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Planks and Nails' goal is to be a catalyst in encouraging the followers of Jesus Christ to pursue the truth of the Bible for themselves. I believe that in our fast paced society, we end up thriving on "spiritual cotton candy", not realizing that we are not being fed and nourished by solid food, which is the truth of God's Word. I believe this is the only way to understanding the true character of Jesus Christ and who we truly are in Him. The counterfeit is infiltrating every facet of the "Christian" faith today. The only way to expose it, and not be deceived by it, is honestly seeking truth, having a relationship with Jesus Christ, and reading the truth of His Word.

Do we really know what we truly believe in?

Can we detect the the real from the counterfeit?

Do we really know whether we may be decieved or not?

In order to be salt of the earth, we need to be "seasoned" with the truth of God's Word.

 

 Apart from theological issues, I have interests in exercise, music, the spiritual and the conditions and circumstances of the consequential environment we live in.

I hope these hubs will provoke thoughts and discussions as you peruse.

God Bless!

 

"Truth is found by those who honestly seek after it." 

 

Here is something to think about:

 

Do you exist? 

Is it possible for you not to exist? 

If it is possible for you not to exist, but you do exist, then you must have been caused to exist.

You cannot bring youself into existence, since something must exist first in order to bring something into existence. It is illogical for something to exist and not exist at the same time.

Something must have caused the beginning of life to exist because there cannot be an infinite regression of causes. In order for something to cause the beginning of existence, there must have been a first cause.

An infinite regression of causes ultimately has no beginning, which means that there would be no beginning of exist.

Since we have life and exist in a existing universe, there must have been a first cause or beginning to exist.

Therefore, there is an uncaused cause of all things that do exist.

The uncaused cause, or beginning of life and the universe is God.

God is eternal; therefore, uncaused. 

 

“I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end.”  Revelation 22:13

 

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  • 8

    The Harlem Shake Bewitches the Modern "Church"

    8 hours ago

    The modern “churches” are pandering after entertainment and silliness instead of the genuine Gospel by embracing and indulging in the hedonistic experiences of the Harlem Shake.

  • 9

    Is Jesus the Friend of Sinners?

    7 days ago

    You cannot be called an evangelist unless your purpose is to bring the Gospel to the world; it is not about becoming friends with the world.

  • 21

    Do You Go to "Church," or Are You the Church?

    7 weeks ago

    The modern "church" expects the lost to come to them, and the truth dispensed to them in the “church.” Where in the New Testament does it say to erect a building and invite the lost to come into it?

  • 8

    Easter and the Modern Church

    8 weeks ago

    When Jesus Christ is applied to a date that has nothing to do with Him, it means that the dates are significant to someone else. The facts are that Christmas and Easter are about a counterfeit Jesus.

  • 14

    Caught Up (Rapture)

    5 weeks ago

    Being "caught up" with Jesus Christ, and the return of Jesus Christ to establish His kingdom on earth are two separate events. Are our hearts prepared so that we will meet Him in the air?

  • 11

    Rightly Dividing the Word of Truth - Part 2

    2 weeks ago

    Without rightly dividing the word of truth, heretics will continue to lead the masses into the bondage of Satan.

  • 12

    Rightly Dividing the Word of Truth-Part 1

    2 weeks ago

    The modern apostate churches today have corrupted the word of God by perverting its words. They have neglected to rightfully divide the word of truth, and corrupted the genuine Gospel.

  • 0

    The Seven Thunders of God - Part 4

    5 weeks ago

    It is time to heed God’s thunderous voice for yourself. He is calling you to come to Him. It is time to no longer stand aloof, but make your way up to meet Him face-to-face.

  • 4

    The Seven Thunders of God - Part 3

    5 weeks ago

    God wants you to hear His thunderous voice for yourself, not through some salaried clergy member in the corporate institutionalized church.

