uprights can't go. >> there's no ple dirt can hide from my shark rotator. >> announcer: the powered lift-away is the total transformation of the upright vacuum. shark -- more 5-star online reews than any other vacuum brand. all you want is a lightweight, true, no-loss-of-suction, deep-cleaning, versatile upright that doesn't cost a fortune. is that too much to ask? shark doesn't think so. and they back it up by creating an upright that deep-cleans carpets better and has more suction than dyson's best vacuum, at less than half the price. it's no wonder shark has more 5-star online reviews than any other vacuum brand, and shark owners just can't wait to spread the word. >> there's no comparison. it's definitely the best vacuum i've ever had. >> this is a 5-star product. >> announcer: and now shark has done it again. introducing the next generation of lift-away from shark -- the rotator powered lift-away. it's an upright with powerful

swivel steering for incredible maneuverability around furniture and tight corners. it's lift-away for super-lightweight portable cleaning above the floor, on furniture,%ceiling fans, and cabinets. >> the shark rotator is, by far, the best vacuum i've ever owned. >> it blew me out of the water when i first turned it on. >> announcer: but hold on. up until now, a common problem vacuums face -- furniture. to clean the entire carpet, you have to move the furniture. but not anymore, because shark has ended the days of backbreaking cleaning and solved that problem. now shark gives you the world's first powered lift-away. just imagine -- no more moving heavy furnure, no more lifting chairs, and no more leaving dirt behind. the new rotator can reach it all. the secret behind the new rotator is its ability to deliver power to drive the brush roll when you go into lift-away mode. power travels through the hose, down the pole, a right to the

now you can reach the tightest spaces in your home, all while the cleaning head is still powered, continuing to drive the roller brushes deep into the carpet, providing deep-down cleaning that never stops. then simply reattach the canister. ere has never been a vacuum that could do that. >> i have two kids, and as a mom, i want their bedrooms to be clean. the powered lift-away has allowed me to get underneath the beds, underneath the dressers, and that gives me peace of mind knowing that my kids' bedrooms are clean and that it's a healthy environment for them to play and sleep in. >> announcer: and with the optional canister conversion kit, you can put the lift-away on wheels for ultra convenience wherever you need it. >> the most versatile vacuum i've ever purchased. >> you can do absolutely everything with this vacuum. >> announcer: shark has taken its 5-star consumer-rated vacuumrand and made it even better -- better suction power for deep-down rpet cleaning that removes the hidden dirt you can't see. >> i can hear all the dirt being

this is amazing. >> announcer: better maneuverability with shark's advanced swivel steering. >> you're able to move around small areas, big areas. the shark rotator is extremely nimble. >> announcer: a new, ext-large dust cup lets you clean larger areas faster and instantly empties with the push of a button. >> you're gonna see that canister fill up, and you're gonna be amazed. >> announcer: of course, you still get shark's patented true no-loss-of-suction technology. >> one of the things that impressed me about the shark rotator was that, as the vacuum cleaner filled up, it didn't seem lose any suction. >> announcer: and more optional attachments for virtually any cleaning challenge. >> so i just used the appliance wand to ean underneath my stove. this is what came out from underneath the stove. >> announcer: lift-away technology and so many optional attachments means easy cleaning up high and down low. the shark rotator's power,

make it the ultimate pet vacuum. and more importantly, the rotator keeps the pet dander, dust, and allergens locked inside. here's a dirty little secret other vacuums don't want you to know. the truth is, a hepa filter is only as good as the vacuum around it, and if your vacuum doesn't have a system that's completely sealed, dust and allergens escape back into the air before they even reach the hepa filter. you can't see them in your home, but you can actually smell them. and for the first time ever, we'll show you what was impossible to see until now, with our blacklight emissions test. >> all that is going back into my house? >> announcer: but the fine dust and alrgens that go into the rotator stay in the rotator. >> well, it's going into the canister and staying in the canister. >> announcer: in fact, the rotator powered lift-away's anti-allergen complete seal technology locks in 99.99% of dust and allergens, keeping them in the vacuum and out of the air you breathe, making the rotator an absolute must-have in homes with allergy and asthma sufferers, young children, or pets.

was important to me because i have severe allergies to dog dander. the shark has been a big help to us, because whatever we vacuum up stays in the vacuum. >> announcer: compare the top-of-the-line dyson ball to the new rotator powered lift-away and decide for yourself which is better. both give you a system that's completely sealed. both provide powerful pet-hair cleanup with superior no-loss-of-suction technology and swivel steering. but the new shark rotator gives you so much more, because all this no-loss-of-suction power is truly portable. it's lighter-weight and has more cleaning capacity than dyson's upright. plus, shark actually deep-cleans carpets better. and now, independent lab tests prove the new rotator powered lift-away has more suction power than the latest $600 dyson, at a fraction of the price. that's right. shark gives you more suction at less than half the price. and now shark brings cleaning power where no upright vacuum has gone before. shark's c.e.o., mark rosen, is

powered lift-away, he's going to send you his incredible steam mop, a $100 retail value. it's yours free and yours to keep even if you return the rotator powered lift-away. the new shark rotator powered lift-away is the total transformation of the upright vacuum as you've never seen it before. >> mark, you must be very proud. shark has more 5-star online reviews than any other vacuum brand. that's impressive. >> we're all very proud, amy. and that's why we say shark is lab-tested and customer-approved. that's why i'm so excited to introduce you to my new shark rotator powered lift-away. >> folks, this is the most versatile and most powerful vacuum shark has ever created. >> amy, you know one othe biggest problems with ordinary vacuums -- furniture stops them right in their tracks.

yohave to move the furniture. >> i don't know if i have the time or strength to do that every time i clean. >> the new rotator solves that problem. whether you're in upright mode, lift-away mode for above-the-floor cleaning, or now our new powered lift-away mode, you can have shark's amazing maneuverability, suction power, and deep-cleaning power wherever you need it. why don't you have a seat? let me show you what it can do. >> okay. wonderful. >> all right. first of all, we have the power control up here on the handle. that's new and really, really helpful. >> very convenient. >> now, look at this swivel steering. >> that is awesome. >> if you have an obstacle like this, press one button, and you can go underneath so easily. the motorized brh is still turning. i've got the power through the hose and through the pole. this is the world's first

>> the absolute game changer for me is the powered lift-away feature. that just blew me away. i'd never used something that had a canister that was a lift-away. i was absolutely blown away by the way it could just glide right underneath the bed. i was really, really, really impressed. >> there are so many reasons why shark receives more 5-star online ratings than any other vacuum brand. but most importantly, it's because it deep-cleans carpets so well. in fact, my new rotator powered lift-away has more suction and deep-cleans carpets better than dyson's best vacuum. >> that's a bold statement, mark. >> true, but i have the independent lab tests to back it up. we asked independent testing facilities to conduct the one and only industry-recognized test of carpet cleaning. and when all was said and done, the independent lab tests

shark rotator powered lift-away deep-cleans carpets better than dyson's best $600 vacuum. >> that's amazing. so, your new rotator can deep-clean carpets better, but does it have more suction than dyson's best vacuum? >> well, let's step over here and see. >> okay. >> now, this is a water-lift suction-power test. the vacuums are connected with a hose to these tubes, and we see how much water is lifted up in the tube, and the higher the water, the more suction power. are you ready? >> i'm ready. >> all right. turn them on. >> shark wins. >> independent lab testing has proven shark has more suction power at the hose. and just now, we've demonstrated that live. that means more suction for above-floor cleaning.

