Talks at The Cross: Recent Episodes
TALKS AT THE CROSS
Hear a conversation between Bishop Samano and his Eldest Son Gilbert the 3rd as he fills in for Aaron as they discuss mental health and how God and faith can help with that.
Listen as Bishop Samano leads a dialogue with his son Aaron on hearing God’s voice. This topic is so profound take this podcast as only a small nugget on this topic that can be expanded on deeper.
Hear Bishop Samano and his son Aaron discuss how to wait on God’s perfect timing as they share personal experiences as to what and how they waited on his timing.
Hear Bishop Samano and his son Aaron discuss what it is like to live in Grace, and what the term Grace means to them
Listen to Bishop Samano and his son Aaron have a conversation on the topic of Spiritual Warfare and how this topic has affected them differently and how they overcome it daily
Hear Bishop Samano and his son Aaron discuss what it is like growing as a PK (Pastor’s Kid) as they share personal experiences and give insight on growing up in the church
Hear a conversation between Bishop Samano and his son Aaron as they both discusss purpose and how to fulfill God’s purpose as Christians as they share personal experiences.
Listen to Bishop Samano and his new cohost his son Aaron discuss the new format for the Podcast and what God has placed in their hearts going forward
Stay blessed my friends
El Señor estará con ustedes, siempre y cuando ustedes estén con él. Si lo buscan, él dejará que ustedes lo hallen; pero, si lo abandonan, él los abandonará. 2 Crónicas 15:2
if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14 NIV
10-Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice! 11- Seek the LORD and his strength; seek his presence continually! 1 Chronicles 16:10–11 ESV
Buscar a Dios – ¿Por qué es importante? Dios es el dador de la vida (1 Timoteo 6:13; Juan 10:10). Él es el gran YO SOY (Éxodo 3:14). En Dios encontramos el propósito, significado y satisfacción. Los seres humanos fueron creados para relacionarse con Dios y relacionarse unos con otros. Si no buscamos a Dios, ¿cómo podemos conocerlo? ¿Cómo vamos a experimentar la vida que nos da? Sin buscarlo de él, ¿cómo vamos a entender su gran amor y nuestro propósito? Debido a la gracia de Dios y el don del libre albedrío, Dios no se impone sobre nosotros. Nos invita a acercarnos a Él. Él nos busca, y nosotros le buscamos a Él.
Bishop Samano examines why it is important to seek God. God is the giver of life (1 Timothy 6:13; John 10:10). He is the great I AM (Exodus 3:14). In God we find purpose, meaning and satisfaction. Human beings were created to relate to God and relate to each other. If we don't seek God, how can we know him? How are we going to experience the life it gives us? Without looking for him, how are we going to understand his great love and our purpose? Because of God's grace and the gift of free will, God does not impose himself on us. He invites us to get closer to Him. He is looking for us, and we look for Him.
Y Jesús decía: Padre, perdónalos, porque no saben lo que hacen. Y repartieron entre sí sus vestidos, echando suertes. Lucas 23:34 RVR1960
They will wage war against the Lamb, but the Lamb will triumph over them because he is Lord of lords and King of kings—and with him will be his called, chosen and faithful followers.”
Revelation 17:14 NIV
17 »El Padre me ama porque entrego mi vida para volver a recibirla. 18 Nadie me la quita, sino que yo la entrego por mi propia voluntad. Tengo poder para entregarla, y también tengo poder para volver a recibirla. Esto es lo que mi Padre me ordenó. Juan 10:17-18 NBV
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 NIV
5- and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler over the kings of the earth. To Him who loved us and washed us from our sins in His own blood, 6- and has made us kings and priests to His God and Father, to Him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen. Revolution 1:5-6 NKJV
6 Aunque era Dios, no consideró que el ser igual a Dios fuera algo a lo cual aferrarse. 7 En cambio, renunció a sus privilegios divinos; adoptó la humilde posición de un esclavo y nació como un ser humano. Filipenses 2:6-7 NTV
For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures. 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 NIV
Ahora bien, con la misma fuerza que las Escrituras reconocen la existencia, la validez y la legitimidad de los reyes y señores en el mundo, rangos de autoridad que hoy llamamos presidentes, senadores, diputados, alcaldes, concejales, etc., la Palabra de Dios, con la misma fuerza y aún con mayor fuerza, establece que esos reyes y esos señores tienen un Rey y un Señor sobre ellos. Y ese Rey y ese Señor es nuestro bendito Jesucristo. Él es el Rey de los reyes y el Señor de los señores. Jesucristo es el Presidente de los presidentes, el Senador de los senadores, el Diputado de los diputados, el Alcalde de los alcaldes y el Concejal de los concejales.
