"My people are destroyed for a lack of knowledge"
The Puritans stood their ground and continued to preach the Word of God and to live exceptional lives of godliness. Their standard for holy living was quite high but Scripture was their guidebook and God was their judge, so their moral principles were indeed uncompromising.
These are the proverbs of Solomon, David’s son, king of Israel. Their purpose is to teach people wisdom and discipline, to help them understand the insights of the wise. Their purpose is to teach people to live disciplined and successful lives, to help them do what is right, just, and fair. These proverbs will give insight to the simple, knowledge and discernment to the young. Let the wise listen to these proverbs and become even wiser.
God has placed His seal upon us as a marker indicating His ownership. Christians are the personal property of God and are given the guarantee of His ownership through the indwelling Holy Spirit. They are given God's seal and are anointed to shine as lights of righteousness to expose the wicked deeds of those who are in darkness.
The Spirit of Truth is the Holy Spirit who has been sent by Christ into the world after His resurrection to guide believers into all truth. In His work of illumination, the Spirit brings God's revelation to mankind, and He also reveals it to believers so that they can understand the deep things of God.
As deception grows many in the world are fearful of the wickedness, chaos, and lawlessness that it causes. They recognize that only truth can overcome the deception, and now they seek the truth that shines brightly as a precious jewel.
Christ instituted the Church as His own precious possession to fulfill the Great Commission by declaring His Gospel to a world that is lost in spiritual darkness. The members of His Church are not meant to be a closed society concerned only with the needs of the congregation. They were chosen as a Royal Priesthood to be the lights of the world that engages the Kingdom of Darkness which opposes the rule and reign of God in this world.
The Kingdom of Light is still on the earth opposing the Kingdom of Darkness, and now it shines even brighter in the face of greater darkness. This time of darkness is only for a season, and God is using it to magnify His glory through the death and resurrection of His Son.
"One can only cringe at the “wrath of God” that awaits those public officials in government who, by passing legislation which not only does not restrain evil but in fact encourages it, have made it possible for millions to yield to the temptation to sin."
With sin as the villain who causes the fall of mankind, it is Christ who emerges as the hero who redeems man through His own death.
The Rise of Persecution in South Asia The spiritual battle for the hearts and minds of Indians and Pakistanis has entered into a new campaign of violence against these Christians. The enemy appears to be fanning the flames of hatred and division resulting in attacks against Christians and their churches. Beginning in May, conflict between... Continue Reading →
There is a growing need in our world for spiritual connection as rebellion against God increases. As the rebellion grows, wickedness follows and becomes so extreme, that even unbelievers are offended and repulsed. A light of justice has illuminated the corruption, immorality, and gross depravity that has been hidden in darkness, and now people seek the cleansing that only divine righteousness can provide.
This is the day of the common man--and we have not only all become common, but we've dragged God down to our mediocre level. If we can restore again knowledge of God to men, we can help to bring about a reformation that will restore God again to man."
His suffering, death, and resurrection will attract followers to place their faith in Him as Lord and Savior. His work is the greatest example of God's love, mercy, grace, and forgiveness that can be shown. What greater attraction to the church is there than this?
"Too many pastors have put aside the scriptures to become entertainers of goats rather than feeders of sheep. Too few pastors are being faithful shepherds who nourish their flocks with the Whole Counsel of God."
Prophets are the mouthpiece of God, conveying God's opinions, reactions, intentions, and very words.