bare-floor cleaning. and, of course, that incredible suction power, combined with our deep-cleaning brush roll, cleans carpets better than dyson's best vacuum. all three proven by independent lab testing. >> i have never had a vacuum that has the suction power that the shark rotator has. >> i was amazed at all the dirt that it was pulling out of my floor. the suction power, it is wonderful. you just feel likeou have a clean house. >> announcer: there's a problem all vacuums face- furniture stands in their way. to get carpets truly clean, you have to move it. but not anymore, because shark has ended the days of backbreaking cleaning and solved that problem. introducing the world's first powered lift-away. simply pop off the canister and power goes through the hose and down the pole to drive the roller brush. just imagine -- no more moving heavy furniture, no more lifting

behind. the new rotator can reach it all. and with the optional canister conversion kit, you can put the lift-away on wheels for ultra convenience wherever you need it. just like the higher-priced vacuums, such as miele and dyson, the shark rotator powered lift-away is engineered to have a completely sealed system, and it's scientifically proven to reduce exposure to allergens. that's whyhe shark rotator powered lift-away combines a hepa filter with a system that's completely sealed to lock in 99.99% of dust and allergens. that's great news for pet owners and people with allergies. and only the new shark rotator has the incredible reach of a powered lift-away. it even has l.e.d. headlights, an l.e.d. illuminator handle for above-floor cleaning, and the convenience of fingertip controls. the shark rotator powered lift-away is the total transformation of the upright vacuum, delivering better deep-cleaning on carpets and now more suction than dyson's best

the price. and now, through this very special television offer direct from shark, you can own the brand-new rotator powered lift-away for just six payments of $49.95. but hold on. call or go online right now, and we'll make one payment for you. that's right. the new shark rotator powered lift-away can be yours for just five payments of only $49.95. when you order, you'll also receive the dusting brush, 12-inch crevice tool, and the pet upholstery tool. but wait, because this deal gets even better. >> i know you're going to love my revolutionary shark rotator powered lift-away, but if you're not happy for any reason, just send it back, and i'll even pay the return shipping. but if you order direct from shark today, i'm going to take my incredible five-year v.i.p. service guarantee and upgrade it, at no charge, to an industry-first lifetime v.i.p. service guarantee. if anything goes wrong for as long as you own the rotator, we'll take care of everything,

ways. you pay absolutely nothing, guaranteed. >> announcer: plus, be one of the first 500 to order, and shark will also give you the rotator canister conversion kit. it transforms the ultimate upright vacuum with lift-away portability into a complete powered canister vacuum for incredible convenience. it's like having three vacuums in one. the canister conversion kit is a $50 value. it's yours free, but only if you're one of the first 500 to order. could this deal get any better? yes! order within the next 16 minutes and you'll also get shark's incredible under-appliance wand for getting impossible places incredibly clean. it's the easiest way to tackle the toughest cleaning jobs in your kitchen, but you must act now. >> it just goes right underneath. it fits perfectl >> that is a cool feature. >> but if that's not enough to convince you, today, i'm also giving away my best-selling shark steam mop for free just for trying my revolutionary

>> announcer: you get all this, including the lifetime v.i.p. in-he service guarantee, plus the free steam mop. and remember, you get to keep the $100 steam mop even if you return the rotator powered lift-away. shark will even pay the return shipping. with a full 60-day money-back guarantee, you have nothing to lose. that's a total value of $520, all yours for just five payments of $49.95. >> and if you're a pet owner, be sure to ask about my true pet model. it comes with a unique cleaning head designed specifically for cleaning up pet hair and dander. you'll also receive the true pet mini motorized brush and the hard floor genie. so if you have a pet, my true pet model is for you. >> announcer: the true pet model also includes the dust-eliminator kit. it's the ultate set of tools for reaching everywhere pet hair, dander, and mess hides. you'll get the amazing multi-angle dusting brush. and for those delicate items and fine wood, shark includes the ingenious dust genie.

true pet model when you call. more reach, more versatility, more performance, more cleaning power. call now. >> something you'll truly love about the new shark rotar powered lift-away is simply this -- what goes inside the rotator sts inside the rotator. >> that's right, amy. the shark rotator powered lift-away's anti-allergen complete seal technogy locks in 99.99% of dust and allergens, keeping them in the vacuum and out of the air you and yo family breathe. >> and for those people who own pets or have allergies or asthma, especially parents with young children, this is great news. >> announcer: to prove that shark's amazing, patented anti-allergen complete seal technology locks in fine dirt and allergens, we asked everyday

vacuums and let them watch as we ran them through the black-light emissions test. >> i'm a little nervous. >> i'm hoping that my vacuum is actually doing its job. >> oh! what? >> everything that he's vacuuming is pretty much going right in one end and out the other. >> [ gasps ] oh, my god! this is tellg me that i have not been removing any dust out of my house at all. >> you know, now, when i think about it, after i would vacuum, i always would sneeze afterwards. this -- this kind of makes sense now. >> for somebody with allergies, i mean, this is horrific. >> announcer: but then we showed these folks the shark rotator powered lift-away with its anti-allergen complete seal technology taking this very same test. >> absolutely nothing's coming out. >> i don't see anything. >> wow. i mean, it's completely encapsulated in the dust cup. >> there's no smoke and mirrors here. we're seeing the real deal. it's -- that is absolutely

that the shark vacuum -- it does what it says. >> i have a son who was recently diagnosed with asthma. he is allergic to dust. and what was really shocking and very important to me as a mother of a child with asthma is how much dust itself was contained in the canister the first time i vacuumed. and it really brings a lot of peace of mind for me to know that that dust is eliminated. >> announcer: the rotator powered lift-away is a must-have for anyone with allergies, asthma, young children, or pets. and no pet mess is too tough for the shark rotator powered lift-away. because now with the new powered lift-away, you can have motorized brush-rolled cleaning power anywhere pet hair lives. other hand tools are driven only by air and can sloor even stop under the pressure of cleaning. but the shark mini motorized brush has actual power driving the roller brush, mbined with shark's huge suction to pull out

shark rotator powered lift-away the ultimate pet vacuum. >> the suction on the motorized brush is amazing. it takes all the pet hair off. it's a great tool for any pet owner. >> it's the ultimate pet vacuum. >> i have a siberian husky, and nothing sheds like a siberian husky. what i really love about the shark rotator's true pet model is that i can attack that dog hair. with the mini motorized brush, it picks up all the pet hair, and there's just confidence that you know that you're not just getting all that hair but any of that dander. and i think we'll probably have her in the house more now. [ chuckles ] >> announcer: introducing the most innovative vacuum ever designed -- the shark rotator powered lift-away. call or go online right now d the new shark rotator powered lift-away can be yours for just five pments of only $49.95. you'll also receive the dusting brush, 12-inch crevice tool, and the pet upholstery tool. but wait, because this deal gets

when you order, we'll also include a lifetime v.i.p. service guarantee. if anything goes wrong, shark will take care of everything, including any shipping costs both ways. you pay absolutely nothing guaranteed. be one of the first 500 to order day, and you'll also get shark's canister conversion kit to turn your rotator powered lift-away into a complete canister vacuum for ultra-convenience. a $50 value, it's yours free if you're one of the first 500 to order today, so don't wait. order within the next 10 minutes, and you'll also get shark's incredible under-appliance wand for getting impossible places incredibly clean. it's free. and if that's not enough to convince you, order right now and shark will also include their best selling steam mop, a $100 value, and it's yours free just for trying the new shark rotator powered lift-away. you get all this, including the lifetime v.i.p. in-home service guarantee plus the free steam mop. and remember, you get to keep

return the rotator powered lift-away. sharwill even pay the return shipping. with a full 60-day money-back guarantee, you have nothing to lose. that's a total value of $520, all yours for just five payments of $49.95. and if you're a pet owner, don't forget to ask about the true pet model that includes the mini motorized brush, the hard floor genie, and the dust-eliminator kit for easy cleanup no matter where pet mess hides. more reach, more versatility, more performance, more cleaning power. call now. >> the shark's hard floor genie is designed with powerful suction at the front end to instantly eliminate big particles. then it's followed by a reusable microfiber cloth that gets all the remaining sticky, fine dirt

clean floor. watch this. look at that huge suction power. in just one pass, i can pick up all those large particles and the fine dust. >> that is awesome. >> look how easy it is to go from one floor type to the next. dust, larger particles, smaller particles -- they all get picked up in one pass. amy, the shark hard floor genie has more suction at the floor than any otheracuum. >> being a mom of four, i'm doing a lot of cleaning with, sometimes, kids on my hips. the great thing about the hard floor genie is that it gets messes up the first time. tons of suction there on the front end. it is awesome. >> this will basically cut my vacuuming time and my dusting time by half. it's really phenomenal. it's exactly what we need for wood floors. >> announcer: with the tremendous cleaning these shark

easy to see why people just can't say enough about how much they love their shark rotator powerelift-away. >> the shark rotator has definitely changed the way that we clean our house. i love the fact that i can go underneath tables, sets of drawers, under beds. it goes 'round corners. i can do the stairs. this is so easy now. >> the shark rotator makes it easy for me to move from room to room and get everything done as fast as i can get it done. it exceeded my expectations. my carpets have never been so clean. >> i don't think my carpets have been this clean ever. there really is no other vacuum that you can get this kind of value, this kind of versatility. it's just amazing to me. >> the shark rotator has definitely exceeded my expectations. it's easy to use, the tools are awesome, it's lightweight, i'm able to get in places that i've never been able to get into before. i want to be able to clean every surface of this house so that it's a healthy environment for my kids, and the shark rotator