Now, with the same force as the Scriptures recognize the existence, validity and legitimacy of kings and lords in the world, ranks of authority that today we call presidents, senators, deputies, mayors, councilors, etc., the Word of God, with the same strength and even stronger, establishes that these kings and lords have a King and a Lord over them. And that King and Lord is our blessed Jesus Christ. He is the King of kings and the Lord of lords. Jesus Christ is the President of the presidents, the Senator of the senators, the Deputy of the deputies, the Mayor of the mayors and the Councilor of the councilors.
14-For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died.
15- And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again.
2 Corinthians 5:14–15 NIV
No se asusten —les dijo—. Ustedes buscan a Jesús el nazareno, el que fue crucificado. ¡Ha resucitado! No está aquí. Miren el lugar donde lo pusieron. Marcos 16:6 LBLA
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. 2 Corinthians 5:17 ESV
Amados, por el gran empeño que tenía en escribiros acerca de nuestra común salvación, he sentido la necesidad de escribiros exhortándoos a contender ardientemente por la fe que de una vez para siempre fue entregada a los santos. Judas 1:3 LBLA
For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds. 2 Corinthians 10:4 ESV
He peleado la buena batalla, he terminado la carrera, he guardado la fe.
2 Timoteo 4:7 LBLA
Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called and about which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. 1 Timothy 6:12 ESV
La resurrección de Jesucristo es importante por muchas razones. Primero, testifica del inmenso poder de Dios mismo. Creer en la resurrección es creer en Dios. Si Dios existe, y si Él creó el universo y tiene poder sobre él, entonces Él tiene el poder de levantar a los muertos. Si Él no tiene tal poder, Él no es un Dios digno de nuestra fe y adoración. Sólo Él, quien creó la vida, puede resucitar después de la muerte.
Hear Bishop Samano expand on The resurrection of Jesus Christ is important for many reasons. First, it testifies to the immense power of God himself. To believe in the resurrection is to believe in God. If God exists, and if He created the universe and has power over it, then He has the power to raise the dead. If He does not have such power, He is not a God worthy of our faith and worship. Only He, who created life, can rise after death.
Pero recordad los días pasados, cuando después de haber sido iluminados, soportasteis una gran lucha de padecimientos ; Hebreos 10:32 LBLA
Beloved, although I was very eager to write to you about our common salvation, I found it necessary to write appealing to you to contend for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints.
Jude 1:3 ESV
apagaron la furia de las llamas y escaparon del filo de la espada; sacaron fuerzas de flaqueza; se mostraron valientes en la guerra y pusieron en fuga a ejércitos extranjeros. Hebreos 11:34 NVI
La naturaleza fundamental del cristianismo es que es una batalla en la que todos participamos y no hay salida posible hasta el final. El momento en que comenzó usted su vida cristiana, por la fe en Jesucristo, comenzó una batalla de por vida, y no se pretende que esta lucha sea fácil, que es algo que muchos cristianos olvidan hoy. Un tanto dispersa por muchos lugares por demasiadas enseñanzas engañosas, nos encontramos con una actitud muy extendida hoy en el sentido de que al hacerse cristiano, Dios empieza a obrar en usted, de modo que todo tiene que salir como usted desea que salga.
Hear Bishop Samano expand on the fundamental nature of Christianity is that it is a battle in which we all participate and there is no possible way out until the end. The moment you began your Christian life, by faith in Jesus Christ, you began a battle for life, and this fight is not intended to be easy, which is something that many Christians forget today. Somewhat dispersed in many places by too many deceptive teachings, we find ourselves with a widespread attitude today in the sense that by becoming a Christian, God begins to work in you, so that everything has to go as you want it to come out
porque el Señor tu Dios está en medio de ti como guerrero victorioso. Se deleitará en ti con gozo, te renovará con su amor,se alegrará por ti con cantos Sofonías 3:17 NIV
Nehemiah said, “Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.” Nehemiah 8:10 NIV
Tus estatutos son mi herencia permanente;son el regocijo de mi corazón. Salmos 119:111 NVI
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 NIV
Luego Nehemías añadió: Ya pueden irse. Coman bien, tomen bebidas dulces y compartan su comida con quienes no tengan nada, porque este día ha sido consagrado a nuestro Señor. No estén tristes, pues el gozo del Señor es nuestra fortaleza. Nehemías 8:10 NVI
The prospect of the righteous is joy, but the hopes of the wicked come to nothing. Proverbs 10:28 NIV
Go, eat your food with gladness, and drink your wine with a joyful heart, for God has already approved what you do. Ecclesiastes 9:7 NIV
Estas cosas os he hablado, para que mi gozo esté en vosotros, y vuestro gozo sea cumplido. Juan 15:11 RV 1960
La referencia al “gozo del Señor” en Nehemías 8:10 se refiere al menos al gozo que el Señor mismo brinda. “Ya pueden irse. Coman bien, tomen bebidas dulces y compartan su comida con quienes no tengan nada, porque este día ha sido consagrado a nuestro Señor. No estén tristes, pues el gozo del Señor es nuestra fortaleza” (NVI). Y el gozo al que se refiere Hebreos 12:2 es claramente el gozo que el mismo Jesús tiene hoy en el cielo y que lo sostuvo a través del sufrimiento. Dice: “Puestos los ojos en Jesús, el autor y consumador de la fe, quien por el gozo puesto delante de él soportó la cruz, menospreciando la vergüenza, y se ha sentado a la diestra del trono de Dios”.
