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Hating Homosexuality This article from 1999 relates to the meeting between Jerry Falwell and the so called GAY CHRISTIANS. That’s exactly the way the press presented them. It said they were gay Christians meaning that they were practicing homosexuals and lesbians. The purpose of that meeting was to reduce violence and hatred toward homosexuals. When the press presents practicing homosexual and lesbians as Christians who present themselves in good standing with God, then the contradictions from a religious point of view must be exposed! And that's what the article does. It shows clearly how "practicing" homosexuals and lesbians are not to be accepted and fellowshipped in Christ's church.

The Conduct God Expects From Our Members Read this article and it should help you to better understand the "unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace" (Eph. 4:1-3; Col. 3:12-14). These 7 Virtues are discussed as being necessary for each member of the local church: Lowliness (Humility), Meekness (GENTLENESS), Longsuffering (Patience), Forebearing (Showing Tolerance), Tender Mercies (Heart of Compassion), Kindness and Forgiving one another. Understanding these in this context answers such important questions as: Whom can I talk to?, When do I go to another?, Can I speak publicly in rebuking to thus maintain this unity?, What would a refusal to listen indicate? And, What happens to one who does not forgive if one repents?

The Worship of the Church. This is Lesson Five in our Series: "Fundamental Lessons on the Church." Lesson Five: "The Worship of the Church." In this lesson you will be studying the items of worship for the church:

1. The Lord's Supper upon the first day of the week.

2. Instruction in God's word.

3. Singing.

4. Prayer.

5. GIVING.

By studying these items of worship you can learn what "edification" means and how it was practiced in the assemblies of the first century church.

"He who receives you receives Me" (Matthew 10:40). The foremost lesson in this article is the authority Christ vested in His Apostles and their conduct in preaching the Gospel. But the article also gives emphasis to the matters of both "GIVING" and "receiving."

What To Tell Your Mate When They Are Guilty of Wrath Christians need to study and then be honest and make the right applications to one another, all family members, and especially with their own mates (Cf. I Th. 5:14). These must be told about their rage against faithful preachers and teachers when the Truth spoken hits their pocket books! They are “selfishly ambitious” when they refuse to obey the precepts on GIVING from spite and strife!

Principles For Helping One Another This study presents the duty of Christians helping one another. Perhaps you need to read up on some of the improper motives for GIVING to another. You can find some listed here! Also, you can learn more, perhaps, concerning the improper attitudes manifested towards those who do GIVE, thus fulfilling their duty to help others.

Be Successful Where You Are Too often, I’m afraid, small churches are lacking in the duty of “liberality” or “GIVING” (I Cor. 16:1-3). The article encourages local churches to be successful in such, and all things! Question: How is your liberality doing concerning the local church you are a member of? Why not take time to read some of the important reminders for us to be good at imparting?

The Appreciation Of Godly Sisters In Christ The tremendous value of our sisters in Christ is set forth in this article. Beginning with the honor that is due to faithful women in Christ, the study sets forth the various duties enjoined upon them in regards to their family and service rendered to the church that Christ built. Children and family members must practice piety towards their “own” and requite their parents, Paul said (I Tim. 5:4). Moreover, they are to be ready unto every good work (Eph. 2:10, I Tim. 5:10, Titus 3:1, 2:14). Christians who are ready and yield their bodies unto God as instruments of righteousness in sacrificial service are fulfilling the perfect will of God (cf. Rom. 12:1-2, 6:13). They are GLORIFYING God in their body and spirit, which are God’s (cf. I Cor. 6:13-20). Christ is being magnified (shown) in their body (Phil. 1:20). Sometimes, without careful study, people think that one has to be persecuted or beaten as Paul was for Christ to be magnified in them. Not so! Why not study the nine points of application directed towards their being scripturally appreciated?

