From "Jubilee" in the time of Jesus to "Bail Outs" ...
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From "Jubilee" in the time of Jesus to "Bail Outs" in the time of Wall Street rock star economist Dr. Michael Hudson explains how it all went wrong. Stop being a corporate/consumer/citizen rube...buy this book!
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This book is okay. The conversion stories were convincing. The Truth being stated that we need to Get ready & Be Prepared because Jesus will Return as a thief in the night. (Don't Miss the Ark-so to Speak!)
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Yes, you are tempted to read through this book in one sitting, because Mark Batterson makes the Seven Miracles of Jesus recorded in the Gospel of John come alive!  He does not just show us the nature of these miracles but writes in such a way that it is totally relevant for today, as Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever!
If you read it in one sitting, you will find that you are drawn back to read it again and slowly!  I find myself highlighting his key statements and I have to admit that this is hard to do, because it is loaded and explosive!  I find that this is my most highlighted book in my personal library!  Thanks Mark for writing a great book!
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I was recommended this book by a friend that I often discuss the apparent soon return of our Lord based on current events.  I was so excited after reading this that the scriptures were so clear regarding Jesus returning in the generation after the establishment of the State of Israel.  Michael Neutzling is very methodical in going through the scriptures from the Old Testament thru The Revelation to show very clearly Jesus's teaching in Matthew 24.  This book was such an encouragement to me.  I also saw that the author wrote The 144,000 and I got it and am again fascinated by what Michael Neutzling has shown what the Old Testament has taught regarding this end time group of men.  I can't wait for his next book!
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The Shelter of God's Promises is one of the latest books by author, speaker and former 700 Club  host, Sheila Walsh.  The promises she shares are all centered on Jesus -- the cleft of God -- and His assurance to be our shelter.  Drawing on her own personal experiences and using insightful summaries of scripture, Sheila makes the case that we have refuge in God.  If you're facing a storm, God's promise to BE your shelter is hope you can cling to.  If you're not in the storm now, prepare by taking God's word to heart, because storms WILL come.  It's not "if" but "when".  To assist you in applying the lessons to your own life, the book has a Study Guide included for personal reflection or group discussion.

Over all, I liked the book.  While some of the personal narratives felt forced or even out of place, the spiritual perception demonstrated in Sheila's accounts of scripture are quite inspired.  Although I never formed a clear picture of the structure intended by the book, The Shelter of God's Promises still spoke to me and helped my understanding of the fact that God is always with us, caring for us and protecting us "in the midst".

The most meaningful part of the book for me was the very last part.  Sheila talks of the perspective of John the Baptist at the end of his life.  John, having devoted his entire life to "making a way for the Lord" was beheaded after suffering in prison.  How must he have felt when he realized that Christ would not intervene? It is recorded in Luke 7:20 that he sent two of his disciples to Christ to ask `Are you the one who is to come, or should we expect someone else?'.  In Luke 7:22-23 Jesus answered, "The blind receive sight, the lame walk, those who have leprosy are cured, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor.  Blessed is the man who does not fall away on account of me."  The majority of that scripture is quoting Isaiah 61:1 but it omits the part of the verse that speaks of freeing captives.  John would have recognized the omission.  Surely his heart sank as he digested the message: he would not know the freedom Christ came to bring...not yet.  The crux of the matter is a question that we all must face at one time or another in our lives.  "...will you love and serve a God you do not always understand?...God could intervene, but for reasons known only to Him, He does not."  (p. 181)

The answer that gives me the most comfort comes from I Corinthians 13:12: "Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face.  Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known."  Sheila Walsh states, "We are a people who do not live for this world.  This is not our home.  But until we finally see Jesus face-to-face, He has promised that he will never leave us.  He has promised that He has gone ahead of us to prepare a place for us" (p. 182). Stand on that promise!

