Third John 1:11

Bible Questions Answered:

“There are countless people, John says so, who do good and who know god and they don't necessarily believe like you do in your narrow thinking. This is why ...has come out against all forms of strict ideology!....”

Brandon/ Saint Albans, United Kingdom (England)

Bible Answer:

Scripture Referred To:

III John 1:11 KJV

Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.

Antecedental Thought:

James 3:1 KJV

My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation.

James 3:1 NLT

Dear brothers and sisters, not many of you should become teachers in the church, for we who teach will be judged more strictly.

Matthew 5:18-20 KJV

18 For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.

19 Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.

20 For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven.

The “calling of God, to teach” (absolutely “not,” a vocation), is indeed a very serious thing!

III John 1:11 KJV

Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.

To excise this lone verse of beloved John is not only an evil exegetical move, but false doctrine at best!

For are these lone words true or false?

III John 1:11 KJV

“... He that doeth good is of God...”

If these lone words are true, then anyone who does some good....say the satanist who helps out at the soup kitchen for the poor, is really himself, a child of God!

ANATHEMA! God help us to see and know, evil ones that would dare so desecrate the sacred and most Holy Writ Of God.

To Know our Answer, We Must Know, “ALL,” Of What John Wrote, concerning the real children of God.

So let us began.

III John 1:1-11 NLT (Caring for Christian Workers.)

1 This letter is from John, the elder. I am writing to Gaius, my dear friend, whom I love in the truth.

2 Dear friend, I hope all is well with you and that you are as healthy in body as you are strong in spirit.

3 Some of the traveling teachers recently returned and made me very happy by telling me about your faithfulness and that you are living according to The Truth.

4 I could have no greater joy than to hear that my children are following The Truth.

5 Dear friend, you are being faithful to God when you care for the traveling teachers who pass through, even though they are strangers to you.

6 They have told the church here of your loving friendship. Please continue providing for such teachers in a manner that pleases God.

7 For they are traveling for The Lord, and they accept nothing from people who are not believers.

8 So we ourselves should support them so that we can be their partners as they teach The Truth.

9 I wrote to the church about this, but Diotrephes, who loves to be the leader, refuses to have anything to do with us.

10 When I come, I will report some of the things he is doing and the evil accusations he is making against us. Not only does he refuse to welcome the traveling teachers, he also tells others not to help them. And when they do help, he puts them out of the church.

11 Dear friend, don’t let this bad example influence you. Follow only what is good. Remember that those who do good prove that they are God’s children, and those who do evil prove that they do not know God.

In the church of God, was a Wolf in sheep's clothing, and his name was Diotrephes.

Oh how Godly he was, he...

III John 1:9 NLT
“... loves to be the leader,

And he seems to be a defender of the church!

III John 1:9 NLT

“...he puts them out of the church.”

But what does the Elder John, say he is?

III John 1:9,10,11 NLT

“...refuses to have anything to do with us.”

“...evil accusations he is making against us. Not only does he refuse to welcome the traveling teachers, he also tells others not to help them. And when they do help, he puts them out of the church.

“... bad example...”

Dear friend, don’t let this bad example influence you. Follow only what is good. Remember that those who do good prove that they are God’s children, and those who do evil prove that they do not know God.

Diotrephes, evil actions proved that he did not know God!

What did the Elder John teach regarding God's children?

I John 2:22,23,29 KJV

22 Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is The Christ? He is antichrist, that denieth the Father and The Son.

23 Whosoever denieth The Son, the same hath not The Father: he that acknowledgeth The Son hath The Father also.

29 If ye know that He (Christ) is righteous, ye know that every one that doeth righteousness is born of Him.

I John 2:23,29 KJV

23 Whosoever denieth The Son, the same hath not The Father: he that acknowledgeth The Son hath The Father also.

29 If ye know that He (Christ) is righteous, ye know that every one that doeth righteousness is born of Him.

Christians have a life of Confession.

Christians live righteously.

I John 3:1-3,6,7,9,10 KJV

1 Behold, what manner of love The Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew Him not.

2 Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when He shall appear, we shall be like Him; for we shall see Him as He is.

3 And every man that hath this hope in Him purifieth himself, even as He is pure.

6 Whosoever abideth in Him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen Him, neither known Him.

7 Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as He is righteous.

9 Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for His seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God.

10 In this the children of God are manifest, and the children of the devil: whosoever doeth not righteousness is not of God, neither he that loveth not his brother.

23 And this is His commandment, That we should believe on the name of His Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as He gave us commandment.

24 And he that keepeth His commandments dwelleth in Him, and He in him. And hereby we know that He abideth in us, by The Spirit which He hath given us.

I John 3:3,6,7,9, 23 KJV

3 And every man that hath this hope in Him purifieth himself, even as He is pure.

6 Whosoever abideth in Him sinneth not:

7 Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as He is righteous.

9 Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for His seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God.

23 And this is His commandment, That we should believe on the name of His Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as He gave us commandment.

24 And he that keepeth His commandments dwelleth in Him, and He in him. And hereby we know that He abideth in us, by The Spirit which He hath given us.

Christians, live lives of purity, even as He is pure.

Christians, abide in Him.

Christians, live righteously, even as He is righteous.

Christians, are born of God, and do not practice sin.

Christians, believe in the name of The Lord Jesus Christ.

