There is nothing new under the sun says the Bible, and such is the case today as large numbers of people have begun using Pronouns "They, Them, We Us." In The Bible, after Jesus asks what the demon's name is, he is given a response of, "My name is Legion, for we are many."
It's obvious. They are using PLURAL pronouns. There's the human person and the demon(s).
Legion called itself "we' because it was multiple demons inhabiting a single person. That's why when Jesus cast them out of ONE man, they fled into an entire herd of pigs. Try reading the Bible!
Demons are from fallen angels. The book of Enoch describes them as Watchers. 200 of them rebelled and decided to intervene in the daily lives of humans. Like mating with them and gave them the secrets and recipes to harm themselves. They mated with human women which begot "Giants" - men of renown, known as Nephilim; half angel, half human, and mortal. When those mortal creatures died or were killed, their souls/spirits did not go to Heaven or Hell. They remained on Earth as "disembodied spirits," which are also referred to as "Demons." Demons are desperate to inhabit a human, or animal, or object.
One of them is named Azazel who was bound and chained by Michael under mount Hermon.
We are continually warned throughout scripture to be wary of demonic forces attempting to corrupt and influence.
I say, this whole "Pronouns" thing and groups pushing the "Trans" agenda is demonic possession; why do you think the freaks are so aggressive? Look at all the Pronoun names they use to describe themselves (LINK)
It could be the Great Satan has been unchained awhile back and is now let loose on Earth for a little season.
Hence the rise of satanic influences globally. Why do you think society seems to be falling apart on almost EVERY level, and all at once, all over the world?
It has been well known that demons are jealous of humans, which is why they are indoctrinating them to mutilate themselves.
I am not talking about dogma. I am talking about texts written thousands of years ago and outlining the text's significance. The Great Satan I mentioned is from the Book of Revelation. I also referenced the book of Enoch about the fallen angels.
They were identified and judged evil thousands of years ago by God when he smote the cities.
And wouldn't it be just like Satan, the father of all lies and the great deceiver, to lure well-meaning people into a situation where they THINK they're being "tolerant" about "Gender" when in fact, they're being used in Spiritual Warfare against God? Many of them, without realizing it?
It's pretty clear-cut to me what God's judgment of these degenerates is.
So for you to be "tolerant" of this behavior, judged as EVIL by God, ends up putting YOU on the "Demon Team."
Make a U-turn. Walk away from Demon Team and walk back to God!
It's OK that you got suckered by the Demons; happens all the time. Just Confess; tell Jesus you got snookered. YOU thought you were being "tolerant" and trying not to judge, but you realize you were snookered and sucked-in to Spiritual Warfare against God and YOU never intended to do that. Tell him you feel so embarrassed and ashamed that you were so gullible. Tell him you've wised-up and made change and you'll be on the lookout in the future for other lures and snares. Ask for His help; His protection!
So many of us sit and fret about how badly things are going in the world, and we wonder why it all seems to be falling apart. Yet, we were told! We were warned over and over again. There is nothing new under the sun, and all the things that took place when God smote Sodom and Gomorrah, are back again. They were here before we were even born.
We were told in Revelations it would be this way - as in the days of Noah - before the end. It looks to me like it's coming . . . . fast!
Get right with God.
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I can't figure out the thinking of people these days: this stuff (enforcing insane rules), throwing science in the ash can during the C-19 time, the Ukrainians blowing up the oil tankers for the ZPP (suicidal), and now the West supplying Ukraine F-16s and nuc training for the same (potentially suicidal for the West)...my head hurts.
Kippis
PS - Hal - very good analysis.
It is striving to be the newest Bud Light fatality, perhaps.
“I Just Feel Like Something Good is About to Happen”
…Gaither Vocal Band
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dNKwTSgGFk
Who Are the Nephilim?
The Nephilim are "mighty men" described in the Old Testament as incredibly large and physically strong. They are the children of the "sons of God" and the "daughters of man." Nephilim is translated as giants in some versions of the Hebrew Bible but left untranslated in others.
