03/29/20 ESSENTIALS TO SPIRITUAL SUCCESS
Two essential directives believers must follow.
1. Come apart from the world.
2. Come apart to Christ.
Saturday, March 28, 2020
03/29/20 DON'T BE THIS PERSON
03/29/20 DON'T BE THIS PERSON
Don't be the kind of person that one person needs to apologize to another person for the kind of person you are.
Don't be the kind of person that one person needs to apologize to another person for the kind of person you are.
03/28/20 OPEN YOUR MIND, ENGAGE YOUR IMAGINATION
03/28/20 OPEN YOUR MIND, ENGAGE YOUR IMAGINATION
I loved to read.
Reading Christian books...
formed my thinking,
set my goals,
stirred my commitment,
deepened my understanding
I loved to read.
Reading Christian books...
formed my thinking,
set my goals,
stirred my commitment,
deepened my understanding
03/28/20 BLIND WITH RAGE
03/28/20 BLIND WITH RAGE
Christians are still being scoffed for proclaiming unpopular Biblical truths, as those truths are being verified daily.
Christians are still being scoffed for proclaiming unpopular Biblical truths, as those truths are being verified daily.
03/28/20 SMOKE AND MIRRORS
03/28/20 SMOKE AND MIRRORS
Liberal promotion of their view of "science" is actually an attack on the God of the Bible, the origin of all knowledge (science).
Liberal promotion of their view of "science" is actually an attack on the God of the Bible, the origin of all knowledge (science).
03/28/20 A RED HERRING
03/28/20 A RED HERRING
When you hear a Liberal attack Christians for disbelieving science, remember, Liberals scoff the fact of two genders.
When you hear a Liberal attack Christians for disbelieving science, remember, Liberals scoff the fact of two genders.
03/28/20 TNH ZOOM SERVICES TOMORROW
03/28/20 TNH ZOOM SERVICES TOMORROW
THE NET HOUSE MINISTRY ZOOM SERVICES FOR 03/29/20
If you are not part of TNH Ministry, but you are interested in being part of our Online service, please contact me th
SUNDAY Morning 11:00 am.
No Bible classes tomorrow.
We will resume Bible classes (the Lord willing) next Lord's Day (4/05/20). Online Live Bible Class will be shorter than classes at the Ministry Center.
The class will include everyone, children, youth, adults (until the Lord leads otherwise) or until we gather again in the Ministry Center.
SUNDAY Evening 7:00 pm.
I am still working on our Online Ministry, so please understand if we encounter some hitches. I am hoping to record our session in order to provided folks with an after meeting recorded presentation.
THE NET HOUSE MINISTRY ZOOM SERVICES FOR 03/29/20
If you are not part of TNH Ministry, but you are interested in being part of our Online service, please contact me th
SUNDAY Morning 11:00 am.
No Bible classes tomorrow.
We will resume Bible classes (the Lord willing) next Lord's Day (4/05/20). Online Live Bible Class will be shorter than classes at the Ministry Center.
The class will include everyone, children, youth, adults (until the Lord leads otherwise) or until we gather again in the Ministry Center.
SUNDAY Evening 7:00 pm.
I am still working on our Online Ministry, so please understand if we encounter some hitches. I am hoping to record our session in order to provided folks with an after meeting recorded presentation.
03/28/20 MEETING GOD WHERE HE IS, NOT WHERE WE WANT HIM TO BE
03/28/20 MEETING GOD WHERE HE IS, NOT WHERE WE WANT HIM TO BE
Our folks like to "visit" after service even when visiting other churches. Our ZOOM fellowship time was even better than usual.
My point is, if we look at any meeting as a blessing, we will find God and enjoy fellowship. There are millions of Christians around the world who would love to be in our "oppressed" condition.
Yes, hope for and accept the best opportunities when they are available in a free society, but don't complain about the best that God provides in a difficult situation.
Another observation, many of the people who attend "normal" services hardly have enough energy, excitement, commitment to keep them out of a casket. In fact, pastors often complain about the lack of participation and contribution by those in the pews. It could be that folks will actually become more focused and involved in our less traditional services.
If this is not the case with your "church," then be glad, but don't put down the fact that God is using a different model to stir His people to worship and serve.
And here is the kicker. You can long for the leaks and onions if you want to, but God hates murmuring, especially if He is leading His people to the promised land of purity, perfection, love, joy, peace, worship, service.
Our folks like to "visit" after service even when visiting other churches. Our ZOOM fellowship time was even better than usual.
My point is, if we look at any meeting as a blessing, we will find God and enjoy fellowship. There are millions of Christians around the world who would love to be in our "oppressed" condition.
Yes, hope for and accept the best opportunities when they are available in a free society, but don't complain about the best that God provides in a difficult situation.
Another observation, many of the people who attend "normal" services hardly have enough energy, excitement, commitment to keep them out of a casket. In fact, pastors often complain about the lack of participation and contribution by those in the pews. It could be that folks will actually become more focused and involved in our less traditional services.
If this is not the case with your "church," then be glad, but don't put down the fact that God is using a different model to stir His people to worship and serve.
And here is the kicker. You can long for the leaks and onions if you want to, but God hates murmuring, especially if He is leading His people to the promised land of purity, perfection, love, joy, peace, worship, service.
03/28/20 A POSITIVE APPROACH TO NEGATIVE ISSUES
03/28/20 A POSITIVE APPROACH TO NEGATIVE ISSUES
My posts are intended to inform and encourage folks to find refuge in Jesus from the flood of refuse coming in the days ahead.
My posts are intended to inform and encourage folks to find refuge in Jesus from the flood of refuse coming in the days ahead.
03/28/20 ALSO CALLED PERSECUTION...
03/28/20 ALSO CALLED PERSECUTION...
Future State control can include health, travel, internet, electricity, food and water and definitely control Christian ministries.
Future State control can include health, travel, internet, electricity, food and water and definitely control Christian ministries.
03/28/20 CHEER UP, THINGS COULD BE WORSE; SO I CHEERED UP, AND...
03/28/20 CHEER UP, THINGS COULD BE WORSE; SO I CHEERED UP, AND...
You think things are bad now?
Wait till real Government control takes over.
This is just a glimpse.
You better get ready.
You think things are bad now?
Wait till real Government control takes over.
This is just a glimpse.
You better get ready.
03/28/20 THESE ARE THE GOOD OLD DAYS
03/28/20 THESE ARE THE GOOD OLD DAYS
There will come a day when folks will refer to this time in history as, "the good old days."
I've been telling you.
There will come a day when folks will refer to this time in history as, "the good old days."
I've been telling you.
03/28/20 WE'VE BEEN RUNNING ON FUMES
03/28/20 WE'VE BEEN RUNNING ON FUMES
The magnificent life we enjoyed in the West was a residual impact from having been founded on Christ and Bible principles.
The magnificent life we enjoyed in the West was a residual impact from having been founded on Christ and Bible principles.
03/28/20 THIS AIN'T THE MILLENNIUM
03/28/20 THIS AIN'T THE MILLENNIUM
The Western world confused the blessings of God in this present evil world to be the Millennial Reign of Christ.
SURPRISE.
The Western world confused the blessings of God in this present evil world to be the Millennial Reign of Christ.
SURPRISE.
03/28/20 WE ARE IN INCONVENIENCE MODE
03/28/20 WE ARE IN INCONVENIENCE MODE
Right now our situation is not persecution, but inconvenience.
If "Christians" can't handle this, they're headed for a real shock.
Right now our situation is not persecution, but inconvenience.
If "Christians" can't handle this, they're headed for a real shock.
03/28/20 VANITY SEARCH
03/28/20 VANITY SEARCH
Some "Christians" scrounge the world, searching vacuous holes instead of mining the "Acres Of Diamonds" in their own Bible.
Some "Christians" scrounge the world, searching vacuous holes instead of mining the "Acres Of Diamonds" in their own Bible.
03/28/20 DON'T WASTE TIME WHINING
03/28/20 DON'T WASTE TIME WHINING
While folks whine about inconvenience, the ship is sinking.
It's better to man the life boats, offer hope, throw out the lifeline.
While folks whine about inconvenience, the ship is sinking.
It's better to man the life boats, offer hope, throw out the lifeline.
?03/28/20 IS A CHRISTIAN A POLLYANNA?
03/28/20 IS A CHRISTIAN A POLLYANNA?
The difference in being a Pollyanna or a Christian:
Pollyanna trusts in people and programs,
Christians trust in Christ and Bible.
The difference in being a Pollyanna or a Christian:
Pollyanna trusts in people and programs,
Christians trust in Christ and Bible.
03/28/20 LIFE IS A DREAM
03/28/20 LIFE IS A DREAM
Life is a dream: no heartaches, bills, critics, enemies, trials, health problems.
No wonder I am a victorious Christian.
Life is a dream: no heartaches, bills, critics, enemies, trials, health problems.
No wonder I am a victorious Christian.
03/28/20 We Have A Choice
03/28/20 We Have A Choice
We are all drawn to something, which is evident by our thoughts, words, actions.
Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.
Deuteronomy 4:29
29 But if from thence thou shalt seek the LORD thy God, thou shalt find him, if thou seek him with all thy heart and with all thy soul.
Psalms 119:2
2 Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart.
Hebrews 10:22
22 Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water.
James 4:7-8
7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
8 Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.
We are all drawn to something, which is evident by our thoughts, words, actions.
Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.
Deuteronomy 4:29
29 But if from thence thou shalt seek the LORD thy God, thou shalt find him, if thou seek him with all thy heart and with all thy soul.
Psalms 119:2
2 Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart.
Hebrews 10:22
22 Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water.
James 4:7-8
7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
8 Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.
Friday, March 27, 2020
03/27/20 LIKE THE GIFT, THE MESSAGE IS FREE
03/27/20 LIKE THE GIFT, THE MESSAGE IS FREE
I would love to have an online Bible study with you, and it will cost you nothing.
Not studying the Bible will be very costly.
I would love to have an online Bible study with you, and it will cost you nothing.
Not studying the Bible will be very costly.
03/27/20 YOU MAY HAVE BEEN MISINFORMED
03/27/20 YOU MAY HAVE BEEN MISINFORMED
The message of the Bible isn't "Doomsday," except for those refuse to trust and follow Christ.
It is eternal joy, peace, love, life.
The message of the Bible isn't "Doomsday," except for those refuse to trust and follow Christ.
It is eternal joy, peace, love, life.
03/27/20 WE'VE BEEN TRYING TO TELL YOU
03/27/20 WE'VE BEEN TRYING TO TELL YOU
If you are shocked that the world is in upheaval today you must not be reading your Bible.
Oh, and it is going to get worse.
If you are shocked that the world is in upheaval today you must not be reading your Bible.
Oh, and it is going to get worse.
03/27/20 UNDERSTAND YOUR CALLING
03/27/20 UNDERSTAND YOUR CALLING
I am not surprised at social or political error, shortcomings, deception.
I am disappointed in "Christians" tilting at windmills.
I am not surprised at social or political error, shortcomings, deception.
I am disappointed in "Christians" tilting at windmills.
03/27/20 FOCUSED ON THE WRONG THINGS
03/27/20 FOCUSED ON THE WRONG THINGS
I am concerned that few folks (saved or unsaved) will be drawn closer to God through this time of upheaval.
Their focus is askew.
I am concerned that few folks (saved or unsaved) will be drawn closer to God through this time of upheaval.
Their focus is askew.
03/27/20 A WAKE UP TO STEP UP
03/27/20 A WAKE UP TO STEP UP
This is a great time to seek spiritual, Biblical counsel concerning faith and being a positive witness for Jesus.
This is a great time to seek spiritual, Biblical counsel concerning faith and being a positive witness for Jesus.
03/27/20 TROUBLES AND TRIALS ARE REMINDERS
03/27/20 TROUBLES AND TRIALS ARE REMINDERS
God does not allow tragedy and difficulty to come our way so that we focus on our problems, but rather to focus on Him.
God does not allow tragedy and difficulty to come our way so that we focus on our problems, but rather to focus on Him.
03/27/20 YOUR NEED FOR GOD CONTINUES
03/27/20 YOUR NEED FOR GOD CONTINUES
Whether or not this viral and social upheaval changes, you will still need to draw closer to God and His word, because God doesn't change.
Whether or not this viral and social upheaval changes, you will still need to draw closer to God and His word, because God doesn't change.
03/27/20 CHOOSE THE RIGHT PATH
03/27/20 CHOOSE THE RIGHT PATH
THERE IS A WAY THAT SEEMS RIGHT TO A MAN, BUT THE END OF THAT WAY IS DEATH.
Tell me if you're interested in online Bible study.
THERE IS A WAY THAT SEEMS RIGHT TO A MAN, BUT THE END OF THAT WAY IS DEATH.
Tell me if you're interested in online Bible study.
03/27/20 IT IS THIS SIMPLE
03/27/20 IT IS THIS SIMPLE
The things you hear, read, watch, will form your world view and faith system.
Knowing truth sets us free.
Jesus is the Truth.
The things you hear, read, watch, will form your world view and faith system.
Knowing truth sets us free.
Jesus is the Truth.
03/27/20 BLESSED BEYOND WORDS
03/27/20 BLESSED BEYOND WORDS
Have I told you lately that I have the greatest grandchildren in the world?
Have I told you lately that I have the greatest grandchildren in the world?
03/27/20 YOU CAN TRUST GOD
03/27/20 YOU CAN TRUST GOD
The poisoned wells of misinformation from "friend" or news agency, blinds and kills. God's word informs, transforms and empowers.
The poisoned wells of misinformation from "friend" or news agency, blinds and kills. God's word informs, transforms and empowers.
Thursday, March 26, 2020
03/26/20 BELIEVERS ALSO LACK...
03/26/20 BELIEVERS ALSO LACK...
Today's "believers" often lack godliness, obedience, faithfulness, self control, self denial, knowledge, understanding, wisdom.
Today's "believers" often lack godliness, obedience, faithfulness, self control, self denial, knowledge, understanding, wisdom.
03/26/20 MISSING COMPONENTS
03/26/20 MISSING COMPONENTS
Humility, love, submission, tenderness, kindness, mercy, grace, honesty are some of the missing components in today's "Believers."
