(רֹן / טָב) Bro. Rontabs, N.D.S.M.D.

1 Corinthians 10:8-10 [8] We should not commit sexual immorality, as some of them did—and in one day twenty-three thousand of them died. [9] We should not test Christ, as some of them did—and were killed by snakes. [10] And do not grumble, as some of them did—and were killed by the destroying angel. -------------- Important read: How not to die -------------- Keep the Faith. Best regards, Bro. Rontabs, N.D.S.M.D.

Psalm 44:9-26 [9] But now you have rejected and humbled us;     you no longer go out with our armies. [10] You made us retreat before the enemy,     and our adversaries have plundered us. [11] You gave us up to be devoured like sheep     and have scattered us among the nations. [12] You sold your people for a pittance,     gaining nothing from their sale. [13] You have made us a reproach to our neighbors,     the scorn and derision of those around us. [14] You have made us a byword among the nations;     the peoples shake their heads at us. [15] I live in disgrace all day long,     and my face is covered with shame [16] at the taunts of those who reproach and revile me,     because of the enemy, who is bent on revenge. [17] All this came upon us,     though we had not forgotten you;     we had not been false to your covenant. [18] Our hearts had not turned back;     our feet had not strayed from your path. [19] But you crushed us and made us a haunt for jackals;     you covered us over

Proverbs 22:10 [10] Drive out the mocker, and out goes strife;     quarrels and insults are ended. ----------------- Keep the Faith. Best regards, Bro. Rontabs, N.D.S.M.D.

Psalm 41:4-13 [4] I said, “Have mercy on me, Lord;     heal me, for I have sinned against you.” [5] My enemies say of me in malice,     “When will he die and his name perish?” [6] When one of them comes to see me,     he speaks falsely, while his heart gathers slander;     then he goes out and spreads it around. [7] All my enemies whisper together against me;     they imagine the worst for me, saying, [8] “A vile disease has afflicted him;     he will never get up from the place where he lies.” [9] Even my close friend,     someone I trusted, one who shared my bread,     has turned against me. [10] But may you have mercy on me, Lord;     raise me up, that I may repay them. [11] I know that you are pleased with me,     for my enemy does not triumph over me. [12] Because of my integrity you uphold me     and set me in your presence forever. [13] Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel,     from everlasting to everlasting. Amen and Amen. ----------------- Keep the Faith. Best regards, Br

1 Samuel 28:11-15 [11] Then the woman asked, “Whom shall I bring up for you?” “Bring up Samuel,” he said. [12] When the woman saw Samuel, she cried out at the top of her voice and said to Saul, “Why have you deceived me? You are Saul!” [13] The king said to her, “Don’t be afraid. What do you see?” The woman said, “I see a ghostly figure coming up out of the earth.” [14] “What does he look like?” he asked. “An old man wearing a robe is coming up,” she said. Then Saul knew it was Samuel, and he bowed down and prostrated himself with his face to the ground. [15] Samuel said to Saul, “Why have you disturbed me by bringing me up?” “I am in great distress,” Saul said. “The Philistines are fighting against me, and God has departed from me. He no longer answers me, either by prophets or by dreams. So I have called on you to tell me what to do.” ----------------- Keep the Faith. Best regards, Bro. Rontabs, N.D.S.M.D.

Proverbs 6:20-22 [20] My son, keep your father’s command     and do not forsake your mother’s teaching. [21] Bind them always on your heart;     fasten them around your neck. [22] When you walk, they will guide you;     when you sleep, they will watch over you;     when you awake, they will speak to you. ----------------- Proverbs 23:22 [22] Listen to your father, who gave you life,     and do not despise your mother when she is old. ----------------- Keep the Faith. Best regards, Bro. Rontabs, N.D.S.M.D.

1 Corinthians 16:13 [13] Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. ----------------- Keep the Faith. Best regards, Bro. Rontabs, N.D.S.M.D.

