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What are the Gnostic Gospels?

If you’ve read the Bible, chances are you’ve read many of the famous books such as the Gospel of John, Gospel of Mark, Ezekiel, Genesis and others. You know some of the passages that emit inspiration and light for you to live a good and spiritual life. But probably you may not have heard of other writings that have parts of the Bible in them. In fact, they were not included in the Bible for a number of reasons but still have collected popular culture interest that makes people question if it’s truly supposed to be in there. They are the Gnostic Gospels.

What are the Gnostic Gospels? These are writings written by Christians who had a different perspective of the Bible. They are, what the world would call, the lost books of the Bible. Unlike the Bible, which is used worldwide and is accepted, these Gospels are considered non-canon meaning they have no place in the chronology of the Bible. If you try to put them together, it doesn’t make any sense. That’s why you won’t see any Gnostic Gospel in the Bible.

The Gnostic Gospels were written by Christians in the early era of the religion who believed to attain salvation you had to free yourself from the material plane of the world or to simply attain a spiritual enlightenment beyond what people are doing in the world. It wasn’t just about worshipping Christ; you had to go beyond what was taught to you. The teachings of the Bible were merged with other traditions from Eastern cultures making it a different take on the Bible itself.

The findings of Gnostic Gospels were in most cases, accidental and eventual because they ended up in many different places like one gospel was in a farm and another which was found a century ago but was published later. There is also a debate on the actual time they were written.

Gnostic gospels were not included in the Bible solely because they were cited as fraudulent work meaning the Gnostic Gospels were jibberish. The authors used the names of famous writers of the Bible to give it legitimacy but because experts noticed this, they classified the gospels as non-canon. Also, as mentioned earlier, if you put the Gnostic Gospels and the Bible together, it wouldn’t make sense. The writings will become contradictory. It also said that Gnostic Gospels teach nothing but false information about Christianity.

However, gnostic gospels have gained quite popularity in the world of pop culture. Authors such as Jodi Picoult and Dan Brown used them as references to their novels to show a different perspective of their stories. The film Stigmata has used gnostic gospel concept as a basis for the plot.

In many ways, Gnostic Gospels are writings of the Bible merged with different cultural writings from other countries that try to make a different take on the Bible. They are forged writings and make many contradictions to the Bible. So the next time you see a gospel that doesn’t quite match up to the Bible’s principles, you’re reading a Gnostic Gospel.

Are Demons Real?

Whether you play video games or watch movies or read novels, you’ll know that demons are depicted almost everywhere. When you hear that word, what comes to your mind? Probably the image of a horned being with flapping creepy wings with a sinister aura that brings even the strong-willed person down to his knees. Demons are quite terrifying. They are said to be those who can possess living bodies. They can even imitate the appearance of human beings. They also live and work together for a common cause. But in this day and age, are demons real? Do they actually exist in this world? Are they like demons you see depicted in pop culture?

If you look at it from a spiritual view, they are real. Many religions, including religion, have a belief that demons are real. If you’ve been watching those documentaries about how people start chanting nonsense while looking like they’re possessed, then the demons are real. But it’s not really in terms of their physical presence; it has more to do with their mental presence. Demons as they say feed on the minds of the person and therefore by finding the weakness of the mind, they can grasp that very mind and bring them down to their will. They bring nothing physical and mental difficulty to the person concerned.

But why are they doing this? According to what the Bible says, demons were originally guardians of Heaven who were disgraced by God. They ended up in Earth and maybe (it’s not fully explained) they want to take revenge on God and bring disaster to the land. There are other explanations for their behavior but more of this can be read in the Bible.

If you look at it from a scientific view, demons are not real. Scientists have in many years been doing research on seeing if there is any kind of demonic activity in the events that involve them but so far; they conclude that the people who think they have demons only suffer psychological illnesses. Science proves that people who have demonic tendencies may have insufficiencies in their nutrition or may have disorders that may have been overlooked by medical studies. Any kind of paranormal activity is just pure coincidence as science would say. Also, science will always say it is illogical that demons exist because they have not seen any significant evidence of a real sighting of a demon.

But the boundaries between science and religions can blur in some cases. Even some events that have demons involved cannot be explained in a clear and concise way since it’s not clear if a demon or a disorder caused it. No one can really explain it to the full capacity.

So, are demons real or not? It depends on how you view it. No one is sure but as always, be true to your beliefs and ideals and stay strong. Even if they are not real, it’s still a good thing to check yourself physically and mentally.

The Devil is All About Fear

Satan loves to make us feel intimidated with fear and anger. The next time that you feel like the devil is beating you up, sit down and pray. Ask God to help you to overcome the devils traps and pitfalls. I know that the devil is looking for anyone that he can get to beat up. He likes to make us feel intimidated and fearful of him. I know that Satan is no match for God the father and he fears him because he knows that the will be defeated at some point. The good news here is that Jesus is always by our side and doesn't want us to hurt. He wants us to be happy and to feel like we are winning.