Humility, love, submission, tenderness, kindness, mercy, grace, honesty are some of the missing components in today's "Believers."
03/26/20 TIME FOR TOTAL SURRENDER
03/26/20 TIME FOR TOTAL SURRENDER
If you did not get it the first "million" times I said it:
"It is time for total surrender and a radical life of Christlikeness."
If you did not get it the first "million" times I said it:
"It is time for total surrender and a radical life of Christlikeness."
03/26/20 DON'T LAY BLAME HERE
03/26/20 DON'T LAY BLAME HERE
Don't blame pastors or parents for people who refuse to walk in light, grow in grace, live in victory or speak truth in love.
Don't blame pastors or parents for people who refuse to walk in light, grow in grace, live in victory or speak truth in love.
03/26/20 COVID-19
03/26/20 COVID-19
It could pass relatively soon.
It could become the norm.
It might indicate a coming world in total chaos.
Follow Christ.
It could pass relatively soon.
It could become the norm.
It might indicate a coming world in total chaos.
Follow Christ.
03/26/20 INTERGALACTIC REBELLION
03/26/20 INTERGALACTIC REBELLION
I don't have time to worry about conspiracy theories, I am dealing with intergalactic rebellion and get my info from the Holy Bible.
I don't have time to worry about conspiracy theories, I am dealing with intergalactic rebellion and get my info from the Holy Bible.
03/26/20 BURGLARS STEAL OWN SAVINGS?
03/26/20 BURGLARS STEAL OWN SAVINGS?
5/5
When citizens are told to stay home, do burglars break into their own homes to steal their own savings?
5/5
When citizens are told to stay home, do burglars break into their own homes to steal their own savings?
03/26/20 ANARCHIST BURNING CHECKS?
03/26/20 ANARCHIST BURNING CHECKS?
4/5
When the Government offers help to its citizens, do anarchists burn the checks and riot in their own yards?
4/5
When the Government offers help to its citizens, do anarchists burn the checks and riot in their own yards?
03/26/20 HOME INVADERS AT HOME
03/26/20 HOME INVADERS AT HOME
3/5
When citizens are told to stay home, do home invaders break into their own homes to terrorize and assault their own families?
3/5
When citizens are told to stay home, do home invaders break into their own homes to terrorize and assault their own families?
03/26/20 RIOTERS DESTROYING...
03/26/20 RIOTERS DESTROYING...
2/5
When citizens are ordered to stay home, do rioters burn their own cars and break their own windows?
2/5
When citizens are ordered to stay home, do rioters burn their own cars and break their own windows?
03/26/20 LOOTERS AT HOME
03/26/20 LOOTERS AT HOME
1/5
When citizens are ordered to stay home, do the looters just take stuff from one part of their own house to another part?
1/5
When citizens are ordered to stay home, do the looters just take stuff from one part of their own house to another part?
03/26/20 FROM 2014 JW ENCOUNTER
03/26/20 FROM 2014 JW ENCOUNTER
This is typical of my encounters with cultists, though the closing scene was unique.
YOU MIGHT FIND THIS INTERESTING... ALL THE WAY TO THE END.
Well, I don't think he is coming back. A man knocked on my door and offered to leave some religious material. I looked at it and saw it was the group who calls itself, "Jehovah Witnesses."
I asked him if he was one of those people who believes the Bible.
He said, "Yes."
I asked if he believes EVERYTHING that it says.
He said, "Yes." But he was a little wary.
I asked again.
He said, "Like what?"
I said, "If I show you where the Bible says that Jesus raised Himself from the dead, will you believe it?"
He said, "No," and then asked me where it says that.
I said, "It does not matter where, the question is, Will you believe it if I show you."
He hemmed and hawed and stumbled all over himself and then asked me, "What Bible?"
I said, "Your Bible." We then went in the house.
I took him to John 2:19 and he squirmed like a worm on a hot griddle.
I took him to John 1:1 in his New World Translation (which is not true to the original languages) and showed him that he believes in more than one God.
I showed him that David and Job both spoke about life after death and when a Christian dies physically, he is absent from the body, but present with the Lord.
When he asked me where Adam is, I told him that I do not know whether Adam is in heaven or hell because I do not know Adam's relationship with God when he died.
There were other things, but you get the idea.
He kept telling me that it was my interpretation, and I kept pointing out that it was not interpretation, but clearly what the Bible says.
I told him my intention was not to argue, but to point out that he does not really believe the Bible, and that I love him and will be glad to help him come to Christ.
Sadly, when I invited him to believe on the resurrected Divine Christ of the Bible, he said he would not be doing that.
One more thing.
The door to my house sticks.
When he was trying to get out he started to panic.
He locked it, unlocked, turned the handle and looked like he was about to be gutted and tanned.
Of course, I just kept telling him what the Bible says.
He finally said, with a little trepidation, "How do you get out of here?"
I said, "Turn the handle and push."
He did, and he stepped outside.
I followed him and said, that it is much easier to get out of my house than to get out the bondage of the false doctrines of his beliefs, but if he ever wants to, I will be glad to help him.
This is typical of my encounters with cultists, though the closing scene was unique.
YOU MIGHT FIND THIS INTERESTING... ALL THE WAY TO THE END.
Well, I don't think he is coming back. A man knocked on my door and offered to leave some religious material. I looked at it and saw it was the group who calls itself, "Jehovah Witnesses."
I asked him if he was one of those people who believes the Bible.
He said, "Yes."
I asked if he believes EVERYTHING that it says.
He said, "Yes." But he was a little wary.
I asked again.
He said, "Like what?"
I said, "If I show you where the Bible says that Jesus raised Himself from the dead, will you believe it?"
He said, "No," and then asked me where it says that.
I said, "It does not matter where, the question is, Will you believe it if I show you."
He hemmed and hawed and stumbled all over himself and then asked me, "What Bible?"
I said, "Your Bible." We then went in the house.
I took him to John 2:19 and he squirmed like a worm on a hot griddle.
I took him to John 1:1 in his New World Translation (which is not true to the original languages) and showed him that he believes in more than one God.
I showed him that David and Job both spoke about life after death and when a Christian dies physically, he is absent from the body, but present with the Lord.
When he asked me where Adam is, I told him that I do not know whether Adam is in heaven or hell because I do not know Adam's relationship with God when he died.
There were other things, but you get the idea.
He kept telling me that it was my interpretation, and I kept pointing out that it was not interpretation, but clearly what the Bible says.
I told him my intention was not to argue, but to point out that he does not really believe the Bible, and that I love him and will be glad to help him come to Christ.
Sadly, when I invited him to believe on the resurrected Divine Christ of the Bible, he said he would not be doing that.
One more thing.
The door to my house sticks.
When he was trying to get out he started to panic.
He locked it, unlocked, turned the handle and looked like he was about to be gutted and tanned.
Of course, I just kept telling him what the Bible says.
He finally said, with a little trepidation, "How do you get out of here?"
I said, "Turn the handle and push."
He did, and he stepped outside.
I followed him and said, that it is much easier to get out of my house than to get out the bondage of the false doctrines of his beliefs, but if he ever wants to, I will be glad to help him.
03/26/20 A VIABLE OPTION IN TIME OF NEED
03/26/20 A VIABLE OPTION IN TIME OF NEED
Meeting together physically, in one place, is super special, but our ZOOM sessions are pretty awesome too. Y'all come.
(Ask me.)
Meeting together physically, in one place, is super special, but our ZOOM sessions are pretty awesome too. Y'all come.
(Ask me.)
03/26/20 COME ZOOM WITH US
03/26/20 COME ZOOM WITH US
(We used ZOOM Video Conferencing app for our Wednesday night meeting.)
We had a ZOOM Service tonight with 8 different locations (Morehead, Beaufort, Smyrna, Atlantic, Myrtle Beach, 2 in Raleigh, Hickory), involving 17 different people (6 young people and 11 adults). There was another family of 4 in Morehead (Newport address near Walmart) unable to be present tonight. The size of our local body is 17 folks (8 children - young people and 9 adults).
We started the session with greetings. There were folks we had not seen for quite a while, so it was special to have them with us on ZOOM. Some folks shared testimonies. I actually asked some folks to talk about some of the things they especially like about their "job" responsibilities (which I wove into my message about "Having The Single Eye" (Matthew 6:19-24 and Luke 11:33-36). After the service we sat around and talked (and laughed). The young people greeted each other.
If you want to be included in future ZOOM Services, message me your your email and I will try to include you. There is no cost or obligation to be part of our ZOOM or Online ministry. You can be part of our service as a hidden person or through video and/or audio.
If a person records their ZOOM session, they are able to excerpt specific sections, which can then be used separately in ministering to other folks.
For instance, if a recording has...
a meet and greet section at the beginning,
a teaching or preaching section in the middle,
a fellowship and sharing time at the end,
Then the middle can be easily trimmed out and used to share with a different group.
This makes it possible for you to then share it with specific friends, either in your home, on a device in a separate location or as an Online outreach, through ZOOM, SKYPE, FACE BOOK or some other platform.
I continue to improve my presentation and the format, in order to serve my folks and make it easy and inviting for them to reach out to others. I am still in the learning phase and appreciate input for others.
(We used ZOOM Video Conferencing app for our Wednesday night meeting.)
We had a ZOOM Service tonight with 8 different locations (Morehead, Beaufort, Smyrna, Atlantic, Myrtle Beach, 2 in Raleigh, Hickory), involving 17 different people (6 young people and 11 adults). There was another family of 4 in Morehead (Newport address near Walmart) unable to be present tonight. The size of our local body is 17 folks (8 children - young people and 9 adults).
We started the session with greetings. There were folks we had not seen for quite a while, so it was special to have them with us on ZOOM. Some folks shared testimonies. I actually asked some folks to talk about some of the things they especially like about their "job" responsibilities (which I wove into my message about "Having The Single Eye" (Matthew 6:19-24 and Luke 11:33-36). After the service we sat around and talked (and laughed). The young people greeted each other.
If you want to be included in future ZOOM Services, message me your your email and I will try to include you. There is no cost or obligation to be part of our ZOOM or Online ministry. You can be part of our service as a hidden person or through video and/or audio.
If a person records their ZOOM session, they are able to excerpt specific sections, which can then be used separately in ministering to other folks.
For instance, if a recording has...
a meet and greet section at the beginning,
a teaching or preaching section in the middle,
a fellowship and sharing time at the end,
Then the middle can be easily trimmed out and used to share with a different group.
This makes it possible for you to then share it with specific friends, either in your home, on a device in a separate location or as an Online outreach, through ZOOM, SKYPE, FACE BOOK or some other platform.
I continue to improve my presentation and the format, in order to serve my folks and make it easy and inviting for them to reach out to others. I am still in the learning phase and appreciate input for others.
03/25/20 NOW'S THE TIME
03/25/20 NOW'S THE TIME
I'M TELLING YOU, this is a great time to...
Stop;
Let God search you;
Make full commitment;
Die to self, world and sin.
Don't waste it.
I'M TELLING YOU, this is a great time to...
Stop;
Let God search you;
Make full commitment;
Die to self, world and sin.
Don't waste it.
03/25/20 GROSS BUT GRAPHIC
03/25/20 GROSS BUT GRAPHIC
How much carnality, doubt, disobedience should you allow in your life?
Just think, "How much manure do you want in your stew?"
How much carnality, doubt, disobedience should you allow in your life?
Just think, "How much manure do you want in your stew?"
03/25/20 DON'T CHOOSE TO BE ROBBED
03/25/20 DON'T CHOOSE TO BE ROBBED
Crying, whining, fussing, murmuring, complaining will rob you of Divine joy, peace, testimony and maybe His provision and deliverance.
Crying, whining, fussing, murmuring, complaining will rob you of Divine joy, peace, testimony and maybe His provision and deliverance.
03/25/20 CHOOSE YOUR FOREVER LOVE
03/25/20 CHOOSE YOUR FOREVER LOVE
Loosing loved ones because they love the world or the things of the world or worldly alliances more than God is an eternal loss.
TRUE LOVE LASTS FOREVER
1 John 2:15-17
15 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.
17 And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.
Loosing loved ones because they love the world or the things of the world or worldly alliances more than God is an eternal loss.
TRUE LOVE LASTS FOREVER
1 John 2:15-17
15 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.
17 And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
03/25/20 DON'T BE HELD CAPTIVE
03/25/20 DON'T BE HELD CAPTIVE
It is not my political point of view that makes you angry; it is because you are aligned with a party that opposes God's word.
It is not my political point of view that makes you angry; it is because you are aligned with a party that opposes God's word.
03/25/20 THE REAL PLAGUE LIVES IN THEIR HEARTS
03/25/20 THE REAL PLAGUE LIVES IN THEIR HEARTS
Think about it: dem folks would rather give money to groups that sell baby parts than support families during a national tragedy.
Think about it: dem folks would rather give money to groups that sell baby parts than support families during a national tragedy.
03/25/20 IT'S IN THE BOOK
03/25/20 IT'S IN THE BOOK
It is not lack of faith to think that present world conditions will get worse.
Actually, it is Biblical fact.
It is not lack of faith to think that present world conditions will get worse.
Actually, it is Biblical fact.
03/24/20 "DIRTY ME, DIRTY ME, I'M DISGUSTED WITH MYSELF"
03/24/20 "DIRTY ME, DIRTY ME, I'M DISGUSTED WITH MYSELF"
(The Darlings)
It is too bad that it takes a pandemic to remind people WASH UP (body, clothes, house, life).
Don't let people call you STINKY.
(The Darlings)
It is too bad that it takes a pandemic to remind people WASH UP (body, clothes, house, life).
Don't let people call you STINKY.
03/24/20 DON'T WAIT TOO LATE
03/24/20 DON'T WAIT TOO LATE
The eternal love relationship with God comes through a relationship with Christ.
Better love Him while you can.
The eternal love relationship with God comes through a relationship with Christ.
Better love Him while you can.
03/24/20 FROM THE DARKENED MIND
03/24/20 FROM THE DARKENED MIND
They'd rather kill a baby than feed one; support a free loader, than an American worker; destroy USA, than build it.
They'd rather kill a baby than feed one; support a free loader, than an American worker; destroy USA, than build it.
