Revelation 1:8 I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is , and which was , and which is to come , the Almighty.
The Holy Bible can be summed up in one word—TRUTH (John 17:17).
I believe in the infallible, inspired Word of God.When I use the term “Word of God,”I believe it refers to the King James Bible as being the infallible, preserved, inerrant, inspired Word of God.
The Scripture is the Final Authority in all matters of faith, morals, and practice.I recognize the King James Bible as the fulfillment of God’s promise to preserve His Word in Psalm 12:6-8.
I believe that the “original” autographs of the Word of God are in Heaven (Psalm 119:89).Before God ever spoke the universe into existence, the last Word of Revelation was already recorded in Heaven.God promised to preserve His “Words,” not a language.God’s Words are inspired, regardless of the language into which they are translated. God’s Word will always be inspired and preserved.
God speaks to us today through His Son (Hebrews 1:1,2), i.e., through the Word of God.Jesus is the Living Word (John 1:1-3,14; Revelation 19:13).Jesus commanded us… SEARCH THE SCRIPTURES! (John 5:39).
Matthew 22:29, “Jesus answered and said unto them,Ye do err, not knowing the Scriptures, nor the power of God.”Genuine salvation means regeneration, being born anew of the Spirit of God by the Seed of God’s Word (1st Peter 1:23).
Genuine Christians obey the Bible, trusting only Jesus Christ to forgive their sins and save them; not any Church.Whether you like it or not, it’s God’s way or the highway. Literally, the Bible teaches that most people are traveling on a highway to Hell and destruction (Matthew 7:13-14).God doesn’t play games.You go through Jesus the Christ to Heaven or you burn in the Lake of Fire.It’s that simple.
A genuine child of God preaches with authority, because the Bible is an authoritative Book, authored by an authoritative God.God is the divine Lawgiver.
God is the Final Authority and His Word, stands as the Final Word.This is why so many people hate the precious King James Bible—It is Authoritative.
God is omnipotent (all-powerful), omnipresent (everywhere), and omniscient (knows all). I believe there is one God, eternally existent, Creator of Heaven and earth (Deuteronomy 6:4).He has manifest Himself in three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (all co-eternal in being, co-identical in nature, co-equal in power and glory, and each having the same attributes and perfections). Deuteronomy 6:4 | 2nd Corinthians 13:14 | Isaiah 7:14 | Isaiah 9:6 | Genesis 1:2 John 14:9 | 1st Timothy 3:16 | 1st John 5:7
God is a Person, eternally existing as in unity—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—three Persons; and yet but one God (Deuteronomy 6:4; Matthew 28:19; 1st Corinthians 8:6). The word “Godhead” is found in (Acts 17:29; Romans 1:20; Colossians 2:9).The Godhead became incarnate in the Person of Jesus Christ (John 1:1-3,14; Colossians 2:9; 1st Timothy 3:16).
Christians are not “polytheists” because we do NOT believe in multiple Gods.We believe there is one God Who has manifested (i.e., revealed) Himself to mankind in the form of a Godhead.
Jesus Christ is called the “Everlasting Father” in Isaiah 9:6.In Revelation 1:8 Jesus identifies Himself as “The Almighty.” Jesus the Christ plainly declared that He and the Father are ONE (John 10:30). Colossians 2:2 calls this the “mystery of God.” We don’t have to understand God, Jesus Christ to be saved, we just need to believe on Him (Acts 16:31).
The Godhead is a mystery.To them who believe, no explanation is necessary; to them who believe not, no explanation is possible.
“He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him: THE WORD that I have spoken, the same SHALL JUDGE him in the last day.”–THE LORD JESUS CHRIST, JOHN 12:48
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE LITERAL, PHYSICAL, PRECIOUS BLOOD OF JESUS CHRIST
The most important doctrine in the Bible is the blood of Jesus Christ.From Genesis to Revelation the Bible proclaims the precious blood of Jesus Christ, which washes away our sins! God deliver us from the apostate theology of our day that ignores and denies the importance and necessity of the literal, physical, precious blood of Jesus Christ! Amen!
The final plague upon Egypt was to be the death of all the firstborn of humans and animals. But God made a way of escape! Anyone who killed a male lamb, without spot nor blemish, and APPLIED THE BLOOD of that lamb to the doorposts of the home, the firstborn would be saved.
Exodus 12:13, “And the blood shall be to you for a token upon the houses where ye are: and WHEN I SEE THE BLOOD, I will pass over you, and the plague shall not be upon you to destroy you, when I smite the land of Egypt.” Again, we see that God required a blood sacrifice.The killing of the animal WASN’T enough.The literal, physical, blood had to be applied!
An understanding of the importance of the blood being applied is so critically important to one’s understanding of the Bible, theology and salvation!Hebrews 9:12 and 24 teach that Jesus brought His own physical blood with Him into the heavenly Holy Place to appear in the presence of the Father, applying His blood to the Mercy Seat, to once and for all take away our sins. Amen!
I believe that the Lord Jesus Christ, the eternal Son of God, became man without ceasing to be God, having been conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary, in order that He might reveal God and redeem sinful men. John 1: 1,3 | Luke 1:35
I believe that the God the Lord Jesus Christ is sinless and perfect in every way, and that He accomplished our redemption through His death on the cross as a representative, vicarious, substitutionary sacrifice, and that our justification is made sure by His LITERAL physical resurrection from the dead and LITERAL blood sacrifice in Heaven (Hebrews 9:12,24). Romans 3:24,25 | 1st Peter 2:24 | Ephesians 1:7 | 1st Peter 1:3-5
Jesus’ literal, physical blood paid for all sins (past, present, and future) of the whole world.2nd Corinthians 5:21 | Hebrews 10:10-14 | Hebrews 9:12, 24-28 | Acts 13:38-41 | 1st Peter 2:24 I John 3:5 | 1st John 2:2
I believe that the Lord Jesus Christ bodily ascended into Heaven, and He is now exalted at the right hand of God the Father, where as our High Priest He fulfills the ministry of Representative, Intercessor, and Advocate. Acts 1:9,10 | Hebrews 4:15,16; 7:25; 9:12,24 | Romans 8:34 | 1st John 2:1,2
Jesus Christ, eternally existing, is the only begotten Son of God (John 3:16), Who became a man totally apart from sin, being conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary (Isaiah 7:14) and is true God and true man (Luke 1:30-35; John 1:1-15; Philippians 2:5-8; Colossians 1:15).
