WGOD Radio: All Truth, All the Time.: Recent Episodes
Paul W. Esposito
A daily, 15 minute radio program/podcast which teaches the New Testament verse by verse. From Merritt Island, Florida
On today's program (#10), we wrap up the Lord's letter to the Pastor of the Church at Smyrna, aka "The Persecuted Church."
We're in Revelation Chapter 2, as the Lord addresses the Messenger of the Church at Smyrna
Are you doing the will of God?
How are you doing at being sanctified? (this falls on you)
All this and more in today's sermon out of Hebrews chapter 10.
We're in Revelation chapter 2, and we're reading a letter that the Lord dictated to the messenger of the Church of Ephesus.
To this Church leader, Jesus commended him that the Church hated the same things that He hated--compromise! mixing Christianity with...
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Jesus commends the spiritual leader here for exposing liars.
We're in Revelation chapter 2--Join us!
We're in Hebrews chapter 8 today. We'll see an astonishing thing today--the author of this letter has informed us that the Old Covenant has become obsolete.
Today we start Revelation chapter 2--Jesus commends the spiritual leader of this Church for what they're doing right.
Jesus has the keys to Death, and to Hades.
Keys can either unlock doors, and let people out...
Or, they lock doors, to keep people in.
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We're in a brand new study on the radio in the Book of Revelation.
Today, "Behold, He's coming in the clouds!"
We're in Hebrews chapter 8 to start.
Question: What is God calling you to do??
This is the subject of today's sermon.
Join us for our new verse by verse radio teaching through the Book of Revelation.
Today we're in chapter 1, verses 4-7.
We're starting a new, live verse by verse teaching in the Book of Revelation.
Today is an intro into the book, and the first 3 verses.
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We're looking at 2 immutable things:
- The Word of God
- God's Oath
Also, we're looking at the mysterious High Priest Melchizedek.
Today we're traveling on the road with the Lord Jesus, as He walks along with 2 disciples, unaware of His identity.
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We're in chapter 4 of the Book of Hebrews, and how to enter into the rest of God, and the warnings of not entering.
Today Pastor Daren Solana bring us the word out of Mark chapter 9. Please listen to this excellent, timely message!
Today we wrap up the Book of Colossians, with some instructions for wives, husbands, and fathers.
Set your mind on things above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God.
We're in chapter 3 today of Colossians.
Paul's vision for the Church:
Him (Jesus) we preach, warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom.
This is where we're at today!
The Apostle Paul is plain and clear in revealing to us that there are evil, sinister people leading the churches around the world.
This is the subject of today's sermon.
Soemtimes you can't rebuke sickness and weakness, or demonic oppression, because it comes from God.
This is today's sermon!
The Bible says that Jesus will appear again, the second time, to those who eagerly await Him. (Heb 9:28)
Does that describe you?
Today we look at these 3 mysterious men--the Wise Men, or Magi.
How did they know to be looking for the coming Messiah?
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BE PERFECT--as your heavenly Father is perfect.
No problem...right?
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We're in John chapter 3 today.
"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son."
Have you been born "From Above?"
Today we're in Galatians chapter 3, and Paul's very upset at this church for trying to add their own works to what the Son of God did on the cross.
Famous chapters of the Bible takes us to Ephesians Chapter 2:
"And you He made alive, who were DEAD in transgressions and sins."
We're in Revelation chapter 13 today, looking at the Antichrist and the False Prophet.
We're in this series "Famous Chapters in the Bible."
We're in Matthew 26, and John 13.
Jesus is visibly upset that we have the capability of betraying the Son of God!
This is the subject of today's message.
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Here is this week's sermon (10/13), "The Parable of the Talents."
Today we see that the Lord Jesus has given to us His goods, and has told us to make do with what He's given us. Also, we'll give an account for what we've done when He returns.
Today we'll look at the most famous chapter of prophecy in the Bible--Matthew Chapter 24, and the Lord's description of the signs to look for leading up to His return.
We are in Matthew chapter 16 today, as the Lord asks us ALL the questions, "Who do YOU say that I am?"
Pastor Daren preaches today, out of Hebrews 12: God is doing some shaking, and that shaking begins with us!
Today we're in 2 John, and we're looking at The Doctrine of Christ.
Also, we'll look at the consequences for denying these 7 key points.
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There are 3 who bear witness: The Father, the Word, and the Holy Spirit!
We are in 1 John chapter 5 today.
"Little children, let no one deceive you. He who practices righteousness is righteous, just as He is righteous." (1 John 3:7)
Today, we'll find out how we can 'practice' righteousness.
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"Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! Therefore the world does not know us, because it did not know Him." (1 John 3:1)
We're in 1 John 2:19 today.
We're looking at how people who start out in the Christian faith don't finish the race.
1 John 2:15--Do not love the world, or the things that are in the world.
We're in 1 John 2:15 today.
Today we wrap up the Book of Revelation, with the promise, "We shall see His face."
Glorious day that shall be!
Happy Mother's Day!
Today, here's an encouraging word for all moms to keep on keepin' on!
Thank God for godly mothers!
Today we're in Revelation chapter 20.
The demise of Satan, and the Great White Throne judgment.
Today we're looking at the last of the judgments from God on an evil, unrepentant world.
Pastor Daren Solana delivers this Resurrection Day message, out of the Gospel of John chapter 1.
Jesus solemnly made the declaration, "Truly, truly...One of you is going to betray Me."
Everyone except Peter asked, "Is it I, Lord?"
This is the subject of today's sermon. Part 2 of 2
Jesus solemnly made the declaration, "Truly, truly...One of you is going to betray Me."
This is the subject of today's sermon. Part 1 of 2
I AM the Way, the Truth, and the Life.
He who has seen Me has seen the Father.
Peace I give to you; My peace I give to you.
All this and more in today's sermon.
Today we start a study in the sermons found in John chapters 14-17.
Today, we start in chapter 15.
Today in Revelation chapter 14, we see 2 reapers: The Son of Man, and the Grim Reaper.
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We are in Revelation chapter 13 today.
We're looking at who the Apostle Paul called "The Man of Sin."
Part 2 of 2.
This doctrine teaches that God just loves me and my pals...
And hates everyone else, like He did Esau.
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Today on WGOD Radio, we'll look at the problem with the "Limited Atonement" doctrine.
Part 1 of 2
We are in Revelation chapter 12 this morning.
Satan gets thrown out of heaven after a war in heaven.
Be not deceived, God is not mocked. For whatsoever a man sows, this shall he also reap."
Today's sermon is, "The Law of Sowing and Reaping."
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Today we hear about the correct way to partake of the Lord's Supper.
Our text is 1 Corinthians 11.
Is your name in the Book?
The Last Trumpet is coming soon, and the Day of Grace is almost over.
We are in Revelation chapter 9 today.
A horrendous scene as the bottomless pit is now opened.
We're in Revelation chapter 8 today.
We start the chapter with this:
Something happens up in heaven that stops the worship from continuing.
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Today the 2023rd version of "If and Then."
Almost all of God's promises are conditional.
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Preached at ICC on December 3rd, 2023 by Associate Pastor Daren Solana.
The sermon is, "Signs of the Shaking."
We are in Hebrews chapter 12 today, and God's promise, "I will shake the heaven and the earth, so that what cannot be shaken may remain."
Put on the boxing gloves, and earnestly contend for the faith, Jude tells us.
We are in Jude 1:1-3 today.
We're in chapters 6 and 7.
Today we see that people are going to be killed on account of the Word of God, and for their testimony which they held. Which is, "Jesus Christ is LORD".
Jesus promises to all overcomers, that He will grant us to sit with Him on His throne!!
Count me in! How about you?
Today we are looking at the faithful Church of Philadelphia, a.k.a "The Church of the Open Door."
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We are in chapter 3 today, and the Lord's letter to the Pastor of the dead church of Sardis.
Today we are building off last Sunday, and looking at things that must come to pass before the Lord Jesus's return.
We're in 2 Thessalonians chapter 2.
Today's sermon was preached by Dr. Larry Lamb, from Cielo Vista Church in El Paso, Texas.
Today we are in Revelation chapter 1, and looking at the awesome splendor of the Lord Jesus Christ, up in heaven.
Today we start a verse by verse preaching series through the entire Book of Revelation.
Today, 1:1-7, plus an introduction to the book.
We are in Philippians chapter 4 this morning, and looking at the Book of Life.
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We are in 2 Corinthians chapter 12 today.
God is the One and only One who is responsible for our healing and deliverance.
When I am weak, then I am strong.
Jesus said, "One of you is going to betray Me?
11 asked, "Is it I?"
The last man, Peter, said, "Not me!"
This is the subject to today's sermon.
We are in Romans chapter 1 this morning.
There is a sin that will cause God to give you over, if you continue in it, and are unrepentant.
This is the subject of today's sermon.
Preached June 11th, at ICC.
Paul said that our citizenship exists in heaven!
Are you a true member of the House of Representatives?
We are in Philippians chapter 3. Today we're going to learn alot about striving from the Apostle Paul.
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We are to work OUT what what God has worked IN us!
We are in Philippians chapter 2 this morning.
You can take great and comfort and assurance, knowing that the Bible is the Word of God--without fault, or error.
This is the subject to today's sermon.
Preacher Ralph Williams delivered a powerful sermon to our Men's Group here at Island.
Please listen to this excellent sermon!
My Mother's Day sermon, from Titus Chapter 2.
There's alot of pressure today on women, to follow the word of God. Today the Apostle Paul gives us some sound instruction.
Today we look at the world famous Antichrist.
After today's sermon, you'll know more about him than he knows himself.
Today we are looking at 20 points concerning the mysterious 2 Witnesses of Revelation Chapter 11.
There is no more important sermon than this one--what do you know and believe about Jesus Christ??
Preached at ICC on Feb. 19th. Today we are looking at the name of God, as revealed to Moses.
"I AM WHO I AM."
Today we wrap up the Book of Ephesians.
Paul instructs us how to overcome the attacks of the devil.
"The Armor of God."
The Apostle Paul says that it's not too late to buy back some time from God...
While we still can.
Ringing in the new year is Associate Pastor Daren Solana with a strong message from God concerning the return of His son.
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Today Pastor and Bible Teacher Jim Johnson preaches the Word of God, out of Luke chapter 2, and a new look at the shepherds.
Preached Dec. 11th.
We are in Ephesians chapter 4 this morning, looking at the "Do's and don'ts."
Join us today for our sermon series in The Book of Ephesians.
Today, the "Unsearchable Riches of Christ."
Preached on Sept. 4th, 2022.
Shocking sermon, as Jesus opens our eyes and makes us better aware of our neighbor.
Who’s your daddy?
Ask either Peter or Paul about "time," and you'll hear some startling truth.
This is the subject to today's sermon.
Preached at ICC on July 31st.
The Word of God provides all the evidence that we need to believe!
Preached at ICC on July 24th.
Today we read the Pastor at Thyatira's mail, and read a letter from the Son of God Himself!
There's a right way and a wrong way to partake of Holy Communion. This is today's sermon.
What are you doing for the LORD during these end of days?
Preached at ICC on June 12th.
Preached at ICC on May 22nd, 2022.
Today we start a brand new, verse by verse study of the Book of James!
Count it all joy when you fall into various trials, because Almighty God is at work behind the scenes!
When Jesus returns, we will give an account for what we've done with what He's given us.
Preached at ICC on May 1st.
What characterized the days of Lot?
Find out in today's sermon.
Preached on Easter Sunday, 2022.
My favorite text for Resurrrection Day--what Jesus did on His Resurrection morning!
Today on WGOD Radio, we are in the Book of Acts, and looking at the troubles of Peter!
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Preached at ICC on April 10th.
More warning signs from the Son of God.
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Preached at ICC on April 10th.
More warning signs from the Son of God.
Join us for today's sermon!
Preached at ICC on March 13th.
We're looking at what the Bible says about the catching away of the saints.
Preached at ICC on Feb. 27th, 2022.
Jesus said to beware of false prophets, who come to us in sheep's clothing!
Please listen to this all new sermon on the False Prophet!
Preached at ICC on Feb. 13th, by Associate Pastor Daren Solana.
To love is both a commandment, and an action verb.
Here with the Word today is Pastor Daren.
Preached at ICC on Jan. 16th.
Today we are in Galatians ch. 5, "It is for freedom that Christ has set us free."
Don’t ever trade away your New Testament for anything!
Join us today in Galatians chapter 4.
Preached at ICC by Associate Pastor Daren Solana.
Join us today for this wonderful sermon one of our pastors at Island.
Preached at ICC on Dec. 5th.
Paul is beside himself at the Galatians for turning away from the faith. Join us!
Preached at ICC on Nov. 21st. Paul said that "he conferred not with flesh and blood." That is, when God led him to do something or go somewhere, he didn't run it by his friends to seek their approval.
Preached at ICC on Nov. 13th.
Paul said that he doesn’t please men, but God.
Can you say the same?
Are you a God pleaser, or a people pleaser?
Preached at ICC on Nov. 7th.
Today we start a new sermon series through the Book of Galatians!
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Preached at ICC on Oct. 31st.
More signs from the Savior of His imminent return!
Are you ready?
Preached at ICC on Oct. 10th.
God is Love. but that's not all He is.
Join us for today's sermon out of 1 John chapter 4.
Preached at ICC on Sept. 19th.
The day is coming, according to John, that we will know, even as we are known!
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All Christians will cross the finish line in faith. But we see many people who start out in the faith not cross that line.
Today we'll discover why.
Preached at ICC on Sept. 5th.
From 1 John chapter 2. Whoever denies that Jesus is the Messiah is infected with the spirit of antichrist.
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Preached at ICC on Aug. 29th.
We discover that the saints in the Bible had to overcome huge trials in their lives.
How did they do it?
What do they have that (perhaps) we don't?
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Today on WGOD Radio, we continue our series in the Book of Revelation. Today, the first of 7 letters--the Ephesian Church
Preached at ICC on July 18th. Today we wrap up the book of 2 Peter.
Peter discusses some serious climate change that will take place soon. Also, Peter talks about the destruction of the world.
Today on WGOD Radio, we are starting the Book of Revelation. Today we are in chapter 1.
Preached at ICC on July 11th.
Today we are in 2 Peter chapter 2, and Peter's scathing rebuke of False Teachers. Join us!
Preached at ICC on June 27th.
Today we are in 2 Peter chapter 2, and follow Peter preaching against false teachers. Also, we hear about how the angels sinned in the Days of Noah, and were confined to the dungeons of hell.
Preached at ICC on June 20th.
Today, the Apostle Peter is teaching that the Word of God is BETTER than an eyewitness.
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Preached at ICC on June 13th.
God has given to us ALL THINGS that pertain to life and godliness!
Preached at ICC on May 30th, Memorial Day.
Today we look at how Jesus prayed: for Himself, and for us as well.
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Once again, I must preach this. As long as there are people out here that are trying to force me to receive a mark in order to buy or sell, I will continue to preach this and teach what the Bible says.
Don't be deceived!
Preached at ICC on May 16th.
Associate Pastor Daren Solana bring us the word today from Ephesians chapter 5. Enjoy!
Preached at ICC on May 9th.
Today we wrap up the book of 1 Peter. Peter constantly reminds us that he himself was an eyewitness to what he gives testimony to.
He was there for all of it!
Preached at ICC on May 2nd.
Taken from 1 Peter 4:17-18
Question: How are your investments doing?
Today on WGOD radio, we look at the terrible notion of "Limited Atonement," that God only loves the elect, and that His atonement was only available for the elect.
Join us for this important sermon.
Today we are looking at the U in TULIP, Unmerited Grace, or, Unconditional Election.
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Today on WGOD Radio we start a sermon series on the 5 Points of Calvinism, and the acronym T.U.L.I.P
Preached at ICC on April 11th.
Submit to government, to masters, (yes, there is slavery in the Bible), and to husbands.
All this and more in today's sermon!
Preached at ICC on April 4th, 2017
Happy Resurrection Day!!
Today we're going to look at Jesus's resurrection morning, because it was quite eventful!
God Bless you all, and thanks for listening!
Preached at ICC on March 28th, Palm Sunday.
Today we look at all the things that transpired at the Last Supper, including Peter and Judas' betrayal of Jesus.
Preached at ICC on March 21st.
Today we are in 1 Peter chapter 2, as Peter presents Jesus as the "living stone," remembering the Lord's teaching of the "stone that the builders rejected."
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Today on WGOD Radio, we look at the death of John the Baptist at the hands of Herod Antipas
Preached at ICC on March 14th.
Today we look at many of Peter’s commands, including:
Be Holy
Love each other fervently
Be Sober-Minded
Preached at ICC on March 7th.
Much better sound in this podcast. Join us as we start a verse by verse study in 1 Peter!
Preached at ICC on Feb. 28th.
Today we wrap up the book of 1 Corinthians.
Enjoy today's sermon.
Preached at ICC on Feb. 21st.
Today we wrap up looking at tongues, and start looking at the resurrection.
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Preached at ICC on Feb. 14th.
Today we look at what the Apostle Paul taught regarding spiritual gifts.
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O how narrow is the gate and confined is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it!
Have you?
Preached at ICC on Feb. 7th, 2021
Preached at ICC on Jan. 31st, 2021
Today on WGOD Radio, we are in the 10th chapter of 1Corinthians.
Paul is going to warn us against turning away from the faith, using Old Testament examples.
There's nothing God hates more than the sin of unbelief!
We start off the year with the Doctrine of Christ, the most important sermon/teaching I'll give all year long!
What do you know and believe about Jesus?
We are in James chapter 3 today on WGOD Radio, and listening to James' warning to all teachers, be it Bible, or school.
Preached by Jim Johnson at Island Community Church.
A timely message today, and a reminder to be looking unto Jesus as we start a new year.
We are in James chapter 1 here on WGOD Radio, and the dangers of sin.
"Sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death."
Preached at ICC on Jan. 3rd.
Guest speaker Pastor David Bryant brought the house down with this powerful sermon!
Please join us!
Preached by Associate Pastor Daren Solana on Dec. 27th.
Fantastic word preached today at ICC--please listen in!
Preached at ICC on Christmas Eve 2020.
Enjoy the short message, and may God Bless you all!!
Pastor Paul
Preached at ICC on Dec. 20th, 2020.
Today we look at the mysterious man John the Baptist.
Where did he come from?
Join us for today's message from the Word of God.
Part 2. Today we look at the dreadful similarities of the covid vaccine and the mark of the beast.
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All new program. A prophetic look at the Co-vid vaccine and the mark of the beast.
Remember, once Israel became a nation again, we have entered the time of the end.
Preached at ICC on Dec. 13th.
Today, my sermon explores the mysterious people called the 'wise men,' or MAGI.
The Bible actually has a lot to say on the subject.
God Bless
Pastor Paul
Preached at ICC on Dec. 6th.
Did you realize that all but 2 of God's promises are conditional?
This is the fascinating subject of today's sermon.
States are now making it mandatory to receive the vaccine for Co-Vid 19.
I believe this is a grave mistake, to take this vaccine. Please listen to this 13 minute podcast.
Preached at ICC on Nov. 29th.
There is a right way and a wrong way to partake of the Lord's Supper.
This is the topic of today's sermon, taken from 1 Cor 11:17-31
Preached at ICC on Nov. 22nd.
The Apostle John wrote, "little children, it is the last hour. And as you heard, the Antichrist is coming."
So, here we are 2000 + years later...
What gives?
Find out the answer today!
Preached at ICC on Nov. 15th.
One of the greatest ploys of the enemy is to keep you in your comfort zone, like he tried with Nehemiah, David, and Jesus.
Please don't miss this important sermon.
Preached at ICC on Nov. 8th.
Today we are in chapter 7 of 1 Corinthians, and Paul's instruction on divorce.
Preached at ICC on Nov. 1st.
In today's sermon, we look at the awesome work that God has done in us, when He saved us.
It's a picture of 2 types of people:
Before, and After.
History has it, that Antipas was burned alive in a bronze kettle.
How did he do it, willingly?
What did he have that we don't?
Find out the answers today. Part 3 of 4
History has it, that Antipas was burned alive in a bronze kettle.
How did he do it, willingly?
What did he have that we don't?
Find out the answers today. Part 4 of 4
History has it, that Antipas was burned alive in a bronze kettle.
How did he do it, willingly?
What did he have that we don't?
Find out the answers today. Part 2 of 4
History has it, that Antipas was burned alive in a bronze kettle.
How did he do it, willingly?
What did he have that we don't?
Find out the answers today. Part 1 of 4
Preached at ICC on Oct. 25th, 2020.
Blindness in part has happened to Israel...
UNTIL...
The Last Gentile receives Jesus Christ.
We're waiting on you, friend.
Today on WGOD Radio, we look again at Revelation chapter 11, and the Times of the Gentiles.
Preached at ICC on Oct. 18th.
Today we look at Paul admonishing the believers at Corinth for suing one another. Also, he talks about how unbelievers will never make it to heaven, and gives a list of people, including homosexuals and thieves.
Preached at ICC on Oct. 11th.
Lest we ever forget, the words of Jehovah: "Those who draw near to Me must regard Me as Holy!" (Lev 10)
Today we look at what happened to a man in Corinth for forgetting who God is.
On today's broadcast, we start a mini series on the False Prophet of Revelation chapter 13.
Today on WGOD Radio, we continue our look at the Image of Revelation chapter 13.
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Today on WGOD Radio, we're looking again at the Abomination of Desolation, which I believe is the "image" of Rev. 13.
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Today on WGOD Radio, we are up to Matt 24:15, and Jesus' warning to beware of the Abomination of Desolation.
Preached at ICC on Oct. 4th, 2020.
Today we continue in 1 Corinthians chapter 4, and look at Paul's description of what a genuine apostle looks like!
9 For I think that God has displayed us, the apostles, last, as men condemned to death; for we have been made a spectacle to the world, both to angels and to men.
10 We are fools for Christ's sake, but you are wise in Christ! We are weak, but you are strong! You are distinguished, but we are dishonored!
11 To the present hour we both hunger and thirst, and we are poorly clothed, and beaten, and homeless.
12 And we labor, working with our own hands. Being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we endure;
13 being defamed, we entreat. We have been made as the filth of the world, the offscouring of all things until now. 1 Corinthians 4:9-13
The day is coming when the LORD will close the door, and the "Times of the Gentiles" will be finished.
This is the subject of today's broadcast.
Back in the saddle again! Today we are back in 1 Corinthians 4, starting in verse 1.
The shocking thing He says is, we all will give an account for every idle word that we've spoken!
This is the subject to today's sermon.
What will be the signs of Your coming?
Many will be offended...
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Preached by Pastor Ralph Williams at Island Community Church on Sept. 20th, 2020.
Pastor Ralph is coming from Philippians chapter 2--grab your Bibles!
Paul wrote, "No other foundation can anyone lay other than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ."
(Preached at ICC on Sept. 13th)
Let me tell you right from the start: You cannot be a Progressive liberal in this country (or world) and be a Christian.
It's either one or the other. This sermon will explain to you why that's the case.
There's no such thing as an atheist!
Join us today as we consider atheists and agnostics.
Do you know the real meaning of words like atheist, or agnostic?
Get enlightened today on WGOD Radio.
Preached at ICC on Aug. 30th.
Today, we're in 1 Cor chapters 2 & 3.
We find out today that you and I have the mind of Christ.
I determined to know NOTHING among you save Jesus Christ and Him crucified.
We are in 1 Cor. chapter 2 today. Preached at ICC on Aug. 23rd.
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What is the Doctrine of Christ?
What do you know and believe about Jesus Christ?
Find out more on these 5 programs.
"Whoever transgresses and does not abide in the Doctrine of Christ does not have God."
This is part 4 of 5
Please join us today for this important message from the Word of God.
Taken from Matthew chapter 24
Part 3 of 5.
What do you know and believe about the Son of God?
"Whoever transgresses and does not abide in the doctrine of Christ does not have God." (2 John 9)
Today on WGOD, we're looking at the "Doctrine of Christ." Taken from 2 John verse 9.
What do you know and believe about Jesus Christ?
Part 2 of 5
Today on WGOD, we're looking at the "Doctrine of Christ."
What do you know and believe about your Savior?
Part 1 of 5
Today on WGOD Radio, we continue our study in Matthew chapter 24--What will be the signs of your coming.
Today on WGOD Radio, we continue our study in Matthew chapter 24--What will be the signs of your coming?
Preached at ICC on Aug. 16th.
Today we continue our verse by verse preaching through the Book of 1 Corinthians.
"The message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved, it is the power of God.
Is the message of the cross foolishness, or the power of God, to you?
Today on WGOD Radio, our study takes us to Matthew Ch. 13, and a parable Jesus gave.
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Today on WGOD Radio, we continue our study, "What will be the signs of Your coming, and the end of the age?"
Preached at ICC on August 9th.
Today we start the excellent book of 1 Corinthians, culminating with the great verse, "The message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved, it is the DUNAMIS of God." (1 Cor 1:18)
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Jesus says that the number 1 warning sign is, Don't be deceived.
Join us today for WGOD Radio.
Today on WGOD Radio, we're looking at Matt 24 and other texts; "What will be the signs of Your coming?"
Today on WGOD Radio, Jesus warns us not to let anyone deceive us.
We'll look at deception in these programs.
Today on WGOD Radio, we continue looking at Matthew chapter 24. We start looking at deception today.
Once again, God Bless all our new listeners in Huntsville, Alabama and Kansas City, Missouri.
Welcome to WGOD Radio. Today we are starting a series out of Matthew 24. Welcome to all of you from Kansas City and Huntsville.
Join us Monday through Friday for WGOD Radio.
Preached at ICC on July 26th.
Jesus gave us 2 important signs to look for regarding His Return: When things on earth were like they were during the days of Noah (the whole world filled with "hamas", or violence; and rampant homosexuality, demanding their rights.
Preached at ICC on July 19th.
Jesus taught that 3 out of 4 people who start out in the Christian faith won't cross the finish line. This is the topic to today's message.
Today we are looking at the P in Tulip, the perseverance of the Saints.
The Bible teaches that Salvation is of the LORD! Join us!
Preached at ICC on July 5th.
Does God just love His own, and hate everyone else?
Is that was the Bible means when it talks about Jacob and Esau?
Find out today in this sermon/teaching.
Today on WGOD Radio, we dig into this mysterious person known as The False Prophet.
Part 1 of 2
Preached at ICC on June 28th.
Today we look at the U in the acronym TULIP, known as Unconditional Election. Meaning, God didn't choose you based on your works, but based on His Sovereign choice!
Please join us for this powerful message out of the Word of God!
Taken from our live Wednesday service. We're looking at the 7 New Testament mysteries. Today, the Mystery of the Kingdom of God, and the Mystery of Sovereign Election.
Preached at ICC on June 7th.
Taken from John 12:30, 'He who is not for Me is against Me."
Jesus is gathering--souls, to be exact.
What are you doing in this crooked and evil world?
Whose side are you on?
Preached at ICC on May 31st.
Today we're in Acts 22, and we find Paul arrested by the Romans, to prevent another riot.
Join us!
Brand new series, from our Wednesday evening series on Bible Prophecy.
Today we start the short book of 2 Thessalonians, verse by verse.
Preached at ICC on May 24th.
Today we are in the 21st chapter of Acts. Please don't miss this sermon--I believe you'll be blessed if you listen to and obey Jesus' words.
Is your picture on Satan's bulletin board?
Preached at ICC on my birthday, May 17th.
Taken from Acts 19, we see an astonishing thing: a demon responds to an unbelieving exorcist, trying to cast it out of a person.
Preached by Pastor Dave Bryant, from Greater St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church in Cocoa, Fl.
Don't miss this outstanding sermon preached out of Galatians 6.
Powerful message!
Preached at ICC on May 3rd.
Today we are in the 19th chapter of the Book of Acts.
Join us today as we look at the doctrine of the Baptism of the Holy Spirit.
People have asked me if a vaccination for the COVID virus could be the mark of the beast.
Join us as we address that question in Revelation 13 and 11.
Preached at ICC on April 26th.
Today we continue looking at Paul on his missionary journeys.
We're going to see him give up on preaching to the Jews.
Imagine that--to reach the place where God gives up on you!
Can that still happen today? Join us.
Join us for this in depth study on the 2 Witnesses, here on WGOD Radio.
This is part 3 of 4.
Preached at ICC by Pastor Ralph Williams.
Join us for this powerful message out of the Book of Ephesians.
Preached at ICC on April 12th.
"I AM the Resurrection!" Join us for the powerful preaching and teaching of the Word of God in a dark and confused world.
Preached at ICC on April 5th, 2020.
Today we are in Acts chapter 17, and we're following Paul to Athens, and looking at his sermon.
Join us!
Preached at ICC on March 29th.
It's a power packed sermon today, as we see Paul and Silas wind up in prison, and a demon possessed woman pointing the way to true salvation.
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Today on WGOD Radio, we are in Hebrews chapter 8, and looking at the end of the Old Testament covenant.
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Today on WGOD Radio, we are in Acts 15, and following closely this dispute, as to whether or now we have to follow the law to be right with God.
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Today on WGOD Radio, we are looking at Acts chapter 15, and the very first Church council.
Preached at ICC on March 22nd.
Preached at ICC on March 15th.
Last week, we saw the doors were closed. Today, we see the Lord Jesus Christ open up the door for us, in which NO MAN can shut!
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Today on WGOD Radio, we're looking at Paul's run in with Elymas the false prophet.
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Today on WGOD Radio, we see that Paul and Barnabus get into such a disagreement (over Mark skipping out) that they part company.
What does the Bible say about the Corona pestilence?
Find out the answer to that question today, on WGOD Radio.
(Preached at ICC on March 8th, 2020)
Question: have you been ordained?
Answer: I certainly hope so! The Bible declares that "As many as were ordained to everlasting life believed." (Acts 13:48)
That's where we are at in today's message--Acts chapters 13 and 14.
Preached at ICC on Feb. 23rd.
Today we continue our study in the Book of Acts, and chapter 13.
Today we'll see the death of the wicked despot Herod the Tetrarch, and a magi named Bar-Jesus.
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Today on WGOD Radio, we look the Apostle Peter in jail, awaiting execution. BUT GOD had other plans!
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Preached at ICC on Feb. 16th.
Today we look at all the trouble that happened to Peter, and at his miraculous escape from prison!
Today we are in chapter 10 of the Book of Acts.
Peter preaches a world class sermon to the Roman Centurion Cornelius.
On today's broadcast, Peter is instructed that nothing--be it food, or person, is unclean anymore!
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Today on WGOD Radio, we start to look at the vision that the Apostle Peter had, Acts ch. 10
Preached at ICC on Feb. 2nd.
Today we're back in chapter 9 of the Book of Acts, and we'll witness Paul's conversion on the Damascus road, and how, right from the start, people are now trying to kill him.
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What's your method of leading a person to Christ?
Phillip the Evangelist gives us a great one today, on WGOD Radio!
Phillip the Evangelist shows us a great way to witness to people on the fence. Part 2 of 3
Today on WGOD Radio, we are looking at Phillip the Evangelist, Acts chapter 8.
Join us.
(Sorry for the poor audio). Preached at ICC on Jan. 29th.
Today we are in Acts chapter 9, and look at Saul's dramatic conversion.
Preached at ICC on Jan. 19th.
Today, we're in Acts chapter 8, and trying to answer the question why it took the Holy Spirit longer to fill the Samaritans than other believers.
"One Lord, one faith, one baptism." (Eph 4:5)
Preached at ICC on Jan. 12th.
Today in chapter 8 of the Book of Acts, we are introduced to the ultimate Christian hater, a young Pharisee named Saul.
Little did Saul know what career changes were awaiting him, just around the bend.
Preached at ICC on Dec. 29th.
Today we find out what happened in the early church for lying to God.
Question: Does the same thing happen today to Christ's Church?
Join us!
Our Christmas sermon, taken from Paul the Apostle, in Philippians 2:5-11
Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus,
who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men.
And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross.
Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
God Bless, and Merry Christmas!
Preached at ICC on Dec. 15th.
Today we are reminded that the preaching of the gospel always brings trouble, as it does for us today. There is always opposition to what we do. Paul called it "The spirit who NOW WORKS in the sons of disobedience." (Eph 2:2)
Today in WGOD Radio we continue our daily study through the Book of Acts. We're in chapter 3 today.
Does baptism save us?
Today we continue to look at Peter's response to the people, "What shall we do?"
Today on WGOD Radio we look at Peter's command to "Repent and be Baptized."
Does baptism save us?
All this and more on today's WGOD program.
Preached at ICC on Dec. 8th. Today we continue our look at Peter's first sermon on the Day of Pentecost, and we look at the people's response.
Preached at ICC on December 1st.
Today we continue in our brand new study in the Book of Acts.
We'll see how the church picked a replacement for Judas, and we'll look at the Day of Pentecost, and Peter's awesome sermon afterwards.
Today on WGOD Radio, Jesus leaves this world, and returns to His rightful place in glory.
Join us!
Today on WGOD Radio, we are in Acts chapter 1, and are about to witness Jesus leaving this world.
Preached at ICC on Nov. 24th.
Today we start a verse by verse teaching series through the Book of Acts.
Join us today for some 'Infallible Proofs.'
Preached at ICC on Nov. 17th.
Today Pastor Daren Solana brings us the Word out of Hebrews chapter 5.
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Today on WGOD Radio we are starting a verse by verse study of the Book of Acts.
Join us!
Preached at ICC on Nov. 3rd.
From Matthew 26--Once again, we see Peter deny that he could ever betray Jesus, just like last week. (Is it I ?)
Today, we see all the disciples flee and run away when persecuted.
And they knew Him!
What would you do?
Preached at ICC on October 20th.
What are you doing with the talents that the Lord has given you?
Someday soon, He's going to settle accounts with us.
Today on WGOD Radio, and at Island Community Church, our sermon series took us to the Parable of the 10 Virgins, in Matthew chapter 25.
Join us for this important sermon!
Preached at ICC on Oct. 6th.
Today we continue our sermon series through the Gospel of Matthew.
Jesus compares His return to both the Days of Noah, and the Days of Lot.
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Today on WGOD Radio, Jesus says that His return is near when things on earth resemble the Days of Noah...and Lot.
Preached at ICC on Sept 29th.
Everybody's talking about Climate Change; but what does GOD have to say about it?
Find out the answer to that question today.
Today on WGOD Radio, we look at the Parable of the Fig Tree (and ALL the trees)
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Today on WGOD Radio, we continue our study in prophecy, and answer the question, "What will be the signs of Your coming?"
Preached at ICC on Sept 22nd.
Today we continue looking at Jesus' description of the signs of the times, leading to His return.
Join us!
Preached at ICC on Sept. 15th.
Today we start looking at Jesus' signs for us to know that His return is near!
We will continue this theme for the next 3 or 4 weeks.
Preached at ICC on Sept. 8th.
Today we are in Matthew chapter 23, and we see Jesus pronouncing 8 "woes" to the religious leaders in Jerusalem.
Today on WGOD Radio, the Lord tells us to be on the lookout for the abomination of desolation. (Matt 24:15)
Join us for today's study!
Today on WGOD Radio, we wrap up this series looking at the great doctrine found in the Book of Revelation, taught not by Paul the Apostle, but by Jesus Christ Himself.
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How can you tell if you find yourself in a lukewarm Church?
Or perhaps YOU and your faith are lukewarm?
Join us for today's broadcast.
Today on WGOD Radio, we're looking at the last of the 7 churches, the Lukewarm Church of Laodicea.
Part 3 of 5.
Today on WGOD Radio, we're looking at the last of the 7 churches, the Lukewarm Church of Laodicea.
Part 2 of 5.
Today on WGOD Radio, we start our look at the last of the 7 churches, the Lukewarm Church of Laodicea.
Part 1 of 5.
Preached at ICC on August 25th. Taken from Romans chapter 11.
Today, we're looking at God's plan with the Nation of Israel.
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The Faithful Church everywhere has a blank check from the Lord Jesus, to turn this upside world rightside up.
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Today on WGOD, we're looking at the Faithful Church of Philadelphia.
This church has a blank check from the Lord.
Join us!
Preached at ICC on August 18th.
Today we are in Matthew chapter 22, and start off this chapter looking at a great banquet--a wedding feast.
We have much in store in this chapter, so please join us!
Today we look at the corrupt Church at Thyatira, and the problem there with Jezebel, perhaps the pastor's wife?
Today on WGOD Radio, just a brief word from Dr. Paul Esposito, on all the evil that's going on lately in the United States, and all the political turmoil.
Preached at ICC on August 11th.
Today Associate Pastor Daren Solana brings us the Word of God.
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Today on WGOD Radio, we look at how to possess the spiritual fortitude to overcome all trials!
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Today on WGOD Radio, we're continuing our study on how to stand tall in persecution, and how God uses trials in our lives.
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Jesus said those who love their life will lose it, and those who hate their life will keep it, unto eternal life. (John 12:25)
This sermon is a look at how we can accomplish this.
Today on WGOD Radio, we're looking at spiritual fortitude. How can we obtain it, like all the saints of the past?
Part 2 of 5.
Today on WGOD Radio, we look at Antipas, a saint whom Jesus called "His faithful martyr."
History has it, that Antipas was burned alive in a bronze kettle.
Part 1 of 5.
The Stone that the builders rejected has become the Chief Cornerstone!
This was the Lord's doing, and it is MARVELOUS in our sight! (Ps 118:22)
Preached at ICC on July 28th.
Today we are in the 28th chapter of the Gospel of Matthew.
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Today on WGOD Radio, we continue looking at Jesus' signs that His return is near.
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Today on WGOD Radio, we continue our series in the doctrine of Revelation. Today, the Persecuted Church at Smyrna.
Part 3 of 3
In this sermon, we look at a saint named Polycarp, and the persecuted church at Smyrna.
Part 2 of 3
In this sermon, we look at a saint named Polycarp, and the persecuted church at Smyrna.
Preached at ICC on July 21st.
Today we look at some great subjects in the 19th chapter of Matthew, including marriage and divorce, and misleading or hurting children.
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Today on WGOD Radio, we continue our series through Matt 24, and listen to Jesus answer the question, "What will be the signs of Your coming, and of the end of the age?"
Today on WGOD Radio, we are looking at the loveless church at Ephesus. Jesus commends the Church for testing people who call themselves "Apostles."
Today on WGOD Radio, we are in the "Doctrine of Revelation."
Part 1 of 3 looking at "The Loveless Church."
Preached at ICC on July 14th.
Today we look at how to deal with Church discipline, and also the parable of the unforgiving servant.
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We are in Matthew ch. 24 today, and Jesus' list of how to know that His return is near.
Enjoy!
Today on WGOD Radio, we start an extended study on Matthew chapter 24--What will be the signs of Your coming?
Today on WGOD Radio, we are in chapter 17 of Matthew's Gospel.
We will look at the awesome event known as "The Transfiguration."
Join us!
Program 2.
We're in a new study looking at all the great doctrine that Jesus taught in the first 3 chapters of the Book of Revelation.
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We're looking at Jesus' instructions to the pastors of the 7 churches.
Some of the greatest Bible doctrine to be found in all the Bible!
Program 3.
We're in a new study looking at all the great doctrine that Jesus taught in the first 3 chapters of the Book of Revelation.
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Today we start a new study looking at all the great doctrine that Jesus taught in the first 3 chapters of the Book of Revelation.
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Preached at Island Community Church on June 30th.
Today our verse by verse study of the Gospel of Matthew takes us to chapter 16, as we cover alot of great teachings!
Preached at ICC on June 23rd.
Taken from 2 Thessalonians chapter 2.
Time is short!
Jesus' return is nearer than you might think.
Preached at Island Community Church on June 16th.
Today we look at the death of John the Baptist at the hands of Herod, as well as the miracle of Peter walking on water.
Join us!
Or we could call this, "The parable of the wheat and the tares."
Or we could call this, "The invasion of the body snatchers."
Today we are in Matthew chapter 13, and Jesus shows us that all things are not as they seem.
Join us!
Today on WGOD Radio, we continue our study in 1 Timothy, with some very difficult instructions for all pastors.
Today on WGOD Radio, we continue our study in 1 Timothy, with some more instructions from the Apostle Paul.
Preached at ICC on June 2nd.
Today we wrap up the 12th chapter of Matthew, and listen attentively to a parable spoken by Jesus about how demons will return to certain people.
Also we look at the Parable of the Soils, chapter 13.
Preached at ICC on May 26th.
Today we look at some timeless lessons that Jesus taught, all out of the 12th chapter of Matthew, such as:
Lord of the Sabbath
A Divided House Cannot Stand
The Unpardonable Sin
Join us!
Preached at ICC on May 19th.
Today we wrap up chapter 10 and 11 in the Gospel of Matthew.
Join us!
Today on WGOD Radio, we continue looking at 1 Tim 4, and its intepretation.
Paul is teaching Timothy the importance of how to choose a pastor and deacon, BECAUSE...
Many will fall away from the faith, giving heed to...
Today on WGOD Radio, we continue our study in 1 Timothy.
This program is not what you think--I think you'll be surprised, perhaps shocked.
Preached at ICC on May 12th.
Today, Jesus calls the 12, and commands them to preach the gospel, heal the sick, and raise the dead.
Also, we'll look at the absolute sovereignty of God.
Today on WGOD Radio, we continue our study in 1 Timothy, and look at Paul's "checklist" for finding deacons to serve in the Church.
Today on WGOD Radio, we get into some very unpopular instructions from the Apostle Paul, on the conduct of women in the Church.
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Today on WGOD Radio, Paul reveals to us that the law was temporary, and had a distinct purpose. Join us!
Preached at ICC on April 28th.
There are some, we learn in Matthew, that Jesus will say to them, "Depart from me, you who work iniquity--I never knew you."
All that and more in today's sermon.
Preached Easter Sunday, April 21st.
What did Jesus do on Resurrection Day?
Find out the answer to that today here on WGOD Radio.
Today on WGOD Radio, we see that "There is One Mediator between God and men, the MAN Christ Jesus."
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Today on WGOD Radio, we are in chapter 2 of Galatians, and again see a confrontation between Peter and Paul.
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Today on WGOD Radio, we are in chapter 2 of the Book of Galatians. We see a confrontation between Peter and Paul.
Jesus instructed us to enter in through the Narrow Gate, for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction.
And very few will find that narrow gate!
This is the subject to today's Sunday Sermon.
Today on WGOD Radio, we continue our verse by verse study in the Book of Galatians.
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Preached at ICC on April 7th, by Associate Pastor Daren Solana.
Great message today from Pastor Daren on the word 'slave', and how it's mistranslated in the New Testament.
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Welcome to the WGOD podcast page.
Today we start a new broadcasting ministry on WDZY in Richmond, VA.
Look here daily for those programs. Today, we start the Book of Galatians on WDZY.
Preached at ICC on March 31st.
Today we start chapter 7 of the Gospel of Matthew, and look at some more excellent passages--do not judge, and do not give what is holy to the dogs.
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Today on WGOD Radio, we start chapter 2 of Paul's letter to his young protege Timothy.
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"Today on WGOD Radio, we see the great authority the Apostle Paul had, and read of a second instance that he had someone delivered over to Satan.
I wonder if Paul knew his address?
Preached at ICC on March 24th.
Continuing our series through the Gospel of Matthew, today we land on the great promise spoken by the Son of God:
"Seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you."
What does the Apostle Paul think about the sin of homosexuality?
Find out the answer to that question today on WGOD Radio.
Today on WGOD Radio, we start a brand new Book--1 Timothy, Paul's letter to the young pastor, Timothy.
