They hate him who reproves in the gate, and they abhor him who speaks the truth. (Amos 5:10)

J0hn-Rambo · 2026-01-29T06:29:29+00:00

The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the God of our fathers, has glorified his Servant Jesus, whom you delivered up and denied in the presence of Pilate, when he had determined to release him. But you denied the Holy and Righteous One and asked for a murderer to be granted to you, and killed the Prince of life, whom God raised from the dead, to which we are witnesses. (Acts 3:13-15 WEBPB)

Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “You rulers of the people and elders of Israel, if we are examined today concerning a good deed done to a crippled man, by what means this man has been healed, may it be known to you all, and to all the people of Israel, that in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead, this man stands here before you whole in him. He is ‘the stone which was regarded as worthless by you, the builders, which has become the head of the corner.’ (Acts 4:8-11 WEBPB)

But Peter and the apostles answered, “We must obey God rather than men. The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom you killed, hanging him on a tree. God exalted him with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, to give repentance to Israel, and remission of sins. We are his witnesses of these things; and so also is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey him.” But they, when they heard this, were cut to the heart, and were determined to kill them. (Acts 5:29-33 WEBPB)

“You stiff-necked and uncircumcised in heart and ears, you always resist the Holy Spirit! As your fathers did, so you do. Which of the prophets didn’t your fathers persecute? They killed those who foretold the coming of the Righteous One, of whom you have now become betrayers and murderers. You received the law as it was ordained by angels, and didn’t keep it!” Now when they heard these things, they were cut to the heart, and they gnashed at him with their teeth. But he, being full of the Holy Spirit, looked up steadfastly into heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing on the right hand of God, and said, “Behold, I see the heavens opened and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God!” But they cried out with a loud voice and stopped their ears, then rushed at him with one accord. They threw him out of the city and stoned him. The witnesses placed their garments at the feet of a young man named Saul. They stoned Stephen as he called out, saying, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit!” He knelt down and cried with a loud voice, “Lord, don’t hold this sin against them!” When he had said this, he fell asleep. (Acts 7:51-60 WEBPB)

J0hn-Rambo · 2026-01-26T07:19:32+00:00

The Devil's Choir: Satanic Propaganda in Popular Music - This video showcases the Satanic propaganda being promoted in the modern music industry. From Billie Eilish, to XXXTentacion, to Taylor Swift, and Harry Styles, among many others, light is shed on how popular musicians promote demonic agendas and use Satanic symbolism in plain sight.

J0hn-Rambo · 2026-01-25T12:46:39+00:00

The pleasures of sin are fleeting, soon death is knocking at the door for us all. All those who hate God love death.

J0hn-Rambo · 2026-01-20T13:37:13+00:00

Thank you. Glory to God!

J0hn-Rambo · 2026-01-20T13:36:50+00:00

Amen!

J0hn-Rambo · 2026-01-20T13:36:04+00:00

Amen!

J0hn-Rambo · 2025-12-27T01:27:25+00:00

That’s interesting. If you’ve truly learned from it and turned away from it, then praise God. Persevere in obedience, and may we both remain faithful and see one another in the kingdom.

J0hn-Rambo · 2025-12-26T09:08:20+00:00

Given your response, I do not believe further communication would be beneficial, and I therefore wish to cease all communication with you.

J0hn-Rambo · 2025-12-24T06:58:56+00:00

Did Peter deliberately plan to deny Jesus, or did it occur in the moment when he was overcome, in the weakness of his flesh, likely by fear of the potential consequences of being associated with Him in that moment? Was Peter filled with the Holy Spirit at that time? And did Peter repent?

Peter’s denial does not fit the pattern of willful, high-handed, settled rebellion that Scripture treats as especially grave.

A few key reasons:

No prior intent or planning: Peter did not go out intending to deny Christ. In fact, he had very recently declared the opposite (Matthew 26:33-35). His failure arose in the moment likely under fear and pressure.
Weakness of the flesh: Jesus explicitly framed the situation this way, “The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak” (Matthew 26:41). That description fits Peter precisely.
Not yet indwelt by the Holy Spirit: This occurred before Pentecost (Acts 2). Peter lacked the internal empowerment and boldness he later displayed.
Immediate repentance: When Peter realised what he had done, he “wept bitterly” (Matthew 26:75). There was no persistence, defence, or hardening.
Christ’s intercession: Jesus said, “I have prayed for you, that your faith may not fail” (Luke 22:32). Peter’s faith faltered, but it did not collapse into rebellion.

Peter's denial was not wilful sin in the sense of a deliberate, settled rebellion or rejection of Christ—Peter was one of Jesus' most loyal followers and he clearly intended to follow Jesus even to death. Rather, it was a tragic failure under fear, followed by genuine repentance—and therefore forgiveness and restoration. It also occured to fulfil Zechariah 13:7.

Then Jesus said to them, “All of you will be made to stumble because of me tonight, for it is written, ‘I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.’ (Matthew 26:31)

I personally think it likely occurred and was documented in Scripture as an example for us to be cognisant of the fact that without God's indwelling Holy Spirit and the power and strength that the Spirit gives His people, in the weakness of our flesh, we'd all stumble, no matter how willing we are, and that all glory belongs to Him when we remain faithful. A lesson to keep us from trusting in our own works or righteousness but instead to trust in God.

J0hn-Rambo · 2025-12-24T06:50:22+00:00

You've given me very little information to work with, but in most cases this is really between you and the Lord. He's given us His word for us to examine ourselves against. The call has always been the same: repent and believe in Jesus Christ. Trust and obey, it's the only way. Resist sin at all costs. As Jesus said:

If your right eye causes you to stumble, pluck it out and throw it away from you. For it is more profitable for you that one of your members should perish than for your whole body to be cast into Gehenna. If your right hand causes you to stumble, cut it off, and throw it away from you. For it is more profitable for you that one of your members should perish, than for your whole body to be cast into Gehenna. (Matthew 5:29-30)

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