I believe each member of the human race is fallen, sinful and lost, and regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential for the salvation of man.The solution to sin is not education, legislation, rehabilitation, nor reformation; but regeneration. Romans 3:23 | John 3:7 | Titus 3:5 | Luke 24:49
Man was created in the image of God; but man chose to sin, bringing not only physical death but also spiritual death into the world (Romans 5:12; 6:23).Physical death is separation of the soul and spirit from the body.
Every human being is born spiritually dead, without God.Each person must be born again for God’s Holy Spirit to give life to our spirit (John 3:3).The second death is separation from God for all eternity for those who fail to become born again in this life (2nd Thessalonians 1:8,9).
All people must die a physical death, but we can avoid the second death through being born-again (Hebrews 9:27; Romans 8:1).All mankind is totally depraved, having inherited a sinful nature from Adam (Romans 5:15); is inclined toward sinning (Isaiah 64:6); and is by nature sinful in thought, word, and deed (Jeremiah 17:9; Genesis 1:26, 27; 2:16, 17; 3:6-19; Romans 3:10-23; 6:23).
The Lord Jesus Christ suffered and died as a vicarious sacrifice for the sins of the whole world. He arose from the dead with a literal, physical, glorified body, displaying His scars; He visibly and bodily ascended into Heaven, where He is presently seated at the right hand of God the Father as Head of the Church, making intercession for the saints as our High Priest (Hebrews 4:15,16; Luke 24; Acts 1:9-11; Romans 5:8-10; Ephesians 1:20-23; 1st Peter 3:18).
It is Jesus Christ LITERAL liquid blood that takes away our sins; not just the death of Christ.If the blood hadn’t been applied to the mercy seat in Heaven, we would all be going to Hell.From the blood sacrifice of Abel to the blood of the Lamb in Revelation, the major theme of the Word of God is Christ’s blood.
It wasn’t enough for the Passover lamb to be killed in Egypt; the literal blood of the lamb had to be applied to the lintel and doorposts of the home.When the Lord passed through Egypt, He was looking for the literal blood.A dead lamb was insufficient to save.
Hebrews 9:12 settles the matter.There is NO controversy if you believe the Bible. “Atonement” is an Old Testament word, which means “to cover.” Jesus’ blood did NOT atone for our sins; but rather, Jesus’ blood took away our sins forever.The blood of bulls and goats could not save in the Old Testament (Hebrews 10:4) but could only provide a temporary “cover” for sins.
The blood of Jesus satisfied the wrath of God and needed only be applied ONCE upon the Heavenly mercy seat (Hebrews 9:12,24).We are redeemed by Jesus’ literal blood sacrifice (1st Peter 1:18,19), “THROUGH FAITH IN HIS BLOOD” (Romans 3:25; Colossians 1:14).
We are saved solely by Jesus Christ’ righteousness, by faith, period.It is not what we can do that saves us; but rather, what Christ Jesus has done for us at Calvary and the Mercy Seat in Heaven (Hebrews 9:11-12,24).
The blood had to be applied in Heaven, just as the lamb’s blood had to be applied to the mercy-seat in the holy of holies in the Old Testament.The Tabernacle in Heaven is a prototype of the one they had on earth.
Man is lost and must be born-again to enter the Kingdom of God.Salvation is by grace alone through personal faith in the finished redemptive work of Christ (John 1:12; 3:3-7; Ephesians 2:8,9).Neither giving up the world, nor making a commitment to God, nor forsaking one’s sinful bad habits, nor amending one’s ways, nor living a life of obedience are required for salvation.
The Gospel is obeyed the moment a SINNER places their trust in the SAVIOUR to have their sins forgiven.Salvation is completely of the Lord.Our part is simply to BELIEVE. God does the rest.
I believe that humans are saved by undeserved mercy through faith in Christ’s work of redemption, and nothing of man enters into his salvation.Salvation is 100% of God. It is a free gift.Salvation is receiving, not giving.
People’s efforts, regardless of how good or well-intended, before or after salvation, have nothing to do with obtaining or keeping salvation.
Salvation is by the finished work of Christ, and nothing can be added to it (Titus 3:5; Ephesians 2:8,9; Galatians 2:16; Romans 4:3-5; Romans 11:6; Colossians 2:13; Romans 3:22).
The Greek word for “repent” here is “metanoeo,” which translated into English means “to change one’s mind.” It does not mean to stop sinning, since that would mean self-righteous works for salvation.
We are commanded to repent and believe the Gospel; not repent and turn from sin.We turn to Jesus Christ to be forgiven of our sins; we don’t turn from our sins in order to trust God, Jesus Christ.
There is much confusion over the phrase “turn from sin,” but if the Biblical teaching that eternal life is a free gift is not forgotten, then the truth becomes very clear.A gift cannot be earned.Salvation is not a reward, it is the free gift of God (Romans 5:15; 6:23).Renouncing one’s sins is quite different than ceasing from committing sin.
Biblical repentance is a change of mind.We find the word “believe” mentioned 85-times in the Gospel of John, but the word “repent” is never mentioned even once.Salvation is by grace though faith in Christ alone.
The solution to sin is not education, legislation, rehabilitation, nor reformation; but regeneration.
Salvation is without works of self-righteousness.Romans 4:5, “But to him that worketh not, but believeth on Him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.” Amen!We are saved by the IMPUTED righteousness of Jesus Christ.
We are saved solely by Jesus’ righteousness, and not by our own self-righteousness in any way.The desire to forsake one’s sins is not a prerequisite to faith in Christ. The sincere admission of one’s guilt of sin for breaking God’s commandments is sufficient.
It is not what we can do for God that saves us; but rather, what Jesus Christ did for us through His work of redemption.Jesus Christ paid a debt that He did not owe, because we owed a debt that we could not pay.
Biblical repentance is realizing that one has sinned against God by violating God’s holy commandments and turning to Jesus Christ by faith to be forgiven.
I believe it is every Christian’s privilege and duty to make clear God’s plan of salvation wherever and in whatever vocation he or she may be (Proverb 11:30; Mark 16:15; 1st Thessalonians 2:4; Matthew 28:19, 20; 2nd Corinthians 5:11).