03/24/20 THE GREATER SICKNESS
03/24/20 THE GREATER SICKNESS
It is abominable when a person or a philosophy or a party hates one person so much they oppress the poor, the sick and children.
It is abominable when a person or a philosophy or a party hates one person so much they oppress the poor, the sick and children.
03/24/20 LEST YOU FORGET
03/24/20 LEST YOU FORGET
If you think Cuomo or another wannabe "sounds" Presidential like those from pre-Trump, remember they were the ones who ruined USA.
If you think Cuomo or another wannabe "sounds" Presidential like those from pre-Trump, remember they were the ones who ruined USA.
03/24/20 TRYING TO MAKE IT EASY FOR FOLKS
03/24/20 TRYING TO MAKE IT EASY FOR FOLKS
Would you like for me to lead a live, interactive, online Bible Study, with you, your friends and family, in your own home?
Would you like for me to lead a live, interactive, online Bible Study, with you, your friends and family, in your own home?
03/24/20 AGAIN I OFFER
03/24/20 AGAIN I OFFER
Anyone interested in an online Bible Study?
I will be posting recorded and live, interactive sessions.
Let me know.
Anyone interested in an online Bible Study?
I will be posting recorded and live, interactive sessions.
Let me know.
03/24/20 AGAIN I SEEK INFO
03/24/20 AGAIN I SEEK INFO
If any of y'all use ZOOM and will answer some questions I have about groups and contacts, please let me know. Thanks.
If any of y'all use ZOOM and will answer some questions I have about groups and contacts, please let me know. Thanks.
03/24/20 IN PERSPECTIVE
03/24/20 IN PERSPECTIVE
My friend, Claude re-posted this from someone else. Thanks buddy.
The gist of his meme was...
A wife expressed disappointment that seniors will miss special events because of Covid-19.
The husband responded, "In 1964-70, many kids too their senior trip to Vietnam. At least these kids are home."
This does put things in a different perspective.
Be sure to thank a vet.
My friend, Claude re-posted this from someone else. Thanks buddy.
The gist of his meme was...
A wife expressed disappointment that seniors will miss special events because of Covid-19.
The husband responded, "In 1964-70, many kids too their senior trip to Vietnam. At least these kids are home."
This does put things in a different perspective.
Be sure to thank a vet.
03/23/20 KEEP IT HONEST
03/23/20 KEEP IT HONEST
Liberals who criticize "price gougers" are total hypocrites since they are holding up USA unless we agree to MURDER babies.
Liberals who criticize "price gougers" are total hypocrites since they are holding up USA unless we agree to MURDER babies.
03/23/20 CHECK YOUR ALIGNMENT
03/23/20 CHECK YOUR ALIGNMENT
Every pastor should be Biblically sound and every believer's life and ministry should align with God's word.
If not, start looking.
Every pastor should be Biblically sound and every believer's life and ministry should align with God's word.
If not, start looking.
03/23/20 SIDE DOOR INVASION
03/23/20 SIDE DOOR INVASION
Don't let the devil into your church through your music ministry.
Don't use music from cultic or new agey "churches," and groups.
The real danger is the connection the songs have to false prophets and doctrines of demons. I have read lots of books with agendas against music styles that the writers did not like.
That is too subjective for me. I choose to judge the songs by what they say and who writes them, since that is the Biblically objective approach.
I like many styles but i abhore false doctrine and movements that are enemies of the cross.
In fact, there are great Christian songs with beautiful music, but without the words (whether they are song, read or remembered), then there is no actual, spiritual edification. The music has no message, aside from the words attached to that music and regardless of how "inspiring" the music sounds, it is without meaning. It is the words, not the beat, the timing (except possibly in extreme cases), which raises the greatest danger.
It is also possible for well meaning people to make certain music styles an idol or to become proud of their favorite style of music. The devil wants to turn our attention to things that are of a minor importance. Music does move us emotionally. Sometimes it draws us into a meditative state, at other times it stirs us to action. Music does effect us, but the major problem with music is found in the message, the intention of the writers and or performers.
Don't let the devil into your church through your music ministry.
Don't use music from cultic or new agey "churches," and groups.
The real danger is the connection the songs have to false prophets and doctrines of demons. I have read lots of books with agendas against music styles that the writers did not like.
That is too subjective for me. I choose to judge the songs by what they say and who writes them, since that is the Biblically objective approach.
I like many styles but i abhore false doctrine and movements that are enemies of the cross.
In fact, there are great Christian songs with beautiful music, but without the words (whether they are song, read or remembered), then there is no actual, spiritual edification. The music has no message, aside from the words attached to that music and regardless of how "inspiring" the music sounds, it is without meaning. It is the words, not the beat, the timing (except possibly in extreme cases), which raises the greatest danger.
It is also possible for well meaning people to make certain music styles an idol or to become proud of their favorite style of music. The devil wants to turn our attention to things that are of a minor importance. Music does move us emotionally. Sometimes it draws us into a meditative state, at other times it stirs us to action. Music does effect us, but the major problem with music is found in the message, the intention of the writers and or performers.
03/23/20 SO MUCH MORE YOU CAN DO
03/23/20 SO MUCH MORE YOU CAN DO
People in our ministry use to write and perform great songs.
Home brew Christian music is still needed.
One message various styles.
People in our ministry use to write and perform great songs.
Home brew Christian music is still needed.
One message various styles.
03/23/20 I WAS BLESSED
03/23/20 I WAS BLESSED
Brooke does an excellent job with this (song presentation online). I have a lot to say, but I will just let you enjoy and be blessed with this.
(I played the video)
As many of my friends know, for years I have encourage those of you with musical ability to make quality musical videos. Good songs, with good theology, performed by talented people, recorded with quality is what people are needing, wanting.
Brooke has done an awesome job. She is greatly blessed with talent and has taken time to do a very meaningful presentation.
Thank you Brooke for your ministry.
Brooke does an excellent job with this (song presentation online). I have a lot to say, but I will just let you enjoy and be blessed with this.
(I played the video)
As many of my friends know, for years I have encourage those of you with musical ability to make quality musical videos. Good songs, with good theology, performed by talented people, recorded with quality is what people are needing, wanting.
Brooke has done an awesome job. She is greatly blessed with talent and has taken time to do a very meaningful presentation.
Thank you Brooke for your ministry.
03/23/20 IN SEASON AND OUT OF SEASON
03/23/20 IN SEASON AND OUT OF SEASON
If you decide you are going to be victorious, live victoriously, express victory during hardship, then keep it up if things get better.
If you decide you are going to be victorious, live victoriously, express victory during hardship, then keep it up if things get better.
03/23/20 SHOW THEM TRUTH
03/23/20 SHOW THEM TRUTH
Why would anyone want your Savior if you complain, whine and fear when hardship comes?
kwitcherbelyakin.
Walk in Victory.
Why would anyone want your Savior if you complain, whine and fear when hardship comes?
kwitcherbelyakin.
Walk in Victory.
03/23/20 SHIFT YOUR FOCUS
03/23/20 SHIFT YOUR FOCUS
CHRISTIAN ALERT.
This world wide (but minor event) is not about you.
God is using it to reach the hard hearted.
Show them Jesus.
CHRISTIAN ALERT.
This world wide (but minor event) is not about you.
God is using it to reach the hard hearted.
Show them Jesus.
03/23/20 NO CLEAR VISION
03/23/20 NO CLEAR VISION
For years church folks foretold this kind of event.
Now they call it hype or complain about their own inconveniences.
For years church folks foretold this kind of event.
Now they call it hype or complain about their own inconveniences.
03/23/20 PLEASE DO, BUT NOT REALLY
03/23/20 PLEASE DO, BUT NOT REALLY
"Lord, start a revival, and let it begin with me...
AT ANY COST...
but don't take my TP, my comfy pew or let me get sick."
"Lord, start a revival, and let it begin with me...
AT ANY COST...
but don't take my TP, my comfy pew or let me get sick."
03/23/20 THE "KILL" CROWD
03/23/20 THE "KILL" CROWD
Democrats are an equal opportunity murder machine.
Kill stimulus bill, also kill virus victims and kill babies.
Democrats are an equal opportunity murder machine.
Kill stimulus bill, also kill virus victims and kill babies.
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
03/22/20 Y'ALL COME
03/22/20 Y'ALL COME
PRAISE THE LORD for a really great ZOOM church meeting today.
If you are interested in being part of this, let me know.
PRAISE THE LORD for a really great ZOOM church meeting today.
If you are interested in being part of this, let me know.
03/22/20 DON'T BE A BOB UECKER
03/22/20 DON'T BE A BOB UECKER
What a shame to miss the moving of God we prayed for because it did not come in the package we liked.
What a shame to miss the moving of God we prayed for because it did not come in the package we liked.
03/22/20 GET YOUR EYES OFF OF YOURSELF
03/22/20 GET YOUR EYES OFF OF YOURSELF
Quit worrying about your private world being disrupted.
The REAL WORLD is in eternal need, and we are God's delivery system.
Quit worrying about your private world being disrupted.
The REAL WORLD is in eternal need, and we are God's delivery system.
03/22/20 AN OPEN DOOR MOMENT?
03/22/20 AN OPEN DOOR MOMENT?
One of the best times I have ever seen for the Church to be the Church.
NO TIME TO RUN OR HIDE.
Woo Hoo. CHARGE!
One of the best times I have ever seen for the Church to be the Church.
NO TIME TO RUN OR HIDE.
Woo Hoo. CHARGE!
03/22/20 WE TOLD YOU SO
03/22/20 WE TOLD YOU SO
My pastor friends, Clint Nelson, Curtis Going, Paul Gillikin, Troy N Janel Keaton (among others) have preached for years about the kind of things we are seeing today.
God warned us of such days (which are going to become much worse). We don't rejoice in the sin of the world or the suffering of people, but we rejoice because God has been with us when folks mocked us for telling them about these amazing days, and because God is with us as we see world-wide suffering, and because God will be with us in the good and bad times, and because God will be with believers until our mission here finished or until He snatches us away.
Woooo hoooo. Be loving, be kind, be vigilant, be faithful. Be glad if you have a pastor who has told you the truth and offers you Biblical guidance during these trying times.
1 Peter 5:7-11
7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
9 Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.
10 But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.
11 To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
My pastor friends, Clint Nelson, Curtis Going, Paul Gillikin, Troy N Janel Keaton (among others) have preached for years about the kind of things we are seeing today.
God warned us of such days (which are going to become much worse). We don't rejoice in the sin of the world or the suffering of people, but we rejoice because God has been with us when folks mocked us for telling them about these amazing days, and because God is with us as we see world-wide suffering, and because God will be with us in the good and bad times, and because God will be with believers until our mission here finished or until He snatches us away.
Woooo hoooo. Be loving, be kind, be vigilant, be faithful. Be glad if you have a pastor who has told you the truth and offers you Biblical guidance during these trying times.
1 Peter 5:7-11
7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
9 Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.
10 But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.
11 To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
03/22/20 Ezekiel 33:1-20
03/22/20 Ezekiel 33:1-20
The Lord Willing, my message this morning will come from Ezekiel 33:1-20.
ONLINE SERVICE (ZOOM)
(hope to have message recorded)
(Scripture Lesson)
EZEKIEL 33:1-20
GOD DEALS WITH REBELLIOUS PEOPLE, BUT WARNS THEM
1 Again the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
2 Son of man, speak to the children of thy people, and say unto them, When I bring the sword upon a land, if the people of the land take a man of their coasts, and set him for their watchman:
HEARING AND RESPONDING REQUIRED
3 If when he seeth the sword come upon the land, he blow the trumpet, and warn the people;
4 Then whosoever heareth the sound of the trumpet, and taketh not warning; if the sword come, and take him away, his blood shall be upon his own head.
5 He heard the sound of the trumpet, and took not warning; his blood shall be upon him. But he that taketh warning shall deliver his soul.
WATCHMEN ARE HELD ACCOUNTABLE
6 But if the watchman see the sword come, and blow not the trumpet, and the people be not warned; if the sword come, and take any person from among them, he is taken away in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at the watchman's hand.
7 So thou, O son of man, I have set thee a watchman unto the house of Israel; therefore thou shalt hear the word at my mouth, and warn them from me.
8 When I say unto the wicked, O wicked man, thou shalt surely die; if thou dost not speak to warn the wicked from his way, that wicked man shall die in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at thine hand.
9 Nevertheless, if thou warn the wicked of his way to turn from it; if he do not turn from his way, he shall die in his iniquity; but thou hast delivered thy soul.
HOW SHOULD WE THEN LIVE
10 Therefore, O thou son of man, speak unto the house of Israel; Thus ye speak, saying, If our transgressions and our sins be upon us, and we pine away (waste away, consumed, corrupted) in them, how should we then live?
TURN OR BURN
11 Say unto them, As I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel?
12 Therefore, thou son of man, say unto the children of thy people, The righteousness of the righteous shall not deliver him in the day of his transgression: as for the wickedness of the wicked, he shall not fall thereby in the day that he turneth from his wickedness; neither shall the righteous be able to live for his righteousness in the day that he sinneth.
DON'T TURN BACK
13 When I shall say to the righteous, that he shall surely live; if he trust to his own righteousness, and commit iniquity, all his righteousnesses shall not be remembered; but for his iniquity that he hath committed, he shall die for it.
14 Again, when I say unto the wicked, Thou shalt surely die; if he turn from his sin, and do that which is lawful and right;
REPENTANCE REQUIRED
15 If the wicked restore the pledge, give again that he had robbed, walk in the statutes of life, without committing iniquity; he shall surely live, he shall not die.
16 None of his sins that he hath committed shall be mentioned unto him: he hath done that which is lawful and right; he shall surely live.
GOD IS JUST
17 Yet the children of thy people say, The way of the Lord is not equal: but as for them, their way is not equal.
18 When the righteous turneth from his righteousness, and committeth iniquity, he shall even die thereby.
19 But if the wicked turn from his wickedness, and do that which is lawful and right, he shall live thereby.
20 Yet ye say, The way of the Lord is not equal. O ye house of Israel, I will judge you every one after his ways.
The Lord Willing, my message this morning will come from Ezekiel 33:1-20.