Below is an excerpt from the Book of Enoch (see  https://rontabs.blogspot.com/2022/07/book-all-three-books-of-enoch.html ) From this website ( https://archive.sacred-texts.com/bib/boe/boe049.htm ). (Archive:  https://web.archive.org/web/20231201062751/https://archive.sacred-texts.com/bib/boe/boe049.htm ) XLVI. The Head of Days and the Son of Man. CHAPTER XLVI. [1.] And there I saw One who had a head of days, And His head was white like wool, And with Him was another being whose countenance had the appearance of a man, And his face was full of graciousness, like one of the holy angels. [2.] And I asked the angel who went with me and showed me all the hidden things, concerning that Son of Man, who he was, and whence he was, (and) ...  why he went with the Head of Days? And he answered and said unto me: This is the son of Man who hath righteousness, With whom dwelleth righteousness, And who revealeth all the treasures of that which is hidden, Because the Lord of Spirits hath chosen him, A

Matthew 12:40 [40] For as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of a huge fish, so the Son of Man will be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth. ---------------------- Earth's inner core:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earth%27s_inner_core ---------------------- Keep the Faith. Best regards, Bro. Rontabs, N.D.S.M.D.

Good day. I have to share this. This is by Rosemary Ellen Guiley (2004).  ***See Angel Encyclopedia p.357 (Tree of Life)  --------------------------- [FIRST] Kether , the Crown / Thamiel , the Division God-Name: Eheieh / Demon-Name(s): Satan/Moloch Existence of Existences, Ancient of Ancients Archangel: Metatron Order of Angels: Chaioth ha Qadesh, ‘Holy living creatures’ Mundane Chakra: Rashith ha Gilgalim, ‘First swirlings’ --------------------------- [SECOND] Chokmah , Wisdom / Chaigidel , Confusion God-Name: Jehovah / Demon-Name: Beelzebub Endless Emanation Archangel: Ratziel Order of Angels: Auphanium, ‘Wheels’ Mundane Chakra: Mazloth, ‘the Zodiac’ --------------------------- [THIRD] Binah , Understanding / Sathariel , Concealment God-Name: Jehovah Elohim / Demon-Name: Lucifuge Primordial Formation Archangel: Tzaphkiel Order of Angels: Aralim, ‘Thrones’ Mundane Chakra: Shabbathai, ‘Saturn’ --------------------------- [FOURTH] Chesed , Mercy / Gamchicoth , Devourers God-Name: E

Good day, Below is an excerpt from the Key of Solomon . ( Archived Page )  The digital copy of the book can be found here:  https://rontabs.blogspot.com/2022/07/book-key-of-solomon-king.html -------------------- Know thou only that the Principalities of Heaven, the Virtues, and the Powers, are not Persons, but dignities. They are the Degrees of the Sacred Ladder upon which the Spirits ascend and descend. Michael, Gabriel, Raphael, and the others, are not Names but Titles. -------------------- [FIRST] The First of the Numbers is the Unity . The First of the Divine Conceptions called the Sephiroth is Kether or the Crown. The First Category of the Spirits is that of Chaioth Ha-Qadesh or the Intelligences of the Divine Tetragram, whose Letters are symbolised by the Mysterious Animals in the Prophecy of Ezekiel. Their empire is that of unity and synthesis. They correspond to the Intelligence. They have for adversaries the Thamiel or Double-Headed Ones, the Demons of revolt and of anarchy

1 Corinthians 14:18-20 [18] I thank God that I speak in tongues more than all of you. [19] But in the church I would rather speak five intelligible words to instruct others than ten thousand words in a tongue. ---------------------- To understand, you have to go through the following, but, before you do, I suggest you pray the Lord's Prayer first. The animal that had spoken: Click to Read V2K:  Click to Read Active Denial:  Click to Read M.E.D.U.S.A.:  Click to Read   Archived Link:   Click to Read Understanding this technology: Click to Read Understanding this technology even further: Click to Read ---------------------- John 8:32 [32] Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” ---------------------- Keep the Faith. Best regards, Bro. Rontabs, N.D.S.M.D.

Psalm 78:38-39 [38] Yet he was merciful;     he forgave their iniquities     and did not destroy them. Time after time he restrained his anger     and did not stir up his full wrath. [39] He remembered that they were but flesh,     a passing breeze that does not return. ---------------- Keep the Faith. Best regards, Bro. Rontabs, N.D.S.M.D.

