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THE SCIENTIFIC DEATH OF JESUS

60 seconds with God…

For the next 60 seconds, set aside what ever you’re doing and take this opportunity! Let’s see if Satan can stop this.

THE SCIENTIFIC DEATH OF JESUS

At the age of 33, Jesus was condemned to the death penalty.

At the time crucifixion was the “worst” death. Only the worst criminals were condemned to be crucified.. Yet it was even more dreadful for Jesus, unlike other criminals condemned to death by crucifixion Jesus was to be nailed to the cross by His hands and feet.

Each nail was 6 to 8 inches long.

The nails were driven into His wrist, not into His palms as is commonly portrayed. There is a tendon in the wrist that extends to the shoulder.  The Roman guards knew that when the nails were being hammered into the wrist that tendon would tear and break, forcing Jesus to use His back muscles to support himself so that He could breathe.


Both of His feet were nailed together.  Thus, He was forced to support Himself on the single nail that impaled His feet to the cross.  Jesus could not support himself with His legs because of the pain, so He was forced to alternate between arching His back then using his legs just to continue to breathe.  Imagine the struggle, the pain, the suffering, the courage.

Jesus endured this reality for over 3 hours.
Yes, over 3 hours! Can you imagine this kind of suffering?  A few minutes before He died, Jesus stopped bleeding. He was simply pouring water from his wounds..


From common images we see wounds to His hands and feet and even the spear wound to His side.  But do we realize His wounds were actually made in his body?  A hammer driving large nails through the wrist, the feet overlapped and an even a large nail hammered through the arches, then a Roman guard piercing His side with a spear.   But before the nails and the spear Jesus was whipped and beaten.  The whipping was so severe that it tore the flesh from His body.  The beating so horrific that His face was torn and his beard ripped from His face.  The crown of thorns cut deeply into His scalp.  Most men would not have survived this torture.

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He had no more blood to bleed out, only water poured from His wounds.The human adult body contains about 3.5 liters (just less than a gallon) of blood.


Jesus poured all 3.5 liters of his blood; He had three nails hammered into His members; a crown of  thorns on His head and, beyond that, a Roman soldier who stabbed a spear into His chest.

All these without mentioning the humiliation He passed after carrying His own cross for almost 2 kilometers, while the crowd spat in his face and threw stones.  The cross was almost 30 kg of weight.

Jesus had to endure this experience, so that you can have free access to God.

So that your sins could be “washed” away. All of them with no exception! Do not ignore this situation.
JESUS CHRIST DIED FOR YOU!
For you, who now read this email. Do not believe that He died only for others – those who go to church or for pastors, bishops, etc.


He died for you! It is easy to pass jokes or foolish photos  by email, but when it comes to God, sometimes you feel ashamed to forward to others because you are worried of what they may think about you.

Accept the reality, the truth that JESUS IS THE ONLY SALVATION FOR THE WORLD.
God has plans for you, show all your friends what He experienced to save you. Now think about this! May God bless your life!

60 seconds with God…
For the next 60 seconds, set aside what you’re doing and take this opportunity!  Let’s see if Satan can stop this…


All you have to do is:

1. Simply pray for the person who sent this message to you: Lord, you know the life of ______. I ask You to bless him/her in all things and make him/her prosperous. Take care of his/her family, his/her health, his/her work and all his/her future plans.  Lead him/her not into temptation, but deliver him/her from evil. In Jesus’ name, amen.

2.Then, send this message to 10 people. More if you wish.

3.10 people will pray for you and you will make that many people pray to God for other people.

4. Take a moment to appreciate the power of God in your life, for doing what pleases Him.

If you are not ashamed to do this, please, follow Jesus’ instructions. He said (Matthew 10:32 & 33): “Everyone therefore who acknowledges me before others, I also will acknowledge before My Father in heaven; but whosoever denies Me before others,  I also will deny before My Father in heaven”.

If you believe, send this message… But send it only if you believe in Christ Jesus is your Lord and Savior.

Yes, I love God. He is my source of life and my Savior. He keeps me alive day and night.