The Nephilim were on the earth in those days, and also afterward, when the sons of God came in to the daughters of man and they bore children to them. These were the mighty men who were of old, the men of renown. (Genesis 6:4)
According to the International Standard Bible Encyclopedia regarding the Nephilim:
This word, translated "giants" in the King James Version, but retained in the Revised Version (British and American), is found in two passages of the Old Testament--one in Genesis 6:4, relating to the antediluvians; the other in Numbers 13:33, relating to the sons of Anak in Canaan. In the former place the Nephilim are not necessarily to be identified with the children said to be borne "the daughters of men" to "the sons of God" (Genesis 6:2-4); indeed, they seem to be distinguished from the latter as upon the earth before this unholy commingling took place. The flood wiped them out but there spirits are demonic.
Do you want your Fallen Angels?
They convinced the ancient people that they, the fallen
ones, were themselves “gods.”
https://qfiles.tv/programs/sharable-a-deeper-revelation-the-return-of-the-gods-copyright-steve-quayle-672524?category_id=25758
The root word for “Nephilim” is “fall.” Nephilim means “Those
who from heaven fell” or Fallen Angels, and not giants who
never "fell" from anywhere.
Giants are referred to as the "Raphiem."
(Oops... looks like Christine posted the Qfiles link before I did.)
Steve Quayle interviews Jonathan Cahn-
‘A Deeper Revelation The Return of the gods?” - very good video relevant to what is happening
https://qfiles.tv/programs/sharable-a-deeper-revelation-the-return-of-the-gods-copyright-steve-quayle-672524?category_id=25758
Rev 12:2 And she being with child cried, travailing in birth, and pained to be delivered.
Rev 12:3 And there appeared another wonder in heaven; and behold a great red dragon, having seven heads and ten horns, and seven crowns upon his heads.
Rev 12:4 And his tail drew the third part of the stars of heaven, and did cast them to the earth: and the dragon stood before the woman which was ready to be delivered, for to devour her child as soon as it was born.
Rev 12:7 And there was war in heaven: Miyka’el and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels,
Rev 12:8 And prevailed not; neither was their place found anymore in heaven.
Rev 12:9 And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceives the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.
Rev 12:10 And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come yeshu`ah, and strength, and the Kingdom of our Elohiym, and the power of his Mashiach: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our Elohiym day and night.
Rev 12:11 And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.
Rev 12:12 Therefore rejoice, ye heavens, and ye that dwell in them. Woe to the inhabiters of the earth and of the sea! for the devil is come down unto you, having great wrath, because he knows that he has but a short time.
Quote: Demons were not "cast down to the earth" as they were never
in heaven in the first place.
Demons are the disembodied spirits of the giants, the
offspring of the fallen ones and earthly women.
Most of you people here don't even know what you are talking about.
You stated Quote: As Fallen angels are not demons... so what is your point?
(Other than not knowing what you are talking about)
Rev 12:2 And she being with child cried, travailing in birth, and pained to be delivered.
Rev 12:3 And there appeared another wonder in heaven; and behold a great red dragon, having seven heads and ten horns, and seven crowns upon his heads.
Rev 12:4 And his tail drew the third part of the stars of heaven, and did cast them to the earth: and the dragon stood before the woman which was ready to be delivered, for to devour her child as soon as it was born.
Rev 12:7 And there was war in heaven: Miyka’el and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels,
Rev 12:8 And prevailed not; neither was their place found anymore in heaven.
Rev 12:9 And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceives the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.
Rev 12:10 And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come yeshu`ah, and strength, and the Kingdom of our Elohiym, and the power of his Mashiach: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our Elohiym day and night.
Rev 12:11 And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.
Rev 12:12 Therefore rejoice, ye heavens, and ye that dwell in them. Woe to the inhabiters of the earth and of the sea! for the devil is come down unto you, having great wrath, because he knows that he has but a short time.