Enjoy!
Preached at ICC on March 17th.
Today we continue looking at Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, and start chapter 6, looking at:
The Lord's Prayer
Forgiveness
Charitable Giving
Today on WGOD Radio, we're going at look at Daniel's great prayer of repentance he gives in chapter 9.
Join us!
Preached at ICC on March 10th, 2019.
Today we continue our look at the Sermon on the Mount, and listen to some more commandments from the Lord Jesus, including:
Whoever looks at a woman improperly commits adultery.
Whoever marries a divorced woman commits adultery.
Turn the other cheek.
Bless everyone who hates you, and persecutes you.
And then leaves us with, "Therefore be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect."
Today on WGOD Radio, we are in the first chapter of Romans, and Paul's famous words, "I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God."
Join us!
Preached at ICC on March 3rd.
Today we start the Sermon on the Mount!
Enjoy, and God Bless!
Today on WGOD Radio, we are in Matthew chapter 4, and looking at how Jesus overcame being tempted and tested by the devil.
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Preached at ICC on Feb. 24th.
Unfortunately the recorder died after 20 minutes, so I will re-record the rest of this sermon in the studio tomorrow.
Please don't miss this important sermon on how to fight against the enemy like Jesus did!
Today on WGOD Radio, we wrap up chapter 2 of 2 Thessalonians.
The Apostle Paul instructs them to keep the traditions that were delivered to them.
Remember, what was a tradition to them is the written word of God, to us!
Enjoy today's broadcast.
Today on WGOD Radio, we continue our study in 2 Thessalonians.
We discover this great truth that God chose us to believe before the foundation of the world.
Remember, "Salvation is OF THE LORD!!
Preached at ICC on Feb 17th.
Today we look at chapter 3 of the Gospel of Matthew, and hear from John the Baptist, who informs us to "bear fruits worthy of repentance."
How are you doing with that today, friend? What's your salvation worth to you?
From Ebenezer Scrooge, to Zaccheus the Tax Collector, you'll find a person bearing fruit worthy of repentance.
Go and do likewise!
What a scary thought!
Yet that is what the Bible says will happen to people who refuse the "Love of the truth."
Join us today in 2 Thessalonians chapter 2.
Happy Valentine's Day.
Here's a few words on love, from God's love letter, The Holy Bible.
Preached at ICC on Feb. 10th.
Today we look at Matthew chapter 2, and run into the Magi, aka "the wisemen" from the east, and, the evil king Herod.
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Today on WGOD Radio, we continue our study of 2 Thessalonians, and the 3 things that have to happen before the Rapture.
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Today on WGOD Radio, we continue our verse by verse study in 2 Thessalonians. And we will address this question.
Today on WGOD Radio, Paul gives us a short list of what must happen first before the "Rapture" of the Church.
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Today on WGOD Radio, we get into the heart of Paul's letter--the return of Christ and our "gathering together" to Him.
Preached at ICC on Feb. 3rd.
Today we start a verse by verse study of the Gospel of Matthew.
Enjoy, and God Bless!
Preached at ICC on January 27th.
There's a growing number of people who are being wrongly taught that they need to go back to the Old Testament Law, and follow it "to the letter," to be right with God.
And this would make you an Apostate.
Enjoy today's message.
Preached at ICC on Jan. 20th.
Today, guest preacher Ralph Williams delivers a powerful message out of the Gospel of John, chapter 11.
Join us for today's study in 2 Thessalonians chapter 1.
"Payback & Relief."
It's coming: To those who hate you on account of Jesus Christ, and to you who suffer, in His name!
Today we wrap up the intro to this short book with some more valuable information on what happened to Paul during his short stay there.
Join us for this brand new 15 minute daily Bible study!
(Part 2 of the intro to our new study.)
We're back again on WGOD with our daily, 15 minute Bible teaching and radio broadcast!
Today we start a verse by verse study in 2 Thessalonians.
God Bless, and HAPPY NEW YEAR!
We're back again on WGOD with our daily, 15 minute Bible teaching and radio broadcast!
Today we start a verse by verse study in 2 Thessalonians.
God Bless, and HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Preached Christmas Eve 2018 at Island Community Church, Merritt Island, Florida.
Let's exalt Him together!
Preached at Island Community Church on December 23rd, 2018.
The Bible has alot to say about the 'mystery man,' John the Baptist.
He is the subject of today's sermon.
God Bless you all, and Merry Christmas!
Pastor Paul Esposito, Th.D
Preached at ICC on Dec. 16th.
Today we look at something that happened to the Apostle Paul, which he called a 'thorn in his flesh," which actually was a demon, sent to torment him and keep him humble (lest I be exalted above measure).
Please listen to today's sermon!
Merry Christmas, and God Bless!
Pastor Paul E.
Preached at ICC on Dec. 9th.
Today we look at chapter 2 of the Book of Ephesians, "For by grace you have been saved, through faith, and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God. Not of works, lest any man should boast." (2:8)
You and I have been created for good works!
How are you doing?
Preached at Island Community Church on Dec. 2nd.
"In whom we have redemption through His blood, the remission of sins." (Eph 1:7, Col 1:14)
Today we look at the importance of the blood of Jesus Christ.
Also, we'll take some time looking at predestination.
Preached at ICC on Nov. 25th.
Jude instructs us to put the gloves on, and fight for the faith!
How can we do that?
Find out the answers to that question in today's sermon.
Preached at ICC on Nov. 18th.
How's it going with the talents that the Lord has given you?
"We must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each may give account of the things done in the body, whether good or bad." (2 Cor 5:10)
Preached at ICC on Nov. 11, by Associate Pastor Daren Solana.
Taken from 1 Cor 15, Pastor Daren shows us the 2 images that we resemble--the "First Adam," and the "Second Adam," our Lord Jesus Christ.
Preached at ICC on Nov. 4th.
Taken from 1 Tim 4, and some timely words from the Apostle Paul.
"The Spirit explicitly says, that in the latter times, many shall fall away from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons."
Preached at ICC on Oct. 28th.
I hear many people today proudly call themselves "agnostic."
Funny, the Greek word means "stupid." Sometimes we should be careful what we call ourselves.
This is a sermon showing how to talk to someone who calls himself an agnostic, following our Lord Jesus' example.
Keep in mind that agnostics or others who don't want to hear, Jesus said, "Do not give what is holy to the dogs, nor cast your pearls before swine."
Preached at ICC on Oct. 21st.
Today we wrap up this great Book, Revelation.
Thanks for being with us, and enjoy today's message!
Pastor Paul
Due to the poor audio quality of last week's sermon (The Great White Throne), I am rerecording the sermon, in 4 parts, live.
This is part 1.
Preached at ICC on Oct. 14th.
Sorry for the bad sound. There must have been a disconnected wire.
Today we're looking 4 different sub-topics in Rev 20, wrapping up with the Great White Throne Judgment.
Join us!
Preached at ICC on Oct. 7th.
Finally, we witness today the return of the Lord Jesus Christ, The Word of God, riding on a white horse!
Join us for today's sermon.
Preached at ICC on Sept. 30th.
Today we look at the destruction of the City of Babylon in Revelation chapters 17 & 18.
But is Babylon a symbol for another city?
This is the topic of today's sermon.
Preached at ICC on Sept. 23rd.
Taken from Revelation chapter 14. Today we see the judgment on all those who take the mark of the beast. They are crushed like grapes in God's wine press.
"For God is longsuffering, not willing that any should perish, but that all would come to repentance." (2 Pet 3:9)
So many times, well-intentioned Christians find themselves living back under the law, because they have been deceived by someone.
Today, we're going to look at the number 1 culprit--Judaizers.
Part 2 of 2.
So many times, well-intentioned Christians find themselves living back under the law, because they have been deceived by someone.
Today, we're going to look at the number 1 culprit--Judaizers.
Part 1 of 2.
Can a person lose their salvation?
Here's God's opinion regarding that question.
Join us!
Preached at ICC on Sept. 9th.
Today we see that the truth speakers, Israelites indeed in whom is no guile, are blessed!
Join us for today's sermon!
Preached at ICC on Sept. 2nd.
Today we're looking at the famous "False Prophet" of Revelation chapter 13.
We'll also spend some time looking at the "mark of the beast."
Join us!
Today on WGOD Radio, we take some more time looking at Rev 13:1-8.
God Bless!
Pastor Paul
Preached at ICC on August 26th.
Today on WGOD Radio we start chapter 13 of the Book of Revelation.
We see that millions upon millions will be deceived at the end of the age by the unholy trinity that will be operating during this time.
Today we're going to share the truth of the Gospel with everyone!
Join us.
Preached at ICC on August 19th.
Today, in preparation of our Antichrist study, we consider what the Holy Spirit revealed to the Apostle Paul about the "man of sin."
Join us.
Preached at Island Community Church on August 12th.
In today's sermon, we look at the doctrine of the second coming of Christ, known as the rapture.
Join us!
Preached at ICC on August 5th.
Today we look at what happens at the last trumpet. Also, we look at the cosmic battle between good and evil in Revelation chapter 12.
"The overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they did not love their lives unto death."
Today on WGOD Radio, we'll consider some more things regarding the 2 Witnesses of Revelation chapter 11.
Preached at ICC on July 29th.
Today in our study of the Book of Revelation, we see 2 mysterious men show up in Jerusalem and start preaching, for 3 1/2 years!
Join us for this exciting study!
Preached at ICC on July 22nd.
Taken from Revelation chapter 9. John is told the most incredible thing: That there will be an army of 200 million men that will cross over the great Euphrates River, to gather together for the Battle of Armageddon.
Only this was, the world barely had 80-100 million in it!
Join us for today's message out of the Word of God.
Preached at ICC on July 15th.
In today's program, we look at Revelation chapters 8 and 9, and the start of the Trumpet Judgments.
The Apostle John wrote, "Little Children, it is the last hour."
But that was 2000 years ago!
So what makes me preaching this any different than John preaching this?
Find out the answer to this question in this message, "The Last Hour." (1 John 2:18)
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The Apostle John wrote, "Little Children, it is the last hour."
So what makes me preaching this any different than John preaching this, some 2000 years ago?
Find out the answer to this question in this message, "The Last Hour." (1 John 2:18)
Part 2 of 3
Preached at ICC on July 8th.
Here we see people who have been on account of the Word of God, and the testimony of Jesus Christ.
Some things just never change, do they!
Preached on July 1st.
Today we start chapter 6 of the Book of Revelation.
Very soon, the Lord will start to loosen to seals on the title deed to Planet Earth.
Today we continue our study in Bible prophecy. We're looking at the Parable of the Talents, found in Matthew chapter 25.
Preached at ICC on June 24th. Today we are called up into God's throne room, as we look at Revelation chapters 4 & 5.
Preached at ICC on June 9th.
Today we look at the last Church, and last Church age, prior to the tribulation--the lukewarm Church.
Question: Are you lukewarm?
Are you just going through the motions?
Please listen to today's sermon.
Preached at ICC on June 3rd.
Today we look at the Church that's doing it right--The Faithful Church!
And this Church has a blank check, signed by the Lord--an opened door for ministry.
Join us for today's message from Revelation chapter 3.
Preached at ICC on May 27th.
Today we run into a Church that thought they were great, and they had this great "reputation."
But the Son of God said they were dead.
Join us for today's sermon out of the Book of Revelation.
Preached at ICC on May 20th.
Today, we look at what's remembered as "The Corrupt Church."
What made this Church corrupt?
Only one thing! Find out what that is in today's message!
Preached at ICC on May 13th, 2018.
Today we're going to look at how the saints in the Bible triumphed in the face of extreme persecution.
Please join us for today's message from the Word of God.
How can you know if you are a part of a worldly Church?
We'll answer that question this morning in today's sermon, "The Worldly Church at Pergamos."
Jesus said, as it was in the Days of Noah, so it will be when I return.
So what characterized the days of Noah?
Find out more today on WGOD Radio.
Preached at ICC on April 29th.
Today we look at the Persecuted Church of Smyrna, where, in a few short years, would be led by the great martyr, Polycarp.
Join us for this important look at persecution in the Church, and throughout all ages!
Preached at ICC on April 22nd.
Today we start the first of 7 letters that the Lord dictated to the Apostle John, to deliver to the Pastor/messenger of a group of 7 Churches. Today we look at the loveless Church of Ephesus.
Preached at ICC on April 15th.
Jesus tells us in today's sermon that He has the keys to hell!
Join us as we continue Revelation chapter 1.
Preached at ICC on April 8th.
When the Lord Jesus returns, the Bible declares that the people will wail!
Please don't miss this podcast, the beginning of the Book of Revelation.
The Rev. Jim Johnson delivers our Resurrection Day sermon from the Gospel of John chapter 20.
Enjoy this POWERFUL message from God's word!
Taken from Hebrews chapter 5.
"For everyone who partakes only of milk is unacquainted with the word of righteousness, for he is an infant. 14 But solid food is for the mature, for those because of their practice have their senses trained for the distinguishing of both good and evil."
Are you a 'peewee' Christian, still partaking only of milk?
Or are you a professional Christian, feasting on porterhouse steak?
This sermon will help you ascertain where you're at.
Program #13 in our ongoing series, "What will be the signs of your coming?"
Today we look at the parable of the fig tree, briefly.
Preached at ICC by Associate Pastor Daren Solana on March 18th.
Pastor Daren takes us back again to the comparison of Law vs. Grace, New vs. Old covenants.
Join us!
I bear in my body the marks of the Lord Jesus! Today on WGOD Radio, we wrap up this wonderful series in the Book of Galatians.
Let's recap the entire book.
Today we continue our study of Matthew 24.
Jesus informs us today that immediately after the Tribulation, He will send forth His angels, and gather together His elect, from the four winds.
Today we continue our study of Matthew 24, and look at "The Abomination of Desolation."
Preached at ICC on March 4th, 2018.
Today the Apostle Paul teaches us that despite all the evil we see in the world, that "God is not mocked."
Join us for today's message.
Jesus gives us a "marker" to be looking for, to know that His return is near--The Abomination of Desolation.
Preached at ICC on Feb. 25th.
Today we look at the works of the flesh, and contrast them with the fruits produced by the Holy Spirit.
Preached at ICC on Feb 18th.
Today we start chapter 5 of the Book of Galatians.
Paul tells all who try to add works to the finished work of Christ on the cross, that they were severed from Christ, and had fallen from grace.
Join us!
Revelation 9:21 informs us that at the end of the age, people will refuse to give up psychotropic and pharmaceutical drugs.
And the authorities here dish it out like candy in this evil country!
This is the subject to today's 15 minute broadcast.
Preached at ICC on Feb 11th.
Today we continue our series through the Book of Galatians.
Our focus is on the doctrine of baptism.
Does baptism save a person?
Find out the answer here today!
We'are at the half-way point in the Book of Galatians.
Here's a 14 minute sum up.
God Bless!
Paul E.
Preached at ICC on Feb. 4th.
Today we learn from the Apostle Paul that the Old Testament Law was only temporary, and had an exact purpose:
"The law was our tutor to bring us to Christ, so that we might be justified by faith."
In today's sermon, we see that someone cast a spell (baskaino, bewitch) on the Galatians, in order to shipwreck their faith.
Did you know that there are people out in the world today that attempt to do the same things to you? And people that you trust, or perhaps call "brother?"
Join us for today's sermon out of Galatians chapter 3.
Today on WGOD Radio, we continue our study in Matthew chapter 24, and land on this conditional promise: He who endures to the end shall be saved.
Preached at ICC on Jan. 21st.
Today's sermon comes from Galatians chapter 2.
Beware of false brothers who sneak into the Church!
Preached at ICC on January 14th.
Today we see that Paul's salvation didn't come about until it pleased God.
Unfortunately, God does not operate according to our time table--He has His own.
Enjoy today's sermon!
Preached at ICC on January 7th.
Today we start on a new series through the Book of Galatians.
Faith plus NOTHING equals salvation!
Preached at Island Community Church on Dec. 24th, 2017.
In today's sermon, we look at the wonderful theology behind the lyrics to "Hark the Herald Angels sing."
The main theme is, "GOD AND SINNERS RECONCILED!"
Merry Christmas to you all!!
Pastor Paul
Preached at Island Community Church on Dec. 17th.
Today's sermon comes from the great lyrics to this old hymn.
Enjoy--and Merry Christmas!!
We're in a short series (4 sermons) on Moses, the "Man of God."
This is PART 3 of the first message.
Enjoy!
We're in a short series (4 sermons) on Moses, the "Man of God."
This is PART 2 of first message.
Enjoy!
Today on WGOD Radio, we start a short series (4 sermons) on Moses, the "Man of God."
This is the first message, in three parts.
Enjoy!
Today on WGOD Radio, we start chapter 13 of the Book of Romans, and the topic: Behave like a Christian.
Part 1 of 4
Today on WGOD Radio, we continue this sermon in chapter 13 of the Book of Romans, and the topic: Behave like a Christian.
This is the last part of this sermon.
Today on WGOD Radio, we continue this sermon in chapter 13 of the Book of Romans, and the topic: Behave like a Christian.
Part 3 of 4
Today on WGOD Radio, we continue this sermon in chapter 13 of the Book of Romans, and the topic: Behave like a Christian.
Part 2 of 4
This is the last part of a sermon, from Romans 12 and Eph 4, and a teaching on spiritual gifts.
Part 2.
We are looking at spiritual gifts in today's broadcast. Taken from Romans chapter 12
Today on WGOD Radio, we take a look at the spiritual gifts listed in Romans chapter 12.
Part 1
Preached at ICC on December 3rd.
Taken from Job chapter 2. Please listen to this sermon!
A very important detail about Satan is revealed to us in this text.
"All that a man has he will give for his life."
Preached at ICC on Nov. 19th.
A reminder to always offer up thanksgiving to God, for who He is, and for His goodness!
Preached at ICC on Nov. 12th.
The Apostle Paul tells us today, "I am convinced by the Lord Jesus, that there is nothing unclean of itself."
Join us today for this sermon on Christian liberty.
Preached at ICC on November 5th.
Today's sermon comes from Romans chapter 13, which tells us to obey the governing authorities.
Be not conformed to this world, but be transformed, by the renewing of your mind.
Part 4 of 4
Be not conformed to this world, but be transformed, by the renewing of your mind.
Part 3 of 4
Part 2
Today we start chapter 12 of the Book of Romans, and this is the first command we are given.
Blindness in part has happened to Israel...
UNTIL...
The fullness of the Gentiles has come in.
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Blindness in part has happened to Israel...
UNTIL...
The fullness of the Gentiles has come in.
Part 2 of 3. Join us!
Part 1 of 3.
Blindness in part has happened to Israel...
UNTIL...
The fullness of the Gentiles has come in.
Preached at ICC on Oct. 29th.
Today we continue our sermon series through the Book of Romans, and chapter 12.
"Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good." (12:19)
in Today's program, we see that what happened to Israel was all part of God's plan! He foreknew all of this.
Part 1 of 3.
Today on WGOD Radio, we start chapter 11 of the Book of Romans on the radio.
Preached at Island Community Church on October 22nd.
Taken from Romans 12--Let love be without hypocrisy.
14 commandments given by the apostle, for how to live out the Christian faith.
"Whosoever calls on the name of the Lord will be saved."
And this is an Old Testament quote!
Join us for today's broadcast.
Today on WGOD Radio, we wrap up chapter 9 of the Book of Romans.
We start a key portion of Scripture dealing with what's happened to the Nation of Israel.
Preached at ICC on Oct. 8th.
Today we look at most of the spiritual gifts that the Lord has blessed His Church with!
As well as some other gifts that are no longer needed, or in use.
Look at all these great things God has already done concerning you:
29 Because whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brothers. 30 Moreover whom He predestined, these He also called; and whom He called, these He also justified; and whom He justified, these He also glorified.
Part 3 of 4
ALL these things God has done in advance:
Foreknown you
Predestined you
Called you
Justified you
Glorified you
Praise God!
Part 1 of 4.
Taken from Romans 8:28-30.
Today we start a magnificent portion of Scripture:
28 "And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. 29 Because whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brothers. 30 Moreover whom He predestined, these He also called; and whom He called, these He also justified; and whom He justified, these He also glorified."
Today on WGOD Radio, we'll wrap up this sermon from Romans 8:16-17, and the suffering family of God.
part 3 of 3
Today on WGOD Radio, we are in Romans 8:16-17, which informs us, we are "heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if we suffer, with Him."
The family of God is a suffering family...For now.
Today on WGOD Radio, we are in Romans 8:16-17, which informs us, we are "heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if we suffer, with Him."
The family of God is a suffering family...For now.
Today on WGOD Radio, we are in Romans 8:16-17, which informs us, we are "heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if we suffer, with Him."
The family of God is a suffering family...For now.
Did you know, that just as Jesus was transfigured on the mountain, so YOU TOO can be transformed?
Find out how in today's sermon.
Preached at ICC on October 1st.
Preached at ICC on Sept. 24th.
In today's message, we learn that God's blindness of the Nation of Israel is temporary, and will end once one particular event happens!
Preached at ICC on Sept. 17th.
Taken from Romans 11. Is God through with the Nation of Israel, or does He still have a plan for them?
Find out the answer in today's message!
Part 2 of 3--The Wages of Sin
Today's broadcast takes us to the famous text, Romans 6:23. Join us!
Welcome to WGOD Radio!
Today's broadcast takes us to the famous text, Romans 6:23. Join us!
Today on WGOD Radio we start chapter 6 of Romans. This is the last part of a sermon preached at ICC.
Preached at ICC on Sept. 3rd.
Today we look at the 10th chapter of Romans, and cover some great material, including the great promise, "Whosoever calls upon the name of the Lord shall be saved."
Join us!
Preached at ICC on August 27th.
Today we look at what happened to the Nation of Israel; and, we discover that everything was part of God's plan all along!
We are looking at 8 great truths found in the first 8 verses of Romans chapter 5.
Today we look at "Access to God," through Jesus Christ.
"Through whom we have access by faith into this grace in which we now stand." (Rom 5:2)
Preached at ICC on August 20th.
Today we continue through Romans chapter 8, and learn more about all the great things that God has done to insure our salvation!
Join us!
We are in chapter 3 in the Book of Romans, here on WGOD Radio.
Today's teaching comes from a sermon preached at ICC.
Preached at ICC on August 13th.
Taken from Romans 8:29-30.
What does God think and know about us?
How about concerning salvation?
Find out the answers to those questions today.
Today on WGOD Radio, we see that we are justified freely by the grace of God, who is both:
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Just
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THE Justifier
Of everyone who has the gift of faith.
Today on WGOD Radio, God has showed up on the scene, to rescue us from our sins, and throw us His one and only life preserver, Jesus Christ!
Preached at ICC on August 6th.
Taken from Romans 8:16 & 17, "Heirs of God, and joint heirs with Christ, if we suffer with Him."
The family of God is a suffering family, and has been since the cross.
Today on WGOD Radio, Paul continues his assault on all men and women everywhere, proving that all are sinners, and come short of God's glory.
Preached by Rev. Jim Johnson, at ICC on July 30th.
Fantastic message by preacher Jim Johnson, on overcoming discouragement.
Please give this a listen.
Today on WGOD Radio, Paul the former Pharisee is going to show us that Old Testament circumcision doesn't mean anything anymore--but rather faith, and a circumcised heart!
Today on WGOD Radio, we continue our study in Romans 2.
Is the name of God blasphemed on your account, or is it praised?
This is the subject to today's broadcast.
In today's WGOD Radio broadcast, Paul continues to convict the entire human race of sin!
Join us for Romans chapter 2.
In today's text, the Apostle Paul is going to show us that those who approve of these living these lifestyles are just as guilty as those who do it! (1:32)
According to Romans chapter 1, God will actually give up and give over to themselves, with no more prodding and conviction on His part, two groups of people:
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Idolaters
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Gays and Lesbians.
Take heed that no man deceive you!
Today on WGOD Radio, we see that the idolaters in the world exchange the truth of God, for THE LIE.
In today's broadcast, Paul starts to convict the entire world of sin, so that one and all stand before God GUILTY, and in need of deliverance.
Today he starts with the extreme environmentalist, aka "the idolater."
Today on WGOD Radio, we continue through Romans 1, where we read: "For in it, the righteousness of God has been revealed, from faith to faith."
Today on WGOD Radio, we look at Romans 1:16
"For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek."
Good news! You and do not have the spirit of fear, or some other inferior, lame spirit, but you and I are filled with the Spirit of Holiness!
We are in the opening verses of Romans chapter 1.
The Apostle Paul, AND YOU and I, have been separated unto the Gospel!
We are at the beginning of a brand new, verse by verse series here on WGOD--Romans.
Today we wrap up the intro, and get into verse 1.
We are starting a brand new study here at WGOD Radio, and that is The Book of Romans.
This is the first program--an introduction.
Preached at ICC on July 9th.
Taken from Romans chapter 9. Today we'll find out how to get the victory over sin and its power!
Join us!
"Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God." (James 4:4)
The Bible says that--not me.
Which one are you?
Part 2 of 3.
Which one are you? (You can't be both)
15 "Do not love the world nor the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16 Because everything that is in the world—the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not from the Father but is from the world." (1 John 2:15-16)
Taken from James chapter 4.
Are you a friend of God's, or a friend of the world's?
Because you can't be both.
Part 1 of 3
Preached at ICC on July 2nd.
Taken from Romans chapter 6. Today we look at slavery in the Bible, as well as wrapping up chapter 6, which concludes with, "The wages of sin is death, BUT, the gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord."
Preached at ICC on June 18th.
Taken from Romans 5-6, we look at the famous statement by Paul: Shall we continue to sin, so that grace may abound? God Forbid!
Also, we're going to look at this notion of "the age of accountability."
"Thus also that faith, if it does not have works, is dead, being by itself. 18 But someone will say, "You have faith, and I have works." Show me your faith apart from your works, and I will show you my faith by means of my works." (James 2:17-18)
Faith without works is dead!
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James called faith without works dead. The King James Version called it being "alone," like on a desert island.
Is your faith accompanied by works??
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Taken from James chapter 2--faith, if its not accompanied by works, is dead, or useless.
Part 2 of 4
Taken from James chapter 2.
For the next few weeks, I will be posting the radio versions (15 min) of my Sunday sermons.
Today, "Faith without works is dead."
Part 1 of 4
Preached at ICC on June 11th.
Today we start chapter 5 of the Book of Romans, and the wonderful verse, "Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ."
Preached at ICC on May 28th.
Powerful sermon out of Romans chapter 3, as we see that "the righteousness of God has been revealed."
Join us!
Today we look at the sins and errors of many in the Messianic Jew movement--still trying to keep the Old Testament Law.
Preached at ICC on Sunday evening, May 21st.
Join us for today's broadcast!
Preached at ICC on May 21st.
Today's sermon comes from Romans chapter 2, as the Apostle Paul takes no prisoners--for all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.
As they say in the old Universal horror movies, "A good cast is worth repeating."
I agree!
Join us for one last broadcast in this Revelation series.
Whoever adds or takes away from the Book of Revelation (perhaps the entire bible) will be cursed, and will suffer all the plagues that are written in it.
Don't add or take away from the Word of God!
Preached at ICC on May 14th.
Today we continue preaching through the Book of Romans.
Today, chapter 1--The Just Shall Live by Faith!
Whosoever will, let him take of the water of life freely.
Salvation is available for ALL!
That is, "For as many as our Lord will call." (Acts 2:39)
Join us for today's WGOD Radio broadcast.
Where are the righteous believers in Christ rewarded?
Jesus tells us in today's broadcast! Join us.
FINALLY...
After all these years, we see the return of the Tree of Life!
Join us for today's broadcast.
Today on WGOD Radio, we continue our study in Rev. 21 and looking at The New Jerusalem.
Today on WGOD Radio, we see that no sinners will be allowed into the New Jerusalem. Join us in ch. 21
God's Blessings on you all!
This podcast is a short update on WGOD Radio, as we prepare to wrap up the Book of Revelation.
Today on WGOD Radio, we look at what the Bible calls the "second death."
We wrap up chapter 20 as well.
Preached at Island Community Church on May 7th.
Today we start the most famous book in all the Bible, the Book of Romans.
We'll wrap it up with Romans 1:16, "For I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God unto salvation for all who believe, to the Jew first, and also for the Greek."
Preached at Island Community Church on May 7th.
Today we start the most famous book in all the Bible, the Book of Romans.
We'll wrap it up with Romans 1:16, "For I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God unto salvation for all who believe, to the Jew first, and also for the Greek."
Today on WGOD Radio, we continue our look at the Great White Throne, and the judgment that takes place there.
Who's standing there?
Today on WGOD Radio, we look at the Great White Throne Judgment of Revelation ch. 20.
Part 1 of 2
Finally, after all these years, the devil will be done away with, and cast into the Lake of Fire, his eternal destiny.
Join us for today's program.
Preached at ICC on April 30th.
What on earth has happened to the United States of America, regarding her faith, and faithfulness to Jesus Christ?
Find out the answer today, as we expose the culprits!
Today on WGOD Radio, we start chapter 20 of Revelation, and we'll see the devil get locked up for 1000 years.
Today on WGOD Radio, we see the return of the Word of God, riding on a white horse!
Join us!
Today on WGOD Radio we continue our look at Revelation ch. 18, and the fall of Babylon.
Today on WGOD Radio, we start chapter 18 of the Book of Revelation, and the fall of Babylon.
Today on WGOD Radio we continue to look at this hard to understand puzzle that John has been given:
"The beast which you saw was, and is not, and is about to ascend out of the bottomless pit and go to perdition."
Preached at ICC on Resurrection Sunday, April 16th.
Today we eavesdrop in on a conversation that the Lord Jesus had with 2 disciples, while walking down the road, on Resurrection Sunday.
God Bless you all!
8 The beast which you saw was, and is not, and is about to ascend out of the bottomless pit and go to perdition. And those who dwell on the earth shall marvel, whose name is not written in the Book of Life from the foundation of the world, when they see the beast that was, and is not, and shall be present.
Today on WGOD Radio, we continue our look at Revelation chapter 17.
Today's message: Mystery Babylon
13 And I saw three unclean spirits like frogs coming out of the mouth of the dragon, out of the mouth of the beast, and out of the mouth of the false prophet. 14 For they are demonic spirits performing signs, which go forth to the kings of the whole world, to gather them to the battle of that great day of God Almighty. (Rev 16:13-14)
Frog demons! Yikes.
Today on WGOD Radio we continue our study in Rev 16, and a look at the 7 bowl judgments.
Preached at ICC on April 9th.
Today we wrap up our series in the Book of James, and some more teaching from the Apostle that cuts like a knife!
Join us.
Preached at ICC on April 2nd.
Today we continue our sermon series through the Book of James.
Interestingly, James informs us that humility is the cure for worldliness.
Enjoy today's message.
Today on WGOD Radio, we continue in Rev 15, which tells us of those saints who "get the victory".
"And I saw something like a glassy sea having been mixed with fire, and those who prevailed over the beast, and over his image, and over the number of his name..."
"And I saw something like a glassy sea having been mixed with fire, and those who prevailed over the beast, and over his image, and over the number of his name, standing on the glassy sea, having the harps of God." (Rev 15:2)
Today on WGOD Radio, we wrap up chapter 14 of Revelation, and we see a great slaughter taking place.
Today on WGOD Radio, we continue our study in chapter 14 of the Book of Revelation. Today's message: The endurance of the saints.
Preached at ICC on March 26th.
Are you a friend of God, or are you a friend of the world?
You can't be a friend of both--you must choose!
This is the subject to today's sermon. Taken from James 4:4
In today's broadcast, we see that all who receive the mark will have "no rest, day or night."
We continue our study in Rev. 14
Today on WGOD Radio, we see that there will be eternal damnation for all those who receive the mark of the beast during the tribulation.
Today on WGOD Radio, we continue our look at 9 facts concerning the False Prophet of Revelation chapter 13.
On tomorrow's broadcast, we'll begin chapter 14.
Today we're going to look at 9 facts concerning the False Prophet of Revelation chapter 13.
Part 1 of 2
Preached at ICC on Sunday Evening, March 19th.
Brother Fred Rickard brought us the Word tonight, on the importance of being a soul winner!
Enjoy!
Preached at ICC on March 19th.
In today's sermon, we consider the power of the tongue, and our speech.
"Death and life are in the power of the tongue."
Join us!
Today on WGOD Radio, we see that the False Prophet, according some Greek Manuscripts, "deceives my own people who dwell on the earth."
Join us for today's broadcast!
Today on WGOD Radio, we continue our look at the false prophet, who I believe, will call himself Elijah!
Preached at ICC on Sunday Evening, March 12th.
In tonight's message, I share with the congregation how to approach someone who claims to be an "agnostic."
Enjoy this powerful message!
Preached at ICC on March 5th.
Associate Pastor Daren Solana delivers the Word from various Bible texts.
Join us!
Preached at ICC on March 12th.
Taken from James chapter 3, and warning to all teachers: Let not many of us become teachers, because we will receive a greater judgment.
Please listen in!
Today we wrap up our look at the Man of Sin.
Tomorrow we will start the third member of this unholy trinity, The False Prophet.
Today on WGOD Radio, we continue our look at the Man of Sin, from the perspective of The Apostle Paul, and what the Holy Spirit had him write.
This is the last part.
Today on WGOD Radio we continue our look at the antichrist, but this time from the Apostle Paul's perspective.
Join us!
Today on WGOD Radio, we continue our look at the Antichrist, but this time from Paul's letter to the Thessalonians.
Part 1 of 3
Preached at ICC on March 5th.
Taken from James chapter 2, and his teaching on faith and works.
James says if you're not doing something for Jesus Christ, then your faith is DEAD, and is in vain.
Today on WGOD Radio, we come face to face with the horrifying verse, "All who dwell on the earth will worship him, whose names are not written in the Book of Life." (13:8)
How many people do you know that will have this happen to them?
Today on WGOD Radio, we continue our look at the Man of Sin. Today we'll look at Paul's account in 2 Thessalonians.
Today on WGOD Radio, we continue our introduction to a main character in the Book of Revelation, The Man of Sin.
Today on WGOD Radio, we'll start a week long series of programs looking at the famous Antichrist, as the Apostle John called him.
Preached at ICC on Feb. 26th.
In today's sermon, James has alot to say about how to live right.
Enjoy the message!
Ever wonder what Satan does in his spare time?
Found out the answer today on WGOD Radio!
Today on WGOD Radio, we start chapter 12 of Revelation, and are introduced to the Woman, and the Dragon.
Join us!
Today on WGOD Radio, we continue our look at the Last Trumpet judgment, and today, we'll take notice of the Ark of the Covenant, which, the Bible says, is in heaven, as well as the Temple.
Today on WGOD Radio, we're going to witness an incredible satanic Christmas, as The Two Witnesses are killed.
Today on WGOD Radio, we continue our study in Revelation Chapter 11.
Join us today for the message, "Invincible Christians."
Preached at ICC on Jan. 19th.
(1:12) Blessed is the man who endures temptation; because when he is approved, he shall receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him. (1:13) Let no one say when he is tempted, "I am tempted by God"; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone. (1:14) But each one is tempted by his own lusts, being drawn away and seduced by them. (1:15) Then lust, when it conceives, gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, brings forth death.
Preached at ICC on Jan. 19th.
(1:12) Blessed is the man who endures temptation; because when he is approved, he shall receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him. (1:13) Let no one say when he is tempted, "I am tempted by God"; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone. (1:14) But each one is tempted by his own lusts, being drawn away and seduced by them. (1:15) Then lust, when it conceives, gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, brings forth death.
Imagine 1260, 3 1/2 years, with no rain! So it will be during this time.
Join us for today's podcast in Revelation ch. 11
Today on WGOD Radio, we start chapter 11 of the Book of Revelation. We'll be introduced to The Two Witnesses.
Today on WGOD Radio, we start chapter 10 of the Book of Revelation, and are introduced to a mighty angel!
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Preached Sunday Evening, Feb. 12th.
Tonight's sermon is on the parable of the wheat and the tares.
Not everyone you see in the outward kingdom of God is a child of God.
Enjoy the message!
Preached at ICC on Feb. 12th.
Today we start a brand new sermon series, the Book of James.
We'll cover the first 12 verses today, with the main point, "Consider it pure joy when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith develops endurance.
Today on WGOD Radio, we see that people in the earth during the tribulation still won't repent of their sins, in spite of everything that's happened!
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Today on WGOD Radio, we continue our study in the Book of Revelation.
Join us in chapter 9.
Today on WGOD Radio, we see that people won't be able to commit suicide during the tribulation.
Join us for today's shocking broadcast!
Today on WGOD Radio we continue our study in Rev 9, and run into some foul demons released from the pit.
Preached at ICC on Sunday evening, Feb. 5th.
This was a follow up to the perseverance of the saints: Jesus' teaching that only 1 of 4 people that start out "in faith" will cross the finish line.
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Can I lose my salvation? We'll authoritatively answer that question in today's sermon, The Perseverance of the Saints.
Preached at ICC on Fen 5th, 2017.
In today's broadcast, we start chapter 8 of the Book of Revelation, verse by verse. Today's message I've titled "God Loves your Prayers."
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Preached at ICC on Jan. 29th.
Today we look at the I in T.U.L.I.P., which stands for Irresistible Grace.
Can a person say no the grace of God?
Find out the answer to that question today!
Preached at ICC on Jan. 22nd.
Today we look at the L in T.U.L.I.P., which stands for Limited Atonement.
Is this biblical?
Does God only love the elect, and, like Esau, hate everybody else?
Find out the answer today!
Today on WGOD Radio, we meet the 4th horseman of the apocalypse, who brings death with him.
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Preached at ICC on January 15th.
Today we look at the U in Tulip, unconditional election.
How does God save people? And how much involvement do we have in the transaction?
Today on WGOD Radio we start ch. 6 of the Book of Revelation, and the first of the Four Horsemen.
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How's your faith?
Join us today for WGOD Radio as we pause for a moment after chapter 4.
We have started chapter 4 here on WGOD Radio, and what the Lord called, "The things which shall be hereafter."
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Today at ICC we start a 5 week series looking at the Sovereignty of God, and the acronym T.U.L.I.P.
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Today on WGOD Radio, we take a quick recap looking at the lukewarm church of Laodicea.
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What's the solution if you find yourself in the lukewarm church, or if you yourself are lukewarm?
Be zealous and repent!
Today on WGOD Radio, we continue our study of the Lukewarm Church, and what it means to be lukewarm.
Today on WGOD Radio, we start the Lord's letter to the Church at Laodicea.
Thus says "the Amen."
Today on WGOD Radio, the Lord Jesus makes the promise, "Because you have kept the word of My perseverance, I also will keep you from the hour of testing which is about to come upon the whole world, to test those that dwell upon the earth." (Rev 3:10)
Preached at ICC on Dec. 25th, 2016.
Taken from Matthew chapter 2, today we look at the Magi, or, wise men, who came from the east, the Bible says, to worship the King.
Merry Christmas to all, and God bless!!
Pastor Paul
Preached at ICC on Dec. 18th. Taken from Luke 13. Please listen to this important sermon.
The Bible informs us that not many people are going to be saved at the end of the age.
24) “Strive to enter through the narrow gate, because many, I say to you, will seek to enter and will not be able.
25) When once the Master of the house has risen up and shuts the door, and you begin to stand outside and to knock at the door, saying, 'Lord, Lord, open for us,' and answering He will say to you, 'I do not know you, where you are from.'
Today on WGOD Radio, we visit the Church of Philadelphia, the Church of the Open Door.
For the Faithful Church of today, the Lord Jesus issues you a blank check, signed by Him!
Today on WGOD Radio, we look at the famous promise in chapter 3, To him who overcomes, I won't blot your name out of the Book of Life."
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Jesus told the dead Church at Sardis that He had not found their works perfect before God (3:2).
This is our study today on WGOD Radio.
Preached at ICC Sunday Evening, Dec. 11th.
Today we take an exhaustive look at the resurrection:
What is it?
When is it?
Preached at ICC on Dec. 11th, 2016.
Today we look at the great lyrics behind the Christmas classic, "Hark the Herald Angels Sing."
God Bless you all!
Today on WGOD Radio, we take 15 minutes to look at the doctrine of the rapture. Join us!
In this broadcast, we continue our look at the corrupt Church of Thyatira, and the Lord's admonishment to the pastor there.
Today on WGOD Radio, the Lord Jesus threatens the Pastor of the Church of Thyatira with sickness and perhaps even death, if they don't repent of the evils of the female teacher deceiving the saints.
Preached at ICC on Dec. 4th, 2017.
Taken from 1 John 2:18, "Little children, it is the last hour."
So what makes the Apostle John saying this any different than Paul Esposito saying it today?
Find out the answer to that question today.
Preached Sunday night, Nov. 27th.
This was a follow up to Sunday morning, where the Bible says that Samson's sin, and falling for Delilah was 'of the Lord.'
Join us for this look at the sovereignty of God.
Today on WGOD Radio, we are introduced to a woman that the Lord Jesus Christ called "Jezebel."
Join us today and find out why.
Today on WGOD Radio, we look some more at persecution, and the Christian martyr Antipas.
Today on WGOD, we consider Jesus' comments "the doctrine of Balaam."
What is the doctrine of Balaam?
Find out today on WGOD Radio.
Preached at ICC on Nov. 27th.
Taken from the Book of Judges.
Samson, despite his sin, is immortalized in the Book of Hebrews as a man of faith.
Today on WGOD Radio, our study takes us to the Church at Pergamos, and another description of our Lord.
In today's broadcast, the Lord Jesus instructs the Church at Smyrna that they will be tested for 10 days.
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Today on WGOD Radio, we again read somebody else's mail: The Church of Smyrna.
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Today on WGOD Radio, we start with a song from Pastor Daren Solana, then a quick recap of where we're at so far.
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Today we continue our study in Revelation chapter 2, and the topic, "how to test someone who says they are an apostle."
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How can you test the person who claims to be an "apostle?"
Find out today on WGOD Radio.
Preached at ICC on Nov. 6th.
Today we wrap up the Book of Ephesians, and look at this famous text in chapter 6.
Today on WGOD Radio, Jesus tell us that He Himself has the keys to Hades, and to Death.
Keys are used for locking and unlocking doors.
It's your choice.
Today on WGOD Radio, we're going to look at the Genuine Response of a human being upon seeing the face of God!
Today on WGOD, we continue our study in Revelation chapter 1.
9 "I, John, your brother and partaker in the tribulation and kingdom and endurance in Christ Jesus, came to be on the island that is called Patmos on account of the word of God and for the testimony of Jesus Christ."
Today on WGOD Radio, our study takes us to Rev 1:7.
"Behold, He's coming in the clouds, and every eye shall see Him."
Preached at Island Community Church on Oct. 30th.
Today's sermon takes us to the end of Ephesians chapter 5, and Paul's instructions to husbands and wives.
Today on WGOD Radio we look at the Blood of the Savior, which cleanses us from all our sins!
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On this broadcast of WGOD Radio, we look at Jesus Christ, the Firstborn from the Dead.
What did the author mean by "Firstborn?"
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Preached at ICC on October 23rd.
Please tune in today to this important sermon--God has alot to say regarding many topics in this message.
"Let's Walk."
On today's WGOD Radio broadcast, we are greeted by the Holy Spirit of God.
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4 "John, to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace to you and peace from Him who is, and who was, and who is to come, and from the seven-fold Spirit who is before His throne."