Bishop Samano expands on the topic of joy. The reference to the "joy of the Lord" in Nehemiah 8:10 refers at least to the joy that the Lord himself gives. "You can leave now. Eat well, drink sweet drinks and share your food with those who have nothing, because this day has been consecrated to our Lord. Do not be sad, for the joy of the Lord is our strength" (NIV). And the joy to which Hebrews 12:2 refers is clearly the joy that Jesus himself has today in heaven and that sustained him through suffering. It says: "Looking down on Jesus, the author and finisher of faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, belittling shame, and sat at the right hand of the throne of God."
Para esto fueron llamados, porque Cristo sufrió por ustedes, dándoles ejemplo para que sigan sus pasos. 1 Pedro 2:21 NVI
Para esto Dios los llamó por nuestro evangelio, a fin de que tengan parte en la gloria de nuestro Señor Jesucristo. 2 Tesalonicenses 2:14 NVI
Discipline your son, for there is hope; do not set your heart on putting him to death.
Proverbs 19:18 ESV
28-También escogió Dios lo más bajo y despreciado, y lo que no es nada, para anular lo que es, 29-a fin de que en su presencia nadie pueda jactarse. 1 Corintios 28-29 NVI
“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” Jeremiah 1:5 NIV
Ahora bien, sabemos que Dios dispone todas las cosas para el bien de quienes lo aman, los que han sido llamados de acuerdo con su propósito. Romanos 8:28 NVI
“See that you do not despise one of these little ones. For I tell you that in heaven their angels always see the face of my Father who is in heaven. Matthew 18:10 ESV
God is faithful, who has called you into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. 1 Corinthians 1:9 NIV
Today God wants to talk to us about our purpose in life, our call or our assignment, whatever we call him.
Someday all people will die, but, paradoxically, the most important thing at the time of death is not how he died but how he lived. Out of morbidity or curiosity, people ask how did he die? How was it? How did it happen? But only those closest will care how he lived, and if that loved one found his assignment and did it well, and there they will find comfort.
Hoy Dios quiere hablarnos acerca de nuestro propósito en la vida, nuestro llamado o nuestra asignación, como quiera que le llamemos.
Algún día todas las personas vamos a morir, pero, paradójicamente, lo más importante a la hora de la muerte no es cómo murió sino cómo vivió. Por morbo o curiosidad la gente pregunta ¿cómo murió? ¿cómo fue? ¿cómo pasó? pero solo a los más allegados les importará como vivió, y si ese ser querido encontró su asignación y la hizo bien, y ahí encontrarán consuelo.
sosteniendo firmemente la palabra de vida, a fin de que yo tenga motivo para gloriarme en el día de Cristo, ya que no habré corrido en vano ni habré trabajado en vano. Filipenses 2:16 LBLA
great are your purposes and mighty are your deeds. Your eyes are open to the ways of all mankind; you reward each person according to their conduct and as their deeds deserve. Jeremiah 32:19 NIV
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11 NIV
haced completo mi gozo, siendo del mismo sentir, conservando el mismo amor, unidos en espíritu, dedicados a un mismo propósito. Filipenses 2:2 LBLA
There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens. Ecclesiastes 3:1. NIV
quien nos salvó y llamó con llamamiento santo, no conforme a nuestras obras, sino según el propósito suyo y la gracia que nos fue dada en Cristo Jesús antes de los tiempos de los siglos, 2 Timoteo 1:9 RV 1960
For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. 1 Colossians 1:16 NIV
Porque Dios no nos ha llamado a impureza, sino a santificación. 1 Tesalonicenses 4:7 LBLA
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. 1 Peter 2:9 NIV
Cuál es el significado de la vida? ¿Cómo puedo encontrar propósito, realización y satisfacción en la vida? ¿Tendré el potencial para lograr algo de importancia duradera? Mucha gente nunca se ha detenido a considerar éstas importantes preguntas. Años más tarde, miran hacia atrás y se preguntan por qué sus relaciones se han desmoronado y por qué se sienten tan vacíos, aún cuando pudieron haber conseguido lo que emprendiero
Hear Bishop Samano elaborate on a message entitled the True Meaning of Life, in which he discusses how we as Christian’s must learn to have a deeper understanding and appreciation for life as God helps Find the true meaning of life
Marta le contestó: Yo sé que resucitará en la resurrección, en el día final. JUAN 11:24 LBLA
But stay awake at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that are going to take place, and to stand before the Son of Man.” Luke 21:36 ESV
Por lo cual también sufro estas cosas, pero no me avergüenzo; porque yo sé en quién he creído, y estoy convencido de que es poderoso para guardar mi depósito hasta aquel día.