ONLINE SERVICE (ZOOM)
(hope to have message recorded)
(Scripture Lesson)
EZEKIEL 33:1-20
GOD DEALS WITH REBELLIOUS PEOPLE, BUT WARNS THEM
1 Again the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
2 Son of man, speak to the children of thy people, and say unto them, When I bring the sword upon a land, if the people of the land take a man of their coasts, and set him for their watchman:
HEARING AND RESPONDING REQUIRED
3 If when he seeth the sword come upon the land, he blow the trumpet, and warn the people;
4 Then whosoever heareth the sound of the trumpet, and taketh not warning; if the sword come, and take him away, his blood shall be upon his own head.
5 He heard the sound of the trumpet, and took not warning; his blood shall be upon him. But he that taketh warning shall deliver his soul.
WATCHMEN ARE HELD ACCOUNTABLE
6 But if the watchman see the sword come, and blow not the trumpet, and the people be not warned; if the sword come, and take any person from among them, he is taken away in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at the watchman's hand.
7 So thou, O son of man, I have set thee a watchman unto the house of Israel; therefore thou shalt hear the word at my mouth, and warn them from me.
8 When I say unto the wicked, O wicked man, thou shalt surely die; if thou dost not speak to warn the wicked from his way, that wicked man shall die in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at thine hand.
9 Nevertheless, if thou warn the wicked of his way to turn from it; if he do not turn from his way, he shall die in his iniquity; but thou hast delivered thy soul.
HOW SHOULD WE THEN LIVE
10 Therefore, O thou son of man, speak unto the house of Israel; Thus ye speak, saying, If our transgressions and our sins be upon us, and we pine away (waste away, consumed, corrupted) in them, how should we then live?
TURN OR BURN
11 Say unto them, As I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel?
12 Therefore, thou son of man, say unto the children of thy people, The righteousness of the righteous shall not deliver him in the day of his transgression: as for the wickedness of the wicked, he shall not fall thereby in the day that he turneth from his wickedness; neither shall the righteous be able to live for his righteousness in the day that he sinneth.
DON'T TURN BACK
13 When I shall say to the righteous, that he shall surely live; if he trust to his own righteousness, and commit iniquity, all his righteousnesses shall not be remembered; but for his iniquity that he hath committed, he shall die for it.
14 Again, when I say unto the wicked, Thou shalt surely die; if he turn from his sin, and do that which is lawful and right;
REPENTANCE REQUIRED
15 If the wicked restore the pledge, give again that he had robbed, walk in the statutes of life, without committing iniquity; he shall surely live, he shall not die.
16 None of his sins that he hath committed shall be mentioned unto him: he hath done that which is lawful and right; he shall surely live.
GOD IS JUST
17 Yet the children of thy people say, The way of the Lord is not equal: but as for them, their way is not equal.
18 When the righteous turneth from his righteousness, and committeth iniquity, he shall even die thereby.
19 But if the wicked turn from his wickedness, and do that which is lawful and right, he shall live thereby.
20 Yet ye say, The way of the Lord is not equal. O ye house of Israel, I will judge you every one after his ways.
03/22/20 IN IT FOR THE LONG HAUL
03/22/20 IN IT FOR THE LONG HAUL
With you, I am hoping we get through and past this trial.
If we do, there will still be bigger ones down the road.
Walk with Jesus.
With you, I am hoping we get through and past this trial.
If we do, there will still be bigger ones down the road.
Walk with Jesus.
03/21/20 BE RESPECTFUL OF GOD'S WORK
03/21/20 BE RESPECTFUL OF GOD'S WORK
When you re-enter your church building, please don't insult God by saying that it is good to be back in REAL CHURCH.
When you re-enter your church building, please don't insult God by saying that it is good to be back in REAL CHURCH.
03/21/20 PUT IT IN PERSPECTIVE
03/21/20 PUT IT IN PERSPECTIVE
This is not a grand canyon of difficulty for the church (yet).
It's just a little bump, and you're not a martyr or a hero, yet.
This is not a grand canyon of difficulty for the church (yet).
It's just a little bump, and you're not a martyr or a hero, yet.
03/21/20 GET THE SPECK OUT OF YOUR EYE
03/21/20 GET THE SPECK OUT OF YOUR EYE
Some folks are focused on the people and things they hate so much that they can't see or hear the One Who (Jesus) loves them.
Some folks are focused on the people and things they hate so much that they can't see or hear the One Who (Jesus) loves them.
03/21/20 PEOPLE DENY THE FACTS
03/21/20 PEOPLE DENY THE FACTS
It happens all the time, but in times like these it sounds the alarm.
Once people set their minds, facts don't really matter.
It happens all the time, but in times like these it sounds the alarm.
Once people set their minds, facts don't really matter.
03/21/20 OFFER THEM THE ANSWER, NOW
03/21/20 OFFER THEM THE ANSWER, NOW
If we offer truth, love and faith to our friends now, maybe they won't want to go back to their cults, brick piles, steeple houses.
If we offer truth, love and faith to our friends now, maybe they won't want to go back to their cults, brick piles, steeple houses.
03/21/20 PERSONAL WORD
03/21/20 PERSONAL WORD
To all my Liberal friends and family, remember, Liberalism is a negative response to God, His rule, His love, His salvation.
To all my Liberal friends and family, remember, Liberalism is a negative response to God, His rule, His love, His salvation.
03/21/20 A SPIRITUAL DISEASE
03/21/20 A SPIRITUAL DISEASE
When you get down to it, western man has been inoculated against Bible and Christ through Liberalism.
We are the rescue team.
When you get down to it, western man has been inoculated against Bible and Christ through Liberalism.
We are the rescue team.
03/21/20 A FOOL CONVINCED AGAINST HIS WILL...
03/21/20 A FOOL CONVINCED AGAINST HIS WILL...
Liberals have taken a shot across the bow this week, being faced with questions about mortality, the Bible and God.
Liberals have taken a shot across the bow this week, being faced with questions about mortality, the Bible and God.
03/21/20 CLEAN IT IT UP
03/21/20 CLEAN IT IT UP
Christians should set the standard for cleanliness.
We should look clean, smell clean, dress clean, live clean.
My 2 cents worth.
Christians should set the standard for cleanliness.
We should look clean, smell clean, dress clean, live clean.
My 2 cents worth.
03/21/20 DON'T TAKE YOUR MARRIAGE FOR GRANTED
03/21/20 DON'T TAKE YOUR MARRIAGE FOR GRANTED
Husbands be faithful, even if your wife refuses to be the loving, supportive, kind, attentive wife that God requires her to be.
There is no excuse for wives to neglect or verbally abuse their husbands. Husbands should never be unfaithful to their wives, but neither should wives rob their husbands of the affection, respect, attention, which rightfully belongs to him. Don't forget, some other person will gladly be nice to your husband (or your wife). Your mate should not be deprived of love, affection, intimacy, respect, dignity at home.
Reading and following this passage of Scripture might save your marriage (even if you don't think it is in jeopardy).
1 Peter 3:1-7
(I have added words in parenthesis to help clarify the original meaning of the passage. I have also added dlg note...)
1 Likewise, ye wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; that, if any obey not the word, they also may without the word be won by the conversation (behavior) of the wives;
(dlg note... Don't be a nag, even about salvation. If quiet, kind behavior can win the lost husband, it can also strengthen the relationship with the believing husband.)
2 While they (husband) behold your chaste (dignified, decent, respectful) conversation (conduct, behavior) coupled with fear.
3 Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel;
(dlg note... Physical attractiveness is not discouraged but it is not dependent on expensive or stylish adornment.)
4 But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.
(dlg note... Wives (and husbands) sometimes neglect their physical appearance, attractiveness to their mate. This should not be. Wives have the responsibility to please their husbands physically and emotionally and relational, through humility, submission, meekness. DON'T BE A NAG).
5 For after this manner in the old time the holy women also, who trusted in God, adorned themselves, being in subjection unto their own husbands:
6 Even as Sara obeyed Abraham, calling him lord: whose daughters ye are, as long as ye do well, and are not afraid with any amazement.
7 Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered.
(dlg note... Husbands must also consider the emotional, relational, physical needs of the wife. He should seek her security and happiness, making sacrifices for her. DON'T BE AN OGRE.)
Husbands be faithful, even if your wife refuses to be the loving, supportive, kind, attentive wife that God requires her to be.
There is no excuse for wives to neglect or verbally abuse their husbands. Husbands should never be unfaithful to their wives, but neither should wives rob their husbands of the affection, respect, attention, which rightfully belongs to him. Don't forget, some other person will gladly be nice to your husband (or your wife). Your mate should not be deprived of love, affection, intimacy, respect, dignity at home.
Reading and following this passage of Scripture might save your marriage (even if you don't think it is in jeopardy).
1 Peter 3:1-7
(I have added words in parenthesis to help clarify the original meaning of the passage. I have also added dlg note...)
1 Likewise, ye wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; that, if any obey not the word, they also may without the word be won by the conversation (behavior) of the wives;
(dlg note... Don't be a nag, even about salvation. If quiet, kind behavior can win the lost husband, it can also strengthen the relationship with the believing husband.)
2 While they (husband) behold your chaste (dignified, decent, respectful) conversation (conduct, behavior) coupled with fear.
3 Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel;
(dlg note... Physical attractiveness is not discouraged but it is not dependent on expensive or stylish adornment.)
4 But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.
(dlg note... Wives (and husbands) sometimes neglect their physical appearance, attractiveness to their mate. This should not be. Wives have the responsibility to please their husbands physically and emotionally and relational, through humility, submission, meekness. DON'T BE A NAG).
5 For after this manner in the old time the holy women also, who trusted in God, adorned themselves, being in subjection unto their own husbands:
6 Even as Sara obeyed Abraham, calling him lord: whose daughters ye are, as long as ye do well, and are not afraid with any amazement.
7 Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered.
(dlg note... Husbands must also consider the emotional, relational, physical needs of the wife. He should seek her security and happiness, making sacrifices for her. DON'T BE AN OGRE.)
03/21/20 SOMEBODY ELSE WILL...
03/21/20 SOMEBODY ELSE WILL...
Marriage is not a license to denigrate, ignore your mate.
Someone else will be nicer, more attentive than you.
Wake up, NOW.
Marriage is not a license to denigrate, ignore your mate.
Someone else will be nicer, more attentive than you.
Wake up, NOW.
03/20/20 SHOVE OFF
03/20/20 SHOVE OFF
Use your social media as a rescue vessel.
Seek those who are lonely, frightened, confused.
Invite them to chat, study, inquire.
Use your social media as a rescue vessel.
Seek those who are lonely, frightened, confused.
Invite them to chat, study, inquire.
03/20/20 GET BUSY WITH GOD'S BUSINESS
03/20/20 GET BUSY WITH GOD'S BUSINESS
Let the church to be the church.
Quit whining and start shining.
Seek those who are adrift in a sea of confusion.
Let the church to be the church.
Quit whining and start shining.
Seek those who are adrift in a sea of confusion.
03/20/20 THINK OUTSIDE THE BUILDING
03/20/20 THINK OUTSIDE THE BUILDING
Don't mullygrub about, "not having church."
Church is not a building or street address.
It is God's people together in ministry.
Sad to say that many who call themselves Christians have been inactive.
And yes mam, people treat "church" like a social club and day spa. They are not interested in actually serving God. Maybe they will be more responsive to God now. Like the old saying goes, "We don't miss the water til the well runs dry."
However, our society is so anti-Bible, anti-Christ that it might have taken something like this to get them to consider their own mortality and eternal destiny.
Don't mullygrub about, "not having church."
Church is not a building or street address.
It is God's people together in ministry.
Sad to say that many who call themselves Christians have been inactive.
And yes mam, people treat "church" like a social club and day spa. They are not interested in actually serving God. Maybe they will be more responsive to God now. Like the old saying goes, "We don't miss the water til the well runs dry."
However, our society is so anti-Bible, anti-Christ that it might have taken something like this to get them to consider their own mortality and eternal destiny.
03/20/20 GOD HAS A PLAN
03/20/20 GOD HAS A PLAN
Maybe this (Covid-19) is what it takes to shake people loose from their liberal religious attachments.
Time for Bible churches to step up.
Maybe this (Covid-19) is what it takes to shake people loose from their liberal religious attachments.
Time for Bible churches to step up.
03/20/20 WRONG FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION
03/20/20 WRONG FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION
"Homeschooling" mandated by the State is going to undermine true Homeschoolers because forced parents have the wrong motivation.
"Homeschooling" mandated by the State is going to undermine true Homeschoolers because forced parents have the wrong motivation.
03/20/20 STILL, GOD WARNS US
03/20/20 STILL, GOD WARNS US
This is not the end, this is simply a preview of that which is to come.
If you have not believed before, you better believe now.
This is not the end, this is simply a preview of that which is to come.
If you have not believed before, you better believe now.
03/20/20 SIN AND DEATH OR RIGHTEOUSNESS AND LIFE
03/20/20 SIN AND DEATH OR RIGHTEOUSNESS AND LIFE
Rejecting God's way got us into this mess, i.e. Lucifer and Adam.
Jesus is God's only way,
Trust and obey.
LUCIFER (Satan)
Isaiah 14:12-15
12 How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! how art thou cut down to the ground, which didst weaken the nations!
13 For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north:
14 I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High.
15 Yet thou shalt be brought down to hell, to the sides of the pit.
JESUS CONQUERS SATAN
Acts 26:18
18 To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.
Colossians 1:12-14
12 Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light:
13 Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:
14 In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:
2 Timothy 2:26
26 And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.
Hebrews 2:14
14 Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;
1 John 3:7-10
7 Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous.
8 He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.
9 Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God.
10 In this the children of God are manifest, and the children of the devil: whosoever doeth not righteousness is not of God, neither he that loveth not his brother.
ADAM BROUGHT SIN AND DEATH
JESUS BRINGS RIGHTEOUSNESS AND LIFE
Genesis 3:17-19
17 And unto Adam he said, Because thou hast hearkened unto the voice of thy wife, and hast eaten of the tree, of which I commanded thee, saying, Thou shalt not eat of it: cursed is the ground for thy sake; in sorrow shalt thou eat of it all the days of thy life;
18 Thorns also and thistles shall it bring forth to thee; and thou shalt eat the herb of the field;
19 In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou taken: for dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return.
