Finding Grace in a Fallen World

In this powerful message, Servant Marcia Carty of Heaven on Earth Ministries provides a biblical roadmap for navigating the "last days"—a period she identifies with the perilous times described in the Bible. She draws a clear parallel between our present-day society and the days of Noah, a time marked by widespread ungodliness and a coming judgment. However, the message is not one of despair but of hope, offering believers a path to find grace and live a purpose-filled life in the midst of a corrupt world.

This teaching covers:

-- The biblical characteristics of the last days, including a focus on pleasure, money, and self, and a widespread resistance to truth.

-- How the woes and curses described in the book of Isaiah relate to modern society, from the accumulation of wealth to the prevalence of partying and drunkenness.

-- The ultimate judgment that is coming upon both the earth and spiritual forces, as foretold in Isaiah 24.

-- A call for believers to be different, just as Noah was, by taking practical steps to honor God with their bodies and minds.

-- A "new start" plan for believers, emphasizing key health principles like good nutrition, exercise, and rest.

-- The importance of trusting in God, departing from evil, and living a life of forgiveness and love.

Scriptures for Further Study

-- 2 Timothy 3

-- Isaiah 5

-- Isaiah 24

-- Isaiah 47

-- Isaiah 48:16-17

-- Isaiah 49:5-8

-- Galatians 5

-- Romans 8

-- Genesis 2

-- Psalms 4

-- Proverbs 3:5-7

-- Mark 16:15

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A Guide to Righteous Living

How can we live a righteous and holy life in a world that seems to be growing more wicked by the day? In this profound and challenging teaching, Servant Marcia Carty returns to the story of Noah and the flood to answer this critical question. Just as Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord amidst a world filled with violence and evil, we too can be a light in the darkness. This message teaches us what it means to truly pursue righteousness and offers powerful insights on what a righteous life looks like in action.

-- Righteousness is about clear-mindedness and knowledge, not confusion.

-- Foolishness is defined by a heart that works iniquity and refuses correction.

-- Complacency is the mark of a foolish person, while a righteous person is troubled by God's truth.

-- Confessing our sins and asking God for mercy is essential for a righteous life.

-- Righteousness is not earned through religious works but is a gift of faith in Christ.

-- The righteousness of faith is a word that is near us, in our mouth and in our heart.

-- Patience and perseverance through trials are key to perfecting our faith and becoming complete.

-- Pure religion is caring for the vulnerable and keeping ourselves unspotted from the world.

-- True faith is not a mere mental assent but is proven by our works, just as Abraham's faith was made perfect.

-- The ultimate reward for the righteous is inheriting all things and dwelling with God eternally.

Scriptures for Further Study

-- Genesis 6

-- Matthew 24

-- Isaiah 32

-- Psalms 51

-- Romans 10

-- James 1

-- James 2

-- James 3

-- James 5

-- Revelation 21

-- John 3:16

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The world today often feels like a battleground for believers—a modern-day "days of Noah" filled with perversion, violence, and sin. The question is, how can we fight to live a holy life in such a time? This message reminds us that the battle is not ours to win alone; it is the Lord's. Just as God fought for Joshua, He fights for us today.

Here are some key takeaways from this teaching:

-- We are created for dominion. From the very beginning, God created humanity in His image and gave us dominion over the earth. This authority is not just a historical fact but a call to action for believers today to stand in faith and command the "giants" in our lives to stand still.

-- The Lord fights for us. The story of Joshua conquering the Amorite kings, with God Himself casting down hailstones from heaven, is a powerful reminder that our ammunition is incomparable to the Lord's. When we walk in faith and obedience, God Himself will destroy our enemies.

-- Faith grows when we see God work. Joshua's faith grew so great that he commanded the sun and moon to stand still, and they obeyed. The Lord honored his command, showing that He is faithful to heed the voice of a man who trusts in Him. Our faith in God’s might allows us to speak to the impossibilities in our lives.

-- Jesus is the ultimate victor. While Joshua's victories were temporary, Jesus came to establish an eternal kingdom. Through His baptism, ministry, and ultimate sacrifice, Jesus proved that He is the true high priest who perfected us forever. He is the ultimate fulfillment of God's promise to fight for His people.

-- Living a sanctified life prepares us for His return. As we approach the end times, characterized by God’s wrath on the unrepentant world, we are called to hold fast to our hope in Jesus. By drawing near to Him, washing ourselves in His righteousness, and assembling together with other believers, we remain under the protection of the blood of the Lamb.

-- The ultimate battle is won by the blood. The final and eternal victory over sin and death comes through the blood of Jesus. The book of Revelation shows us that while the world will face judgment, we overcome by the blood of the Lamb and the word of our testimony.

