Will You Be Found Worthy?

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Tracy K

The Lord is coming to rapture his church; will you be found worthy? 1 Thessalonians 5:23 says, that if we forsake our sins and turn to Jesus, we can be found blameless, “And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Matthew 10:37 says, “He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.” We must love the Lord thy God with “all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might (Deuteronomy 6:5).

Don’t be fooled, Jesus is coming soon. Don’t let someone tell you that Jesus is not coming because his return is near. Don’t think that you will have time to repent after he comes. You must repent now and by faith, receive Jesus as your Lord and Savior. 2 Peter 3:9 says, “The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.” 2 Peter 3:10 says, “But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.”

1 Corinthians 6: 9,10 says, “Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.”

I urge you to come to Jesus Christ and ask him to be your Lord and Savior before it is too late. Behold today is the day, behold now is the time of Salvation. That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved (Romans 10:9).

Related Scriptures:

1 Thessalonians 4:16-For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:

1 Corinthians 15:51-53-Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed,In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.

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From the beginning when Eve took of the tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil, man has searched for knowledge. Eve knew that God told her not to eat of this tree but Satan deceived her into eating it anyway(Genesis 3). Genesis 3:6 tells us that Eve took it for two reasons. First, it was pleasant to the eyes. Next, it was desirable to make one wise.

For many years, man has sought the reason that the earth came into existence. Scientist and experts have tried to examine the earth’s surface and came up with scientific theories of why the earth is here, and how man came into existence. They have looked for things to explain why we are here without looking to God. The reason is not to discover the truth but to find ways to stay in existence and to be like gods on the earth. Satan deceived Eve in the beginning and he continues to deceive today. Man continues to look for ways to receive salvation without accepting the ‘whole council of God’. They look at part of the scriptures and leave out the ones they don’t like or agree with.

The Bible tells us “the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased (Daniel 12:4). Men want to be like gods having glory, being immortal, having powers and having great riches. Isaiah 14 tells us that Lucifer was a fallen angel; he wanted to have his own throne above Gods. Today Satan continues to strive to receive glory from man and has deceived men into believing that he is a good person. Years ago men knew Satan was evil, now they believe the opposite, if they are not Christians. God’s people know right and wrong and try to help others come to the truth by spreading the gospel.

Man has become vain, lustful, envious and wants to be adored. Jeremiah 2:11 says, “Hath a nation changed their gods, which are yet no gods? but my people have changed their glory for that which doth not profit.” For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul (Matthew 16:26)? Singers, actors, celebrities and presidents have sold their souls to the devil seeking after their fame and adoration; including Katy Perry, Kanye West, Eminem, Beyoncé, Jennifer Lopez, Bush, Obama, Madonna, Oprah, Michael Jackson and Jay Z.

Today certain Christian denominations are turning to apostasy. They are renouncing their beliefs and listening to certain evil men that are popular with the people. They are popular with the people because they tell lies and pervert the truth to appease man. They do not want to tell the ‘whole council of God’ but a watered-down version of it. They tell man that it is okay to sin because all have sinned. God never told us that we had a license to continue in sin. He tells us that we should turn away from all appearance of evil (1 Thessalonians 5:22).

Now is the time to seek God and seek his wisdom and forsake the evil way. Now is the time to receive the gift of his son Jesus Christ before it is too late. Repent and pray and turn to God and he will forgive you.

Related Scriptures:

Isaiah 14:12-15How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! how art thou cut down to the ground, which didst weaken the nations!For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north:I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High. Yet thou shalt be brought down to hell, to the sides of the pit.

Psalm 96:4,5-For the Lord is great, and greatly to be praised: he is to be feared above all gods. For all the gods of the nations are idols: but the Lord made the heavens.

Psalm 95:3-For the Lord is a great God, and a great King above all gods.

Exodus 20:3- Thou shalt have no other gods before me.

Joshua 24:14-Now therefore fear the Lord, and serve him in sincerity and in truth: and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the flood, and in Egypt; and serve ye the Lord.

