Fisher of Men

Jesus Christ Has Overcome Death

The most talked about and debated topic of our time is, The Sanctity of Human Life, we have been subjected to the humanistic view that we as humans have the right to choose if and when human life can be terminated. The people who hold this point of view also think that a human life is not started until the baby is born, and delivered outside the mother’s body.                                                                                                                                                       On the other hand, The Christian Believer sees human life in this world as Father God’s Gift that is protected and surrounded by The Creator of All Life, Father God.                                                                                                                                                          The Christian Believer looks at our life in this world as just a point in time, that we must pass through.                                                                                                                                    After our death, this journey will take us to the end of time where Eternity will surround us in Father God’s Heaven.                                                                                                       Father God’s Love gift of Eternal Life was purchased by The Voluntary, Sacrificial Death, on the cross by The Son of Father God, —  Jesus Christ.

1 Corinthians 15:54-55 (ESV)                                                                                         Death Has No Power

When the perishable puts on the imperishable, and the mortal puts on immortality, then shall come to pass the saying that is written: “Death is swallowed up in victory.” “O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?”

As I reflect on all the thoughts about human life and see that all the debate is a good thing, but it is pointless unless it address the core point that must be decided. What will be the Final Destination of all humans when our life ends in this world?                                          The non-Christian will say that when life ends, all time ends for the person that has stopped living. Others think that they will be recreated as some other life form or human body, in a future time or place. Are you willing to gamble on your Eternal and Final Destination, will you let chance decide where you will spend Eternity after you die?

1 Corinthians 2:8-9 (NLT)                                                                                                 Father God’s Gift

But the rulers of this world have not understood it; if they had, they would not have crucified our glorious Lord. That is what the Scriptures mean when they say, “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him.”

The man or woman that has Accepted Jesus Christ as Lord, and Redeemer  can trust and rest in the promise found in The Word of God (The Bible) that your life will not end at your physical death.                                                                                                               Your death will be, The Starting Point of an Eternity in the presence of Father God, where you will see and feel His Great and Powerful Love.                                                             If you would like to read more about life after death read the attached;

