The closer we get to the end of the church age, those you thought were friends will come against us. They will shock us in whom they follow and love, human beings rather than Christ. They will not listen to counsel from the Word, but will listen to the popular ones that bring exciting but dangerous doctrines and dreams.
2 Timothy 4:2-4 "…2 Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and encourage with every form of patient instruction. 3 For the time will come when men will not tolerate sound doctrine, but with itching ears they will gather around themselves teachers to suit their own desires. 4 So they will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths.…"
These false believers will choose to follow human beings with good sounding titles and false miracles, these days in the form of visions, claiming to have seen something from God, that will contradict the Word of God.
Our measure for truth in anyone claiming to be a prophet of God, is whether or not their actions and words match up with the Bible. If they go beyond the Bible, violate the Bible in any way, then we know they are not from God.
1 Corinthians 4:6 " 6 Brothers, I have applied these things to myself and Apollos for your benefit, so that you may learn from us not to go beyond what is written.”
Unfortunately too many people don't pray for discernment and do not know their Bibles, so they fall into these good sounding traps. Once they have accepted them, they do not let go of them. Their pride will not allow them to listen to those who have discerned the falsehoods, they become locked in to defending a man or woman. Sadly we do not see these same people defending Christ and His Word.
Once a person has bought into lies to awaken their senses for excitement, it is nearly impossible to convince them of truth. God can reach them but only if at some point, they begin to listen to the Holy Spirit, if in fact they have Him.
1 John 4:1
"Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world."
Matthew 7:15
“Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves."
Sunday, September 24, 2017
Saturday, September 23, 2017
Superficial Christianity
The Dangers of Superfical Faith by Scott Colvin
What causes superficial faith?
Fear Mark 5:36
Wanting praise from people John 5:44
Not putting the work into our faith John 6:29
Deceit John 8:44-47
Not being able to hear God’s voice John 10:26-27
Having a hard heart John 12:37-40
Doubt John 20:24-27
Read Romans 4-5. It provides a great guide on how to develop deep and lasting faith.
Facing Facts Romans 4:18
Not wavering from God’s promise Romans 4:20
The secret to righteousness Romans 4:22
Why we can rejoice with suffering Romans 5:3
Why we need to endure Romans 5:4
How we develop real hope Romans 5:5
He revealed his character to Moses and his deeds to the people of Israel. Psalm 103:7
What causes superficial faith?
Fear Mark 5:36
Wanting praise from people John 5:44
Not putting the work into our faith John 6:29
Deceit John 8:44-47
Not being able to hear God’s voice John 10:26-27
Having a hard heart John 12:37-40
Doubt John 20:24-27
Read Romans 4-5. It provides a great guide on how to develop deep and lasting faith.
Facing Facts Romans 4:18
Not wavering from God’s promise Romans 4:20
The secret to righteousness Romans 4:22
Why we can rejoice with suffering Romans 5:3
Why we need to endure Romans 5:4
How we develop real hope Romans 5:5
He revealed his character to Moses and his deeds to the people of Israel. Psalm 103:7
Won't Be Falling Out of Heaven
Yep, if we could lose our salvation we would have to fall right out of heaven.
Melanie A. Adams said this:
"Identity in Christ"
"I am a citizen of heaven":
"But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ."
Philippians 3 : 20
Melanie A. Adams said this:
"Identity in Christ"
"I am a citizen of heaven":
"But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ."
Philippians 3 : 20
The Natural Man
1 Corinthians 2 : 14 -16
"The natural person does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are folly to him, and he is not able to understand them because they are spiritually discerned.
The spiritual person judges all things, but is himself to be judged by no one.
'For who has understood the mind of the Lord so as to instruct him?' But we have the mind of Christ."
"The natural person does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are folly to him, and he is not able to understand them because they are spiritually discerned.
The spiritual person judges all things, but is himself to be judged by no one.
'For who has understood the mind of the Lord so as to instruct him?' But we have the mind of Christ."
Next Year the Rapture, or Anytime in Between
Yes, the Jews used to have a saying as a greeting. Before Israel was a state, upon leaving one another's presence they would say, "next year in Jerusalem."
I am impressed with this because their faith in the OT promises was so great that each year they hoped it would happen. That's how I feel about the rapture. Next year at the marriage supper of the Lamb.
The Jews no longer say that to one another, because in 1948 their hope was fulfilled, now a greater hope is coming to believers in the rapture and the Jews when they become saved during the tribulation.
I am impressed with this because their faith in the OT promises was so great that each year they hoped it would happen. That's how I feel about the rapture. Next year at the marriage supper of the Lamb.
The Jews no longer say that to one another, because in 1948 their hope was fulfilled, now a greater hope is coming to believers in the rapture and the Jews when they become saved during the tribulation.
The False Gospel of Works
Sadly there are those who are preaching a gospel of works or steps to gain salvation. There is only one way to become born again, that is to believe on the Lord Jesus Christ.
Acts 16:30-31 "…30 Then he brought them out and asked, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” 31 They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved, you and your household.” "
After that, He does all the work in us!
Ephesians 2:10
"10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them."
Acts 16:30-31 "…30 Then he brought them out and asked, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” 31 They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved, you and your household.” "
After that, He does all the work in us!
Ephesians 2:10
"10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them."
He Disciplines Those Who Are His
Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved, then He comes to live in us and begins the lifelong process of cleansing us from our sins. He opens our eyes to truth while giving us experiences to see the sin that needs to be confessed.
Hebrews 12:5-7 "…5 And you have forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons: “My son, do not make light of the Lord’s discipline, or lose heart when He rebukes you. 6 For the Lord disciplines the one He loves, and He chastises everyone He receives as a son.” 7 Endure suffering as discipline; God is treating you as sons. For what son is not disciplined by his father?…"
Hebrews 12:8 "… 8 If you do not experience discipline like everyone else, then you are illegitimate children and not true sons. "
Hebrews 12:5-7 "…5 And you have forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons: “My son, do not make light of the Lord’s discipline, or lose heart when He rebukes you. 6 For the Lord disciplines the one He loves, and He chastises everyone He receives as a son.” 7 Endure suffering as discipline; God is treating you as sons. For what son is not disciplined by his father?…"
Hebrews 12:8 "… 8 If you do not experience discipline like everyone else, then you are illegitimate children and not true sons. "
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