The Bride of Christ is holding back the Anti-Christ – 1st & 2nd Thessalonians but before we move into 2026 we need to do our Relationship inventory below!
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2026 Several maturity levels are watching, now I can offer the right blog for your journey!
As we enter into January 2026 on the Roman Calendar I have some major clarifications to make. I wanted to share some practical strategy on how to hold back the Anti-Christ. But I now realize I blew the minds of some of you last Tuesday as I revealed scripture that shows the small remnant of the body of Christ on Earth today, filled with the Holy Spirit, are the ones holding back the spirit of lawlessness and ultimately the Anti-Christ. So coming into 2026 I am making some major corrections.
Sometimes I forget that I am speaking to four different maturity groups at the same time. God has not called me to cause confusion or add fear to anyone. I am commissioned to call lost souls to the salvation of Jesus and then to build up the Body of Christ.
To help you and me out, I am asking that you would take a little honest inventory at this time to understand where you are in Christ today. Once you have identified your relationship with Jesus you will be encouraged to choose the best path for your growth. Here we go…
CHART OF THE FIRST RESURRECTION
In the chart above find the first bubble at the top which says Bride of Christ, this is the first Rapture Paul addressed in Thessalonians that happens before the 7-year tribulation; this is the one we are to be prepared for.
FOUR LEVELS OF RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS
1. No relationship, even with the entire Bible at your hands, thousands of hours of written and video material that has crossed your eyes, you refuse to receive forgiveness for your sins. If this is you I pray now in Jesus Name that would act on His Word this time.
Moreover, brethren, I declare to you the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received and in which you stand, 2 by which also you are saved, if you hold fast that word which I preached to you—unless you believed in vain.
3 For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, 4 and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures, 1Corinthians 15:1-4
If today, right now you choose to believe these Words of Truth just repeat them back to Jesus.
“Jesus I know I have sin in my life, and I do believe that you died for my sins. I do believe you were buried and that your rose again according to the Scriptures.”
Now give Jesus permission to step all the way into your life as your savior and Lord. This is a wonderful step, Email me TheBibleGuy1@Gmail.com and I will send you free, a letter and a little booklet to help get you started on your journey.
2. New relationship, or perhaps you just now believed in the good news, or you believed for some time, but you have never moved forward for whatever reason.
1 John 2:12-14 shows us three different maturity levels that we will use on our journey.
- Wonderful little children, who know their sins are forgiven
- Young men, who have overcome the wicked one and are spiritually strong, and the word of God abides in them
- Fathers in the faith who have known Him (Father God) from the beginning to the end.
Entering a relationship with Jesus is not a one-time-deal that you can just check off as done. There are expectations in every relationship, and this one is no different. We are all expected to mature both physically and spiritually so that one would not remain a little child; which left alone would stagnate and die. The plan of your spiritual life is to grow, flourish, mature, discover and participate.
I want you to consider the following lists of scriptures under each category to help discover your maturity level.
You will probably use this list the rest of your life as you monitor your growth and as you help others do the same. May these lists become a path for your journey that you can look back and proclaim: “Truly, I can see that I have matured and grown in Christ!”
ACTION: read through each level and put a check next to each scripture that you have experienced all the way to the end.
WONDERFUL LITTLE CHILDREN
__ 1 John 2:12, 13 you know your sins have been forgiven, and you know the love of Father God through the sacrifice of His Son Jesus.
__ 1 Corinthians 2:14 at this point you have relied on natural thinking (touch, taste, smell, sight) instead of spiritual thinking.
__ Hebrews 5:11-14 The Bible compares deeper Bible truths as “solid food” but if it confuses you the bible says you need milk which is like a baby beginning the journey.
__ Ephesians 4:14 children, tossed around and by every (TV preacher on YouTube) by the trickery of men, in the cunning craftiness … you have a hard time knowing what is true.