Proverbs 24:3-4 (NLT)                                                                                                                Wisdom and Knowledge                                                                                                                                     A house is built by wisdom and becomes strong through good sense. Through knowledge its rooms are filled with all sorts of precious riches and Valuables. How often do you hear someone say that life is so hard to live, because the world is dominated and controlled by self-centered life styles, that are object and possession orientated?                                                                                                                                         They will say that life is so complicated that they cannot find an easy way to live in the fast paced times we live in, they will say “just go with the flow”.                                                   It would be easy to accept this line of thought, and just move along with the herd mentality, and live a mindless pointless existence.                                                                          2 Timothy 3:1-3 (NLT)                                                                                                           The Dangers of the Last Days                                                                                           You should know this, Timothy that in the last days there will be very difficult times. For people will love only themselves and their money. They will be boastful and proud, scoffing at God, disobedient to their parents, and ungrateful. They will consider nothing sacred. They will be unloving; they will slander others and have no self-control. They will be cruel and hate what is good.                                                                                                                                             Your Lord, and Savior Jesus Christ has the perfect plan and system that will help every man and woman to live their entire life as a Divinely Guided Journey, this can only be accomplished with the Guidance and Truth that is found in The Word of God (The Holy Bible).                                                                                                                             This Blessed and Productive Journey guided with a Jesus Christ centered life will take you to the end of life in this world, to a place of Eternal Peace and love, to Live with Father God, Jesus Christ and The Holy Spirit in a real place called Heaven. Ephesians 3:6 (NLT)                                                                                                                  The Mystery Revealed                                                                                                                   And this is God’s plan: Both Gentiles and Jews who believe in the Good News share equally in the riches inherited by God’s children. Both are part of the same body, and both enjoy the promise of blessings because they belong to Jesus Christ.                                                                                                                             Just as a strong building needs a solid foundation and framework, a Correct and True Christian Doctrine requires a True Biblical Foundation. The first essential building block of this Christian Doctrine is a solid Belief and Trust in The Holy Word of God (The Holy Bible), Believing that, The Holy Bible was written without human error.        When you read The Holy Bible, Father God gives you His own words of instruction and teaching for your life in this world. All who read and study The Bible are Instructed  by Father God that The Holy Bible is the only source for a True Christian Doctrine.     All men and women who read and study The Holy Bible with an open heart and a True Faith in Jesus Christ, will be guided by The Holy Spirit (The Helper) to find the Truth and Wisdom that is required to build a Real, Genuine, and Lasting Relationship with your Lord, and Savior Jesus Christ.                                                                                    2 Timothy 3:16-17(NLT)                                                                                                                                        God’s Scripture                                                                                                                         All scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work.                                                                                                           Your Life in this troubling world can be as uncomplicated as, 123, BLT, Believe, Live, Trust, when you use Father God’s Plan for your  life.                                                   Believe in The Gospel of Jesus Christ!                                                                               Live a Jesus Christ centered life!                                                                                              Trust in The Holy Word of God (The Holy Bible) and The Eternal Power of Father God’s promises of Salvation to all men and women who Read and Follow His Words of Wisdom!                                                                                                                      Trust in The Power of Father God (The Creator) who with His Never-Ending Power formed all things physical and spiritual, who holds in His hands The Eternal Rewards that are waiting in His Heaven, for All True Believers in The Gospel of Jesus Christ.                                                                                                                                            Trust in the promise that Jesus Christ made to all men and women who Believe in Him. This Promise is, that your Lord, and Savior Jesus Christ will always be with you and would never forget you in your time of need.                                                                          Ask for all your sins to be Forgiven, and Confess your sins to Jesus Christ (The Redeemer). This act of Confession and then Repentance of your sins to Jesus Christ will remove all your sins, sins that will never be remembered by Father God.                 The removal of sin from your life, will set you free from the pain and guilt that a life of unrepentant sin has locked you into.                                                                                               The Act of Confession of sin is the spark that will light — The Fires of Forgiveness!   This Priceless Gift of The Forgiveness of sin was paid for with The Sinless Blood and Painful Humiliating Death on the cross of your Lord, and Savior Jesus Christ, this Wonderful Gift of Eternal Life is available for all mankind.                                Confession of your sin is the first step in the walk of a Christian’s Life Journey, the next required step in your Spiritual Growth is a Genuine Act of  — Repentance of Sin!       This act of Repentance of sin needs to be a continual act of turning away from a life of sin and self-indulgence. This act of your continual repentance of sin, will wash you clean of all sin.                                                                                                                                                           As a Redeemed Sinner you can have a Genuine Relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord, and Savior, The Genuine Relationship that is required by Father God to enter His Kingdom.                                                                                                                                      When you have a firm Genuine Trust and Belief in The Gospel of Jesus Christ on one side of your life, and a Genuine Trust in the Power of Father God’s Grace and Love on the other side of your life, your life is supported, defended, and protected on all sides.      This Jesus Christ centered life and a Genuine Relationship with Him, will be your Strength and Salvation, a life raft through the storms and rough times in your life.         With the help and guidance of The Holy Spirit (The Helper), your life in this world will flow along with The Living Waters of the Never-Ending Grace and Love of your Lord, and Savior Jesus Christ.                                                                                                If you would like to read more about the Believe, Live, Trust, Jesus Christ life centered journey read the attached:

Job 14:1-2 (NLT)       Gone!                                                                                                “How frail is humanity! How short is life, how full of trouble! We blossom like a flower and then wither. Like a passing shadow, we quickly disappear.                                                                                                                                          Do you live your life day by day, and at times your life seems to be empty, pointless with out a real goal? Are you free to open a door and walk out?                                                       The freedom of movement is something you do not think about until you loose it, when you are limited to one room and the room has steel bars at all openings, then you know how valuable freedom was!                                                                                                   You can be locked in a prison cell or you can be locked into a life that has no value or  worth, both are Empty, Lonely and Cold!                                                                                   I want all the men and women who read my blog posts to have the opportunity to hear The Gospel of Jesus Christ.                                                                                                       The Love and Freedom His Gospel contains is available for all men and women who will Accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.                                                                If you Accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, become a True Believer, you will find that you have unlimited worth in the eyes of Father God, (The One who created you from the dust of the earth).                                                                   God the Father’s  Love is so Never-Ending that it will open wide every door that blocks your path to a Personal Relationship with His Son Jesus Christ. Then all you need to do is, turn away from your life of sin, and ask for the Free Gift of Grace (The unmerited favor and the Forgiveness of all your sins) and Eternal Life in Father God’s Kingdom of Heaven .                                                                                               Psalm 88: 1-3 (NLT)                                                                                                          Hear My Prayer                                                                                                                         O Lord, God of my salvation, I cry out to you by day. I come to you at night. Now hear my prayer; listen to my cry. For my life is full of troubles, and death draws near.                                                                                                                                      Do you want to find the open door of Salvation and Freedom?                                     You can go out that door and walk out into a New Life that has been created for you by your Loving Father God, take the first step!                                                                          I have attached two documents one is my personal testimony, the other document is a teaching on freedom,                                                                                                                              I will pray that my words will help you find what you are looking for.