Without Him, I am nothing, but with Him “I can do all things through Him who strengthens me”. Philippians 4:13.

This is the simple proof. If you love God and you are a believer and trust in salvation through Christ Jesus, send this to all those you love.

WHEN GOD TAKES SOMETHING FROM YOUR GRASP, HE’S NOT PUNISHING YOU, BUT MERELY OPENING YOUR HANDS TO RECEIVE SOMETHING BETTER.  TO GET SOMETHING YOU NEVER HAD…YOU MUST DO SOMETHING YOU NEVER DID

A CHILD’S ANGEL

Once upon a time there was a child ready to be born. So one day he asked
God:

They tell me you are sending me to earth tomorrow but how am I going to live
there being so small and helpless?

Among the many angels, I chose one for you. She will be waiting for you and
will take care of you.

But tell me, here in Heaven, I don’t do anything else but sing and smile,
that’s enough for me to be happy.

Your angel will sing for you and will also smile for you every day. And you
will feel your angel’s love and be happy.

And how am I going to be able to understand when people talk to me, if I
don’t know the language that men talk?

Your angel will tell you the most beautiful and sweet words you will ever
hear, and with much patience and care, your angel will teach you how to
speak.

And what am I going to do when I want to talk to you?

Your angel will place your hands together and will teach you how to pray.

I’ve heard that on earth there are bad men. Who will protect me?

Your angel will defend you even if it means risking its life.

But I will always be sad because I will not see you anymore.

Your angel will always talk to you about me and will teach you the way for
you to come back to me, even though I will always be next to you.

At that moment there was much peace in Heaven, but voices from earth could
already be heard, and the child in a hurry asked softly:

Oh God, if I am about to leave now, please tell me my angel’s name.

Your angel’s name is of no importance, you will call your angel: Mommy

– Author Unknown

Why is god doing this to me?

Often, when facing challenges, many sense their confidence oozing out. They feel like God has left them alone. They start thinking about all the wrong things they have done (for which they have already repented!). They start complaining, “Why is God doing this to me?”

But the truth is that God is a good God. He is not the source of problems. He is a gracious God. He is willing to help anyone who asks Him for help. He is ready to shower His blessings upon our lives every day.

The place where God sits is called ‘the throne of grace’. That is what we read in Hebrew 4:16 “Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.” The word ‘grace’ is found many times in the Bible. God the Father sent His only begotten Son Jesus to this world to reveal His grace. Because of His grace, everyone can attain salvation for free. And just like salvation, all of God’s blessings are free for us!

Blessings are not determined by the amount of your work. Though you need to do acts of faith, nevertheless, if you start comparing your blessings with your works, you miss the whole point. It is in His great love that God blesses our lives with good things. He loves to cheer us up!

So, the next time you sense the confidence level going down, and starts to ask the question “Why is God doing this to me?”, boldly go to the throne of grace and simply ask God! Do not lose your confidence in the Lord when trouble comes.

God knows your strengths and weaknesses. He never wants His children to live a low life. Yet He cannot agree with self-righteousness and religious mindsets!

Enjoy God’s blessings by His grace. You will have a joyful and peaceful life on this earth. Do not listen to the lies of the devil. You are chosen by God to lead a guilt-free life!

- – – written by Joe Abraham & Ancy Joe

THE CROSS IN MY POCKET

I carry a cross in my pocket,
A simple reminder to me
That I am a Christian,
No matter where I may be.

This little cross isn’t magic,
Nor is it a good luck charm.
It isn’t meant to protect me
From every physical harm.

It’s not for identification
For all the world to see.
It’s simply an understanding
Between my Savior and me.

It reminds me too, to be thankful
For my blessings every day,
And to strive to serve Him better
In all that I do or say.

When I put my hand in my pocket
To bring out a coin or a key,
The cross is there to remind me
Of the price He paid for me.

It’s also a daily reminder
Of the peace and comfort I share
With all who know my Master
And give themselves to His care.

So, I carry a cross in my pocket
Reminding none but me
That Jesus Christ is Lord of my life,
If only I’ll let Him be.

