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When Jesus Went to Hell
Learn when Jesus went to Hades and why it was necessary. See article below!
Gina Loudon New Steeling Speaker 
Hyatt Regency Resort, Newport Beach, Sat, Feb 23
Gina Loudon, the fiery, home-school mom and conservative TV and radio talk show host, has been added to the Steeling speaker line-up in Newport Beach! She's a rising star in the conservative right and looks forward to letting the fur fly at Steeling! Don't miss it!
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Will the Government 
Confiscate Your Gold?
Lot's of liars in the precious metals market--
beware! See article below.
Two great trips to the Holyland planned:
April 2013 - Israel and the 7 Churches of Revelation
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Shalom!
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2 Tim 1:12b
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When Jesus Went to Hell
There was a time when no
one could go to heaven.
Believers can go to heaven because of what Jesus did on the cross. His sacrifice/shed blood makes it possible. But it wasn't always like that.
Prior to Jesus dying on the cross, Old Testament Believers could NOT go to heaven when they died. This was because their sins were not yet paid for by the Messiah. They had to wait, they had to first be cleansed, made perfect. When Old Testament Believers died, they went to a place in the center of the earth. It had two parts, " Paradise" and Hades. Here the Old Testament Believers waited on the Messiah to redeem them with His sacrificial shed blood. Once the Messiah died on the cross, Believers then COULD go to heaven when they died because they were no longer forbidden to enter heaven as they were "cleansed by the blood of the Lamb."We derive this information from the verses about the Rich Man and Lazarus in Luke 16:19-31. This glimpse into what is called
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In the Bottomless Pit, every direction is up!
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the "Bottomless Pit" in Revelation 9:1-2 is not a parable but rather an actual event. And a bit eerie at that! If you're not familiar with the story, take a moment to give it a quick read. Before the cross, those who died who were saved by faith by trusting in a future Messiah went to " Paradise." Scripture says they were in " comfort." That's good because some of them had to be there for thousands of years waiting on the Messiah! Those who were not saved by faith went to the other side of the "Bottomless Pit" -- " Hades" -- where they were in " agony," " torment," and " flame." Not good! At the end of the age they will all be judged and cast into hell with the devil and his angels. Hell will make Hades look like a weenie roast. After the crossToday when Believers die they go straight to heaven as their sins have been permanently paid for by Jesus' shed blood some 2000 years ago--totally escaping the torturous flames of both Hades and Hell. " I ... prefer rather to be absent from the body
and to be at home with the Lord." 2Cor. 5:8
 But there was another incredible time period--just after Jesus died on the cross and before He ascended to heaven. He had to redeem those in Paradise waiting to go to heaven!
Therefore He "descended" to the good side of the Bottomless Pit, into Paradise, and took all those Old Testament Believers with Him to heaven.
"Now this expression, 'He ascended,' what does it
mean except that He also had descended into the
lower parts of the earth..." Eph. 4:9Wow, think about it, all the Old Testament Saints from Adam and Eve to Isaiah to Daniel... all of them, were in one huge room where every direction was up. Some had been waiting there for almost 4000 years! And then Jesus finally arrives! That earth-shattering shout of exultation by so many excited Believers would have shaken the earth's foundations! Jesus had come to redeem that which was His. And as if God wanted to prove He has a sense of humor, some of those traveling from Paradise in the center of the earth to heaven above the earth stopped off on the earth's surface!!
The tombs were opened, and many bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep [died] were raised; and coming out of the tombs after His resurrection they entered the holy city and appeared to many. Matt. 27:52-53
Amazingly, some of the OT Saints stopped on earth as they passed through the crust. Can you imagine that? Some could have been dead only a few days. Some could have died 3000 years earlier. Yet there they were, walking around the earth, talking to people. Imagine THAT conversation! Jew #1: "Hey Zechariah, I thought you died!"Jew #2: "Yeah, I did die, but had to wait for the shed blood of Jesus to cover my sins before I could go to heaven. And you won't believe who's going to heaven... and who isn't!" Ok, I speculated a little bit with that last line. But it just boggles my mind that some Jews living at the time of Christ saw people who had died hundreds or thousands of years before and were waiting on the Messiah in Paradise! And, as if this study couldn't get any stranger, the Bottomless Pit will also play a role in the future Tribulation period. Apparently all the demons locked up  from the flood, the really really bad ones, will be released back into the earth. (Rev 9:2) Two thoughts on those demons.... First, Hades would not be a good place to be, even though it was not yet the eternal hell in which they will eventually reside. In addition to dealing with the horrific hot flames without water, those poor people will also have to deal with those grotesque demons torturing them night and day. Second, if you miss the Rapture, your worst nightmare begins and never ends. You might as well be in hell. It will be so painful that you'll think it would be better to be crushed by rocks and/or die!
