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Commentary on the book of Malachi : Here is a practical study of the book of MALACHI with questions for each section. It can be used for a class study in whatever way one desires to do so. There are brief outlines accompanying each section for additional information and application.

The Transgender Attack This contains two newspaper articles: 1. Surely Not Shameless ~ The Transgender Directive; 2. Surely Not Living a Lie ~ The Transgender Directive. These present both the spiritual and physical dangers tied to the recent “I think I identify with transgender” decree from President Obama. This is moving quickly in our society and especially so when the media’s bias is presenting the kind of things that promote LGBT (Lesbian, Gay *Homosexual, Bi-sexual, Trans-sexual).

Key points include scriptures on: evil thoughts, evil desire, lewdness, shameless behavior, uncleanness, motives, the mind, depraved passions, wrath of God upon the children of disobedience, walked in immoralities, lived in immoralities, despise wickedness and immorality, to lie against the truth about the TWO SEXES (MALE and FEMALE – MAN and WOMAN).

Aliens and National Ignorance: The concerns of space aliens and extraterrestrial activity in recent balloon intercepts, present A TOTALLY WRONG PERSPECTIVE OF THE EARTH, LIFE HERE, AND MANKIND HAVING BEEN GIVEN THE EARTH AS A DWELLING PLACE (Gen. 1:26; Ps. 115:16). There are no space aliens!

Aliens and National Ignorance: The concerns of space aliens and extraterrestrial activity in recent balloon intercepts, present A TOTALLY WRONG PERSPECTIVE OF THE EARTH, LIFE HERE, AND MANKIND HAVING BEEN GIVEN THE EARTH AS A DWELLING PLACE (Gen. 1:26; Ps. 115:16). There are no space aliens! Here are points on the CREATION OF THE EARTH AND MANKIND.

Various Newspaper Articles from 2018 There are four NEWSPAPER articles selected from 2018: (1) Jezebel A Woman Politician ~ Surely Quality Skills, Empathy with Honor (2) Surely God Had No Place in the Creation ~ But If You Could Only Talk to Stephen Hawking Now! (3) Surely Very Beneficial ~ The “Virtues” of Vulgar Language (4) The “Y” Chromosome ~ Surely “Men” (Males) Disappear in less than 5 Million Years.

Memory #2 You may desire to read “Memory #1” for April 2016 before this continuing article concerning some simple applications pertaining to one’s memory. Emphasis in this article is given to the importance of our remembering our own past conduct. Paul did not exclude himself when speaking of past conduct before his conversion – stating plainly that he acted ignorantly as a blasphemer, persecutor and violent aggressor (“injurious”) against the church. He included himself in being foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, LIVING IN MALICE and envy, hateful, and hating one another (Titus 3:3). There is also the importance of our not forgetting even one of God’s benefits of salvation in Christ. Once restored one must not revert back--- thus once again forgetting the necessary obedience for salvation in Christ.

Memory #2 You may desire to read “Memory #1” for April 2016 before this continuing article concerning some simple applications pertaining to one’s memory. Emphasis in this article is given to the importance of our remembering our own past conduct. Paul did not exclude himself when speaking of past conduct before his conversion – stating plainly that he was a blasphemer, persecutor and violent aggressor against the church. There is also the importance of our not forgetting even one of God’s benefits given to us in Christ. Sometimes you make more than one trip through a “wilderness” you’ve been through before – you can do it without being overly anxious when you continue to serve God, trust in His deliverances, and DO NOT SERVE MAMMON (cf. Matt. 6:24-25).

Various Newspaper Articles Selected from 2020 This selection includes: (1) “A Win for Women” concerning the argument that sex refers to biological sex and does not include “gender identity”; (2) “Worry About Your Soul Today!” is a simple imploration for one to pause and consider the value of their soul and its eternal well being after this life on earth, and that along with needed warnings and examples – one of which is a real person who did not do such; (3) “Afraid Of Dying? Losing All?” again implores one to pause and consider their soul’s value in light of THE IMPOSSIBILITY OF TRYING TO SERVE GOD AND MAMMON (Lk. 16:13).

“Thank you for the strong words.” The title is also a quotation from a visitor. She said, “I want you to know it is good to hear strong words used. Back home we don’t get that.” The thing that bothers too many brethren today, and it sadly lacking because of that, is proper application to the brotherhood, the local church, other local churches, and individual lives. She made some good “application” herself – a wonderfully strong statement concerning a member who isn’t coming. In no way did she indicate that it was otherwise and that she just could not attend at all. She said they had a member who says she’s sick, but sets at home and watches that “dribble” from the fake T.V. evangelists on healing, and then when we admonish her we’re not loving enough and too hard.” Sound familiar? The application includes: You’d have to fit into the rebuke that Paul gave in 2 Tim. 4:3-4 to be so stupid that you’d think that it wasn’t “a time” for members, teachers, preachers, deacons and elders to “MAN UP” (cf. I Cor. 16:13). “Are men in the church where you worship letting sisters in Christ down?”

“Thank you for the strong words.” The title is also a quotation from a visitor. She said, “I want you to know it is good to hear strong words used. Back home we don’t get that.” The thing that bothers too many brethren today, and it sadly lacking because of that, is proper application to the brotherhood, the local church, other local churches, and individual lives. She made some good “application” herself – a wonderfully strong statement concerning a member who isn’t coming. In no way did she indicate that it was otherwise and that she just could not attend at all. She said they had a member who says she’s sick, but sets at home and watches that “dribble” from the fake T.V. evangelists on healing, and then when we admonish her we’re not loving enough and too hard.” Sound familiar? The application includes: You’d have to fit into the rebuke that Paul gave in 2 Tim. 4:3-4 to be so stupid that you’d think that it wasn’t “a time” for members, teachers, preachers, deacons and elders to “man up” (cf. I Cor. 16:13). “Are MEN in the church where you worship letting sisters in Christ down?”

Shame Has Its Place A Study of Shame. When lives spiritually are at stake to save them shame matters (!!) and has a place. THERE ARE OTHER WORDS AS WELL AS STATEMENTS, AND PHRASES, BESIDES SHAME AND ASHAMED THAT INCLUDE SHAME IN THEIR EXPLANATIONS. The Woke Cause Themselves To Be Disgraced. Lesbians are real women! Rom 1:26 For this reason God gave them up to VILE PASSIONS. For even their women exchanged the natural use for what is against nature. > “VILE” passions (Rom 1:26) - “vile” [G819] Strong’s: comparative indignity, (objectively) disgrace: - dishonour, reproach, shame, vile. HOMOSEXUALS ARE REAL MEN! Rom 1:27 Likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust for one another, men with men committing what is shameful, and receiving in themselves the penalty of their error which was due. > “indecent acts” (Rom 1:27) “indecent” [G808] Thayer: 1b) of one’s nakedness, shame. Understand that they cause this disgrace themselves! Compare the word “abominable”: Rev 21:8 But the cowardly, unbelieving, abominable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death." > “ABOMINABLE” [G948] “to cause to be abhorred” – appears in context with sexual immoralities. The person who works an abomination: Rev 21:27 But there shall by no means enter it anything that defiles, or causes an abomination or a lie, but only those who are written in the Lamb's Book of Life. > “ABOMINATION” [G946] “to stink, emit a foul odor.” A faithful Christian is not going to endorse what stinks!

