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Salvation is By Faith Alone!

I was motivated to write this article based on the incessant contentions that I had with a heretic named OCCatholic, on YouTube. He believes that you are born again by faith and works, which is not biblical. The word of the LORD makes it clear that you are saved by faith alone.

Read all of these Bible verses for details:

Romans 3:28-30; 4:1-5; 5:1; 5:15-16; 5:18; 9:30; 10:4; 11:6

Galatians 2:16; 2:21; 3:5-6; 3:24

Ephesians 2:8-9

Philippians 3:9

Now, the word of God tells us how we should deal with freethinkers:

"But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes" (2 Timothy 2:23).

OCCatholic claimed to be a born again Catholic, but I honestly believe he has never been born again. If he has been, he is very ignorant of the Bible.

Whenever you encounter heretics, obey what the word of God says on how to handle them:

"But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain. A man that is an heretick after the first and second admonition reject; Knowing that he that is such is subverted, and sinneth, being condemned of himself" (Titus 3:9-11).

The Bible indicates the character of someone who enters into contention:

"Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom" (Proverbs 13:10).
  
"A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes" (Proverbs 18:6).


I could have saved a lot of time, if I had read those Bible verses beforehand. I talked to him, and argued with him out of love; however, it is unprofitable and vain if the iconoclast is too lost in their delusions.

Folks, there will be times when you will encounter dissenters; that is why it is so important to know your Bible! (2 Timothy 2:15) Try to guide the nonconformists in the right direction, but if they are hostile, or unappreciative, move on!

If God Exists, Why Doesn't He Speak For Himself, Audibly?

This was posted by Ray Comfort on his blog, Atheist Central:

Posted: 29 Oct 2011 04:49 AM PDT

"He did speak audibly to Israel when He gave them the Ten Commandments, and the Bible says that Israel was so fearful at what they saw and heard, they pleaded that He no longer speak to them (see Exod. 20:18,19; Heb. 12:19).

When He spoke on the Mount of Transfiguration, He terrified the disciples (see Matt. 17:5,6). When He once spoke audibly to Jesus, the people thought that they heard thunder (see John 12:28,29). So why didn’t God just whisper on these occasions? Perhaps He did.

However, God (in His infinite wisdom) has chosen what the Bible calls “the foolishness of the mes- sage preached” to bring the gospel to humanity (see 1 Cor. 1:21). He has condescended to use lowly man to deliver the message of everlasting life to dying humanity.

When it comes to God speaking to us, it is important to make sure that we don’t exaggerate our im- portance. We are but very tiny specks on a tiny speck of a planet, moving through the massive infinitude of space. If you want a special audience with the President, he likely will not come running to speak es- pecially to you when, how, and where you want. Only a person with delusions of grandeur indeed would expect such treatment.

How much more so with the Creator of the universe? You are not going to get a special audience with God. So humble yourself, repent of your sins, and trust the Savior, then seek God through prayer and reading of His Word. Prayer is you speaking to God, and the Bible is God speaking to you. Make sure you listen carefully to what He says. Your eternity depends on it."

Hebrews 12:25 "See that you do not refuse Him who speaks. For if they did not escape who refused Him who spoke on earth, much more shall we not escape if we turn away from Him who speaks from heaven..."

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I posted this for my brethren in Him, for the conceited, for the self-righteous, for the scoffers, and for the wicked. This is to show why the LORD Jehovah does not talk from the sky, as he did in the Bible.


This is important to know because some skeptics say, "You believe in an imaginary friend." However, the word of the LORD makes it very clear: God exists! You have eyewitness testimony, Scripture, and archaeological evidence supporting the resurrection of Jesus Christ.


My question to you is, "Will you draw nigh unto God? Will you repent and believe in the gospel? Will you humble yourself, and put God first?"


Time is ticking.

The Bible Is Not The Word of God (According to Nonconformists), Because It Was Written By Men

Most unbelievers reject the Bible as "the word of God" because it was written by men. What they fail to realize is that the Bible was inspired through men, by the Holy Ghost (2nd Peter 1:21, 2nd Timothy 3:16). When you tell them that they say, "There is no proof. Show me evidence that God wrote it."

When you show them several prophecies that have been fulfilled in the Bible they claim, "The writers just looked at the Old Testament, and wrote that they were fulfilled in the New Testament. It is just one mass conspiracy to control people." When you tell the freethinkers that it says, "Thus saith the LORD over 2,500 times in the Bible", they just reply with, "Oh, that doesn't mean anything. They're just lying to control people."

Yet, you cannot deny the historical accuracy of the Bible, the fulfilled prophecies, the accurate genealogies that are written within, and how modern society is today. B.C. (Before Christ), and A.D. (Anno Domini which translated to English means, "the year of our Lord") are testament to the Bible being true; that Jesus Christ did suffer and die on the cross, then rose again on the third day, in fulfillment of the Scriptures.

