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True wisdom comes from God. The Scriptures instruct us to apply our heart (mind) to understanding (Proverbs 2:2). That means, we must yield our minds to the understanding and wisdom that comes from God's Word. When we do this we will be able to discern the things we read, watch, and listen to. In our world today, not everything that is called Christian is necessarily biblical. In fact, many of the materials we find in Christian bookstores, including those by some of the most popular authors are doctrinally incorrect and tainted with mere human philosophy.</div>
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The Scripture says, "All things are lawful unto me, but I will not be brought under the power of any" (1Corinthians 6:12). How many Christians have been seduced by ideas they have heard, seen, or read about? This is especially true at times of struggle when we are at our weakest and desperate for answers. But if we desire victory, and a true anointing from God in our lives then we must get our wisdom and understanding from the pure Word of God and then obey it. Wisdom is not only what we know about the Bible, but how we allow it to govern every aspect of our daily lives, beginning with our thoughts.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13965238627170330836noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1850195575966550953.post-18134588909862809812014-02-11T23:03:00.001-08:002014-02-13T19:58:16.142-08:00God Called a Reluctant ManThere will come a time in the life of every Christian when God visits with a call: a duty to fulfill, a chore to accomplish, a purpose for the very existence of the one called. How will we respond, in fear or in absolute trust and obedience?<br>
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<em>Born in Prussia in 1806. John A. Roebling moved to the United States and eventually designed the Brooklyn Bridge. At the time it was built, the bridge, which spans 1,595 feet over the East River to connect Manhattan with Brooklyn, was the longest suspension bridge in the world.</em></div>
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<em>Washington continued to direct the building of the bridge until he contracted "caisson disease" from working in the pneumatic caissons and experiencing the "bends." This brought permanent impairment including a certain amount of brain damage, which results in his not being able to walk or talk, and he was able to move only one finger. </em></div>
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<em>The Brooklyn Bridge is a tribute to what an individual can accomplish, even though faced with seemingly insurmountable obstacles and limitations. With God's call and empowerment's, the believer can "do all things through Christ" (Philippians 4:13).</em></div>
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An individual may reach into the toolbox for a specific tool. It matters little how scarred, how old, or what brand name the tool bears. What matters is the hand that wields the tool. Gideon was the tool, and like most of us, he wrongly focused on his obvious limitations to the point of forgetting whose hand was upon him. <br>
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A Study of the scriptures reveals that God has never chosen a man or woman because of their perfect qualifications to do a specific job. In fact, we discover quite the opposite; God chooses men and women of faith and relationship, disregarding their earthly credentials. <br>
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Someone once noted that an excuse is just an opportunity to be lazy. The carnal person often offers an excuse instead of action. God will not use a person who offers excuses instead of availability. <br>
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What manner of excuse would God really accept? God would not have called Gideon or anyone else to do something he was completely incapable of doing. Whenever we manufacture excuses we risk offending the One who extended the invitation. <br>
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<strong>Material possessions in the world are not the real treasures.</strong><br>
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Gideon, upon receiving his call from God, pleaded poverty, "Behold, my family is poor in Manasseh, and I am the least in my father's house" (Judges 6:15). however, this could have been one of the reasons God chose him. The story of the rich young ruler reminds us that sometimes wealth impedes one form living for God. This privileged young man turned away from following Jesus because he could not conceive of giving away his earthy treasures in order to gain heavenly treasures. After the young ruler departed, Jesus commended, "How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!" (Mark 10:23). <br>
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As we grow, our life settles into a continuous replaying of everyday activities. We often call these recycled activities the "status quo" or a "rut." The older we get the deeper those ruts may become, and the thought of climbing out of them and into the unknown arouses immediate angst and stirs up a tempest in our psyche. Yet God has never called anyone to stay in the preserved safety of a rut; God always calls a person out of a rut and into the unknown, which requires stirring up ones faith.<br>
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It is vital for young people to seek the Lord and follow Him while they are growing and developing. The young and open seem to have less trouble seeking and following after God's will because they have not yet become dug in the automatic world of the status quo. We must choose whether we will continue to live in the boring but comfortable realm of routine or escape to explore a high level of faith and spiritual accomplishment.<br>
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We love to read stories of great men and women in the Scriptures who fulfilled their call and achieved great things for God. However, what if they had not obeyed God? What if Moses had left the Israelites anywhere other than where God directed? What if Noah had made a sanctuary instead of an ark? What if Abraham had stayed in Haran instead of walking and inheriting the land? These individuals of faith would not have been heroes had they failed to obey God completely. <br>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ten days after the Messiah’s resurrection, His disciples were gathered together for the Feast of Pentecost for that particular year, in doing so they were following their Master’s instructions. As they prayed together the most amazing thing happened! There was a loud noise that sounded like a violent rushing wind followed by tongues as flames of fire that sat upon them, each person there began to speak in unlearned/unknown languages in regards to that they themselves weren't taught them (Acts 2). This mirrored the day the nation of Israel received the Law/Torah almost 2,000 years earlier in that there was fire seen as well as great winds that swirled around Mount Sinai as The Lord God descended to give the Law/Torah (Teaching) to Moses and the people present in their day. On the day of Pentecost all the Apostles and disciples present in the upper room received the Holy Ghost/Spirit, which is said to be the token or guarantee of God’s promise to us through faith in Messiah/Christ and in time to come will inherit what He has promised us if we remain faithful and obedient. This sign of speaking in tongues was repeated through the book of Acts as God brought different people groups into His sheepfold along with the believing Jews (Act 10, 19). It was taught by Messiah Himself and also was exhibited by believers (John 3, Mark 16). Don’t dismiss the sign of the Covenant, it will cause us to be separated from God’s people.<br /><br />Published By: Min. Christopher Bateman<br /><a href="http://www.lastdayslemoore.com/" target="_blank">Last Days Ministries Apostolic Church</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">"Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves..."</span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><b>2 Corinthians 13:5"</b></span></blockquote>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF8psrv0-zFzH2OlZ7IkIN4cgzP4-U9YpTIK1k91UMr2CTjKU58kwVufiAXZhL2971U8JAonsLZJamsSyLH3VLLn2Eyfv0VDpIZcRefDVMaK5XN-B8pSRWFimJ-pE8FrRDmgrLOXimZCo/s1600/images.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF8psrv0-zFzH2OlZ7IkIN4cgzP4-U9YpTIK1k91UMr2CTjKU58kwVufiAXZhL2971U8JAonsLZJamsSyLH3VLLn2Eyfv0VDpIZcRefDVMaK5XN-B8pSRWFimJ-pE8FrRDmgrLOXimZCo/s1600/images.jpeg" /></a><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">For the saints of God there are times in our lives when we have got to take a step back in order to see the big picture. This is not an invitation to backslide, but an invitation for an examination. Our relationship with God is continually evolving, like a marriage union, what may have been God's will for you last year may not be this year. For this reason we should never become so presumptuous that we get out of the will of God and begin to live in rebellion.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Brothers and sisters, this a good question to ask yourselves, "am I really living in the will of God or have I gotten ahead of him and fallen into the will of man". Getting ahead of God is a key sign of self righteousness and or pride. Presumptuous men and women like king Saul are in store for a great fall. I am reminded of the scripture that says "a man's pride shall bring him low" <b>Proverb 29:23</b>. We should be reminded that pride is subtle. A prideful man will not receive correction, for buried deep in his heart his will is greater than The Lords.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Whenever you find yourself fighting with a donkey like Balaam your in trouble <b>Number 22:25-30. </b>Stop what your doing. Consult God before the donkey you are riding on turns around and rebukes you. I believe that we can spare ourselves a whole lot of unnecessary frustration if we simply follow the leading of The Lord. It should be noted that Godly Pastors are the chosen vessels to Shepherd and feed the flock of God, in turn they give spiritual direction as his Oracles. One may say that they have sought and prayed for direction from The Lord. I would like to present to you that Balaam also sought The Lord, so how did he end up outside of God's will? Because he sought it not in faith. Yes. Balaam wanted to hear what he wanted to hear, and not what God was really saying. Even now there are those who profess Christianity that have itching ears! The bible says that Balaam loved the wages of unrighteousness <b>2 Peter 2:16</b>. This concept can apply to any situation, do you love the wages of self promotion or popularity? If I could have a sub topic to this blogg entry it would be "<b>What is driving you</b>". Both Balaam and king Saul are products of false motives. Are your motives true? Can you prove it not only to yourself but to others in the body of Christ?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Getting ahead of God is a by-product of self righteousness. Without saying, it is a subtle expression that you do not need God or his leadership, you are self sufficient. When you get like that God will stop dealing with you just as he stopped dealing with king Saul. Yes, you will be rejected "f</span><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">or <u>rebellion</u> is as the sin of witchcraft, and <u>stubbornness</u> is as iniquity and idolatry". <b>1 Samuel 15:23</b> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Job was a righteous man with an underlying condition. He had an issue of self righteousness. Whenever you begin to question the very God that has kept you until now you have got an issue. You are in need of an examination, and not all examinations can be done in the comfort of your own home. God has specialists called Pastors that you can go to for a proper examination and diagnosis. Brethren, let us examine ourselves to see whether we be in the faith. Blessings to all.</span><br />