And to think that these freaks actually believe they have achieved societal “specialness”…….
SMH!
I gave you a "thumbs up" but unfortunately, since some ignorant person had given you a "thumbs down", it only evened out and you ended up with zero but it's definitely worth it for others to watch it.
"Suspicious 0bservers" is crucial info. I watch the 2 to 4 minute updates every day.
According to information he shares his work has attracted the attention of, and communication with, the FEDS, CIA, DARPA……..
WELL, if he is correct that would certainly fit with the description of the sky rolling up, like a scroll, wouldn’t it? The height of ocean water screaming across every continent would certainly look that way….I imagine someone trying to outrun those ocean waves when they are surfing. Can you fathom being on the underside of one of those as it races toward shore? And then imagine the entire ocean emptying onto the continents?
God help us.
But I feel lucky in that I will hopefully be long dead by then…..but, I do have relatives who lived to an age that would allow me to still be here.
When I think of the possibility I could kick myself for having been so health conscious all my life……no meds, no health dx except arthritis.
Shit,
I might still be here!!.,
Note: This comment was misplaced. Was a reply to "You are correct brother Hal" above .
Start reading the Bible. The Book of John in the New Testament is a good place to start. Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God.
Christians are not appointed unto wrath, the coming 7 year tribulation. Paul was looking for the Blessed Hope, the Lord Jesus, not the Antichrist or the tribulation. John prayed, Come quickly Lord Jesus. The tribulation is called Jacob's Trouble. Jacob is a name for Israel who killed Jesus and all the prophets, 1Thesalonians 2:15.
The Rapture Controversy Pastor David Lankford & Steve Quayle
30 min. VIDEO
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuMBoJj142k
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THE RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH AND IT'S TIMING Pastor Lankford
90 min. VIDEO
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGCpZlxCxuE
I think your worldly Knowledge and experience make your comments all the more poignant.
Your faith is obviously a great source of power to fulfill your self set task of spreading the TRUTH through your news site.
Thank you sincerely for what you do and the risks you take in doing it. Take good care of yourself. May God protect you and yours.
So, I was told something very alarming by a client yesterday morning and I told him I would share it with people so that we are aware of what is happening so close to home here in good old, WA.
I have known him for the past 6 years. Him and his wife of 30 years, who are pillars of their community, have 1 biological son who is grown and married. They adopted three other children after they had their son. The three came from the same mother who was young and unstable. 2 boys and a girl. They have had them since babies. The two boys have visible learning disabilities ( oldest is 19 who is autistic and the other is 16 who has adhd and learning disabilities). the girl (14) has social disabilities and learning disabilities. They have gone above and beyond to help all their children succeed and tried to make sure they have had the help and support for these difficulties they have.
The daughter has been struggling for about two years with depression and trying to figure out her identity due to her being “different”. She has recently told my client that she wants to be a boy and also an anime character. Most people realize that they cannot be a cartoon. She does not. I feel like this shows her mental capacity. And instead of being helped the counselors office encouraged her behavior.
“What sorrow awaits those who argue with their Creator. Does a clay pot argue with its maker? Does the clay dispute with the one who shapes it, saying, ‘Stop, you’re doing it wrong!’ Does the pot exclaim, ‘How clumsy can you be?’ Isaiah 45:9 KJV
Literally, they are engaging in medical criminal negligence.
It enrages me to watch this knowing that these kids are being used. They are a cash cow for any and all “ service providers” and are tools to the globalists.
Every damn teacher who is engaging in this trans rhetoric in schools and who is urging these kids to identify as trans is literally operating outside the scope of their training. Nobody can engage in this line of work with kids or adults without EXTENSIVE EDUCATION AND TRAINING. And it suddenly just became OK for them to do so????
By what legal or ethical compass? What ethical standards are being followed?
I think every school who has teachers engaging in this should have lawsuits brought against the BONDS that are in existence to cover legal fallout for tort claims.
This is absolutely INSANE.