·All men are sinners.
Romans 3:10 | Isaiah 64:6 | Romans 3:23 | James 2:10 | Jeremiah 17:9
·The penalty of sin is death, which includes a second death in the lake of Fire.
Romans 6:23 | Ezekiel 18:20 | Revelation 20:11-15, 21:8 Revelation 20:11-15
·God in His unconditional love has provided a Sin-bearer, Jesus Christ, to pay for our sins.
1st John 3:16 | 2nd Corinthians 5:21 | Philippians 3:9 | Isaiah 53:6 | 1st Peter 3:18 | Romans 5:8
·Man needs only believe on the Lord Jesus Christ as his personal Saviour for the forgiveness of sins and salvation.
John 3:16 | Romans 10:9 | John 1:12 | Acts 16:31 | John 6:40 | John 10:9 | Romans 10:13
·Man can be certain of his salvation immediately upon receiving Christ as Saviour, and his salvation cannot be lost because salvation is of the Lord.Eternal life is eternal.
John 1:12 | Titus 1:2 | John 6:37-39 | John 10:28 | 1st Peter 1:5 | Hebrews 10:10-14 | 1st John 5:13
Eternal life is a “free gift” (Romans 5:15), freely offered (Romans 10:13), and freely received (Revelation 22:17). Salvation is paid for by the literal, physical, precious blood of Jesus Christ (1st Peter 1:18,19).
How can a tree produce FRUIT until there is first the ROOT, and the tree has had time to grow?How can a baby walk until he first learns to crawl? How can a baby run until he first learns to walk? If you are a parent, your child didn’t make a commitment to become your child; but rather, they were born to become your child. Likewise, we are born-again to become God’s child. Just as a child has absolutely NOTHING to do with his or her own birth, neither does the Christian have anything to do with their spiritual birth.It is completely of God.
Our part is done the moment we believe, receiving Jesus as the Christ, the Son of God. John 1:12, “But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name.”
CHRISTIAN SERVICE, CONTENDING FOR THE FAITH, AND SOUL-WINNING
Christian service is NOT required for salvation.We are saved by HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS, i.e., the imputed righteousness of Jesus Christ (Matthew 6:33; 2nd Corinthians 5:21).
Every believer is required to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service (Romans 12:1).
God did not intend for believers to sit idle, filling 18-inches of pew every Sunday, doing nothing for God.Ephesians 5:11 commands believers to “refute” (Greek: elencho, which means, “to expose”) all works of darkness.As believers we are commanded to stand up against evil and the workers of iniquity (Psalm 94:16).
Most believers today are sitting on their blessed assurance doing nothing for God.They cannot lose their eternal life, never, ever; but they will have few rewards in Heaven (1st Corinthians 3:15).
It is a tragedy that many Christians live shallow Christian lives.The Word of God emphasizes the importance of total dedication, not to be saved, but because we ARE saved.
We don’t live right to GET saved; we live right because we ARE saved. “Shallow Christianity” cannot be cured by adding works to salvation.A changed life is the FRUIT of genuine repentance, and not a part of the ROOT of saving faith.
The true child of God is not under the Law anymore, but is under grace.Amen! He is saved by grace and disciplined by grace (Romans 6:14,15; Romans 11:6; 2nd Corinthians 3:17).God forbid: yea, we establish the law.” No believer has God’s permission to sin.Romans 3:31, “Do we then make void the law through faith?
God forbid:Yea, we establish the Law” (Romans 3:31).So we learn from Romans 3:31 that God expects us as Believers to fulfill the Law; but this has nothing to do with salvation.There’s a heretical group of critics going around throwing stones at anyone who dares to say that Christians ought to live obediently to God.They DO ERR, NOT KNOWING THE SCRIPTURES (Matthew 22:29).
To clarify, a sinner is NOT required to make a commitment to Jesus Christ to be saved, nor does a sinner have to promise to do better, nor amend their ways, nor surrender, nor give up the world.These things are good in their proper place; but they are not part of the ROOT of saving faith.
The Bible is clear that a person’s faith is COUNTED for righteousness.No self-righteousness is necessary for salvation, and a good thing, because we have none to offer God (Isaiah 64:6).
I believe God, Jesus Christ will return “FOR” His own.
Jesus Christ came to earth the first time 2,000 years ago “TO” His own, the Jews, and they rejected Him, as they still do today.
The Lord Jesus Christ Himself is coming again in the air to“catch up” (Rapture) His Church and to reward their service (1st Thessalonians 4:17).Many believers will suffer loss and be ashamed.Tears will flow.
The knowledge of God shall fill the earth.After the 1,000 years are completed, the unbelievers of all ages will stand at The Great White Throne to be judged and cast into the Lake of Fire, separated from God forever (Revelation 20:11-15).
The believers will spend eternity in the fullness of joy in Heaven with the Lord (Matthew 24:29-42; 1st Thessalonians 4:16-18; Revelation 19:11-20:15). All regrets and tears lingering from the Judgment Seat of Christ will be wiped away, the former things shall be forgotten (Revelation 21:4).All will be well.
I believe that the Holy Spirit is a Person Who Convicts the world of sin, of righteousness, and of coming judgment; and that He is the supernatural agent in regeneration, baptizing all believers into the body of Christ, indwelling and sealing them unto the day of redemption.
The moment a person receives Christ as Saviour, the Holy Spirit immediately indwells that believer (Romans 8:9).
John 16:8-11 | 1st Corinthians 3:16 | 1st Corinthians 12:12-14 | Romans 8:9 Ephesians 1:13,14 | Ephesians 4:30
I believe the Holy Spirit is the Divine Teacher Who guides believers into all truth, and that it is the privilege and duty of all the saved to be filled (controlled) by the Spirit.
Romans 8:29, “For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.” God never predestinates anyone to salvation.
Romans 8:29 teaches that God predestinates those Whom He foreknows to be CONFORMED TO THE IMAGE OF HIS SON. God has a plan for each and every believer.In everything that happens, God’s guiding hand is in control.
I believe God is absolutely sovereign; and in His sovereignty, He gave man a free will to accept or reject the salvation that He has provided.It is God’s will that all would be saved and that none should perish.God permits man’s destiny to depend upon man’s choice.