John 3:17-18 (NLT)                                                                                                                The Lamb of God                                                                                                                          God sent his Son into the world not to judge the world, but to save the world through him. There is no judgement against anyone who believes in him. But anyone who does not believe in him has already been judged for not believing in God’s one and only Son.                                                                                                How can you be saved from Father God’s judgement for your life of sin and falling short of total obedience to Father God’s Commandments?                                                           Who can take away the stain of sin that will make you unacceptable to enter — The Kingdom of Heaven?                                                                                                                   How did Jesus Christ, by His act of love on the cross totally remove the sins of all who will Accept Jesus Christ as Lord, and Savior?                                                                        Do you want to spend Eternity in The Fires of Hell with Satan and your sins, or will you Accept Jesus Christ as your Lord, and Savior?                                                                 The Sinless Blood of The Lamb of God Jesus Christ will wash away all your sins, forgiveness can be found on your knees in the blood soaked dirt at the foot of the cross where Jesus Christ, Offered Up His Life for your sins over 2000 years ago.               When it comes to the passage of time and its relation to the All-Powerful Father God, the present and the past are the same with no past, present or future.                                    The passing of over 2000 years of time will not stop the Never-Ending Love of God The Father from taking your sins to His Son Jesus Christ, who will remove them as far as East is from West, never to be remembered.                                                                                 Do you want to find out how you can be spared Father God’s Judgement and be granted Eternal Life with Father God in His Kingdom of Heaven?                                    Read the attached document;

John 8:31-32 (NAB)                                                                                                               The Truth will Set You Free                                                                                            Jesus then went on to say to those Jews who believed in him; “If you live according to my teaching, you are truly my disciples; then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”                                                                   Mission Statement:                                                                                                               The Brother Christopher blog is the product of my prayer, driven by the need to find a road to True and Correct Biblical Education, Love, and Redemption for all The Lost and Unsaved men and women. Reaching out to all who have been misguided by False man made Doctrine, and False Prophets.                                                                                               The Power of Prayer, and The Holy Spirit’s Gifts, of Love and Truth, will bring The Light of Redemption and Salvation to a world that has a desperate need for The Love, Grace, and Peace that a Biblically Correct, Genuine Relationship, with Jesus Christ as your Lord, and Savior will bring.                                                                Galatians 1:6-9 (NAB)                                                                                                           The Gospel of Jesus Christ                                                                                                       I am amazed that you are so soon deserting him who called you in accord with his gracious design in Christ, and are going over to another gospel. But there is no other. Some who wish to alter the gospel of Christ must have confused you. For even if we, or an angel from heaven, should preach to you a gospel not in accord with the one we delivered to you, let a curse be upon him! I repeat what I have just said: if anyone preaches a gospel to you other than the one you received, let a curse be upon him!                                                                   The attached documents, in Spanish and English are my true acts of Love and Devotion to my Lord, and Savior Jesus Christ, read them with an open mind, and an open Bible;