Psalm 96:5-For all the gods of the nations are idols: but the Lord made the heavens.

Galatians 4:8-Howbeit then, when ye knew not God, ye did service unto them which by nature are no gods.

Worshipping False Gods

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Worshipping the Image of the Beast

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Woe to Profane Preachers

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Tracy K

In the 1800’s John Marshall, chief justice of the United States Supreme Court, wrote to President James Madison and said, “The church is too far gone ever to be redeemed.” When we examine why, we find that preachers had stopped preaching the whole Gospel of Jesus Christ, and the people were not hearing God’s Word. (Franklin Graham). It wasn’t until later that men of God starting praying and there was a revival again in the land.

Today we look at the decline of the churches because preachers are not preaching the truth. Their hearts are not into serving the Lord. They are preaching and leading the churches because of their own selfish reasons including filthy lucre (money). Jim Burgen a pastor at the Flatirons Community Church has went as far as preaching at a bar and getting a tattoo. Then he preached a sermon supporting gay rights saying, “he believes we ought to welcome gays and love them.” The Bible never told us to do what we “think” but what God says in his word. God set up specific commandments and ordiances in the Bible to tell us about how men ought to behave; specific laws and ordinances can be found in Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy. If you don’t know what God thinks about something, try reading your Bible. Deuteronomy 28:14 says, “And thou shalt not go aside from any of the words which I command thee this day, to the right hand, or to the left, to go after other gods to serve them.” Now concerning whether God likes tattoos lets look at Leviticus 19:28: “Ye shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor print any marks upon you: I am the Lord.”

A preacher should set himself apart from other men. Ezekiel 43 talks about the men of God. “They have even defiled my holy name by their abominations that they have committed. Now let them put away their whoredom.” Ezekiel 44 tells the men of God, “In that ye have brought into my sanctuary strangers, uncircumcised in heart, and uncircumcised in flesh, to be in my sanctuary, to pollute it, even my house, when ye offer my bread, the fat and the blood, and they have broken my covenant because of all your abominations.And ye have not kept the charge of mine holy things: but ye have set keepers of my charge in my sanctuary for yourselves.” Jeremiah 2:8 says, “The priests said not, Where is the Lord? and they that handle the law knew me not: the pastors also transgressed against me, and the prophets prophesied by Baal, and walked after things that do not profit.” Jeremiah 23:1 says, “Woe be unto the pastors that destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture! saith the Lord.”

Pastors and Preachers should be called of God (Jeremiah 3:15). The Lord set up different men to perform certain functions of the church. Ephesians 4:11,12 says, “And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:” Men should not think of this position lightly, because God will punish you if you do not follow his laws and do wickedness (Jeremiah 23). 2 Timothy 4:2 says, “Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long suffering and doctrine.” Do not change your views because it is considered out of season. God doesn’t change his commandments to serve wicked men or to appease men.

Today many are led away by false doctrines and beliefs. News headlines lately state:

The Moravian Church’s Northern Province approved a proposal to allow gays and lesbians to be ordained and to create a religious ceremony for same-sex couples.
A television reality show features six megachurch ministers who claim their material wealth—including expensive cars, large mansions, and designer clothing—is a sign of God’s blessing.
First “Gay Marriage” now the “Division of Israel” for the Presbyterian Church
The five churchgoing members of the Alabama Criminal Court of Appeals unanimously struck down the state’s ban on sodomy on Friday, stating that Alabama’s law against sex acts between those of the same gender is unconstitutional.
Muslims ‘Offended’ by Gospel Tract Distributed by Virginia Church – Bible Baptist Church
“Homosexual couples in Denmark … won the right to get married in any church they choose, even though nearly one-third of the country’s priests have said they will refuse to carry out the ceremonies.”
The leaders of a Southern Baptist congregation in southern California have voted to not dismiss their ‘pastor,’ despite recently stunning his congregation in announcing from the pulpit that he believes homosexual behavior is not a sin.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints excommunicates founder of women’s group because they found her guilty of apostasy, defined as repeated and public advocacy of positions that oppose church teachings.
The 221st General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church approved a recommendation from its Civil Union and Marriage Issues Committee allowing for pastoral discretion to perform “any such marriage they believe the Holy Spirit calls them to perform.
Meet the Manly Megachurch Behind This Controversial Message on Beer, Marijuana
California Baptist Church Changes Views On Homosexuality After Pastor’s Gay Son Comes Out
Pope says “Celibacy not a matter of church dogma