Psalm 37:12-29 [12] The wicked plot against the righteous     and gnash their teeth at them; [13] but the Lord laughs at the wicked,     for he knows their day is coming. [14] The wicked draw the sword     and bend the bow to bring down the poor and needy,     to slay those whose ways are upright. [15] But their swords will pierce their own hearts,     and their bows will be broken. [16] Better the little that the righteous have     than the wealth of many wicked; [17] for the power of the wicked will be broken,     but the Lord upholds the righteous. [18] The blameless spend their days under the Lord’s care,     and their inheritance will endure forever. [19] In times of disaster they will not wither;     in days of famine they will enjoy plenty. [20] But the wicked will perish:     Though the Lord’s enemies are like the flowers of the field,     they will be consumed, they will go up in smoke. [21] The wicked borrow and do not repay,     but the righteous give generously; [22] those

1 Peter 3:9 [9] Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. ---------------- Proverbs 12:16 [16] Fools show their annoyance at once,     but the prudent overlook an insult. ---------------- 1 Peter 4:14-19 [14] If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. [15] If you suffer, it should not be as a murderer or thief or any other kind of criminal, or even as a meddler. [16] However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name. [17] For it is time for judgment to begin with God’s household; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who do not obey the gospel of God? [18] And, “If it is hard for the righteous to be saved,     what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?” [19] So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should commit

Psalm 55:9-19 [9] Lord, confuse the wicked, confound their words,     for I see violence and strife in the city. [10] Day and night they prowl about on its walls;     malice and abuse are within it. [11] Destructive forces are at work in the city;     threats and lies never leave its streets. [12] If an enemy were insulting me,     I could endure it; if a foe were rising against me,     I could hide. [13] But it is you, a man like myself,     my companion, my close friend, [14] with whom I once enjoyed sweet fellowship     at the house of God, as we walked about     among the worshipers. [15] Let death take my enemies by surprise;     let them go down alive to the realm of the dead,     for evil finds lodging among them. [16] As for me, I call to God,     and the Lord saves me. [17] Evening, morning and noon     I cry out in distress,     and he hears my voice. [18] He rescues me unharmed     from the battle waged against me,     even though many oppose me. [19] God, who is enthroned f

Proverbs 21:22 [22] One who is wise can go up against the city of the mighty     and pull down the stronghold in which they trust. -------------------- Lady Wisdom:  https://rontabs.blogspot.com/2024/06/two-women-wisdom-and-folly.html -------------------- Keep the Faith. Best regards, Bro. Rontabs, N.D.S.M.D.

Psalm 36:1-12 [1] I have a message from God in my heart     concerning the sinfulness of the wicked: There is no fear of God     before their eyes. [2] In their own eyes they flatter themselves     too much to detect or hate their sin. [3] The words of their mouths are wicked and deceitful;     they fail to act wisely or do good. [4] Even on their beds they plot evil;     they commit themselves to a sinful course     and do not reject what is wrong. [5] Your love, Lord, reaches to the heavens,     your faithfulness to the skies. [6] Your righteousness is like the highest mountains,     your justice like the great deep.     You, Lord, preserve both people and animals. [7] How priceless is your unfailing love, O God!     People take refuge in the shadow of your wings. [8] They feast on the abundance of your house;     you give them drink from your river of delights. [9] For with you is the fountain of life;     in your light we see light. [10] Continue your love to those who know you,  

1 Corinthians 12:4-11 [4] There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. [5] There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. [6] There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the same God at work. [7] Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. [8] To one there is given through the Spirit a message of wisdom, to another a message of knowledge by means of the same Spirit, [9] to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit, [10] to another miraculous powers, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in different kinds of tongues, and to still another the interpretation of tongues. [11] All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and he distributes them to each one, just as he determines. -------------------- Keep the Faith. Best regards, Bro. Rontabs, N.D.S.M.D.

Psalm 35:19-28 [19] Do not let those gloat over me     who are my enemies without cause; do not let those who hate me without reason     maliciously wink the eye. [20] They do not speak peaceably,     but devise false accusations     against those who live quietly in the land. [21] They sneer at me and say, “Aha! Aha!     With our own eyes we have seen it.” [22] Lord, you have seen this; do not be silent.     Do not be far from me, Lord. [23] Awake, and rise to my defense!     Contend for me, my God and Lord. [24] Vindicate me in your righteousness, Lord my God;     do not let them gloat over me. [25] Do not let them think, “Aha, just what we wanted!”     or say, “We have swallowed him up.” [26] May all who gloat over my distress     be put to shame and confusion; may all who exalt themselves over me     be clothed with shame and disgrace. [27] May those who delight in my vindication     shout for joy and gladness; may they always say, “The Lord be exalted,     who delights in the well

1 Corinthians 11:33-34 [33] So then, my brothers and sisters, when you gather to eat, you should all eat together. [34] Anyone who is hungry should eat something at home, so that when you meet together it may not result in judgment. And when I come I will give further directions. ---------------- Keep the Faith. Best regards, Bro. Rontabs, N.D.S.M.D.