Christians, love one another, as He gave us commandment.

Christians, keep His commandments, and He dwells in them, and they in Him.

Christians, have The Spirit Of God residing within them.

I John 4:3,7,8,21 KJV

3 And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world.

7 Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God.

8 He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.

21 And this commandment have we from Him, That he who loveth God love his brother also.

I John 4:3, KJV

3 And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world.

7 Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God.

Christians, confess that Jesus is Lord.

Christians, love one another.

II John 1:9 KJV

Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both The Father and The Son.

Christians, abide in the doctrine of Christ, and have both The Father and The Son.

OK, According To The Elder John, Who Really Knows The Lord?”

Christians have a life of Confession.

Christians live righteously.

Christians, live lives of purity, even as He is pure.

Christians, abide in Him.

Christians, live righteously, even as He is righteous.

Christians, are born of God, and do not practice sin.

Christians, believe in the name of The Lord Jesus Christ.

Christians, love one another, as He gave us commandment.

Christians, keep His commandments, and He dwells in them, and they in Him.

Christians, have The Spirit Of God residing within them.

Christians, confess that Jesus is Lord.

Christians, love one another.

Christians, abide in the doctrine of Christ, and have both The Father and The Son.

This is The Apostle John's three step criteria for those who do good, and who know God!

Are they in The Spirit, are they committed to The Lord, and do their lives show spiritual fruit!

Oh, how the devil would like to pull a fast one of the people of the world, deceiving them into thinking "good workers", and those who may be "very religious" etc. etc. are God's people!

BEWARE, BE FOR WARNED-NOT SO SAYS THE APOSTLE JOHN!

Our dear Lord, addressed this issue in Matthew chapter seven.

Matthew 7:13-23 KJV

13 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:

14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.

15 Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.

16 Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?

17 Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit.

18 A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.

19 Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.

20 Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.

21 Not every one that saith unto Me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of My Father which is in heaven.

22 Many will say to Me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?

23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from Me, ye that work iniquity.

Verses 22-23

False fruits!

Outwardly, this church seemed alive with activity.

This church used the name of The Lord.

This church was Charismatic, with prophecy.

This church was energetic in exorcisms.

This church did many outstanding religious works.

Jesus Christ called this church that seemingly did so much “good,” WORKERS OF INIQUITY!

And why was this so?

It was so, because this church mislead its adherents into believing that ceremony and ritual along with the giving of alms, meant salvation! 

And in doing so, it lead them into hell.

When was it ceremony, ritual and the giving of money, went to the cross, suffered and bleed for the sins of the world?

Answer: Never.

We must read again the tests of The Elder Apostle John, to know The Truth!

We must read again the words of our Lord, concerning fruits, to know The Truth!

Empty ceremonial rites, and pompous traditions of men, are worthless!!

Men may know and read the Bible, doctrines, and exercise the ordinances of the church, but unless they know The Savior in a living and personal way, all their work is useless.

Salvation comes by confession of sin, repentance for sin (turn around), and calling upon the name of the Savior for salvation.

Isaiah 64:6 KJV

But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.

Ephesians 2:8,9 KJV

8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is The Gift Of God:

9 Not of works (Ecclesiastical or otherwise), lest any man should boast.

Romans 3:10,23 KJV

10 As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:

23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;

What we are called to do, to become children of God:

I John 1:8-10 KJV (Confession of sin.)

8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and The Truth is not in us.

9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

10 If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar, and His Word is not in us.

Matthew 4:17 KJV (Repentance)

From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

Mark 2:17 KJV

When Jesus heard it, he saith unto them, They that are whole have no need of the physician, but they that are sick: I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.

Acts 2:21 KJV (Call upon The Savior.)

And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of The Lord shall be saved.

Acts 4:12 KJV

Neither is there salvation in any other (Jesus Christ): for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.

Romans 10:9,10 KJV (Confession of faith.)

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.

Luke 6:46-49 KJV (Obedience)

46 And why call ye Me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?

47 Whosoever cometh to Me, and heareth My sayings, and doeth them, I will shew you to whom he is like:

48 He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on A Rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently upon that house, and could not shake it: for it was founded upon A Rock.

49 But he that heareth, and doeth not, is like a man that without a foundation built an house upon the earth; against which the stream did beat vehemently, and immediately it fell; and the ruin of that house was great.

Selah

• Salvation Prayer

Sectarianism

Bible Questions Answered:

“We are asking, what do you think the true church will be in heaven? Is there one more closely holding to the doctrine than others, etc. Thank you for your answer.”

Lachy/ Brisbane, Australia (Queensland)

Bible Answer:

It will be the church that holds to the gospel.

The Gospel:

I Corinthians 15:3,4 KJV

3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;

4 And that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the scriptures:

Acts 4:10-12 KJV

10 Be it known unto you all...that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead..."

11 This is The Stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become The Head Of The Corner.

12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.

Acts 2:21 KJV

And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of The Lord shall be saved.

Much more could be said.

Thank the living God of heaven, many churches hold to these and other fundamental Bible doctrines of the faith!

Our Lord never promoted “sectarianism.”

Sectarianism:

Devoted to, or prejudiced in favor of, some sect.

New World Dictionary

God is not “parochial,” in His view of the church.

This of course does not mean wide acceptance of anyone and anything! What it does mean is that God is in churches throughout this world, that maintain the gospel of The Lord Jesus Christ.