2 Timothy 1:12 LBLA
“But concerning that day or that hour, no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Mark 13:32 ESV
Porque El estaba preparado desde antes de la fundación del mundo, pero se ha manifestado en estos últimos tiempos por amor a vosotros. 1 Pedro 1:20 LBLA
And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.
Matthew 24:14 NIV
Pero debes saber esto: que en los últimos días vendrán tiempos difíciles. 2 Timoteo 3:1 LBLA
1 But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty. 2 For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, Timothy 3:1-2 ESV
El Espíritu dice claramente que, en los últimos tiempos, algunos abandonarán la fe para seguir a inspiraciones engañosas y doctrinas diabólicas. Timoteo 4:1 NVI
For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom, and there will be famines and earthquakes in various places. Matthew 24:7 ESV
Como parte de Su respuesta a la pregunta de los discípulos, "Dinos... ¿cuándo serán estas cosas, y qué señal habrá de tu venida, y del fin del siglo?" (Mateo 24:3), Jesús respondió, "Y oiréis de guerras y rumores de guerras" (Mateo 24:6). Debido a las palabras de Jesús en este pasaje, cada vez que hay una explosión de conflicto, especialmente en los alrededores de Israel, muchas personas empiezan a preguntarse si la nueva guerra es una señal del fin de los tiempos. Si tan solo la gente leyera el resto de Mateo 24:6-". . . mirad que no os turbéis, porque es necesario que todo esto acontezca; pero aún no es el fin"
Hear Bishop Samano present a bible session entitled Wars and Rumors of Wars, with recent global political events taking place , we as Christians must remain calm and place our faith in the Lord.
But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, putting on faith and love as a breastplate, and the hope of salvation as a helmet. 1 Thessalonians 5:8 NIV
16 Pues el Señor mismo descenderá del cielo con voz[m] de mando, con voz de arcángel y con la trompeta de Dios, y los muertos en Cristo se levantarán primero.
17 Entonces nosotros, los que estemos vivos y que permanezcamos, seremos arrebatados juntamente con ellos en las nubes al encuentro del Señor en el aire, y así estaremos con el Señor siempre
1 Tesalonicenses 4:16-17 LBLA
30-“Then will appear the sign of the Son of Man in heaven. And then all the peoples of the earth will mourn when they see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven, with power and great glory.
31-And he will send his angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather his elect from the four winds, from one end of the heavens to the other.
Matthew 24:30-31 NIV
Y esperar á su Hijo de los cielos, al cual resucitó de los muertos; á Jesús, el cual nos libró de la ira que ha de venir.
I Tesalonicenses 1:10
34 I tell you, in that night there will be two in one bed. One will be taken and the other left.
35 There will be two women grinding together. One will be taken and the other left."
37 And they said to him, "Where, Lord?" He said to them, "Where the corpse is, there the vultures will gather. Luke 17:34-37 ESV
Por cuanto has guardado la palabra de mi paciencia, yo también te guardaré de la hora de la prueba que ha de venir sobre el mundo entero, para probar a los que moran sobre la tierra.
Apocalipsis 3:10 RVR1960
7 He said to them: “It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority.
8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
Acts 1:7-8 NIV
1 No se turbe vuestro corazón; creéis en Dios, creed también en mí. 2 En la casa de mi Padre muchas moradas hay; si así no fuera, yo os lo hubiera dicho; voy, pues, a preparar lugar para vosotros. 3 Y si me fuere y os preparare lugar, vendré otra vez, y os tomaré a mí mismo, para que donde yo estoy, vosotros también estéis.
Juan 14:1-3 RV1960
20-But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ,
21-who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body.
Philippians 3:20-21 NIV
50-Y esto digo, hermanos: que la carne y la sangre no pueden heredar el reino de Dios; ni lo que se corrompe hereda lo incorruptible.
51-He aquí, os digo un misterio: no todos dormiremos, pero todos seremos transformados
52-en un momento, en un abrir y cerrar de ojos, a la trompeta final; pues la trompeta sonará y los muertos resucitarán incorruptibles, y nosotros seremos transformados.