The Appreciation Of Godly Sisters In Christ The tremendous value of our sisters in Christ is set forth in this article. Beginning with the honor that is due to faithful women in Christ, the study sets forth the various duties enjoined upon them in regards to their family and service rendered to the church that Christ built. Children and family members must practice piety towards their “own” and requite their parents, Paul said (I Tim. 5:4). Moreover, they are to be ready unto every good work (Eph. 2:10, I Tim. 5:10, Titus 3:1, 2:14). Christians who are ready and yield their bodies unto God as instruments of righteousness in sacrificial service are fulfilling the perfect will of God (cf. Rom. 12:1-2, 6:13). They exemplify those whom God takes pleasure in and favors because they fear Him (cf. Ps. 149:4, 147:10-11). These are the ones who caN be taught, and have been (Ps. 34:11-15). Their GLORY is in understanding and knowing God who delights in loving-kindness, judgment, and righteousness in the earth! (Cf. Jer. 9:23-24). Obedience unto righteousness is what God takes pleasure in, thus these are the scriptural reasons why all of our godly sisters are appreciated. Why not study the nine points of application directed towards their being scripturally appreciated?

The Conduct God Expects From Our Members Read this article and it should help you to better understand the "unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace" (Eph. 4:1-3; Col. 3:12-14). These 7 Virtues are discussed as being necessary for each member of the local church: Lowliness (Humility), Meekness (Gentleness), Longsuffering (Patience), Forebearing (Showing Tolerance), Tender Mercies (Heart of Compassion), Kindness and Forgiving one another. Understanding these in this context answers such important questions as: Whom can I talk to?, When do I GO to another?, Can I speak publicly in rebuking to thus maintain this unity?, What would a refusal to listen indicate? And, What happens to one who does not forgive if one repents?

What You Can And Will Do In Christ This brief study should offer assuramce to Christians that their efforts to serve God faithfully are attainable, as well as being greatly aided by others' prayers on their behalf. What one can and will do by remaining faithful in Christ is declared through the words of Paul's prayer for the church at Colossae in Col. 1:9-12. Here are the key thoughts: A. Be filled with knowledge, all wisdom and spiritual understanding. B. Walk worthy, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God. C. Strengthened for attaining all stedfastness and patience, with Joy. D. Joyously giving thanks to the Father. Following is a "Check Your Spiritual Growth With Self-Test Questions" giving further emphasis to our growth in knowledge and discernment. We find out what pleases God by proving (testing, putting into practice) His commands. The stated "GOAL" of our efforts is seen in Philip. 1:10-11 (KJV) "That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ; [11] Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God."

Let Us Get You A New Kind Of Preacher! Those full of carnality (works of the flesh) accuse the faithful unjustly with wicked intent, spread strife with their mouths, and set an example of evil for others to imitate (cf. 3 John 10-11). They have a GOAL, an objective, and will sacrifice the truth and brethren to achieve it! These are looking forward to and working towards division in order that they might have their own way, and that with the “kind of preaching” that lacks application and pleases the ungodly (cf. 2 Tim. 4:1-5). Understand that the longer the church postpones dealing with them scripturally the closer they get to their unscriptural GOALS (cf. Rev. 2:20). There is nothing more carnal, and full of the works of the flesh, that I can think of at this age in my life than brethren who work to stop applicable preaching and teaching. They will stop at nothing to get the “new kind” of preacher. Old warnings need to be issued! As in the past there will always be bigger churches somewhere ready to aid the pattern of apostasy and provide the “new kind” of teachers and preachers. That is how apostasy is able to continue. Brethren beware! It is quite possible that you know of such things happening among us.

Reply to a response on "Questions on Witchcraft" A respondent to "Questions on Witchcraft" has present the idea that there was race upon earth who did not have Adam and Eve for their genealogy. She claims to be of this so called "other people." She says GOD in Genesis 4:16 refers to a local deity. The reply shows how her claim doesn't fit with the scriptures in the Bible.

