Chapter 3 Gates of Hell

It is NOW CRYSTAL CLEAR WHY the Father mandated and directed me in this book—TIME IS AT HAND The devil WILL NOT WIN not at all— This IS a LENGTHY book not a group of essays so be patient the TRUTH ALWAYS PREVAILS. I AM FOLLOWING HIS DIRECTION MANDATE AND GUIDANCE. The devil WILL NOT WIN not at all— THE GATES OF HELL Habakkuk 2:2King James Version (KJV) 2 And the Lord answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it. BE BLESSED IN JESUS NAME It took me 14 years just to write 21 chapters as God directs—the word MUST GET OUT before the trumpet sounds. For YOUR BLESSING and perhaps someone will be touched---HE IS WAITING. Each page and word Copyrighted © 2014 Donna Schmier THE GATES OF HELL Chapter 3 One Step at a time Psalm 37:23 King James Version (KJV) 23 The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way. How many steps do you take in a 24-hour period? In a recent survey, men took an average of 7192 steps per day. The women in the survey took an average of 5210 step per day. From birth to death, the steps wobbly at first step adding balance and confidence as the years pass so swiftly often one begins to run. Training for the Olympics is a endeavor many try for to prove their powers and stamina. Guidelines established in 7 BC and must be adhered to in the most disciplined way Held in huge open-air arenas only the fit can precipitate with hopes of final win. How does this even tie in with hell? Simple. Our steps which are ordered by the Lord from the beginning of time have the potential of good and evil .Hell is full of the evil footsteps, decisions and actions that led the strong virile steps of youth to depths one did not want to travel. The New Testament Koine Greek contains many words and phrases concerning the Olympic games of Biblical times, because they were familiar household terms that powerfully communicated God's truths by comparing the known and familiar terms of the Olympic Games to the spiritual truths of God's Word. The grueling training the discipline necessary to master the Olympic running of the marathons, is also a significant spiritual truth: Stepping in the direction of hell, or Sheol (Hebrew) - It is the non-permanent place or temporary address of the disembodied souls of dead.. It is the same as the Greek word "Hades", Prior to Jesus Christ's resurrection, both the souls of the evil and the righteous went there after death. It is translated "grave" 31 times, "hell" 31 times, and "pit" 3 times in King James Version (KJV) of the Bible. Aware of the extreme conditions of training for the marathon, many things come into focus: A central truth in the Olympic training is In "Striving for the mastery", is the Greek word "athleo", from which we get the English word "athlete". Freely translated, this verse states that "if anyone competes in the games, he cannot receive medals or awards (stephanos) unless he obeys the rules." Always striving for perfection and mastery we can never win the race in life and have our steps go upward unless we obey the rules, rules HE has placed before us. "Stripping down to competition weight" and "running an Olympic foot race with endurance". Notice here that the event we are to compete in IS PLACED IN FRONT OF US. We do not choose our "event" or "race" in this life, but God, in His infinite wisdom, chooses our "event" for each of us. Knowing the beginning to the end a PURPOSE in all things. Stripping away the layers of sin will also allow us to have our steps upward to the prize of the high calling in Christ Jesus. The Holy Spirit will bring to your mind the things, which weight you down and prevent you from becoming all you can be in Christ Jesus. And the steps once again continue downward. Steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord. Stepping downward in NEVER HIS will for you but your choice. In the Olympic arena "STADIA" ( KJV "race") - In verse 24, Running the "track", or "race course" event. The KJV word "race" in is the Greek word "stadia". "Stadia" was used for the "stadium", in which the foot race events were held, and as a unit of measure, for about 220 yards. the length of the Everyone who competes only one wins the coveted prize ,and the foot race is most strenuous, placing strain and pain on the feet legs tendons and muscles. Placing you under subjection of the rules of the trainer, we can see the ultimate results as we look toward the prize set before us. Striving for the mastery of the race and the Olympic torch, we are fighting the good fight of faith and physical stamina. . Now they [do it] to obtain a corruptible "crown"; but we an incorruptible. I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so "fight" I, not as "one that beateth the air": But I keep under my body, and bring [it] into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a "castaway"."We never want to be castaway or disqualified by the misuse of our bodies which is the temple of the Lord. Never allow yourself to become disqualified" from receiving rewards for not following the rules. God's Word contains the "rules" for our "race". To bring one under subjection of the Master Trainer, we MUST conform to their rules and discipline the body in the training. Having self-control required of any athlete to become an excellent athlete, we fight the good fight. Self-control awarded to the child of God and as they exercise it, they are strengthened both physically and spiritually. Temperance also speaks of self-control and the desire to become perfected in the games. Crown also means awards, medals and wreaths that are laid at the winners feet. Our "crowns", throughout the New Testament, are always the Greek word "stephanos". The Greek word "diadem" is the word for a "kings crown", and only Jesus wears a "diadem". Our "crowns", or rewards for Christian service are stated 9 times, and are always "stephanos", relating directly to the athletic awards of the Olympic Games. Paul likens his physical training as this: Shadow boxing he knew the pitfalls, which were to come his way so he kept both physically, mentally, and spiritually, fit, not allowing any distractions. Paul is saying that our "fight" or "boxing match" is not as one who "shadow boxes", but our "boxing match" is real. Again, a Greek Olympic training phrase, used to state that our enemy is spiritual and very real! And the enemy is literally fighting for your soul!! Rom 8:37 states that every Christian is more than a "conqueror", or "winner" through Him who loved us. As conquering athletes, we can boldly say unto the Lord the Lord is my helper I will NOT fear what man can do to me. Standing in awe and total reverence before the Lord YOU have escaped the GATES OF HELL BY HIS GRACE and the blood HE shed on Calvary. The Christian's final judgment is described in 2 Cor 5:10 and in Rom 14:10, and the "judgment seat" of Christ is a "bema". The "bema" in New Testament times was a raised platform at the Olympic Games, where the chief of the games stood and placed awards around the neck of all the winners! The "Great White throne" in Rev 20:11, where God sits to judge all the unbelievers is a "THRONAS", or King's throne, but the Christian's judgment at the Judgment Seat of Christ is a "BEMA", where all the Olympic "winners" filed by to receive their awards, or "stephanos". What a wonderful picture of Christ, who died for our sins, placing our "awards" on our heads and around our necks at our judgment! The most important crown one will ever receive is the crown of righteousness, which as it is stated in Revelation 4:10 The four and twenty elders fall down before him that sat on the throne, and worship him that liveth for ever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying, To cast our crowns at the feet of the one who died for us is so reverent and holy it really lacks proper words to describe it. PRAISE GOD YOU ESCAPED THE GATES OF HELL. Points to ponder: #1 Are you training for your eternal life or the life here and now? #2 Have you ever watched an athlete train for the Olympics? #3 Does physical exercise make you totally drained? #4 Do YOU have a crown to cast at the Masters feet or are you living for the here and now? Father Praise you for this reader and their family, each word under your unction ,may they be blessed from the oldest to the youngest .May they find their place in YOUR plan for them and build on it. Praise you for their success and their new found walk with YOU as YOU show them the way. Keep each family member in the Palm of YOUR HAND. 2 Peter 3:9 King James Version (KJV)9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. YES this means YOU!! In Jesus Name a-men