Now dissenters argue that it is no longer called B.C. and A.D., but B.C.E. (before common era) and C.E. (common era). This is proof that Satan is taking away the word, and is trying to remove Jesus Christ, as well as the Bible, from our lives (Luke 8:12, 1st Peter 5:8).

What the infidels fail to realize is that their unbelief is evil in the sight of the LORD, and it will send them straight to hell (Revelation 21:8). What all Christians should know is that some people are just gospel-hardened, and they need to remember Matthew 7:13.

So in regard to the common objections by the nihilists, here are several videos to help "open" their eyes to the truth:

 

 

Take My Son - A Remarkable Tale

A wealthy man and his son loved to collect rare works of art. They had everything in their collection, from Picasso to Raphael. They would often sit together and admire the great works of art.

When the Vietnam conflict broke out, the son went to war. He was very courageous and died in battle while rescuing another soldier. The father was notified and grieved deeply for his only son.

About a month later, just before Christmas, there was a knock at the door. A young man stood at the door with a large package in his hands.

He said, 'Sir, you don't know me, but I am the soldier for whom your son gave his life. He saved many lives that day, and he was carrying me to safety when a bullet struck him in the heart and he died instantly. He often talked about you, and your love for art. The young man held out this package. 'I know this isn't much. I'm not really a great artist, but I think your son would have wanted you to have this.'

The father opened the package. It was a portrait of his son, painted by the young man. He stared in awe at the way the soldier had captured the personality of his son in the painting. The father was so drawn to the eyes that his own eyes welled up with tears. He thanked the young man and offered to pay him for the picture. 'Oh, no sir, I could never repay what your son did for me. It's a gift.'

The father hung the portrait over his mantle. Every time visitors came to his home he took them to see the portrait of his son before he showed them any of the other great works he had collected.

The man died a few months later. There was to be a great auction of his paintings. Many influential people gathered, excited over seeing the great paintings and having an opportunity to purchase one for their collection.

On the platform sat the painting of the son The auctioneer pounded his gavel. 'We will start the bidding with this picture of the son. Who will bid for this picture?'

There was silence.

Then a voice in the back of the room shouted, 'We want to see the famous paintings. Skip this one.'

But the auctioneer persisted. 'Will somebody bid for this painting. Who will start the bidding? $100, $200?'

Another voice angrily. 'We didn't come to see this painting. We came to see the Van Gogh's, the Rembrandt's. Get on with the real bids!'

But still the auctioneer continued. 'The son! The son! Who'll take the son?'

Finally, a voice came from the very back of the room. It was the longtime gardener of the man and his son. 'I'll give $10 for the painting.' Being a poor man, it was all he could afford.

'We have $10, who will bid $20?'

'Give it to him for $10. Let's see the masters.'

'$10 is the bid, won't someone bid $20?'

The crowd was becoming angry. They didn't want the picture of the son.

They wanted the more worthy investments for their collections.

The auctioneer pounded the gavel. 'Going once, twice, SOLD for $10!'

A man sitting on the second row shouted, 'Now let's get on with the collection!'

The auctioneer laid down his gavel. 'I'm sorry, the auction is over.'

'What about the paintings?'

'I am sorry. When I was called to conduct this auction, I was told of a secret stipulation in the will. I was not allowed to reveal that stipulation until this time. Only the painting of the son would be auctioned. Whoever bought that painting would inherit the entire estate, including the paintings.'

'The man who took the son gets everything!'

God gave His son 2,000 years ago to die on the cross. Much like the auctioneer, His message today is: 'The son, the son, who'll take the son?'

Because, you see, whoever takes the Son gets everything.
 
FOR GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD HE GAVE HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON, WHOSOEVER BELIEVETH ON HIM SHALL NOT PERISH, BUT HAVE ETERNAL LIFE! THAT'S LOVE.

* CREDIT goes to my mom, for sending me this story in my email, that I decided to share with everyone else. *

Legalistic Preaching Versus Compassionate Preaching, and Why They Are Both Necessary

legalistic: excessive adherence to law or formula.
                     • Theology dependence on moral law rather than on personal religious faith.

Before I get started, I just want to say that there are times when you should preach legalistically, and other times where you should preach compassionately. You should preach legalistically when you are witnessing to someone you have not met before, or if you are open-air preaching. You should preach compassionately when you are in a church setting, or if you are telling the gospel to a family member.

The goal of preaching legalistically is to get the point across as quickly as possible through the Law of Moses, prophecy, genealogies, reproof, rebuke, correction, and exhortation. The goal of preaching compassionately is to not turn off those with whom you associate with on a regular basis, but to make them feel comfortable, and then hit them with some gospel truth later on.

Now, I have been accused by some brethren of being too legalistic with my preaching. They all tell me, "you are being to forceful; you need to be more loving with your preaching." However, that isn't necessarily true; if you read the Book of Jude, it makes it very clear that you are to save some with compassion, and others with fear (Jude 1:22-23). The Book of Jude also states that you are to contend with the faith earnestly (Jude 1:3).

