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A Lesson On Being Fleeceable For The Naïve
(Gullible) And Simple Minded Some are amazed at just how NAÏVE (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?
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. The NATIONS were divided after the Flood!
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. Many
love to “go with the flow,” and jump on the bandwagon! Illustrations of such
would be, “Nostradamas said…,” “Armageddon has come,“ “the Mark of the
Beast.“ One important point in this presentation is the
resolve of NATIONS to rebuild in time past - how it worked and did
not work. (Prov. 14:34; Malachi 1:4)
A Case Of Compromise The primary part of
this study concerns Jehoshaphat (the king of Judah) and his compromise with
wicked Ahab the king of Israel (the northern kingdom). It compares Ahab's
religion with the description of Jehoshaphat who did not let the Levitical service and the Temple deteriorate, but was
diligent in having the law of God taught in Judah (2 Ch. 17:6-9). A secondary
point is that we should follow the example of
NEHEMIAH and state publicly the sins of those who continue to compromise God's
word (Nehemiah 13). This
simple lesson shows why people compromise the Truth along with the attendant
consequences for doing such.
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 because He
despises them! (Ps. 53; Lev. 26:14-33); (3) Accusers are filled with their own
ways (Ps. 109). This section tells you exactly what will happen to the wicked. They can fall into their own snares and NETS they set for others; (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 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. In the NEW TESTAMENT God has given us
"all things" (not some or just part) that pertain to life and
godliness through the knowledge of Christ. (2 Pet. 1:2-3).
The Head And
Authority of the Church This is Lesson Two in our Series: "Fundamental
Lessons on the Church." Lesson Two: "The Head And
Authority of the Church." In this lesson you will learn about the church
with Jesus Christ as the one and only head. The church has the responsibility
to hold to, uphold, and proclaim the NEW TESTAMENT
as Christ's Word and the authority He gave to the church. The church
is not the authority. The revealed word is the authority Christ gave for the
church to uphold and proclaim.
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 Christians believe the NEW TESTAMENT is God’s law whereby
man will be judged (John 12:48).
Selected
Newspaper Articles Selected
NEWSPAPER
articles: "Disclaimers for Fortunetellers," "Mothers of a
Different Kind," "Alternative Lifestyles," "Fornication
Kit."
Selected
Newspaper Articles These are selected articles that
appeared in our local NEWSPAPER, The Sun. The
intent of these articles is that each shows a love for and desire
to present the Truth without incorporating the emotional flavor so popular with
other religious bodies today. Why not read these short truthful articles titled
“Has Someone Pulled The Plug From Your Life?,”
“Holding Back Truth To Be A Seeker Friendly Church,” “Among The Apostles There
Was No Pope,” and “Scriptural Warnings Appropriate For Grad Night.”
Selected
Newspaper Articles These are selected articles that
appeared in our local NEWSPAPER, The Sun. The
intent of these articles is that each shows a love for and desire
to present the Truth without incorporating the emotional flavor so popular with
other religious bodies today. Why not read these short truthful articles titled
“Coming To Worship ~ A Spectator Sport!,” “King
Solomon And Child Murder,” “An Old Fear And Shame ~ Easter,” “War Protesters.”
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!” ~ Much is lacking in
worship today. This article presents the frivolous attitude manifested by both adults and young
adults 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.
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: (1) “When You’re
Promised You’ll Like It!” exposes “pitches” for attracting visitors contrasted
with what God’s word should produce in those who hear. (2) “Politics Does Not
Make Evil To Be Good!” presents the fear associated
with “political correctness” in our society contrasted with true Christians’
desire to tell people they are wrong morally, i.e. religiously. (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. These help the ungodly and love those who hate the Lord! (4)
“Justifying Self By Saying Church Responsibility Is
Not Necessary” answers four popular self justifications offered for not
studying and seeking a scriptural church.
A Safe
Deposit For My Treasures Do you really want to go to heaven? This article
contrasts the physical setbacks besetting those who suffered during the fires of
2003 with the eternal setbacks of not heeding Jesus instruction in Matt.
6:19-20. Why not refresh your mind by reading about heaven as a safe deposit
for your treasures? Morever you can read
and understand that Heaven is a place where there will be NO MORE death, sorrow, tears and crying, pain,
curse or NIGHT - just eternal day (Rev. 21:1-4, 21:25-22:5).
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" and they are first mentioned
in Gen. 4:16 when Cain left Eden and dwelt in the land of NOD east of Eden. The reply shows how her claim
doesn't fit with the scriptures in the 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. Many
love to “go with the flow,” and jump on the bandwagon! Illustrations of such
would be, “Nostradamas said…,”
“Armageddon has come,“ “the Mark of the Beast.“ When men ask, “Why?“ or “What is the future?“ then Christians know ...)
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 and love (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. Without love one is NOTHING, Paul said (I Cor.
13:1-3). 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 mark
of the beast, 666, Rev.
13:16-17 A respondent has stated that people
are going around preaching the NUMBER 666
from the book of Revelation about
everything. He states that people are even looking for the "mark" on the foreheads of others and
requests that something be said about this. The material puts the
"mark" in the context (historical setting) where it belongs!