Brothers and Sisters,

   Wow! - I just saw a very sad documentary. It was called "Return of the Banned".

Somehow, I don't think that a sequel will play well.  

Love In Christ,
Tom

1 Corinthians 1:18  For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.

"God assumed from the beginning that the wise of the world would view Christians as fools...and He has not been disappointed. ... If I have brought any message today, it is this: Have the courage to have your wisdom regarded as stupidity. Be fools for Christ. And have the courage to suffer the contempt of the sophisticated world."   --U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia

Two Minutes With The Bible - GODS JUST JUDGMENTS


Jan 26

GOD’S JUST JUDGMENTS

By Cornelius R. Stam

"We are sure that the judgment of God is according to truth..."

The first 15 verses of Romans 2 always make me think of our Lord’s dealings with the rich young ruler of Luke 18:

18,19. "Good Master," the ruler had said, "what shall I do to inherit eternal life?"

The Lord answered in effect: "Why do you call Me good? There is none good but God, so if I am good I must be God. But do you want to know what to do to inherit eternal life? Simply obey the Law, the Ten Commandments."

Our Lord, of course, was trying to show the young man that it was impossible to earn salvation by doing good. To keep the Law was impossible for any child of fallen Adam, and breaking the Law could only bring condemnation. Now this absolute justice is the basis for the believer’s confidence in God.

It is wonderful to know that God does not merely pity sinners and smuggle them into heaven if they are sorry. If He did, someone in heaven could point an accusing finger at this writer and say: "What, you here!" Thank God, He has rather taken us before the bar of justice, pronouncing us guilty, but has stepped down, as it were, to pay the penalty for our sins Himself, then justly declaring us righteous!

This is why salvation, in Scripture, is based upon Christ’s payment of our just debt. This is why Rom. 3:24 declares that believers are "justified freely, by His grace, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus."

"That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness, unto eternal life, by Jesus Christ our Lord" (Rom. 5:21).

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Two Minutes With The Bible - RELIGIOUS MIXTURES


Jan 25

RELIGIOUS MIXTURES

By Cornelius R. Stam

The largest segment of the professing Church offers her devotees neither peace for the present, nor assurance for the future. She does not tell them that believers in Christ are given a position in heaven at God’s right hand (Eph. 2:4-7). She even brings Christ down from His exalted position and offers Him to the world on a crucifix, requiring men to eat His flesh and drink His blood to be saved. And this when Paul, by the Spirit, so emphatically says:

"...yea, THOUGH WE HAVE KNOWN CHRIST AFTER THE FLESH, YET NOW, HENCEFORTH, KNOW WE HIM NO MORE" (II Cor. 5:16).

Man’s religion, especially in "the Church," is built upon an appeal to the senses. Her devotees are occupied with beads and bells, statues and crucifixes, candlesticks and sacred objects, robes and incense; so far has she departed from the teachings of Paul and from his declaration that "we walk by faith, not by sight" (II Cor. 5:7).

Lingering still among the types and shadows of primitive ages and mingling these with meaningless pagan rituals, she keeps millions from trusting and rejoicing in an already accomplished redemption.

We beg those who read these lines to look in faith to the risen, exalted Christ and to trust in His finished work:

"Who... when He had by Himself purged our sins, SAT DOWN on the right hand of the Majesty on high" (Heb. 1:3).

"This Man, after He had offered one sacrifice for sins forever, SAT DOWN on the right hand of God" (Heb. 10:12).

This is clear enough. Our Lord came to earth to accomplish our redemption and, having accomplished it, He returned to heaven and sat down with His Father. The work was finished. And now He invites us to rest in His finished work.

"THERE REMAINETH THEREFORE A REST TO THE PEOPLE OF GOD.

"FOR HE THAT HATH ENTERED INTO HIS REST, HE ALSO HATH CEASED FROM HIS OWN WORKS, AS GOD DID FROM HIS" (Heb. 4:9,10).

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Two Minutes With The Bible - BUY THE TRUTH AND SELL IT NOT


Jan 24

BUY THE TRUTH AND SELL IT NOT

By Cornelius R. Stam

Every true Christian should understand that the truth costs. If you don’t think so, make it your own, value it, defend it, stand for it, and see if it doesn’t cost. Before you are through it may cost you far more than you had thought -- hours of ease and pleasure, friends and money. Yes, the truth costs. Salvation is gloriously free but the truth costs  -- that is, if you want it for yourself. Many who know the truth won’t buy it. They won’t pay what it costs to say:

"This is what I believe. This is my conviction." The truth isn’t worth that much to them.

But in Prov. 23:23 God’s Word urges us: "Buy the truth"! Not, "Buy it if you can get it at a bargain; if the price is not too great." No, "Buy the truth"! Buy it at any price. It is worth far more than anything you can give in exchange for it.

And when you have bought it: "sell it not." How many, alas, have bought the truth only to sell out again! For a while they valued and defended some God-given light from His Word, but presently they sold it again for something that seemed more valuable. Perhaps it was peace with others, or position, or popularity or some other temporal gain. They still gave mental assent to it but it formed no part of them. It was no longer a conviction.

