06/30/20 DISTORTED, DECEPTIVE, DARK AND DEVILISH
Since Satan's lie in Eden, truth and facts are destroyed and distorted in order to promote a dark, devilish, deceptive agenda.
Tuesday, June 30, 2020
06/30/20 THE POWER OF CHOICE
06/30/20 THE POWER OF CHOICE
The power of a single choice (good or bad) i.e. Eve, Adam, Cain, Ham, Abraham (Ur), Abraham (Hagar), Abraham (Isaac).
Yourself?
CONSIDER...
(this ca be a good exercise or discussion starter for a group)
We can add a long list of other Bible characters. Though our lives are made up of many choices, some of them are of greater import and extent than others. But even the seemingly small choices can lead to major impact and long lasting results, sometimes eternal results.
We should easily remember some of the choices made by these other Bible characters, which resulted in major consequences.
Jacob
Esau
Joseph OT
Miriam
Moses
Caleb
Joshua
Rahab
Samson
Ruth
Samuel
Saul
David
Solomon
Esther
Joseph NT
Herod
Magi
Judas
Peter
Saul (Paul)
Think about these people, the choices they made, the consequences they faced.
Think about your own choices and the consequences you have faced.
Think about the most important choices you face now. Will you yield to God? You can go on in the same direction or you can make a deliberate choice to surrender to God and follow Him fully from this point on.
Bad choices usually take the easy, self satisfying direction, and they have bad results.
Good choices require surrender and trust in God, self denial, self control, discipline, focus, courage, continued commitment.
The power of a single choice (good or bad) i.e. Eve, Adam, Cain, Ham, Abraham (Ur), Abraham (Hagar), Abraham (Isaac).
Yourself?
CONSIDER...
(this ca be a good exercise or discussion starter for a group)
We can add a long list of other Bible characters. Though our lives are made up of many choices, some of them are of greater import and extent than others. But even the seemingly small choices can lead to major impact and long lasting results, sometimes eternal results.
We should easily remember some of the choices made by these other Bible characters, which resulted in major consequences.
Jacob
Esau
Joseph OT
Miriam
Moses
Caleb
Joshua
Rahab
Samson
Ruth
Samuel
Saul
David
Solomon
Esther
Joseph NT
Herod
Magi
Judas
Peter
Saul (Paul)
Think about these people, the choices they made, the consequences they faced.
Think about your own choices and the consequences you have faced.
Think about the most important choices you face now. Will you yield to God? You can go on in the same direction or you can make a deliberate choice to surrender to God and follow Him fully from this point on.
Bad choices usually take the easy, self satisfying direction, and they have bad results.
Good choices require surrender and trust in God, self denial, self control, discipline, focus, courage, continued commitment.
06/29/20 MISDIRECTED ANGST
06/29/20 MISDIRECTED ANGST
People get angry with other people who remind them of what they already know they should do, but don't.
People get angry with other people who remind them of what they already know they should do, but don't.
06/29/20 A LOVING REMINDER
06/29/20 A LOVING REMINDER
I just titled one of my blog posts,
"BE FIT, NOT FAT AND FETTERED."
See the importance of Biblical self control and discipline?
I just titled one of my blog posts,
"BE FIT, NOT FAT AND FETTERED."
See the importance of Biblical self control and discipline?
06/29/20 URGENT CARE ISSUES
06/29/20 URGENT CARE ISSUES
I wrote this 3 years ago. I would venture to say some folks did not seek healing and restoration when they could, now all is lost. Don't follow their example.
"SOME THINGS DEMAND PRIORITY
If you break a bone, get it reset.
If you get cut, clean it and bind it.
If you get off course, change direction.
If your marriage or family suffers division, fix it fast.
If your relationship with God is weak, seek God with the whole heart.
The longer you allow error to continue, the less likely there will be restoration and healing.
Sometimes the cure is painful, but it is necessary.
Humble yourself, submit to God, seek counsel.
Don't allow your broken life to become scattered debris on the stormy sea of life.
GOD CARES AND JESUS SAVES."
I wrote this 3 years ago. I would venture to say some folks did not seek healing and restoration when they could, now all is lost. Don't follow their example.
"SOME THINGS DEMAND PRIORITY
If you break a bone, get it reset.
If you get cut, clean it and bind it.
If you get off course, change direction.
If your marriage or family suffers division, fix it fast.
If your relationship with God is weak, seek God with the whole heart.
The longer you allow error to continue, the less likely there will be restoration and healing.
Sometimes the cure is painful, but it is necessary.
Humble yourself, submit to God, seek counsel.
Don't allow your broken life to become scattered debris on the stormy sea of life.
GOD CARES AND JESUS SAVES."
06/28/20 FIND AND FOLLOW THE VISION
06/28/20 FIND AND FOLLOW THE VISION
Vision needs feet to become reality.
God gave Abraham a vision, then Abraham set out to find and fulfill that vision.
Vision needs feet to become reality.
God gave Abraham a vision, then Abraham set out to find and fulfill that vision.
06/28/20 DREAM GOD'S DREAMS
06/28/20 DREAM GOD'S DREAMS
It is okay if your vision is not original with you. In fact, if it is a legitimate vision, it ultimately originated with God.
It is okay if your vision is not original with you. In fact, if it is a legitimate vision, it ultimately originated with God.
06/28/20 GOD HAS A VISION FOR YOU
06/28/20 GOD HAS A VISION FOR YOU
"Where there is no vision, the people perish."
When God gives us a vision, it is bigger and more than we can do.
"Where there is no vision, the people perish."
When God gives us a vision, it is bigger and more than we can do.
06/28/20 KEEP YOUR GUARD UP
06/28/20 KEEP YOUR GUARD UP
The world gives us enough grief and the devil takes pleasure in dividing us.
Guard your words, your demeanor, your heart.
The world gives us enough grief and the devil takes pleasure in dividing us.
Guard your words, your demeanor, your heart.
06/28/20 TIMELESS TRUTH
06/28/20 TIMELESS TRUTH
I wrote this five years ago. Still true.
"THERE ARE ENOUGH DIVISIONS, DON'T CREATE ANY MORE.
If something separates you from family (especially Christian family) or other fellow believers, make sure it is not sin within yourself. Do not allow anger, hatred, animus, callousness, darkness, selfishness, or pride into your life.
Even when sin in someone else is the culprit, go the extra mile to reach the person who castigates you.
Sadly, there are situations when you cannot bridge the gap and restore a broken relationship. Sometimes people refuse to be reached.
Still, do not be the cause of division. Love the one who is not loving you.
Make sure that any existing fissure or fracture in relationship is not because of an non-essential. Do not major in minors.
Do not allow self absorption or self promotion to destroy those for whom Christ died.
Do not allow harsh words to offend others.
Do not require others to graciously respond to ungracious words and deeds.
You may never enjoy a healed relationship, but at least you can have a clear conscience.
Hopefully, your prayers, love and grace will win even your enemy.
Romans 12:18
(18) If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
Hebrews 12:14-15
(14) Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:
(15) Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled;"
I wrote this five years ago. Still true.
"THERE ARE ENOUGH DIVISIONS, DON'T CREATE ANY MORE.
If something separates you from family (especially Christian family) or other fellow believers, make sure it is not sin within yourself. Do not allow anger, hatred, animus, callousness, darkness, selfishness, or pride into your life.
Even when sin in someone else is the culprit, go the extra mile to reach the person who castigates you.
Sadly, there are situations when you cannot bridge the gap and restore a broken relationship. Sometimes people refuse to be reached.
Still, do not be the cause of division. Love the one who is not loving you.
Make sure that any existing fissure or fracture in relationship is not because of an non-essential. Do not major in minors.
Do not allow self absorption or self promotion to destroy those for whom Christ died.
Do not allow harsh words to offend others.
Do not require others to graciously respond to ungracious words and deeds.
You may never enjoy a healed relationship, but at least you can have a clear conscience.
Hopefully, your prayers, love and grace will win even your enemy.
Romans 12:18
(18) If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
Hebrews 12:14-15
(14) Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:
(15) Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled;"
06/28/20 TWO ESSENTIAL REALITIES
06/28/20 TWO ESSENTIAL REALITIES
I hope this time of difficulty leads sinners to be born again and leads believers to die to self.
It should not take this upheaval.
I hope this time of difficulty leads sinners to be born again and leads believers to die to self.
It should not take this upheaval.
06/28/20 WISE UP
06/28/20 WISE UP
Wearing or not wearing a mask is not a Biblical issue, so quit being such a crusader or martyr.
Get filled with and busy for Jesus.
Wearing or not wearing a mask is not a Biblical issue, so quit being such a crusader or martyr.
Get filled with and busy for Jesus.
06/28/20 TALE OF TWO CULTURES
06/28/20 TALE OF TWO CULTURES
Persecuted believers are being imprisoned, tortured, killed because they witness for Jesus, while Christians in USA argue about masks.
CONSIDER...
Folks don't really care about your "great knowledge."
It does not matter in the scheme of things.
You hurt whatever witness you have for Jesus because you are caught up in the foolish affairs of this world.
People are leaving this world with masks and without masks, but nobody gets to heaven without Jesus and everybody goes to hell without Jesus.
Your focus on masks is robbing you and your family of joy, love, peace, truth.
You are distancing yourself from others because you have a commitment to the mask argument that is unnecessarily offensive to them, AND IT DOESN'T EVEN MATTER.
My advice concerning wearing masks, Do or Don't, but SHUT UP, for Jesus sake.
There, that ought to win me more friends
Persecuted believers are being imprisoned, tortured, killed because they witness for Jesus, while Christians in USA argue about masks.
CONSIDER...
Folks don't really care about your "great knowledge."
It does not matter in the scheme of things.
You hurt whatever witness you have for Jesus because you are caught up in the foolish affairs of this world.
People are leaving this world with masks and without masks, but nobody gets to heaven without Jesus and everybody goes to hell without Jesus.
Your focus on masks is robbing you and your family of joy, love, peace, truth.
You are distancing yourself from others because you have a commitment to the mask argument that is unnecessarily offensive to them, AND IT DOESN'T EVEN MATTER.
My advice concerning wearing masks, Do or Don't, but SHUT UP, for Jesus sake.
There, that ought to win me more friends
06/28/20 SOBERING REALITY
06/28/20 SOBERING REALITY
"Christians" (with bloody hands) at the edge of eternity arguing about wearing a mask, as friends and family plunge into hell.
"Christians" (with bloody hands) at the edge of eternity arguing about wearing a mask, as friends and family plunge into hell.
06/27/20 TIME'S A WASTING
06/27/20 TIME'S A WASTING
I can't say it loudly enough, DON'T FOCUS ON SATAN'S SIDESHOW.
It is a waste of time, which is running out.
I can't say it loudly enough, DON'T FOCUS ON SATAN'S SIDESHOW.
It is a waste of time, which is running out.
06/27/20 NOW, DO YOU SEE WHY?
06/27/20 NOW, DO YOU SEE WHY?
Seeing how easily folks get caught up in the latest social upheaval explains why they are running low on joy, peace, love.
Seeing how easily folks get caught up in the latest social upheaval explains why they are running low on joy, peace, love.
06/27/20 THE REAL ISSUE
06/27/20 THE REAL ISSUE
It isn't how brave you are, how smart you are, how informed you are, how bold you are.
It is how focused on Jesus you are.
It isn't how brave you are, how smart you are, how informed you are, how bold you are.
It is how focused on Jesus you are.
06/27/20 WHAT IS YOUR REPORT
06/27/20 WHAT IS YOUR REPORT
10 spies came back, focused on the problems, and misled a couple million folks.
Only 2 were focused on God.
Which are you?
10 spies came back, focused on the problems, and misled a couple million folks.
Only 2 were focused on God.
Which are you?