Esther 1:1-3 [1] This is what happened during the time of Xerxes, the Xerxes who ruled over 127 provinces stretching from India to Cush: [2] At that time King Xerxes reigned from his royal throne in the citadel of Susa, [3] and in the third year of his reign he gave a banquet for all his nobles and officials. The military leaders of Persia and Media, the princes, and the nobles of the provinces were present. -------------- Keep the Faith. Best regards, Bro. Rontabs, N.D.S.M.D.

Psalm 35:1-18 [1] Contend, Lord, with those who contend with me;     fight against those who fight against me. [2] Take up shield and armor;     arise and come to my aid. [3] Brandish spear and javelin     against those who pursue me. Say to me,     “I am your salvation.” [4] May those who seek my life     be disgraced and put to shame; may those who plot my ruin     be turned back in dismay. [5] May they be like chaff before the wind,     with the angel of the Lord driving them away; [6] may their path be dark and slippery,     with the angel of the Lord pursuing them. [7] Since they hid their net for me without cause     and without cause dug a pit for me, [8] may ruin overtake them by surprise—     may the net they hid entangle them,     may they fall into the pit, to their ruin. [9] Then my soul will rejoice in the Lord     and delight in his salvation. [10] My whole being will exclaim,     “Who is like you, Lord? You rescue the poor from those too strong for them,     the poor and

1 Corinthians 11:3-16 [3] But I want you to realize that the head of every man is Christ, and the head of the woman is man, and the head of Christ is God. [4] Every man who prays or prophesies with his head covered dishonors his head. [5] But every woman who prays or prophesies with her head uncovered dishonors her head—it is the same as having her head shaved. [6] For if a woman does not cover her head, she might as well have her hair cut off; but if it is a disgrace for a woman to have her hair cut off or her head shaved, then she should cover her head. [7] A man ought not to cover his head, since he is the image and glory of God; but woman is the glory of man. [8] For man did not come from woman, but woman from man; [9] neither was man created for woman, but woman for man. [10] It is for this reason that a woman ought to have authority over her own head, because of the angels. [11] Nevertheless, in the Lord woman is not independent of man, nor is man independent of woman. [12] For a

Psalm 34:11-22 [11] Come, my children, listen to me;     I will teach you the fear of the Lord. [12] Whoever of you loves life     and desires to see many good days, [13] keep your tongue from evil     and your lips from telling lies. [14] Turn from evil and do good;     seek peace and pursue it. [15] The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous,     and his ears are attentive to their cry; [16] but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil,     to blot out their name from the earth. [17] The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them;     he delivers them from all their troubles. [18] The Lord is close to the brokenhearted     and saves those who are crushed in spirit. [19] The righteous person may have many troubles,     but the Lord delivers him from them all; [20] he protects all his bones,     not one of them will be broken. [21] Evil will slay the wicked;     the foes of the righteous will be condemned. [22] The Lord will rescue his servants;     no one who takes refuge in h

1 Corinthians 10:23-24 [23] “I have the right to do anything,” you say—but not everything is beneficial. “I have the right to do anything”—but not everything is constructive. [24] No one should seek their own good, but the good of others. ------------------ Keep the Faith. Best regards, Bro. Rontabs, N.D.S.M.D.

1 Corinthians 10:19-21 [19] Do I mean then that food sacrificed to an idol is anything, or that an idol is anything? [20] No, but the sacrifices of pagans are offered to demons, not to God, and I do not want you to be participants with demons. [21] You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons too; you cannot have a part in both the Lord’s table and the table of demons. ------------------ Keep the Faith. Best regards, Bro. Rontabs, N.D.S.M.D.

Job 1:6-12 [6] One day the angels came to present themselves before the Lord, and Satan also came with them. [7] The Lord said to Satan, “Where have you come from?” Satan answered the Lord, “From roaming throughout the earth, going back and forth on it.” [8] Then the Lord said to Satan, “Have you considered my servant Job? There is no one on earth like him; he is blameless and upright, a man who fears God and shuns evil.” [9] “Does Job fear God for nothing?” Satan replied. [10] “Have you not put a hedge around him and his household and everything he has? You have blessed the work of his hands, so that his flocks and herds are spread throughout the land. [11] But now stretch out your hand and strike everything he has, and he will surely curse you to your face.” [12] The Lord said to Satan, “Very well, then, everything he has is in your power, but on the man himself do not lay a finger.” Then Satan went out from the presence of the Lord. -------------- Keep the Faith. Best regards, Bro.

