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Who is the Holy Spirit of God?
| May 1, 2016Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will show you things to come (John 16:13).
The Glory of the Cross
| March 1, 2016And after the sop Satan entered into him. Then said Jesus unto him, That thou doest, do quickly….He then having received the sop went immediately out: and it was night. Therefore, when he was gone out, Jesus said, Now is the Son of man glorified, and God is glorified in him. If God be glorified in him, God shall also glorify him in himself, and shall straightway glorify him (John 13:27, 30-32).
What Must I do to be Saved?
| December 30, 2015(V-7) … . which are saved hath saved usnowwe know And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God... Revelation 20:12Do you believe?Does it scare you when someone says to you: I got saved?
The answer oftentimes is yes, and there are various reasons why. Here are some of them:
Those who get saved leave the Amish. For that reason, many Amish people have associated those getting saved with excommunication and leaving the Amish church.
To say I got saved, means that I can live any way I want to and still go to heaven.
Getting saved and having assurance of my salvation means that I am filled with pride.
Satan's Domain
| December 30, 2015WHERE IN THE BIBLE DID GOD GIVE SATAN DOMAIN OVER THE EARTH?
If our answer is to be one of faith, we need to look at relevant verses in the Holy Bible, and then we need to believe those verses.
On the sixth day of creation, after God created terrestrial (earth-based) animal life, Genesis 1:26-28 says: “[26] And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth. [27] So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them. [28] And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth.â€
Seventh-Day Adventism
| October 30, 2015In this article, we would like to address the Seventh-day Adventist beliefs, which have taken some plain families by storm. I’d like to thank Paul Miller for the many hours of research and studying he did to prepare for this. May the Spirit of God give you, the reader, clarity of mind as you begin to understand the why's and how's of Seventh-day Adventism.
Be Not Deceived
| October 30, 2015What is the definition of the word ‘legalism’? Legalism refers to a doctrine whereby salvation is gained by good works rather than faith. It can mean that you are under the law instead of God’s grace for justification. To be justified means to be made right with God.
The Power of Keeping our Eyes on God
| October 30, 2015The Lord highlighted these verses (Isaiah 51:11-16) to me recently, and with good reason. I have been afraid of what people will do to me. People! HE is my Maker. He set the foundations of the earth in place. He is the One I should fear, and not mere mortals.
Now, I'm not talking about being afraid that someone is going to hurt me, I'm talking about how blind we as humans can be to the thoughts and feelings of others. The interesting thing is that as we focus on how we feel as we are being unjustly treated, our anger and fear causes us to mistreat them, and we are completely blind to it.
The End of the Age and the Coming of the Lord
| October 30, 2015Time as we know it is rapidly moving into its final stages. What once was a daily routine of quiet serenity and peace in many Christian homes in the West is now rather an atmosphere of shaking, with families being sifted to the core, and this combined with global upheaval, apostasy, and lawlessness. Many are now in fear of what is coming; others remain in denial and blissful ignorance, clueless of the coming crisis.
Me! Join the Church? Why?
| July 1, 2015For more than 2,000 years, the Lord Jesus has used the local church as a vehicle to call tens of thousands of missionaries to the mission field. The Lord Jesus has used the local church as a way for His people to come together in one place and worship His holy name.
Delightful Obedience
| May 1, 2015God wants us to experience His pleasure in us and His smile on us. He is not a God who is sitting there with a stick, waiting for us to mess up, but is rather a loving Father who finds great pleasure in His children turning to Him. He has certain precepts or principles in place, that when followed, bring blessing into our lives. When we function outside of those precepts, we often experience shame.
Born of the Spirit
| May 1, 2015The Word of God is clear and leaves no room for doubt; if one desires to see or enter the kingdom of God he/she MUST be born again. John 3:3 and 3:5 says: Jesus answered and said unto him [Nicodemus], Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
25 Things That Happen The Moment You Are Born Again
| April 24, 201525 Changes That Take Place the The believer is translated from the power of darkness: (1) The believer SHALL not come into condemnation but is PASSED from DEATH unto LIFE, (2) The believer is translated from the power of darkness, (3) The believer is SEALED with ....
Are you Religious or a Christian? (Part 2)
| April 20, 2015There is a great difference between SALVATION and REWARDS.
This distinction is clearly seen in 1 Corinthians 3:14-15, “If any man's work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward. If any man's work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss [there will be loss of reward]: but he himself shall be saved [there will not be loss of salvation]; yet so as by fire.”
Are you Religious or a Christian? (Part 1)
| April 17, 2015There is a great difference between CHURCHIANITY and CHRISTIANITY.
Many are GOING TO CHURCH, but few are GOING DOWN THE ROAD WHICH LEADS TO LIFE (Matthew 7:13-14).
Many name the Name of Christ (2 Tim. 2:19) and claim to be Christians but few understand what a Christian really is.
Many are RELIGIOUS but few are RIGHT WITH GOD.
May God help us to understand the difference between RELIGION and true CHRISTIANITY as set forth in the Word of God, the Holy Bible.
A Fast Pleasing to God
| March 1, 2015Isaiah 58:11 caught my eye this morning. It says: And the Lord shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought, and make fat thy bones: and thou shalt be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters fail not.
We all desire to have God guide, bless, and prosper us continually. But what does it take for this to happen? Many times we feel more like the people in verses 1-5. God's children were fasting and seeking Him, but they were not happy with the outcome. They asked; Why have we fasted and You have not seen? Why have we afflicted our souls and You take no notice (verse 3)?