Luke 15:6-7 (NLT)                                                                                                                              The Lost Sheep                                                                                                                   When he arrives, he will call together his friends and neighbors, saying, “Rejoice with me because I have found my lost sheep.” In the same way, there is more joy in heaven over one lost sinner who repents and returns to God than over ninety-nine others who are righteous and haven’t strayed away! Psalm 141:1-2 (NLT)                                                                                                                     I Call For God’s Help                                                                                                                     I Cry to You For Help O Lord, I am calling to you. Please hurry!                   Listen when I cry to you for help!                                                                               Accept my prayers as incense offered to you,                                                             and my upraised hands as an evening offering.                                                      When is it a good time to speak out with a loud clear voice about something that is a world changing problem?                                                                                                                              Do we have the responsibility to try and change a wrong that will not or can not be stopped by some government or police?                                                                                                            I see sin, and pain in the world so great that only Father God with His Unstoppable Power can change and correct.                                                                                                       The drug cartels, human traffickers, and Satan are in control of  the minds and hearts of the lost souls who work for the drug cartels and human traffickers in, Mexico, Central & South America. This plague is a dangerous and deadly problem that must be brought into The Revealing Light of day and corrected.                                                                                   The Power of your prayer can and will bring change to a lost sinful man’s heart, if the prayer is from a person, or persons that have a Genuine Relationship of Faith and Trust in The Gospel of Jesus Christ.                                                                                    You must Pray and Trust that Father God, will bring a Genuine Redemptive  change to The Sinful Hearts of the ones you love.                                                                                         The Gospel of Jesus Christ will free them from the unforgiven sins that have turned them into Slaves of Satan. Greed, and Hate are the tools Satan will use to drag your loved ones to, The Fires of Eternal Hell!                                                                                       The mothers, wives, sisters, aunts, daughters, and girlfriends, who see the ones they love on the one-way path to Eternal Hell, must use The Power of Prayer to bring change to the hearts of the men you love.                                                                                                     Your Prayers to Father God Can Save Them!                                                                It is an undeniable fact that Jesus Christ, alone has The Mighty Power of Redemption and Salvation, that can and will break the death grip, Satan has on all sinners.            Jesus Christ and His Love, provide the only path that will lead to cartel and gang member’s freedom from the condemning power of the drug cartels and human traffickers.                                                                                                                                                 I will pray for the people who are enslaved by Satan, then I will speak out with Trust and Faith in the total Protection and Power of Our Lord, and Savior, Jesus Christ. Your Prayer to your Lord, and Savior Jesus Christ and His Father in Heaven will be heard, and answered.                                                                                                                               I know it is His Will to remove The Plague of Greed and Hate, that is the power of the drug cartels and human traffickers.                                                                                              Pray and it will be done in The Name of your Lord, and Savior Jesus Christ!          Psalm 54:3-6 (NLT)                                                                                                             Help Me                                                                                                                                      For strangers are attacking me; violent people are trying to kill me.             They care nothing for God.                                                                                     Interlude                                                                                                                                    But God is my helper.                                                                                                           The Lord keeps me alive!                                                                                                   May the evil plans of my enemies be turned against them.                                     Do as you promised and put an end to them.                                                                   I will sacrifice a voluntary offering to you;                                                                       I will praise your name, O Lord, for it is good.                                                               If you feel The Overpowering Pain of Loss, like I do, when you see how drug cartels and human traffickers are destroying the lives of men and women, Pray to Father God. He will hear your prayers for His Help!                                                                           Open and read the attached documents;

Luke 15:6-7 (NLT)                                                                                                                              The Lost Sheep                                                                                                                               When he arrives, he will call together his friends and neighbors, saying, “Rejoice with me because I have found my lost sheep.” In the same way, there is more joy in heaven over one lost sinner who repents and returns to God than over ninety-nine others who are righteous and haven’t strayed away! Psalm 141:1-2 (NLT)                                                                                                                    I Cry to you for Help                                                                                                                 O LORD, I am calling to you. please hurry!                                                             Listen when I cry to you for help!                                                                              Accept my prayers as incense offered to you,                                                              and my upraised hands as an evening offering.                                                      When is it a good time to speak out with a loud clear voice about something that is a world changing problem? Do we have the responsibility to try and change a wrong that will not or can not be stopped by some government or police?                                                                   I see sin, and pain in the world, so great that only Father God with His unstoppable power can change and correct.                                                                                                       The drug cartels, human traffickers and Satan are in control of the minds and hearts of the lost souls in Mexico, Central & South America, this is a dangerous and deadly problem that must be brought into the light of day and corrected.                                                         The power of your prayer can and will bring change to a lost man’s heart, if the prayer is from a person or persons that have a Genuine Relationship of  Faith and Trust in The Gospel of Jesus Christ.                                                                                                 The undeniable fact that Jesus Christ alone has the mighty power of Redemption and Salvation, that will break the hold Satan has on sinners. Jesus Christ and His Love is the only path that will lead to their freedom from the power of the drug cartels and human traffickers.                                                                                                                                                 I will pray for the people who are enslaved by Satan, then I will speak out with Trust and Faith in the total protection and power of our Lord, and Savior Jesus Christ.                   Your prayer to your Savior Jesus Christ and His Father in heaven will be heard, I know it is His Will to remove the plague of greed and hate that is the power of the drug cartels and human traffickers.                                                                                                          Pray, and it will be done in the name of your Lord, and Savior Jesus Christ!         Psalm 54:3-6 (NLT)                                                                                                             Help Me                                                                                                                                      For strangers are attacking me; violent people are trying to kill me.             They care nothing for God.                                                                                               Interlude                                                                                                                                    But God is my helper, The Lord keeps me alive! May the evil plans of my enemies be turned against them.                                                                                      Do as you promised and put an end to them.                                                                   I will sacrifice a voluntary offering to you; I will praise your name, O LORD, for it is good.                                                                                                                                 If you feel the pain of loss like I do, when I see how the drug cartels and human traffickers are destroying people, pray to Father God, He will hear your prayers.                             Open and read the attached document;

