Standing Behind our Faith

John 1:15-34
The Testimony of John the Baptist and Jesus, the Lamb of God
I am a voice shouting in the wilderness, 'Prepare a straight pathway for the Lord's coming'.
If you aren't the Messiah or Elijah or the Prophet, what right do you have to baptize?
John told them, ' I baptize with water, but right here in the crowd is someone you do now know, who will soon begin his ministry. I am not even worthy to be his slave. (23 - 27)

I saw the Holy Spirit decending like a dove from heaven and resting upon him. I didn't know he was the one, but when God sent me to baptize with water, he told me, 'When you see the Holy Spririt decending and resting up someone, he is the one you are looking for. He is the one who baptizes with the Holy Spirit.'
I saw this happen to Jesus, so I testify that he is the Son of God. (32-34)

Hallelujah! Because of Jesus, our bodies can also house the Holy Spirit! I ask God that you let your spirit shine through me so others can know you.

2 Thessalonians 2:7-17
Events Prior to the Lord's Second Coming (Cont'd)
Believers Should Stand Firm
This evil man will come to do the work of Satan with counterfeit power and signs of miracles. He will use every kind of wicked deception to fool those who are on their way to destruction because they refuse to believe the truth that would save them. (9, 10)
They will be condemned for not believing the truth and for enjoying the evil they do. (12)

With all these things in mind, dear brothers ans sisters, stand firm and keep a strong grip on everything we taught you both in person and by letter. May our Lord Jesus Christ and God our Father, who loved us and in his special favour gave us everlasting comfort and good hope, comfort your hearts and give you strength in every good think you do and say. (15-17)

My husband would refer this evil man as the "anti-christ"... we must hold strong to the truth of Jesus,now more than ever. It is evident that this evil is strong in our world. There are seemingly so many in power who abuse it and do dispicable things. Thus, it is with great importance that we represent Christ in a proud manner.