“Ladies and Gentlemen, it is time to wake up”
Geert Wilders recent speech in Rome at the Magna Carta Foundation should stir you into action or you will eventually face the sword of Allah.
Read that speech here
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Refuting those who say Jesus will return to reign on Earth
Many who subscribe to the unscriptural position that Jesus is coming back to earth and will reign on the throne of David in Jerusalem will surely be disappointed according to this outline.
The fact is, the Bible is mans only guide to matters concerning the Kingdom of God and it clearly implies the premillennial doctrine is fantasy.
Graham
Before you cross your Rubicon
To cross the Rubicon is a metaphor meaning to deliberately go beyond the point of no return.
An interesting article that may open your eyes can be read here
Think about the consequences before you leap!
Graham
Oooh, stop that nasty dihydrogen monoxide before it’s too late
I see the bright minds have concluded at Cancun and some left feeling they will make a difference by signing a petition to end the use of that nasty dihydrogen monoxide. I say “bright” with an obvious tongue in cheek for if you read Robert Cook’s article how they have been duped by one of the classic scams you will see what a pack of dunces we have allowed to run rampant in the scientific/political world.
Graham
Be prepared or you will suffer
Degrees of Punishment
“But I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the day of judgment, than for you.” (Matthew 11:22)
The subject of eternal hell is so repugnant to the modern ungodly world that people desperately search for some scientific rationale to justify their rejection of God’s Word. Charles Darwin was an example. He became an apostate from Christianity, not because of his scientific “discovery” of natural selection, but because of Christ’s teachings that unbelievers (including his own father) would end up in hell.
Nevertheless “the fearful, and unbelieving . . . and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death” (Revelation 21:8). These are words from God Himself!
But is there no difference in the punishment of, say, blaspheming and wicked unbelievers and the mere careless unbeliever? Yes, there is. As Christ said, the idolatrous inhabitants of Tyre would have repented if they had seen His mighty works, but the Galileans of Chorazin and Bethsaida who had seen His miracles and heard Him preach had not. Consequently they will suffer more.
Similarly, He said concerning those who would reject the gospel preaching of His disciples that “it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgment, than for that city” (Matthew 10:15). The wicked populace of Sodom, “giving themselves over to fornication, and going after strange flesh,” will suffer “the vengeance of eternal fire” (Jude 7), but even greater punishment awaits those who willfully reject God’s love in Christ.
There will, indeed, be degrees of punishment in hell, but they will be determined largely in proportion to degrees of “light” rejected. This is an unwanted–but urgently needed–message in these last days!
By Henry Morris (Institute of Creation Research)
Loony Enviro Media
Obviously the clowns meeting at Cancun did not take seriously Phil Jones’ message to “HIDE THE DECLINE” in global temperatures. See the latest garbage the loony enviro media is spewing out.
If Baptism Is Not a Condition of Salvation, Will You Answer These Questions?
Then Peter said unto them, 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 (Acts 2:38).
1.If baptism is not a condition of salvation, why did Peter mention baptism since he was answering the question of what to do to be saved? (2:37).
2. If baptism comes after salvation, would not repentance also follow salvation, since they are joined by the conjunction and?
3. Is not repentance and baptism in this verse both for the same purpose?
4. If salvation comes before baptism, why does Peter say it is “for the remission of sins”?
5. If the phrase, “for the remission of sins” in Acts 2:38 means because of remission, would not the same phrase in Matthew 26:28 mean because of remission of sins?
6. Did Jesus shed His blood because men were already saved?
7. If Christ did not shed His blood because men were already saved, would it not follow that men are not baptized because they were already saved? The phrase in Matthew 26:28 and Acts 2:38 are identical in both the Greek and English.
8. Would it not be a false doctrine to teach that Christ shed His blood because men were already saved?
9. Likewise, is it not a false doctrine to teach that men are baptized, because they are already saved?
10. If the people on Pentecost were saved before they were baptized, why were they not added to the church until they were baptized, since such as should be saved were added to the church? (2:47).
11. The word church means “the called out” and only those baptized were added to the church. If one is saved before he is baptized, would he be saved before he is called out of the world?
12. Is salvation in the world or in Christ? (2 Tim. 2:10). “Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls” (Acts 2:41). “He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day” (John 12:48). “Then cometh the devil, and taketh away the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe and be saved” (Luke 8:12).
1. Can one be saved and not receive the Word?
2. All who received the Word on Pentecost were baptized.
3. Were there any on Pentecost who were saved that did not receive the Word?
4. Does the Word say baptized for the remission of sins or baptized because of remission of sins?
5. How is it possible for one to be baptized as the Word teaches, and not be baptized for the remission of sins?
6. If you were not baptized for the remission of sins, you were not baptized as the Word teaches and therefore were not saved.
7. If not, why not?
Franklin Camp, Deceased
What About This Holy Spirit Baptism?
The Holiness Movement that has evolved from the Methodist religion have certainly muddied the scriptural waters when it comes to baptism especially Holy Spirit baptism. Their perversion of Matthew 3:11 is a prime example.
So, what did John the Baptist mean by what he stated in this verse. I believe Michael Hatcher’s sermon puts it all into perspective.
New Testament Church
The following is a chart of information concerning the New Testament church as described in the scriptures. It was constructed by Charles Burke, gospel preacher in Bisbee, Arizona. It is an excellent teaching tool for use in teaching the establishment and organization of the Lord’s church.