Today on WGOD Radio, we focus on 1:3, "Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and who keep the things having been written in it; for the time is near."
Today on WGOD Radio, we open up the last book of the Bible, and start verse by verse.
Come join us for this journey!
Why interpret literally?
A believer can get into alot of trouble if they don't interpret the Bible literally, because then anything can mean anything!
Join us today for the last intro to the Book of Revelation.
Taken from the series "Be Ready Always."
This week we compare creationism vs evolution.
Preached at ICC on Oct. 16th.
Taken from Ephesians chapter 4, Be angry and do not sin. Don't let the sun go down on your wrath.
Why should I interpret the Book of Revelation literally?
Find out the answer why as we continue our introduction to the Book of Revelation.
Today on WGOD Radio, we embark on a brand new study of the Book of Revelation, verse by verse.
Please join us Monday through Friday, and look right here for the podcasts!
Time is short!
Today on WGOD Radio, we continue our look at 2 Thess 2, and Paul's revelation of what must take place first before the "rapture" occurs.
Today on WGOD Radio we look at 2 Thess chapter 2, and Paul's teaching on the Day of Christ--NOT the Day of the Lord.
Preached at ICC on Oct. 2nd.
Today we look at Ephesians chapter 4, and God's spiritual gifts, that He's given to the Church.
11 And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, 12 for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ, 13 till we all come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ;
Today on WGOD Radio, we start chapter 19, AND, we answer this question concerning the Holy Spirit falling on people at a later date.
Preached at Island Community Church. The infamous false prophet of Revelation chapter 13.
People who take the mark of the beast during the tribulation are deceived into taking it.
Today on WGOD Radio, we look at the False Prophet of Revelation chapter 13.
Part 2 of 4.
Today on WGOD Radio, we look at the False Prophet of Revelation chapter 13.
Part 1 of 4.
Preached at ICC on Sept. 25th.
Today we look at Ephesians chapter 4, and some great topics, including:
Walking in the vocation in which we were called.
Preserving the unity of the Spirit, and what that looks like.
And Jesus leading captivity captive, and what that means.
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Preached at ICC on Sept. 18th.
Ephesians chapter 3 contains one of the greatest doxologies ever found in Scripture:
20) Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen."
This is today's sermon.
Today on WGOD Radio, we find Paul in the city of Athens, and preaches one of his most famous sermons. Join us!
Today on WGOD Radio, Paul preaches the gospel to a group of people known as Bereans, which the Bible speaks very highly of:
"Now these were more noble-minded than those in Thessalonica, who received the word with all readiness, each day examining the Scriptures to see whether these things might be so." (Acts 17:11)
Preached at ICC on Sept. 11th. Today we continue our sermon series through the Book of Ephesians.
Chapter 2 today: For He Himself is our peace.
Preached at ICC on Sept. 4th.
What's your favorite anecdote out of the 4 books of Kings?
Is is David, with drool running down his beard, pretending to be crazy, or perhaps something else?
Today you'll hear mine, taken from 1 Kings chapter 22, with the account of Ahab and Jezebel.
God Bless!
Today on WGOD Radio, we continue our study in the Book of Acts.
Paul and Silas end up in jail for casting a demon out of a woman.
Preached at ICC on August 28th.
Ephesians chapter 2. "For by grace are you saved, through faith, and that not of yourselves. It is the gift of God.
Today we look at our spiritual condition "BC," and we look at how great and awesome our God is!
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Today on WGOD Radio, Paul confronts a woman with, what the Bible calls, "A spirit of Python."
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The last part of this sermon. Here today we are looking at the death (murder) of John the Baptist, at the hands of King Herod, a dancing girl, and her mother.
Preached at ICC on August 21st.
"In whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace."
Today we continue our verse by verse study in the Book of Ephesians.
Who is John the Baptist?
Today and this week on WGOD Radio, we look at the mysterious person in the Bible, John the Baptist. Part 3 of 4
Who is John the Baptist?
Today and this week on WGOD Radio, we look at the mysterious person in the Bible, John the Baptist. Part 2 of 4
Taken from my sermon series through the Gospel of Mark.
Today and this week on WGOD Radio, we look at the mysterious person in the Bible, John the Baptist. Part 1 of 4
Today we wrap up this sermon taken from Matthew Chapter 16, "Upon this rock will I build My Church, and the gates of hell will not prevail against it."
God Bless!
Pastor Paul
Sometimes, when you look around, it appears that the Church is losing the battle. But Jesus encourages us, that the gates of hell will not prevail against the Church of Jesus Christ. (part 2 of 3).
Sometimes, when you look around, it appears that the Church is losing the battle. But Jesus encourages us, that the gates of hell will not prevail against the Church of Jesus Christ. (part 1 of 3).
Today on WGOD Radio, we are going back to our study in the Book of Acts, and returning to chapter 15, and the first Church Council.
Taken from my Sunday night series, "Be ready always to give an answer for the hope that is in you. (1 Pet 3:15)
Today: The certainty of Heaven and Hell.
Where do you go in the Bible when a scoffer says to you, "Bah, you don't believe those things anymore, do you?"
Also, do you know what to do to prove the Bible, without using the Bible?
Find out the answer in tonight's message from our new series, "Be ready always."
Preached at ICC on July 31st, 2016.
Taken from Mark chapter 16 and Luke chapter 24, and the Road to Emmaus.
Today we are starting a new series on Sunday Evenings at Island CC.
It's a series on how to properly defend the faith and the truth from common objections.
"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." (1 Pet 3:15)
Today we'll look at the objection: What about the poor Ethiopian whose never heard the Gospel? Would God send them to hell?
Join us for this weekly series!
Preached at Island Community Church on July 24th.
Jesus says, "I have come to bear witness to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth hears my voice."
Pilate's answer to that is right out of today's newspaper: WHAT IS TRUTH?
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Today on WGOD Radio, we start chapter 15 of the Book of Acts, and the question, "Do I have to keep the Old Testament Law?"
Preached at Island Community Church on July 17th.
Today we look at the sins of Simon Peter, and Judas Iscariot. Both committed terrible sins in denying their Lord. One was one of the pillars of the Church.
So what gives? Found out in today's message.
Jesus said that you'll recognize that His return is near when things are as they were when Abraham's nephew Lot was living in Sodom.
What characterized the days of Lot?
Find out the answer in today's message from God's word.
Today we continue our look at the question, "What will be the signs of your coming?"
Today we'll look at The Days of Noah.
What characterized the Days of Noah? Find out in today's message.
Preached at ICC on July 3rd, 2016.
Preached at ICC on June 26th.
Today we continue our series through the Gospel of Mark.
"What will be the signs of Your coming and the end of the world?"
Today we continue our study through Acts chapter 13. (Play bar-diabolos first).
The astounding thing Paul says is, 29 And when they had fulfilled all that was written of him, they took him down from the tree, and laid him in a sepulchre.
Not when "He" had fulfilled all things, but when THEY had fulfilled all things!
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Today on WGOD Radio, Paul changes the name of this "Bar-Jesus" to "Bar-Diabolos," you son of the devil.
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Today we look at 1 verse: Take heed that no man deceive you!
May I add--or devil!
Join us today for WGOD Radio as we start on chapter 13 in the Gospel of Mark.
Preached at ICC on June 12th.
Today we look at the parable of the wicked vinedressers, AND the fullness of the Gentiles.
Today on WGOD Radio we are introduced to a false prophet named Bar-Jesus (13:6), or Elymas (mistakenly called Simon Magus by ME, sorry), whom Paul is going to call down blindness on him.
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Today on WGOD Radio we start chapter 13 of the Book of Acts. We start with a command from the Holy Spirit to send out Paul and Barnabus.
Preached at ICC on June 5th.
Today we'll cover all of chapter 11, including:
Jesus cleanses the temple
Jesus rides into Jerusalem on a donkey.
Jesus curses the fig tree.
And, Jesus teaches on forgiveness.
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Today on WGOD Radio, we see the king who sought to kill Peter was eaten by worms.
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Preached at ICC on May 29th. Taken from Mark chapter 10:
Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?
Today on WGOD Radio we start chapter 12 of the Book of Acts.
Today, Herod has James killed, and then Peter is thrown in prison too, awaiting execution.
Preached at ICC on May 22nd.
Taken from Mark chapter 9. Today we see the spectacular metamorphosis of the Lord Jesus Christ on the mountain.
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Today on WGOD Radio we continue our study in the Book of Acts, and see Peter defending God's grace, which has been poured out on the Gentiles.
Today we start chapter 11 of the Book of Acts.
We're going to look at how the Holy Spirit instructs us in our day to day lives.
Today on WGOD Radio, we'll study Peter's famous sermon to the household of Cornelius the Gentile.
Today on WGOD Radio, we do some follow up on my sermon from 1 Tim 4:1, deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons.
Today on WGOD Radio, Peter begins his sermon to the Gentiles at Cornelius's house, in Acts chapter 10.
In this chapter we start to see that the Old Covenant is no longer in effect in the New, but the New is enacted upon better promises, the Lord Jesus.
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Did you know that demons have the ability to transform themselves into ministers of righteousness? Read 2 Corinthians 2:13-15
This is the last part of this message.
For satan himself transforms himself into an angel of light. Therefore its no big deal if his ministers transform themselves into ministers of righteousness.
Part 3 of 4
For satan himself transforms himself into an angel of light. Therefore its no big deal if his ministers transform themselves into ministers of righteousness.
Part 2 of 4
Taken from 2 Corinthians chapter 11--for Satan himself transforms himself into an angel of light.
Part 1 of 4
Preached at ICC on April 24th, and taken from 1 Tim 4:1
This is a shocking revelation out of the Word of God.
Please listen to this message out of God's Word.
"But the Spirit explicitly says, that in latter times some shall fall away from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons, 2 speaking lies in hypocrisy, having been seared with a hot iron as to their own conscience..."
Preached at ICC on April 17th. Today we see the Lord rebuking the Pharisees for the their traditions, because they were superseding the Word of God.
And yet, don't we do the same things today?
Also, we're going to see the Lord make mince meat of the old dietary laws.
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Today on WGOD Radio, we continue looking at Peter's vision on the rooftop of Simon the Tanner.
Today on WGOD Radio, we start chapter 10 of the Book of Acts, and Peter has a vision!
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Today we wrap up chapter 9 of the Book of Acts, with Peter raising Tabitha from the dead.
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Preached at ICC on April 10th.
What was Paul's "thorn in his flesh?"
Find out today on WGOD Radio!
Preached at ICC on April 3rd.
Today we take a look at the mysterious saint, John the Baptist.
We're also going to look at his murder.
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Today on WGOD we continue our look at the conversion experience of Saul of Tarsus.
Also we look at the irresistable grace of God--Paul was destined to believe ON THIS DAY! Or should I say, "Pre-destined?"
Today on WGOD Radio we start chapter 9 of the Book of Acts, and the conversion of Saul of Tarsus.
Preached at ICC on March 20th.
This sermon is a look at our standing, both "Before" Christ, and "After."
Just like those photos of people who lost alot of weight, and now look totally different, and happy!
Jesus will truly change your life! And unlike losing weight, your transformation is permanent!
Preached at ICC on March 13th:
If you pray to God by any other mediator other than Christ Jesus, you are an idolater. That's the subject of today's message.
Preached at ICC on March 6th.
Today, in our verse by verse study in the Gospel of Mark, we run into a severely demon-possessed man.
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Preached at ICC on Feb. 28th.
The Bible talks alot about "short-lived," or 'temporary' Christians, who don't cross the finish line.
Find out the reasons why in today's message out of God's Word.
These are 3 separate messages from Acts 8:26-40.
Phillip is the great role model for how to do evangelism right!
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How are you at helping others find Jesus?
This is the second part of 3 separate teachings, looking at "7 principles of evangelism--the Phillip approach."
How are you at leading a person to Christ?
Join us today on WGOD Radio as we learn Phillip the Evangelist's method.
The Apostle Paul wrote in Galatians chapter 6: "Be not deceived, God is not mocked! Whatsoever a man sows, this shall he also reap."
But we see God mocked everywhere today! So what gives?
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Taken from Galatians chapter 6: "Be not deceived, God is not mocked! Whatsoever a man sows, this shall he also reap."
Today on WGOD Radio we see the Samaritans coming to the faith, and being baptized by the Holy Spirit.
Question: Why did it take them longer to show any evidences of their salvation? Find out today on WGOD Radio.
Preached at ICC on Feb. 21st.
Is it possible in this day and age to commit the unpardonable sin?
Find out today in this message from the Gospel of Mark.
Preached at ICC on Feb. 14th, 2016
Today we cover some great stuff in the Gospel of Mark, so please join us!
Question: Where does sickness come from? Find out today what the Bible says about this today here on WGOD Radio.
Today on WGOD Radio, we're introduced to Simon the Sorcerer.
"Now a certain man named Simon was previously in the city practicing magic and astounding the people of Samaria, claiming himself to be someone great, 10 to whom they gave heed, from the least to the greatest, saying, "This man is the great power of God." (Acts 8:9, EMTV)
Imagine the great Apostle Paul, persecuting the Church, at the mere mention of the name of Jesus!
Join us today for WGOD Radio, All Truth, All the Time.
Today we start a 16 week series through the Gospel of Mark.
Right off the bat in verse 1 we see that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.
It's going to be a power packed 16 weeks, so grab your Bibles, and God Bless!
Preached at ICC on Jan. 31st.
Are New Testament believers still supposed to follow the Old Testament law, and the OT dietary laws?
Find out today once and for all!
Preached at ICC on January 17th, 2016.
Taken from Matthew chapter 13. According to Jesus, only 1 in 4 people who start out as "Christ Followers" will persevere until the end.
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Today on WGOD Radio we are introduced to Saul of Tarsus, an angry Pharisee who had great disdain for Jesus Christ, and for Christians!
Today on WGOD Radio, we are introduced to the first deacons of the Church, as well as Stephen.
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Today on WGOD Radio, we'll examine the response of the Apostles, to suffering.
"Then they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing because they were counted worthy to be dishonored on behalf of the name of Jesus. 42 And daily in the temple, and from house to house, they did not cease teaching and proclaiming the gospel of Jesus the Christ." (Acts 5:41-42)
PART 3
Today on WGOD Radio, we continue our messages in the Book of 2 Thessalonians, and a look at who the Apostle Paul calls the "Man of Sin."
PART 2
Today on WGOD Radio, we continue our messages in the Book of 2 Thessalonians, and a look at who the Apostle Paul calls the "Man of Sin."
Today on WGOD Radio, we continue our messages in the Book of 2 Thessalonians. Today we look at the "Man of Sin."
The Day of Christ will not come unless:
The Falling away from the faith comes first
The man of sin is "unveiled."
This is the topic to today's message.
Part 3 of 3
The Day of Christ is NOT the same day as the Day of the Lord.
The Day of Christ will not come until THESE 2 THINGS happen first:
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The Falling Away from the faith occurs
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The Man of Sin is revealed
Enjoy the message.
The Day of Christ will not come until THESE 2 THINGS happen first:
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The Falling Away from the faith occurs
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The Man of Sin is revealed
Enjoy the message.
This is 1 sermon divided into 3 parts.
Merry Christmas to all! Enjoy this short message on our wonderful Savior, Jesus Christ--The REASON for the Season!
Preached at ICC on Dec. 13th.
Today we wrap up 2 Thessalonians with some great teaching from the Apostle Paul, including:
If a man is not willing to work, neither shall he eat.
So much for him running for President!
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Jesus said, 'it is not for you to know times and seasons..."
How is then that so many preachers claim to know it?
Taken from 1 Thess 5:1-2 (PART 2)
Jesus said, 'it is not for you to know times and seasons..."
How is then that so many preachers claim to know it?
Taken from 1 Thess 5:1-2
Today we wrap up our look at the mysterious person John the Baptist.
Enjoy the message, and God Bless!
There was a man sent para Theou (from alongside of) God whose name was John.
This is the topic of this week's Bible teaching--John the Baptist.
This is part 3 of 4
One of my favorite messages from the past, AND, one of my favorite players in God's kingdom.
"There was a man sent PARA THEOU whose name was John." (John 1:6)
Only problem here is, Para Theou means, "from alongside of God."
Enjoy today's message!
Who was John the Baptist? What a mysterious individual!
This is the topic of this message. Join us for WGOD Radio!
Preached at ICC on Dec. 6th.
Taken from 2 Thess 2:13, Paul teaches us today that our salvation has been predestined by Almighty God Himself. Also, that all 3 Persons of the Trinity were involved in our salvation.
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Today on WGOD Radio, we continue our study in the Book of Acts. We see the Apostles rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer on account of THE NAME.
Preached at ICC on Nov. 29th.
Today we look at who the Apostle Paul called "The Man of Sin."
He tells us that there's going to be another temple in Jerusalem. He also tells us that this man of sin is going to sit in that temple, and say that he is god.
Take heed that no man deceive you!
Preached at ICC on Nov. 22nd.
Today Paul corrects the false doctrine that had been spread at Thessalonica: The Day of Christ will not come unless:
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The Falling Away comes first
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The Man of Sin is Revealed.
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Preached at ICC on Nov. 15th.
Today we start the Book of 2 Thessalonians.
"Wherefore also we pray always for you, that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfill all the good pleasure of his goodness, and the work of faith with power."
Today on WGOD Radio we wrap up this message "The false prophet."
Today we'll look at the famous mark of the beast.
Think about it: "He has the power to give life." (Rev 13:15)
Think about it: I'm not talking about God! I'm talking about the devil, through his henchman.
This is part 3 of a sermon entitled "The False Prophet."
Today on WGOD Radio we continue our look at the False Prophet of Revelation chapter 13.
Preached at Island Community Church on Nov. 1st.
The Preacher is Brother Daren Solana.
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Preached at Island Community Church on Nov. 8th.
Taken from 1 Thessalonians 5--He who calls you is FAITHFUL!
God is faithful!
He has promised to make us blameless before His throne.
Thank God for Jesus Christ His Son, who cleanses us from all sin, and makes us blameless by His blood.
Today on WGOD Radio, we take 4 days to look at the False Prophet of Revelation chapter 13.
Today on WGOD Radio, we continue our study in the Book of Acts.
In chapter 5, Peter and the other apostles are confronted with having to either obey the government and the rulers of the people, or God.
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Think about it: all who dwell on the earth will worship this antichrist--even all of those who think religion is for weak-minded fools, and even the atheists will worship him.
Maybe your own family members will call him lord?
Let's get busy.
One of the most intimidating verses in all of Scripture is found in the Book of Revelation, chapter 13, and verse 8:
"And all who dwell on the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the Book of Life."
All who dwell on the earth will worship this guy. Even all of those who think religion is for weak-minded fools, and even the atheists.
Certainly you and I know someone who will call this man "lord."
One of the most intimidating verses in all of Scripture is found in the Book of Revelation, chapter 13, and verse 8:
"And all who dwell on the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the Book of Life."
All who dwell on the earth will worship this guy. Even all of those who think religion is for weak-minded fools, and even the atheists.
Certainly you and I know someone who will call this man "lord."
Part 1 of 4. In this message, we are looking at the coming antichrist of Revelation chapter 13.
Preached at ICC on Oct. 25th.
Taken from 1 Thessalonians chapter 5. Once again we are told that we are not to set dates for the coming of the Lord, because the Lord Jesus will come again like a thief in the night!
He tells us to Watch!
"So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation." (Heb 9:28)
Preached at ICC on Oct. 18th. Today we are looking at 1 Thess chapters 3 and 4, including the doctrine of the rapture.
James said to count it all joy when we encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of our faith produces endurance. (Jam 1:2). This is the main theme today on WGOD Radio, as we wrap up the Lord's message to the faithful Church at Philadelphia.
Part 3 of 4.
This is a look at the Lord's promises to the faithful Church at Philadelphia, and to the faithful Church of today!
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An open door of ministry
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Deliverance from the Great Tribulation
Today on WGOD Radio, we are looking at God's promises to the faithful Church.
First, He sets before us an open door that no man (or demon) can shut. Today, we see that He promises to keep us OUT OF the hour of trial that's going to test all who dwell on the earth.
Preached at ICC on Oct. 11th.
Last week, we see that God has elected us. This week, we see that God has called us.
What do you do when God calls you?
Taken from my sermon on the Dead Church at Sardis.
The Lord promises all overcomers that He wouldn't blot their names out of the Book of Life.
So does that mean that those who don't overcome that He will?
Join us today for WGOD Radio as we answer that question.
Today on WGOD Radio we are looking at Revelation 3:5, and we are confronted with the Lord's statement: "He who overcomes shall be clothed in white garments, and by no means shall I erase his name from the Book of Life; but I will confess his name before My Father and before His angels."
So does that mean what it appears to say? Join us today for WGOD Radio!
This week on WGOD Radio, we are looking at the Dead Church at a city named Sardis, and we're looking at the Lord's correction of this Church. Part 2 of 4
Today on WGOD Radio, we travel to the City of Sardis, and we look over the Pastor's shoulder and read his mail--a scathing letter from the Lord Jesus.
Preached at ICC on October 4th.
"Knowing, beloved brothers, your election by God."
What an awesome truth! We have been elected by God Himself!
God entered into His very own voter's booth, closed the curtain...
AND ELECTED YOU!!
Makes you want to shout, doesn't it?
Today on WGOD Radio, we see that Peter's shadow healed people who were sick, as well as Paul's handkerchief.
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Today on WGOD Radio, we see that not all sickness comes from the devil, as some Christians would have you believe. But the truth is, some sickness can come from God, and even death, as a result of sin.
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First the Lord shot down those who called themselves Apostles, and were not (2:2), and now He does the same with a woman who calls herself a "prophetess."
What are the true works of a prophet of God? Find out today on WGOD Radio.
Today on WGOD Radio, we are looking at what went wrong in Thyatira, for it to be remembered as "The Corrupt Church." Part 1 of 3
Today on WGOD Radio, we are looking at the signs to clue you in that you are going to a worldly Church.
Question: How do you know if you're a member of a worldly Church? Find out the answer to that question this week on WGOD Radio.
Part 3 of 4
Question: How do you know if you're a member of a worldly Church? Find out the answer to that question this week on WGOD Radio.
We are also looking at the Saint named Antipas, and what happened to him.
Airing on WGOD Radio this week: The Worldly Church.
Question: How do you know if you're a member of a worldly Church? Find out the answer to that question this week on WGOD Radio.
Imagine that sign hanging over the Church today!
But that's how it was when the Church of Jesus Christ started.
Preached at ICC on Sept. 20th.
Today we look at the famous False Prophet of Revelation chapter 13. This man will deceive over 5 billion people!!
Today we continue our study in Acts chapter 5, and Ananias and Sapphira.
We see the penalty for lying to God in the beginning of the Church age.
Thank God that Acts is a historical book!
Today on WGOD Radio, we are introduced to 2 people named Ananias and Sapphira, who wanted to join the church.
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Preached at ICC on Sept 13th.
Taken from Revelation chapters 12 and 13.
The Bible calls the Serpent, and the Dragon, one who "deceives the whole world."
And it tells us that the whole world will worship the Antichrist--at least, those whose names aren't written in the Book of Life.
This is the subject to today's message. Please listen to this sermon, and spread it around.
Today on the WGOD Radio broadcast, we continue our study in Acts chapter 4.
Today we see Peter and John are strictly warned not to preach or speak the name of Jesus.
What do you do when the government tells you to "ease up" on the Jesus stuff?
Preached at ICC on Sept. 6th.
Today we look at the 7th and last Church addressed by our Lord, the Lukewarm Church.
This spiritual condition is defined by a half-hearted attitude of the things of God.
How's your zeal today?
Today on WGOD Radio, we see what happens to believers when they spend time with the Savior! Join us.
"Now when they observed the boldness of Peter and John, and understood that they were uneducated and untrained men, they marveled. And they recognized that they had been with Jesus." (Acts 4:13)
Today on WGOD Radio, we're going to spend more time considering the name of Jesus, as it relates to salvation.
Today we start chapter 4 of Acts, and the famous verse, "Nor is there salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven which has been given among men by which we must be saved."
Preached at ICC on August 30th.
Today we look at the 6th of 7 Churches that the Lord Jesus addresses in the Book of Revelation--the faithful church.
Are you a member of the faithful Church?
I guess that depends. Are you "faithful"?
Or unfaithful?
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Repent, and be converted! SO THAT...
Times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord!
Today on WGOD Radio, we continue our study in Acts chapter 3.
Peter commands us, "Repent! And be converted!"
Preached at ICC on August 23rd.
In this message, we look at 2 things:
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How can you tell that you're in a dead church.
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Can I lose my salvation (Rev 3:5)
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Today on WGOD Radio, we are wrapping up a sermon taken from Romans chapter 11.
Is God through with the Nation of Israel, or does He still have a plan for them?
Find out the answer to that question in this sermon.
This is so simple a child could understand it: God is NOT done dealing with the Nation of Israel. This is the subject of this sermon, taken from Romans chapter 11.
"I say then, has God cast away His people? By no means! For I too am an Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin. 2 God has not cast away His people whom He foreknew." (Rom 11:1-2)
Part 1 of 3.
Does the nation of Israel still fit into God's plans? Find out today on WGOD Radio.
Preached at ICC on August 16th.
How do you know if you're a member of a corrupt Church?
And what what the problem with the Church of Thyatira?
Find out today on WGOD Radio!
We continue our study in Acts. Today Peter tells us, "Repent, and be converted!"
"Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord." (Acts 3:19)
Today on WGOD Radio, we continue our study in the Book of Acts.
"And on the basis of faith in His name, this one whom you observe and know, was made strong by His name. And the faith, which is by Him, has given to him this wholeness before you all." (Acts 3:16)
Preached at ICC on August 9th.
Today we look at the worldly church at Pergamos, and the worldly church of today.
How can you tell if you are in a worldly church? Join us today and hear the answer!
Today on WGOD Radio we start chapter 3 of the Book of Acts. Incredibly we se Peter accuse the people of denying Jesus.
Did Peter have a short memory? Join us for today's broadcast and we'll answer that question.
The Book of Acts is a historical Book, which tells us of the birth of the Church, and the ministry of the Holy Spirit.
in today's text, the early believers sold everything they had and gave it away!
What thinkest thou?
If you think we are living in the days of the Book of Acts, then every moment you hold onto your house and car, you are living in sin, and are not following the leading of the Holy Spirit!
Are you convicted by God for still having a house? or car?
Then what applied to them does not apply to you today!
Preached at ICC on August 2nd.
Today we look at the 2nd of 7 Churches that the Lord sent a letter to, The Church at Smyrna, which was facing horrific persecution.
Jesus said, on the Sermon on the Mount, "Do not give what is holy to the dogs; nor cast your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you to pieces."
This is the subject to today's broadcast.
Preached at ICC on July 26th.
Today we start the first of 7 messages from the 7 Churches of the Book of Revelation.
The Loveless Church at Ephesus.
Taken from Acts 2:39.
Salvation is conditional: conditional on God's calling us!
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Today on WGOD Radio, we continue our study in the Book of Acts. Focusing today on the significance of the shed blood of Christ.
Preached at ICC on July 19th.
The Bible says, when the Lord returns, that people will "wail," meaning, "to beat one's breast in anguish."
Why the response?
Find out the reason why today on WGOD Radio, as we start a new series in the Book of Revelation.
Today on WGOD Radio, we continue our look at Peter's sermon on the Day of Pentecost.
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Today we look at Peter's famous sermon in which 3000 souls were saved!
The Holy Spirit gives the command, "Repent, and be baptized!"
Question, then: Does Baptism save us? Join us today for the WGOD Radio broadcast!
Preached at ICC on July 12th.
Discussed at water coolers and restaurants all over the world: Are we living in the Tribulation?
Find out today on the WGOD Radio broadcast!
Always remember that the Holy Spirit is the Author of the Holy Bible! This is how Peter can make THIS comment, in Acts 3:13-15
13 "The God of Abraham, and of Isaac, and of Jacob, the God of our fathers, hath glorified his Son Jesus; whom ye delivered up, and denied him in the presence of Pilate, when he was determined to let him go. 14 But ye denied the Holy One and the Just, and desired a murderer to be granted unto you; 15 And killed the Prince of life, whom God hath raised from the dead; whereof we are witnesses."
Peter, the one who denied the Lord three times, makes this comment.
This is why Peter also made this comment:
20 "Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. 21 For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost." (2 Pet 1:20-21)
Today on the WGOD Radio broadcast, we see that the crucifixion of Christ was part of the determinate counsel of God.
23 Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain: 24 Whom God hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was not possible that he should be holden of it. (Acts 2:23-24)
Today on WGOD Radio, we see that the crucifixion of Jesus Christ was foreordained.
How could that be? Find out more today on WGOD Radio!
"Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain." (Acts 2:23)
When you see Sodom revitalized, you'll know that the return of Christ is near.
Part 4 of 4.
Jesus said that you would know His return was near when things on earth were as they were when Abraham's nephew was alive, and lived in Sodom.
What characterized the Days of Lot?
Find out today on WGOD Radio. Part 3 of 4
A message that needs to be heard again.
What characterized the Days of Lot? Find out today on WGOD Radio.
Preached at Island Community Church on July 5th.
What is the "mystery of lawlessness" that Paul talked about in 2 Thessalonians?
This is an evil demonic spirit that is infecting people.
What are the symtoms, and how does a person know if they've been infected?
Join us for this word from the Lord, "The Mystery of Iniquity."
Preached at ICC on June 28th.
The Apostle Paul revealed a great mystery to us: That the time was coming when the last Gentile was going to come to the faith, and God would, at that time, start to deal with Israel again, after 2000 years of "stupor."
This is the subject of today's sermon. Forgive me for the hum in the background for much of the audio.
How did the Apostles choose Judas' replacement?
This is the topic to today's broadcast!
Today we continue our study in the Book of Acts, and witness the demise of Judas, one of the twelve.
Preached at ICC on June 21st.
Satan has his evil tares right in the Church! How can we spot the difference?
This is the topic of today's sermon!
A Hyperbole of Antithesis--Paul W. Esposito, Th.D.
People all the time love to quote Malachi 1:2-3 and Romans 9:13 which says, “Jacob I’ve loved, but Esau I’ve hated,” to prove that God literally hated Esau, and that was His sovereign choice.
I remember learning in college (Moody Bible Institute) that this example is what’s known as a “hyperbole of antithesis.” Here are two of them:
“If anyone comes to Me and does not hate his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes, and his own life also, he cannot be My disciple. (Luke 14:26)
Let’s break this down:
If anyone comes to me and does not hate…
His Father
Mother
Wife
Children
Brothers and Sisters
He cannot be a Christian.
By the way, how are you doing with that?
This brings along with it a hearty laugh, followed by the words, “That’s not what’s intended by that verse!”
“That’s a hyperbole!”
Correct! I agree.
And here’s another example of a hyperbole of antithesis:
As it is written, “Jacob I have loved, but Esau I have hated.” (Romans 9:13)
Notice the comparative structure of both of these.
What the Lord is saying is, your love for Him ought to dwarf your love for everything else, by comparison.
When the smoke clears, at the conclusion of Revelation chapter 19, and the Great White Throne is before one and all, it’s hard to fathom that God hated some 90 % of His creation.
I can still envision this sign hanging over the gates of heaven:
“Whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.” (Revelation 22:17)
It’s your choice!
This I know, and will boldly declare: GOD LOVES YOU!!
Today on WGOD Radio we continue our study in the Book of Acts.
Jesus said, when He was questioned regarding His return, 'It is not for you to know the times or seasons that the Father has placed in His own authority.'
And yet people defy this admonition all the time!
Sorry to admit it, but I just love King David’s methods for keeping his house and his city clean, and pure.
It’s found in Psalm 101.
4 A perverse heart shall depart from me; I will know no evil.
5 Whoever secretly slanders his neighbor, him I will destroy; No one who has a haughty look and an arrogant heart will I endure.
6 My eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me; He who walks in a blameless way is the one who will minister to me.
7 He who practices deceit shall not dwell within my house; He who speaks falsehood shall not maintain his position before me.
8 Every morning I will destroy all the wicked of the land, So as to cut off from the city of the Lord all those who do iniquity. (Psalm 101:4-8, NASB)
So what’s David’s methods? I’m afraid they wouldn’t go over too well today!
Here’s a short list of 8 things (the list is not exhaustive)
- The faithful will dwell with me. (vs 6)
David insisted on living with and being surrounded by faithful people.
- The blameless will minister to me (vs 6)
He starts with those who he wants around him, those who bring him joy, and whose company he appreciates. Now, he reveals the types of people he will not endure:
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Perverted people shall depart from me. (vs 4)
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Those who slander others will be killed. (vs 5)
(Ah, King David, a man after God’s own heart!)
Keep in mind, God’s not too fond of folks like this, either! In Proverbs 6:19, David’s son Solomon, under divine inspiration, says this:
These six things the Lord hates, Yes, seven are an abomination to Him:
A proud look, A lying tongue, Hands that shed innocent blood,
A heart that devises wicked plans, Feet that are swift in running to evil,
A false witness who speaks lies, And one who sows discord among brethren. (Prov 6:16-19)
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Deceitful people are banned from my house (vs 7)
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All liars will be fired. (vs 7)
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The proud and the arrogant I will not endure (vs 5)
And lastly, number 8, and the corresponding reason why:
- Every morning I will destroy all the wicked people!
8A—The reason why: To keep the city of the Lord free from iniquity. (vs 8)
So I encourage you all, “Help keep your city clean!”
I wish David would run for office around here!
Preached at ICC on June 14th.
Today we look at what happened to Moses to prevent him from entering the Promised Land.
Today on WGOD Radio, we continue looking at infallible proofs, and we look at the Lord's statement regarding His return: "It is not for you to know the times or seasons that the Father has put in His own authority."
Today on WGOD Radio, we look at some of Luke's "infallible proofs."
Join us in our brand new study in the Book of Acts!
Today on WGOD Radio, we'll lay the groundwork for our brand new Bible study in the Book of Acts, which will take us through the end of the year.
Key word: EYEWITNESS
Here's a quick update regarding the ministry here at WGOD Radio, and what studies are in store for the coming weeks.
God Bless!
Preached at ICC on June 7th.
Today we look at the stubbornness of Pharaoh, and the 10 resulting plagues upon him and his people.
Preached at ICC on May 31st.
Today we look at the great and magnificent name of God--I AM!
Revealed in Exodus 3:14, as well as John 8:58.
Preached at Island Community Church by Pastor Ken Babington from First Baptist Church of Cocoa Beach, Florida.
A timely word preached on Memorial Day weekend!
Today on WGOD Radio, we'll take one final program for a cast of characters--a brief summary of every chapter! In 13 minutes.
I hope everyone has been blessed in some way this past year.
Pastor Paul
Today on WGOD Radio we come to the end of our study in Revelation!
The promise remains: Whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.
God Bless!
The Book of Revelation concludes with this promise, or threat, depending on how you look at it: Don't add anything to it, and don't take away from it!
OR ELSE!
Today on WGOD Radio, we see God's open invitation to ALL of mankind--Whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.
Today on WGOD Radio, we look at Rev 22:12, and the Lord's teaching, "My reward is with Me."
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Today on WGOD Radio, once again we hear the Lord warn everyone that His return is near!
6 Then he said to me, "These words are faithful and true." And the Lord, the God of the spirits of the prophets sent His angel to show His servants the things which must come about soon. 7 Behold, I am coming quickly! Blessed is he that keeps the words of the prophecy of this book." 8 And I, John, am the one hearing and seeing these things. And when I heard and when I saw, I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel showing to me these things. 9 Then he said to me, "See that you do not! For I am your fellow servant, and I am of your brothers the prophets, and of those who keep the words of this book. Worship God." 10 And he said to me, "Do not seal the words of the prophecy of this book, for the time is near.
Today on WGOD Radio, we find that the Tree of Life has returned, and plays a prominent part in the New Jerusalem.
Preached at ICC on May 17th.
Pastor Eric Marshall entitled his message "The Law of Prayer." This is part TWO of one 60 minute message.
Preached at ICC on May 17th. Pastor Eric Marshall preaches the sermon, "The Law of Prayer." Part 1 of 2.
Today on WGOD Radio, we wrap up chapter 21, and take a closer look at our new home, the New Jerusalem.
Today on WGOD Radio, we look at Revelation 21:8
"But the cowardly and unbelieving and sinners and abominable and murderers and sexually immoral and drug users and idolaters and all who are false shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death."
Preached at ICC on May 3rd.
God is holy! When in His presence, He told Moses to take off his shoes.
And God is still holy, and has not changed.
Today on WGOD Radio we start chapter 21. And we see that the New Jerusalem is promised to all who overcome!
God wants you to overcome. This is why He makes your life difficult!
Today we continue our study of the Great White Throne Judgment, found in Revelation chapter 20.
Preached at ICC on May 3rd.
Today we start a short series of messages on Moses, the man of God. Today's we'll set the table, and look at the first 40 years.
Jesus said to Peter, and to all His followers throughout all generations, "Upon this Rock I will build My Church, and the gates of hell will not prevail against it."
As we see trouble all around us, it's comforting to know that the Church of Jesus Christ will prevail, regardless of all the evil that tries to destroy His Church.
Be encouraged!
Preached at ICC on April 19th.
Who is this mysterious man known as John the Baptist? Find out more in today's sermon.
It is amazing to me how many people are offended because Jesus loves them. We'll look at that some today, as well as Rev chapter 20.
Today on WGOD Radio, we see that Christians were beheaded because of their testimony of Jesus, and on account of their Bible.
The Word of God tells us that there's a time to speak, and a time to be silent!
Jesus instructs us, "Do not give what is holy (the word of God) to the dogs, nor cast your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you to pieces." (Matt 7:6)
Imagine Jesus giving out THAT answer on the Larry King show??
Preached at ICC on April 12th, 2015.
James says to count it all joy when you "fall."
How can we do that? This is the subject to today's sermon, out of James ch. 1
Today on the WGOD Radio broadcast, we see that the famous Antichrist, as well as the False Prophet, are cast into the Lake of Fire, for all eternity.
Today on WGOD Radio, we continue our study in Revelation chapter 19, and the Lord's returning on a white horse.
Preached at Island on Easter, 2015.
Jesus said that all those who live and believe in Me will NEVER die!"
I say to that, "Count me in!"
How about you?
Today on the WGOD Radio broadcast we start chapter 19 of Revelation. Blessed are those who are called to the marriage supper of the Lamb.
Preached at ICC on March 29th.
Jesus said to the Pharisees, as they asked Him to put a muzzle on His disciples, "If these should keep quiet, then the stones would immediately cry out."
Listen to today's sermon as we discover the reason that the Lord responded in this fashion.
The Bible tells us that this modern-day Las Vegas or Dubai will be destroyed in 1 hour!
Join us today for the WGOD Radio Broadcast!
Do you have irritating neighbors around you?
Imagine owning a condo in Babylon, where the Bible says this about your neighbors:
"Babylon the great is fallen, is fallen, and is become the habitation of devils, and the hold of every foul spirit, and a cage of every unclean and hateful bird."
Join us for today's broadcast, "The Destruction of Babylon part 2."
Today on the WGOD Radio broadcast, we continue our study of Revelation chapter 17, and the cryptic revelation that the angel gave to John.
"And there are seven kings. Five have fallen, one is, and the other has not yet come. And whenever he comes, he must abide for a short time. 11 And the beast which was, and is not, is also an eighth, and is of the seven, and is going to perdition." (Rev 17:10-11)
Preached at ICC on March 22nd.
Today we wrap up the Book of Jude, including some interesting revelations concerning Enoch and Methuselah.
Today on WGOD Radio, we look at the supernatural existence of the antichrist.
There's more to this man than meets the eye!
Join us!
Today on the WGOD Radio broadcast, we consider "Mystery Babylon."
Please join us for today's broadcast!
Today on WGOD Radio, we come to chapter 17 in Revelation, and are introduced to a woman, a mystery, riding a scarlet beast.
Join us!
Today on WGOD Radio, we come to the 6th Bowl judgment, and find this:
"And I saw three unclean spirits like frogs coming out of the mouth of the dragon, out of the mouth of the beast, and out of the mouth of the false prophet. 14 For they are demonic spirits performing signs, which go forth to the kings of the whole world, to gather them to the battle of that great day of God Almighty." (Rev 16:13-14)
Today on WGOD Radio, we continue our look at the 7 bowl judgments. Also, we look at how easy it is to be deceived.
Join us!
Preached at ICC on March 15th. In this sermon, Jude reminds us that judgment in the past was carried out on unbelievers, evil spirits, and homosexuals.
We see these same 3 groups at work today.
Today on WGOD Radio, we continue our study in Rev. 16, and look at the first 4 bowl judgments.
Especially the fact that people still refuse to repent of their sins.
Why won't people repent? Join us today to hear the answer to that question!
Preached at ICC on March 8th, 2015.
In today's sermon, we consider Jude's warning about false teachers and false prophets. We also look at a few of today's false teachers and deceivers.
BEWARE You might be offended.
Preached at ICC on March 1st, 2015.
It's time for Christians to stand up and be counted!
The Apostle John said that he saw all those who had the victory over the beast, his image, his mark, and the number of his name.
Today on WGOD Radio, we'll consider victory over the mark.
There's an old adage, "To know the future, you must go to the past."
Today on the WGOD Radio broadcast, we'll do exactly that!
How did believers in the past have the victory over the image?
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Today in Rev 15, we see those who persevere over the beast, and over the image.
How can I do that?
Find out today on WGOD Radio!
Preached at ICC on Feb. 22nd.
Today we wrap up the Book of Galatians.
Paul said, don 't faint as you come across evil, in your service unto the Lord.
Today on the WGOD Radio broadcast, we start chapter 15 of the Book of Rev.
Also, we consider some more on the beautiful reality that GOD LOVES US!
Join us!
Today on the WGOD Radio broadcast, we see a serious bloodletting at the end of the age--4 feet high, and 184 miles long!
God loves you, and doesn't want you to be a part of this!
Today on the WGOD Radio broadcast, we come to verse 12 of chapter 14:
"Here is the endurance of the saints; those who keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus."
God is saying, "Hang in there! Just a little while longer!"
Join us!
For those who are deceived and take the mark, God says that He will make them drink from the wine of the wrath of God, poured out full strength, and undiluted, into His cup.
There is no repentance from taking the mark!!
Preached at ICC on Feb 15th.
Guest speaker Eric Marshall delivers a SOLID message from the word of God, on Law and Grace.
Today on WGOD Radio, we see that there's no repentance from taking the mark of the beast.
"Then another angel, a third, followed them, saying with a loud voice, "If anyone worships the beast and his image, and receives a mark on his forehead or on his hand, 10 then he shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out undiluted in the cup of His wrath. And they shall be tormented with fire and brimstone before the holy angels and before the Lamb. 11 And the smoke of their torment goes up forever and ever; and they have no rest day or night, those who worship the beast and his image, and anyone who receives the mark of his name." (Rev 14:9-11)
Today we continue our study in Rev 14, with the Lamb, standing on Mount Zion--the heavenly Jerusalem.
Today on WGOD Radio, we start chapter 14 of the Book of Revelation. We see the Lamb standing on Mount Zion.
Is He in heaven, or on earth? Join us!
Preached at Island Community Church on Feb 8th.
And yet, God is mocked all the time! This sermon is a look at 4 groups that mock God. Please don't miss this message from God's word.
The False Prophet will deceive some 2 billion people.
YOU are God's hands and feet in this world!