Pastor John Piper was asked on his talk show if there was a difference between film nudity versus pornography? His sober response was, ”The closer I get to death and meeting Jesus personally face to face, and giving an account for my life and for the careless words that I have spoken, the more sure I am of my resolve never intentionally to look at a television show or a movie or a website or a magazine where I know I will see photos or films of nudity” (CharismaNews). He knew that he would have to give account, one day, to God for his actions.

See a true man of God will study God’s word and seek what God says is right and what is wrong and will teach others to seek the truth. He will not turn from the left nor to the right. He knows that one day he will give account for his actions on this earth. 2 Timothy 2:15 says, “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”

Related scriptures:

Jeremiah 23:14- I have seen also in the prophets of Jerusalem an horrible thing: they commit adultery, and walk in lies: they strengthen also the hands of evildoers, that none doth return from his wickedness; they are all of them unto me as Sodom, and the inhabitants thereof as Gomorrah.
Jeremiah 23:34-And as for the prophet, and the priest, and the people, that shall say, The burden of the Lord, I will even punish that man and his house.

Jeremiah 23:31,32-Behold, I am against the prophets, saith the Lord, that use their tongues, and say, He saith. Behold, I am against them that prophesy false dreams, saith the Lord, and do tell them, and cause my people to err by their lies, and by their lightness; yet I sent them not, nor commanded them: therefore they shall not profit this people at all, saith the Lord.

Acts 2:8 -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.

Colossians 1:28- Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus:

1 Timothy 3:2-4- A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous;One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity.

1 Peter 5:8- Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:

Vigilant means: keenly alert to or heedful of trouble or danger, as while others are sleeping or unsuspicious. He should look at things going on around him that are contrary to the word of the Lord.

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Praise God for He is God

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Tracy K

Praise God because he is God. He is in control no matter what we think. Praise God for his un-ending love for us, his people. He will never leave us or forsake us. Its easy to praise God when we are on the mountain, but God said he will be with us when we are in the valley. He is God no matter what is going on around us. He tells us to have faith. Sometimes things don’t always go the way we think they should but God has a plan.

It is when we go through the valleys that we look toward God. We depend upon him when we think that we have no hope because he gives us that hope. He doesn’t want any of his people to suffer, he wants to give them peace and happiness. If you have accepted Christ, he has given you all things to enjoy (1 Timothy 6:17).

God deserves praise from his saints because he called us out from our unrighteousness. If we have accepted Christ as our savior, we are now part of his family. He has made us heirs of God —joint heirs with Christ (Romans 8:17). “Ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people, that ye should show forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvelous light,” 1 Peter 2:9.

God deserves your praise and expects you to worship him. Psalm 66:1,2 says, “Make a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands. Sing forth the honour of his name: Make his praise glorious.” We should praise the Lord for his mercy and for his righteousness. Give thanks for the grace that he has given us. Thank the Lord through song for his wonderful gift of his beloved son, Jesus. Psalm 67:3 says, “Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee.”

Related scriptures:

Ezekiel 28:26-And they shall dwell safely therein, and shall build houses, and plant vineyards; yea, they shall dwell with confidence, when I have executed judgments upon all those that despise them round about them; and they shall know that I am the Lord their God.

1 Timothy 6:17-Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;

Psalm 107:29-He maketh the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are still.

Romans 5:2-By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.

Mark 11:22-And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God.