06/27/20 IN THE DAYS OF NOAH
06/27/20 IN THE DAYS OF NOAH
COPIED FROM A FRIEND
My friend Nancy posted this. Timely, courteous and reverent.
When Noah knew the flood was coming he didn't protest for better drainage systems, didn't organize ditch-digging groups, didn't travel around collecting funds to study anual rainfall percentages in his community.
Noah did the work God told him to do (build the ark) and as he worked, Noah continued to witness to his community - but he didn't stop building.
The Bible tells us of the last days and we can't stop the flood of wickedness that will destroy our country, just as Noah could not stop the flood of God's judgment from destroying the world.
TREASURE THESE DAYS!
We still have the freedom to witness, to gather in Church, to openly praise our Lord and Savior, to love and lead others to Christ! Do not fear the storms that rage in the world, if we trust and obey God, what can man do to us?
Be strong in the Lord.
Make sure you are grounded in God's Word.
Speak the truth in love.
"But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect" - 1st Peter 3:15
This world should be UNABLE to ignore that we, as Christians, are not fearful of the future but we continue to live in faith, hope and love, with the joy of the Lord as our strength!
COPIED FROM A FRIEND
My friend Nancy posted this. Timely, courteous and reverent.
When Noah knew the flood was coming he didn't protest for better drainage systems, didn't organize ditch-digging groups, didn't travel around collecting funds to study anual rainfall percentages in his community.
Noah did the work God told him to do (build the ark) and as he worked, Noah continued to witness to his community - but he didn't stop building.
The Bible tells us of the last days and we can't stop the flood of wickedness that will destroy our country, just as Noah could not stop the flood of God's judgment from destroying the world.
TREASURE THESE DAYS!
We still have the freedom to witness, to gather in Church, to openly praise our Lord and Savior, to love and lead others to Christ! Do not fear the storms that rage in the world, if we trust and obey God, what can man do to us?
Be strong in the Lord.
Make sure you are grounded in God's Word.
Speak the truth in love.
"But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect" - 1st Peter 3:15
This world should be UNABLE to ignore that we, as Christians, are not fearful of the future but we continue to live in faith, hope and love, with the joy of the Lord as our strength!
06/27/20 NOT JUST A CHORUS
06/27/20 NOT JUST A CHORUS
We sing,
"EVERY DAY IS A VICTORY... when you PUT IT IN THE HANDS OF THE LORD."
In times of difficulty, it is still a victory.
CONSIDER
Some people know the words, but the reality is a foreign concept or forgotten truth.
Some people say and sing, but do not experience or demonstrate the reality of victory.
If you don't actually PUT IT IN THE HANDS OF THE LORD daily, then don't expect God to work all things for your good and don't expect to have the victory of Love, Joy, Peace, Purity, Praise.
By the way, if you "put it in the hands of the Lord" (if you lay it on the altar), you must leave it there or you will lose the blessings God wants to give to you and the blessing He wants to send through you.
We sing,
"EVERY DAY IS A VICTORY... when you PUT IT IN THE HANDS OF THE LORD."
In times of difficulty, it is still a victory.
CONSIDER
Some people know the words, but the reality is a foreign concept or forgotten truth.
Some people say and sing, but do not experience or demonstrate the reality of victory.
If you don't actually PUT IT IN THE HANDS OF THE LORD daily, then don't expect God to work all things for your good and don't expect to have the victory of Love, Joy, Peace, Purity, Praise.
By the way, if you "put it in the hands of the Lord" (if you lay it on the altar), you must leave it there or you will lose the blessings God wants to give to you and the blessing He wants to send through you.
06/27/20 SAY WHAT?
06/27/20 SAY WHAT?
"I'd be a better Christian if people weren't so bad."
"The world would be perfect if everyone was like me."
SAY WHAT?
"I'd be a better Christian if people weren't so bad."
"The world would be perfect if everyone was like me."
SAY WHAT?
06/27/20 LIFE CYCLE OF DECONSTRUCTIONISM
06/27/20 LIFE CYCLE OF DECONSTRUCTIONISM
Revising history, reviling the laudable and removing reminders culminates in rejecting and repackaging of Christ.
Revising history, reviling the laudable and removing reminders culminates in rejecting and repackaging of Christ.
06/26/20 EVANGE-MASKS
06/26/20 EVANGE-MASKS
An idea, MASKED FOR JESUS.
Masks with evangelistic messages.
I would make them if I could, but I can't.
How about you?
There are so many good, positive, gospel messages and images that could be used.
I would look for excuses to get out in the public, just to wear the mask. It would not make any difference whether it protects or not, and I would not be promoting the State or the mask. It is State authorized evangelism. hehehe. Just think how cool it would be when someone would tell you to take it off and you could say, "the Governor told me to wear it."
I bet I would get kicked out of stores because of the message on the mask and because of the conversations started because of the mask.
When I would finish witnessing, and I would walk into the sunset, people would say, "Who was that masked man?" Okay, I agree, they would probably know who I was. Public recognition has not been a problem for me.
I figured there must be some somewhere, but I had not seen or heard of any.
Sadly, too many folks have been focused on the devils agenda to think about proclaiming Christ. Christians have been cannibalizing other Christians over issues that cannot be proved and issues that don't really bring folks to Jesus. As pastor and preacher, I have been trying to get folks to understand the events of the day in the light of Scripture, which should result in faithful, loving witnessing and relationships.
Sadly, I can imagine people wearing Christian messages on their masks and ending up in a discussion concerning Soros, the Illuminati, Gates, medical procedures, taxes, Black, Blue and even pokey dots, while souls are dropping into a devil's hell without Jesus.
In fact, I would have loved to had nice masks made for TNH Ministry, as a way to reach out. Think about the great the church in Carteret County would have if only 1/10 of the true believers in our area went into the community with Evange-Masks on. People would be talking about our presence and hopefully our message.
An idea, MASKED FOR JESUS.
Masks with evangelistic messages.
I would make them if I could, but I can't.
How about you?
There are so many good, positive, gospel messages and images that could be used.
I would look for excuses to get out in the public, just to wear the mask. It would not make any difference whether it protects or not, and I would not be promoting the State or the mask. It is State authorized evangelism. hehehe. Just think how cool it would be when someone would tell you to take it off and you could say, "the Governor told me to wear it."
I bet I would get kicked out of stores because of the message on the mask and because of the conversations started because of the mask.
When I would finish witnessing, and I would walk into the sunset, people would say, "Who was that masked man?" Okay, I agree, they would probably know who I was. Public recognition has not been a problem for me.
I figured there must be some somewhere, but I had not seen or heard of any.
Sadly, too many folks have been focused on the devils agenda to think about proclaiming Christ. Christians have been cannibalizing other Christians over issues that cannot be proved and issues that don't really bring folks to Jesus. As pastor and preacher, I have been trying to get folks to understand the events of the day in the light of Scripture, which should result in faithful, loving witnessing and relationships.
Sadly, I can imagine people wearing Christian messages on their masks and ending up in a discussion concerning Soros, the Illuminati, Gates, medical procedures, taxes, Black, Blue and even pokey dots, while souls are dropping into a devil's hell without Jesus.
In fact, I would have loved to had nice masks made for TNH Ministry, as a way to reach out. Think about the great the church in Carteret County would have if only 1/10 of the true believers in our area went into the community with Evange-Masks on. People would be talking about our presence and hopefully our message.
06/26/20 BEWARE WILLFUL COMPLIANCE
06/26/20 BEWARE WILLFUL COMPLIANCE
Don't be a puppet by making decisions "to do" something or "not to do" something, based on spite. You're still being controlled.
Don't be a puppet by making decisions "to do" something or "not to do" something, based on spite. You're still being controlled.
06/26/20 I REMEMBER WHEN
06/26/20 I REMEMBER WHEN
I have been warning about this for over a half of a century. This is a post I made 7 years ago.
I remember a time when it was unthinkable that Americans would give loyalty and submission to the State, as if it was God.
Now, if a person does not recognize the State as having authority greater than the Bible, that person is suspect at best. We have moved from, "slipping slowly away from God," to, "storming violently against God."
It will not be easy to follow Christ in America in the near future. Better decided now.
I have been warning about this for over a half of a century. This is a post I made 7 years ago.
I remember a time when it was unthinkable that Americans would give loyalty and submission to the State, as if it was God.
Now, if a person does not recognize the State as having authority greater than the Bible, that person is suspect at best. We have moved from, "slipping slowly away from God," to, "storming violently against God."
It will not be easy to follow Christ in America in the near future. Better decided now.
06/25/20 DOMINOES IS NO GAME
06/25/20 DOMINOES IS NO GAME
Mindless people chose the worst, changed the history and ignored the best about the South. Now they're attacking the USA.
I refer to them as, "mindless" because they deny and ignore the facts of history and the end results of their tyranny by following the architects of destruction and violence
The attack on the South was the first step in undermining, dismantling and replacing the USA with anarchy then dictatorship.
It is being carried out by the mindless, led by the wicked and designed by the devil.
Mindless people chose the worst, changed the history and ignored the best about the South. Now they're attacking the USA.
I refer to them as, "mindless" because they deny and ignore the facts of history and the end results of their tyranny by following the architects of destruction and violence
The attack on the South was the first step in undermining, dismantling and replacing the USA with anarchy then dictatorship.
It is being carried out by the mindless, led by the wicked and designed by the devil.
06/25/20 NOT JUST HYPE
06/25/20 NOT JUST HYPE
Here's your sign.
The Locust swarm in Africa, Asia and South America.
The Lawless swarm in USA.
We are seeing unusual events at greater levels in nature and society. These are signs that God is getting ready to send judgement. It is a warning. A shot across the bow. Folks need to take heed.
Here's your sign.
The Locust swarm in Africa, Asia and South America.
The Lawless swarm in USA.
We are seeing unusual events at greater levels in nature and society. These are signs that God is getting ready to send judgement. It is a warning. A shot across the bow. Folks need to take heed.
06/25/20 LEARN AND LIVE. (From 6 years ago)
06/25/20 LEARN AND LIVE.
(From 6 years ago)
YOUNG PEOPLE BEWARE.
Here are four problems that arise when people, who know less Bible, who know less doctrinal truth, who are less spiritually mature, who are arrogant and who are self willed do not submit to the wise and Biblical counsel and teaching of seasoned and godly leaders.
1. They do not learn sound doctrine, because their pride closes their hearts and minds.
2. They either do not experience the sanctifying fullness of the Holy Spirit or they do not continue to grow in the graces of holiness, because they lack humility and submission to both divine and human authority.
3. They do not learn how to live by Christian principles in the real world, because they are unteachable and reject "old school" or "old paths" understanding
4. They do not enjoy the relationship of oneness with body members, because they are self sufficient and would rather be honored than to honor others.
(From 6 years ago)
YOUNG PEOPLE BEWARE.
Here are four problems that arise when people, who know less Bible, who know less doctrinal truth, who are less spiritually mature, who are arrogant and who are self willed do not submit to the wise and Biblical counsel and teaching of seasoned and godly leaders.
1. They do not learn sound doctrine, because their pride closes their hearts and minds.
2. They either do not experience the sanctifying fullness of the Holy Spirit or they do not continue to grow in the graces of holiness, because they lack humility and submission to both divine and human authority.
3. They do not learn how to live by Christian principles in the real world, because they are unteachable and reject "old school" or "old paths" understanding
4. They do not enjoy the relationship of oneness with body members, because they are self sufficient and would rather be honored than to honor others.
06/24/20 GOOD WORDS FOR TODAY
06/24/20 GOOD WORDS FOR TODAY
Ezekiel 33:1-20 gives warnings, directions, principles applicable to all of God's people.
Make your election sure.
GOOD WORDS FOR TODAY
Ezekiel 33:1-20
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:
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.
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.
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 in them, how should we then live?