Various Newspaper Articles from 2018 There are four NEWSPAPER articles selected from 2018: (1) Jezebel A Woman Politician ~ Surely Quality Skills, Empathy with Honor (2) Surely God Had No Place in the Creation ~ But If You Could Only Talk to Stephen Hawking Now! (3) Surely Very Beneficial ~ The “Virtues” of Vulgar Language (4) The “Y” Chromosome ~ Surely “Men” (Males) Disappear in less than 5 Million Years.

A Review of “Questions of Women’s roles…requires grace, humility” by Cana Moore (Part One) Part One: Here is an article concerning WOMEN’S ROLES in the church. It especially centers on the woman is not to USURP AUTHORITY over a man in I Tim. 2:12. Paul said: 1Ti. 2:11 Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection. 1Ti. 2:12 But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence. I’ve got some things I want to say that I believe apply to some of the contexts in the article; the article should elicit thoughts of your own as well. You will also find information on the HUSBAND’S HEADSHIP and accountability beginning with the MAN Adam and his WIFE Eve in the Garden.

God, man, the world; Satan, man and the course of this world (PART ONE OF TWO) Emphasis is upon GOD the creator of the earth, MAN, the universe and all material things --- by using various definitions of “world” or “age” Satan, the Devil, is presented as “the god of this world” who blinds the minds of the unbelieving. The Devil rules the thoughts and deeds of the men of our own age. Get the Devil in your conversations!

The wise according to human wisdom and philosophy, the scribe i.e. professional who writes and speaks to the detriment of God’s word and wisdom, as well as the debater i.e. learned disputant --- these offer elaborate and devious arguments in this “age” we live in as they serve the Devil. Their message is full of deceit and error and hostile to God and His Word.

God, man, the world; Satan, man and the course of this world (Part Two) Here in Part Two there is continued focus upon the work of the Devil with emphasis upon Christ, the church and the Devil’s work. Things done to resist the Devil are stated along with examples of Satan’s influences in the church. What will happen to the Devil and those who follow him points to the necessity of one obeying in baptism to be saved (Mk. 16:15-16).

Turmoil in the Middle East ~ Assumptions Answered: This article addresses assumptions or postulations that have been made in discussing the Middle East crises. For one, a person claiming not to be religious states that MANKIND is just like the dinosaurs and will end up destroying itself. Man is a distinct part of God's creation, a "class" i.e. mankind not an animal (Gen. 1:26-28). Moreover, what God created is in His own power and not man’s to ultimately destroy (Genesis 1:1; John 1:1-3; Heb. 1:2; Rev. 3:14, 4:8, 11). This is an awareness, I believe, that our society today is in great need of hearing and understanding. Man cannot properly understand his "place" here upon the earth without this knowledge.

Newspaper Articles Series: “For the Greatly Exploited Generation Z” These NEWSPAPER articles identify spiritual exploitations of the “Z” generation (2019-2020). Beginning with the truthful statement that God’s Word will not exploit you the way political correctness does --- these present God’s wisdom and power that exists far beyond MANKIND’S OWN WISDOM AND POWER. You must believe in a Creator to learn to put your life into His perspective and purpose for mankind (Ps. 89:11; Eccl. 12:13). You may read about the various ways generations, actually, have been deceived and thus think and act contrary to God’s revealed Word.

Should “Grass Roots” Pol. Movements Address Local Churches of Christ This is election year and I’m hearing that a pastor (denominational usage) is afraid if he doesn’t allow his church to have a requested political presentation from our grass root political movement. It never dawned on such that a church of Christ would be in scriptural agreement that such is not authorized as part of an assembly of the church. Where did personal conscience suddenly go? What happened to religious liberty? Read this study to understand why all the members of the local church are in agreement, and make no apologies for respecting the authorized work of the assemblies of the church.

INCLUDED:

1. Christ’s Kingdom is a Spiritual Kingdom, Col. 1:13.

2. The Local Church With It’s Own Oversight & Collective Work.

3. Assemblies are the Collective Function of the particular Local “Body” as an Organization.

4. Some Scripturally Authorized Purposes for the Assemblies of the Local Church.

5. Christians as Individuals Participated in Government.

6. God did not Give the Gospel to Civil Government.

7. A Civil or State Religion.

8. Concerning Political Movements & Organizations.

9. MAN’S WAYS are not God’s Ways (Isa. 55:8-9).

10. It is Not a Matter of Just Losing One’s Tax Exempt Status.

Discontent followed by the “Curtain Call” followed by the “Go Get ‘Em Letter” The article contains illustrations of those who work to please self and MAN, while displaying their own discontent with the truth, as well their own failed effort to please God — saturated with always working to please self and man, and COURTING MAN’S FAVOR above God’s!

About the Label “Advertisement” On Our Articles I’m often asked why there is a label of “advertisement” at the bottom of the church’s articles. They’ll often say, “No one else’s does, why yours?” The newspaper places it there. Consider this: While the designation is accurate, for our articles tell people about the church of Christ, it is obvious that the content is what we are seeking to get forward (Cf. 1 Tim. 3:15). There should be a distinct difference in what a church of Christ presents to the community, and that of the various false religions. By refusing the often sought “marketing approach” the Truth becomes apparent. It is the Truth that is important in contrast to sin and religious error. Included is an exposure of the oft used “Try Us And You’ll Like Us” pitch. People should be implored to come to the light of God’s word, and not come because they’ll “like” the flattery, the socials and entertainment. Such advertisements seek to take away the “fear” of having one’s immorality exposed and thus one being seen in the true light of the scriptures, Jesus said:

Joh 3:19 "This is the judgment, that the Light has come into the world, and men loved the darkness rather than the Light, for their deeds were evil.

Joh 3:20 "For everyone who does evil hates the Light, and does not come to the Light for fear that his deeds will be exposed.

Joh 3:21 "But he who practices the truth comes to the Light, so that his deeds may be made MANIFESTED as having been wrought in God."

It is more than obvious that those who are constantly church shopping — always looking for the next “biggest show” in town — really hate the light of God’s Word while professing to love Jesus. Jesus said, “And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?” (Lk. 6:46). People are undeniably being led to believe that all they need to do is show up for a service they’re sure to like — then they can go right back to their worldly life styles!

Many and Few by Contrast MANY and FEW by Contrast: It is better to have few than to have the human organizations our brethren have formed that intrude into the work God gave the local churches to do. God’s blessings come for the few as well as many who are willing to respect scriptural authority. Here are some applications as to why a church may be small in number.