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There is Comfort in Hope

Posted on June 21, 2014 by Tracy K

With so many things going on around us it is easy to become discouraged. We see our country going through a dramatic change that is not for the better. Men are deceived into believing a lie that the government is looking out for the best interest of everyone. Christian believers know that there is going to be a tribulation upon this earth that many men will die and the earth as we know it will drastically come to a halt. Soon God will gather together all men of the earth to a great battle in the last days and the wicked shall perish. We must have hope and faith in Christ, for without it we have nothing. Psalm 119:81 says, “My soul fainteth for thy salvation: but I hope in thy word.” God wants us to have courage and strength to move forward no matter what comes our way. Psalm 31:24 says, “Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the Lord.”

Even though we look at everything that once seemed like a place of comfort, turning into a time of distress, God’s people will prevail. It is easy to become grieved and heart-broken for those that neglect a perfect salvation that is free to all those that claim it. We know that what God has promised, he will do. Romans 4:21 says, “And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform.” We know that God is a just God and his judgments are righteous. Psalm 19:9 says, “The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.”

As I look at Queen Esther in her battles upon this earth, she could have easily become discouraged. Her people refused to bow down and worship Haman; therefore he went to the king to urge him to destroy the Jews, because they refused to honor him. They obeyed not the laws of the kingdom; therefore they were considered a diverse and separate people. One day Esther found favor in sight of King Ahasuerus and he ordered Haman to be hanged. This story shows that no matter what evil comes upon God’s people, and we stand for what is right, he will destroy our enemies from the face of the earth.

Related scriptures:

Psalm 130:5 -I wait for the Lord, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope.

Hebrews 1:9- Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore God, even thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.

Hebrews 2:2,3-For if the word spoken by angels was stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompence of reward; How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him.

Hebrews 2:8-Thou hast put all things in subjection under his feet. For in that he put all in subjection under him, he left nothing that is not put under him. But now we see not yet all things put under him.

Hebrews 2:17,18 Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people.
For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted.

Psalm 21:11-For they intended evil against thee: they imagined a mischievous device, which they are not able to perform.

Isaiah 9:7 -Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.

Isaiah 9:7-Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.

Psalm 89:14-Justice and judgment are the habitation of thy throne: mercy and truth shall go before thy face.

Psalm 7:9 -Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end; but establish the just: for the righteous God trieth the hearts and reins.

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The Sanctity of Marriage

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Tracy K

When a couple decides to get married, they become one flesh according to God. Ephesians 5:31 says, “For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh.” God tells us that they should be committed to each other because one day they will be heirs together in Heaven. 1 Peter 3:7 says, “Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered.”

Marriage is not only a joyous occasion but a lifetime commitment. It shouldn’t be taken lightly. In 1 Corinthians 13 we learn that love bears all things. Love suffers long and is kind, not easily provoked or puffed up. Love bears all things and endures all things. A man or woman who loves one another isn’t concerned about their own desires but the needs of each other. They might endure a great deal but they must forgive one another as Christ forgives us.

Marriage was first talked about in Genesis 2:24. “And Adam said, This is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh: she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man. Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.” Notice how it says a man will leave his father and mother and cleave unto his wife. It doesn’t say a man with man or a woman with woman. There are many controversies taking place today regarding the sanctity of marriage. First lets define what sanctity means. It is defined as holiness, saintliness, or godliness. Therefore it is not defined as lust, ungodliness or a certain way of life. Never before in the Bible did God say that we were to adjust to the current world. God says he changes not (Malachi 3:6).

Hebrews 13:4 says, “Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.” So we know that it is more honorable to get married than to fornicate. God tells us in Matthew Chapter 15 that fornication defiles a man. Any sin man must fight against. It is not always easy and God allows some grace to us, but we must not continue in sin. Roman 6:1,2 says God forbids us to continue in sin.

In Leviticus 20:13, the Bible says that a man should not be with another man in the same way he is with a woman. “If a man also lie with mankind, as he lieth with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination: they shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them.” This clearly shows that it is an abomination. There is nowhere in the Bible that it says that a man marries another man.

God tells us that a woman should be under subjection to her husband; and a man should love his wife like Christ loves the church. Ephesians 5:24,25 says, “Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in every thing.Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it.”