After Baptism, Then What? A point made in this article issues a warning to new Christians showing that after baptism they must consider the severity of GOD. The material offers appropriate encouragement and warnings for those recently baptized for the remission of their sins.

The Appreciation Of Godly Sisters In Christ The tremendous value of our sisters in Christ is set forth in this article. Beginning with the honor that is due to faithful women in Christ, the study sets forth the various duties enjoined upon them in regards to their family and service rendered to the church that Christ built. Children and family members must practice piety towards their “own” and requite their parents, Paul said (I Tim. 5:4). Moreover, they are to be ready unto every good work (Eph. 2:10, I Tim. 5:10, Titus 3:1, 2:14). Christians who are ready and yield their bodies unto God as instruments of righteousness in sacrificial service are fulfilling the perfect will of God (cf. Rom. 12:1-2, 6:13). They exemplify those whom God takes pleasure in and favors because they fear Him (cf. Ps. 149:4, 147:10-11). These are the ones who caN be taught, and have been (Ps. 34:11-15). Their glory (boast) is in understanding and knowing GOD WHO DELIGHTS IN loving-kindness, judgment, and righteousness in the earth! (Cf. Jer. 9:23-24). Obedience unto righteousness is what God takes pleasure in, thus these are the scriptural reasons why all of our godly sisters are appreciated. Why not study the nine points of application directed towards their being scripturally appreciated?

God Turns The Way Of The Wicked Upside Down This lesson considers the path of the wicked that is a familiar topic throughout the Psalms. You will learn about the wicked by the following: (1) GOD thwarts the way of the wicked (Ps. 146:9); (2) GOD puts the wicked in great fear (Ps. 53); (3) Accusers are filled with their own ways (Ps. 109). This section tells you exactly what will happen to the wicked; (4) You will learn about the purpose of their traps they set for the righteous; (5) GOD overthrows the best of secret counsel (Ps. 64).

Things Often Missing During Afflictions The applications in this brief study will deal with those who are in affliction. Dear reader, you will notice that with some of these GOD HAS NO PLEASURE. For others, they see GOD’S FAITHFULNESS during their afflictions. Why not read this either for your self or with a view to being able to help another?

The Majority Know Another Jesus The church at Corinth gladly tolerated fools who taught another Jesus and different gospel, Paul said (cf. 2 Cor. 11:4, 19). It is possible for one to read the trifling literature of fools and possess a completely false view of Jesus. Read the Gospels for your self and see what He really did do and teach. Here’s a start with applications from the Gospels themselves that show the stark differences between what most think Jesus taught and what He really did teach! Verses are presented that deal with: (15) the human tradition that you obey that causes you to despise GOD’S JUSTICE and the TRUE LOVE OF GOD that rebukes and convicts the sinner…

Selected Newspaper Articles Here are four newspaper articles presented to the community with a love for the truth. The intent is to present God’s truths without incorporating the emotional flavor so popular with other religious bodies: (3) “God Knows When Men Conceal The Truth” presents a scriptural view of those who claim to preach God’s word while restraining their lips for covetousness sake. The ungodliness of all such who hate the good and love evil is contrasted with the man who is blessed. The man who is blessed trusts in God, and has not shown respect to the proud, nor to those who lapse into falsehood (cf. Ps. 40:4). This man hates evil, and loves the good and establishes justice so that GOD will be gracious to him (cf. Amos 5:15).

9-11-2001 ~ Things I Can Count On Today America was attacked by terrorists on this date. This is a “time” when people thrive upon inappropriate statements and misleading applications of God’s Word. Illustrations of such would be, “Nostradamas said…,” “Armageddon has come,“ “the Mark of the Beast.“ One part of this study deal with such questions as, "Why?" or "What is the future?" The answer presents the limited number of things Christians have that they can truly trust in and depend upon. These few but precious things are where a christian's life really is any day, as well as any place that they might be. One of these is that GOD uses one government to punish another (Matt. 24:1-2). Another of these important things is Christians are to be obedient to civil government (Rom. 13:1-7). But should a government demand something from Christians that God forbids they must obey God rather than man.