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.
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;
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.
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.
Ezekiel 33:1-20 gives warnings, directions, principles applicable to all of God's people.
Make your election sure.
GOOD WORDS FOR TODAY
Ezekiel 33:1-20
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:
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.
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.
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 in them, how should we then live?
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.
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;
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.
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.
06/24/20 FALSE GUILT VERSUS GUILT
06/24/20 FALSE GUILT VERSUS GUILT
Sad how folks cringe with guilt when shamed by false accusations but slough-off the conviction of sin from the Holy Spirit.
Sad how folks cringe with guilt when shamed by false accusations but slough-off the conviction of sin from the Holy Spirit.
06/24/20 DON'T BE SHOCKED
06/24/20 DON'T BE SHOCKED
Pssst, c'mere.
I just found out that sometimes deceitful people will lie to you, and sincere people can misinform you.
Be careful.
CONSIDER THESE WORDS...
John 7:16-18
16 Jesus answered them, and said, My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me.
17 If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.
18 He that speaketh of himself seeketh his own glory: but he that seeketh his glory that sent him, the same is true, and no unrighteousness is in him.
John 8:31-38
31 Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed;
32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
33 They answered him, We be Abraham's seed, and were never in bondage to any man: how sayest thou, Ye shall be made free?
34 Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin.
35 And the servant abideth not in the house for ever: but the Son abideth ever.
36 If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.
37 I know that ye are Abraham's seed; but ye seek to kill me, because my word hath no place in you.
38 I speak that which I have seen with my Father: and ye do that which ye have seen with your father.
John 16:4-15
4 But these things have I told you, that when the time shall come, ye may remember that I told you of them. And these things I said not unto you at the beginning, because I was with you.
5 But now I go my way to him that sent me; and none of you asketh me, Whither goest thou?
6 But because I have said these things unto you, sorrow hath filled your heart.
7 Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you.
8 And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:
9 Of sin, because they believe not on me;
10 Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more;
11 Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged.
12 I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now.
13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.
14 He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you.
15 All things that the Father hath are mine: therefore said I, that he shall take of mine, and shall shew it unto you.
2 Timothy 3:1-7
1 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.
2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,
3 Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good,
4 Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;
5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.
6 For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts,
7 Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.
Pssst, c'mere.
I just found out that sometimes deceitful people will lie to you, and sincere people can misinform you.
Be careful.
CONSIDER THESE WORDS...
John 7:16-18
16 Jesus answered them, and said, My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me.
17 If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.
18 He that speaketh of himself seeketh his own glory: but he that seeketh his glory that sent him, the same is true, and no unrighteousness is in him.
John 8:31-38
31 Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed;
32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
33 They answered him, We be Abraham's seed, and were never in bondage to any man: how sayest thou, Ye shall be made free?
34 Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin.
35 And the servant abideth not in the house for ever: but the Son abideth ever.
36 If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.
37 I know that ye are Abraham's seed; but ye seek to kill me, because my word hath no place in you.
38 I speak that which I have seen with my Father: and ye do that which ye have seen with your father.
John 16:4-15
4 But these things have I told you, that when the time shall come, ye may remember that I told you of them. And these things I said not unto you at the beginning, because I was with you.
5 But now I go my way to him that sent me; and none of you asketh me, Whither goest thou?
6 But because I have said these things unto you, sorrow hath filled your heart.
7 Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you.
8 And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:
9 Of sin, because they believe not on me;
10 Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more;
11 Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged.
12 I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now.
13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.
14 He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you.
15 All things that the Father hath are mine: therefore said I, that he shall take of mine, and shall shew it unto you.
2 Timothy 3:1-7
1 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.
2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,
3 Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good,
4 Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;
5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.
6 For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts,
7 Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.
Monday, June 29, 2020
06/24/20 GUIDELINES TO THINKING
06/24/20 GUIDELINES TO THINKING
It (?) shouldn't rule us just because it's true.
It (?) isn't a lie just because a Liberal says it.
It (?) isn't fake just because it's news.
The "It" is anything that is a current issue, which is impacting and influencing society and believers.
REMEMBER...
HOLD ON TO THE TRUTH AND THE TRUTH WILL HOLD ON TO YOU
Ephesians 4:1-16
1 I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called,
2 With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;
3 Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
4 There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling;
5 One Lord, one faith, one baptism,
6 One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.
7 But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.
8 Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men.
9 (Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth?
10 He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.)
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:
13 Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ:
14 That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;
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.
Jude 1:21
21 Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.
It (?) shouldn't rule us just because it's true.
It (?) isn't a lie just because a Liberal says it.
It (?) isn't fake just because it's news.
The "It" is anything that is a current issue, which is impacting and influencing society and believers.
REMEMBER...
HOLD ON TO THE TRUTH AND THE TRUTH WILL HOLD ON TO YOU
Ephesians 4:1-16
1 I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called,
2 With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;
3 Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
4 There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling;
5 One Lord, one faith, one baptism,
6 One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.
7 But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.
8 Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men.
9 (Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth?
10 He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.)
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:
13 Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ:
14 That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;
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.
Jude 1:21
21 Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.
06/24/20 A CLOUD OF DUST...
06/24/20 A CLOUD OF DUST...
Folks will blame this on POTUS or Dems conspiracy or fake news. Better be seeing life from God's perspective. Trust the Bible.
The visibility was only 5 miles at a airport in Puerto Rico. It may be that these dust storms happen periodically, but it only goes to show that God might easily intensify and use such natural phenomena, and no one will be able to stop it.
Folks will blame this on POTUS or Dems conspiracy or fake news. Better be seeing life from God's perspective. Trust the Bible.
The visibility was only 5 miles at a airport in Puerto Rico. It may be that these dust storms happen periodically, but it only goes to show that God might easily intensify and use such natural phenomena, and no one will be able to stop it.
06/24/20 BEWARE... False Christs will arise, leading many astray.
06/24/20 BEWARE... False Christs will arise, leading many astray.
You better be Biblical or you will align with the KKK, BLM, LGBTXYZ, LDS, SDA, JWs, WWCOG, CS, RCC, WOF, NOI, etc.
Matthew 24:4-14
4 And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you.
5 For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.
6 And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.
7 For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places.
8 All these are the beginning of sorrows.
9 Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name's sake.
10 And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another.
11 And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many.
12 And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold.
13 But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.
14 And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.
You better be Biblical or you will align with the KKK, BLM, LGBTXYZ, LDS, SDA, JWs, WWCOG, CS, RCC, WOF, NOI, etc.
Matthew 24:4-14
4 And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you.
5 For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.
6 And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.
7 For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places.
8 All these are the beginning of sorrows.
9 Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name's sake.
10 And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another.
11 And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many.
12 And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold.
13 But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.
14 And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.
06/23/20 CALLED AND ENABLED
Faithfully walking with Jesus is possible by the power of the abiding presence God's Holy Spirit.
(Ro.8:4; Ga.5:16; Ju.1:21, 24).
PASSAGES...
Romans 8:4-14
4 That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
5 For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit.
6 For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.
7 Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.
8 So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God.
9 But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.
10 And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness.
11 But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you.
12 Therefore, brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live after the flesh.
13 For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live.
14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.
Galatians 5:16
16 This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.
Jude 1:21
21 Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.
Jude 1:24
24 Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present
Faithfully walking with Jesus is possible by the power of the abiding presence God's Holy Spirit.
(Ro.8:4; Ga.5:16; Ju.1:21, 24).
PASSAGES...
Romans 8:4-14
4 That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
5 For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit.
6 For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.
7 Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.
8 So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God.
9 But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.
10 And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness.
11 But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you.
12 Therefore, brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live after the flesh.
13 For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live.
14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.
Galatians 5:16
16 This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.
Jude 1:21
21 Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.
Jude 1:24
24 Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present
06/23/20 BEING CHRISTIAN IS DEMONSTRATED
06/23/20 BEING CHRISTIAN IS DEMONSTRATED
Real Christians not only talk the Christian talk they walk the walk in total surrender, faithfully following Christ daily.
Real Christians not only talk the Christian talk they walk the walk in total surrender, faithfully following Christ daily.
06/23/20 DON'T BE "SLICKERED"
06/23/20 DON'T BE "SLICKERED"
The love of race, self, culture above and before the love of Jesus is rejection of God and the gospel.
The love of race, self, culture above and before the love of Jesus is rejection of God and the gospel.
06/23/20 THEIR REAL PROBLEM
06/23/20 THEIR REAL PROBLEM
Jesus was a Jew.
BLM's problem with Jesus has nothing to do with racial depiction.
BLM rejects Jesus, the God of the Bible.
Jesus was a Jew.
BLM's problem with Jesus has nothing to do with racial depiction.
BLM rejects Jesus, the God of the Bible.
06/23/20 ONLY TWO SIDES
06/23/20 ONLY TWO SIDES
Our society persecutes those who hold to Biblical morality while it moves to establish perversion and oppression as the social norm.
Our society persecutes those who hold to Biblical morality while it moves to establish perversion and oppression as the social norm.
06/23/20 WAKE UP TO THE AGENDA
06/23/20 WAKE UP TO THE AGENDA
Christians are high on the list of a society that removes everything that offends them.
Don't participate in their madness.
Christians are high on the list of a society that removes everything that offends them.
Don't participate in their madness.
06/23/20 THE AGENDA OF THE IMPOSSIBLE
06/23/20 THE AGENDA OF THE IMPOSSIBLE
All victors are villains to someone.
Impossible to eliminate offensive names, statues, paintings, monuments, literature, history.
All victors are villains to someone.
Impossible to eliminate offensive names, statues, paintings, monuments, literature, history.
06/23/20 THE SPREAD OF HATRED
06/23/20 THE SPREAD OF HATRED
Hatred starts in the heart, moves to the tongue, develops in behavior, resides in habits, results in destruction.
Hatred starts in the heart, moves to the tongue, develops in behavior, resides in habits, results in destruction.
06/22/20 MISUSING TRUTH
06/22/20 MISUSING TRUTH
Covid-19 is an actual threat, but evil men weaponized it against USA.
The more evil that men are, the more devious their agenda.
Covid-19 is an actual threat, but evil men weaponized it against USA.
The more evil that men are, the more devious their agenda.
06/22/20 A WORD TO THE WISE
06/22/20 A WORD TO THE WISE
If you think it is difficult to improve your health now, you're in for a shock when you reach your 70s (if you make it).
If you think it is difficult to improve your health now, you're in for a shock when you reach your 70s (if you make it).
06/22/20 BE FIT, NOT FAT AND FETTERED
06/22/20 BE FIT, NOT FAT AND FETTERED
Some of y'all with physical and health problems better get them under control NOW, before they put you under the sod.
No excuses.
Some of y'all with physical and health problems better get them under control NOW, before they put you under the sod.
No excuses.
06/21/20 TNH ZOOM MEETING INFO
06/21/20 TNH ZOOM MEETING INFO
Great time with TNH ZOOM Meeting today: 17 at Ministry Center and 7 (from 3 States). Testimonies, music, old fashioned love fest.
Meet, fellowship, study and worship, with friends and family, regardless of geographical separation.
CHECK US OUT (Come and see)
For those who want to worship and study in a fellowship of unity with Christ and one another. This is not a place to come for argument, dissension, or discord.
If you are looking for a Biblical ministry; check us out.
If you want to share your "God" time with loved ones, though they live far away, check us out.
If you want to invite friends to join you in worship, praise, study, fellowship, check us out.
Contact me if you are interested in the ZOOM meetings of TNH Ministry.
Great time with TNH ZOOM Meeting today: 17 at Ministry Center and 7 (from 3 States). Testimonies, music, old fashioned love fest.
Meet, fellowship, study and worship, with friends and family, regardless of geographical separation.
CHECK US OUT (Come and see)
For those who want to worship and study in a fellowship of unity with Christ and one another. This is not a place to come for argument, dissension, or discord.
