Are the Retribution Laws of God Being Re-enacted?

ARE THE RETRIBUTION LAWS OF GOD BEING RE-ENACTED?

The laws of God concerning retribution can be found within the chapters of Exodus 21, 22, and 23.  The wording of the majority of these laws don’t actually cover most of the crimes committed today, however, the principle is the same.  Stolen property and destroyed property may currently be different from that of the ancient Hebrews but it continues to be stolen or destroyed property whether it is a burned barley field and a torched vehicle.

Stolen articles must be repaid by double value.  Burned property and articles must be repaid by complete restitution.  There is no jail or prison time for criminal acts.  If a person is unable to pay the price of restitution then he/she is sold as a servant or slave for a certain number of years or until the debt is paid.  A murderer or rapist is simply sentenced to immediate death which will allow God to make judgment at the resurrection occurring at the end of the first one-thousand year Millennium. 

Prisons and detention centers were never a part of the law of God.  Those institutions were created by human beings.  A prison sentence for the perpetrator does not compensate the victim at all and it most likely does not make them feel better either.  The prisoners should be obliged to work, within the supervision of the prison system, at minimum wage with a large portion of the proceeds paid to the victim until the debt is paid in full.

During the Kingdom of God which will begin at the return of Jesus Christ and His Millennial reign, it is entirely possible these laws of retribution (and others) will be reinstated and enforced for any crimes that may occur.  As the power of the Holy Spirit grows around the world, there will be fewer crimes committed perhaps to the point there will be no physical crimes at all.

The Arizona Legislature has passed a bill authorizing the State to seize or confiscate the property of those arrested for destroying property as payment for the damaged property, i.e. burn someone’s car then your possessions are sold to buy a comparable car – break a window then the perpetrator buys a replacement window.

Parts of the Original Article From the Conservative Tribune

Arizona lawmakers passed a bill this week that empowers law enforcement with the authority to deliver what some have called “an eye for an eye” justice to those malevolent souls who choose to riot like maniacs.

Known as SB 1142, the bill “expands the state’s racketeering laws, now aimed at organized crime, to also include rioting,” as reported by the Arizona Capitol Times. The bill also “redefines what constitutes rioting to include actions that result in damage to the property of others.”

This means that if someone were to be arrested causing property damage during a riot, prosecutors could seize the individual’s own property to recoup the damages.

Trump, Cyrus, & Demonic Activity

TRUMP, CYRUS, AND DEMONIC ACTIVITY

A Christian leader and pastor by the name of Lance Wallnau recently wrote a series of reports concerning Donald Trump and the vindictive chaos created by demonstrations, the press, the Democrats, some Republicans, tweeters, women’s rights groups, and immigrant welcoming demonstrators.

Demonic Manifestation

While on the Jim Bakker Show, Mr. Wallnau commented on Trump’s inauguration and the Woman’s March in Washington DC that followed this event. He stated that “God used Trump to deliver the nation from the spirit of witchcraft in the Oval Office”. He further stated “the spirit of witchcraft was in the Oval Office, it was about to intensify to a higher level demon principality, and God came along with a wrecking ball, shocked everyone, the church cried out for mercy, and what you’re looking at is the manifestation of the enraged demon through the populace.”

Some have attributed the rebellion of the Democratic senators and some Republican senators to their private financing by wealthy One-World elites. These renegade Senators may even consider themselves to be a part of this One-World society. However, that does not explain the antics and the hatred disseminated by the mainstream press and the destructive, vile demonstrators.

Not many people believe in the existence of demons, or their undertakings, in these modern days. Demonic activity is almost a taboo topic that is only pictured in horror movies such as The Exorcist and others that are similar in nature. Some people may claim to believe in demons because they are discussed in the Bible.  In the Gospels, Jesus dealt with demons that were dwelling within or possessing certain individuals. 

Trump is a man who unhinges liberals, media reporters, academic types, and the general establishment political class. Their despicable and hateful comments and actions certainly appears to be a spiritual storm of demonic activity. The liberal left are burning flags, breaking windows, destroying property, smashing and burning vehicles and patrol cars, unleashing violence and invective against peaceful individuals.  The violence and hatred perpetrated on Trump supporters is unbelievable.

Mr. Wallnau believes there is a type of demonic spirit (or spirits) assigned to destroy America. Dr. Stephen Jones and his intercessory group have claimed to block several demonic gates that were opened into the USA.  He agrees that demonic activity could very well be responsible for the unnatural and reprehensible nature of the street demonstrators and destructive anarchists. 

This evil spirit was embodied in the thoughts and plans of Hillary Clinton. Under Hillary, the USA would have undergone the final phase of Obama’s radical socialist cultural transformation. This may be the thing that infuriates the Democratic Congress people. The final phase of their plan was brought to a stop by Donald Trump. The demonic entities are busy attempting to bring down Donald Trump, his White House staff, and the USA in general.