  • 1

    The Seven Thunders of God - Part 2

    5 weeks ago

    The true followers of Jesus Christ are commanded to come out of the great harlot, which is the apostate modern church of today. Wake up! Come out of her, and hear the voice of the Lord.

  • 6

    The Seven Thunders of God - Part 1

    5 weeks ago

    There is a sense of urgency, as God is speaking to His people in these last days. The seven thunders of God are vital and relevant to His plan for His people.

  • 2

    Behind The Mask of Social Justice

    2 months ago

    There is a buzzword circulating in the modern churches and government called “social justice,” do they really understand the roots of this “noble” goal, and what ultimately manifests?

  • 14

    Papal Resignation, Malachy "Prophecy," and the Coming Tribulation

    2 weeks ago

    A 12th century Irish monk received a prophetic revelation that has been accurate to this day concerning the succession of Popes.

  • 2

    Self-Destructive Statements that are Cloaked in Church Doctrine

    3 months ago

    There are many different doctrines of faith within the church sphere that hold to a certain ideology. Upon closer scrutiny, filtered through a logical lens, they self-destruct.

  • 8

    Tithing Has Been Abolished: Say No to Temple Tax!

    3 months ago

    Tithing is an Old Testament practice that no longer applies to the church today. It is an old and obsolete practice. It is time to break free from the oppressive system that is being promoted in the modern church. There is freedom in a group of people who want to freely and cheerfully give to one another with no strings of guilt, obligation, or manipulation attached to it. These are the principles that define the true body of Jesus Christ. Say no to temple tax!

  • 12

    Youth Ministry is Segregation

    11 hours ago

    The modern church of today is structured with the youth ministry. It consists of fun and games peppered with a Bible verse here and there. Under closer inspection, the youth ministry has always been a hindrance to the gospel and is harming the family and the church. What usually resonates with the youth about their leader was that he is a cool guy who could relate to them on the same level. This may sound harmless, but the statistics show that more than eighty percent of the youth that come out

  • 7

    The Immaterial Laws of Life

    2 months ago

    God's absolute laws are set in place in heaven and on earth. To deny His laws is to deny Him as the source, and render them to relative opinion.

  • 11

    The Emergent Church Illusion

    2 months ago

    The Emergent Church movement is a philosophical movement that contradicts Biblical truth, and has corrupted many minds, especially many young people today. Those in the movement believe that there is no absolute certainty when it comes to Biblical truth; therefore, there cannot be any real clarity, or absolutes that can be derived from it. It is a form of “Christianity” that holds to relative truth. It is spirituality that they believe that is “noble” and “humble” in this ideology It is a celebr

  • 48

    The Pastoral Office of the Modern Church is not Biblical

    3 months ago

    The office of the head pastor is about a fundamental figure within the institutionalized church who is met with praise and accolades by dispelling God's Word to the masses, but has it been corrupted?

  • 29

    The Heresy That is Cloaked in Christianity

    3 months ago

    There is a dangerous heresy that is cloaked in Christianity. Many leaders within this paradigm claim to possess a higher divine knowledge from God. They are to be looked upon as privileged because they have reached a “higher truth” on spiritual matters. “Salvation” is attained by those who possess this knowledge rather than faith in Jesus Christ, which is available to everyone.

  • 2

    The False Anointing of the Apostate Church

    5 months ago

    There is a mystery on the ceiling on the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican City that holds the key to exposing the confusion behind the “revival” movement within the churches today that proclaim that “Holy Spirit” is moving in their midst. This theme will unravel what is actually behind this phenomenon.

  • 11

    Evidence of Corrupt Bible Versions

    6 weeks ago

    This theme will show evidence the New International version Bible has omissions and dilutions, which have essentially corrupted and compromised the Word of God.

  • 17

    The Emergent Church Apostasy

    5 weeks ago

    There is a false Christianity propagating within the Biblical sphere of the Church body. It is leading many astray and is highly deceptive because it subtly cloaks itself in the truth of God’s Word, but worships Jesus Christ with pagan (Babylonian) ideologies. This form of doctrine is one of the main contributors to the apostasy that is going on within the church today.