Why I Am Not A Nazarene This article written by B.J. Bronger explains, as one who at one time was in the Nazarene church, the injustices done to the Lord’s plan of salvation by the church of the Nazarene. We invite you to read this carefully for many find themselves in either his or similar circumstances found in denominationalism. Here is an excellent example of the detriment of CHURCH MANUALS written by men that stand in opposition to the New Testament requirements for salvation.

The mark of the beast, 666, Rev. 13:16-17: A respondent has stated that people are going around preaching 666 from the book of Revelation about everything. He states that people are even looking for the "MARK" on the foreheads of others and requests that something be said about this. The material puts the "MARK" of the beast in the context (historical setting) where it belongs!

About the Label “Advertisement” On Our Articles I’m often asked why there is a label of “advertisement” at the bottom of the church’s articles. They’ll often say, “No one else’s does, why yours?” The newspaper places it there. Consider this: While the designation is accurate, for our articles tell people about the church of Christ, it is obvious that the content is what we are seeking to get forward (Cf. 1 Tim. 3:15). There should be a distinct difference in what a church of Christ presents to the community, and that of the various false religions. And there is if the church is doing its work as it should. By refusing the often sought “marketing approach” the Truth becomes apparent. It is the Truth that is important in contrast to sin and religious error. Included is an exposure of the oft used “Try Us And You’ll Like Us” or “MARKETING APPROACH” to the Gospel.

What Some "Only" See: MARRIAGE as God would have it to be.

The Real Sin In Sodom This article is a reply to a respondent who was delighted with the error that was presented in News Week’s Dec. 15^thsfeature article “Gay Marriage: Our Mutual Joy.” I wasn’t delighted and had something to say scripturally concerning those who justify the wicked as being an abomination to the Lord (cf. Prov. 17:15). The following presented ensued as he replied to what I had said. And I in turn to what he said. As I said it centered around the article on GAY MARRIAGE. There is a great of deal scriptural information here concerning what Jesus and inspired writers said about the sin of homosexuality. There are descriptions of Sodom both from the Old and New Testaments.

News Week’s Blunder on the Bible & Gay Marriage News Week’s Dec. 15^th issue’s cover has “Gay Marriage: Our Mutual Joy” as its top article. The author says: “Opponents of gay marriage often cite Scripture. But what the Bible teaches about love argues for the other side.” It is evident that the author didn’t know what she was talking about. These short newspaper articles expose a great deal of the error presented in this widely circulated article concerning GAY MARRIAGE.

News Week’s Blunder on the Bible & Gay Marriage, #2 In this “The Truth In Print” publication for Feb. 2009 you will find mention of a Mr. Knapp who has taken issue with the church’s articles in our local newspaper titled “Newsweek’s Biblical Blunder On The Bible & Gay Marriage.” Included is what he chose to say about us in the opinion column of our newspaper. He has accused our church of using selective scriptures, the effect of which he says is to marginalize and demonize gays and lesbians. There are certain things presented we’d like for others to note concerning his disapproval of our teaching the truth about gay sex. Mr. Knapp is illustrative of how confidence in the social scientific theories of the “present” can lead one. It is obvious as one reads his last paragraph that this confidence has led him to say the opposite of what the Scriptures really do say. For example compare what his last paragraph says with our fourth newspaper article, “News Week’s Biblical Blunder On The Bible & Gay Marriage #4.” The New Testament scriptures do not teach that those who practice gay sex are to be included in fellowship with members of the local church.

Unitarian / Universalists Having been criticized by a Unitarian / Universalist (See articles titled: “Newsweek’s Biblical Blunder On The Bible & Gay Marriage”) for our series on Newsweek’s blunder --- this article states what Unitarians are all about. You will find that you don’t have to believe in God to be a part of their man made religion!

Selected Newspaper Articles on Political Correctness You might enjoy reading these newspaper articles as they are grouped together: “Politics Does Not Make Evil to be Good,” “What Presidents Do When They Promote Abortion and GAY MARRIAGE,” “When the Governing Powers Refuse to Listen” and “Women Bishops And Gay Marriage Are Both Sinful.”

What does the New Testament teach on divorce? Anytime that one desires to study the matter of scriptural divorce they should consider the applicable passages from the New Testament. Jesus taught, "And I say unto you, Whosoever shall put away his wife, except it be for fornication, and shall MARRY another, committeth adultery: and whoso MARRIETH her which is put away doth commit adultery" (Matt. 19:9).

An innocent mate has the right to divorce his or her mate for the cause of their mate's adultery and remarry. He also taught that whoever marries one who is put away commits adultery. My advice to anyone is that they read these verses first, and do so without getting into philosophical discussions that do not take these scriptures to heart. God's word is truth (John 8:32; 17:17). I've listed them here for that very purpose, so why not just take time to read them and read them from your Bible as well? I caution ~ avoid emotional arguments based upon "I feel like it should be this way," or "I think in my heart that such and such will be allowed or overlooked by God" (Pr. 14:12; Lk. 6:46).

Do Not Let Your Heart Envy Sinners The purpose of this article is to emphasize the importance of enabling others to develop speech that correctly describes the sinner, and especially our children. Applications are made for this important question: If you can’t say the wicked are so what are some likely problem you will have? Often a young woman who has a bad husband will not say so. She wants to be with him. There is the fear of losing MARRIAGE STATUS and more. This can be reversed --- consider the man with an evil wife who fails in the same way. We must not love family more than God (cf. Matt. 10:47; Lk. 14:26).

Helping to Avoid Divorce When You Know It’s Coming Just like in the world, yet among members of the church one spouse will often say that they have fallen out of love with the other. When this is not dealt with scripturally, and immediately, then the next step is they quit assembling and soon leave the church altogether (see Heb. 10:24-26 for the eternal consequences of doing such). This article sets forth a pattern that I’ve seen develop among members of the church for many years now. They do not consult God’s word and seek scriptural counsel from the faithful. Instead they rush to the world and seek out those who offer them a quick worldly solution to ensure that they can escape their marriage, and often with financial security. Sin is added to sin in such cases and the inevitable end in sight is divorce. Scriptural aid to troubled MARRIAGES in the church enables avoiding the sin of divorce.

Selected Newspaper Articles Dear reader the following titles are selected newspaper articles that appeared in our local newspaper the Yuma Sun. The first is titled “That’s Not My Jesus!” Some are quick to respond to Jesus’ condemnation of homosexuality with, “That’s not my God!” Such do not present the real Jesus. You will notice should you read each of the three brief articles that there are two kinds of “fools” mentioned therein. There are “fools” who truly despise God’s wisdom and instruction given by Him in His Word (Prov. 1:29). Such fools as these do not listen to what God says. The article titled “Fools Leave God out of MARRIAGE” presents this kind of fool. Again, and by contrast there those who do listen and obey God’s Word who are viewed as being “fools” for so doing. These “fools” are presented in the article titled “The Credentials of a Fool.” Which kind of “fool” are you?

In The House of Public Issues Here is information on the National Cathedral in D.C. hosting same-sex nuptials. Here is a present example of the fallacy of human conventions making man made laws and binding them on their church. Such displays how corrupt churches really are! This includes a brief history of the Episcopal church and it progression into GAY MARRIAGE.

