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Jews (Jew does NOT equal Israel) are cursed: -- Jeremiah 42:18 “ . . . and you will become a curse . . . “ -- Jeremiah 44:8. “. . . that you might be cut off and become a curse and a reproach among all the nations of the earth.” -- Jeremiah 44:12. “ . . . and they will become a curse an object of horror, an imprecation and a reproach. -- Isaiah 65:15 “You will leave your name as a curse to My chosen ones, and the Lord God will slay you. But My servants shall be called by another name (Acts 11:26) -- 1 Corinthians 16:22 "Anyone who does not love the Lord [Jesus Christ], he is to be accursed. Maranatha." God's people are Christians (Acts 11:26) Jews are the cursed Children of the Devil. (John 8:44) Jesus Christ make is clear that the Jews (the Synagogue of Satan) will bow down before the European Christians in order to make it clear whom God loves. Rev 3:9 Isaiah 62: God's people is the Chiistian Church for we have already come to Mount Zion and Jerusalem. Hebrews 12:22. Jesus Christ IS the Land. Jesus Christ IS the Nation.  Isaiah 66:8 Preachers and Pastors who support the Jews are at enmity with God and put for their hands to support evil. Fritz Berggren, PhD www.bloodandfaith.com.    6 January 2024 A.D. This guy is brilliant:  https://www.instagram.com/realtaylorransom/reel/DBK0FbAMM0O/

JESUS Christ IS come in the flesh. JESUS is the Christ (Father and Son) being one person. Doctrine of Christ.

Even as time goes on and things chance, the words of Jesus remain. #theloriclineshow Interested in learning more about becoming a devoted follower of Christ? Go to follow.lifeword.org! ~~~ Do you know any of the words of Jesus? Whether you believe and follow Him or not, you very well may have quoted Him. You might know Jesus said to, “love your neighbor,” but do you also know Jesus said, “love your enemy”? Yep. Wherever you stand with Jesus, the fact remains that His words always cause a stir. The Pharisees used the words of Jesus against him to have him crucified. So good reminder, just because someone uses the words of Jesus, doesn't mean they FOLLOW the words of Jesus. Find out what Jesus said for yourself. Dig into Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. As you seek Him, you WILL find Him, from Genesis to Revelation. Some bibles have the words of Jesus in RED. I love those. These ‘red letter editions' as they are called, highlight the words of Jesus in the color red throughout the gospel accounts. The first one was published in 1899 by Louis Klopsch. He was inspired to publish such an edition by reading what Jesus spoke in Luke 22:20 which says this… Luke 22:20 In the same way, after the supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you.” This verse sparked the idea. Jesus' words in red, symbolizing the new covenant Jesus sealed with His blood on the cross. It's simply a tool we can use as we study ALL of scripture. As a red letter edition bible highlights the words of Jesus, I thought I would do the same. So join me this month at Lifeword.org as I look at some of the red letter words of Jesus. We'll dig into truth He spoke that doesn't get as much mainstream attention because, well, it might not be what we WANT to focus on. But you see, that's why we should. Every word of God's word matters. That's the danger in thinking any part of the Bible is of more importance than the other. EVERY word is from God. Jesus Christ IS the Word (John 1:14). All of Scripture, from Genesis to Revelation, is the Word of GOD, (2 Timothy 3:16–17) AND the word of Jesus, because He and the Father are one. (John 10:30) We are to hold dear, adhere to and follow EVERY word, because it is right and true and it will stand forever. This is what Jesus said about His words. Mark 13:31 Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away. Here in Mark chapter 13, Jesus is giving his disciples a look into the future. While out on the Mount of Olives, Jesus begins to describe the coming destruction of the Temple and Jerusalem as well as a great tribulation and end to heaven and earth as we know it. There will be signs, just as buds blooming now are signs of Spring that will lead to Summer, we will see and know when the time is near. Jesus makes it clear. All things, in the heavens and on this earth, will pass away, but His WORDS will remain. That's the truth. Jesus said it. I believe it. I stand alone on it. It's the only thing in this life that will not fail. I'm Lori Cline.

Jude is a one chapter letter that packs a powerful punch of apologetics that is as necessary today as it was the day that he wrote it. Jude was going to write something to the saints about the common faith that we have in Jesus Christ. However, when he was about to put the quill to the parchment, the Spirit of God told him to exhort the church to “earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints”. And the reason for the exhortation was that there were “certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained to this condemnation, ungodly men, turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness, and denying the only Lord God, and our Lord Jesus Christ”.Jude in verses 4-19 is going to give us the “profile” of a false teacher, false prophet or counterfeit Christian, but I want to draw your attention to two heresies that are common to all false teachers and false prophets. One, is that they turn or change, or redefine the biblical meaning of the sanctifying grace God as a license for lasciviousness or sexual promiscuity. Two, they deny the biblical doctrine of the deity of the Lord Jesus Christ.False teachers and false prophets distort or redefine the Biblical meaning of the grace of God. In Jude's day there was an apostasy known as gnosticism. Gnosticism taught that all matter was evil, and that the spirit alone was good. Therefore, the material body was essentially evil. Therefore, since the spirit alone is good and you are saved by grace (which is true) you were free to satisfy what the Scriptures calls sexual immorality (which is heretical and false). Beloved, any teaching that winks at, condones, or justifies the practice of sexual sin, be it heterosexual or homosexual, as a God given freedom that we have in Christ is exactly what Paul is addressing when he writes: “What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? God forbid” (Romans 6:1-2).Paul wrote to the church in Corinth: “Flee fornication. Every sin that a man does is without the body; but he that commits fornication sins against his own body. What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's” (1 Corinthians 6:18-20). Any teaching with any disregard for the moral law of God is known as antinomianism (no law). This heretical description of the sanctifying grace of God is contrary to the scriptural call of God to walk in holiness and righteousness.Secondly, these false teachers denied the deity of the Lord Jesus Christ. According to both Jude and Peter, these false prophets and false teachers were denying the Lord that bought them. “But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying ( refuse, reject, renounce) the Lord that bought them (that is redemption language), and bring upon themselves swift destruction” (2 Peter 2:1). The Greek word that is translated “Lord” by Jude and Peter describes “One who possesses supreme authority”. What a man teaches or believes about Jesus Christ makes the teacher true or false. “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God” (John 1:1-2). “And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth” (John 1:14). The name Jesus or Yeshua means Jehovah is salvation. Paul writes to the elders from Ephesus in 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.Note, the church of God was purchased with His own blood. God the Father is Spirit, but it was God the Son, the Word made flesh, that took upon Himself a human nature so that He might bleed and die to redeem sinners. “Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross”(Philippians 2:5-8). Prior to His death, Jesus asked the Father to glorify Him with the glory which He had with Him even before the world was created (John 17:5). Jesus Christ, the Word of God appeared in the form of man so that as the Lamb of God, He would pay the price necessary to take away the sin of the world. Jesus Christ IS the gospel. SELAH

The Morning Worship Service at Plainfield Christian Church in Comstock Park, MI Preacher: Bruce Wilson Youth Minister: Josh Antonopulos Children's Minister: Wade Harrier Worship Leader: Katie Winstanley Learn more at https://www.pccmi.org/ Songs: CCLI #2228009 Sermon: One Another Series #2 Caring Christians Accept One Another Scripture: Romans 14 & 15 Revelation 20:11 2 Corinthians 5:10 Notes: 1. Accept one another (14:1-12) 2. Edify one another (14:13-23) 3. Please one another (15:1-7). 1 God Has Accepted Us Verses 1-3 2 God Sustains Us Verse 4 3 Jesus Christ Is Lord Verses 5-9 4 Jesus Christ Is the Judge Verses 10-12

