The Lion's Den Society: September 2012

Saturday, September 8, 2012

On the Reality of Hell !!!

Definitely, one of the most politically "incorrect" topics, whether it be in social conversation, on Facebook, or even at church, is concerning the reality of the existence of a literal hell.

Human beings definitely have an aversion to the topic. Some Christians believe a loving God wouldn't send anyone there, Jehovah's Witnesses think the soul just falls asleep at death, and unchurched teenagers find the topic quite "uncool." It is interesting to me why atheists get so upset about a place that they are quite sure doesn't exist.

Anyway, the Bible tells us hell does exist and Jesus Christ mentioned hell numerous times.

I just want to use this post to share SOME verses about hell and its purpose:
*Hell is the "default" destination after death for those who have rejected Jesus Christ (John 3:18-19),
*Hell, aka Sheol, keeps expanding (Proverbs 27:20),
*Those in hell are in intense pain (Luke 16:19-31, Mark 47 and Matthew 5:22),
*There are different places in hell including outer darkness (Matthew 25:30), the lake of fire (Revelation 20:15), places of chains and gloomy darkness reserved for angels (II Peter 2:4), and places of torment and fire (Luke 16:23-24),
*Hell is eternal (Matthew 25:41, 46),
*The Bible indicates that "many" are on the road to destruction but "few" find the road to life (Matthew 7:13-14), which has unpleasant implications for much of humanity, and
*Hell is a place of punishment originally prepared for the devil and his angels (Matthew 25:41).

I would also recommend the book, "A Divine Revelation of Hell" by Mary K. Baxter and the web site, www.spiritlessons.com. These resources feature the testimonies of people who have visited hell. I have found them to be truthful because they confirm what the Bible says about hell.

Hell can be avoided by repenting of sin and turning to faith in Jesus Christ. In John 3:16, Jesus said, "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life."

Saturday, September 1, 2012

Announcing Daniel O'Hara's Twitter Account.

Daniel O'Hara, the Lion's Den Society's Founder, President and Contract Pastor started his own personal Twitter account recently at lionsden888. The account will not be directly associated with the Lion's Den Society since it is Mr. O'Hara personal account but will feature regular Bible verses of interest (currently from the old Testament book of Proverbs and the Gospel of John), as well as spiritual insights and comments on current events.

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VERSES ON READING & MEDITATING ON THE BIBLE AND IT INERRANCY & POWER

HEBREWS 4:12: "For the Word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart."
II TIMOTHY 2:15: "Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth."
II TIMOTHY 3:16: "All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness..."
JOHN 1:1: "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God."
JOHN 15:7: "If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you shall ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you."
JOHN 8:31-32: "Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, 'If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.'"
JOSHUA 1:8: "This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success."
PSALM 1:1-2: "Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful; But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and in his law he meditates day and night."
PSALM 119:1: "Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the Lord." (All of Psalm 119's 176 verses are about the Word of God).
PSALM 18:30: "As for God, His way is perfect; The word of the Lord is proven; He is a shield to all those who trust in Him."

VERSES ON SALVATION THROUGH JESUS CHRIST & EVANGELISM

EPHESIANS 2:8-9: "For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast."
JEREMIAH 17:14: "Heal me, O Lord and I shall be healed; Save me and I shall be saved, For you are my praise."
JOHN 14:6: "Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.'"
JOHN 3:16: "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life.'"
JOHN 3:17-19: "For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world but that the world through Him might be saved. He who believes in Him is not condemned; but he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. And this is the condemnation, that the light has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil."
JOHN 3:3: "Jesus answered and said to him, 'Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.'"
MARK 16:15-16: "And He said to them, 'Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned."
ROMANS 10:9-10: "...that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved."
ROMANS 3:23-24: "...for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus..."
ROMANS 5:8: "But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us."
ROMANS 6:23; "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord."

KEY VERSES ON BEING BLESSED

DEUTERONOMY 28:1-2: "Now, it shall come to pass, if you diligently obey the voice of the Lord, to observe carefully all His commandments which I command you today, that the Lord your God will set you high above all the nations of the earth. And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you, because you obey the voice of the Lord your God..."
GENESIS 12:3: "I will bless those who bless you, And I will curse him who curses you..." (God's promise to Abraham that applies to the Jews and true believers in Jesus Christ).
JEREMIAH 17:7: "Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, And whose hope is the Lord.
JOHN 15:7: "If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you shall ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you."
MALACHI 3:10: "Bring all the tithes into the storehouse, That there may be food in My house, And try Me now in this, 'Says the Lord of hosts, 'If I will not open for you the windows of heaven and pour out for you such blessing that there will not be room enough to receive it."
MATTHEW 6:33: "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you."
PROVERBS 10:22: "The blessing of the Lord brings wealth and He adds no trouble to it."
PROVERBS 3:15-17: "She is more precious than rubies, And all the things you may desire cannot compare with her. Length of days is in her right hand, in her left hand are riches and honor. Her ways are ways of pleasantness, And all her paths are peace."
PSALM 1:1-2: "Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful; But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and in His law he meditates day and night."