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27 INDICATIONS THAT WE NEED REVIVAL

1.. When we do not love Him as we once did.

2.. When earthly interests and occupations are more important to us than
eternal ones.

3.. When we would rather watch TV and read secular books and magazines than
read the Bible and pray.

4.. When we have little or no desire for prayer.

5.. When we would rather make money than give money.

6.. When our Christianity is joyless and passionless.

7.. When we know truth in our heads that we are not practicing in our lives.

8.. When we make little effort to witness to the lost.

9.. When we have time for sports, recreation, and entertainment, but not for
Bible study and prayer.

10.. When we do not tremble at the Word of God.

11.. When we seldom think thoughts of eternity.

12.. When we are more concerned about our jobs and careers than about the
Kingdom of Christ and the salvation of the lost.

13.. When Christian husbands and wives are not praying together.

14.. When our children are growing up to adopt worldly values, secular
philosophies and ungodly lifestyles.

15.. When we watch things on TV and movies that we would not show in church.

16.. When our prayers lack fervency.

17.. When our hearts are cold and our eyes are dry.

18.. When our singing is half-hearted and our worship lifeless.

19.. When we aren’t seeing regular evidence of the supernatural power of
God.

20.. When we are bored with worship.

21.. When we are more concerned about what others think about us than what
God thinks about us.

22.. When we are making little or no difference in the secular world around
us.

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23.. When we are unmoved by the thought of our neighbors, business
associates and acquaintances going to hell.

24.. When we have ceased to weep and mourn and grieve over our sin.

25.. When we aren’t exercising faith and believing God for the impossible.

26.. When the fire has gone out in our hearts, our marriages and our church.

27.. When we are blind to the extent of our need and don’t think we need
revival.

75 Bible References on Drinking Alcohol

Should Christians really totally abstain from alcoholic drinks? Or does God tell us we can drink moderately?

In the 1800’s and early 1900’s the church in America took a bold stand for total abstinence. People read research about the word “wine;” Bible studies showed the truth about alcohol. The result was Prohibition with its great benefits. But the prohibition amendment was repealed, and the church began to weaken its conviction against alcohol. Today some pastors say, “What’s wrong with a six pack? Why get hung up on a little wine at a wedding?”

The Bible is the same “yesterday, today, and forever.” What godly Bible teachers said in the past is true today. Dr. Robert Teachout, A Semitic scholar who, in 1979, wrote his doctorate on The Use of Wine in the Old Testament, stated, “Alcohol is never approved by God in any amount for the obedient Christian.”

Dr. Samuele Bacchiocchi, author of Wine in the Bible, 1989, says, Drinking Alcohol is…a moral issue. It is…a transgression of God’s law.”

FACTS TO KNOW

1) The Bible does teach total abstinence from alcohol. Both the main Hebrew word for wine and the Greek word for wine can mean either fermented grape juice or intoxicating wine. The English word wine originally had two meanings also – unfermented juice or alcoholic drink.

2) In the Bible, verses to show God approves of wine are speaking about unfermented juice. Verses that expose the evils of wine are speaking about intoxicating wine.

3) The Bible says alcoholic drink is evil. It is not just the amount one drinks that makes drinking a sin. God condemns the drink itself. (Prov 20:1 KJV) Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.

4) God does not lead us into evil; He delivers us from it. He does not teach us to practice evil in moderation. Jesus did not make, use, approve, commend, or tell us to use intoxicating wine.

5) God made man to have fellowship with Him. Alcohol goes directly to the brain, the communication center of the body. It interferes with God’s purpose for mankind.

75 WARNINGS

There is more Scripture condemning the use of alcoholic beverages than will be found on the subjects of lying, adultery, swearing, cheating, hypocrisy, pride, or even blasphemy.

1) Genesis 9:20-26 – Noah became drunk; the result was immorality and family trouble.

2) Genesis 19:30-38 – Lot was so drunk he did not know what he was doing; this led to immorality

3) Leviticus 10:9-11 – God commanded priests not to drink so that they could tell the difference between the holy and the unholy.

4) Numbers 6:3 – The Nazarites were told to eat or drink nothing from the grape vine.