  • 6

    Uncovering the Mysteries of "Hell"-Part 3

    6 weeks ago

    There are many Biblical references and physical locations of Hell being a place in the earth. Scripture refers to Hell as being under the mountains, in the depths of the waters, and under the earth.

  • 2

    Uncovering the Mysteries of "Hell"-Part 2

    6 weeks ago

    There is a connection with Gehenna and Judas Iscariot who was one of the twelve disciples of Jesus Christ who betrayed Him for thirty pieces of silver when Satan entered into his heart.

  • 18

    Uncovering the Mysteries of "Hell"-Part 1

    6 weeks ago

    God has created places, or chambers underneath the earth that are prepared for the Devil, his fallen angels, and those that choose to deny Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour.

  • 7

    Today's Relevance of Israel in End-Time Prophecy

    3 months ago

    Over the course of history, there have been times when many thought the time of Jesus Christ was at hand, but the evidence today would suggest that it is unfolding before our eyes. The biggest thing to look for in end-time prophecy, are the anticipated events leading to the return of Jesus Christ. In the environment we live in today, the news, entertainment and advertising are what controls are day-to-day living whether we realize it or not. We have become far removed from true reality that even

  • 3

    The Dream that has Impressed History to the End of Time

    2 months ago

    There is something of great malevolence coming in the future.The countdown clock will start ticking in this time of affliction. Jesus Christ will appear to be ousted with the rise of a "new" prince, the Antichrist. He will be allowed to achieve widespread dominion over the earth influencing the masses with demonic propaganda and the promise of counterfeit peace and security.

  • 6

    Lurking Deception

    5 months ago

    The Bible speaks of great deceptions that will take place in the end-times, but do you know what they are, or how to spot them? These deceptions have been the ruin of many people’s lives, even while they are unaware that they have been drawn away from God's favour. One of the biggest keys to understanding the deceptions in these times is to know what the truth is, and practice it.

  • 18

    The "Bait and Switch" of Easter

    6 weeks ago

    Easter is not the Passover and has nothing to do with Jesus Christ. It's origins are pagan and associated with worshiping false gods, which were observed long before the birth of Jesus Christ.

  • 4

    Video Church Compromise is Predetermined Programming

    4 weeks ago

    The modern apostate church has duped the masses through a coercion process of dialectic thinking and synthesis that leads to compromise. It will convince you to believe that it was your own idea.

  • 18

    Occult Symbolism that is Hidden in Plain Sight

    2 weeks ago

    The are many symbolisms and occult references that stand out in the music culture today. From historical artifacts to the music artists today it seems that the occult world has never really gone away, but in fact has becoming more blatant. The problem is that many are unaware of the meanings behind what many consider as just artistic entertainment that appeals to the senses, with no real hidden meanings or agendas behind them.

  • 5

    Does Christianity Holds Up as Credible?

    2 months ago

    Christianity in history has the testament and witnesses to the knowledge of God with objective and subjective revelation. It has been well established regardless of the skeptical contempt towards it.

  • 3

    The Participants of Halloween

    6 weeks ago

    Many "Christians" do not realize that engaging in the occult holiday of Halloween is following malevolent traditions of man over God's Word. This historic tradition was spawned from ancient Babylon.

  • 4

    National Security is Fascism

    3 months ago

    The Illuminati are busily pulling the puppet strings enabling the corporations and the wealthy upper class to ultimately enslave the masses. The fear of “the boogey monster” has duped the citizens that there is justification to apprehend anybody, whether a citizen or not.

  • 25

    The Concept of Evil

    2 months ago

    If everything that God created was good as written in Genesis 1, then God did not create evil. When we alienate ourselves from good, the consequences and collateral damage of evil cannot be avoided.