>> announcer: there's a problem all vacuums face -- furniture stands in their way. to get carpets truly cle, you have to move it. but not anymore because shark has ended the days of backbreaking cleaning and solved that problem. introducing the world's first powered lift-away. simply pop off the canister and power goes through the hose and down the pole to drive the roller brush. just imagine -- no more moving heavy furniture, no more lifting chairs, and no more leaving dirt behind. the new rotator can reach it all. with the optional canister conversion kit, you can put the lift-away on wheels for ultra convenience wherever you need it. just like the higher-priced vacuums, such as miele and dyson, the shark rotator powered lift-away is engineered to hava completely sealed system, and it's scientifically proven to reduce exposure to allergens. that's why the shark rotator powered lift-away combines a hepa filter with a system that's

99.99% of dust and allergens. that's great news for pet owners and people with allergies. and only the new shark rotator has the incredible reach of a powered lift-away. it even has l.e.d. headlights, an l.e.d. illuminator handle for above-floor cleaning, and the convenience of fingertip controls. the shark rotator powered lift-away is the total transformation of the upright vacuum, delivering better deep-cleaning on carpets and now more suction than dyson's best $600 vacuum at less an half the price. and now, through this very special television offer direct from shark, you can own the brand-new rotator powered lift-away for just six payments of $49.95. but hold on. call or go online right now and we'll make one payment for you. that's right. the new shark rotator powered lift-away can be yours for just five payments of only $49.95. when you order, you'll also receive the dusting brush, 12-inch creve tool, and the

but wait, because this deal gets even better. >> i know you're going to love my revolutionary shark rotator powered lift-away, but if you're not happy for any reason, just send it back, and i'll even pay the return shipping. but if y order direct from shark today, i'm going to take my incredible five-year v.i.p. service guarantee and upgrade it, at no charge, to an industry first lifetime v.i.p. service guarantee. if anything goes wrong for as long as you own the rotator, we'll take care of everything, even the shipping costs both ways. you pay absolutely nothing guaranteed. >> announcer: plus, be one of the first 500 to order, and shark will also give you the rotator canister conversion kit. it transforms the ultimate upright vacuum with lift-away portability into a complete powered canister vacuum for incredible convenience. it's like having three vacuums in one. the canister conversion kit is a $50 value. it's yours free, but only if

could this deal get any better? yes! order within the next 4 minutes and you'll also get shark's incredible under-appliance wand for getting impossible places incredibly clean. it's the easiest way to tackle the toughest cleaning jobs in your kitchen, but you must act now. >> it just goes right underneath. it fits perfectly. >> that is a cool feature. >> but if that's not enough to convince you, today, i'm also giving away my best-selling shark steam mop for free just for trying my revolutionary shark rotator powered lift-away. >> announcer: you get all this, including the lifetime v.i.p. in-home service guarantee, plus the free steam mop. and remember, you geto keep the $100 steam mop even if you return the rotator powered lift-away. shark will even pay the return shipping. with a full 60-day money-back guarantee, you have nothing to lose. that's a total value of $520, all yours for just five payments of $49.95. >> and if you're a pet owner, be

true pet model. it comes with a unique cleaning head designed specifically for cleani up pet hair and dander. you'll also receive the true pet mini motorized brush and the hard floor genie. so if you have a pet, my true pet model is for you. >> announcer: the true pet model also includes the dust-eminator kit. it's the ultimate set of tools for reaching everywhere pet hair, dander, and mess hides. you'll get the amazing multi-angle dusting brush. and for those delicate items and fine wood, shark includes the ingenious dust genie. be sure to ask about the true pet model when you call. more reach, more versatility, more performance, more cleaning power. call now. the preceding was a paid advertisement for the new shark rotator powered lift-away

announcer hello and welcome to through the bible with les feldick. an oklahoma rancher and farmer, les feldick has been teaching home-style biblclasses for over twenty years in iowa, oklahoma and texas. les feldick's unique style of bible teaching has made the bos of the bible come to life. when les is teaching, it's so interesting that people say, 'time just

here is les feldick. les feldick okay, good to have everybody in again this afternoon and for those of you joining us on television, why we have to make some explanations. we're in a little different facilities and we're sort of in transition, so when you see the lack of tables, don't get alarmed, we'll be back to that again at a later time. but, for now, we're just glad that you're able to join with us and again, we appreciate all the folks from the tulsa area that come in for our taping this afternoon and we just praise the lord for every opportunity that we have to open the scriptures. again, we always have to remind our folks that all the past programs are available in book form, and the videotapes as well as the audiotapes, so if you're interested in any of that you give us a call or drop us a note. okay, now the whole idea of this half-hour is to study the word, and we'll just get right into it. jerry's already got the scripture

to jump in again where we left off in our last program, which will be galatians chapter 5 and verse 13. now of course, for a brief review, this book of galatians, i know i repeat and repeat but on the other hand that's what people say they like. they said, just keep repeating. galatians is a book that is determining the fact that we're not under law, we're under grace. and you know, a lot of people just don't know what we're talking about. and they'll look at you quizzically and they'll say, what do you mean? well, hopefully, this is what the book of galatians is showing, that we are not under the system of law. we are not under any kind of legalistic demands for our salvation, but salvation is all of grace by faith plus nothing! else, it takes away from the finished work of the cross. see? and this is the whole concept of course, of god's dealing with us in grace, is that we have to believe that he did everything that needs

we try to add to that, then we in actuality say, well, christ didn't really finish it. but he did! and god has let us know in his word, and especially through the writings of this apostle, paul, that it was finished and we stand in his presence justified, forgiven, sanctified, glorified and all those good words, simply because we can believe that it is a finished transaction. so this has been the whole concept of this little letter to the galatians who were going back or being tempted to at least, to go back under legalism, which at that time of course was prompted by the jews. and that was circumcision. and so paul has been dealing with that in particular, but for us today, circumcision is not so much the criteria, but it's all these other things that people try to tell us we have to do besides believing the gospel. but, don't you believe it,

is by faith and faith alone. and then of course, back in romans, paul used the old man abraham as the prime example of someone who was saved by faith and faith alone. all right, now as you come into galatians chapter 5 and verse 13, he says, "for, brethren." and of course, i always emphasis that paul always writes to believers, he never writes to the unsaved world. and so as he writes to believers he says, "brethren, you have been called unto liberty." now the other word for liberty is, freedom. in fact, i have a bible at home that has the king james on one side and literal translation of the greek on the other. and the literal translation does use the word 'freedom'. but the king james of course uses the word 'liberty.' and so we can stay with that. "only use not liberty (or this freedom) for an occasion to the flesh." now we have to stop there dot we? and let's go back to romans, because scripture

scripture. now of course, as we probably noticed, in these last several months of tapings, that we aren't going as often to the old testament, although i guess we did back in chapter 4 didn't we? but we don't go as often to the old testament as we sometimes do, but we can go back to some of the other letters of paul. and so now i'd like to have you turn with me to romans chapter 3 and then we're also going to look at a verse in chapter 6. but in romans chapter 3 and verse 8. romans chapter 3 verse 8, and i think this just says it all. romans 3 verse 8, and paul writes, "and not rather (and then in parenthesis (as we be slanderously reported, and as some (that is those who would oppose him).and as some affirm that we say)) let us do evil that good

the answer for that kind of statement, he says, "their condemnation is sure." and so we even sometimes hear it in our own culture. well, to be under the grace of god means that i'm saved and now i can do as i please. listen, the scripture never teaches that and when paul says that it was reported, it was slanderously. in other words, they were trying to drag the guy's ministry down in the mud by telling people that oh, apostle paul just teaches that once you're saved by grace, you are at liberty to do whatever you want to do and you know, there's been some great men that took that line. but, now turn with me if you will in romans to chapter 6, well let's look at chapter 5 first verse 20. romans chapter 5 verse 20 and it's along this same line of thinking. that yes, we're saved by grace, we live by grace, we walk by

license, is the word i usually use. all right now, in romans 5 verse 20 he says, "moreover the law entered that the offence (in other words, that sin might be seen for what it really is).and so the law entered that the offence might abound. but, where sin abounded, grace did much more abound." now that tells you that no matter how far down an individual can go into sin, and wickedness, yet the grace of god is always capable of going even lower and bringing him back up to a place of righteousness. all right then verse 21 and then we want to come on into chapter 6, but verse 21 of 5, "this that as sin hath reigned (and i always like to put, like a king, because that's what reigning implies).that as sin (or the old adam) has

