Holiness Has Not Changed

It has been awhile since the last post.  A lot has happened.  A lot has been seen and experienced.  The one thing that is of the most important to the blood-bought Church is the word of God.  As the Lord delays His coming, more and more the word of God is being changed by man to accommodate people.  More and more those that say they love God, fall out with the Church and have a problem with correction and being told they are wrong and need to change.  It seems that the very elect is being fooled by their own foolishness, disobedience, and selfishness. And Heaven forbids if you talk about money.  The worst ones are those that profess to have the Holy Ghost!!!  Since when did the Saints of God get so attached to money and forget about the work of the Lord?  Since when did the Saints of God become more concerned with their feelings than with doing what thus said the Lord?  Since when? Stop watering down the Gospel.  Stop tryin...

If you go through, you will come out.

There is a scripture in the Bible that says, "Now, no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby."   Hebrew 12:11  Then Hebrews 12: 7 says, "If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father chasteneth not?   Hebrews 12:8 says, "But if ye be without chastisement, whereof all are partakers, then are ye bastards, and not sons."   Proverbs 22:6 says, "Train up a child in he way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it" Chastening- correcting mistakes and curbing passions;  to inflict suffering upon for purposes of moral improvement. Chastisement- severe criticism; a rebuke or strong reprimand. Train- to develop or form the habits, thoughts, or behavior of a child or other person by discipline and instruction: to make proficient by instruction and practice ...

Praise the Lord!! My soul delights in the Lord.  He is so good and kind and faithful to His children.  Years, I mean years I have pondered the scripture found in Proverbs 23:23 that says, "Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding".  I have asked the Lord for years, what does buy the truth and sell it not mean.  When I  first got saved, I thought it meant, buying Bibles and study materials.  Wrong. This past Friday, the question crossed my mind again.  With so much going on with those that profess Christ, the backsliders, the lukewarm, no interest in the work of the Lord, the question came back to my mind.  For regardless of what people do, the word of God can not be changed for anybody. So what does it mean to buy the truth and sell it not?  It fell in my heart to turn on some holiness preaching.  The preacher was saying the church is not cheap.  He went on to teach about what something c...

According to the Bible the Flesh and the spirit of God do not agree. They are not the same. You can not live a Holy life in the flesh. #ohamen

I had asked the Lord a lot a questions recently concerning why folks hop from church to church.  I asked why is there such a lack in obeying the Bible or at least striving to obey.  Why is there so much slack. Around four o'clock in the morning, Monday May 1st, I got an answer. When the Lord calls a person into the ministry, He places this desire for souls to be saved inside them.  He places a strong desire for the word of God, compromised.  He puts a drive in the soul to seek righteousness.  He puts a love for His people and their well being in the heart.  He puts a love for the church in the heart.  He puts a strong dislike for sin in the heart. But, what happens when the people do not want to hear the truth?  Why are people going from assembly to assembly, running here and there.  Why have the people stop seeking the face of the Lord?  Why so easily discouraged and wanting to give up?  Why is there no drive to walk upright ...

There are so many names for this one day out of the year.  Which one is right?  Which one does Jesus teach? In the Old Testament, God told Israel to keep the Passover.  It represented the fact that God delivered Israel out of the land of Egypt and out of Pharaoh's hands.  It is called Passover because the death angel passed over all the houses that had blood on the door post and lintels.   There was also a special diet that accompanied the Passover in the Old Testament.  This teaching can be found in the book of Exodus, starting at chapter 12. After the instructions from God on the Passover, God gave Israel twelve commandments to live by.  This can be found in Exodus Chapter 20, verses 1 through 17 . The word Easter is found in the Bible one time, in the book of Acts 12:4 .  It is only mentioned.  The Bible does not teach Easter.  Easter is a pagan celebration.  It has nothing to do with Jesus, the Church or salvation. ...

Jesus is the light that removed darkness.

There is a saying that time brings about a change.  This may be true for some things, but not Jesus Christ of the Church. The Bible teaches Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today and forever  (Hebrew 13:8).  Jesus also says, "I am the Lord, I change not.   (Malachi 3:6) The Word of God, the Bible, is forever established.  The Word of God, the Bible, is the teaching that will lead a soul to salvation, if obeyed.  Gods word can not be changed.  There is no private interpretation.  For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but hold men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost (II Peter 1:20,21). Stay with the Book! "In the beginning was the word and the word was with God and the word was God.  The same was in the beginning with God.  And without Him was not anything made that was made.  In Him was life and the life is the light of men.  And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness compre...

In the book of Matthew chapter 21 verses 28-32 the Lord taught from a parable of two sons and their father.  The father called the first son and told him to go work in the vineyard.  The son told his father, no.  But, after awhile, the son repented and went to work. The second son came.  The father asked him to go work in the vineyard also.  The second son said he would go, but did not go.  Jesus then asked the question, "Whether of them twain did the will of his father?"  The correct answer, the first son. Why does the scripture teach that the first son obeyed?  His first answer was no.  Did he say no because he did not want to go?  Did he say no because he was being rebellious?  The scripture does not say why he said no.  But he did.  However, he must have thought about what he said.  For he went back, repented and went to work. Isn't it wonderful that the Lord gives time to 'get it right' through repentance? ...

#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.