God tells his people in Jeremiah 29:6 to “Take ye wives, and beget sons and daughters; and take wives for your sons, and give your daughters to husbands, that they may bear sons and daughters; that ye may be increased there, and not diminished.” He clearly says that a man is to be with a woman so that they can have children. Another scripture is in Genesis 1:28, God told male and female to be fruitful and multiple and replenish the earth (bear children).

A man or woman shouldn’t commit adultery for this is one of God’s ten commandments. Exodus 20:14,^“Thou shalt not commit adultery.” 1 Corinthians 7 talks about how a man and woman are bound under a law to each other. The wife is bound to her husband including in their personal relationship. They are not to defraud each other except for fasting and prayer. If one dies than they are freed from the law to remarry another. If they separate from each other, they are not to remarry. There is one exception, the Bible says if a man puts away his wife except for adultery causes her to commit adultery and if he remarries commits adultery himself (Matthew 19).

Related scriptures:

Ecclesiastes 9:9-Live joyfully with the wife whom thou lovest all the days of the life of thy vanity, which he hath given thee under the sun, all the days of thy vanity: for that is thy portion in this life, and in thy labour which thou takest under the sun.

Matthew 15:18,19-But those things which proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart; and they defile the man. For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies:

Ephesians 5:23-For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body.

Matthew 19:9-And I say unto you, Whosoever shall put away his wife, except it be for fornication, and shall marry another, committeth adultery: and whoso marrieth her which is put away doth commit adultery.

Mark 10:12-And if a woman shall put away her husband, and be married to another, she committeth adultery.

1 Corinthians 13:4-8- Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil; Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away.

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The Church- Believers in Christ

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Tracy K

Body of Believers

The church is not only a building of God but is the community of believers in Christ. God wants us to have fellowship with other believers. It helps us to stay focused on what we should do. Jesus gave his life for the church. Acts 20:28 said that he purchase the church with his own blood. This shows how much Jesus cared for the church. By going to church it feeds our spiritual needs instead of our fleshly needs. 1 Corinthians 2:13 says, “Which things also we speak, not in the words which man’s wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.” Our fellowship should not only be with God but other believers. “That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ,” 1 John 1:3. When Jesus left his disciples on the earth, they continued with fellowship and breaking bread —eating together (Acts 2:42).

When we attend a Bible believing church, we have fellowship with other believers which can encourage and instruct us about Christ. Especially if you are a new believer in Christ, you need to go to church and be taught about Christ. The Bible tells us in Romans 10:14,15 that we can learn about God by listening to a preacher. “How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!” Acts 20:28 says for preacher to, “Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.

Related scriptures:

Acts 16:5-And so were the churches established in the faith, and increased in number daily.

Acts 20:28-Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.

1 Corinthians 1:2-²Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all that in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both their’s and our’s, Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Corinthians 12:28-And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues.

Ephesians 3:21-Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.

Ephesians 5:23-For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body.

1 Corinthians 14:33- For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.

Ephesians 5:27-That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.

1 Peter 2:5-Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.

Acts 11:26-And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.

Romans 8:6-For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.

Acts 14:23-And when they had ordained them elders in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they believed.

Ephesians 5:25- Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;

Acts 16:5-And so were the churches established in the faith, and increased in number daily.

Acts 20:28- Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.

Revelation 22:16-I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.

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The Prodigal Son

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Tracy K

The parable of the Prodigal Son is a well known story about two sons. One son asked for his inheritance from his father. When he received his money, he went to a far country and wasted his substance with riotous living. When a famine came in, he began to be in need. He started feeding swine for a living and sometimes ate of the husks of the swine. Then he remembered his father and thought to himself, I will return to my father and repent by saying, “I have sinned against heaven, and before thee,And am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired servants.” So the son returned to the Father and when his father seen him coming, ran to his son, having compassion, and kissed him because he loved him. Then, he told his servants to prepare a meal because of his son’s return. The other son became jealous and envious and the father asked him what was wrong. The son went on to ask why his father killed the fatted calf because his brother had rebelled, by leaving home and living a riotous life with harlots. The father replied, “Son, thou art ever with me, and all that I have is thine.It was meet that we should make merry, and be glad: for this thy brother was dead, and is alive again; and was lost, and is found.”