"and they said to the mountains and to the rocks, 'Fall on us and hide us from the presence of Him who sits on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb'"; Rev. 6:16
"And in those days men will seek death and will not find it; they will long to die, and death flees from them."
Rev 9:6
For those who willingly oppose God and reject His mercy, there is no hope. But His love is SO great that scripture tells us that He is not willing that any should perish. Yea!
"The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance." 2 Pet 3:9
And, gratefully, He has no pleasure in the death of lost sinners.
"For I have no pleasure in the death of anyone who dies," declares the Lord GOD." Ezek 18:32
What a great privilege and comfort to be able to turn to Him now and know that we can look forward with excitement and not terror. Our future is better than anything we can imagine!  "THINGS WHICH EYE HAS NOT SEEN AND EAR HAS NOT HEARD, AND which HAVE NOT ENTERED THE HEART OF MAN, ALL THAT GOD HAS PREPARED FOR THOSE WHO LOVE HIM." 1 Cor 2:9
That's exciting! Heaven will be better than anything we can conceive in our brain. I can think of a lot of A-Plus situations that heaven might be like, but it's better than anything I can imagine! What a privilege to live on this earth knowing that truth! Shalom! Bill Perkins Evangelism Note: Through the generosity of our Compass Pointes, we have a web page where you can watch the entire Bible in 30 minutes! Check it out here. It's a great witnessing tool--please feel free to share the page. And if you're interested in supporting Compass by being a Compass Pointe, click here for details! BP
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Will The Gov't Seize Your Gold?
 Many Christians are moving into tangible metals but are getting the financial shaft. Be wise!
We've all heard the commercials. Usually with a somewhat Christian slant. "The dollar is declining, gold and silver are rising and it's time to add precious metals to your portfolio."
Well, the dollar IS declining and metals ARE rising. Five years from now we'll be scratching our heads at their dizzying heights. But be careful what you purchase! You could lose your shirt! Most of the TV and radio purveyors of gold and silver will "highly encourage you" to purchase "numismatic" coins under the pretense they are safe from Government confiscation. But that's simply a ploy to get you to purchase coins with much higher commissions. Much higher. So high, in fact, some people who purchased over-priced "numismatic" gold coins when gold was selling at $800 an ounce (currently selling $1600+), have yet to break even. Gold doubled and they made nothing because they bought the wrong kind of coins. Don't fall for the scare-tactics!* There is no law that defines a "numismatic" coin as having a  premium of 15% or more. * Numismatic coins were not exempted from confiscation in 1933, only "rare and unusual coins." * Yes, U.S. $20 gold pieces are exempt from reporting when you buy or sell, but so are ALL gold and silver coins if the transaction is under $10,000. And even then the only thing you report is the cash transaction. I got so upset by well-meaning Christians being ripped off by these liars that a warning was necessary. So a couple of years ago I asked Tom Cloud, a 40 year veteran of the metals market, to make a gold and silver presentation explaining the difference in bullion and numismatic.  I wanted people to know what to ask for and what to stay away from when they purchase metals. And also to explain the truth about the potential for government gold/silver confiscation. And just for the record, there's little chance that the U.S. Government will chase down individuals door to door for their gold when trillions in IRAs and retirement accounts are sitting ducks for the taking. As the dollar continues to decline in real value, everyone should consider accumulating precious metals, regardless of their income. It's a no-brainer in this day and age. Even if you can only squeeze out enough to buy an ounce of silver from every paycheck. The best way to get something done is to start! But do some research and know what to buy. CLICK HERE to get Tom's video free. Nothing is for sale, just info on how to buy without getting ripped off. And feel free to pass on the link.
(Tom Cloud will be a featured speaker at the Steeling the Mind Conference in Newport Beach Feb 23rd. You can watch the conference live on your home TV via simulcast. Click here for info.)
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Robert Jeffress, Texas
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As we watch economic decline, immorality, terrorism and blasphemy, we'll have more opportunities to be used by God to eternally impact millions. Exciting!