They are treating my client and wife like criminals and have told them they don’t have to tell them anything about what they are doing because the girl is over 13! These people did not ask the doctor their opinion on the Situation, note have they called to talk to the girls counselor that she has been talking to for some time now. (The parents were even going to counseling with her so that they could understand what was going on with her).
The State of Washington has become a communist hellhole; a far cry to what it was when I was growing up, and even then it had some lefty leanings and influence.
Anyone who can, should leave for freer states and those who won't or can't should put up the fight of their lives because if this kind of stuff is happening now, just wait until it really does go officially communist.
Those people doing those things to that girl are satanic to the core.
The Lord judge them according to their works.
My client has no option or say so on what happens to his child at this point. Again, I have known this family for YEARS and have never seen them be rude or negative to their children. I can’t believe that this is happening so fast. It was only about a month ago that the bill was passed that if we disagree with our CHILDREN’S wishes to transition, they can be removed and placed into a transition shelter. It’s real and it’s happening. To parents like you and I.
I told him I would tell people so that we can see what’s happening in this state. Something has to be done. I can’t imagine feeling so helpless when it comes to my child.
St. Joseph and the Virgin Mary left everything and fled for Egypt with the newborn Jesus when herod was killing every newborn in the land in a bid to protect his throne.
People nowadays should heed the example before it's too late and they get caught up in an existential nightmare like your clients have.
Months ago, the writing was on the wall; now it's in the law books.
What they have really been demanding is tolerance TO EVIL.
They just left off the last part.
Make an effort to stop sinning and when you sin you must immediately repent and confess your sin to Jesus, your High Priest and He will forgive you of your sin and cleanse you of all unrighteousness, 1John 1:8,9.
:Hereby we know if we know Him, if we keep His commandments and do those things that are pleasing in His sight, 1John 2:3-6.
On Oct. 21, 2022 Dlph, in his great wisdom, said...
"we have only A Few Short Days left!"
Just how long are "A Few Short Days?
Seems Dlph has a real credibility problem.
Dlph is a complete failure who called off Thanksgiving Day
dinner because he was being raptured with Vicky Parnell.
LOL LOL What a joke!
AND who could ever forget this famous Dlph proclamation...
"THIS IS IT FOLKS!!
TO SUM UP: Rapture imminent, giant tsunami on the 14th,
America nuked on the 15th."
IS Dlph FULL of the Spirit... OR is he FULL of Something else...?
(If you guessed "Something else" then you win.)
If you are in any habitual sin STOP! Ask the Holy Spirit for the power and you can stop any sin.
Watching porn?? That's fornication as is any sex outside of marriage. RUN FROM IT!!
Hell is hot and eternity is a long time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Many should repent from teaching the false gospel of a pre-trib
rapture as Jesus never said it and the Apostle never taught it.
Deceivers ego's fail to let them admit to their error.
“Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall.
Proverbs 16:18
This article seems to be catching-on very fast, and I want readers who come later, to get the right info.
Much thanks to you and the others here for pointing out my slip-up about Fallen Angels.
Faithful Supporter!
Philip
I'm pretty well versed in this subject, read a lot of books on it over the years. You might want to consider a correction at the beginning of the article though.
The "Fallen Angels" mated with human women and produced hybrid offspring known as the "Giants" the "Nephilim" and the "Men of Renown." When those mortal creatures were killed, their souls/spirits did not go to Heaven or Hell. They remained on Earth as "disembodied spirits," which are also referred to as "Demons." Fallen Angel's are immortal and do not seek to inhabit a human body. Demons are desperate to inhabit a human or animal or object.
Steve
This article seems to be catching-on very fast, and I want readers who come later, to get the right info.
Much thanks to you and the others here for pointing out my slip-up about Fallen Angels.
Are you Steve Quayle?
Quayle has taught this exact thing for years.
One slight disagreement:
According to deliverance minister Scott Hensler, fallen angels can indeed inhabit a human body.
He calls them "walk ins."
We are bit players in this battle.