Selected Newspaper Articles The following are selected newspaper articles ran by the Valley church of Christ for 2009-2010. We put some together periodically in order to post them on our website. Both churches and preachers would do well to consider that just offering a few scriptural points on important topics can go a long way in helping others. Consider the following points on (1) Why Pentecostal / Charismatic Tactics Easily Deceive; (2) Complaining With No Intention Of Making Things Scriptural; (3) Stupid Kid’s Games Draw Customers; (4) Liberation Theology & MARXIST IDEOLOGY; (5) Human Creeds & Statements of Faith.

Why Churches Fear Applying “Scriptural Authority” ~ Selected Newspaper Articles Concerning “Scriptural Authority.” Local churches of Christ must continue to be the pillar and support of the truth. These three articles relate to the fear manifested by church leaders who use human wisdom, emotions and lies; whose goals are power, prestige, pleasing self and (wealth) MATERIAL GAIN. Members themselves love their false position that allows them to fulfill their own lusts. These show how secular institutions influenced by Political Correctness have become protectors and enforcers for those who despise God’s Word, thus displaying a lack of respect for “religious” freedom of speech!

What You Can And Will Do In Christ This brief study should offer assurance to Christians that their efforts to serve God faithfully are attainable, as well as being greatly aided by others' prayers on their behalf. What one can and will do by remaining faithful in Christ is declared through the words of Paul's prayer for the church at Colossae in Col. 1:9-12. Here are the key thoughts: A. Be filled with knowledge, all wisdom and spiritual understanding. B. Walk worthy, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God. C. Strengthened for attaining all stedfastness and patience, with Joy. D. Joyously giving thanks to the Father. Following is a "Check Your Spiritual Growth With Self-Test Questions" giving further emphasis to our growth and development into MATURE children of God. The stated "goal" of our efforts is seen in Philippians 1:10-11.

A Read the Bible Story worth Telling The importance of reading the Bible is stressed along with appropriate applications concerning the blessings of reading it, hearing it and keeping it. MATURITY only comes one way – in time with study and application (Heb. 5:12-14). There is this warning: If you could not understand the Bible you would not know the difference between human tradition, man’s so called spiritual wisdom, and God’s Word (Col. 2:8). With that in mind the article presents a conversation with a man who said that he is reading the Bible for himself for the first time in his life. Moreover, he’s seeing the differences between what man is willing to teach for the sake of human tradition, power, prestige, etc. and how the Bible really reads.

What Every Politician Needs to Know Applicable lessons based upon David’s addresses, and of course God’s, to Solomon concerning his reign upon David’s throne form the background of this particular article. This article applies to politicians. Read about Solomon’s throne and exemplification of one of his own proverbs: “It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness” (Prov. 6:12). This article states what kings, rulers, officials, presidents, congressmen, MAYORS and COUNCILMEN need to hear. Applications are also made from the book of Jeremiah and the Psalms denouncing oppression, fraud, extortion, cruelty and the destruction of the foundation of society.

Noah Got Drunk, But That’s Not Me! Here are ME – MYSELF applications to Drinking and other sins. There is a look here at Noah in failing as all righteous men will do (Eccl 7:20) – he planted a vineyard and got DRUNK. This also shows the foolishness of thinking too lightly of one’s sin. There is scripture on DRINKING and DRUNKENESS, and application made directly to brethren who separate themselves from their brethren in order to seek their own sinful desires.

The Conduct God Expects From Our Members Read this article and it should help you to better understand the "unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace" (Eph. 4:1-3; Col. 3:12-14). These 7 Virtues are discussed as being necessary for each member of the local church: Lowliness (Humility), MEEKNESS (Gentleness), Longsuffering (Patience), Forebearing (Showing Tolerance), Tender Mercies (Heart of Compassion), Kindness and Forgiving one another. Understanding these in this context answers such important questions as: Whom can I talk to? When do I go to another? Can I speak publicly in rebuking to thus maintain this unity? What would a refusal to listen indicate? And what happens to one who does not forgive if one repents?

Membership Requirements According to the First Century Revelation This is Lesson Three in our Series: "Fundamental Lessons on the Church." Lesson Three: "MEMBERSHIP Requirements According to the First Century Revelation." In this lesson you will learn how one becomes a member of Christ's church. The question, "What must I do to be saved?" is fully answered as you study through the cases of conversion recorded in the book of Acts.

God's Divine Organization ~ The Local Church, Part One of Two This is Lesson Four (Part One of Two) in our Series: "Fundamental Lessons on the Church." Lesson Four, Part One: "God's Divine Organization ~ The Local Church, Part One of Two." In this lesson you will be studying the local church as the organization that God gave for the collective work of Christians in evangelism, edification, worship and benevolence to needy saints. You will take an in depth look at the organization of the local church according to God's pattern in the New Testament. You can read about the obligation Christians have in Local Church MEMBERSHIP as seen in Paul's example in Acts 9:23-28.

What One Neglects In Not Placing Membership Many are seeing and discussing a pattern manifested by members of the church in their choice to not place their MEMBERSHIP with a local church of Christ where they reside. Reading this article will give you a practical understanding of those who choose to do so thus exempting themselves from collective responsibility. The article also considers the affect their actions have upon others and especially family, both immediate and distant.

“Thank you for the strong words.” The title is also a quotation from a visitor. She said, “I want you to know it is good to hear strong words used. Back home we don’t get that.” The thing that bothers too many brethren today, and it sadly lacking because of that, is proper application to the brotherhood, the local church, other local churches, and individual lives. …It is this simple. If your local church lacks strong preaching then blame yourself! Paul put blame on those who setting and listening who cannot endure sound doctrine, and because of that hire and cater to worthless teachers and preachers who allow their lusts — the MEMBERS themselves covet money, popularity with man not God, pleasures and carnal lusts — and the permissive teaching and preaching tickles their ears!

Memory #1 Hopefully this will be the first of three articles. Memory is brought to light with such words as “remember,” “remind,” “forget” and “neglect.” The antonym means to forget, and at times intentionally thus implying culpability. Those who want to remember the applicable lessons from God’s Word are the ones who are “doers of the word” (Ja.1:22). The one who deceives himself hears God’s word as it gives him the right view of himself but “immediately” – at once, very soon upon departing from the word he forgets what he really is – his mind turns immediately to what pleases him when he leaves the word. The proper use of MEMORY is presented in the light of using it to repent, and also using the past where brethren sought to corrupt or even destroy the congregation to protect the present flock.

Memory #2 You may desire to read “Memory #1” for April 2016 before this continuing article concerning some simple applications pertaining to one’s MEMORY. Emphasis in this article is given to the importance of our remembering our own past conduct. Paul did not exclude himself when speaking of past conduct before his conversion – stating plainly that he was a blasphemer, persecutor and violent aggressor against the church. There is also the importance of our not forgetting even one of God’s benefits given to us in Christ.