1 Corintios 15:50-52 LBLA
Hear Bishop Samano discuss the rapture. The rapture at the moment when God will raise his Church and remove it from the earth. Those who have died in Christ will rise and followers of Jesus who are still alive will be removed from the earth. From that moment the Church will be with God for eternity.
Se conoce como el arrebatamiento o el rapto al momento en el cual Dios levantará a su Iglesia y la sacará de la tierra. Los que hayan muerto en Cristo resucitarán y los seguidores de Jesús que aun estén vivos serán quitados de la tierra. Desde ese instante la Iglesia estará con Dios por la eternidad.
La vida cristiana victoriosa es aquella que se vive, por fe, en una entrega constante a Dios. La vida cristiana victoriosa está arraigada y fundamentada en la fe. Todo Hebreos 11 cuenta las historias de hombres y mujeres que, por la fe, salieron victoriosos de alguna manera. Nuestro Dios es siempre victorioso, no importa el enemigo.
The LORD said to Joshua, “Do not be afraid of them; I have given them into your hand. Not one of them will be able to withstand you.” Joshua 10:8 NIV
Que el Dios que infunde aliento y perseverancia les conceda vivir juntos en armonía, conforme al ejemplo de Cristo Jesús, Romanos 15:5 NVI
Más bien, al vivir la verdad con amor, creceremos hasta ser en todo como aquel que es la cabeza, es decir, Cristo. Efesios 4:15
for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. 1 John 5:4 NIV
El SEÑOR afirma los pasos del hombre cuando le agrada su modo de vivir; Salmo 37:23 NVI
En paz me acuesto y me duermo, porque solo tú, Señor, me haces vivir confiado. Salmos 4:8 NVI
The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. 2 Peter 3:9 NIV
Hear Bishop Samano expand on The victorious Christian life is one that is lived, by faith, in a constant surrender to God. The victorious Christian life is rooted and based on faith. All Hebrews 11 tells the stories of men and women who, by faith, were victorious in some way. Our God is always victorious, no matter the enemy.
because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment. James 2:13 NIV
Que el favor del Señor nuestro Dios esté sobre nosotros. Confirma en nosotros la obra de nuestras manos; sí, confirma la obra de nuestras manos. Salmos 90:17 NVI
Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
Colossians 3:13 NIV
El Señor su Dios es compasivo y misericordioso. Si ustedes se vuelven a él, jamás los abandonará. 2 Crónicas 30:9b
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Colossians 3:12 NIV
Por eso el Señor los espera, para tenerles piedad; por eso se levanta para mostrarles compasión. Porque el Señor es un Dios de justicia. ¡Dichosos todos los que en él esperan! Isaías 30:18 NVI
David said to God, “I am in deep distress. Let us fall into the hands of the Lord, for his mercy is great; but do not let me fall into human hands.” 2 Samuel 24:14 NIV
¿Qué Dios hay como tú, que perdone la maldad y pase por alto el delito del remanente de su pueblo? No siempre estarás airado, porque tu mayor placer es amar. Miqueas 7:18 NIV
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. 2 Peter 3:9 KJV
Así que acerquémonos confiadamente al trono de la gracia para recibir misericordia y hallar la gracia que nos ayude en el momento que más la necesitemos. Hebreos 4:16 NVI
La misericordia representa el trato compasivo que se da a una persona más allá de sus méritos, en virtud de la expiación de Jesucristo. Nuestro Padre Celestial conoce nuestras debilidades y pecados. Nos muestra misericordia al perdonar nuestros pecados y ayudarnos a regresar para morar en Su presencia.
Hear Bishop Samano expand on Mercy. Mercy represents the compassionate treatment given to a person beyond their merits, by virtue of the Atonement of Jesus Christ. Our Heavenly Father knows our weaknesses and sins. He shows us mercy by forgiving our sins and helping us return to dwell in his presence.
He sent out his word and healed them, and delivered them from their destruction. Psalm 107:20 ESV
Fueron halladas tus palabras, y yo las comí; y tu palabra me fue por gozo y por alegría de mi corazón; porque tu nombre se invocó sobre mí, oh Jehová Dios de los ejércitos. Jeremías 15:16 RVR 1960
so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it. Isaiah 55:11 NIV
Siendo renacidos, no de simiente corruptible, sino de incorruptible, por la palabra de Dios, que vive y permanece para siempre. 1 Pedro 1:23 SRV 1909
All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness 2 Timothy 3:16 ESV
Porque la palabra de Dios es viva y eficaz, y más cortante que toda espada de dos filos; y penetra hasta partir el alma y el espíritu, las coyunturas y los tuétanos, y discierne los pensamientos y las intenciones del corazón. Hebreos 4:12 RVR 1960
Hear Bishop Samano discuss the power of the Word of God is the first thing that each and every one of us Christians must know and we must also understand that the Bible is truly inspired and infallible Word of God.