One Nation Under God This article begins with an example of patronage to our flag and pledge of allegiance, but respectfully submits that the mention of GOD brings with it an even greater lesson concerning "Allegiance." For Christians the words "under GOD" are illustrative of GOD'S RULE over all the nations of mankind (Ps. 2:7-12; Matt. 28:18-20; I Tim. 6:15; Rev. 2:27). Moreover the earth, the world, and all who dwell therein ~ all souls are His (Ps. 24:1; Ezk. 18:4; Haggai 2:8). Through simple deduction and reduction one soon comes to understand on a Personal Individual basis that they do indeed belong to God, for He created man (Gen. 1:27). Applying the principle of GOD'S OWNERSHIP on an individual personal level means that we respond to the fact that His ownership demands our personal loyalty and obedience to His commands. Sadly, herein is where Americans are failing today!

The Beginning Point Leading To Salvation This article should help anyone today who has come to realize that the variety of explanations offered today due to diverse human philosophies and beliefs have left many frustrated concerning the important matter of salvation. Three such beliefs, the Pentecostal experience, adults baptizing infants and the place of GODPARENTS, and professing belief without required obedience are examined in the light of God's word and found wanting! If you will take your Bible and read each scripture in this brief study it will enable you to be honest with yourself (see Acts 17:11) about your own salvation. Moreover, it will help prevent the all too common occurrence of many misleading others by that with which they were lead astray themselves.

Turmoil in the Middle East ~ Assumptions Answered: Part of this article addresses the assumption that mankind is just like the dinosaurs and will end up destroying itself. Man is a distinct part of GOD'S CREATION, a "class" i.e. mankind not an animal (Gen. 1:26-28). Moreover, what GOD CREATED is in His own power and not man’s to ultimately destroy (Genesis 1:1; John 1:1-3; Heb. 1:2; Rev. 3:14, 4:8, 11). This is an awareness, I believe, that our society today is in great need of hearing and understanding. Man cannot properly understand his "place" here upon the earth without this knowledge.

What To Tell Your Mate When They Are Guilty of Wrath Christians need to study and then be honest and make the right applications to one another, all family members, and especially with their own mates (Cf. I Th. 5:14). The stubborn and unrepentant heart despises the riches of GOD’S GOODNESS, kindness, forbearance and longsuffering! GOD’S FORBEARANCE doesn’t mean weakness (connected with their despising or ignoring Him), nor does his longsuffering equal forgiveness! Paul demands repentance!

The Good Person In this article you can learn what God says concerning GOOD PEOPLE and their need for salvation. Many people today believe that being "good" is good enough. Appropriate scriptures are applied to refute this belief. These will show that all men are accountable before God and must obey the Gospel to gain eternal life in Christ the Lord.

A Simple Biblical Pattern For Explaining “Why?” A respondent who questioned the matter of judging those who live together without marriage stated, “I think these days it can be a good thing to live together before getting married.... This obviously goes against your feelings, but they're just your feelings, not everyone's." Last of all she stated, "As far as your last sentence, it's not an idea that it's acceptable and normal, these days, IT IS acceptable and normal.... If you don't like it, then don't do it.... I wouldn't criticize you...why do you judge about people who choose to live together?"
This individual wants to know “Why” I would determine that people who choose to live together are wrong in doing so? I presumed this to be an honest question deserving of an answer.

In part, one must understand that following a desire to know God's will as one reads the Bible they must learn to make the proper applications. Proper applications necessitate distinguishing between what is "right" and what is "wrong." Paul said concerning God’s word, “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: [17] That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works” (2 Tim. 3:16-17). This article presents the profit of God’s word as seen in Doctrine, Reproof, Correction, Instruction In Righteousness, that he might be perfect, thus throughly equipped unto every GOOD WORK.