HEALING & HEALTH VERSES

CORINTHIANS, 1st 11:29-30: "For he who eats and drinks in an unworthy manner eats and drinks judgment to himself, not discerning the Lord's body. For this reason many are weak and sick among you, and many sleep."
ISAIAH 53:5: "....The chastisement of our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed."
JEREMIAH 17:14: "Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed; Save me and I shall be saved, For You are my praise."
JOHN, 3rd 2: "Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers."
PROVERBS 3:16: "Length of days is in her right hand, in her left hand are riches and honor."
PROVERBS 4:20-23: "My son, give attention to my words; Incline your ear to My sayings. Do not let them depart from your eyes; Keep them in the midst of your heart; For they are life to those who find them, And health to all their flesh. Keep your heart with all diligence, For out of it springs the issues of life."
PSALM 103: "Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits. Who forgives all your iniquities, who heals all your diseases..."
PSALM 107:20: "He sent His word and healed them, And delivered them from their destructions ..."

PEACE & FREEDOM FROM ANXIETY & FEAR VERSES

ISAIAH 26:3: "You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on you, Because he trusts in you."
JOHN 14:1: "Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me."
MATTHEW 6:25-26: "Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns; yet your heaveny Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?"
PETER, 1st 5:7: "...casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you."
PHILIPPIANS 4:6-7: "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requessts be made known to God, and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."
PSALM 55:22: "Cast your burden upon the Lord, and He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved."
PSALM 91:1-2: "He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, 'He is my refuge and my fortress; My God in Him I will trust.'"

EFFECTIVE PRAYER VERSES

JAMES 5:16: "Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much."
JEREMIAH 29:12: "Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart."
JOHN 14:13-14: "And whatever you ask in my name, that I will do , that the Father may be glorifed in the Son. If you ask anything in My name, I will do it."
JUDE 1:20: "But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faiith, praying in the Holy Spirit..."
MARK 11:24: "Therefore, I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them."
MARK 11:25-26: "And whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him, that your Father in heaven may also forgive you your trespasses."
MARK 9:20: "So He said to them, "This kind can come out by nothing but prayer and fasting."
MATTHEW 6:6: "But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly."
MATTHEW 6:7: "And when you pray, do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words."
MATTHEW 6:9-13: " In this matter, therefore, pray: Our Father in Heaaven, Hallowed by Your name, Your kingdom come, your will be done On earth as it is in heaven........"
MATTHEW 7:7-8: "Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened."
PHILIPPIANS 4:6-7: "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requessts be made known to God, and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."
PSALM 122:6: "Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: 'May they prosper who love you.'"
THESSALONIANS, 1st 5:17: "...pray without ceasing."

VERSES ON THE SPIRITUAL GIFTS & HOLY SPIRIT BAPTISM

I CORINTHIANS 12:4: "There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit."
I CORINTHIANS 14:12: "Even so you, since you are zealous for spiritual gifts, let it be for the edification of the church that you seek to excel."
I CORINTHIANS 14:3: "But he who prophesies speaks edification and exhortation and comfort to all men."
I CORINTHIANS 14:4: "He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the church."
JOEL 2:28: "And it shall come to pass in the last days, says God, That I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh; Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, Your young men shall see visions, Your old men shall dream dreams."
JUDE 1:20: "But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit..."

PROSPERITY & GOD'S PROVISION VERSES

CHRONICLES, 1st 22:13: "Then you will prosper, if you take care to fulfill the statutes and judgments with which the Lord charged Moses concerning Israel. Be strong and of good courage; do not fear nor be dismayed."
CHRONICLES, 2nd 26:5: "He sought God in the days of Zechariah, who had understanding in the visions of God; and as long as he sought the Lord, God made him prosper.
CORINTHIANS, 2nd 9:8: "And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work."
DEUTERONOMY 28:11: "And the Lord will grant you plenty of goods...."
DEUTERONOMY 8:18: "And you shall remember the Lord your God, for it is He who gives you power to get wealth, that He may establish His covenant which He swore to your fathers, as it is this day."
ECCLESIASTES 10:19: "A feast is made for laughter, wine makes merry, but money is the answer for everything."
JOHN 10:10: "The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life , and that they may have it more abundantly."
JOHN, 3rd 2: "Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers."
JOSHUA 1:8: "This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success."
MATTHEW 6:33: "But seek first HIs kingdom and His righteouness, and all these things shall be added unto you."
PROVERBS 10:22: "The blessing of the Lord brings wealth and He adds no trouble to it."
PSALM 23:1: "The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want."

