"False Religion, From Babel To Babylon"

(Gen. 11:4) "And they said, Go to, let us build us a city and a tower, whose top may reach unto heaven; and let us make us a name, lest we be scattered abroad upon the face of the whole earth." Little is mentioned in this passage concerning the great sin of the men of Babel, but there is much here that angered God. 1) "And they said, Go let us build" The purpose of the tower in Babel was to make an alternate way to reach heaven apart from God. They labored together, (while under the leadership of Nimrod) to construct a man-made system of salvation and worship. 2)"And let us make a name." Satan's plan since the beginning of time has been to usurp the glory of God and elevate his system of religion above Jesus Christ and His Word. Since Babel, Satan's method of doing so includes deception, compromise, and ecumenicalism. That's why in (Rev.17:5) God named the final state of Satan's apostate religion as, MYSTERY, BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH." Since Babel, Satan's religion of astrology, sorcery, witchcraft, and compromise, has infiltrated every society and religion including Christianity. May God help us in the day in which we live to know the difference between the religions of man, and the truth of God which is outlined specifically in His Word!

"Homosexuality, Right or Wrong"

Is God still against homosexuality or has he changed His mind in recent years. It's hard to believe, but we now live in a country that accepts homosexuality, fornication, and the trans-gender lifestyles as normal and acceptable. One of the latest statistics shows that 9 states now have legalized same sex marriage, while 9 others including Wisconsin offer the same benefits to what is called "civil unions." Some states have held the line, and praise the Lord for them, but as we speak legislation is being presented to the Supreme Court to change the definition of marriage and give equal rights to a lifestyle that God calls "an abomination." 3500 yrs. ago, God specifically said to Israel (Lev. 18:22) "Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is abomination." (18:26-28) "Ye shall therefore keep my statutes and my judgments, and shall not commit any of these abominations; neither any of your own nation, nor any stranger that sojourneth among you: (For all these abominations have the men of the land done, which were before you, and the land is defiled; That the land spue not you out also, when ye defile it, as it spued out the nations that were before you." Has God's thoughts and perfect will changed toward homosexuality since He spoke these words to Moses, or have we chosen not to listen anymore? Be careful, homosexuality it is still wrong today!

"Perfecting Holiness In The Fear Of God"

(2Cor. 7:1) "Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God." What does the word “holiness” mean to you as a Christian? I have personally been challenged by this verse as well as (James 5:6), which says; “… The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” “Holiness,” is the result of a drawing closer to the will and ways of God, while pulling away from the sinfulness of this world. It’s not only a result of re-evaluating our righteousness, but it’s also a result of seeking God intimately. (2 Cor. 7:1) is a continuous perfecting and cleansing of both our body and spirit. People are multidimensional. We have an outward relationship with others as well as an inward spiritual relationship with God. People see only the outward but God sees both. A good question to ask in 2013 is, are we the same inside as we are on the out, or are we hiding within something that keeps us from having a better intimacy with God? Recently, I have challenged myself with the question, what I can do in 2013 to find a closer relationship and walk with God? Will you join me in 2013 and do the same?

Prince of Peace

As we continue to look at the names of Jesus Christ in (Isa. 9:6), we see that Jesus is also called, "The Everlasting Father, And The Prince of Peace." In the above verse, the use of the definite article "The" means that the title belongs exclusively to Jesus, He is the one and only 1) "Everlasting Father." "Everlasting" in that his fatherhood, unlike our temporal and sinful fathers of our flesh, will be forever and ever. Those of us who are saved have been adopted into his family, and are now joint-heirs with him in his everlasting kingdom. We are now his children who have the right to call him "Aba Father" (Rom. 8:15, or "Our Father." (Ps. 68:5) says that he is a father to the fatherless, and a protector of the widow, for he will receive whosoever; be it the unloved, the needy, the poor, or the sinful, anyone that calls upon him. 2) He is "The Prince of Peace." "Prince," meaning the captain of our peace. All who follow him as captain will find the true peace and forgiveness of God. He's didn't come to bring the type of peace that the world thinks, but rather he came to reconcile man with God, and His peace has no end (Isaiah 9:7).Oh listen, if you want the forgiveness of sin, and an everlasting peace with God, then receive God's free gift this Christmas. Repent and receive Jesus Christ

The Mighty God

As we continue to look at the names of Jesus Christ in (Isa. 9:6), we see that Jesus is not just called Wonderful, but also, "Counselor & The Mighty God." 1) Counselor. It's amazing that in the day in which we live, people will spend great amounts of money on the advice and opinions of educated men, but then reject the free counsel of God. (1 Jn 5: 9) says, "If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater." God in his infinite wisdom has freely given to us, "all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him…" (2 Peter 1:3). Why then is there so much confusion and arguing over things that are specifically stated and commanded by God? Why, simply because we have not fully surrendered to the final authority & council of God's Word. God's Word is not just a book of inspired suggestions, but rather the complete and final say of God. 2) The Mighty God. The world in all its foolishness loves the babe at Christmas but denies the power of the God man Jesus Christ. Why, because a babe is non-threatening, and weak, and easy to be overcome, but a Mighty God is someone they cannot push around. One day he will be seen as he truly is today, The Mighty God, The King of Kings and The Lord of Lord's. Amen!

Jesus' name is truly Wonderful !

(Isa 9:6) "For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful.." Wonderful, there is probably not a better description of what life is now like because of the coming of Jesus Christ to this earth. 1) Jesus was Wonderful in his Birth. Imagine what life would be like without him. God became man, he incarnated a human body and although the flesh of Christ did not exist before Bethlehem, the Son of God did. Wonderful was the prophesy of his virgin birth some 800 years before he came, born to the tribe of Judah and in the line of David. 2) Jesus was Wonderful in his Benevolence. For "unto us a child is born." To us who are unworthy sinners, to us God still sent His Son to save. Jesus came and gave up everything, so that we might inherit all things in him. He came to serve, and to heal, and to give to all men freely his grace and love. 3) Jesus is Wonderful in his Beauty. Oh the beauty of his wonderful free gift of salvation, and the peace and hope that comes along with it, as well as the beauty of his Holy Spirit that indwells within us, and that guides us and keeps us saved. Jesus' name is truly Wonderful !

The Secret Of Successful Giving To The Lord

Pastor’s Corner (2Co 9:7-8) (7) "Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. (8) And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:" On the Faith Promise Slip that I handed out to you is the promise of verse (v.8) that cannot happen unless you first obey (v.7). When it comes to giving to FP Missions giving, (v.7) says that God never tells us what to give, He lets us purpose or decide the amount first. His only command is that we give it cheerfully and not because we have to with the wrong motive. Then (v.8), and only then is God free to supply our needs by His grace, making sure that we not only have enough money to give but that we also have enough for our bills & every good work. Faith can only be demonstrated by our obedience first, so that after God is then free to keep His promise (v.8). So the real question is, do we believe God and can we trust Him in 2013 to do the impossible? Then give, and pledge to FP Missions first, and then after by faith trust God to keep His Word. God requires obedience first, not last