Scriptures for Further Study

-- Genesis 1:26-27

-- Joshua 10:8, 12-14, 25

-- Joshua 11:6-8

-- Matthew 3:1-2, 11

-- Matthew 4:17, 23-24

-- John 3:16

-- Hebrews 10:9-10, 12, 19-25

-- Revelation 16:1-21

-- Revelation 12:11

Justified by Faith in the Last Days

Just as it was in the days of Noah—a time of giants, great wickedness, and divine judgment—we are living in a period of unprecedented chaos and prophesied signs. This message challenges listeners to examine their own lives and discover what it means to be "perfect in your generations" and "just" in the eyes of God, just as Noah was.

-- The world around us is in a state of decay, mirroring the days leading up to the flood, with signs in the heavens and on the earth that Jesus foretold.

-- We, as believers, are considered anomalies in this world, just as Noah was in his day. Our faith and choice to follow the Lord's ways set us apart.

-- Noah’s righteousness was not based on a list of good works, but on his faith. He heard God's warning, and by faith, he built the ark.

-- Similarly, our justification and righteousness come not from the works of the law but by faith in Jesus Christ, who became a curse for us.

-- The name "Noah" means "rest." Despite the chaos and destruction, Noah was able to find rest, and we can too by believing God and entering into His rest.

Scriptures for Further Study

-- Genesis 6:1-8

-- Luke 21:24-28

-- Luke 24:44-49

-- Galatians 2:16-21

-- Galatians 3:6-14

-- Hebrews 4:1-11

-- Hebrews 11:1-8

In this compelling message, Servant Marcia Carty addresses the pressing question: "Can America, or you, be great in the Days of Noah?" She posits that the current state of the world mirrors the biblical "days of Noah," where "every imagination, every thought is evil continually." Drawing parallels between ancient Israel's need for restoration and today's challenges, she outlines a divine process for genuine transformation.

Key points include:

-- The Days of Noah and Humanity's Decline: The teaching highlights the biblical description of Noah's time, characterized by angelic rebellion, altered DNA, cannibalism, and widespread evil. This serves as a stark comparison to current societal trends, prompting the question of whether restoration is possible.

-- Lessons from King Hezekiah: Servant Marcia points to King Hezekiah of Judah as an example of leadership that sought to restore his nation. Hezekiah's actions included:

-- Sanctifying himself and the house of the Lord.

-- Acknowledging the transgressions of their forefathers.

-- Removing "rubbish" and defilement from the holy place.

-- Restoring proper worship, offerings, and praise to God.

-- The Consequences of Disobedience (Desolation and Jeering): Drawing from Deuteronomy 28, the speaker explains that turning away from God leads to desolation, oppression, madness, and becoming "an astonishment, a proverb, a byword among all nations." This underscores the severity of national and individual spiritual decline.

-- The Significance of Passover: The Passover story is presented as God's liberation of the Israelites from Egyptian slavery through a series of plagues, culminating in the death of the firstborn. The crucial element was the blood of the Passover lamb, symbolizing salvation and protection from judgment. This foreshadows the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus.

-- The Call to Repentance and Return to God: The core message emphasizes that returning to God requires a willing heart, repentance from wickedness, and a commitment to serving Him. Just as Hezekiah's reforms brought healing to the people, so too can individuals and nations find healing and greatness by turning to the Lord.

-- Jesus as the Ultimate High Priest and New Covenant: The teaching culminates in the supremacy of Jesus Christ as the unchangeable High Priest, who, through His single sacrifice, obtained eternal redemption. He is the mediator of a better covenant, where God's law is written in minds and hearts, offering mercy and salvation to all who believe.

-- Putting on the New Man: Believers are exhorted to "put to death" earthly members like fornication, evil desires, and covetousness, and instead "put on the new man" characterized by tender mercies, kindness, humility, longsuffering, forgiveness, and above all, love.

Scriptures for Further Study:

-- 2 Chronicles 29

-- Deuteronomy 28:32-37

-- Exodus 12

-- John 3:16-17

-- Colossians 3:1-17

-- Hebrews 7:18-28

-- Hebrews 8:1-13

-- Hebrews 9:11-14

We take a look at what was happening in the days of Noah and compare it to what is happening in our world today.

Are we really in the last days, and what are we to do in the last days?

Let's begin by opening our Bibles to Matthew chapter 24.

In this timely message, "Blessed and Fruitful in the Days of Noah," we confront the undeniable similarities between our contemporary society and the biblical description of Noah's time – an era marked by pervasive sin, violence, and a profound disregard for God. Carty references 2 Timothy 3, painting a vivid picture of perilous times characterized by self-love, greed, arrogance, disobedience, and a brutal lack of self-control, echoing the moral decay seen then and now.