Title: Lord of All Text: Acts 10:34-43 FCF: We often struggle humbly trusting and loyally submitting to Christ in faith. Prop: Because Jesus is Lord of All, we must believe in Him through His name. Scripture Intro: [Slide 1] Turn in your bible to Acts chapter 10. In a moment we will read from the LSB starting in verse 34. You can follow along in the pew bible on page 1243 or in whatever version you prefer. We are more than halfway through the episode now. Cornelius' vision has come to pass. He and his family sit poised to hear the message from Peter. Peter's understanding of the vision he received is expanding to its fullest meaning. As the immediate effect of that… Peter will preach the message Corenlius and his family need. Let's waste no time. Please stand with me to give honor to and to focus on the reading of the Word of God. Invocation: O risen Christ, there is salvation in no one else; there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved. Let your saving presence be upon us today that we might glory in your abundant love and rightly proclaim your good news of redemption. We pray this in the name of our Lord Jesus. Amen. Transition: [Slide 2] There is a saying we have. Absolute power corrupts absolutely. It is this truism that motivated our forefathers to seek out a government that put power in the hands of the many rather in the hands of the few. As power is consolidated, it is more easily and readily used to corrupt and abuse those who are governed. To us the idea of one ruler holding all power is a fearful thing to consider. Peter's gospel presentation to Cornelius and his friends and family… is all about what happens when the RIGHT MAN holds absolute power. Let's look. I.) Jesus is Lord of Jew and Gentile, so we must believe in Him through His name. (34-36) a. [Slide 3] 34 – And opening his mouth, Peter said: i. And just like that, something clicks in Peter's mind. ii. The full weight of the vision and all its implications are now falling on Peter. iii. Regarding the message that Cornelius has several times alluded to. The message that the servants he sent alluded to. The message that Cornelius has said was ordered by the Lord. We have yet to read in Acts what that message might be. iv. God in speaking to Peter never gives him a message to deliver. v. Certainly, as Peter hears this for the second time now, he might have been wondering up to that point what message God would have him give to these gentiles. vi. But taking the vision and the Spirit's instruction into account, and seeing the events that have unfolded more clearly… Peter knows now exactly what message he is to deliver to Cornelius and his house. vii. It isn't a message for the Jews to consider their ceremonial laws fulfilled – although this is true. viii. It isn't a message for the Jews to abandon their scruples about meeting with gentiles – although this is also true. b. [Slide 4] “I most truly comprehend now that God is not one to show partiality. i. The message… is the gospel of Jesus Christ. ii. We see Peter make the declaration. God is not one to show partiality. iii. What does this mean? iv. Well, we have scriptures that tell us that God has a common grace available to all mankind. That the rain falls on both the unjust and the just. Perhaps Peter thinks that God is generally good to all men, so Peter must share with them the Gospel as an act of common good to them. v. While this is certainly true, it doesn't quite accommodate the aspect of God making the unclean clean does it? vi. We could make this to mean, as some parts of Christianity do, that God has given redemptive grace to all mankind. That God does not show any particular favor to any one but has shown favor to all. In this there are two teachings that diverge. 1. Either all men will be saved – Which is Universalism. 2. Or all men have received grace from God to be saved, they simply must add their belief to receive it – Potential atonement of all men or Synergism. 3. Is this what Peter means that God shows no partiality? vii. I introduce all this in order to teach a principle. The principle is… in scripture… if you don't understand… Keep reading. c. [Slide 5] 35 – but in every nation the one who fears Him and does righteousness is welcome to Him. i. The scriptures as a whole may teach that God is generally good to every single man, and even that as part of that goodness that the gospel must go out to every single man. But that is not what Peter means by God not showing partiality. ii. I would argue that the scriptures as a whole neither teach Universalism nor does it teach Synergism. God did not provide saving grace or a potential atonement to all men. Rather He provided regenerative grace and effectual atonement to many men. iii. Such a teaching endures Peter's comment that God does not show partiality. Why? iv. Because Peter does not speak in reference to all men that have ever lived. He speaks in reference to all kinds of men, namely ethnicity and religious heritage. v. These superficial earthy demarcations are not aspects of us that God considers when He gives saving grace and effectual atonement. And this has always been the case. As we read in the psalms, in proverbs, in the history, in the prophets – God's redemptive plan has ALWAYS included the whole earth. All the nations. Not just Jews. vi. Any man, of any background, if they fear God and obey Him… that in itself is enough for them to be welcomed unto God. vii. And lest we be concerned that Peter is teaching some sort of works-based salvation… Fearing God and obeying God can be set next to seeking God, believing God, and loving God. The relationship in the New Testament between trust, repentance, obedience, fear, love, and faith are so intertwined that it is quite difficult to pick them apart as separate experiences. viii. In short, Peter speaks of one who is or is at least becoming a true believer in the name of Jesus. d. [Slide 6] 36 – As for the word which He sent to the sons of Israel, proclaiming the good news of peace through Jesus Christ – He is Lord of all – i. The word, or the message that God has ordained for Peter to give to Cornelius, is the same message or word that God sent to the sons of Israel through Christ. ii. What is this message? iii. It is a message of Peace. iv. Peace between God and men. v. A cessation of hostility. A way to be made right with God. vi. In this Christ is both the messenger and also the message. Christ comes with a message of peace but He is also the means of that peace. vii. How is He able to do that? viii. First, because He is the Messiah of God. He is the Christ, the anointed One. The promised One of God. The One who will crush the head of Satan. The One who will provide a path back into the family of God. ix. Second, He is Lord of All. x. Long were the Jews looking for a man chosen of God to lead them to freedom and prosperity. We've been talking about this in foundations in our study of Micah. xi. Long have they been told that their only Hope is in the God of Abraham, Issac, and Jacob. xii. But Peter makes it plain – that in Jesus of Nazareth – He is both the chosen and anointed One of God but also is Lord of all. He is God and Man. xiii. But this is not a message for the sons of Israel only. For God is not one to show partiality. Jesus is, after all, the Lord of all. e. [Slide 7] Summary of the Point: So, in Peter's opening point, which serves as a revelation to himself in addition to a guide to His entire gospel presentation, Peter stresses the idea that Jesus, is the Lord of all men. Although God has referred to Israel as His portion, the entire Old Testament never eliminated a global vision for God's redemptive plan. Anyone, regardless of their heritage, their previous religious persuasion, their ethnicity, their gender, or any other dividing identity characteristic - anyone who has been humbled in fear of the Lord and has submitted to His rule, will not be denied the welcome of God. God's sovereign, unconditional election does not stand opposed to this teaching. Instead, it works in harmony. His sovereign work, which produces this kind of person, is not extended only to people of a particular identifying group. It is extended to all kinds of men for Jesus is Lord of all. What then should be our response? Fear and obedience. Humble Trust and Loyal Submission. Transition: [Slide 8(blank)] But is Jesus simply Lord of all men? Are there other aspects of His Lordship that may contribute to our understanding of the gospel? II.) Jesus is Lord of good and evil, so we must believe in Him through His name. (37-38) a. [Slide 9] 37 – you yourselves know the thing which happened throughout all Judea starting from Galilee, after the baptism which John proclaimed i. Jesus' life had caused quite a stir. ii. It is reasonable for Peter to have expected a God-Fearer to have heard about the baptism of John. John's ministry was to prepare the way of the Lord. To declare the coming of the King and His Kingdom. iii. His ministry also had reached far and wide. We haven't met the last of his disciples in the book of Acts. iv. It is also reasonable for Peter to expect that most everyone would have heard by now of the exploits of Jesus. His miracles. His ministry. v. People came from far and wide to hear him and see him perform miracles. vi. And we know that Jesus had interacted with other centurions of the Roman army, even raising one centurion's servant without having ever seen the servant. vii. We also know Philip the evangelist preceded Peter in arriving in Caesarea preaching the gospel. viii. And perhaps even in his conversing with them Peter was made aware of all they had heard. ix. Therefore, he is starting from what they know and intending to expand on it. b. [Slide 10] 38 – You know of Jesus of Nazareth, how God anointed Him with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how He went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him. i. Although the words “you know of” do not appear in the Greek text, they are supplied by the LSB here to indicate that this is further pointing to the specifics of all that they knew. ii. And they knew quite a lot. iii. They knew that Jesus of Nazareth had been given power by the Holy Spirit and anointed by God the Father. iv. They knew that He went about doing good v. They knew He went about healing all who were oppressed by the devil. vi. What they did not know… is that He was able to do all of this because God was with Him. vii. Peter proves his point that Jesus is Lord of all by showing that He is Lord OF good and OVER evil and dark forces of the world. He went about doing good and defeating evil and dark powers. viii. Yes, the Lord Jesus reigns… in goodness and over evil itself. c. [Slide 11] Summary of the Point: In Peter's first point, as the fullest realization of the vision he saw, he now confesses that Jesus is Lord of all, meaning of all men. That salvation, in its fullest sense, is offered not to Jews only, but to all men. In this second point, in recounting what Cornelius and his close relations and friends have heard, Peter shows that Jesus is not merely the Lord of all men, but is also the Lord of good and evil. By this he means that Jesus not only is the definition of what is good, but also that He rules even over the forces of evil. He is able to cast out evil. He is able to dominate the forces that have dominated men. What is the only proper response to such a Lord? Fear and obedience. Humble Trust and Loyal Submission. Transition: [Slide 12(blank)] Jesus is Lord of all men. Jesus is good and rules over evil. Anything else? III.) Jesus is Lord of life and death, so we must believe in Him through His name. (39-41) a. [Slide 13] 39 – And we are witnesses of all the things He did both in the land of the Judea and in Jerusalem. i. Peter provides somewhat of a transitional sentence here. ii. He switches not to what the gentiles in front of him knew, but of what the apostles and the early 120-member church were all witnesses. iii. Thus, they may not know any of what he is about to tell them, but he is bearing witness to them of what they saw Jesus do in Judea and Jerusalem. iv. This is the message that they were commissioned by Christ to take to the nations – all that Jesus did, especially in Jerusalem, and especially the last two months before he ascended. v. Which of course includes… b. [Slide 14] They also put Him to death by hanging Him on a tree. i. We know who the they is in this sentence, but it is not readily apparent grammatically. ii. We have 3 options from the text so far. iii. It could be the sons of Israel, it could be the forces of darkness. It could be the Father and the Spirit. iv. In fact, it was all three of these. v. But who put Jesus to death is not what Peter is emphasizing here. vi. The fact that He was put to death by hanging on a tree, IS. vii. The Old Testament affirms that anyone who is hung on a tree is cursed. viii. Jesus was cursed. ix. But He didn't stay cursed… c. [Slide 15] 40 – God raised Him up on the third day and granted that He appear 41 not to all the people, but to witnesses who were chosen beforehand by God, that is, to us who ate and drank with Him after He arose from the dead. i. And so, continuing to add to what Cornelius and his friends and family knew, Peter goes on to tell them that Jesus was raised by God on the third day and appeared to many people. ii. Not to everyone… for those who resolutely remained in their unbelief would then be held in greater judgment for seeing the risen Christ with their own eyes and yet still rejecting Him. iii. Not to everyone… for not all were equipped to testify to His life, death, and Life again like those who followed Him. iv. No, only to some who would believe, chosen by God. Only these saw Jesus and ate and drank with Him proving in fact that He was no spirit or apparition. He was raised indeed and in a new body. v. Thus, He is also Lord over life and death. vi. If God willed to pluck Him, even from death… then He must be Lord of all. d. [Slide 16] Summary of the Point: Peter has shown that all men are under His Lordship. He has shown that even the forces of evil are under His benevolent Lordship. And as an eyewitness to the fact, even the things that God alone claims to be in control of- things like life and death – Jesus is said to be Lord. “I lay my life down and can take it up again…” He said. God proved that He was exactly who He said He was by raising Him from the dead. He is the Lord of life and the Lord over death. How should we respond to such a Lord? A Lord who has the power of life and death in His hands? Fear and obey. Humble trust and loyal submission. Transition: [Slide 17(blank)] Do we need more? Is the gospel not yet full enough? Shall we leave it here? Or is there still more that He is Lord over? IV.) Jesus is Lord of the living and the dead, so we must believe in Him through His name. (42-43) a. [Slide 18] 42 – And He commanded us to preach to the people, and to solemnly bear witness that this is the One who has been designated by God as Judge of the living and the dead. i. Another aspect of Jesus being Lord of all is that having been raised from the Dead and glorified, He is now the Judge of the living and the dead. He is Lord over all. ii. He is the Lord over those who will live and those who will die. He is Lord over those who will be sent to life and sent to death. iii. And the message that God ordained for Peter to preach is Jesus the Lord of all and final judge of all. iv. This message is the message Cornelius referred to. v. This message is the one that God not only extends to all nations, but also enables many of all nations to receive. vi. And it is the message Peter is giving right now to Cornelius and his family and friends. b. [Slide 19] 43 – Of Him all the prophets bear witness that through His name everyone who believes in Him receives forgiveness of sins. i. Peter reaches the climax of His gospel presentation on Jesus being Lord of all by declaring that the way to be judged as living and not dead is to receive forgiveness for sins. ii. And how does one receive forgiveness for sins? iii. The prophets of Old spoke of the coming one who would bear His people's sins. They spoke of one Ruler who would rule from Jerusalem and all nations would come to Him to learn and obey. iv. In this, the prophets reveal the truth. That Jesus is this One. All hope is in Him. v. We are saved through His name. vi. [Slide 20] We've talked about this before, but when we use the expression “in His name” or “through His name” there are a couple layers of meaning. 1. First, it means with His authority or with His power. This focuses on our belief that Jesus is the Lord of all, who will judge the living and the dead, and who is over life, death, and all evil. Thus, believing through His name is believing in His power and authority to save us. 2. But the second meaning of the phrase is for His sake or on His behalf. This focuses on our belief that we are not saved because of any righteousness of our own, but only because Christ has paid our punishment and given us His righteousness. It is only for His sake that any are saved. vii. When we are told to believe in or to call on the name of Jesus, it is not speaking to a belief in historical facts alone. Instead, it is a belief that God only saves through Christ's substitutionary atonement and it is a submission to Christ's Lordship. viii. Through His name, everyone who believes (Jew or Gentile) will be forgiven of sins, freed from the power of evil, made right with God, established in peace through Him, and judged among the living. ix. There is hope in no other name but Jesus Christ, The Lord of All who was crucified for sinners. c. [Slide 21] Summary of the Point: Peter is being biblical, but abundantly logical as well. If Jesus is Lord over all men, over all good and evil, over life and death… then it stands to reason that He is also Lord and judge over the living and the dead. By living we mean those who have been granted life and life abundant. By dead we mean those who have been dead in their sins and have never been altered. As Lord over and Judge over He alone holds the keys. He alone holds the gavel. He alone determines who receives life and who is condemned to death. He will separate the sheep from the goats. What is the only proper response to such a Lord? It is belief in Him through His name. Which is what? Fear and obedience. It is Humble trust and loyal submission. Conclusion: So, CBC, after looking at Peter's sermon, what is it we are to walk away with? What orthodoxy and orthopraxy must we leave with? Doctrinal Takeaway: [Slide 22] Jesus is Lord of all. All men, all forces of good and evil, death, life, the dead and the living. He is Lord of all creation. He is the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the Last. He has demonstrated this by being anointed with the Spirit, healing those afflicted by the devil, dying for the sins of His people, raised by God to authenticate His Word, Ascended to God to intercede for His people and will one day return to judge the living and the dead. There is hope in no other name. No other name has the authority of Jesus Christ. It is for no other's sake that God will pass over sin and declare someone to be righteous. It is only on the basis of what He's done and who He is that we can and indeed we MUST humbly trust in and loyally submit to Him and Him alone for the forgiveness of sins. My friends… this is the gospel. He is Lord of all. That is the gospel. It is what gives us peace with God and reconciles us to Him… in that we kiss the Son. Kiss the Son, lest He become angry, and you perish in the way, For His wrath may soon be kindled, How blessed are all who take refuge in Him! Psalm 2:12. But let us apply this more vividly today. Where does this doctrine meet us? 1.) [Slide 23] Mind Transformation: “What truth must we believe from this text?” or “What might we not naturally believe that we must believe because of what this text has said?” We must believe that Jesus is Lord of all. a. All men are born naturally believing that they are the determiner of their own destiny. b. Baked into each of us, we believe that we can choose our path and our life. Our destiny is unwritten. c. But the scriptures cast down and smash this lie to bits. d. Jesus Christ is Lord of all. e. Oftentimes well-meaning pastors stand behind pulpits pleading with church goers to invite Jesus into their hearts. Pleading with them ask Jesus to be Lord of their life. f. My friends… Jesus Christ IS the Lord of all. Whether you ask Him to be or invite Him to be… He owns you. He owns all of us. g. And because of His obedience to the Father's will He has been raised to a position above every man. He is the Judge of the living and the dead. h. The scriptures say that all men will confess that Jesus is Lord to the glory of God the Father. i. Every knee will bow, every tongue will confess. j. This application is less an application and more a statement of fact. k. You will have NO CHOICE but to confess that Jesus is Lord of you, of your life, of your eternity, of your destiny, of EVERYTHING. l. The only thing uncertain to you… is when. m. When will you believe that Jesus is Lord of all? n. Will you confess and believe it now, while you yet inhabit this mortal body? Will you bow in humble trust and loyal submission now… or will you do so… later. o. That is the only question associated with this application for all men must believe that Jesus is Lord of all. 2.) [Slide 24] Refutation: “What lies must we cast down” or “What do we naturally believe, or have been taught to believe, that this passage shows is false?” We must deny that Jesus will allow even one sin to remain unpaid. a. Because Jesus is Lord of all, and because He is the judge of the living and the dead, one day, on the day that all will confess that Jesus is Lord of all… there will stand a Great White Throne. And the one who sits on that throne, the very presence of earth and heaven flee from Him. b. One day all men, great and small will stand before this great white throne and The Lion of Judah will preside over the court. c. He will call your name and He will open up the books of your life. d. He will read every single thing that you have ever done and He will lay out your sins before you. e. They will all testify against you as acts of treason against Yahweh and His Christ, Jesus, the Lord of Glory, The Judge over the living and the dead. f. And if anyone, including you, are judged by the books of works, you will never be found innocent. g. How do I know that? h. Because Revelation 20 says that anyone who is judged by these books will be cast into the lake of eternal fire. i. If you hope to stand before this throne and hold out for your good deeds to outweigh your bad deeds… my friend the bible has no hope to give you. For if you are judged by your works… you will be found guilty. You will be cast into the lake of eternal torment. j. There you shall remain for all eternity suffering the wrath of God for your sins. k. And the reason that you will be there forever is because were you given 1 eternal lifetime to pay for 1 count of treason against a Holy God, you could not with 1 eternal life adequately pay for your crime against Him. l. How much longer then would you remain in such wrath for your mile long rap sheet full of counts of treason? m. Jesus alone stands at that throne as judge. Jesus alone is the Lord of the living and the dead. n. He will not allow even 1 sin in the sea of all humanity to go unpaid. All sin will be atoned for. Justice will reign at that day. o. How foolish we have become to think… Oh God will forgive me. No my friends. All sin requires atonement. All sin requires someone to pay. All treason against Him will be punished. p. Would that we understood the sinfulness of sin! God open our eyes to see its death grip. A small sip of poison will not hurt us we think. Oh Chase such foolishness away from us Lord! q. So that we may… 3.) [Slide 25] Exhortation: “What actions should we take?” or “What is this passage specifically commanding us to do that we don't naturally do or aren't currently doing?” We must repent of sin and believe in the name of Jesus Christ. a. The same Lord who holds us dangling over the flames. The same Lord we have offended with our treason. The same Lord who is the judge of the living and the dead says to us b. Come unto me all who are weary and heavy laden and I will give you rest. My yoke is easy and my burden is light. c. The same Lord who condemns… it is also said… d. The Lord, The Lord God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering and abounding in goodness and truth, keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin. e. The same God who rides out to war against His enemies tells His angels to declare f. Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among men with whom He is pleased. g. The same Lord who separates the living and the dead, the goats and the sheep… of Him it was said h. Our griefs He Himself bore, and our sorrows He carried; He was pierced through for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; The chastening of our peace fell upon Him and by His wounds we are healed. All we like sheep have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way but Yahweh has caused the iniquity of us all to fall on… HIM i. This Lord of All… died for sinners. j. My friends… if God has shown you this truth today – how shall you respond? k. You are backed to the edge of a cliff. You know your judgment is coming. You know no sin will be left unpaid. You know you will confess and believe that Jesus is Lord of all one day. And now you know that this same Jesus has laid down His life to bear the sins of many. l. There are only two choices before you. And I implore you to take the only choice that makes sense. m. Turn from your sin in humble trust that this Lord is your Lord and this Savior is your savior. And because of what He's done and who He is… loyally submit to His Lordship. Bow the knee and follow Him. n. Lamentations 3: 25 – the Lord is good to those whose hope is in Him. o. Psalm 2:12 – Kiss the Son, lest He become angry, and you perish in the way, for His wrath may soon be kindled, How blessed are all who take refuge in Him. p. But my friends… I warn you… Do not choose the second option… 4.) [Slide 26] De-Exhortation: “What actions should we stop doing” or “What behaviors do we naturally practice that this passage tells us to stop doing?” We must stop resisting the call of the Lord. a. As you stand at the edge of that cliff faced with teaching on all sides showing you are trapped… you may think that you could find solace in the ravine below. b. Perhaps you can escape the gaze of the Almighty by throwing yourself into the chasm. c. Will you walk away from these truths? d. Will you flee the mercy of God? e. Will you continue to assure yourself that you will be found worthy. That He is not Lord. That He is not real? f. Will you continue to deceive and be deceived? g. Oh my friends… None of us are guaranteed another day. Not another moment. h. Should you cast yourself to the mercy of the ravine it may take your life. You may not land and be able to flee any longer. i. The fool has said, let us eat drink and be merry… but little did he know that the Lord would require His life that very night. j. My friends… what will you do with the Lord of All? He beckons you to come. Will you refuse again? 5.) [Slide 27 (end)] Comfort: “What comfort can we find here?” or “What peace does the Lord promise us in light of this passage of scripture?” Through the name of Jesus, all who believe in Him will receive forgiveness of sins. a. For immature or fake Christians such a message grates against them. b. They despise sermons with no moral push, no ted talk, no life hack. c. They come to be given short cuts and pointers on living the Christian life. d. But to seasoned and Christlike believers… we never tire of hearing the truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ. e. True to hear again and again of our sin, to live and confess it again and again is a pain to our hearts. f. But the sweet balm of the redemption that flowed from the cross of Christ – of this we can never drink too deeply. Our bellies are never full of it. Would that we could submerge ourselves in it every day and every hour. g. To know that the through the name of Jesus we who believe are and continue to receive the forgiveness of and cleansing from our sin. h. Oh glorious truth. Oh wonderful joy. i. The Lord of all… is the Savior of sinners. Sinners like you. Sinners like me. Let me close with a Puritan Prayer. Blessed Lord Jesus, No human mind could conceive or invent the gospel. Acting in eternal grace, you are both its messenger and its message, lived out on earth through infinite compassion, applying your life to insult, injury, death, that I might be redeemed, ransomed, freed. Blessed be you, O Father, for contriving this way, Eternal thanks to you, O Lamb of God, for opening this way, Praise everlasting to you, O Holy Spirit, for applying this way to my heart. Glorious Trinity, impress the gospel on my soul, until its virtue diffuses every faculty; Let it be heard, acknowledged, professed, felt. Teach me to secure this mighty blessing; Help me to give up every darling lust to submit heart and life to its command, to have it in my will, controlling my affections moulding my understanding; To adhere strictly to the rules of true religion, not departing from them in any instance nor for any advantage in order escape calamity, inconvenience, or danger. Take me to the cross to seek glory from its infamy; Strip me of every pleasing pretense of righteousness by my own doings. O gracious Redeemer, I have neglected you too long, often crucified you, crucified you afresh by my impenitence, put you to open shame. I thank you for the patience that has borne with me so long, and for the grace that now makes me willing to be yours. O unite me to yourself with inseparable bonds, that nothing may ever draw me back from you, my Lord, my Saviour: In Jesus name I pray… Amen. Benediction: May that One, in whom we have redemption through His blood, The forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of His grace, Lavish on you all wisdom and understanding. So that you might keep your heart on the right path. Until we meet again… Go in Peace.