God never chooses anyone to be saved, nor does He deny anyone the right to be saved.God hardened Pharaoh’s heart in Moses day because Pharaoh’s heart was already harder than rock, so God used Pharaoh for His glory and purpose.The same will happen in the end time (2nd Thessalonians 2:10-12).Whosoever will may come (Romans 10:13).
1st Timothy 2:4 | 2nd Thessalonians 2:13 | 1st Peter 1:2 |2nd Peter 3:9 | John 6:64,65 Acts 10:34 | 1st Corinthians 1:21 | Ephesians 1:5-14 | Romans 8:29,30 | Romans 9:30-32
I believe that once a person becomes a child of God by faith in Christ, he or she is always a child of God.If saved,always saved.A person is either saved forever; or else not saved at all.Eternal Security is not a separate doctrine from salvation.It is salvation.Once a person is saved, he can never lose his salvation in any way, nor for any reason.
God promised eternal life before the world began.Titus 1:2, “In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began.”Eternal life is based upon the integrity and character of God’s promises, and not upon mankind’s feeble, inadequate and self-righteous human efforts.
The Bible is very clear that our salvation is secured only by the promises of God, Who in His love, mercy and grace made a way of escape, by providing a Lamb, the spotless Son of God, as a sacrifice for our many sins.
The notion that a believer could ever lose salvation is rooted in self-righteous hypocrisy, for if salvation could be lost, we all lost it a long, long time ago because of our sins.
Just as good works cannot bring salvation, neither can bad works result in losing it.Every SINNER who believes on the SAVIOUR for the forgiveness of sins has the divine promise of Eternal Security.
John 3:16 | John 3:36 | John 5:24 | John 6:47 | John 10:28
James 2:18-19, “Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works.Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.”
James spoke of proving one’s faith with works (James 2:18-21). It is important to realize that James is speaking of being justified in the eyes of men, and not God.The Apostle James speaks concerning the FRUIT of a believer’s life.Whereas the Apostle Paul in Romans 4:3-6 speaks concerning the ROOT of the believer’s faith.
We read in Genesis 15:6 that Abraham was saved by believing upon the Lord, and it was counted unto him for righteousness.We later read in Genesis 22 that Abraham was justified in the eyes of man by offering up Isaac as God had commanded him to do (James 2:21).
Self-righteous works are not acceptable for salvation (Isaiah 64:6; Titus 3:5).
The local New Testament church is a group of believers; banded together for edification, exhortation, and evangelism as commanded by Christ in the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19,20).
A church may be composed of two or more people (Matthew 18:20).Jesus Christ commissioned His disciples to preach the Gospel to every creature (Mark 16:15; 1st Corinthians 12:12; Ephesians 1:22,23). Acts 7:38 speaks of “the church in the wilderness”; hence, we believe that the church did NOT begin on the Day of Pentecost in Acts 2.
The first family was the first church, with the eldest being the pastor.A church is NOT a building with plush carpeting, stained-glass windows, a steeple or air-conditioning or people celebrating hello-ween;but rather, a group of born-again believers assembling together.
The true church is within the heart of every believer… for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you (Luke 17:21).There is no “universal church” today; but only local New Testament churches composed of genuine Christians.
Most people today have religion without truth.A genuine church is composed of genuine born-again believers. Jesus Christ said that God can only be worshiped in truth and spirit (John 4:24). Thus, false religions are not churches.Ephesians 1:22,23 | Ephesians 5:25-27 | 1st Corinthians 12:12-14 | 2nd Corinthians 11:2
I believe that the establishment and continuance of local churches is clearly taught and defined in the New Testament Scriptures.Acts 14:27 | Acts 20:17 | Acts 20:28-32 | 1st Timothy 3:1-13 | Titus 1:5-11
I believe that the two ordinances of the local church instituted by Christ are water baptism and the Lord’s Supper (communion).These are steps of obedience in a Christian’s life (service); but are not for salvation.Matthew 28:19 | 1st Corinthians 11:23-28
I believe every true child of God, Jesus Christ possesses eternal life, is justified by faith, sanctified by God, sealed with the Holy Spirit, safe and secure for all eternity, and cannot lose his salvation.However, a Christian can, through sin, lose fellowship, joy, power, testimony, and reward, and incur the Father’s chastisement.
Our relationship with God is eternal, being established by the new birth.Our fellowship, however, is conditional upon our obedience.God guarantees salvation to those who receive Jesus Christ, it is His gift to us.
God guarantees reward and fruit to the obedient daughter.God guarantees chastening and loss of rewards to the disobedient son.God does not cast out disobedient children (Hebrews 13:5), but in some cases, does take them home (such as Ananias and Sapphira).He does not permit His children to live as they please without discipline and guidance.1st Corinthians 3:11-17; 5:1-5; 11:30-32 | 2nd Corinthians 5:10 | Hebrews 12:5-11
1st John 1:9 is not a verse for salvation; but a precious promise to Christians for cleansing and forgiveness.1st John 1:9 does not guarantee restitution from physical damage caused by sin.
Confession of sin places the Christian in a position where he can have fellowship with God.1st John 1:6,7 teach that fellowship is the result of the Christian’s walk.
James 4:8 promises that if we draw nigh to God that He will draw nigh to you.What a precious truth!We can be close to God in a personal relationship and fellowship.
Spirituality, of which fellowship is a part, comes from the Christian’s obedience to God.2nd Peter 1:5-8 | Colossians 1:10 | John 15:8 | 1st John 1:6,7 | Galatians 5:22
We believe a true child of God has two births: one of the flesh, and the other of the Spirit.The fleshly nature is neither good nor righteous.The Spiritual nature does not commit sin.The spiritual nature is the Spirit of Christ living within the believer (Romans 8:9).Every believer experiences a warfare between the Spirit and the carnal flesh, which continues until physical death, or the return of the Lord.
The new birth cannot in any way reform sinful nature of man; but the flesh can be controlled and kept subdued by the new man.All claims to the eradication of the old nature in this life are unscriptural.Even the best of Christians still commit sin.John 3:3-7 | Romans 8:8 | Romans 7:15-25 | Galatians 5:17 | 1st John 3:9; 5:18 | 1st Peter 1:23
The Christian life is like shoveling snow, i.e., it’s not complicated but it’s hard work.It’s not easy to do the right thing sometimes, when everyone around us is living in the pleasures of sin.