Romans 5:12-21
12 Wherefore, as by one man (Adam) sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:
13 (For until the law sin was in the world: but sin is not imputed when there is no law.
14 Nevertheless death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over them that had not sinned after the similitude of Adam's transgression, who is the figure of him that was to come.
15 But not as the offence, so also is the free gift. For if through the offence of one (Adam) many be dead, much more the grace of God, and the gift by grace, which is by one man, Jesus Christ, hath abounded unto many.
16 And not as it was by one that sinned (Adam), so is the gift: for the judgment was by one to condemnation, but the free gift (Jesus) is of many offences unto justification.
17 For if by one man's offence death reigned by one (Adam); much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, (Jesus Christ.)
18 Therefore as by the offence of one (Adam) judgment came upon all men to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one (Jesus) the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life.
19 For as by one man's disobedience (Adam) many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one (Jesus) shall many be made righteous.
20 Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound:
21 That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord.
JESUS DEFEATED SIN AND DEATH
(You must believe in Christ and His resurrection)
John 1:29
29 The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.
John 14:6
6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
1 Corinthians 15:12-22
12 Now if Christ be preached that he rose from the dead, how say some among you that there is no resurrection of the dead?
13 But if there be no resurrection of the dead, then is Christ not risen:
14 And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain.
15 Yea, and we are found false witnesses of God; because we have testified of God that he raised up Christ: whom he raised not up, if so be that the dead rise not.
16 For if the dead rise not, then is not Christ raised:
17 And if Christ be not raised, your faith is vain; ye are yet in your sins.
18 Then they also which are fallen asleep in Christ are perished.
19 If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable.
20 But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept.
21 For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead.
22 For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.
Rejecting God's way got us into this mess, i.e. Lucifer and Adam.
Jesus is God's only way,
Trust and obey.
LUCIFER (Satan)
Isaiah 14:12-15
12 How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! how art thou cut down to the ground, which didst weaken the nations!
13 For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north:
14 I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High.
15 Yet thou shalt be brought down to hell, to the sides of the pit.
JESUS CONQUERS SATAN
Acts 26:18
18 To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.
Colossians 1:12-14
12 Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light:
13 Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:
14 In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:
2 Timothy 2:26
26 And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.
Hebrews 2:14
14 Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;
1 John 3:7-10
7 Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous.
8 He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.
9 Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God.
10 In this the children of God are manifest, and the children of the devil: whosoever doeth not righteousness is not of God, neither he that loveth not his brother.
ADAM BROUGHT SIN AND DEATH
JESUS BRINGS RIGHTEOUSNESS AND LIFE
Genesis 3:17-19
17 And unto Adam he said, Because thou hast hearkened unto the voice of thy wife, and hast eaten of the tree, of which I commanded thee, saying, Thou shalt not eat of it: cursed is the ground for thy sake; in sorrow shalt thou eat of it all the days of thy life;
18 Thorns also and thistles shall it bring forth to thee; and thou shalt eat the herb of the field;
19 In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou taken: for dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return.
Romans 5:12-21
12 Wherefore, as by one man (Adam) sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:
13 (For until the law sin was in the world: but sin is not imputed when there is no law.
14 Nevertheless death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over them that had not sinned after the similitude of Adam's transgression, who is the figure of him that was to come.
15 But not as the offence, so also is the free gift. For if through the offence of one (Adam) many be dead, much more the grace of God, and the gift by grace, which is by one man, Jesus Christ, hath abounded unto many.
16 And not as it was by one that sinned (Adam), so is the gift: for the judgment was by one to condemnation, but the free gift (Jesus) is of many offences unto justification.
17 For if by one man's offence death reigned by one (Adam); much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, (Jesus Christ.)
18 Therefore as by the offence of one (Adam) judgment came upon all men to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one (Jesus) the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life.
19 For as by one man's disobedience (Adam) many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one (Jesus) shall many be made righteous.
20 Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound:
21 That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord.
JESUS DEFEATED SIN AND DEATH
(You must believe in Christ and His resurrection)
John 1:29
29 The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.
John 14:6
6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
1 Corinthians 15:12-22
12 Now if Christ be preached that he rose from the dead, how say some among you that there is no resurrection of the dead?
13 But if there be no resurrection of the dead, then is Christ not risen:
14 And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain.
15 Yea, and we are found false witnesses of God; because we have testified of God that he raised up Christ: whom he raised not up, if so be that the dead rise not.
16 For if the dead rise not, then is not Christ raised:
17 And if Christ be not raised, your faith is vain; ye are yet in your sins.
18 Then they also which are fallen asleep in Christ are perished.
19 If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable.
20 But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept.
21 For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead.
22 For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.
03/20/20 NO TIME TO WASTE
03/20/20 NO TIME TO WASTE
It's been serious.
It's now very serious.
It's getting extremely serious.
Better have extremely serious relationship with Jesus.
It's been serious.
It's now very serious.
It's getting extremely serious.
Better have extremely serious relationship with Jesus.
03/19/20 STILL, GOD LOVES YOU
03/19/20 STILL, GOD LOVES YOU
Most people surrendered God's gifts and their greatest treasures (their children) to Satan for decades.
God wants to forgive and heal you, NOW.
Most people surrendered God's gifts and their greatest treasures (their children) to Satan for decades.
God wants to forgive and heal you, NOW.
03/19/20 THEY LISTEN TO THE WRONG VOICES
03/19/20 THEY LISTEN TO THE WRONG VOICES
"Christian" parents told for me for decades they couldn't teach their own kids at home. See (too late) the devil had you fooled.
"Christian" parents told for me for decades they couldn't teach their own kids at home. See (too late) the devil had you fooled.
03/19/20 SELF CONTRADICTORY
03/19/20 SELF CONTRADICTORY
Don't be impressed with pastors who "resist" State rule over churches, if they sought State permission to be a church.
Don't be impressed with pastors who "resist" State rule over churches, if they sought State permission to be a church.
03/19/20 A REAL MINISTRY TOOL
03/19/20 A REAL MINISTRY TOOL
Churches can see increase in personal witnessing, visiting and study ministry through Zoom, without even downloading.
COOL.
Churches can see increase in personal witnessing, visiting and study ministry through Zoom, without even downloading.
COOL.
03/19/20 DON'T BE CONFUSED
03/19/20 DON'T BE CONFUSED
Don't confuse SCHOOLING with EDUCATION.
So called "EDUCATION" often lacks DEDICATION to the subject and the student.
Don't confuse SCHOOLING with EDUCATION.
So called "EDUCATION" often lacks DEDICATION to the subject and the student.
03/19/20 THEY WON'T KNOW ANY BETTER
03/19/20 THEY WON'T KNOW ANY BETTER
A friend pointed out: When P.S. kids go back to P.S. they will mistakenly think they are going back to, "REAL SCHOOL."
A friend pointed out: When P.S. kids go back to P.S. they will mistakenly think they are going back to, "REAL SCHOOL."
03/19/20 THE RESIDUE OF BRAIN WASHING
03/19/20 THE RESIDUE OF BRAIN WASHING
A friend pointed out: Public School students are going to falsely equate being sequestered with parents is same as homeschooling.
A friend pointed out: Public School students are going to falsely equate being sequestered with parents is same as homeschooling.
03/19/20 IT REQUIRES DEDICATION TO STUDENTS AND EDUCATION
03/19/20 IT REQUIRES DEDICATION TO STUDENTS AND EDUCATION
A friend also said: Don't confuse un-dedicated teaching at home with homeschooling.
A friend also said: Don't confuse un-dedicated teaching at home with homeschooling.
03/19/20 NOT REAL HOME SCHOOLING
03/19/20 NOT REAL HOMESCHOOLING
A friend said:
"Don't fool yourself. Being forced to teach your children at home IS NOT homeschooling."
A friend said:
"Don't fool yourself. Being forced to teach your children at home IS NOT homeschooling."
03/19/20 CHOOSING BY PREJUDICE
03/19/20 CHOOSING BY PREJUDICE
We've all seen people who divide folks based on their own standards and others who excuse folks based on their lack of standards.
We've all seen people who divide folks based on their own standards and others who excuse folks based on their lack of standards.
03/19/20 SOME OPPORTUNITIES
03/19/20 SOME OPPORTUNITIES
Online ministry can be either ONE-WAY (live or recorded), or Interactive (i.e. Skype or Zoom).
Online is an excellent way to reach some people (shut ins, distant friends, those who are not yet involved in "church attendance") and it is an excellent way to minister while our community goes through major challenges.
Either way, it takes time to set it up and perfect it, in order to provide meaningful and effective Christian ministry to the save and the unsaved.
It also gives opportunity for people to use technical skills in ministering to and through their church.
Online ministry can be either ONE-WAY (live or recorded), or Interactive (i.e. Skype or Zoom).
Online is an excellent way to reach some people (shut ins, distant friends, those who are not yet involved in "church attendance") and it is an excellent way to minister while our community goes through major challenges.
Either way, it takes time to set it up and perfect it, in order to provide meaningful and effective Christian ministry to the save and the unsaved.
It also gives opportunity for people to use technical skills in ministering to and through their church.
03/18/20 A NEW MINISTRY STEP
03/18/20 A NEW MINISTRY STEP
The Lord willing, this evening we will meet Online with either Zoom or Skype.
Please download Zoom.
More info later. Thanks.
The Lord willing, this evening we will meet Online with either Zoom or Skype.
Please download Zoom.
More info later. Thanks.
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
03/18/20 SOME RELIGIONS TEACH LYING
03/18/20 SOME RELIGIONS TEACH LYING
Faith does not lie.
When you're sick, admit it (especially to God).
Denial is deception.
God can't heal healthy people.
Faith does not lie.
When you're sick, admit it (especially to God).
Denial is deception.
God can't heal healthy people.
03/17/20 ONLY THE HOLY
03/17/20 ONLY THE HOLY
Jesus is going to catch away His glorious church, holy, without spot or blemish or wrinkle or any such thing (Ep. 5:25-27).
ONLY THE HOLY HAVE PART IN THE RAPTURE
Ephesians 5:25-27
25 Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;
26 That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word,
27 That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.
Ephesians 1:4
4 According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:
Colossians 1:21-23
21 And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath he reconciled
22 In the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and unblameable and unreproveable in his sight:
23 If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which was preached to every creature which is under heaven; whereof I Paul am made a minister;
1 Thessalonians 5:23-24
23 And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
24 Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it.
Titus 2:11-14
11 For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men,
12 Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;
13 Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;
14 Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.
Jesus is going to catch away His glorious church, holy, without spot or blemish or wrinkle or any such thing (Ep. 5:25-27).
ONLY THE HOLY HAVE PART IN THE RAPTURE
Ephesians 5:25-27
25 Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;
26 That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word,
27 That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.
Ephesians 1:4
4 According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:
Colossians 1:21-23
21 And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath he reconciled
22 In the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and unblameable and unreproveable in his sight:
23 If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which was preached to every creature which is under heaven; whereof I Paul am made a minister;
1 Thessalonians 5:23-24
23 And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
24 Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it.
Titus 2:11-14
11 For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men,
12 Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;
13 Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;
14 Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.
03/17/20 IT WILL GET WORSE
03/17/20 IT WILL GET WORSE
You think it's bad now? Wait till light, truth and sanity disappear when Christ catches away His sanctified Bride in the Rapture.
You think it's bad now? Wait till light, truth and sanity disappear when Christ catches away His sanctified Bride in the Rapture.
03/17/20 NOW IS THE TIME
03/17/20 NOW IS THE TIME
If you have ever wondered when it would be a good time to get ready for the Second Coming of Christ:
NOW IS AN EXCELLENT TIME.
If you have ever wondered when it would be a good time to get ready for the Second Coming of Christ:
NOW IS AN EXCELLENT TIME.
03/17/20 WE WERE WARNED
03/17/20 WE WERE WARNED
Don't be surprised at God's jealous rage and vengeance with a world that has played the harlot.
Don't be surprised at God's jealous rage and vengeance with a world that has played the harlot.
03/17/20 THERE ARE CONDITIONS
03/17/20 THERE ARE CONDITIONS
You can forget God rescuing you or your world if you don't cry out in repentance for Gods mercy and deliverance.
You can forget God rescuing you or your world if you don't cry out in repentance for Gods mercy and deliverance.
03/17/20 STORM WARNING
03/17/20 STORM WARNING
Drifting from God was slow and silent, until suddenly we were swept away in a worldwide tsunami of chaos.
Drifting from God was slow and silent, until suddenly we were swept away in a worldwide tsunami of chaos.
03/17/20 PAY DAY IS COMING
03/17/20 PAY DAY IS COMING
I've been telling y'all that we were headed for personal and global disaster if we kept turning our backs on Jesus and His word.
I've been telling y'all that we were headed for personal and global disaster if we kept turning our backs on Jesus and His word.
03/16/20 THE REAL MESSAGE OF THE DAY
03/16/20 THE REAL MESSAGE OF THE DAY
It ain't all true and it ain't all hype but this chaotic world mess is a call to turn from sin and self, and to trust and follow Jesus.
It ain't all true and it ain't all hype but this chaotic world mess is a call to turn from sin and self, and to trust and follow Jesus.
03/16/20 EVEN I KNOW THIS
03/16/20 EVEN I KNOW THIS
Like you, I Don't Know the hidden details.
But I know this:
THE WORLD IS ACTUALLY ALL MESSED UP, and
It resulted from rejecting GOD'S WORD.
Like you, I Don't Know the hidden details.
But I know this:
THE WORLD IS ACTUALLY ALL MESSED UP, and
It resulted from rejecting GOD'S WORD.
03/16/20 THERE IS A PRICE ON YOUR HEAD AND HEART
03/16/20 THERE IS A PRICE ON YOUR HEAD AND HEART
The moment you let Humanists redefine life and undermine Biblical faith, marks when you start to lose your mind and your soul.
The moment you let Humanists redefine life and undermine Biblical faith, marks when you start to lose your mind and your soul.