If you are looking for a Biblical ministry; check us out.
If you want to share your "God" time with loved ones, though they live far away, check us out.
If you want to invite friends to join you in worship, praise, study, fellowship, check us out.
Contact me if you are interested in the ZOOM meetings of TNH Ministry.
06/21/20 KNOWING THE FACTS
06/21/20 KNOWING THE FACTS
I hope no one misunderstands my rejection of BLM as a rejection of "Black" people.
BLM is avowedly against Biblical revelation.
I hope no one misunderstands my rejection of BLM as a rejection of "Black" people.
BLM is avowedly against Biblical revelation.
06/21/20 HE'S ALREADY READY
06/21/20 HE'S ALREADY READY
You don't have to talk God into being good, merciful and loving to you.
He already is.
But responding to God's grace is your choice.
You don't have to talk God into being good, merciful and loving to you.
He already is.
But responding to God's grace is your choice.
06/21/20 GET SERIOUS
06/21/20 GET SERIOUS
If you don't have the joy, peace, love that you should have, take time to draw close to God and don't let go of Him until you do.
If you don't have the joy, peace, love that you should have, take time to draw close to God and don't let go of Him until you do.
06/20/20 EVEN SCARIER
06/20/20 EVEN SCARIER
Sometimes I watch and wince at stupid and scary "Fail" videos, (boats, work, sports).
"Spiritual Fail" vids would be even more tragic.
Sometimes I watch and wince at stupid and scary "Fail" videos, (boats, work, sports).
"Spiritual Fail" vids would be even more tragic.
06/20/20 BASIC LESSON
06/20/20 BASIC LESSON
During the 1960's I said that the smaller you are in your own eyes, the easier it is to walk in the narrow way.
Still true.
During the 1960's I said that the smaller you are in your own eyes, the easier it is to walk in the narrow way.
Still true.
06/20/20 DON'T TURN BACK
06/20/20 DON'T TURN BACK
If the fruit of the Spirit does not rule in your life, it is because you have usurped God by reverting to works of the flesh.
Galatians 5:16-25
16 This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.
17 For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.
18 But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law.
19 Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,
20 Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies,
21 Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.
24 And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts.
25 If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.
If the fruit of the Spirit does not rule in your life, it is because you have usurped God by reverting to works of the flesh.
Galatians 5:16-25
16 This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.
17 For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.
18 But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law.
19 Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,
20 Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies,
21 Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.
24 And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts.
25 If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.
06/20/20 MINISTRY IS "WHOLE SELF"
06/20/20 MINISTRY IS "WHOLE SELF"
If you want to edify people through your ministry, you must humble yourself and lift them up by your example.
If you want to edify people through your ministry, you must humble yourself and lift them up by your example.
06/20/20 IT IS THE NATURE OF MINISTRY
06/20/20 IT IS THE NATURE OF MINISTRY
Ministry (music, teaching, preaching, etc.) is more than a public performance, it is walking daily in the Spirit and the word.
Ministry (music, teaching, preaching, etc.) is more than a public performance, it is walking daily in the Spirit and the word.
06/20/20 SEEMS REASONABLE
06/20/20 SEEMS REASONABLE
Those who minister in music (or any format) should know, love, obey, follow Jesus daily, if they want to MINISTER.
Those who minister in music (or any format) should know, love, obey, follow Jesus daily, if they want to MINISTER.
Saturday, June 27, 2020
06/20/20 CHOOSE YOUR ALIGNMENTS CAREFULLY
06/20/20 CHOOSE YOUR ALIGNMENTS CAREFULLY
Christians should not attach themselves to social groups that are avowedly anti-Christian and anti-Bible. I don't align with the KKK because they are avowedly antagonistic to Biblical Christianity (though they falsely claim to be Christian and give lip service to some Christian tenets). BLM also openly holds to anti-Christian and anti-Bible beliefs, yet it is being embraced by well meaning people.
Folks can believe what they want to believe (but remember, beliefs have consequences). BLM is openly and blatantly anti-Biblical. At least know the purpose of your allies, don't confuse them with Bible revelation.
Some folks think that BLM is an organization that promotes peace, equality, brotherhood. WRONG. All a person has to do is go to BLM's own history, declarations and activities to see that they are opposed to Biblical concepts of family and family values, racial equality, patriotism, social order, morality. It is impossible for a Bible believing Christian to agree with some of the teachings of BLM, regardless of how they are presented.
It is not surprising that some of the folks who align with BLM also view Farrakhan and Malcolm X as leaders and heroes in race relations, or as role models for their children. Some folks, who claim to resist racism actually align with very racist people and causes.
Though "good" things are said in their own publications, we find other comments that reveal their actual agenda.
Here is a quote from BLACK LIVES MATTER home page, ABOUT section, WHAT WE BELIEVE article.
"We are guided by the fact that all Black lives matter, regardless of actual or perceived sexual identity, gender identity, gender expression, economic status, ability, disability, religious beliefs or disbeliefs, immigration status, or location.
We make space for transgender brothers and sisters to participate and lead.
We are self-reflexive and do the work required to dismantle cisgender privilege and uplift Black trans folk, especially Black trans women who continue to be disproportionately impacted by trans-antagonistic violence.
We build a space that affirms Black women and is free from sexism, misogyny, and environments in which men are centered.
We practice empathy. We engage comrades with the intent to learn about and connect with their contexts.
We make our spaces family-friendly and enable parents to fully participate with their children. We dismantle the patriarchal practice that requires mothers to work “double shifts” so that they can mother in private even as they participate in public justice work.
We disrupt the Western-prescribed nuclear family structure requirement by supporting each other as extended families and “villages” that collectively care for one another, especially our children, to the degree that mothers, parents, and children are comfortable.
We foster a queer‐affirming network. When we gather, we do so with the intention of freeing ourselves from the tight grip of heteronormative thinking, or rather, the belief that all in the world are heterosexual (unless s/he or they disclose otherwise)."
Christians should not attach themselves to social groups that are avowedly anti-Christian and anti-Bible. I don't align with the KKK because they are avowedly antagonistic to Biblical Christianity (though they falsely claim to be Christian and give lip service to some Christian tenets). BLM also openly holds to anti-Christian and anti-Bible beliefs, yet it is being embraced by well meaning people.
Folks can believe what they want to believe (but remember, beliefs have consequences). BLM is openly and blatantly anti-Biblical. At least know the purpose of your allies, don't confuse them with Bible revelation.
Some folks think that BLM is an organization that promotes peace, equality, brotherhood. WRONG. All a person has to do is go to BLM's own history, declarations and activities to see that they are opposed to Biblical concepts of family and family values, racial equality, patriotism, social order, morality. It is impossible for a Bible believing Christian to agree with some of the teachings of BLM, regardless of how they are presented.
It is not surprising that some of the folks who align with BLM also view Farrakhan and Malcolm X as leaders and heroes in race relations, or as role models for their children. Some folks, who claim to resist racism actually align with very racist people and causes.
Though "good" things are said in their own publications, we find other comments that reveal their actual agenda.
Here is a quote from BLACK LIVES MATTER home page, ABOUT section, WHAT WE BELIEVE article.
"We are guided by the fact that all Black lives matter, regardless of actual or perceived sexual identity, gender identity, gender expression, economic status, ability, disability, religious beliefs or disbeliefs, immigration status, or location.
We make space for transgender brothers and sisters to participate and lead.
We are self-reflexive and do the work required to dismantle cisgender privilege and uplift Black trans folk, especially Black trans women who continue to be disproportionately impacted by trans-antagonistic violence.
We build a space that affirms Black women and is free from sexism, misogyny, and environments in which men are centered.
We practice empathy. We engage comrades with the intent to learn about and connect with their contexts.
We make our spaces family-friendly and enable parents to fully participate with their children. We dismantle the patriarchal practice that requires mothers to work “double shifts” so that they can mother in private even as they participate in public justice work.
We disrupt the Western-prescribed nuclear family structure requirement by supporting each other as extended families and “villages” that collectively care for one another, especially our children, to the degree that mothers, parents, and children are comfortable.
We foster a queer‐affirming network. When we gather, we do so with the intention of freeing ourselves from the tight grip of heteronormative thinking, or rather, the belief that all in the world are heterosexual (unless s/he or they disclose otherwise)."
06/19/20 TWO SIDES TO EDIFICATION
06/19/20 TWO SIDES TO EDIFICATION
Cherish your "alone time" with God and your "body life time" with your local church folks.
Both are essential parts.
Cherish your "alone time" with God and your "body life time" with your local church folks.
Both are essential parts.
06/19/20 IT IS, BOTH - AND
06/19/20 IT IS, BOTH - AND
There is light and grace, which God provides to us privately rather than corporately, and corporately rather than privately.
There is light and grace, which God provides to us privately rather than corporately, and corporately rather than privately.
06/19/20 FULL EXPECTATION AND SURRENDER
06/19/20 FULL EXPECTATION AND SURRENDER
When we gather to worship, praise, seek and serve the Lord, we should come in full expectation and total surrender to God.
When we gather to worship, praise, seek and serve the Lord, we should come in full expectation and total surrender to God.
06/19/20 THE SECRET TO JOY
06/19/20 THE SECRET TO JOY
Sitting alone in His presence and sitting with His people in heavenly places, is greater than any other earthly joy.
Sitting alone in His presence and sitting with His people in heavenly places, is greater than any other earthly joy.
06/19/20 UPLIFTING MUSIC
06/19/20 UPLIFTING MUSIC
I posted 5 Gospel music videos. Here are some of the comments I made...
Get alone with God.
Play this video, "How Long Has It Been."
Close your eyes. Think on these things. Draw close to God.
Sometimes we just need to get alone with God. Sometimes we don't know what we need, or want, but God does. Sometimes we can't express our burden, our ecstasy, our confusion, but God understands our tears, our praise, our sorrow, our condition.
Shhh. Just listen. Don't say a word. Let God into the deepest part of you. Let Him love, comfort, encourage, enlighten, strengthen and then, after you have bathed in His glory, let Him lead you in the way you ought to go.
I posted 5 Gospel music videos. Here are some of the comments I made...
Get alone with God.
Play this video, "How Long Has It Been."
Close your eyes. Think on these things. Draw close to God.
Sometimes we just need to get alone with God. Sometimes we don't know what we need, or want, but God does. Sometimes we can't express our burden, our ecstasy, our confusion, but God understands our tears, our praise, our sorrow, our condition.
Shhh. Just listen. Don't say a word. Let God into the deepest part of you. Let Him love, comfort, encourage, enlighten, strengthen and then, after you have bathed in His glory, let Him lead you in the way you ought to go.
06/18/20 WHAT IT OUGHT TO BE
06/18/20 WHAT IT OUGHT TO BE
Gathering together should be a time of unfettered praise and worship.
Gathering together should be a time of unfettered praise and worship.
06/18/20 SIMPLE REALITY
06/18/20 SIMPLE REALITY
We should not expect much out of our "virtual services" if we don't get much out of our "in person" services (and vice versa).
We should not expect much out of our "virtual services" if we don't get much out of our "in person" services (and vice versa).
06/18/20 GOD'S SEAL OF APPROVAL
06/18/20 GOD'S SEAL OF APPROVAL
Jesus said that folks would know we are His disciples because we love one another (Jn. 13:35).
Jesus said that folks would know we are His disciples because we love one another (Jn. 13:35).
06/18/20 WE CHOOSE SPIRITUAL EMPTINESS OF FULLNESS
06/18/20 WE CHOOSE SPIRITUAL EMPTINESS OF FULLNESS
Being a Christian leads to being filled with love, joy, peace.
There is no reason to be SPIRITUALLY impoverished or sick.
Being a Christian leads to being filled with love, joy, peace.
