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The 7 Mysteries Revealed (I Cor. 4:1)

The reason that these seven mysteries (given to the Apostle Paul during his 17 years of preparation) are of utmost importance is because they help prevent BAD DOCTRINE and HERESIES. If you come across someone – like Aquila and Priscilla did with Apollos in Acts 18:24-26 – who is wallowing in incorrect doctrine, you can use the seven mysteries to help clear up the matter.

Spiritual Leaders Should Be Qualified To Lead – Shouldn’t They?

One of the glaring weaknesses of the modern Institutional Church is that its spiritual leaders are not guardians of the SEVEN MYSTERIES that were given to Church Age believers for use in its battle against the powers of the false reality (I Corinthians 4:1).   

Running Tip: The reason these MYSTERIES are so important is that they give us the necessary tools to defend the Gospel against religions that are not based on the sole sufficiency of Jesus Christ.

The Bible says in Acts 4:12 - neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.

The MYSTERIES construct a difference between authentic Christianity and every other religion on the face of the earth. The SEVEN MYSTERIES make it impossible for anyone to add Christianity to their smorgasbord of religious beliefs. It is Jesus Christ alone or nothing at all.  It is no wonder, then, that Satan has attempted – and succeeded – to blind the minds of many of our spiritual leaders and religious institutions as to the power that lies within these SEVEN MYSTERIES.  I know, if not by the grace of God I’d be blind to them also.

The SEVEN MYSTERIES are the driving force behind the reason we go through the seven stages of spiritual growth. Remember: God will never lead us into a situation where He will not work it out for His glory.

Running Tip: Spiritual success will be given to those who know and use the proper tools.

What I am sharing with you are the tools of the spiritual trade. It is vital that we keep our tools sharpened, well oiled and in good shape to ensure their effectiveness whenever we are called upon to use them. We never know when they will come in handy, so we must always be ready for the opportunity.

These Mysteries Are To Be Used OUTSIDE the Four Walls of a Building

Most Christians do not see the need for these tools because, in the hustle and bustle of their weekly church activities, they never infringe on the enemy’s territory. They are as dangerous to the false reality as a leaf blowing aimlessly in the wind; Satan leaves them to the barrenness of their busy lives, knowing that all their effort will avail them nothing.

The following pages are going to be a simple cross-referencing of the mysteries found in the Pauline Epistles (doctrine for the church).  An incredible thread of supernatural power is revealed as we trace this word through the preserved Bible. Now – let’s take a look at these SEVEN MYSTERIES that are openly declared in the Bible.

Pay close attention to the meaning of these SEVEN MYSTERIES.  Again – it is not my purpose to overwhelm you with flowering academic words that are as lasting as cotton candy once it makes contact with our tongues. I trust that you will flesh the following principles out to their fullest extent as you learn to apply the keys of Bible study to your daily routine. My goal is to lead you to the point where you can fish for spiritual truth (keys of Bible study) on your own, and not have to always rely on someone else to do the spiritual fishing for you.  I think I’ve said enough for an introduction, so let’s get to the good stuff and dive into the SEVEN MYSTERIES that set true Christianity apart from all other faiths/religions on the face of the earth.  They are very powerful in your witness for Christ.

 

Live OUT LOUD!

Mark Harrell – Habakkuk 2:2

Trust Your Training

 

September 23, 2012 – National Whitewater 5K Trail Run

I can remember this race like it happened yesterday.  It was my 3^rd actual race; I was just running it because I hadn’t, as yet, run a trail race … and this one seemed like a pretty good challenge with lots of hills and over one hundred runners competing. 

 

Trail runs are a little slower than road races due to the stumps, roots, and hills; so, one can usually add about 2-3 minutes to a regular road race time.  My road races are usually between 22-24 minutes, depending on the course; because of this I was shooting for a time of about 25 minutes.

 

I arrived at the race about an hour early, as usual, to get my pre race warm-up in … and also to check out the competition.  It looked like I had my work cut out for me with quite a few fit looking runners my age stretching and chatting with their other fit friends.

 

The race began with a frenzy; I looked at my Garmin and noticed that we were running at a 6:40 pace, which is a little fast for me.  I did my best to stay with the front pack, but was slowed when we hit the woods and the trail narrowed.  In a nice way this gave me a little respite from the frenzied pace, as most everyone else had to slow also.  When I caught my wind, I closely watched for the trail to widen so I could pass the runners in front of me in order to catch up with the leaders who weren’t slowed by the mass of people on the narrow trail.

