Post by Les Brewer on Jun 16, 2012 13:09:19 GMT
Calvary's Cross Ministries
Preaching Christ Crucified
From the Pastor's desk....
In conclusion to our study of the apostasy of the church,I would just like to encourage each of you to spend time each day in studying God's word for yourself and spend time seeking the face of God.Ask Him for guidance and reveal the truth to you,and He will gladly lead you into all truth,even as the Good Shepherd will lead you to fresh water and fresh food for your souls.
If I might be so bold as to suggest a few things that I believe will definitely be of great help to those who want to learn more of the Lord and what His word has to say to us,here is a list.Keep in mind these are mere suggestions,not legalism.
1.)Jesus said you must be born again...John 3:1 -21
2.)If you are saved and you know without any doubt that you are saved,then seek God for the Baptism in the Holy Ghost with the evidence of speaking with other tongues.Don't be tripped up by all the controversy over tongues.It is just the initial evidence of having received the Baptism.This second work of grace will greatly enhance your walk and understanding of the Scriptures.If the early disciples needed it,how much more do we need it? (Acts 2:1-4;10:44-46;19:1-6)
3.)Begin a library of study helps.Volumes such as Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible,Vine's Expository Dictionary of the Old and New Testaments,good reliable commentaries on the Bible such as the Jameson,Faussett and Brown or the Matthew Henry Commentaries.These are reputable resources for sound biblical exogesis.
4.)Find a full gospel church that truly preaches the word of God in it's fullness,believes in the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit.One that still preaches the cross for total victory over the world,the flesh and the devil.Get in it,support it and attend regularly.
5.)Walk in the Light as light is received.
6.)If you have been studying the Bible with those who knock on your door,just beware,these are wolves in sheeps clothing.Be very careful of what you believe coming from them.
This part I address to those who may not be sure of your standing in God.You can know beyond doubt that you are in right standing with God,simply by faith in Christ.If you want to know for sure then a simple prayer like this one will be of help.Saying words will not save you,but believing in what you pray now will:
Dear Heavenly Father,
I come to you in the name of your only Begotten Son Jesus.I confess that I am a sinner in need of the Savior.I confess that I have broken all of your laws in thought,word and deed,and that You have been offended by my actions.I repent now (turn away from) from my sin,and ask for Your forgiveness.I invite Your Son Jesus Christ to come into my heart and life and commit my ways to Him in truth.So now,I believe,as Your word says in Romans 10:9-10,that if I shall confess with my mouth and believe in my heart that God raised Jesus from the dead I shall be saved.I thank You for cleansing me of my sin and for forgiveness of those sins.By faith in what Jesus did for me at the Cross,I can confidently say that I am saved.....In Jesus name....Amen!
Congratulations! On the your new found faith in Christ,you will never be the same,in Jesus name! Write me and let me know of your new life in Christ at:john.wolf49@yahoo.com...God bless you all until next time......Love you all....J.W.
Preaching Christ Crucified
From the Pastor's desk....
In conclusion to our study of the apostasy of the church,I would just like to encourage each of you to spend time each day in studying God's word for yourself and spend time seeking the face of God.Ask Him for guidance and reveal the truth to you,and He will gladly lead you into all truth,even as the Good Shepherd will lead you to fresh water and fresh food for your souls.
If I might be so bold as to suggest a few things that I believe will definitely be of great help to those who want to learn more of the Lord and what His word has to say to us,here is a list.Keep in mind these are mere suggestions,not legalism.
1.)Jesus said you must be born again...John 3:1 -21
2.)If you are saved and you know without any doubt that you are saved,then seek God for the Baptism in the Holy Ghost with the evidence of speaking with other tongues.Don't be tripped up by all the controversy over tongues.It is just the initial evidence of having received the Baptism.This second work of grace will greatly enhance your walk and understanding of the Scriptures.If the early disciples needed it,how much more do we need it? (Acts 2:1-4;10:44-46;19:1-6)
3.)Begin a library of study helps.Volumes such as Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible,Vine's Expository Dictionary of the Old and New Testaments,good reliable commentaries on the Bible such as the Jameson,Faussett and Brown or the Matthew Henry Commentaries.These are reputable resources for sound biblical exogesis.
4.)Find a full gospel church that truly preaches the word of God in it's fullness,believes in the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit.One that still preaches the cross for total victory over the world,the flesh and the devil.Get in it,support it and attend regularly.
5.)Walk in the Light as light is received.
6.)If you have been studying the Bible with those who knock on your door,just beware,these are wolves in sheeps clothing.Be very careful of what you believe coming from them.
This part I address to those who may not be sure of your standing in God.You can know beyond doubt that you are in right standing with God,simply by faith in Christ.If you want to know for sure then a simple prayer like this one will be of help.Saying words will not save you,but believing in what you pray now will:
Dear Heavenly Father,
I come to you in the name of your only Begotten Son Jesus.I confess that I am a sinner in need of the Savior.I confess that I have broken all of your laws in thought,word and deed,and that You have been offended by my actions.I repent now (turn away from) from my sin,and ask for Your forgiveness.I invite Your Son Jesus Christ to come into my heart and life and commit my ways to Him in truth.So now,I believe,as Your word says in Romans 10:9-10,that if I shall confess with my mouth and believe in my heart that God raised Jesus from the dead I shall be saved.I thank You for cleansing me of my sin and for forgiveness of those sins.By faith in what Jesus did for me at the Cross,I can confidently say that I am saved.....In Jesus name....Amen!
Congratulations! On the your new found faith in Christ,you will never be the same,in Jesus name! Write me and let me know of your new life in Christ at:john.wolf49@yahoo.com...God bless you all until next time......Love you all....J.W.