There is no reason to be SPIRITUALLY impoverished or sick.
06/18/20 TRUSTING JESUS DOES A LOT
06/18/20 TRUSTING JESUS DOES A LOT
Being saved makes us...
Partakers of Divine nature,
Followers of Christ,
Victorious over sin,
Sensitive to others.
Trust Jesus.
Being saved makes us...
Partakers of Divine nature,
Followers of Christ,
Victorious over sin,
Sensitive to others.
Trust Jesus.
06/17/20 BE BIBLICAL, NOT POLITICAL
06/17/20 BE BIBLICAL, NOT POLITICAL
Christians don't "protest" with hatred, robbing, destroying, killing, insurrection, anarchy.
Be Biblical, not racial and political.
Christians don't "protest" with hatred, robbing, destroying, killing, insurrection, anarchy.
Be Biblical, not racial and political.
06/17/20 HMMM?
06/17/20 HMMM?
I'm glad that the KKK and other white supremacist groups are not allowed the legal latitude of BLM.
It could cause racial tension.
I'm glad that the KKK and other white supremacist groups are not allowed the legal latitude of BLM.
It could cause racial tension.
06/17/20 BACKHANDED COMPLIMENT
06/17/20 BACKHANDED COMPLIMENT
One commendable aspect about the BLM movement is that it is not more racist than the KKK.
One commendable aspect about the BLM movement is that it is not more racist than the KKK.
Friday, June 26, 2020
06/16/20 GOD REQUIRES LAW AND ORDER
06/16/20 GOD REQUIRES LAW AND ORDER
Both, resisting legitimate authority, as well as the misuse and abuse of power, are rebellious acts against God.
Both, resisting legitimate authority, as well as the misuse and abuse of power, are rebellious acts against God.
06/16/20 LAWLESSNESS IS UNBIBLICAL
06/16/20 LAWLESSNESS IS UNBIBLICAL
Not just stupid but it's lawless to resist arrest, take a cops weapon and assault a cop. Black or white.
The Bible condemns it.
Not just stupid but it's lawless to resist arrest, take a cops weapon and assault a cop. Black or white.
The Bible condemns it.
06/15/20 DON'T BE SO SHALLOW
06/15/20 DON'T BE SO SHALLOW
Choosing your heroes, leaders, Presidents by the color of their skin shows how deeply you think and how deep you are.
Choosing your heroes, leaders, Presidents by the color of their skin shows how deeply you think and how deep you are.
06/15/20 BLAST FROM THE PAST
06/15/20 BLAST FROM THE PAST
Satan is, "Accuser of the brethren." He reaches into the past: ours, our family's, someone else's, fake past. Don't fall for it.
Satan falsely accuses the righteous, to God. Satan's followers do the same in order to slander, intimidate, blaspheme, oppress, destroy.
Remember, Satan is the Destroyer.
Satan is, "Accuser of the brethren." He reaches into the past: ours, our family's, someone else's, fake past. Don't fall for it.
Satan falsely accuses the righteous, to God. Satan's followers do the same in order to slander, intimidate, blaspheme, oppress, destroy.
Remember, Satan is the Destroyer.
06/15/20 BLAST FROM THE PAST
06/15/20 BLAST FROM THE PAST
This is why it is important for us to live and share God's Bible message with folks; they are lost in darkness and the devil is leading them to hell. (from 10 years ago).
Saw young relative (while visiting MC); asked what church she attends; SHE DOESN'T. I encouraged her to find a church where Jesus is seen in other people and the Bible is preached. Said she like one church; I asked which one; Unitarian, she said; I told her they do not believe Jesus died, rose again for our salvation; She disputed, I stood firm; she said, she is not really religious; I shared; Vacant stare. So sad.
This is why it is important for us to live and share God's Bible message with folks; they are lost in darkness and the devil is leading them to hell. (from 10 years ago).
Saw young relative (while visiting MC); asked what church she attends; SHE DOESN'T. I encouraged her to find a church where Jesus is seen in other people and the Bible is preached. Said she like one church; I asked which one; Unitarian, she said; I told her they do not believe Jesus died, rose again for our salvation; She disputed, I stood firm; she said, she is not really religious; I shared; Vacant stare. So sad.
06/14/20 BE WISE
06/14/20 BE WISE
Christians, deception and oppression are SURE to come.
Don't get upset if they do not fit your expectations.
Be loving, be kind.
Christians, deception and oppression are SURE to come.
Don't get upset if they do not fit your expectations.
Be loving, be kind.
06/14/20 SEEK WISDOM
06/14/20 SEEK WISDOM
A few thoughts on obtaining Divine wisdom.
Proverbs 16:16
16 How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
Wisdom is more than knowledge, information, point of view.
Wisdom is understanding through Experience, Observation, Instruction.
There is worldly and demonic wisdom, derived from a sinful mindset or evil connection.
There is Divine wisdom, received from God's Spirit and God's word.
James 3:13-18
13 Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.
14 But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth.
15 This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish.
16 For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work.
17 But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.
18 And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.
We are told to get WISDOM and UNDERSTANDING,
Simply stated,
Proverbs 1:1-7
1 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel;
2 To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding;
3 To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity;
4 To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.
5 A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:
6 To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.
7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Some of the steps to wisdom are *fear of God, *instruction, *knowledge, *seeking God, *following Christ, *receiving instruction, *denying self.
Sometimes obtaining wisdom is the normal result of following Jesus.
Sometimes obtaining wisdom is the direct answer to prayer.
Sometimes wisdom comes through a normal, loving, obedient relationship with God.
Sometimes wisdom comes through hard trials, suffering, losses, disappointments, redemptive chastisement.
Wisdom should be a family thing, passed on from father and mother to children.
Proverbs 4:1-13
1 Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding.
2 For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law.
3 For I was my father's son, tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother.
4 He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep my commandments, and live.
5 Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth.
6 Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and she shall keep thee.
7 Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.
8 Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her.
9 She shall give to thine head an ornament of grace: a crown of glory shall she deliver to thee.
10 Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings; and the years of thy life shall be many.
11 I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in right paths.
12 When thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitened; and when thou runnest, thou shalt not stumble.
13 Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for she is thy life.
A normal and healthy relationship with God (obviously through Christ) will produce growth in grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
A few thoughts on obtaining Divine wisdom.
Proverbs 16:16
16 How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
Wisdom is more than knowledge, information, point of view.
Wisdom is understanding through Experience, Observation, Instruction.
There is worldly and demonic wisdom, derived from a sinful mindset or evil connection.
There is Divine wisdom, received from God's Spirit and God's word.
James 3:13-18
13 Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.
14 But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth.
15 This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish.
16 For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work.
17 But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.
18 And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.
We are told to get WISDOM and UNDERSTANDING,
Simply stated,
Proverbs 1:1-7
1 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel;
2 To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding;
3 To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity;
4 To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.
5 A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:
6 To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.
7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Some of the steps to wisdom are *fear of God, *instruction, *knowledge, *seeking God, *following Christ, *receiving instruction, *denying self.
Sometimes obtaining wisdom is the normal result of following Jesus.
Sometimes obtaining wisdom is the direct answer to prayer.
Sometimes wisdom comes through a normal, loving, obedient relationship with God.
Sometimes wisdom comes through hard trials, suffering, losses, disappointments, redemptive chastisement.
Wisdom should be a family thing, passed on from father and mother to children.
Proverbs 4:1-13
1 Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding.
2 For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law.
3 For I was my father's son, tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother.
4 He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep my commandments, and live.
5 Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth.
6 Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and she shall keep thee.
7 Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.
8 Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her.
9 She shall give to thine head an ornament of grace: a crown of glory shall she deliver to thee.
10 Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings; and the years of thy life shall be many.
11 I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in right paths.
12 When thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitened; and when thou runnest, thou shalt not stumble.
13 Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for she is thy life.
A normal and healthy relationship with God (obviously through Christ) will produce growth in grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
06/14/20 Abraham's Journeys
06/14/20 Abraham's Journeys
MAP
I have been teaching and preaching Great Scenes and Great Themes from the Bible. Our chronological approach has brought us to Abraham: call to leave Ur; call to leave Haran and enter Canaan; building altars along his journey (Shechem and Bethel); Abram's plan to deceive Pharaoh. At this point I addressed the need for Christians to seek, receive, heed, walk in the wisdom of God. The Christian life is a continual and constant and consistent life of obedient trust in Jesus. We need His Spirit and His word to have a faithful walk and productive life.
I used this map as one of my SCREEN SHARES, with my Bible Class on ZOOM.
MAP
I have been teaching and preaching Great Scenes and Great Themes from the Bible. Our chronological approach has brought us to Abraham: call to leave Ur; call to leave Haran and enter Canaan; building altars along his journey (Shechem and Bethel); Abram's plan to deceive Pharaoh. At this point I addressed the need for Christians to seek, receive, heed, walk in the wisdom of God. The Christian life is a continual and constant and consistent life of obedient trust in Jesus. We need His Spirit and His word to have a faithful walk and productive life.
I used this map as one of my SCREEN SHARES, with my Bible Class on ZOOM.
06/13/20 REJECTS ALL RESTRAINTS
06/13/20 REJECTS ALL RESTRAINTS
As we are seeing, SINsanity acknowledges no boundaries or limits.
As we are seeing, SINsanity acknowledges no boundaries or limits.
06/13/20 BEWARE NEGATIVE BACKLASH
06/13/20 BEWARE NEGATIVE BACKLASH
Biblical salvation does not negate civil authority and justice, NOR excuse (any) racial hatred, vengeance, anarchy.
Biblical salvation does not negate civil authority and justice, NOR excuse (any) racial hatred, vengeance, anarchy.
06/13/20 TWO DIFFERENT RESPONSES
06/13/20 TWO DIFFERENT RESPONSES
Man's response to those who offend them: slander, fire, oppress, starve, ruin, jail, attack, kill.
God's response, seek and save.
John 3:16-21
16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.
20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved.
21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.
Man's response to those who offend them: slander, fire, oppress, starve, ruin, jail, attack, kill.
God's response, seek and save.
John 3:16-21
16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.
20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved.
21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.
06/12/20 FLASHBACK POST
06/12/20 FLASHBACK POST
This is from 6 years ago. And the beat goes on.
THEN AND NOW...
I spent decades warning Americans that if they would not turn to God, then our country would soon come to destruction. I lifted up Christ as our only hope, and called people to trust and follow Jesus.
Today, I seldom warn people about the coming collapse of America, (since that ship has already sailed). In other words, America's decision to reject Christ, the Bible, salvation and followers of Christ is in full swing. However, I still urge people to turn to faith in Christ and turn from sin.
This is from 6 years ago. And the beat goes on.
THEN AND NOW...
I spent decades warning Americans that if they would not turn to God, then our country would soon come to destruction. I lifted up Christ as our only hope, and called people to trust and follow Jesus.
Today, I seldom warn people about the coming collapse of America, (since that ship has already sailed). In other words, America's decision to reject Christ, the Bible, salvation and followers of Christ is in full swing. However, I still urge people to turn to faith in Christ and turn from sin.
06/12/20 SEE THE BIGGER PICTURE
06/12/20 SEE THE BIGGER PICTURE
I don't argue about it but the depiction of the the South's history almost always defies historical reality.
It's a pattern.
I don't argue about it but the depiction of the the South's history almost always defies historical reality.
It's a pattern.
06/12/20 FALSE GUILT, WASTED EFFORT
06/12/20 FALSE GUILT, WASTED EFFORT
Interesting that folks readily apologize to other folks and grovel for fake offenses but won't repent or confess sins to God.
Interesting that folks readily apologize to other folks and grovel for fake offenses but won't repent or confess sins to God.
06/11/20 CROSSED WIRES
06/11/20 CROSSED WIRES
The problem is not that innocent people don't apologize for false accusations, but that sinners don't repent of their wickedness.
