Printable Cryptogram Puzzle Maker

Printable Cryptogram Puzzle Maker is a program that allows you to turn a phrase, such as a verse from the Bible or a quote from a famous speech into a printable word cryptogram worksheet.

Click here to go to step one of the printable word search puzzle page.

Instructions for the Printable Cryptogram Puzzle maker

1. Type in a famous phrase or select a verse from the Bible to make into a cryptogram puzzle.
2. The Cryptogram Puzzle maker will automatically encode the message using a random letter substitution algorithm. You may also choose to modify word spacing to make the cryptogram harder.

3. The third step is simply to view the printable cryptogram worksheet and print it.

Hints:

If your phrase does not make a very good printable word scramble, try adding a few more words to the sentence. The cryptogram puzzle program needs between 5 and 15 words. Phrases that have common words such as "the" "is" "or" "an" "and" etc. are useful starting points for decoding a cryptogram.

In addition to the printable cryptogram puzzles, you can make

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Did Lazarus die again after being resurrected by Jesus?

Does Hebrews 9:27" TARGET="_blank">Hebrews 9:27 ("once to die") mean that those the Lord raised, like Lazarus, did not die again but went to heaven at Christ's ascension?

At the Fall, God appointed death as the one-time penalty for sin (Romans 5:12;" TARGET="_blank">Romans 5:12; 1 Corinthians 15:21, 22)." TARGET="_blank">1 Corinthians 15:21, 22). That compares to the one-time offering of Christ for sins (verse 28).

This verse states that in the natural course of events, death is a one-time occurrence. At the Rapture, supernatural power will alter this. Living saints will never die (John 11:26)." TARGET="_blank">John 11:26). In the case of those raised from the dead before the Lord's incarnation, during his ministry, and in the apostles' ministry, supernatural power contravened this order. Only a divine intervention can reverse death.

Scripture gives no reason to believe that any raised from death before Christ's incarnation or after His ascension had a miraculous exit from earth. They returned to life in a world ruined by sin; along with Lazarus, they died again.

The Lord is the only One thus far raised "out from death" ("out resurrection," Philippians 3:11)." TARGET="_blank">Philippians 3:11). He is alive forevermore (Revelation 1:18)" TARGET="_blank">Revelation 1:18) and is the Firstfruit (1 Corinthians 15:23)" TARGET="_blank">1 Corinthians 15:23) of a new and distinct harvest. Others before Him were raised from the dead. He was raised out from death - a resurrection. At His coming, the sleeping saints will not merely be raised from the dead, they will be resurrected never to die again, having changed bodies like the Lord's body of glory (1 Corinthians 15:51-56;" TARGET="_blank">1 Corinthians 15:51-56; Philippians 3:21)." TARGET="_blank">Philippians 3:21).

D. Oliver
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How can the Kingdom of God be like leaven, a symbol of evil?

THE KINGDOM LIKENED UNTO LEAVEN

In what sense is the Kingdom of God “like unto leaven which a woman hid in three measures of meal till the whole was leavened”, if leaven is the symbol of evil, and the kingdom of God embraces only that which is “born again” (John 3:3)" TARGET="_blank">John 3:3)?

When John the Baptist began his ministry, the Jewish people were, and had been for some time, under the domination of Rome, the fourth of the great world powers who were foretold by Daniel, of which the first three were Babylon, Medo-Persia, and Greece. Rome, the last, was to be superseded on the Divine programme by another of a totally distinct character. “In the days of these things shall the God of heaven set up a kingdom which shall never be destroyed” (Daniel 2:44" TARGET="_blank">Daniel 2:44 ) . What other meaning could the Baptists’ words, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand,” have to an intelligent Jew, who knew the Old Testament prophecies but that this kingdom was about to be set up? The Lord took up the same testimony, and in due course presented Himself to Israel as their Messiah and King. That He was present in power as King was evidenced by His miracles, but by twice deliberately attributing these works to Satan, (see Marthew 9: and Matthew 12" TARGET="_blank">Matthew 12: .) the leaders of the nation rejected His claims. Consequently, at chap. xiii. there is a break, the MYSTERIES OF THE KINGDOM being introduced, and parable to a great extent replaces miracle. The King is rejected, but a kingdom is set up, notwithstanding, in the hearts of men. The kingdom, as we have it in the seven parables of Matt. xiii, is the condition of things produced in the earth as the result of the preaching of the Gospel, including very much of a mere profession of Christianity, which is not all the genuine work of the Spirit, for when the Lord comes “He will gather out of the kingdom all things that offend and them which do iniquity.” these were in the kingdom, BUT NEVER OF IT. The seven parables present to us the progress of the spurious, as well as of the real. In the first two parables we see the effects of the good seed being hindered by the mixed qualities of the soil, or by an imitation seed. In the second pair, the mustard seed and the leaven, we see the monstrous growth and insidious spread of the bad, as exemplified all around us in Christendom to-day. Far other is the real Divine kingdom, entered only by the new birth. That is a different phase altogether, misunderstood and despised of men, if not hidden altogether from their view. This is exemplified in the parables of the treasure and the pearl, first in its relation to Israel, and then as the whole aggregate of the children of the kingdom. The seventh parable, the drag-net, represents the last great testimony for God in the world. Multitudes will be gathered in, but here too, as with the tares, there will be a sorting out needed. Of course, it is impossible in the space available to take up all the aspects of this great kingdom subject, distinct from those touched upon here—”the kingdom of the Son of His love;” “the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ;” “the kingdom of the Father,” etc. There is much to learn and unlearn.