  • 14

    The Argument for God in Complex Information

    2 months ago

    The meaning of complex information is an intellectual concept from a sender with a guided purpose to give meaning to life. The complexity reveals the origin of life.

  • 3

    Is Unconditional Acceptance and Unconditional Love Biblical?

    5 months ago

    Somehow the rules have changed; if we show unconditional love, it means to tolerate, accept, or justify sinful behaviour, and still equates to sitting with Jesus Christ. The teachings in the church today have rejected what is written in Scripture for subjective reasoning and "politically correct" grace.

  • 0

    What is Free Will?

    2 months ago

    Staying in tune with the “law” is quite distinct from our own personal desires, or feelings because the outcome of the "law" doesn't change regardless. Free will is gauged on the effect of it.

  • 7

    Infallible Authority: Opinionated Man or the Word of God?

    5 months ago

    When man tries to put himself at the same level as God it is contempt towards Him. The question remains, which has infallible authority? Is it opinionated man, or the divine Word of God?

  • 0

    What is the Purpose of the Holy Spirit?

    2 months ago

    There is a distinction between the supernatural power of the Holy Spirit and the paranormal manifestations of Satan. The Word of God makes the distinction between the two.

  • 2

    The Principle of Fear in War

    3 months ago

    Capitalizing on fear has many psychological effects and ultimately takes advantage of a nation. There is fear for safety, but the safety measures that are put in place by the government are actually a bigger threat to personal liberty and safety. When a climate of fear is produced, it does more damage than the act of terrorism itself; the results are the psychological effects of anxiety, avoidance, insecurity, and the constant fear of “new attacks”, even many years after the initial event.

  • 1

    Actually, God Calls Us to Judge Within Biblical Context

    5 months ago

    Many object to criticism and use the common responses such as, “It is wrong to judge” and “He who is without sin cast the first stone”. From this point many “Christians” relinquish any further contention. What many don’t realize is that they are giving into heresy and undermining the foundation of their faith within the church.

  • 6

    "Christianity" Dressed-Up In White Magic

    5 months ago

    The Holy Spirit has been replaced with a spirit that represents something other than what Scripture portrays. The triune God of the Bible is being replaced with an unholy evil whose goal is to pose as God, replace Jesus Christ, and promote a spiritual anointing that does not come from the Holy Spirit, but from a false imitation.

  • 0

    The Walkerton Incident

    4 months ago

    On May 24th, 2000, seven people died of whom were seniors and children from a deadly strain of pathogens (E. coli O157.H7 and Campylobacter). More than 2,300 people in the town of Walkerton, Ontario were negatively affected, which echoed an unfortunate tragedy in the headlines across Canada. How this happened, the causation, the consequences, and the issues leading up to this detrimental event are important in understanding the factors that caused it.

  • 0

    How to Create a Storm Runoff Detention Basin for Flood Prevention

    18 months ago

    A determination of a proper detention basin size will be for a proposed five acre site in order to prevent flooding from foreseeable environmental concerns from a 25 year storm.

  • 0

    The Corrupt "System" of Influence

    3 months ago

    A one world government or "system" is something that hasn’t been achieved yet, but in order to attain it, there would have to be an elusive and sophisticated plan by people who have power and authority in many areas of society such as in information, finances, entertainment, energy, religion, and education. To reach the ultimate goal of domination, there would have to be a series of gradual crafty events to take place.

  • 11

    Hitler, the Precursor to the Antichrist

    5 months ago

    The history of Adolph Hitler and the atrocities that he ordered and contributed to could be considered a precursor to the spirit of the coming anti-Christ. A brief history of Hitler and his associates may give an insightful forewarning of the similar spiritual nature that has been foretold in the Bible.

  • 21

    Is True Reality, the Immaterial Influencing the Material?

