Jerusalem Patriarch silences Arab Christian Priest while other Arabs form new Christian Party

Father Gabriel Nadaf, the Christian voice of Arab Christian Israeli integration has been silenced by his religious 'superior' the Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem.

Christian support for this brave man is one of almost deafening silence. Some Israeli politicians have spoken out for him, including Justice Minister Tzipi Livni, but far too many people are failing to stand with him.

You can read more about our hero here in Israel Today .

And in Israel Hayom, you can read about the formation of a Israeli Christian Arab political party.

For clarification Israel Today and Israel Hayom are not the same paper. They have different remits and staff. Hayom is based in Tel-Aviv and Today is in Jerusalem.

Bashara Shlayan: "Israel's first demand, which I support -- and which needs to be understood -- is that Israel is the home of the Jewish people."
Photo credit: Gil Eliyahu/JINI

From today, the Arab Christian party will be named Habrit Hahadashah (The New Alliance -- the word "brit," which also means covenant, references the New Testament).

They want to be recognised as loyal citizens of the State of Israel. An Israel which is the home of the Jewish people.

A brief introduction to the Person and Work of The Holy Spirit.

I produced this some years ago as a beginner's guide. It can be used as a basis for Bible Studies, Sermon series, overviews... the Symbols are particularly useful with children and for all-age services. You'll have to do your own research to use it properly. It is intended as a guide.

A brief introduction to the Person and Work of The Holy Spirit.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Christ’s Promises of the Holy Spirit’s coming	Luke 11:13. The Father gives the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him	John 4:10-14 The promise of Living Water to the Samaritan Woman.	John 7:37 – 39 The promise of Living Water at the Temple	John 14:16-17 The Counsellor and Spirit of Truth	John 14:25-26 The Paraclete and Teacher	John 15:26-27 The Counsellor, Spirit of Truth and witness	John 16:7-11The Advocate who convinces	John16:13 – 15 Spirit of Truth and our Guide	John 20:22-23 Authority to forgive	Luke 24:49 Acts 1:8 Power from on high, power to witness.
Symbols of the Holy Spirit	Dove Luke 3:22	Oil Luke 4:18	Wind John 3:1 - 16  Acts2:2	Water John 7:37- 39	Fire Acts  2:3	Wine Acts 2:15 Eph.5:18	Seal 2 Cor. 1:22	These symbols show aspects of the nature and work of the Holy Spirit. The verses given are by way of example.
Gifts of the Holy Spirit	Words of Wisdom	Words of Knowledge	Faith	Gifts of Healing	Working of Miracles	Prophecy	Discernment of spirits	Various kinds of Tongues	Interpretation of tongues	All in 1 Cor.12:8-11
Aspects of the Fruit of the Spirit	Love	Joy	Peace	Patience Long-suffering	Kindness	Goodness	Faithfulness	Gentleness Meekness	Self-control	All in Galatians 6:22-23
Ministries of the Holy Spirit	Apostles 1 Cor.12:27ff Ephesians 4:11ff	Prophets 1 Cor.12:27ff Ephesians 4:11ff	Pastors  and       Teachers Ephesians           1 Cor.12:27ff 4:11ff.            Ephesians 4:11ff These two are linked ministries.		Evangelists Ephesians 4:11ff	Workers of miracles 1 Cor.12:27ff	Healers 1 Cor.12:27ff	Helpers 1 Cor.12:27ff	Administrators 1 Cor.12:27ff	Speakers in various kinds of tongues 1 Cor.12:27ff
Letters of the Spirit to the Churches	Ephesus I will grant to eat of the tree of life	Smyrna shall not be hurt by the second death	Pergamum Hidden manna and white stone with a new name	Thyatira Authority and power to rule; the morning star	Sardis White garments; confess name in Heaven	Philadelphia Pillar of the Temple; name of God, New City and Messiah	Laodicea To eat with Christ and to sit on his throne	All in Revelation 2 & 3. These are the rewards given to those who conquer. This is what the Holy Spirit wants to do for the Christian; the destiny He intends for the believer.
Names of the Spirit in Isaiah	Spirit of YHWH	Wisdom	Understanding	Counsel	Might	Knowledge	Fear (Awe)	All in Isa.11:2 This reveals the character and nature of the Holy Spirit.
Work of the Spirit in Isaiah	Good news to the afflicted (poor)	Bind up the broken-hearted	Proclaim liberty to the captives; Opening of prison to the bound	Proclaim the year of the Lord’s favour	And the day of vengeance of our God	To comfort all who mourn	To grant a garland, the oil of gladness and a mantle of praise	All in Isa.61:1 – 3 Another aspect of the Holy Spirit’s work. This is not exclusive nor is there a choice for us about what He wants to do in the Church, except to obey or disobey.

© GIG 2009
© Ian G and The Almond Rod 2013

Police ignorance is something to fear.

The days  when the police understood that they and preachers of the gospel were on the same side are long gone. Today's police detective thinks that a simple explanation of the gospel and sin amounts to a confession of a homophobic crime. He was wrong, but it could all change if the Queen is forced into violating her Coronation Oath and signs same-sex 'marriage' into law.

Christian Concern and its sister organisation, the Christian Legal Centre have been closely involved with defending the U.S. street preacher and former US cop (!) against his persecution  by our excuse for what used to be the best police force in the world.

The downgrading of religious education in schools has led to a blanket ignorance of Christianity and of the Gospel. The sins of Rome have tarred every Church with the same brush and the Press parade their colossal ignorance with every article they write about religion.

Today's Police haven't got a clue. They think that silencing the Gospel is the right thing to do. Jesus warned us this would happen.

The Christian Legal Centre have provided links to a video of the arrest and a transcript of the arresting officer's  interview with Tony Miano. What is painfully evident is the utter ignorance of the detective.

You can read the transcript here.

And here's the video:

A moving and powerful testimony.

The video that follows is not some second or third hand account or something from somewhere else of doubtful authenticity. This man is known to Holy Trinity Church West Bromwich (HTWB). The Rev. Neil Robbie was an engineer before he was a vicar and is not given to gullibility. I know him and have met Harjit Kumar. All of which is to say that you can trust what you are going to see.

And it will bless you. Share it.

This is the Vicar's account of how he first heard the testimony taken from his blog 'Transforming Grace'.

We held our last session of the SOUL course this afternoon at Holy Trinity West Bromwich. 15 minutes before we were due to start I was praying for the guy who we’d asked to share his testimony, he was late. Just then one of the course members, Harjit, approached me and said “Can I share my testimony tonight?” I wasn’t sure but as I had been praying I wondered if this was the answer. I phoned the guy who was meant to share, he was stuck somewhere. Then the next surprise. Harjit said, “my testimony is on YouTube. I can’t give it live without a translator.” So we downloaded the clip and here’s the great surprise and blessing which moved half the room to tears of joy.

And in Texas... Blood-sucking parasites

That's babies to you and me. What follows is upsetting. If it isn't, you aren't human.



Notice the age of the children and the language in the posters.

But it get's better - or worse - depending on how you see it.

In a previous post: "They shoot horses, don't they?" I dealt with the Gosnell case. He was not alone.

Pro-abortionists actually prevented a vote in the Texas senate by mob action. They also declared who their real boss was :

http://www.wnd.com/2013/07/texas-abortion-supporters-chant-hail-satan/

http://www.wnd.com/2013/05/video-triggers-calls-for-investigation-of-abortionist/

Authorities in Texas are calling for a formal investigation of an abortionist after reports surfaced that he was in the practice of killing babies born alive by twisting off their heads or shoving a surgical instrument into their brains.