 

About a mile and a half in I had caught and passed about 15 runners; setting my eyes on a young fellow just in front of me in a yellow shirt.  He glanced back and saw me coming, quickening his pace a little.  I stayed with him step for step, and about 200 yards farther up the trail he pulled over and lost his breakfast, giving me an opening to scoot by.  I’m probably mean, but it felt really excellent for me, an old guy, to press on by a youngin to the point that he had to stop and throw up. That gave me a burst of confidence to trust my training and push harder in order to make up more time.

 

From the top of a winding trail I could see about 8 or so runners through the leafless trees, and increased the pace even more.  I guess that gives me more enthusiasm that anything else, setting my sights on people in front of me to catch.  By the time we hit the clearing heading into the home stretch I had caught every person that was visibly in front of me; the best I could do now was just to push as hard as I could until I crossed the muddy finish line next to the man-made rapids at the National Whitewater Center.  I crossed the finish line in a time of 27.17, and I was feeling pretty let down until I checked the results board and found out that I had finished 25^th out of 135 runners … giving me 2^nd place for my age group; thus, earning me a medal for my efforts. 

 

This race taught me to just give it my best and let the chips fall where they may.  The same is true in the race of life.  It is important to trust the equipping process invested into you by spiritual leaders who have been there and done that; thereby, giving you confidence to trust your training and expect an excellent result for your efforts.  When you are faced with challenges of life, just look them squarely in the eye and give it your best, trusting in your training to carry the day.

Live OUT LOUD! Mark Harrell (Habakkuk 2:2)

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Why Thomas Jefferson and the Karan

Terrorism on Truth – Why Jefferson Owned the Karan

 

Satan has perverted the Word of God as Keith Ellison, a U.S. Congressman from the 5^th district of Minnesota, has perverted why Thomas Jefferson ordered a copy of the Koran to be printed in the English language.

 

Listen closely to the subtle deceit that is taking place in this event.  Keith Ellison demanded the use of Thomas Jefferson’s own copy of the Koran, because he wanted to use Thomas Jefferson’s Koran to swear his oath of allegiance to the Constitution at his Inauguration ceremony.  Keith Ellison said that he wanted to use Jefferson’s Koran because it proved that a visionary leader like Thomas Jefferson knew that wisdom could be gleaned from many sources.⁵

 

Wow!  Talk about politics at its worst.  That statement by Keith Ellison could not be more incorrect.  The truth is that Jefferson needed a copy of the Koran because America was going to war with a radical branch of Muslims called the Wahhabi.  Jefferson was the “C.I.A.” of that day, and wanted intelligence about how the enemy thought.  He wanted to get into the heads of the Barbary Pirates so he could defeat them.  A reference to this event in American history is penned in the words of the Marine Corps Hymn:  “From the halls of Montezuma, to the shores of Tripoli.” 

 

USS Constitution And USS Constellation

As a result of this intelligence, the USS Constitution (Old Ironsides) and her sister ship, the USS Constellation, were built to wage war with the Muslim Pirates operating on North Africa’s Barbary Coast.  These Barbary pirates were the first terrorists with which America had to battle.  Jefferson was not going to pay for “protection” any longer; he understood the long-term repercussions of allowing bullies to run free.  America only had a national budget of about $7,000,000 in 1801 A.D., but they were paying out $1,575,000 to terrorists in order to “keep the peace.”⁶

 

In 1805 A.D., the USS Constitution supported the landing of marines on the shores of Tripoli in an action that will be forever remembered in the Marine Corps Hymn.  The Americans and her allies turned the Tripoli harbor into a pile of rubbish and freed the world from domination by militant Islam for nearly two hundred years.  On September 11, 2001, conservative, Wahhabi-type, radical Islam killed nearly three thousand Americans in New York City.⁷

 

Is The Bible Preserved, Or Is It Not

So, what you hear is not always representative of the truth.  We must always compare what someone says with the facts.  Keith Ellison, you did not share with us the facts of why Thomas Jefferson had a copy of the Koran printed in the English language.  He was not attempting to “gain wisdom,” but as a visionary, Jefferson knew that to defeat your enemy, you must know your enemy.  The enemy is not Islam; the enemy is the distortion of truth!

 

I know men who are genuinely interested in doing what is right, but they are stuck in a faulty paradigm of thinking taught to them in a seminary.  I am qualified to speak on the subtle satanic trap of institutionalized religion, because I was in its midst for over twenty years of professional “full time” service. 

May God give us leaders who understand the subtle attack by the enemy to change the Word of God at its source!  It is the greatest act of terrorism on this planet.  ISIS doesn't compare to its power!

Live OUT LOUD!

Mark Harrell - Habakkuk 2:2

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