The life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ IS the main event. This is because God loves you, and through Jesus Christ, He demonstrates His love, grace and forgiveness---All for you. So be Alert! Christ is coming again, and when he does, he will call you by name

“Jesus Christ Is the Treasure” by Elder Renlund reminds us to not “look beyond the mark.” Here's a question to consider as you study: Where in your life can you see that you're looking for specific blessings instead of seeing what's there? You can also watch this podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoiavmFctfCBB68kWaKVy0g If you'd like to send in comments on your favorite talks or if you have any other questions or comments, you can comment below, email me, or message me one any of my social media platforms. Email: genconfconvos@gmail.com Facebook: General Conference Conversations Instagram: @generalconferenceconversations

Even as time goes on and things chance, the words of Jesus remain. ~~~ Do you know any of the words of Jesus? Whether you believe and follow Him or not, you very well may have quoted Him. You might know Jesus said to, “love your neighbor,” but do you also know Jesus said, “love your enemy”? Yep. Wherever you stand with Jesus, the fact remains that His words always cause a stir. The Pharisees used the words of Jesus against him to have him crucified. So good reminder, just because someone uses the words of Jesus, doesn't mean they FOLLOW the words of Jesus. Find out what Jesus said for yourself. Dig into Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. As you seek Him, you WILL find Him, from Genesis to Revelation. Some bibles have the words of Jesus in RED. I love those. These ‘red letter editions' as they are called, highlight the words of Jesus in the color red throughout the gospel accounts. The first one was published in 1899 by Louis Klopsch. He was inspired to publish such an edition by reading what Jesus spoke in Luke 22:20 which says this… Luke 22:20 In the same way, after the supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you.” This verse sparked the idea. Jesus' words in red, symbolizing the new covenant Jesus sealed with His blood on the cross. It's simply a tool we can use as we study ALL of scripture. As a red letter edition bible highlights the words of Jesus, I thought I would do the same. So join me this month at Lifeword.org as I look at some of the red letter words of Jesus. We'll dig into truth He spoke that doesn't get as much mainstream attention because, well, it might not be what we WANT to focus on. But you see, that's why we should. Every word of God's word matters. That's the danger in thinking any part of the Bible is of more importance than the other. EVERY word is from God. Jesus Christ IS the Word (John 1:14). All of Scripture, from Genesis to Revelation, is the Word of GOD, (2 Timothy 3:16–17) AND the word of Jesus, because He and the Father are one. (John 10:30) We are to hold dear, adhere to and follow EVERY word, because it is right and true and it will stand forever. This is what Jesus said about His words. Mark 13:31 Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away. Here in Mark chapter 13, Jesus is giving his disciples a look into the future. While out on the Mount of Olives, Jesus begins to describe the coming destruction of the Temple and Jerusalem as well as a great tribulation and end to heaven and earth as we know it. There will be signs, just as buds blooming now are signs of Spring that will lead to Summer, we will see and know when the time is near. Jesus makes it clear. All things, in the heavens and on this earth, will pass away, but His WORDS will remain. That's the truth. Jesus said it. I believe it. I stand alone on it. It's the only thing in this life that will not fail. I'm Lori Cline.