Proverbs 30:5-6 (NLT)                                                                                                         The Truth                                                                                                                               Every word of God proves true.                                                                                         He is a shield to all who come to him for protection.                                                 Do not add to his words,                                                                                                        or he may rebuke you and expose you as a liar.                                                             The definition of the Hebrew word tamiym (taw-meem’), as a noun is integrity, truth: – without blemish, complete, full, perfect, sincerely (-ity), without spot, undefiled, upright (-ly), whole. :                                                                                                                                         Do you have a real desire to find this kind of truth, then you are on the road to a place where you can find faith and trust in God’s Word. The Holy Word of God (The Bible), it is the truth, and the truth will — Set You Free!                                                        If you are looking for a true tamiym connection with Father God, and His Son Jesus Christ, find and attend a Christian Church that teaches The Holy Word of God (The Bible) line by line, the entire Bible.                                                                                   Read and study The Bible with Believers in a Jesus Christ centered church. When you look for that church ask questions about the teaching, and check to see that the teaching is Biblical and correct.                                                                                                                   Deuteronomy 4:2 (NLT)                                                                                                   Obey God’s Word                                                                                                                     Do not add or subtract from these commands I am giving you. Just obey the commands of the LORD your God that I am giving you.                                                                                                                                                   The restoration of truth is the theme of (Restoration of the Lord’s Vineyard).

Do not place your trust or future in the physical and material things of this world, they will all burn in the fires of — The Final Judgement of Father God!                                    Matthew 6:20-21 (NLT)                                                                                                  Money and Possessions                                                                                                    Store your treasures in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy, and thieves do not break in and steal. Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be.                                                                                                         I want to share the eulogy I penned for my father Oliver R. Smith, it was a work of both love and pain. The thoughts and truths in this eulogy are a reflection of my personal relationship with my father, they are also my connection and Personal Relationship with my Heavenly Father God, and His Son The Lord, Jesus Christ.                                   I have also included a poem/song that was written by Oliver R. Smith, (I’M GOING HOME). As you read the attached documents, think about where your treasure is;

To All Who Ponder My Location                                                                                Revelation 1:3 (NLT)                                                                                                                   The Time Is Near                                                                                                                     God blesses the one who  reads the words of this prophecy to the church, and he blesses all who listen to its message and obey what it says, for the time is near.                                                                                                                                            The Gathering Up or (Rapture) of all Redeemed Sinners (The Church of Jesus Christ) will take everyone by surprise, in the blink of an eye, at a time no man can know, a sudden powerful change will take place that will astound — The Entire Unsaved World!                                                                                                                                           This Rapture must take place before The Revelation of Jesus Christ can take place. The Revelation of Jesus Christ will be a time of Great Tribulation, and the time of Father God’s Final Judgement!                                                                                                    The only men and women who will escape this Great Tribulation and Final Judgement are The Believers in The Gospel of Jesus Christ.                                                         Revelation 1:7-8 (NLT)                                                                                                         The Revelation of Jesus Christ                                                                                      Look! He comes with the clouds of heaven. And everyone will see him—even those who pierced him. And all the nations of the world will mourn for him. Yes Amen!                                                                                                                                     “I am the Alpha and the Omega—the beginning and the end,” says the Lord God. “I am the one who is, who always was, and who is still to come—the Almighty One.”                                                                                                                           As a Believer in The Gospel of Jesus Christ, one who trusts in the teachings of The Holy Bible, and the book of Revelation, I want all the men and women who are not taken up to the clouds in the sky with Jesus Christ to find, The True Path to Salvation. TO ALL WHO PONDER MY LOCATION, is my End-Times Life Raft Document, and prayer.                                                                                                                                                           I pray that this document may be discovered and read by all the lost souls who are not taken up in The Rapture. I pray that when they read this teaching, they will find their own way to a Personal Relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord, and Savior, and then through this Relationship escape The Final Judgement of Father God.                       The study guide is a template to build your own Rapture Document; as you read and study The Holy Bible, find you own personal quotes from The Holy Bible to fill in the questions.                                                                                                                          I found that this project was a good path to a more transparent understanding of the book of Revelation.                                                               If you want to learn more about The Holy Bible and the book of Revelation, read the attached documents;