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Life is like an arduous journey through a wilderness. We are forced to cut our way through thick vegetation, cross rivers, climb mountains, and fight threatening predators. Life is filled with opportunities as well as pitfalls. Sometimes we detour around things and sometimes we persevere through them. Sometimes we triumph over our obstacles and sometimes we suffer defeat. Nevertheless, we forge on. We cannot opt out even if we want to. Time moves on and we move with it. <br />
God has provided all we need to make our journey a success. The Bible is our map and the Holy Spirit is our inspiration and empowerment. Sometimes there are well-worn paths that make our progress smooth, and at other times we have to cut our way through uncharted jungle and up the sides of steep cliffs. The perils are many and the obstacles are real, but life is an exhilarating challenge!<br />
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Living the Christian life is one of the most challenging undertakings. It will not be easy, but the rewards are amazing. Jesus said,<span style="color: red;"><em> "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"</em></span> (John 16:33). Because He overcame, we can overcome as well.<br />
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<strong>The Faithless Report</strong><br />
In accordance with God's command, Moses chose an influential man from each of the twelve tribes to scout out the land. God hoped their discoveries of the beauty and plenty of the land would inspire faith in His promises. He said, "Be ye of good courage" (Numbers 13:30).<br />
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The Hebrew words translated "courage" or "courageous" could have many connotations: steadfastly minded, fortified, established, or obstinate. But most important was to go in "the strength of Jah" or Yahweh (<em>The Complete Word Study Old Testament). </em>God desired Israel's confidence in His power to conquer, whether the opponent be Egypt, Canaan, or any other foe. However, only two of the spies approached the mission with courageous determination. Although the other ten approached the good land, their courage shriveled when they saw the massive walled cities inhabited by the children of Anak (giants), Amalekites, Hittites, Jebusites, Amorites and Canaanites.</div>
Preferring the known to the unknown, the people decided to return to Egypt. They did not consider that if they turned back, God in His displeasure might not continue to protect and lead them with the pillar of cloud and fire. If they went forward into Canaan they could die. If they went backward to Egypt without water, food, and protection, they surely would die. Their weeping, complaining and rebellion pushed God to the brink of destroying them.<br />
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<strong>God's Guidance</strong><br />
Because of failure to accept and believe the promises of God, Israel wandered in the wilderness for forty years, one year for each day the spies had explored the Land of Promise. In spite of Israel's faithlessness, God continued to guide and protect them with a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night. When the cloud moved, they pulled up stakes and followed it to the next encampment. Through these gifts of grace, God was attempting to teach the people that if they could trust Him to take care of them in the wilderness, they could trust He would fulfill His promise to give them a land flowing with milk and honey.</div>
One would think enough rebellions and swift punishments had occurred to preclude any further attempts to take over Moses and Aaron's authority. But a Levite named Korah (Numbers 16:1), who did not think his position was lofty enough, rose up against Moses' civil authority and Aaron's priestly authority. Dathan, Abiram, and On, descendants of Reuben, took part in his rebellion.<br />
After several confrontations, the entire congregation gathered to see whom the Lord would vindicate---Moses and Aaron, or Korah and his followers. Moses told the people to stand back, and the earth opened its mouth and swallowed the leaders of rebellion, and fire from the Lord devoured the 250 men who had offered incense. Thus, to oppose and despise Moses and Aaron was to oppose and despise God, who had placed the prophet and the priest in authority.<br />
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We can learn valuable lessons from contrasting these two generations of Israelites. The first generation grew up with resentment for Egyptian authority and seemed to transfer the same resentment to Moses' authority.<br />
as the second generation grew up, the teaching of Moses and Aaron had taken root in their hearts. They believed the messages they heard about the promise of God. Their strong desire to obtain the promises propelled them into the Promised Land where they conquered the giants and their walled cities and obtained an inheritance.<br />
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The promise God has for you is as true as the love He has for you. Don't get lost in the "wilderness" looking for it yourself. Instead be lead by Him to the very promise He has in store for you! <br />
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Published by: Sis. Joy Jones<br />
<a href="http://www.lastdayslemoore.com/" target="_blank">Last Days Ministries Apostolic Church</a><br />
Reference: Lessons From History for Christian Living (Spring 2013)<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13965238627170330836noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1850195575966550953.post-91445113326870735062014-01-07T19:01:00.000-08:002014-01-07T19:01:34.936-08:00Joseph - A Child of Vision<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Joseph viewed the circumstances of life in the proper perspective, realizing that what God had promised him in his visions would come to pass. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><br />Some believe dreams are expressions of the dreamer's deepest fears and desires. It is from this idea that some individuals use the dream metaphor to refer to personal vision of achievement. The ability to envision our future is an ability that separates humans from animals. Although life is unpredictable, we are able to plan and plot our future. God dreams and envisions the future as well. The prophets of the Bible manifest God's vision of the future. His dreams are not "pipe dreams," but they become reality.<br /><br />God has given us the ability to plan and envision. So let's dream about lofty attainments and then endeavor to achieve them. The dream comes first and then reality. Just don't sleep too long. </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;">By: Gary Erickson</span></i><br /><br />Words such as <i>dream</i> and <i>visions</i> resonate with Spirit-filled believers. After all, on the Day of Pentecost, Peter took his text from Joel 2:28. "And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophecy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams" (Acts 2:17).<br /><br />Surely Joel's message does not mean visions and prophecy come only to the young and dreaming is relegated to the old. Instead, it means that the lives of those upon whom the spirit is poured are characterized by the miraculous. They prophecy, uttering words given to them by the Holy Spirit. They see divinely inspired visions. They dream dreams that come from God. (See Acts 16:19-10, 18:9 in which the word translated "vision" can refer to something seen in one's sleep.)<br /><br />"And Joseph dreamed a dream, and he told it his brethren: and they hated him yet the more. And he said unto them, Hear, I pray you, this dream which I have dreamed: For, behold, we were binding sheaves in the field, and, lo, my sheaf arose, and also stood upright; and, behold, your sheaves stood round about, and made obeisance to my sheaf. And his brethren said to him, Shalt thou indeed reign over us? or shalt thou indeed have dominion over us? And they hated him yet the more for his dreams, and for his words. And he dreamed yet another dream, and told it his brethren, and said, Behold, I have dreamed a dream more; and, behold, the sun and the moon and the eleven stars made obeisance to me. And he told it to his father, and to his brethren: and his father rebuked him, and said unto him, What is this dream that thou hast dreamed? Shall I and thy mother and thy brethren indeed come to bow down ourselves to thee to the earth? And his brethren envied him; but his father observed the saying" (Genesis 37:5-11).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Josephs dream did not include: the pit, going into prison or Potiphar's wife's lewd infatuation for her husband's handsome overseer. <br /><br />How easy it would have been for Joesph to set aside his dreams for a moment of pleasure! But he knew his God-given dreams would be fulfilled only if he remained faithful. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />Rather than succumb to bitterness and homelessness, Joseph showed himself such a model and trustworthy prisoner that the keeper released him from the chains and gave him the oversight of the prison. (See Genesis 39). <br /><br />What an opportunity Joesph had to say, "I told you so!" How easy it would have been for him to treat his brothers the way they had treated him. But he had a dream, and in that dream was his destiny. Rather than squandering his dream by seeking vengeance, Joesph viewed even his brothers abuse as a vehicle for God to bring His purposes to pass. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />2.) We baptize in the name of Jesus Christ because there is no other name that can save us...(Acts 4:12) <br /><br />3.) We baptize in the name of Jesus Christ because he has the name above every name...(Phil 2:9)<br /><br />4.) We baptize in the name of Jesus Christ because for the remission of sins...(Acts 2:38)<br /><br />5.) We baptize in the name of Jesus Christ because there is miracle working power in his name...(Acts 3:6)<br /><br />6.) We baptize in the name of Jesus Christ because it is a commandment of God...(Acts 10:48)<br /><br />7.) We baptize in the name of Jesus Christ because we take on his name as a bride takes on her husbands name...(2 Corinthians 11:2)<br /><br />8.) We baptize in the name of Jesus Christ because it is proven to be biblically RIGHT...</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">(Acts 2, Acts 8, Acts 10, Acts 19)<br /><br />9.) We baptize in the name of Jesus Christ because he has all power and authority in heaven and earth...(Matthew 28:18)<br /><br />10.) We baptize in the name of Jesus Christ because we Love Jesus...! </span></div>
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United We Stand.</h3>
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This is also in direct contrast to another phrase, Divide and Conquer, which is a combination of military, political, and economic strategy of gaining and maintaining power by breaking up larger concentrations of power into smaller concentrations of power making it less difficult to conquer.<br />
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The idea of being a united people and standing, or being divided and falling has it root in the Bible.<br />
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<b>Mark 3:22-26</b><br />
22 And the scribes which came down from Jerusalem said, He hath Beelzebub, and by the prince of the devils casteth he out devils.<br />
23 And he called them unto him, and said unto them in parables, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">How can Satan cast out Satan?</span><br />
24 <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">And if a kingdom be divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand.</span><br />
25 <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">And if a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand</span><br />
26 <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">And if Satan rise up against himself, and be divided, he cannot stand, but hath an end.</span><br />
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As you can see from Jesus' own words there is Power in unity!<br />
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<b>Psalm 133:1-3 </b><br />
1 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brethren to dwell together in unity.<br />
2 It is like the precious ointment upon the head, That ran down upon the beard, even Aaron's beard: That went down to the skirts of his garments;<br />
3 As the dew of Hermon, and as the dew that descended upon the mountains of Zion: For the LORD commanded the blessing, Even life for evermore.<br />
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David is telling us how precious it is for brethren to dwell together in unity. He compared unity to the holy anointing oil that was poured upon Aaron , the first priest, and which anointed the tabernacle.<br />
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We can also find that Unity was an absolute necessity of the Apostles and their work for the Lord.<br />
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<b>Acts 1:12-14</b><br />
12 Then returned they unto Jerusalem from the mount called Olive, which is from Jerusalem a sabbath day's journey.<br />
13 And when they were come in, they went up into an upper room, where abode both Peter, and James, and Andrew, Philip, and Thomas, Bartholomew, and Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon Zelotes, and Judas the brother of James.<br />
14 These all continued <b>with one accord</b> in prayer and supplication, with the women , and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren.<br />
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<b>Matthew 18:18-20</b><br />
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19 <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven. </span><br />
20 <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">for where two or three are gathered together in my name. there I am in the midst of them. </span><br />
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<b>Acts 2:1-4 </b><br />
1 When the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were <b>all with one accord in one place</b>.<br />
2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.<br />
3 And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them<br />
4 And they were all filled the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.<br />
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<b>The Holy Ghost comes in Unity!</b><br />
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<b>Acts 2:46-47</b><br />
46 And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart,<br />
47 Praising God, and having favour with all people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.<br />
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<b>There is Revival in Unity!</b><br />
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<b>Ecclesiastes 4:9-12</b><br />
9 Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour.<br />
10 For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow; but woe to him that is alone when he falleth, for he hath not another to help him up.<br />
11 again, if two lie together, then they have heat: but how can one be warm alone?<br />
12 And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him, and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.<br />
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16 Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.<br />
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18 If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, <b>live peaceably with all men.</b><br />
19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.<br />
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The Apostles lived in unity, and they instruct us to do the same.<br />
Let's endeavor as a Church to live in unity, so we can Win Our World For Christ!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><b style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Book of Life</b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>:</b> "And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life:" (Revelation 20-12a). We all have a life on earth and it is up to us on how we live it.<br /><br /><b>Gospel:</b> "And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned" (Mark 16:15-16). Spread the news of the Gospel. The people who believe in Christ will be baptized. It is our freewill.<br /><br /><b>Works:</b> "and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works" (Revelation 20-12b). All of the works we complete on earth should be used to glorify God. </span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13965238627170330836noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1850195575966550953.post-91634374710922695132013-11-04T17:25:00.000-08:002013-11-04T17:25:33.607-08:00Don't Give Up What God Has Given To You.<b>Matthew 13:44-46</b><br />
"Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls: Who when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all he had, and bought it".<br />
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We have found the hidden treasure, we have received the Pearl of Great Price.<br />
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5. The gift of Healing</div>
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<b>The Word Of God Warns Us!</b><br />
"What shall it profit a man to gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul"? <b>Mark 8:36-37</b><br />
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Jesus said to seek first the kingdom of God, and he will give us what we need in this life. (<b>Matthew 6:33)</b><br />
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Be not deceived by the world, by fame and worldly popularity. Don't be envious when the people of the world have new houses, new cars, or expensive clothes. Don't envy the rich man's riches, for they shall pass away. They can not buy what Jesus has given to us, not with all the money in the world!<br />
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In Luke chapter 10, Jesus was visiting with his friends; Lazarus, Martha, and Mary. As Jesus began to teach, Mary sat at his feet and listened to his words.<br />
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But Martha, though she also loved Jesus, made herself busy by preparing a meal for Jesus and their other friends, and when Martha saw Mary at the feet of Jesus, she went and asked Jesus to tell Mary to help her with the meal.<br />
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Jesus spoke to Martha and said: Martha, Martha you are troubled about many things ( the cares of the world) but Mary has chosen what is better, and it shall not be taken away from her. Hallelujah!!!<br />