People ask me all the time what's my favorite Bible translation, or what's the best, or most faithful, Bible translation?
To that I say, first and foremost, the Bible is meant to be understood! When it's not understood, the devil marks you for prey! (Matt 13:19)
Here's my list of Bibles that I can recommend:
1. New King James Version
The NKJV is the absolute best Bible translation available today. The NKJV is the only modern Bible translation that uses the trustworthy Byzantine Manuscripts, and the TR (textus receptus).
2. King James Version
If you can understand the Elizabethan English, there's nothing more faithful to the original manuscripts than the 404 year old KJV.
3. The NIV of 1984
Not the updated version, which has gone over to the dark side, but the original NIV.
4. American Standard Version (ASV) of 1901
Other than changing the name LORD to Jehovah throughout the whole Bible, the ASV is a great, literal translation.
5. The New American Standard Version
From time to time this translation has infuriated me by the choices the translators made, but for the most part, the NASB is very literal to the original manuscripts, even if it's not smooth.
Bibles I do not recommend:
1. The Message Bible
Stay away from this paraphrase! It is NOT a translation of the Bible.
2.The English Standard Version (sorry)
I cannot recommend the ESV!
Main reasons: The do not italicize the words which they have added, like all other translations. This is a terrible mistake! You have no idea whose words you are reading--God's, or the translators!
Also, they have a misplaced, theological slant that has infected their translation. Daniel 9:24-27 is a horrendous translation, and is quite revealing as to the theological bent of the committee overseeing the ESV. And there are many, many others examples throughout the ESV, mostly regarding prophecy. Bear in mind that the ESV translators and committee do not believe in Bible prophecy, and their translation reflects that slant.
The reader of any translation should not be able to detect what "camp" its translators and overseers are in.
Preached at ICC on Feb 1st. Today we look at the 9 fruits of the Holy Spirit, found in Galatians chapter 5.
Imagine that: He had the power to give life.
Am I talking about God? Not in today's Bible text!
Today I'm talking about the False Prophet of Revelation chapter 13, who will deceive billions of people by his lying wonders!
The Apostle John tells us in Rev 13:14, from the Majority Text, "He (speaking of the false prophet) deceives my own people who dwell on the earth, by the signs that were given him to do."
The False Prophet of Revelation chapter 13 will deceive over 2 billion people!
How well do you know the Master?
Preached at ICC on Jan 25th.
Stand fast in the freedom in which Christ has made us free!
Paul encourages us not to give up our ground, and to go back to following the Old Testament law to be in right relationship/Fellowship with God.
Today on the WGOD Radio broadcast, we see that the deceiving lies of the false prophet are similar to the genuine miracles done by Elijah.
Will the False Prophet say that his name is Elijah?
Are you ready for some fireworks?
Today on WGOD Radio, we are introduced to who the Bible calls, "The False Prophet."
A very, very dangerous man.
Join us!
Today on WGOD Radio, we see that the Man of Sin sits "as God."
Will you believe him?
Rev 13:8 says that "All who dwell on the earth will worship him...whose names are not written in the Book of Life."
Today on the WGOD Radio broadcast, we continue our mini-study in 2 Thessalonians chapter 2, and the man of sin.
The Day of Christ will not come unless:
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The falling away comes first
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The man of sin is unveiled
Preached at ICC on January 18th.
Today we look at the true meaning of baptism. Also, we consider what it means to be an heir of God.
Today on WGOD Radio, we continue our look at the Antichrist, but this time from a different text--2 Thessalonians chapter 2, and who Paul calls, "The Man of Sin."
Preached at ICC on January 11th.
Why the law, Paul asks the question.
Join us for this message out of Galatians chapter 3, as the Apostle answers this question for us.
Intimidating title, is it not? But that's not the whole verse.
8 And all those who dwell on the earth shall worship him, whose name is not written in the Book of Life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.
God wants to use YOU to insure that this does not happen to you, your family, or your friends!
All who dwell on the earth will worship him...
Whose names are not written in the Book.
Today on WGOD Radio, our study in Rev 13 takes us to this verse:
"And it was given to him to make war with the saints and to overcome them. And authority was given to him over every tribe, people, language, and nation."
Daniel 7:21 tells us the same thing.
For 2000 years, it seems that evil men have triumphed over good. But that time is coming to a close, very soon. For the Ancient of Days is returning soon, to make all things right!
Today on the WGOD Radio broadcast, we start chapter 13, and are introduced to the man of sin.
What do you do when God calls you?
Jesus said that "Many are called..."
What is your response? Is it like Abraham's was?
"By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go forth to the place which he was about to receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going." (Heb 11:8)
"By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go forth to the place which he was about to receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going." (Heb 11:8)
What do you do when God calls you? This is part 2 of a sermon entitled, "Incoming: God calling!"
Heb 11:8 tells us that "Abraham, when he was called, obeyed."
Think of the consequences had God not called him!
What is your response when God calls YOU?
What does Satan do in his spare time?
Find out today on WGOD Radio, All truth, all the time!
Preached at ICC on Dec. 28th.
Paul asks this question to Christians out there who try to keep the Law in order to get right with God, or to feel closer to God. Also, he calls them "fools."
Jesus paid it all! Praise His holy name!
Preached at Island Community Church on Dec. 24th.
Jesus Christ is the reason for the season.
Today on the WGOD Radio broadcast, we kick off chapter 12, and see an intense fight that wend on behind the scenes between good and evil.
Preached at ICC on Dec. 21st.
Today we look at Galatians chapter 2, and some great truths out of the Word of God:
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We are justified by Faith alone.
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I have been crucified with Christ.
Today on the WGOD Radio broadcast, we see that there is a temple in heaven, as well as the Ark of the Covenant. These are the originals, and Moses was given explicit instructions regarding how to build replicas.
God has given explicit instructions regarding many things.
Today on the WGOD Radio broadcast, we'll look at the Last Trumpet, found in Rev chapter11.
Is this the same as the last trumpet that Paul talked about in 1 Cor 15:51?
Join us for today's broadcast.
Preached at Island Community Church on Dec. 14th.
Today on WGOD Radio, we get into the meat of Paul's letter to the Galatians, including:
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God operates on His own time table.
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Bad things happen to good people.
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A baby is a child of God, even while in the womb of the mother.
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Jesus had brothers and sisters.
Today on the WGOD Radio broadcast, we see that at the death of the 2 witnesses, the whole world makes merry, and sends gifts to one another.
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Today on WGOD Radio, we are reminded that the Two Witnesses are invincible until they finish their testimony.
SAME AS YOU!!
Today on WGOD Radio, we see that once the 2 Witnesses appear, that no rain will fall during the days of their prophecy (1260 days!).
In desperate times, people will do desperate things.
Today on the WGOD Radio broadcast we continue our look at God's 2 Witnesses.
We also see the astounding fact that NO RAIN falls during the days of their prophecy.
What will be end result of that? I'm afraid to tell you.
Preached at ICC on Dec. 7th.
Today we start a verse by verse study of the Book of Galatians.
The theme is "FAITH PLUS NOTHING EQUALS SALVATION."
Today on the WGOD Radio broadcast, we are introduced to 2 mysterious men, who are called "witnesses" of God.
Join us!
Today on the WGOD Radio broadcast we begin chapter 11 of the Book of Revelation.
In today's broadcast we see that certain things must take place first before the Lord's return.
Today on the WGOD Radio broadcast we wrap up ch. 10 of Revelation with this command, given from the mighty angel, to John: "You must prophesy again over many peoples, nations, languages, and kings."
Join us!
Today on the WGOD Radio broadcast we start chapter 10 of the Book of Revelation. This chapter introduces us to a mighty angel that descends out of heaven, with a scroll in his hand.
Are you convicted of sin by the Spirit of God?
Well thank GOD for that! Aren't you blessed!
Join us today as we see millions of people at the end of the age who are no longer convicted of sin.
Preached at Island Community Church on Nov. 23rd.
We follow up last week's message on the fear of God with this week's, "The Grace of God."
Enjoy!
Happy Thanksgiving to all!
One of the greatest revelations God has ever given me is, "People do not repent at the end of the age, because they can't."
Join us today for WGOD Radio, as we discover this truth.
20 But the rest of mankind, who were not killed by these plagues, did not repent from the works of their hands, that they should not worship demons, and idols of gold, silver, bronze, stone, and of wood, which neither are able to see nor to hear nor to walk. 21 And they did not repent of their murders nor of their drugs nor of their sexual immorality nor of their thefts. (Rev 9:20-21)
Are you going through something that you don't understand?
Trust in the Lord, and lean NOT on your own understanding.
Today on the WGOD Radio broadcast, we see what happens at the sounding of the 6th Trumpet.
Join us!
Preached at Island Community Church on Nov. 16th.
Should I fear God? Or is that just Old Testament?
Join us today as we delve into the Word of God to answer this question.
Today on WGOD Radio, we see that during the tribulation, people will try to commit suicide, but the Bible tells us that death "will elude them."
Join us for today's broadcast.
"Having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ." (Romans 5:1)
As a passing angel cries out, "Woe," we see the bottomless pit opened, and a horde of demons released, to harm all who have rejected Jesus Christ.
Today on WGOD Radio, the bottomless pit gets opened!
Join us as we start Revelation chapter 9!
Today in Revelation chapter 8, we see scores of sea creatures die at the second trumpet, and we see a Star named Wormwood.
Join us for today's broadcast!
The 144,000 Jews are numbered down to the last person. But the Gentiles represent a number that no man can number.
Therefore, we take the 144,000 literal.
Join us today for the WGOD Radio broadcast!
Preached at Island Community Church on Nov. 2nd.
Any day now, totally unannounced, 2 mysterious strangers will show up in Jerusalem, with incredible powers, preaching the Gospel.
Please listen to this sermon and find out the whole story!
Today on the WGOD Radio broadcast, we consider the 144,000 Jews sealed during the tribulation.
Today on WGOD Radio we start chapter 7 of Revelation, and notice right away that servants of God are sealed.
And so are we!
Join us for today's broadcast.
Today on the WGOD Radio broadcast, we see the loosing of the 6th seal, and an earthquake. Also we look at this same event from the vantage point of Planet Earth, Matthew 24:29-31.
Preached at Island Community Church on Oct. 26th.
Taken from Matthew 25. Each of us have been given some talent from the Lord Jesus Christ, and we have been commissioned to be about His work until He returns.
How are you doing with your talents?
Today we continue in Rev 6, with some more thoughts on intolerance of spiritual things.
Join us!
Today on the WGOD Radio broadcast, we continue in Revelation chapter 6. At the opening of the 5th seal, we see the souls of some people who were killed because of:
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Their Bibles
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The testimony of their Savior.
Some things never change!
Preached at Island Community Church on Oct. 19th.
In today's message from the Word of God, Jesus gives a parable urging people to be ready for His return; and the consequences for not being ready.
Today on the WGOD Radio weekend edition, we look at the upcoming 2 witnesses of Revelation chapter 11.
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Today on WGOD Radio, the Lord Jesus looses the 5th seal, and we see people in heaven who were killed for their testimony.
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I remember the name--was it a book, or a movie? "Death Rides a Horse."
Today on WGOD Radio, we will see the literal fulfillment of that phrase.
Join us!
Preached at Island Community Church on Oct. 12th.
Taken from Luke 17, Jesus tells us that as things were in the Days of Lot (Genesis 19), so it will be when He returns.
Today on the WGOD Radio broadcast, we are introduced to horse and rider number 3, who brings with him famine.
Today on WGOD Radio, our study takes us to horse and rider number 2, who brings war with him.
Join us!
Today on WGOD Radio, we continue our study in Revelation chapter 6, and look at the first rider.
Welcome to WGOD Radio, weekend edition.
Paul Esposito and Eric Marshall discuss world events and Bible prophecy.
Today we start chapter 6 of Revelation, and the 4 horsemen of the Apocalypse.
Horse and Rider number 1:
Conquest
False Peace
Covenant Peace
Preached at Island Community Church on Sept. 28th.
What characterized the days of Noah?
A people preoccupied with worldly things, and oblivious to spiritual things.
Join us today as we continue our study in Matthew Chapter 24.
37 "But as the days of Noah were, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be. 38 For as in the days before the flood, they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered the ark, 39 and did not know until the flood came and took them all away, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be."
Do you have unshakable faith?
God wants you to have unshakable faith by making your life difficult! Join us for today's broadcast.
Today on WGOD Radio, we wrap up Chapter 4 of the Book of Revelation. Again we are taken into God's throne room, for an awesome sight!
Today on WGOD Radio, we start chapter 4 of the Book of Revelation, and are taken into the throne room!
Today on WGOD Radio we take one final look at the lukewarm Church at Laodicea.
Join us!
Preached at Island Community Church on Sept. 21st.
Are all the signs pointing to the imminent return of the Lord Jesus Christ?
Join us today as we go through the Word of God, to discover the answer to that question!
The answer and solution to being lukewarm, and going through your life half hearted, is to "be zealous and repent." That is, have a little gusto in your service to God!
Some people are fervent over the favorite football team. The Lord Jesus is saying, "Be fervent in your service to Me!"
And for all who overcome, you will sit with the Lord Jesus, on His throne!
Another word for lukewarm is half heartedness.
The Church at Laodicea was deceived into thinking that they were ok, when in fact, they were lukewarm.
If the Lord Jesus was to examine your service, what would He find?
Join us today for the WGOD Radio broadcast!
"Scrutinize yourselves as to whether you are in the faith; prove your own selves. Or do you not know yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you, unless indeed you are reprobates?" (2 Cor 13:5)
The best definition I've heard of Lukewarm is "to be the same temperature as your surroundings."
Which really means "Worldliness."
"Do not love the world nor the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16 Because everything that is in the world—the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not from the Father but is from the world. 17 And the world is passing away, and its lust; but he who does the will of God abides forever." (1 John 2:15-17)
Preached at ICC on Sept 14th.
Today we look at some of the signs that Jesus gave that His return was near:
Famines
Pestilences
Earthquakes
People killing Christians because of their faith.
Join us for today's sermon.
Can I lose my salvation?
Find out today on the WGOD Radio broadcast!
"He who overcomes shall be clothed in white garments, and by no means shall I erase his name from the Book of Life; but I will confess his name before My Father and before His angels." (Rev 3:5)
A look at deception: past, present, and end of the age.
Preached at Island Community Church on Sept. 7th.
Literal, or figurative: the Lord promises to keep us out of the hour of testing, that's about to hit planet earth.
Join us today for the WGOD Radio broadcast!
Today we look at the Church at Philadelphia, and the Lord's promise to the Faithful Church: I have set before you an open door that no man can shut.
Jesus told the dead Church of Sardis that He had not found their works perfect.
"Remember therefore how you have received and heard, and hold fast, and repent." (Rev 3:3)
Join us for today's WGOD Radio broadcast.
Preached at Island Community Church on Aug. 31st.
What is the Rapture of the Church?
Does the Bible tell us when it is?
And what will happen to those who miss the rapture?
Today on the WGOD Radio broadcast, we start chapter 3, and a look at the dead Church at Sardis.
Today on the WGOD Radio broadcast, we again look at the woman Jezebel, who the Lord calls a false prophet.
How can we discern a false prophet from a real one? Join us today for the WGOD broadcast.
Preached at ICC on Aug. 24th.
A teaching on unity, taken from Ephesians 4:1-6
One Lord
One Faith
One Baptism.
Everything else breaks the unity of the Spirit, and is not of God.
Today on WGOD Radio, the Lord Jesus makes the following comment to the Pastor at First Christian Church of Thyatira: "And I gave [Jezebel] time so that she might repent, and she does not wish to repent of her sexual immorality. 22 Behold, I am casting her into a sickbed, and those who commit adultery with her into great tribulation, if they do not repent of her works. 23 I will kill her children with death, and all the churches shall know that I am He who searches minds and hearts." (Rev 2:21-23)
Can a Christian find themselves with a sickness because of sin? Find out today on the WGOD Radio broadcast.
Today on WGOD Radio, we eavesdrop in on a conversation between the Son of God and the Pastor of the Church of Thyatira.
Join us!
Jesus introduces Himself to the Pastor at Thyatira with this address: Thus says the Son of God.
Do you believe? And yet, even the demons believe!
Have you "received" the Lord Jesus Christ as your Savior yet?
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Today on the WGOD Radio broadcast, we take an overview of all 7 churches, and a quick word about them.
"Since indeed God considers it just to repay with affliction those who afflict you, 7 and to grant relief to you who are afflicted as well as to us, when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with his mighty angels 8 in flaming fire, inflicting vengeance on those who do not know God and on those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. 9 They will suffer the punishment of eternal destruction, away from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of his might, 10 when he comes on that day to be glorified in his saints, and to be marveled at among all who have believed, because our testimony to you was believed." (2 Thess 1:6-10)
Preached at Island Community Church on Aug. 17th, 2014
What was Paul's "thorn in the flesh?"
The Lord has a timely message for us through Paul's suffering. Join us today for WGOD Radio, all truth, all the time.
Today on the WGOD Radio broadcast, we move on to verse 14 of ch. 2--
"But I have a few things against you, because you have there some who hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balak to cast a stumbling block before the sons of Israel, both to eat things sacrificed to idols, and to commit sexual immorality. 15 Thus you also have those who hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitans, which likewise I hate."
The doctrine of Balaam is in full swing today!
Today on WGOD Radio, we consider the faithful martyr Antipas, who was burned alive in a bronze kettle.
Jesus said, "He that loves his life shall lose it, and he that hates his life in this world shall keep it for eternal life." (John 12:25)
Hating our lives is an ongoing battle.
Jesus commended the Pastor of the Church at Pergamos, by telling him, "And you hold fast to My name, and did not deny My faith in the days in which Antipas was My faithful witness, who was killed among you, where Satan dwells."
As much as the name is His, so is the faith!
Join us today for WGOD Radio!
Today we start the Church at Pergamos in our study of Revelation. Jesus describes Himself as the One who has the sharp, two-edged sword.
What did He mean by that? Find out today on the WGOD Radio broadcast.
Heresy is everywhere!
How good are you at defending the truth of the Word of God against heretics?
Do you know where to go to combat the following statements:
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Jesus never said He was God.
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Homosexuality is an acceptable lifestyle.
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Have you received the Baptism of the Holy Spirit?
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Evolution
Everywhere you go, you hear teachers of the Bible teaching heretical doctrine.
How good are you at defending the truth of the Word of God against heretics?
Do you know where to go to combat the following statements:
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Jesus never said He was God.
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Homosexuality is an acceptable lifestyle.
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Have you received the Baptism of the Holy Spirit?
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Evolution
Please listen to all 5 parts of this one sermon.
Everywhere you look, it seems, you'll find heretics--that is, those who teach and preach something contrary to the truth of the word of God.
The question is, "How well are you at defending the faith?"
Do you know where to go in the Bible to answer many of Satan's objections?
Part 2 of a 5 part message, "Why all the heretics?"
12 For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you again the first principles of the oracles of God; and you have come to need milk and not solid food. 13 For everyone who partakes only of milk is unskilled in the word of righteousness, for he is a babe. 14 But solid food belongs to those who are of full age, that is, those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil. Heb 5:12-14 (NKJV)
Why are there so many heretics in the Church, on television, and on radio?
Do you know where to go to defend the truth against heretics? Join us today as we listen to part 1 of 5 addressing this question.
Many people today call themselves a "prophet." But what does the Bible say about it?
This is today's message from the Word of God.
The second death is the ultimate fate for all those who do not overcome.
Are you a member of Overcomer's Anonymous?
Join us today for the WGOD Radio broadcast.
Today in our study, Jesus tells us, "He who overcomes won't be harmed by the second death." (Rev 2:11)
What is the second death?
Find out today on the WGOD Radio broadcast!
Preached at Island Community Church on Aug. 3rd.
Jesus said, “But I tell you truly, many widows were in Israel in the days of Elijah, when the heaven was shut up three years and six months, and there was a great famine throughout all the land." (Luke 4:25)
Revelation chapter 11 tells us that the exact same thing is going to happen again! Join us today for this message from God's Word.
Today on the WGOD Radio, we find out about the great saint and Christian brother, Polycarp, the Bishop of Smyrna. Join us today as we hear about persecution in the Church, and emperor worship.
Today we continue to eavesdrop in on Jesus' letter to the Church at Ephesus. Today we see what they were doing wrong.
They left their first love, which was Him.
Preached at Island Community Church on July 27th. Part 2 of 2.
How well can you spot a heretic, and/or a heresy?
Join us today for this physical, out of the Word of God.
12 "For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you again the basic principles of the oracles of God. You need milk, not solid food, 13 for everyone who lives on milk is unskilled in the word of righteousness, since he is a child. 14 But solid food is for the mature, for those who have their powers of discernment trained by constant practice to distinguish good from evil." (Heb 5:12-14)
Preached at Island Community Church on July 27th. One sermon divided into 2 podcasts.
How well can you spot a heretic, and/or a heresy?
Join us today for this physical, out of the Word of God.
"I know your works, and your labor, and your endurance, and that you cannot bear those who are evil. And you tested those who say that they are apostles and they are not, and you found them to be false..." (Rev 2:2)
Many people today call themselves "Apostles." But what does the Bible say?
Are there still apostles today?
How can I test someone who says they are an apostle, like Jesus commended this Church for doing?
Join us today for the WGOD Radio broadcast.
Today on WGOD Radio, Jesus commends the Church at Ephesus for testing those who said they were apostles, but were not.
So how can you and I test those today who say they are apostles? Join us today for the WGOD Radio broadcast!
Today we start chapter 2, as the Lord Jesus addresses the messenger (angelos) of the Church of Ephesus.
Join us!
What's the difference between being a Christian and everything else?
Eternal life, and the obliteration of sins, by the blood of our Savior, Jesus Christ.
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What's the purpose of "house" keys?
They are used to either:
Lock you in
Unlock the door to let you out.
Jesus says that He is in possession of those very keys!
Join us today for the WGOD Radio broadcast!
What to do when you run "face to face" into the Son of God?
You fall on your face like a dead man! (Rev 1:17)
That's the topic of today's broadcast.
All else is counterfeit.
I saw a great Florida license plate today, which said:
Stop child abuse!
I think that's a great idea!!!
The top 2 offenders on the list, in my humble opinion, are:
1. Catholic Priests.
The Pope said recently that 2% of all priests are homosexual child molesters. Do the math...
414,000 priests x 2% = 8280 gay child molesters in the Catholic Church.
Some people say that that number is not accurate, but that it is actually much higher!
- School teachers.
A day doesn't go by that you don't read of a child (under 17) that is molested by a school teacher!
Not to mention spiritually molesting a child, like asking them what sex they want to be when they grow up, and teaching them devilution instead of the truth.
I agree!
STOP CHILD ABUSE!
"But whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to stumble, it would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck, and he were thrown into the sea. (Mark 9:42)
Today on WGOD Radio our study takes us to verse 10 of chapter 1--
"I was in the Spirit on the Lord's Day, and I heard a loud voice like a trumpet behind me, 11 saying, "That which you see, write in a book and send to the seven churches: to Ephesus, to Smyrna, to Pergamos, to Thyatira, to Sardis, to Philadelphia, and to Laodicea." (Rev 1:10-11)
"I, John, your brother and partaker in the tribulation and kingdom and endurance in Christ Jesus, came to be on the island that is called Patmos on account of the word of God and for the testimony of Jesus Christ." (Rev 1:9)
Same problem as today!
Join us today for the WGOD Radio broadcast!
Jesus said that "In this world you WILL have tribulation." (John 16:33). John the Apostle encourages us that he has been going through tribulation, too!
Join us today for the WGOD broadcast, as we look at enduring tribulation.
Jesus gives us awesome promises, that are conditional on one thing:
Our overcoming the world!
Did you know that there are forces at work, attempting to see to it that you do not overcome, and cross the finish line?
This is the subject of today's message--overcomers' anonymous.
An exclusive club to say the least!
Behold, He's coming in the clouds, and EVERY eye will see Him..."
Not just the Jehovah's Witnesses!
Notice the response: People will wail.
Why this response? Join us for today's broadcast.
Notice the "love" is in the present tense, and the "washed" is in the past!
The Blood of Jesus Christ will obliterate your sins, if you will confess them, and repent of them.
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Today on the WGOD Radio broadcast, we see that Jesus Christ is the "Firstborn from the dead."
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Today on the WGOD Radio broadcast, we see that Jesus Christ is the "Faithful Witness."
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Today on WGOD Radio, we see that the God of all the universe, THE BEING, wants to have a relationship with us! Chapter 1 verse 4 gives us this Triune greeting:
Greetings from: "Him who is, and who was, and who is to come, and from the seven-fold Spirit who is before His throne, 5 and from Jesus Christ..." (1:4)
Rev 1:4 says, "Greetings from He who is..."
This greeting is actually the name of God!
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3 Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and who keep the things having been written in it; for the time is near.
What makes the Apostle John saying the time is near any different than Paul Esposito saying it?
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Today on the WGOD broadcast, we receive this blessing:
Blessed is he who reads, blessed is he who hears, and blessed is he who keeps the words written in this book!
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Why interpret the great Book of Revelation literally, whenever possible?
Join us today as we conclude the introduction to our study.
On today's broadcast, we continue to answer the question, "Why interpret this book 'literally' ".
This is vital to a correct interpretation and understanding.
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Today we look once again at the question, "Why Interpret Literally"?
Have other prophecies in the Bible been fulfilled literally?
The most frightening one to me, to be fulfilled literally, is this:
"All who dwell on the earth will worship him...whose names are not written in the Book of life." (Rev 13:8)
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Join us for this power packed 15 minute Bible study on the great prophetic Book of Revelation.
Today we look at the question "Why Interpret Literally"?
Today we continue our study through 2 Corinthians.
We see that as usual, Christians are delivered over to death, just like our Lord.
2 Cor 4:8 "We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; 9 persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; 10 always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our bodies. 11 For we who live are always being given over to death for Jesus' sake, so that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our mortal flesh. 12 So death is at work in us, but life in you."
Preached at Island Community Church on June 1st.
Taken from Acts 8:26, and Phillip the Evangelist, and his obedience to the Holy Spirit.
How to be better equipped to be the best evangelists that we can be.
What is God saying today to us?
"And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing. 4 In their case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God." (2 Cor 4:3-4, ESV)
Friends, the devil has blinded the minds of our family and friends! Tune in today for the WGOD Radio broadcast!
The Bible says that the "god of this world (age) has blinded the minds of all non-Jewish unbelievers. (2 Cor 4:4)
But why not the Jewish unbelievers?
Join us today for the WGOD Radio broadcast, and hear the answer to that question.
"Just as it is written: "God has given them a spirit of stupor, eyes that they should not see, and ears that they should not hear, down to this very day." (Romans 11:8)
Today on WGOD Radio, we see that wherever the Spirit of God is, there is freedom!
Freedom FROM sin, and free to be SLAVES...
Slaves of righteousness!
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Who is the Antichrist?
The Bible makes this chilling statement: "All who dwell on the earth will worship him, whose names are not written in the Book of Life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world." (Rev 13:8)
Every living person on planet earth, who rejects Jesus Christ, will believe "THE LIE," and worship this man!
Please listen to all 4 parts of this broadcast!
Part 3 from a sermon preached at Island Community Church, in Merritt Island, Fl.
Who is the Antichrist?
Listen to these broadcasts, and you too can know more about this man then he knows about himself!
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Part 2 from a sermon preached at Island Community Church, in Merritt Island, Fl.
Who is the Antichrist?
Listen to these broadcasts, and you too can know more about this man then he knows about himself!
Today on WGOD Radio, we're going to find out, through the Word of God, just who the Antichrist is--so that you and I can know more about this man then he knows about himself. Join us!
Preached at Island Community Church on May 18th.
What a mysterious man, this John the Baptist. Join us today as we go in depth to discover more about the great John the Baptist.
Today on WGOD Radio, we discover this beautiful work of God: We all, with unveiled face, are being transformed from glory to glory, into the image of Jesus Christ.
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Today on WGOD Radio we see that the Lord Jesus Christ will take away the veil from our eyes, and from our heart, enabling us to see clearly, once we receive Him as Lord and Savior.
14 "But their minds were blinded. For until this day the same veil remains unlifted in the reading of the Old Testament, because the veil is removed in Christ. 15 But even to this day, when Moses is read, a veil lies on their heart. 16 But whenever one turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away." (2 Cor 3:14-16)
Preached at Island Community Church on May 11th, 2014.
Please don't miss this message from God's word, as we shine the light of truth on this upcoming end-times player.
We look at 9 character traits.
Today on the WGOD Radio broadcast, we see that the Letter--that is, the Law kills. But the Holy Spirit makes alive. Join us for today's broadcast.
Join us today for the WGOD Radio Broadcast, as we continue looking at If & Then, and God's conditional promises.
Did you know that most of God's promises in the Bible are conditional? Thank God, though, that this one is not: "I will never leave you, nor forsake you!"
Join us today for the WGOD Radio Broadcast, as we continue looking at If & Then, and God's conditional promises.
In this message, we follow the progress of the teeny weeny little word "if".
We saw yesterday that God Himself spoke this word to Cain, regarding sin. In today's broadcast, we'll keep on tracking this word "If."
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In this message, we follow the progress of the teeny weeny little word "if".
Where does it begin? Who spoke it first?
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Why all the angry atheists everywhere you turn? I invite you to listen today to WGOD Radio and hear the answer to that question!
Preached at Island Community Church on May 4th, 2014
Paul says that we smell like Jesus--both to those who will receive Christ as Savior, AND, to those who will reject Him. Let me say that we will attract more people with honey than with vinegar!
"And a servant of the Lord ought not to fight, but to be gentle to all, skillful at teaching, forbearing, 25 in meekness instructing those that oppose, if God perhaps may give them repentance, to a full knowledge of the truth, 26 and they regain their senses and escape out of the snare of the devil, having been captured alive by him to do his will." (2 Tim 2:24-26)
Today we look at this verse, 2 Cor 2:11 "Lest we be taken advantage of by Satan; for we are not ignorant of his devices."
Satan's devices are, literally, mind games. Join us today for the WGOD Radio broadcast!
On today's WGOD Radio broadcast, the Holy Spirit shows us that He Himself is God's guarantee of eternal life! Join us!
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On Today's WGOD Radio Broadcast, God says that all of His promises are fulfilled in His Son Jesus Christ.
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Preached at Island Community Church on April 27th.
Taken from Ephesians 2:1-10.
God has done a mighty in us by saving us! We used to run according to the "course of this world," but the Lord has snatched us out of the fire, and has set our feet upon the rock! All because of the great love of God. Join us for the WGOD Radio broadcast!
To all my extended family out there, I wanted to let everyone know that I am changing the name of Gospelstudy to "WGOD Radio, all truth, all the time."
Most of you know from following along that I love that phrase, and think its a great idea, not only for a radio broadcast and podcast, but for a theme! Being tuned into WGOD, where God is always broadcasting!
Please follow us right here for the same podcasts, and please like our new page on Facebook at WGOD Radio.
We are also on Twitter, @wgodradio.
I am excited to see what the Lord will do with this "new" venture, and this fine tuning of my ministry. God bless you all!
Paul Esposito
Today on the Gospelstudy broadcast, we look at this wonderful promise: "For all the promises of God in Him are "Yes," and in Him "Amen," to the glory of God through us."
"We had the sentence of death in ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves, but in God, who raises the dead."
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Preached at Island Community Church by Eric Marshall Part 2.
Please don't miss this timely message, taken from Luke 19:41-44!
(19:41) And as He drew near, seeing the city, He wept over it, (19:42) saying, "If you had known, even you, especially in this your day, the things pertaining to your peace! But now they have been hidden from your eyes. (19:43) For the days will come upon you when your enemies will build an embankment around you, surround you and hem you in from every side, (19:44) and they will level you to the ground, and your children with you; and they will not leave in you one stone upon another, because you did not know the season of your visitation."
Preached at Island Community Church by Eric Marshall Broken up into 2 parts. Please don't miss this timely message, taken from Luke 19:41-44!
(19:41) And as He drew near, seeing the city, He wept over it, (19:42) saying, "If you had known, even you, especially in this your day, the things pertaining to your peace! But now they have been hidden from your eyes. (19:43) For the days will come upon you when your enemies will build an embankment around you, surround you and hem you in from every side, (19:44) and they will level you to the ground, and your children with you; and they will not leave in you one stone upon another, because you did not know the season of your visitation."
Today on the Gospelstudy podcast, we see that God is in the delivering business!
(1:9) "Indeed, we had the sentence of death in ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves but in God who raises the dead, (1:10) who delivered us from so great a death, and is delivering us; in whom we trust that He will still deliver us..."
Preached at Island Community Church on April 6th.
Paul says in Phil 4:17, "Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit which is increasing to your account." You and I should be building up our "retirement" account every day! The Apostle Paul was building the account of those in Philippi.
Join us today for the Gospelstudy podcast, as we cover alot of material.
We continue our study in 2 Corinthians.
Don't miss this podcast! God wants to use YOU today, as the end of the age rapidly approaches.
8 "For we do not desire you to be ignorant, brothers, concerning our affliction which happened to us in Asia: that we were burdened beyond measure, beyond our strength, so that we despaired even of life. 9 Indeed, we had the sentence of death in ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves but in God who raises the dead..."
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8 For we do not desire you to be ignorant, brothers, concerning our affliction which happened to us in Asia: that we were burdened beyond measure, beyond our strength, so that we despaired even of life.
Today on the Gospelstudy broadcast we look at 2 Cor 1:7--"We know that as you are partakers of the sufferings, so also you will partake of the consolation."
Here again, in another book of the Bible, we are reminded about suffering, along with the encouragement that consolation is awaiting us too!
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Preached at Island Community Church on March 30th, 2014.
Taken from Matt 24:33, "Therefore, when you see all these things, RECOGNIZE that He is near, at the door."
I believe that the Son of God is no longer seated at the right hand of the Father, but He has gotten up from His throne, and is standing at heaven's portal, waiting on the word to return to our broken world, to make all things right.
Join us for this teaching from the Word of God.
Today on the Gospelstudy podcast, we look again at paying it forward, regarding God's comfort. Join us!
"...Who comforts us in all our tribulation, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, by means of the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.
Because just as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also abounds through Christ." (2 Cor 1:4-5)
I am pleased to announce that the Gospelstudy radio broadcast starts Wednesday, March 26th, at 7:00 AM and repeated at 8:45 PM, at wmie.
From there, click on the "listen live" tab.
Of course, all programs will be podcast right here, as usual.
Peace of Christ to you all, and God's best! Paul Esposito
Today on the Gospelstudy podcast, we see that God comforts us so that we can comfort others. Join us!
(3) Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort,
(4) who comforts us in all our tribulation, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, by means of the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. (2 Cor 1:3-4)
Today on the Gospelstudy podcast, we consider the Father of Mercies, and the God of all comfort! Join us!
(3) Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, (4) who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. (2 Cor 1:3-4)
Today on the Gospelstudy podcast we kick off our new study in 2 Corinthians. Join us!
(1) "Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints who are in all Achaia: (2) Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ."
Today we wrap up our study in Philippians, and end up with the famous verse, "My God shall supply all your need according to His riches and glory in Christ Jesus."
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Preached at Island Community Church on March 16th.
In today's sermon, God reveals to us what and who are the enemies of the cross, as well as the fact that we are citizens of heaven. Please join us for the Gospelstudy podcast!
Preached at Island Community Church on March 16th, 2014.
Today, God reveals to us what and who are the enemies of the cross, as well as the fact that we are citizens of heaven. Please join us for the Gospelstudy podcast!
This program is an interview from "The Olinka Show," a gospel talk-show in Fort Pierce, Florida. I preached on (naturally) my favorite subject: Take heed that no man deceive you." It turned out to be an outstanding broadcast. Enjoy!
Preached at Island Community Church in Merritt Island--March 9th.
Please don't miss this podcast, as we cover alot of great stuff! Including:
I press
Toward the mark
For the up call of God
In Christ.
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Today on the Gospelstudy broadcast, we contemplate this great promise: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." (Phil 4:13)
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"Finally, brothers, as many things as are true, as many as are honorable, as many as are just, as many as are pure, as many as are lovely--if there is any virtue and if there is any praise--meditate on these things." (Phil 4:8)
Today on the Gospelstudy podcast, we consider the famous text of Phil 4:6-7--
Php 4:6-7 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; (7) and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
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Preached at Island Community Church on March 2nd, 2014.
Taken from Phil 3:8--"More than that I also consider all things to be loss, on account of the surpassing worth of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have sustained the loss of all things, and I consider them to be rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ."
Would you give it all away if He asked you to?
Today on the Gospelstudy podcast we look at Psalm 27: "The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear?"
Allow me to help: Fear God, and Him alone!
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"The Lord is my Shepherd I shall not want." Join us in our devotional through Psalm 23.
Today on the Gospelstudy podcast, we trace the Book of Life, from Moses (Exodus 32) to the Book of Revelation.
How was an Old Testament saint added to the Book of Life?
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Today on the Gospelstudy podcast, we recap chapter 3, and focus again on these verses:
20 "For our citizenship exists in heaven, from which also we eagerly await for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, 21 who will transform our lowly body, that it may be conformed to His glorious body, according to the working by which He is able even to subject all things to Himself."
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Preached at Island Community Church on Feb. 23rd.
Paul is constantly instructing us to rejoice. In today's message, we examine this:
Why should I rejoice?
How can I rejoice while my life is difficult?
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Today we look at the famous Psalm, 22--My God, My God, why have you forsaken Me?
The testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy! Join us for the Gospelstudy podcast!
Today I want to look at verse 4 of Psalm 19.
"Their voice has gone out into all the earth, and their words to the end of the world."
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Preached at Island Community Church on Feb. 16th, 2014.
Taken from Phil 2:12-14, and Paul's instruction to "work out your own salvation with fear and trembling."
The great news is the next verse: "For it is God who is at work in you, both to will and to do, for His good pleasure."
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Part 2 of our look at Psalm 19, and the stated fact:
"The heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament shows His handywork."
The Bible is explicitly clear regarding who the Creator is. We must look behind the mask at those who contradict, and plant seeds of doubt.
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Today we solve the age-old devilution debate! Join us for the Gospelstudy podcast!
"The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament proclaims the work of His hands."
Preached at Island Community Church on Feb. 9th.
Taken from Phil 2:6-11
"Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, (6) who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, (7) but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men. (8) And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross."
ALSO, we take to heart Paul's teaching, "Let each of us esteem others as better than ourselves." (vs. 3)
Today on the Gospelstudy podcast, we look at 9 different titles for God, as David gives us in Psalm 18.
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Psa 18:1-2 I will love You, O LORD, my strength. (2) The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; My God, my strength, in whom I will trust; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.
Preached at Island Community Church on Feb. 2nd.
We continue our teaching series through Philippians.
Today we run smack dab into this statement by the Apostle Paul: "To you it has been granted (as a gift) not only to believe, but to suffer for His sake."
Certainly a forgotten gift here in the United States.
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Today we look at what, or who, the Bible calls a fool.
Also, we look at the two types of atheists in the world. Join us for the Gospelstudy podcast!
Psa 14:1-3 "The fool has said in his heart, "There is no God." They are corrupt, They have done abominable works, There is none who does good. (2) The LORD looks down from heaven upon the children of men, To see if there are any who understand, who seek God. (3) They have all turned aside, They have together become corrupt; There is none who does good, No, not one."
In today's devotion in Psalm 13, David asks the question, "How long, O LORD? Will You forget me forever? How long will You hide Your face from me? How long shall I take counsel in my soul, Having sorrow in my heart daily? How long will my enemy be exalted over me?" (13:1-2)
Can you relate? Are you waiting on God for something, and it seems like God is not listening to you? Join us today for the Gospelstudy podcast, as we address this question.
Preached at Island Community Church on Jan. 26th.
Taken from a variety of places, including James 5:17--Elijah was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not on the earth by the space of three years and six months."
In this teaching, we look at biblical drought--Past, present, and future.
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Join us today for the Gospelstudy podcast, as we meditate on these wonderful verses:
"For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ: (21) Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself."
Psalm 9:17 says, "The wicked will be turned into hell, AND, all the nations that forget God."
Question: Has YOUR nation forgotten God, where you live?
Please join us today for this short devotion in Psalm 9:17-20
Preached at Island Community Church on Jan. 19th.
In today's sermon, we look at Paul prayer for those at Philippi, and we look at Paul's statement that all the bad things that happened to him all turned out for the better! Join us today for the Gospelstudy podcast!
Phil 1:9-12 And this I pray, that your love may abound still more and more in knowledge and all discernment, (10) that you may approve the things that are excellent, that you may be sincere and without offense till the day of Christ, (11) being filled with the fruits of righteousness which are by Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God. (12) But I want you to know, brethren, that the things which happened to me have actually turned out for the furtherance of the gospel..."
Jesus said, "Out of the mouth of babes and infants You have perfected praise," quoting from Psalm 8:2.
But that's not how the Psalm reads!
So what gives? Find out today on the Gospelstudy podcast!
Today we look at what the Apostle Paul calls "The enemies of the cross."
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Php 3:17-19 Be fellow imitators of me, brothers, and look out for those walking this way, just as you have us for a pattern. (18) For many walk, of whom often I was speaking to you, and now even weeping I tell you, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ: (19) whose end is destruction, whose god is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame--who are mindful of earthly things.
Preached at ICC on Jan. 12th.
Perhaps the most encouraging promise in all the Bible--"Being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ."
Also, we will look at what a saint truly is!
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David said in Psalm 5:3, "My voice You shall hear in the morning, O LORD; In the morning I will direct it to You, And I will look up."
This is the best way to start our day, everyday! Join us for this short podcast/devotional.
Today on the Gospelstudy podcast, we look at Psalm 4. David was under alot of pressure because of those who were with him, who lost hope.
What do you do when the pressure outside of you starts to crush you?
Join us today for this short devotional, and find out the best solution!
What would you do after (or during) 1260 continual days of no rain?
"Elijah was a man of similar nature to us, and with a prayer, he prayed earnestly for it not to rain, and it did not rain upon the land for three years and six months." (James 5:17)
Imagine that: No rain for 3 and 1/2 years!
BTW, did you know that that is going to happen again????
Rev 11:6 "These men (the two witnesses) have power to shut heaven, so that no rain falls during the days of their prophecy; and they have authority over the waters to turn them into blood, and to strike the earth with every plague, as often as they wish."
The last time that happened, when we read about it in the Bible, women were boiling their own children, because they had nothing to eat. (2 Kings 6:28-29)
I wonder what they will do the next time? Wonder no longer:
13:16 And he causes all, small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, that they should receive marks on their right hand, or on their foreheads, 13:17 and that no one may be able to buy or sell except he that has the mark, the name of the beast, or the number of his name.
IN DESPERATE TIMES, PEOPLE WILL DO DESPERATE THINGS!
Take heed that no one deceive you!
Today we look at Psalm 2 in our year long devotion through the Psalms.
Did you know that David was a great prophet? Join us today for our devotional through Psalm 2!
2Sam 23:1-2
(1) Now these are the last words of David: The oracle of David, the son of Jesse, the oracle of the man who was raised on high, the anointed of the God of Jacob, the sweet psalmist of Israel: (2) "The Spirit of the LORD speaks by me; his word is on my tongue."
Can you and I know the will of God for our lives today?
Join us today for the Gospelstudy podcast, as we answer that question, as well as start a new sermon series through the Book of Philippians.
Today we look at being a "Bond-servant of Jesus Christ."