Such should read again the Spirit’s counsel: "Buy the truth, and sell it not." He does not say: "Don’t sell it unless you can get a very good price for it." He says: "Sell it not."  Sell it not at any price. Buy it, no matter what it costs and when it is yours do not sell it for any price or under any
consideration.

It is because the truth is so little valued in this indifferent age, that many of God’s people have become so spiritually powerless. They hold opinions instead of convictions, because they have given the infallible, unchangeable Word of God little place in their lives. God blesses and uses those who "buy the truth and sell it not."

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"Two tidal waves of death: the tsunami late in December and 32
years of massive abortion since the Roe vs. Wade decision on Jan. 22, 1973. Television images and Internet blogs have brought home to Americans the reality of one disaster. Ultrasound images have shown many young women and their boyfriends the reality of lives that can be saved. We have fewer excuses than we once had for not loving our neighbors as ourselves, no matter how far away or how small they are. But what happens when we still lack vision? We have a license to kill unborn children (and young born ones) because they lack 'higher mental capacities,' according to Princeton bioethicist Peter Singer. Hmmm. Maybe T-ball players are useless because they lack higher baseball capacities. Maybe acorns are worthless because we can't make oak furniture from them."    --Marvin Olasky

"I cannot tell you how inspired and sustained and comforted I am by the fact that millions of people, many of whom I will never see, are praying for me. It's one of the most unique aspects of the presidency. I don't know any other world leaders who can say that about the people of their country, which speaks volumes about America."     --President George W. Bush

[Dem bones, dem bones, dem dry bones!]

You should already be dead, or are you still alive in that flesh of yours? I'm dead...I'm just a Dead man walking God Bless

Joshua

 

 

Oh no!!! You're right!!! I am dead!! I was just to ignorant to realize it!    

Dem bones, dem bones, dem dry bones!

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Bronzesnake

 All I can suggest is more calcium and to stay away from museums.  

Bronzesnake,

     Yes brother, I waded through almost 50 pages of babbling and found nothing but fruitcake, so I deleted the posts.

This fruitcake was all nuts.  

Love In Christ,
Tom

Psalms 27:14  Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.

I find it much easier to believe that monkeys evolved from men, than the other way around...

Willowbirch,

     Sister, WOW! - What a concept. NOW, this makes sense!    

BigD Said:

If you do not want to get involved, then stay out of it entirely. The same goes for blackeyedpeas. When you do get involved, be prepared to defend what you say.

Yes, the "double dog dare" remark was childish. I knew that when I wrote it, and it was on purpose. However, in my youth  it was said if one wanted someone to "put up or shut up." It was issued as a challange. If one did not act on the double dog dare, that one was admitting defeat. You did not accept the double dog dare.

BigD,

This is getting more childish by the moment. Just for the record, we will become involved however we wish with total disregard for your agenda or what you may want or not want. We will post what we wish, argue what we wish, and not argue if we wish.  WOW! - you're sounding like a six year old.

Here's a news flash for you. Many of us don't post for the purpose of argument, especially the worst kind of arguments. The worst kinds of argument are for vanity, argument's sake, semantics, and other childish reasons that most mature Christians try to avoid.

However, there is no rule against this. If childish arguments are your cup of tea, drink up. In the meantime, you won't be making any rules that others must join you. Anyone who wishes to can post a message here and feel no obligation at all to involve themselves in a childish argument with you. If someone else wishes to to argue with you, they are most welcome to do so. If they don't wish to argue with you, they are most welcome to do whatever they want to with total disregard for what you want or don't want.

"Double-dog dare".     What will we hear next?  "Na, na, na, na, na".  

You really shouldn't wonder why many on the forum won't engage in discussions with you. WOW!    I still love you brother.

Love In Christ,
Tom

Isaiah 30:21  And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left.

Hello M,

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I hope this answered most of your questions. Please feel free to send a private mail to ADMIN, Dreamweaver, or me (blackeyedpeas) any time you wish. We will appreciate your input and try to help in any way that we can. Regarding the reporting of offensive posts on the forum, we sincerely appreciate all the help we can get.

Love In Christ,
Tom

John 4:14  But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.

BigD Said:

I can understand why you won't be back. You HAVE NOT and CANNOT SHOW ME that Joel IS NOT speaking of the Tribulation. However, you do say that it is a prophetic. I ALREADY KNEW THAT." That is not in question.

BigD,

I think that you and Shrek make the perfect adversaries. Have at it - we'll watch.

Love In Christ,
Tom

John 1:14  And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.

Brothers and Sisters,

I'm not sure how this will relate to other countries, but maybe it does. For America, I think these people represent the backbone of every generation who stand up for God and country. Without them, we wouldn't have any freedom or liberty. They preserve our way of life and make it well known that we will fight to the death for the freedoms that past generations have already given their blood, sweat, and tears for.

Shylynne, many of these folks do eat grits.     However, "grit" in this context refers to backbone and determination. By the way, if you add a little bit of salt and butter to those grits, they are finger lickin', lip smackin' good.  

Love In Christ,
Tom

Romans 10:10  For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

   

I think that those teaching evolution to our children should be required to wear a monkey suit, monkey head, and monkey face while they teach the lessons.

I'm far too shy on this subject.