Hello, This is not in the Bible and is considered pseudepigrapha , but sharing it with you either way, as this story concludes the life of Saint Peter and Saint Paul on Earth. The book:  https://rontabs.blogspot.com/2023/05/book-acts-of-holy-apostles.html Quote below is excerpted from:  https://www.newadvent.org/fathers/0815.htm Excerpted from ( Archive ):  https://web.archive.org/web/19991104051720/https://www.newadvent.org/fathers/0815.htm   Then Simon went up upon the tower in the face of all, and, crowned with laurels, he stretched forth his hands, and began to fly. And when Nero saw him flying, he said to Peter: This Simon is true; but you and Paul are deceivers. To whom Peter said: Immediately shall you know that we are true disciples of Christ; but that he is not Christ, but a magician, and a malefactor. Nero said: Do you still persist? Behold, you see him going up into heaven. Then Peter, looking steadfastly upon Paul, said: Paul, look up and see. And Paul, having looked up, fu

Proverbs 21:13 [13] Whoever shuts their ears to the cry of the poor     will also cry out and not be answered. ---------------- Keep the Faith. Best regards, Bro. Rontabs, N.D.S.M.D.

Psalm 34:7 [7] The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him,     and he delivers them. ------------------ Keep the Faith. Best regards, Bro. Rontabs, N.D.S.M.D.

1 Corinthians 10:13 [13] No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it. -------------- Keep the Faith. Best regards, Bro. Rontabs, N.D.S.M.D.

1 Corinthians 9:24-27 [24] Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. [25] Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. [26] Therefore I do not run like someone running aimlessly; I do not fight like a boxer beating the air. [27] No, I strike a blow to my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize. --------------- Keep the Faith. Best regards, Bro. Rontabs, N.D.S.M.D.

1 Corinthians 9:19-23 [19] Though I am free and belong to no one, I have made myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible. [20] To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win the Jews. To those under the law I became like one under the law ( though I myself am not under the law ), so as to win those under the law. [21] To those not having the law I became like one not having the law (though I am not free from God’s law but am under Christ’s law), so as to win those not having the law. [22] To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some. [23] I do all this for the sake of the gospel, that I may share in its blessings. ----------------- Keep the Faith. Best regards, Bro. Rontabs, N.D.S.M.D.

Acts 20:35 [35] In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ” --------------- The reason:  https://rontabs.blogspot.com/2024/02/what-lord-our-god-loves-and-what-he.html --------------- Keep the Faith. Best regards, Bro. Rontabs, N.D.S.M.D.

Ezekiel 23:14-23 [14] “But she carried her prostitution still further. She saw men portrayed on a wall, figures of Chaldeans portrayed in red, [15] with belts around their waists and flowing turbans on their heads; all of them looked like Babylonian chariot officers, natives of Chaldea. [16] As soon as she saw them, she lusted after them and sent messengers to them in Chaldea. [17] Then the Babylonians came to her, to the bed of love, and in their lust they defiled her. After she had been defiled by them, she turned away from them in disgust. [18] When she carried on her prostitution openly and exposed her naked body, I turned away from her in disgust, just as I had turned away from her sister. [19] Yet she became more and more promiscuous as she recalled the days of her youth, when she was a prostitute in Egypt. [20] There she lusted after her lovers, whose genitals were like those of donkeys and whose emission was like that of horses. [21] So you longed for the lewdness of your youth

1 Maccabees 1:1-4 [1] After Alexander son of Philip, the Macedonian, who came from the land of Kittim, had defeated King Darius of the Persians and the Medes, he succeeded him as king. ( He had previously become king of Greece. ) [2] He fought many battles, conquered strongholds, and put to death the kings of the earth. [3] He advanced to the ends of the earth, and plundered many nations. When the earth became quiet before him, he was exalted, and his heart was lifted up. [4] He gathered a very strong army and ruled over countries, nations, and princes, and they became tributary to him. ----------------- Keep the Faith. Best regards, Bro. Rontabs, N.D.S.M.D.