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Mary chose Jesus. She chose the treasure that is hid from the world. She wanted the pearl of great price. Mary chose the Kingdom of God.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13965238627170330836noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1850195575966550953.post-19839336715503039182013-10-28T06:50:00.000-07:002013-10-28T06:50:48.316-07:00The White Throne Judgement<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Great White Throne Judgment is a trial, set in the future, for all people who have rejected God's call to salvation. Every person who has lived upon earth and has refused to accept God's way to redemption from sin, will kneel before their Creator at this time, and acknowledge that He is God--that Jesus Christ is Lord.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 Corinthians 6:9 Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">10 Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Revelation 21:8 But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Revelation 21:27 Nothing unclean, no one who does anything detestable, and no liars will ever enter it. Only those whose names are written in the lamb’s Book of Life will enter it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Book of Life is a record written by God before the creation of the world, listing people who will live forever in the kingdom of heaven. It contains the names of God's elect. They will experience no condemnation or judgment. They are not among the dead, for they are alive.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Revelation 20:11-15 I saw a large, white throne and the one who was sitting on it. The earth and the sky fled from his presence, but no place was found for them. 12 I saw the dead, both important and unimportant people, standing in front of the throne. Books were opened, including the Book of Life. The dead were judged on the basis of what they had done, as recorded in the books. 13 The sea gave up its dead. Death and hell gave up their dead. People were judged based on what they had done.14 Death and hell were thrown into the fiery lake. (The fiery lake is the second death.) 15 Those whose names were not found in the Book of Life were thrown into the fiery lake.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The "dead, small and great" refers to those who have lived throughout history and, regardless of their stature or position, died without acknowledging and accepting The Lord Jesus' payment for their sins. All remains of these deceased will be raised and united with their souls so that they can stand in a resurrected form before the Great White Throne. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After death, the soul continues to exist. Before the resurrection, the soul of the believer is in the presence of God awaiting eternal reward. The soul of the unbeliever is in hades awaiting final judgment.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 John 3:8 The person who lives a sinful life belongs to the devil, because the devil has been committing sin since the beginning. The reason that the Son of God appeared was to destroy what the devil does. 9 Those who have been born from God don’t live sinful lives. What God has said lives in them, and they can’t live sinful lives. They have been born from God. 10 This is the way God’s children are distinguished from the devil’s children. Everyone who doesn’t do what is right or love other believers isn’t God’s child.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>We were all sinners! There is a choice that can be made while their is breath in our bodies! </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 Corinthians 6:9 Don’t you know that wicked people won’t inherit the kingdom of God? Stop deceiving yourselves! People who continue to commit sexual sins, who worship false gods, those who commit adultery, homosexuals, 10 or thieves, those who are greedy or drunk, who use abusive language, or who rob people will not inherit the kingdom of God. 11 That’s what some of you<span style="color: orange;"> <b>were!</b></span> <b>But you have been washed and made holy, and you have received God’s approval in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and in the Spirit of our God.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There is no neutral area. There is right and wrong, there is life and death and there are blessings and curses. <i><span style="color: #38761d;">While God has created us in His own image and loves us all the same, He also gave us all a free will. With that free will, we each have to decide whether to choose God and eternal life with Him, or we turn our back to Him and choose eternity in The Lake of Fire.</span></i> As parents, we love our children unconditionally, yet as they grow into adulthood, we cannot choose their path in life (even as much as we might sometimes like to). And that is the same way we all are as God’s children. He yearns and aches for us to choose Him, but He will not force us to.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13965238627170330836noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1850195575966550953.post-40193898054583899612013-10-21T19:29:00.000-07:002013-10-21T19:29:35.599-07:00The Half-Hearted Effort<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">A popular gospel song from the past states, "Prayer is the key to Heaven, but faith unlocks the door." While there is certainly truth in these words, something else could be added. It is not feeble faith or wavering faith that opens the way into the presence of God. It is bold, persistent faith that makes the difference. It is often knocking at the door over and over until the answer arrives.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"> Motivational speakers of our day often encourage their listeners to persistently believe in themselves, instructing them, <i>"You can do anything you want to do." The truth, however, lies not in what we want to do on our own. It lies in what we will believe God to do in and through us. Jesus said, "If ye have faith as a grain of a mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you" (Matthew 17:20).</i></span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyqjUVt2eRRrUABJvi7LKXdI0vj9Jf5HhI0JchLfDNFzC8JsR0JcU8NwW6dYO1Ho5xrAzn0Ef_wJfuRqeFP0M-HupAgYR40oq7J9FUyEx4ymBDFqJ1lLqv5OlGvULtJCZ3VuJlmfxaiKc/s1600/effort-rock.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="271" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyqjUVt2eRRrUABJvi7LKXdI0vj9Jf5HhI0JchLfDNFzC8JsR0JcU8NwW6dYO1Ho5xrAzn0Ef_wJfuRqeFP0M-HupAgYR40oq7J9FUyEx4ymBDFqJ1lLqv5OlGvULtJCZ3VuJlmfxaiKc/s320/effort-rock.jpg" width="320" /></a>Those who seek to know God for the value of the relationship itself, who obey His Word in good times and bad, usually develop a passion for God that casual observers can never understand. That passion compels them to follow the voice of God even when He demands things that seem pointless or unnecessary. It is as if they, like Jeremiah, have a fire burning inside that demands to be freed and they can shout with the prophet, <i>"But His word was in my heart like a burning fire shut up in my bones; I was weary of holding it back, and I could not" (Jeremiah 20:9, NKJV).</i> That passion forces entrance into a realm where service and obedience become passageways into holy places not accessible by humanly constructive means.</div>
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Our half-hearted ways not only effect us, but they effect others in the body who depend on each member to move in the same direction.. We must strive to have more then temporary gains and victories as a body due to those who may not be as whole hearted as you. It is obvious in the result how much passion was used during the process. How strong is your passion for the up building of God's kingdom? </div>
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<i><span style="color: blue;">"And the man of God was wroth with him, and said, Thou shouldest have smitten five or six times; then hadst thou smitten Syria till thou hadst consumed it: whereas now thou shalt smite Syria but thrice" (II Kings 13:19).</span></i></div>
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We can stay focused on the task at hand and refuse to give up. Life offers little too those unwilling to struggle. God's promises do not apply to those who will not fight to receive them. Steadfastness and determination are essential for every Christian's success.</div>
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God hates bland disinterest. <i> "So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth" (Revelation 3:16).</i> A passionless believer simply going through the motions may be blessed because of God's covenant with his fathers, but he will have no spiritual heritage to pass on to his own children. At best his victories, like Joash's, will be temporary pauses in the enemy's march to total authority. Every believer should earnestly pursue a passionate relationship with God.</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;">References: </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 19px; text-indent: -48px;">Davis, Richard. </span><i style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 19px; text-indent: -48px;">Lessons from History for Christian Living</i><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 19px; text-indent: -48px;">. Spring 2013 Hazelwood: </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 19px; text-indent: -48px;">Word Aflame Publications, 2013. 42-44. Print.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: 150%; text-indent: 0.5in;">As one reads through the Scriptures, we
find that Abraham is a very prominent figure throughout, whether we read about
his life directly in Genesis or he is being referred to by the Apostle Paul in
his epistle to the Roman congregations, his life is impacting. We often pull
lessons from the obvious things of his life, such as his call to serve the One
True God, or the sacrificing of his promised son, but what about the background
events, such as his consistent wanderings throughout the land of Canaan? Is
there any significance in it? The answer is yes, there’s significance in the
whole of Scripture.</span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi06fOgh0mTmcl5ampZqEEfwtt3l1jI3Wd3otPCWPW-8Tbq0BZD17-jvQOnZWQY4t_ph2HUDKouqTNgMNJWyjHuk764-QBCx_wHoQr9o4PbRPF9aQSDN6UidctJXii2P3mRTiZzfe_HRYU/s1600/35-abraham.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi06fOgh0mTmcl5ampZqEEfwtt3l1jI3Wd3otPCWPW-8Tbq0BZD17-jvQOnZWQY4t_ph2HUDKouqTNgMNJWyjHuk764-QBCx_wHoQr9o4PbRPF9aQSDN6UidctJXii2P3mRTiZzfe_HRYU/s320/35-abraham.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> After the call of Abraham by God,
then named Abram, he was called to leave his familiar and stable living, to a
life of wandering throughout a land he didn’t know and wasn’t familiar with
(Gen 12). Some of the various places he pitched his tent while in the land were
Shechem, Beth-el, Egypt, and Hebron, and one only needs to look at a map of the
land to see that these can be quite a distance on foot. But what’s so
significant about this? Although the Scriptures themselves don’t give much
background information or details of the in between, the Jewish Oral Law
(Torah, body of traditions passed down from one generation to the next) does.