__ Galatians 4:19 do you feel more like a dear child?
__ John 15:2 do you feel there are some things God needs to help remove from your life?
__ Revelation 12:11 if you feel attacked do you know that you overcome Satan by the blood of the Lamb (Jesus)?”
__ This is your verse is John 3:36 He who believes in the Son (Jesus) has everlasting life…
If this sounds like where you are in your spiritual walk and relationship with Jesus, then you could use a young man mentor in your life, like a big brother or big sister to help “show you the ropes.” A young man who could let you tag alone on adventures, let you try things and make safe mistakes, and one you could listen to how he prays to Jesus and defends The Word of God. You could also use a father who; with patience, could teach you the Word of God, pray for you and help you on a discipleship path of growth.
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YOUNG MAN
__ 1 John 2:14 you are strong, the Word of God lives in you, and you have overcome the evil one (Satan’s temptations).
__ John 15:7 you abide in Jesus and the Word of Jesus abides in you.
__ John 15:15 you have gone from servant of the King to friend of Jesus.
__ Mathew 4:4 (plus 79 other verses) It is written! You are a defender of the Word.
__ Acts 19:15 the devil knows your name and who you are in Christ!
__ Revelation 12:1 you overcome Satan by the blood of the Lamb (Jesus) and by the word of your testimony…
__ 2 Corinthians 10:3-6 is your verse, you are strong for war.
3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. 4 For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, 5 casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ, 6 and being ready to punish all disobedience when your obedience is fulfilled.
If this sounds more like you, then develop relationships with little children in your life. They will slow you down a bit by asking all kinds of questions. This will humble you and remind you that your strength only comes from Christ. Be a mentor to the children and give them a hand up. You also need a father in your life because you are prone to fight, and most of the time you will pick the wrong battle. A father will help direct your strength to pinpoint the perfect battles. Pray for the sick, cast out demons, introduce others to Christ. God will give you many spiritual dreams mostly about war, share them with a father so he can help interpret them to do God’s perfect will.
To get started start with beginning the Journey click on this link just as the Wonderful little children
Then advance to The Arrival Kit
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FATHERS
__ 1 John 2:13-14 you have known Father God from the beginning to the end. You have experienced Father God in every area of your life.
__ Philippians 2:5 you have the mind and attitude of Christ.
__ James 3:17 you display wisdom form above.
__ Revelations 17:9 you have the mind of wisdom.
__ Romans 8:5 your mind is on the things of the Spirit.
__ 2 Corinthians 2:10 deep things of God are revealed to you.
__ 2 Corinthians 2:15 you judge all things.
__ Ephesians 4:16 ministry to build up others.
__ 2 Timothy 2:24 able to teach.
__ John 15:16 you will bear much fruit that remains.
__ Revelations 12:11 you overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives to the death.
Your future is nothing more than shedding this body and walking into His presence knowing you will hear:
__ Matthew 25:21 ‘Well done, good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.’
Wow, when did we become fathers? If these verses seem more like you then this is your verse: 1 Corinthians 4:15 For though you might have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet you do not have many fathers; for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel. If your spiritual maturity level is father then you probably know what to do, but the following things may help.
To get started start with beginning the Journey click on this link just as the Wonderful little children
Then advance to The Arrival Kit
And follow my blogs
OK, wonderful student! If you are still having some trouble slotting yourself within child, young man or father ask your spouse, mom, dad or close friend to take this check off list and you two can evaluate each other. Remember, spiritual maturity is not based on physical age or length of time since you accepted Christ into your life. The truth is you may have some qualities in each level, but you are looking for your personal starting point, even if it is to fill in some gaps. Whatever your level, the following can be your spiritual goal.
My goal is to advance from immature, worldly, carnal, fleshly, milk drinking, diaper pooping, little children who have been introduced to Jesus; advancing to: spiritually mature, reproducers of little children and mentors of young men, having the mind of Christ and displaying wisdom from above.
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Please read 1 & 2 Thessalonians for next week as Lord willing, we will go line upon line to finish these two short letters to end this year of 2025.
Father God we are asking for discernment as we war against deception. Amen.
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