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Confusion about salvation
Are you confused about salvation? If so, I can see why, we are bombarded daily with some saying one thing and some another. Some proclaim the end of the world on a certain date, and when that date passes, they set another, and then another. One preacher claims one thing and another preaches something entirely different. The religious world is full of doctrines and contradictions, so how do we separate fact from fiction? May I suggest that we ...
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The drifting of the church
For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teacher, having itching ears; And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables. II Timothy 4:3-4 KJV Bro. Chad Johnson The people described in these verses are not those who outwardly oppose religion and God. These people are the makeup of the so-called churches of the last days. T...
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Is believing enough?
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life (John 3:16). Some might say, well there you have it, all one must do is believe and everyone who believes will be saved. A friend once told me that if one reads this verse and believes it, then he is going to heaven, nothing else is required. But wait a minute, James 2:19 says, “Thou believest there is on...
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Welcome the Stranger
When visitors arrive at our churches or a new family moves into the neighborhood it is customary for us to be friendly and welcoming. It is especially easy to do when the newcomers seem to be people like ourselves. If they have a different ethnic or racial background, some may think twice about welcoming those who may or may not fit into the social structure of our community. This is particularly true when it comes to welcoming immigrants. Mo...
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Angels
I have noticed lately that there are many people who have a preoccupation with angels. We see pictures, figurines, and jewelery all representing angels. Some are so much into angels to the point that it appears to be a form of worship. Since I didn’t know much about angels, I decided to read and study on them. The first place I looked was the bible. The bible makes reference to angels at least 300 times. Angels are spirit beings, unlike man, ...
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Was Jesus Married?
Speculation regarding Jesus’ marital status has been refreshed by the discovery of a Coptic papyrus fragment that scholars believe dates from the fourth century. From this fragment Jesus “appears to be in conversation about family and discipleship – Who is worthy? Who dwells with, and in, the Lord? The account contains a momentous line: ‘Jesus said to them, ‘My wife…” (Time 10/01/12) Through the centuries it has been assumed that Jesus was ...
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Where is the devil?
Man first encountered the devil in the garden of Eden (Genesis Chapters 2 and 3). God forbade Adam and Eve to eat of the fruit of the tree of knowledge of good and evil. He warned that if they did so, they would surely die. The devil said quite the opposite, stating that they would not surely die, but be as gods. When Eve saw that the fruit was good and pleasing to the eye, she did eat and gave to her husband also. The devil denied the word o...
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Light Afflictions
“For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory.” II Corinthians 4:17 By Bro. Chad Johnson The Bible says that many are the afflictions of the people of God, but the Lord will deliver them out of them all. Afflictions are part of the Christian life. God had one perfect Son, but never one without afflictions. Afflictions can come in all forms. The main thing we need to r...
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The Calling of God
Who hath saved us, and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began. II Timothy 1:9 KJV Bro. Chad Johnson What a beautiful picture of sovereign grace. Salvation is an act of God through free, external grace. To say that a man is saved any other way is a false teaching. There are some verses of scripture that seem to t...
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God’s Eternal Truth
I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, which was, and which is to come, the Almighty (Rev 1:8). For every house is builded by some man; but he that built all things is God (Heb 3:4). Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter; Fear God and keep his commandments; for this is the whole duty of man (Ecc 12:13). There is a way that seemeth right to a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death (...
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‘Jesus…have mercy on me’
Blind Bartimaeus shouted out into the crowd, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” (Mark 10:47) This cry of Bartimaeus for mercy and healing is a prayer that Christians through the centuries have used to ask for God’s nearer presence in their lives. It is often referred to as the Jesus Prayer. Variations of the prayer include, “Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner.” Another phrase used to invite God’s healing presence...
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A better hope
For the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope did; by which we draw nigh unto God. Hebrews 7:19 KJV Bro. Chad Johnson The law of God had a very distinct purpose and design. It was to show the absolute holiness of God and the absolute depravity of fallen man. The apostle Paul tells us in Romans chapter 7 that the law was holy and good. The law shows us our total inability to keep it perfectly and therefor our b...
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Drifting
The word of God warns us often of falling or drifting away from the truth (I Tim. 4:1). The great apostle Paul compares living a Christian life to running a race (I Cor. 9:24). Since I don’t know much about racing or sports of any kind for that matter, I will make an analogy of the journey of a Christian through this life with a thing I do know about. I have quite a bit of experience with canoeing and have come to the conclusion that living t...
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The Final Perseverance of the Saints
The righteous also shall hold on his way, and he that hath clean hands shall be stronger and stronger. Job 17:9 Bro. Chad Johnson There has been much debate down through history on the subject of “eternal security,” but this doctrine has been perverted by many people. We as the people of God must base our beliefs and doctrines on the Word of God. Job 17:9 tells us that a righteous man shall hold on his way and will become stronger and...
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Mend or Mangle
When someone upsets you there are at least two options for a response. You can strike back by giving the attacker a “piece of your mind,” or you can let the blow stop with you. Hurtful remarks returned with equal vehemence perpetuate the problem and can lead to mangled relationships. The alternative is let the anger stop with you, returning evil with good. (Luke 6:27-38) In personal relationships we know that Jesus’ admonition to love our e...
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What God has set before us
Have you ever thought of the great gift God has offered us when we keep his word? The Lord has opened the door to heaven and to earth for us. In Rev. 3:8 we read, “I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and has kept my word, and hast not denied my name.” What a wonderful thought, that the door to heaven has been opened to us and no one can shut it. All that is re...
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