Have you ever searched for something only to find it was right under your nose the whole time? That's how Elder Renlund starts his great talk, "Jesus Christ Is the Treasure." Brad McBride from ThusWeSee.com joins Matthew to discuss this great talk, share some great stories, and even... sing a Steve Martin song? Resources King Tut by Steve Martin Matthew's blog post on the Sacrament: "30 years and I'm just now leaning this?" Principles for Ensuring Doctrinal Purity (Church publication) Lifelong Conversion by Elder Dale G. Renlund The Aaronic Priesthood and the Sacrament by Pres. Dallin H. Oaks Always Retain a Remission of Your Sins by Elder David A. Bednar “The Heavens Declare the Glory of God” by Astronaut Don Lind

Jesus was the hope for the world when He was born and He remains our hope today. ~~~ Where would we be without hope? I don't want to even imagine a world without hope. Though the days can get pretty dark and situations can feel hopeLESS, we always have HOPE. Hope rises, like beauty from the ash. We keep going. We get back up again. We take a step forward. We redeem this day. We believe there IS something more! Did you know, hope is directly linked to our faith or what we believe? You can't have faith without hope, because faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. (Hebrews 11:1) It's all connected. I can't help but think of this old hymn, “my hope is built on nothing less than Jesus blood and righteousness, I dare not trust the sweetest frame, but wholly lean on Jesus' name. On Christ the solid rock I stand, all other ground is sinking sand; all other ground is sinking sand.” The hope I have for this day, tomorrow or any day is because I have faith IN and trust the one who holds it! It's a fact Jack, as my Daddy would say. Jesus IS my hope. God loves me and His promises are true and He will keep every single one. That's my hope. It's what Christmas is all about. A promise fulfilled. A bright hope for tomorrow. Do you have hope today? I HOPE you do. God offers it as a gift for you to unwrap right now. You don't even have to wait till Christmas. You may feel like giving up, but hold on, God is right there in the middle of your circumstance, wanting to make a way, wanting to give you peace and wanting to show you what true love really looks like. It's God's only son, given for you. 1 Peter 1:3-5 ​​Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. This inheritance is kept in heaven for you, who through faith are shielded by God's power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time. You can put your hope in a lot of things, but every single one will fade or fail, apart from Christ. Jesus never fails. IN Christ, you have a hope and a future that IS secure. Think about that for a minute. You are secure in Christ. He holds you. Nothing can separate you from His love and even death has lost its grip on you. When you believe that truth, you walk differently! You live differently! You are not your own. You are bought and paid for, forgiven and set free, made new, have a new purpose and no matter what may come, you stand FIRM on the solid rock of Jesus. My hope is IN the God of hope, who made a way for me. Romans 15:12-13 And again, Isaiah says, “The Root of Jesse will spring up, one who will arise to rule over the nations; in him the Gentiles will hope.” May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. He was the long awaited Messiah at His birth and today he is our blessed hope we joyfully watch and wait for to return. Jesus Christ IS my living hope. That's the truth. Unwrap the gift of HOPE. It's a gift that keeps on giving, because as you trust Him, you'll have hope for each new day and joy and peace will follow. I'm Lori Cline.

The Ten Commandments are the covenant for christian ethno-states. It is Law forever. There is no "third path" of accommodating all cultures and religions: "thou shall have NO other gods before Me." Jesus Christ IS that God. It is not a law just of personal morality, it is for the entire nation and the blessings and curses come upon the whole nation.    “Do not think that I came to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I did not come to abolish but to fulfill. 18 For truly I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not [h]the smallest letter or stroke shall pass from the Law until all is accomplished. 19 Whoever then annuls one of the least of these commandments, and teaches [i]others to do the same, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever [j]keeps and teaches them, he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven."  Matthew 5:17-19 "Then some Pharisees and scribes *came to Jesus from Jerusalem and said, 2 “Why do Your disciples break the tradition of the elders? For they do not wash their hands when they eat bread.” 3 And He answered and said to them, “Why do you yourselves transgress the commandment of God for the sake of your tradition? 4 For God said, ‘Honor your father and mother,' and, ‘He who speaks evil of father or mother is to [a]be put to death.' 5 But you say, ‘Whoever says to his father or mother, “Whatever I have that would help you has been [b]given to God,” 6 he is not to honor his father or his mother[c].' And by this you invalidated the word of God for the sake of your tradition. 7 You hypocrites, rightly did Isaiah prophesy of you: 8 ‘This people honors Me with their lips, But their heart is far away from Me. 9 ‘But in vain do they worship Me, Teaching as doctrines the precepts of men.'” Matthew 15:1-9

32-Jesus Christ Is the Treasure

Disciples Disciple (Reproduce)The Gospel of God: The Great SeparationQuestion: Will there be negative consequences for unfaithful disciples?The Gospel of God:Is the promise of the final permanent physical manifestation of God on the earth in Sovereign Power.The Gospel of Jesus Christ:Is the promise of spiritual salvation through faith in the atonement sacrifice of Jesus Christ.Judgment vs. DeliveranceRepentance vs. FaithThe failure to recognize the distinction between the GG and the GC results in errors of interpretation at the eschatological end.At the Eschatological End:Good Trees vs. Bad TreesWheat vs. ChaffGood Seed vs. Bad SeedGood Fish vs. Bad FishSheep vs. Goats Righteous vs. Evil people

This week on the Next Day Q&A podcast, we welcome Matt Flummer, who is filling in for Travis while he is out.  We jump into questions on limited atonement, the blasphemy of the Holy Spirit, and other potentially spicy topics. Listen to Glenn's sermon on 10-8-23 if you missed it:https://www.buzzsprout.com/554773/13738839Show notes:--John Pipe:  "Jesus Christ Is an Advocate for Sinners"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/messages-by-desiring-god/id196050704?i=1000622667227Mike Winger's thoughts on Limited Atonement, Universalism:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/biblethinker/id1358056327?i=1000521923397Support the show

How important is it to understand the nature of the humanity of Jesus Christ-- Is it essential for us to believe and receive eternal life--

How important is it to understand the nature of the humanity of Jesus Christ-- Is it essential for us to believe and receive eternal life--

Feel like you're failing at parenting? Join the club. Except it's just Matthew in the club this time

Perfectionism, its something we have either experienced or seen in others. It's an exhausting way to live, and no matter our efforts to be perfect, we will always have need for a Savior. Jesus Christ can both deliver us from our narrow lens of the world and bring greater joy through HIS perspective.Come dive into the conversation where we talk all things perfectionism and the Atonement of Christ.Talks referenced:"The Imperfect Harvest" April 2023 general conference - Vern Stanfill"The Brilliant Morning of Forgiveness" October 1995 general conference - Boyd K. Packer "Jesus Christ Is the Strength of Youth" -October 2022 general conference – Dieter F. Uchtdorf   

•Bishop Walter Lee Hawkins One of gospel music's legendary artists, and beloved figures in contemporary Gospel Music. In over Thirty years of his career, he created one of the most prolific and outstanding catalogs of hit gospel recordings and published songs which include such great hits as: Marvelous, Going Up Yonder, Changed, Be Grateful, Thank You, He's That Kind Of Friend, Until I Found The Lord, Jesus Christ Is the Way, I'm Not The Same, Holy One, Follow Me and a multitude of others. •Walter Hawkins began singing with his family which expanded to his older brother Edwin Hawkins' choir.  In the early 1970's Walter left the Edwin Hawkins Singers to establish the Love Center Church in Oakland, California. • Rev. Walter Hawkins and the Love Center Choir had considerable success with the “Love Alive” series of recordings which sold over a million copies. •In 1990 the “Love Alive IV” recording hit #1 on the Billboard Gospel Album charts where it  remained for 33 weeks. •Bishop Walter Hawkins wrote, produced or collaborated on 116 hit songs which were listed on the Billboard Gospel Music charts. •Please send me an email sharing your thoughts about this show segment also if you have any suggestions of future guests you would like to hear on the show. Send an email to letstalk2gmg@gmail.com •You may also “like” and share the podcast episode; or you may Subscribe to be alerted when the newest show is published. •NEW RADIO SHOW ON INTERNET RADIO STATION WMRM-DB SATURDAY MORNING 9:00 AM CST / 10:00 AM EST •The Radio show can be heard anywhere in the World! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letstalk2gmg-ansonia/message

In his talk “Do You Know Why I as a Christian Believe in Christ?” Elder Corbitt bears beautiful testimony of Jesus Christ and the need for the Atonement. Here are some questions to consider as you study: Why do you believe in Jesus Christ? What are you doing to apply the doctrine of Christ in your life? And if you're looking for further reading: Footnotes 5 & 6 Russell M. Nelson, “Pure Truth, Pure Doctrine, and Pure Revelation,” Liahona, Nov. 2021. Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “Jesus Christ Is the Strength of Youth,” Liahona, Nov. 2022. Dale G. Renlund, “Lifelong Conversion of Missionaries” (address given at the mission leadership seminar, June 25, 2021). D. Todd Christofferson, “The Doctrine of Belonging,” Liahona, Nov. 2022, 56; see also D. Todd Christofferson, “The Joy of the Saints,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2019. Gary E. Stevenson, “Love, Share, Invite,” Liahona, May 2022, 84–87. You can also watch this podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoiavmFctfCBB68kWaKVy0g If you'd like to send in comments on your favorite talks or if you have any other questions or comments, you can comment below, email me, or message me one any of my social media platforms. Email: genconfconvos@gmail.com Facebook: General Conference Conversations Instagram: @generalconferenceconversations

In “The Imperfect Harvest” by Elder Stanfill, we get a welcome reminder that our effort is enough - more than enough - and Christ can increase it tenfold. Here are some questions to consider as you study: When has a "clumsy effort" of yours lead to a miracle in your life or the lives of others? How often do you compare yourselves to others? And if you're looking for further reading: Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “Jesus Christ Is the Strength of Youth,” Liahona, Nov. 2022, 9–10. Dale G. Renlund, in Aubrey Eyre, “Elder Renlund Visits Caribbean Saints Preparing to Withstand ‘Seismic Hits of Life,'” Church News, Mar. 4, 2020. Russell M. Nelson, in Joy D. Jones, “An Especially Noble Calling,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2020, 16. You can also watch this podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoiavmFctfCBB68kWaKVy0g If you'd like to send in comments on your favorite talks or if you have any other questions or comments, you can comment below, email me, or message me one any of my social media platforms. Email: genconfconvos@gmail.com Facebook: General Conference Conversations Instagram: @generalconferenceconversations

- This passage is the heartbeat of our new life in Christ.-- -For the grace of God has appeared- -- THE moment the story of all stories has been waiting for.-- God's grace is the WHY - HOW for all the instruction in the previous verses.-- Jesus Christ IS the appearance of God's grace -- He came and dwelt among us.-- God's grace rewrites human character and destiny.-- The gospel reorients a fallen creation to its Creator.-- This is a SAVING grace and a WISE-MAKING grace.-- DENY living your life without reverence or respect for your Creator.-- WORLDLY PASSIONS -- strong, controlling, or distracting desires-- SENSIBLE -- think clearly and see through the world's lies-- UPRIGHT -- do the right thing in everything all the time-- GODLY -- ongoing awareness of and reverence for God-- Our hope is in Christ's return, and when He does we will know ourselves to be specifically, eternally, and magnificently blessed.-- This future focus drives a present, lively godliness.-- Let this vision of Christ, being with Him and like Him, distract you from the distractions of this world.

It is significant that after the conversion of former enemy of the gospel of Jesus Christ, Saul of Tarsus, that he went immediately went into the synagogues declaring, “And straightway he preached Christ in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God” (Acts 9:20). Saul preached that Jesus, the Christ, was the Son of God. How important is it for us to believe that Jesus Christ is The Son of God?There are so many passages of Scripture that would prove the need to believe that Jesus Christ is the Son if God, but let me give you few. The very beginning of the gospel of Mark declares this: “The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God” (Mark 1:1). Putting it another way, Jesus Christ IS the Gospel. There are those who would challenge the fact that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, or God's Son. Even the devil himself challenged the validity of Jesus being the Son of God. “And when the tempter came to him, he said, if thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread” (Matt 4:3).The angel said to Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ these words, “And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God” (Luke 1:35). It is only by believing in the Name of Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God that we have eternal life.“He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God” (John 3:18). The Lord Jesus Himself declared: “Verily, verily, I say unto you, The hour is coming, and now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God: and they that hear shall live” (John 5:5). The very summary of the gospel of John, if I may call it that states, “But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name” (John 20:31).The Lord Jesus “introduces” Himself to the church at Thyatira this way, “And unto the angel of the church in Thyatira write; These things saith the Son of God, who hath his eyes like unto a flame of fire, and his feet are like fine brass” (Rev 2:18). Near the end of the first century, the apostle John writes these words to combat the heretical teachings that denied the deity and humanity of Jesus Christ this way, “He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he believeth not the record that God gave of his Son. And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. He that hath the Son hath life: and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life. These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God” (1 John 5:10-13). Reader, have you believed on the Name of Jesus Christ, the very Son of God for the salvation of your soul? SELAH

Jesus Christ Is the same yesterday, today and forever.

