The "K" list: to help with finding a topic look at the words in BOLD print.

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. Moreover, you can study how afflictions cause one to want to learn and KEEP God’s precepts! Why not read this either for your self or with a view to being able to help another?

The Way of Integrity Psalms 119 This Psalm is often avoided because of its length. This study begins with eight points on integrity with God. Follow these application is made from each of the remaining sections. You will note that our inconsistencies are often our reproach in life. And that there is boldness in serving God when there are no inconsistencies. The writer desired the kind of blessings in life that would enable him to KEEP God’s commandments. Understand that it is on the grounds of your integrity that you may plead to God for protective care against the wicked (Ps. 119:121-128). We ask God to revive us in order that we might KEEP His testimonies! At times afflictions are a part of God making us to understand and KEEP His precepts. These are but a few of the good lesson presented through studying this Psalm. Why not read the article and while doing so read it along with your Bible?

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.“ And important part of this study shows when men have questions as to "Why?" or "What is the future?" that Christians have a limited number of precious things that they can depend upon. These few but precious things are where a christian's life really is any day, and any place that they might be. One of these is that the New Testament emphasis is primarily a spiritual KEEPING (Luke 21:16-19). Several points are made to show that through perseverance and patience we gain eternal life.

Selected Newspaper Articles for “The Sun,” Yuma, AZ. These four articles appeared in our local newspaper, “The Sun,” Yuma, AZ.: (1) “We’re Just A Bunch Of KIDS Here!” presents the frivolous attitude manifested by both adults and young adults in churches today that fails to fulfill the Biblical duty of warning young people to “trust in the Lord; lean not unto thine own understanding” (Cf. Prov. 3:5-6; 22:15; 19:18); (2) “Scriptural Warnings For Grad Night”; (3) “Much Is Lacking In The Sinner’s Prayer”; (4) “Tell Me I’m A Great Guy!” ~ This brief article deals with winter visitors and the disgusting way in which churches vie with other churches for both numerical and financial advantage. As the topic suggests, “I’m back and now you may get your chance at telling me what a great guy I am.”

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 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 KINDNESS, forbearance and longsuffering!

The Paths of Mercy The subject of God’s great mercy is connected with the things that He delights in. God delights in LOVING-KINDNESS, Justice and Righteousness, thus the necessity of our glorying in these things in order that we might receive His mercy! Moreover, God’s mercy is for those who fear Him (Ps. 103:17-18). We must remember that it is in the practice of mercy itself that we receive back from God (Ps. 18:25-27). Along with these there is a checklist of applications on God’s kindness.

Messianic Jewish churches ~ A critique of one of the newer movements (denominations) today, Messianic Judaism. These are Jews who profess belief in Jesus of Nazareth as the Messiah. Their worship appears to be a combination of Old and New Testament items. They look for a return of Christ, whom they do believe is the Messiah, back to the earth in order to reign from Jerusalem. This ignores the plain declaration that Jesus is KING today! (I Tim. 6:13-16).

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.“ And important part of this study shows when men have questions as to "Why?" or "What is the future?" that Christians have a limited number of precious things that they can depend upon. These few but precious things are where a christian's life really is any day, and any place that they might be. The first of these things is that Christ Jesus (God) reigns as "KING of kings" over all things in heaven and on earth (Matt. 28:18-20).

(1) Jesus Is King of the Jews And All Men; (2) The Israel Of God Today Here are two short newspaper articles. Jesus is not only the KING over the Jews today but He is everyone’s KING. He rules today from heaven and has all authority in heaven and upon earth (Read and understand ~ Lk. 10:22; John 3:35; 5:22-27;17:2,10; Matt. 28:18-20; Eph. 1:19-23). The modern state of Israel is not like the Biblical theocracy that the Israel of old at one time was. Moreover, the spiritual Israel of God today is the church that consists of both Jews and Gentiles serving God by faith in Jesus as the Son of God. Why not read these two articles and begin to learn more about Jesus Christ as our KING?

Five Short Articles On Jesus’ Kingdom And Reign Here are five articles that were written for our local newspaper. Look below to see if some or all may be of benefit to you or to another you might know.

1. Jesus Is King Of The Jews And Of All Men!

2. The Israel of God Today (With Additional Comments on Zionism).

3. Christianity Does Not Teach Another Temple In Jerusalem!

4. The One Thousand Year Reign Is Not On Earth!

5. The Battle of “Armageddon.”

Reply to a response on "Questions on Witchcraft" A respondent 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." The reply shows how her claim doesn't fit with the scriptures in the Bible. There are but two kingdoms spiritually. The KINGDOM of Christ, and the KINGDOM of Satan.

The mark of the beast, 666, Rev. 13:16-17 Among other things this articles shows the fulfillment of Daniel's prophecy (Daniel 2:44) that the KINGDOM of Christ would be established during the days of the Roman Empire.

The Establishment of the Church of Christ Series: "Fundamental Lessons on the Church." Lesson One. This is the first of eight lessons on the church Christ built. This lessons presents prophecies foretelling the establishment of the KINGDOM and the church. The church was planned in eternity before the world began. Lesson One presents the following truths: 1. God sent His Son. 2. The Jews, His own people, rejected Him. 3. The kingdom "was" established in spite of His rejection and the efforts of His enemies (Ps. 2; Matt. 16:18-19; 18:18; Mark 9:1; John 18:36; Col. 1:12-14 where Christians were "in" the kingdom). What people fail to understand is the place of Christ's church in relation to His kingdom.

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: (4) “Justifying Self By Saying Church Responsibility Is Not Necessary” answers four popular self justifications offered for not studying and seeking to worship in a scriptural church. The oft repeated self justification based on the KINGDOM is: 2. “Jesus said the KINGDOM of God is within you.” Answer: Christ dwells in the heart of true Christians (Eph. 3:17), and they will not disobey this command to not forsake assembling themselves together: “Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching” (Heb. 10:25). Why not read the pitiful self justifications along with their scriptural answers?

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 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.

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