Preached at Island Community Church on Jan. 5th, 2014
Perhaps I'll call this unfortunate series, "Oops, I did it again!"
Today I want to look at 2 things that the Pope said from his balcony last night:
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Everyone has the same heavenly father.
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Everyone shares the same destiny.
These statements are totally untrue, and have no basis of fact whatsoever! Join us for the Gospelstudy podcast.
"Let us therefore, as many as are perfect, have this attitude; and if in anything you have a different attitude, God will reveal that also to you." (Phil 3:15, NASB)
So if we have the wrong attitude concerning anything, the Bible says, that "God will reveal it to us."
The question is, "How does He do that?"
Find out the answer to that question today on the Gospelstudy podcast!
Today we continue our devotion is Psalm 1. We see that, in order to be the kind of person that David calls "blessed," must meet certain conditions, such as:
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Separated from the world's contamination
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Saturated in the Word of God.
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Today we are embarking on a year-long study and devotional from the Book of Psalms.
We start off our study with the word: BLESSED! "Blessed is the man who..."
This could be YOU in 2014! Please join us as we go through the Book of Psalms, for 2014, starting today!
Preached at Island Community Church on Dec. 29th, 2013.
Delivering an outstanding message was Brother Michael Poupard.
The text was Eph 3:20-21, "Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen."
Today on the Gospelstudy podcast, we break down this verse (Phil 3:14), and look at the original Greek:
I press...
Toward the mark...
For the prize...
Of the high calling of God...
In Christ Jesus.
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Phil 3:12-14 "Not that I have already obtained, or have already been made perfect; but I press on, if also I may lay hold of that for which I was laid hold of by Christ Jesus. (13) Brothers, I do not count myself to have laid hold; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, (14) I press toward the goal for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus."
We need to press on! Also, we need to forget the past! (Forgetting those things which are behind.)
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Preached at Island Community Church on Dec. 22nd.
The Title says it all! God Bless, and Merry Christmas!
"In the Beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." (John 1:1)
Today on the Gospelstudy podcast, we look at these verses:
"That I may know Him, and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death, if by any means, I may attain to the resurrection from the dead." (Phil 3:10-11)
One thing is certain: Paul didn't take his salvation for granted, or not continue to work out his salvation with fear and trembling.
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"And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:" (Phil 3:9, KJV)
The King James Version here says "Faith of Christ," while most other Bible translations read, "Faith in Christ." Which one is right? And why the different reading? Find out the answer to that question today on the Gospelstudy podcast!
"More than that I also consider all things to be loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have sustained the loss of all things, and I consider them to be rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ, and be found in Him..."
Today on the Gospelstudy podcast, we look at the Apostle Paul, and how he threw it all away, in exchange of the surpassing worth of knowing Jesus Christ!
Could you do that? Have you done that?
And then he said that he wanted to be "found in Him."
That certainly is the best place to be found!
Happy Holidays? Or Merry Christmas?
Why are so many people "offended" at those 2 words (Merry Christmas)?
Find out the answer to that question today on the Gospelstudy podcast!
Preached at Island Community Church on Dec. 1st, 2013
Today on the Gospelstudy program we look at Paul the accountant's "Profit and Loss" statement! Join us!
(3:7) But such things as were gain to me, these I have considered loss for the sake of Christ. (3:8) More than that I also consider all things to be loss, on account of the surpassing worth of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have sustained the loss of all things, and I consider them to be rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ..."
Today's podcast takes us to Phil 3:3, which reads, "For we are the true circumcision, worshipping by the Spirit of God, rejoicing in Christ Jesus, and having no confidence in the flesh."
Paul said that he put no confidence in his flesh. Certainly you and I should do likewise! This is where we're at today--please join us for the Gospelstudy podcast!
Preached at Island Community Church on Nov. 24th, 2013.
Today's program/podcast was my Thanksgiving sermon at Island. The main text was Psalm 103:1-4
1 "A Psalm of David. Bless the Lord, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name!
2 Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits:
3 Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases,
4 Who redeems your life from destruction, Who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies."
Preached at Island Community Church on Nov. 17th. Taken from a comment made by Pontius Pilate, asked of the Lord Jesus.
Is it possible to discover absolute truth? You betcha!
"You say rightly that I am a king. For this reason I have been born, and for this reason I have come into the world, that I should testify to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth hears My voice." 38 Pilate said to Him, "What is truth?" (John 18:37-38)
Today on the Gospelstudy program we look at Paul's warning, "beware of evil workers." Join us today as we consider this passage.
Php 3:2 Beware of the dogs, beware of the evil workers, beware of the false circumcision!
Preached at Island Community Church on Nov. 10th.
Taken from Jude 3, "Earnestly contend for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints."
Church, we need to be contending for the faith during these dark days! Please listen to this week's Sunday Sermon on this topic!
Today on the Gospelstudy podcast, we let the Holy Spirit fill us with joy, as we see that the return of Jesus Christ is very near!
Paul also commands us to have joy, here in Phil 3, as well as 1 Thess 5. Enjoy the podcast!
3:1 "Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. For me to write the same things to you is not troublesome, but for you it is safe."
Today on the Gospelstudy podcast, The Apostle Paul instructs us, "Do all things without grumbling and disputing."
Then he says this: IN ORDER THAT, we may BECOME blameless and innocent, children of God above reproach.
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Today we look at the famous text, "Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling."
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12 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; 13 for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.
Today we look at the Blessed Name of Jesus--Phil 2:9, God has bestowed on Him THE NAME which is above every name!
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(11:25) For I do not want you to be unaware of this mystery, brothers, lest you be wise in your own opinion, that blindness in part has happened to Israel until the fullness of the Gentiles has come in.
Today on the Gospelstudy podcast, we look at 2 fascinating Greek words: Morphe and Schema. Meaning, "form," and "appearance."
(2:7) but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming to be in the likeness of men. (2:8) And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself, becoming obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.
Today on the Gospelstudy podcast, we continue our study on the awesome nature of the Son of God, Jesus Christ!
"Who, existing in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God... And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself, and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross."
Preached at Island Community Church, on Oct. 6th, 2013.
Blessed is the man who does NOT:
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Walk in the counsel of the ungodly
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Stand in the path of sinners.
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Sit in the seat of the scornful
BUT, his delight is in the law of the Lord.
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Today on the Gospelstudy podcast we start our study of the humbled and exalted Christ--"Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, who, existing in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God..." (Phil 2:5-6)
Preached at Island Community Church on Sept. 29th.
Today we look at both the right way and the wrong way to partake of communion. Enjoy the message, and God Bless! Pastor Paul
Today we continue our look at Phil 2:1-4, and esteeming others as better than ourselves.
(3) [Let] nothing [be done] through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
(4) Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.
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Today we look at the Apostle Paul's statement, "Let nothing be done through strife or vain glory." Join us for the Gospelstudy podcast!
Preached at Island Community Church.
Today we look at the last church that will be alive and NOT well at the end of the age--the Lukewarm church.
The Lukwarm Church is characterized by half-heartedness and complacency.
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Paul says, "To you it has been GRANTED, not only to believe in Him, but to suffer for His sake."
Granted to suffer...Granted to believe!
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Preached at Island Community Church on Sept. 15th.
Taken from our series "The Doctrine of Revelation." Today we look at the Faithful Church at Philadelphia. This is the Church that the Lord wants YOU to join and be a member of, if you're not already. Many people are members of the other 4 Churches, unwittingly. (Loveless, Dead, Corrupt, Compromising)
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Today on the Gospelstudy podcast, we look at Phil 1:27--
"Conduct yourselves worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of your affairs, that you stand fast in one spirit, with one soul striving together for the faith of the gospel,
Let's you and I STRIVE TOGETHER for the faith of the Gospel!
Preached at Island Community Church on Sept. 8th.
Today we look at the Dead Church, and what made it dead.
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3 Remember therefore how you have received and heard; hold fast and repent. Therefore if you will not watch, I will come upon you as a thief, and you will not know what hour I will come upon you.
4 You have a few names even in Sardis who have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with Me in white, for they are worthy.
5 He who overcomes shall be clothed in white garments, and I will not blot out his name from the Book of Life; but I will confess his name before My Father and before His angels. (Rev 3:3-5)
Paul says, "FOR TO ME," to live is Christ, and to die is gain. Are you able to say that? Paul can't say that for you, but only for himself. Certainly his prayer is for you to share his passion and love for the Savior! Also today, we look at verse 23 which says, "For I am hard pressed by the two, having a desire to depart and to be with Christ, which is far better." He doesn't say he's hard pressed between the 3, including soul sleep--but the 2! For the great promise is made to the believer--to live is Christ, and to die is gain, and immediate gain! Join us today for the Gospelstudy podcast!
Preached at Island Community Church on Sept 1st, 2013. From the series, The Doctrine of Revelation (part 9).
This week, we look at the corrupt ministry of a woman Bible teacher that Jesus called "Jezebel." Join us today for the Gospelstudy podcast!
Paul said, "For to ME. to live is Christ, and to die, is gain."
Join us today for the Gospelstudy podcast as we look at this verse.
Today on the Gospelstudy podcast, we consider what it means to "magnify" something. Paul said that Christ would be "magnified in his body."
3 Oh, magnify the Lord with me, And let us exalt His name together. (Ps 34:3)
Have you ever seen people--preachers perhaps, preaching Christ with the wrong motives? What's a believer to do? Find out more today on the Gospelstudy podcast!
"Some indeed preach Christ even from envy and strife, and some also from goodwill:16 The former preach Christ from selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my chains; 17 but the latter out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel."
Today on Gospelstudy, we see again the Biblical fact that God takes bad things that happen to us, whether we deserve them or not, and causes good to come out of them! Praise our mighty God today! Enjoy the program!
"But I want you to know, brethren, that the things which happened to me have actually turned out for the furtherance of the gospel, 13 so that it has become evident to the whole palace guard, and to all the rest, that my chains are in Christ; 14 and most of the brethren in the Lord, having become confident by my chains, are much more bold to speak the word without fear."
Today on Gospelstudy, we see the theme again, that bad things happen to good people! And God, as is His nature, proceeds to turn the bad into good!
12) But I want you to know, brothers, that the things which happened to me have come about for the advancement of the gospel, 13) so that it has become evident to the whole praetorian guard, and to all the rest, that my chains are in Christ;
Today on the Gospelstudy podcast, we look at Paul's prayer for the Phillippian Church: Key request, discernment.
9 And this I pray, that your love may abound still more and more in knowledge and all discernment, 10 that you may approve the things that are excellent, that you may be sincere and without offense till the day of Christ, 11 being filled with the fruits of righteousness which are by Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.
The Second Death, the Persecuted Church, Hidden Manna, and White Stones--all this and more today on Gospelstudy!
Preached at Island Community Church on August 11th.
Today on the Gospelstudy podcast, we look at the Greek word "apologia," and the instructions concerning "always be ready to give an "apologia", an answer, like responding to a court summons, to everyone who asks you, for the hope that is in you. Join us!
Php 1:7 just as it is right for me to think this concerning you all, because I have you in my heart, both in my chains and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel, you all are partakers with me of grace.
"Having been persuaded of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will complete it until the day of Christ Jesus."
More on this promise , He who began a good work in you will complete it, UNTIL....
The Day of Jesus Christ.
What is the Day of Jesus Christ?
Find out today on the Gospelstudy podcast.
Preached at Island Community Church on August 4th. Taken from our series, The Doctrine of Revelation. Today we look at the Persecuted Church at Smyrna, as well as the persecuted Church today.
Today we start to get into Paul's letter to the Philippians. We focus on one of my all time favorite verses:
"Being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ." (1:6)
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Today we start a new study in the Book of Philippians! Join us! The recurring theme for this letter is JOY!
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Preached at Island Community Church, July 28th.
This sermon is a teaching on how to share your faith with others.
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This is our final study in the Book of Galatians.
Paul closes out this letter with this astounding statement: "For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything, but a new creation." (Gal 6:15)
All this and more on today's Gospelstudy podcast!
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Today we are encouraged not to faint, as you continue doing good works in an evil world. Join us for the Gospelstudy podcast!
Gal 6:9 "And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not."
Preached at Island Community Church on July 14th. Overcoming is an action verb!
Today we continue looking at the Lord's instructions to the Church at Ephesus. Also, we find the conditional promise to all overcomers given at the end of the letter.
"To him that overcomes will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the Paradise of My God."
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Today on the Gospelstudy podcast, we start chapter 6 of Galatians, and Paul's intructions, "Brothers, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a person in a spirit of gentleness, looking out for yourself lest you also be tempted."
Then he reminds us of our own susceptibility to temptation:
"For if anyone thinks that he is something, when he is nothing, he deceives himself."
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Preached at Island Community Church July 7th.
I fear that sometimes we as the Church of Jesus Christ, have forgotten the importance of "good works."
In this week's message, we look at the Church of Ephesus, and the Lord's commendations for this Church:
"To the messenger of the church of Ephesus write, 'These things says He that holds the seven stars in His right hand, who walks in the midst of the seven golden lampstands:
"I know your works, and your labor, and your endurance, and that you cannot bear those who are evil. And you tested those who say that they are apostles and they are not, and you found them to be false;
and you have endurance and you have born patiently on account of My name, and you did not become weary."
Today on the Gospelstudy podcast, the Apostle Paul reminds us, Gal 5:24 "They that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts."
He also reminds us, "Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another." (vs 26)
Let all that we do bring glory to the One who is worthy of all glory and praise, and that is, the Triune God!
Preached at Island Community Church on Sunday June 30th, 2013
As we continue our series in the Doctrine of Revelation, we look at the Lord's proclamation that He Himself has the keys to:
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Hades (Hell, KJV)
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Death
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Today on the Gospelstudy podcast we look at the 9 fruits of the Spirit. Join us!
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, (Gal 5:22)
gentleness, self-control—against such things there is no law. (Gal 5:23)
God is no respector of persons, and He wants the absolute best for you! Today on the Gospelstudy podcast, we look at the principle of being led by the Spirit.
"But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law." (Galatians 5:18)
Today on the Gospelstudy podcast, we look at the works of the flesh, and the statement that "as many as are led by the Spirit are not under the law." Join us!
Gal 5:18-21 But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law. (19) Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are: adultery, fornication, immorality, lewdness, (20) idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, factions, (21) envies, murders, drinking bouts, revelries, and the like; which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.
Today we look at why John the Apostle was on the Island of Patmos:
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The Word of God
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The testimony of Jesus Christ
Also, we look at the Holy Trinity. Join us for the Gospelstudy podcast!
Preached at Island Community Church, June 23rd, 2013
Today on the Gospelstudy podcast, we look at the famous text, "I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall by no means fulfill the lust of the flesh."
How can I win the daily struggle over my flesh? Join us today and find the answer!
Today on the Gospelstudy podcast, we look at the spiritual significance for the offense of the cross.
And I, brothers, if I still preach circumcision, why am I still persecuted? In that case the offense of the cross has been done away with. (Gal 5:11)
Oh that those who disturb you would even castrate themselves! (Gal 5:12)
For you, brothers, were called to freedom; only do not use freedom for an opportunity for the flesh, but rather through love serve one another. (Gal 5:13)
Preached at Island Community Church on June 16th, 2013.
Taken from Revelation 1:6-7
To Him who loves us and who washed us from our sins in His own blood, 6 and He made us kings and priests to His God and Father, to Him be the glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen. 7 Behold, He is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see Him, and those who pierced Him. And all the tribes of the earth will wail because of Him. Even so, Amen!
In today's message, we focus on the response of the world at the return of the Lord Jesus Christ (1:7). Interestingly, they WAIL, or mourn, instead of rejoice. We will look at that, as well as the great love of God, and the blood of Jesus Christ, and the importance of the blood!
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Today we look at what the Apostle Paul called, "The offense of the cross." Some 2000 years later, the offense of the cross continues. Join us today for the Gospelstudy podcast as we examine the offense of the cross, and what that is.
"And I, brethren, if I still preach circumcision, why do I still suffer persecution? Then the offense of the cross has ceased." (Gal 5:11)
You were running well; who hindered you from obeying the truth? This persuasion does not come from Him who calls you.
(Gal 5:7-8)
More from Galatians 5:7, and running the Christian race.
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Today on the Gospelstudy podcast, we hear Paul tell the Galatians: "You were running well; who hindered you from obeying the truth?" (5:7)
There are many adversaries out in the world today to get you as well to stop running, and to turn aside, to the left, or to the right. Join us today as we spend 15 minutes in the Word of God for encouragement!
Preached at Island Community Church on June 9th.
Today we start a study in the first 3 chapters of the Book of Revelation.
Today we look at Jesus Christ, the Faithful Witness!
Today we look at Galatians 5:6, and Paul's astounding statement: "For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything, but faith working through love."
Circumcision means NOTHING. But rather, FAITH, working through love! Join us today for the Gospelstudy podcast!
Today on the Gospelstudy podcast, we look at the "Hope of Righteousness." Join us!
"For we by the Spirit eagerly await for the hope of righteousness by faith."
Today on the Gospelstudy podcast, we continue our study in Galatians 5, and we sum up the freedom we have in Christ--freedom from the bondage of the Old Testament law.
You have become estranged from Christ, you who are justified by law; you have fallen from grace. For we by the Spirit eagerly await for the hope of righteousness by faith. (Gal 5:4-5)
Preached at Island Community Church on June 2nd. Taken from Matthew chapter 25.
Ephesians 4:8 says that Jesus "led captivity captive, and gave gifts to men."
What are you doing with His talents, that He has entrusted to you?
Preached at Island Community Church on May 26th, 2013.
The Lord Jesus says, "The kingdom of heaven is like..."
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Today on the Gospelstudy podcast, we see the Apostle Paul totally abolishing the Old Testament ceremonial law, and replaces it with the death of Jesus Christ on the cross, and He being made a curse for us. Join us!
Gal 5:2-4 "Indeed I, Paul, say to you that if you become circumcised, Christ will profit you nothing. (3) And I testify again to every man who becomes circumcised that he is a debtor to keep the whole law. (4) You have become estranged from Christ, you who are justified by law; you have fallen from grace."
"Stand fast therefore in the freedom in which Christ has made us free, and do not be loaded down again with a yoke of bondage." (Galatians 5:1)
Today on the Gospelstudy podcast, we look once again at freedom versus bondage (Law).
"Tell me, you who wish to be under the law, do you not hear the law?" (Gal 4:21)
Once again we find the Apostle Paul showing us the purpose of the Law, and the reminder that we, believers in Christ, are no longer under that Law! Join us today for the Gospelstudy podcast!
Jesus said, "It was the same as happened in the days of Lot: they were eating, they were drinking, they were buying, they were selling, they were planting, they were building; (29) but on the day that Lot went out from Sodom it rained fire and brimstone from heaven and destroyed them all. (Luke 17:28-29).
Today on the Gospelstudy podcast, we go back to Genesis 19, and we discover what the real sin was in Sodom, which caused God to destroy the city, and just about all of its inhabitants: Homosexuals.
Jesus said that just as it was in the days of Lot, so will it be when He returns.
How was it in the days of Lot? The town was overrun by homosexuals, who bullied the righteous Lot, and told him to stop judging them. Sounds alot like today.
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Jesus said that not only would the last days resemble the last days of Noah, but He said that the last days would resemble the final days of Lot as well.
This is our study the next 2 programs on Gospelstudy!
Today we look at Matthew 24:32, and the Parable of the Fig Tree. Join us for the Gospelstudy podcast!
Today we see a transaction take place at our salvation: We are now known by God!
Also, Paul tells us about Christ being "formed in us." So how can we know that Christ is formed in us? Join us today for the Gospelstudy podcast!
Today on the Gospelstudy podcast, we look at the WHEN-HOW & WHY of God's adopting us into His family.
"But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law, (Gal 4:4)
so that He might redeem those under the law, so that we might receive the adoption." (Gal 4:5)
Today we start chapter 4 of Galatians, and a change of relationship, as Christ, at just the right time, redeemed us back to God, and we are now considered adopted sons and daughters of God!
Specifically, we focus on the word "fullness." Join us for the Gospelstudy podcast!
Preached at Island Community Church on Sunday, May 12th, 2013.
Jesus said in Matt 24:25, "See, I've told you everything in advance."
The Bible is an awesome book of Prophecy, which you and I can use to prove the accuracy and faithfulness of the Bible.
Always remembering, "The testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy." (Rev 19:10)
Today on the Gospelstudy podcast, we see believers at the end of the age, and apparently before the rapture, looking behind every tree for the Christ!
23“Then if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Christ!’ or ‘There!’ do not believe it. 24For false christs and false prophets will rise and show great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect. 26“Therefore if they say to you, ‘Look, He is in the desert!’ do not go out; or ‘Look, He is in the inner rooms!’ do not believe it.
Today we look at the significance and meaning of the word baptism in the New Testament, and its different usage. Join us!
"For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ." (Galatians 3:27)
Today we look at the greatest news a living soul could ever hear: "Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us." (Gal 3:13) Join us today for the Gospelstudy podcast!
Today the Apostle Paul tells us, "But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God is evident, for the just shall live by faith." (Gal 3:11) Join us today for the Gospelstudy podcast!
Preached at Island Community Church on Sunday, May 5th.
What is the Abomination of Desolation? Join us today for the Gospelstudy podcast!
Today on the Gospelstudy podcast, we look at how Abraham was saved, and see that he was accepted by God the same way that we are--by faith! Join us!
Gal 3:6-9 Just as Abraham "believed God, and it was accounted to him as righteousness." (7) Know therefore that those who are of faith, these are sons of Abraham. (8) And the Scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, preached the gospel beforehand to Abraham, saying that, "In you all the nations shall be blessed." (9) Therefore those who are of faith are blessed with believing Abraham.
Did you know that coming up soon, Satan will be granted the power to give "life?"
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Preached at Island Community Church on April 28th, 2013
Taken from 2 Thessalonians 2, The Day of Christ will not come unless:
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The Falling away comes first
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The man of sin is unveiled.
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Today on Gospelstudy, we look at the word "truth," in Galatians 3.
"Who has bewitched you that you should not obey the "truth."
Preached at Island Community Church, on April 14th, 2013. (1 sermon in 2 parts)
Please don't miss this message! Today's teaching is a prophetic look at famine and its implications!
Preached at Island Community Church, on April 14th, 2013. (1 sermon in 2 parts)
Please don't miss this message! Today's teaching is a prophetic look at famine and its implications!
Abraham believed God, and his faith was "credited (accounted, reckoned) to him as righteousness." Join us today as we look at this verse!
Paul tells the Galatians today what he really thinks about them: O stupid Galatians (Anoetos, foolish, stupid), who has bewitched you that you should not obey the truth? (Gal 3:1) Join us today for the Gospelstudy podcast!
"I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me." Today on the Gospelstudy podcast, we study this famous Scripture verse. Join us!
Preached at Island Community Church, April 7th, 2013. Part 2 of 2.
In this sermon, we track deception in the Bible, from Eve, all the way to Revelation chapter 13, and the last, greatest deception ever! This is one 50 min sermon broken up into 2 parts. Join us!
Preached at Island Community Church, April 7th, 2013.
This is one 50 min sermon broken up into 2 parts. Today's message is about deception--Past, Present, and Future. Join us!
"For through the law, I died to the law, so that I might live for God."
The law served its rightful purpose--it was Paul's schoolmaster, or guardian (and ours) to lead us to Christ. (Gal 3:24)
Today Paul encourages us to forget those things which are behind, seeing that we have been crucified with Christ.
Gal 2:17-18 But if, while we seek to be justified by Christ, we ourselves also are found sinners, [is] therefore Christ the minister of sin? God forbid. (18) For if I build again the things which I destroyed, I make myself a transgressor.
Gal 2:16 "Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified."
Today we look at the question, "Whose faith? His, or ours?" Is it the faith of Christ, or faith in Christ? Join us today for the Gospelstudy podcast!
"Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ." Join us today for the Gospelstudy podcast!
Today on Gospelstudy we find Paul the Apostle calling Peter down on the carpet, and made this statement to him: "Why do you compel Gentiles to live as Jews?" (2:14)
Have you ever met anyone who has done this? A serious, serious breach of our freedom in Christ, which Paul took very seriously, enough to call out another Apostle, in public, and made a public example of!
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Part 2 of 2
When trouble comes a knockin', we need to do what David did: "He strengthened himself in the LORD his God."
This is the subject of today's sermon. Please listen to part one first, then come back for the conclusion of this message, heard here.
Preached at Island Community Church on March 24th, 2013.
Taken from 1 Samuel chapter 30, verses 1-6.
1Sa 30:1-6 Now it happened, when David and his men came to Ziklag, on the third day, that the Amalekites had invaded the South and Ziklag, attacked Ziklag and burned it with fire, (2) and had taken captive the women and those who were there, from small to great; they did not kill anyone, but carried them away and went their way. (3) So David and his men came to the city, and there it was, burned with fire; and their wives, their sons, and their daughters had been taken captive. (4) Then David and the people who were with him lifted up their voices and wept, until they had no more power to weep. (5) And David's two wives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the widow of Nabal the Carmelite, had been taken captive. (6) Now David was greatly distressed, for the people spoke of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and his daughters. But David strengthened himself in the LORD his God.
But when Peter came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he was to be blamed. (Gal 2:11)
For before certain men came from James, he would eat together with the Gentiles; but when they came, he began to draw back and began to separate himself, fearing those of the circumcision party. (Gal 2:12)
And the rest of the Jews joined him in hypocrisy, so that even Barnabas was carried away with their hypocrisy. (Gal 2:13)
Today on Gospelstudy we are instructed to "Remember the Poor." Could you be more specific?
We'll see that the Bible indeed is very specific regarding this. Join us!
Gal 2:9-10 and when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace which was given to me, they gave me and Barnabas their right hands of fellowship, that we should go to the Gentiles and they to the circumcised; (10) only they desired that we should remember the poor, which indeed I made every effort to do this very thing.
Today on Gospelstudy we look at the legalists of Paul's day, and how they crept into the Church. Join us!
1 Then after fourteen years I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, also taking Titus along. 2 And I went up by revelation, and I set before them that gospel which I preach among the Gentiles, but privately to those with influence, lest somehow I might run, or had run, in vain. 3 But not even Titus who was with me, although he was a Greek, was compelled to be circumcised; 4 and that was because of false brothers secretly brought in (who slipped in to spy out our freedom which we have in Christ Jesus, so that they might reduce us to slavery),
The Apostle Paul said that the Lord Jesus had a brother named "James." We'll look at this and more today on the Gospelstudy podcast!
Once again, "When it pleased God...to reveal His Son in me." Today we look at the When, the What, and the Why. Join us today for the Gospelstudy podcast!
Preached at Island Community Church on March 17th, 2013.
What would you do if God were to call your cell phone?
Today on the Gospelstudy radio program, we look at the 6 possible answers.
"When it pleased God."
I've heard it said, "God is seldom early, and never late!"
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Today our 15 minute study takes us to the inspiration of the Holy Scriptures. Join us!
Gal 1:11-12 But I make known to you, brothers, the gospel preached by me is not according to man. (12) For I neither received it from man, nor was I taught it, but through the revelation of Jesus Christ.
"For do I now persuade men, or God? Or do I seek to please men?"
How about you? Man pleaser, or God pleaser? Join us today for the Gospelstudy podcast!
A blog by CJ Esposito
I have been blessed with the ability to keenly observe my surroundings. Some might say that attention to detail is my forte!
This morning while walking the dog and waiting for her to do her thing, I observed a pine cone laying on the ground. What got my attention was its shape. Unlike the normal pine cone, it was shaped into a spiral or almost twisted. Thus began the train of thought as it derailed to “imperfection.”
I live on a lake and its residents are geese, ducks, swans and numerous other water fowl. At first glance all the geese looked the same but as we became acquainted, each one has its own “imperfection” which made it unique and easily identified. There is “Lefty” who is missing part of the webbing on his left foot. There is a duck named “Jack” because he has one eye. The swans look identical as they gracefully float by until you see one has a chip out of his beak (that’s “George”)!
It is human nature to seek perfection in everything. We look for the perfect mate, the perfect house, the perfect car, the perfect dress, etc. When something, or someone, falls short of perfection, we cast it off and keep looking, but, never finding! And yet, where man sees the “imperfection”, God sees the uniqueness that He created! I know you are thinking “God does not make junk. His creation is perfect.” This is where I came to the conclusion of the “PERFECT IMPERFECTION.”
Maybe I am just a champion for the underdog, or maybe I can relate to their imperfections, but somehow the imperfect water fowl bring me more joy than the others. Perhaps the same is true for God. He saw all our imperfections before we were born and by His grace and mercy He still loves us!!!
Scripture says it this way:
“I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” (Psalm 139:14)
“Your eyes did see my substance, yet being imperfect…” (Psalm 130:16 KJV)
“…man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” (1 Sam 16:7)
“But God demonstrates His love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” (Rom 5:8)
“My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” (2 Cor 12:9)
And so let us rejoice in our own imperfections and accept the imperfections of others because those imperfections are what makes us unique and perfect in the merciful eyes of God!
Welcome to our Bible study in the Book of Galatians, Paul's defense of the faith against legalism. Join us today for Gospelstudy!
"I marvel that you are turning so quickly from Him who called you in the grace of Christ, to a different gospel, which is not another; except there are certain people who trouble you and wish to pervert the gospel of Christ. But even if we, or an angel from heaven, should preach a gospel to you other than what we preached to you, let him be accursed. As we have said before, and I say again just now, if anyone preaches a gospel to you other than what you received, let him be accursed." (Gal 1:6-9)
Preached at Island Community Church on March 10th, 2013.
Taken from Romans 15:13--"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing."
Join us for our last study in Romans. We focus on this verse: "Now I urge you, brothers, to look out for those who cause divisions and offenses, contrary to the doctrine which you learned, and turn away from them." (verse 17)
Always remember: The Holy Spirit unites, Satan divides.
Paul told those in Rome that he wanted to come there and visit but he was hindered. And the reason he was hindered, in this case, was because he was "occupied" with kingdom work! You and I ought to do likewise!
"And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come." (Luke 19:13)
Today we continue through Romans chapter 15, as Paul is wrapping up this letter, with some closing remarks, including:
Rom 15:14 Now I myself am confident concerning you, my brothers, that you yourselves are full of goodness, having been filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish others.
We look at the importance of admonishing one another, and how to do that correctly. Join us today for the Gospelstudy podcast!
Today on Gospelstudy we look at the truly AWESOME God of Hope! Please join us for this uplifting Bible study!
"Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." (15:13)
Rom 15:7-8 Therefore receive one another, just as also Christ received you, to the glory of God. (8) Now I say that Christ Jesus has become a servant to the circumcision for the truth of God, in order to confirm the promises to the fathers,
Today on the Gospelstudy podcast, the Apostle Paul gives us this instruction:
(15:1) We then who are strong are obligated to bear with the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves. (15:2) Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, leading to edification.
Notice, we are "obligated". Find out more today, as we study Romans chapter 15!
Don't have a verse 23 in Romans chapter 14 of your Bible? The Majority Text does, and most Greek manuscripts add Paul's closing doxology to the end of Chapter 14, which we look at today!
(14:24) Now to Him who is able to establish you according to my gospel and the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery kept secret since the world began,
(14:25) but now made manifest, and by the prophetic Scriptures made known to all nations, according to the commandment of the eternal God, for obedience to the faith--
(14:26) To the only wise God, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever! Amen
Today on the Gospelstudy podcast we continue our look at Christian Liberty regarding food, and the freedom to eat whatever we like, as long as we don't offend another brother by what we eat. Join us!
(14:14) I know and am convinced in the Lord Jesus that nothing is unclean of itself; except to him considering anything to be unclean, to him it is unclean. (14:15) But if your brother is grieved on account of your food, you are no longer walking according to love. Do not destroy with your food the one on behalf of whom Christ died. (14:16) Therefore do not let your good be slandered. (14:17) For the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.
Join us today for the Gospelstudy podcast, as Paul the Apostle teaches on judging our Christian brothers and sisters.
(14:10) But why do you judge your brother? Or why do you despise your brother? For we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ. (14:11) For it is written: "As I live, says the Lord, every knee shall bow to Me, and every tongue shall confess to God." (14:12) So then each of us shall give account concerning himself to God.
Today we start chapter 14 of Romans on Gospelstudy
Rom 14:7-9 For none of us lives to himself, and no one dies to himself. (8) For if we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we die to the Lord. Therefore, whether we live or die, we are the Lord's. (9) For to this end Christ died and rose and lived again, that He might be Lord of both the dead and the living.
Today the Apostle Paul tells us it is high time to wake up, and to be roused out of sleep!
(13:11) And do this, knowing the time, that it is already the hour for us to be roused out of sleep; for now our salvation is nearer than when we first believed. (13:12) The night is advanced, the day is at hand. Therefore let us put off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light. (13:13) Let us walk properly, as in the day, not in revelries and drinking bouts, not in orgies and debaucheries, not in strife and jealousy. (13:14) But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, for its lusts.
Today we look at Galatians 1:6--"I marvel that you are turning so quickly from Him who called you in the grace of Christ, to a different gospel, (1:7) which is not another; except there are certain people who trouble you and wish to pervert the gospel of Christ."
Again, as Paul teaches in this letter, salvation is "sola gratia, sola fide," By grace alone, through faith alone!
We have started a new Book, Galatians. The theme of Galatians is that Faith plus ANYTHING for salvation is utter heresy, and won't be tolerated by the Apostles. Join us today for program 2 in our study of Galatians!
Today we start our study in Galatians, which I'll call "Freedom from Legalism."
(1:1) Paul, an apostle (not from men nor through man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father who raised Him from the dead), (1:2) and all the brothers with me, To the churches of Galatia: (1:3) Grace to you and peace from God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ..."
Paul said to "Owe no man anything, except to love one another." Today on Gospelstudy we'll look at the implications of this verse! Join us!
Preached February 17th, 2013 at Island Community Church, Merritt Island, Florida.
This is a frightening look at Sodom, and its eerie similarities to the United States of America, today!
This is one sermon, divided into 3 parts, for easier listening/downloading.
Preached February 17th, 2013 at Island Community Church, Merritt Island, Florida.
This is a frightening look at Sodom, and its eerie similarities to the United States of America, today!
This is one sermon, divided into 3 parts, for easier listening/downloading.
Preached February 17th, 2013 at Island Community Church, Merritt Island, Florida.
This is a frightening look at Sodom, and its eerie similarities to the United States of America, today!
This is one sermon, divided into 3 parts, for easier listening/downloading.
Today we focus our attention on Romans 13:7, which says: "Render therefore to all their dues: taxes to whom taxes are due, customs to whom customs, fear to whom fear, honor to whom honor."
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We look today at submitting to the governing authorites, even when they are evil.
Rom 13:1-2 Let every soul submit to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except by God, and the authorities that exist are instituted by God. (2) Consequently the one resisting the authority has opposed the ordinance of God, and those opposing shall receive judgment to themselves.
Today we start chapter 13: Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. Or, as the King James Version has it, "Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God."
Rom 12:15-21 Rejoice with those that rejoice, and weep with those that weep. (16) Be of the same mind toward one another. Not minding the high things, but associating with the humble. Do not become wise in your own opinion. (17) Repay no one evil for evil; providing that which is good before all men. (18) If possible, as much as depends on you, keeping peace with all men. (19) Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but give place to wrath; for it is written, "Vengeance is Mine, I will repay," says the Lord. (20) Therefore "If your enemy should hunger, feed him; if he should thirst, give him drink; for by doing this you will heap coals of fire upon his head." (21) Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
Today on the Gospelstudy podcast we look at hospitality, as well as blessing those who curse us.
Rom 12:13-14 sharing in the needs of the saints, pursuing hospitality. (14) Bless those that persecute you; bless and do not curse.
More on the exhortation today, "Fervent in spirit!"
Rom 12:12 "Rejoicing in hope, enduring in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer."
Today on Gospelstudy we look at Romans 12:12--"rejoicing in hope, enduring in tribulation, devoted to prayer..."
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Today we look at Romans 12:11, and the exhortation: "Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord."
We are in Romans 12:10 today, "Be warmly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor preferring one another."
Boy oh boy, there would be alot less strife in the Church of Jesus Christ today if more people put into practice this verse!
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Today we look at the very different answers given to this question, one given by the Apostle Paul, in Acts 16, and the other given by the Son of God Himself, to the "rich young ruler," in Mark 10.
Preached at Island Community Church on Feb. 3rd, 2013
Preached at Island Community Church, Feb. 3rd, 2013. 40 minute sermon, divided into 2 programs.
In this sermon, we look at both the Lord Jesus' answer to this question, as well as the Apostle Paul's.
"Let love be without hypocrisy. Hate that which is evil. Cleave to that which is good." Join us today for the Gospelstudy podcast!
We are looking at 7 spiritual gifts in this passage:
Prophecy
Serving
Teaching
Exhorting
Giving
Leading
Showing Mercy
Today we look at the spiritual gifts of exhortation, and ministry.
Rom 12:6-8
(6) Having then gifts differing according to the grace having been given to us, let us use them: whether prophecy, let us prophecy according to the proportion of faith;
(7) whether ministry, let us use it in our ministry; whether teaching; in the teaching;
(8) whether exhorting, in the exhortation; whether sharing, with simplicity; whether leading, with diligence; whether showing mercy, with cheerfulness.
In my Sunday Sermon yesterday, I made reference to Steve Jobs. I hope that those of you who have downloaded the podcast, or were here in person, didn't think I came down too hard on the late Mr. Jobs, or were offended.
But I wanted to make my point, and I still want to make it, which is: God uses people like you and I to change the world! And I wish that Steve's Sunday school teacher would have told him that!
(I read in his biography that he was an unbeliever, because he saw a picture of a hungry, starving child in Africa somewhere. Upon seeing the hungry child, Steve approached someone affiliated with a Church, and demanded that he explain how, or why, God would allow something like this to happen.)
In my sermon, I made the comment that Mr. Jobs had "cut and run." That is, when faced with a trial of his faith, and the very existence of God, he "cut and run." He made the decision that Jehovah God, the God of the Bible, was not his God! What a terrible, terrible mistake. The very destination of a person's eternal soul hangs in the balance when we are faced with a decision like this.
We are not to cut and run, and remove ourselves from whatever trial we face, because we don't understand it.
God never promised that we would understand why we go through the trials that we do. But what He did promise was, to be there with us (Heb 13:5), AND to see us through and deliver us (2 Cor 1:9-10).
I wish I had been Mr. Jobs' Sunday School teacher. I would have told him (knowing God like I do now), "Who knoweth whether thou are come to the kingdom for such a time as this?" (Esther 4:14)
Passionate about world hunger?
God had a plan all along!
("Cease striving, and know that I am God." Psalm 46:10, NASB)
Today we consider what the word "prophecy" means. Join us!
4 For just as we have many members in one body, but all the members do not have the same function, 5 so we, being many, are one body in Christ, and individually members of one another. 6 Having then gifts differing according to the grace having been given to us, let us use them: whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;
We continue in this verse (12:3) today, considering the words, "Not to think of ourselves to highly, beyond what we should think."
Jesus said, in Matthew 5:20, "For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven."
I love words. And I love Jesus!
Our Lord said, My words are Spirit, and they are life." (John 6:63)
Every word that He ever spoke is to be studied (Matt 4:4), and pondered. Christ NEVER wasted a word.
That being said (I always wanted to use that phrase!), I love to ponder Matthew 5:20, and this phrase, "In no case."
Makes me think of a trial Judge, looking at His day planner! Wednesday at 2 PM, God vs Esposito, Friday at noon, God vs. Smith. A week from Tuesday is God vs Jones. Unless our righteousness EXCEEDS these practically perfect on the outside keepers of the law, we shall in NO CASE, on a case by case basis, we shall in NO CASE, enter the Kingdom of God!
So let me ask the question, "Who's up next?"
Are you able to stand before El Shaddai, The Almighty God, on your own merit?
Oh, ok. Hold on a second. I think your case is up next:
BAILIFF, CALL THE NEXT CASE!
God vs.....
Today Paul writes, "For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself too highly, beyond what you should think, but to think soberly, as God has imparted to each one a measure of faith."
Today we are still in verse 2, and we look at the teaching, "be transformed, by the renewing of your mind."
What does the word 'transform' mean? Find out today on the Gospelstudy podcast!
Preached Sunday, Jan. 20th, at Island Community Church, in Merritt Island, Florida.
My first Sunday back in the pulpit, this is a 35 minute sermon taken from Phil 2:5, "Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus."
Today we look at Romans 12:2, and Paul's instructions, "Do not be CONFORMED to this world."
This is a drastic position to find one's self in, and a position that needs to be immediately rectified. (Jam 4:4,1 John 2:15)
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Today our study takes us to Rom 12:1, and Paul's pleading us to "Present our bodies a living sacrifice, holy, well pleasing to God, which is our 'reasonable' service."
After all that God has done for us, that passionate request is certainly not 'unreasonable.'
What an awesome God we serve!
How awesome is the love of God towards us?
Today we wrap up chapter 11 of Romans with this doxology: "How unsearchable are His judgments, and untraceable are His ways!"
"For the gifts and the calling of God are IRREVOCABLE."
Meaning, God won't "unfriend" you, or take you off of His speed dial!
Join us today for Gospelstudy as we look at this text.
Today we look at Romans 11:26, and the Scripture, "And so all Israel shall be saved, as it is written: "The Deliverer shall come out of Zion, and He shall turn away ungodliness from Jacob; (Rom 11:26)
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Today we look at the Fullness of the Gentiles.
Terrifying thought to anyone and everyone who has not received Jesus Christ as their Savior!
"For I do not want you to be unaware of this mystery, brothers, lest you be wise in your own opinion, that blindness in part has happened to Israel until the fullness of the Gentiles has come in." (Rom 11:25)
Today we focus on Romans 11:22 "Behold the kindness and severity of God: on those who fell, severity, but towards you, goodness, IF you continue in His goodness. Otherwise you also will be cut off."
How does this text square with the eternal security of the believer?
Join us today for Gospelstudy as we address that question.
Wow, some coincidence, huh? Look at all those "ones"!
Today, in program 111, we look at Romans 11:11, and the text, "Have they (Israel) stumbled that they should fall? God forbid! But through their fall, salvation has come to the Gentiles."
And once again, we find this law in Scripture, that God causes bad to turn out for good, for those who belong to Him!
Today we look at the "Spirit of Stupor." Don't miss this broadcast!
Just as it is written: "God has given them a spirit of stupor, eyes that they should not see, and ears that they should not hear, down to this very day." (Rom 11:8)
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"Israel has not obtained what it seeks. but the elect have obtained it, and the rest were blinded." Join us today for Gospelstudy as we consider this verse, and God's plan for the nation of Israel.
Today we look at the what God has to say about "Replacement Theology," and the notion that the Church has replaced Israel in God's plan for the ages.
"God has not cast away His people, who he 'foreknew'.
"So then, faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God." (10:17)
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Fire Insurance?
Not possible for the soul seeking salvation and eternal life.
"No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me should draw Him." (John 6:44)
Join us today for Gospelstudy as we continue our study in Romans, and confessing with our mouths, and believing with our hearts.
"If you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus, and believe in your heart that:
God raised Him from the dead!
You will be saved."
Paul said of the Jews, they "have a zeal for God but not according to knowledge." Join us today for Gospelstudy as we dig into this text!
Today we conclude our look at the Doctrine of Revelation by looking at the Lukewarm Church.
To be lukewarm is to have a lifestyle of halfheartedness.