W.H.

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Is the rapture found in the Bible?

Does the Bible teach there will be no rapture or millennium?

Clear, literal teaching of the Word of God is convincing on this subject. The rapture, meaning "snatched away," is taught clearly in the New Testament. The Lord Jesus mentioned it in John 14:1-3." TARGET="_blank">John 14:1-3. In 1 Corinthians 15:51-57," TARGET="_blank">1 Corinthians 15:51-57, Paul teaches that the dead in Christ will be raised with incorruptible bodies and the living (mortal) will put on immortality and be caught up together (1 Thessalonians 4:13-17)." TARGET="_blank">1 Thessalonians 4:13-17).

Seven terrible years, when God's wrath will be poured out upon the earth (Matthew 24:21)," TARGET="_blank">Matthew 24:21), follow the rapture. This concludes when the Lord descends to earth in power and great glory (Revelation 19:11- 21)." TARGET="_blank">Revelation 19:11- 21). He will banish Satan to the bottomless pit for a thousand years (Revelation 20:2)." TARGET="_blank">Revelation 20:2). This millennial reign of Christ on earth is described in the Old Testament (Isaiah 11;" TARGET="_blank">Isaiah 11; Jeremiah 31:31; 40;" TARGET="_blank">Jeremiah 31:31; 40; Ezekiel 40-48;" TARGET="_blank">Ezekiel 40-48; Zechariah 8-14)." TARGET="_blank">Zechariah 8-14). In Revelation 20:4-7," TARGET="_blank">Revelation 20:4-7, the 1000 years are mentioned six times. After the 1000 years, God will create the New Heaven and the New Earth (2 Peter 3:10-13)" TARGET="_blank">2 Peter 3:10-13) for His eternal kingdom.

A. Joyce

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Is the covering on a sister

Is the covering on a sister’s head meant to cover the sister herself or her hair?

Paul speaks of a man with his head covered and of a woman with her head uncovered (1Co 11:4, 5)." TARGET="_blank">1Co 11:4, 5). In the next verse, he says, "If a woman be not covered," and at the end of the verse, "Let her be covered." This is not teaching that the woman is to be covered, as though the head covering hides her. When her head is covered, the woman’s covering properly displays the truth of headship.

Paul is not teaching that the woman or her hair need to be hidden or covered. He is teaching headship, therefore when her head is covered, that is the woman’s covering.

D. Oliver
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How should assembly believers handle rumors about the further wrong behavior of a person put away fr

How should assembly believers handle rumors about the further wrong behavior of a person put away from assembly fellowship?

The greatest concern about rumors involving assembly Christians is the impact of those rumors on the assembly's testimony. Nevertheless, whether the subject of rumors is a believer or an unbeliever, a Christian should protect individuals from being harmed by lies. For any harmful stories about another, always request supporting evidence. That is merely loving your neighbor as you love yourself (Matthew 7:12)." TARGET="_blank">Matthew 7:12). If the rumor about the individual whom the assembly has put away appears to be true, you have no further responsibility to act on that information except to pray for the fallen believer. Don't be a party to spreading the story. Always work to contain the problem. Your fondest wish for that person is his recovery and you would want as little harm as possible to result from his wrongdoing.

D. Oliver
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How was the Word of God compiled?

How was the Word of God compiled?

Men did not originate God’s Word, but spoke as moved by the Holy Spirit (2Pe. 1:21)." TARGET="_blank">2Pe. 1:21). Beyond their own understanding (1Pe. 1:10, 11)," TARGET="_blank">1Pe. 1:10, 11), men recorded the exact words that God breathed out (2Ti. 3:16)." TARGET="_blank">2Ti. 3:16). What was written, although bearing the marks of the writers’ experiences, abilities, and personality, was in accord with the Word, "forever settled in heaven" (Psa. 119: 89). There seems to be no reason to limit the "volume of the Book" in the Lord’s first words in incarnation (Heb. 10:7)" TARGET="_blank">Heb. 10:7) to the Old Testament. All the contents of the Bible were predetermined before their writing.