What joy, love and compassion that this father had for his wayward son. He forgave his son for all that he had done. This father is like our Heavenly Father. God waits patiently, with loving arms and forgiveness when we return to him with humble hearts. He is longsuffering to us and his hope is that none of us would perish but come to him in repentance. Exodus 34:6 says, “And the Lord passed by before him, and proclaimed, The Lord, The Lord God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth.”

It is easy to get used to having the love and rewards of the Heavenly Father, that we don’t realize that we should love others enough to share the gospel of Christ. We should want to help others receive God’s forgiveness and grace. 2 Peter 3:9 says, “The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.”

Related scriptures:

Luke 15:10-Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.

Luke 15:11-24-And he said, A certain man had two sons:And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living.And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey into a far country, and there wasted his substance with riotous living.And when he had spent all, there arose a mighty famine in that land; and he began to be in want.And he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country; and he sent him into his fields to feed swine.And he would fain have filled his belly with the husks that the swine did eat: and no man gave unto him.And when he came to himself, he said, How many hired servants of my father’s have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger!I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee,And am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired servants.And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son.But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet:And bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it; and let us eat, and be merry:For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry.

Mark 12:33-And to love him with all the heart, and with all the understanding, and with all the soul, and with all the strength, and to love his neighbour as himself, is more than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices.

Luke 10:27-And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself.

Psalm 86:15-But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, and gracious, long suffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth.

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Coming Kingdom of Christ

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Tracy K

The Lord Jesus Christ, who is the Seed of David, will restore his kingdom on this earth. In Matthew 1 we learn about the genealogy of Jesus and how he was the descendant of King David. In Luke 1:31-33, Mary was told that she would bring forth a son and that he would reign over the house of Jacob forever. The text reads, “And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name Jesus.He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David:And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end.”

In Jesus ancestry line, we know that Jesus was a descendant of Abraham, Jacob and later David. Matthew Chapter 1 says, “Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob.” We know that God changed Jacob’s name to Israel (Genesis 32:28). This is why Israel is considered the Holy land of Christ. We know that this land was promised to the children of God when they escaped Pharoah and the land of Egypt (Exodus 3:8).

The prophet Daniel saw visions regarding the Lord’s kingdom in the last days. Daniel 7:13,14 says, “I saw in the night visions, and, behold, one like the Son of man came with the clouds of heaven, and came to the Ancient of days, and they brought him near before him.And there was given him dominion, and glory, and a kingdom, that all people, nations, and languages, should serve him: his dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed.”

When Jesus was born, the Scribes and Pharisees, the religious leaders were willing to have a king if that did not involve repentance and a change of heart. Actually they were ungodly and wicked; they were Jews outwardly but not inwardly. When Jesus pressed continually the command to repent and denounced their hypocrisy, they began to hate Him and rejected him as the Saviour. They began to seek council to destroy him (Matthew 12:14). They led him to Pilate to be judged and then condemned to die. Pilate asked him if he was the King of Jews. Jesus said that now his kingdom was not of this world, meaning that it would soon be. John 18:36, “Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.” Matthew 6:10 says that the Lord’s kingdom is in Heaven but will one day be on this earth. “Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.”

God tells us through his word in Revelation 20:4 that the “saints” or the children of God will reign with Christ for a thousand years. In Daniel 7:18,22, the Bible says, “But the saints of the most High shall take the kingdom, and possess the kingdom for ever, even for ever and ever. Until the Ancient of days came, and judgment was given to the saints of the most High; and the time came that the saints possessed the kingdom.”

God tells us that we, as saints, should look for his return and to prepare our hearts and minds to remain in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7). 1 Corinthians 6:2 says,”Do ye not know that the saints shall judge the world? and if the world shall be judged by you, are ye unworthy to judge the smallest matters?” 2 Peter 1:10,11 says, “Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall: For so an entrance shall be ministered unto you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.”

