Holiness Has Not Changed

#Doer of the Word 10/31/2016 0 Comments   "Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin."   James 4:17   "But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only deceiving your own selves.  For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass:"   James 1:2,23 The Lord has been dealing with me concerning being a doer of the Word.  It is not enough to quote the scriptures verbatim.  It is not enough to be able to find the scriptures quickly in the Bible.  It is not enough to go to every service every week.  It is not enough to be a faithful tithe payer.  God is looking for doers.  Talking about Jesus, testifying about Jesus, singing and dancing is not enough.  There needs to be some fruit coming forth so others can want this great salvation. The Lord was showing me how the people are getting comfortable  being a...

Spousal abuse is never acceptable.  Marriage is a union of a man and a woman before.   Both agree to love and cherish one another until death they do part.  Therefore, there is no place in marriage for abuse.  If there are unresolved issues, work on solving them.  If there is pain from past relationships, work on getting healed.  Do not take your pain out on your spouse.  Marriage is honorable in the sight of God. Do not give the adversary place in it to destroy it.  A vow was made in the front of God and witnesses.  Seek help if you need it.  Talk to your Pastor or an older couple that has history.  Marriage takes work, but it should not include abuse. Here are some warning signs of an abusive relationship. 1. push for quick involvement- pressures a woman for an exclusive commitment immediately. 2. jealousy - excessive possessive, calls constantly or visits unexpectedly, prevents girl friend from going to work because she might mee...

The Word of God says, "Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord."   Hebrews 12:14 "Let brotherly love continue."   Hebrew 13:1 As things begin to unfold around us, it is imperative that the Saint of God obey the word of God as it relates to love.  The believer can not afford to hate, talk unruly, be disrespectful, disorderly, etc.  Yes, things may not be what one would want or expect, but a believer does not have the liberty to act out of order. If you are a born again believer, the word of God is the guide for conduct.  The love of the Lord must be the foundation for the way a believer treats others.  What does the Bible say? "But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, pray for them which despite-fully use you, and persecute you."   Matthew 5:44    "For if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so?"...

You can not buy or pay for the blessings of the Lord. Don't fall for that lie. 

The Psalms says, "I will bless the Lord at all times.  His praise shall continually be in my mouth.  My soul shall make her boast in the Lord.  The humble shall hear thereof, and be glad."  Psalms 34:1,2 I thank God for His word and His Spirit.  These one (God is a Spirit and the Word is God) is what the world needs right now.  For two weeks, most of the news has been about the Presidential Election.  Some greatly dislike the Republican candidate.  Some greatly dislike the Democrat candidate.  I have read comments made by those professing Christ against the candidates, that truly questions what they believe and not representing Christ. The Saints of God are suppose to stand for truth and Holiness based on the word of God.  God's word does not teach hate.  As a matter of fact, it says the following concerning those one considers an enemy: "Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbor, and hate thine enemy....

There are too many false interpretations of the Word of God.  The Lord made it very clear that there is no private interpretation of the Word of God ( II Peter 1:20 ).  The Word says what it means and means what it says.  Any teaching that allows for flesh or sin to go unchecked, unreported,  and everything a person wants to do is ok, is  wrong.  Any teaching that allows the flesh to do what it wants to do the way it wants to is wrong.  Any teaching that allows the flesh to have an opinion opposite of what the Word teaches is wrong. Now, there are some that have started to teach that Holiness is designed to control a person and God died so we can be free.  Well, lets look at it.  If man kind can do what he wants, when he wants, the way he wants, why would God come forth in that man Jesus Christ to seek and save the lost?  Deliver men from their sins (Mt. 1:21 ).  Just recently I heard part of a message that talked about changing t...

When  I think of the scripture reference about Cornelius, it reminds me that being good is not enough to get into Heaven.  The scripture always bears witness to the fact that the Gentiles and all men that obey the Gospel can receive the Holy Ghost. The Bible says Cornelius was a devout man and one that feared God.  And, he had a prayer life.  But something was lacking. In a dream/vision, an angel of God spoke to him and gave him instructions to go look for one Simon Peter.  Cornelius obeyed.  On the other end, God was speaking to Peter concerning what was to take place.  Once Cornelius and Peter met, Cornelius told Peter he had come to hear all things that are commanded thee of God (Acts 10:33b).  Then Peter had to confess that God is no respecter of persons: but in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him (verse 34,35).  As Peter began to preach to Cornelius concerning the things of God, the Holy ...

The Bible teaches that Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever.  The evil of this world is slowly changing the meaning of Church and Jesus Christ.  If ever there was a time for the Church to be the Church it is now. If only two or three gather in Jesus Name, thats ok.  It still takes repentance, being blood washed, and Holy Ghost filled to be saved.  Preachers have national platforms and are agreeing with the world!!  They are basically turning away from that which they claim to believe.  This is why Saints can not be part of everything. The Bible teaches us not to forsake the assembling of ourselves together.  The Saints have to get together.  The Saints have to continue to check their heart against the word of God to make sure it is still in line with the Word of God.  The preacher has to continue to preach the word of God!  Not their opinion!!  Opinions do not save!!  Jesus saves. In the book of Matthew c...