It is said that it was in these places that Abraham did his witnessing for the
Lord. It was in the places of rest that he taught about the One True God to the
people of the land who worshipped idol gods, and from this witnessing he made
many disciples. In other words Abraham was God’s witness to the people of that
land, and it was in their hands to either accept or reject the message. Now
let’s look at the days of Jesus<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> As we read about His early ministry,
we find that He also did a lot of traveling, mainly around those towns in which
He was close to and grew up around, as well as down to the southern parts of
the country (Mark 4-6). During His travels, He too was a witness of the Father (The Spirit) and
of His ways. Where ever He found Himself, He sought the opportunity to witness and teach about the Good News (Gospel) of what was at hand, the coming
kingdom, such as the woman by the well (Jn 4) or the curious Pharisee Nicodemus
(Jn 3) or the famous Sermon of the Mount (Mt 5-7). Jesus too, like Abraham and so many in between, found unbelief and opposition to the message or indifference, with people being comfortable where they were and not seeing the need to change (Jn 6-7). So what am I getting at?
Well I’m glad you asked.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Many times we feel very unstable in
our day-to-day journey’s, in such unstable times, we may feel like we can’t
keep a job, or stay in one place as long as we’d like to, but take comfort that
you are walking in the same foot steps of our forefather’s and our Savior. The
Scriptures testify of Abraham “<b>It was by
faith that Abraham obeyed when God called him to leave home and go to another
land that God would give him as his inheritance. He went without knowing where
he was going. And even when he reached the land God promised him, he lived
there by faith—for he was like a foreigner, living in tents. And so did Isaac
and Jacob, who inherited the same promise. Abraham was confidently looking
forward to a city with eternal foundations, a city designed and built by God</b>”
(Heb 11:8-10 NLT). So even in his wanderings, Abraham had faith that God had a
place prepared for him, even if he didn’t know where that might be. In his
wandering’s, Abraham, probably unknowingly, fulfilled New Testament teaching
when we were instructed to “ <b>Seek the
Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you
everything you need.<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0QozBWvVjN0Y0cJpvwx2zGk5QwaTATIHMPOVyNxeKEzYPy_nvB8vPfxvvIZvtgMYFwFqo3I9olT7j1SvwHq6yxe6PblN-50o7bfRSRjq8TpD4n18F0O4JNzncmopqWgGvv7nAyuwdsoQ/s1600/Come-follow-me.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="227" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0QozBWvVjN0Y0cJpvwx2zGk5QwaTATIHMPOVyNxeKEzYPy_nvB8vPfxvvIZvtgMYFwFqo3I9olT7j1SvwHq6yxe6PblN-50o7bfRSRjq8TpD4n18F0O4JNzncmopqWgGvv7nAyuwdsoQ/s320/Come-follow-me.jpg" width="320" /></a><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> “So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow
will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">”(Matt 6:33-34 NLT). <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> In this life, in these times, things
may feel very unstable for the faithful, we may feel like we’re always in
transition, or like our Lord who said “<b>But
Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens to live in, and birds have nests, but the Son
of Man has no place even to lay his head</b>” (Matt 8:20 NLT), but we can take
comfort that He’ll provide for us. Yet in our wanderings in this life let us be
a witness to all that we meet in our journey, teaching them about the One True God and His Salvation, and fulfill the Words of our God and Savior. In doing so we can directly identify with both our forefather Abraham in being a witness to the culture around us in our wanderings and our Savior who stood on the message He was given to be a witness to even in a culture that felt that they knew and lived for God the way He wanted them too. It's okay to be a wandering witness.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> “<b>Behave wisely toward outsiders, making full use of every opportunity-
let your conversation always be gracious and interesting, so that you will know
how to respond to any particular individual</b>” (Col 4:5-6 CJB)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Authored by:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">MIT. Christopher Bateman</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://www.lastdayslemoore.com/" target="_blank">Last Days Ministries Apostolic Church</a></span></div>
<!--EndFragment-->Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13965238627170330836noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1850195575966550953.post-11765680344821851972013-10-14T09:53:00.000-07:002013-10-14T09:53:25.240-07:00Passion for souls<div style="line-height: 24px;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">"Jesus saith unto them,<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work. Say not ye, There are yet four months, and then cometh harvest? behold, I say unto you, Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest</span>". </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">J</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">ohn 4:34-35</span></blockquote>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQrS6PbxGMu9ya0_ii00ykgTsskULRoEeOV_zw0PwnarzwyASm4xNUJqLMO8WspfFk91Wco-o4iEuhJ-H7HRvIeRn3zVr4ChzYsYyct8ho-ryhbOdpXHq2A5wRmSmaBJAy9inqb08_lLI/s1600/white-fields.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQrS6PbxGMu9ya0_ii00ykgTsskULRoEeOV_zw0PwnarzwyASm4xNUJqLMO8WspfFk91Wco-o4iEuhJ-H7HRvIeRn3zVr4ChzYsYyct8ho-ryhbOdpXHq2A5wRmSmaBJAy9inqb08_lLI/s400/white-fields.jpg" width="400" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Some of you may have great ambitions to do great things for God or to do wonderful exploits for the Kingdom of God. To have a reputation as one of the "greats" like the Apostles and Prophets. A desire of every true believer is to be used by The Lord on some level. We want to do great things for God because we figure that it would bring him glory and honor through these wonderful works. To an extent it does, but I want to look at this from another angle and say that God doesn't need you to perform miracles for him, people do. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">People need things from God, not the other way around. God's desire is to dwell with his creation so it's only proper to meet the needs of the people he loves. That's the reason souls are saved and miracles are released, It's simply because of the unconditional and unchanging love of Jesus Christ.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />A burden and love for souls has to be the second greatest driving force next to Loving God in any ministry. Without this burden for souls your ambitions for doing great exploits and works for God is at extreme risk. Pride, doctrinal error, and a whole host of various sins will be birthed out of bad motives. All of our motives must be grounded on the right foundation. It's is my belief that with any great work there must be someone that has a heart and burden for the saving of souls exemplified by Jesus in the opening verse. That is where the need is, and where there is a desperate need miracles will happen. There is a great misconception about the word "minister" floating around. The word means servant, so my question is, who are the servants serving? Without a doubt we serve God but how do we do that? Let me remind you of this one kingdom principle. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Mark 10:43-45 </span><span style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0976563); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(191, 107, 82, 0.496094); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 24px;">"..<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister: And whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all. For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many</span>."</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I am convinced that the greater your ministry, greater service, greater the love, greater labour, and suffering is required of you. The mindset of this world is that the greater the ministry the greater the celebrity and popularity and in consequence the less work and love you have to show others by reason of your elevated social status. Such pride should not be found in any of God's Churches.</span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmYtuVBl2Mz-yTjuRU-oxe_PTRZ_GATOGaZN4Vf8kkC5F4LNDBFek-_pKHMrtf6X47g0GaY9x0YdtXdC2L0yOba9Vx6-XmXqIZmJHL5PlWRi9ZgedM3JnoBZqQHyqpA_Ax1Rb3n2hMQuo/s1600/Screen+shot+2013-10-13+at+4.37.57+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmYtuVBl2Mz-yTjuRU-oxe_PTRZ_GATOGaZN4Vf8kkC5F4LNDBFek-_pKHMrtf6X47g0GaY9x0YdtXdC2L0yOba9Vx6-XmXqIZmJHL5PlWRi9ZgedM3JnoBZqQHyqpA_Ax1Rb3n2hMQuo/s1600/Screen+shot+2013-10-13+at+4.37.57+PM.png" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">There was a discussion about healings in the church at our recent prayer service, our Pastor asked the question, "why do you think the church does not see healing on a consistent basis?" Many of the saints gave great answers. Some said that there needed to be more unity, some said that unreconciled relationships is the cause, some said that the church has put God as a plan "B" and doctors as plan "A", and others said that luke warmness as well as entertainment has stolen our attention away from God. All of those answers were great. My answer to why the church as a whole does not see consistent healing miracles is that it "could" be possible that we don't need it because God often works in areas of need. We have become so blessed that we are almost independent when it come to our needs, we can take care of them ourselves "almost". But that kind of cultural mindset can be detrimental to a God centered Kingdom. Surely we need to acknowledge him in ALL of our ways. Yet there are some things God will not do for us, we should strive to be temperate in all things to achieve a balance so that we do no quench the Spirit of God by trying to outwork him or by becoming so slothful in life that we refuse to perform any work. </span></div>