El poder de la Palabra de Dios es lo primero que todos y cada uno de los cristianos debemos saber y también debemos comprender que la Biblia, es verdaderamente inspirada e infalible Palabra de Dios.
Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. 1 Corinthians 16:13 NIV
I have chosen the way of faithfulness; I have set my heart on your laws. Psalm 119:30 NIV
En realidad, sin fe es imposible agradar a Dios, ya que cualquiera que se acerca a Dios tiene que creer que él existe y que recompensa a quienes lo buscan.
Hebreos 11:6 NVI
Pero que pida con fea, sin dudar; porque el que duda es semejante a la ola del mar, impulsada por el viento y echada de una parte a otra. Santiago 1:6 LBLA
for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. 1 John 5:4 NIV
Ahora bien, la fe es la garantía de lo que se espera, la certeza de lo que no se ve. Hebreos 11:1 NVI
Por eso les digo: Crean que ya han recibido todo lo que estén pidiendo en oración, y lo obtendrán. Marcos 11:24 NVI
Hear Bishop Samano discuss The essential element of faith is trust. Faith is (1) "the assurance of things hoped for," (2) "the evidence of things not seen." In other words, it is a very secure trust in something that we cannot see or touch.
El elemento esencial de la fe es la confianza. La fe es (1) “la certeza de lo que se espera”, (2) “la convicción de lo que no se ve”. En otras palabras, es una confianza muy segura en algo que no podemos ver o tocar.
estando convencido precisamente de esto: que el que comenzó en vosotros la buena obra, la perfeccionará hasta el día de Cristo Jesús. Filipenses 1:6 LBLA
The Lord will accomplish that which concerns me; Your [unwavering] lovingkindness, O Lord, endures forever Do not abandon the works of Your own hands. Psalm 138:8 AMP
The counsel of the Lord stands forever, the plans of his heart to all generations. Psalm 33:11 ESV
El consejo del SEÑOR permanece para siempre, los designios de su corazón de generación en generación. Salmos 33:11 LBLA
25- Tú fundaste la tierra antiguamente, Y los cielos son obra de tus manos. 26- Ellos perecerán, y tú permanecerás; Y todos ellos como un vestido se envejecerán; Como una ropa de vestir los mudarás, y serán mudados. Salmo 102:25-26 SRV 1909
Porque yo, el SEÑOR, no cambio; por eso vosotros, oh hijos de Jacob, no habéis sido consumidos.
Malaquias 3:6 LBLA
one God and Father of all,who is over all and through all and in all. Ephesians 4:6 NIV
Escuche al Obispo Samano dar una sesión bíblica sobre el tema "Dios no se equivoca " mientras analiza que el tiempo de Dios y los planes son perfectos.
Hear Bishop Samano give a bible session on the topic “God does not make mistakes “ as he discusses God’s timing and plans are perfect
So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God. Ephesians 2:19 ESV
When he puts forth all his own, he goes ahead of them, and the sheep follow him because they know his voice. John 10:4 NASB 1995
for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins Matthew 26:28 NRSV
All that the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never cast out. John 6:37 ESV
You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit,fruit that will last and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you. John 15:16 NIV
Hear Bishop Samano give a bible session entitled “You are Chosen “ in which he expands on the topic that God has chosen us, his people for great things
Return to your stronghold, prisoners of hope; today I declare that I will restore to you double. Zechariah 9:12 ESV
Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. Marc 11:24 NIV
Instead of your shame you will receive a double portion, and instead of disgrace you will rejoice in your inheritance. And so you will inherit a double portion in your land, and everlasting joy will be yours. Isaiah 61:7 NIV
Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me. Psalms 51:12 NIV
25 And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten, the cankerworm, and the caterpiller, and the palmerworm, my great army which I sent among you.
26 And ye shall eat in plenty, and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord your God, that hath dealt wondrously with you: and my people shall never be ashamed. Joel 2:25-26 KJV
Start the new year right, and listen to our first episode of 2022 as Bishop Samano discusses and declares this year , the year of Restoration
A person finds joy in giving an apt reply— and how good is a timely word! Proverbs 15:23 NIV
and those the LORD has rescued will return. They will enter Zion with singing; everlasting joy will crown their heads. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee away. Isaiah 35:10 NIV
Your love has given me great joy and encouragement, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the Lord’s people.
Philemon 1:7 NIV
Shout aloud and sing for joy, people of Zion, for great is the Holy One of Israel among you.” Isaiah 12:6 NIV
Nehemiah said, “Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.” Nehemiah 8:10 NIV
“Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. Matthew 7:24 NIV
The one who gets wisdom loves life; the one who cherishes understanding will soon prosper.