When God's Hand is Upon Your Life

When the Lord puts his hand on your life, there is nothing that can destroy you. Even though it may seem as though your life is over when you have lost your dream job or marriage, the Lord can keep you strong and from failing. In life, you really have to determine what you need and even want. Use patience and have a high tolerance to do what is right. God will often lead us down the right path. However, before we can get to our future plans, the Lord may put us through a series of tests to see where our heart is. The Lord has every right to test us as he did job in the Old Testament. Just remember that God is in charge.

Did Jesus Die for Your Sins?

The Bible has shown the world the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. From the day he was born until the day he was resurrected, Jesus Christ brought the messages and teachings of his Father to the world. He had withstood the negativity and accentuated the positive. But during the time when Jesus died, many say that he died for the sins of the world. But if you’re curious, you might ask: did Jesus die for your sins?

Many say Jesus did NOT die for your sins because this idea contradicts the very just principles of the Bible. Various passages from the Bible indicate that the idea of sacrificing someone for the atonement of someone else is taboo and disallowed. To truly atone and repent for one’s sins, you must acknowledge the sins you have done, feel the sorrow and burden and make up for those sins by fixing whatever problems arose from it. So it can be said Jesus did not die for the sake of someone else. And furthermore, they say Jesus arose from the dead after his death. They argue that how can it be that he died and then rose to the heavens? To them, that is not dying for their sins. He is alive so technically, the sins of the people still live on. But others say Jesus DID die for your sins because the idea was established early on in parts of the Bible. If you read carefully, you’ll see that Jesus is “God in Flesh”. It means that Jesus is God in the form of a human being. It can be said he is divine and human at the same time. God created The Law for people to abide by. But because more and more people committed sins, he had punished them before in the form of the Great Flood. The Bible dictates that to atone for the vast amount of sins of the people that has arose since then, God had to create a divine human who can bear all of it. Jesus was born. Jesus knew this from the get-go and accepted without regret. And so when Jesus was being crucified, he had taken all the sins of the world into his own flesh. Only Jesus was the one that could atone for the people. Jesus had in many ways shown that he was the Savior and his second coming will be the time when people will come to attain salvation.

It is still a hot debate whether Jesus really did die for the sins of people. People will always try to say “But it was never stated that he died for that...” or “He’s a God! So why would he try to die when he was a God all along?” Sometimes it’s hard to believe if Jesus really did die for the sins so this debate may go on for a while. But whether Jesus died for the sins of people or not, it’s what you believe that matters.

How to Overcome a Demonic Attack

If you feel strained, restricted or nauseous or depressed and have done sins in your life, you might have a demonic attack. A demonic attack is something that occurs when, in spiritual terms, Satan attacks you from the inside. If you feel like your mind is about to blow to pieces and no one is doing it to you, you know you’re being attacked demonically. Unlike in movies where demons toss you like a mushed-up pillow, demons attack your internal being. Some people can mistakenly say it’s a psychological illness but there are a few things that make it different from that such as: feelings of being watched, unexplainable noises, hostile surroundings, creepy feelings about a place and suicidal tendencies. If you feel hostility and creepiness, you might see a demonic attack coming.

So what are the ways on how to overcome a demonic attack? How can you overcome the demon’s threshold on you?

1. Lay out your true feelings To get started, lay out your true feelings. This means you have to say what is on your mind. You may have feelings of atrocity towards people or things; this time, let it out. It might make you feel guilty at first but if you want to overcome the threshold of the demon, you have let all the negativity out.

2. Forgive everyone you’re angry at As you do no.1, do your best in forgiving everyone because if you do, the demon can’t twist your hatred around. Demons feed on the negativity inside people so it’s best if you’ve forgiven anyone. Whether it’s your mom, dad, best friend or that annoying security guard that didn’t let you in the party, be a forgivable person.

3. Seek help You shouldn’t feel alone as you conquer the demon. If you do it all alone, you’ll have no energy in overcoming the demonic attack strongly. Don’t feel like you’ll be a burden to everyone; it’s good to have support all the way because you’ll learn more about yourself from them. You need all the help you’ll need as you do your best to overcome demonic attacks. Ask your pastor and friends to be your support groups.

4. Do all the necessary prayers and thought-outs As you go on with overcoming demonic attacks, you must be able to say all the prayers and messages of the Holy Spirit to yourself several times. You have to fill up your mind with the hope and inspiration of the Holy Spirit so you’ll have the strength to overcome with determination. Know that Lord is with you every step of the way.

5. Close any door and cast out the evil spirits As any hardcore action fan would say, kick the butt of the spirits out and close the doors. It’s time to strengthen yourself; whatever evil spirit is in you, you have to cast them out of the way and close the door of your spirit so you won’t feel them attack you again. Use everything you have learned and keep them away.