The world has deteriorated into a cesspool of iniquity.Sexual immorality, injustice, violence and every form of sin imaginable has saturated society.The sin-nature cannot be corrected by education, reformation or rehabilitation.The only hope is in Jesus Christ (2nd Corinthians 5:17).
I believe that the Rapture consists of the second coming of Christ from Heaven and His saints on earth meeting Him in the air.I believe in the return of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.
I believe that Christ’s coming with His angels to earth will be in power and great glory. Though the word “Rapture” is not found in the Scriptures, we read in Hebrews 11:5 that Enoch was translated that he should not see death.
We read in 1st Thessalonians 4:17 that every believer will be “CAUGHT UP” into the clouds to meet with the Lord when He returns at the Rapture.
Jesus Christ came 2,000 years ago TO His own, and Jesus the Christ will return at The Second Coming Amen and amen!
I believe that Satan is a terrible person, the author of sin and the cause of the fall.I believe that he is the open and declared enemy of God and man, and that he and his angels will be eternally punished in the Lake of Fire.Job 1:6,7 | Isaiah 14:12-17 | Matthew 4:2-11 | Matthew 25:41 | Revelation 20:10
Satan is a no good liar!John 8:44).Satan is often adored as Lucifer, the angel of light (2nd Corinthians 11:13-15). Lucifer is the god of the wicked world.Lucifer is Satan, the Devil.Satan’s only purpose is to kill, steal and destroy (John 10:10).
Satan desires to be EQUAL with God (Isaiah 14:14).Satan is a spirit and influences the human spirit through spiritual mediums such as music, films, books and religion.
God, Jesus Christ is always good and available.Don’t hesitate to cry out to Him for your needs.Don't let the deceptive spirit choke your spirit-fight the battle-Fight the good fight of faith.
What is Wisdom?Choosing to worship the sinless and great creator of Heaven and Earth, my holy and great God and Saviour, Jesus Christ in Spirit and Truth not though far-fetched myths, idols, symbols, or images.God’s Word, the Bible means what it says, and says what it means.God loves you.Biblical Christians proclaim only one Saviour. God, Jesus Christ-One Salvation through Him.God, Jesus Christ Himself reveals what people need to know, as the biblical account of Daniel and his companions.
I believe that God is sovereign in the bestowment of all His gifts.Romans 12:6-8 | Ephesians 4:11,12 | 1st Corinthians 12:18
I believe that the gift of tongues (languages) was a manifestation of the Holy Spirit’s power solely for the demonstration of God’s wisdom, purpose and power in the establishment of the early church.This gift was always a spoken, known language of that time.
In sharp contrast, the Charismatic speaking-in-tongues done today in many professed churches today is demonic.No one in the Bible ever spoke in some unknown jibber-jabber, barking like dogs, rolling on the floor and acting crazy like Charismatics and Pentecostals do today. Acts 2:6 | 1st Corinthians 14:22 | Hebrews 2:4
I believe that God does hear and answer, in accord with His own will, the prayer of faith for the sick and the afflicted (John 15:7; I John 5:14,15).God can heal, but physical healing is not included in Christ’s work of redemption.
God heals miraculously today when it is His perfect will to do so.Healing cannot be claimed through the guarantee of Jesus’ work of redemption.At times it is God’s will for sickness not to be removed… but Trophimus have I left at Miletum sick (2nd Timothy 4:20).Paul couldn’t heal Trophimus.2nd Corinthians 12:8-10 | James 5:14-16
John 15:24 tells us that Jesus did the works which no other man could do, such as healing amputees.This power is reserved for Jesus Christ alone, for if men could do these miracles, they would deceive the masses.
I believe that apostleship, speaking in tongues, and the working of sign miracles gradually ceased as the New Testament Scriptures were completed and their authority became established.1st Corinthians 12:4-11; 13:8-10 | 2nd Corinthians 12:12 | Ephesians 4:7-12
I believe that Jesus Christ rose bodily from the dead and was seen by over 500 witnesses (1st Corinthians 15:6). Jesus the Christ ascended bodily into the clouds and was seen by many, and will return in like manner (Acts 1:11).
I believe there will be a future resurrection of the saved and of the lost (Daniel 12:2,3).Of the saved unto eternal life, and of the lost unto eternal conscious punishment. These two resurrections are separated by at least 1,000 years (Revelation 20:5,6).1st Thessalonians 4:13-18 | Daniel 12:2 | Revelation 20:11-15
Every believer should try to live in such a manner as not to bring reproach upon our Lord and Saviour. Separation from all religious apostasy, all worldly and sinful pleasures, practices, and associations is commanded by God.2nd Corinthians 6:14-17 commands believers to separate from worldliness and unbelievers.
Praise God, Jesus Christ for His wonderful and great mercy.Jesus Christ is the Word.Glorify God, Jesus Christ in all you do, so He will never say” Depart from me ye workers of iniquity(injustice),I never knew you!God, Jesus Christ patience with sin has a limit.
James 4:4 warns that friendship with the world makes one an enemy of God.1st John 2:15-17 commands us not to love this sinful world, which will soon pass away.2nd Timothy 3:1-5 | Romans 12:1,2; 14:13 | 1st John 2:15-17 | 2nd John 9-11 | 2nd Corinthians 6:14-7:1
I am no longer terrify of the devil and His demonic armies.God's armies are more powerful than any army in the entire universe.Let's not live where the dark world lives.Christians are not to fellowship with darkness (2nd Corinthians 6:14-17).People come and go, but God is always the same!
The Bible is one book, one history, one story.God, Jesus Christ's story.Jesus Christ is the God of the old testament and the new Testament.He is the creator of Heaven and Earth, and fully God.I am grateful to be a Citizen of God's Kingdom.
I belong to God, Jesus Christ, and my family belong to my great God and Saviour as well.Jesus Christ is the Spirit in our spirit.Born-again or second birth is eternal life, the indestructible life, the life of God, the life that can never die.God, Jesus Christ is strong.The Bible is TRUTH.
We are on the winning side in God, Jesus Christ!!!Heaven is our eternal home!!!God, Jesus Christ is always correct!!!I’m going to side with the God, Jesus Christ, the Holy Bible on every issue.I love the Bible, for it is a Lamp unto my feet as Psalms 119:105 teaches.Amen!