The same God who desired to communicate His Word and inspired men to write it is able to compile the sacred writings and preserve them. The way by which the Old Testament was compiled is not clear, but the Lord Jesus gives the divine imprimatur to the books recognized at that time. He said, "The Scriptures cannot be broken" (John 10:35)." TARGET="_blank">John 10:35). He defined the Scriptures that therefore must be fulfilled as the Law of Moses, the Prophets, and the Psalms (Luke 24:44)." TARGET="_blank">Luke 24:44). Although the order of the Old Testament books recognized at that time was different from the order in our Old Testament, that three-fold division, law, prophets, Psalms, included the 39 books we recognize today. Their inherent spiritual weight, reliability, authority, life-transforming power, and internal and combined consistency marked those books as God’s Word. The Lord Jesus affirmed God’s superintendence in compiling the Old Testament. The same is true of the New Testament, although that is more easily traced historically.

D. Oliver
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Is the "fear of death" no longer satanic in its origin?

This page was adapted from an answer at Truth and Tidings Magazine by David Oliver.

Satan used Adam as the instrument to bring death into the world (Romans 5:12)." TARGET="_blank">Romans 5:12). So it may be said the Satan is the origin of death in the world. The fear of death, though, has human origins. However Satan can use it effectively as his tool.

The verse, therefore is not making a difference between those who lived before Christ and others who were born after the cross. It would be incorrect to say that believers or unbelievers in times before Christ were more afraid of death. However, it is correct to say that we have a much clearer understanding of Eternity and life after death. We should anticipate heaven more than even the greatest saints of the Old Testament.

D. Oliver

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What is Fat Tuesday or Mardi Gras?

Mardi Gras is the French translation of “Fat Tuesday”. Those who know Spanish can see the resemblance in Martes (Tuesday) and grasa (fat). Fat Tuesday or Mardi Gras occurs the day immediately preceding Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. In mid February, the pagans in the Roman empire celebrated the Lupercalia, a circus-like festival. Like other holidays, the Roman Catholic religion decided to adopt the practices of the pagans rather than offend the newly "Christianized" masses.

Mardi Gras is celebrated for a few weeks, depending on the location in the world, in a festival called Carnival. Unbridled partying, drunkenness, sex and debauchery are the features of this festival. Freqently Carnival is celebrated in Central America, South America and Southern Europe where Catholic traditions are strong. New Orleans is the largest and most famous Mardi Gras celebration in the United States. Elaborate costumes and barely clothed women are common in Mardi Gras parades.

Since the Catholic teaching of Lent stipulates that the faithful refrain from sinful practices, fast and pray during the 40 days of Lent, Mardi Gras has been a tradition for centuries to have a huge party just before the days of Lent. Think of it as one last binge before giving something up for 40 days.

There is either a serious misunderstanding or ignorance of God’s word in the combination of Mardi Gras and Lent. The Bible says that Christians should avoid willful sin and uncontrolled behavior all of the year, not just during Lent or Holy Week.

“Let us walk properly, as in the day, not in revelry and drunkenness, not in lewdness and lust, not in strife and envy. But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to fulfill its lusts.” Romans 13:13-14" TARGET="_blank">Romans 13:13-14

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Is the title "the Son of Man" a messianic title?

Is the title "the Son of Man" a messianic title?

At least a dozen times in the Old Testament the expression "son of man" designates an ordinary mortal human. The two potentially messianic passages (Psa 80:17; Dan 7:13)" TARGET="_blank">Dan 7:13) use the same form of expression. If we had only the Old Testament, we might wonder if "the Son of Man" designates the Messiah or merely describes a man.

The records of the Lord’s trial before the high priest, however, are conclusive. Matthew (26: 63-65) and Mark (14:61-63) record the high priest’s question, "Art Thou the Christ, the Son of God (Mk: "the Blessed")?" The Lord’s answer was, "Hereafter shall ye see the Son of Man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven." This is an incontrovertible reference to Daniel’s prophecy (7:13). The Lord used the title "the Son of Man" interchangeably with "the Christ" and "the Son of God," therefore it is a messianic title.

Luke’s account (22:67-71) adds another detail, confirming that the Jews understood this to be a messianic title. After the Lord claimed to be the Son of Man, all who were with the high priest asked practically the same question as the high priest, "Art Thou then the Son of God?" They understood that His use of the title was a messianic claim.

D. Oliver
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