6. Thank the Lord and continue on Once you have done this, you’re now clean. There may be more to come in the future but now that you have the Holy Spirit by your side, you’re ready to move on. Keep it mind

Demonic attacks can be devastating to anyone and can be done at anytime. But through the inspirations of the Lord and the support of your friends and family, you’ll be able to overcome a demonic attack when it comes.

Where Do Church Tithes Go?

Do you ever wonder: how do churches get money? It’s no coincidence that they use money to maintain the church building, to have funding for the various activities and to pay for other expenses. While some have fundraisers to acquire money, they’re not often hosted on a regular basis because it can cost money. There is a way for churches to get money and that is the tithe.

Tithes are a small portion or one-tenth of something that is given as contribution to religious organizations (such as churches) or compulsory tax to the government. The tithe can be applied to things such as animals (one example is if 10 pigs are given, 1 of them is given as contribution) and money (10% of total donations or 10% of your income will be given to the church as a fund). Historical tithes used were agricultural products such as farmed crops and animals but in today’s standards, tithes are now paid in cash, stocks or cheques and are voluntarily paid.

Where do church tithes go? The church tithes are now used as a way of funding for churches all around the world. With the funds that they’ve acquired, they can now spend them for the expenses for fundraisers, repairs, salaries and many other uses to keep the churches alive. If they didn’t have the tithes, churches would find it hard to keep their activities alive since they have no funds to maintain them.

While this is a good way to see how church tithes are distributed, there is also a bad way too. Some say church tithes are not always used for their true purpose. Tithes can go to the pastor’s pocket which can be a reason why some pastors are rich. Tithes can also be used for illegal purposes but it’s hard to say if the pastors really have had their hands in such activities. But generally, tithes are ways of showing support for the church.

There are a few minorities in how tithes are distributed. There is a pastor who is said to do “reverse tithing”: he’ll only take 10% of donations and the 90% goes back to the public. He believes in being able to give back to the less fortunate instead of luxuriating in one’s own riches. While some may feel this is crazy, some feel it’s a good cause to show that even there are people who are willing to share their wealth to people and at the same time feeling good about it.

In many ways, tithes are the funds of a church. It can be support and it can be the blood and life of a church. It is still a hot debate on whether tithes should really be alive in the world of religion since it’s still being branded as something only goes to the pockets of pastors but that’s how it is. The only thing you can do on your part is to accept that tithes are a part of any religious organization.

Online Christian Churches

It’s normal for Christians to attend the churches. Every Sunday, you put on your Sunday’s best, dress yourself nicely and get ready to be with the Lord. Once you’re in the mass, this is the time when you give a time for the Lord and listen to his Word. It’s all and good but what if you can’t be physically in the church? What if you’re halfway around the world and you still want to attend the church? Don’t worry; now it’s more convenient than ever to attend masses now that there are online Christian churches.

Online Christian churches are a new trend in the world of religion nowadays. If you need to consult your pastor on a few things or attend your mass while taking a visit in the vastness of Europe, you can finally do that online. It may not be the same as being physically there but now you have the means to attend your chosen church. So what else are the benefits of having online Christian churches?

1. You can go to the online church anywhere you go

As mentioned previously, you can access the online church anywhere you go whether you’re in the green pastures of Europe or basking in the sunny beaches of Hawaii. There are also other ways; if you need to have a little confession with the Lord while at work, you can do that. If you want to chat with the pastors while you’re on a business trip, you can do that. It’s very convenient

1. Online churches reach out to the thousands Now online churches can reach out to the thousands around the world. This means you are bound to meet new people who believe in the same religion as you. It also gives the church more to serve now. They can make it easier to spread the Word of the Lord. Whether the new believers are from Japan or Germany, having people from other countries makes it good.

2. It’s much easier to conduct masses With online churches, masses are easier to conduct. They can adjust the mass time according to different time zones so everyone can attend at the same time. So if you’re in the night zone, online churches can adjust the time. And online churches can record the mass too. Now you won’t feel like you’ve missed it because you can watch a recap of it.

3. There is more involvement Since people can finally attend the churches online, they can be more involved in the development of the church. This is one advantage that online churches have over physical churches. Since they can be online at the convenience of their own time, they have a good incentive to really contribute to the development and growth of the church.

So whether you’re away from home or you’re on the trip around the world, you can finally go to an online church and still feel close to God. It’s never too late trying it out so go join one and become close to God, one click at a time.

Don't Judge Me

Sometimes, people can really judge one another for the wrong reasons. If you feel like someone is judging you, just tell the Lord what is on your mind and know that he has already forgiven you. When we ask Jesus Christ to forgive our sins, he does it with much love. Never feel defeated because Jesus already defeated the devil.