Most American Christian’s went AWOL long ago, that’s why we’re in this mess.
Some interesting reading. Third Great Awakening.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Third_Great_Awakening
Researched by Pastor Gary Boyd
Scripture teaches us that a nation can be overrun by the ruling demonic spirit operating through a powerful political or religious leader. Demonic spirits can also infiltrate a culture through education, arts, entertainment, and media. Infiltration can also take place through lobbyists and lower level political foot soldiers working on the staff of elected officials to influence policy. The fact that the enemy works through political and religious leaders is clear in scripture (Read Revelation 16:13-15; Acts 13:6-9).
Excellent post. Spirits of all kinds interact with people on the daily. Its like an open floodgate. When the bible speaks of kingdoms and principalities, it's 100% spot-on.
The alphabet people are at the very least demon-infested, and the deeper they (ha) go into it, flat out demon-possessed.
An image with appropriate Bible verses here (all KJB):
https://iili.io/Hg6M6X4.jpg
btw, my pronouns are:
He/Is/Risen
Q: What exactly does it mean to "Get right with God"?
All answered here in this PDF on the narrow way, and true, Biblical salvation:
BeSureYouAreSaved.com
Jesus said the vast majority of Christians are NOT BORN AGAIN.
False salvation? Is it possible?
According to Jesus it is, and the Scriptures about deceived Christians are being fulfilled right before our very eyes.
Jesus warned us about the fake, EZ, false "salvation" doctrines.
Head's up.
Beware Christians. Prove out the PDF linked above. I didn't write it; just passing it along.
The time is later-than-late to ENTER IN.
children seems to produce a lot more pushback
in the US than the other rainbow flag stuff...
I haven't done much research on the rest of the
world but I would suspect...
1. Commie countries - China, N. Korea, Cuba
maybe Venezuela - take a VERY dim view
of it -- if its even allowed at all.
2. Probably doesn't do well in S. America,
the middle east, or Black Africa, India, and/or
any muslim area...
3. I wonder what is taught in Israel, American
Yeshivas, and other jewish areas - does this
vary by the Orthodox/Conservative/Reformed
/Ashkenazi vs Non-Ashkenazi branches???
ditto for what is allowed to be done to children
4. Woke ideology includes and emphasizes the
tranny stuff in the US and parts of Europe -
how about elsewhere???
just for starters...
It's time to stand firm on the foundation that is Christ!. 1 Cor 16:13 Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.
And thank you Hal! For your stand and profession of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!
“well, God is Love, right? so He loves me just the way I am”
I respond, “Yes, He loves you where you’re at and He loves you too much to leave you there”.
****
Re: condemnation….
We need to be mindful not to judge others cause they
“sin different” than we do…the Word reminds us we are all sinners….
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Loved is past tense, he made one sacrifice for it, not many. He can't love sinners continually.
"There is no soundness in my flesh because of thine anger; neither is there any rest in my bones because of my sin." Psalms 38:3 KJV
from homosexuality!!! Have
struggled myself in the past
with fornication with women.
Thank you JESUS for saving
Us and dying for us.
What an amazing testimony! A wonderful example of why we as believers need to develop dialogue that reaches those in need of Christ’s Salvation w/o condemnation.
He loved you where you were at and loved you too much to leave you there, amen??
Isaiah 45:9 NIV
“What sorrow awaits those who argue with their Creator. Does a clay pot argue with its maker? Does the clay dispute with the one who shapes it, saying, ‘Stop, you’re doing it wrong!’ Does the pot exclaim, ‘How clumsy can you be?’
Sorry; couldn’t help myself. :-D
It is the Full Armor of God that we have to wear every day. This is our defense against the demonic spirits. Father new we would be surrounded by them, and he has given us great protection while on earth. Our strength comes from Father's word... we need to focus on this more then ever. Hal is correct, the time and seasons are going by faster and faster. If the days were not shortened, there would be no flesh left....Be on guard, Be ready and Be prepared
The Demons are terrified of being exposed by the light…Thank you for using your platform to shine bright the word of God.