Memory #3 of 3 This is the third portion of a brief series on “Memory” (April, May and June 2016). This article’s emphasis is on not using MEMORY to prevent spiritual danger and destruction, letting greed overpower remembering God’s presence in times past, and using MEMORY to correct one’s life and the necessity of being reminded to be ready for every good work.

God Turns The Way Of The Wicked Upside Down This lesson considers the path of the wicked that is a familiar topic throughout the Psalms. You will learn about the wicked by the following: (1) God thwarts the way of the wicked (Ps. 146:9); (2) God puts the wicked in great fear because He despises them! (Ps. 53; Lev. 26:14-33); (3) Accusers are filled with their own ways (Ps. 109). This section tells you exactly what will happen to the wicked. The wicked are mere MEN and God will show them that they are! (4) You will learn about the purpose of their traps they set for the righteous; (5) God overthrows the best of secret counsel (Ps. 64).

The Conduct God Expects From Our Members Read this article and it should help you to better understand the "unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace" (Eph. 4:1-3; Col. 3:12-14). These 7 Virtues are discussed as being necessary for each member of the local church: Lowliness (Humility), Meekness (Gentleness), Longsuffering (Patience), Forebearing (Showing Tolerance), Tender MERCIES (Heart of Compassion), Kindness and Forgiving one another. Understanding these in this context answers such important questions as: Whom can I talk to? When do I go to another? Can I speak publicly in rebuking to thus maintain this unity? What would a refusal to listen indicate? And what happens to one who does not forgive if one repents?

A Study On Mercy A fourfold distinction is presented concerning God’s great MERCY: (1) The General Mercy of God to his creation and creatures; (2) We Are Saved By God’s Mercy; (3) There Is A Mercy For Those Who Have Been Saved; (4) Mercy As Practiced By the Saved. Read this study and notice that it is in the practice thereof that we receive back from God! Notice carefully that the general mercies God bestows upon the wicked are of a temporal nature only; they are confined strictly to their life here on earth. There will be no mercy extended to them beyond the grave! In spite of the clear scriptural warnings given in this article the wicked say, “I do not believe that God will ever cast me into hell. They are wrong!

The Paths of Mercy The subject of God’s great MERCY is connected with the things that He delights in. God delights in Loving-kindness, Justice and Righteousness, thus the necessity of our glorying in these things in order that we might receive His mercy! Moreover, God’s mercy is for those who fear Him (Ps. 103:17-18). We must remember that it is in the practice of mercy itself that we receive back from God (Ps. 18:25-27). Along with these there is a checklist of applications on God’s kindness.

A Review of “Questions of Women’s roles…requires grace, humility” by Cana Moore (Part One) Part One: Here is an article concerning WOMEN’S ROLES in the church. It especially centers on the woman is not to USURP AUTHORITY over a man in I Tim. 2:12. Paul said: 1Ti. 2:11 “Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection.” 1Ti. 2:12 “But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.” I’ve got some things I want to say that I believe apply to some of the contexts in the article; the article should elicit thoughts of your own as well.

You will find key points made concerning God’s GRACE and MERCY being with us in truth, that we are saved by GRACE through faith, and both GRACE and MERCY are “in Christ” --- God’s grace, faith and doing the works He prepared beforehand in eternity to be revealed in the New Testament enable us to be holy an blameless before Him in love (Rom. 10:17; Jas. 2:24, 26; Eph. 1:4; 2 Tim. 1:9; Eph. 2:10; Col. 1:9-10; I Jo. 1:6-9).

A Review of “Questions of Women’s roles…requires grace, humility” by Cana Moore (Part Two) Part Two: Here is an article concerning WOMEN’S ROLES in the church. It especially centers on the woman is not to USURP AUTHORITY over a man in I Tim. 2:12. Paul said: 1Ti. 2:11 “Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection.” 1Ti. 2:12 “But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.” I’ve got some things I want to say that I believe apply to some of the contexts in the article; the article should elicit thoughts of your own as well.

You will key points made concerning God’s GRACE and MERCY being with us in truth, that we are saved by GRACE through faith, and both GRACE and MERCY are “in Christ” --- God’s grace, faith and doing the works He prepared beforehand in eternity to be revealed in the New Testament enable us to be holy an blameless before Him in love (Rom. 10:17; Jas. 2:24, 26; Eph. 1:4; 2 Tim. 1:9; Eph. 2:10; Col. 1:9-10; I Jo. 1:6-9).

When “Mr. Make a Show” Visits There are all kinds of visitors – some are beneficial, some are benefitted by edification and instruction and humble themselves (Cf. I Cor. 14:25), and some are to be watched carefully (Cf. Acts 20:28-29). Any offer for a local church to MERGER with another should be considered in light of “sound doctrine.” Should an individual come from a church endorsing the support of human organizations and other errors (of course some come and learn because they realize something is missing and they do desire the truth) and be accepted as a member, and then another, and yet another without them acknowledging the prior errors the church will be torn or changed eventually. And even from among our brotherhood those endorsing and supporting individually supported societies built by our brethren that intrude into the work Christ gave the churches to do --- should they come and want to identify without acknowledging their error the church will be torn or changed.

Many and Few by Contrast It is better to have few than to have the human organizations our brethren have formed that intrude into the work God gave the local churches to do. God’s blessings come for the few as well as many who are willing to respect scriptural authority. Here are some applications on MERGERS and SOUND DOCTRINE.

Messianic Jewish churches: A critique of one of the newer movements (denominations) today, MESSIANIC JUDIASM. These are Jews who profess belief in Jesus of Nazareth as the Messiah. Their worship appears to be a combination of Old and New Testament items. They look for a return of Christ, whom they do believe is the Messiah, back to the earth in order to reign from Jerusalem.

Turmoil in the Middle East ~ Assumptions Answered: This article addresses the following assumptions or postulations that have been made discussing the MIDDLE EAST crises:

1. A person claiming not to be religious states that mankind is just like the dinosaurs and will end up destroying itself.

2. Some claim that the bible teaches Christians ought to support Israel "militarily."

3. "I know that God has not broken His covenant with the Jewish people."

The Foolishness In Forgetting God’s Word Trials should not cause us to forget God’s law! We can receive strength in remembering past trials we persevered in (Cf. Heb. 10:32-34). The one who perseveres does not shrink back! Those who depart from the faith are often seduced by liars who are defiled in both MIND AND CONSCIENCE. Why not read this article and acquaint yourself with what is happening when one forgets God’s law?

Key points include scriptures on: evil thoughts, evil desire, lewdness, shameless behavior, uncleanness, motives, the MIND, depraved passions, wrath of God upon the children of disobedience, walked in immoralities, lived in immoralities, despise wickedness and immorality.