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<b>John 1:35-39</b><br />
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<i>35 Again the next day after John stood, and two of his disciples;</i><br />
<i>36 And looking upon Jesus as he walked, he saith, Behold the Lamb of God.</i><br />
<i>37 And the two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus.</i><br />
<i>38 Then Jesus turned, and saw them following, and saith unto them, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">What seek ye?</span> They said unto him, Rabbi, (which is to say, being interpreted, Master,) where dwellest thou?</i><br />
<i>39 He saith unto them, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Come and see. </span>They came and saw where he dwelt, and abode with him that day: for it was about the tenth hour.</i><br />
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<i>Jesus asked, "What seek ye?" They answered, "Master where dwellest thou?" </i><br />
<i>Jesus answered, "Come and see." </i><br />
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<i>46 And Nathanael said unto him, Can there any good come out of Nazareth? Philip saith unto him, Come and see. </i><br />
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<i>Here Philip told Nathanael, they had found the Messiah. Nathanael asked, "Can any good thing come out of Nazareth?" Philip answered, "Come and see." </i><br />
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Today, Jesus is calling out, saying "Come and see. Come dwell with me; I in you and you in me! Come see that the Lord is good. Come and see that my burden is light. Come and see my yoke is easy. Come and see; that I will give you rest for your soul."<br />
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<i>51 And he saith unto him, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Verily, verily, I say unto you, Hereafter ye shall see heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of Man.</span></i><br />
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Jesus answered, "Ye shall see." We the Church are calling out to the lost. Come and see the glorious salvation of the Lord.<br />
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In John chapter 4, There came a woman of Samaria to Jacobs well. Jesus came to the city of Samaria, he was tired so he stopped to rest at the well, while his disciples went into the city to get food. Around noon the woman came to the well to draw water, and Jesus spoke to her.<br />
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"<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Give me to drink</span>." And she said; "How is it you being a Jew ask of me to give you drink?" For the Jews had no dealings with the Samaritans.<br />
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Jesus answered her and said; <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to drink; thou wouldest have asked of him, and he would have given thee living water.</span><br />
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The woman saith unto him, "Sir, thou hast nothing to draw with, and the well is deep: from whence then hast thou that living water?" Jesus said, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Whosoever drinketh of this water shall thirst again: But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.</span><br />
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The woman said, "Sir, give me this water, that I thirst not, neither come hither to draw.<br />
Jesus said,<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"> Go, call thy husband, and come hither.</span><br />
The woman answered, " I have no husband."<br />
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The woman said, "Sir, I perceive that thou art a prophet."<br />
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The woman departed into the city and called all the men of the town and said. "Come and see a man who told me everything I have ever done. Is this not the Christ?"<br />
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Today, Jesus is still saying "Come and see. Come taste of the Lord, see that He is good!"<br />
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David spoke in <b>Psalm 27:13</b><br />
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<i>I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.</i><br />
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<i>Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.</i><br />
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<i><b><br /></b></i>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13965238627170330836noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1850195575966550953.post-23307802583252942732013-09-23T15:04:00.002-07:002013-09-23T15:07:24.355-07:00Applying the Blood<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>To experience the new birth, the blood of Jesus must be
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Struggling to cut firewood with only an ax, a backwoodsman
went into town and purchased a well-advertised chain saw. Not having any better
success at cutting wood with the chain saw, he returned to the store and
complained. The salesperson gave him a demonstration of how to operate the
chain saw. As the salesperson pulled the cord starting the gasoline engine, the
woodsman said, "What is that noise?"</span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The man had a good tool for cutting wood, but he failed to
learn how to use it. Without its engine running it offered no more power to
accomplish the job than his ace had provided. </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A fundamental concept is obvious in this anecdote: we must
realize our responsibility to do something. Having a chain saw alone does not
help us cut wood. We must start the engine. </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Some seem never to understand that salvation requires
action. We have to do something. Jesus came in flesh and shed His blood, but
that blood must be applied to be effective for us. Scripture gives a detailed
step-by-step formula for the application of that blood. Carefully read the
instruction book. The blood of Jesus Christ is efficacious, but it must be
properly applied.</span></div>
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Because the blood of Jesus is sufficient for all human
beings, no person need fear that any past sin, filthy depravity, or station in
life can keep him from becoming cleansed by that blood. However, because God
desires us to come to Him freely, of our own will, we may also choose to reject
His atonement to live and to die in our sins. Still, Christ continues to call
to all mankind that they might experience the new birth.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />Unless the sacred furnishings and objects of the Tabernacle
were sprinkled with blood, they were not acceptable for worship of God. Until
the people had the blood applied by ritual sprinkling, they were not able to
approach a holy God. Hebrews 9:13-14 tells us, "for if the blood of bulls
and of goats, and the ashes of heifer sprinkling the unclean, sanctified to the
purifying of the flesh: how much more shall the blood of Christ, who through
the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God, purge your conscience
from dead works to serve the living God?"</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /><o:p> </o:p>2. Applying the blood in the New Testament</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />The clear answer of the Bible is that the blood is
necessarily applied throughout our conversion and Christian experience. Without
the blood of Christ applied to our minds, we could not initially believe the
gospel, repentance would be of no effect, and baptism would just get us wet. Except
the blood cleanse us, the Holy Spirit could not take up residence within us.