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The Maddening Murder
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Wayne Jett, California
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Behind the scenes a powerful cadre of ruling elite seek return to two-class society by controlling government policies so as to destroy prosperity and the American way of life! Provocative!!
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Phyllis Schlafly, Missouri
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Christian-owned businesses and churches being forced to pay for abortions and contraceptives is only the beginning. Does religious liberty still exist in America? This is a free download.
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The Church of the
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Paul Van Noy, Idaho
Pastor, Candlelight Ministries
Is there anything you can do that will cause you to be vomited out of God's mouth? This presentation will blow your doors off!
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Dave Reagan, Texas
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You'll love Dave's vigorous defense of the Bible's beginning and ending! Stand up and yell!
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Brannon Howse, Tennessee
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We know where this eventually leads--Satan will control the earth. But what parts are already coming together and visible today? Mind-blowing!
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Christians and the
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John Loeffler, Idaho
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Like an ever-growing tsunami, Christianity is the ever-increasing target of the liberal world agenda. John unloads a boatload of information you need to know as we move from calm to chaos.
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Where Will You Spend Eternity?
Mike Gendron, Texas
Proclaiming the Gospel Ministries
We asked Mike, a gifted evangelist, to make a presentation that can be used as a witnessing tract. Excellent!
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Randy Thomasson, California
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What does this agenda mean for the future of your liberties, the institution of marriage, and the very foundation of our nation? Learn the cold hard facts every Christian needs to know!
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The Coming
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Tom Cloud, Georgia
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Whether by design or stupidity, America's in a horrible financial mess. Tom discusses the future and the facts you'll need to make solid financial decisions and protect your assets.
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Jerry Robinson, Oklahoma
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Jerry builds on the theme that Tom began. Our financial system's morass will eventually cause a rush for the exits.
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9 AM Mike Gendron- TX "Just Before Rapture"
Bible Prophecies
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Leftlst Educators
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Buying Time as
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3:30 PM Gina Loudon-NEW!
Confessions of a Female
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5:30PM
Steeling Banquet Dinner
Join us for a great dinner and a no-holds-barred Q&A with the conference speakers! 7:30 Cliff Kincade- TN Soros, Obama and the
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Bethlehem Overlook
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Wailing Wall
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Empty Tomb
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Fortress
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Bethlehem Overlook
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past articles below January, 2013 The Designed Decline Of Public Schools December, 2012 The Coming World Tax November, 2012 Birth Control & Cancer Link October #2, 2012 The Coming One World Leader
October #1, 2012 World without God
September, 2012 How can we see light from distant stars if the earth is only 6000 years old?
August, 2012 Bill Gates and Intelligent Design July #2, 2012 Was God at the Movie Theater? July #1, 2012 Moving Toward the
Mark of the Beast June, 2012 Obama or Romney? Big Bang and the Bible! May, 2012 Agenda 21 & George Soros April, 2012 Was Jesus Crucified on Friday? March, 2012 When Rapture Happens February, 2012 America's Head Demon January #2, 2012 Will Germany and Syria Sleep Together? / Is Repentance Necessary for Salvation?
January #1, 2012 Blacks in America December, 2011 Why "Asking Jesus Into Your Heart" Won't Save You! November #2, 2011 The Evil End of World Debt November #1, 2011 Iran--What the Bible Says October, 2011 Earth--Just Before the Rapture September #2, 2011 The Palestine Myth September #1, 2011
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America's God?
August #2, 2011
A Peek Behind the
Name of God
August #1, 2011
The Dwindling Dollar / Mormons
July 2011
Should We Confess Sins
For Forgiveness After Salvation?
June 2011
Tornados, Hurricanes, Tsunamis... From God?
May 2011
Christians and
Birth Control
April 2011
Is Rapture In
September?
March 2011
The United States
in Bible Prophecy
February 2011
The Egyptian Riots -
What's next?
January 2011
Get Ready To Witness!
December 2010
"Santa's Claws"
November 2010
Petra: Prepared by God?
October #2 2010
The Worldwide Muslim Agenda
October 2010
Inflation or Deflation?
September 2010
Mount Moriah - God's Special Place On Earth!
August 2010
The Declining Dollar Dilemma
July 2010
Israel-A Burdening Stone for the World
June 2010
Obama is Not the Antichrist
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