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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. As long as Christians continue to WALK in the light of Christ's word His blood cleanses us from all sin (I John 1:7-9).

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 WORHTY, 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.

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). Lot's choice to stay in wicked Sodom is a secondary point used to show how compromising destroys our WARNINGS OFFERED TO OTHERS for they see our inconsistencies. This simple lesson shows why people compromise the Truth along with the attendant consequences for doing such.

Telling Members They Are Sinning In Deliberately Missing Church This article is one of the most needed and necessary lessons of our day. Beginning with a list of well known excuses offered by brethren from all over, the blame is placed where it should be and this is with the unfaithfulness of the church as a “whole.” Local churches are failing miserably in making certain of any particular member’s faithfulness, and thus not to be guilty of allowing unfaithfulness. Those in error are to be WARNED and exposed or convicted of their sin (I Th. 5:14; Heb. 10:25-27). That “fear” is the main reason there is an obvious (manifest) attendance problem in so many churches is plainly stated. Members themselves are afraid of disciplining for fear of losing numbers, finances, status, etc. God’s people should be told their sins! Are you afraid to do that?

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). Read this article to better understand the WARNINGS that sinners obstinately refuse to believe!

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.

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. Included in these short articles is “WAR Protesters.” This article is about the great spiritual WARFARE that is being waged against Satan today. It depicts the protesters who water down the truth and speak against the truth’s messengers because they know the truth condemns them.

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; (4) You will learn about the purpose of their traps they set for the righteous. These are those who continually stir up WARS, strifes; (5) God overthrows the best of secret counsel (Ps. 64).

Baptism As Taught From The Bible In this article an example of baptism in the first century is set in contrast with teaching from the Catholic Encylopedia, "Baptism, Sacrament of." The explanation that the Catholic Encyclopedia gives simply does not equate with what the New Testament teaches about baptism being an immersion. The mode of baptism taught in the New Testament is immersion and not "pouring." Concerning John's baptism which preceded the baptism "into Christ" the Bible says, "And John also was baptizing in Aenon near to Salim, because there was much WATER there: and they came, and were baptized" (John 3:23). Thus with the mention of "MUCH WATER" one sees the clear idea of the physical act of immersion (being overwhelmed or completely covered). Neither does the New Testament teach a BLESSING OF THE WATER before baptism! Above all the New Testament does not teach infant baptism.

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. Included in these short articles is “War Protesters.” This article is about the great spiritual warfare that is being waged against Satan today. Our, the Christians’, WEAPONS are not carnal, i.e. they are not the fleshly wisdom that seeks worldly interests and secular advantage (Cf. Eph. 6:11-13).

Why We Rejoice With One Another God delights over His people to do them good (De. 28:63). The Psalmist said, “Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart” (Ps. 97:11). We are commanded to rejoice with those who rejoice, and to WEEP with those who WEEP, being of the same mind one toward another (Rom. 12:15-16). Our being sorrowful when one is arrogant and suffers is different from sharing joy and sorrow as Paul spoke of. If one of us suffers because we remain arrogant and obstinate then our tears and weepinv will be the tears of Jeremiah if we love them: “But if ye will not hear it, my soul shall weep in secret places for your pride; and mine eye shall weep sore, and run down with tears, because the Lord's flock is carried away captive” (Jer. 13:17). We know that arrogance and pride God will destroy! The righteous will weep because of this for the reasons Jeremiah did in Lamentations— they were given many opportunities to repent and give glory to God, but that takes fear and trembling, and they refused every time the offer was given and would not (cf. Jer. 13:15-19, 15:7, 5:3). This is the bitter sorrow that realizes God can make enemies rejoice over His own when He casts them off (Ps. 89:42).

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.“ 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, anywhere and any place that they might be.)

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.

Bible Endings For Torn Relationships Five important Bible relationships are presented while giving emphasis to the importance of entreaty and reconciliation. The relationships discussed in this article include Cain & Abel, Esau &Jacob, Saul & David, Paul & Barnabas and Euodia & Syntyche. Stated goals for entreating are: 1. To be of the same mind, Phil. 2:2; 2. To be at peace, I Th. 5:13; 3. To understand the outcome of dissension. It strengthens the enemy of the gospel; the weak when pulled in to dissensions are caused to stumble; 4. To repent and return to the work, Rev. 3:19-20; 5. To use with older men, I Tim. 5:1; 6. To implement with God's WISDOM which is easy to be entreated, Ja. 3:17-18. Thus one is to be both approachable and easily persuaded to do that which is right.

A Description of the Wicked This is a good article to present to the teenager at home or elsewhere. The article is written as a way of warning the young and others as well who are simple minded and do not see danger. The vicious conduct of THE WICKED is well illustrated in Judges 19 with regard to the Levite and his concubine who turned in to Gibeah to lodge for the night. Applications to “today” include the fact that in some cases the “victim” must understand that a tragedy could have been avoided had they themselves not contributed by being out late at night in a place that makes them vulnerable.

The List That Justifies The Ungodly Using the instruction from Prov. 9:7-9 that says, “Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate you…” this article deals with the ungodly who have no real concern for the whole of God’s commandments and doing all He requires (cf. Ps. 119:160). Such will often “keep records” (lists) of others’ sins that they have repented of. Such wicked “mark” another’s sins in order to use them against them in an unrighteous way! And of course their “list,” so far as they are concerned, is reason enough for them to reject reproofs / rebukes for their own present sins. Study this and realize that the WICKED do not love the one who rebukes them, neither will they go to the wise for counsel! (Prov. 15:12).

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).