03/16/20 MINDLESSNESS FOLLOWS MINDLESSNESS
03/16/20 MINDLESSNESS FOLLOWS MINDLESSNESS
Nobody with any sense ever agreed to refer to a male as a female in order to pacify deluded people who are gender bending.
Nobody with any sense ever agreed to refer to a male as a female in order to pacify deluded people who are gender bending.
03/16/20 TOTAL INSANITY
03/16/20 TOTAL INSANITY
Those who trust and follow Jesus and His word, will love and serve others.
For this they are hated and killed by non-Christians.
Those who trust and follow Jesus and His word, will love and serve others.
For this they are hated and killed by non-Christians.
SINSANITY CONTINUES
03/16/20 SINSANITY CONTINUES
Jesus still delivers men from demons & restores madmen to their right minds.
And insane society still rejects Christ (Mk:5:1-17).
Mark 5:1-17
1 And they came over unto the other side of the sea, into the country of the Gadarenes.
2 And when he was come out of the ship, immediately there met him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit,
3 Who had his dwelling among the tombs; and no man could bind him, no, not with chains:
4 Because that he had been often bound with fetters and chains, and the chains had been plucked asunder by him, and the fetters broken in pieces: neither could any man tame him.
5 And always, night and day, he was in the mountains, and in the tombs, crying, and cutting himself with stones.
6 But when he saw Jesus afar off, he ran and worshipped him,
7 And cried with a loud voice, and said, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of the most high God? I adjure thee by God, that thou torment me not.
8 For he said unto him, Come out of the man, thou unclean spirit.
9 And he asked him, What is thy name? And he answered, saying, My name is Legion: for we are many.
10 And he besought him much that he would not send them away out of the country.
11 Now there was there nigh unto the mountains a great herd of swine feeding.
12 And all the devils besought him, saying, Send us into the swine, that we may enter into them.
13 And forthwith Jesus gave them leave. And the unclean spirits went out, and entered into the swine: and the herd ran violently down a steep place into the sea, (they were about two thousand;) and were choked in the sea.
14 And they that fed the swine fled, and told it in the city, and in the country. And they went out to see what it was that was done.
15 And they come to Jesus, and see him that was possessed with the devil, and had the legion, sitting, and clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid.
16 And they that saw it told them how it befell to him that was possessed with the devil, and also concerning the swine.
17 And they began to pray him to depart out of their coasts.
Jesus still delivers men from demons & restores madmen to their right minds.
And insane society still rejects Christ (Mk:5:1-17).
Mark 5:1-17
1 And they came over unto the other side of the sea, into the country of the Gadarenes.
2 And when he was come out of the ship, immediately there met him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit,
3 Who had his dwelling among the tombs; and no man could bind him, no, not with chains:
4 Because that he had been often bound with fetters and chains, and the chains had been plucked asunder by him, and the fetters broken in pieces: neither could any man tame him.
5 And always, night and day, he was in the mountains, and in the tombs, crying, and cutting himself with stones.
6 But when he saw Jesus afar off, he ran and worshipped him,
7 And cried with a loud voice, and said, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of the most high God? I adjure thee by God, that thou torment me not.
8 For he said unto him, Come out of the man, thou unclean spirit.
9 And he asked him, What is thy name? And he answered, saying, My name is Legion: for we are many.
10 And he besought him much that he would not send them away out of the country.
11 Now there was there nigh unto the mountains a great herd of swine feeding.
12 And all the devils besought him, saying, Send us into the swine, that we may enter into them.
13 And forthwith Jesus gave them leave. And the unclean spirits went out, and entered into the swine: and the herd ran violently down a steep place into the sea, (they were about two thousand;) and were choked in the sea.
14 And they that fed the swine fled, and told it in the city, and in the country. And they went out to see what it was that was done.
15 And they come to Jesus, and see him that was possessed with the devil, and had the legion, sitting, and clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid.
16 And they that saw it told them how it befell to him that was possessed with the devil, and also concerning the swine.
17 And they began to pray him to depart out of their coasts.
03/16/20 HELL AIN'T NO GETAWAY, IT'S A PUT-AWAY
03/16/20 HELL AIN'T NO GETAWAY, IT'S A PUT-AWAY
Those who die without Christ will not enjoy being in hell with their friends (contrary to the sick boast of an unsaved relative).
Those who die without Christ will not enjoy being in hell with their friends (contrary to the sick boast of an unsaved relative).
03/16/20 A FALSE, FRIVOLOUS, FATAL HOPE
03/16/20 A FALSE, FRIVOLOUS, FATAL HOPE
For those of you who hate my message of Christ and His salvation, cheer up.
After the rapture, you won't be bothered by me anymore.
For those of you who hate my message of Christ and His salvation, cheer up.
After the rapture, you won't be bothered by me anymore.
03/16/20 THIS IS WHY
03/16/20 THIS IS WHY
Why do I warn folks about following sinsanity?
BECAUSE FOLKS ARE FOLLOWING SINSANITY to hell.
Why do I warn folks about following sinsanity?
BECAUSE FOLKS ARE FOLLOWING SINSANITY to hell.
03/16/20 DON'T FOLLOW PIED PIPERS
03/16/20 DON'T FOLLOW PIED PIPERS
REFUSE to follow the insanity of the Jesus haters, the Bible haters, the Christian haters, the morality haters.
REFUSE to follow the insanity of the Jesus haters, the Bible haters, the Christian haters, the morality haters.
03/16/20 THEY FORCE THE INSANITY
03/16/20 THEY FORCE THE INSANITY
Ever notice that Liberals are not satisfied with believing and practicing idiocy?
They're FORCING their insanity on Christians.
Copied from my friend, Sam Guthrie.
We are living in a Bizarre World:
•We shut down travel from Europe over fear of COVID-19, but have an open southern border.
• If a dude pretends to be a woman, you are required to pretend with him.
• Somehow it’s un-American for the census to count how many Americans are in America.
• Russians influencing our elections are bad, but illegal Mexicans voting in our elections are good.
• It was cool for Joe Biden to "blackmail" the President of Ukraine, but it’s an impeachable offense if Donald Trump inquires about it.
• Twenty is too young to drink a beer, but eighteen is old enough to vote.
• Sexualizing children is bad, but 11-year-old drag queens are good.
• Illegals aren't required to show ID, but citizens can't buy cough medicine without it.
• Citizens are fined if they don’t buy their own health insurance, and then they are forced to buy it for illegals.
• People who have never owned slaves should pay slavery reparations to people who have never been slaves.
• Inflammatory rhetoric is outrageous, but harassing people in restaurants is virtuous.
• People who have never been to college should pay the debts of college students who took out huge loans for useless degrees.
• Immigrants with tuberculosis and polio are welcome, but you’d better be able to prove your dog is vaccinated.
• Irish doctors and German engineers who want to immigrate must go through a rigorous vetting process, but any illiterate Central-American gang-banger who jumps the southern fence is welcome.
• $5 billion for border security is too expensive, but $1.5 trillion for “free” health care for illegals is not.
• If you cheat to get into college you go to prison, but if you cheat to get into the country you go to college for free.
• Politicians who say that the President is not above the law put illegal immigrants and themselves above the law.
• People who say there is no such thing as gender are demanding a female President.
• Illegals don’t pay taxes, but they get tax refunds.
• We see other countries going Socialist and collapsing, and it seems like a great plan to us.
• Voter suppression is bad, but not allowing the President to be on the ballot is good.
• Fourth-of-July parades are bad, but parades of women dressed as vaginas are good.
• Some people are held responsible for things that happened before they were born, and other people are not held responsible for what they are doing right now.
• Criminals are catch-and-released to hurt more people, but stopping them is bad because it's a violation of THEIR rights.
* And pointing out all this hypocrisy somehow makes us "racists."
If you are tired of living in the Left’s dystopian nightmare - copy, paste, and share.
Ever notice that Liberals are not satisfied with believing and practicing idiocy?
They're FORCING their insanity on Christians.
Copied from my friend, Sam Guthrie.
We are living in a Bizarre World:
•We shut down travel from Europe over fear of COVID-19, but have an open southern border.
• If a dude pretends to be a woman, you are required to pretend with him.
• Somehow it’s un-American for the census to count how many Americans are in America.
• Russians influencing our elections are bad, but illegal Mexicans voting in our elections are good.
• It was cool for Joe Biden to "blackmail" the President of Ukraine, but it’s an impeachable offense if Donald Trump inquires about it.
• Twenty is too young to drink a beer, but eighteen is old enough to vote.
• Sexualizing children is bad, but 11-year-old drag queens are good.
• Illegals aren't required to show ID, but citizens can't buy cough medicine without it.
• Citizens are fined if they don’t buy their own health insurance, and then they are forced to buy it for illegals.
• People who have never owned slaves should pay slavery reparations to people who have never been slaves.
• Inflammatory rhetoric is outrageous, but harassing people in restaurants is virtuous.
• People who have never been to college should pay the debts of college students who took out huge loans for useless degrees.
• Immigrants with tuberculosis and polio are welcome, but you’d better be able to prove your dog is vaccinated.
• Irish doctors and German engineers who want to immigrate must go through a rigorous vetting process, but any illiterate Central-American gang-banger who jumps the southern fence is welcome.
• $5 billion for border security is too expensive, but $1.5 trillion for “free” health care for illegals is not.
• If you cheat to get into college you go to prison, but if you cheat to get into the country you go to college for free.
• Politicians who say that the President is not above the law put illegal immigrants and themselves above the law.
• People who say there is no such thing as gender are demanding a female President.
• Illegals don’t pay taxes, but they get tax refunds.
• We see other countries going Socialist and collapsing, and it seems like a great plan to us.
• Voter suppression is bad, but not allowing the President to be on the ballot is good.
• Fourth-of-July parades are bad, but parades of women dressed as vaginas are good.
• Some people are held responsible for things that happened before they were born, and other people are not held responsible for what they are doing right now.
• Criminals are catch-and-released to hurt more people, but stopping them is bad because it's a violation of THEIR rights.
* And pointing out all this hypocrisy somehow makes us "racists."
If you are tired of living in the Left’s dystopian nightmare - copy, paste, and share.
03/15/20 CONCERNING THE CHURCH
03/15/20 CONCERNING THE CHURCH
This is one of my older articles I reposted in January of 2019, concerning the origin, the nature and the ministry of the Church, according to the Bible. The Church is not a wood or stone edifice, but rather the Body, Building and Bride of Christ.
01/27/19 THE CHURCH an article dlg
In this article, from several years ago, I expressed my view of the CHURCH throughout my ministry. As we have passed through Philadelphia and as we are crossing into Laodicea, the reality of these truths becomes even more vital to personal salvation.
THE CHURCH IS GOD'S PLAN TO REACH THE WORLD.
THERE IS NO CHRISTIANITY WITHOUT THE CHURCH.
A. THE MAGNIFICENCE OF THE CHURCH
THE CHURCH is the most powerful, important wonderful body of people in the world. The Church is only mentioned two times in the four Gospels of the New Testament. Jesus said He would build His Church on the fact that He is the Christ, the Son of the Living God and the said that when there is dissension between followers of Christ, they should eventually bring the problem to the Church. But notice, when He said that He would build His Church, He said, “...the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” The Church is magnificent because it is His Church and it is built upon Christ and it is will prevail against the gates (the power, wisdom, resources) of hell.
B. THE MYSTERY OF THE CHURCH
THE CHURCH was God's idea from before the foundation of the world, though it was not known for four thousand years.
Basically, the Church is a BODY people who have a saving faith in Jesus Christ and follow the teachings of the Holy Bible. The body is universal, regional and local. In the Old Testament the people of God were distinguished by being part of the Jewish faith, practicing Jewish religious ritual, but God had always planned to include people of all racial backgrounds in a saving relationship with Himself. This plan is called The Church. The Church is not obligated to observe Jewish laws of sacrifice, diet or ceremony. The Church is comprised of people who trust in the sacrificial death and physical resurrection from the dead of Jesus Christ, as the only acceptable way to find God's approval. However, this plan did not become evident until after Jesus Christ came into the world.
(I emphasize portions in this comment by using all caps, since I cannot bold face).
Ephesians 3:3-9
(3) HOW THAT BY REVELATION HE MADE KNOWN UNTO ME THE MYSTERY; (as I wrote afore in few words,
(4) Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ)
(5) WHICH IN OTHER AGES WAS NOT MADE KNOWN UNTO THE SONS OF MEN, AS IT IS NOW REVEALED UNTO HIS HOLY APOSTLES AND PROPHETS BY THE SPIRIT;
(6) THAT THE GENTILES SHOULD BE FELLOW HEIRS, AND OF THE SAME BODY, AND PARTAKERS OF HIS PROMISE IN CHRIST BY THE GOSPEL:
(7) Whereof I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given unto me by the effectual working of his power.
(8) Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ;
(9) AND TO MAKE ALL MEN SEE WHAT IS THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE MYSTERY, WHICH FROM THE BEGINNING OF THE WORLD HATH BEEN HID IN GOD, WHO CREATED ALL THINGS BY JESUS CHRIST:
THE CHURCH was a MYSTERY (a secret) in the Old Testament, revealed to Paul in the New Testament. A Biblical Mystery is a secret that can only be discovered, understood, when God explains it or reveals it. The Church has been God's plan from the beginning, but was kept hidden from the human history until the coming of Christ and the teaching of Paul the apostle.
C. THE MASTER OF THE CHURCH
Remember, when Peter identified Jesus as the Christ, the Son of the Living God, Jesus said,
Matthew 16:17-18
(17) And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Bar-jona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven.
(18) And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I WILL BUILD MY CHURCH; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
1. THE CHURCH belongs to Jesus
The Bible says Jesus is the Head of the Church.
Ephesians 1:22-23
(22) And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church,
(23) Which is his body, the fullness of him that filleth all in all.
Ephesians 5:23
(23) For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the savior of the body.
Colossians 1:18-19
(18) And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.
(19) For it pleased the Father that in him should all fullness dwell;
2. Jesus Died for THE CHURCH
Ephesians 5:23
(23) For the husband is the head of the wife, even as CHRIST IS THE HEAD OF THE CHURCH: AND HE IS THE SAVIOR OF THE BODY.