“I’m Staying with Zoom” The current pride in technology denominational invite is “Worship online or in person here.” We must be certain that what we do with high tech is scriptural as regards the work and worship of Christ’s church. If “zoom” and “online” are let stray, as some among us already have, then you will have a developed human tradition that will cause many to lose their souls. The impact itself on the body of Christ can be like a spreading spiritual virus in years following upon member’s zeal for assembling (Cf. Eph. 4:14; 2 Tim. 2:17; Heb. 10:24-27). You must know the difference between the word “home” and “house” and “houses” and the words “come together as a church” and “assembling of ourselves together” and “in the church.” Read here for proper definitions that lead to proper applications of what it means to ASSEMBLE TOGETHER.

IS A HUMAN TRADITION BEING DEVELOPED NOW AMONG CHURCHES?

Are brethren being led to believe that an online presentation is “assembling”?

DO HUMAN TRADITIONS AGAINST THE WORD PLEASE FALSE TEACHERS AND FALSE BRETHREN?

Where do false motive come from? Just how much in such a developed human tradition is there a pleasing of self and others? Enough to leave sound doctrine!

THE KIND OF SPIRIT GOD HAS GIVEN US (2 TIM. 1:7)

2Ti 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of A SOUND MIND.

“SPIRIT” [G4151 pneuma] – Thayer 5. “disposition, desire…”

a. NOT OF “FEAR” (timidity, NASB) [G1167 deilia, n.] Thayer: 1) timidity, fearfulness, cowardice. From [G1169 deilos, adj.] > From δέος deos (dread); timid, that is, (by implication) faithless: - fearful > Rev. 21:8 “cowardly” followed by “unbelieving” [G571 apistos] 1) unfaithful, faithless, (not to be trusted, perfidious).

b. “BUT OF POWER” [G1411 dunamis] Thayer: strength, ability, power – from [G1410 dunamai] to be able or possible: - be able, can (do, + -not), could, may, might, be possible, be of power; Rom. 1:16 “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek.”

Notes: “spirit” (mind, mental or desire): “…not ...of fear” (timidity, cowardice), “but of power” (*seen in believing and doing the Word, 2 Tim. 1:8, 2 Tim. 3:5 denied the power thus weak and unfit; Ja. 1:22 doers of the word);

Some verses where we are told to be able and are able: Jas 1:22 doers of the word; Lk. 6:46-48; Jo. 12:42-43; I Th. 2:2; Eph. 3:16-17; Col. 1:9-12.

c. “OF LOVE AND A SOUND MIND” – “sound” [G4995 sōphronismos] Thayer:

1) an admonishing or calling to soundness of mind, to moderation and self-control.

Application: You can’t separate the sound mind from sound doctrine!

CAN’T SEPARATE THE WORD FROM STRENGTH!

VERSES: Rom. 1:16-17 “the Gospel of Christ for it is the power of God unto salvation”; Eph. 6:11 “put on the whole armor of God that you might be able to stand”, 16 “shield of faith” (cf. Rom. 10:17 faith comes by hearing the word), 17 “the sword of the Spirit…the word of God”, 19 “prayer and supplication for all saints.” Christ’s strength would have gotten all of His churches through “lock down” whatever it took: 1) Back Yards 2) Open Spaces 3) Parking Lots etc.

“THE CHURCH IS NOT THE BUILDING!”

Remember way back when we were explaining that the church is not the building – that church buildings are expedients of the command to assemble (Heb. 10:25) and the work of edifying the body (I Cor. 14:26) – there was common way of putting it plainly back then, “You can meet under a tree for that matter!” Let’s hear that again, “You can meet under a tree for that matter! Yes, “You can meet under a tree for that matter! Until it came time to! Let’s hear that again. Until it came time to!

Selected Newspaper Articles The following are selected newspaper articles ran by the Valley church of Christ for 2009-2010. We put some together periodically in order to post them on our website. Both churches and preachers would do well to consider that just offering a few scriptural points on important topics can go a long way in helping others. Consider the following points on (1) Why Pentecostal / Charismatic Tactics Easily Deceive; (2) Complaining With No Intention Of Making Things Scriptural; (3) Youth MINISTERS ~ Stupid Kid’s Games Draw Customers; (4) Liberation Theology & Marxist Ideology; (5) Human Creeds & Statements of Faith.

A Study of the Miracles of the New Testament ~ Part One: An inquirer asks: Does God still do MIRACLES today through men of God and apostles? Such questions stem from, I’m convinced, people’s awareness that the so-called “miracles” performed by faith healers today are obviously the works of frauds. They can see that their so-called miracles are not of the same nature as those recorded in the New Testament. The request asks if the New Testament miracles performed by men came to an end.

A Study of the Miracles of the New Testament ~ Part Two: For further study I have listed MIRACLES you find recorded in the book of Acts. There are several of these and I ask you to consider carefully their “nature” in contrast to the false miraculous works of so-called faith healers today.

Is There Prophecy Today? This is a study of prophecy in the New Testament dispensation, and yet it issues appropriate warnings to those often deceived by false teachers claiming not only the gift of prophecy but other spiritual gifts as well. There is an abundance of information on all of the spiritual gifts; “prophecy” was one of the gifts of the Holy Spirit enumerated in I Corinthians 12:8-10. Prophecy appears here along with speaking in tongues, the word of knowledge, and various other spiritual gifts. Notice that there were nine spiritual gifts in all that were given to the infant church: 1. the word of wisdom, 2. the word of knowledge, 3. faith, 4. gifts of healing, 5. working of MIRACLES, 6. prophecy, 7. discerning of spirits, 8. different kinds of tongues (languages), and 9. the interpretation of tongues.

Stand Strong Spiritually Against Those Who Frame Wickedness by Law Don’t buy in with the sinful Go-Along Get-Along Gang. Just keep on exposing and reproving what is sinful. The New Testament, the will of Christ, will do that right well. Christians don’t endorse man’s “legislations” – Ps 94:20 Can a throne of destruction be allied with You, one who devises MISCHIEF by decree? > “decree” H2706 a statute, law -- just because a particular political party might be pushing them. See the point on Republicans and the 15 WEEK abortion ban.

Light Beer Is Not So Light! Perhaps you've wondered what the alcohol content is in light beer. In this brief article you will find an answer to that important question. Dear reader do not believe everything that you hear concerning light beer. And especially comments to this effect, "What's the big deal after all it is only light beer?" Scriptural warnings as to how ALCOHOL MOCKS the drinker, their woes, the deceitfulness of alcohol, and its attendant state of drunkenness and addiction.

Casting Down Eloquence & Sophistry Series (2 Cor. 10:4-5) Modern teachers, atheists and MOCKERS often portray God in the Old Testament as being ruthless and unloving. A common tactic is to present the idea that God in the Old is different from God in the New Testament. Such seek to bypass the fact that the judgments of God brought upon the world, as recorded in the Old Testament, were indeed left as warnings for us today. People love the deception in being told that God today just isn’t like that (cf. Rom.16:17).

Be Sure to Keep Christ at New Years! Professions of love for the “baby” Jesus at Christmas time are often nothing more than hypocrisy. Such are often followed within a very short period of time with drinking and revelry at New Years. Here is a description of how WINE MOCKS those given to it.