Proverbs 19:8 NIV
Jesus replied: “ ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ Matthew 22:37 NIV
Be very careful, then, how you live not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Ephesians 5:15-16 NIV
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves. Philippians 2:3 NIV
For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you. Romans 12:3 NIV
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. 2 Corinthians 12:9 NIV
Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited. Romans 12:6 NIV
“Come now, let us settle the matter,” says the LORD. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool. Isaiah 1:18 NIV
Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the LORD.” And you forgave the guilt of my sin. Psalm 32:5 NIV
And Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” And they cast lots to divide his garments. Luke 23:34 ESV
Do you not know, brothers and sisters for I am speaking to those who know the law—that the law has authority over someone only as long as that person lives? Romans 7:1 NIV
7 let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the Lord, that he may have compassion on him,and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. Isaiah 55:7 ESV
bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. Colossians 3:13 ESV
But for this purpose I have raised you up, to show you my power, so that my name may be proclaimed in all the earth. Exodus 9:16 ESV
declaring the end from the beginning and from ancient times things not yet done, saying, ‘My counsel shall stand, and I will accomplish all my purpose. Isaiah 46:10 ESV
I know that you can do all things, and that no purpose of yours can be thwarted. Job 42:2 ESV
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Jeremiah 29:11 ESV
Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the LORD that will stand. Proverbs 19:21 ESV
Hear Bishop Samano give an overview on the key differences between God’s and Man’s perspective
And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. 2 Corinthians 11:14 ESV
For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds. 2 Corinthians 10:4 ESV
Behold, I have given you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall hurt you. Luke 10:19 ESV
Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 1 Peter 5:8 ESV
Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. Ephesians 6:11 ESV
Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion. Hebrews 3:15 ESV
You shall walk after the Lord your God and fear him and keep his commandments and obey his voice, and you shall serve him and hold fast to him. Deuteronomy 13:4 ESV
And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us. 1 John 5:14 ESV
Give your servant therefore an understanding mind to govern your people, that I may discern between good and evil, for who is able to govern this your great people? 1 Kings 3:9 ESV
9 And it is my prayer that your love may abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment, 10 so that you may approve what is excellent, and so be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, Philippians 1:9-10 ESV
But solid food is for the mature, for those who have their powers of discernment trained by constant practice to distinguish good from evil. Hebrews 5:14 ESV
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge,but fools despise wisdom and instruction. Proverbs 1:7 NIV
Hear Bishop Samano give a study on why it is important For the church today to have Discernment
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you.I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27 NIV
My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Psalms 73:26 NIV
And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7 NIV
Create in me a pure heart,O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalms 51:10 NIV
From of old no one has heard or perceived by the ear, no eye has seen God besides you, who acts for those who wait for him. Isaiah 64:4 ESV
But as for me, I will look to the Lord; I will wait for the God of my salvation; my God will hear me. Micah 7:7 ESV
So you, by the help of your God, return, hold fast to love and justice, and wait continually for your God. Hosea 12:6 ESV
But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. Matthew 6:33 NKJV
And teach them to faithfully follow all that I have commanded you. And never forget that I am with you every day, even to the completion of this age. Matthew 28:20 TPT
My father and mother abandoned me. But you, Yahweh, took me in and made me yours. Psalms 27:10 TPT
God, you’re such a safe and powerful place to find refuge! You’re a proven help in time of trouble— more than enough and always available whenever I need you. Psalms 46:1 TPT
And I will ask the Father and he will give you another Savior, the Holy Spirit of Truth, who will be to you a friend just like me—and he will never leave you. The world won’t receive him because they can’t see him or know him. But you know him intimately because he remains with you and will live inside you. “I promise that I will never leave you helpless or abandon you as orphans—I will come back to you! John 14:16-18 TPT
So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.
Romans 12:5 KJV
Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved. Acts 2:47 KJV
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. Colossians 3:16 KJV
Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood. Acts 20:28 KJV
20 And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;
21 In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord:
22 In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit. Ephesians 2:20-22 KJV
Happy is the man who finds wisdom, And the man who gains understanding Proverbs 3:13 NKJV
2-My goal is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, 3-in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. Colossians 2:2-3 NIV
To the person who pleases him, God gives wisdom, knowledge and happiness, but to the sinner he gives the task of gathering and storing up wealth to hand it over to the one who pleases God. This too is meaningless, a chasing after the wind. Ecclesiastes 2:26 AMPC
When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. Proverbs 11:2 NIVUK
For the Lord giveth wisdom: Out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding. Proverbs 2:6 KJV
Hear Bishop Samano give a study on why as Christians we should involve God in our decision making process
It is the Lord who directs your life, for each step you take is ordained by God to bring you closer to your destiny. So much of your life, then, remains mystery! Proverbs 20:24 TPT
Then you will discover all that is just, proper, and fair, and be empowered to make the right decisions as you walk into your destiny. Proverbs 2:9 TPT
Never doubt God’s mighty power to work in you and accomplish all this. He will achieve infinitely more than your greatest request, your most unbelievable dream, and exceed your wildest imagination! He will outdo them all, for his miraculous power constantly energizes you. Ephesians 3:20 TPT
We have become his poetry, a re-created people that will fulfill the destiny he has given each of us, for we are joined to Jesus, the Anointed One. Even before we were born, God planned in advance our destiny and the good works we would do to fulfill it! Ephesians 2:10 TPT
Through our union with Christ we too have been claimed by God as his own inheritance. Before we were even born, he gave us our destiny;that we would fulfill the plan of God who always accomplishes every purpose and plan in his heart. Ephesians 1:11 TPT
Hear Bishop Samano give a synopsis on the topic of Identity Crisis that many Christians deal with during these challenging and uncertain times.