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Today we start to wind up this teaching in the Doctrine of Revelation, and focus on Rev 3:14
"And to the messenger of the church in Laodicea write, 'These things says the Amen, the faithful and true Witness, the beginning of the creation of God: (Rev 3:14)
Today we look at these statements, revealing to us the nature of the Son of God:
The Amen
The Faithful and True Witness
The Beginning of the creation of God.
How well do you know the Word?
Did you know that the Holy Spirit uses the Word of God to expose lies?
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Today we continue our study of Rev 3:10, "I will keep you out of the hour of trial...to TRY those who dwell on the earth..."
Like the old saying, try me, or try it you'll like it." What will happen when the Lord 'tries' you?
Will He like it?
"Because you have kept the word of My perseverance, I also will keep you from the hour of testing that's about to come upon the whole world." (Rev 3:10)
The question is, have you kept the word, or command, of His "perseverance"?
Join us today for Gospelstudy as we dig deep into the word of God!
Today we look at an open door, and a closed door--Rev 3:7 " Behold, I have set before you an open door, and no man can shut it." Join us today for the Gospelstudy Podcast!
Today we look at one of the most controversial conditional promises ever spoken in the Bible: "To him who overcomes will be clothed in white garments, and by no means shall I erase his name from the Book of Life." (Rev 3:5)
Join us today for Gospelstudy as we look into this statement.
Today we look at the dead church, and this warning from the Lord:
"Therefore if you will not watch...I will come upon you like a thief." (3:3)
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It's not always the devil that causes sickness in people. Find out more today on Gospelstudy!
And I gave her time so that she might repent, and she does not wish to repent of her sexual immorality. (Rev 2:21)
Behold, I am casting her into a sickbed, and those who commit adultery with her into great tribulation, if they do not repent of her works. (Rev 2:22)
Today we turn our focus to the Corrupt Church of Thyatira.
And once again, we see the deception being taught that sexual immorality is ok!
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Part 2 of our look at real, genuine doctrine, as opposed to the Doctrine of Balaam, and the Doctrine of the Nicolaitans.
THE DOCTRINE OF CHRIST
"Everyone who transgresses and does not abide in the doctrine of Christ does not have God. He who abides in the doctrine of Christ, this one has both the Father and the Son. (2John 1:9) If anyone comes to you and does not bring this doctrine, do not receive him into your house, and do not greet him; (2John 1:10)
What is it about bible prophecy, and specifically the rapture, that makes highly respected men of God be dishonest not tell the truth ?
This is one of the most bewildering things for me.
I was perusing though a Bible today that I received from Through the Bible with J. Vernon McGee ministries, and this was what I found, in his outline for 2 Thessalonians: Under the heading “Day of the Lord.”
This is the phrase which occurs in 2:2 (incorrectly translated “the day of Christ” in the Authorized Version.)
Oh really?
The Greek translators looked at the phrase Hemera tou Christou, and translated it correctly.
But, let’s give Mr McGee, and his Doctorate in Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary, the benefit of the doubt. Maybe he based his opinion from the study notes of Dr. C.I. Scofield, who made this false statement concerning the very same text:
“The theme of Second Thessalonians is unfortunately obscured by a mistranslation in the Authorized Version of 2 Thess 2:2, where “day of Christ” is at hand. This should be “day of the Lord.”
Surely both of these men, Doctors of Theology, knew that 86% of every Greek manuscript in existence read Day of Christ, and only a scant few read Day of the Lord?
This was not a mistranslation! This was a textual variant!!
But these men have let their view of Bible prophecy and dispensations cloud their judgment, and influence them to make the erroneous accusation that the King James Version Bible translators mistranslated the text, as they accuse them of.
My conclusion is this: I find it quite strange and very bizarre that men of God are in such a tizzy to make the Bible say what they want it to say, that they will even lie not tell the truth to accomplish their means.
That might sound harsh, but once again, what do you do with this statement:
“This phrase Day of Christ is incorrectly translated in the Authorized Version.”
People trust Dr. Scofield, as they do Dr. McGee, and believe everything that they say.
Once again this proves how that relying on Study Bibles, or another person’s notes, can lead to believing things in the Bible, or the revealed plan and/or purpose of God, that are not true.
Always let the Holy Spirit be your teacher.
“Now we did not receive the spirit of the world, but the Spirit which is from God, in order that we might know the things freely given to us by God.” (1Cor 2:12)
| What is it about the Rapture that inspires good, godly men to...not divulge the whole truth?
It's beyond me--I am left scratching my head. (Also, check out the Scofield 1917 Study Bible, and read his erroneous notes introducing 2 Thessalonians) Understanding this text is simple--the words have obvious, plain meanings to them. "Then two men will be in the field: one will be taken and the other left. "Two women will be grinding at the mill: one will be taken and the other left. Watch therefore, for you do not know what hour your Lord is coming." My point of contention is this. The teaching that the person taken, is taken in judgment, and the person that is left behind, is left behind in blessing. Now don't get me wrong. People may interpret this text this way if they choose to, but after looking at what the underlying Greek words mean, it leads me to a solid understanding. But first, this note from Dr. Charles Ryrie: "The ones taken will be taken to judgment and death. The ones left will be left to enter the blessings of the Millennial kingdom." Many others interpret this phrase the same way. I want to look at this text, and see if I can find the "blessings" for those left behind, according to this theologian. But let's look at these 2 Greek words behind this text, and see what they mean. The word for taken is the word Paralambano. The word means "to receive near." Same word used by Christ, in John 14:3, "I will come again, and receive you unto Myself." Paralambano is to receive to one's side. The other word is Aphiemi. This word means: 1. To disregard 2. To abandon 3. To divorce 4. To leave behind 5. To forsake. I believe that the word of God is saying, from seeking to understand the original language, that the person that is "taken," is a direct result of John 14:3, and Bible prophecy being fulfilled, as the Lord returns for His saints. Also, the one that is left, as the Greek word suggests, has been "left behind," and abandoned. This is a great study! I highly recommend it! God bless Paul E. |
Today we look at real, genuine doctrine, as opposed to the Doctrine of Balaam, and the Doctrine of the Nicolaitans.
THE DOCTRINE OF CHRIST
"Everyone who transgresses and does not abide in the doctrine of Christ does not have God. He who abides in the doctrine of Christ, this one has both the Father and the Son. (2John 1:9) If anyone comes to you and does not bring this doctrine, do not receive him into your house, and do not greet him; (2John 1:10)
What was the Doctrine of Balaam, or the Doctrine of the Nicolaitians?
Find out today on Gospelstudy!
Happy Thanksgiving to all of my brothers and sisters in Christ!
God Bless you all!
Paul Esposito
Who was Antipas? How did he drum up the courage to walk into a bronze kettle, to be burned alive? Join us today for Gospelstudy!
Today we look at the Lord's message to the Pastor of the Church at Pergamos.
"I know your works, and where you live, where Satan's throne is. And you hold fast to My name, and did not deny My faith in the days in which Antipas was My faithful witness, who was killed among you, where Satan dwells." (Rev 2:14)
"He who overcomes shall in no way be harmed by the second death." (Rev 2:11)
What is the "second death?" Find out today on Gospelstudy!
Today we continue our study in Revelation 2, and the persecuted Church of Smyrna.
"Behold, the devil is about to cast some of you into prison, so that you may be tested."
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"I know your works, your tribulation, and your poverty (but you are rich)." Isn't it funny! This Persecuted Church thinks they're poor, and the Lukewarm Church things they're rich! Join us today for Gospelstudy as we look at the Persecuted Church!
Today we continue our study of the Doctrine of Revelation. We will look at the Lord's remedy for this common ailment, leaving one's first love.
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Nevertheless I have this against you, that you have left your first love. (Rev 2:4) Remember therefore from where you have fallen, and repent and do the first works; but if not, I am coming to you quickly and I will remove your lampstand out of its place, unless you repent. (Rev 2:5)
Today we continue looking at the great theology and doctrine found in the first 3 chapters of the Book of Revelation.
Today on Gospelstudy we consider this statement spoken by our Lord:
"Nevertheless I have this against you, that you have left your first love." (Rev 2:4)
Join us today for Gospelstudy as we examine what this means.
"I know your works, and your labor, and your endurance, and that you cannot bear those who are evil. And you tested those who say that they are apostles and they are not, and you found them to be false; (Rev 2:2)
How did the church test those who said they were apostles? Find out today on Gospelstudy!
Jesus said, I have the keys to:
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Death
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Hell
Keys turn locks. They can unlock a door to let people out, and they can lock a door to keep people in.
Join us today for Gospelstudy as we consider both options!
Today we look at what really happens to a person when they run face to face into the Son of Man, the Lord Jesus Christ!
Also, we'll look at what it means, a "sharp, two-edged sword proceeded out of His mouth."
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"I, John, your brother and partaker in the tribulation and kingdom and endurance in Christ Jesus, came to be on the Isle of Patmos, ON ACCOUNT OF:
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The Word of God
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The Testimony of Jesus Christ
That's funny-just like it is now!
Today we look at Revelation 1:8--"I am the Alpha and the Omega," says the Lord God, "He who is, and He who was, and He who is to come, The Almighty."
Interesting that even God the Father calls Jesus Christ the Son of God, "God"! Find out more on the Gospelstudy podcast!
Today we look at Rev 1:5 and this greeting, "Grace and peace...from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the FIRSTBORN from the dead."
We're looking at the word Prototokos today and what it truly means--firstborn!
Today we look at Jesus Christ, the "Faithful Witness."
Faithful witness to what?
Find out the answer to that today on Gospelstudy!
Today we look at Revelation 1:1-4, especially the greeting given by the Lord, " He who is, and who was, and who is to come." There's more to this phrase than meets the eye!
Today we consider 2 vessels--
Vessels of honor, and vessels of wrath prepared for destruction.
"Jacob I've loved, but Esau I've hated."
Did God really mean what He said there, or is hate just a figure of speech or something?
What is the purpose of God, when it relates to salvation?
Today we look at the Greek word for purpose, Prothesis, and other places in the New Testament where it's used (Eph 1:11, 2 Tim 1:9)
Today we look again at the "Purpose of God according to election."
Thank God the purpose of God according to election includes saving your soul, and adding your name to the Book of Life (that is, if you have responded in faith to His calling)
God is absolutely sovereign, as He works His will among us.
What is the purpose of God according to election? Find out a little more today on Gospelstudy!
"(for the children not yet being born, nor having done anything good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works but of Him who calls)..." (Rom 9:11)
Today we kick off chapter 9 of Romans, and get an inside look at the heart of the Apostle Paul, and his unceasing pain over the state of Israel.
Join us starting tonight as we study this controversial topic--the sovereignty of God.
Firstborn
The Greek word is Prototokos. What does it mean?
Why is Jesus called the Firstborn, or Prototokos?
Find out today on Gospelstudy!
Foreknew
Predestined
Called
Justified
Glorified
All in the past! All glory to our God and Father!
(8:28) And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. (8:29) Because whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brothers.
Today we look at "suffering," and this odd conditional promise:
"Heirs of God, and joint heirs with Christ, IF we suffer together with Him."
What did Paul mean by that?
Found out today on the Gospelstudy Podcast!
Today we look at the Lord's "closed-door"policy, and the promise that the time is coming when no one else will be allowed into His kingdom, though many will want, and try, to get in.
(Luke 13:24) “Strive to enter through the narrow gate, because many, I say to you, will seek to enter and will not be able."
Today we wrap this up, with a terrifying look at what will happen in the 3rd Temple when it is rebuilt, and what happens to everyone on the face of the earth who refuses the "love of the truth."
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The son of perdition.
Who is the son of perdition?
Haven't we heard that name before?
Find out more today on the Gospelstudy podcast!
The unveiling of the man of sin.
The Day of Christ will not come unless:
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The Falling Away comes first
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The Man of sin is "unveiled."
"That Day will not come unless the Falling Away comes first..."
More on the falling away, and what that means, and when we'll see its ultimate fulfillment.
- The Falling Away comes first.
What is the falling away?
When will it happen?
Join us today for Gospelstudy, and we'll tackle this question.
Just some food for thought today…
(13:13) And he works great signs, so that he even makes fire come down from heaven on the earth before men. (13:14) And he deceives my own people who dwell on the earth by the signs which were given to him to do before the beast, saying to those who dwell on the earth to make an image to the beast who had the wound of the sword and came to life. (13:15) And it was given to him to give breath to the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak and cause as many as would not worship the image of the beast to be killed. (13:16) And he causes all, small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, that they should receive marks on their right hand, or on their foreheads, (13:17) and that no one may be able to buy or sell except he that has the mark, the name of the beast, or the number of his name.
For many years, students of the word of God have attempted to understand what this means, and what the “mark of the beast” is.
I believe that we are becoming very close to understanding this mystery.
Let me spin a modern scenario for you to contemplate:
Let’s take gay marriage, for instance.
It seems to me that people are infected, spiritually. There’s a strong move of a malevolent spirit running rampant in the United States, and around the world.
Gay Marriage.
This is how something like the mark of the beast could be implemented:
First off, I believe that according to Daniel 11:37, the Antichrist will be homosexual.
Secondly, remember that all those who take the mark of the beast are deceived into taking it!
(13:14) And he deceives my own people who dwell on the earth by the signs which were given to him to do before the beast, saying to those who dwell on the earth to make an image to the beast who had the wound of the sword and came to life.
Ask yourself this question: How many people (self professed “Christians” included) would (could) be deceived by this: (Antichrist speaking...)
“I am tired of all the homophobe Christians in society today. Homosexuals are people too, and they are worthy of equal rights—the same rights that everybody else are afforded.
"So today, as a sign of solidarity, I strongly encourage ALL PEOPLE, the young and old, the rich and poor, to show your solidarity for gay marriage, and take the mark of solidarity today!”
“And the mark of solidarity will be the rainbow!”
(13:16) And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads: (13:17) And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.
Notice the text says:
No one can buy or sell except he who:
“Has the mark, OR the name of the beast, OR the number of his name.”
It’s not a stretch to see this taken to this extreme: (once again, antichrist speaking...)
“We are serious about the LGBT community, and gay marriage. So serious, and so adamant about equal rights for all people everywhere, that not only will you be ostracized in the world community for not showing your solidarity, but that no one will be able to buy or sell anything, or conduct any commerce, without the rainbow mark, as a sign of solidarity.”
There’s more to the rampant exponential rise of homosexuals in the country today then meets the eye.
For those of you who know your Bible, we’ve seen this type of deviant behavior before:
(19:1) The two angels came to Sodom in the evening, and Lot was sitting in the gate of Sodom. When Lot saw them, he rose to meet them and bowed himself with his face to the earth (19:2) and said, “My lords, please turn aside to your servant's house and spend the night and wash your feet. Then you may rise up early and go on your way.” They said, “No; we will spend the night in the town square.” (19:3) But he pressed them strongly; so they turned aside to him and entered his house. And he made them a feast and baked unleavened bread, and they ate. (19:4) But before they lay down, the men of the city, the men of Sodom, both young and old, all the people to the last man, surrounded the house. (19:5) And they called to Lot, “Where are the men who came to you tonight? Bring them out to us, that we may know them.” (19:6) Lot went out to the men at the entrance, shut the door after him, (19:7) and said, “I beg you, my brothers, do not act so wickedly. (19:8) Behold, I have two daughters who have not known any man. Let me bring them out to you, and do to them as you please. Only do nothing to these men, for they have come under the shelter of my roof.” (19:9) But they said, “Stand back!” And they said, “This fellow came to sojourn, and he has become the judge! Now we will deal worse with you than with them.” Then they pressed hard against the man Lot, and drew near to break the door down. (19:10) But the men reached out their hands and brought Lot into the house with them and shut the door. (ESV)
Brothers and sisters of God, see that no man deceive you.
Remember that people will not blindly take the mark—people are deceived into taking it!
Coming soon, the door will be shut once again (Luke 13:25), and this age will be over.
How many people do you know would take a mark and show their solidarity for this cause?
We can see the potential ease of this happening today, even without this Elijah-like character calling fire down out of heaven to validate his evil plan.
(Romans 8:5) For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit.
"For what was impossible for the law to do in that it was weak through the flesh, God did by sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh..."
Today we look at 2 laws: The Law of the Spirit of Life in Christ Jesus,
And the Law of Sin and Death.
Both are invisible, like the law of gravity, but real nevertheless.
(Romans 8:2) "For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set me free from the law of sin and of death."
"There is therefore no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus." But the verse goes on, if you have a genuine Bible:
"...who do NOT walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit."
Today we'll look at the implications of that statement.
Once again, we look at this spiritual "law," that when I wish to do the right thing, that evil is present (right there with me.)
Also, Paul says, "I myself with the mind serve (doulos) the law of God, but with the flesh the law of sin." (7:25)
"Therefore I find this law, that when I wish to do the right thing, evil is right there with me."
"For I know that in me, that is, in my flesh, NOTHING GOOD DWELLS." (7:18)
Man is a 3 part being: Body, Soul, and Spirit
"For sin, taking opportunity through the commandment, DECEIVED ME, and by it, killed me."
Rev 13 says, "he deceives those who dwell on the earth by the signs that were granted him to do."
The False Prophet will be the most notorious agent of God this world's ever seen, to separate the wheat from the tares, the believers from the unbelievers.
Part 1 of a 2 part study, looking at Revelation 13:11
We are focusing on 8 characteristics of the False Prophet.
To be continued...
Once again, today's text shows us that we have been "released from the law."
And we are now slaves, as if handcuffed to Him, Righteousness!
4 Therefore, my brothers, you also were put to death to the law through the body of Christ, that you may be married to another—to Him who was raised from the dead, so that we might bear fruit to God. 5 For when we were in the flesh, the sinful passions aroused through the law were at work in our members to bear fruit to death. 6 But now we were released from the law, having died in that to which we were held fast, so that we should serve as slaves in the newness of the Spirit and not in the oldness of the letter.
Today we continue our look in Romans, and we are confronted once again by the Spirit, "You are slaves to whom you obey.(6:16)
Romans 7:1-3
1 Or do you not know, brothers (for I speak to those knowing the law), that the law has jurisdiction over a man as long as he lives? 2 For the woman who is under a man has been bound by law to the living husband. But if the husband should die, she is released from the law of the husband. 3 So then, while the husband is living, she will be called an adulteress if she becomes married to a different husband; but if her husband should die, she is free from the law, so that she is not an adulteress, having become married to a different husband.
This text is teaching that the Law's purpose is to lead us to the cross.
Free and Slave.
Romans 6:16 tells us that we are slaves to whom we obey, whether sin resulting in death, or obedience resulting in righteousness.
Matthew 26:69 records the following conversation:
"Now Peter sat outside in the courtyard. And a servant girl came to him, saying, "You also were with Jesus of Galilee." (Matt 26:69)
But he denied it before them all, saying, "I do not know what you are saying." (Matt 26:70)
Now right before this, the Lord had told Peter that he was going to deny three times that he knew Him. This was the first instance--verse 70.
The second time is in verse 71.
"And when he had gone out to the gateway, another girl saw him and said to them there, "This man was with Jesus the Nazarene." (Matt 26:71)
But again he denied with an oath, "I do not know the Man!" (Matt 26:72)
In other words, Peter raised up his right hand (with his left hand on the Torah?) and said, "I do hereby swear, that I do NOT know Jesus Christ!"
Goodness gracious!
Friends, I highly recommend that you do not try this at home!
That's 2 denials down, 1 more to go--verse 73
"And after a little while, those standing by came up and said to Peter, "Surely you also are one of them, for your accent gives you away." (Matt 26:73)
Then he began to curse and swear, saying, "I do not know the Man!" And immediately a rooster crowed. (Matt 26:74)
And Peter remembered the word of Jesus which He said to him, "Before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times." And going out, he wept bitterly." (Matt 26:75)
So I was pondering: was Peter's sin all that much different than Judas's?
Personally, I think not.
But their responses certainly were!
"Now I rejoice, not because you were made sorry, but because your sorrow led to repentance; for you were made sorry in a godly manner, that you might suffer loss from us in nothing. (2Cor 7:9)
For godly sorrow brings about repentance leading to salvation, without regret; but worldly sorrow brings about death." (2Cor 7:10)
You see, there's 2 types of sorrow in this world--godly sorrow, which Peter evidenced, and worldly sorrow, which Judas evidenced.
There's not that much difference between the sin of these two men. The difference was in their responses to their sin, and ultimately, their repentance!
How about you?
Have you committed some terrible sin that you feel the Lord won't forgive you of?
I'm here to tell you today, that that feeling of condemnation you might have, comes from the devil, and not from the Lord!
Godly sorrow leads to REPENTANCE, which, I recommend, you do immediately!
If you find yourself in this position, and you feel that I'm talking to you, it's the Holy Spirit talking to you, and He wants to restore you, and restore your fellowship with the Trinity, just like Peter.
Come back home today.
God's waiting for you, with open arms! (Luke 15:20)
The notion was quite amusing to me–that is, the notion of such an imaginary bumper sticker. But maybe it’s not all that funny after all.
Picture this:
“My child is an honor student at Sodom Elementary.”
Funny thought, but actually it’s not very humorous at all!
And yet, let me ask you the question:
Does your child attend Sodom Elementary?
Genesis chapter 19 makes the following observation:
Now before they lay down, the men of the city, the men of Sodom, both old and young, all the people from every quarter, surrounded the house. (Genesis 19:4 NKJV)
Where did the young learn this deviant behavior?
I would venture to say, at Sodom Elementary!
Here’s my warning to you today:
Sodom Elementary has now franchised, and is teaching its doctrine all over the world!
Children today at Sodom E are being taught that to be homosexual is perfectly acceptable–matter of fact, that people are born this way.
However God says,
“Therefore God also gave them up to uncleanness, in the lusts of their hearts, to dishonor their bodies among themselves, who exchanged the truth of God for the lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen. For this reason God gave them up to vile passions. For even their women exchanged the natural use for what is against nature. Likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust for one another, men with men committing what is shameful, and receiving in themselves the penalty of their error which was due. And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a debased mind, to do those things which are not fitting…” (Romans 1:24-28 NKJV)
God is trying to warn you today, this is the reward for graduating Sodom Elementary.
If you do not turn and repent of your sins, than you will die in your sins.
“…who, knowing the righteous judgment of God, that those who practice such things are deserving of death, not only do the same but also approve of those who practice them.” (Romans 1:32 NKJV)
There is a spiritual war going on for the souls of your children!
I just wanted to remind you of this!
Take your kids out of Sodom Elementary! This is a school that you do NOT want a diploma from!
26 For this reason God gave them up to shameful lusts; for even their women exchanged the natural use for that which is contrary to nature, 27 and likewise also the men, having forsaken the natural use of the woman, were inflamed by their lust for one another, men with men, committing what is shameful, and receiving in themselves the recompense which was fitting for their error.
This is the last part of a 3 part study. Please listen to the other 2 first.
There is more to homosexuals than meets the eye.
There's more to homosexuals than meets the eye. Please listen to these 3 programs, in order.
Part 2 of 3.
Today we continue our study on the theme of serving someone:
For us, it's either sin, or righteousness.
"Do you not know that to whom you present yourselves as obedient slaves, you are slaves to whom you obey, whether of sin resulting in death, or of obedience resulting in righteousness?" (Rom 6:16)
"For sin shall not be master over you, for you are not UNDER THE LAW but grace." (6:14)
We continue our study in Romans 6 today, looking at the Apostle Paul compare Christ's death, burial and resurrection, with our baptism, and walking in newness of life.
Today we look at the importance and significance of baptism, here in Romans 6:4, and a few other texts.
"Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death..."
Today we look again at Paul's statement, "Shall we persist on sinning, so that grace may abound?"
Shall we continue sinning, so that grace may abound??
Found out the Apostle Paul's opinion regarding that question (and practice!) today on Gospeludy!
God was in Christ, reconciling the world back to Himself.
"We rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we received the reconciliation." (Rom 5:11)
God demonstrates His love for us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
Finally, we are back to podcasting again:
We are looking at 8 great truths in Romans 5:1-10
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We are Justified (by faith)
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We have access to God
A. Through Jesus Christ
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We Glory in tribulations, knowing it brinds endurance
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Endurance brings Experience
In our next program, we will look at point 4 extensively.
1 Tim 2:5 reads, “For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus, (6) who gave Himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time.”
Pretty self-explanatory, if you ask me.
Not so with certain denominations.
You see, for certain denominations, all cannot mean all. Because if all means all, then you’ve got a problem—you lose the distinction between the elect and the non-elect, (as attributed to God), those whom God loves, and those whom God hates, like Esau (Malachi 1:3)
1 Tim 2:5—
“For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus, (6) who gave Himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time.”
I read this commentary today regarding this verse, and regarding the application of the word all:
“Contextually, the word ‘all’ refers to all kinds of people, not all people without distinction.”
Ok then, all does not mean all in the Bible, but all means all kinds of people.
Let’s see:
“For all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God.” (Rom 3:23)
What then? Are we better than they? Not at all. For we have previously charged both Jews and Greeks that they are all under sin. (Rom 3:9)
“They have all turned aside; They have together become unprofitable; There is none who does good, no, not one." (Rom 3:12)
“…Even the righteousness of God, through faith in Jesus Christ, to all and on all who believe. For there is no difference; (Rom 3:22)
“Therefore it is of faith that it might be according to grace, so that the promise might be sure to all the seed, not only to those who are of the law, but also to those who are of the faith of Abraham, who is the father of us all.” (Rom 4:16)
“Therefore, just as through one man sin entered the world, and death through sin, and thus death spread to all men, because all sinned;” (Rom 5:12)
I believe the word of God speaks for itself.
You tell me. Does all mean all, or does all mean some?
Now back to 1 Tim 2:5-6
“For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus, (6) who gave Himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time.”
All means all.
“And the Spirit and the bride say, "Come!" And let him who hears say, "Come!" And let him who thirsts come. Whoever desires, let him take the water of life freely.” (Rev 22:17)
Whoever desires, let him take the water of life freely!
God bless!
"Many are called...but few are chosen."
This sermon is a look at the various ways a person responds to the "call" of God.
Preached 03/11/2012 at Island Community Church, in Merritt Island, Florida.
This blog is not what you think.
When you hear the phrase “left behind” you think of what’s known as “Tribulation Saints,” the group of people who rejected Jesus Christ their entire lives, who then (unbiblically, I might add-Matt 25:10, Luke 13:24-25) come to saving faith after the rapture.
My title for this blog, “Left Behind” is addressing Bible teachers.
I’ve heard the rhetoric before:
Tribulation? Not me–”that’s for the Jews!”
Persecution leading up to the return of Jesus Christ? “Not me, brother! That’s the Jews!”
“For then they will deliver you up to tribulation and kill you, and you will be hated by all nations on account of My name. And then many will fall away from the faith…” (Matt 24:9-10, emtv)
And once again, the response I’ve heard for years: “Not me, brother! That’s the Jews!”
Jesus said, “What I say to you I say to ALL!” (Mark 13:37) The response I hear: “That’s not me, that’s the Jews!”
Another response is: “Paul, these men who teach this have gone to seminary, and they have college knowledge, and know better than you.”
So my question is (or better yet, my fear), “What if they’re wrong?”
What if they’re wrong?
Imagine if (assuming they’re wrong and are aware of it now), up in heaven, deceased Bible teachers are aware of what’s going to play on their posthumous radio broadcast that day…
Imagine if your radio broadcast was about to deceive 220 million today, and repeat year after year, after year, after year.
What would you cry out to God?
Goodness gracious, as a Bible teacher, I NEVER want to find that out!!
Friends, I don’t know when the Lord is coming back!
I haven’t a clue.
But this I do know: “For this reason (my ignorance, and the uncertainty) you also must be ready, for at an hour that you think not, the Son of Man comes.” (Matt 24:44)
J. Vernon McGee once called me ignorant if I ever thought I would see any portion of the Tribulation.
I certainly hope he’s right.
If he’s wrong, then this lie will be repeated every 5 years until the Lord comes back.
"We also rejoice in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces endurance." (Rom 5:3)
Count it all joy, my brothers, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. (James 1:2-3)
"And not only that, but we also rejoice in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces endurance."
Today we look at this mysterious EIKON of Bible prophecy. Part 1 of 2
Preached at Trinity Bible Church, in Merritt Island, Florida.
Preached at Trinity Bible Church in Merritt Island, Florida.
Taken from Matthew 24:1-14.
Paul said that we shall not all sleep. (1 Cor 15:51)
Jesus said, "Whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die." (John 11:26)
On this program, before moving on to Rom 5:3, the Lord moved me to ask these questions.
"...through whom we have also gained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God." (Rom 5:2)
Today we look at this phrase, "this grace in which we stand."
Religious leaders of all types have promised "access" to God, or eternal life.
But only the Lord Jesus Christ provides TRUE access to God!
"I am the door. All who enter in by Me will be saved." (John 10:9, 14:6)
We continue our study of Rom 5:1, "Having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ."
Today we focus on peace.
Today we start looking at 8 great truths revealed in these first 5 verses.
"Therefore having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ."
For a lack of titles, I have named this "The Apostasy of Peter."
The study is on 2 Thessalonians 2:3, and the statement:
"Let no one deceive you by any means; for that day will not come unless the falling away comes first, and the man of sin is unveiled, the son of perdition..."
We are going to let the Bible answer both of these, regarding where to go to find their fulfillment. Starting with the first one today.
A preview of my sermon this weekend, looking at Luke 21, and the "Times of the Gentiles."
A little more on, "What will be the signs of Your coming?"
Part 1 of 2, scratching the surface of my next sermon, The times of the Gentiles, and the Fullness of the Gentiles."
For the promise that he should be heir of the world was not to Abraham or to his seed through the law, but through the righteousness of faith. (Rom 4:13)
For if those who are of the law are heirs, faith is made void and the promise made of no effect, (Rom 4:14)
Today we look at the "righteousness of faith."
The second half of the same message, "Take heed that no man deceive you."
A look at people who have been deceived, past and present. Also, we peer into the future to see how over a billion people will be deceived, by ONE single event!
Preached at Trinity Bible Church on 12/31/2011.
The first of many, kicking off Matthew 24 with fresh insights into the Word of God.
This entire message is on verse 4, "Take heed that no man deceive you."
Looking at Matthew 24:4, as well as 2 Thess 2, and the surprising, recurring theme: Take heed that no man deceive you."
"Blessed are they whose lawless deeds have been forgiven, and whose sins have been covered; (Rom 4:7)
Blessed is the man to whom the Lord shall by no means impute sin." (Rom 4:8)
Romans 4:1-3
(1) What then shall we say that Abraham our father has found according to the flesh?
(2) For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God.
(3) For what does the Scripture say? "Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness."
Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith.
Also, verse 30:
30 since there is one God who will justify the circumcision by faith, and the uncircumcised through faith.
What did paul mean by that?
"So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for Him shall He appear the second time without sin unto salvation."
I love the way the King James Version reads here in Hebrews 9:28. But is it accurate?
Here's a few definitions of the Greek word apekdechomai:
"To expect, to look for, to wait for with patience and confident expectancy."
What the text is saying, is that those who are looking for Him won't miss His return; because the person who misses His return, and is not ready for it, will suffer the same fate as the 5 virgins in Matthew 25, which also were not prepared.
Are you looking for His return?
"Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man." (Luke 21:36)
Gaining entrance into the Kingdom of God requires a vigilant perseverance, and abiding in Christ. (Luke 13:24--STRIVE to enter into the narrow gate.)
Notice please this fascinating coincidence (if you believe in them--I don't)
1Kings 17:1 "And Elijah the Tishbite, of the inhabitants of Gilead, said to Ahab, "As the LORD God of Israel lives, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, except at my word."
Also, Revelation 11:6
(6) These have power to shut heaven, so that no rain falls in the days of their prophecy; and they have power over waters to turn them to blood, and to strike the earth with all plagues, as often as they desire.
(7) When they finish their testimony, the beast that ascends out of the bottomless pit will make war against them, overcome them, and kill them.
Also, James 5:17
(17) Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed earnestly that it would not rain; and it did not rain on the land for three years and six months.
Interesting, isn't it? The thing to remember the most, is that once these 2 men appear, it will NOT rain on the earth for 3 1/2 years!
And I also believe that Elijah is going to be one of these mysterious "witnesses"
"Now David was greatly distressed, for the people spoke of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and his daughters. But David strengthened himself in the LORD his God." (1Sam 30:6)
It's written of David, that he "encouraged himself in the Lord his God."
How do we do that? Part 2 of 3.
Preached at Trinity Bible Church.
Preached at our home church, Trinity Bible Church, in Merritt Island, Florida.
Taken from 1 Samuel 30:1-6
Today we look at God, who is both "Just," and the "Justifier" of those who put their faith in Jesus Christ. It's a great word picture--"just" being the adjective, describing the attribute, and "justifier" being the action verb.
"...Whom God set forth as a propitiation through faith in His blood, for a demonstration of His righteousness through the passing over of the sins having previously committed, in the forbearance of God, (Rom 3:25)
for a demonstration of His righteousness in the present time, that He might be just and the justifier of he who has faith in Jesus. (Rom 3:26)
"Being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus." (Rom 3:24)
Preached at Trinity Bible Church by Michael Poupard, of West Palm Beach, Florida.
Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, (Eph 3:20)
"Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference."
So, the question is, "What saves us, His faith...or ours??"
Find out today on Gospelstudy!
"Being witnessed to by the Law and the Prophets."
The Old Testament spoke of the coming of God's Savior.
We continue in these great verses, regarding the unveiling of God's plan on how to get right with Him.
Part 2 of 2. Taken from Hebrews 5:13
" For everyone who partakes only of milk is not accustomed to the word of righteousness, for he is an infant. (14) But solid food is for the mature, who because of practice have their senses trained to discern good and evil."
Are you on milk, or solid food? Join us today as we set out to answer that question.
Today we continue our study in the "Gospel of St. Paul," the Book of Romans.
Romans 3:21, "But now..."
"BUT NOW, the righteousness of God has been UNVEILED..."
The first of many, most likely, on salvation, and Romans 3:21.
Today we actually focus on the terrible mistake of "refusing love."
Now we know that as many things as the law says, it speaks to those under the law, so that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may be held accountable to God. (Rom 3:19)
Therefore by works of the law no flesh shall be justified in His sight, for through the law comes the knowledge of sin. (Rom 3:20)
Today we look at Paul's long quotation in Romans 3, from the Old Testament. Theologians have said for years that Paul strung together countless verses in this passage (3:8-18), while in fact, this entire passage comes from just 1 verse!
"Now learn the parable from the fig tree: when its branch has already become tender and puts forth its leaves, you know that summer is near; so, you too, when you see all these things, recognize that He is near, right at the door. (Matthew 24:32-33, NASB)
"Whatever you ask in My name, that will I do, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. "If you ask Me anything in My name, I will do it. (John 14:13-14)
Wow, what a promise! How's that promise working out in YOUR life?
What then is the superiority of the Jew, or what is the profit of circumcision? (Rom 3:1)
Much in every way! First of all, that they were entrusted with the very words of God! (Rom 3:2)
For what if some did not believe? Will their unbelief nullify the faithfulness of God? (Rom 3:3)
By no means! Indeed, let God be true but every man a liar, just as it is written: "That You may be justified in Your words, and You may prevail when You are judged." (Rom 3:4)
We intended to look at Romans 3:1 today, but the Lord took our study today to John 11:25-26.
Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He that believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. (John 11:25)
And everyone who lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?" (John 11:26)
The Apostle Paul today makes the astounding statement that a true "Jew" is a heart condition!
For he is not a Jew who is one outwardly, nor is circumcision that which is outward in flesh; (Rom 2:28)
but he is a Jew that is one inwardly; and circumcision is of the heart, in the spirit, not in the letter, whose praise is not from men but from God. (Rom 2:29)
What is the opposite of the name of the Lord being blasphemed?
The name of the Lord being praised by all that we do!
"Behold, you are called a Jew, and rely on the law, and boast in God, (Rom 2:17)
and know His will, and approve the things that are more excellent, being instructed out of the law, (Rom 2:18)
and are convinced that you are a guide to the blind, a light to those in darkness..." (Rom 2:19)
Today we start God's case against the "religionist."
"Behold, you who are called a Jew, and boast in God..."
"To those who by the endurance of good works are seeking glory and honor and incorruption—eternal life. (Rom 2:7)
But to those who are contentious, and who disobey the truth, but obey unrighteousness—indignation and wrath..." (Rom 2:8)
But according to your hardness and impenitent heart you are storing up for yourself wrath in the day of wrath and revelation, and of the righteous judgment of God, (Rom 2:5)
who “will recompense to each one according to his works”: (Rom 2:6)
to those who by the endurance of good works are seeking glory and honor and incorruption—eternal life. (Rom 2:7)
But to those who are contentious, and who disobey the truth, but obey unrighteousness—indignation and wrath, (Rom 2:8)
tribulation and anguish, upon every soul of man that works evil, of the Jew first and also of the Greek; (Rom 2:9)
But do you suppose this, O man, you who judge those practicing such things yet doing them, that you will escape the judgment of God? (Rom 2:3)
Or do you despise the riches of His kindness and tolerance and patience, not knowing that the kindness of God leads you to repentance? (Rom 2:4)
"Therefore you are inexcusable, O man, everyone who judges, for in whatever you judge another you condemn yourself, for you who judge are practicing the same things. But we know that the judgment of God is according to truth upon those practicing such things." (Rom 2:1-2)
What is it about the Rapture that inspires good, godly men to...not divulge the whole truth?
It's beyond me--I am left scratching my head. (Also, check out the Scofield 1917 Study Bible, and read his erroneous notes introducing 2 Thessalonians)
Understanding this text is simple--the words have obvious, plain meanings to them.
"Then two men will be in the field: one will be taken and the other left. "Two women will be grinding at the mill: one will be taken and the other left. Watch therefore, for you do not know what hour your Lord is coming."
My point of contention is this. The teaching that the person taken, is taken in judgment, and the person that is left behind, is left behind in blessing.
Now don't get me wrong. People may interpret this text this way if they choose to, but after looking at what the underlying Greek words mean, it leads me to a solid understanding.
But first, this note from Dr. Charles Ryrie: "The ones taken will be taken to judgment and death. The ones left will be left to enter the blessings of the Millennial kingdom."
Many others interpret this phrase the same way.
I want to look at this text, and see if I can find the "blessings" for those left behind, according to this theologian.
But let's look at these 2 Greek words behind this text, and see what they mean.
The word for taken is the word Paralambano. The word means "to receive near." Same word used by Christ, in John 14:3, "I will come again, and receive you unto Myself."
Paralambano is to receive to one's side.
The other word is Aphiemi. This word means:
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To disregard
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To abandon
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To divorce
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To leave behind
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To forsake.
I believe that the word of God is saying, from seeking to understand the original language, that the person that is "taken," is a direct result of John 14:3, and Bible prophecy being fulfilled, as the Lord returns for His saints. Also, the one that is left, as the Greek word suggests, has been "left behind," and abandoned.
This is a great study! I highly recommend it!
God bless
Paul E.
"...who, having known the righteous judgment of God, that those practicing such things are worthy of death, not only do them, but also approve of those who practice them. (Rom 1:32)
Therefore you are inexcusable, O man, everyone who judges, for in whatever you judge another you condemn yourself, for you who judge are practicing the same things. (Rom 2:1)
"...Who, having known the righteous judgment of God, that those practicing such things are worthy of death, not only do them, but also approve of those who practice them." (Rom 1:32)
"And just as they did not approve to have God in their knowledge, God gave them up to a depraved mind, to do the things which are not fitting;" (Rom 1:28)
Today, Paul aims his cannon of the righteous judgment of God towards homosexuals, and, throwing in 1 Cor 6:9-10, other groups as well.
For this reason God gave them up to shameful lusts; for even their women exchanged the natural use for that which is contrary to nature, (Rom 1:26)
and likewise also the men, having forsaken the natural use of the woman, were inflamed by their lust for one another, men with men, committing what is shameful, and receiving in themselves the recompense which was fitting for their error. (Rom 1:27)
By the time he is finished (3:19), no one will be able to stand, apart from a SAVIOR!
Today we're looking at the sin of "asserting ourselves to be wise," when in actuality, we are fools.
Because, having known God, they did not glorify Him as God, or give thanks, but became vain in their reasonings, and their foolish heart was darkened. (Rom 1:21)
Asserting themselves to be wise, they became fools, (Rom 1:22)
and changed the glory of the incorruptible God for a likeness of an image of corruptible man and of birds and four-footed animals and reptiles. (Rom 1:23)
Therefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of the own hearts, to dishonor their own bodies among themselves, (Rom 1:24)
who exchanged the truth of God for the lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen. (Rom 1:25)
"Therefore when you see the ‘abomination of desolation,’ spoken of through Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place” (whoever reads, let him understand), (Matt 24:15)
"For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven upon all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who suppress the truth in unrighteousness. (Rom 1:18)
Because that which is known of God is manifest in them, for God has shown it to them. (Rom 1:19)
For the invisible things of Him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things made, both His eternal power and divinity, so that they are without excuse." (Rom 1:20)
"For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, "The just shall live by faith." (Rom 1:17)
For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven upon all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who suppress the truth in unrighteousness." (Rom 1:18)
This is the third program looking at the power of God, and the message of the Gospel.
"For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone who believes, both to the Jew first and to the Greek. (Rom 1:16)
Today we continue looking at the Biblical truth of the power of God residing in the message of the Gospel.
For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone who believes, both to the Jew first and to the Greek. (Rom 1:16)
"For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone who believes, both to the Jew first and to the Greek." (Rom 1:16)
We continue our verse by verse study in Romans. Today we look at Paul's "obligation" to preach the Gospel.
I am a debtor both to Greeks and to barbarians, both to the wise and to the unwise. (Rom 1:14)
So, as much as is in me, I am eager to preach the gospel to you who are in Rome also. (Rom 1:15)
Today we look at 2 Thess 2:4, and the antichrist sitting "As God," in the temple of God.
Through whom we have received:
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Grace
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Apostleship
"...through whom we received grace and apostleship for the obedience of faith among all the nations for His name, (Rom 1:5)
among whom you also are the called of Jesus Christ: (Rom 1:6)
To all those who are in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ." (Rom 1:7)
Good, evangelistic program. Certainly every program should be, amen?
Through whom we received GRACE.
"...Through whom we received grace and apostleship for the obedience of faith among all the nations for His name," (Rom 1:5)
Today we look at the "Spirit of Holiness," and all of verse 4.
"...Who was declared Son of God with power according to the Spirit of holiness by the resurrection of the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord, (Rom 1:4)
"...Concerning His Son, who was descended from David according to the flesh, (Rom 1:3)
who was declared Son of God with power according to the Spirit of holiness by the resurrection of the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord, (Rom 1:4)
Today we look at 2 statements: BORN and DECLARED.
BORN of the seed of David
DECLARED what He has always been--The Son of God!
"Paul, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, having been separated unto the gospel of God (Rom 1:1)
which He promised beforehand through His prophets in the Holy Scriptures..." (Rom 1:2)
"Paul, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, having been separated unto the gospel of God." (Rom 1:1)
"Paul, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, having been separated unto the gospel of God." (Rom 1:1)
Today we start a verse by verse study of the Book of Romans.
The theme to Romans is The Righteousness of God.
Key verse 1:16--"For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone who believes, both to the Jew first and to the Greek."
Today we look at this highly controversial and often misunderstood doctrine, "The Baptism of the Holy Spirit."
