Day: February 19, 2017

72 Sheep Scatter with False Teachers

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God begins to stress again the situation the wicked shepherds created causing the sheep to scatter and become prey to all the beasts of the field. Neither did the shepherds look for the sheep when they were scattered The shepherd did not carry out their responsibilities but only took care of themselves. God still calls the sheep His. This obviously means that He has never relinquished His rights to any under shepherd of the flock. These wicked men were given temporary responsibility but only under the vigilant oversight of the Lord God.. This then is the indictment, they failed to look after the people of God to whom they were entrusted. This should be a sober message to anyone who has teaching responsibilities of the Word of God. God is very serious about the quality of the teaching of His Word and will chastise those who cause the sheep to scatter because of poor quality teaching including denial of essential doctrines necessary for the sheep to flourish. The false shepherds had brought Israel to ruin and now He would intercede to rescue His chosen people. This fact cannot be missed. God will cause His people to hear the truth and bring the genuine sheep under shepherds when the false ones fail. There is a component of responsibility on the sheep to seek out the truth of God’s Word taught clearly and abandon the false teachers. Only the truly saved will seek the truth.

 

72 Sheep Scatter with False Teachers

Question: “What is the spiritual gift of prophecy?”

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Answer: The spiritual gift of prophecy is listed among the gifts of the Spirit in 1 Corinthians 12:10 and Romans 12:6. The Greek word translated “prophesying” or “prophecy” in both passages properly means to “speak forth” or declare the divine will, to interpret the purposes of God, or to make known in any way the truth of God which is designed to influence people. Many people misunderstand the gift of prophecy to be the ability to predict the future. While knowing something about the future may sometimes have been an aspect of the gift of prophecy, it was primarily a …

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50 Things the Holy Spirit Does

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Randy Carlson 1. He convicts the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment (John 16:8). 2. He guides us into all truth (John 16:13). 3. He regenerates us (John 3:5-8; Titus 3:5). 4. He glorifies and testifies of Christ (John 15:26; 16:14). 5. He reveals Christ to us and in us (John 16:14-15). 6. He leads us (Rom. 8:14; Gal. 5:18; Matt. 4:1; Luke 4:1). 7. He sanctifies us (2 Thess. 2:13; 1 Pet. 1:2; Rom. 5:16). 8. He empowers us (Luke 4:14; 24:49; Rom. 15:19; Acts 1:8). 9. He fills us (Eph. 5:18; Acts 2:4; 4:8, 31; 9:17). 10. He …

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The Son of Man

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Reflections Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. (Phil. 2:6-8) Jesus was the only begotten Son of God. But He entered into this world from the outside through the womb of Mary and became God Incarnate. The name by which He referred to Himself …

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He first findeth his own brother Simon.” John 1:41

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This case is an excellent pattern of all cases where spiritual life is vigorous. As soon as a man has found Christ, he begins to find others. I will not believe that thou hast tasted of the honey of the gospel if thou canst eat it all thyself. True grace puts an end to all spiritual monopoly. Andrew first found his own brother Simon, and then others. Relationship has a very strong demand upon our first individual efforts. Andrew, thou didst well to begin with Simon. I doubt whether there are not some Christians giving away tracts at other people’s …

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Responding to Persecution

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Persecution for faith is not uncommon, but God blesses those who suffer for righteousness 1 Peter 3:13 – 3:18 13 And who [is] he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good? 14 But and if ye suffer for righteousness’ sake, happy [are ye]: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled; 15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and [be] ready always to [give] an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear: 16 Having a good conscience; …

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Revelation Msg 14

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The discussion continues regarding the nature of the genuine or invisible Church, The Rapture and Resurrection as well as the nature of The Nation Israel. These concepts are important to understand in order to accurately place the timing of the Rapture.

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