Many readers of this post may feel that Mr. Wallnau, along with other writers, including my comments have gone over the edge of the cliff and reality speaking about demonic activity infecting and affecting Senators, the media, and demonstrators.  On the other hand, how can one explain the unprecedented and vicious actions and language of the above groups of individuals.  There is no actual logical explanation to describe the ongoing activities and verbiage.

Is Trump Anointed by God?

A number of Christian leaders have been comparing Trump to the biblical King Cyrus. As I have written in previous documents, Cyrus was the leader of the Persian Empire who was called and appointed by God. Although Cyrus did not know the God of Israel and did not realize he was anointed by God, it could be said that Mr. Trump may not realize he is anointed by God with the destiny to bring the United States back to a governable situation, a nation under God once again, and to begin the destruction of Mystery Babylon.  The Cyrus anointment passage is found in Isaiah 45 and Mr. Trump is the 45^th president.  The chapter and verse numbers were placed in the Bible around 1200 AD, so the chapter number may be a coincidence and perhaps not.  God is in control of all things, perhaps even the placement of chapter numbers was no accident. 

According to Isaiah 45:1, Cyrus is the chosen one of God.  God will hold his hand, allow him to subdue nations, disarm kings, and open the doors of conquest for him.

Isaiah 45:1 NET  This is what the LORD says to his chosen one, to Cyrus, whose right hand I hold in order to subdue nations before him, and disarm kings, to open doors before him, so gates remain unclosed:

Cyrus was not Jewish and was not a citizen of any of the tribes of Israel, however, God elevated this Persian man and called him “My anointed”.  Cyrus was specifically chosen, set apart, and empowered to perform a specific task.  Yes, God anoints secular leaders for His purposes and it appears highly likely, He has anointed Donald Trump.

Unlike any candidate in electoral history, Trump has shaken up the establishment within the media and politics. Until Trump arrived, a handful of insiders held the undisputed power to prop one contender up or take an unruly voice down. As the media have discovered, they can only break you if they make you. They didn't make Donald and to this point, with the protection of God, he has managed to survive with little or no loss.

It has been assumed by many Christians, particularly pastors, that culture is a reflection of the values of the majority of the people. However, it has been concluded (or proven) that culture is shaped by a relatively few people.  In this case it appears to be a group of elites, sometimes called the shadow government, that are very close to the powers that be with their tentacles outstretched as an octopus. It has also been concluded this elite power structure is located and largely concentrated in the coastal cities. Revival may ignite from the bottom up but cultural reformation is created from the top down. One must be in power or close to power to occupy the gates.  Christians are not in the power structure, they are not in the elite groups, and their cultural reformation is not working.  The elites are more clever in their game than the Christians and non-elites.

Luke 16:8 KJV  And the lord commended the unjust steward, because he had done wisely: for the children of this world are in their generation wiser than the children of light.

NET Version:  For the people of this world are more shrewd in dealing with their contemporaries than the people of light.

Why is Donald Trump a threat? By putting America first and building a people movement, Donald Trump becomes a wild card who creates chaos for the elite globalists' insider game.  A Clinton election victory would have brought her to the top of the political pile with 1,000 strings attached to innumerable pay-to-play entities. Donald Trump comes with no strings attached. This is why the lawless liberal Left and the establishment Republicans don't trust him. He is not tied into the system and he does not play the game. 

Other Personality Comments

Pat Robertson went further Wednesday when he insisted that anyone who protests the new White House is "revolting against what God’s plan is for America." Flynn stepped down after discussing U.S. sanctions against Russia with the Moscow official, but Robertson said Democrats were behind Flynn's resignation. He cited Psalm 2:2: “The kings of the earth rise up and the rulers band together against the Lord and against his anointed.” He went on: "I think, somehow, the Lord’s plan is being put in place for America and these people are not only revolting against Trump, they’re revolting against what God’s plan is for America.

Actor Jon Voight spoke during President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration concert, saying "God answered our prayers."

Franklin Graham told Fox News, “I believe, that in this election, no question, God’s hand was in it.”  In his inaugural benediction Graham stated, “Mr. President, in the Bible rain is a sign of God’s blessing. And it started to rain...when you came to the platform.”

Michele Bachmann (R-Minn), a Trump advisor, stated that Trump was the only candidate who could win the general election.  “Maybe I’m wrong, I don’t know,” she said. “But I do know that the Bible is true and that Daniel teaches the Most High God, which is one of God’s names, is the one who lifts up who He will and takes down who He will.” 

That more ministers participated in Trump’s inauguration than ever before should not be a surprise.  From Trump’s America to Vladimir Putin’s Russia, conservative Christianity once again has a seat at the table.

The Possible Nearness of the Kingdom of God

Setting times and dates for the return of Jesus Christ is an extremely unwise activity.  However, considering the Islamic invasion of Europe, the Brexit activity, possible EU exits in France, Italy, and other places, the one-worlders upset in the USA, many have become attuned to a coming change.  Dr. Stephen Jones has shown through the counting of Jubilees that the time of the beast nations has expired and the Saints of the Most High (see Daniel 7) could begin sometime in the near future.  Mystery, Babylon must be taken down and Israel/Jerusalem must be destroyed in some manner.  Isaiah 29 appears to indicate nuclear destruction but nothing of this nature is absolutely certain.