The problem is not that innocent people don't apologize for false accusations, but that sinners don't repent of their wickedness.
06/11/20 THIS IS HOW IT HAPPENS
06/11/20 THIS IS HOW IT HAPPENS
I've taught for decades that USA would not be a player in end times events.
We are now losing our position among the nations.
I've taught for decades that USA would not be a player in end times events.
We are now losing our position among the nations.
06/11/20 IT WAS INEVITABLE
06/11/20 IT WAS INEVITABLE
Years back, at the start of this destructive, anti-South insanity, I said it will have to result in destroying Old Glory and USA.
Years back, at the start of this destructive, anti-South insanity, I said it will have to result in destroying Old Glory and USA.
06/11/20 LAWLESSNESS IS NOT THE ANSWER
06/11/20 LAWLESSNESS IS NOT THE ANSWER
Bad cops do exist.
Citizens and Police Must admit, deal with it; Must Not excuse, ignore, hide it.
BUT, VIGILANTISM must be stopped.
In this world we find bad cops, bad judges, bad lawyers, bad preachers, bad doctors, bad people in everything.
These are not evil pursuits by nature. If the bad is not confronted and corrected, they will abuse their position and corrupt, harm others.
The answer to corrupted offices is not to disband law enforcement, but to deal with the bad people.
Citizen VIGILANTISM is also evil, and always evil. It is anarchy and it is repugnant to God.
God holds lawless people accountable for their deeds.
Remember, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay, saith the Lord (Romans 12:19 and Hebrews 10:30) "
Bad cops do exist.
Citizens and Police Must admit, deal with it; Must Not excuse, ignore, hide it.
BUT, VIGILANTISM must be stopped.
In this world we find bad cops, bad judges, bad lawyers, bad preachers, bad doctors, bad people in everything.
These are not evil pursuits by nature. If the bad is not confronted and corrected, they will abuse their position and corrupt, harm others.
The answer to corrupted offices is not to disband law enforcement, but to deal with the bad people.
Citizen VIGILANTISM is also evil, and always evil. It is anarchy and it is repugnant to God.
God holds lawless people accountable for their deeds.
Remember, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay, saith the Lord (Romans 12:19 and Hebrews 10:30) "
06/11/20 STUDY TIPS
06/11/20 STUDY TIPS
During services I sometimes show my congregation how I study (wade through info and weed out error). People need these skills.
GOD'S PLAN FOR PREACHING, TEACHING MINISTRY
(notes from dlg)
Ecclesiastes 12:9-14
9 "And moreover, because the preacher was wise,"
(dlg note... God calls men who avail themselves of godly wisdom in the ministry. God imparts Divine wisdom to ministers who listen and learn from God's word and Holy Spirit).
"...he still taught the people knowledge;"
(dlg note... the preacher teaches his people concerning truth, knowledge, godliness, understanding).
"...yea, he gave good heed, and sought out, and set in order many proverbs."
(dlg note... the preacher carefully studies, researches, evaluates organizes and systematizes information for teaching, preaching and counseling.)
10 "The preacher sought to find out acceptable words:"
(dlg note... the preacher looked for words that made the message clear and easy to understand.)
"...and that which was written was upright, even words of truth."
(dlg note... the preacher makes certain that his own understanding and his explanation are faithful to the message of God. God's word needs to be conveyed with uprightness of heart and accuracy.)
11 "The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails fastened by the masters of assemblies, which are given from one shepherd."
(dlg note... the preacher uses his calling to move the people in the right direction. Sometimes his words are sharp, painful, but effective in convincing his flock to continue.)
12 "And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh."
(dlg note... the preacher does not speak against prayerful, diligent, careful study, but he does warn his hearers about the dangers of listening or reading from a other learned men. We need to let God's word interpret God's word to us. This warning is especially true as false teachers, false prophets abound in our society. They lead astray through books, videos, conferences.)
13 "Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter:
*Fear God, and
*Keep his commandments:
*For this is the whole duty of man."
(dlg note... the preacher declares his objective in teaching God's word and teaching God's word correctly.
Men must apply themselves to understand the requirements and expectations of God. This is the whole duty of all men.)
FEAR GOD. Fearing God is the sobering realization of God's greatness and our finiteness, God's holiness and our unworthiness, God's power and our weakness, God's mercy and our need, God's sovereignty and our subordination. This realization should bring us to a healthy "fear" of God [honor, worship, exalt God]. The proof of fearing, honoring, worshiping, exalting and loving God is seen in the next statement.
KEEP HIS COMMANDMENTS. God expects us to keep His word, His commandments, as we are enabled by His Spirit. Jesus, in the New Testament tells us that if we love Him, we will keep His commandments and we are told that "love is the fulfilling of the law." This agrees with the Preacher of Ecclesiastes. The whole duty of man is to keep God's commandments. A man should be wholly committed to keeping God's commandments. Keeping God's commandments is love and it is proof of faith.)
14 "For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil."
(dlg note... God has always said that we would be judged according to our deeds in the flesh, whether good or evil.)
Romans 2:4-11
4 Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering, not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?
5 but after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasurest up for thyself wrath in the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God;
6 who will render to every man according to his works:
7 to them that by patience in well-doing seek for glory and honor and incorruption, eternal life:
8 but unto them that are factious, and obey not the truth, but obey unrighteousness, shall be wrath and indignation,
9 tribulation and anguish, upon every soul of man that worketh evil, of the Jew first, and also of the Greek;
10 but glory and honor and peace to every man that worketh good, to the Jew first, and also to the Greek:
11 for there is no respect of persons with God.
During services I sometimes show my congregation how I study (wade through info and weed out error). People need these skills.
GOD'S PLAN FOR PREACHING, TEACHING MINISTRY
(notes from dlg)
Ecclesiastes 12:9-14
9 "And moreover, because the preacher was wise,"
(dlg note... God calls men who avail themselves of godly wisdom in the ministry. God imparts Divine wisdom to ministers who listen and learn from God's word and Holy Spirit).
"...he still taught the people knowledge;"
(dlg note... the preacher teaches his people concerning truth, knowledge, godliness, understanding).
"...yea, he gave good heed, and sought out, and set in order many proverbs."
(dlg note... the preacher carefully studies, researches, evaluates organizes and systematizes information for teaching, preaching and counseling.)
10 "The preacher sought to find out acceptable words:"
(dlg note... the preacher looked for words that made the message clear and easy to understand.)
"...and that which was written was upright, even words of truth."
(dlg note... the preacher makes certain that his own understanding and his explanation are faithful to the message of God. God's word needs to be conveyed with uprightness of heart and accuracy.)
11 "The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails fastened by the masters of assemblies, which are given from one shepherd."
(dlg note... the preacher uses his calling to move the people in the right direction. Sometimes his words are sharp, painful, but effective in convincing his flock to continue.)
12 "And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh."
(dlg note... the preacher does not speak against prayerful, diligent, careful study, but he does warn his hearers about the dangers of listening or reading from a other learned men. We need to let God's word interpret God's word to us. This warning is especially true as false teachers, false prophets abound in our society. They lead astray through books, videos, conferences.)
13 "Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter:
*Fear God, and
*Keep his commandments:
*For this is the whole duty of man."
(dlg note... the preacher declares his objective in teaching God's word and teaching God's word correctly.
Men must apply themselves to understand the requirements and expectations of God. This is the whole duty of all men.)
FEAR GOD. Fearing God is the sobering realization of God's greatness and our finiteness, God's holiness and our unworthiness, God's power and our weakness, God's mercy and our need, God's sovereignty and our subordination. This realization should bring us to a healthy "fear" of God [honor, worship, exalt God]. The proof of fearing, honoring, worshiping, exalting and loving God is seen in the next statement.
KEEP HIS COMMANDMENTS. God expects us to keep His word, His commandments, as we are enabled by His Spirit. Jesus, in the New Testament tells us that if we love Him, we will keep His commandments and we are told that "love is the fulfilling of the law." This agrees with the Preacher of Ecclesiastes. The whole duty of man is to keep God's commandments. A man should be wholly committed to keeping God's commandments. Keeping God's commandments is love and it is proof of faith.)
14 "For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil."
(dlg note... God has always said that we would be judged according to our deeds in the flesh, whether good or evil.)
Romans 2:4-11
4 Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering, not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?
5 but after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasurest up for thyself wrath in the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God;
6 who will render to every man according to his works:
7 to them that by patience in well-doing seek for glory and honor and incorruption, eternal life:
8 but unto them that are factious, and obey not the truth, but obey unrighteousness, shall be wrath and indignation,
9 tribulation and anguish, upon every soul of man that worketh evil, of the Jew first, and also of the Greek;
10 but glory and honor and peace to every man that worketh good, to the Jew first, and also to the Greek:
11 for there is no respect of persons with God.
06/11/20 JESUS, THE GODHEAD
06/11/20 JESUS, THE GODHEAD
God is Father, Son, Holy Spirit (3 in 1).
Often, when we refer only to Jesus (not "Jesus Only"), we are inferring the Godhead.
It is essential to understand that there is only One God and that He is Three Persons (Father, Son and Holy Spirit) because the Bible clearly teaches that there is only One God, and the Bible also clearly teaches that God is Father, Son and Holy Spirit (and that the Father, Son and Holy Spirit of the Bible are the One and selfsame God).
It is good to study the nature and administrations of God and it is good to study the Father, Son and Holy Spirit specifically.
It is good to know about God's work of salvation in our lives and it is good for us to know the different ministries of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
It is good to praise God and to praise the Three Who are the Godhead.
Songs of worship and praise concerning God and referring to Each One in the Godhead is appropriate.
It is appropriate to refer to God as Jesus, since Jesus is God.
All of Divine nature dwells in the Son.
To honor Jesus is to honor God, the Godhead.
The Triune nature of the One true God is expressed by the word "Godhead."
Paul tells us...
1. God revealed Himself through nature (creation) even His eternal power and Godhead (the true and living God, in three person).
Romans 1:20
20 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:
2. God ultimately revealed Himself in His Son.
Jesus said no man has seen God at any time, but (He) Jesus has revealed Him to us (Jn. 1:18; Jn. 10:30; Jn. 14:9; He. 1:2-3).
The word, Godhead, is used in reference to the Divine unity of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
In Colossians we are told that Jesus is the image of the invisible God (1:15), and we are also told that in Christ, all of the fullness of the Godhead dwells (2:9).
Colossians 1:15-20
15 Who (referring to Jesus) is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature:
16 For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:
17 And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.
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 fulness dwell;
20 And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven.
Colossians 2:9
9 For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily.
God is Father, Son, Holy Spirit (3 in 1).
Often, when we refer only to Jesus (not "Jesus Only"), we are inferring the Godhead.
It is essential to understand that there is only One God and that He is Three Persons (Father, Son and Holy Spirit) because the Bible clearly teaches that there is only One God, and the Bible also clearly teaches that God is Father, Son and Holy Spirit (and that the Father, Son and Holy Spirit of the Bible are the One and selfsame God).
It is good to study the nature and administrations of God and it is good to study the Father, Son and Holy Spirit specifically.
It is good to know about God's work of salvation in our lives and it is good for us to know the different ministries of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
It is good to praise God and to praise the Three Who are the Godhead.
Songs of worship and praise concerning God and referring to Each One in the Godhead is appropriate.
It is appropriate to refer to God as Jesus, since Jesus is God.
All of Divine nature dwells in the Son.
To honor Jesus is to honor God, the Godhead.
The Triune nature of the One true God is expressed by the word "Godhead."
Paul tells us...
1. God revealed Himself through nature (creation) even His eternal power and Godhead (the true and living God, in three person).
