The Great White Throne Judgment

By Mike Bradley Before we get the new heaven and new earth, there is one more event that must take place - the Great White Throne Judgment. In my last article, Satan is Let Loose One More Time, you saw that Satan will end up in the Lake of Fire and Brimstone forever and ever - never to bother, harm or tempt humans ever again! Now what happens to the rest of unsaved humanity? They will all come before God in what is called the Great White Throne Judgment. This event has to be the most disturbing and most bothersome event in all of Scripture. Before this happens, the Bible tells us that all the unsaved people are kept in a place called Hades (Hell) until the Millennium Kingdom is up. Hades (Hell) is a temporary place of torment that these souls are kept in until they have to appear before God in this final judgment, which will determine their eternal fate once and for all. The New King James version calls this place Hades. However, the Original King James version calls this place Hell. Either way - Hell or Hades is a temporary place of torment where all unbelievers go to before this judgment comes to pass. Here is the verse giving us the details on what will be happening in this judgment of the unsaved.

"Then I saw a great white throne and Him who sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away. And there was found no place for them. And I saw the dead, small and great, standing before God, and books were opened. And another book was opened, which is the Book of Life. And the dead were judged according to their works, by the things which were written in the books. The sea gave up the dead who were in it, and Death and Hades delivered up the dead who were in them. And they were judged, each one according to his works. Then Death and Hades were cast into the Lake of Fire. This is the second death. And anyone not found written in the Book of Life was cast into the Lake of Fire." (Revelations 20:11-14)
Remarks 1. The above verse refers to a "second death." The first death is when the unsaved are thrown into Hades after they physically die and are kept there until the Millennium Kingdom is up. The second death refers to when the unsaved are cast into the Lake of Fire and Brimstone where they will remain for all of eternity. Notice that the above verse definitely establishes that these unsaved people are in kept Hades until this judgment comes forth. The verse says that "Hades delivered up the dead who were in them." 2. After this final judgment is pronounced, not only are the unsaved cast into the Lake of Fire and Brimstone, but Hades itself is also cast into the Lake of Fire and Brimstone. This would thus be a "merger" of Hades and the Lake of Fire and Brimstone. Not only is God going to merge His heaven with our earth when we get the new heaven and new earth - God is also going to merge Hades (Hell) with the Lake of Fire and Brimstone when all is said and done. This will Gods final ultimate end for the saved and the unsaved. The Bible does not give us the specific details of the nature of the torment that they will be under once they are thrown into the Lake of fire and Brimstone. And God may never tell any of us, even when we get into the new heaven and the new earth. It may be something He may never really want us to know about and we may be better off not knowing the full details. However, just the thought that a certain percentage of humanity will not make it into the new heaven and new earth, and will have to spend the rest of their eternal lives in this horrible place of torment just blows the human mind! Some people ask how could a loving God create such a horrible place of torment for people to end up in if they choose for whatever reason not to accept Him. I believe there is only one answer to that question.

I believe God has everything set up on a "all or nothing" principle. There is only maximum life or maximum death. If you choose God and Jesus, then you will end up with maximum life in the new heaven and new earth. If you do not choose God and Jesus, then you will end up with maximum death - which is the Lake of Fire and Brimstone. There is no middle ground or neutral areas! It's all or nothing. It's God or the Devil. It's heaven or hell. It's maximum life or maximum death. It's really all black and white.
God the Father is a God of maximum intensity. He is not playing games. There is only one
God and one Savior - Jesus Christ! There is only one way to live and that is to choose God and Jesus and follow all of Their ways and all of Their commandments. Here is the Scripture verse that I feel really captures this thought:

"... I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing; therefore choose life, that both you and your descendants may live; that you may love the Lord your God, that you may obey His voice, and that you may cling to Him, for He is your life and the length of your days ..." (Deuteronomy 30:19)
I dont think God could make things any more clearer than the way that He has it spelled out in that verse. That verse is about as black and white as you can possibly get. Youll notice that God says nothing about any type of neutral areas or any type of middle ground. However, the actual choice is up to each and every person. God will not force Himself or His ways on anyone. Each person has to freely choose God and His ways with their own free wills. If they dont - for whatever reason - the consequence will be maximum death in the most horrible place imaginable. The other thing to understand about why God would create such a horrible place is to just look at some of the people who commit pure evil in this life. The serial killers, the rapists, the murderers, the leaders of nations who enslave and torture their own people. Just look at the nature of Satan himself and all the horrors and evil he has caused throughout the history of our earth. Some of these fallen angels and evil human beings deserve nothing less that maximum death, which really does line up with their evil natures and personalities. The real sad part about all of this is why a certain percentage of the angels and humans have chosen to live their lives on the "dark side," and to allow themselves to deteriorate to the lower levels of the dark side where they themselves have now become pure evil - giving God no other alternative but to throw them into this lake of fire for the rest of their eternal lives. None of these angels and humans were born or created pure evil. They became pure evil over the course of their lives and they freely chose to do so with their own free wills. To fully understand why these humans and fallen angels have chosen to live this life on the dark side, when they also had a chance to choose God and the "good side" of this life will probably always remain a mystery. But for those who have chosen God and His ways - you will not have to go through the Great White Throne Judgment. Your reward is going to be maximum life - and this reward is going to be the new heaven and the new earth. I will discuss what the Bible has to say about this new paradise in the next article. Article written by Michael Bradley of Bible Knowledge Ministries. Their website is a resource of Bible commentary and teaching. They currently have over 100 Bible articles. All free of charge.
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Finding Capital

