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WORTHY SO UNWORTHY

Strife and condemnation (James 3:16, John 3:17) You've gone and done it again Worthy so unworthy (Jesus=Psalm 145:3, Man=Romans 3:23) You've failed and let them in Might as well just wrap it up Time to call it quits Worthy so unworthy It's the lie that causes you fits (2 Thessalonians 2:1-17) Believe the truth (John 14:6) Above all else (Philippians 2:8-10, Ephesians 1:21) God's Word exceeds (Psalm 138:2) Those thoughts of yourself (Isaiah 55:8, 1 Corinthians 3:20) What does it say About who you are From death to life (Romans 12:2, 2 Corinthians 5:17) You've come thus far (John 5:24) Consider the past From whence you came (Romans 13:10-14) Look into the reflection (Proverbs 27:19) Do you see the same thing (James 1:23-25) Child of God (Romans 8:16) By faith in Christ (Hebrews 11:1-40) Through grace and mercy (Ephesians 2:8-10, Titus 3:5) He's paid your price (1 Corinthians 6:20, Galatians 3:13-15) You are doing your best (Colossians 3:23-

Ekklesia

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What if there was a person With no desire to take Who never asked of others With nothing at all to fake What if there was a creature With only desire to give Able every seal to open ( Revelation Chapter 5 ) Where all inside shall live What if there was a group Fully honest one to another Fulfilled in being together Always loving as a brother What if there were a people Preferring each other as best Loving God, loving neighbors Even helping while at rest There is this place This thing, this tribe This person, this group Which owns no pride Ekklesia it's called As well as those inside House of living stones (1 Peter 2:4-6) Called where the light abide (Ephesians 5:7-14) Christ Jesus - Rejected One Now made Head of The Corner (Psalm 118:22, Matthew 21:42 KJV, Acts 4:11, Ephesians 2:20) The example left for all Even scorner, mourner, and foreigner Crucified is He Christ died the criminal's death All wrong d

THINK AGAIN ABOUT SPEAKING IN UNKNOWN TONGUES

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According to The Apostle Paul: Speaking in unknown tongues is good. "For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries... He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself... I would that ye all spake with tongues..." - 1 Corinthians 14:2-5 KJV Not all in the Corinthian Church spoke with tongues.  Because, if they did, Paul wouldn't have said: "I would that ye all spoke with tongues." Notice that, even though some didn't speak with tongues, Paul still included them in the Corinthian Church. Some fellowships today could learn a lot from The Apostle Paul. Additionally, according to The Apostle Paul: Prophecy is good. Interpretation of tongues is good. And, both of these are even better than simply speaking in tongues. "...But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort... He that prophesieth

John Ankerberg Revelation Study

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This is an outstanding study of The Holy Bible.  God bless you! THE LAST WORDS OF JESUS: THE BOOK OF REVELATION PART 1 OF 3 The Glorified Jesus Reveals the Future Revelation Chapters 1 thru 6 THE GLORIFIED JESUS REVEALS THE FUTURE (Part 1, Segment 1 of 3) In this opening segment:  "The important information from Revelation 1 as well as the opening letters to the seven churches of Revelation in Chapter 2." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHRIST'S LETTERS TO THE SEVEN CHURCHES (Part 1, Segment 2 of 3) In this segment:  "Revelation 2-3 are the letters to the seven churches. Jesus proclaims a message to seven different churches in Asia Minor that all existed in the first century. He says to them 'Here’s what you’re doing right, keep it up; but here’s what you’re doing wrong, you need to repent and correct it.' His words to these churches offer much application for our l

LAY HANDS SUDDENLY ON NO MAN

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Recently, I have heard some wild (fear based) doctrines and theories centered about the following passage of scripture: "Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men's sins: keep thyself pure." (1 Timothy 5:22 KJV) After much research, the clearest understanding of this passage that I have been able to find [the translation of the passage that best lines up with the context of the scripture and makes the most sense] is from The Complete Jewish Bible. Here it is: "Do not be hasty in granting s’mikhah to anyone, and do not share in other people’s sins — keep yourself pure." (1 Timothy 5:22 CJB) Okay, what is s’mikhah? According to The Encyclopedia of Religion and Ethics, 1917, page 552: The Hebrew word "s’mikhah" means "ordination." According to Webster's Dictionary: "Ordain" means "to invest officially (as by the laying on of hands) with ministerial or priestly authority." So, i

Carrie F. Judd Montgomery - The Prayer of Faith

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A remarkable book is stored in The Library of Congress. The book was published in 1880. It is "The Prayer of Faith" by Carrie F. Judd. Thankfully, now we are able to freely access and read this book online.  Here is a link to the remarkable book written by the outstanding woman of faith Carrie F. Judd Montgomery: The Prayer of Faith A brief synopsis of the life of Carrie F. Judd is contained in the book " Pioneers of Faith " by Dr. Lester Sumrall (Pg. 97-101).  Here is a timeline compiled from the Sumrall synopsis and from Carrie's book The Prayer of Faith . 1858:  Birth - Buffalo, New York 1869:  Born Again            Confirmed at the Episcopal Church 1873:  Literary Career Began 1876:  Suffered a severe fall on a stone sidewalk 1877:  Attacked by a severe fever - became invalid            Diagnosed with hyperaesthesia 1878:  Improved to where she could be lifted into a chair "for a little while each day"            Relapsed into illne

AFTER THIS MANNER...

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Pray like this often. It reveals the truth and the will of God for you in Christ Jesus. Matthew 6:9-13 "After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. 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." Believer in Christ: God is your father. God's name is holy. God's kingdom has come and is coming in Christ Jesus. God's will will be done because He has ALL POWER AND AUTHORITY. Jesus holds the keys to heaven and hell. It is not Jesus's will to lead us into temptation. It is Jesus's will to deliver us from evil. Jesus's will is in perfect agreement with our Father God in heaven. He's our Father too - because we are in Christ Jesus - by grace through faith. Our Fathe

JESUS RAISES THE DEAD - YESTERDAY, TODAY, AND FOREVER

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Upon hearing the Word of God preached again about the resurrection of the dead (John 11:1-44), I am reminded of three stories from recent history.  These are stories of God using His children to speak the word of faith into a situation in order to raise the dead.  These stories confirm, yet again, that Jesus is the resurrection and the life - the same yesterday, today, and forever.  Below are links to each of these accounts.  We are INFINITELY blessed in the fact that all things are possible with God! (Hebrews 13:8 & Matthew 19:26 ) The following study has helped me to grow in faith in Christ Jesus.  I pray that it helps and encourages you as well as many others in the days to come. --- BEGIN STUDY --- Account # 1:  Africa Crusade - CFAN - Reinhard Bonnke https://youtu.be/rOW8BEBOrMI Account # 2: United States - Medical Doctor Chauncey Crandall https://youtu.be/ElqlQdNdxF8 Account # 3: United States - North Carolina State Patrol Officer Sam Wagner htt