Jesus Christ Is the Strength of Parents - Elder Dieter F. UchtdorfListen to or read this week's talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2023/04/29uchtdorf?lang=eng “Now, perhaps you feel that your relationship with your child is less than ideal. That's where the Savior's power comes in. He heals the sick, and He can heal relationships. He multiplies bread and fish, and He can multiply the love and the joy in your home.”“In Heavenly Father's plan, families' relationships are meant to be eternal. This is why, as a parent, you never give up, even if you are not proud of how things went in the past. With Jesus Christ, the Master Healer and Savior, there can always be a new beginning; He always gives hope.”Link to General Conference Journal Edition: https://www.seagullbook.com/general-conference-addresses-journal-edition-april-2023.html?Category_Code=BOOKS

Jesus Christ Is the Strength of Parents

Jesus Christ Is the Strength of Parents

Jesus Christ Is the Same, yesterday, today, and forever!In this sermon Pastor Monte unpacks Revelation 3:14, teaching us that despite everything that surrounds us we can depend entirely on Jesus, because He Is Unchanging.Support the show

Our Easter study today examines Jesus's question to Martha in John 11, Do you believe this? We serve an amazing God. Sometimes our belief, our understanding and our prayer is very short sighted. The resurrection is not just an event. Jesus Christ IS the resurrection and life! Do you believe this?

Great news.... we now have transcripts available. It may take some time to process all past episodes, but the effort is underway. All available transcripts may be accessed at: https://rss.com/podcasts/heredeemsus/1 Corinthians 15:21 For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead. 22 For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.The resurrection of Jesus Christ IS an event associated to His atonement. Join us as we discuss the importance and the sacredness of Christ's resurrection, which brings to pass a complete resurrection of all who have lived in due time.Pres Oaks April 2021 What Has Our Savior Done for US?https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/04/35oaks?lang=engPres Kimball; April 1977 Our Great Potential https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1977/04/our-great-potential?lang=eng

Jesus Christ Is the Strength of Youth By Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles Watch this talk at- https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2022/10/12uchtdorf?lang=eng   For The Strength of Youth Pamphlet PDF- https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/bc/content/shared/content/english/pdf/ForTheStrengthOfYouth-eng.pdf   Jesus Christ Is the Strength of Youth By Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles Put your trust in Jesus Christ. He will lead you the right way. He is your strength. In preparing for this message today, I have felt strong promptings to address the young women and young men. I am also speaking to those who used to be young, even to those who can't really remember it anymore. And I speak to all who love our young people and want them to succeed in life. For the rising generation, I have a message especially for you from our Savior, Jesus Christ. The Savior's Message to You My dear young friends, if the Savior were here right now, what would He say to you? I believe He would start by expressing His deep love for you. He might say it with words, but it would also flow so strongly—just from His presence—that it would be unmistakable, reaching deep into your heart, filling your whole soul! And yet, because we're all weak and imperfect, some concerns might creep into your mind. You might remember mistakes you've made, times you gave in to temptation, things you wish you hadn't done—or wish you had done better. The Savior would sense that, and I believe He would assure you with words He has spoken in the scriptures: “Fear not.”1 “Doubt not.”2 “Be of good cheer.”3 “Let not your heart be troubled.”4 I don't think He would make excuses for your mistakes. He wouldn't minimize them. No, He would ask you to repent—to leave your sins behind, to change, so He can forgive you. He would remind you that 2,000 years ago He took those sins upon Himself so that you could repent. That is part of the plan of happiness gifted to us from our loving Heavenly Father. Jesus might point out that your covenants with Him—made when you were baptized and renewed each time you partake of the sacrament—give you a special connection with Him. The kind of connection the scriptures describe as being yoked together so that, with His help, you can carry any burden.5 I believe the Savior Jesus Christ would want you to see, feel, and know that He is your strength. That with His help, there are no limits to what you can accomplish. That your potential is limitless. He would want you to see yourself the way He sees you. And that is very different from the way the world sees you. The Savior would declare, in no uncertain terms, that you are a daughter or son of the Almighty God. Your Heavenly Father is the most glorious being in the universe, full of love, joy, purity, holiness, light, grace, and truth. And one day He wants you to inherit all He has.6 It is the reason why you're on the earth—to learn, grow, and progress and become everything your Father in Heaven has created you for. To make this possible, He sent Jesus Christ to be your Savior. It's the purpose behind His great plan of happiness, His Church, His priesthood, the scriptures—all of it. That is your destiny. That is your future. That is your choice! Truth and Choices At the heart of God's plan for your happiness is your power to choose.7 Of course, your Heavenly Father wants you to choose eternal joy with Him, and He will help you to achieve it, but He would never force it upon you. So He allows you to choose: Light or darkness? Good or evil? Joy or misery? Eternal life or spiritual death?8 It sounds like an easy choice, doesn't it? But somehow, here on earth, it seems more complicated than it ought to be. The problem is that we don't always see things as clearly as we would like to. The Apostle Paul compared it to looking “through a glass, darkly.”9 There's a lot of confusion in the world about what is right and wrong. Truth gets twisted to make evil seem good and good seem evil.10 But when you earnestly seek the truth—eternal, unchanging truth—your choices become much clearer. Yes, you still have temptation and trials. Bad things still happen. Puzzling things. Tragic things. But you can manage when you know who you are, why you are here, and when you trust God. So where do you find truth? It is contained in the gospel of Jesus Christ. And the fulness of that gospel is taught in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Jesus Christ said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.”11 When you have important choices to make, Jesus Christ and His restored gospel are the best choice. When you have questions, Jesus Christ and His restored gospel are the best answer. When you feel weak, Jesus Christ is your strength. He gives power to the weary; and to those who feel powerless, He increases strength. They who wait upon the Lord will be renewed by His strength.12 For the Strength of Youth To help you find the Way and to help you make Christ's doctrine the guiding influence in your life, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has prepared a new resource, a revised version of For the Strength of Youth. For over 50 years, For the Strength of Youth has been a guide for generations of Latter-day Saint youth. I always keep a copy in my pocket, and I share it with people who are curious about our standards. It has been updated and refreshed to better cope with the challenges and temptations of our day. The new version of For the Strength of Youth is available online in 50 different languages and will also be available in print. It will be a significant help for making choices in your life. Please embrace it as your own and share it with your friends. This new version of For the Strength of Youth is subtitled A Guide for Making Choices. To be very clear, the best guide you can possibly have for making choices is Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ is the strength of youth. So the purpose of For the Strength of Youth is to point you to Him. It teaches you eternal truths of His restored gospel—truths about who you are, who He is, and what you can accomplish with His strength. It teaches you how to make righteous choices based on those eternal truths.13 It's also important to know what For the Strength of Youth does not do. It doesn't make decisions for you. It doesn't give you a “yes” or “no” about every choice you might ever face. For the Strength of Youth focuses on the foundation for your choices. It focuses on values, principles, and doctrine instead of every specific behavior. The Lord, through His prophets, has always been guiding us in that direction. He is pleading with us to “increase [our] spiritual capacity to receive revelation.”14 He is inviting us to “hear Him.”15 He is calling us to follow Him in higher and holier ways.16 And we are learning in a similar way every week in Come, Follow Me. I suppose the guide could give you long lists of clothes you shouldn't wear, words you shouldn't say, and movies you shouldn't watch. But would that really be helpful in a global church? Would such an approach truly prepare you for a lifetime of Christlike living? Joseph Smith said, “I teach them correct principles, and they govern themselves.”17 And King Benjamin told his people in the Book of Mormon, “I cannot tell you all the things whereby ye may commit sin; for there are divers ways and means, even so many that I cannot number them.”18 King Benjamin went on to say, “But this much I can tell you, … watch yourselves, and your thoughts, and your words, and your deeds, and observe the commandments of God, and continue in the faith of … our Lord, even unto the end of your lives.”19 Is it wrong to have rules? Of course not. We all need them every day. But it is wrong to focus only on rules instead of focusing on the Savior. You need to know the whys and the hows and then consider the consequences of your choices. You need to put your trust in Jesus Christ. He will lead you the right way. He is your strength.20 The Power of True Doctrine For the Strength of Youth is bold in declaring the doctrine of Jesus Christ. It is bold in inviting you to make choices based on Christ's doctrine. And it is bold in describing the blessings Jesus Christ promises those who follow His Way.21 President Russell M. Nelson taught: “When your greatest desire is to let God prevail [in your life], … many decisions become easier. … Many issues become nonissues! You know how best to groom yourself. You know what to watch and read, where to spend your time, and with whom to associate. You know what you want to accomplish. You know the kind of person you … want to become.”22 A Higher Standard Jesus Christ has very high standards for His followers. And the invitation to earnestly seek His will and live by His truths is the highest standard possible! Important temporal and spiritual choices should not only be based on personal preference or what is convenient or popular.23 The Lord is not saying, “Do whatever you want.” He is saying, “Let God prevail.” He is saying, “Come, follow me.”24 He is saying, “Live in a holier, higher, more mature way.” He is saying, “Keep my commandments.” Jesus Christ is our perfect example, and we strive with all the energy of our soul to follow Him. My dear friends, let me repeat, if the Savior were standing here today, He would express His endless love for you, His complete confidence in you. He would tell you that you can do this. You can build a joyful, happy life because Jesus Christ is your strength. You can find confidence, peace, safety, happiness, and belonging now and eternally, because you will find all of it in Jesus Christ, in His gospel, and in His Church. Of this I bear my solemn witness as an Apostle of the Lord Jesus Christ and leave you my heartfelt blessing in deep gratitude and love for you, in the name of Jesus Christ, amen.     Glorious Unfolding Song by Steven Curtis Chapman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rolTdI7I_4M Lyrics Lay your head down tonight Take a rest from the fight Don't try to figure it out Just listen to what I'm whispering to your heart 'Cause I know this is not Anything like you thought The story of your life was gonna be And it feels like the end has started closing in on you But it's just not true There's so much of the story that's still yet to unfold And this is going to be a glorious unfolding Just you wait and see and you will be amazed You've just got to believe the story is so far from over So hold on to every promise God has made to us And watch this glorious unfolding God's plan from the start For this world and your heart Has been to show His glory and His grace Forever revealing the depth and the beauty of His unfailing Love And the story has only begun And this is going to be a glorious unfolding Just you wait and see and you will be amazed We've just got to believe the story is so far from over So hold on to every promise God has made to us And watch this glorious unfolding We were made to run through fields of forever Singing songs to our Savior and King So let us remember this life we're living Is just the beginning of the beginning Of this glorious unfolding We will watch and see and we will be amazed If we just keep on believing the story is so far from over And hold on to every promise God has made to us We'll see the glorious unfolding Just watch and see (unfolding) This is just the beginning of the beginning (unfolding)

Jesus Christ Is the Strength of Youth

Jesus Christ Is the Strength of Youth

What do you think of Jesus Christ- Is he just a man- A prophet or a teacher maybe an example and model. Who is he- Whose Son is he- What is his relationship to God, the one he called Father- John devotes his gospel to answer this question.

1st John Series • 14: Jesus IS the Son of God 1st John 5:1-12 Part 2 –  Today's episode concludes the message where we see clearly from scripture that indeed Jesus Christ IS the Son of God. And since this is a fact, we can have confidence that He finished His work. We are complete in Him. He is in us and we are therefore able to love others as He loved us. This message was preached on April 18, 2021.

