At no time in His life previous to His Crucifixion did He make expiation for sin. He bare our sins “in His body upon the tree” not “unto the tree” as some would translate it. His redeeming work began and ended on the Cross.
1 Peter 2:24 who Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live for righteousness—by whose stripes you were healed.
Christ gave Himself for us, “that He might redeem us from all iniquity,” that is, that He might set us free from the power of all that is contrary to the will of God. He who could accomplish it must be possessed of both Godhood and manhood, and in this combined nature the Lord Jesus, the Son of God paid the price and accomplished the work. The shedding of the blood, in the language of Scripture, involves the taking, or the giving, of the life.
The blood of Christ” signifies the death of Christ by His blood shedding. In His crucifixion God’s divine justice smote Him. The sword of Jehovah was awakened to smite “the Man “who was “Jehovah’s Fellow.” He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement of our peace was upon Him; and with His stripes we are healed… It pleased Jehovah to bruise Him: He hath put Him to grief. He made His soul “an offering for sin.” He who knew no sin He made to be sin on our behalf. God dealt with Him, the sinless One, as He must deal with sin. Imagine Jesus on the Cross and you are in the crowed around Him. He calls your name 3 times and you finally look up at Him. He tells you with His arms outstretched and nails in His hands that He loves you this much. Jesus wants to fellowship with you and He loves spending the time with you. Let Jesus take your burdens so you can rest with peace and love in your heart.

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The ACLU is the enemy of the Church and of America

Two statements:

First Statement:

The ACLU (The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is a national organization that works daily in courts, legislatures and communities to defend the individual rights and …)

Think about it is this really a good organization protecting civil rights or a blight on America and a primary cause of the falling away of America from the Church?

Second Statement:

 

Christianity thrown out, Prayer thrown out, 10 commandments thrown out (including court houses and other government buildings), Nativity scenes kicked out public places

Even time as been changed, BC= Before Christ…. For 2,000 years… now… BCE = Before Common Era
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My Testimony by Jerry A. Scarborough

The other day while I was reading my book, the LORD put into my heart to pray for a homosexual who was going through a rough time.
Anyway, I walked up to him and told him that GOD wanted me to pray for him. When I asked him would he like to go to his house (cell) he said, “No, let’s go to yours.”
It was then I felt my flesh try to rise up and tell me not a good idea. Think about your reputation. However, the HOLY SPIRIT would allow me to hear none of it.
To make a long story short, I brought the man to my cell, and we prayed. Later on that day, I was ridiculed by the African American brothers, as well as the gang members. Since that incident, my enemies will not let me live that down. The reason why I can still hold my head up with love is because GOD has shown me that as long as I serve HIM, I will be persecuted in the Name of him JESUS. My testimony is this…
 GOD will send us to some people we may not like due to their life-styles.
 We are not the followers of CHRIST if we are still accepted by the world.
Remember my fellow brothers and sisters, we were not made in the image of Adam and Eve, but the image of GOD, JESUS CHRIST, and the in SPIRIT. May GOD bless you all. Amen!!

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Children of Jehovah

By Jaumon Okyere Sr.

Are all humans’ children of God?

To answer that question, we need to go back to the beginning, Gen 2:7 says “Jehovah God proceeded to form the man out of dust from the ground and blow into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living soul”.

Have you ever had a new car? I bet you called it your “baby”, you probably even named it. How about a new idea? Most people, when they have a new idea or creation refer to it as their brain child. And, they patent it to say, “this is my creation; I own the rights to it”.

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Can Christians Know the Day, Time, or Season of the Last Days?

In reponse to a Christian Lady who had questions about knowing the end days signs.

From a facebook post:

I would like to first thank you for your response and agree no one can know the day or hour. In addition, I would like to state that I am not an end times preacher, but more of a casual observer (most people will reach his/her own end time before the last day arrives). I am an apologist (defender) of the scripture.
The verse I find most interesting is Daniel 12:4 But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased.