Holiness of life and thought are impossible without His blood cleansing us
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><o:p><br /></o:p>We are washed and completely cleaned by the blood of Jesus,
but our feet still get directly just form our daily walk. This requires the
blood of Jesus' sacrifice on Calvary to be applied to our lives daily. We
appropriate the blood of Jesus for daily cleansing by daily repentance,
reading, studying, and applying the principles of Scripture, praying, fasting,
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Unlike the sinking sand of this world's system and ways, Jesus Christ is our solid foundation. We can build our houses upon him and know that it will be safe and secure. As Godly children we must reflect the attributes of our Father. He is the solid rock, nothing moves him. The scriptures give an account to his integrity and determination as he was being tempted by the devil in the wilderness. Although he was tired from forty days and nights of fasting all by himself, he still kept his integrity. We also see the incredible integrity of The Lord as he journeyed to the cross. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It is easy to uphold your integrity in public. The real testing comes in your private life. It is easy to display your anointing and how approved you are of God in the public eye. But what about behind closed doors? Or maybe in light of peer pressure? Compromise of your Christian identity can most conveniently be sown in these areas of our lives. Joseph went through a private test that lead to public embarrassment when Potiphar's wife propositioned him to commit adultery with her. When he refused she proceeded to lie on him, resulting in his imprisonment. Yet through all this Joseph still maintained his integrity. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">"How can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?" </span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Not only do we give honor and glory to God by living with Christian integrity, but there is great reward in keeping our integrity. Let no one turn you away from this great salvation through compromise. As the scripture says <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">"Stand strong and endure hardness as a good soldier of Jesus Christ."</span> God bless.</span></div>
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Studies show that children from broken homes generally experience lower achievement than the children of intact families. There are exceptions. It is surprising how many broken homes, and even abusive homes, produce achievers. It is as if the struggles of youth develop a drive for some to achieve against all odds. Bill Clinton's step-father was an abusive alcoholic, and Barack Obama's father abandoned him at a young age. His mother was absent much of the time, and he was raised by his grandparents.<br />
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The Hindus have what is called the "caste system." This system breaks population into hereditary group called<i> jatis</i>. In some rural parts of India this system is radially followed. A person cannot move from his or her cultural stratum. This is bondage and discrimination. We are all children of God, equal in His sight. "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son" (John 3:16, emphasis mine). All of us are Gods wanted children.<br />
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God had promised Abraham a homeland and an heir, a son by Sarah (Genesis 13:16;15:4). The promise of a homeland had been followed immediately by a sign of sacrifice and prophecy (Genesis 15:7-14), but this promise of a son include neither a sign of sacrifice nor a definite prophecy. Abraham and Sarah had to take the promise on faith. They probably talked and dreamed of the arrival of their son, but their disappointment mounted month after month, no sign of fulfillment materialized. Sarah's patience snapped as she realized she was too old to bear a child. Instead, she conceived a plan for Abraham to get his son of promise.<br />
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Sarah's solution to the problem was legal and not uncommon in their day. A favorite slave girl became a concubine, or surrogate mother, to bear a son who would then be adopted by the matriarch as her own. During their sojourn into Egypt the aging couple had acquired a slave girl named Hagar. Instead of waiting on God to fulfill His promise, Sarah persuaded Abraham to obtain the child by her Egyptian maid.<br />
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Ishmael had been in Abraham's home for fourteen years before the birth of Isaac, and was almost grown. Abraham had once regarded Ishmael as the answer to his prayer for a Heaven-appointed heir of the promise (Genesis 17:18). He loved his son Ishmael, and Sarah's demand to case him out caused him much distress. It was like sentencing Ishmael and his mother to die in the wilderness hundreds of miles away from Hagar's home in Egypt.<br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="text Rom-1-16">"For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. </span>For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, the just shall live by faith."</span></b></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Romans 1:16-17</span></b></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">After carefully pondering on this portion of scripture one can not help but to ask. What is it about the gospel that made the Apostle Paul so unashamed and to what manner or extent did it affect his life?</span></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">What is the gospel</span></b></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b><u>Def:</u></b> Gospel (Greek:euaggelion) - Good tidings or Good news</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1) The angel of the Lord speaking the shepherds declared this good news saying "<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people</span>" after this a multitude of heavenly hosts praised God saying "<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, and good will toward men</span>". <b>The Gospel is for all People</b>. Luke 2:10-14 </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">2) King Solomon put it ever so beautifully saying "<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">as cold water to a thirty soul, so is good news from a far country</span>". <b>The gospel is Refreshing</b>. Proverbs 25:25</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">3) Paul wrote that the "<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">goodness of God leadeth thee unto repentance</span>". <b>The gospel has eternal purpose attached to it</b>. Romans 2:4</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">What could make a man endure persecution, heartache, pain, abandonment, beatings, imprisonment, trials, and ultimately beheading. What could make a person so bold? Apostle Paul endured all these thing and more and he revealed to us how he did it, he wrote it is "<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">the Power of God</span>".</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Paul's character was that of a pharisee, these people were leaders in the Jewish synagogues. They were the traditional teachers of jewish law. They also held to deeply rooted traditions passed down through "oral law". Jesus Christ would reprove them for esteeming this oral law as much as the commandments of God, at times they would even go as far as neglecting the commandments of God for the traditions of men (<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">Mark 7:1-13</span>). Before his conversion, Paul was more zealous then the rest of the pharisees, the scriptures show that he fervently persecuted the church thinking that it was the will of God. One day he had an encounter with Jesus (<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">Acts 9:4</span>) and three days later he was converted (<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">Acts 22:16</span>). </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">"<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as a fool) I am more; in labours more abundant, in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequent, in deaths oft. Of the Jews five times received I forty stripes save one. Thrice was I beaten with rods, once was I stoned, thrice I suffered shipwreck, a night and a day I have been in the deep; In journeyings often, in perils of waters, in perils of robbers, in perils by mine own countrymen, in perils by the heathen, in perils in the city, in perils in the wilderness, in perils in the sea, in perils among false brethren; In weariness and painfulness, in watchings often, in hunger and thirst, in fastings often, in cold and nakedness</span>". <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">2 Corinthians 11:23-27</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Could you imagine this happening to you today? Being stoned almost unto death? (<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">Acts 14:19-20</span>)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">In spite of these things Paul boldly declared, "<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">none of these things moved me</span>" <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">Acts 20:24</span> How did he endure it? It was the Power of the Gospel! This word power literally means strength or might. It is the strength that propels one unto salvation. It is a literal force, who's author is Jesus Christ. What he did for us is life changing if you apply the gospel to your own life. Paul had a real encounter with the Savior and his gospel and he used his faith to apply it.</span></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Application of the Gospel</span></b></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The Gospel (good news) is the publishing of what Jesus did to redeem us. It is the Death, Burial, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ. We apply the same principle through the plan of salvation. We <b>Die</b> to self (Repentance), get <b>Baptized</b> by immersion in the name of Jesus Christ (Burial), and we rise in the newness of life by the power of the <b>Holy Ghost</b> (Resurrection) (<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">Romans 6:3-5</span>). Peter made it plain, giving instruction on how to be saved he said to "<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost</span>". <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">Acts 2:38</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Paul experienced this same plan of salvation and preached it as well (<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">Acts 9:17 18</span>)<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;"> </span>and (<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">Acts 22:16</span>). Every New Testament church had the gospel applied (Repentance, Water Baptism, and Holy Ghost), thus qualifying them to be called <u>saints</u> (<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">Romans 1:7</span>), <u>brethren</u> (<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">Colossians 1:2</span>) and <u>churches</u> (<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">Galatians 1:2</span>). </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">After our Christian conversion the principles of what Jesus did for us are also vital aspects to holiness living. The love that Jesus displayed for us in his death is so tremendous and life changing, how could we overlook it and not love our neighbors? The forgiveness he showed toward the very people that were crucifying him is the model for us today, we should not even hesitate to forgive others and love our enemies.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Truly the gospel is the "Strength of God" unto salvation. Like Paul, it will literally transform your life, making you into a gospel <b>Power House</b>. The power of God will flow through you and it will touch others; its contagious, its electrifying! This Gospel has an eternal purpose attacked to it, it is not temporal nor will it leave you weary in well doing but it will position and project you into salvation and an eternal inheritance with Jesus Christ. Although we endure various trial and tribulations, the strength of God will leave us also with the very same testimony as the Apostle Paul, "<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">None of these things move me</span>" <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">Acts 20:24</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Min. John W Jenkins</span></div>