By Matt Bacak Starting a business requires funding in the form of start-up capital and initial operating costs. Although personal savings and loans may be adequate to start a small business along with a great idea, some businesses require a lot more capital that can be borne by savings alone. Of course, with greater capital required comes a higher risk level as more sales and revenue would need to be generated by the business in order to support the repayment amount as well as to produce a healthy return on investment percentage. The second option to obtaining capital would be from people that you know, such as friends, family and relatives. Equity financing could be obtained from there sources, or just as a low-cost loan payable over a certain period of time. This will be a great benefit to you as you won't have to adhere to conditions and the higher interest rates imposed by financing intuitions or other stakeholders. The most common source of financing would be from lenders such as banks and credit unions. These organizations are in the business of providing financing and will impose a particular interest rate on your loan. Apart from that, they may impose restrictions on conditions on repayments and even on limitations on the usage of funds provided to you. This type of loans are normally known as debt financing, as obtaining capital from these sources increases the debt of your company. Equity financing can be obtained by other shareholders or venture capitalists. Capital obtained from venture capitalists are regarded as an investment into the company and not as a loan. As venture capitalists are very selective in the projects that they fund, as they want to ensure that their investments pay off multiple-fold. Therefore, venture capitalist funded projects are subjected to scrutiny from venture capitalists in terms of management, decision making and accounting procedures. The U.S. government has realized that the importance of funding to fuel the growth of small businesses and thus have launched the Small Business Administration organization for this purpose. There are various loans offered based on the nature of the business, the amount of financing required as well as the repayment period. Apart from that, certain types of loans are funded by lending partners of the SBA, with the SBA acting as a guarantor for the loan. This way, a longer loan repayment period can be obtained, with a lower risk on the lender. There are also many other capital sources that can be obtained by a small business. This would be a loan from a credit card, employee stock ownership, home loan refinancing or even purchase order financing. All of these are just glimpses of the various ways in which money can be obtained to start a business, each of them with varying cost levels. Therefore, it is up to the business owner to decide on the type of financing source would be most suited for the business. Once you have determined your financing source, you will then need to develop a business plan that you will propose to your potential capital source. This requires expertise in producing a viable and impressive business plan, and therefore needs to be as comprehensive as possible in provided business information, forecasts and budgets. The first section of the business plan would be on the background of the company. Here, details of the name of the business, the physical location, the amount required for the startup and information on the business owners are provided. Then, the next section will be a holistic explanation on the nature of the business, its uniqueness, the long-term potential as well as the sustainability of the business. A listing of key success factors as well as the strength of the business idea would be ideal to be used to support the business plan. After that, a listing of the management team of the company, their background and credentials as well as their stake in the company is drafted. Information on the industry and market of the business will follow, where the maturity and opportunities available within the industry is highlighted. Finally, critical financial information, incorporating forecasts and budgeting are listed. This would be an area of utmost importance to anyone evaluating your plan, and thus needs to be done with accuracy to create a positive impression. Matt Bacak became "#1 Best Selling Author" in just a few short hours.
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By Bill Byrne The most fantastic feature of Hoodia Gordoni weight loss highlights the degree to which that particular weight loss method respects the needs of the dieter. The dieter who chooses to seek a substantial loss of weight using the Hoodia Gordoni method does not feel the influence of two conflicting impulses. Dieting has traditionally been an uphill battle. It has pitted the dieters incessant appetite (the result of hunger) against the ability to receive satisfaction through abandonment of the dietary restrictions. The dieter has faced the challenge of acting in a manner that could overcome natural obstacles, i.e. a humans natural appetite for food. Hoodia Gordoni is a natural appetite suppressant. Made from a cactus plant that thrives in South Africa, the satisfaction one gets from eating Hoodia Gordoni has been appreciated by many South African Bushmen. They have chewed on the cactus while out hunting. In that way they could hunt for long periods without feeling hungry or thirsty. Biochemists have identified the active ingredient in Hoodia Gordoni. They have named that ingredient p57. The chemical structure of p57 enables it to somehow trick the brain cells. The cells in the hypothalamus think that the molecules of p57 are really molecules of glucose. The hypothalamus then does not sent out notice that the body needs a further source of energy. The dieter who embarks on an effort to achieve Hoodia Gordoni weight loss does not look for a way to achieve pleasure from the intake of food. Unlike the fat content in much snack food, the Hoodia Gordoni does not stimulate the appetite, thus making one hunger for more food. A snack of tea that contains Hoodia Gordoni powder can allow a dieter to feel totally satisfied. Of course, one does not need to be a tea-drinking dieter in order to take advantage of the benefits of Hoodia Gordoni. The powder made from the cactus plant has been made available in capsules and pills. In that way, Hoodia Gordoni can meet the needs of both the relaxed tea drinker and the dieter on the go. Hoodia Gordoni is certainly not the only food that can serve as an appetite suppressant. The high fiber content of an apple allows it to temporarily hold-down hunger pains. The high protein content of pine nuts gives to those nuts certain characteristics associated with an appetite suppressant. Oatmeal, because it enters the bloodstream slowly, also ensures those who have consumed it a long period of satisfaction. Hoodia Gordoni seems to surpass all of the above foods in its ability to delay the bodys natural demand for the consumption of more food. Neither apples, pine nuts nor oatmeal contain a chemical such as p57. That chemical can convince brain cells that a dieter has plenty of glucose in his or her bloodstream. The dieter can ingest some Hoodia Gordoni and feel satisfied. The dieter who relies on use of Hoodia Gordoni can function for longer without a desire to eat. The delayed eating achieves the desired weight loss. Diet-Pill-Hoodia.us sells certified Hoodia Gordonii. You are allowed to distribute this article with an active hyperlink to http://www.diet-pill-hoodia.us/. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Bill_Byrne http://EzineArticles.com/?Features-of-Hoodia-Gordonii-Weight-Loss&id=524669 deleware cash advance no teletrak no verify no fax all approved
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The Best Fast Food for Your Diet