What You Can And Will Do In Christ This brief study should offer assurance to Christians that their efforts to serve God faithfully are attainable, as well as being greatly aided by others' prayers on their behalf. What one can and will do by remaining faithful in Christ is declared through the words of Paul's prayer for the church at Colossae in Col. 1:9-12. Here are the key thoughts: A. Be filled with knowledge, all wisdom and spiritual understanding. B. Walk worthy, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God. C. Strengthened for attaining all stedfastness and patience, with Joy. D. Joyously giving thanks to the Father. Following is a "Check Your Spiritual Growth With Self-Test Questions" giving further emphasis to our growth in knowledge and ability to discern both GOOD and evil. The stated "goal" of our efforts is seen in Philippians 1:10-11.

Things in Christ not found in Islam One simple but effective way of explaining the difference between a major “world” religion and the gospel of Christ (the New Testament, Matt. 26:28) is to show the things found “in Christ” that are not found elsewhere. The following are things found in Jesus Christ that are not found in Islam. You will find under "Things Concerning the Resurrection" that those who do not OBEY THE GOSPEL will be ashamed on the Day the Lord comes again! (2 Th. 1:8-9; I John 2:28). One should study to find out what it means to "obey the Gospel."

Just Good Advice Versus The Gospel That Saves The world’s remedy is offered by the world but God’s remedy for sinful situations in the lives of His creation is found in the GOSPEL of Christ. Concerned reader, God’s remedy begins by identifying the sin and stating the penalty. In this article you will see the vast difference between just offering another advice on a particular problem and dealing with the real issues of repentance, obedience to the GOSPEL, and their obtaining the remission of sins with the blessings that follow.

9-11-2001 ~ Things I Can Count On Today America was attacked by terrorists on this date. This is a “time” when people thrive upon inappropriate statements and misleading applications of God’s Word. Illustrations of such would be, “Nostradamas said…,” “Armageddon has come,“ “the Mark of the Beast.“ One part of this study deal with such questions as, "Why?" or "What is the future?" The answer presents the limited number of things Christians have that they can truly trust in and depend upon. These few but precious things are where a christian's life really is any day, as well as any place that they might be. One of these is that GOD uses one government to punish another (Matt. 24:1-2). Another of these important things is Christians are to be obedient to CIVIL GOVERNMENT (Rom. 13:1-7). But should a government demand something from Christians that God forbids they must obey God rather than man.

Selected Newspaper Articles From The Valley Church of Christ With a view in mind that there are still parents and young adults who care about morality and integrity we issued three important scriptural warnings for GRADUATION NIGHT: (1) Do not be the parent whose child knows you are a hypocrite; (2) Do not give in to your child’s wrongful wish; (3) Do not make provision for sinful lusts. These three warnings are developed in this article titled “Scriptural Warnings Appropriate For GRAD NIGHT.”

Go ye therefore and make disciples of all the nations… Matthew 28:19; Luke 24:46-47; Mark 16:15-16, Explaining how one truly becomes a disciple of Christ as a result of the apostles fulfilling the GREAT COMMISSION.

The Beginning Point Leading To Salvation This article should help anyone today who has come to realize that the variety of explanations offered today due to diverse human philosophies and beliefs have left many frustrated concerning the important matter of salvation. Three such beliefs, the Pentecostal experience, adults baptizing infants, and professing belief without required obedience are examined in the light of God's word and found wanting! The GREAT COMMISION Jesus gave to His apostles is the beginning point! If you will take your Bible and read each scripture in this brief study it will enable you to be honest with yourself (see Acts 17:11) about your own salvation. Moreover, it will help prevent the all too common occurrence of many misleading others by that with which they were lead astray themselves.

About The Covetous GREED or covetousness can be found at any level of society; the Bible makes no distinction as to social position or race. Things can change quickly for the covetous and all such will ultimately find themselves in conflict with God. The covetous trouble their own house, Solomon said. They are a torment to themselves, bring strife and trouble their families, but are too dull spiritually to know wherein the problem lies. For another article on GREED, read “Has Someone Pulled The Plug From Your Life” from the selected newspaper articles by clicking here.