Those of you that have been born again of the water and the Spirit, baptized in Jesus Name, filled with the Holy Ghost and that  by fire, with evidence of speaking in other tongues as the Spirit give utterance are responsible to make sure your children walk by the same rules and mind the same things. It is seems more now than ever that the parent will be clean and Holy but do not hold the same standard for his or her child.  I am going to be very specific here, so if you get offended, ?? Holy people know that the sanctuary is to be reverenced.  It is the place where God meets with His people.  Therefore, no food, no games, no playing around.  So if one professes to be Holy, your child should be taught the same way.  I don't remember seeing kids eat or drink in denominated churches when I was lost and living in sin. Use to be the Saints Children had to stay awake during service.  Now, it seems it is OK if they sleep because they are 'tired'. ...

Just thinking. There is nobody like Jesus. He is the great I Am, the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. He is the Savior of the world.

The Lord showed me something last week in II Chronicles36:9-20. Since He showed it to me I can not shake it.  In this portion of scripture it speaks to how God burned the house of God in Jerusalem, tore down the walls of Jerusalem, burnt all the palaces thereof with fire and destroyed all the goodly vessels thereof and allowed all the vessels of the temple to be taken to Babylon. Why? Because when God sent His messenger to the people to warn and tell them of their evil,  they mocked the messenger of God and despised His word. How many today mock the messengers of God? How many despise what thus said the Lord and favor what 'thus said man'? Everyone is with you when blessings are preached. But no where in the word of God does it say to preach or teach blessings!!  God's word does not say sing blessings. This other thing that is going around is people trying to speak a blessing into someone else life.  Scripture does not back that up.  Any blessings that c...

King David's son Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel away from David with sweet, swelling words.  Absalom began to judge the people in the gate and excusing them of their wrong if they professed to be of the tribe of Israel.  Absalom would tell the men that there was no one to judge and then he would act as a judge, especially when they would do him obeisance. Flattering words are not a good thing. The Bible tells us to guard out heart for out of it are the issues of life.  The Bible tells us it is not what goes into a man that defiles him, but what comes out.   Mark 7:15,18 Abaslom rose up early in the morning and stood beside the way of the gate: and any man that had controversy that came to the king for judgment,  Absalom would called unto him and said, O what city art thou?  And the man would  say, Thy servant is of one of the tribes of Israel.  And Absalom said unto him, See, thy matters are good and right; but here is no man ...

We sing a song that says, 'the Lord has delivered me.  Why should I be bound.  The Lord has delivered me.  Why should I be bound'. There is something wrong when on professes to be a Saint, and yet is not free to serve the Lord.  The dictates of men control instead of the Holy Ghost.  Jesus did say that when the Spirit of truth comes, it will lead and guide into all truth.  Yet, more and more the 'Saints' are drying up.  No real joy.  Unable to fellowship with other Saints.  No real praise. Jesus did not come, bleed, die and rise again for souls to stay bound!!! Lift up your heads, oh ye gates and be ye lifted up ye everlasting doors and the King of glory shall come in.

The Bible teaches that no lie is of the truth (I John 2:21). It is hard to hear and see people think they are Heaven bound when they have not been born again of the water and the spirit.  It's hard. There are so many nice people.  So many caring people.  So many giving people.  But at the end of the day, in order to make it to Heaven you must be born again.  The sin that a person commits must be paid for.  And, only the blood of Jesus can do this. The Bible teaches that you are not saved by works lest any man should boast (Ephesians 2:9 ). Jesus dying on Calvary for the sins of the world brings salvation.  One must accept/believe that Jesus died for ones sins and then repent of the sins in his or her life.  There is no automatic salvation.  You must repent.  After repentance, the soul must seek for the infilling of the Holy Ghost which is the power of God inside of a person.  This power is able to keep you from falling back ...

This past Sunday the Lord showed me clearly in His word who the antichrist. Many times it has been said the antichrist ia a man, 666, the beast, etc.  But when you look at the scriptures it makes it clear who the antichrist is. I John 2:18-22 says, "little children it is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall one, even now are there many antichrists, whereby we know that is is the last time.  THEY WENT OUT FROM US, BUT THEY WERE NOT OF US.  FOR IF THEY HAD BEEN OF US, THEY WOULD NO DOUBT HAVE CONTINUED WITH US: BUT THEY WENT OUT, THAT THEY MIGHT BE MADE MANIFEST THAT THEY WERE NOT ALL OF US.  Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ?  HE IS ANTICHRIST, THAT DENIETH THE FATHER AND THE SON.  WHOSOEVER DENIETH THE SON THE SAME HATH NOT THE FATHER, BUT HE THAT ACKNOWLEDGETH THE SON HATH THE FATHER ALSO." Now, it does not get any plainer that that.  Look at what the scriptures are saying.  They are saying 'they ...