Stated again, our God is not parochial in acceptance of Biblicaly sound churches, despite church names or locations, but definitely parochial in that, belief must be in the gospel of The Lord Jesus Christ.

Matthew 12:30 KJV

He that is not with Me is against Me; and he that gathereth not with Me scattereth abroad.

Acts 10:10-16; 34,35 KJV

10 And he became very hungry, and would have eaten: but while they made ready, he fell into a trance,

11 And saw heaven opened, and a certain vessel descending upon him, as it had been a great sheet knit at the four corners, and let down to the earth:

12 Wherein were all manner of four footed beasts of the earth, and wild beasts, and creeping things, and fowls of the air.

13 And there came a voice to him, Rise, Peter; kill, and eat.

14 But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten any thing that is common or unclean.

15 And the voice spake unto him again the second time, What God hath cleansed, that call not thou common.

16 This was done thrice: and the vessel was received up again into heaven.

34 Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:

35 But in every nation he that feareth Him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with Him.

Sectarianism:

Old Testament Sectarianism:

Numbers 11:24-29 NLT

24 So Moses went out and reported The Lord’s words to the people. He gathered the seventy elders and stationed them around the Tabernacle.

25 And The Lord came down in the cloud and spoke to Moses. Then He gave the seventy elders the same Spirit that was upon Moses. And when The Spirit rested upon them, they prophesied. But this never happened again.

26 Two men, Eldad and Medad, had stayed behind in the camp. They were listed among the elders, but they had not gone out to the Tabernacle. Yet The Spirit rested upon them as well, so they prophesied there in the camp.

27 A young man ran and reported to Moses, “Eldad and Medad are prophesying in the camp!”

28 Joshua son of Nun, who had been Moses’ assistant since his youth, protested, “Moses, my master, make them stop!”

29 But Moses replied, “Are you jealous for my sake? I wish that all The Lord’s people were prophets and that The Lord would put His Spirit upon them all!”

Sectarianism, decried by our Lord:

Mark 9:38-40 NLT

38 John said to Jesus, “Teacher, we saw someone using your name to cast out demons, but we told him to stop because he wasn’t in our group.”

39 “Don’t stop him!” Jesus said. “No one who performs a miracle in My name will soon be able to speak evil of Me.

40 Anyone who is not against us is for us.

Exclusiveness:

Old Testament:

Genesis 43:32-34 NLT

The waiters served Joseph at his own table, and his brothers were served at a separate table. The Egyptians who ate with Joseph sat at their own table, because Egyptians despise Hebrews and refuse to eat with them.

33 Joseph told each of his brothers where to sit, and to their amazement, he seated them according to age, from oldest to youngest.

34 And Joseph filled their plates with food from his own table, giving Benjamin five times as much as he gave the others. So they feasted and drank freely with him.

New Testament:

Matthew 21:15 KJV

And when the chief priests and scribes saw the wonderful things that He did, and the children crying in the temple, and saying, Hosanna to The son Of David; they were sore displeased,

Mark 10:13-16 KJV

13 And they brought young children to Him, that He should touch them: and His disciples rebuked those that brought them.

14 But when Jesus saw it, He was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer (Permit) the little children to come unto Me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.

15 Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein.

16 And He took them up in His arms, put His hands upon them, and blessed them.

Tolerance For Others:

Philemon 1:15-17 NLT

15 It seems you lost Onesimus for a little while so that you could have him back forever.

16 He is no longer like a slave to you. He is more than a slave, for he is a beloved brother, especially to me. Now he will mean much more to you, both as a man and as a brother in The Lord.

17 So if you consider me your partner, welcome him as you would welcome me.

Apostle Paul:

Romans 12:3-5 NLT

3 Because of the privilege and authority God has given me, I give each of you this warning: Don’t think you are better than you really are. Be honest in your evaluation of yourselves, measuring yourselves by the faith God has given us.

4 Just as our bodies have many parts and each part has a special function,

5 so it is with Christ’s body. We are many parts of one body, and we all belong to each other.

• Salvation Prayer

Enemies-Worldly

Bible Questions Answered:

“I've got this neighbor who is driving me and my wife crazy. His friends always park in our drive way, he plays music so loud we can hear it in our house. Seems like he has parties every other night. If that wasn't enough, his dog digs up our lawn in back.....”

Bryan/ Columbus, Ohio U.S.A.

Bible Answer:

First of all.

Jesus talks about confronting those who are not living right, and what we should do.

In this scripture Jesus was talking about correcting wrongs within the church, but certainly this serves as well as a guide in secular situations.

Matthew 18:15-17 NLT (Correction needed.)

15 “If another believer sins against you, go privately and point out the offense. If the other person listens and confesses it, you have won that person back. (One on one.)

16 But if you are unsuccessful, take one or two others with you and go back again, so that everything you say may be confirmed by two or three witnesses. (Take with you, another affected neighbor.)

17 If the person still refuses to listen, take your case to the church (In this case, civil authorities). Then if he or she won’t accept the church’s decision, treat that person as a pagan or a corrupt tax collector.

And just how did our Lord teach us to deal with enemies?

Christian Attitude Towards Those Who Wrong Us:

*Bless Them:

Matthew 5:44 KJV

But I say unto you...bless them that curse you,

Luke 6:28 KJV

Bless them that curse you..."