I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. John 15:5 ESV
There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Romans 8:1 ESV
For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
Ephesians 2:10 NIV
In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the richest of God’s grace. Ephesians 1:7 NIV
Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God John 1:12 NIV
Listen to the second part of our interview with David Contreras as he continues to expand on the topic of PTSD while giving examples of his own traumatic experiences as he discusses how he helps people deal with this on a daily basis
To learn more about today’s guest and to follow his platforms please go to http://sheepdogacist.com/
Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed,” says the Lord, who has compassion on you. Isaiah 54:10 NIV
And so we know and rely on the love God has for us.
God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them. 1 John 4:16 NIV
7 Dear friends, let us love one another,for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. 8 Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. 1 John 4:7-8 NIV
For everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. 1 John 5:4 NIV
The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. 2 Peter 3:9 NIV
For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God.He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit. 1Peter3:18 NIV
I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace.In this world you will have trouble.But take heart! I have overcome the world. John 16:33 NIV
The message of the cross is foolish to those who are headed for destruction! But we who are being saved know it is the very power of God. 1 CORINTHIANS 1:18 NLT
For the Kingdom of God is not just a lot of talk; it is living by God’s power. 1Corinthians 4:20 NLT
For you were buried with Christ when you were baptized. And with him you were raised to new life because you trusted the mighty power of God, who raised Christ from the dead.
COLOSSIANS 2:12 NLT
Jesus replied, “You are in error because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God. Matthew 22:29 NIV
32 For who is God, save the Lord? and who is a rock, save our God? 33 God is my strength and power: and he maketh my way perfect. 2nd Samuel 22:32-33 KJV
Hear Bishop Samano give a discussion on the Ability of God as he elaborates on God’s Love
And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7 ESV
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is his good, pleasing and perfect will.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. Proverbs 3:5 ESV
So that being justified by his grace we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life. Titus 3:7 ESV
Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life. He does not come into judgment, but has passed from death to life.
John 5:24 ESV
But if it is by grace, it is no longer on the basis of works; otherwise grace would no longer be grace. Romans 11:6 ESV
The Prodigal: Interview with David Contreras
Listen to Our first official Guest David Contreras chat with Bishop Samano about how faith has helped him deal with PTSD as well as help others who are dealing with Similar mental health issues.
David using his YouTube channel Sheepdogacist interviews active and retired police officers, first responders, military, doctors, pastors, clergy, specialists and witnesses/victims of traumatic events. David has a passion to help his family in blue and all who suffer from PTSD. His life experiences validate the passion he shares to help those in need. He does not charge a cent for this service.
To learn more about today’s guest and to follow his platforms please go to
http://sheepdogacist.com/
8 For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, 9 not a result of works, so that no one may boast. Ephesians 2:8-9 ESV
18 There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.
19We love because he first loved us.
1 John 4:18-19 NIV
The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
Psalm 27:1 NKJV
For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. 2 Timothy 1:7 ESV
1God is our refuge and strength,an ever-present help in trouble.
2Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give wayand the mountains fall into the heart of the sea
Psalm 46:1-2 NIV
4 I sought the Lord,and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears. 5 Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame. Psalm 34:4-5
Get to know more about our Lead Pastors, Bishop Samano and Pastor Carmen Samano as they share there Ministerial Experience
Blessed is the people of whom this is true; blessed is the people whose God is the Lord. Psalm 144:15 NIV
Do not fret or have any anxiety about anything, but in every circumstance and in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, continue to make your wants known to God. Philippians 4:6 AMPC
1 Listen to my words, O Lord, give heed to my sighing and groaning.
2Hear the sound of my cry, my King and my God, for to You do I pray.
Psalm 5:1-2 AMPC
But the fruit of the Spirit is love,joy, peace,forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness - Galatians 5:22 NIV
Anxiety in a man's heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad- Proverbs 12:25 ESV