Every Christian should live (abide) in the Scriptures (John 15:1-7).In John 5:39 Jesus commanded for every believer to SEARCH THE SCRIPTURES!!!
The best thing that you and I can do as born-again Christians in these Last Days is to anchor ourselves to the inspired Words of God.You won't go wrong with God!!!
The ultimate test of having a relationship with God, Jesus Christ is been able to hear His VOICE.I heard God's voice in 2003, and again in 2009.The Holy Spirit bears witness that you are a child of God.I AM A VOICE.
We can rest assured on the PROMISES of God in His Word. God truly does exist, and He has authored the Bible to instruct us in all matters of faith and morality.The following passage of Scripture in 2nd Timothy 3:11-17 contains a few important Biblical truths for us to learn:
What
a joy to know that when I am despised and rejected by others that Jesus Christ
went through the same turmoil and suffering.What a comfort to know that God can relate to our sorrows and griefs.
I
know what it means to be rejected for God, Jesus Christ’s sake.I know what it
means to be abused and threatened by those you once trusted, or those who don’t even know
you, to be devastated-to lose loved-ones for Christ Jesus, to be hated without
cause-to be hated for taking a stand for God-be mocked and ridiculed-to be
discredited-to be lied about-to be harassed-to be laughed at-to live in a fish
bowl of scrutiny-to be condemned-to be slandered-to be falsely blamed-to be disrespected and belittled.I know how it feels when people trample on you and threaten you with their status to keep you silent.I know what it’s like to be rejected from the group as an outcast.I
know what it is like to have nightmares at night and wake up feeling like the
world is all wrong, to wish it was possible to turn back time, listen to God, and undo mistakes.I know the hurt of betrayals, abuse, cruelty, illness, abandonment,
heartache and tragedies.
I
know what agony and panic attacks feel like.I know what it feels like to have
the walls closing in from all sides and to see no light at the end of the tunnel.I know what it means to suffer abuse, great loss, injustices, and disappointment.I know what it’s
like to be overwhelmed with grief, despair and great anger.I know what it’s like to be intensely hated
for Christ’s sake.I know how it feels to give up many things in life to please my sinless and holy God, Jesus Christ.I know how it feels to lose everything, temporarily except my breath.Trials can make life seem not worth living.We must center our life upon God,
Jesus Christ not His creations.
For
we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against
powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual
wickedness in high places.
Wherefore
take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the
evil day, and having done all, to stand.
God
is faithful and will not allow us to be tempted beyond what we can bear and
successfully conquer.He challenges us to meet the temptations that spring up
before us on the road of life, beat them down, learn the lessons, and move on
to receive the crown of life.He promises to be with us every step of the way.
1
Corinthians 10:13 When we are tempted, God will help. He will provide a way
out, not to avoid temptation, but to meet it successfully and to stand firm
under it.This is testing as permitted and controlled by God to produce
sterling character that reflects His own.
A
trial could come upon us not necessarily because of anything that we did or
because something is wrong with us, but one could come upon us from this world
or from Satan.
God
promises flat out He will never allow us to be tempted…. above what we can
handle, and that He will always provide a way of escape.We are not without resources.We can recognize truth, and the trials that we fall into can and will be
overcome with His help.
We
can be … confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you
will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ… (Philippians 1:6) Corinthians
10:13 Demons can entice action and attitudes that will take us into sin, but
God is holy.He never plays dirty; everything He does is fair. His actions are
just, pure, right, and done in love. He does not tempt people to sin.If a
person feels as if he is caught between conflicting pressures, impulses, and
one of them is drawing him toward sin, it is certainly not from God.Therefore,
John says what he does in I John 4:1-6. God’s Spirit in us gives us the power
to recognize truth, so we follow it.
Beloved,
as you prepare to face your current trial and tribulation.It is in times like
these that we most need the comfort and guidance of our brothers and sisters in
Christ to remind us of the Lord’s gifts of love and comfort.
A
trial can be a tremendous weight to bear, taxing us not only physically, but
spiritually as well.There are so many things that can make us feel as if we
are not in control of our own destiny but be mindful that God has a plan for
you and will not forsake you in your time of need.Know that you can face any
adversary with the Lord at your side if you trust Him to be the just God you
know Him to be.
The
Bible tells us of many who have faced trials and tribulations with the Lord as
their companion, only to emerge from them with an even greater understanding of
God and His power.
Seek
the Word for guidance and inspiration from the Lord-it will sustain you as well
as strengthen you.You are never alone with the holy and sinless Christ at your side.
Stress
is a factor in the life of every Christian.Like the rest of the world, we
never seem to have enough time to get things done.There are times when we feel
emotionally and physically drained.We wonder how we’ll get through the day.
Life
can seem like a never-ending treadmill-if we stop running, we’re afraid we’ll
fall off. People find it harder and harder to escape the feeling that they’re
fighting a losing battle, working harder and harder to stay in the same place.We
see signs of stress, burnout, and despair all around us.
At
such times, we need to reflect on the Apostle Paul’s words: “Whatever you do,
work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you
know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the
Lord Christ you are serving.”Colossians 3:23-24 That, in a nutshell, is God’s
stress management strategy: Do everything as if you were doing it for Christ.
Stop worrying about the outcome; He is in control of that.
This
world can get so overwhelming.We may wake up some mornings with a mixed
outlook on our day: we love God and are grateful for the life we have in Him
and, at the same time, our joy can be clouded by endless responsibilities.Work
duties, house chores, in addition to supporting our children, spouses, friends,
and parents are all blessings, but we need rest.In fact, Jesus Christ encouraged
taking a spiritual break.
Our
Lord and His disciples were often busy advancing the kingdom of God: “Then,
because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a
chance to eat, He said to them, ‘Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place
and get some rest.’” Mark 6:31
I
want to encourage you to read that Scripture again as if Jesus the Christ is speaking to you.He wants you to come to a quiet place into His presence; even for just five to
ten minutes, whenever you feel overwhelmed.
Oh,
the peace and love we can experience in the presence of our Lord! It is truly
amazing.The things that seemed to matter just fade away and become nothing
compared to our God’s calm presence.
I
know there are times when you wonder how you’ll make it through another day.At
such times, we long to fly away from all our stress and worries.We live in a
world that constantly screams for our attention: children to raise, bills to
pay, chores to get done, etc.