Romans 1:20
20 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:
2. God ultimately revealed Himself in His Son.
Jesus said no man has seen God at any time, but (He) Jesus has revealed Him to us (Jn. 1:18; Jn. 10:30; Jn. 14:9; He. 1:2-3).
The word, Godhead, is used in reference to the Divine unity of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
In Colossians we are told that Jesus is the image of the invisible God (1:15), and we are also told that in Christ, all of the fullness of the Godhead dwells (2:9).
Colossians 1:15-20
15 Who (referring to Jesus) is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature:
16 For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:
17 And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.
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 fulness dwell;
20 And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven.
Colossians 2:9
9 For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily.
06/10/20 HUMILITY IS NOT WEAKNESS
06/10/20 HUMILITY IS NOT WEAKNESS
Self Denial is not to be confused with self affliction.
We deny self in obedience to, and in Christian love for, Jesus and others.
Self Denial is not to be confused with self affliction.
We deny self in obedience to, and in Christian love for, Jesus and others.
06/10/20 CAUTION REQUIRED
06/10/20 CAUTION REQUIRED
Christians!
Stop, Look, Listen.
Proceed With Caution.
The trap is set.
Christians!
Stop, Look, Listen.
Proceed With Caution.
The trap is set.
06/10/20 LIVING IN THE SHALLOWS
06/10/20 LIVING IN THE SHALLOWS
The Biblical shallowness of American Christianity explains why there is so much lip service but so little loyalty to truth.
The Biblical shallowness of American Christianity explains why there is so much lip service but so little loyalty to truth.
06/10/20 PUT GRACE BEFORE RACE
06/10/20 PUT GRACE BEFORE RACE
It's wrong to follow false prophets.
It's unthinkable to honor avowed and violent enemies of the cross.
Grace before race.
It's wrong to follow false prophets.
It's unthinkable to honor avowed and violent enemies of the cross.
Grace before race.
Friday, June 19, 2020
06/10/20 PRODUCER OF REVISIONIST HISTORY
06/10/20 PRODUCER OF REVISIONIST HISTORY
The devil is the producer, publisher and promoter of Revisionist History.
It is how he creates a world friendly to his plan
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
06/10/20 THE REAL NAME IS...
06/10/20 THE REAL NAME IS...
"Civil Disobedience," which attacks the innocent, exalts the lawless and spills blood is actually DEMONIC INSURRECTION.
"Civil Disobedience," which attacks the innocent, exalts the lawless and spills blood is actually DEMONIC INSURRECTION.
06/10/20 ANARCHY IN THE STREETS
06/10/20 ANARCHY IN THE STREETS
When thugs rule the streets, lawlessness rules the land.
God hates lawlessness.
Romans 13:1-5
1 Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. note
2 Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.
3 For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same:
4 For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.
5 Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake
When thugs rule the streets, lawlessness rules the land.
God hates lawlessness.
Romans 13:1-5
1 Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. note
2 Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.
3 For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same:
4 For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.
5 Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake
06/10/20 CHRISTIAN RESPONSE TO FAILED GOVERNMENT
06/10/20 CHRISTIAN RESPONSE TO FAILED GOVERNMENT
When the State fails to legitimately protect and punish, then Christians submit to God without violent overthrow of Government.
When the State fails to legitimately protect and punish, then Christians submit to God without violent overthrow of Government.
06/09/20 NOT EQUAL AND OPPOSITE
06/09/20 NOT EQUAL AND OPPOSITE
Old offenses are not rectified by new offenses.
Evil responds to sinful action with even greater sinful reaction.
Old offenses are not rectified by new offenses.
Evil responds to sinful action with even greater sinful reaction.
06/09/20 GRACE BEFORE RACE
06/09/20 GRACE BEFORE RACE
Race baiting and racism comes in all colors.
Don't rally around leaders or movements that push love of race ahead of Bible grace.
Race baiting and racism comes in all colors.
Don't rally around leaders or movements that push love of race ahead of Bible grace.
06/09/20 CLEAN YOUR LENSES
06/09/20 CLEAN YOUR LENSES
You can't see the real Jesus through the lenses of hatred, fear, suspicion, anger, false doctrine and false prophets.
You can't see the real Jesus through the lenses of hatred, fear, suspicion, anger, false doctrine and false prophets.
06/09/20 DON'T ABUSE YOUR POSITION
06/09/20 DON'T ABUSE YOUR POSITION
Preachers should proclaim Christian graces rather than feed hatred, suspicion, upheaval, violence and death between races.
Preachers should proclaim Christian graces rather than feed hatred, suspicion, upheaval, violence and death between races.
06/09/20 DON'T BE DECEIVED
06/09/20 DON'T BE DECEIVED
Just to remind you that the truth can look like a lie and a lie can look like the truth.
Things are not always what they seem to be.
(photo of me and brother Wade at Ft. Macon)
Just to remind you that the truth can look like a lie and a lie can look like the truth.
Things are not always what they seem to be.
(photo of me and brother Wade at Ft. Macon)
06/09/20 TRUTH LIBERATES
06/09/20 TRUTH LIBERATES
Jesus is the Truth.
Knowing Truth sets you free.
Know Jesus and say No to all deception; religious, political, academic, social.
Jesus is the Truth.
Knowing Truth sets you free.
Know Jesus and say No to all deception; religious, political, academic, social.
06/08/20 'CAUSE IT AIN'T THERE
06/08/20 'CAUSE IT AIN'T THERE
I missed the part where the Bible tells us to align with those who hate Christ, the Bible and Christians.
I missed the part where the Bible tells us to align with those who hate Christ, the Bible and Christians.
06/08/20 FACE YOUR OWN ISSUES
06/08/20 FACE YOUR OWN ISSUES
Blaming others for your own wicked thoughts, words and deeds separates you from God and others, and it spreads the chaos.
Blaming others for your own wicked thoughts, words and deeds separates you from God and others, and it spreads the chaos.
06/08/20 QUIT YER BLAME SHIFTING
06/08/20 QUIT YER BLAME SHIFTING
All y'all, quit blaming others for your own anger, hatred, bigotry and personal guilt.
Blame shifting is a losers game.
Ask Adam .
All y'all, quit blaming others for your own anger, hatred, bigotry and personal guilt.
Blame shifting is a losers game.
Ask Adam .
06/08/20 SELF DENIAL ESSENTIAL
06/08/20 SELF DENIAL ESSENTIAL
"Deny yourself" is a major part of salvation. Jesus denied Himself for sinners.
We must deny ourselves in service to Him and others.
"Deny yourself" is a major part of salvation. Jesus denied Himself for sinners.
We must deny ourselves in service to Him and others.
06/08/20 GOOD QUESTIONS
06/08/20 GOOD QUESTIONS
Someone asked, "What would you do for Jesus if you knew you couldn't fail?"
Let me ask, "What would Jesus have you do?"
Someone asked, "What would you do for Jesus if you knew you couldn't fail?"
Let me ask, "What would Jesus have you do?"
06/08/20 QUIT PLAYING GAMES
06/08/20 QUIT PLAYING GAMES
Playtime is coming to a close in the U.S. (as it did in Europe).
Better get serious about your salvation and service to God.
Playtime is coming to a close in the U.S. (as it did in Europe).
Better get serious about your salvation and service to God.
06/08/20 EVIDENCE TO BE EVIDENT
06/08/20 EVIDENCE TO BE EVIDENT
If your worldview, lifestyle, allegiance is not based on Biblical revelation and obedient faith in Jesus, then you need to be saved.
If your worldview, lifestyle, allegiance is not based on Biblical revelation and obedient faith in Jesus, then you need to be saved.
06/05/20 SAVE YOURSELF, TRUST JESUS
06/05/20 SAVE YOURSELF, TRUST JESUS
The world's boat is not rocking, it is sinking.
Abandon that garbage scow.
Instead, sail with Jesus. He rules the seas.
The world's boat is not rocking, it is sinking.
Abandon that garbage scow.
Instead, sail with Jesus. He rules the seas.
06/05/20 WHERE SIN DID ABOUND, GRACE...
06/05/20 WHERE SIN DID ABOUND, GRACE...
The more turmoil I see the world in, the more amazed I am at the great and glorious peace Jesus gives me.
Romans 5:20-2120 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.
The more turmoil I see the world in, the more amazed I am at the great and glorious peace Jesus gives me.
Romans 5:20-2120 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.
06/05/20 GET OFF THE MERRY GO ROUND
06/05/20 GET OFF THE MERRY GO ROUND
Tired of being jerked around yet?
That's what the world does to you.
Trust Jesus instead.
He gives you peace (John 16:33).
JESUS SAID...
John 16:33
33 These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
Tired of being jerked around yet?
That's what the world does to you.
Trust Jesus instead.
He gives you peace (John 16:33).
JESUS SAID...
John 16:33
33 These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
06/05/20 ONLY ONE MASTER
06/05/20 ONLY ONE MASTER
Beware, whenever any movement, organization or person opposes Biblical truth, it is destructive, whether it is WOF, BLM, KKK, DOJ, FBI, ANTIFA, GOP, DEMS, LDS, JW, RCC, BSA, ad infinitum. We must believe, trust, follow the God of the BIBLE and live by the revelation of the N.T.
GOD DOES NOT, CANNOT LIE.
Titus 1:1-2
1 Paul, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God's elect, and the acknowledging of the truth which is after godliness;
2 In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began;
BELIEVERS LIVE RIGHTEOUSLY AND ARE KEPT BY GOD; THE WORLD LIVES IN AND FOLLOWS WICKEDNESS; JESUS CHRIST IS TRUE, TRUE GOD, ETERNAL LIFE; BELIEVERS TURN FROM IDOLS.
1 John 5:18-21
18 We know that whosoever is born of God sinneth not; but he that is begotten of God keepeth himself, and that wicked one toucheth him not.
19 And we know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in wickedness.
20 And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.
21 Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen.
JESUS OBEYED THE FATHER'S; JESUS OFFERED HIMSELF AS A SACRIFICE TO REDEEM US; CHRIST DEATH WAS FINAL SACRIFICE, THE LAST WORD OF SALVATION.
Hebrews 10:7-10
7 Then said I, Lo, I come (in the volume of the book it is written of me,) to do thy will, O God.
8 Above when he said, Sacrifice and offering and burnt offerings and offering for sin thou wouldest not, neither hadst pleasure therein; which are offered by the law;
9 Then said he, Lo, I come to do thy will, O God. He taketh away the first, that he may establish the second.
10 By the which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.
JESUS DIED ONCE FOR ALL. THERE IS NO FURTHER SACRIFICE for sin (Jewish, Catholic or otherwise).
This is a long reading. Read it and review it. NO OTHER SACRIFICE THAN THE ONE TIME DEATH OF JESUS.
God foreshadowed the sacrificial work of Christ in the Old Testament.
* vss. 1-6- Old Testament Shadow of New Testament Substance
** vss. 7-18 Jesus is the fulfillment of the promises and prophecy. Jesus is the actual, the only and the last sacrifice for sin.
Hebrews 10:1-18
1 For the law having a shadow of good things to come, and not the very image of the things, can never with those sacrifices which they offered year by year continually make the comers thereunto perfect.
2 For then would they not have ceased to be offered? because that the worshippers once purged should have had no more conscience of sins.