The teaching then delves into the heightened level of sin in Noah's day, exacerbated by the corruption of fallen angels, leading to widespread sexual perversion, murder, and continually evil thoughts. Yet, amidst this overwhelming darkness, God found one righteous man: Noah. This sets the stage for Jesus's warning in Matthew 24 that His second coming would resemble "the days of Noah," signaling a progressive increase in global wickedness, including shocking issues like child trafficking and cloning.

However, Servant Marcia Carty shifts the focus from despair to divine hope, exploring God's plan for restoration. She draws extensively from Ezekiel 36, where God addresses Israel's defilement of His name among the nations due to their unholy deeds. The core of this prophecy reveals God's commitment to act not for Israel's sake, but for the sanctity of His own great name. This prophetic word promises a profound spiritual transformation: God will gather His people, cleanse them with "clean water," give them a "new heart" and "new spirit," replacing hearts of stone with hearts of flesh, and placing His Holy Spirit within them to enable obedience.

Carty strongly believes that we are witnessing a simultaneous, revolutionary act of God in our present "days of Noah." Even as wickedness abounds, God is pouring out more of His Holy Spirit upon believers, empowering them to become living manifestations of Yahweh's holiness, nature, and character. This divine outpouring, as foretold in Joel 2, will lead to sons and daughters prophesying, old men dreaming dreams, and young men seeing visions, accompanied by wonders in the heavens and on Earth. The message concludes with a powerful affirmation that despite global turmoil, negativity, and despair, God's spirit is being poured out on all flesh, transforming desolate places into gardens of Eden and demonstrating His power to rebuild and restore. It's a message of profound hope, urging listeners to embrace God's promises and confess faith in Jesus Christ as their escape and their path to righteousness in these challenging times.

"Darkness is not haphazard, darkness is a planned result of us not desiring to walk in the light."

--Servant Marcia Carty

In this compelling episode of Heaven on Earth Ministries of Jesus Christ, Servant Marcia addresses the critical question: "Are We Under Judgment?" She invites listeners to consider if humanity is currently living in a period akin to "the days of Noah," characterized by widespread depravity and a turning away from God. Through insightful biblical exposition, starting with Psalm 53's warning against the foolishness of denying God, the message progresses to Jeremiah 4, emphasizing the need for a spiritual circumcision of the heart – a call to humility and repentance.

Servant Marcia details how unchecked wickedness leads to bitterness and societal breakdown, echoing Jeremiah's lament over a people wise to do evil but lacking understanding for good. She draws a parallel between the earth becoming "without form and void" in Genesis 1:2 and God's purposeful judgment, asserting that divine wrath is not new but a consistent response to humanity's rebellion. The discussion also highlights God's historical warnings to figures like Noah, Abraham, and Jonah, underscoring His merciful nature to forewarn before executing judgment.

The latter part of the message delves into contemporary signs of judgment, including unjust laws, societal inequity, governmental corruption, and the spirit of religion. It specifically addresses how widespread perversion, such as the normalization of homosexuality and a depraved mind leading to unthinkable acts, aligns with biblical descriptions of God "giving over" a people to their own desires (Romans 1). Despite these stark warnings, the podcast offers a beacon of hope: the path of repentance. Servant Marcia passionately calls for listeners to confess sins, renounce wickedness, and ask God for a new heart and spirit, referencing 2 Chronicles 7:14. She concludes with a powerful prayer for God's mercy and grace to prevail, reminding us that with God, what is impossible with man is possible, and that the light of Christ can overcome any darkness.

"The day of the Lord is not only a time of judgment, it's also a time of Hope and restoration for those who believe and reconcile and are obedient unto the will of God."

--Servant Marcia Carty

What is "The Day of the Lord," and should we anticipate it with fear or with hope? In this insightful episode, Servant Marcia Carty of Heaven on Earth Ministries of Jesus Christ examines the prophecies surrounding the end times, drawing parallels to the days of Noah. The discussion navigates through powerful scriptures from Isaiah, Joel, Amos, and the New Testament to paint a vivid picture of the coming judgment on the earth—a time of reckoning for the wicked.

However, the message does not end in despair. Servant Marcia emphasizes that this period of great tribulation is also a time of incredible hope and restoration for the faithful. Learn about the importance of repentance, the power of the New Covenant in Jesus Christ, and the practical steps believers can take now to prepare their hearts, stand firm in their faith, and secure the promise of eternal life. This episode is a compelling call to turn to Jesus, the bread of life, who offers deliverance from the wrath to come.

Let's begin by opening our Bible to Isaiah chapter 24.