might grace (this liberty, this freedom).that grace might reign through righteousness unto eternal life by jesus christ our lord." then you come on into chapter 6 verse 1, "what shall we say then?" and again, paul i'm sure, still has on his mind what we read in chapter 3, that he was slanderously reported as teaching and preaching that they could now do as they pleased. all right, he says, "what shall we say then? shall we continue in sin that grace my abound?" in other words, are we to actually test god's offer of grace by seeing how much we can do and get away with it? of course not! he says, "god forbid." see? verse 2, "how shall we that are dead to sin (and again you remember when we were in romans i always called the word 'sin' old adam. so).how shall we who are dead to that old adam, live any longer therein." and so

that yes, we're set free. we are at liberty and yet not liberty to go contrary to the word of god. that wouldn't make sense would it? but, to have liberty as a believer and see, that's what i'm always stressing, this is where we can maybe have some differences of opinion. because something that may not strike me as being ininsically sinful, to someone else it may be. and so here's where our liberty comes in. you have to determine between yourself and the lord as to what your behavior is going to be in certain areas. we covered this several months ago, giving is one of them. giving is one of them. someone may be led to give 30-40-50% of their income. well that's great. but someone else may not be able to have that kind of opportunity and they may give considerable less, but no one is mandated as to how much they give. that's

what we have in grace. now that's just one example. all right, now if you'll come back with me then to galatians chapter 5 and so we're not to use this liberty as an occasion to the flesh and say well i'm now saved, i'm a child of god, and i can do whatever i want to do. we, i think most true believers know better than that. it's these people who probably have a pseudo salvation, they may have tasted oit and they may have had an emotional experience but they've never really entered in to a genuine salvation experience and those kind of people may be able to take this approach but for the true believer, i think most of them know better than that. all right, let's come ba to the verse 13, "so use not liberty (or our freedom) for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve (or be literally a bond slave for) one another." now you want to remember at paul is writing to the

in various congregations and so he's not talking necessarily that they have to work that way amongst the unbelieving world, but amongst themselves, believers with believers they were to literally be like servants, "through love, one to another."ow of course, i've got to come back, to what i haven't had on the program for a long, long time, and that is my definition of biblical love. or the agape love as we saw it in john's gospel, when jesus said to peter. 'peter lovest thou me?' remember those accounts? and peter never really did get the full impact of agape love, because peter came back and said, i 'phileo' you. i am fond of you. it was a less term than agape. but my best definition for those of us in the english-speaking world of agape love is - seeking that other person's (who remembers?) highest

love in practice is when we always under every circumstance try to seek that other person's highest good. and that means many times, we will even sell ourselves short in order to accomplish that which is the highest good for the other one. all right, and so this is what he's talking about see, is that rather than use our liberty for an occasion to satisfy the lust of the flesh, rather we are to let that god given agape love and that's the word in the greek. agape - a-g-a-p-e. the agape love or that which always seeks the other persons highest good. all right, then verse 14, "f all the law (all the commandments).all the law is fulfilled in one word. (and what's the word?) thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself." now let's go back again and compare it with

chapter 13 and again, you like to just compare scripture with scripture so that you don't say, well that doesn't really mean what it says. you know a lot of people say that when they're confronted, they'll say, well that doesn't mean what it says. yes it does. if you don't believe what it says in this one, then find another place where it corroborates it and it all fits. all right romans 13 verse 8, the last half, "for he that loveth another, hath (that's past tense).he that loveth another has (what?) fulfilled the law." every part of it. because love is always the answer for what the law demands. and i've gone over this more than once. can you steal from someone that you really love? why no way. can you go out and bear false witness, or the other word

about someone that you really love and are seeking their highest good? no way. and the same way with a sexual immorality of the day, if true agape love is functioning the present day surge of immorality and adultery would die on the vine because there is no true love in that kind of sexual satisfaction. it always leaves people miserable, you all know that. triangles do nothing but cause unhappiness and grief and sorrow. why? because there's no true love involved in something like that. and so, coveting, you don't wish that you had something that someone has whom you love. and so love is the fulfilling of the whole law. and then paul goes on and repeats them. so when i say that paul teaches that we're not under law, we're under grace that doesn't mean that paul says we're free to steal, we're free to gossip, no. no way. but

law does not hang over us as a threatening punishment that if you break it, the hand of god is going to come down on you. see, that's not what he's saying. he's saying that once we come into salvation through faith and under the grace of god, our whole system of 'want to' changes. we no longer want changes. we no longer want to do these things that are contrary to the law so it isn't a matter of having to have the law, in order to maintain a christian discipline because as we're going to see as we get down a couple verses later, it's that indwelling holy spirit that takes the place of the law. and that's what we have to constantly emphasize. all right, now if you'll come back to galatians chapter 5, reading verse 14 just for repetitions sake, "for all the law is fullled in one word, love your neighbor as yourself." and that takes care of everything. everything. all right now

admonition, "but, if you bite and devour one another." now of course that's going to take in primarily which commandment? bearing false witness, see? my you can destroy a person's character in five minutes and you know this is what's so sad about our particular political system, we love our freedoms and our liberties, but you know, all someone has to do is by innuendo make something of a derogatory comment and immediately that person is put on the defense. but what has happened in the eyes of the public? he's guilty. whether he is or not, just by virtue of implication, he is now guilty until he can prove himself innocent. well, paul is telling believs, this is the same thing you are doing to each other. every time you say something nasty about one of your fellow believers, you are by implication putting them in a place of defending their character or whatever and paul says,

because it will eat you alive, see? but if you "bite and devour another one, take heed that you be not (what?) consumed." literally just eaten up by those to whom you are being an adversary. okay, now let's move on and here's why i've already drawn my circles on the board to save a little time. "this i say then, walk in the spirit (now that's capital 's' so that's the holy spirit, in other words, walk in the power and the control of the holy spirit) and you will not fulfill the lusts of the flesh." now that makes sense doesn't it? when the holy spirit is operating, you're not going to go out and steal. the holy spirit will never tell a believer to go and steal. the holy spirit will never tell someone to go and commit adultery. the holy spirit will never tell

he says, when you're under the control or you're walking in the spirit, then these things that are still part and parcel, like i said we're going to see from the circles in a moment, that are still lurking there in the background in our old adamic nature, if the holy spirit is in control then those things won't come to the fore. all right, now here is where i was really ready for this half-hour's lesson. verse 17. "for the flesh." now of course, when paul speaks of the flesh, what's he talking about? old adam. that old adamic nature so he says, "the old adamic nature, lusteth" or desireth or what i think is a clearer word, it may not be anything that's connected to the greek but for sake of clarity, i like to use the word, wareth. the old nature actually declares war on our new nature and consequently the

war on the old nature. and so it's a constant battle, see? the battle lines are defined from the very moment that we're saved until we leave this life either by death or we trust one day soon, through the rapture. but, until one or the other happens we are in a constant warfare. all right, reading on in verse 17, so the old adam then, "the flesh, lusteth (or wareth) against the spirit (and that of course is the implication of the new nature) and the holy spirit is warring against the flesh" or old adam and now if you think that i'm amiss, just look at what the rest of the verse says. "and these (these two forces within each and every believer. these two forces) are (what?) contrary." they are at total odds. they cannot agree on anything because

new set of values that are in compliance of course, with the righteousness and the holiness and the laws of god. whereas that old nature whose god is satan and the god of this world; it's bent in rebellion, it's bent in unbelief and so they are two totally opposites. and they war constantly. all right, and so they are contrary one to the other and "so you cannot do the thing that you would." let's go back, we haven't had this in a long time anyou know i'm always kind of, i shouldn't say amused, but i'm enlightened and i think encouraged, i guess in my system of teaching over the system of teaching over the years there are two things that people constantly write or call and say one or the other or sometimes both, has really opened my eyes to the scripture. this first one is the timeline and i think most of you

timeline has just opened the bible for so many people. the second one is the three circles. and we had a gentleman at one of our last seminars who just violently, it's a wonder he didn't come out and shoot me. he said, 'les, i hated you with a passion. i hated those tapes, he said, if i could have gotten away with it, his wife was watching them. he said, i would have destroyed every one of them. but he said, finally - finally things were falling in and i agreed i would watch one half-hour segment if she would just get them out of the house and get them out of my sight. and he said, i watched the first half-hour, i went about ten minutes into the second half-hour and he said, you had the circles on the board and he said, it just totally blew my mind. there was my problem. i was under the control of that old