I Corinthians 4:12,13,20 KJV

12 "...We bless those who curse us. We are patient with those who abuse us.

13 We appeal gently when evil things are said about us. Yet we are treated like the world’s garbage, like everybody’s trash—right up to the present moment.

20 For the Kingdom of God is not just a lot of talk; it is living by God’s power.

*Do Good Unto Them;

Matthew 5:44 KJV

But I say unto you...do good to them that hate you..."

* Show Kindness To Them:

Matthew 5:9 KJV

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Luke 6:35 KJV

"...be the children of The Highest: for He is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil.

*Lend To Them:

Luke 6:33-35 KJV

33 And if ye do good to them which do good to you, what thank have ye? for sinners also do even the same.

34 And if ye lend to them of whom ye hope to receive, what thank have ye? for sinners also lend to sinners, to receive as much again.

35 "...lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of The Highest: for He is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil.

*Love Them:

Matthew 5:44,45 KJV

44 But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

45 That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven..."

Luke 6:27,28 KJV

27 But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

28 Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you.

*Show Mercy:

Matthew 5:7 KJV

Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.

Luke 6:36 KJV

Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful.

*Pray For Them:

Matthew 5:44 KJV

But I say unto you...pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Luke 6:28 KJV

"... pray for them which despitefully use you.

• Salvation Prayer
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Bible Lesson: Miracles Of The Old Testament: Saved From The Fiery Furnace.

Bible Lesson: Miracles Of The Old Testament: Saved From The Fiery Furnace.

Occasion: God's Presence, Power, and Providence, Seen.

Location: Babylon.

Bible Text: 

Daniel 3:19-30 NLT (The Raging Fiery Furnace.)

19 Nebuchadnezzar was so furious with Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego that his face became distorted with rage. He commanded that the furnace be heated seven times hotter than usual.

20 Then he ordered some of the strongest men of his army to bind Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego and throw them into the blazing furnace.

21 So they tied them up and threw them into the furnace, fully dressed in their pants, turbans, robes, and other garments.

22 And because the king, in his anger, had demanded such a hot fire in the furnace, the flames killed the soldiers as they threw the three men in.

23 So Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, securely tied, fell into the roaring flames.

24 But suddenly, Nebuchadnezzar jumped up in amazement and exclaimed to his advisers, “Didn’t we tie up three men and throw them into the furnace?” “Yes, Your Majesty, we certainly did,” they replied.

25 “Look!” Nebuchadnezzar shouted. “I see four men, unbound, walking around in the fire unharmed! And the fourth looks like a God!”

26 Then Nebuchadnezzar came as close as he could to the door of the flaming furnace and shouted: “Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, servants of The Most High God, come out! Come here!” So Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego stepped out of the fire.

27 Then the high officers, officials, governors, and advisers crowded around them and saw that the fire had not touched them. Not a hair on their heads was singed, and their clothing was not scorched. They didn’t even smell of smoke!

28 Then Nebuchadnezzar said, “Praise to The God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego! He sent His Angel to rescue His servants who trusted in Him. They defied the king’s command and were willing to die rather than serve or worship any god except their own God.

29 Therefore, I make this decree: If any people, whatever their race or nation or language, speak a word against the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, they will be torn limb from limb, and their houses will be turned into heaps of rubble. There is no other god who can rescue like this!”

30 Then the king promoted Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego to even higher positions in the province of Babylon.

This is the (above verses) story we are about to look at, and yet we cannot really understand it unless we read antecedent to this, the order of events that lead up to this situation.

Daniel 3:1-18 NLT (Nebuchadnezzar's Golden Statue.)

1 King Nebuchadnezzar made a gold statue ninety feet tall and nine feet wide and set it up on the plain of Dura in the province of Babylon.

2 Then he sent messages to the high officers, officials, governors, advisers, treasurers, judges, magistrates, and all the provincial officials to come to the dedication of the statue he had set up.

3 So all these officials came and stood before the statue King Nebuchadnezzar had set up.

4 Then a herald shouted out, “People of all races and nations and languages, listen to the king’s command!

5 When you hear the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipes, and other musical instruments, bow to the ground to worship King Nebuchadnezzar’s gold statue.

6 Anyone who refuses to obey will immediately be thrown into a blazing furnace.”

7 So at the sound of the musical instruments, all the people, whatever their race or nation or language, bowed to the ground and worshiped the gold statue that King Nebuchadnezzar had set up.

Dear friend, this actual event, is prophetic to that which is soon to occur. Take warning!

Revelation 13:1-9 KJV (First Beast From The Sea-The Anti-Christ-Son of Satan.)

1 And I stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea*, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy.

*Revelation 17:15 KJV

And he saith unto me, The waters which thou sawest, where the whore sitteth, are peoples, and multitudes, and nations, and tongues.

2 And the beast which I saw was like unto a leopard, and his feet were as the feet of a bear, and his mouth as the mouth of a lion: and the dragon (Satan) gave him (The Anti-Christ) his power, and his seat, and great authority.

3 And I saw one of his heads as it were wounded to death; and his deadly wound was healed: and all the world wondered after the beast.

4 And they worshiped the dragon (Satan) which gave power unto the beast (The Anti-Christ): and they worshiped the beast, saying, Who is like unto the beast? who is able to make war with him?