"What went you out…to see?" This is a lesson on dress and MODESTY. The brief study first looks at what Jesus said about clothing. An application is drawn from His use of "clothing" as a metaphor in warning against false religious teachers, Matt. 7:15. A very important lesson is drawn from His teaching concerning the hypocritical Jewish leaders who were skilled in identifying their "own" holy signs of dress, yet so unskilled in listening to God's word and identifying "proper" conduct. What it means to present one's self as a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God (Rom. 12:1-2), is viewed in the light of proper dress and conduct. This is the kind of conduct that shows respect for oneself, for others, and manifests one's MODESTY and self control (I Tim. 2:8-9).

Selected Newspaper Articles for 2013 These newspaper articles from 2013 include: (1) “Using ‘Christendom’ to Cover Religious Error”; (2) “The Ways of the Street Mugger”; (3) “Murders, Murderers, Victims”; (4) “Surely not a Hot Head” and (5) “Surely not a Greedy Person” – Greedy Preachers and teachers who love power, position and MONEY above the duty to rebuke and teach the word.

Selected Newspaper Articles from 2017 These four newspaper articles include: (1) Surely All the Men’s Fault ~ So Called “Forced Heterosexuality”; (2) Surely Empowerment and Courage ~ Abortion; (3) Surely the ENDS OF THE WORLD ~ But Don’t Quit Your Job! This brief article uses 2 Pet. 3:10 to show the folly of the end of the world predictions for 2017. Remember all the hype over the BLACK MOON in August? And now you know it doesn’t fulfill bible prophecy connected with the second coming of Christ. A hoard of speculation falsely used Rev. 12:1-2 and even along with rank “astrology” tossed in. No sooner does one predictor make a fool of himself than another chimes in. With a zoom here comes asteroid 2012 TC4 on Oct. 12, 2017. Scriptures used are out of context, and most of them erringly use scriptures from the Gospels relating to the signs portending the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 A.D. by Titus. And just what could motive be other than notoriety and monetary gain?; (4) Surely Not the Time for Two Drinking Parties ~ Christmas & New Years.

Hating Homosexuality This article from 1999 relates to the meeting between Jerry Falwell and the so called gay Christians. The press presented them as "gay Christians" meaning that they were practicing homosexuals and lesbians. The purpose of that meeting was to reduce violence and hatred toward homosexuals. When the press presents practicing homosexual and lesbians as Christians who present themselves in good standing with God, then the contradictions from a religious point of view must be exposed! And that's what the article does. It shows clearly how "practicing" homosexuals and lesbians are not to be accepted or fellowshipped in the church. Many young people are taking acceptance, tolerance and diversity instruction to mean that there is nothing wrong "MORALLY" with being gay. You will hear them say, "What’s wrong with being gay?" Such I believe is the aim of the homosexual activists. Tell your children that being taught "tolerance" does not make sinful acts right. It changes nothing! Such instruction in school should never leave the impression that one should not, cannot or does not have the right to hold the conviction that homosexuality is perversion.

A Case Of Compromise The primary part of this study concerns Jehoshaphat (the king of Judah) and his compromise with wicked Ahab the king of Israel (the northern kingdom). It compares Ahab's religion with the description of Jehoshaphat who did not let the Levitical service and the Temple deteriorate, but was diligent in having the law of God taught in Judah (2 Ch. 17:6-9). A secondary point is that we should follow the example of MORDECAI in the book of Esther and state our religious convictions in order to avoid compromise (Esther 3). This simple lesson shows why people compromise the Truth along with the attendant consequences for doing such.

Selected Newspaper Articles from 2017 These four newspaper articles include: (1) Surely All the Men’s Fault ~ So Called “Forced Heterosexuality”; (2) Surely Empowerment and Courage ~ Abortion. Our society has spawned its own twisted view of womanhood, MOTHERHOOD and marriage; (3) Surely the Ends of the World ~ But Don’t Quit Your Job!; (4) Surely Not the Time for Two Drinking Parties ~ Christmas & New Years.

Newspaper Articles: This publication contains selected newspaper articles that include "MOTHERS of a Different Kind."

Godly Fathers & Mothers These important Bible points concerning what godly father know and practice are shown to be also what godly MOTHERS know and practice.

Principles For Helping One Another This study presents the duty of Christians helping one another. Here are some of the IMPROPER MOTIVES for helping another. You can find some listed here! Also, you can learn more, perhaps, concerning the improper attitudes that individuals manifest towards those who do fulfill their duty to help others.

Selected Newspaper Articles Dear reader the following bold heading is a selected article that appeared in our local newspaper, the Yuma Sun. “I’m Mr. Positive!” bespeaks of the empty, vain, teaching and preaching done today by popular speakers who serve themselves and not the Lord Jesus Christ (Rom. 16:17). Mr. PMA (Positive Mental Attitude) can avoid every probing question as to soundness in teaching and love for truth with, “You’ve got to understand, I’m just being me in being totally positive in my message.” How clever the liars are who hide their true MOTIVES concerning their love of riches, fame and power behind “I’m Mr. PMA!” Read about Mr. PMA and his MOTIVES for not using scripture and requiring repentance unto salvation. We encourage you to read each of scriptures referenced to understand your own accountability (Jo. 12:48; Matt. 7:21-27).

Key points include scriptures on: evil thoughts, evil desire, lewdness, shameless behavior, uncleanness, MOTIVES, the mind, depraved passions, wrath of God upon the children of disobedience, walked in immoralities, lived in immoralities, despise wickedness and immorality.

A Case Study of Mourning Sin: This article explains in detail what it truly means to MOURN the sins we see others commit. For example, the first point given emphasis is we mourn the sins of others when we are justifiably angry at sin, Ex. 32:18-21. Several applicable points are presented.

Shame Has Its Place A Study of Shame.

When lives spiritually are at stake to save them shame matters (!!) and has a place. Pro 11:2 When pride comes, then comes shame; But with the humble is wisdom. In Corinth The Majority Was Filled With Pride, And Did Not MOURN Shameful Conduct (I Cor 5:1-2). When you see others in spiritual danger of bad leaven because you are not acting to see it is corrected how should you feel?

Selected Newspaper Articles for 2013 These newspaper articles from 2013 include: (1) “Using ‘Christendom’ to Cover Religious Error”; (2) “The Ways of the Street Mugger”; (3) “Murders, Murderers, Victims”; (4) “Surely not a Hot Head” – the FOOLS LIPS (MOUTH) and (5) “Surely not a Greedy Person.”

God Turns The Way Of The Wicked Upside Down This lesson considers the path of the wicked that is a familiar topic throughout the Psalms. You will learn about the wicked by the following: (1) God thwarts the way of the wicked (Ps. 146:9); (2) God puts the wicked in great fear because He despises them! (Ps. 53; Lev. 26:14-33); (3) Accusers are filled with their own ways (Ps. 109). This section tells you exactly what will happen to the wicked; MOUTHS will be shut! (4) You will learn about the purpose of their traps they set for the righteous; (5) God overthrows the best of secret counsel (Ps. 64).