By Kat Lively Your work schedule is tight - meetings and conferences and phone calls all day long. If you are lucky to get a moment to eat, you probably only have time to wolf down a hamburger from the fast food joint by your office, or something from the employee lounge vending machine, assuming you were unable to pack a lunch. Assuming, of course, you have time to shop for groceries at all! In our society of quick fixes and rushed time, however, we find that many people who eat on the run wind up on the express lane to obesity, despite the output of energy in a given day. We know it is a vicious cycle that must be broken, but is there a way to at least tap the brakes a bit without crashing? If you keep up with the news, you may have noticed the more popular fast food chains have altered their menus in order to compete with the rise of "fast casual" restaurants - sit-down establishments that resembles more formal eateries, but deliver food with the same speed and efficiency of a fast food place. Walk into a newly renovated McDonald's and likely you won't see plastic cartoon characters inviting you to sit in molded plastic booths. You may find a more relaxed atmosphere, mature decor and even wireless access so you can take work to lunch. Next to the colorful kids' meals on the menu, too, you will find more sophisticated fare, like salads and fruit and vegetable side options. So if you choose to continue the fast track to lunch, what should you eat in order to maintain a good diet? For all the changes in appearance, burgers and fries are still burgers and fries, and the sodium and fat contents of both remain despite the packaging. For our Compuslim.com customers, we are happy to suggest menus to help slow the fat attack. We hope you will find this information valuable as well. Coupled with bottled water instead of soda (always the best choice as far as drinks go), you can find some nutritional value when you eat on the run. Keep an even pace with just 30 minutes of exercise a day, and the next changes you see may appear in the way you look and feel. Please note, though, that eating the meals on a regular basis will not guarantee weight loss. This guide is merely to offer the healthiest possible alternatives when patronizing these establishments. We at Compuslim hope our everybody who is serious about losing weight will continue to research their nutrition needs and learn what foods are best for them to eat to sustain a healthy lifestyle. McDonald's To look at Ronald McDonald, it appears he has always looked slim, yet not everybody who includes McDonald's food in a regular diet looks the same way. Just one Big Mac is 560 calories and has 30 grams of fat - on many eating regimens, that could represent a half a day of eating! For menu options that won't take bust your belt or your wallet, you could try the following: OPTION ONE: One regular hamburger, one side salad with light balsamic vinegarette dressing (used sparingly) OPTION TWO: California Cobb Salad without chicken, with light balsamic vinegarette dressing (used sparingly) OPTION THREE: Asian Salad no chicken with light sesame ginger dressing (used sparingly) Burger King You can still "have it your way" at this landmark chain restaurant, and the good news is that your way doesn't necessarily have to lead to weight gain. Next time you visit the King, try the alternatives to the hamburgers offered: OPTION ONE: Grilled chicken sandwich and side salad, dressing used sparingly OPTION TWO: Grilled chicken salad, dressing used sparingly Wendy's One of Wendy's biggest selling points is their value menu, where you can find a number of items for about a dollar each. It may surprise you to know, too, a number of these items have been offered for many years, and have always been good alternatives to triple-patty hamburgers: OPTION ONE: Large chili, side salad, dressing used sparingly OPTION TWO: Baked Potato no butter or sour cream, large chili OPTION THREE: Grilled chicken sandwich, side salad, dressing used sparingly Taco Bell Oftentimes people are led to believe that if food contains certain ingredients or is prepared in a certain way (like in a tortilla instead of a carb-heavy bun), that it must be healthier. Not necessarily so. 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