have what my wife had and what you were talking about. so there was just another prime example of how this teaching on these circles, and the only reason i've done that is just to kind of clarify. now the outer shell of our makeup of course is the body. and as we've pointed out from corinthians, the body is just the exercise of the five senses. and it's merely the temporary dwelling place for this next part of us, the soul. which i usually refer to now then, as the personality, the real you. and the real i, is in this area of the soul and it's made up, most of you know this forwards and backwards - the mind, will and the emotions. and that's what's really makes us click. it's our mind that does the thinking. it formulates everything. the will of course, is what carries it out and then our makeup of

anger and our love and joy and what have you. and then you have the third part that adam was first created with, body, soul and spirit, whereby he had fellowship with the creator. now we know that as soon as adam sinned, as god had said, the day though eatest thereof, thou shalt surely what? die. and so adam didn't die physically for 900 and what 39 years? but his spirit, that part of him with which he had been having fellowship with his eator, it died and i don't like to use 'completely disappeared' but like a tree in the wintertime, it was just dormant. i think it'd still there but it's dead, like a car battery that's been run down, it's dormant, it's dead. and it'll remain dead until some outside energy comes in and regenerates it. all right, then at the same time, when adam ate and he became a sin nature,

adam, that personality with which he was created became then a sin nature. it had only one bent and that was rebellion against everything that god had instructed or taught or admonished. it would say - no. in fact, all you have to do is just stop and think for a minute. you look at the world around us. and it's been this way all the way back through human history. everything that god says 'this do' for our own good. what does satan say? well, the opposite. he's always telling the human race to do opposite of what god has instructed. on the other hand, everything that god says we shouldn't do, and it's for our own good. what does the devil say? do it. all right, and so this has

between man and god ever since adam became then, that original sin nature and his spirit or the place of fellowship was completely put out of commission. it was made dormant. and so now when we come into the human experience, yes, we're living in that same body of flesh and blood and bone, which operates the five senses. and it's in that body that now our old personality, this sin nature, is operating and that's as much as we've got. we've got no way of communicating with god. now probably people don't like this. but, you know, even the poor gi in the foxhole, when he would cry out to god, oh save me from all this. god didn't hear that, unless he called out for salvation. that's the only prayer of an unbeliever that god hears, because you see, there's no means of communication for the lost

none. and romans 8 makes it so plain that he's an enemy of god. well, you don't deal with your enemy if you've got one. it's just not the way we do things. all right so here we are as a race of people, living in the flesh with an old sin nature, a personality that is enmity against god and with nothing to keep us in communication with god. oh, but now comes the cross see? now comes the cross. and paul teaches so explicitly for the first time in scripture about this whole idea of a sin nature. and that is that if this sin nature, now can be crucified and literally by faith committed unto god to have him put it to death. and so this old sin ture has to be declared dead at least so far as god is concerned although he

our living, but the minute god reckons old adam as crucified he puts within us a new nature. a divine nature, which is the very mind and nature of christ himself, and that's what we mean when we become christ-like. or we become christians. but, never lose sight of the fact that even though god reckons old adam as dead and god sees him no more. and that's what i teach when i teach justification, it's just as if we'd never sinned. so, it's just as if old adam had been complete put out of god's sight, but in our experience as a believer, oh he's still there. the onlyope we have, we'll have to pick it up in the next program, because our time is gone, but the only hope we have is that god has intervened with

control this old adam. and we can keep him defeated, and so this is what we're going to see then in our next half-hour. announcer thank you for watching through the bible with les feldick, a weekly bible study. if you would like more information about thles feldick ministries, a bible study in your area, or about this program, write to: les feldick ministries, route 1, box 760, kinta, oklahoma 74552. that's route 1, box 760, kinta, oklahoma 74552. through the bible with les feldick is viewer supported and your gift is appreciated. thank you and be sure to tune in next time

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that have busy lifestyles. you can get a fabulous workout in 40 minutes that would probably normally take you a couple hours. >> feeling great. every time i go on the machine, i get better and better. looking forward to seeing the results at the end -- what's gonna happen. >> all right, guys, we started off with our cardio warm-up. then, we went to squats, inner-thigh squats, tippy-toe squats, plyometric squats. then, we just worked out upper body -- chin-ups, pull-ups. does it get more fun, guys? >> no! >> no! >> [ laughs ] >> stay tuned, and wll see the results of the total gym challenge. >> i can't believe the results i got. >> so, these are the new arms. [ cellphone rings ] >> hello? >> hey, suzy. >> hi. >> do you want to go to the gym? >> i can't. i am so busy. >> one of the biggest excuses people give for why they don't work out is time. that's what makes the total gym so great. not only does it save you time by giving you a complete workout

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faster and easier than you ever imagined possible. >> male announcer: with major muscle groups simultaneously to get a total-body workout in a fraction of the time you could with circuit training or free weights. >> female announcer: anyone can use the total gym, regardless of age or fitness level, because your own body weight provides the resistance. you simply raise the incline to increase resistance and lower it to reduce resistance. more reps at the lower incline slenderizes, firms, and tones for that longer, leaner look. >> male announcer: while fewer reps at the higher inclines are ideal for bodybuilding. >> female announcer: and look at this -- when you're finished with your workout, just fold it up and slide it under a bed, up against a wall, or into a closet. >> male announcer: and when you call, don't forget to ask about thall-new, revolutionary ab crunch accessory. >> female announcer: the total gym is built to last, and it comes with a warranty. >> male announcer: and now you can try the total gym absolutely risk-free. if you're not delighted, you can return it for a full refund. now introducing our newest total gym -- the total gym fit.

a new ergonomic bench for maximum comfort and support. it also offers twice as many resistance levels, giving you greater control of your workt while still providing the same great total gym results. >> oh, wow. this is... [ chuckles ] this picture is from a week prior to using the total gym. when i first started using the total gym, my co-workers -- they noticed a difference and they noticed that i was actually losing the weight and i was gettinsmaller. and they wanted to know what my secret was. and i told them i didn't have a secret, that i was using the total gym. prior to starting the total gym, my first goal was -- i wanted to complete a marathon. another goal of mine was to be able to fit into my size-5 jeans, wch i've been able to. if i can do it, anyone can do it.

lost 55 pounds using the total gym. >> hi. i'm chuck norris. this is my son dakota. so, anyway, dakota and i are gonna work on some of the exercises that helped him in his martial arts and his gymnaics training. this is one of the tricep exercises, where we bend in and push out. and this has helped strengthen dakota's triceps to get him to be able to excel in many of the routines that he has to do in gymnastics. then now, fromere, let's work on our lats. this is a great lat exercise. let's do our biceps. this one's a great exercise, too. helps dakota's gymnastics and martial-art competition. from here, pull here, and then back.

>> the total gym has helped me excel in my martial arts and also in my gymnastics. and it has also doubled my strength. >> doubled your strength, huh? well, the main thing is, it's fun, isn't it? wow. [ chuckles ] that's good. don't ask me to do it. [ laughs ] >> therere so many things to love about the total gym. i love the fact that ian work my upper body and my lower body. and this is really fun. and if you want to have youthful arms, and arms that look fit and toned, you got to work them. and, boy, does this ever work your triceps. come right up here. work your shoulders, your chest. and that's why i love my total gym, because i can do so many arm exercises while just

position. i'm gonna try and add a ttle crunch. crunch. hold the crunch. do little pulses. i mean, come on. how many machines can do that? stay tuned, and we'll see the results of the total gym challenge. >> so, these are the new arms. >> i look at pictures of myself like this, and i didn't like what i saw. made me sad. it made me think, you know, "what happened? and how did i get to this point?" i bought the total gym realizing i needed to get in shape, ge fit, and get my life back. i'm a busy mom with three children and limited time. with the total gym, i can take 10 to 15 minutes, and it's right here in my house. i can go down and get that workout and get back to my life. i feel fabulous. i feel so strong and able to do things that i haven't ever been able to do. my name is lynette, and i'm 41 years old.

total gym, and i'm certainly in the best shape of my life. thank you, total gym, for giving me my life back. >> let's take a look at the group's results after only 14 workouts. >> i definitely have muscle in my armthat you could not see before the study. so, these are the new arms. >> my results were fantastic. i lost 10 pounds. >> you know, we had 14 people, and almost all 14 of them actually achieved the results that they desired in ato see the look on their faces when they step on a scale and they see that scale drop down, or when i take a measuring tape and put it around the waist and they see inches come off their waist. and the reason is, is because of the effectiveness of the total gym -- the combination of cardio, rength. you move from exercise to exercise. >> i feel really exciting because i lost more than i was expected. i lost 7 pounds, 10 inches all over my body, and i now can wear