    5 months ago

    If logic cannot be applied universally, then logic alone cannot conclude on those who trust in something that is immaterial, because in itself, logic is immaterial. Science does not have the tools or instruments to reach or discover beyond the five senses to prove otherwise. To boldly proclaim that one field of knowledge has no limitations or is superior logically, is an unreasonable statement unless limitation is added.

  • 11

    God in the Concept of Good and Evil

    3 months ago

    If God is an all loving God, why would He allow such evil things to happen? The paradox of how a perfectly good God can allow evil is a valid question, but it is definitely not easy to tackle because each individual makes their own rationalization and argument through the lens of their personal experiences in life.

  • 4

    The Basis for Christian Faith

    2 months ago

    The basis for Christian faith requires a foundation. Without the foundation of Biblical truth, there would be no standard to adhere to, or purpose for the follower of Jesus Christ.

  • 7

    Giving God a Makeover to Fit Our Selfish Needs

    5 months ago

    Apostle Paul warned the followers of Jesus Christ that apostasy was, and is now in the body of Christ today. Many do not know the very meaning of the word because the truths of Scripture have not been emphasized clearly enough. The Bible has taken a backseat to compromising standards that have made God into an image that He is not.

  • 21

    The Veil of Deception

    5 months ago

    God has been replaced with a counterfeit god, who is in direct opposition to Jesus Christ and the church body. The counterfeit is a trinity of three spirits: the matriarch spirit, the Jezebel spirit, and a witchcraft spirit. These spirits sole purpose is to dominate the household of God and oppress, dominate, and suffocate the people within it.

  • 5

    Intelligent Faith Comes from Above

    5 months ago

    For a skeptic or unbeliever to receive real truth, evangelism must be balanced in a way to allow the Holy Spirit to work through the believer by appealing and offering evidence for the reliability of the Good News (Jesus Christ) and His Word. It can be difficult for faith to emerge and change someone’s reality when there is the coercion of “blind faith,” which the “turn or burn” mentality often dictates.

  • 33

    The Plurality and Duality of Jesus Christ

    3 months ago

    The counterfeit versions of Jesus Christ and other type manifestations are abundant and common, but are deviant and in opposition to Scripture. The degree of error from the truth will have consequences and is dangerous for those who have not been enlightened to the miracle of God’s grace in their lives. "Another Jesus" will also be a stumbling block for those wanting a true and genuine relationship with the real Jesus Christ.

  • 8

    The "Beast"

    4 weeks ago

    The modern apostate church has become a "beast" with an insatiable hunger. The nature of the "beast" requires compliance, sacrifice, and control over the masses to temporarily quench its appetite.

  • 2

    The Causation of Belief

    2 months ago

    What causes belief are the different variables that are applied to its definition. It may resolve to the confines of objectivity, or move beyond those parameters.

  • 0

    “Letting Go”, the Opposite, Mixtures and the Void.

    2 months ago

    What is the freedom of “letting go” and why is very liberating to do so? Take a journey in "letting go" through the opposite, mixtures, and the void. The obscure may make more sense than the obvious.

  • 4

    Investing in Kingdom Principles, Reaping Eternal Rewards

    3 months ago

    What if there was a way to invest into something where everyone gains and no one loses? I bet your saying, “I heard this pitch before at many a multi-level marketing meeting.” “It made my eyes gloss over of the very thought of sitting on a beach in a tropical paradise and sipping piña coladas while I accumulate residual income for the rest of my life.” Well, it is true, strangely enough what I am writing about is all included in this package.

  • 2

    Contending for Truth Within the Church

    2 months ago

    Taking a stand and defending truth will causes dissension and "ruffle feathers" within the church, but the truth of God's Word must be used to judge righteous and unrighteous behavior.

  • 6

    Tares Among the Wheat

    2 months ago

    It is troubling to realize that you may have embraced a counterfeit religion that has propagated in the church sphere, which is a deceptive facade, or the knock-off of the real thing.