Now, brothers, concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our gathering together to Him, we beseech you, (2Thess 2:1)
not to be quickly shaken from your mind, nor be disturbed, neither by spirit nor by word nor by letter, as if from us, as though the day of Christ has come. (2Thess 2:2)
Let no one deceive you by any means; for that day will not come unless the falling away comes first, and the man of sin is unveiled, the son of perdition, (2Thess 2:3)
Today we take an in depth look at the English word "transform," and the various Greek words that have been translated "transform," mainly,
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Metamorphe
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Metaschema
God bless!
Paul E.
Today, as promised, we look at the 2 greatest causes of death in the end of the age--I believe in the very near future.
"What will be the signs of Your coming, and of the end of the age? And Jesus answered and said to them, "Take heed that no one deceive you."
Thank you friends for listening to Gospelstudy! May God continue to richly bless you and yours!!
Paul Esposito
Behold, I am coming quickly! Blessed is he that keeps the words of the prophecy of this book." (Rev 22:7)
And I, John, am the one hearing and seeing these things. And when I heard and when I saw, I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel showing to me these things. (Rev 22:8)
Then he said to me, "See that you do not! For I am your fellow servant, and I am of your brothers the prophets, and of those who keep the words of this book. Worship God." (Rev 22:9)
And he said to me, "Do not seal the words of the prophecy of this book, for the time is near. (Rev 22:10)
He who acts unjustly, let him act unjustly still; and the filthy, let him be filthy still; and the righteous, let him be righteousness still; and the holy, let him be sanctified still." (Rev 22:11)
"And behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to render to each one according to his work. (Rev 22:12)
I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.” (Rev 22:13)
And he showed me a pure river of water of life, bright as crystal, proceeding from the throne of God and of the Lamb. (Rev 22:1)
In the middle of its street, and on both sides of the river was the tree of life, producing twelve fruits, each yielding its fruit every month. And the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations. (Rev 22:2)
And there shall be no more curse, but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it, and His servants will minister to Him. (Rev 22:3)
And they shall see His face, and His name shall be on their foreheads. (Rev 22:4)
And night shall not exist. And they shall need neither lamp nor light of the sun, because the Lord God shall illuminate them. And they shall reign forever and ever. (Rev 22:5)
Then he said to me, "These words are faithful and true." And the Lord, the God of the spirits of the prophets sent His angel to show His servants the things which must come about soon. (Rev 22:6)
Today we continue our study in Matthew chapter 24; specifically looking at 2 groups of signs that the Lord has given us that point to His imminent return.
And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not disturbed; for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. (Matt 24:6)
For nation shall rise up against nation, and kingdom against kingdom, and there will be famines, pestilences, and earthquakes in various places. (Matt 24:7)
But all these things are the beginning of birth pains. (Matt 24:8)
Then they will hand you over to tribulation and they will kill you, and you will be hated by all nations, on account of My name. (Matt 24:9)
And then many will fall away, and they will betray one another, and they will hate one another. (Matt 24:10)
Then came one of the seven angels who had the seven bowls being full with the seven last plagues and spoke with me, saying, "Come, I will show you the wife, the bride of the Lamb." (Rev 21:9)
And He shall wipe away every tear from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying out; neither shall there be any more pain, for the former things have passed away." (Rev 21:4)
Then He who sat on the throne said, "Behold, I am making all things new." And He said to me, "Write, for these words are true and faithful." (Rev 21:5)
And He said to me, "I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. I will give from the spring of the water of life freely to him that is thirsty. (Rev 21:6)
He that overcomes I shall give to him these things, and I shall be God to him, and he shall be to Me a son. (Rev 21:7)
But the cowardly and unbelieving and sinners and abominable and murderers and sexually immoral and drug users and idolaters and all who are false shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death." (Rev 21:8)
And I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. And there was no more sea. (Rev 21:1)
Then I saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, having been prepared like a bride having been adorned for her husband. (Rev 21:2)
And I heard a loud voice from heaven saying, "Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and He shall dwell with them, and they shall be His people, and God Himself shall be with them. (Rev 21:3)
Are believers present at the Great White Throne Judgment?
I won't say that we'll answer that question today, however we will look at it today on Gospelstudy!
And the sea gave up the dead who were in it, and Death and Hades gave up the dead who were in them. And they were judged, each one according to their works. (Rev 20:13)
Then Death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. This is the second death, the lake of fire. (Rev 20:14)
And if anyone was not found having been written in the Book of Life, he was cast into the lake of fire. (Rev 20:15)
Then I saw a great white throne and Him who sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled. And no place was found for them. (Rev 20:11)
And I saw the dead, the great and the small, standing before the throne, and the books were opened. And another book was opened, which is the Book of Life. And the dead were judged by the things having been written in the books, according to their works. (Rev 20:12)
And the sea gave up the dead who were in it, and Death and Hades gave up the dead who were in them. And they were judged, each one according to their works. (Rev 20:13)
"...And he will come out to deceive the nations which are in the four corners of the earth, Gog and Magog, to gather them together to the war, whose number is like the sand of the sea. (Rev 20:8)
They went up on the breadth of the earth and surrounded the camp of the saints and the beloved city. And fire came down from God out of heaven and devoured them. (Rev 20:9)
And the devil, who deceived them, was thrown into the lake of fire and brimstone where also the beast and the false prophet are. And they shall be tormented day and night forever and ever. (Rev 20:10)
Then I saw a great white throne and Him who sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled. And no place was found for them. (Rev 20:11)
Then I saw an angel coming down from heaven, having the key to the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand. (Rev 20:1)
And he seized the dragon, that serpent of old, who is the devil and Satan, he who deceives the whole world, and he bound him for a thousand years; (Rev 20:2)
and he cast him into the bottomless pit, and locked and sealed it over him, so that he should deceive the nations no more until the thousand years were finished. But after these things he must be released for a short time. (Rev 20:3)
And I saw thrones, and they sat on them, and judgment was given to them, and the souls of those who had been beheaded on account of the testimony of Jesus, and on account of the word of God, and those who had not worshiped the beast or his image, and they did not receive the mark on their forehead or on their hand. And they came to life and reigned with Christ for the thousand years. (Rev 20:4)
But the rest of the dead did not come to life until the thousand years were finished. This is the first resurrection. (Rev 20:5)
Blessed and holy is he that has part in the first resurrection. Over these the second death has no authority, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with Him for a thousand years. (Rev 20:6)
Now after the thousand years, Satan will be released from his prison, (Rev 20:7)
What one event in the future is going to deceive upwards of 2 Billion people?
Find out today on Gospelstudy!
And as He was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately, saying, "Tell us, when shall these things be? And what shall be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age?" (Matt 24:3)
And Jesus answered and said to them: "Take heed that no one deceives you. (Matt 24:4)
And the armies in heaven were following Him on white horses, having been dressed in fine linen, white and clean. (Rev 19:14)
And out of His mouth proceeds a sharp, double-edged sword, so that with it He might strike the nations. And He will shepherd them with an iron rod. And He treads the winepress of the wine of the wrath of Almighty God. (Rev 19:15)
And He has on His robe and on His thigh a name having been written: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS. (Rev 19:16)
Then I saw an angel standing in the sun; and he cried with a loud voice, saying to all the birds that fly in the midst of heaven, "Come and gather together for the great supper of God, (Rev 19:17)
so that you may eat the flesh of kings, the flesh of captains, the flesh of mighty men, the flesh of horses and of those who ride on them, and the flesh of all people, free and bond, both small and great." (Rev 19:18)
And I saw the beast and the kings of the earth and their armies, having been gathered together to make war against Him who rode on the horse and against His army. (Rev 19:19)
Then the beast was apprehended, and with him the false prophet who had performed the signs before him, by which he had deceived those who received the mark of the beast and those who worshiped his image. These two were thrown alive into the lake of fire burning with brimstone. (Rev 19:20)
And the rest were slain with the sword which proceeds from the mouth of Him who rode on the horse. And all the birds gorged themselves with their flesh. (Rev 19:21)
Then he said to me, "Write: 'Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb!' "And he said to me, "These are the true words of God." (Rev 19:9)
And I fell before his feet to worship him. But he said to me, "See that you do not! I am your fellow servant, and of your brothers who have the testimony of Jesus. Worship God! For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy." (Rev 19:10)
And I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse. And He who sat on him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness He judges and makes war. (Rev 19:11)
His eyes were as a flame of fire, and on His head were many crowns, having names written, and a name written that no one knows except Himself. (Rev 19:12)
And He is clothed in a robe having been dipped in blood, and His name is called The Word of God. (Rev 19:13)
Then a voice came from the throne, saying, "Praise our God, all His servants and those who fear Him, both small and great!" (Rev 19:5)
And I heard, as it were, the voice of a great multitude, and like the sound of many waters, and like the sound of mighty thunders, saying, "Hallelujah! For the Lord God Almighty has begun to reign! (Rev 19:6)
Let us rejoice and be exceedingly glad, and let us give Him glory, for the wedding of the Lamb has come, and His wife has prepared herself." (Rev 19:7)
And to her it was granted that she should be dressed in fine linen, bright and pure, for the fine linen is the righteous deeds of the saints. (Rev 19:8)
Here is the mind which has wisdom: The seven heads are seven mountains on which the woman sits. (Rev 17:9)
And there are seven kings. Five have fallen, one is, and the other has not yet come. And whenever he comes, he must abide for a short time. (Rev 17:10)
And the beast which was, and is not, is also an eighth, and is of the seven, and is going to perdition. (Rev 17:11)
And the ten horns which you saw are ten kings who have not yet have received a kingdom, but they receive authority as kings for one hour with the beast. (Rev 17:12)
These have one purpose, and they will give their power and authority to the beast. (Rev 17:13)
These will make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb will conquer them, for He is Lord of lords and King of kings; and those who are with Him are called, and elect, and faithful." (Rev 17:14)
And he led me away in the Spirit, into a deserted place. And I saw a woman sitting on a scarlet beast full of blasphemous names, having seven heads and ten horns. (Rev 17:3)
And the woman was clothed in purple and scarlet, gilded with gold and precious stones and pearls, having in her hand a golden cup being filled with abominations and the filthiness of the fornication of the earth. (Rev 17:4)
And on her forehead a name was written, a mystery: BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND OF THE ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH. (Rev 17:5)
I saw the woman, drunk with the blood of the saints and with the blood of the martyrs of Jesus. And when I saw her, I marveled with great amazement. (Rev 17:6)
But the angel said to me, "Why did you marvel? I will tell you the mystery of the woman and of the beast carrying her, which has the seven heads and the ten horns. (Rev 17:7)
The beast which you saw was, and is not, and is about to ascend out of the bottomless pit and go to perdition. And those who dwell on the earth shall marvel, whose name is not written in the Book of Life from the foundation of the world, when they see the beast that was, and is not, and shall be present. (Rev 17:8)
Then one of the seven angels having the seven bowls came and spoke with me, saying, "Come, I will show you the judgment of the great harlot who sits on many waters, (Rev 17:1)
with whom the kings of the earth committed fornication, and those dwelling on the earth became drunk from the wine of her fornication." (Rev 17:2)
Why trials?
I've heard it said too many times, unfortunately, that God does not cause, or bring, trials into the life of a believer.
However, Psalm 66:9-10 sheds some light on this question:
Psa 66:8-12 Oh, bless our God, you peoples! And make the voice of His praise to be heard, (9) Who keeps our soul among the living, And does not allow our feet to be moved. (10) For You, O God, have tested us; You have refined us as silver is refined. (11) You brought us into the net; You laid affliction on our backs. (12) You have caused men to ride over our heads; We went through fire and through water; But You brought us out to rich fulfillment.
Notice some of the things that the Psalmist says that God does in the life of a believer:
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He does not allow our feet to be moved.
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God tests us.
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God refines us, by turning up the heat in our lives, to burn away any impurities from us, to make us more like Jesus Christ.
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He leads us into the net--that is, into the trial of affliction.
5.He causes men to ride over us. Perhaps to totally rid us of ourselves, and any pride.
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He causes us to go through the fire (Dan 3:21)
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He delivers us in due time.
This shouldn't surprise us. The Bible said that this was part of the sanctification process:
Romans 8:29 says, "For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren."
Why trials?
To make us more like the Son of God!
"No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not permit you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation, He will also make the way out, so as for you to be able to bear it." (1 Cor 10:13)
God is sovereign. He reserves the right to use any means necessary to bring about His will.
God is the One who refines us. Not Satan.
After intense study for many years regarding this verse, I have come to the educated conclusion that the Byzantine Majority Text has the correct reading in Revelation 13:14.
Here it is:
"And he deceives my own people who dwell on the earth by those signs which he was granted to do in the sight of the beast, telling those who dwell on the earth to make an image to the beast who was wounded by the sword and lived."
The Majority Text just adds the personal pronoun to this verse, enhancing this verse from "he deceives those" to "he deceives mine." (literally, those belonging to me, or, tous emous in Greek.)
Now humor me for a moment, and agree with me, that this is the correct reading...
In your opinions, what would that mean, the phrase, "My own people"?
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Jews
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Christians
14 And he deceives my own people who dwell on the earth by the signs which were given to him to do before the beast, saying to those who dwell on the earth to make an image to the beast who had the wound—and came to life! –from the sword.
Notice this is John speaking, not God.
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More than that I also consider all things to be loss, on account of the surpassing worth of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have sustained the loss of all things, and I consider them to be rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ, (Phil 3:8)
and be found in Him, not having my own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith; (Phil 3:9)
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"He deceives those who dwell on the earth BY THE SIGNS..."
And I saw three unclean spirits like frogs coming out of the mouth of the dragon, out of the mouth of the beast, and out of the mouth of the false prophet. (Rev 16:13)
For they are demonic spirits performing signs, which go forth to the kings of the whole world, to gather them to the battle of that great day of God Almighty. (Rev 16:14)
Behold, I am coming like a thief. Blessed is he who watches, and guards his garments, lest he should walk naked and they should see his shame." (Rev 16:15)
And he gathered them together to the place called in Hebrew, Armageddon. (Rev 16:16)
Then the seventh angel poured out his bowl into the air, and a loud voice came out of the temple of heaven, from the throne, saying, "It is done!" (Rev 16:17)
And there were lightnings and thunders, and noises; and there was a great earthquake, such as had not occurred since men were on the earth, so great an earthquake, so great! (Rev 16:18)
Then the fourth angel poured out his bowl upon the sun, and it was given to him to burn men with fire. (Rev 16:8)
And men were burned with severe burns, and men blasphemed the name of God who has power over these plagues; and they did not repent to give Him glory. (Rev 16:9)
Then the fifth angel poured out his bowl upon the throne of the beast, and his kingdom became darkened; and they gnawed their tongues from the pain. (Rev 16:10)
They blasphemed the God of heaven because of their pains and their ulcers, and they did not repent of their works. (Rev 16:11)
Then the sixth angel poured out his bowl upon the great river Euphrates, and its water dried up, so that the way of the kings from the east might be prepared. (Rev 16:12)
Then the fourth angel poured out his bowl upon the sun, and it was given to him to burn men with fire. (Rev 16:8)
And men were burned with severe burns, and men blasphemed the name of God who has power over these plagues; and they did not repent to give Him glory. (Rev 16:9)
Then the fifth angel poured out his bowl upon the throne of the beast, and his kingdom became darkened; and they gnawed their tongues from the pain. (Rev 16:10)
They blasphemed the God of heaven because of their pains and their ulcers, and they did not repent of their works. (Rev 16:11)
Then I heard a loud voice from the temple saying to the seven angels, "Go and pour out the seven bowls of the wrath of God on the earth." (Rev 16:1)
So the first went off and poured out his bowl upon the earth, and a bad and malignant ulcer came upon the men having the mark of the beast, and those who worshiped his image. (Rev 16:2)
Then the second angel poured out his bowl into the sea, and it became like the blood of a dead man; and every living thing in the sea died. (Rev 16:3)
Then the third angel poured out his bowl into the rivers and into the springs of water, and it became blood. (Rev 16:4)
And I heard the angel of the waters saying: "You are righteous, the One who is, and who was, holy, because You have judged these things; (Rev 16:5)
for they shed the blood of saints and prophets, and You gave them blood to drink; for they are worthy." (Rev 16:6)
And I heard the altar saying, "Yes, Lord God Almighty, true and righteous are Your judgments." (Rev 16:7)
After these things I saw, and the temple of the tabernacle of the testimony in heaven was opened. (Rev 15:5)
And out of the temple came the seven angels having the seven plagues, who were dressed in pure bright linen, and having their chests girded with golden belts. (Rev 15:6)
Then one of the four living beings gave to the seven angels seven golden bowls full of the wrath of God who lives forever and ever. (Rev 15:7)
And the temple was filled by the smoke from the glory of God and from His power, and no one was able to enter into the temple until the seven plagues of the seven angels were finished. (Rev 15:8)
Then I saw another sign in heaven, great and marvelous: seven angels having the seven last plagues, because in them the wrath of God is finished. (Rev 15:1)
And I saw something like a glassy sea having been mixed with fire, and those who prevailed over the beast, and over his image, and over the number of his name, standing on the glassy sea, having the harps of God. (Rev 15:2)
And they sing the song of Moses, the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying: "Great and marvelous are Your works, Lord God Almighty! Righteous and true are Your ways, O King of the nations! (Rev 15:3)
Who shall not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name? For You alone are holy. For all nations shall come and worship before You, because Your righteous judgments have been manifested." (Rev 15:4)
And another angel came out of the temple, crying out with a loud voice to Him that sat on the cloud, "Thrust in Your sickle and reap, for the hour has come to reap, because the harvest of the earth has withered." (Rev 14:15)
So He that sat on the cloud swung His sickle onto the earth, and the earth was harvested. (Rev 14:16)
Then another angel came out of the temple in heaven, and he also had a sharp sickle. (Rev 14:17)
And another angel came out from the altar, having authority over the fire, and he called with a loud cry to the one having the sharp sickle, saying, "Thrust in your sharp sickle and gather the grape clusters of the vine of the earth, because the grapes are ripe." (Rev 14:18)
So the angel swung his sickle to the earth and gathered the vine of the earth, and he cast it into the great winepress of the wrath of God. (Rev 14:19)
And the winepress was trampled outside the city, and blood came out of the winepress, up to the horses' bridles, about one thousand six hundred stadia. (Rev 14:20)
"And I saw, and behold, a white cloud, and on the cloud sat One like the Son of Man, having on His head a golden crown, and in His hand a sharp sickle." (Rev 14:14)
"And I heard a voice out of heaven saying to me, "Write: 'Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on. “Yes,” says the Spirit, "that they may rest from their labors, and their works follow them." (Rev 14:13)
"Here is the endurance of the saints; those who keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus." (Rev 14:12)
And another, a second angel followed, saying, "Fallen, fallen is Babylon the great. From the wine of the wrath of her fornication, she has made all the nations to drink.” (Rev 14:8)
Then another angel, a third, followed them, saying with a loud voice, "If anyone worships the beast and his image, and receives a mark on his forehead or on his hand, (Rev 14:9)
then he shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out undiluted in the cup of His wrath. And they shall be tormented with fire and brimstone before the holy angels and before the Lamb. (Rev 14:10)
And the smoke of their torment goes up forever and ever; and they have no rest day or night, those who worship the beast and his image, and anyone who receives the mark of his name." (Rev 14:11)
Here is the endurance of the saints; those who keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. (Rev 14:12)
Then I saw an angel flying in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to proclaim to those who dwell on the earth, and to every nation, tribe, language, and people, (Rev 14:6)
saying with a loud voice, "Fear the Lord and give glory to Him, for the hour of His judgment has come; and you shall worship Him who made heaven and earth, and the sea and fountains of waters." (Rev 14:7)
And I saw, and behold, the Lamb standing on Mount Zion, and with Him one hundred and forty-four thousand, having His name and the name of His Father having been written on their foreheads. (Rev 14:1)
And I heard a voice from heaven, like the voice of many waters, and like the voice of loud thunder. And the voice which I heard was as of harpists playing on their harps. (Rev 14:2)
And they sang a new song before the throne, and before the four living creatures, and the elders; and no one was able to learn that song except the hundred and forty-four thousand who had been redeemed from the earth. (Rev 14:3)
These are those who were not defiled with women, for they are virgins. These are those who follow the Lamb wherever He goes. These were redeemed by Jesus from among men, firstfruits to God and to the Lamb. (Rev 14:4)
And no guile was found in their mouth, for they are blameless. (Rev 14:5)
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"These men have power to shut heaven, so that no rain falls during the days of their prophecy; and they have authority over the waters to turn them into blood, and to strike the earth with every plague, as often as they wish." (Rev 11:6)
And it was given to him to give breath to the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak and cause as many as would not worship the image of the beast to be killed. (Rev 13:15)
And he causes all, small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, that they should receive marks on their right hand, or on their foreheads, (Rev 13:16)
and that no one may be able to buy or sell except he that has the mark, the name of the beast, or the number of his name. (Rev 13:17)
Here is wisdom. Let him that has understanding calculate the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man—his number is 666. (Rev 13:18)
Then I saw another beast coming up out of the earth, and he had two horns like a lamb and he spoke like a dragon. (Rev 13:11)
And he exercises all the authority of the first beast before him, and he causes the earth and those who dwell in it, to worship the first beast, whose deadly wound was healed. (Rev 13:12)
And he works great signs, so that he even makes fire come down from heaven on the earth before men. (Rev 13:13)
And he deceives my own people who dwell on the earth by the signs which were given to him to do before the beast, saying to those who dwell on the earth to make an image to the beast who had the wound of the sword and came to life. (Rev 13:14)
Then I saw another beast coming up out of the earth, and he had two horns like a lamb and he spoke like a dragon. (Rev 13:11)
And he exercises all the authority of the first beast before him, and he causes the earth and those who dwell in it, to worship the first beast, whose deadly wound was healed. (Rev 13:12)
And he works great signs, so that he even makes fire come down from heaven on the earth before men. (Rev 13:13)
And he deceives my own people who dwell on the earth by the signs which were given to him to do before the beast, saying to those who dwell on the earth to make an image to the beast who had the wound of the sword and came to life. (Rev 13:14)
If anyone has an ear, let him hear. (Rev 13:9)
If anyone has captivity, he goes away; if anyone is with the sword, he must be killed. Here is the endurance and the faith of the saints. (Rev 13:10)
And there was given unto him a mouth speaking great things and blasphemy, and authority was given to him to make war for forty-two months. (Rev 13:5)
And he opened his mouth in blasphemy against God, to blaspheme His name, and His dwelling, and those who dwell in heaven. (Rev 13:6)
And it was given to him to make war with the saints and to overcome them. And authority was given to him over every tribe, people, language, and nation. (Rev 13:7)
And all those who dwell on the earth shall worship him, whose name is not written in the Book of Life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world. (Rev 13:8)
Then I stood on the sand of the sea. And I saw a beast coming up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and on his horns ten crowns, and on his heads blasphemous names. (Rev 13:1)
And the beast which I saw was like a leopard, his feet were like the feet of a bear, and his mouth like the mouth of a lion. The dragon gave him his power, his throne, and great authority. (Rev 13:2)
And one of his heads was as if it had been wounded to death, and his wound of death was healed. And the whole world marveled after the beast. (Rev 13:3)
And they worshiped the dragon who gave authority to the beast; and they worshiped the beast, saying, "Who is like the beast? Who is able to make war with him?" (Rev 13:4)
Ask my wife.
I have tried, time after time, both to like the NASB, and to use it for my primary Bible for in depth studies, because of its reputation as “the most accurate Bible translation in English.”
Well, I’m not too sure about that assessment.
As a bible translator myself, and one who reads and speaks fluent Koine Greek, I have made the study of New Testament Greek my life, and it is certainly my passion.
During the course of my studies, I have run into what I consider to be serious errors with the New American Standard Bible.
May I add that the issues that I have are NOT issues of standard textual criticism, that is, the manuscripts behind the translations, but my issues are directly related to choices that the translators have made, which I believe are in serious error.
Also, I find it eye opening that all of these issues I am going to share with you all relate to the Person of Jesus Christ.
I want to share with you 4 Scripture points of reference:
- John 1:18
“No one has seen God at any time; the only begotten God who is in the bosom of the Father, He has explained Him.”
The NASB is a revision of 2 works: The Revised Version (RV) of 1881, and The American Standard Version (ASV) of 1901. Both of these translations read “The only begotten Son.”
This is quite a statement to make, to introduce a change like this into the text. I have a hard time visualizing a translation committee contemplating changing this text from only begotten Son, to only begotten God, since God is certainly not “begotten.”
Being a Bible translator myself, if I was on that committee, I would not vote to change this verse. And lucky for them, they could have hid behind the principle that the NASB is a “revision.” But instead, there was some kind of “meeting of the minds,” and these Christians decided to stray from their objective of revising, and instead bring about changing. And the change is downright heretical, to say the least.
Not a change I would have made, being a Christian, and being on that committee!
- Revelation 1:13
“…and in the middle of the lampstands I saw one like a son of man, clothed in a robe reaching to the feet, and girded across His chest with a golden sash.”
What’s the problem here?
The New King James Version, a translation which also capitalizes pronouns relating to Deity, says, “I saw One like the Son of Man.”
The NASB adds a footnote here, saying, “or, The Son of Man.”
So, which one is it? You can’t have your cake and eat it too! If you don’t think this is Jesus Christ, then don’t capitalize the pronouns that describe this “Person”!
There is no logical reason for this. Since the translators believe that this is Christ, then “the Son of Man” should have been in the text, and the footnote should read, “or, a son of man.”
I mean, why do Christ harm?
If you, assuming you were a Christian, were on this board of translators, what would you do, if you had the choice?
Next up:
Phil 2:6
“Who, although He existed in the form of God, did not regard equality with God a thing to be grasped…”
The NASB is regarded at the most accurate Bible translation in English. The translators have gone to great lengths to translate verbs precisely, even at the cost of readability.
So what happened here?
This word existed is the Greek word Huparchon, which is a Present Active Participle. (And present participles must have an “ing” on the end of it (i.e., eating, drinking, walking, sleeping, etc).
Here, the word should be “existing.” (NKJV has “being”).
The whole sense of what Paul is saying is muddled here! The text does not say that Jesus “existed” in the form of God—it says that Jesus is EXISTING (still!) in the form of God.
He never ceased existing in the form of God.
(6) “who, existing in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, (7) but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming to be in the likeness of men.” (EMTV)
The point is this: Jesus Christ, as a flesh and blood Man, was still existing as God! He just took the form of a bondservant (metaschematizo, Greek—to change appearance)
It’s beyond me how this team of translators, who were so adamant, and most specifically concerning this very thing (accuracy concerning verb tenses), would treat the doctrine of Christ in this matter!
Last point: Psalm 22:8
(7) All who see me sneer at me; They separate with the lip, they wag the head, saying,
(8) "Commit yourself to the LORD; let Him deliver him; Let Him rescue him, because He delights in him." (NASB)
Most other translations read here in 22:8, “He trusted in the Lord; let Him deliver Him.”
The NASB adds a footnote here, saying, “or, He committed (trusted) himself…”
Let me explain the havoc which has been done to this verse:
This verse (notice it’s in quotation marks), in my opinion, is the greatest prophetic verse EVER recorded in the Bible. This was recorded by King David approximately 970 years before it was spoken, verbatim, at the cross; and it was spoken (I suspect) matter of factly. It is recorded in Matthew 27:43 (Here again, the NASB)
"HE TRUSTS IN GOD; LET GOD RESCUE Him now, IF HE DELIGHTS IN HIM; for He said, 'I am the Son of God.'"
Notice how the NASB gets it right in the New Testament, but wrong in the Old Testament.
They are admitting, in Matthew 27:43, that this is how the text should read!
And not only have they got it wrong in the Old Testament, they had to add a word (yourself) to their text (in italics), to make the sentence even halfway readable! Look at the absolute unreadability of this verse: “Commit yourself to the Lord, Let Him deliver Him.”
But the translators have added in the footnote, that the other reading might be right!
In my opinion, these examples reveal a serious integrity problem with the New American Standard Bible, and I do not recommend it for in depth study.
Now when the dragon saw that he was cast to the earth, he persecuted the woman who gave birth to the male Child. (Rev 12:13)
And the woman was given two wings of a great eagle, so that she might fly into the desert to her place, so that she might be nourished there for a time and times and half a time, from the face of the serpent. (Rev 12:14)
And the serpent spewed water out of his mouth like a river after the woman, so that he might cause her to be carried off by the river. (Rev 12:15)
But the earth helped the woman, and the earth opened its mouth and drank up the river which the dragon had cast out of his mouth. (Rev 12:16)
And the dragon was enraged with the woman, and he went off to make war with the rest of her seed, who keep the commandments of God and have the testimony of Jesus. (Rev 12:17)
Then I heard a loud voice in heaven saying, "Now have come the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God, and the authority of His Christ, because the accuser of our brothers, the one who accused them before our God day and night, has been thrown out of heaven. (Rev 12:10)
And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives to the death. (Rev 12:11)
Therefore rejoice, O heavens, and you who dwell in them! Woe to the earth and to the sea! Because the devil has been thrown down to you, having great wrath, knowing that he has but a short time." (Rev 12:12)
And the great dragon was cast out, that serpent of old, called the Devil and Satan, who deceives the whole world; he was cast to the earth, and his angels were cast out with him. (Rev 12:9)
And she gave birth to a Son, a male who would shepherd all the nations with an iron rod. And her Child was caught up to God and to His throne. (Rev 12:5)
Then the woman fled into the wilderness, where she has a place having been prepared by God, so that they may nourish her there one thousand two hundred and sixty days. (Rev 12:6)
And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels, waging war with the dragon; and the dragon made war, and his angels, (Rev 12:7)
and he was not strong enough, nor was a place found for him any longer in heaven. (Rev 12:8)
And a great sign appeared in heaven: a woman having been clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars. (Rev 12:1)
And being pregnant, she was crying out, being in labor and being in great pain to give birth. (Rev 12:2)
And another sign appeared in heaven: and behold, a great, fiery dragon having seven heads and ten horns, and seven crowns on his heads. (Rev 12:3)
And his tail dragged a third of the stars of heaven and cast them to the earth. And the dragon stood before the woman who was about to give birth, so that whenever she might give birth, he might devour her Child. (Rev 12:4)
Specifically, this is a look at Romans 3:19, which says, "As many things as the Law says, it speaks to those who are "under the law."
We see this fact all around us today! Enjoy the study, and God bless!
Romans 3:19-23 19 Now we know that as many things as the law says, it speaks to those under the law, so that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God. 20 Therefore by works of the law no flesh shall be justified in His sight, for through the law comes the knowledge of sin. 21 But now the righteousness of God apart from the law has been revealed, being witnessed to by the Law and the Prophets, 22 even the righteousness of God, through faith in Jesus Christ, to all and upon all those that believe. For there is no distinction; 23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,
Revelation 11:10-19 10 And those who dwell on the earth shall rejoice over them, and make merry, and give gifts to one another, because these two prophets tormented those who dwell on the earth. 11 Now after the three-and-a-half days, the breath of life from God entered into them, and they stood on their feet, and great fear fell on those who were watching them. 12 And I heard a loud voice from heaven saying to them, "Come up here." And they went up to heaven in a cloud, and their enemies watched them. 13 In that day there was a great earthquake, and a tenth of the city fell, and seven thousand men were killed. And the rest became fearful and gave glory to the God of heaven. 14 The second woe is past. Behold, the third woe is coming quickly. 15 Then the seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and there were great voices in heaven, saying, "The kingdom of this world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He shall reign forever and ever!" 16 And the twenty-four elders, those before the throne of God who sit on their thrones, fell on their faces and worshipped God, 17 saying: "We give You thanks, O Lord God Almighty, The One who is and who was, because You have taken Your great power and have begun to reign. 18 The nations were angry, and Your wrath has come, and the time of the dead, that they should be judged, and that You should reward Your servants the prophets and the saints, and to those that fear Your name, to the small and to the great, and to destroy those who destroy the earth." 19 Then the temple of God was opened in heaven, and the ark of the covenant of the Lord appeared in His temple. And there were lightnings and voices and thunders, and great hail.
Revelation 11:8-11 8 And their dead bodies will lie on the street of the great city which spiritually is called Sodom and Egypt, where also their Lord was crucified. 9 Then some of the peoples, tribes, languages, and nations shall see their dead bodies for three-and-a-half days, and they will not allow their bodies to be put into a tomb. 10 And those who dwell on the earth shall rejoice over them, and make merry, and give gifts to one another, because these two prophets tormented those who dwell on the earth. 11 Now after the three-and-a-half days, the breath of life from God entered into them, and they stood on their feet, and great fear fell on those who were watching them.
Revelation 11:4-7 4 These are the two olive trees and the two lampstands that stand before the Lord of the earth. 5 And if anyone wants to harm them, fire proceeds from their mouth and devours their enemies. And if anyone wants to harm them, he must be killed in this way. 6 These men have power to shut heaven, so that no rain falls during the days of their prophecy; and they have authority over the waters to turn them into blood, and to strike the earth with every plague, as often as they wish. 7 And when they finish their testimony, the Beast who ascends out of the bottomless pit will make war with them, and will overcome them, and will kill them.
Revelation 11:1-3 Then a reed was given to me like a rod, saying, "Rise and measure the temple of God, the altar, and those who worship in it. 2 But leave out the outer court of the temple, and do not measure it, because it has been given to the Gentiles. And they shall trample the holy city for forty-two months. 3 And I will give power to My two witnesses, and they shall prophesy one thousand two hundred and sixty days, having been clothed in sackcloth."
Revelation 10:5-11 5 And the angel whom I saw standing on the sea and on the land raised his right hand to heaven 6 and swore by Him who lives forever and ever, who created the heaven and the things in it, the earth and the things in it, and the sea and the things in it, that there should be no more delay; 7 but in the days of the voice of the seventh angel, whenever he is about to sound his trumpet, the mystery of God would be finished, as He declared to His servants the prophets. 8 Then the voice which I heard from heaven was speaking with me again and saying, "Go, take the little scroll which was open in the hand of the angel standing on the sea and on the land." 9 And I went to the angel, saying to him to give to me the little scroll. And he said to me, "Take it and eat it up; and it shall make your stomach bitter, but it shall be as sweet as honey in your mouth." 10 Then I took the scroll out of the angel's hand and ate it, and it was as sweet as honey in my mouth. And when I ate it, my stomach was made bitter. 11 And he said to me, "You must prophesy again over many peoples, nations, languages, and kings."
Revelation 10:1-4 And I saw a mighty angel coming down from heaven, having been clothed with a cloud, and a rainbow on his head, and his face was like the sun, and his feet like pillars of fire, 2 and having in his hand a scroll having been opened. And he put his right foot on the sea, and his left foot on the land, 3 and cried with a loud voice, as when a lion roars. And when he cried out, the seven thunders uttered their own voices. 4 Now when the seven thunders spoke, I was about to write. But I heard a voice from heaven saying, "Seal up the things which the seven thunders have spoken, and do not write them."
Revelation 9:17-21 17 And thus I saw the horses in the vision, and those who rode on them, having breastplates of fire, hyacinth, and brimstone; and the heads of the horses were like the heads of lions; and out of their mouths proceed fire, and smoke, and brimstone. 18 By these three plagues a third of mankind was killed--from the fire and the smoke and the brimstone proceeding out of their mouths. 19 For the power of the horses is in their mouth and in their tails; for their tails are like serpents, having heads; and with them they do harm. 20 But the rest of mankind, who were not killed by these plagues, did not repent from the works of their hands, that they should not worship demons, and idols of gold, silver, bronze, stone, and of wood, which neither are able to see nor to hear nor to walk. 21 And they did not repent of their murders, nor of their drugs, nor of their fornication or their thefts.
Revelation 9:12-16 12 One woe is past. Behold, yet two woes are coming after these things. 13 Then the sixth angel sounded his trumpet, and I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar which is before God, 14 saying to the sixth angel who had the trumpet, "Release the four angels having been bound at the great river Euphrates." 15 So the four angels were released, who had been prepared for the hour and day and month and year, so that they might kill a third of mankind. 16 Now the number of the troops of the horsemen was a hundred million; I heard the number of them.
Revelation 9:5-11 5 And they were not permitted to kill them, but that they should torment them for five months. And their torment was like the torment of a scorpion when it stings a man. 6 And in those days men shall seek death, and shall by no means find it; they shall be longing to die, yet death shall elude them. 7 And the appearances of the locusts was similar to horses having been prepared for battle, and on their heads were like crowns of gold, and their faces were like the faces of men. 8 They had hair like women's hair, and their teeth were like the teeth of lions. 9 And they had breastplates like breastplates of iron, and the sound of their wings was as the sound of chariots with many horses rushing into battle. 10 And they had tails like scorpions, and stings. And in their tails they have power to harm men five months, 11 having as a king over them the angel of the bottomless pit; whose name in Hebrew is Abaddon, but in Greek he has the name Apollyon.
Revelation 9:3-4 3 Then out of the smoke came forth locusts to the earth. And power was given to them, as scorpions of the earth have power. 4 They were told not to harm the grass of the earth, nor any plant, nor any tree, but only those men who do not have the seal of God on their foreheads.
Revelation 9:1-2 Then the fifth angel sounded his trumpet, and I saw a star having fallen out of heaven, to the earth. And the key to the shaft of the bottomless pit was given to him. 2 And he opened the shaft of the bottomless pit, and smoke arose out of the pit like the smoke of a burning furnace. And the sun was darkened, and the air, from the smoke of the shaft.
Revelation 8:8-13 8 Then the second angel sounded his trumpet, and something like a great burning mountain was cast into the sea, and a third of the sea became blood. 9 And a third of the living creatures in the sea died, and a third of the ships were destroyed. 10 Then the third angel sounded his trumpet, and a great star fell from heaven, burning like a torch, and it fell on a third of the rivers and on the fountains of water. 11 And the name of the star is called Wormwood. And a third of the waters turned into wormwood, and many men died from the waters, because they were made bitter. 12 Then the fourth angel sounded his trumpet, and a third of the sun was struck, a third of the moon, and a third of the stars, so that a third of them was darkened. A third of the day did not shine, and likewise the night. 13 And I saw, and I heard an eagle flying through the midst of heaven, saying with a loud voice, "Woe, woe, woe for those who dwell on the earth, from the remaining blasts of the trumpet of the three angels who are about to sound!"
Revelation 8:3-7 3 Then another angel, having a golden censer, came and stood at the altar. And much incense was given to him, so that he could offer it with the prayers of all the saints upon the golden altar which is before the throne. 4 And the smoke of the incense went up with the prayers of the saints out of the hand of the angel before God. 5 And the angel took the censer, and filled it with fire from the altar, and he cast it to the earth. And there were thunders and voices and lightnings and an earthquake. 6 So the seven angels who had the seven trumpets prepared themselves to sound the trumpets. 7 And the first one sounded his trumpet, and there was hail and fire, having been mixed with blood, and they were thrown to the earth; and a third of the earth was burned up, and a third of the trees was burned up, and all green grass was burned up.
Revelation 8:1-4 And when He opened the seventh seal, silence occurred in heaven for about half an hour. 2 And I saw the seven angels who stood before God, and seven trumpets were given to them. 3 Then another angel, having a golden censer, came and stood at the altar. And much incense was given to him, so that he could offer it with the prayers of all the saints upon the golden altar which is before the throne. 4 And the smoke of the incense went up with the prayers of the saints out of the hand of the angel before God.
Taken from Psalm 22:1 "My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?" Fulfilled by the Son of God on the cross.
What exactly transpired on the cross? We shed some insight into that question in this 5 part study.
Part 3 of 5,taken from Psalm 22:1 "My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?"
What exactly transpired on the cross? We shed some insight into that question in this 5 part study.
Taken from Psalm 22:1 "My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?"
What exactly transpired on the cross? We shed some insight into that question in this 5 part study.
A brand new, 30 minute teaching, specifically looking at the White Horse, dispatched after the first seal is broken, and this rider's prophetic significance.
Revelation 6:1-8 And I saw that the Lamb opened one of the seven seals, and I heard one of the four living beings saying, like a voice of thunder, "Come." 2 And behold, a white horse. And he who sat on it had a bow; and a crown was given to him, and he went out conquering, and to conquer. 3 And when He opened the second seal, I heard the second living being saying, "Come!" 4 Another horse went out, fiery red, and it was granted to him that sat on it to take peace from the earth, so that they might kill each other; and there was given to him a great sword. 5 And when He opened the third seal, I heard the third living being say, "Come." And behold, a black horse, and he who sat on it had a pair of scales in his hand. 6 And I heard a voice in the midst of the four living beings, saying, "A quart of wheat for a denarius, and three quarts of barley for a denarius; but do not harm the oil and the wine." 7 And when He opened the fourth seal, I heard the voice of the fourth living being saying, "Come." 8 And behold, a pale horse, and he who sat on it was named Death, and Hades was following him. And authority was given to him over a fourth of the earth, to kill with the sword, and with famine, and with death, and by the wild beasts of the earth.
Revelation 7:15-17 15 Therefore they are before the throne of God, and they serve Him day and night in His temple. And He that sits on the throne shall dwell among them. 16 They shall neither hunger anymore nor thirst anymore; nor shall the sun by any means strike them, nor any scorching heat; 17 because the Lamb who is in the midst of the throne shepherds them, and He leads them to the springs of the waters of life. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes."
Revelation 7:8-14 8 of the tribe of Zebulun twelve thousand; of the tribe of Joseph twelve thousand; of the tribe of Benjamin twelve thousand, having been sealed. 9 After these things I looked, and behold, a great multitude which no man could number, out of every nation, and from tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, having been clothed in long white robes, with palm branches in their hands. 10 And they cried out with a loud voice, saying, "Salvation belongs to our God, to Him who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!" 11 And all the angels stood around the throne, and the elders and the four living beings, and they fell down on their faces before His throne and they worshipped God, 12 saying: "Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom, and thanksgiving and honor and power and might, be to our God forever and ever. Amen." 13 Then one of the elders answered, saying to me, "Who are these arrayed in long white robes, and where did they come from?" 14 And I said to him, "My lord, you know." So he said to me, "These are those who come out of the Great Tribulation, and have washed their robes and they made them white in the blood of the Lamb.
Revelation 7:1-7 And after this I saw four angels standing at the four corners of the earth, holding the four winds of the earth, so that a wind should not blow on the earth, nor on the sea, nor on any tree. 2 Then I saw another angel coming up from the east, having the seal of the living God. And he cried with a loud voice to the four angels to whom it had been granted to harm the earth and the sea, 3 saying, "Do not harm the earth, nor the sea, nor the trees, until we shall seal the servants of our God on their foreheads." 4 And I heard the number of those having been sealed, one hundred and forty-four thousand having been sealed out of every tribe of the sons of Israel: 5 of the tribe of Judah twelve thousand having been sealed; of the tribe of Reuben twelve thousand; of the tribe of Gad twelve thousand; 6 of the tribe of Asher twelve thousand; of the tribe of Naphtali twelve thousand; of the tribe of Manasseh twelve thousand; 7 of the tribe of Simeon twelve thousand; of the tribe of Levi twelve thousand; of the tribe of Issachar twelve thousand;
Revelation 6:12-17 12 And I saw when He opened the sixth seal, that there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the whole moon became like blood. 13 And the stars of heaven fell to the earth, like a fig tree casting its untimely figs, being shaken by a mighty wind. 14 Then the sky was split like a scroll being rolled up, and every mountain and island were removed out of their places. 15 And the kings of the earth, and the magnates and the high-ranking military men, and the rich and the mighty, and every slave and every free man, hid themselves in the caves and in the crags of the mountains. 16 And they said to the mountains and crags, "Fall on us and hide us from the face of Him that sits on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb! 17 For the great day of His wrath has come, and who shall be able to stand?"