How many things do you know that are permanent? The definition of permanent is something that lasts without change. Nothing in this world is permanent, except for our salvation. Jesus Christ IS the permanent solution. In this episode, Allen and I talk about all the problems the world is encountering - and what the solution is. When we talk about the problems and point people to the problems - we take our eyes off the solution. There are masters of deception our there, especially that crafty serpent the devil. Don't let him lure you away from God. John 14:6 KJV Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. There is no other way - absolutely none - to receive eternal salvation except through Jesus Christ. In this episode, Allen and I discuss the righteous men of the Bible. Who did God call righteous? What is the difference between righteous and just? Is there a difference? We don't claim to have all the answers - and you should never ever take our word for it - DO YOUR RESEARCH, READ YOUR BIBLE ! Don't ever be ashamed to ask about things you don't understand. Go to God in prayer, ask for answers to be revealed to you, stay in God's will and read your bible. We aren't perfect and we don't profess to be, far from it actually - keep that in mind as you listen to our stories. If you are spending more time picking apart our messages, your spending too much time on the wrong things. Put your focus back on God. Read Your Bible. Pray. Surround Yourself with Like-Minded Christians. Gather with Two or More in His Name. Go. Disciple. Know your sources, research your topics, cross reference verses and never grieve the Holy Spirit. CLICKABLE LINKS: Our website - GRACEWORX Beyond Belief Podcast FORUM DISCLAIMER - We try our best, with the greatest of intentions, to provide accurate information regarding Christianity, relative information about our relationship with God and our knowledge of the Bible. We never express to be infallible or to not make mistakes. As such, you may find something that is inaccurate - we try our best to correct our mistakes. Another words, we are human. Please try to understand that. Have a blessed day. If you recognize something that we presented that you disagree with, please drop us an email. Support your military, Support your country, Support local law enforcement and Support your Church ✟

Title: The Resurrection of Jesus Christ Is the Cornerstone of The Gospel Date: 4-17-2022 Speaker: Pastor Myrue Spivey Scripture: 1 Cor 15:1-11 Series: Easter 2022

Hey! It's ya girl Nicole! I had the privilege to preach at my home church: Jesus Christ Is the Hope of the Family. We are taught that the Truth is simply what we believe to be reality in our lives. What if i were to tell you today that isn't fully isn't true and God wants us to step into the fullness of What Truth Is? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/trueencountertalks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/trueencountertalks/support

This is one of the greatest combacks found anywhere in Scripture. Of which there are many. Jesus Christ IS coming back. Israel made three comebacks. Egyptian Slavary, Babylonian captivity and 1948 after the holocaust. And one to come at the return of Christ! Habakkuk had faced the frightening fact that his nation would be invaded by a merciless enemy. The prophet knew that many of the people would go into exile and many would be killed. The land would be ruined, and Jerusalem and the temple would be destroyed. Yet he told God that he would trust Him no matter what were to happen. A man spent his life running from God living only for himself and his wants and desires. One day he lost everything he had….. his wealth, his family, and his home. Then God told him…Now do I have your full attention? Sometimes Christians can lose their wealth, their family, and their home. What is God telling them? Yes you lost these things, you suffered great pain and loss, but I'm giving you a comeback better than you could ever imagine and you will glorify my name through it all! That's today message from Habakkuk!

This is one of the greatest combacks found anywhere in Scripture. Of which there are many. Jesus Christ IS coming back. Israel made three comebacks. Egyptian Slavary, Babylonian captivity and 1948 after the holocaust. And one to come at the return of Christ! Habakkuk had faced the frightening fact that his nation would be invaded by a merciless enemy. The prophet knew that many of the people would go into exile and many would be killed. The land would be ruined, and Jerusalem and the temple would be destroyed. Yet he told God that he would trust Him no matter what were to happen. A man spent his life running from God living only for himself and his wants and desires. One day he lost everything he had….. his wealth, his family, and his home. Then God told him…Now do I have your full attention? Sometimes Christians can lose their wealth, their family, and their home. What is God telling them? Yes you lost these things, you suffered great pain and loss, but I'm giving you a comeback better than you could ever imagine and you will glorify my name through it all! That's today message from Habakkuk!

☽Episode 32: IS Jesus Christ My Lord & Savior?!?!☾Spoiler Alert! Jesus Christ IS our Lord & Savior, but not in the way you might think! Chas & Sara discuss Christianity, God & Jesus Christ from an esoteric conspirituality perspective. Chas was raised heavily Christian from birth to her teens and is now coming around to understand that much of her upbringing is extremely helpful to her spiritual awakening. We understand the bible to be an extremely valuable text expressing God, and the story of Jesus is a beautiful account of God's Love. Whether you identify as Christian or not, you will enjoy this episode! ⛦Support The Show - Value 4 Value⛦Checkout What We're Doing: https://linktr.ee/awakenotwoke (Click Here) Chas's Business: https://www.etsy.com/shop/5DImpressionsShop (Click Here) ⛦Instagram & Website⛦Check out our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/awakenotwokepodcast/ (here) Check out our website http://awakenotwokepodcast.com/ (here) awakenotwokepodcast.comCheck out Chas's Instagram for 5D Impressions https://www.instagram.com/5dimpressions/ (here) ⛦ Intro music ⛦  Our sick intro song was composed and produced by Chas' husband Tony and you can checkout his soundcloudhttps://soundcloud.com/owlsnot ( here) ⛦ Royalty Free Credits⛦ Record Scratch Noise By Freesound.org user Luffy 7/7/2005 https://freesound.org/people/luffy/sounds/3536/ (https://freesound.org/people/luffy/sounds/3536/) Local Forecast - Elevator Music By Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.com/ Promoted by MrSnooze https://youtu.be/ioi_-5sAuXQ Creative Commons — CC BY 3.0 I https://goo.gl/Yibru5 (https://goo.gl/Yibru5)

Just how was the law fulfilled in the person of Jesus Christ-- Is there a uniting theme proposed from the God-head aimed at unifying two extreme opposite sides of His Body-- Please listen to the -Spirit's Power for Unity,- to find out.

Just how was the law fulfilled in the person of Jesus Christ- Is there a uniting theme proposed from the God-head aimed at unifying two extreme opposite sides of His Body- Please listen to the -Spirit's Power for Unity,- to find out.

Jesus Christ IS my firm foundation; as He should be for us all. The ingredient of faith helps us build our lighthouses to reflect His light.

The US has reached a tipping point — just enough of us have woken up to pose a threat to the power of the elites. And we have only just begun to wake up. White people are about to open their eyes and understand the genocide planned for them -- and they the resistance will utterly change the tide. And that is exactly why the genocide has been planned by Satan himself -- He knows that Ezekiel 37 is about the awakening of the Sons of Christendom. Jesus Christ IS our Mount Zion, He IS our heavenly Jerusalem. Those IN CHRIST ARE the HOLY RACE and the CHOSEN PEOPLE. Christendom is the bones that will come together and live again.

Remember that Jesus Christ IS our friend and savior. John 15 is Christ speaking to his disciples and teaching on this. Speak truth, be upright in His righteousness.

Enjoy an excerpt from Day 7, a Sabbath Rest, of YogaFaith Restorative with Michelle Thielen of YogaFaith. Find a posture of rest that suits you while you listen. Invite each person of the Trinity to speak to you in the silence after this meditation concludes. Father God: Is there anything you'd like to speak to me? Jesus Christ: Is there anything that you'd like to say to me? Holy Spirit: Is there anything that you need to speak into my heart today? While you are communing, ask each one if there is any blockage or hinderance with each relationship. You want all 3 freely flowing so you may live the abundant life John 10:10 describes.

This is the final teaching on this seven part series by Evangelist Ed Klein on the Benefits of Salvation. The teaching is called "Wisdom". What's astounding is how valuable the Bible expresses that Godly wisdom is and how it then reveals that Jesus Christ IS our wisdom. Cultures around the world espouse the great importance of wisdom, which seems to make it all them more clear that the need and desire for it is something put there by God and something only he can truly provide. Praise the Lord that it is made available to us, through God's son Jesus and our salvation in Him. This series as a whole is all about the many wonderful and essential benefits to our salvation in Christ Jesus, and exposes to us that the benefits are meant for right here and now on this earth. We hope you enjoy the message and are inspired and learn from it as well.

Ever heard the phrase: "If you're not confused, you're not paying enough attention." While surrendering yourself as a disciple to Jesus Christ IS the wisest and best decision you'll ever make, there should be sober moments in your life where you are crystal clear about what he demands of you. It's not cheap, it's not easy, it's ALWAYS beneficial, and it requires a lot of thought and - paradoxically - self-leadership. Yes, he leads you - he's the Master! But you must make fundamental decisions in line with what he says and where he guides. That's how it works. This past week's message in Rick's fantastic series, Kingdom Secrets talks about that. BUT in this podcast, we discuss the issues of self-leadership in getting there. You won't want to miss this interesting take on this week's podcast! Why are we called Living Your Dash? How can you get Rick's book for FREE https://www.livingyourdash.info/ Listen to Rick's message, HERE: https://youtu.be/_qxlLGWbaHk Learn more about the series, here: https://www.roswellgrace.com/kingdom-secrets Find out more about Grace Community Church, HERE: https://www.roswellgrace.com/

A new MP3 sermon from Allen Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Revelation of Jesus Christ Is the Hope of a Believer Speaker: David Wruck Broadcaster: Allen Baptist Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 5/23/2021 Bible: Hebrews 11:1; Romans 8:18-25 Length: 45 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Allen Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Revelation of Jesus Christ Is the Hope of a Believer Speaker: David Wruck Broadcaster: Allen Baptist Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 5/23/2021 Bible: Hebrews 11:1; Romans 8:18-25 Length: 45 min.

Jesus is the summation of whatever the “theology” of the resurrection is all about. Jesus came, He died on the cross, He was buried, but He rose again on the third day, because death could not contain the resurrection life of Jesus!Our Lord Jesus is, and will be forever, The Resurrection and The Life. Because Jesus IS The Resurrection and the Life, it is by Him and through faith in Him that we are raised from the dead. Because Jesus IS The Resurrection and The Life, we are able to walk in newness of life. Think that through, beloved. We are now in a covenant relationship with Jesus, Who IS The Resurrection and the life. We are not in a relationship with any religious system. No “ism” died on the cross. No “ism” was buried in the grave. No “ism” rose from the dead. But Jesus died, and was buried and rose from the dead. Jesus Christ is as alive today as He was in the days of the apostles and early church.When Martha accurately answered Jesus' question about when her brother Lazarus would be raised from the dead, He then quickly corrected her by saying, “I am the resurrection, and the life.” It's as if Jesus said, “Martha, you are only thinking of the resurrection in religious terms as an event in the future, which is true; but I am about to demonstrate to you, and to the whole world, that I AM The Resurrection and the life today.” While there will be a time known as the resurrection of the body (1 Corinthians 15:42), what Jesus wanted Martha and you and me to know today is that the bodily resurrection is much more than an event. Jesus Christ IS the resurrection, beloved! Hallelujah!! Jesus is the resurrection and the life.