5 And there was given unto him a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies; and power was given unto him to continue forty and two months (3 1/2 years).

6 And he opened his mouth in blasphemy against God, to blaspheme his name, and his tabernacle, and them that dwell in heaven.

7 And it was given unto him to make war with the saints, and to overcome them: and power was given him over all kindreds, and tongues, and nations.

8 And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.

9 If any man have an ear, let him hear.

10 He that leadeth into captivity shall go into captivity: he that killeth with the sword must be killed with the sword. Here is the patience and the faith of the saints.

(Second Beast, From The Earth.)

11 And I beheld another beast (False Prophet-Religious Leader.) coming up out of the earth; and he had two horns

like a lamb, and he spake as a dragon.

12 And he exerciseth all the power of the first beast before him, and causeth the earth and them which dwell therein to worship the first beast, whose deadly wound was healed.

13 And he doeth great wonders, so that he maketh fire come down from heaven on the earth in the sight of men,

14 And deceiveth them that dwell on the earth by the means of those miracles which he had power to do in the sight of the beast; saying to them that dwell on the earth, that they should make an image to the beast, which had the wound by a sword, and did live.

15 And he had power to give life unto the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak, and cause that as many as would not worship the image of the beast should be killed.

16 And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads:

17 And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.

18 Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is Six hundred threescore and six.

(The "mark," is in consequence of worship of the beast.)

I Kings 19:18 KJV (The Lord reminded the Prophet Elijah.)

Yet I have left Me seven thousand in Israel, all the knees which have not bowed unto Baal, and every mouth which hath not kissed him.

Returning to Daniel.....

Daniel 3:8-18 NLT

8 But some of the astrologers went to the king and informed on the Jews.

9 They said to King Nebuchadnezzar, “Long live the king!

10 You issued a decree requiring all the people to bow down and worship the gold statue when they hear the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipes, and other musical instruments.

11 That decree also states that those who refuse to obey must be thrown into a blazing furnace.

12 But there are some Jews—Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego—whom you have put in charge of the province of Babylon. They pay no attention to you, Your Majesty. They refuse to serve your gods and do not worship the gold statue you have set up.”

13 Then Nebuchadnezzar flew into a rage and ordered that Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego be brought before him. When they were brought in,

14 Nebuchadnezzar said to them, “Is it true, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, that you refuse to serve my gods or to worship the gold statue I have set up?

15 I will give you one more chance to bow down and worship the statue I have made when you hear the sound of the musical instruments. But if you refuse, you will be thrown immediately into the blazing furnace. And then what god will be able to rescue you from my power?”

16 Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego replied, “O Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you.

17 If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God whom we serve is able to save us. He will rescue us from your power, Your Majesty.

18 But even if He doesn’t, we want to make it clear to you, Your Majesty, that we will never serve your gods or worship the gold statue you have set up.”

In Revelation 13:15 KJV our Lord warned John of a last day beast leader, who would be worshiped, and the consequences for those who would not!

Revelation 13:15 KJV

And he had power to give life unto the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak, and cause that as many as would not worship the image of the beast should be killed.

Bow and, worship the beast, take his number or be killed.

Thank God, for Godly people like Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, who remained true to their faith!

Revelation 12:11 KJV

And they overcame him by The Blood Of The Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and

they loved not their lives unto the death.

Daniel 3:19-23 NLT

19 Nebuchadnezzar was so furious with Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego that his face became distorted with rage. He commanded that the furnace be heated seven times hotter than usual.

20 Then he ordered some of the strongest men of his army to bind Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego and throw them into the blazing furnace.

21 So they tied them up and threw them into the furnace, fully dressed in their pants, turbans, robes, and other garments.

22 And because the king, in his anger, had demanded such a hot fire in the furnace, the flames killed the soldiers as they threw the three men in.

23 So Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, securely tied, fell into the roaring flames.

Many today, believe that they will be whisked away from all coming troubles, but we do not know the future, only God does, we may too like the three Godly Hebrews, face the fire.

Will the church be taken into the Tribulation, No, but that does not mean there will be no trouble before it comes!

See these blog postings: 

• Church vs. Tribulation

• Church-Location Of-Time Of Tribulation

• Tribulation

• Tribulation-Already Begun?

Fiery Trials Facing The People Of God:

Isaiah 48:10 KJV

Behold, I have refined thee, but not with silver; I have chosen thee in the furnace of affliction

Matthew 10:16-22 KJV

16 Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.

17 But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to the councils, and they will scourge you in their synagogues;

18 And ye shall be brought before governors and kings for My sake, for a testimony against them and the Gentiles.

19 But when they deliver you up, take no thought how or what ye shall speak: for it shall be given you in that same hour what ye shall speak.

20 For it is not ye that speak, but The Spirit of your Father which speaketh in you.

21 And the brother shall deliver up the brother to death, and the father the child: and the children shall rise up against their parents, and cause them to be put to death.

22 And ye shall be hated of all men for My name's sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved.

Luke 6:47,48 KJV (Jesus, the Rock of ages.)

47 Whosoever cometh to Me, and heareth My sayings, and doeth them, I will shew you to whom he is like:

48 He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on A Rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently upon that house, and could not shake it: for it was founded upon A Rock.