>> lots of people at work noticed the difference, wanted to know what i had done. i changed drastically. had really thinned out. i gained some muscle, and i looked better and younger. >> i'm really ecstatic about the results. i did not expect to see this type of result in less than three weeks. i have toned my legs, my core, my arms. i feel fabulous. i feel young, i feel energetic, i feel sexy -- all things that you want to feel like when you're in your le 40s. >> male announcer: now, for the first time, you can replace an entire gym full of equment with the one piece of equipment that does it all. your total gym comes fully assembled. just open it up, and you're ready to begin. >> female announcer: anyone can use the total gym, regardless of age or fitness level, because your own body weight provides the resistance. you simply raise the incline to increase resistance and lor it to reduce resistance. more reps at the lower incline slenderizes, firms, and tones for that longer, leaner look. >> male announcer: while fewer reps at e higher inclines are ideal for bodybuilding.

the total gym stretcheyou as you work out, workouts are fun and energizing, instead of boring and exhausting.>> female announcer: and look at this -- when you're finished with your workout, just fold it up and slide it under a bed, up against a wall, or into a closet. the total gym is built to last, and it comes with a warranty. >> male announcer: and now you can try the total gym absolutely risk-free. if you're not delighted, you can return it for a ll refund. now introducing our newest total gym -- the total gym fit. its sleek, new design includes a new ergonomic bench for maximum comfort and support. it also offers twice as many resistance levels, giving you greater control of your workout while still providing the same great total gym result >> nothing will keep you motivated like results, and the total gym gets you results.

stretching -- total gym does it all. and nobody knows that better than our participants. >> i have lost 14 pounds. i've lost 13 inches. i have lost 5.6% of my body fat. and it is insane. >> when i got into the challenge, i was very skeptical, actually. my goal was to lose 10 pounds. in three weeks, i lost 18 1/2 pounds. >> in three weeks, from working out with the total gym, i lost 16 pounds, 6% of my body fat, and almost 16 inches off my entire body. this has been an amazing, life-changing experience. the total gym has completely altered my lifestyle, from eating healthier to just feeling better. obviously, i think i look a lot better, which is great. >> i feel fantastic. i've never had this much energy. my goals were to reduce my stomach size. i feel really good about the results that i've achieved here in three weeks. >> i'm so happy about my results. i knew i would feel results after only 14 workouts, but the

absolutely incredible. i just wanted -- i wanted to be thinner and leaner and stronger. >> working out on the total gym was easy. it was a workout, but it was easy. i can't believe the results i got. i lost 15 pounds. and i tightened in the places where i definitely wanted to tighten. >> now, after using the total gym, after one week, i saw a small improvement. after two weeks, i saw a huge improvement. and near the end of our total gym workout, i saw just a complete -- it's like a complete new body. [ laughs ] i likeeverything about working out. >> so, what are you waiting for? get up off the couch and start your own total gym challenge. you'll be so glad you did. >> i wouldn't wait. now is the best time to get in the best shape of your life, with the total gym. >> male announcer: the preceding program was a paid commercial presentation for

[ male announcer ] the following is a paid presentation for nutrisystem. [ amanda ] being a single working mom, the biggest challenge is not running through the fast food because we're rushing from point "a" to point "b". i don't want to end up like my mom, and i don't want to end up like my grandparents, who struggled with weight all their life. and i don't want my life to be about my weight. i thought that i would have a belly like this. i was always proud of my flat belly. so when i couldn't suck it in anymore, i was very ashamed of myself.

i'm a person. i want to eat real food! and i want it to taste good. i'm ready to, uh -- to make things happen for me. [ record scratches ] [ male announcer ] are you ready? stay tuned to see amazing transformations in just 90 days. today, you'll learn how to lose three times more weight and three times more body fat an dieting on your own plus the secret to losing up to 10 pounds and five inches overall in your very first month. and now here's your host, kathy levine. [ applause ] hello, and welcome. thank you so much. we have such an amazing show for you today. you're going to laugh. some of you may cry. but all of us will be inspired by the stories we hear today. and who better to get it started than marie osmond? you know her. you love her. you grew up with her. please welcome a true inspiration, my friend, marie osmond.

kathy! look at you! oh! -oh, my gosh. it's so good to see you. look at you! -look at you! -woman! oh, my gosh. you look just gorgeous. -oh, thank you. -and i mean, you -- women in their 20s would kill for your body. -[ chuckling ] no. -and here you are still looking... -oh, you're so sweet. -...unbelievable. -thank you. and you it all, and you still look absolutely incredible. so, you're going to give the cred to nutrisystem? well, i feel good right now. [ laughter ] do you know what, though? honestly, absolutely, 100%, i give the credit to nutrisystem because there is no way i could do everything that i do if i had those 50 pounds on me. that had to hurt. it would b absolutely impossible. i mean, i spent years and years -- and i know you all understand this -- doing that yo-yo-diet thing. -yep. -and it's crazy because i would lose weight, and then you would feel like you were doing pretty good. and then, all of the sudden, you t the weightac bonk and a little bit more. there's nothing worse for your body than to do that.

it's those ups and downs. they're just awful aren't they? they're terrible. and every time you gain weight and then it comes back on you -- i don't know how you felt, but i felt like a failure. mm-hmm. mm-hmm. "my fault." -i know. that's why -- people say, "oh, you're still doingnutrisystem?" it is why i'm here to tell you about nutrisystem, because i have not yo-yo'ed inine years. it taught me how to take control of my life and my weight, and it's doable. it rocks. [ laughter ] [ male announcer ] stay tuned to find out about the all-new turbo 10 and how you can lose up to 10 pounds in your first month and five inches overall. featuring the all-new turbo shakes and our mega-popular nutricrush skes. last time i was in this chair, i was excited for a new adventure, but i was also ashamed of myself. i feel lighter sitting in this chair. nutrisystem has changed my life in many ways.

but it's also made me happier. before nutrisystem, i didn't have much energy. i just wanted to go to sleep. but now i things with my daughters that i didn't do before. i'm there for them. you know, we go hiking, so i'm getting them healthy, too. she's happier, and she has more energy to spend time with us and play. as a mom, it's not just about you. you need to stick around. your kids want to see you live into nice, ripe old age. so, that means get healthy. wow, i mean, look at that. is that a transformation? that's incredible. [ applause ] isn't that awesome? [ kathy ] great. it is great. [ laughs ] and there is no substite for looking and feeling good. and with nutrisystem, we've made it so sple. that's right. they did all the work for you. look at this table. i mean, seriously, all you have to do is heat it and eat it. do you like ravioli? that's it. do you like brownies? do you like mac and cheese? have you tried the new turbo shakes? i haven't. okay, they're delicious. try it.

oh, that's like pure chocolate heaven. it's so good. and you know what i like to do? and it's like ice cream. 'cause i like the chocolate milkshake anyway, so this one is just adding probiotics so it's getting rid of that... -the belly bloat. -...belly bloat. -yeah. -wow, that's terrific. it helps you in your digestion and everything. it's fantastic. so, here's the deal -- should we pass them around? would you like to try them? oh, you have to try these. okay, you have to try them. they are so good. these are so good. [ applause ] yummy. yeah you're gonna love them. honest. how yummy are these shakes, everybody? come on! be honest. thumbs up. [ cheers and applause ] aren't they amazing? -they're delicious. -they're really good. -mm, they are so good. -they taste better to me than any kind of shake out there. it's like you're really having... it's a real chocolate milkshak ...a dessert. yum. -it is so good. turbo shakes are nutrisystem's newest and biggest breakthrough. i just know you're gonna love them. i love the new shakes. i lost 12 pounds my first month. don't wait -- start looking and feeling great right now. [ male announcer ] are you ready to lose

than dieting on your own? then you're ready for the all-new turbo 10. lose up to 10 pounds and five inches overall in your first month. lose weight fast, have more energy and get healthy. you'll love it -- money back guaranteed! [ kari ] took the first step, and i'm glad i did. 48 pounds gone! [ mark ] i lost 37 pounds and 42 inches. this is the new me, thanks to nutrisystem. [ male announcer ] join the millions of people who have turned to nutrisystem, america's number-one home-delivery weight-loss plan. nutrisystem works! lose up to three times more body fat than dieting on your own. the secret is our nutrisystem nutrient mix. it's the perfect combination of lean protein, hethy fats, and smart carbs, all perfectly portioned to help stabilize blood sugar and fight hunger. order your 28-day plan right now. you'll g delicious breakfasts, lunches, dinners, even snacks for less than $12 a day! choose from over 150 foods that are easy to prepare,