If you feel led to help support my ministry I lovingly refer to as "The Little Green Pasture." Click here: PayPal: http://paypal.me/joanstahl Please prayerfully consider becoming a ministry partner: Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/joaniestahl "Sister Jaz" YouTube Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaEnJbXeysWSM21wuERZftw Today Jazmine and discuss that after two thousand years that Jesus gave to humanity to know Him has culminated into millions thinking they know Him, but never have met Him personally. There has been no issue on God's part. He is ever-present and always ready to reveal Himself to anyone who calls upon Him. However, there has been a grave departure from KNOWING Him, to the self-satisfying perception that He is personally known to millions. A time is upon this world that will try that claim. Jesus said to the Pharisees, "Ye seek the scripture because in them ye think ye have eternal life, and they are they which testify of Me, but ye will not come to Me that ye may have life." It is high time to go at once to Jesus personally. Not via a church leader, or third party. It is time now to know Jesus Christ for yourselves. He is a real person, more real than you and me. He is your Maker, He created you to KNOW Him. Do not ever be satisfied to dwell in the shadows of men, but in the shadow of the Most High God. Throw down everything and run to Him. You do not want to find yourself in a position where you thought you were saved, and then find out you took Jesus for granted. This is not about works or earning. This is about your eternal life and your life even now. Like Blind Bartemaeus when he was told by someone, "Arise, be of good cheer, Behold, the Master calleth for thee!" Well, then arise, and go now to Him and do it now. We are those living in the final closing seconds of the church age and Jesus Christ IS coming again. When He does you want to be ready for Him. If He shall tarry a little while, then regarding the horrible times coming upon all humanity, you are going to want to be His. His door is open right now and He is waiting for you. He will immediately receive you, and reveal Himself to you. It is time to KNOW Him, and not just about Him, because it will do you no good when "a thousand fall at your side and ten thousand at your right hand" and find out you never knew Him. Time is of the essence....Go! Contact: Email: jsfieldnotes@gmail.com Website: www.joaniestahl.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joanie-stahl/support

"Who by him do believe in God, that raised him up from the dead, and gave him glory; that your faith and hope might be in God."2020 has been quite a year and, Lord willing, in just a few more days we will enter the year 2021. If there is one word that needs to be in the forefront of our thinking as we end this year and prepare to usher in a new one, that word would be hope.Now when I speak of hope, it is not to be confused with wishful thinking that's based on the uncertainty of an outcome. I “hope” my team wins the game. I “hope” the weather will be good tomorrow. You get the idea. You cross your fingers and “hope” that all will turn out well. Biblical hope is an absolute assurance that whatever God has promised to come to pass will come to pass in His time. Heaven and earth will pass away, but God's Word will never pass away (Matthew 24:35; Mark 13:31). Our hope for both today and whatever 2021 has in store for us is in The Lord Jesus Christ, Who is our Living Hope at all times and in all situations. He is our hope in lions' dens. He is our hope when we are face to face with our Goliaths. The presence and promises of God are the basis of our hope. The resurrection of The Lord Jesus Christ reminds us that the promises of God are stronger than death itself, and because Jesus has risen, we have the absolute assurance that He will be with us always. We have His Word that He will never leave us nor forsake us (Hebrews 13:5).I pray that by the grace of God, The Spirit of God will anoint His Word and cause you to be able to look at an uncertain future with a most certain hope in the promises and presence of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ. In the end, hope wins because Christ won! Jesus Christ IS our hope, now and always. The ultimate outcome in this battle of life is not a split decision; it is a TKO!! Jesus Christ has conquered sin and death and crushed the power of the devil on our behalf. Hallelujah! How do you spell hope? J-E-S-U-S! Selah

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A new MP3 sermon from Dominion Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Jesus Christ Is the Better Tabernacle Subtitle: Christ Is Better Speaker: Roger Salter Broadcaster: Dominion Baptist Church Event: Conference Date: 10/17/2020 Bible: Hebrews 9:1-14 Length: 38 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Dominion Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Jesus Christ Is the Better Tabernacle Subtitle: Christ Is Better Speaker: Roger Salter Broadcaster: Dominion Baptist Church Event: Conference Date: 10/17/2020 Bible: Hebrews 9:1-14 Length: 38 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Dominion Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Jesus Christ Is a Better Altar Subtitle: Christ Is Better Speaker: Pastor Jim Gables Broadcaster: Dominion Baptist Church Event: Conference Date: 10/18/2020 Bible: Hebrews 13 Length: 56 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Dominion Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Jesus Christ Is a Better Sacrifice Subtitle: Christ Is Better Speaker: John Hunter Broadcaster: Dominion Baptist Church Event: Conference Date: 10/17/2020 Bible: Hebrews 9:15 Length: 55 min.

This Bible 2 Self Connection is significant in many ways! First, it tells of a time that I am not proud of, where I almost lost my way. Additionally, I share how Christ has led me to stop posting on the vast majority of the 19 blogs I felt led to create, 18 of them Christian blogs. He has been leading me to do Biblical Research, so those who are confused and doubt can see that the Bible is not riddled with inconsistencies and lies. He wants me to rigorously research any potential Biblical inconsistencies to see if they are even significant. I'm supposed to do this, so others realize that Jesus Christ Is the Son of God and truly is their Savior, not just some fairy tale, like some say. It's difficult to explain, but Christ had it on my heart over the last month or so, that the primary thing He wants me to do is to focus on this Biblical Research. What nearly brought me to tears is that He wanted me to share this with you on this podcast. I don't truly understand why, but Jesus always sees the Big Picture. Possibly, He wants you to know this or for you to share the links to this research with someone else who needs it. the Biblical Research can be found on Biblical Proof! at https://BiclicalProof.blogspot.com/ and Do Biblical Inconsistencies Really Matter? at https://Biblicalinconsistencies.blogspot.com/ Please share this podcast and links with those who might benefit. Thanks! Debbie

What does the Bible say about those who turn their backs on their previous profession of faith in Jesus Christ? Is it possible to change course and drift away? We’ll explore these questions together on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. Listen...

Our encouragement today comes from two realizations. First, Effort IS success and secondly, Belief in Jesus Christ IS our righteousness. Belief in Jesus Christ is our salvation.

Christians have sometimes let people confuse them by saying the Bible is full of lies and inconsistencies, saying that disproves that Jesus Is the Son of God, but are they right? I have felt led to go through various portions of the Bible where there are possible inconsistencies to see if they are even significant. To date, I have not found a single inconsistency that is significant or that disproves that Jesus Christ Is the Son of God. We, Christians, need to search things out for ourselves and not to let the fast talk of others get us confused, because it's our Salvation at stake here! You can read the analysis of this research and other inconsistencies I've analyzed at either of these two blogs I felt led to create: Biblical Proof! at https://BiblicalProof.blogspot.com/ and also on Do Biblical Inconsistencies Really Matter? at https://Biblicalinconsistencies.blogspot.com/ Please share this podcast and links with those who might benefit. Thanks! Debbie

Don't let people confuse you and tell you the Bible is full of lies, therefore Jesus Isn't the Son of God. You are smart, intelligent human beings and your Salvation is at stake! You have lots of time right now, because of Social Distancing, to check this out and make your own decision. I thoroughly compared all the Gospel passages that are recorded relating to Judas betraying Jesus, and although there are some minor inconsistencies, nothing even comes close to disproving that Judas betrayed Jesus, our Savior. Furthermore, this analysis shows consistent proof that Jesus Christ Is the Son of God. You can read the whole text on https://BiblicalProof.blogspot.com for further examination of this analysis. Please pass this and the blog on to those who would benefit. Thanks! Debbie

As Christians our new life in JESUS CHRIST Is the very Spirit of Christ, hence living the Spiritual life is the only way to live the Christian life.

Extensive research was done to compare the 4 Gospels to see if the inconsistencies related to Jesus telling the disciples they would become Fishers of Men are significant enough to invalidate Jesus Being the Son of God. There are those who would try to confuse Christians and those who are seeking out the Christian faith. They often use minor inconsistencies in wording, etc. to make a case to try to disprove that Jesus Is the Son of God. Thus far in my in-depth research, I have found nothing significant enough to even come close to disproving Jesus Is the Son of God, and quite the opposite! Over an over again, I find additional proof and witnesses who support that Jesus Christ Is the Son of God! Please feel free to share this podcast and the blog https://BiblicalProof.blogspot.com/ with those who might benefit. Thanks! Debbie

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This episode we discuss several Christian controversies, including the pagan origins of some Christmas traditions. How should Christians answer those who say we are embracing Pagan customs in our Christmas celebrations, like Saturnalia in gift giving, the Winter Solstice, Christmas trees being similar to the, "trees adorned with silver and gold" as mentioned in Jeremiah 10? Is it inappropriate for churches to put up Christmas trees in the lobby of the church or on the pulpit? What about decorating with holly or mistletoe? What is the true date of Jesus' birth? Should Christians be celebrating on a date known to be inaccurate? What about the displaying of nativity scenes with figures, like the 2 wise men, who are believed to have not been present at the birth of Jesus, but several days or weeks after HIs birth? And what of the, "Santa Conspiracy"? Should children be told the truth about Santa? Is it harmless fun, or does lying to children about Santa Claus cause them to question the honesty of their parents and the truth about Jesus Christ? Is it appropriate to use Christmas gift giving as an opportunity to witness to our non-believing friends and family? Should we give them gifts that they want, or give them gifts we feel they should have, like Bibles and other Christian material?

I Pledge Allegiance by Pastor Dan Esh | The Gospel of Jesus http://podcast.calvarycentral.org/gos-21-dan.mp3 Description: What does it mean to "believe" in Jesus Christ? Is it simply a mental acknowledgement of His existence or is it something more? As we continue our study of "The Gospel of Jesus," Jesus celebrates the faith of a Roman soldier and reveals the true nature of Biblical belief.Download Outline:

I Pledge Allegiance by Pastor Dan Esh | The Gospel of Jesus http://podcast.calvarycentral.org/gos-21-dan.mp3 Description: What does it mean to "believe" in Jesus Christ? Is it simply a mental acknowledgement of His existence or is it something more? As we continue our study of "The Gospel of Jesus," Jesus celebrates the faith of a Roman soldier and reveals the true nature of Biblical belief.Download Outline:

Is the church so tied to man-made traditions and teachings that we miss opportunities to evangelize, baptize and disciple in the name of Jesus Christ? Is our spirit broken over those who are lost or are we more interested in building man-made walls that prevent us from extending the gospel?  

Is the church so tied to man-made traditions and teachings that we miss opportunities to evangelize, baptize and disciple in the name of Jesus Christ? Is our spirit broken over those who are lost or are we more interested in building man-made walls that prevent us from extending the gospel?  