John 16:33 KJV

These things I have spoken unto you, that in Me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

Acts 14:21,22 KJV

21 And when they had preached the gospel to that city, and had taught many, they returned again to Lystra, and to Iconium, and Antioch,

22 Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that 

we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.

I Thessalonians 3:2-4 KJV

2 and we sent Timothy to visit you. He is our brother and God’s co-worker in proclaiming the Good News of Christ. We sent him to strengthen you, to encourage you in your faith,

3 and to keep you from being shaken by the troubles you were going through. But you know that we are destined for such troubles.

4 Even while we were with you, we warned you that troubles would soon come—and they did, as you well know.

I Peter 4:12-14 KJV

12 Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:

13 But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when His glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.

14 If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for The Spirit Of Glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part He is evil spoken of, but on your part He is glorified.

So, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, kept their faith, and were thrown into to a fiery furnace, and what happened?

Daniel 3:24,25 NLT

24 But suddenly, Nebuchadnezzar jumped up in amazement and exclaimed to his advisers, “Didn’t we tie up three men and throw them into the furnace?” “Yes, Your Majesty, we certainly did,” they replied.

25 “Look!” Nebuchadnezzar shouted. “I see four men, unbound, walking around in the fire unharmed! And the fourth looks like a God!”

The Lord With Us In Trouble:

Genesis 28:15 KJV

And, behold, I am with thee, and will keep thee in all places whither thou goest, and will bring thee again into this land; for I will not leave thee, until I have done that which I have spoken to thee of.

Deuteronomy 4:30,31 KJV

30 When thou art in tribulation, and all these things are come upon thee, even in the latter days, if thou turn to The Lord Thy God, and shalt be obedient unto His voice;

31 (For The Lord Thy God is a merciful God;) He will not forsake thee..."

Deuteronomy 20:1 KJV

When thou goest out to battle against thine enemies...be not afraid of them: for The Lord Thy God is with thee..."

Psalm 31:23,24 KJV

23 O love The Lord, all ye His saints: for The Lord preserveth the faithful, and plentifully rewardeth the proud doer.

24 Be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in The Lord.

Psalm 32:6,7 KJV

6 For this shall every one that is godly pray unto thee in a time when thou mayest be found: surely in the floods of great waters they shall not come nigh unto him.

7 Thou art my Hiding Place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah.

Psalm 37:28 KJV

For The Lord loveth judgment, and forsaketh not His saints; they are preserved for ever: but the seed of the wicked shall be cut off.

Psalm 42:7,8 KJV

7 Deep calleth unto deep at the noise of thy waterspouts: all thy waves and thy billows are gone over me.

8 Yet The Lord will command His loving kindness in the day time, and in the night His song shall be with me, and my prayer unto the God of my life.

Psalm 66:12 KJV

"...we went through fire and through water: but thou broughtest us out into a wealthy place.

Psalm 91:5 KJV (Read the whole chapter.)

Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day;

Isaiah 30:20,21 NLT

19 "...He will be gracious if you ask for help. He will surely respond to the sound of your cries.

20 Though The Lord gave you adversity for food and suffering for drink, He will still be with you to teach you. You will see your Teacher with your own eyes.

21 Your own ears will hear Him. Right behind you a voice will say, “This is the way you should go,” whether to the right or to the left.

Isaiah 41:10-13 KJV

10 Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of My righteousness.

11 Behold, all they that were incensed against thee shall be ashamed and confounded: they shall be as nothing; and they that strive with thee shall perish.

12 Thou shalt seek them, and shalt not find them, even them that contended with thee: they that war against thee shall be as nothing, and as a thing of nought.

13 For I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.

Zechariah 13:9 KJV

And I will bring the third part through the fire, and will refine them as silver is refined, and will try them as gold is tried: they shall call on My name, and I will hear them: I will say, It is My people: and they shall say, The Lord is my God.

Matthew 18:20 KJV

For where two or three are gathered together in My name, there am I in the midst of them.

Matthew 28:20 KJV

Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

Romans 8:28 KJV

And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to His purpose.

II Corinthians 4:17 KJV

For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;

II Corinthians 12:9 KJV

And He said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for My strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

Hebrews 7:25 KJV

Wherefore He is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by Him, seeing He ever liveth to make intercession for them.

Hebrew 13:5,6 KJV

5 "...for He hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

6 So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my Helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.

Revelation 7:13,14 KJV

13 And one of the elders answered, saying unto me, What are these which are arrayed in white robes? and whence came they?

14 And I said unto him, Sir, thou knowest. And he said to me, These are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in The Blood Of The Lamb.

Revelation 21:4 KJV

And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

Our God, is our Helper, Shield, and Deliverer!

II Samuel 22:2 KJV (David)

"...The Lord is my Rock, and my Fortress, and my Deliverer;

Psalm 18:1,2 NLT

1 I love you, Lord; you are my Strength.

2 The Lord is my Rock, my Fortress, and my Savior; my God is my Rock, in whom I find protection. He is my Shield, the power that saves me, and my place of safety.

Psalm 40:17 KJV

But I am poor and needy; yet The Lord thinketh upon me: thou art my Help and my Deliverer..."

Psalm 50:15 KJV

And call upon Me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify Me.

Psalm 70:5 KJV

But I am poor and needy: make haste unto me, O God: thou art my Help and my Deliverer..."