They told Jesus their name was Legion. In Bible days, a legion of Roman soldiers was 3,000 to 6,000 men. Imagine, that many demons in one man!
You mentioned Sodom & Gomorrah. These people have that very same attitude.
We are indeed in the last days. Jesus said, "As it was in the days of Lot, so shall it be in the days before the coming of the Son of Man." For Christians, these are exciting times, but for those who don't know Christ, it's a very scary time.
As Hal said, I'm also pleading with anyone who does not know Jesus Christ, repent of your sin, and turn to Him. Jesus loves each and every one of us. He doesn't want anyone to perish, but He wants all to have everlasting life.
And to those who say, there they go with all that Bible preaching again, and I only come on here to read the news and catch up! My friend, don't you see that you cannot have one without the other? The news we hear from Hal, the news that you read in all other places, THIS IS news for the end times! We truly don't have much longer. God loves you and is getting your attention. Please listen, and cry out to the Lord Jesus.
per topic:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2-q_kG95LKoFGJHaOCyaKtau3C9iKFio
&
https://the-masters-voice.com/the-fallen-ones/
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https://the-masters-voice.com/
https://www.brighteon.com/channels/themastersvoice
https://rumble.com/search/all?q=the-masters-voice
https://www.youtube.com/@themastersvoiceprophecyblog
https://rumble.com/c/TheMastersVoice
and i find it almost humorous the God is using a person with at least five (thAT'S 5+) attributes that would have people pass her by and/or dismiss her.... and remain in their own willful ignorance... "let heehoo has an eye and ear, let them see and hear, & let the ignorant (those who refuse) be ignorant still"
she's spot on. question: If HE gave these Words and messages to someone else (you, or, me for instance) would we have done the MASSIVE JOB getting them out, as she has???
You have been here ...For such a time like this!
I do agree with you in that fallen angels are just that, fallen angelic spirits without gender. For the Bible does refer to them as not being given or taken in marriage. Meaning, they are genderless, so the argument that they gave up their wings to have sex with human women is absurd.
Demons, on the other hand, are the giants which so many people reference; including the likes of Steve Quayle. However, they were actually the former inhabitants of the earth who built the great monolithic structures, pyramids, etc. At that time, Lucifer (now called the devil, meaning “burnt or charred one”, as in having lost his light bearing) was their leader. They, along with the fallen angels, rebelled against God and as a result, God destroyed them along with the earth (read Genesis 1, Job, and Jeremiah carefully to reveal these truths) via a sudden pole shift, quakes, flood, and ice age.
Demons and fallen angels were cast into separate underworlds called Tartarus and the Abyss. Hell or Hades (sheol) is for humans. The Lake of Fire is reserved for post-judgement of all.
Demons lack a physical body but are bound here on earth, so they seek humans to possess.
Hope these Biblical insights are helpful.
Demons lack a physical body
I agree with most of what you said, except these few items and the part about angelic sex with women. The generations of Noah is a reference to Eve’s conception from the Serpent (pre-Adamic race) from which Cain came from. This was satan’s first attempt to pollute the Adamic race’s DNA. His most recent attempt is with the mRNA vax.
I’m sure you’ll disagree from your western viewpoints and that’s fine but just know that there are many other Christians in the world who hold different perspectives from ancient ways and have a closer understanding of languages.
Have a nice day.
It is even more relevant now the mRNA, GMO and GOD knows what is being cooked up, now.
THE POINT IS STILL THE SAME. GET RIGHT WITH GOD!
Thanks Hal. Here's afew extra bucks for the roof.
First Thessalonians 5:21-22 teaches that it is the responsibility of every Christian to be discerning: "But examine everything carefully; hold fast to that which is good; abstain from every form of evil." The apostle John issues a similar warning when he says, "Do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world" (1 John 4:1). According to the New Testament, discernment is not optional for the believer-it is required.
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