Ephesians 5:25-27
(25) Husbands, love your wives, even as CHRIST ALSO LOVED THE CHURCH, AND GAVE HIMSELF FOR IT;
(26) THAT HE MIGHT SANCTIFY AND CLEANSE IT with the washing of water by the word,
(27) THAT HE MIGHT PRESENT IT TO HIMSELF A GLORIOUS CHURCH, NOT HAVING SPOT, OR WRINKLE, OR ANY SUCH THING; BUT THAT IT SHOULD BE HOLY AND WITHOUT BLEMISH.
Jesus is the only Head of THE CHURCH, on earth and in heaven. In fact, the Biblical models of the Church recognize the Authority of Jesus over the Church.
D. THE MODELS OF THE CHURCH
1. THE CHURCH is the BODY OF CHRIST
Ephesians 5:23
(23) For the husband is the head of the wife, even as CHRIST IS THE HEAD OF THE CHURCH: AND HE IS THE SAVIOR OF THE BODY.
1 Corinthians 12:27
(27) NOW YE ARE THE BODY OF CHRIST, and members in particular.
Ephesians 4:12
(12) For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, FOR THE EDIFYING OF THE BODY OF CHRIST:
Colossians 1:24
(24) Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the AFFLICTIONS OF CHRIST IN MY FLESH FOR HIS BODY'S SAKE, WHICH IS THE CHURCH:
2. THE CHURCH is the BRIDE OF CHRIST
1 Corinthians 11:3
(3) But I would have you know, that THE HEAD OF EVERY MAN IS CHRIST; AND THE HEAD OF THE WOMAN IS THE MAN; and the head of Christ is God.
2 Corinthians 11:2
(2) For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy: FOR I HAVE ESPOUSED YOU TO ONE HUSBAND, THAT I MAY PRESENT YOU AS A CHASTE VIRGIN TO CHRIST.
Ephesians 5:23
(23) FOR THE HUSBAND IS THE HEAD OF THE WIFE, EVEN AS CHRIST IS THE HEAD OF THE CHURCH: and he is the savior of the body.
3. THE CHURCH is the BUILDING OF CHRIST
1 Corinthians 3:9
(9) For we are laborers together with God: ye are God's husbandry, YE ARE GOD'S BUILDING.
Ephesians 2:20-22
(20) AND ARE BUILT UPON THE FOUNDATION OF THE APOSTLES AND PROPHETS, JESUS CHRIST HIMSELF BEING THE CHIEF CORNER STONE;
(21) In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto a holy temple in the Lord:
(22) In whom YE ALSO ARE BUILDED TOGETHER FOR A HABITATION OF GOD THROUGH THE SPIRIT.
4. THE CHURCH is the ARMY, THE SOLDIERS OF CHRIST
Philippians 2:25
(25) Yet I supposed it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, and companion in labor, AND FELLOW SOLDIER, but your messenger, and he that ministered to my wants.
2 Timothy 2:3-4
(3) Thou therefore endure hardness, AS A GOOD SOLDIER OF JESUS CHRIST.
(4) No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may PLEASE HIM WHO HATH CHOSEN HIM TO BE A SOLDIER.
Philemon 1:2
(2) And to our beloved Apphia, and Archippus OUR FELLOW SOLDIER, and to the church in thy house:
5. THE CHURCH is the HOUSEHOLD, FAMILY OF CHRIST
Galatians 6:10
(10) As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are OF THE HOUSEHOLD OF FAITH.
Ephesians 2:19
(19) Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints, and OF THE HOUSEHOLD OF GOD;
Ephesians 3:15
(15) Of whom THE WHOLE FAMILY IN HEAVEN AND EARTH IS NAMED,
6. THE CHURCH is the PILLAR AND GROUND (SUPPORT) OF THE TRUTH
1 Timothy 3:15
(15) But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the HOUSE OF GOD, WHICH IS THE CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD, THE PILLAR AND GROUND OF THE TRUTH.
E. THE MINISTRIES AND MINSTERS OF THE CHURCH
1. The GIFTS of the Spirit are given to and for THE CHURCH
1 Corinthians 12:27-31
(27) Now ye are THE BODY OF CHRIST, and members in particular.
(28) And GOD HATH SET SOME IN THE CHURCH, first APOSTLES, secondarily PROPHETS, thirdly TEACHERS, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues.
(29) Are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? are all workers of miracles?
(30) Have all the gifts of healing? do all speak with tongues? do all interpret?
(31) But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet show I unto you a more excellent way.
All of 1 Corinthians 14.
Ephesians 4:11-12
(11) AND HE GAVE SOME, APOSTLES; AND SOME, PROPHETS; AND SOME, EVANGELISTS; AND SOME, PASTORS AND TEACHERS;
(12) For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, FOR THE EDIFYING OF THE BODY OF CHRIST:
Ephesians 4:15-16
(15) But speaking the truth in love, MAY GROW UP INTO HIM IN ALL THINGS, which is the head, even Christ:
(16) From whom THE WHOLE BODY FITLY JOINED TOGETHER and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh INCREASE OF THE BODY UNTO THE EDIFYING OF ITSELF IN LOVE.
2. THE CHURCH sent the APOSTLES TO PLANT CHURCHES
(The apostles not only made converts, they established fellowships, churches, and appointed elders for those churches).
Acts 13:1-3
(1) Now there were IN THE CHURCH THAT WAS AT ANTIOCH CERTAIN PROPHETS AND TEACHERS; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.
(2) As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, THE HOLY GHOST SAID, SEPARATE ME BARNABAS AND SAUL FOR THE WORK WHEREUNTO I HAVE CALLED THEM.
(3) AND WHEN THEY HAD FASTED AND PRAYED, AND LAID THEIR HANDS ON THEM, THEY SENT THEM AWAY.
Those converted to Christ became THE CHURCH
Acts 2:47
(47) Praising God, and having favor with all the people. AND THE LORD ADDED TO THE CHURCH DAILY SUCH AS SHOULD BE SAVED.
3. The Origin of THE CHURCH at Antioch
Acts 11:19-26
(19) Now THEY WHICH WERE SCATTERED ABROAD upon the persecution that arose about Stephen TRAVELED as far as Phoenicia, and Cyprus, and Antioch, PREACHING THE WORD to none but unto the Jews only.
(20) AND SOME OF THEM were men of Cyprus and Cyrene, which, WHEN THEY WERE COME TO ANTIOCH, spake unto the Grecians, PREACHING THE LORD JESUS.
(21) And the hand of the Lord was with them: and A GREAT NUMBER BELIEVED, AND TURNED UNTO THE LORD.
(22) THEN TIDINGS OF THESE THINGS CAME UNTO THE EARS OF THE CHURCH WHICH WAS IN JERUSALEM: AND THEY SENT FORTH BARNABAS, THAT HE SHOULD GO AS FAR AS ANTIOCH.
(23) Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord.
(24) FOR HE WAS A GOOD MAN, AND FULL OF THE HOLY GHOST AND OF FAITH: AND MUCH PEOPLE WAS ADDED UNTO THE LORD.
(25) Then departed Barnabas to Tarsus, for to seek Saul:
(26) AND WHEN HE HAD FOUND HIM, HE BROUGHT HIM UNTO ANTIOCH. AND IT CAME TO PASS, THAT A WHOLE YEAR THEY ASSEMBLED THEMSELVES WITH THE CHURCH, AND TAUGHT MUCH PEOPLE. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.
4. Converts, CHURCHES and CHURCH Elders
Acts 13:48; 14:1, 4, 22-23, 27; 15:3, 22-23, 36, 41;16:5; 18:22; 20:17, 28; 21:18
5. God gave Officers and Offices to THE CHURCH
Elders, Deacons, Shepherds, Bishops, Presbyters,
F. The MESSAGE of THE CHURCH
1. CHURCH EPISTLES...
God gave His instructions and revelation to specific CHURCHES.
Romans, 1 and 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 and 2 Thessalonians.
2. CHURCH PASTORS...
God gave His instructions and revelation to Pastors of local CHURCHES.
Timothy and Titus.
3. SCATTERED CHURCHES...
God gave His instructions and revelation to the CHURCH in various regions or scattered abroad.
Hebrews, James, 1 and 2 Peter.
4. HOUSE CHURCHES...
God gave His instructions and revelation to CHURCHES meeting in homes.
1 and 2 and 3 John.
5. SEVEN CHURCHES...
The Book of Revelation was sent to seven specific LOCAL CHURCHES.
This is one of my older articles I reposted in January of 2019, concerning the origin, the nature and the ministry of the Church, according to the Bible. The Church is not a wood or stone edifice, but rather the Body, Building and Bride of Christ.
01/27/19 THE CHURCH an article dlg
In this article, from several years ago, I expressed my view of the CHURCH throughout my ministry. As we have passed through Philadelphia and as we are crossing into Laodicea, the reality of these truths becomes even more vital to personal salvation.
THE CHURCH IS GOD'S PLAN TO REACH THE WORLD.
THERE IS NO CHRISTIANITY WITHOUT THE CHURCH.
A. THE MAGNIFICENCE OF THE CHURCH
THE CHURCH is the most powerful, important wonderful body of people in the world. The Church is only mentioned two times in the four Gospels of the New Testament. Jesus said He would build His Church on the fact that He is the Christ, the Son of the Living God and the said that when there is dissension between followers of Christ, they should eventually bring the problem to the Church. But notice, when He said that He would build His Church, He said, “...the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” The Church is magnificent because it is His Church and it is built upon Christ and it is will prevail against the gates (the power, wisdom, resources) of hell.
B. THE MYSTERY OF THE CHURCH
THE CHURCH was God's idea from before the foundation of the world, though it was not known for four thousand years.
Basically, the Church is a BODY people who have a saving faith in Jesus Christ and follow the teachings of the Holy Bible. The body is universal, regional and local. In the Old Testament the people of God were distinguished by being part of the Jewish faith, practicing Jewish religious ritual, but God had always planned to include people of all racial backgrounds in a saving relationship with Himself. This plan is called The Church. The Church is not obligated to observe Jewish laws of sacrifice, diet or ceremony. The Church is comprised of people who trust in the sacrificial death and physical resurrection from the dead of Jesus Christ, as the only acceptable way to find God's approval. However, this plan did not become evident until after Jesus Christ came into the world.
(I emphasize portions in this comment by using all caps, since I cannot bold face).
Ephesians 3:3-9
(3) HOW THAT BY REVELATION HE MADE KNOWN UNTO ME THE MYSTERY; (as I wrote afore in few words,
(4) Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ)
(5) WHICH IN OTHER AGES WAS NOT MADE KNOWN UNTO THE SONS OF MEN, AS IT IS NOW REVEALED UNTO HIS HOLY APOSTLES AND PROPHETS BY THE SPIRIT;
(6) THAT THE GENTILES SHOULD BE FELLOW HEIRS, AND OF THE SAME BODY, AND PARTAKERS OF HIS PROMISE IN CHRIST BY THE GOSPEL:
(7) Whereof I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given unto me by the effectual working of his power.
(8) Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ;
(9) AND TO MAKE ALL MEN SEE WHAT IS THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE MYSTERY, WHICH FROM THE BEGINNING OF THE WORLD HATH BEEN HID IN GOD, WHO CREATED ALL THINGS BY JESUS CHRIST:
THE CHURCH was a MYSTERY (a secret) in the Old Testament, revealed to Paul in the New Testament. A Biblical Mystery is a secret that can only be discovered, understood, when God explains it or reveals it. The Church has been God's plan from the beginning, but was kept hidden from the human history until the coming of Christ and the teaching of Paul the apostle.
C. THE MASTER OF THE CHURCH
Remember, when Peter identified Jesus as the Christ, the Son of the Living God, Jesus said,
Matthew 16:17-18
(17) And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Bar-jona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven.
(18) And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I WILL BUILD MY CHURCH; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
1. THE CHURCH belongs to Jesus
The Bible says Jesus is the Head of the Church.
Ephesians 1:22-23
(22) And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church,
(23) Which is his body, the fullness of him that filleth all in all.
Ephesians 5:23
(23) For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the savior of the body.
Colossians 1:18-19
(18) And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.
(19) For it pleased the Father that in him should all fullness dwell;
2. Jesus Died for THE CHURCH
Ephesians 5:23
(23) For the husband is the head of the wife, even as CHRIST IS THE HEAD OF THE CHURCH: AND HE IS THE SAVIOR OF THE BODY.
Ephesians 5:25-27
(25) Husbands, love your wives, even as CHRIST ALSO LOVED THE CHURCH, AND GAVE HIMSELF FOR IT;
(26) THAT HE MIGHT SANCTIFY AND CLEANSE IT with the washing of water by the word,
(27) THAT HE MIGHT PRESENT IT TO HIMSELF A GLORIOUS CHURCH, NOT HAVING SPOT, OR WRINKLE, OR ANY SUCH THING; BUT THAT IT SHOULD BE HOLY AND WITHOUT BLEMISH.
Jesus is the only Head of THE CHURCH, on earth and in heaven. In fact, the Biblical models of the Church recognize the Authority of Jesus over the Church.
D. THE MODELS OF THE CHURCH
1. THE CHURCH is the BODY OF CHRIST
Ephesians 5:23
(23) For the husband is the head of the wife, even as CHRIST IS THE HEAD OF THE CHURCH: AND HE IS THE SAVIOR OF THE BODY.
1 Corinthians 12:27
(27) NOW YE ARE THE BODY OF CHRIST, and members in particular.
Ephesians 4:12
(12) For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, FOR THE EDIFYING OF THE BODY OF CHRIST:
Colossians 1:24
(24) Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the AFFLICTIONS OF CHRIST IN MY FLESH FOR HIS BODY'S SAKE, WHICH IS THE CHURCH:
2. THE CHURCH is the BRIDE OF CHRIST
1 Corinthians 11:3
(3) But I would have you know, that THE HEAD OF EVERY MAN IS CHRIST; AND THE HEAD OF THE WOMAN IS THE MAN; and the head of Christ is God.
2 Corinthians 11:2
(2) For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy: FOR I HAVE ESPOUSED YOU TO ONE HUSBAND, THAT I MAY PRESENT YOU AS A CHASTE VIRGIN TO CHRIST.