We are to reprove the wicked (Ephesians 5:11), judge one another (John 7:24, Psalm 37:30, 1st Corinthians 2:15), and reprove, rebuke, correct, and exhort each another (2nd Timothy 4:2, 2nd Timothy 3:16). Also, if some brethren reprove you about the way you are preaching, tell them to read Romans 14:10-13.

Let's not forget that the evildoers are already condemned for not believing in the name of the only begotten Son of God (John 3:18). Wide is the gate, and broad is the way that leads unto destruction, and there many which go in thereat (Matthew 7:13). People, the truth is that most people go to hell when they die, not heaven. It's already written in God's word!

If you take a look at Noah, he preached for 120 years, and only his family believed him. So when another Brother or Sister in Christ tells you that you shouldn't be too legalistic with your preaching, correct them with Scripture. Point out that verse that God gave us in Jude; show them Luke 14:23, and Mark 16:15. Remind them that now is the day of salvation (2nd Corinthians 6:2), and that they better prepare to meet God (Amos 4:12).

Ladies and gentlemen, the truth is that God does not love everyone. GOD HATES THE WICKED (Psalm 5:5; 7:11; 11:5; 45:7, Hebrews 1:9)! There is none righteous (Romans 3:10), there is none that does good (Psalm 14:1). Take a look at Proverbs 17:11, and 1st Samuel 15:23. Cruel messengers are sent to those who are rebellious, stubborn, and wicked.

So whenever you learn about Scripture from someone other than God, always go back to the Bible. Never take their word for it; remember, thus saith the LORD this and that in His word. Always double/triple check what you guys are talking about with God's word; the LORD has blessed us with technology, so use it guys!

One more thing: God's word is not the NIV, NASB, NKJV, NLT, and all the modern translations, including modern KJV. It is only the 1611 KJV.

There should be no excuse for not using God's holy word. If people cannot understand it to well because of the archaic English, TEACH THEM!

Women Are To Be Keepers At Home, Modest, & Obedient to their Husbands

I've met some born-again Christians that do not follow these commandments stated above, given by the Lord. Jesus said if ye love me, keep my commandments (John 14:15). The word of the Lord says that if you say, I know him, and do not keep his commandments, you are a liar, and the truth is not in you (1st John 2:4). It is your choice to be obedient to God, or to be a slave to sin (John 8:34).

The Bible commands women to be chaste, holy, modest, silent, to not usurp authority over men, good, teachers of good things, meek, keepers at home, not false accusers, subservient to their husbands, to love their husbands and children, to not plait their hair, or wear jewelry with their apparel (1 Corinthians 14:34,  1 Peter 3:1-3; 3:5-6, Ephesians 5:21-24, Titus 2:3-5,  1 Timothy 2:9-15).

If your wife is not obeying the word of God, she is being disobedient. God said if you love me, keep my commandments. There is no other way around this folks; you MUST obey Jesus if you love Him. Men, you are responsible to make sure that your wives are obeying the Lord.

It doesn't matter whether things are expensive or not. The Bible says that if you have food and clothing, be content with that because when you entered into the world, you had nothing (1st Timothy 6:7-8).

When I say modest, I mean that women should not be wearing pants, shorts, or bathing suits. They should be wearing dresses that are not revealing, so that men will not lust after them when they are walking down the street (Matthew 5:28).

Watch these videos to have a better understanding of what I mean:

There you have it people. Rebuke your Sisters in Christ if they are not obeying the word of God.

Here is another link that you guys should check out:

Why Women Shouldn't Wear Pants

Allah: The Great Deceiver & The Most Proud

Many people believe that Allah is the same as the God of the Bible. However, this is NOT true. The one and true Creator Yahweh cannot lie (Titus 1:2), and will never change (Malachi 3:6; Hebrews 13:8). Jehovah resists the proud, and gives grace unto the humble (1st Peter 5:5; James 4:6).

With that said, then who is Allah? The word Allah is translated to "the god." So Allah itself has no meaning. So if he has no name, then who are Muslims praying to?

They believe that the Prophet Muhammad (who never prophesied anything) received a gospel from an angel of light (Satan perhaps? 2nd Corinthians 11:14), and that the Qur'an is the one and true holy word. Well, what about Galatians 1:8-9?

Most Muslims have no idea that they are accursed; they are wicked and ungodly, and whoever follows this abominable religion is going to hell.

It says in the Qur'an that Allah hates those who are prideful, yet Allah is the most prideful? Something is WRONG here...

Have you not read 1st Timothy 3:6-7? Don't be like Allah, or the devil; be wise: repent, and believe in the gospel of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior.

The One and True Creator of heaven and earth is God Almighty, who is meek and humble.

"The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit" (Psalm 34:18).

"For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones" (Isaiah 57:15).

"Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light" (Matthew 11:28-30).

Guys, do not be tricked by "The Great Deceiver - Allah." Satan has had plenty of practice leading people into hell; haughtiness leads to destruction, and humility leads to honor (Proverbs 18:12).

* CREDIT goes to the LORD, and Sam Shamoun. *