The
antidote that cures worry today is the same as it was in David’s day. David,
the man God used to write some of the most beautiful verses in the Bible,
experienced many trials and tribulations.Whenever trouble entered his life,
David knew what to do.“I sought the Lord, and He answered me; He delivered me
from all my fears.”
Psalms
34:4 Take heart:No matter how much pressure you are under, God is with you.The next time you start to lose hope, seek the Lord.He can deliver you and
provide you with peace that surpasses all understanding. It is so easy to drift
into a place of fear and worry.I used to find myself doing this from time to time.It
has always been a part of the human condition.
Jesus
addressed it in the Sermon on the Mount, so it was obviously a struggle among
His followers, as he said: “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow
will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” Matthew 6:34
God
does not want us to worry, because He knows worry accomplishes nothing.In
fact, worry left unchecked can manifest itself physically in a variety of
illnesses, making things worse. This world is very interesting.There are certainly many things that can go
wrong, and it is easy to get into a state of worry about the things that are
important to us.
We
can worry about our jobs, children, other loved ones, as well as worrying
about the outcomes of any responsibilities or events in our lives.We want things to turn out the way we imagine
them to.Of course, this is not always the case.Yet, despite the things that
can go wrong in our lives, I want to encourage you that “in all things God
works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His
purpose.” Romans 8:28
God,
Jesus Christ loves you and He knows your needs.I encourage you to both present
your needs to Him in prayer and to trust His sovereignty in your life.There
is a psalm that reminds us of this: “Know that the Lord is God. It is He who
made us, and we are His; we are His people, the sheep of His pasture.” Psalms
100:3
Psalms
46:1
God
is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Isaiah 41:10
Don’t
you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God.
I
will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the
right hand of my righteousness. Matthew 28:20
Teaching
them to observe all things that I commanded you. Behold, I am with you always,
even to the end of the age.”” Amen. Hebrews 13:5
Be
free from the love of money, content with such things as you have, for he has said,
“I will in no way leave you, neither will I in any way forsake you.”
In
2 Timothy 2:3, the Apostle Paul encourages us to endure hardship “like a good
soldier of Jesus Christ.”
When Paul
wrote this letter-his last-he was imprisoned and facing death.He knew that
loneliness is one of the most difficult trials we face.No one supported Paul
at his first defense.Paul wrote in 2 Timothy 4:17, “but the Lord stood at my
side and gave me strength.”Though everyone deserted him, Paul knew he was not
alone.
We
live in a world that makes it harder than ever to build and nurture lasting relationships.Indeed, many people today meet new “friends” without leaving home, on the Internet.Our fast-paced world leaves little time for real relationships.
Few
of us are imprisoned and facing death.At such times, we take heart in the
knowledge that there is One who gave His life for us.Christ suffered the agony
of abandonment so that none of us would ever have to be alone.He gave His life for you.He will not abandon you now.
It
is in our trials-both literally and figuratively-that we learn that our holy and sinless God, Jesus Christ is
a just one with a heart full of mercy.Although your heart may be heavy with
the serious situation you are facing, I ask that you seek the Lord as He seeks
you.
Understand
that He will not allow you to be judged unfairly, for you are His child.Call
on Him to touch those who will judge you so that they may deliver a fair
resolution.While you may feel despair and grief, do not allow these feelings
to distract you from your walk with the Lord, but instead embrace your faith.It
is in this faith and with His love that you can withstand even the strongest
storm.
Seek
out the comfort of those that care for and love you. Always remember that the
Lord is loving and just and will always provide strength if you only ask.
I
want to encourage you to come to God.Take a break to be with God.He is sovereign,
and we can give injustice into His hands.Rest in His love, and I believe you
will show love to others in the same way God has shown love to
you-unconditionally.
In
Hebrews, God promised He would never leave us, and one of the ways He reminds
us of this promise is through comforting each other on those days when we feel
isolated and lonely.
In
the Bible we find Elijah who, following his huge victory over the prophets of
Baal, and after Jezebel threatened his life, ran away and told God he felt so
alone that he wanted to die.But God met
his needs and comforted him. It is the same with us; God is waiting to comfort
us when we feel like we are cut off, that no one understands.
Three
thousand years ago, a friend of God sinned.As king, David should have been in the field with his army, preparing
for war.Instead, he was committing
adultery with the wife of Uriah the Hittite, one of David’s most loyal
men.In a futile attempt to hide his
sin, David set a trap that led to Uriah’s death.
As
the story of David and Bathsheba in 2 Samuel 11 shows, sin is like a
cancer.When left unchecked, it spreads
quickly; lives disintegrate under its weight.
David
knew that God is the only refuge from sin; he sought God’s forgiveness. “Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew
a steadfast spirit within me,” the Psalmist wrote in Psalms 51:10.Through
Christ, we are set free from sin and death.“Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ
Jesus.” Romans 8:1
What
kind of love keeps no record of our sins and forgives all our trespasses?Only the love of of our sinless and holy God, Jesus Christ-He gave David a new
heart and a new spirit.He will do the
same for you.Beloved,
surrender your life to Him and experience real freedom from the bondage of sin.He
is the only one who has the power to make you whole again.
The
Lord knows everything you are feeling, and His heart is not absent.God knows
your sorrows, and His love for you is so profound.The Bible is full of people
who struggled with depression.Abraham, Jonah, Job, Elijah, King Saul,
Jeremiah-all had times of weariness of heart, soul, and spirit.
King
David, who the Bible refers to as “a man after God’s own heart” wrote in Psalms
38:6-10: “I am bowed down and brought very low; all day long I go about
mourning. My back is filled with searing
pain; there is no health in my body. I
am feeble and utterly crushed; I groan in anguish of heart. All my longings lie open before you, O Lord;
my sighing is not hidden from you.My
heart pounds, my strength fails me; even the light has gone from my eyes.” But
the same David also wrote that God “restores his soul,” bringing completeness
to the picture.
It
is not always easy to reach out when the days seem dark, so I am reaching out
to you in hopes that you will not feel as if you must go through this alone.Your
addiction is not too big or too complicated for God to help you overcome.He
has healed countless people from all sorts of things.If God can heal me then He can heal anybody who put their trust in Him.