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<b>The Parable of the Prodigal Son and a Loving Father</b></div>
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<i><i>Then he said, “There was once a man who had two sons. The younger said to his father, ‘Father, I want right now what’s coming to me.’ “So the father divided the property between them. It wasn't long before the younger son packed his bags and left for a distant country. There, undisciplined and dissipated, he wasted everything he had. After he had gone through all his money, there was a bad famine all through that country and he began to hurt. He signed on with a citizen there who assigned him to his fields to slop the pigs. He was so hungry he would have eaten the corncobs in the pig slop, but no one would give him any. “That brought him to his senses. He said, ‘All those farmhands working for my father sit down to three meals a day, and here I am starving to death. I’m going back to my father. I’ll say to him, Father, I've sinned against God, I've sinned before you; I don’t deserve to be called your son. Take me on as a hired hand.’ He got right up and went home to his father. “When he was still a long way off, his father saw him. His heart pounding, he ran out, embraced him, and kissed him. The son started his speech: ‘Father, I've sinned against God, I've sinned before you; I don’t deserve to be called your son ever again.’ “But the father wasn't listening. He was calling to the servants, ‘Quick. Bring a clean set of clothes and dress him. Put the family ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. Then get a grain-fed heifer and roast it. We’re going to feast! We’re going to have a wonderful time! My son is here—given up for dead and now alive! Given up for lost and now found!’ And they began to have a wonderful time. “All this time his older son was out in the field. When the day’s work was done he came in. As he approached the house, he heard the music and dancing. Calling over one of the houseboys, he asked what was going on. He told him, ‘Your brother came home. Your father has ordered a feast—barbecued beef!—because he has him home safe and sound.’ “The older brother stalked off in an angry sulk and refused to join in. His father came out and tried to talk to him, but he wouldn't listen. The son said, ‘Look how many years I've stayed here serving you, never giving you one moment of grief, but have you ever thrown a party for me and my friends? Then this son of yours who has thrown away your money on whores shows up and you go all out with a feast!’ “His father said, ‘Son, you don’t understand. You’re with me all the time, and everything that is mine is yours—but this is a wonderful time, and we had to celebrate. This brother of yours was dead, and he’s alive! He was lost, and he’s found!’”</i></i></div>
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<b><u>SECOND CHANCE:</u></b><br />
And just like the Prodigal son, we too are welcomed back into the family of Christ. Too many times we find ourselves looking at what has been or what could be in the world. The most valuable possession we can have is that which is found in Christ! <i>"But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you." Matthew 6:33</i><br />
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<b><u>MERCY:</u></b> </div>
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One great thing about our God is that, <i>"He does not treat us as our sins deserve, nor pay us back in full for our wrongs" (Psalm 103:10).</i> Because His mercies renew every morning, we always have a chance to line back up with Him and His unchanging word (<i>Lamentations 3:22-23)</i>. Although we serve a merciful God, He is no fool. God isn't surprised at your slips, trips and hiccups. He wants to see more progression and less recession. <i> "Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much" (James 5:16).</i> </div>
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<b><u>YOU CAN CHANGE WHO YOU ARE:</u></b><br />
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There is always an opportunity for change and advancement in God. He purposely made us the head and not the tail. There is nothing we can do that can surprise Him, however, there can be a time where we may be unpleasant and spewed out. <i><span style="color: red;">"So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth"</span> (Revelation 3:16).</i><br />
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<b><u>MAKE YOUR ELECTION SURE:</u></b> <br />
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<i>12 <span style="color: red;">This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. </span>13<span style="color: red;"> Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends </span>(John 15:12-13).</i><br />
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The Book of Life is mentioned throughout the scriptures: Ex.32:32; Daniel 12:1; Luke 10:10; Philippians 4:3; Revelation 3:5; 13:8; 17:8; 20:12; 20:15; etc. These passages tell us very interesting and important facts.</div>
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<b>You Can Have Your Name Added Now</b>- At the judgement, the book of life will be opened (Revelation 20:12). There is no mention of names being added at this time. The reason is because the time for names to be added is NOW. Paul spoke of ones <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">"</span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">whose names are in the book of life"</span></i> (Phil 4:3). They were not waiting for their names to be added. They were already in the book at this time.</div>
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<b>How Can You Have Your Name Added?</b>- We now know that this book belongs to Jesus Christ. Who will be added to this book? The writer of Hebrews says that Jesus is <i>to<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;"> "all those who obey Him the source of eternal salvation" </span></i>(Hebrews 5:9). So we must follow the commandments of Jesus in order to have our name in the book of life, including the instruction to REPENT, BE BAPTIZED IN THE NAME OF JESUS, AND RECEIVE THE GIFT OF THE HOLY GHOST(Acts2:38)-evidenced by speaking in other tongues (Acts 2:4) </div>
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<b>If Your Name is Missing, You Will Be Condemned</b>- In Revelation, at the scene of judgement we are shown the fate of those whose names are absent from the book. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">"</span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire".</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"> </span>( Rev 20:15). </i>Jesus described this as <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">"</span><i style="color: red;">everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels". </i>(Matthew 25:41). It is also called a place of <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">"</span><i style="color: red;">outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth". </i>(Matthew 25:30) <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">"</span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">away from the presence of the Lord"</span> </i>(2 Thessalonians 1:9). <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">"</span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">This is the second death"</span> </i>(Rev. 20:14). The consequences for not obeying the Lord are severe.</div>
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<b>If Your Name is There, You Will Be Rewarded</b>- In Revelation, John reveals that heaven is only for <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">"</span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">those whose names are written in the Lamb's book of life"</span></i> (Rev. 21:27). In heaven, you will be free from tears, death, and pain (Rev. 21:4) and have access to the tree of life! (Rev. 22:2). In heaven, you will remain in the presence of God. This is a reward that all who are saved are striving for. </div>
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You now notice the importance of having your name in the book of life, as well as the horrible consequence if your name is missing. You have also seen what you must do to have you're name added. So ask yourself: "Is my name written in the book of life"?</div>
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“Would a loving God really send someone to Hell?” Actually, as I have heard
some minister answer, it is more like “God allows them to choose that destiny.”
It really is about personal choice, with which God has empowered all humankind.
Hell is a real, eternal destination; and many people will choose to go there by
choosing to live sinful lives on earth, separation from God’s will and purpose.
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and this is indeed a biblical description of God … But that is not the whole
story. The Bible tells us that God is holy … When Isaiah … heard the angels crying
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sin. If anyone goes to Hell, it is because they earned their way there. Hell is
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power to tread upon our enemies. God will fight every battle with us. During
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the sins that he has done. He obeys all my laws and does what is fair and
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but He wants everyone to freely turn to Him for everlasting life. </span></span><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 1pt none windowtext; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; padding: 0in;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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throughout the world as a testimony to all nations. Then the end will come.</span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 1pt none windowtext; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; padding: 0in;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 17px;"><a href="http://lastdayslemoore.com/">Last Days Ministries Apostolic Church</a></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;">References: </span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px; line-height: 19px; text-indent: -48px;">Davis, Richard. </span><i style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px; line-height: 19px; text-indent: -48px;">Lessons from History for Christian Living</i><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px; line-height: 19px; text-indent: -48px;">. Summer 2013. Hazelwood: </span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px; line-height: 19px; text-indent: -48px;">Word Aflame Publications, 2013. 48-52. Print.</span></span></div>
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