Psalm 144:2 KJV

My Goodness, and my Fortress; my High Tower, and my Deliverer; my Shield, and he in whom I trust..."

II Timothy 4:18 KJV

And The Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me unto His heavenly kingdom: to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

Daniel 3:26 NLT

Then Nebuchadnezzar came as close as he could to the door of the flaming furnace and shouted: “Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, servants of The Most High God, come out! Come here!” So Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego stepped out of the fire.

How could this be?

Daniel 3:21 NLT

So they tied them up and threw them into the furnace, fully dressed in their pants, turbans, robes, and other garments.

The only thing the fiery furnace had done, was to burn up the ropes that had bound the three Hebrew young men, they stepped out of the fire, the God of heaven and earth, in whom they had trusted, delivered them!

Trust In The Lord:

Psalm 4:5 KJV

Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in The Lord.

Psalm 32:10 KJV

Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusteth in The Lord, mercy shall compass him about.

Psalm 37:3 KJV

Trust in The Lord, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.

Psalm 73:28 KJV

But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in The Lord God, that I may declare all thy works.

Psalm 112:7 KJV

He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in The Lord.

Psalm 115:11 KJV

Ye that fear The Lord, trust in The Lord: He is their Help and their Shield.

Psalm 118:8 KJV

It is better to trust in The Lord than to put confidence in man.

Proverbs 3:5 KJV

Trust in The Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Proverbs 16:20 KJV

He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in The Lord, happy is he.

Proverbs 29:25 KJV

The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in The Lord shall be safe.

Isaiah 26:3 KJV

Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.

Jeremiah 17:7 KJV

Blessed is the man that trusteth in The Lord, and whose hope The Lord is.

Daniel 3:27-30 NLT

27 Then the high officers, officials, governors, and advisers crowded around them and saw that the fire had not touched them. Not a hair on their heads was singed, and their clothing was not scorched. They didn’t even smell of smoke!

28 Then Nebuchadnezzar said, “Praise to The God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego! He sent His Angel to rescue His servants who trusted in Him. They defied the king’s command and were willing to die rather than serve or worship any god except their own God.

29 Therefore, I make this decree: If any people, whatever their race or nation or language, speak a word against the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, they will be torn limb from limb, and their houses will be turned into heaps of rubble. There is no other god who can rescue like this!”

30 Then the king promoted Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego to even higher positions in the province of Babylon.

Dear child of God, near the flames of trial?

II Timothy 1:7 KJV

For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Fear not, The Lord, who will never leave nor forsake us, tells us yet in this late hour...

Isaiah 43:1-5 KJV (A message to all God's people.)

1 “...Thus saith The Lord that created thee,...and He that formed thee..., Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art Mine.

2 When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.

3 For I am The Lord thy God, the Holy One of Israel, thy Savior..."

4 Since thou wast precious in My sight, thou hast been honorable, and I have loved thee..."

5 Fear not: for I am with thee..."

Psalm 34:19 KJV

Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but The Lord delivereth him out of them all.

• Salvation Prayer

Weary-Do Not Be

Bible Questions Answered:

“ a mother of four, working as does my husband, can't go to church as a family because work routines. Maybe as a Christian we shouldn't wear out, but I'm wondering wheres the time off, when do things get easier? It just seems like everything is such a burden today, is that only me?...”

Kaylee/ Grimsby, Canada (Ontario)

Bible Answer:

Life will have its burdens for all, life is a time of testing.

Matthew 5:45 NLT

"...your Father in heaven...he gives His sunlight to both the evil and the good, and He sends rain on the just and the unjust alike.

Don't ever believe anyone who tells you Christian people will never go through trials and hardships!

Isaiah 43:1-3 KJV

1 But now thus saith The Lord that created thee...Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art Mine.

2 When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.

3 For I am The Lord thy God, the Holy One of Israel, thy Savior..."

Matthew 28:20 KJV

"...lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

Hebrews 11:32-40 NLT

32 How much more do I need to say? It would take too long to recount the stories of the faith of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and all the prophets.

33 By faith these people overthrew kingdoms, ruled with justice, and received what God had promised them. They shut the mouths of lions,

34 quenched the flames of fire, and escaped death by the edge of the sword. Their weakness was turned to strength. They became strong in battle and put whole armies to flight.

35 Women received their loved ones back again from death. But others were tortured, refusing to turn from God in order to be set free. They placed their hope in a better life after the resurrection.

36 Some were jeered at, and their backs were cut open with whips. Others were chained in prisons.

37 Some died by stoning, some were sawed in half, and others were killed with the sword. Some went about wearing skins of sheep and goats, destitute and oppressed and mistreated.

38 They were too good for this world, wandering over deserts and mountains, hiding in caves and holes in the ground.

39 All these people earned a good reputation because of their faith, yet none of them received all that God had promised.

40 For God had something better in mind for us, so that they would not reach perfection without us.

Hebrews 12:1-4 NLT

1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us.

2 We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Because of the joy awaiting Him, He endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now He is seated in the place of honor beside God’s throne.

3 Think of all the hostility He endured from sinful people; then you won’t become weary and give up.

4 After all, you have not yet given your lives in your struggle against sin.

Today, more than ever, we must remember again the precious promises of our living God:

Job 17:9 NLT

The righteous keep moving forward, and those with clean hands become stronger and stronger.