preservatives, colors, sweeteners, or high-fructose corn syrup. with nutrisystem, say yes to lean proteins, whole grains, smart carbs, and healthy fats. it's smart, healthy weight loss you can feel good about. [ karen ] i turned to nutrisystem because i love the fd. i could talk about the food forever. the food is really awesome. and on nutrisystem, i could eat that and still lose weight. [ male announcer ] nutrisystem is an easy plan for today's busy lifestyle. counting points, calories, weighing-in... ooh! not for me. [ male announcer ] call or click now to order your 28-day plan and we'll rush you the all-new turbo 10 with one week of our all-new turbo shakes free. the free turbo shakes are designed to help reduce belly bloat. it's that uncomfortable full feeling that causes your abdomen to swell and distend. the free turbo shakes are specially formulated with 22 vitamins and minerals and packed with protein and probiotics to support digestive health,

and help bust that belly bloat! jump-start your weight loss and blast belly bloat with turbo shakes all in your first four weeks. [ male announcer ] that's right, marie. that's why everye who orders today gets turbo shakes free! bye-bye, stubborn belly fat. [ male announcer ] we'll also include our mega-popular nutricrush shakes to crush hunger -- free. act fast -- the first 500 callers will get this nutrisystem shaker bottle free. it's all part of our limited-time offer. but wait! call in the next 24 minutes and we'll throw in fedex shipping absolutely free. there has never been a better time to start nutrisystem. try us for two weeks. if you don't love your results, we'll give you your money back -- guaranteed. call or click now to get your free turbo shakes, free nutricrush shakes, free shaker bottle, and free shipping. don't wait -- this exclusive tv offer is only available for a limited time. the phone lines are open, and the reps are standing by. call now. applause ] yep.

we are joined today by the fabulous marie. ooh, you're so cute. [ laughs ] -entertainer extraordinaire. you know, there are so many people who have succeeded on the nutrisystem program. -they really have. -let's take genie francis, soap legend star. -yeah, that's right. she's so sweet. i'm such a fan. [ laughs ] and look at her. -incredible, right? -incredible. [ applause ] we have more nutrisystem stories to come, including a really shocking surprise for several ladies who've had great success with nutrisystem, and so many more incredible success stories to inspire us all. and i have a little secret to share with everybody here and all of you out there at home. many pro athletes and many other celebrities are nutrisystem success stories, too. that's right. legendary quarterback dan marino lost 22 pounds on the nutrisystem program. -crazy. -and don't football players want real food? -they want real food, right? hey, dan marino! it's "danny" and marie. look! dan marino!

me and marie go way back almost 10 years now with nutrisystem. i'm dan marino, and i lost 22 pounds with nutrisystem. 10 years later, and the food is better than ever. marie, you don't look a day over 29. it must be nutrisystem. thanks, dan! you're cute! [ laughs ] [ applause ] wow, well, joining us now are three incredible ladies, all nutrystem success stories... -whoo-hoo! -...lori, vanessa, and kelly. [ applause ] hello, ladies. -hello. -hello. aren't you beautiful. look at you. they are, and we're going to have some fun because, with nutrisystem, it's not just about how you look. -right. it's about how you feel. but let's show our audience first what you used to look like before your big weight losses. take a look. so when you see that -- just tell me what you think.

because that's not me. it's not me. this is me, living my life, being there for my kids. we had kids much later in life, and i wanted to be the mom that was on the jungle gym, that was coaching their volleyball team, that was runningaround with them and dressing up for halloween. i didn't want to be the mom anymore that said, "no, honey, i can't go swimming with you right now", you know, secretly because i'm petrified to put on a bathing suit, you know? and now i'm present for them and for me. [ marie ] no more excuses. [ applause ] ahh. okay, so, i just -- can i just hug you? yeah. are you kidding? [ laughter ] are you kidding me? because i know -- don't you feel like life has just begun? it's absolutely just begun. i love that. what about you, vanessa -- when you see you before? [ vanessa ] when i see me befo, it takes me back to -- i travel a lot for work. and it is a mortifying experience to walk on a plane and somebody look at you like, "oh, don't sit next to me. don't sit next to me."

to get a seat belt extender on the plane. and it's an uncomfortable feeling feeling like you got to suck it in just to put a seat belt on. so how do you feel now when you fly? [ sighs ] [ laughter ] it feels so good. i get on the plane, i sit down, and i put that seat belt on. and i stretch that sucker as far as it will go... [ laughter, applause ] so, i'm just like, "yeah!" how about beautiful kelly? when i look at those pictures, i see a sad person. i see a person who was hiding. i see a person who was comforti myself. my husband and i lost a child in my late 20s. and i was always a thin person before. so, i turned to comfort food. and we had two more beautiful children, but i was never able to get that weight off. for 20 years, i couldn't get the weight off and i just turd to food. what do you think --

thank you. sorry. and you always can find a reason to excuse yourself or to justify why you've done something. mm-hmm. what made you say, "enough"? because you -- that's huge. after 20 years... -yeah. ...of being a certain weight, what did that to you? well, it was a series of things. i couldn't do the things i wanted to do. i didn't feel like the person i really was. and i also could see it affecting my children, who are now in college. and by the way, they've improved their lifestyle. my son has actually lost 10 inches off his waist in the last year. how does that make you feel? oh, it's an amazing thing. -isn't it awesome? -yeah, it's awesome. and to hear my daughter tell me how proud she is of me, um...means everything, you know? and so, now i'm able to just enjoy life. all right, so, that's so awesome.

should we do that? -let's do it. you know why? -tell them. -because it's so easy to forget how much the weight was that you really lost. you lose perspective on the amount of 40, 50, 65 pounds, even 10 pounds. yes. so, we have this fun thing today. [ laughs ] it's awesome you're gonna love it. we're gonna love it... -it's so gross. -...'cause i'm gonna watch. but we have this sled pull where each of you will be loaded with the amount of weight you lost -- both: real anatomical fat. -this was what was sitting -- -wow, that was good. we did that together. -that was very well done. we could actually dance, too. [ laughter ] and let me show you, marie, what we have here. okay, so, check this out, ladies. this is a [grunts] a piece of fat. -look at that thing. -that's one. that is so heavy. feel that. that sucker is heavy. hey, dan! whoo! [ laughter ] good catch! way to catch! [ laughs ] oh, hey, i used to be a wide receiver. now i'm a tight end. okay! [ laughter ] so, should we do this? -let's do this.

onto your sled with the weight -- -okay, so, come over here. -right. so, each of you go to your weight. so, lori -- and you're going to pull your weight loss. come o let's get them going here. go, girls. come on. [ audience clapping rhythmically ] yeah. -oh, my gosh. -give it a pull. you can do it! -[ laughs ] come on, girl! you're in training for a marathon. get out there and pull that weight. come on, give it a pull. -isn't that crazy? -you can do it. -can i try it? oh, my gosh. my heart is racing. [ kathy ] come on, marie, pull your weight. that's 50 pounds. this is what i do for my brother in vegas every day -- i pull his weight. [ laughter ] but n you imagine with your dancing... -oh, my gosh. -...and all your rehearsals with extra 50? no, do you know what? i'm winded. -yes. -i am, i'm actually winded. imagine walking up the stairs with that 50 pounds on you. 50 pounds is huge. -and i'm in pretty good shape. -congratulations. -you guys rock. -yes, you do. -you're awesome. [ applause ] fabulous. [ laughter ] -group hug! -wonderful job. you all did a great job. [ male announcer ] are you ready to lose up to three times more weight

then you're ready for the all-new turbo 10. lose up to 10 pounds and five inches overall in your first month. lose weight fast, have more energy, and get healthy. i'm anastasia, and i lost 55 pounds on nutrisyem. when i look in the mirror, it's like looking at a different person. i've not gone a week without losing weight in 11 months, and all i did was eat. [ male announcer ] join the millions of people who have turned to nutrisystem, america's number-one home-delivery weight-loss plan. lose up to three times more body fat than dieting on your own. the secret is our nutrisystem nutrient mix. it's theerfect combination of lean protein, healthy fats, and smart carbs, all perfectly portioned to help stabilize blood sugar and fight hunger. der your 28-day plan right now. you'll get delicious breakfasts, lunches,inners, even snacks for less than $12 a day, all with absolutely no artificial flavors, preservatives, colors, sweeteners, or high-fructose corn syrup.