The Lies Of Apostasies The full title of this article is “The Pattern Of Lies Producing And Sustaining Apostasies.”. Read this article to study what Jeroboam did wrong when he said in his heart that God’s established order would not work. Besides Jeroboam’s apostasy, the article presents in detail the pattern of lies producing apostasies from the book of Jeremiah. Some important questions answered are: Why do lies prevail? How has the truth been affected? What Lies? What will God do in the end? Here is an excerpt: “Why do lies sustaining apostasies prevail? Because they are GREEDY for gain or recognition or power (Jer. 6:13; 5:27). These include those who appear to be “at ease” and increase in wealth. You ought have heard older preachers tell about the 1940s-50s and how well preachers did who lined up with human organizations.”

After Baptism, Then What? A main point in the article emphasizes GROWTH as a natural spiritual process following one's baptism. The material material offers appropriate encouragement and warnings for those recently baptized for the remission of their sins.

What You Can And Will Do In Christ This brief study should offer assurance to Christians that their efforts to serve God faithfully are attainable, as well as being greatly aided by others' prayers on their behalf. What one can and will do by remaining faithful in Christ is declared through the words of Paul's prayer for the church at Colossae in Col. 1:9-12. Here are the key thoughts: A. Be filled with knowledge, all wisdom and spiritual understanding. B. Walk worthy, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God. C. Strengthened for attaining all steadfastness and patience, with Joy. D. Joyously giving thanks to the Father. Following is a "Check Your Spiritual Growth With Self-Test Questions" giving further emphasis to our GROWTH and development into mature children of God. The stated "goal" of our efforts is seen in Philippians 1:10-11.

We Are Delivered To Do All Of This! This article relates to an important issue the church faces today; when it comes to Christians building human organizations for worship and evangelism, the issue has always been the right of man to build another organization when God specified His, the local church ( I Tim. 3:15). God gave the local church as the pillar and support of the truth! (I Tim. 3:15) In defense of the GUARDIAN OF TRUTH’S own “Truth Magazine Lectureship” age old arguments are popping up again, such as the School of Tyrannus argument and the Jesus Foundation. Why would any Christian give precedent to any human organization if it stands in the way of a return to practicing God’s wisdom in giving the local church? NOTE: Concering this important issue, you will also find a series of articles answering arguments made for the existence of Florida College on our Home Page. Simply access “Florida College” or click here.

The Lies Of Apostasies The full title of this article is “The Pattern Of Lies Producing And Sustaining Apostasies.” You don’t see much on this particular part of apostasy in spite of the fact that those involved are frequently said to have misrepresented others’ statements, twist what others say in confronting them, and that they just flat make false statements. Read this article to study what Jeroboam did wrong when he said in his heart that God’s established order would not work. Besides Jeroboam’s apostasy, the article presents in detail the pattern of lies producing apostasies from the book of Jerremiah. Here is an excerpt referring to two present apostasies: “For how many years have brethren been attending and supporting individually college lectureships men devised in their own hearts? …Well, now we are hearing that evil forces were not halted and now things are getting worse. Some cry out, “Something is happening that is worse than we ever imagined!” Why would anyone be surprised? After all the talk, talk, talk, and just talk did anyone really expect anything better to happen? Now, today, as some men speak of the “danger” involved in what Florida College and now the GUARDIAN OF TRUTH FOUNDATION (Truth Magazine Lectureship) are doing they say it competes with the Local Church God ordained, and has the potential to “replace” the local church in this country. Hmm — really! …”

A Lesson On Being Fleeceable For The Naïve (Gullible) And Simple Minded Some are amazed at just how GULLIBLE Christians can be. At least that’s what some say. This response was written to concur with such amazement. Why not read it an learn why some believe everything they are told?

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