What Do You Believe?
| March 1, 2015People of many different faiths, churches, and denominations can tell you what they believe. You can probably tell others what you believe. Often, though, our beliefs are little more than tradition or opinions. Is it okay to get drunk? Is homosexuality wrong? What kind of music should you listen to? Is it wrong to steal? How do we get eternal life? Is it wrong to study the Bible on our own?
Love Thy Neighbor as Thyself
| March 1, 2015I was recently asked to speak on the subject, “Love thy neighbor as thyself.” After studying and doing my research, I was very much amazed at what I found.
For instance, consider that:
Eight times in the Bible we are commanded to love thy neighbor as thyself.
The phrase, love thy neighbor as thyself, is one of the most repeated commands in the Bible.
Jesus said: to love God and your neighbor as yourself is more than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices.—Mark 12:33
Can I Lose My Salvation
| February 15, 2015I have a question. What does Hebrews 6:4-6 mean? It sounds like you can reject your salvation that you once had.
Maps Inside
| January 1, 2015Many years ago if you wanted to get somewhere, you would ask directions from someone who knew the way. They might tell you to turn at a certain landmark, which could be a large rock, a tree, or a big red barn. All was well if you had good directions and followed them carefully. Since then, maps and compasses and GPS (global positional system) have guided us. Knowing the old way of getting directions did not necessarily help in using a new method of navigation. With a map, you need to know where you are at any time. You have to learn to read a map in order for it to be useful. It is a whole new method of finding your way. The difficulty we have in changing from a system of law to a life of grace as expressed in the New Testament is like learning a new type of navigation. Living under the law was a lot like getting directions. If you followed them carefully, all was well. If you listened carefully, memorized them exactly, and if the instructor was accurate and clear, it could be simple. Any glitch and you could easily be lost, but with practice you might get good at it. With the advent of maps, your previous understanding does not help.
Salvation is a Gift
| January 1, 2015I feel sad that some people think that they can earn their salvation and fear not entering into Heaven. Ephesians 2:8-9 tells us that our salvation is truly a gift and not of our own works.
Songs and prayers repeated only from the head do not please God. God is not impressed with vain repetitions and man-made traditions. The Pharisees also had them and Jesus rebuked them for it. Man looks at the outer appearance, but God observes our hearts. We need to pray and sing from our hearts!
Time
| January 1, 2015What is Time? To some, time seems to drag on and on forever and ever. To others, time seems to be flying past like a loose kite caught in the wind. For some people, time is a gift that they cherish while it lasts. For others, time is work that must be struggled through day by day until it is gone. How can time be one thing, yet different to everyone?
My Picture of God
| November 1, 2014My Picture of God. Jesus taking my burden:
Here I am in this world. I have struggles and burdens and there are things I don’t understand. Then I think of God and take my cares and burdens to Him in prayer. Then I try to picture God and Jesus taking my big burden and sorting through it.
The Heart of God
| November 1, 2014I know the days are evil and many of our country's leaders are corrupt. You know that, too. Feelings of powerlessness go to bed with us, and when we awake, they are right there waiting to follow us another day. The results: many are gasping for relief, but be aware, be careful who you open yourself up to and what you grab onto for relief. God has already warned us that "many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many." He also warns us that "there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect" (Matthew 24).
Do you Know What you Believe?
| November 1, 2014Every single hour of our life, we are faced with distractions and interruptions in this world, which makes it ever so difficult to stay glued to what is most important. And as we enter into the last hours before Christ’s return, we must push forward and not lose focus.
Relationships in the Body of Christ
| November 1, 2014Throughout our lifetimes, we meet a lot of people. We connect with many people, and develop relationships with quite a few of them. Seasons come and go, and people come and go. Sometimes we are ready to let go of someone before they are ready to let go of us, or maybe they are ready to let go before we are.
Convulsions
| November 1, 2014As we see Muslim conflicts imploding worldwide, we should pause and reflect silently before our Father in the Lord Jesus Christ. Those of us who are alert know that we have entered the hour of international conflicts heralding the coming of Christ and the horrific tribulations ahead of us.
It's His Nature
| August 29, 2014The Bible says that we are sinners by nature. What does that mean? Could we stop sinning if we tried hard enough? Make the penalty very severe and people will not dare to break the law. Is that even possible?
Christianity: Faith or by Sight?
| August 29, 2014Our God is a giving God and has given mankind many things in this life to use and enjoy. Among the many things He has given us, one shows up at the top of the list. Like all His gifts, this one cannot be bought with money; it is free, without strings attached. The gift I am going to discuss with you today is used continually throughout our lives, and the more we exercise it, the better and more powerful it becomes. It is named in the list of fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5, and is illustrated for us throughout the entire Old and New Testaments. What is it? It is FAITH.
What About The Church?
| July 16, 2014How would you respond if I asked you this question: “What is the church?” It has become popular to answer, “The church is all of us.” - While that is a “popular” answer in the day and time that we live in, This is NOT how the word ‘church’ is used in the New Testament.
Salvation by Grace through Faith
| June 29, 2014Trying to be saved by keeping the law and being saved by grace are two entirely different approaches. Christ’s provision for our salvation will not help us if we are trying to save ourselves. Obeying the law does not make it any easier for God to save us. All we can do is accept His grace through faith.