1) The Reign Of The New Testament Church
- In Prophecy – Isaiah 2:2-3
- In Preparation – Matthew 16:13-18
- Its Establishment – Acts 2:1-47
- Its Existence – Hebrews 12:22-29
- Its Destination – 1 Corinthians 15:24-29
2) The Spiritual Nature Of The New Testament Church
- A Spiritual House – 1 Tim. 3:15
- A Spiritual Temple – Ephesians 2:19-22
- A Spiritual Assembly – Hebrews 12:23
- A Spiritual Body – 1 Corinthians 12:13
- A Spiritual Kingdom – John 18:36
3) The Divine Relationship Which Exists Between Christ And The NT Church
- The Builder – Matthew 16:18
- The Purchaser – Ephesians 5:25
- The Head – Ephesians 5:22-32
- The Foundation – 1 Corinthians 3:11
- The Saviour – Ephesians 5:23
4) The Divine Relationship Which Exists Between The NT Church And Christ
- The Bride – Ephesians 5:23-32
- The Body – Colossians 1:24
- The Kingdom – John 18:36
- The Flock – Acts 20:28
- The Candlestick – Rev. 1:12-20
5) The Divine Names Of The NT Church
- The Church of God – 1 Corinthians 1:2
- The Church of Christ – Romans 16:16
- The Church of The Firstborn – Hebrews 12:23
- The Church – Ephesians 3:10
- The Kingdom – Matthew 16:19
6) The Biblical Names Of The Members Of The NT Church
- Christians – 1 Peter 4:16
- The Children of God – Gal. 3:26
- Brethren – Gal. 6:1
- Saints – Romans 1:7
- Disciples – Acts 11:26
7) Membership Into The NT Church
- Hear – Romans 10:17
- Faith – Hebrews 11:6
- Repentance – Acts 17:30-31
- Confession – Acts 8:37
- Baptism – Acts 2:38
8) The True Worship Service Of The NT Church
- Communion – Acts 20:7
- Prayer – Acts 2:42
- Singing – Ephesians 5:19
- Giving – 1 Corinthians 16:1-2
- Preaching – 2 Timothy 4:1-4
9) The True Organization Of The NT Church
- Elders (aka pastors, elders, bishops, overseers) – 1 Tim. 3:1-7, Eph. 4:11; Phil. 1:1; Acts 20:28
- Deacons – 1 Tim. 3:8-13
- Preacher(s) – 2 Timothy 4:1-5
- Teachers – Hebrews 5:12-14
- Members – 1 Corinthians 12:23-27
10) The Purpose Of The NT Church
- To Evangelize – Matthew 28:18-20
- To Restore – Gal. 6:1
- To Worship – Matthew 4:10
- To Serve – Hebrews 12:28-29
- To Minister – Gal. 6:10
11) The Divine Authority Of The NT Church
- Christ Our Saviour – Luke 2:8-13
- Christ Our Mediator – 1 Tim. 2:5
- Christ Our Lawgiver – Matthew 28:18-20
- Christ Our Ruler – Ephesians 1:22-23
- Christ Our Judge – 2 Corinthians 5:10
12) The Divine Acceptance Of The NT Church
- Glorious – Ephesians 5:25-27
- Spotless – 2 Peter 2:1-3
- Holy – Gal. 1:6-9
- Faultless – 2 Peter 3:16-17
- Flawless – Jude 1:1
Conclusion
Let us pray that as we consider the above scriptures relating to the church of our Lord, we will always remember that we (the church – Ephesians 5:23, 30) are “a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people (marginal reading – or a purchased people); that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light” (1 Peter 2:9).
For more information see Essential Pattern
Appointment Time
The appointment that all men will keep regardless of their status in this world is to die. “And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgement” (Hebrews 9:27). In fact, DNA research has recently uncovered 300 defective genes that will guarantee a breakdown of the DNA strand leading to death. As Richard Durbin, of Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute says, “…none of our genomes is perfect”. The God of heaven and the Bible sure knew what He was meaning when He said, “…by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned” (Romans 5:12).
The question is, are you ready for the judgement? Have you received or rejected the word of Christ? (John 12:48) Will you pass or fail the upcoming examination? (II Corinthians 13:5). Is Jesus going to welcome you into heaven as a servant with the words “Well done” or “Depart from Me” to Hell wicked one?(Matthew 25:21, 23; 7:23).
There is only one way in which to find out for you will only be welcomed into heaven if you have done the “will of [God] which is in heaven” (Matthew 7:21). There is only one will of God and that is Jesus Christ’s word (John 14:6). There is only one that can save you, the Man, Christ Jesus (Acts 4:12). It is no use appealing to the doctrines and traditions of men such as Protestant churches, Roman Catholic church, Holiness movements, Mormon, Jehovah’s Witness, Seventh Day Adventists cults and such like, for Jesus described such man-made ideology is “vain” (Matthew 15:9). Paul said such shenanigans are worthy of being labelled “accursed” (Galatians 1:6-9).
That can mean only one thing, you need to get with the programme and be “added” to the church (Acts 2:47). You don’t know how? Well, here’s a tip, check out the essential pattern Essential Pattern or click on the icons on the side of this post but make sure you hurry because you just don’t know when Jesus is going to return (Matthew 24:36). It might be tomorrow for all you know and if He returns and you have not obeyed His word by becoming a Christian then you will end up in Hell along with all these poor souls (cf Ezekiel 32:18-32; Mathew 7:13).
Your appointment day is going to come maybe sooner than later, so what are you waiting for? Now is good (II Corinthians 6:2).
Graham
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