How Does Augmented Reality Work - Can Google Glasses Eradicate Sin?

Researchers and scientists around the world are feverishly working on a technology called "augmented reality", in fact Google is developing a type of glasses that could be worn to bring information to every second of our life. But what is "augmented reality" and how does it work?
The word augmented means expanded or enhanced. We have access to many types of augmented reality already. For example, when you run your mouse cursor over certain images or text on a particular website you will see a small pop up window with additional information - this is a primitive type of enhanced or augmented reality. Many iphone owners can access software that capitalizes on the phones internet access, camera and gps system. One of these programs is called Layar. Layar can be downloaded on an iphone, the iphone can then be pointed at any building and information will stream onto the iphone screen. Imagine how helpful it would be to point your phone at a restaurant and immediately see the menu, customer comments, reviews and nightly specials! You could even point your phone at an office building and this technology can reveal if there are any companies in that building that are currently hiring! This is truly "enhanced" reality. Right now the Layar capabilities  are limited by the restricted range of most gps systems but you can see that this is only going to get more advanced in the very near future.

Another augmented reality system is called Sixth Sense. Sixth Sense allows you to do some amazing things but one of the coolest features is that it will project a phone keypad image on the palm of your hand which you can punch in phone numbers and call your friends without removing your phone from your pocket.
Google is reportedly working on a pair of glasses that will track the movement of your head and project data and images into your field of vision. Scientists reveal that the range of data will even include smells and tastes in the future! I read about a baseball card company that has developed a special card that can simply be held in front of your web cam and tons of information about the player will flash on your monitor.
We have long been exposed to virtual reality in the gaming world but augmented reality will be not only be entertaining but practical too. Ironically, the prophet Daniel predicted centuries ago that in the last days there would be an explosion of knowsledge.
Daniel 12:4
But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased.
Just how fast is knowledge doubling? Around the mid 1950's knowledge was doubling ever 10 years. In 2004 knowledge was doubling ever 18 months. IBM predicts that within the next two years knowledge will double ever 11 hours! It is amazing just how accurate the Bible truly is! The attempts to enhance and improve reality remind me of the story of the tower of Babel (SEE Genesis chapter 11). The folks who built this tower were advanced technologically and God Himself made the observation that unless He intervened in their devlish plans there would be no limit to what they could accomplish. While I enjoy technology and it has made my life more comfortable I recognize that there is an enormous potential for evil when it rests in the wrong hands.
The sad think about all of this augmented reality is that while humans amuse themselves with their gadgets they remain oblivious to a deeper reality and that is "spiritual reality". 
There are a host of spiritual realities as revealed in the Bible but let me point out some important ones that directly affect each one of us.
First, even though we as a human race have become more intellegent we have also become more sinful and blind to our condition.
 2 Timothy 3:13
But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived.
Second, without God's intervention men will not be able to see the bankrupt state of their spiritual reality.
 2 Timothy 3:7
Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.
Third, there is not one human being on the face of the earth that is righteous or sinless.
 Romans 3:10
As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:
Fourth, we need a Saviour and that Saviour has been provided only in the person of Jesus Christ!
 Acts 4:12
Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.
You might have access to all of the technology your heart desires. You might have a list of degrees behind your name that is a mile long. But without Jesus you are broken and your destiny is bleak, in fact, your destiny will be horrific.Google glasses can't change your spiritual reality! Don't you think it is time to put your techno toys aside and focus on your need of a Saviour? The Bible says that you will profit nothing if you gain the whole world but lose your soul. Watch the little video in the sidebar and learn how to be forgiven in 3 minutes! Trust Christ today!

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Lisa Robin Kelly's Viral Arrest Story Is A Warning To All Of Us!

I was online tonite reading the news and came across this little article...

(CBS) LOS ANGELES - Lisa Robin Kelly, best known for playing Eric Forman's sister in "That 70's Show," was arrested Saturday on suspicion of domestic abuse.
Kelly, 42, was taken into custody at 12:50 a.m. on Saturday by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, TMZ reported. A sheriff's department spokesman told ABCNews.com Kelly was released shortly after posting $50,000 bail, but declined to comment any further.
CBS Los Angeles reports the former sexy blonde sister's mug shot has hit the web and gone viral since her arrest. 

I don't know much about Lisa Robin Kelly but I felt a little sorry for her as I read the word "viral" in regards to her arrest being broadcast all over the world. I don't know the circumstances around her arrest but I do believe she has suffered a great embarrassment because of the internet and her fame. But something struck me about this story that has something to do with all of us. The Bible says that one day everything we have ever done, said or thought will become worldwide knowledge. Here it is...

Luke 8:17

King James Version (KJV)

 ¹⁷For nothing is secret, that shall not be made manifest; neither any thing hid, that shall not be known and come abroad.

Romans 2:16

King James Version (KJV)

 ¹⁶In the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ according to my gospel.

Now that is the bad news for the vast majority of humanity, their sin record is going to go "viral"! In fact the Bible tells us that there is coming a day when the majority of men will stand before God and the books containing their sinful deeds will be opened before them  (SEE Revelation 20:12). This personal appearance before the throne of God will result in "viral" exposure of sins.  Sinful man is not getting by with one sin, not one secret will remain a secret! That is bad news that makes Lisa Robin Kelly's present debacle look tame.
However, the Bible says something quite different about those individuals who have believed on Jesus Christ. Here is what the Apostle Paul has to say...

2 Corinthians 5:19

King James Version (KJV)

 ¹⁹To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation.

The word "imputing" is an accounting term and means to keep track. The good news is that a man, woman, boy or girl who places their trust in Christ as Savior enters into a blessed position whereby their sins are not being counted by God. The Bible says God casts their sins as far as the east is from the west and remembers them no more. Consequently, there will be no viral exposure and embarrassment on judgement day. That is a blessed thought, a glorious thought! I hope Lisa Robin Kelly will come to a faith in Jesus. The real question is what have you done with Christ? Watch the little 3 minute video in the sidebar. Come to Christ today!

 

Animal Deaths 2012 - An Endtimes Update

 Hosea 4:3 ...'Therefore shall the land mourn, and every one that dwelleth therein shall languish, with the beasts of the field, and with the fowls of heaven; yea, the fishes of the sea also shall be taken away.'

We are living in bizarre times and I have shared several times on this site that I believe we are living in what the Bible calls the "last days" or the "end of days". When you look at the rapid increase in the incidence of earthquakes, volcanoes, tornadoes and other natural disasters we must admit that we are in a climactic time in human history. The fulfillment of Ezekiel's Gog Magog war seems to shaping up as Iran, Syria and Russia strengthen their alliances and intensify their hatred of Israel. Soon the world will see the hand of God reveal His power and supremacy as He defends tiny Israel in miraculous fashion. The steady march toward a worldwide currency (digital rfid implants) seems certain as sovereign debt crisis in Europe threaten the global economy. But one of the more freakish signs of the times is the mass deaths of animals and fish that is occurring worldwide. If you would like to see an update on this phenomenon go to Animal Deaths 2012. There has never been a time in history when these events have occurred with this frequency and intensity. Jesus said that their would be signs that would indicate His coming is near. He also asked us to "watch" and anticipate His return. We must be prepared for His coming and the most important way that we can prepare is to trust in the shed blood of Christ at Calvary to be the sufficient payment for our sins. Have you done this? Isn't it time you believed on Christ and settled your destiny once and for all? Watch the little 3 minute video in the sidebar and trust Christ today!