The Message of the Cross

The only solution for sin, the only answer to sin, is the Cross of Christ!

The Cross of Christ is the foundation principle of all Bibical Doctrine. It is the foundation because it is the first principle of Redemption, brought about in the Mind of God even before the foundation of the world (1 Pet. 1:18-20). This means that every single doctrine must be built on the foundation of Christ and the Cross, or else, in some way, it will be spurious. And that's the problem with the modern Church; in many cases it is building doctrines on other foundation.

Requirement for Salvation: Romans 10:9-10 9)"That if you shall confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead you shall be saved. 10)For with the heart man believes unto Righteousiness and with the mouth confession is made unto Salvation".

Say outloud this prayer: Lord Jesus I am a sinner, please forgive me and cleanse me from all my sin. I am sorry please come into my heart as Lord and Savior and save me. In Jesus Name I pray. Thank you Jesus right now I am saved.

Let us know if you prayed that prayer and accepted Christ.

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Saturday, June 23, 2012

Socialism (America’s Marxist Picnic)

      National elections are fast approaching; and one thing I'm personally convinced of: 
·       Our country cannot afford to re-elect our current President and sustain his liberal socialistic leaning administration for four more years.
     However, with that said my question is; can even a new president and administration, curtail the current destructive trend to our nation with the political agendas and out of control spending mentality of Washington? Hopefully so!
     Listen: America has been moving in this sad direction for decades. No, not under the 'Marxist' label, or any of those other nasty words of yesteryear, like '“socialism' or 'communism' or 'collectivism.' They’ve all been carefully replaced by other warm-and-fuzzy terms like 'fairness,' 'economic justice,' 'redistribution,' 'progressivism' and 'Spreading the wealth.'
      The spirit of socialism has taken root and is blooming spectacularly in America, especially in all of our elite, idea-generating institutions like education, the news and entertainment media, and, of course, government. The original American spirit has progressively been displaced by the spirit of dependency and helplessness, of perpetual grievance and victimization, and most of all, of envy and resentment. All of which cries out for ever bigger government.
     What is the answer? Well I believe more importantly, apart from the normal, likewise important, policital aspects of voting and getting involved that our Nation must come before God with National Repentance.
     I must remind everybody refering to God's Word - The Answer is: "If My people, which are called by My Name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek My face (Note: the Prayer of Repentance), and turn from their wicked ways (Note: which proclaims the manner of true Repentance); then will I hear from Heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land." (2 Chronicles 7:14).

Thursday, June 21, 2012

Relationship (One with Another)

1 Peter 3:8-12 8Finally, be you all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as Brethren, be pitiful, be courteous. 9Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that you should inherit a Blessing. 10For he who will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile: 11Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it. 12Folr the eyes of the Lord are over the Righteous, and His ears are open unto their prayers; but the Face of the Lord is against them who do evil.

     The power of the cross is twofold. Supremely, it is the reconciliation of God and man.
     But it is more. The cross is also the only basis for a radical change in our relationship with one another. Let’s face it. It is our encounters with other folk that stirs up most of our anxieties. Tensions with family, co-workers, friends, neighbors, or an acquaintance can occupy much of our time and thought.
     For sin not only created conflict and alienation with God, it also exalted self to the throne of every man’s life. Only the cross, where we receive the new nature of Christ, can provide the power to relate harmoniously to one another. We are called and enabled supernaturally to:
1.      Serve one another (Read: Galatians 5:13)
2.      Comfort one another (Read: 1 Thessalonians 4:18)
3.      Bear one another’s burdens. (Read: Galatians 6:2)
4.      Accept one another (Read: Romans 15:7)
5.      Admonish one another (Read: Romans 15:14)
     Listen: As a Christian, if you are at odds with a Christian Brother or friend, go to the cross and ask Jesus through the Holy Spirit for His power to demonstrate the reality of His love through you. If you have never accepted Christ as Savior now would be a good time and let Him help fix your relationships.
     Finally, Becoming a peace-maker will bring “the peace which surpasses comprehension” (Philippians 4:7).