say yes to lean proteins, whole grains, smart carbs, and healthy fats. it's smart, healthy weight loss you can feel good about. you eat the food, and you lose the weight. i saw results fast. jump-start your weight loss and blast belly bloat with turbo shakes all in your first four weeks. [ male announcer ] call or click now to order your 28-day plan and we'll rush you the all-new turbo 10 with one week of our all-new turbo shakes free. the free turbo shakes are designed to help reduce belly bloat. it's that uncomfortable full feeling that causes your abdomen to swell and distend. the free turbo shakes are specially formulated with 22 vitamins and minerals and packed with protein and probiotics to support digestive health, boost immunity, and help bust that belly bloat! we'll also include our mega-popular nutricrush shakes to crush hunger -- free. act fast -- the first 500 callers will get this nutrisystem shaker bottle free.

but wait! call in the next 15 minutes and we'll throw in fedex shipping absolutely free. there has never been a better time to start nutrisystem. try us for two weeks. if you don't love your results, we'll give you your money back -- guaranteed. call or click now to get your free turbo shakes, free nutricrush shakes, free shaker bottle, and free shipping. don't wait -- this exclusive tv offer is only available for a limited time. the phone lines are open, and the reps are standing by. call now. [ applause ] welcome back. all of us can be a successful story, and we can reach our goals. i'm telling you. i'm here to tell you that this can happen for you. and nutrisystem, to me -- i've done them all. they're the best. they're the best. no question. now for our much-anticipated interview with genie francis. yeah, genie. the hardest thing for me about my weight loss was, at 14 years old, going to work at "general hospital,"

it was very hard for me as a very young girl to be put on a diet on tv, and that made me very insecure. that's how, you know, my body image, uh... how it began. i have been on every diet there is, every fad crazy diet. i've been in pain about my body and my weight all my life. i tried nutrisystem, telling myself, when i saw theood and all the things that i could eat, "this isn't gonna work." there is no way that i can eat all that food and have a dessert and lose weight. i'll do it. i'll do it just to prove you wrong, but, you know, it's not gonna work. i lost 40 pounds on nutrisystem. it's crazy. i have never been that nice to myself with my food. i have always restricted food and really suffered with weight loss. i am not suffering here. i will never go back to those crazy diets. you can't change by thinking.

i am walking, living proof that nutrisystem works. if it works for me, it will definitely worfor you. [ applause ] genie, thank you for sharing your story. isn't she fantastic? i love her. -she is absolutely amazing. -she really is. we have a lovely young woman in the audience who has lost 135 pounds. that is... -oh, my gosh. -...a whole person. -is that incredible? [ applause ] you? aah! come here. hug me. [ laughs ] -oh, thank you. get up here. get up here. look at -- okay, tell me your name. -emily bet -emily beth. look at emily beth. isn't she the cutest? -how beautiful. -thank you, thank you. wait a minute, emily beth -- is that a southern name? oh, yes, alaba born and raised. aha, so, good food. -oh. -was that southern helpings of cornbread and gravy? at every family function, a casserole, a pie -- you know how it goes. -oh, my. -oh, yeah. [ laughs ] -so how old are you? -30. so, you're 30. so how long were you struggling with your weight? mostly when i got to college.

and studying in the middle of the night... oh, boy. ...and so, you know, you just don't care about those things. why did you decide to lose it? well, you know, my doctor said "you have high blood pressure." you know... -at 30. i was on high-blood- pressure medicine in my 20s, you know, so i was like, "something has to change." yeah. so, what was it that caused you to make that decision? my sister was getting married, and my mom was like, "let's just do this. we can drop a few before the wedding, before you have to walk down the aisle." and i was like, "okay." i lost 60 by the wedding, and i just kept going. i had to, you know? -whoo! and look at this -- before and after. isn't that incredible? [ applause ] [ laughs ] i have a whole new lease on life, a whole new life, yeah. -you're so beautiful. -thank you. but do you know what? to me -- and i tell this to everybody -- it's not about being skinny. -no. -it's about being healthy. -yes. and to be able to participate in life again. -yes, its. -you're awesome. oh, thank you. you guys are, too. thank you. -gorgeous. thank you. thank you so much. you go, girl! [ applause ]

and it can change your life forever. absolutely, and our next story is sure to inspire you. watch this. three months ago, i started nutrisystem. i have tried every diet on planet earth. i can't believe that was me. i lost 31 pounds with nutrisystem. after nutrisystem, i glanced back at the mirror. i walk away and look at myself, and i just can't believe that's me in the mirror. it looks like a -- i look like a different person. i'm overall just more energetic. i feel like i can do a million things a day instead of wanting to take a nap in the middle of the afternoon. i was told recently that i looked hot, and i hadn't been told that in a while. [ laughs ] after nutrisystem, sitting in this chair, oh, compared to when i first started -- sometimes, i walk past a window, and i don't even recognize myself. and i'm like, "when did this happen?"

i'm amanda, and i lost 25 pounds and 26 inches on nutrisystem! i went from a size 14 to a size 8, and people almost don't recognize me when i walk into a room now. nutrisystem has absolutely made a happier version of myself. i am a different person. i feel different. i look different and in a wonderful way. [ applause ] we're back with marie. and now let's take a few questions from the audience. -oh, boy. -who has a question? -i like questions. -you, what's your name? my name is joy. and first i would like to say, marie, you have been a positive influen in my life for years. -oh, you are so nice. -thank you. i just want to know -- is it easy to incorporate nutrisystem in one's life every day? oh, it's the easiest. that's the thing that makes it so fantastic is that, you know, you just pick what you want. i mean, you guys, i ate pizza.

i mean give me one of those ice-cream sandwiches at the end of my day... -love the ice-cream sandwiches. ...because even though they're versions of the real ones, you don't feel like you're on a diet. -mnh-mnh. -and that's why nutrisystem works. you know, you're not obsessed with weighing foods and doing all that other stuff. shopping it and counting it, like you said -- that's the perfect word. you get obsessed with food, and you're gonna cheat. you're gonna go off your diet. all you have to do in the morning is say, "this is what i want. i want this," and then you're done. and they do all the work. it's fantastic. -it sure is. -yeah. -thank you. -all right, who else has a question for mie? yes, you in the purple. -hi, marie. -hi. my name's renee. my question is, is i'm 54 years old, and i've already been through the change. all my life i've never had to deal with weight gain. and then, all of a sudden, boom, it hits. it just seems like you're fighting it all the time, and you're losing the fight. but what i want to know, is this nutrisystem something that you can really combat mother nature?

all those crazy things. and so, when you're having one those horrible hot flashes, you can stand there and say, "hey, but i look hot." [ lauger ] [ kathy ] you know? [ applause ] you're all so cute. okay, so here's the question for all of you. what are you waiting for? you really can do this. you can. believe inourself. because i believe in you. kathy believes in you. nutrisystem believes in you. you are not alone. all you have to do is takethe first step. nutrisystem, they'll do all the rest. it's that easy. get started with nutrisystem right now. [ applause ] [ male announcer ] are yoready to lose up to three times more weight than dieting on your own? then you're ready for the all-new turbo 10. lose up to 10 pounds and five inches overl in your first month. lose weight fast, have more energy, and get healthy. you'll love it -- money back guaranteed! i'm marshall,

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it's been nearly a week since veteran investigative reporter bonnie parks was reported missing. now the fbi has joined the investigation into her disappearance. bureau officials have been tight-lipped about their involvement, saying it's too soon to comment. so, for now, parks' whereabouts and fate remain a mystery. the security guard called in the plates after he realized the car had been here a couple of days. checked out surveillance video. it shows bonnie parks entered the lot at 10:08 tuesday morning. are we sure it was her?

joining me is professor charles eppes, a cal sci mathematician who frequently consults for the fbi. are you here to help the fbi find bonnie parks? you know what? i'm not at liberty to say. it's an ongoing investigation. your brother special agent don eppes is the lead investigator on the case. you've done your homework. uh, i hope to help in whatever way i can. hopefully, we can find out what happened to her. interviewed shop oers and employees. some remember her from tv, but no one actually remembers seeing her. surveillance cameras never picked her up entering, so she didn't even make it into the mall. in a missing persons case like this there's any number of analyses we can perform. for instance, we know miss parks' car was recovered at the san marino mall. based on traffic-flow patterns, i can construct a probable egress path away from that area. maybe she was followed, meeting a source. yeah. i mean, all we know is she rolled in the parking lot tuesday morning at 10:08; she parked her car...