To prepare our hearts and minds for his return, we should practice godliness, and to crucify our flesh, by living righteously. Titus 2:12,13 says, “Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ.” 1 Timothy 6:11,12 says, “But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.”

Related scriptures:

Revelation 11:15- And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever.

Daniel 7:26,27- But the judgment shall sit, and they shall take away his dominion, to consume and to destroy it unto the end. And the kingdom and dominion, and the greatness of the kingdom under the whole heaven, shall be given to the people of the saints of the most High, whose kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and all dominions shall serve and obey him.

Obadiah 1:15,17-For the day of the Lord is near upon all the heathen: as thou hast done, it shall be done unto thee: thy reward shall return upon thine own head. But upon mount Zion shall be deliverance, and there shall be holiness; and the house of Jacob shall possess their possessions.

⁸Therefore wait ye upon me, saith the Lord, until the day that I rise up to the prey: for my determination is to gather the nations, that I may assemble the kingdoms, to pour upon them mine indignation, even all my fierce anger: for all the earth shall be devoured with the fire of my jealousy.

Zephaniah 3:9-For then will I turn to the people a pure language, that they may all call upon the name of the Lord, to serve him with one consent.

Zephaniah 3:17,19-The Lord thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing.At that time will I bring you again, even in the time that I gather you: for I will make you a name and a praise among all people of the earth, when I turn back your captivity before your eyes, saith the Lord.

Second Coming of Christ

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Teaching Children Respect

Posted on June 14, 2014 by Tracy K

I remember growing in a time when I respected my parents and did what I was told without question. I knew if I didn’t respect my parents, I got a whipping or had to stand in the corner or had to write sentences. I remember one time having to write one thousand sentences because there was something I didn’t put up in my room. I don’t remember exactly what it was that I forget to put in my room, but the sentence was such: “Everything has a place and everything is to be put in its place. I wasn’t allowed to do anything until the sentences were finished. I remember my fingers hurting and it seemed to take several hours to write them.

The point is that my parents taught me how to respect them and their authority. My dad had been a marine and he believed in respect. I wasn’t able to go outside and play without his permission. I remember once, My sisters and I were down the street playing football with some other kids in the neighborhood; some were boys. My dad walked down the street where we were bringing his belt in hand. Talking about embarrassment and learning to not ever do that again.

Today parents want their children to be their friend but to respect them at the same time. It is not possible for your children to be your friend and respect you because the first time you scold them or punish them, there goes the friendship. Start at an early age and your kids will grow up respecting you. I have two children that have pushed my buttons many times, but I have used some of the same methods that my father used on me.

Right now I have my daughter at the table writing an essay on who she is compared to God. She is fifteen and has everything you can think of, from televisions to a Kindle, clothes, phones, etc… Many times those things have been taken away because I am trying to instill a sense of respect to her. If she can’t respect me, how is she going to respect God or his authority. Parents now is the time to start teaching your children the way they should act, before it is too late. When they are older they will not learn how to respect others if you don’t teach them, therefore dishonoring all authority. Don’t allow them to talk back to you in disrespect. Don’t allow them to tell you no, when you tell them to do something. Most important, take them to church. Respect begins with respecting God and his authority. Don’t neglect them either, listen to them when they are talking to you. Show them love and respect and they will show it back to you. See the following scriptures related to children.

Related scriptures:

Ephesians 6:1-Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.

Ephesians 6:4-And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.

Proverbs 23:13,14-Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die.

¹⁴Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from hell.

1 Timothy 3:4- One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;

Isaiah 54:13-And all thy children shall be taught of the Lord; and great shall be the peace of thy children.

Psalm 132:12-If thy children will keep my covenant and my testimony that I shall teach them, their children shall also sit upon thy throne for evermore.

Psalm 53:2-God looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, that did seek God.

Exodus 20:12- Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee.

Deuteronomy 11:18-19- Therefore shall ye lay up these my words in your heart and in your soul, and bind them for a sign upon your hand, that they may be as frontlets between your eyes.And ye shall teach them your children, speaking of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.