I
know how you feel, because I was once in bondage with my feelings and suffered
tremendously, trying to fight the war to please God and do the right thing.I
did it with the help of our Lord and Saviour, Today, I can confidently say
that, “I have inner peace, and I am no longer broken”. So, I understand what
you’re going through in your struggle with sin.Please know that you are not alone.I am with you in spirit as you strive to do what is right.
I suffered from depression for a few years.So many hurting people and I was one of them.If I can help just one person, it will be worth all the problems my mother and I faced for such a long time.Through prayer I give my problems to God.Through thanking Him I realize that He is good, and things are not as bad as they could be.God, Jesus Christ is merciful, gracious, and full of compassion.
I was a broken individual and only survived, because I decided to deal with my problems by living according to God’s word not by trying to do things my way or run from my problems as I did in the past.
I
believe that you will see His work in your life also.Be reminded that “The
Lord your God is with you, He is mighty to save.He knows your struggle and He
is able to help you.Come to Him and seek His strength.
I
know you’re fighting a battle to take control of your thoughts.Please know that I stand by you.Be
strong and very courageous.You are not alone.Each day, Satan finds many ways
to tempt us and rob us of our purity and freedom in Christ.
God loves you more than you can fathom.He loves you and longs for you to be free.His desire is for you to have a deeper
relationship with Him and live a life of freedom through the power of His name.
I
want to encourage you to surrender everything to Jesus Christ, our wonderful
Saviour who able to do anything. GIVE EVERYTHING to Him.Christ has the power and authority to give you freedom in
all situations.
I
know you will be experiencing all kinds of emotions as you work through the
many stages of recovery.You will need the strength and healing that can only
come from He who loves us and understands our pain.Isaiah 61 tells us that
Jesus came to heal broken hearts, and that is what He does.Abuse, pain, loss,
despair, hopelessness, anger, and brokenness may all be part of what you’re
feeling right now.Experiencing these
feelings is never easy, and it can be a long healing journey.
I
want you to know you are God’s precious creation and His heart breaks at the pain
you are feeling right now.He loves you
so much.I also want you to know that
there is nothing in this world that can bring you greater healing than the
healing that comes from our mighty God.
Take
comfort in the words of Jeremiah 30:17: “’But I will restore you to health and
heal your wounds,’ declares the Lord.”God will restore you and give you a
peace beyond understanding.I want to
encourage you to lean on Him.When you do, I believe you will feel His warm
embrace.
We
are all sinners and it is only His love and forgiveness that renews us, making
us better than who we were.Be safe and mindful that you are a child of God and
that you are loved.You
are in my thoughts and prayers.
I pray that you have found other born-again believers with whom to spend time and experience the gift of fellowship.We are our brothers’ keepers, and this is even more important in your current situation.I ask that you take the time that you are serving and dedicate it to the miracle of Jesus Christ and rebirth, allowing the Lord to breathe into you new life and faith.
Praise be to the God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ.My prayer is that your healing will begin even today.Lean on God, Jesus Christ, and please continue to consult the Lord throughout your walk with Him.
As you may recall, Joseph was sold into slavery by his own brothers and held captive in Egypt for thirteen years. But God used adversity to mold Joseph’s character. When famine swept over the land, Joseph’s suffering turned out to be a blessing.
“You intended to harm me,”Joseph said to his brothers, “but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.” Genesis 50:20
It is good to remember that when we face challenges in life, we have access to a God who can not only help us but who understands what it is like to face adversity.
Joseph’s story shows that God uses adversity for good. When we’re going through a time of trouble, we can’t always see how God will use it for good, but as Christians, we know He will.
A true friend is a
very special treasure in life.Many
people go through their lives without ever having a real, true friend whom they
love and trust and can share with.
I
was blessed with Neon whom like God, Jesus Christ showed me the meaning of true love, and
how-to live-in contentment despite perilous times. Neo spent five (5) years and six(6) precious months with me.She made me happy and excited to open my eyes to see a new day and have the determination to press on during my darkest days.I’m sure your special one brought a lot of joy and happiness to your life, too.
My blessed animal companions, my fur-kid Neo and my mom will always be my angels, my angels who kept me from the path of destruction,
and brought me closer to my Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.God is good and merciful.
The
pain of my fur-kid's and mother’s sufferings is indescribable, and it is the reason
why I made up my mind to make every day count for my sinless and holy God,
Jesus Christ, and store up treasures in heaven. Please
lean on the Lord, Jesus Christ and allow Him to bring the comfort you need during your time
of devastating sufferings, loss and mourning.
Think about those special times spent with your special loved ones, and rely on those
memories to keep the love alive in your life.
As the days go by, the love for
your child, parent or other family members will continue to be part of who you are, and you can face
each day, not in your own strength, but in the strength of the Lord.Remember
the good and wonderful traits and allow those to become part of your life.
Let
Christ use you to minister to others through the person you are and the person
you have become because of your special treasures.I will continue to pray that you
will feel the presence and comfort of the Lord in your daily walk.
Just
as Christ suffered, so shall we as His disciples.Jesus said there would be
TRIBULATION in this life.John 16:33, “These things I have spoken unto you,
that in me ye might have peace.In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be
of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” If the world hated Jesus, then they
will surely hate us as Christ’s disciples . . .
I am thankful to God today for all the pain and sufferings I endured, and for realizing in time before Neon’s death what is important above all:my sinless and great God and Saviour, Jesus Christ, my dearly loved family members, winning lost souls to Christ Jesus, and helping others for God's Glory.In God, Jesus Christ, always.
People of faith have always faced problems.Paul understood this when he wrote in Romans 15:30: “I urge you, brothers, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to join me in my struggle by praying to God for me.”Notice he asked for those who knew him to join him in prayer for his situation.
Our sinless and holy God, Jesus Christ has called us to community, and I join you in prayer.As we stand together as brothers and sisters in the Lord, He provides the strength we need to do those things which we might not be able to do alone.
“If
ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of
the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth
you.”—John 15:19
“Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ
Jesus shall suffer persecution.” —2nd Timothy 3:12
Praise God, Jesus Christ is a Friend that sticketh closer than a brother!Jesus the Christ said He would be with us unto the end of the world.Matthew 28:20, “Lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world.Amen.”
The Psalms 23 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
Ecclesiastes 8:4 reads,"Where the word of a king is, there is POWER."Jesus died, that's history; Christ died for me, that's salvation!To God, Jesus Christ be the glory, great things He hath done!