Esther 10:13-11:1 { 10 } [13] So they will observe these days in the month of Adar, on the fourteenth and fifteenth of that month, with an assembly and joy and gladness before God, from generation to generation forever among his people Israel.” { 11 } [1] In the fourth year of the reign of Ptolemy and Cleopatra, Dositheus, who said that he was a priest and a Levite, and his son Ptolemy brought to Egypt the preceding Letter about Purim, which they said was authentic and had been translated by Lysimachus son of Ptolemy, one of the residents of Jerusalem. ------------ Keep the Faith. Best regards, Bro. Rontabs, N.D.S.M.D.

Hello,  I am letting you know about Coursera  which is explained in the following: Quoting from their page : "Coursera is a global online learning platform that offers anyone, anywhere, access to online courses and degrees from leading universities and companies." With that explained, below are the courses ( they are free, you just have to register ) that I recommend: Christianity - https://www.coursera.org/learn/western-christianity-200-1650/ Cyber Security - https://www.coursera.org/learn/cybersecurity-for-everyone/ Astronomy - https://www.coursera.org/learn/astro/ Psychology - https://www.coursera.org/learn/introduction-psychology/ Physiology - https://www.coursera.org/learn/physiology/ I hope that helps. ----------------- Keep the Faith. Best regards, Bro. Rontabs, N.D.S.M.D.

Psalm 32:5-7 [5] Then I acknowledged my sin to you     and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, “I will confess     my transgressions to the Lord.” And you forgave     the guilt of my sin. [6] Therefore let all the faithful pray to you     while you may be found; surely the rising of the mighty waters     will not reach them. [7] You are my hiding place;     you will protect me from trouble     and surround me with songs of deliverance. -------------- Keep the Faith. Best regards, Bro. Rontabs, N.D.S.M.D.

Proverbs 21:4 [4] Haughty eyes and a proud heart—     the unplowed field of the wicked—produce sin. ------------------ Keep the Faith. Best regards, Bro. Rontabs, N.D.S.M.D.

1 Corinthians 7:21-24 [21] Were you a slave when you were called? Don’t let it trouble you—although if you can gain your freedom, do so. [22] For the one who was a slave when called to faith in the Lord is the Lord’s freed person; similarly, the one who was free when called is Christ’s slave. [23] You were bought at a price; do not become slaves of human beings. [24] Brothers and sisters, each person, as responsible to God, should remain in the situation they were in when God called them. --------------------- Keep the Faith. Best regards, Bro. Rontabs, N.D.S.M.D.

1 Corinthians 7:18-20 [18] Was a man already circumcised when he was called? He should not become uncircumcised. Was a man uncircumcised when he was called? He should not be circumcised. [19] Circumcision is nothing and uncircumcision is nothing. Keeping God’s commands is what counts. [20] Each person should remain in the situation they were in when God called them. -------------------------- Galatians 5:2-6 [2] Mark my words! I, Paul, tell you that if you let yourselves be circumcised, Christ will be of no value to you at all. [3] Again I declare to every man who lets himself be circumcised that he is obligated to obey the whole law. [4] You who are trying to be justified by the law have been alienated from Christ; you have fallen away from grace. [5] For through the Spirit we eagerly await by faith the righteousness for which we hope. [6] For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love. ----

1 Corinthians 7:8-16 [1] Now to the unmarried and the widows I say: It is good for them to stay unmarried, as I do. [9] But if they cannot control themselves, they should marry, for it is better to marry than to burn with passion. [10] To the married I give this command ( not I, but the Lord ): A wife must not separate from her husband. [11] But if she does, she must remain unmarried or else be reconciled to her husband. And a husband must not divorce his wife. [12] To the rest I say this ( I, not the Lord ): If any brother has a wife who is not a believer and she is willing to live with him, he must not divorce her. [13] And if a woman has a husband who is not a believer and he is willing to live with her, she must not divorce him. [14] For the unbelieving husband has been sanctified through his wife, and the unbelieving wife has been sanctified through her believing husband. Otherwise your children would be unclean, but as it is, they are holy. [15] But if the unbeliever leaves, let

1 Corinthians 7:1-5 [1] Now for the matters you wrote about: “It is good for a man not to have sexual relations with a woman.” [2] But since sexual immorality is occurring, each man should have sexual relations with his own wife, and each woman with her own husband. [3] The husband should fulfill his marital duty to his wife, and likewise the wife to her husband. [4] The wife does not have authority over her own body but yields it to her husband. In the same way, the husband does not have authority over his own body but yields it to his wife. [5] Do not deprive each other except perhaps by mutual consent and for a time, so that you may devote yourselves to prayer. Then come together again so that Satan will not tempt you because of your lack of self-control. ------------------- Keep the Faith. Best regards, Bro. Rontabs, N.D.S.M.D.