  • 0

    Contending Against Relative Standards Whithin the Church

    5 months ago

    Have you ever questioned a spiritual leader’s conduct or lifestyle when there is Biblical error? This often arises when a scandal, lifestyle error or false teaching etc… surfaces which leads others to ask some important questions to get to the root of the issue.The problem here often provokes a flurry of opposing opinions from professing “Christians” on the character of the person in question when caught in sin.

  • 24

    Prophecy Illiteracy

    2 months ago

    There are two types of prophets, one is true and the other is counterfeit. By understanding the true Biblical definition of prophecy, it is easier to make the distinction from one to the other.

  • 0

    A False Perception of Blessing from God is Idolatry

    3 weeks ago

    I believe it is important to know where the true blessings of God come from. Anything other than this often comes out of our own reasoning which may bring us under a false perception of blessing that can separate us from God. That which comes through the revelation of Jesus Christ, is a true blessing and ultimately brings us closer to Him.

  • 6

    True Prophet vs. False "Profit"

    4 months ago

    In the church today, we have prophets among us who are called by God to speak truth and others who speak the opposite or counterfeit. Sometimes it can be difficult to discern one from the other. The truth is that the Bible gives us many examples that differentiate one from the other.

  • 11

    Why Does God Allow Death and Suffering?

    5 months ago

    "If so many innocent people are allowed to suffer, how can I believe my God has love and compassion, and cares for me, when all I see is darkness, misery and suffering around me?" "How could He allow this, or do this to us?" Fortunately, there is some good news in all this mess. Biblical history can bring truth and clarity to our dire world situation.

  • 9

    Christmas Syncretism

    6 weeks ago

    Christmas is not a Christian holiday, nor is it anywhere near the time of the birth of Jesus Christ.

  • 14

    What Are Signs and Wonders?

    2 months ago

    Many paranormal and supernatural things are happening in the Church arena today; what does all this mean? If you peruse YouTube, check the latest Christian conferences in your city, you will see these things are happening right now. Is this a movement of the Holy Spirit or is it a paranormal manifestation of another spirit?

  • 2

    Grace: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

    2 months ago

    There are two types of grace, one is counterfeit, the other is genuine. Genuine grace can only be applied if there is sin, but counterfeit grace is applied when there is sin. There is a distinction.

  • 4

    Contending for Moral Standards Within the Church

    2 months ago

    There are many who profess to be Christians, but are continuing to live in a lifestyle of sin. In the church of Corinth, Paul is not afraid to address, and deal with these type of behaviors.

  • 4

    Are You Sick and Suffering Because of Sin in Your Life?

    5 months ago

    Have you ever been through, or are going through a hard time in your life where financial hardship, sickness, broken relationships, and weakness etc… have or have been tormenting you? Do you ever wonder why this uncomfortable issue is happening to you or your family and what may be causing it? Have your friends, relatives, family, pastor etc… come up to you in sincerity and try to tell you why this hardship is happening to you and what you must do?

  • 2

    Church: Carnival Rides, Games and Sideshows

    2 months ago

    The modern apostate church has given God a makeover to fit the image and traditions of man. The feel good church carnival atmosphere caters to amuse the masses rather than sound Biblical doctrine.

  • 8

    Does Eternal Security Mean, "Once Saved, Always Saved?"

    9 months ago

    Have you ever questioned whether you are or if you still are saved? Since we wrestle continually with our sinful nature, can it be that we actually can fall away from the grace of God? Can we have a false sense of security and confidence in our salvation? Or rather, “once saved, always saved.” “I have accepted Christ; therefore, nothing can separate me from the love of God.” "If we truly are transformed by the grace of God, could we still fall away from Him?"

  • 6

    Probing the Prosperity Gospel

    4 months ago

    The problem with the theology of the prosperity gospel teachings is that it focuses more on financial blessings and material entitlements. Do you think Jesus' objective was to obtain wealth? Is your faith about the “Benjamin’s” or is it about Jesus?

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