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May 6, 2008 03:23:42
Posted By JLWallace
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Looking around this land, it kinda makes you wonder how anyone could consider this a Christian nation.
But then again, Consider what they are calling Christian in this hour!
Woe unto them that draw iniquity with cords of vanity, and sin as it were with a cart rope: That say, Let him make speed, and hasten his work, that we may see it: and let the counsel of the Holy One of Israel draw nigh and come, that we may know it! Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight! Woe unto them that are mighty to drink wine, and men of strength to mingle strong drink: Which justify the wicked for reward, and take away the righteousness of the righteous from him! Therefore as the fire devoureth the stubble, and the flame consumeth the chaff, so their root shall be as rottenness, and their blossom shall go up as dust: because they have cast away the law of the LORD of hosts, and despised the word of the Holy One of Israel. ~ Isaiah 5:18-24
And when we call this country to repentance and to return to the Law of God,
Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein. ~ Jeremiah 6:16
How sad. Christ is worthy of our praise, but this country praises its wealth.
Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked: ~ Revelation 3:17
This country may soon see what it is to be vomited out of the mouth of God!
Get Hot and Stay that Way!
Cling to the Word of God!!
Apprehend Truth!!!!
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May 6, 2008 02:47:59
Posted By JLWallace
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It is fairly evident for any that have eyes to see that Christianity has undergone a paradigm shift in the last several decades. That which was once rejected by the Church as sin and compromise is in this hour embraced in the name of unity and love.
But just like other biblical terms such as repentance, grace, and faith, these have been subtly redefined.
The world and the so-called church have so merged together that it is often difficult to discern where one begins and the other ends. Leonard Ravenhill wrote “We may have an all-time high in church attendance with a corresponding all-time low in spirituality.”
How true this is, even more so now than when he wrote those words a few decades ago. Why is that? We must inevitably concluded; because Christianity has been redefined in this our day.
There is only one conclusion that can be drawn from these observations. I believe it was Shakespeare that said, “A rose by any other name is still a rose.” They can call this apostate Church, Christianity all they want, but it is nothing more than the licentious harlot of the world, with her face painted up in religion, a wolf in sheep’s clothing, or the strange woman beckoning to all that will partake in her regurgitated dainties.
True Christianity is a narrow way as Jesus described it, and there is absolutely nothing that the false teachers of today can do to broaden it in the slightest.
John Wesley said, “I must declare just what I find in the Book.”
The Bible must define our reality. It is the Bible, God’s Word, that defines Christianity, not our culture, not self proclaimed prophets of profit, nor the unlearned and unstable who wrest the scriptures to their own destruction.
We must believe the Bible.
We must Apprehend Truth.
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April 29, 2008 03:28:31
Posted By JLWallace
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Yes, okay, there are promises in the Bible. This is a foregone conclusion. Promises from God to ……….
Ah, herein is the problem.
Exactly who are God’s promises promised to? In this age of licentiousness and compromise, it is customarily assumed that the promises of God are to be whored out to whoever will claim them for the night.
And it seems most everyone claims them. Even when unfamiliar with Scripture most people will invariably take for granted that God’s promises are for them. A long and happy life is expected by all and taken for granted. Whether their conception of God is at all biblical, still His promises are presupposed upon all of mankind.
Then there are those, who professing godliness, do go to Scripture and pluck promises from the pages of their Bibles, and yet by denying the power of that godliness, i.e. obedience to that very Word, are acting in presumption because of their rejection of the conditions to those promises.
Hence has come the proliferation of the “lil” promise books that permeate the market. Promising all the promises of God while conveniently avoiding the conditions and requirement for those promises.
Conditions?!?!?
Yes, most excellent Theophilus, there are conditions. Although I acknowledge that the overwhelming majority of the so-called Church world would brand me a heretic for such a statement, the Bible is clear and only a rank antinomian would even argue the point.
Be that as it may, these little books continue to propagate a false impetus upon the nature of God by granting His promises to those who reject His requirements. As one of these books advertises of itself, “Whatever life brings your way, you’ll find trustworthy and faith-fortifying nuggets in this pocket sized treasure.” Who needs the full council of God anymore? We can give it to you in 96 pages.
A half truth is a lie! And these types of books attempt to offer God’s blessing by avoiding the WAY, the TRUTH, and the LIFE.
Why not print the conditions with the promises? Because that just wouldn’t do for itching ears in this self-serving generation.
The only faith that these books fortify is devils faith. (See James 2:14-20)
But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead? James 2:20
When vying for the promises of God, don’t forget the conditions!
APPREHEND TRUTH!!
BELIEVE THE BIBLE!!
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March 16, 2008 03:41:54
Posted By JLWallace
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I would like to speak with you for a moment about ….fear.
Do you fear God? It is a question much maligned in this hour by the professing church of Jesus Christ.
“We shouldn’t be afraid of God!” or, “That just means reverence!”
Direct Biblical commands seem to be irrelevant in this antinomian age.
Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.
Ecclesiastes 12:13
And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do. But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him.
Luke 12:4-5
These two words, in the Hebrew and in the Greek mean basically the same thing. Look them up. It is obvious what is meant here. Jesus puts it in context doesn’t he?
The so-called church ignores or redefines most Bible doctrine, so why should this one be any different?
This lack of fear has been so obvious in our recent evangelistic outings.
We recently went to the Acquire The Fire event at the Baton Rouge River Center.
It was awful! Acquire The Fire is a ‘ministry’ that attempts to attract young people to Christianity by using rock-n-roll music. Oh, they tag on so-called “Christian” lyrics, (some of those are doubtful even: see my pastor’s dissertation on Contemporary Christian Music) but the music is still fleshly, worldly, and demonic. After all rap is rap. There is no sanctifying rebellion!
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March 16, 2008 03:36:03
Posted By JLWallace
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I wonder what God thinks about mixing the holy and the profane? How convenient. He’s told us!
Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Ask now the priests concerning the law, saying, If one bear holy flesh in the skirt of his garment, and with his skirt do touch bread, or pottage, or wine, or oil, or any meat, shall it be holy? And the priests answered and said, No. Then said Haggai, If one that is unclean by a dead body touch any of these, shall it be unclean? And the priests answered and said, It shall be unclean. Then answered Haggai, and said, So is this people, and so is this nation before me, saith the LORD; and so is every work of their hands; and that which they offer there is unclean. Haggai 2:11-14
It is clear to me. But without the Fear of God wisdom to understand this clear teaching of Scripture is unattainable.
Bro Charlie performing surgery at ATF.
For more examples of the unbelievable lack of the fear of God venture to a website that Bro. Bob introduced me to. I’ve got to learn to plug my ears and run like a good ‘Pilgrim’ shouting, “Life, Life, Eternal Life,” when he tells me about this sort of thing. The site is www.alittleleaven.com if you can stomach it. This site reveals and exposes idolatry and heresy offered in the name of Christianity in all shapes and sizes.
Maybe I am sheltered and naive but is what calls itself ‘Christianity’ really this far gone?
Surf responsibly, God is holy and He is watching you!
Cling to the Bible. Apprehend Truth!!
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