5) Deuteronomy 21:20 – A drunken son was stubborn and rebellious.

6) Deuteronomy 29:5-6 – God gave no grape juice to Israel nor did they have intoxicating drink in the wilderness.

7) Deuteronomy 32:33 – Intoxicating wine is like the poison of serpents, the cruel venom of asps.

8 ) Judges 13:4, 7, 14 – Samson was to be a Nazarite for life. His mother was told not to drink wine or strong drink.

9) 1 Samuel 1:14-15 – Accused, Hannah said she drank no wine.

10) 1 Samuel 25:32-38 – Nabal died after a drunken spree.

11) 2 Samuel 11:13 – By getting Uriah drunk, David hoped to cover his sin.

12) 2 Samuel 13:28-29 – Amnon was drunk when he was killed.

13) 1 Kings 16:8-10 – The king was drinking himself into drunkenness when he was assassinated

14) 1 Kings 20:12-21 – Ben-Hadad and 32 other kings were drinking when they were attacked and defeated by the Israelites.

15) Esther 1:5-12 – The king gave each one all the drink he wanted. The king was intoxicated when he commanded the queen to come.

16) Psalm 75:8 – The Lord’s anger is pictured as mixed wine poured out and drunk by the wicked.

17) Proverbs 4:17 – Alcoholic drink is called the wine of violence.

18) Proverbs 20:1 – Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging.

19) Proverbs 23:19-20 – A wise person will not be among the drinkers of alcoholic beverages.

20) Proverbs 23:21 – Drunkenness causes poverty.

21) Proverbs 23:29-30 – Drinking causes woe, sorrow, fighting, babbling, wounds without cause and red eyes.

22) Proverbs 23:31 – God instructs not to look at intoxicating drinks.

23) Proverbs 23:32 – Alcoholic drinks bite like a serpent, sting like an adder.

24) Proverbs 23:33 – Alcohol causes the drinker to have strange and adulterous thoughts, produces willfulness, and prevents reformation.

25) Proverbs 23:34 – Alcohol makes the drinker unstable

26) Proverbs 23:35 – Alcohol makes the drinker insensitive to pain so he does not perceive it as a warning. Alcohol is habit forming.

27) Proverb 31:4-5 – Kings, Princes, and others who rule and judge must not drink alcohol. Alcohol perverts good judgment.

28) Proverbs 31:6-7 – Strong drink could be given to those about to perish or those in pain. Better anesthetics are available today.

29) Ecclesiastes 2:3 – The king tried everything, including intoxicating drink, to see if it satisfied. It did not. (Ecclesiastes 12:8)

30) Ecclesiastes 10:17 – A land is blessed when its leaders do not drink.

31) Isaiah 5:11-12 – Woe to those who get up early to drink and stay up late at night to get drunk.

32) Isaiah 5:22 – Woe to “champion” drinkers and “experts” at mixing drinks.

33) Isaiah 19:14 – Drunken men stagger in their vomit.

34) Isaiah 22:12-13 – The Israelites choose to drink; their future looks hopeless to them.

35) Isaiah 24:9 – Drinkers cannot escape the consequences when God judges.

36) Isaiah 28:1 – God pronounces woe on the drunkards of Ephraim.

37) Isaiah 28:3 – Proud drunkards shall be trodden down.

38) Isaiah 28:7 – Priests and prophets stagger and reel from beer and wine, err in vision, and stumble in judgment.

39) Isaiah 28:8 – Drinkers’ tables are covered with vomit and filth.

40) Isaiah 56:9-12 – Drinkers seek their own gain and expect tomorrow to be just like today.

41) Jeremiah 35:2-14 – The Rechabites drank no grape juice or intoxicating wine and were blessed.

42) Ezekiel 44:21 – Again God instructed the priests not to drink wine.

43) Daniel 1:5-17 – Daniel refused the king’s intoxicating wine and was blessed for it along with his abstaining friends.

44) Daniel 5:1 – Belshazzar, ruler of Babylon; led his people in drinking.