Message Notes September 8, 2019 | Teacher: Ken wilsonSermon Slides WITNESSES: The Spread of the Gospel in the Book of ActsPrison: A Fearless and Faithful Ministry(Acts 16:16-40) An Exorcism of a Trafficked Girl Who Knows the TruthThe Gospel brings salvation and freedomto those in bondage.(Acts 16:16-18)A Kangaroo Court Protecting The ProfitsOpposition to the Gospelis often popular and profitable.(16:19-24)A Jailhouse Revival Reaching an Entire FamilyThe Gospel will save your lifeand impact your family.(16:25-34)A Strategic ResolutionGod’s rescue does not alwaysunfold the way we would like.(16:35-40)Lessons for Witnesses:The power of the Gospel brings release from bondage, freedom from fear, salvation from death, transformation to families, and purpose for suffering.Next Steps• Have you been freed by the gospel of Jesus Christ?• Is the gospel having an impact in your life and your family?• Is Jesus worthy of your suffering? This Week’s Growth GuideGod’s Word is both central and critical to your spiritual growth. We invite you to utilize the Growth Guide during the week to further your application of the Truth from the message.• Monday - Mark 5:1-20• Tuesday - Luke 8:26-39• Wednesday - Romans 8:18-27• Thursday - Romans 8:28-39• Friday - Acts 17:1-9Home ChurchOur Home Churches meet weekly to facilitate quicker relational depth, study the same passage taught Sunday to help apply Scripture in the context of community, and pray with one another. Home Church helps our body seek God’s best for one another. Home Church Questions • Read Acts 16:16-40. • What was the main point of the message this week? • Was there anything new, interesting, insightful, or even unclear from the message? • What was your main take-away from this week’s message? • What do you know about human trafficking? • In what way is the gospel a threat to human trafficking? • Where do you see growing government opposition to the gospel? How should we respond? • This passage is as clear as it gets when it comes to the gospel. What are the essentials of presenting gospel truth? What must a person do to be saved? • What do you think happened with the baptism of the whole household? Does this verse teach infant baptism? Do you think only adults were baptized? • Why were they baptized so quickly (no confirmation class)? • Why did Paul not appeal to his Roman Citizenship earlier? • How much suffering have you had to endure for the sake of the gospel?At Fellowship Fellowship 101 | September 15 | 9-10:30 a.m.Get to know Fellowship better by understanding our mission, values, and ministries. Join us Sunday, September 15, 9:00 a.m., in the conference room (new building ) during 1st service, to hear about what God is doing and where He is taking us. During the hour and a half, you will get a chance to ask questions and meet some of our ministry leaders. Contact Michael at mharrison@fellowshipconway.org.Home church Get connected, join a small group! Fellowship continues to connect people in relationship through our small group ministry called Home Church. Home Churches meet weekly in homes to study, pray, and serve together. Stop by our display in the Atrium after service to get connected. NEXT Launching If you are between 18 and 25, looking for biblical community, we have a place for you! After second service today lunch will be provided by one of our small groups which is always great food! Then, join us Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. for worship, teaching, and small groups. Meet our college and young adult pastor, Zach Benton, in the Atrium at the NEXT table after service or email at zbenton@fellowshipconway.org. Equipping MinistryLots of classes on a variety of topics are launching in the next few weeks, including - Marriage, Doctrine, Financial Peace, Bible Study Methods, Spiritual Disciplines, and Apologetics. Choose the class that will further your spiritual growth and invest in your relationship with God this Fall. Join us in the Atrium after service, or check out all the classes at https://www.fellowshipconway.org/equipping.Girlfriends Retreat - Ferncliff Conference Center, October 11-13Do you long to get away from everyday responsibilities and take time to worship God and connect with other women? You need this! Discounted early bird registration starting at $105 from now through September 15. Registration cost starts at $120 from September 16 through September 30. For more info contact Lesta at lestae@gmail.com. Sign-up at the Connection Center or online. Father - Son Camp Out Today is the final day to sign-up. Fathers and their sons, grades K-12, are invited to the woods on Friday evening and Saturday, Sept 13-14, for the Father-Son Camp Out. Register at fellowshipconway.com/register for more information. Fellowship Kids Baptism Class - Starting today - Second ServiceIf your child has placed their faith in Christ, we would love for you to join us for this four week class. This is a class for you and your child to attend together as we discuss the character of God, salvation, baptism and spiritual disciplines. If you are interested, email Heather at hmckinney@fellowshipconway.org.OCC Packing Party PrepThe OCC team would like to invite anyone free during the day to join us for our last shoebox item prep on Wednesday, September 11, from 9-noon in Equipping Room #2101. The Special Pack is quickly approaching and we are looking forward to being prepared for that evening.OCC Packing PartyMark your calendars now! The 2019 Operation Christmas Child Special Packing party will be Tuesday, September 17th, from 6-9. You don’t want to miss this fun and eternally significant night as we pack 2400 gospel opportunities. Men’s Muster Early Bird Sign-up has begun! Men, mark your calendar (April 17-19, 2020) and get onboard now to save money on your Muster registration. Go to https://www.fellowshipconway.org/mens-ministry for more information. FinancesWeekly Budget 25,650Giving For 8/25 22,723Giving For 9/01 25,085YTD Budget 256,500YTD Giving 226,801Over (under) (29,699)Generations CampaignTotal Pledge 1,579,152Received-to-date 1,177,149Click Here if you would like to give a gift.To make a gift or a commitment to Generations, you can click Here.

Message Notes • God desires you to ask Him for whatever you want Him to give you. • God gives wisdom as a gift. • God gives wisdom to stay committed to Him and live by His commands. • God gives wisdom for relationships and activities that keep us close to Him. • God has put eternity in our hearts. • Jesus Christ IS true wisdom.Scripture Readings Full story of Solomon: I Kings 1-11; II Chronicles 1-9; Proverbs; Ecclesiastes; Song of Songs; Proverbs 3:5-8; James 1:5; James 3:13-17; Ecc.3:11; Luke11:31; John 14:6; I Corinthians 1:30; Colossians 2:2-3

In the 4th and 5th centuries, we see the church still wrestling with the question of precisely who and what is Jesus Christ? Is he one person with one or two natures? If he has two natures, how do they both exist in the one person? Or are there two persons - a man closely joined to the divine Son of God? These questions are the backdrop of these councils.

All of us have had interactions with people who say "I believe..." or "I have faith..." But how should we respond when that person's life shows no real change-- no genuine commitment to Jesus Christ? Is that person really a believer? For anyone who would say "I believe...", what does it really mean to believe? What are the three elements that must be present for true belief? ~The Apostles' Creed, part 1

This Episode is the audio excerpt of the latest OWG "Searching The Scriptures" bible study on "The Nature Of God". To watch the video, go to our YouTube channel and search the "Searching The Scripture" playlist. This study will be exploring the fundamentals of our faith. The question we have all asked ourselves, who is Jesus Christ? Is the Deity of Jesus Christ a great mystery as we have been taught? Are we meant to know the nature and plan of God? Does scripture point us to the facts of who Jesus was and who He is? Stick around a listen to this eye opening lesson. You do not want to miss it!! Facebook: www.facebook.com/onewaypodcast Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/OneWayGospelMinistries Twitter: twitter.com/oneway_podcast Soundcloud: @onewaypodcast On The Web: www.onewaypodcast.com Support Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/onewaygospel

This Episode is the audio excerpt of the latest OWG "Searching The Scriptures" bible study on "The Nature Of God". To watch the video, go to our YouTube channel and search the "Searching The Scripture" playlist. This study will be exploring the fundamentals of our faith. The question we have all asked ourselves, who is Jesus Christ? Is the Deity of Jesus Christ a great mystery as we have been taught? Are we meant to know the nature and plan of God? Does scripture point us to the facts of who Jesus was and who He is? Stick around a listen to this eye opening lesson. You do not want to miss it!! Facebook: www.facebook.com/onewaypodcast Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/OneWayGospelMinistries Twitter: twitter.com/oneway_podcast Soundcloud: @onewaypodcast On The Web: www.onewaypodcast.com Support Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/onewaygospel

What does the world say about us as followers of Jesus Christ? Is the life of faith a “harmless” one? Not necessarily.

Message on Acts 10:1-8 Don’t judge a book by its cover. Are you a devout God-fearing Christian? Is your faith “visible”? Are you a prayerful Christian? Is the Holy Spirit the Boss of you? Do you respond when God calls you? Do you do what God asks you to do? Cornelius knew God but he needed Jesus! Exodus 20:3 (First Commandment) Deuteronomy 6:4 Isaiah 44:6 Isaiah 44:6 John 14:6 We are on our Christian journey together. Jesus asks: Who do you say I AM? Do you believe that Jesus is God? Where are you going WHEN you die? Say YES to Jesus TODAY. RIGHT NOW. “..if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.” Romans 10:9 Are you a disciple of Jesus Christ?Is this truth visible in your life? Say YES to Jesus EVERY MOMENT. “Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me.” Matthew 16:24 God bless you! Learn more about Calvary Chapel Brisbane here: https://www.actslikechurch.com

What is the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Is it just the good news? Or, is it the power of God to transform lives, heal the sick and raise the dead? Dr. Whetstone begins this series with unveiling the power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Peter continued out series on the Kingdom of God, looking Matthew 5:13-14 where Jesus called us to be Salt and Light. To see Peter's slides (in PDF format), click here. To download these notes (in PDF format), click here. Normally look at this as a call to holiness. This passage on first reading could be quite condemning. What if I'm not salty enough? Can I lose my salvation? Salt isn't all the other flavours, but it helps bring them out. So it is with the Kingdom of God. Preserves So what does it mean to be salty? Col 4:6 You cannot take the salt out - gravy…. Wilberforce Luke 14:34 As useless as poo! "If we are asleep, when we should be face to face with God, then we will not be good for anything." Terry Virgo daily reading Our saltiness and the brilliance of Christ in our lives is a direct outgrowth of who is at the center of our hearts and our affections. Is there anyone more wonderful, loving, caring, or powerful, than our Lord Jesus Christ? How much do you enjoy being in His presence? The only way we can let the light shine before men is if we have been basking in the light. When you spend time sitting at His feet the joy of being in His presence will be a natural result. You will exude joy! You will exude Christ! You will be the salt of the earth. You will be the light of the world! You will be a city on a hill. Col 3:3-17 The greatest threat to the church of Jesus Christ Is not homosexuality, pornography, abortion, satanism, the government shutting us down or persecution. The greatest threat, I believe, is if we get caught up in a form of godliness and no longer listen to the voice of God..... The religious spirit seeks to replace our passion for Jesus with passion for religious activity and to take the place of the holy spirit in our experience of God. Julian Adams. Anyone who responds to God with a lack of faith will be affected by the leaven of the Pharisees, which eventually affects everything and taints it with unbelief and sin. Your life simply becomes one of works and striving in order to obey religious laws rather than obey one of faith which responds to grace filled revelation. Faith sets as it's target the unseen realities of the kingdom. It is the evidence of that which is unseen. As we respond to truth and revelation, they will unlock ever increasing faith. Julian Adams So is this corporate or individual? Both A city is more than one person Jesus is talking to those in the kingdom. Even the finest sword plunged into salt water will eventually rust. Sun Tzu Wives win over your non believer husband with your character. Light Acts13:47 Eph5:8-14 John3:19-21 2Cor:4.6 Buddha - Doubt everything. Find your own light. John 8:12 Not in our own power. Put light under a bowl, as it will go out. "All the darkness in the world cannot put out a single candle." Alan Thorensen "It is better to light one small candle than to curse the darkness." Confusious "Blessed are the cracked, for they shall let in the light." Groucho Marx 2Cor3:17- 4:6 "Kingdom of God. the rule of Jesus over every arena of life in every nation." Dave Devenish This is a call to holiness, yes, but more than that to be there. Kingdom demonstrated to change the flavour of all the dough. You can't see the salt once added, and you can't get it out again. Andrew Wilson little yeast hidden gets through all the dough. Terry. Jonah. Don't lose your saltiness. Lilys exhortation for us not to nothing with the things God challenged us about at catalyst. So What? Challenge to holiness But oh so much more As we live differently we will see society change We will be a beacon to live differently Have you lost your tang? Not only in the words you say, not only in the deeds confessed, but in the most unconscious way, is Christ expressed. Is it a beatific smile? A holy light upon your brow? Oh No! I felt his presence, when you laughed just now. To me twas not the truth you taught, to you so clear, to me so dim, but when you

Is there a missing link your daily walk with Jesus Christ? Is your faith missing something? Are you at peace with your relationship with Jesus….or do you feel something is missing in your life? …in your faith? How do we get clarity about how we live our daily life? In this episode we begin to define what it means to live with the power of the Holy Spirit.

What is God up to in the birth of His Son, Jesus Christ? Is something brand-new taking place? Absolutely...and it's grace upon grace (Jn 1:16) Sounds good, but what does that mean?

What is required to see a city or community transformed by the power of Jesus Christ? Is it even possible? Were there any cities in the Bible that were transformed? Os Hillman answers these and many other questions about community transformation on this informative presentation given to the congregation at Daystar Church in Atlanta, GA.

Are we saved by our faith alone in Jesus Christ? Is it necessary for us to have works or good deeds in addition to our faith? These are questions that have been debated for many years. And, while on the surface it may seem that James and Paul disagree on this subject, after a bit of digging, it becomes clear that the two men are actually on the exact same page.

There is no greater power than the love of God. His life changing love transforms us. Becoming more like Jesus Christ IS discipleship. God's plan is unstoppable. Matthew 28:18, the Great Commandment, "Then Jesus came to them and said, All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." 1st John 4:11, "Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us. We know that we live in him and he in us, because he has given us of his Spirit. And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world. If anyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God lives in him and he in God. And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him. In this way, love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgment, because in this world we are like him. There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. We love because he first loved us. If anyone says, "I love God," yet hates his brother, he is a liar. For anyone who does not love his brother, whom he has seen, cannot love God, whom he has not seen."

Who is Jesus Christ? Is he a teacher who brought enlightenment or a spiritual guide who sought to connect us with God? Is he an example of true love, or is he a healer who brings wholeness? Christ is many things and all these things at the same time. Yet, when we are seeking healing, how often do we have a laser focus just on the restoration of whatever is physically wrong with us, perhaps disinterested in any other activity that God might design? A survey of the healing stories of the Gospel highlights that healing by Christ is strongly connected to both compassion and our Faith or the Faith of others - the nature of our connected relationship with God. That is, there is a strong indication in multiple places of Scripture that healing is connected with a viable need and opportunity for spiritual growth (of ourselves or others).