3 But in those sacrifices there is a remembrance again made of sins every year.
4 For it is not possible that the blood of bulls and of goats should take away sins.
5 Wherefore when he cometh into the world, he saith, Sacrifice and offering thou wouldest not, but a body hast thou prepared me:
6 In burnt offerings and sacrifices for sin thou hast had no pleasure.
7 Then said I, Lo, I come (in the volume of the book it is written of me,) to do thy will, O God.
8 Above when he said, Sacrifice and offering and burnt offerings and offering for sin thou wouldest not, neither hadst pleasure therein; which are offered by the law;
9 Then said he, Lo, I come to do thy will, O God. He taketh away the first, that he may establish the second.
10 By the which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.
11 And every priest standeth daily ministering and offering oftentimes the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins:
12 But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God;
13 From henceforth expecting till his enemies be made his footstool.
14 For by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified.
15 Whereof the Holy Ghost also is a witness to us: for after that he had said before,
16 This is the covenant that I will make with them after those days, saith the Lord, I will put my laws into their hearts, and in their minds will I write them;
17 And their sins and iniquities will I remember no more.
18 Now where remission of these is, there is no more offering for sin.
Beware, whenever any movement, organization or person opposes Biblical truth, it is destructive, whether it is WOF, BLM, KKK, DOJ, FBI, ANTIFA, GOP, DEMS, LDS, JW, RCC, BSA, ad infinitum. We must believe, trust, follow the God of the BIBLE and live by the revelation of the N.T.
GOD DOES NOT, CANNOT LIE.
Titus 1:1-2
1 Paul, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God's elect, and the acknowledging of the truth which is after godliness;
2 In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began;
BELIEVERS LIVE RIGHTEOUSLY AND ARE KEPT BY GOD; THE WORLD LIVES IN AND FOLLOWS WICKEDNESS; JESUS CHRIST IS TRUE, TRUE GOD, ETERNAL LIFE; BELIEVERS TURN FROM IDOLS.
1 John 5:18-21
18 We know that whosoever is born of God sinneth not; but he that is begotten of God keepeth himself, and that wicked one toucheth him not.
19 And we know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in wickedness.
20 And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.
21 Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen.
JESUS OBEYED THE FATHER'S; JESUS OFFERED HIMSELF AS A SACRIFICE TO REDEEM US; CHRIST DEATH WAS FINAL SACRIFICE, THE LAST WORD OF SALVATION.
Hebrews 10:7-10
7 Then said I, Lo, I come (in the volume of the book it is written of me,) to do thy will, O God.
8 Above when he said, Sacrifice and offering and burnt offerings and offering for sin thou wouldest not, neither hadst pleasure therein; which are offered by the law;
9 Then said he, Lo, I come to do thy will, O God. He taketh away the first, that he may establish the second.
10 By the which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.
JESUS DIED ONCE FOR ALL. THERE IS NO FURTHER SACRIFICE for sin (Jewish, Catholic or otherwise).
This is a long reading. Read it and review it. NO OTHER SACRIFICE THAN THE ONE TIME DEATH OF JESUS.
God foreshadowed the sacrificial work of Christ in the Old Testament.
* vss. 1-6- Old Testament Shadow of New Testament Substance
** vss. 7-18 Jesus is the fulfillment of the promises and prophecy. Jesus is the actual, the only and the last sacrifice for sin.
Hebrews 10:1-18
1 For the law having a shadow of good things to come, and not the very image of the things, can never with those sacrifices which they offered year by year continually make the comers thereunto perfect.
2 For then would they not have ceased to be offered? because that the worshippers once purged should have had no more conscience of sins.
3 But in those sacrifices there is a remembrance again made of sins every year.
4 For it is not possible that the blood of bulls and of goats should take away sins.
5 Wherefore when he cometh into the world, he saith, Sacrifice and offering thou wouldest not, but a body hast thou prepared me:
6 In burnt offerings and sacrifices for sin thou hast had no pleasure.
7 Then said I, Lo, I come (in the volume of the book it is written of me,) to do thy will, O God.
8 Above when he said, Sacrifice and offering and burnt offerings and offering for sin thou wouldest not, neither hadst pleasure therein; which are offered by the law;
9 Then said he, Lo, I come to do thy will, O God. He taketh away the first, that he may establish the second.
10 By the which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.
11 And every priest standeth daily ministering and offering oftentimes the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins:
12 But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God;
13 From henceforth expecting till his enemies be made his footstool.
14 For by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified.
15 Whereof the Holy Ghost also is a witness to us: for after that he had said before,
16 This is the covenant that I will make with them after those days, saith the Lord, I will put my laws into their hearts, and in their minds will I write them;
17 And their sins and iniquities will I remember no more.
18 Now where remission of these is, there is no more offering for sin.
06/04/20 HYPOCRISY ABOUT HYPOCRITS
06/04/20 HYPOCRISY ABOUT HYPOCRITES
Sinners complain about hypocrites in the Church but then worship and follow deceiving, destructive hypocrites in society.
Sinners complain about hypocrites in the Church but then worship and follow deceiving, destructive hypocrites in society.
06/04/20 HONEST AND ACCURATE ASSESSMENT
06/04/20 HONEST AND ACCURATE ASSESSMENT
People don't kill, rob, destroy, riot because Black Lives Matter, but because Black (or white) Lies Matter.
Tired of hypocrisy.
People don't kill, rob, destroy, riot because Black Lives Matter, but because Black (or white) Lies Matter.
Tired of hypocrisy.
06/03/20 THINK SOBERLY
06/03/20 THINK SOBERLY
Don't be suckered into thinking the world's thoughts behind them.
Remember where they are headed.
Titus 2:1212 Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;
Don't be suckered into thinking the world's thoughts behind them.
Remember where they are headed.
Titus 2:1212 Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;
06/02/20 SARCASM
06/02/20 SARCASM
Well, it looks like this rejection of Jesus is working out really well for America.
Well, it looks like this rejection of Jesus is working out really well for America.
06/02/20 CHOOSE YOUR WEAPON CAREFULLY
06/02/20 CHOOSE YOUR WEAPON CAREFULLY
God gave the Bible (Sword of the Spirit) to believers.
Sadly, most trust flesh, horses, chariots, guns, politics rather than God.
God gave the Bible (Sword of the Spirit) to believers.
Sadly, most trust flesh, horses, chariots, guns, politics rather than God.
06/02/20 JOB ONE FOR THE STATE
06/02/20 JOB ONE FOR THE STATE
God gave sword of steel to the State (legitimate human government) for JUSTICE (protect innocent and punish wicked).
God gave sword of steel to the State (legitimate human government) for JUSTICE (protect innocent and punish wicked).
06/02/20 OBEDIENCE IS OFTEN DIFFICULT
06/02/20 OBEDIENCE IS OFTEN DIFFICULT
Christian Civil Disobedience does not include violence, destruction, vengeance, lawlessness (anarchy).
Obeying God can be costly.
Christian Civil Disobedience does not include violence, destruction, vengeance, lawlessness (anarchy).
Obeying God can be costly.
06/02/20 CONCERNING LEGITIMATE AUTHORITY
06/02/20 CONCERNING LEGITIMATE AUTHORITY
Legitimate authority never requires anyone to disobey God's rule. Obedience to God's rule may lead against "civil" norms.
Repeated from earlier post...
"Whenever government, "the powers that be," whether National, State or Local, turn from their duty to protect the righteous and punish the wicked, they will incur the judgment of God because EVERYONE is under LEGITIMATE AUTHORITY.
Everyone is required by God to submit to LEGITIMATE AUTHORITY, which begins with God and is delegated to men who will protect and punish, including those who have the position of authority, from kings, presidents, governors, mayors.
Remember,
Romans 13:1-4
1 Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.
2 Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.
3 For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same:
4 For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.
1 Peter 2:13-14
13 Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;
14 Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well."
Legitimate authority never requires anyone to disobey God's rule. Obedience to God's rule may lead against "civil" norms.
Repeated from earlier post...
"Whenever government, "the powers that be," whether National, State or Local, turn from their duty to protect the righteous and punish the wicked, they will incur the judgment of God because EVERYONE is under LEGITIMATE AUTHORITY.
Everyone is required by God to submit to LEGITIMATE AUTHORITY, which begins with God and is delegated to men who will protect and punish, including those who have the position of authority, from kings, presidents, governors, mayors.
Remember,
Romans 13:1-4
1 Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.
2 Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.
3 For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same:
4 For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.
1 Peter 2:13-14
13 Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;
14 Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well."
06/02/20 SALVATION IS URGENT
06/02/20 SALVATION IS URGENT
God has rescued people from catastrophe before and He can again.
But each step of rebellion takes us closer to final destruction.
God has rescued people from catastrophe before and He can again.
But each step of rebellion takes us closer to final destruction.
06/01/20 DIVINE USAGE NOT ALWAYS DIVINE APPROVAL
06/01/20 DIVINE USAGE NOT ALWAYS DIVINE APPROVAL
Though God does not endorse or support illegitimate authority (Government), He does use illegitimate authority (Government).
Though God does not endorse or support illegitimate authority (Government), He does use illegitimate authority (Government).
06/01/20 LEGITIMATE AUTHORITY'S RANGE
06/01/20 LEGITIMATE AUTHORITY'S RANGE
LEGITIMATE AUTHORITY would provide deliverance from chaos for individuals, families, communities and nations.
Whenever government, "the powers that be," whether National, State or Local, turn from their duty to protect the righteous and punish the wicked, they will incur the judgment of God because EVERYONE is under LEGITIMATE AUTHORITY.
Everyone is required by God to submit to LEGITIMATE AUTHORITY, which begins with God and is delegated to men who will protect and punish, including those who have the position of authority, from kings, presidents, governors, mayors.
Remember,
Romans 13:1-4
1 Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.
2 Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.
3 For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same:
4 For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.
1 Peter 2:13-14
13 Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;
14 Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well.
LEGITIMATE AUTHORITY would provide deliverance from chaos for individuals, families, communities and nations.
Whenever government, "the powers that be," whether National, State or Local, turn from their duty to protect the righteous and punish the wicked, they will incur the judgment of God because EVERYONE is under LEGITIMATE AUTHORITY.
Everyone is required by God to submit to LEGITIMATE AUTHORITY, which begins with God and is delegated to men who will protect and punish, including those who have the position of authority, from kings, presidents, governors, mayors.
Remember,
Romans 13:1-4
1 Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.
2 Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.
3 For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same:
4 For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.
1 Peter 2:13-14
13 Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;
14 Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well.
06/01/20 KNOWING WHERE TO LOOK
06/01/20 KNOWING WHERE TO LOOK
Remember, this world system will not be saved.
Politics, education, religion, economics fail.
Jesus saves the repentant.
Remember, this world system will not be saved.
Politics, education, religion, economics fail.
Jesus saves the repentant.
06/01/20 LIGHT IN THE MIDST OF DARKNESS
06/01/20 LIGHT IN THE MIDST OF DARKNESS
50 plus years ago police stations, churches, colleges were on fire, riots and blood ran wild, but many folks turned to God.
50 plus years ago police stations, churches, colleges were on fire, riots and blood ran wild, but many folks turned to God.
06/01/20 A WORTHY PURSUIT
06/01/20 A WORTHY PURSUIT
Christians are not called to save the government or establish a worldly kingdom.
Find and get busy with God's agenda.
Christians are not called to save the government or establish a worldly kingdom.
Find and get busy with God's agenda.
06/01/20 CHRISTIAN FORM OF DISOBEDIENCE
06/01/20 CHRISTIAN FORM OF DISOBEDIENCE
Christians are NOT called to take up arms in protest.
We may practice civil disobedience, but we must be loving and nonviolent.
Christians are NOT called to take up arms in protest.
We may practice civil disobedience, but we must be loving and nonviolent.
06/01/20 LOYALTY PROTOCOLS
06/01/20 LOYALTY PROTOCOLS
It is good when the State agrees with God.
But until then, we obey God without asking permission.
Also, obey God without fanfare.
It is good when the State agrees with God.
But until then, we obey God without asking permission.
Also, obey God without fanfare.
06/01/20 KNOW YOUR PLACE
06/01/20 KNOW YOUR PLACE
Scripture makes it clear that Christians are strangers, aliens, not of this world; we do not love the world.
So don't cling to it.
Scripture makes it clear that Christians are strangers, aliens, not of this world; we do not love the world.
So don't cling to it.
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