45) Daniel 5:2-3 – The king, along with his nobles, wives, and concubines, drank from the goblets which had been taken from God’s temple.

46) Daniel 5:4 – Drinking wine was combined with praising false gods.

47) Daniel 5:23 – God sent word to Belshazzar that punishment would be swift for the evil he had committed.

48) Hosea 4:11 – Intoxicating wine takes away intelligence.

49) Hosea 7:5 – God reproves princes for drinking.

50) Joel 1:5 – Drunkards awake to see God’s judgment.

51) Joel 3:3 – The enemy is judged for selling girls for wine.

52) Amos 2:8 – Unrighteous acts of Israel included the drinking of wine which had been taken for the payment of fines.

53) Amos 2:12 – Israel is condemned for forcing Nazarites to drink wine.

54) Micah 2:11 – Israelites are eager to follow false teachers who prophesy plenty of intoxicating drinks.

55) Nahum 1:10 – The drunkards of Nineveh will be destroyed by God.

56) Habakkuk 2:5 – A man is betrayed by wine.

57) Habakkuk 2:15 – Woe to him that gives his neighbor drink.

58) Habakkuk 2:16 – Drinking leads to shame.

59) Matthew 24:48-51 – A drinking servant is unprepared for his Lord’s return.

60) Luke 1:15 – John the Baptist drank neither grape juice nor wine.

61) Luke 12:45 – Christ warned against drunkenness.

62) Luke 21:34 – Drunkenness will cause a person not to be ready for the Lord’s return.

63) Romans 13:13 – Do not walk in drunkenness or immorality.

64) Romans 14:21 – Do not do anything that will hurt your testimony as a believer.

65) 1 Corinthians 5:11 – If a Christian brother is a drinker, do not associate with him.

66) 1 Corinthians 6:10 – Drunkards will not inherit the kingdom of God

67) Galatians 5:21 – Acts of the sinful nature, such as drunkenness, will prohibit a person from inheriting the kingdom of God.

68) Ephesians 5:18 – In contrast to being drunk with wine, the believer is to be filled with the Spirit.

69) 1 Thessalonians 5:6-7 – Christians are to be alert and self-controlled, belonging to the day. Drunkards belong to the night and darkness.

70) 1 Timothy 3:2-3 – Bishops (elders) are to be temperate, sober, and not near any wine.

71) 1 Timothy 3:8 – Deacons are to be worthy of respect and not drinkers.

72) 1 Timothy 3:11 – Deacons’ wives are to be temperate and sober.

73) Titus 1:7-8 – An overseer is to be disciplined.

74) Titus 2:2-3 – The older men and older women of the church are to be temperate and not addicted to wine.

75) 1 Peter 4:3-4 – The past life of drunkenness and carousing has no place in the Christian’s life.

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SPIRITUAL VITAMINS A TO Z

Remember to take your vitamins every day!

Anxious? Take Vitamin A. “All things work together for good for those who
love God, who are called according to his purpose.” (Romans 8:28) 

Blue? Take Vitamin B. “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within
me, bless his holy name.” (Psalm 103:1) 

Crushed? Take Vitamin C. “Cast all your anxiety on him, because he cares
for you.” (1 Peter 5:7) 

Depressed? Take Vitamin D. “Draw near to God, and he will draw near to
you.” (James 4:8) 

Empty? Take Vitamin E. “Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts
with praise. Give thanks to him, bless his name.” (Psalm 100:4) 

Fearful? Take Vitamin F. “Fear not, for I am with you, do not be afraid,
for I am your God.” (Isaiah 41:10) 

Greedy? Take Vitamin G. “Give, and it will be given to you. A good
measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put unto your
lap; for the measure you give will be the measure you get back.” (Luke
6:38) 

Hesitant? Take Vitamin H. “How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet
of the messenger who announces peace, who brings good news, who announces
salvation, who says to Zion, ‘Your God reigns.’” (Isaiah 52:7) 

Insecure? Take Vitamin I. “I can do all things through Christ who
strengthens me.” (Philippians 4:13) 

Jittery? Take Vitamin J. “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and
forever.” (Hebrews 13:8) 