Mansions in the Sky - The Glorified Body

MANSIONS IN THE SKY – The Glorified Body

                                                                                     

Mansions

John 14:2-3 KJV  (2)  In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.  

(3)  And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.

I recently inadvertently lost a friend by telling them their deceased relative was not currently in heaven because no one is in heaven at this time. Regardless of someone’s personal doctrine people do not go to heaven when they die. Rather, the Scripture speaks of two resurrections - one occurs at the return of Jesus Christ just prior to the millennium and the other occurs at the end of the millennium. One of the favorite scriptures of the “Christians go to heaven when they die” group is John 14:2-3 which is written above at the beginning of this post.

The Word Study Dictionary

monḗ; gen. monḗs, fem. noun from ménō (G3306), to remain, dwell. A mansion, habitation, abode (Joh_14:2, Joh_14:23 [cf. Rev_21:3]). Also related to mónos (G3441), alone, only, single.

Syn.: oikētḗrion (G3613), a habitation; katoikētḗrion (G2732), a place where one dwells permanently;

Other translations of mone include:  Abodes; dwelling places; rooms; and places.

Mansions and abodes are the leading translations with dwelling places running a close second.  It is my belief these mansions, abodes, and dwelling places, even rooms, are actually referring to a glorified body which the Saints will receive as a place to dwell permanently as in the last synonym written in the Word Study Dictionary above.

The Apostle Paul discusses the body as an earthly house or tent.  He then states we have a building from God, a house not built by human hands.  A glorified house or body that we will obtain after resurrection.

2 Corinthians 5:1-3 NET (1) For we know that if our earthly house, the tent we live in, is dismantled, we have a building from God, a house not built by human hands, that is eternal in the heavens. (2) For in this earthly house we groan, because we desire to put on our heavenly dwelling, (3) if indeed, after we have put on our heavenly house, we will not be found naked.

In John 14:2-3 Jesus is metaphorically saying that He (God) will give each resurrected person a glorified house (mansion/dwelling) after they are resurrected, at some point in time.

For the sake of a good discussion and explanation, let’s pretend that people actually do go to heaven when they die. Some semi-popular Christian mythos will be added for interest quality.

A saintly Christian dies and appears at the Pearly Gate where he is met by St. Peter. The kindly Saint tells the man “welcome to heaven, let me show you to your mansion”. Suddenly they appear in front of a great palace. They open the door and go in and the recently deceased man notices that the inside of the palace is one big room with nothing in it but a chair, a music stand, and a harp.

The man asked Peter, “why does this mansion only have one large room?”  Peter gives a detailed answer. “Since we don’t eat or drink in heaven, you will not need a kitchen, dishes, pots and pans, or a dining room. We also don’t sleep in heaven so you won’t need a bedroom. There is no dirt in heaven and therefore you won’t get dirty and your clothes won’t get soiled so you will not need a bathroom, a shower, a toilet, or a laundry room with a washer and dryer. However you have been provided a place to sit if you prefer and practice your harp skills.  By the way, at the sound of a loud trumpet, you will know that choir practice will begin around the throne room.  Oh, you don’t sing?  Well, remedial classes are available.”

As one can readily see, there will be no need for a mansion in heaven even if someone was in heaven.

1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 KJV  For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:  (17)  Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.

Scripture clearly says, when the Lord descends from heaven the dead in Christ shall rise first. Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them.  When the Lord descends from heaven He is no longer in heaven.  Wherever the dead souls happen to be they will rise first somewhere in the proximity of the earthly ground

The remains of the dead, if they still exist, could be in the ground, in the bottom of an ocean or a lake, frozen in ice, or possibly as ashes in a jar on someone’s mantle. They are not currently, or of the future, in heaven awaiting to be hurled back to the planet so they can be raised from the dead.

It has been said by a commentator that being in the air, even one centimeter, means not being in the ground. It does not mean being in the stratosphere or outer space. The 1000 year Millennium, which is God’s Sabbath rest, will take place on the earth as it was meant to be at the creation of Adam and Eve. It will not take place around the throne of God in heaven with the saints playing harps and singing songs.

The first resurrection will not include every person who considers themselves a Christian because they went to church on Easter or Mother’s Day. The first group will consist only of the true Saints, who follow the laws and teachings of Christ, throughout the past ages. These people are scripturally called the overcomers or the elect. They will serve as administrators and priests for the Kingdom of God under the rule of Jesus Christ on planet Earth.

The second resurrection at the end of the thousand year millennium will include the rest of the dead who were not resurrected at the first resurrection. As told by Jesus this will include the ones who have done good and the ones who have done evil.

John 5:28-29 KJV  Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice,  (29)  And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation.

NOTE:  People who temporarily die for a few seconds and claim to see heaven are full of boloney (actually bologna – just keeping the mythos alive).

Luke 12:42

Acts 24:14