The Doctrine: Union with Christ Definition A brief definition of the Doctrine of Union with Christ is: "that intimate, vital, and spiritual union between Christ and His people, in virtue of which He is the source of their life and strength, of their blessedness and salvation. The transforming union in which believers are changed into... Continue Reading →
The Benefit of Repentance in the Life of the Believer
"Those whom I love, I reprove and discipline; therefore be zealous and repent."Rev. 3:19 What is Repentance? The definition of repentance is that it is an acknowledgement of sin(wrongdoing), a heartfelt remorse or sorrow for committing sin, followed by a change of heart and turning away from sinful behavior. An important aspect of repentance is... Continue Reading →
Easter Without The Cross?
Easter Message 2021 "For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel, not in cleverness of speech, so that the cross of Christ would not be made void. For the word of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the... Continue Reading →
ARE YOU BEING FED A GOSPEL OF SUGARY JUNK FOOD?
"In pointing out these things to the brethren, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, constantly nourished on the words of the faith and of the sound doctrine which you have been following."1 Timothy 4:6 Is your pastor feeding you a diet of sugary junk food instead of nutritional rich meals which feed... Continue Reading →
REJOICE WITH JOY!
To those in China, Iran, India, and Africa; who believe and have not seen; "REJOICE WITH JOY." “Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, obtaining the outcome of your faith, the... Continue Reading →
THE DRAMA OF REDEMPTION
Be of good cheer my brothers and sisters. God’s plan of redemption continues in our day. Though your heart may be heavy during these extreme times, be encouraged by the unfolding of the Drama of Redemption. It began before the beginning of creation and will continue until the end of the age with the establishment... Continue Reading →
“KERYGMA,” (THE EARLY GOSPEL)
“The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart” (that is, the word of faith that we proclaim); because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved,” (Romans 10:8-9). "For I am not ashamed... Continue Reading →
CHAOS AND DISORDER
“When those in high office say that it is ridiculous to expect a man to obey a law that he does not like, they are advocating lawlessness. And when one whose office it is to uphold law and order advocates rebellion because the law does not suit him, he is promoting Satan’s great purpose in the world today, to destroy nations by producing lawlessness.”
Celebrating Christmas
“One person regards one day above another, another regards every day alike. Each person must be fully convinced in his own mind. He who observes the day, observes it for the Lord, and he who eats, does so for the Lord, for he gives thanks to God; and he who eats not, for the Lord... Continue Reading →
The Attraction to False Teachers
My favorite story is of the guy who walked out into his front yard a week after sending in his seed money, and there sitting in his drive-way was a brand new car.