Know nothing? Take Vitamin K. “Know this that the Lord is God, it is He
that made us and not we ourselves. (Psalm 100:3) 

Lonely? Take Vitamin L. “Lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the
age.” (Matthew 28:20) 

Mortgaged? Take Vitamin M. “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is
made perfect in weakness.” (2 Corinthians 12:9) 

Nervous? Take Vitamin N. “Never, no never will I leave you nor forsake
you.” (Hebrews 13:5) 

Overwhelmed? Take Vitamin O. “Overcome evil with good.” (Romans 12:21) 

Perplexed or puzzled? Take Vitamin P. “Peace I leave with you; my peace I
give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your
hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid.” (John 14:27) 

Quitting? Take Vitamin Q. “Quit you like men and women, be strong.” (1
Corinthians 16:13) 

Restless? Take Vitamin R. “Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for him.”
(Psalm 37:7) 

Scared? Take Vitamin S. “Stay with me, and do not be afraid; for the one
who seeks my life seeks your life; you will be safe with me.” (1 Samuel
22:23) 

Tired? Take Vitamin T. “Those who wait for the Lord shall renew their
strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not
be weary, they shall walk and not faint.” (Isaiah 40:31) 

Uncertain? Take Vitamin U. “Understand that I am (the Lord). Before me no
god was formed, nor shall there be any after me.” (Isaiah 43:10) 

Vain? Take Vitamin V. “Vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed
every one. (Acts 5:16) 

Wondering what to do? Take Vitamin W. “What does the Lord require of you
but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?”
(Micah 6:8) 

eXhausted? Take Vitamin X. “Exercise thyself rather unto godliness.” (1
Timothy 4:7) 

Yearning for hope? Take Vitamin Y. “Yea, though I walk through the valley
of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for you art with me; your rod
and your staff, they comfort me.” (Psalm 23:4) 

Zapped? Take Vitamin Z. “Zealous for good deeds.” (Titus 2:14)

– Author Unknown

RULES FROM GOD FOR 2009

1. Wake Up !! 

Decide to have a good day. 

‘Today is the day the Lord hath made; let us rejoice and be glad in it’
Psalms 118:24 

2. Dress Up !! 

The best way to dress up is to put on a smile. A smile is an inexpensive way
to improve your looks. 

‘The Lord does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at outward
appearance; but the Lord looks at the heart.’ I Samuel 16:7 

3 Shut Up!! 

Say nice things and learn to listen. God gave us two ears and one mouth, so
He must have meant for us to do twice as much listening as talking. 

‘He who guards his lips guards his soul.’ Proverbs 13:3 

4. Stand Up!!… 

For what you believe in. Stand for something or you will fall for anything..

‘Let us not be weary in doing good; for at the proper time, we will reap a
harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do
good…’ Galatians 6:9-10 

5. Look Up !!… 

To the Lord. 

‘I can do everything through Christ who strengthens me.’ Philippians 4:13 

6. Reach Up !!… 

For something higher. 

‘Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not unto your own
understanding. In all your ways, acknowledge Him, And He will direct your
path.’ Proverbs 3:5-6 

7. Lift Up !!… 

Your Prayers. 

‘Do not worry about anything; Instead PRAY ABOUT EVERYTHING.’ Philippians
4:6 

I thought this was mighty special, just like you. 

Pass this on and brighten someone’s day, and remember: 

God answers Knee-Mail. 

– Author Unknown

I MAY NEVER SEE TOMORROW

I may never see tomorrow 

There’s no written guarantee 

And things that happened yesterday 

Belong to history.

I cannot predict the future 

I cannot change the past 

I have just the present moment 

I must treat it as my last.

I must use the moment wisely 

For it soon will pass away 

And be lost to me forever 

As part of yesterday.

I must exercise compassion 

Help the fallen to their feet 

Be a friend unto the friendless 

Make an empty life complete.

The unkind things I do today 

May never be undone. 

Any friendships that I fail to win 

May nevermore be won.

I may not have another chance 

On bended knee to pray, 

And I thank God with humble heart 

For giving me this day.

– Author Unknown