How Will God Feel About You When You Ask Him For Help? Do you know someone who is in trouble and needs God’s help? In this brief study the scriptures are related to three important questions dealing with those times when we need, desire, and ask for God’s help: (1) When you want God’s help how fast do you want Him there? (2) When we need Him to deliver us how far do we want Him from us? You are far from God when you forsake Him when He leads you in the right path, when you find your own WICKEDNESS correcting you while you possess no fear of God! (3) How do you want God to feel about you when you ask Him to help you?

Vindication Based Upon One’s Righteousness, Integrity This study is linked with a prior article and is a continuation of integrity as defined from Psalms 119, as well as other Psalms. For the first article see the introduction. In this study you will find such points as: (1) Pleading for protection against the WICKED, (2) One’s hope for deliverance, (3) Asking God for vindication, (4) Who is fit for communion with God, (5) What preserves when in distress, (6) The “I Haves” of integrity, and (7) David’s integrity.

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.

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, and especially WIDOWS, the study sets forth the various duties enjoined upon them in regards to their family and service rendered to the church that Christ built. They are to be ready unto every good work (Eph. 2:10, I Tim. 5:10, Titus 3:1, 2:14). Why not study the nine points of application directed towards their being scripturally appreciated?

Don’t Thank The Sun, Thank God! Old pagan beliefs and practices surfaced during the Christmas Holiday. In referring to the “sun” in this title I am thinking of the WINTER SOLSTICE. One article which I read stated the sun was being thanked for its promise that light will prevail and another life-summer will eventually follow. What man sorely needs is to read how God offers salvation through His Son, Jesus Christ. In doing so they will see the folly of paganism with its rank idolatrous practices, some of which have crept back into modern society.

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.

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; (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). God’s purpose is that all who see their wicked counsel overthrown fear Him, and declare it the work of God. Those who do see and fear are WISE; the one who is WISE pays close attention to these things! (Ps. 64:9; Ps. 107:43).

Questions on Witchcraft Answers to questions from a respondent concerning WITCHCRAFT.

Reply to a response on "Questions on Witchcraft" A respondent to "Questions on WITCHCRAFT" has presented 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.

A Case Study of Mourning Sin: This article explains in detail what it truly means to mourn the sins we see others commit. For example, one point given is we mourn the sins of others when we are willing to lay aside the pride that over rides the necessity of church discipline, I Corinthians 5:2,6. The steps necessary for the individual and the local church to initiate WITHDRAWAL are stated from Matthew 18:15-17, I Cor. 5, and 2 Thess. 3:14-15. Several applicable points are presented.

What Some "Only" See Read about the proper relationship between husbands and WIVES.

Light Beer Is Not So Light! Perhaps you've wondered what the alcohol content is in light beer. In this brief article you will find an answer to that important question. Dear reader do not believe every thing that you hear concerning light beer. And especially comments to this effect, "What's the big deal after all it is only light beer?" Why not read this article and give careful consideration to the scriptural warnings about the WOES OF THE DRINKER, the deceitfulness of alcohol, and its attendant state of drunkenness and addiction?

The List That Justifies The Ungodly Using the instruction from Prov. 9:7-9 that says, “Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate you…” this article deals with the ungodly who have no real concern for the whole of God’s commandments and doing all He requires (cf. Ps. 119:160). A major point includes the Lord’s rebuke to hypocrites who “look at” the speck in another’s eye, but refuse to see the “log” that is in their own eye! (Matt. 7). These have great concern for “specks” but have failed to cleanse themselves from “all filthiness” of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of the Lord (2 Cor. 7:1). This teaching is combined with the warning in Matt. 7 concerning “ravenous WOLVES” — the wicked who will justify themselves while seeking to destroy the just (Matt. 7:15).

A Consideration of I Cor. 14:34-35 WOMEN’S CONDUCT in both learning and teaching. The role of WOMEN in the church is of such a nature that they are to learn in quietness with all submission. They must not teach, nor usurp authority over the man, but be in quietness ( I Tim. 2:11-12).The necessity of this role prompted the following statement to the church at Corinth: "Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but they are commanded to be under obedience, as also saith the law. [35] And if they will learn any thing, let them ask their husbands at home: for it is a shame for women to speak in the church" (I Cor. 14:34-35).

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. “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. As one in town put it, “I hate to admit it but going where I go I think at times I’m looking at Ken and Barbie.” Ken and Barbie productions are made to please men not God! (cf. Gal. 1:10). Be aware that God’s word teaches that the fault lies with “both” the listeners and the teachers. Digression from the New Testament pattern includes so called WOMEN “PASTORS” along with the non-spiritual weak men who love to have women leading their church (I Tim. 2:11-12; I Cor. 14:34, 37-38). Read about them!

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 and in Equipping the christian unto every good work.

The Foolishness In Forgetting God’s Word Trials should not cause us to forget God’s law! We can receive strength in remembering past trials we persevered in (Cf. Heb. 10:32-34). The one who perseveres does not shrink back! Specifically, when one turns their back upon God they will forget His WORD, benefits, past deliverances, that man’s wrath can be over ruled by God’s anger, that God’s victories display his righteous judgments, and one would be forgetting the lovingkindness of the Lord! Why not read this article and acquaint yourself with what is happening when one forgets God’s law?

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. 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). When we are free from the reproach of inconsistencies then His WORD is a source of joy and comfort. Because he did not want to wander from God the scriptures would be his counselors (lit., the men of his counsel) to establish his ways. Through all the changes in life it is God’s WORD that remains firm. He had inherited God’s WORD as a permanent possession. It is God’s WORD alone that can make you wise, even wiser than your enemies, teachers, and the aged! Moreover we love God’s WORD when we accept that the sum of God’s WORD is truth! Unlike the wicked, our love of God’s WORD provides us with the basis with which to plead to God for help! 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?