Ephesians 5:23
(23) FOR THE HUSBAND IS THE HEAD OF THE WIFE, EVEN AS CHRIST IS THE HEAD OF THE CHURCH: and he is the savior of the body.
3. THE CHURCH is the BUILDING OF CHRIST
1 Corinthians 3:9
(9) For we are laborers together with God: ye are God's husbandry, YE ARE GOD'S BUILDING.
Ephesians 2:20-22
(20) AND ARE BUILT UPON THE FOUNDATION OF THE APOSTLES AND PROPHETS, JESUS CHRIST HIMSELF BEING THE CHIEF CORNER STONE;
(21) In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto a holy temple in the Lord:
(22) In whom YE ALSO ARE BUILDED TOGETHER FOR A HABITATION OF GOD THROUGH THE SPIRIT.
4. THE CHURCH is the ARMY, THE SOLDIERS OF CHRIST
Philippians 2:25
(25) Yet I supposed it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, and companion in labor, AND FELLOW SOLDIER, but your messenger, and he that ministered to my wants.
2 Timothy 2:3-4
(3) Thou therefore endure hardness, AS A GOOD SOLDIER OF JESUS CHRIST.
(4) No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may PLEASE HIM WHO HATH CHOSEN HIM TO BE A SOLDIER.
Philemon 1:2
(2) And to our beloved Apphia, and Archippus OUR FELLOW SOLDIER, and to the church in thy house:
5. THE CHURCH is the HOUSEHOLD, FAMILY OF CHRIST
Galatians 6:10
(10) As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are OF THE HOUSEHOLD OF FAITH.
Ephesians 2:19
(19) Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints, and OF THE HOUSEHOLD OF GOD;
Ephesians 3:15
(15) Of whom THE WHOLE FAMILY IN HEAVEN AND EARTH IS NAMED,
6. THE CHURCH is the PILLAR AND GROUND (SUPPORT) OF THE TRUTH
1 Timothy 3:15
(15) But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the HOUSE OF GOD, WHICH IS THE CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD, THE PILLAR AND GROUND OF THE TRUTH.
E. THE MINISTRIES AND MINSTERS OF THE CHURCH
1. The GIFTS of the Spirit are given to and for THE CHURCH
1 Corinthians 12:27-31
(27) Now ye are THE BODY OF CHRIST, and members in particular.
(28) And GOD HATH SET SOME IN THE CHURCH, first APOSTLES, secondarily PROPHETS, thirdly TEACHERS, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues.
(29) Are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? are all workers of miracles?
(30) Have all the gifts of healing? do all speak with tongues? do all interpret?
(31) But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet show I unto you a more excellent way.
All of 1 Corinthians 14.
Ephesians 4:11-12
(11) AND HE GAVE SOME, APOSTLES; AND SOME, PROPHETS; AND SOME, EVANGELISTS; AND SOME, PASTORS AND TEACHERS;
(12) For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, FOR THE EDIFYING OF THE BODY OF CHRIST:
Ephesians 4:15-16
(15) But speaking the truth in love, MAY GROW UP INTO HIM IN ALL THINGS, which is the head, even Christ:
(16) From whom THE WHOLE BODY FITLY JOINED TOGETHER and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh INCREASE OF THE BODY UNTO THE EDIFYING OF ITSELF IN LOVE.
2. THE CHURCH sent the APOSTLES TO PLANT CHURCHES
(The apostles not only made converts, they established fellowships, churches, and appointed elders for those churches).
Acts 13:1-3
(1) Now there were IN THE CHURCH THAT WAS AT ANTIOCH CERTAIN PROPHETS AND TEACHERS; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.
(2) As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, THE HOLY GHOST SAID, SEPARATE ME BARNABAS AND SAUL FOR THE WORK WHEREUNTO I HAVE CALLED THEM.
(3) AND WHEN THEY HAD FASTED AND PRAYED, AND LAID THEIR HANDS ON THEM, THEY SENT THEM AWAY.
Those converted to Christ became THE CHURCH
Acts 2:47
(47) Praising God, and having favor with all the people. AND THE LORD ADDED TO THE CHURCH DAILY SUCH AS SHOULD BE SAVED.
3. The Origin of THE CHURCH at Antioch
Acts 11:19-26
(19) Now THEY WHICH WERE SCATTERED ABROAD upon the persecution that arose about Stephen TRAVELED as far as Phoenicia, and Cyprus, and Antioch, PREACHING THE WORD to none but unto the Jews only.
(20) AND SOME OF THEM were men of Cyprus and Cyrene, which, WHEN THEY WERE COME TO ANTIOCH, spake unto the Grecians, PREACHING THE LORD JESUS.
(21) And the hand of the Lord was with them: and A GREAT NUMBER BELIEVED, AND TURNED UNTO THE LORD.
(22) THEN TIDINGS OF THESE THINGS CAME UNTO THE EARS OF THE CHURCH WHICH WAS IN JERUSALEM: AND THEY SENT FORTH BARNABAS, THAT HE SHOULD GO AS FAR AS ANTIOCH.
(23) Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord.
(24) FOR HE WAS A GOOD MAN, AND FULL OF THE HOLY GHOST AND OF FAITH: AND MUCH PEOPLE WAS ADDED UNTO THE LORD.
(25) Then departed Barnabas to Tarsus, for to seek Saul:
(26) AND WHEN HE HAD FOUND HIM, HE BROUGHT HIM UNTO ANTIOCH. AND IT CAME TO PASS, THAT A WHOLE YEAR THEY ASSEMBLED THEMSELVES WITH THE CHURCH, AND TAUGHT MUCH PEOPLE. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.
4. Converts, CHURCHES and CHURCH Elders
Acts 13:48; 14:1, 4, 22-23, 27; 15:3, 22-23, 36, 41;16:5; 18:22; 20:17, 28; 21:18
5. God gave Officers and Offices to THE CHURCH
Elders, Deacons, Shepherds, Bishops, Presbyters,
F. The MESSAGE of THE CHURCH
1. CHURCH EPISTLES...
God gave His instructions and revelation to specific CHURCHES.
Romans, 1 and 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 and 2 Thessalonians.
2. CHURCH PASTORS...
God gave His instructions and revelation to Pastors of local CHURCHES.
Timothy and Titus.
3. SCATTERED CHURCHES...
God gave His instructions and revelation to the CHURCH in various regions or scattered abroad.
Hebrews, James, 1 and 2 Peter.
4. HOUSE CHURCHES...
God gave His instructions and revelation to CHURCHES meeting in homes.
1 and 2 and 3 John.
5. SEVEN CHURCHES...
The Book of Revelation was sent to seven specific LOCAL CHURCHES.
03/15/20 FIRST TNHM ONLINE MEETING
03/15/20 FIRST TNHM ONLINE MEETING
Today we held our 1st TNH Online Meeting (FB LIVE). It was not to avoid gathering as a church, but to initiate a new format for future shut-in ministries, distance outreach and ministry during times of emergency. I want to have interactive participation (praying, testifying, singing, exhortation) as well as Bible teaching and preaching.
Today the participation of the congregation was done through texting. I am hoping to have audio/video participation (as with SKYPE or ZOOM). We had a good service today, but we are hoping to improve it and make it available to other folks who are not yet part of our local body.
Yes, we are planning on a local presence in our Ministry Center, but we recognize that our Ministry Center is only a tool of our people, our church.
Today I taught from my desktop in my house. Brother Wade was visiting this weekend. Martha, Wade and I are seen in the screenshot below. TNH folks were participating through Laptops and Handheld devices, in their homes (Atlantic, Seagate, Beaufort and Morehead).
If you or a friend is interested in our ONLINE MINISTRY, please contact me.
Today we held our 1st TNH Online Meeting (FB LIVE). It was not to avoid gathering as a church, but to initiate a new format for future shut-in ministries, distance outreach and ministry during times of emergency. I want to have interactive participation (praying, testifying, singing, exhortation) as well as Bible teaching and preaching.
Today the participation of the congregation was done through texting. I am hoping to have audio/video participation (as with SKYPE or ZOOM). We had a good service today, but we are hoping to improve it and make it available to other folks who are not yet part of our local body.
Yes, we are planning on a local presence in our Ministry Center, but we recognize that our Ministry Center is only a tool of our people, our church.
Today I taught from my desktop in my house. Brother Wade was visiting this weekend. Martha, Wade and I are seen in the screenshot below. TNH folks were participating through Laptops and Handheld devices, in their homes (Atlantic, Seagate, Beaufort and Morehead).
If you or a friend is interested in our ONLINE MINISTRY, please contact me.
03/15/20 UNDERSTAND YOUR SITUATION
03/15/20 UNDERSTAND YOUR SITUATION
Correct me if I am wrong, but there is no US Government mandate today that stops Christians from gathering and worshiping.
There is NO government directive not to have church. Even if they shut every sanctuary door in America, that does not stop believers from gathering, worshiping, studying. It may close buildings, it may limit size of gatherings, but it does not stop believers from being the church and doing the work of the church.
Christians are not kept from gathering as a church, simply because numbers or location or programs are forbidden. AT THIS POINT, THERE IS NO PROHIBITION ON MEETING, WORSHIPING, STUDYING.
My point in asking the question is to dispel the false reports and fear mongering that is being stirred by both the un-churched and the churched people. There is no government directive forbidding church gatherings at this time. Even when there is such a law and even when there are armed guards at the chained doors of sanctuaries, the church will still meet, albeit in a different fashion.
It is true that this is a great time to minister to the unsaved people who might be stirred to ask questions about salvation. It is also true that many of those people are not going to be interested in going to a "church" building to find the answers to their question. It is also true that those people will probably not find many places that can help them in the future.
This is why the western church today needs to be more Biblical in its view of Christianity and evangelism. I still believe in meeting together in designated, dedicated buildings, but I also realize that the modern, western form of Christian churchmanship is not based on a New Testament model. I also know that there is more to online discipleship than simply proclamation of salvation. This is where we as the church need to use our opportunities, buildings, technologies to reach and teach the people.
AND REMEMBER, THE MEETING HOUSE IS NOT THE CHURCH. The Building of God is not brick, wood, pews, steeple. The Church is the Body of Christ. Christians must get away from thinking of the church as being a physical building where believers meet. The CHURCH is the Body, Bride and Building of Christ.
Later today I reposted an article (from January of 2019), which I wrote concerning the nature, model and work of the church. I hope folks read that article.
(to D... I was not sure what you were saying, but here are some thoughts that might relate).
Remember, the church is "the people of God," not a building. There are some people who cannot go to a building (attend a public service), therefore the church (the people of God) should be able to make it possible for them to be part of worship, study, fellowship, ministry opportunities. When a church is under government attack, the believers need to be able to meet in a location other than a designated building. Christians all over the world understand this Biblical truth better than western, modern Christians.
Also remember, most of the people who "go to church" are nowhere near being part of a real church. Church is a relationship, not a building, not geographical location, not a denominational organization.
When an oppressive government padlocks the doors of a "church building" then no one is going to be, "going to church." Only when believers understand that CHURCH is the gathering of a local body of believers, who are of one mind, holding to the one true faith.
There will come a time that there will be government oppression across this land. God's people are not married to church buildings, but rather they are surrendered and faithful to Jesus as the only Head of the Church.
Four posts after this one I posted an article that focuses on the nature and mission of the Church. I hope folks will read it. It is mostly Bible references. One of the great weaknesses of modern and western Christianity is Biblical Ecclesiology.
Correct me if I am wrong, but there is no US Government mandate today that stops Christians from gathering and worshiping.
There is NO government directive not to have church. Even if they shut every sanctuary door in America, that does not stop believers from gathering, worshiping, studying. It may close buildings, it may limit size of gatherings, but it does not stop believers from being the church and doing the work of the church.
Christians are not kept from gathering as a church, simply because numbers or location or programs are forbidden. AT THIS POINT, THERE IS NO PROHIBITION ON MEETING, WORSHIPING, STUDYING.
My point in asking the question is to dispel the false reports and fear mongering that is being stirred by both the un-churched and the churched people. There is no government directive forbidding church gatherings at this time. Even when there is such a law and even when there are armed guards at the chained doors of sanctuaries, the church will still meet, albeit in a different fashion.
It is true that this is a great time to minister to the unsaved people who might be stirred to ask questions about salvation. It is also true that many of those people are not going to be interested in going to a "church" building to find the answers to their question. It is also true that those people will probably not find many places that can help them in the future.
This is why the western church today needs to be more Biblical in its view of Christianity and evangelism. I still believe in meeting together in designated, dedicated buildings, but I also realize that the modern, western form of Christian churchmanship is not based on a New Testament model. I also know that there is more to online discipleship than simply proclamation of salvation. This is where we as the church need to use our opportunities, buildings, technologies to reach and teach the people.
AND REMEMBER, THE MEETING HOUSE IS NOT THE CHURCH. The Building of God is not brick, wood, pews, steeple. The Church is the Body of Christ. Christians must get away from thinking of the church as being a physical building where believers meet. The CHURCH is the Body, Bride and Building of Christ.
Later today I reposted an article (from January of 2019), which I wrote concerning the nature, model and work of the church. I hope folks read that article.
(to D... I was not sure what you were saying, but here are some thoughts that might relate).
Remember, the church is "the people of God," not a building. There are some people who cannot go to a building (attend a public service), therefore the church (the people of God) should be able to make it possible for them to be part of worship, study, fellowship, ministry opportunities. When a church is under government attack, the believers need to be able to meet in a location other than a designated building. Christians all over the world understand this Biblical truth better than western, modern Christians.
Also remember, most of the people who "go to church" are nowhere near being part of a real church. Church is a relationship, not a building, not geographical location, not a denominational organization.
When an oppressive government padlocks the doors of a "church building" then no one is going to be, "going to church." Only when believers understand that CHURCH is the gathering of a local body of believers, who are of one mind, holding to the one true faith.
There will come a time that there will be government oppression across this land. God's people are not married to church buildings, but rather they are surrendered and faithful to Jesus as the only Head of the Church.
Four posts after this one I posted an article that focuses on the nature and mission of the Church. I hope folks will read it. It is mostly Bible references. One of the great weaknesses of modern and western Christianity is Biblical Ecclesiology.
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