BookSneeze has provided me with a complimentary copy of this book as part of their book reviews blogger program.
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I look forward to the coming "Rapture" of "The Bride of Christ". The" signs of the times" are clearly pointing to that event.
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Peter Bellone systematically shows how he determined the year when he believes the millennium begins. It is pretty amazing that he published his book almost at the same time I published my FREE book: CHRISTIAN EXODUS&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Christian-Exodus-Out-of-Babylon/dp/B015C1YUHU/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Christian Exodus: Out of Babylon</a>
We both came to almost the exact conclusions about the date of the Second Coming of Jesus Christ and we used a lot of the same methodology.
I subtracted a star because he endorses Herbert W. Armstrong's theology, which I disagree with, but I guess it shows God can use people even if their theology isn't perfect...me included.
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The Tithe is an interesting twist on the last days described in Revelations. In a post-apocalyptic world, sending the disabled to pay for the sins of the communities, in an unknown bunker. They wait for angels to take them to their female god. I was slightly disappointed in the end, and in the heavy-handed afterward suggesting we be more aware of our disabled neighbors.
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It is a very good aid as to what COULD happen and in some cases does happen in Ezekiel 38 and 39.  The study of eschatology is a hobby of mine and keeps me from being so depressed watching the news and the presidential campaigns. There is a LIGHT at the end of the tunnel!!!!
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Excellant...covers the whole story..the how and the why....very uplifting; our futures are secure in Christ!!...give it to a friend or family member seeking the truth!!
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John Shorey is so undeniably structurally sound in his book. It's without a shadow of a doubt that we are in for some soon coming hard times. What's earth shaking is that we will be here for the first half of the tribulation in which we will be able to harvest a myriad of souls. Christians are, and have been, dying for their faith in Jesus even to this very day and month, March 2015! People of God prepare yourself. Position yourself to have provisions for the needy and lost. Do what and go where God is calling you to do and go! Now is the time! Do not tarry!
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I was a pre-tribulation person but could not get any straight answers from pastors as to where it said in the Bible that Jesus could come at any minute. They just told me "That's what I believe". So about 10 years ago I tossed out everything I was taught about the second coming of Christ and read the Bible starting with Matthew 24 which led me to Daniel, then to Ezekiel and finally to the book of Revelations; it all fell together. I also read many books on the subject but this book was the best and the most accurate......It agreed with what I found out, that is ....Jesus comes right after the tribulation and just before the wrath of God. Thank you so much. I sure would like to get in touch with Mr. Alexander to discuss a few things. Anybody know how?
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This man wrote in the late 1800 and early 1900. His writings break the Bible down and blows these modern day preachers that have turned the gospel of Jesus Christ into an earthly get rich quick gospel.
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I have been reading this series and an really "enjoying" it.  I can picture this being part of the tribulation period.  This books talks about the ultimate revival!

I'd definitely recommend to my fellow Christians.
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I just started reading The Pivot Plan and I feel EXCITED about the next chapter. It's well timed for me to be ENCOURAGED to "rest and pivot". I love reading about the power we have in Christ!
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I have studied the end times off and on now for almost 3 years.  It started with a study on Revelation at my church.  I read my bible more than ever while studying Revelation because in order to understand Rev., you simply have to!  During my own personal study, something about the "Left Behind" theory just didn't seem to fit scripturally, even though I was raised to believe it.  I delved deeper in scripture and read books on different end times "theories" and beliefs.  I kept comparing scripture to scripture and would come up with contradictions with my old beliefs.  I prayed that God would lead me to the truth. This view point (preterist) makes more logical sense and is more in line with the scriptures than anything else I have read.  In the last chapter of Revelation Jesus told John 3 times "I am coming soon".  Jesus himself told his disciples that all "this" (Matt 24) would be fulfilled during "this generation".  Many have tried to spiritualize that statement, yet make others literal.  Since there are so many instances where the disciples and Jesus said that the time was "soon" it makes perfect sense to take these "time stamps" literal.
In Chapter 21 the New Jerusalem is described: "the old order of things is passed away", "I am making everything new", we get to drink from the "spring of the water of life", there is no longer any sea (no separation from God),"now the dwelling of God is with men, and he will live with them".  I believe most Christians would believe that the old order of things has already passed away and that we are already drinking from the water of life,we do not have a separation from God and that He dwells with us NOW.  The New Jerusalem is present!  We don't have to wait...we are living it as Christians.  Yes, He also said there would be no tears/pain, but pain can also mean anguish and He was talking to believers THEN. Their anguish and tears were wiped away by the Holy Spirit.
Also, while Daniel was told to "close up" his prophesies concerning end times, John was told NOT to seal his up because "the time is near".  Daniel's prophies came totally true to the days he layed out if you believe the preterist view.
I have found this view to be lacking in the inconsistencies that the other views seem to have.  I have also found this view point reminds me of the tremendous gift (the Holy Spirit) that I have as a believer and the power He can give.  I need to live my life for Christ now and make a difference for him now and not wait to be lifted out and hoping for an escape.
I would highly recommend this book to every Christian believer who has studied and feels that the scripture isn't "matching up" to what they currently believe. This book lines up scripture and compares scripture to scripture so that you can see the Bible is a book of truth and common sense.
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Wow!  I knew there were sad times in Church history.  Times that I didn't even want to think about because of the shame and embarrassment of the atrocities we committed.  What I didn't realize was how pervasive those times have been through out history.  It's no wonder the Jewish people have such a hard time believing in Jesus as their Messiah when you consider what we the Church have done to them.  The chart showing Canonical Law and Nazi measures was eye opening.