Matthew 11:28 KJV

Come unto Me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

John 14:27 KJV

Peace I leave with you, My peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

I Corinthians 2:9 KJV

But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love Him.

I Corinthians 10:13 MSG

No test or temptation that comes your way is beyond the course of what others have had to face. All you need to remember is that God will never let you down; He’ll never let you be pushed past your limit; He’ll always be there to help you come through it.

II Corinthians 4:1,16-18 KJV

1 Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not;

16 For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.

17 For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;

18 While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.

Galatians 6:9 KJV

And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.

II Thessalonians 3:13 KJV

But ye, brethren, be not weary in well doing.

Hebrews 13:5 KJV

"... He hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

Revelation 2:10 KJV

Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.

Revelation 3:11 KJV

Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown.

Matthew 6:9-13 KJV

9 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.

10 Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.

11 Give us this day our daily bread.

12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.

13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.

• Salvation Prayer

Ideologies-That Do Not Change!

Bible Questions Answered:

“Pastor, I heard this the other day, and thought you'd have a comment. I heard, those who have set christian ideologies have a disease....”

Vinzenz/ Offenburg, Germany (Baden-Wurttemberg)

Bible Answer:

Question: Should a person have a “set,” doctrine of belief?

Psalm 119:89 KJV

For ever, O Lord, thy word is settled in heaven.

Isaiah 8:20 KJV

To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.

Isaiah 40:8 KJV

The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but The Word of our God shall stand for ever.

Matthew 5:18 KJV

For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.

Matthew 24:35 KJV

Heaven and earth shall pass away, but My words shall not pass away.

II Timothy 3:16 KJV

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

I Peter 1:25 KJV

But The Word Of The Lord endureth for ever. And this is The Word which by the gospel is preached unto you.

II Peter 1:21 KJV

For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by The Holy Ghost.

Revelation 22:18,19 KJV

18 For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book:

19 And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.

 Should a person have a “set,” doctrine of belief?

Answer: Yes!

Let's use a church for an example, say the ...doesn't matter which one.

Let us use the Catholic Church as our example.

They have set Ideologies regarding:

Mary

Baptism

Eucharist

Penance

Purgatory

etc, etc.

Better not let this church hear that “those who have set christian ideologies have a disease....”

They certainly would abhor such a teaching, as we can see, they have many set ideologies!

And we could have said it of any church, the Baptists, Methodists, Lutherans, etc. etc. etc., for they all hold to set Christian beliefs, thank God.

Where would we be today without great men and women of faith!

Jesus Christ (God's Eternal Son)

D. L. Moody

John Bunyan

William Carey

Harry A. Ironside

F.B. Meyer

George Mueller

Jonathan Edwards

John R. Rice

Oswald J. Smith

C.H. Spurgeon

Billy Sunday

R.A. Torrey

George Whitefield

Charles G. Finney

A.J. Gordon

Jack Hyles

J. Vernon McGee

Jerry Falwell

T. DeWitt Talmage

William Booth

Billy Graham

Too many names to mention here!

Our world has known Men and Women of principle and Biblical Ideology, and thank God, for everyone!

The question remains, who, just who would not hold to “set,” ideologies of The Word Of God?

Certainly someone who is lawless, better yet, someone who takes some of The Word, and leaves the rest. Takes what suits him, and discards what he does not want.

This is nothing new, but from ancient times, when Cain, refused to do what was right, and who hated his brother who did. The result, he wished to kill his righteous brother, and in his hatred, he did!

Dear friend, read The Word Of God, for yourself, do not abrogate the eternal salvation of your soul to anyone else! Read The Word, memorize The Word, and speak The Word.

(The blessed King James Bible.)

Proverbs 6:23 KJV

For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life:

Romans 1:16 KJV

For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.

Colossians 3:16 KJV

Let The Word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to The Lord.

A WARNING FROM THE LORD JESUS CHRIST:

Matthew 7:13-23 KJV

13 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:

14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.

15 Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.

16 Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?

17 Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit.

18 A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.

19 Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.

20 Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.

21 Not every one that saith unto Me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven;

but he that doeth the will of My Father which is in heaven.

22 Many will say to Me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?

A religious people, who call upon The Lord, by religious observance, rather than repentance, and obedience to His Word!

Called the broadway for a reason. Broadway, because it requieres nothing, certainly not repentance, nor adherence to God's Word.

Called the broadway because of it's WIDE ACCPETANCE- the “popular-well received way” by the masses. No one is excluded.

How unlike our Savior who warned...

Luke 13:3,5 KJV

3 I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.

5 I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.

23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from Me, ye that work iniquity.

False Prophets, who espouse such a hollow religion, are called by our Savior, “Workers of Iniquity.”

All the prophesy, religious works, and exorcisms mean nothing.

Ephesians 2:8,9 KJV
8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is The Gift Of God:
9 Not of works, lest any man should boast. 

Proponents of a religion that does not Biblically require repentance from sin, and adherence to the Word Of God, are workers of iniquity.

Who said so? Jesus said so.

Dead ceremonialism, leads to spiritual death.

Dear friend, “set,” as your spiritual guide, the precious Word Of God, and live by it always.

Psalm 119:11,105,130 KJV

11 Thy Word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.

105 Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.

130 The entrance of thy Words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.

Salvation Prayer