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Divine Exchange:

Poetry by inmate Richard Zornes

Being locked up in a cell, has commonalities with being in hell

Here you can kick & scream…never waking because this is not a dream

You spend plenty of time with yourself Reflecting on the hearts yearning for change & help

Thinking back of all the times of satisfying yourself

How you hurt others because you were hurting too

It’s not so fun when you are wearing their shoes

Now you are the one locked up & treated with a l t forms of abuse

With tactics you have used as an excuse for your behavior I have come to the revelation, there is hope in Christ

Sent by the Father in Love with Hope for a brand-new life

He is the ultimate repairman & none can even equate to Him

He (s His own brand of refreshment, He came for people like me

Who have never known that choices extend into eternity

The spirit of our choices are extensions of our self

We speak into existence things that will be

For some they build you up, others can make you bleed & scream

Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks

Is where things are contemplated & given permission to travel Driven by the tongue, once released…. you can’t call it back

If our heart is where things dwell

Then we ought to do well to refrain from reviving hell

In His word are things to bring your heart great delight

Words of wisdom for courageous living to help you fight the good fight

Eternal principles you speak to life’s storms, in which build up your faith

When His word is spoken, it comes back accomplishing that in which it was sent to achieve

IVs foolish to those who are perishing but, it’s warming to the heart & soul for those who believe He is no liar & makes no mistakes

He takes those who are down trodden & gives them a crown to reign

Don’t speak about the problem, speak to it in Jesus name

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Chosen Confession

by Inmate Richard Zornes

Chosen Confession

O death has no power, it has lost its sting

Because my savior has ransomed me

I’ve only to trust in Him & renew my mind

It’s found in the pages of His word, which He left behind

Inspired by His Spirit, penned by men of old Even if you are a doubting Thomas

In the pages of His word you behold all the power for life & godliness Eternal life-was purchased by His blood for you & I

You’ve only got to confess your sins & on the cross is where they died

But you have to zoom out before you jump in

Weigh your options, there’s a bigger picture, this walk isn’t easy

Bringing only your heart is the only thing you can offer that’s pleasing

He can change where it counts & it starts within

Removing all your darkness & replacing it with Him

Faith of a mustard seed is faith nonetheless

Don’t think it’s not enough, that’s the first big test

He wants you to come to Him with all your burdens

He is the only one who can right the wrong things Because He loves you, He wants you for eternity

Rise up & see you have a heavenly inheritance

It will stand against every futile resistance

Remember to pray always, He loves to commune with you

There’s nothing complicated to it, He knows what & how to give to you

It doesn’t matter if it’s a celebration or when you feel lost & broken He knows a need before it is spoken

That’s the beauty of relationship, it’s a choice & nothing forced upon This is a race, slow & steady is the speed

When you are going a hundred you will miss a key that others need to succeed  We are the body of Christ; when we rise, we do it together

Know you are not alone because as a family, we do this with each other

Because of His Spirit that makes us tethered

So choose now in whom you will serve

For if you love one, you will hate the other

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Revelation Discovered Treasure Found;

 Poetry by Inmate Richard Zornes

This is my story, this is my song

Praise the Lord God who keeps me in His palm

Having the sight to keep me from forsaking the way Showing His loving kindness each & everyday

Speaking so sweetly deep to my heart

Showing me just how to get up when I fall apart

The only way to thank Him, is with audible sound

Speaking His truth, to this once lost man, who now is found This world is cold & lonely at best

With all its fleeting imaginations, they will put you to the test

Do not be foolish of the world with all its allure

For it’s found on the wide road & will not endure

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The First Amendment guarantees you freedom of religion not freedom from religion.

The First Amendment guarantees you freedom of

religion not freedom from religion.

The Myths

No one who is paid by any government agency, at any level of government, may lead others in prayer or use any religious language in a public setting.

No religious objects such as crosses or nativity scenes can be placed on public land no matter if it is local, state, or federal land.

No religious activity can take place on land that is owned by any level of government.

All it takes is for one individual to complain that they are offended and all of these public displays of religion are stopped. This all takes place in the name of the separation of church and state which is the true meaning of the establishment clause of the First Amendment.

The Truth

None of these activities are banned by First Amendment, any other amendment of the Constitution, or any valid federal law. The First Amendment was added to the US Constitution to protect these activities not prevent them.

The establishment clause of the First Amendment only prevents the federal government from establishing an official state religion such as England did with the Church of England.

There is a second clause to this amendment that deals with religion, the free exercise of religion clause. For some reason this clause always seems to get forgotten by those trying to ban these public religious activities. The purpose of this clause is to prevent the federal government from interfering with the free exercise of religion by any individual regardless if they are employed by any government agency or not; whether the activity takes place on public land or not.

read the entire article by clicking on the following link:

https://constitutionmythbuster.com/2011/06/06/the-first-amendment-guarantees-you-freedom-of-religion-not-freedom-from-religion/

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Petition to the State of Oklahoma

We the people of the great state of OKLAHOMA do hereby petition that our laws be changed to accommodate the following:

For every course completed in the following areas that their sentence will be reduced by 14 days.

Basic Christianity

New Life Behavior

Christian Apologetics