1 Corinthians 6:16-20 [16] Do you not know that he who unites himself with a prostitute is one with her in body? For it is said, “The two will become one flesh.” [17] But whoever is united with the Lord is one with him in spirit. [18] Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a person commits are outside the body, but whoever sins sexually, sins against their own body. [19] Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; [20] you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies. -------------- Luke 12:10 [10] And everyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but anyone who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven. -------------- Keep the Faith. Best regards, Bro. Rontabs, N.D.S.M.D.

1 Corinthians 5:12-13 [12] What business is it of mine to judge those outside the church? Are you not to judge those inside? [13] God will judge those outside. “Expel the wicked person from among you.” --------------- Keep the Faith. Best regards, Bro. Rontabs, N.D.S.M.D.

1 Corinthians 5:1-5 [1] It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and of a kind that even pagans do not tolerate: A man is sleeping with his father’s wife. [2] And you are proud! Shouldn’t you rather have gone into mourning and have put out of your fellowship the man who has been doing this? [3] For my part, even though I am not physically present, I am with you in spirit. As one who is present with you in this way, I have already passed judgment in the name of our Lord Jesus on the one who has been doing this. [4] So when you are assembled and I am with you in spirit, and the power of our Lord Jesus is present, [5] hand this man over to Satan for the destruction of the flesh, so that his spirit may be saved on the day of the Lord. ------------------- Keep the Faith. Best regards, Bro. Rontabs, N.D.S.M.D.

Ezra 8:23 [23] So we fasted and petitioned our God about this, and he answered our prayer. --------------------- Isaiah 58:6-10 [6] “Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen: to loose the chains of injustice     and untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free     and break every yoke? [7] Is it not to share your food with the hungry     and to provide the poor wanderer with shelter— when you see the naked, to clothe them,     and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood? [8] Then your light will break forth like the dawn,     and your healing will quickly appear; then your righteousness will go before you,     and the glory of the Lord will be your rear guard. [9] Then you will call, and the Lord will answer;     you will cry for help, and he will say: Here am I. “If you do away with the yoke of oppression,     with the pointing finger and malicious talk, [10] and if you spend yourselves in behalf of the hungry     and satisfy the needs of the oppressed, then your

Proverbs 20:29 [29] The glory of young men is their strength,     gray hair the splendor of the old. ----------------------- Keep the Faith. Best regards, Bro. Rontabs, N.D.S.M.D.

1 Corinthians 4:20 [20] For the kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power. ---------------- Keep the Faith. Best regards, Bro. Rontabs, N.D.S.M.D.

1 Corinthians 3:18-20 [18] Do not deceive yourselves. If any of you think you are wise by the standards of this age, you should become “fools” so that you may become wise. [19] For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight. As it is written: “He catches the wise in their craftiness”; [20] and again, “The Lord knows that the thoughts of the wise are futile.” ------------------- Keep the Faith. Best regards, Bro. Rontabs, N.D.S.M.D.

1 Corinthians 3:16-17 [16] Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in your midst? [17] If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy that person; for God’s temple is sacred, and you together are that temple. --------------- Keep the Faith. Best regards, Bro. Rontabs, N.D.S.M.D.

Ezra 6:11-12 [11] Furthermore, I decree that if anyone defies this edict, a beam is to be pulled from their house and they are to be impaled on it. And for this crime their house is to be made a pile of rubble. [12] May God, who has caused his Name to dwell there, overthrow any king or people who lifts a hand to change this decree or to destroy this temple in Jerusalem. I Darius have decreed it. Let it be carried out with diligence. ------------------ Keep the Faith. Best regards, Bro. Rontabs, N.D.S.M.D.

Proverbs 20:24 [24] A person’s steps are directed by the Lord.     How then can anyone understand their own way? ------------------ Keep the Faith. Best regards, Bro. Rontabs, N.D.S.M.D.

Psalm 28:1-4 [1] To you, Lord, I call;     you are my Rock,     do not turn a deaf ear to me. For if you remain silent,     I will be like those who go down to the pit. [2] Hear my cry for mercy     as I call to you for help, as I lift up my hands     toward your Most Holy Place. [3] Do not drag me away with the wicked,     with those who do evil, who speak cordially with their neighbors     but harbor malice in their hearts. [4] Repay them for their deeds     and for their evil work; repay them for what their hands have done     and bring back on them what they deserve. ----------------- Keep the Faith. Best regards, Bro. Rontabs, N.D.S.M.D.

