I would like to take this time for us to
give thanks for all the wonderful blessings we have received from the Lord of
Glory, the Lord Jesus Christ.
As we enter this holiday season the world
continues in what seems like a never ending downward spiral.
All around the world wickedness abounds, and the constant
attack on Bible Believing Christians is getting worse.
2Tim.3 [1] This know also,
that in the last days perilous times shall come. [2]
For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters,
proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful,
unholy, [3] Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false
accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are
good, [4] Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of
pleasures more than lovers of God; [5] Having a form of godliness,
but denying the power thereof: from such turn away. [6]
For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women
laden with sins, led away with divers lusts,
[7] Ever learning, and
never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. [8]
Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also resist the truth:
men of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the faith. [9]
But they shall proceed no further: for their folly shall be manifest unto all
men, as theirs also was. [10] But thou hast fully known my
doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience, [11]
Persecutions, afflictions, which came unto me at Antioch, at Iconium, at
Lystra; what persecutions I endured: but out of them all the Lord
delivered me. [12] Yea, and all that will live
godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. [13]
But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being
deceived.
I still remember the first time I read the
verses above ~42 years ago. I felt they were so relevant to the time period I
was living in, and now 42 years later they seem even more relevant. I have come
to see the demise of Bible Believing Christianity in the USA.
I have seen Churches destroyed by these non
Bible believing Pastors who every week instead of building young believers
faith in the Bible, they only tear it down with their supposed knowledge of the
Greek and Hebrew.
They tell their congregations that no one
has a Bible that can be trusted, and that only with higher education, and
superior intellect can one be able to understand the scriptures.
These pastors
have destroyed the faith of many baby and even older Christians, making them
believe they can’t read and understand the bible for themselves. In doing this,
perhaps without realizing it, these pastors have usurped the divine authority
of the Holy Spirit. These pastors do the reading and interpreting instead of
the believer reading and the Holy Spirit providing the revelation and
interpretation.
This sounds a lot like the people Paul
warned us about in 2nd Timothy, who Paul said would be ever learning,
and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.
Truth is, there is more Bible ignorance now
than 40 years ago. I believe we are quickly returning to the dark ages, as more
and more perverse bible translations hit the market.
Thanks be to the Lord Jesus that Paul did
not stop at verse 13, but continued on with the following verses.
2Tim.3
[14]
But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured
of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them;
[15] And that from a
child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee
wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. [16] All scripture is given by
inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof,
for correction, for instruction in righteousness: [17] That the man of God may be
perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.
I am glad that the Lord Jesus led me to the
knowledge of a Bible (KJV) that is without error, and has built my trust in it,
and helped in my ability to witness for him, and share his holy word with many
believers.
As Paul told Timothy to continue, I encourage
all my Christian friends to continue in the study of God’s word. I encourage
you not to be discouraged when oppression comes, and you loose friends over
your stand for the Lord Jesus, stand strong and keep the faith.
Philippians [4]
Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice. [5]
Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. [6]
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication
with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. [7]
And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall
keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Just a quick update on the website that so
many of you pray for and help me with. As we approach being online six months
we are fast approaching 5000 visits.
I just stand amazed at the wonderful way that the Lord Jesus has worked in my life, I give him thanks for my family, and friends daily.
I just stand amazed at the wonderful way that the Lord Jesus has worked in my life, I give him thanks for my family, and friends daily.
As we approach this new year we are looking
at new ways to get the word out, please continue your prayers for us. Also if
you would like to become a fellow worker with us please email us.
We are
more dedicated than ever to help people understand Pauline doctrine is for the
body of Christ and to help young Christians grow and build their faith, and to
equip them to win others to the Lord Jesus.
Romans 10 [8] But what saith it? The word is nigh
thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we
preach; [9] That if thou shalt confess
with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God
hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. [10] For with the heart man
believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto
salvation.
The words of our Apostle Paul, the Apostle
to the Gentiles!
2Tim.2 [15] Study to shew thyself
approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing
the word of truth.
Come join with us as we study God’s Holy Word!
Remember most unsound Bible Doctrine, is
sound Bible Doctrine misapplied to the wrong time period, or
wrong group of people.
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