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The truth about grace and works
For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God. Not of works, lest any man should boast. Ephesian 2:8-9 KJV Bro. Chad Johnson We have seen three verses of scripture that seem to contradict each other. However careful study will show they do not. Paul is saying in Ephesians 2:8-9 that a man is saved in the sight of God through faith. Earlier in the chapter, we see that we are spiritually de...
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“The Rapture of the True Church
2 Thess. 2:1-2” Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto him, That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as that the day of Christ is at hand.” Paul is admonishing the believer to not let the troubles that precede the coming of Christ to trouble them. I want us to look at some of the signs that Jesus said would ...
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Grace and Works
Are we saved by the grace of God? Absolutely! Ephesians 2:5 says, “by grace ye are saved:” and in verse 8 of the same chapter we read, “For by grace ye are saved through faith; and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God.” For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men (Titus 2:11). Anyone who denies that we are saved by the grace of God is very misinformed and, or grossly ignorant of the word of God. In the first...
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Beauty
It’s summertime — a good time to lean back from the routine of our busy lives and to enjoy friends and family. It can be a time for refreshment and renewal too – a time to be open to the goodness of God in creation. Leisure time provides the opportunity to recall the many ways that God speaks through beauty – in creation, in persons, even in us. If the pursuit of beauty is appealing to you this summer, you may find that your appreciation of...
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The lie of the liquor bottle
“At the last it bitteth like a serpent,and stingeth like an adder”. Proverbs 23:32 So much time has been spent on the question” Should a Christian drink alcohol.” The verse at the top of the article describes the end result of alcohol use. This poison has destroyed more lives, broken up more homes, sent more children to bed hungry, killed more people on the highways than anything in America, yet it has the seal of approval from every state...
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Who are we?
Isaiah tells us that the day would come when God would give his people a new name and that name would come from the mouth of Jehovah (Isaiah 62:2). Luke tells us that it was in Antioch that the disciples were first called Christians (Acts 11:26). This sacred name was bestowed on the believers by God to glorify his Son. This name certainly glorifies our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. It is a name we should wear proudly and never dishonor by any...
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The two Covenants
Which things are an allegory: for these are the two covenants. Galatians 4:24 KJV Bro. Chad Johnson An allegory is a figurative sentence or discourse which the principal subject is described by another subject resembling it in its properties and circumstances. What the apostle Paul is saying is that the two sons that Abraham had were a picture of the law and grace. Paul has been dealing with the Galatians in previous chapters about th...
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God hasn’t changed his mind!
Hebrews 13:8 “Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever”. It seems to me that this generation thinks that God has changed His mind on what the Word of God plainly says. The verse that is at the top of this article states that Jesus never changes, the same goes for His Word. I would like for us to look at some things that God will never change His mind on. 1. The Plan of Salvation hasn’t Changed Salvation isn’t throu...
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Trust the Lord
Do we trust God, I mean do we really trust God? I know most of us say we do, but do we truly put our lives in his hands and trust him completely? God warned Noah of the flood and commanded him to build an ark and instructed him exactly how to build it. Chapter 6 of Genesis verse 22 tells us that Noah trusted God and did exactly as he was told. In chapter 5 of Exodus when Moses and Aaron went to confront the Pharaoh and demand that he let the ...
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Merton’s Prayer
Thomas Merton was one of the greatest American spiritual masters of the 20th Century. He was born in Prades, in Southern France, in 1915. In 1941 he entered the Trappist Monastery at Gethsemani, Kentucky. He was a prolific author excelling in his understanding of the contemplative life of prayer. He died an untimely death while visiting Bangkok in December, 1968. Among his many writings is a beautiful prayer of dedication and trust. It is f...
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The worth of a pastor
Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially they who labor in the word and doctrine. I Timothy 5:17 KJV Bro. Chad Johnson The subject of money and how much an elder or pastor should make is a touchy subject. Most people think that preachers are just in it for the money. The sad thing is, that this is very true. I know that the average preacher today looks at the ministry as a career, not a calling. T...
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When we pray God is usually addressed with a name and the intention of our prayer concluded with a similar expression
When we pray God is usually addressed with a name and the intention of our prayer concluded with a similar expression. Christians might use one of the names of the Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Muslims traditionally begin prayer with “Allahu akbar” or “God is most great.” Jews use a variety of expressions such as “Lord our God.” It is appropriate for all three religions to address their prayer to the God of Abraham since they all c...
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Outside?
Recently a preacher declared that a person does not have to be a member of any church to be saved. The only thing I can say to this is, if he is talking about a man made denomination, then he might be right. But then if one can be saved outside such a denomination, may I ask, “why be in one?” If he is referring to the one church (Matt. 16:18, Eph. 4:4), that Christ promised to build and bought with his own blood (Acts 20:28), then he is dead ...
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‘Those Little White Lies’
Some readers may remember a popular song many years ago called, “Those little white lies.” “The moon was all aglow, and heaven was in your eyes the night that you told me those little white lies. The stars all seemed to know that you didn’t mean all those sighs; the night that you told me those little white lies. I try, but there’s no forgetting; when evening appears, I sigh, but there’s no regretting, in spite of my t...
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Has sin ruined America?
Therefore I will judge you, O house of Israel, every one according to his ways, saith the Lord God. Repent and turn yourselves from all your transgressions; so iniquity shall not be your ruin. Ezekiel 18:30 KJV Bro. Chad Johnson Sin is a reproach to all people. No matter where it is found, it has been the ruin of all great nations. Righteousness exalts a nation. When a nation is following the Bible and God, it will be blessed. our nat...
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Graduation
Last month graduation ceremonies were celebrated throughout the country. Colleges and schools observed the completion of students’ studies with good wishes for future learning and success in life. With three granddaughters graduating, I enjoyed participating in these memorable moments of passage. At one of these graduation exercises the valedictorian, Emily, commented that there was a hum in the air, “a subtle melody composed of the energy ...
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