1 Corinthians 3:3 [3] You are still worldly. For since there is jealousy and quarreling among you, are you not worldly? Are you not acting like mere humans? ---------------- Keep the Faith. Best regards, Bro. Rontabs, N.D.S.M.D.

  What I'll Tell My Family If Communications Go Down - Doug Barry Courtesy of Be Ready Coalition ( formerly Battle Ready Coalition )

Proverbs 20:22 [22] Do not say, “I’ll pay you back for this wrong!”     Wait for the Lord, and he will avenge you. -------------------- Keep the Faith. Best regards, Bro. Rontabs, N.D.S.M.D.

Psalm 27:7-14 [7] Hear my voice when I call, Lord;     be merciful to me and answer me. [8] My heart says of you, “Seek his face!”     Your face, Lord, I will seek. [9] Do not hide your face from me,     do not turn your servant away in anger;     you have been my helper. Do not reject me or forsake me,     God my Savior. [10] Though my father and mother forsake me,     the Lord will receive me. [11] Teach me your way, Lord;     lead me in a straight path     because of my oppressors. [12] Do not turn me over to the desire of my foes,     for false witnesses rise up against me,     spouting malicious accusations. [13] I remain confident of this:     I will see the goodness of the Lord     in the land of the living. [14] Wait for the Lord;     be strong and take heart     and wait for the Lord. --------------------- Keep the Faith. Best regards, Bro. Rontabs, N.D.S.M.D.

Proverbs 20:20 [20] If someone curses their father or mother,     their lamp will be snuffed out in pitch darkness. ---------------- Proverbs 24:19-20 [19] Do not fret because of evildoers     or be envious of the wicked, [20] for the evildoer has no future hope,     and the lamp of the wicked will be snuffed out. ---------------- Keep the Faith. Best regards, Bro. Rontabs, N.D.S.M.D.

Psalm 27:4-6 [4] One thing I ask from the Lord,     this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord     all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the Lord     and to seek him in his temple. [5] For in the day of trouble     he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his sacred tent     and set me high upon a rock. [6] Then my head will be exalted     above the enemies who surround me; at his sacred tent I will sacrifice with shouts of joy;     I will sing and make music to the Lord. ------------------- Keep the Faith. Best regards, Bro. Rontabs, N.D.S.M.D.

2 Chronicles 36:22-23 [22] In the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, in order to fulfill the word of the Lord spoken by Jeremiah, the Lord moved the heart of Cyrus king of Persia to make a proclamation throughout his realm and also to put it in writing: [23] “This is what Cyrus king of Persia says: “‘The Lord, the God of heaven, has given me all the kingdoms of the earth and he has appointed me to build a temple for him at Jerusalem in Judah. Any of his people among you may go up, and may the Lord their God be with them.’” ------------------------ Keep the Faith. Best regards, Bro. Rontabs, N.D.S.M.D.

Hello and good day, The topic on the 'Last Supper' controversy at the Olympics is out of my league, but I have to share this video about what Mr. Doug Barry has to say about it. ------------------------ Matthew 5:11-12 [11] “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. [12] Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. By the way, Mr. Doug Barry is the man behind the Digital Rosary -  https://rontabs.blogspot.com/2023/04/protection-from-evil.html ------------------------ Keep the Faith. Best regards, Bro. Rontabs, N.D.S.M.D.  

Ezekiel 9:1-6  ( Old Testament ) [1] Then I heard him call out in a loud voice, “Bring near those who are appointed to execute judgment on the city, each with a weapon in his hand.” [2] And I saw six men coming from the direction of the upper gate, which faces north, each with a deadly weapon in his hand. With them was a man clothed in linen who had a writing kit at his side. They came in and stood beside the bronze altar. [3] Now the glory of the God of Israel went up from above the cherubim, where it had been, and moved to the threshold of the temple. Then the Lord called to the man clothed in linen who had the writing kit at his side [4] and said to him, “Go throughout the city of Jerusalem and put a mark on the foreheads of those who grieve and lament over all the detestable things that are done in it.” [5] As I listened, he said to the others, “Follow him through the city and kill, without showing pity or compassion. [6] Slaughter the old men, the young men and women, the mothers