The Joyful Sorrow of Departing from those you Love Here is topic that you don’t see discussed very often. There are a lot of important things to consider when one thinks about MOVING elsewhere. Especially when one is MOVING away from those whom they’ve worshipped and worked with in Christ. Moreover, this article is not just about preachers when they relocate but all members of a local church should they decide to move elsewhere. Why not read this article and consider the applications as to both the joy and sorrow of departing from those you love in Christ?

The Majority Know Another Jesus The church at Corinth gladly tolerated fools who taught another Jesus and different gospel, Paul said (cf. 2 Cor. 11:4, 19). It is possible for one to read the trifling literature of fools and possess a completely false view of Jesus. Read the Gospels for yourself and see what He really did do and teach. Here’s a start with applications from the Gospels themselves that show the stark differences between what most think Jesus taught and what He really did teach! Verses are presented that deal with: (18) “INTER-FAITH” AND “MULTI-FAITH” ARE NOT POSSIBILITIES WITH JESUS…

Politicians Wanting Abortions that Murder the Unborn – and All Others Included in the Same Deception. *POLITICAL, POLITICIANS, POLITICS - ABORTION This article shows just how deceived anyone is who thinks they can advocate for or practice the MURDER the unborn, and newly born.

What are the Works of the Flesh? The WORKS OF THE FLESH in the New Testament scriptures are part of God’s moral analysis to be taught and applied. The Vatican recently issued a new document stating when people ask their priests for a blessing “an exhaustive moral analysis should not be placed as a precondition for conferring it” – this is mentioned later with comments in this article. The works of the flesh are sin (I Jo 3:4). We’re told they are what keeps one from Heaven, and sends one to Hell – thus, the truth about them must not be rejected. The works of the flesh can be divisive being sound doctrine (I Cor 11:19). God’s word applied correctly will divide the faithful from the unfaithful. False churches push Woke philosophies and LGBT+ based on out right acceptance (!!) of the works of the flesh.

You can compare what the Vatican says with important points like these:

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4. ABORTION is found in the works of flesh LISTED AS “COMMIT MURDER”, “MURDERERS.”

Where Is Margaret Sanger When People Need to Hear Her? ABORTION! MURDER! When a political party promotes Planned Parenthood, you know what’s being pushed. Where is Margaret Sanger the wonderful, caring, American activist when people need to be told the truth about her, and about murdering the infant!

Selected Newspaper Articles for 2013 These newspaper articles from 2013 include: (1) “Using ‘Christendom’ to Cover Religious Error”; (2) “The Ways of the Street Mugger”; (3) “MURDERS, MURDERERS, Victims”; (4) “Surely not a Hot Head” and (5) “Surely not a Greedy Person.”

Memory #3 of 3 This is the third portion of a brief series on “Memory” (April, May and June 2016). This article’s emphasis is on not using memory to prevent spiritual danger and destruction, letting greed overpower remembering God’s presence in times past, using memory to correct one’s life and the necessity of being reminded to be ready for every good work. Israel’s MURMURING (Complaining) towards Moses and Aaron that they had been brought out into the wilderness to be killed by thirst and starvation led to the destruction of many (cf. Nu. 11:1 Taberah; 11:33-34 Kibrothhathtaava). Letting “greed” (lust) overpower remembering God’s presence in times past resulted in a great plague upon the people (Nu. 11:33-34).

"What went you out…to see?" This is a lesson on dress; What it means to present one's self as a living sacrifice, acceptable to God, holy, …and not be conformed to this world (Rom. 12:1-2) is viewed in the light of proper dress and conduct. This is the kind of conduct that shows respect for oneself, for others, and manifests one's self control (I Tim. 2:8-9). Paul commanded the men to pray "without wrath and doubting" (I Tim. 2:8). We are to be free of MURMURING and disputing (see Phil. 2:14).

Things in Christ not found in Islam (MUSLIMS) One simple but effective way of explaining the difference between a major “world” religion and the gospel of Christ (the New Testament, Matt. 26:28) is to show the things found “in Christ” that are not found elsewhere. Here are things in Christ not found in ISLAM.

The Quran On Jesus (Series) (What MUSLIMS Believe) You will often hear that Islam honors all prophets, including Jesus. Just what “kind” of honor does ISLAM give to the Lord Jesus Christ? It is certainly not that they believe in His deity because they do not. The truth is Islam repeatedly denies that Jesus is God. Islam also denies the basic tenants of the New Testament teaching about Jesus and salvation. How do you supposedly honor Him when the honor you give to Him is the dishonor of saying He was not who He said He was? There are many truths that Islam denies about Jesus that the New Testament teaches and Christians believe!

Newspaper Articles: Christianity Is Not Islam (Series) No one should disregard or deny the “intolerance” of radical MUSLIMS for others’ faiths as shown in current news from Egypt and Iraq. This shows why such intolerance must be kept out of America and elsewhere. The truth is that MUSLIMS who are ISLAM themselves deny the basic principles of Christianity. Thus, they can in turn live civilly with Christians stating that they do not believe in Muhammad or Islam. Government should not participate in the destruction of the will to confess Christ. What others think of our belief is not as important in this context as what they cannot do to Christians in the United States or elsewhere. Christianity is certainly not a religion that endorses the senseless murder of individuals for either leaving or disagreeing! This series deals with some of the differences between what the New Testament teaches about Jesus and what Muslims believe. The articles ran concurrently with our monthly publications: The Quran on Jesus (Series) .

The Muslim Feast of Ramadan Topic: MUSLIM. Here is a close look at Ramadan as presented by Muslims from the Quran in English with English commentaries. Every time I read what MUSLIM SCHOLARS have to say about ISLAM their message is clearly that ISLAM is a religion that seeks to destroy belief in Jesus Christ as the Son of God --- it denies the fundamental teaching of the New Testament as the will of God for all of mankind until the end of time. Their teaching on Ramadan obviously fits this established pattern! One interesting doctrine also included is what Muslims are told to do in seeking the forgiveness of their sins.

The Bible Does not Teach Praying to Animals Amazingly during the celebration of the “blessing of animals” this year one church, not Catholic, offered this opportunity: “In addition to the blessing, all present can offer special prayers to the animal friends who have died. Each person may name the pet.” At least this what appeared in the newspaper article promoting this event. Read this article and you will notice several strange and divergent views that some hold concerning animals as part of God’s creation. Other scriptural points made are: 1. Living members of the church at Philippi were called “saints” in the first century church (read Phil. 1:1). The New Testament knows nothing of the elaborate process that Catholicism practices in making one a so called “Saint” such as St. Francis of Assisi, and then honoring them. 2. Human MYTHS and traditions when practiced and believed as one’s religion make void the commands of God (read Matt. 15:3-8; Col. 2:8; I Tim. 1:3-4, 6:4). 3. Titles such as Rabbi, Father, Master, Reverend, etc. are man’s credentials given by the human institutions men build that bestow them. They simply have no place in Christ’s church – read Matt. 23:8-10.

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