VERSES ON THE POWER OF GIVING

GENESIS 12:3: "I (God) will bless those who bless you, And I will curse him who curses you; And in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed." (Bless Christians and Jews)
give mercy
II CORINTHIANS 9:7b: "...for God loves a cheerful giver."
Luke 6:33.
MALACHI 3:10: "Bring all the tithes into the storehouse, That there may be food in my house, 'And try Me now in this'..
MATTHEW 6:33: "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you."
PROVERBS 28:27: "He who gives to the poor will not lack, But he who hides his eyes will have many curses."
PROVERBS 3:9-10: "Honor the Lord with your possessions, and with the first fruits of all your increase; So your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine."
PSALM 100:4: "Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise..."
sows sparingly reap sparingly

WISDOM VERSES

ECCLESIASTES 10:1: "Dead flies putrefy the perfumer's ointment, and cause it to give off a foul odor; So does a little folly to one respected for wisdom and honor."
PROVERBS 1:7: "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, But fools despise wisdom and instruction."
PROVERBS 3:17: "Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace."
PROVERBS 3:19: "The Lord by wisdom founded the earth; By understanding He established the heavens; By His knowledge the depths were broken up, and clouds drop down the dew."
PROVERBS 8:11: "For wisdom is better than rubies, And all the things one may desire cannot be compared with her."

YOUR DONATIONS ARE WELCOME AND APPRECIATED...

Please mail your contribution to:

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The Lion's Den Society also regularly supports other ministries and individuals. See photo of Pastor Yassin of Nigeria and Pastor Umair of Pakistan.

TESTIMONIALS

Brother Daniel is a good Christian brother and my loyal friend from America, living boldly and faithfully for the Lord. I consider Daniel to be my spiritual father! My life has been hard here in Pakistan but I am thankful for the Lord every day for Daniel's help. Brother Daniel is a simple man of God with a faithful heart for helping and being concerned about others. His help heps me with my ministry work here in Pakistan! The Holy Spirit leads and guides him and works through him in this evil world. I praise the Lord that He has a plan for Daniel's life and for opening doors and ways to show God's love. May God bless you, Brother Daniel. We love you with all our heart in Jesus Christ. Brother Daniel serves the Lord and works hard every day.

Umair Iqbal, Pakistani Evangelist & Minister

3/28/2019

GOD'S PLAN OF SALVATION

Romans 3:23 NIV declares, "...for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God."

Romans 6:23 NIV notes, "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord."

In John 14:6, Jesus Christ said of Himself, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."

Acts 4:12 says, "And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved."

Romans 5:8 adds, "But God commendeth His love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us."

John 3:16 NIV declares, "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life."

Acts 3:19 NIV commands, "Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord..."

Hebrews 2:3 NIV warns, "...how shall we escape if we ignore such a great salvation? This salvation, which was first announced by the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard Him."

Revelation 20:15 NIV confirms, "If anyone's name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire."

READING & RESOURCES.

"A Divine Revelation of Hell" by Mary K. Baxter. A credible testimony of a woman claiming to have been to hell accompanied by Jesus Christ. It is credible because it is based on the Bible.
"I Saw the Tribulation" video on YouTube by Ken Peters.
Disclaimer: These resources provide a diverse portfolio of resources for the Christian but the Lion's Den Society does not necessarily agree with all doctrines and positions stated in the enclosed resources.
Operation World, by Patrick Johnstone. An excellent and insightful book providing prayer ideas for each of the nations of the world.
www.jihadwatch.org. - An excellent web site exposing the evil, pagan nature of Islam. Join with us in praying against Islam.
www.prophecynewswatch.com - A web site dedicated to "Bible Prophecy in the News."
www.spiritlessons.com. A web site featuring the testimonies of people who claim to have visited heaven and hell.
www.tektonics.org. A solid Christian education and apologetics ministry with teachings addressing many challenging biblical difficulties.
www.thekingiscoming.com - The web site of Dr. Ed Hindson's World Prophetic Ministry. He also has a TV show called The King Is Coming.
www.trumpetersmission.com. A prophetic web site by Father Wingate, a Roman Catholic priest. His site emphasizes the theme of a coming time of judgment for America and the world, offering many discerning and powerful insights.

PRAYER LIST

Call 406-591-7291 for prayer requests of your own.

*Pray for the peace of Jerusalem.

*Pray for victory for the Roman Catholic Church, Hobby Lobby, and other organizations seeking religious liberty in health care.

*In the spiritual realm contend against seducing spirits that are operating against our leaders in government, encouraging them to forsake their duty to the American people and the U.S. Constitution.

*Contend with a lukewarm church which is rampant in this country today (Revelation 3:14-22).

*Contend with those involved in cults to know the truth.

*Contend with Christians or those professing to be Christians who identify primarily with their particular denomination rather than with Jesus Christ and His infallible Word, the Bible (See I Corinthians 3:1-9).

*Contend with sexual immorality in the Church and cause those practicing such sins to repent and turn from their sin.

*Contend with Islam, the religion of Antichrist, around the world today but especially in Egypt and Nigeria.

*Contend with the "doctrine" of the separation of church and state", which is actually anti-Christian bigotry in disguise.

Psalm 105:15 notes, "Do not touch my anointed ones; do my prophets no harm?

The Lion's Den Society

Saturday, September 8, 2012

On the Reality of Hell !!!

Saturday, September 1, 2012

Announcing Daniel O'Hara's Twitter Account.

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Foy, a traveler the ministry assisted.

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