Revelation 6:9-11 9 And when He opened the fifth seal, I saw underneath the altar the souls of them that were slain for the word of God, and for the testimony which they held. 10 And they cried out with a loud voice, saying, "How long, O Lord, holy and true, do You not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth?" 11 And a long white robe was given to them, and it was said to them that they should rest yet a while, until also their fellow servants and their brothers, who were about to be killed as also they were, should complete their course.
Revelation 6:7-8 7 And when He opened the fourth seal, I heard the voice of the fourth living being saying, "Come." 8 And behold, a pale horse, and he who sat on it was named Death, and Hades was following him. And authority was given to him over a fourth of the earth, to kill with the sword, and with famine, and with death, and by the wild beasts of the earth.
Revelation 6:3-6 3 And when He opened the second seal, I heard the second living being saying, "Come!" 4 Another horse went out, fiery red, and it was granted to him that sat on it to take peace from the earth, so that they might kill each other; and there was given to him a great sword. 5 And when He opened the third seal, I heard the third living being say, "Come." And behold, a black horse, and he who sat on it had a pair of scales in his hand. 6 And I heard a voice in the midst of the four living beings, saying, "A quart of wheat for a denarius, and three quarts of barley for a denarius; but do not harm the oil and the wine."
Here is Psalm 14:3 in the New King James Version:
Psa 14:3 They have all turned aside, They have together become corrupt; There is none who does good, No, not one.
Here's Psalm 14:3 out of my Greek Septuagint translation:
Psa 14:3 They have all gone out of the way, they have together become corrupt, there is none that does good, no not one. Their throat is an open tomb; with their tongues they have used deceit. The poison of asps is under their lips: whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness; their feet are swift to shed blood: destruction and misery are in their ways; and the way of peace they have not known: there is no fear of God before their eyes.
Sound familiar? It should--Here's Romans 3:10-18 out of ANY translation: (EMTV)
Rom 3:10-18
(10) Just as it is written: "There is none righteous, no not one,
(11) There is none who understands; there is none who seeks God.
(12) All have turned aside; together they became unprofitable; there is not one doing kindness, there is not so much as one."
(13) "Their throat is an opened grave; with their tongues they deceived"; " the poison of asps is under their lips";
(14) "Whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness.
(15) Their feet are swift to shed blood;
(16) Ruin and misery are in their ways;
(17) And the way of peace they did not know.
(18) There is no fear of God before their eyes."
Man o man, what happened here??
How did this Greek Old Testament become so absolete like this?
These guys (the Apostles) carried this text around with them, in their back pockets! For cryin' out loud, Paul was a Pharisee! And he quotes from this, instead of the Hebrew OT?
Just sayin'
Verse by verse study of the Lord's Supper, 1 Corinthians 11:17-34. Preached at Island Community Church in Merritt Island, Fl.
Revelation 6:1 And I saw that the Lamb opened one of the seven seals, and I heard one of the four living beings saying, like a voice of thunder, "Come." 2 And behold, a white horse. And he who sat on it had a bow; and a crown was given to him, and he went out conquering, and to conquer.
Today is an intro to chapter 6, and what's known as "The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse."
Revelation 6:1 And I saw that the Lamb opened one of the seven seals, and I heard one of the four living beings saying, like a voice of thunder, "Come."
Revelation 5:10-14 10 and have made them kings and priests to our God; and they will reign on the earth." 11 Then I looked, and I heard as it were the voice of many angels around the throne, and the living beings, and the elders. And the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and a thousand thousands, 12 saying with a loud voice: "Worthy is the Lamb who was slain to receive the power and the wealth and wisdom and strength, and honor and glory and blessing!" 13 And every creature which is in heaven and on the earth and under the earth and on the sea, and all that are in them, I heard saying: "Blessing and honor and glory and power to Him that sits upon the throne, and to the Lamb, forever and ever. Amen!" 14 -and the four living beings said "Amen!" And the elders fell down and worshipped.
Revelation 5:9 9 And they sang a new song, saying: "You are worthy to take the scroll, and to open its seals; because You were slain, and You redeemed us to God by Your blood, out of every tribe and language and people and nation;
Revelation 5:6-9 6 And I saw in the midst of the throne and of the four living beings, and in the midst of the elders, a Lamb standing as if slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God sent forth into all the earth. 7 Then He came and took out of the right hand of Him that sat on the throne. 8 And when He took the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, each having a harp, and golden bowls being filled with incense, which are the prayers of the saints. 9 And they sang a new song, saying: "You are worthy to take the scroll, and to open its seals; because You were slain, and You redeemed us to God by Your blood, out of every tribe and language and people and nation;
Revelation 5:1-5 And I saw in the right hand of He that sat on the throne a scroll, having been written inside and outside, and having been sealed with seven seals. 2 Then I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, "Who is worthy to open the scroll and to break its seals?" 3 And no one in heaven above or on the earth or under the earth was able to open the scroll, nor to look at it. 4 And I began to weep much, because no one was found worthy to open the scroll, nor to look at it. 5 But one of the elders said to me, "Do not weep. Behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has overcome, to open the scroll and its seven seals."
Today we start 1 Corinthians chapter 11, as Paul answers more questions asked of him by the leaders of the Church at Corinth: Specifically, head coverings for women.
Revelation 4:9-11 9 Whenever the living beings give glory and honor and thanksgiving to Him that sits on the throne, to Him that lives forever and ever, 10 the twenty-four elders fall down before Him who sits on the throne and they worship Him that lives forever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying: 11 "You are worthy, our Lord and God, the Holy One, to receive the glory and the honor and the power; because You created all things, and by Your will they existed and they were created."
Revelation 4:5-8 5 And from the throne proceeded lightnings and voices and thunders. And seven torches of fire were burning before His throne, which are the seven Spirits of God; 6 and before the throne was something like a sea of glass, similar to crystal. And in the midst of the throne, and around the throne, were four living beings full of eyes in front and in back. 7 The first living being was like a lion, the second living being was like a calf, the third living being had a face of a man, and the fourth living being was like a flying eagle. 8 And the four living beings, each one having six wings apiece, were full of eyes around and within. And they never rest day or night, saying, "Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, He who was, and who is, and who is to come!"
Revelation 4:2-4 2 Immediately I was in the Spirit; and behold, a throne was set in heaven (and One sitting on the throne) 3 similar in appearance to a jasper and sardius stone, and there was a rainbow around the throne, in appearance like an emerald. 4 Around the throne were twenty-four thrones, and on the thrones I saw the twenty-four elders sitting, having been clothed in white robes; and on their heads were crowns of gold.
"After these things I looked, and behold, a door standing open in heaven, and the first voice which I heard was like a trumpet speaking with me, saying, "Come up here, and I will show you the things which must be after this." 2 Immediately I was in the Spirit; and behold, a throne was set in heaven (and One sitting on the throne)..."
Revelation 3:14-16 "And to the angel of the church in Laodicea write, 'These things says the Amen, the faithful and true Witness, the beginning of the creation of God: 15 "I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish that you were cold or hot. 16 Therefore, since you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spew you out of My mouth.
Revelation 3:10-13 "Because you have kept the word of My perseverance, I also will keep you from the hour of testing which is about to come upon the whole world, to test those that dwell upon the earth. 11 I am coming quickly! Hold fast what you have, that no man may take your crown. 12 He who overcomes, I will make him a pillar in the temple of My God, and by no means shall he go out any longer. And I will write on him the name of My God and the name of the city of My God, the new Jerusalem, which comes down from heaven from My God. And My new name. 13 He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches."'
Revelation 3:10 "Because you have kept the word of My perseverance, I also will keep you from the hour of testing which is about to come upon the whole world, to test those that dwell upon the earth."
Revelation 3:8-9 8 "I know your works. Behold, I have set before you an open door, and no man can shut it; because you have a little strength and have kept My word, and you have not denied My name. 9 Behold, I will give those of the synagogue of Satan, those who say they are Jews and are not, but they are lying-behold, I will make them to come and bow down at your feet, and they shall know that I have loved you.
Revelation 3:4-7 4 You have a few names in Sardis who have not defiled their garments; and they will walk with Me in white, because they are worthy. 5 He who overcomes shall be clothed in white garments, and by no means shall I erase his name from the Book of Life; but I will confess his name before My Father and before His angels. 6 He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches."' 7 "And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write, 'These things says the Holy One, the True One, " He who has the key of David, He that opens and no man shuts, except He that opens, and no man shall open."
Revelation 3:1-3 "And to the angel of the church in Sardis write, 'These things says He that has the seven Spirits of God and the seven stars: "I know your works, that you have a name, that you live, but you are dead. 2 Be watchful, and strengthen that which remains, which you were about to cast out, for I have not found your works perfect before My God. 3 Remember therefore how you have received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. Therefore if you will not watch, I will come upon you like a thief, and by no means shall you know what hour I will come upon you.
Revelation 2:23-29 23 I will kill her children with death, and all the churches shall know that I am He who searches minds and hearts. And I will give to each one of you according to your works. 24 But to you I say, to the rest who are in Thyatira, as many as do not have this doctrine, who have not known the depths of Satan, as they say, I will put on you no other burden. 25 Only hold fast what you have till I come. 26 And he who overcomes, and he who keeps My works until the end, to him I will give authority over the nations-- 27 'And he shall rule them with a rod of iron; they shall be smashed to pieces like clay vessels'--as I also have received from My Father; 28 and I will give him the morning star. 29 "He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches."'
I am preaching through 1 Corinthians verse by verse. Today, we look at Paul's warnings of Israel. (1 Cor 10:1-13)
This is a continuation of last week's message of going into strict training, and running the race.
Winning is the only option! No one runs to receive the 'Loser's Crown.'
Today we start chapter 10 in our verse by verse study of 1 Corinthians, and we look at Paul's example of Israel, as a warning: "Let him who thinks he stand take heed lest he fall." 1 sermon, divided into 2 parts.
1 Corinthians 10:1-13 Moreover, brethren, I do not want you to be unaware that all our fathers were under the cloud, all passed through the sea, 2 all were baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea, 3 all ate the same spiritual food, 4 and all drank the same spiritual drink. For they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them, and that Rock was Christ. 5 But with most of them God was not well pleased, for their bodies were scattered in the wilderness. 6 Now these things became our examples, to the intent that we should not lust after evil things as they also lusted. 7 And do not become idolaters as were some of them. As it is written, "The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play." 8 Nor let us commit sexual immorality, as some of them did, and in one day twenty-three thousand fell; 9 nor let us tempt Christ, as some of them also tempted, and were destroyed by serpents; 10 nor complain, as some of them also complained, and were destroyed by the destroyer. 11 Now all these things happened to them as examples, and they were written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the ages have come. 12 Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall. 13 No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it.
Revelation 2:18-20 18 " And to the angel of the church in Thyatira write, ' These things says the Son of God, who has eyes like a flame of fire, and His feet like fine brass: 19 "I know your works, love, service, faith, and your patience; and as for your works, the last are more than the first. 20 "Nevertheless I have a few things against you, because you allow that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess, to teach and seduce My servants to commit sexual immorality and eat things sacrificed to idols.
Revelation 2:15-17 15 "Thus you also have those who hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitans, which thing I hate. 16 'Repent, or else I will come to you quickly and will fight against them with the sword of My mouth. 17 "He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes I will give some of the hidden manna to eat. And I will give him a white stone, and on the stone a new name written which no one knows except him who receives it." '
1 Sermon in 2 parts. Part 2 of 2. The title of this message was actually, "The Inside Look at the Minister part 2."
1 Corinthians 9:24-27 24 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. 25 Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. 26 Therefore I do not run like a man running aimlessly; I do not fight like a man beating the air. 27 No, I beat my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize.
1 Sermon in 2 parts.
1 Corinthians 9:24-27 24 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. 25 Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. 26 Therefore I do not run like a man running aimlessly; I do not fight like a man beating the air. 27 No, I beat my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize.
Revelation 2:14 "But I have a few things against you, because you have there some who hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balak to cast a stumbling block before the sons of Israel, both to eat things sacrificed to idols, and to commit fornication."
Revelation 2:12-13 12 "And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write, 'These things says He who has the sharp two-edged sword: 13 "I know your works, and where you live, where Satan's throne is. And you hold fast to My name, and did not deny My faith in the days in which Antipas was My faithful witness, who was killed among you, where Satan is dwelling.
One sermon (45 min) divided into 2 parts, for easier listening/downloading.
This is a teaching taken from Romans chapter 7, and branching off from there.
Whose influence are you under? Law, or grace?
Interestingly, Paul's argument in Romans 7 assumes that the believer had put Galatians 2:16 into practice, and has put to death their old sin nature.
Law and Grace.
Romans 8:1 "There istherefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit."
This is one 45 minute sermon, divided into 2 parts, for easier listening/downloading.
This is a look at the dual nature in man, taken for the most part from Romans chapter 7.
Culminating with Paul's declaration, "There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus."
Today we continue our look at the Church at Smyrna.
Revelation 2:10-11 10 Fear none of those things which you are about to suffer. Behold indeed, the devil is about to cast some of you into prison, so that you may be tested, and you will have tribulation ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life. 11 He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. He who overcomes shall in no way be harmed by the second death."'
Today we start looking at the Church at Smyrna.
Revelation 2:8-9 8 "And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write, 'These things says the First and the Last, who became dead, and came to life: 9 "I know your works, and your tribulation, and your poverty (but you are rich); and I know the blasphemy of those who say they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan.
Revelation 2:5-7 5 Remember therefore from where you have fallen, and repent and do the first works; but if not, I am coming to you quickly and I will remove your lampstand out of its place, unless you repent. 6 But this you have, that you hate the works of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate. 7 He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him that overcomes will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the Paradise of My God."'
Revelation 2:1-4 "To the angel of the church of Ephesus write, 'These things says He that holds the seven stars in His right hand, who walks in the midst of the seven golden lampstands: 2 "I know your works, and your labor, and your endurance, and that you cannot bear those who are evil. And you tested those who say that they are apostles and they are not, and you found them to be false; 3 and you have endurance and you have born patiently on account of My name, and you did not become weary. 4 Nevertheless I have this against you, that you have left your first love.
Revelation 1:17 - 2:1 17 And when I saw Him, I fell at His feet as if dead. But He put His right hand on me, saying, "Do not fear; I am the First and the Last. 18 I am He who lives, and became dead, and behold, I am alive forevermore. Amen. And I have the keys of Death and of Hades. 19 Write therefore the things which you saw, and the things which are, and the things which shall be hereafter. 20 The mystery of the seven stars which you saw in My right hand, and the seven golden lampstands: The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches, and the seven lampstands which you saw are the seven churches. Revelation 2:1 "To the angel of the church of Ephesus write, 'These things says He that holds the seven stars in His right hand, who walks in the midst of the seven golden lampstands:
We wrap up chapter 1 today of Revelation.
We will start the 7 churches in our next Gospelstudy pogram.
Taken from a variety of Scriptures, starting in Ephesians 2:8-10.
"For by grace are you saved, through faith, and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God."
A look at the beatitudes of Revelation. Also, verses 4 & 5 of chapter 1.
Revelation 1:4-5 4 John, to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace to you and peace from Him who is, and who was, and who is coming, and from the seven-fold Spirit who is before His throne, 5 and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To Him who loves us and who washed us from our sins in His own blood,
Revelation 1:1-3 "The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave to Him to show His servants the things which must come to pass quickly. And He made it known by sending it through His angel to His servant John, 2 who testified to the word of God, and the testimony of Jesus Christ, as many things as He saw, both the things that are and those that must happen after these. 3 Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and who keep the things having been written in it; for the time is near."
A detailed look at our enemy forces (Eph 6:12) This is our last study in the Book of Ephesians.
What on earth (or in heaven) is this "spirit of stupor?"
Find out today on Gospelstudy!
Part 23 of 27.
I can think of no more relevant question than this one: When are You coming back, Lord?
Taken from Matthew ch. 24--What will be the signs of Your coming, and the end of the age?
Resurrection/ Rapture Facts
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Christ the Firstfruits (1 Corinthians 15:23)
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“The Dead in Christ will Rise First” (1 Thess 4:16)
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“At His Coming’ (1 Cor 15:23)
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“At the Last Day” (John 6:39,40,44,54).
These are little known, or mostly forgotten facts concerning the resurrection. For the most part, Christians forget that the “rapture,” as it’s called, is the Resurrection. Read 1 Thess 4:15-17 “And the dead in Christ will rise first.”
In 1 Corinthians chapter 15, Paul gives all the believers the “order of services,” starting with The Lord’s own resurrection—“Christ the firstfruits…”
You’ve heard it mentioned before that no one knows when the Rapture is going to occur, but that’s not true! We most assuredly know when it’s going to occur, as I have listed on point 4: “At the Last Day.”
1Th 4:15-17 “For this we say to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive and remain until the coming of the Lord will by no means precede those who are asleep. (16) For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. (17) Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord.”
John 6:39 "This is the will of the Father who sent Me, that of all He has given Me I should lose nothing, but should raise it up at the last day.
John 6:40 "And this is the will of Him who sent Me, that everyone who sees the Son and believes in Him may have everlasting life; and I will raise him up at the last day."
John 6:44 "No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him; and I will raise him up at the last day.
John 6:54 "Whoever eats My flesh and drinks My blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day.
One last verse—1 Cor 15:22-24
(22) For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ all shall be made alive.
(23) But each one in his own order: Christ the firstfruits, afterward those who are Christ's at His coming.
(24) Then comes the end, when He delivers the kingdom to God the Father, when He puts an end to all rule and all authority and power.
John 6:39,40,44 & 54 tells us that 1 Cor 15:23 takes place on the Last Day. Now whenever that day may be, Lord only knows!
Could the Rapture be today?
Sure. If today is Resurrection Day, and the Last Day!
God bless your studies!
Pastor Paul
Pastorpaul1963@gmail.com
Ephesians 6:10-12 10 Finally, my brothers, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you may be able to stand against the stratagems of the devil. 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual forces of evil in the heavenlies.
Notice 2 things:
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The "stratagems (methodeia, Gk) of the devil."
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Our struggle ultimately is not with the person who is seemingly coming up against us--
We need to look behind the mask to see who our enemy truly is!
We continue our look at husband/wife attitudes and relationships, as well as children/fathers.
Ephesians 5:31 - 6:4 31 "For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh." 32 This is a great mystery, but I speak in reference to Christ and to the church. 33 Nevertheless you also individually, let each one love his own wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respect her husband. Eph 6:1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 2 "Honor your father and mother," which is the first commandment with a promise: 3 "that it may be well with you, and you may live long on the earth." 4 And fathers, do not provoke your children, but bring them up in the discipline and admonition of the Lord.
Today we look at the conduct of the husband and wife. Also, we are looking at how to start this new year right with God, and not have our prayers hindered. (1 Pet 3:7)
Ephesians 5:22-28 22 Wives, subject yourselves to your own husbands, as to the Lord, 23 because the husband is head of the wife, as also Christ is head of the church; and He is the Savior of the body. 24 But just as the church is subject to Christ, so also the wives be to their own husbands in everything. 25 Husbands, love your own wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her, 26 in order that He might sanctify her, cleansing her by the washing of water by the word, 27 that He might present her to Himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but that she should be holy and blameless. 28 So husbands ought to love their own wives as their own bodies; he that loves his own wife loves himself.
More studies on understanding what the will of the Lord is, and what it isn't.
Ephesians 5:17-21 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. 18 And do not get drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit, 19 speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord, 20 giving thanks always concerning all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, 21 subjecting yourselves to one another in the fear of God.
Today we continue our verse by verse study in Ephesians. Sometimes knowing what the "will of the Lord is" is difficult--not in this verse however, or others that we will study today.
15 "See then that you walk carefully, not as unwise, but as wise, 16 redeeming the time, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is."
Part 20 of 27. The signs given by the Lord Jesus Christ pointing toward the end of the age.
Part 19 of 27. Taken from Matthew chapter 24, "What will be the signs of You coming, and the end of the age?"
One 36 minute sermon, divided in 2 parts, for easier listening/downloading.
Taken from 1 Cor 9:16-23
16 For if I preach the gospel, there is nothing for me to boast about, for necessity is pressed upon me; yes, woe is me if I do not preach the gospel! 17 For if I do this willingly, I have a reward; but if unwillingly, I have been entrusted with a commission. 18 What then is my reward? That when I preach the gospel, I may present the gospel of Christ free of charge, so as not to exploit my rights in the gospel. 19 For being free from all men, I have made myself a servant to all, in order that I might win the more; 20 and to the Jews I became as a Jew, in order that I might win Jews; to those who are under law, as under law, in order that I might win those who are under law; 21 to those outside the law, as one outside the law (not being outside the law toward God, but subject to the law toward Christ), in order that I might win those outside the law; 22 to the weak I became as weak, in order that I might win the weak. I have become all things to all men, that I might by all means save some. 23 Now this I do for the sake of the gospel, in order that I may become a partaker of it with you.
Taken from 1 Corinthians 9:16-23
16 For if I preach the gospel, there is nothing for me to boast about, for necessity is pressed upon me; yes, woe is me if I do not preach the gospel! 17 For if I do this willingly, I have a reward; but if unwillingly, I have been entrusted with a commission. 18 What then is my reward? That when I preach the gospel, I may present the gospel of Christ free of charge, so as not to exploit my rights in the gospel. 19 For being free from all men, I have made myself a servant to all, in order that I might win the more; 20 and to the Jews I became as a Jew, in order that I might win Jews; to those who are under law, as under law, in order that I might win those who are under law; 21 to those outside the law, as one outside the law (not being outside the law toward God, but subject to the law toward Christ), in order that I might win those outside the law; 22 to the weak I became as weak, in order that I might win the weak. I have become all things to all men, that I might by all means save some. 23 Now this I do for the sake of the gospel, in order that I may become a partaker of it with you.
Today we look at the forerunner to the Messiah, the mysterious John the Baptist.
Certainly, as today's message makes clear, there's more to this man than meets the eye! Preached at Island Community Church on Sunday, December 19th, 2010.
1 Message divided into 2 parts, for easier download/listening. Taken from our verse by verse study in 1 Corinthians. (9:1-15)
This is 1 message, cut in 2 for easier download/listening. From the pulpit of Island Community Church, in Merritt Island, Florida.
Taken from 1 Corinthians 9:1-15
1 Corinthians 9:1-15 Am I not an apostle? Am I not free? Have I not seen Jesus Christ our Lord? Are you not my work in the Lord? 2 If I am not an apostle to others, yet indeed I am to you. For you are the seal of my apostleship in the Lord. 3 My defense to those who examine me is this: 4 Do we not have the right to eat and drink? 5 Do we not have the right to take along a wife who is a sister, as do also the other apostles, the brothers of the Lord, and Cephas? 6 Or is it only Barnabas and I who must work for a living? 7 Who ever serves as a soldier at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard and does not eat of its fruit? Or who tends a flock and does not drink from the milk of the flock? 8 Do I say these things as a mere man? Or does not the law say these things also? 9 For it is written in the law of Moses, "You shall not muzzle an ox while it threshes." Is it oxen God is concerned about? 10 Or does He say this altogether for our sakes? For our sakes, no doubt, for it is written, that he that plows should plow in hope, and he that threshes, in hope should partake of his hope. 11 If we have sown spiritual things for you, is it a great thing if we reap your material things? 12 If others partake of this right over you, do not we even more? Nevertheless we did not use this right, but bear all things lest we hinder the gospel of Christ. 13 Do you not know that those who minister the holy things eat from the temple, and those who serve at the altar have a share in the altar? 14 Thus also the Lord commanded those who proclaim the gospel to live from the gospel. 15 But I used none of these things, nor have I written these things that it should become thus for me; for it is better for me rather to die than that anyone should make my boasting void.
Brand new program, recorded 12/7/2010.
Matthew 24:11 "Then many false prophets will be raised up, and they will deceive many."
Matthew 24:9-12 9 Then they will hand you over to tribulation and they will kill you, and you will be hated by all nations, on account of My name. 10 And then many will fall away, and they will betray one another, and they will hate one another. 11 Then many false prophets will be raised up, and they will deceive many. 12 And because lawlessness will increase, the love of many will grow cold.
Part 18 of 27
Matthew 24:9-12 9 Then they will hand you over to tribulation and they will kill you, and you will be hated by all nations, on account of My name. 10 And then many will fall away, and they will betray one another, and they will hate one another. 11 Then many false prophets will be raised up, and they will deceive many. 12 And because lawlessness will increase, the love of many will grow cold.
Part 17 of 27
What will be the signs of Your coming?
If that interests you, I think you'll enjoy these studies in Matthew chapter 24. Part 16 of 27.
Matt 24:3 And as He was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately, saying, "Tell us, when shall these things be? And what shall be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age?"
Part 15 of 27.
We are in the middle of a verse by verse study in Matthew 24. I think you will enjoy these if you like Bible prophecy.
One of the most important questions today, and extremely relevant for us (that is, for those who are serious about their faith, and are waiting and watching, in expectation of the return of the Lord Jesus)
"What will be the signs of Your coming?" Part 12 of 26
Part 11 of 26. Taken from Matthew Chapter 24, "What will be the signs of Your coming, and of the end of the age?"
Part 10 in a series: "What will be the signs of Your coming, and of the end of the age?"
Part 8 of 26. A verse by verse study in Matthew Chapter 24--"What will be the signs of Your coming, and of the end of the age?"
2 Thessalonians 2:1-3
"The Day of Christ will not come unless..."
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The Falling Away comes first
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The Man of Sin is unveiled
Part 5 of 26.
The disciples asked the Lord Jesus, "What will be the signs of Your coming, and of the end of the world?" (24:3)
This is a verse by verse look at His answer.
Part 4 of 26.
A verse by verse study in Matt. chapter 24, and the Lord Jesus' teaching on end times.
Jesus prefaces all that He says with this warning: "See that no man deceive you."
Part 3 of 26, a verse by verse study in Matthew chapter 24.
Part 2 of a series, taken from Matthew chapter 24.
"What will be the signs of Your coming, and the end of the age?"
Jesus says, "Take heed that no man deceive you."
This is one message, cut in half, for easier listening/downloading.
Taken from our verse by verse study of 1 Corinthians, and chapter 8 today:
"Now concerning foods sacrificed to idols."
This is one message, cut in half, for easier listening.
Taken from 1 Cor chapter 8, and the theme, what to do with food that has been sacrificed to idols.
I've been thinking about this word "yield" in the Bible. Interesting that the word for yield is an antonym of where we get our word for apostasy.
Apostasy is apo + histemi, apo = away from, histemi = to stand.
But the word for yield is the compound word parastano:
Para = near, and histemi, to stand.
While apostasy means, to stand away from (that is, the Christian Faith--1 Tim 4:1), yield means, to stand beside.
Romans 6:16
"Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey; whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness?"
We all are standing beside something, perhaps a crossroad, or a fork in the road:
And the Bible asks the question, "To whom are you going to 'yield?'"
To whichever you choose, the Bible says, this shall be your master:
"...Whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness?"
Friends, blow right on by sin, and don't even yield to it, not even for a moment--especially not even for a moment!
But rather, yield (stand alongside of) the righteousness of God!
Peace
Pastor Paul
Part 5 of 5.
Matthew 13:36-43 36 Then Jesus sent the multitude away and went into the house. And His disciples came to Him, saying, "Explain to us the parable of the tares of the field." 37 He answered and said to them: "He who sows the good seed is the Son of Man. 38 "The field is the world, the good seeds are the sons of the kingdom, but the tares are the sons of the wicked one. 39 "The enemy who sowed them is the devil, the harvest is the end of the age, and the reapers are the angels. 40 "Therefore as the tares are gathered and burned in the fire, so it will be at the end of this age. 41 "The Son of Man will send out His angels, and they will gather out of His kingdom all things that offend, and those who practice lawlessness, 42 "and will cast them into the furnace of fire. There will be wailing and gnashing of teeth. 43 "Then the righteous will shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears to hear, let him hear!
Part 4 of 5.
Matthew 13:37-43 "He who sows the good seed is the Son of Man. 38 "The field is the world, the good seeds are the sons of the kingdom, but the tares are the sons of the wicked one. 39 "The enemy who sowed them is the devil, the harvest is the end of the age, and the reapers are the angels. 40 "Therefore as the tares are gathered and burned in the fire, so it will be at the end of this age. 41 "The Son of Man will send out His angels, and they will gather out of His kingdom all things that offend, and those who practice lawlessness, 42 "and will cast them into the furnace of fire. There will be wailing and gnashing of teeth. 43 "Then the righteous will shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears to hear, let him hear!
Part 3 of 5.
Matthew 13:36-43 36 Then Jesus sent the multitude away and went into the house. And His disciples came to Him, saying, "Explain to us the parable of the tares of the field." 37 He answered and said to them: "He who sows the good seed is the Son of Man. 38 "The field is the world, the good seeds are the sons of the kingdom, but the tares are the sons of the wicked one. 39 "The enemy who sowed them is the devil, the harvest is the end of the age, and the reapers are the angels. 40 "Therefore as the tares are gathered and burned in the fire, so it will be at the end of this age. 41 "The Son of Man will send out His angels, and they will gather out of His kingdom all things that offend, and those who practice lawlessness, 42 "and will cast them into the furnace of fire. There will be wailing and gnashing of teeth. 43 "Then the righteous will shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears to hear, let him hear!
Part 2 of 5. A look at the parable of The Wheat and the Tares
Matthew 13:24-30 24 Another parable He put forth to them, saying: "The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field; 25 "but while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat and went his way. 26 "But when the grain had sprouted and produced a crop, then the tares also appeared. 27 "So the servants of the owner came and said to him, 'Sir, did you not sow good seed in your field? How then does it have tares?' 28 "He said to them, 'An enemy has done this.' The servants said to him, 'Do you want us then to go and gather them up?' 29 "But he said, 'No, lest while you gather up the tares you also uproot the wheat with them. 30 'Let both grow together until the harvest, and at the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, "First gather together the tares and bind them in bundles to burn them, but gather the wheat into my barn." ' "
Taken from Matthew 13:24-30
Matthew 13:24-30 24 Another parable He put forth to them, saying: "The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field; 25 "but while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat and went his way. 26 "But when the grain had sprouted and produced a crop, then the tares also appeared. 27 "So the servants of the owner came and said to him, 'Sir, did you not sow good seed in your field? How then does it have tares?' 28 "He said to them, 'An enemy has done this.' The servants said to him, 'Do you want us then to go and gather them up?' 29 "But he said, 'No, lest while you gather up the tares you also uproot the wheat with them. 30 'Let both grow together until the harvest, and at the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, "First gather together the tares and bind them in bundles to burn them, but gather the wheat into my barn." ' "
Today we're looking at Paul's instructions on marriage. (1 Cor 7:6-16)
1 Corinthians 7:6-16 "But I say this as a concession, not as a commandment. 7 For I wish that all men were even as I myself. But each one has his own gift from God, one in this manner and another in that. 8 But I say to the unmarried and to the widows: It is good for them if they remain even as I am; 9 but if they cannot exercise self-control, let them marry. For it is better to marry than to burn with passion. 10 Now to the married I command, yet not I but the Lord: A wife is not to depart from her husband. 11 But even if she does depart, let her remain unmarried or be reconciled to her husband. And a husband is not to divorce his wife. 12 But to the rest I, not the Lord, say: If any brother has a wife who does not believe, and she is willing to live with him, let him not divorce her. 13 And a woman who has a husband who does not believe, if he is willing to live with her, let her not divorce him. 14 For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified by the husband; otherwise your children would be unclean, but now they are holy. 15 But if the unbeliever departs, let him depart; a brother or a sister is not under bondage in such cases. But God has called us to peace. 16 For how do you know, O wife, whether you will save your husband? Or how do you know, O husband, whether you will save your wife?"
"And because of this, God will send them strong delusion, in order for them to believe the lie, so that they all might be damned who did not believe the truth, but delighted in unrighteousness." (2 Thess 2:11)
Today we are looking at 2 Thess 2:9-11, and we're looking at what the BIBLE says is going to happen to unbelievers who reject Jesus Christ, and how it's going to happen.
A very scary, intimidating look at the not too distant future.
PS. This is ONE sermon, divided into 2 parts.
Today we are looking at 2 Thess 2:9-11, and we're looking at what the BIBLE says is going to happen to unbelievers who reject Jesus Christ, and how it's going to happen.
A very scary, intimidating look at the not too distant future.
PS. This is ONE sermon, divided into 2 parts.
Ephesians 5:6 "Let no one deceive you with empty words..."
"for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience. 7 Therefore do not be participants with them. 8 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light-- 9 for the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness, righteousness, and truth, 10 proving what is well-pleasing to the Lord. 11 And have no partnership with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather expose them. 12 For it is shameful even to speak of those things being done by them in secret. 13 But all things that are exposed are made manifest by the light, for whatever makes manifest is light. 14 Therefore He says: "Awake, you who are sleeping, and arise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you."
Clean or unclean?
"For this you know, that no fornicator, or unclean person...has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God."
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What lifestyle describes you? Also, we'll look in depth at what a reviler is.
1 John 3:6-9 6 Everyone who abides in Him does not sin; everyone who sins has not seen Him nor has he known Him. 7 Little children, let no one deceive you. The one who practices righteousness is righteous, just as He is righteous. 8 He who practices sin is of the devil, for the devil has been sinning from the beginning. For this reason the Son of God appeared, that He might destroy the works of the devil. 9 No one who has been born of God practices sin, because His seed abides in him; and he cannot sin, because he has been born of God.
We're looking at the lifestyles that define a man or a woman.
1 Corinthians 6:9-11 9 Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites, 10 nor covetous, nor thieves, nor drunkards, nor abusive people, nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. 11 And such were some of you! But you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit of our God.
Part 2. Preached at Island Community Church in Merritt Island, Florida. A message on the importance not to seek counsel from the unrighteous.
1 Corinthians 6:1-8 Dare any of you, having a matter against another, go to law before the unrighteous, and not before the saints? 2 Do you not know that the saints will judge the world? And if the world will be judged by you, are you unworthy to judge the smallest matters? 3 Do you not know that we shall judge angels? How much more, things that pertain to this life? 4 If then you have judgments concerning things pertaining to this life, do you appoint those who are least esteemed by the church to judge? 5 I say this to your shame. Is it so, that there is not a wise man among you, not even one, who will be able to judge between his brethren? 6 But brother goes to law against brother, and that before unbelievers! 7 Now therefore, it is already an utter failure for you that you go to law against one another. Why do you not rather accept wrong? Why do you not rather let yourselves be cheated? 8 No, you yourselves do wrong and cheat, and you do these things to your brethren!
Taken from 1 Cor 6:1-8
1 Corinthians 6:1-8 Dare any of you, having a matter against another, go to law before the unrighteous, and not before the saints? 2 Do you not know that the saints will judge the world? And if the world will be judged by you, are you unworthy to judge the smallest matters? 3 Do you not know that we shall judge angels? How much more, things that pertain to this life? 4 If then you have judgments concerning things pertaining to this life, do you appoint those who are least esteemed by the church to judge? 5 I say this to your shame. Is it so, that there is not a wise man among you, not even one, who will be able to judge between his brethren? 6 But brother goes to law against brother, and that before unbelievers! 7 Now therefore, it is already an utter failure for you that you go to law against one another. Why do you not rather accept wrong? Why do you not rather let yourselves be cheated? 8 No, you yourselves do wrong and cheat, and you do these things to your brethren!
9 I wrote to you in my epistle not to associate with fornicators. 10 Yet I certainly did not mean with the fornicators of this world, or with the covetous, or swindlers, or idolaters, since then you would need to leave this world! 11 But now I have written to you not to associate with anyone named a brother, who is a fornicator, or covetous person, or an idolater, or abusive person, or a drunkard, or a swindler--not even to eat with such a person. 12 For what have I to do with judging those also who are outside? Do you not judge those who are inside? 13 But those who are outside God will judge. Therefore "put away the evil person from yourselves."
"Do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the Day of redemption." (4:30)
The awesome Word of God is the subject of this sermon, from Island Community Church, in Merritt Island, Florida.
Part 2 of 2.
A look at the awesome, powerful word of Almighty God, which will never be thwarted. Part 1 of 2.
Eph 4:25-29
(25) Therefore, putting away lying, "Let each one of you speak truth with his neighbor," for we are members of one another.
(26) "Be angry, and do not sin": do not let the sun go down on your wrath,
(27) nor give place to the devil.
(28) Let him who stole steal no longer, but rather let him labor, working with his hands what is good, that he may have something to give him who has need.
(29) Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers.
Eph 4:20-24
(20) But you have not so learned Christ,
(21) if indeed you have heard Him and have been taught by Him, as the truth is in Jesus:
(22) that you put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts,
(23) and be renewed in the spirit of your mind,
(24) and that you put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness.
Jude 1:3 3 Beloved, while I was very diligent to write to you concerning our common salvation, I found it necessary to write to you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints.
Preached at Island Community Church in Merritt Island, Florida--Labor Day Weekend, 2010.
Jude 1:3 3 Beloved, while I was very diligent to write to you concerning our common salvation, I found it necessary to write to you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints.
Jude 1:3 3 Beloved, while I was very diligent to write to you concerning our common salvation, I found it necessary to write to you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints.
A little off topic--John 5:29, and what the Lord Jesus calls "The Resurrection of Damnation."
Conventiently softened by modern Bible translators, so as not to "offend" anyone--When this word is DESIGNED TO OFFEND!! it should offend you to your core being!
Ephesians 4:17-19 17 This I say, therefore, and testify in the Lord, that you should no longer walk as the rest of the Gentiles walk, in the futility of their mind, 18 having their understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God, because of the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart; 19 who, being past feeling, have given themselves over to lewdness, to work all uncleanness with greediness.
Ephesians 4:14-16 14 that we should no longer be children, tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, in the cunning craftiness of deceitful plotting, 15 but, speaking the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him who is the head -- Christ -- 16 from whom the whole body, joined and knit together by what every joint supplies, according to the effective working by which every part does its share, causes growth of the body for the edifying of itself in love.
From the Sunday services at Island Community Church.
Starting point 1 Corinthians 5:6. "Your boasting is not good."
"To each one of us grace was given according to the measure of the free gift of Christ."
Today we look at spiritual gifts: What they are, what their purpose is, and their duration.
8 Therefore He says: "When He ascended on high, He led captivity captive, And gave gifts to men." 9 (Now this, "He ascended" -- what does it mean but that He also first descended into the lower parts of the earth? 10 He who descended is also the One who ascended far above all the heavens, that He might fill all things.) 11 And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, 12 for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ, 13 till we all come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ;
Part 2 of 2.
Taken from 1 Corinthians 4:1-5. Preached at Island Community Church, in Merritt Island, Florida.
Part 1 of 2. Taken from our verse by verse study in 1 Corinthians at Island Community Church.
Part 3 of 3. From Island Community Church in Merritt Island, Florida. 1 Cor 4:16--"I urge you, imitate me."
These past 2 months have focused on Paul's teachings designed to end divisions in the church.
Part 1 of 3. From Island Community Church in Merritt Island, Florida. 1 Cor 4:16--"I urge you, imitate me."
These past 2 months have focused on Paul's teachings designed to end divisions in the church.
Part 2 of 3. From Island Community Church in Merritt Island, Florida. 1 Cor 4:16--"I urge you, imitate me."
These past 2 months have focused on Paul's teachings designed to end divisions in the church.
Part 2 of 2. We look at Acts 19:1, and Acts 8:14, and study these difficult verses that seem to imply that there is more than one Spirit baptism.
One Lord, one faith, one baptism.
Actually, today we look at, "One hope of your calling."
1 Corinthians 3:10-15 "According to the grace of God which was given to me, as a wise master builder I have laid the foundation, and another builds on it. But let each one take heed how he builds on it. 11 For no other foundation can anyone lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. 12 Now if anyone builds on this foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw, 13 each one's work will become clear; for the Day will declare it, because it will be revealed by fire; and the fire will test each one's work, of what sort it is. 14 If anyone's work which he has built on it endures, he will receive a reward. 15 If anyone's work is burned, he will suffer loss; but he himself will be saved, yet so as through fire."
John 13:27 says,
27 Now after the piece of bread, Satan entered him. Then Jesus said to him, "What you do, do quickly." (NKJV)
Here's how the New American Standard Bible reads:
27 After the morsel, Satan then entered into him. Therefore Jesus said to him, "What you do, do quickly."
This changes the meaning of the interaction between Jesus and Satan.
As a result of Satan entering Judas, the text says, THEREFORE Jesus said to him..."What you do, do quickly."
Jesus is talking to Satan, NOT to Judas exclusively!
Certainly this sheds some light on the next verse:
"Now no one of those reclining at the table knew for what purpose He had said this to him."
Jesus was talking to Satan, not to Judas.
What does keeping the "unity of the Spirit" entail?
Proverbs 6:16-19 16 These six things the LORD hates, Yes, seven are an abomination to Him: 17 A proud look, A lying tongue, Hands that shed innocent blood, 18 A heart that devises wicked plans, Feet that are swift in running to evil, 19 A false witness who speaks lies, And one who sows discord among brethren.
Again, walk worthy of the calling with which you are called, with all:
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Humility
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Meekness
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Longsuffering.
Ephesians 4:1 "Therefore I, the prisoner of the Lord, urge you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called..."
And what a high calling this is!
An overview of the first 3 chapters of Ephesians.
Next up we'll get into the practical, starting with the unity of the Spirit.
I read this poem today that was written by a Confederate soldier in the Civil War:
I asked God for strength, that I might achieve;
I was made weak, that I might learn humbly to obey.
I asked God for health, that I might do greater things;
I was given infirmity, that I might do better things.
I asked for riches, that I might be happy;
I was given poverty, that I might be wise.
I asked for power, that I might have the praise of men;
I was given weakness, that I might feel the need of God.
I asked for all things, that I might enjoy life;
I was given life, that I might enjoy all things.
I got nothing that I asked for but everything I had hoped for.
Almost despite myself, my unspoken prayers were answered.
I am among men, most richly blessed.
Ephesians 3:14-21 14 For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, 15 from whom every family in heaven and upon earth takes its name, 16 that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with power by His Spirit in the inner man, 17 that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; being rooted and founded in love, 18 that you may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and depth and height-- 19 and to know the love of Christ which surpasses knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. 20 Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly more than all the things which we ask or think, according to the power which is working in us, 21 to Him be glory in the church in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.
Paul's intercessory prayer. Today's is an evangelical message inviting one and all into the household of God.
A detailed look at this 6 point prayer:
16 that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with power by His Spirit in the inner man, 17 that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; being rooted and founded in love, 18 that you may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and depth and height-- 19 and to know the love of Christ which surpasses knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.
The most common Scripture reference to help determine a minister's qualifications for pastor is found in 1 Tim 3:1-7.
Here it is:
"Faithful is this word: If anyone aspires to the position of a bishop, he desires a good work. 2 It is necessary, therefore, for a bishop to be irreproachable, the husband of one wife, temperate, sober-minded, well-behaved, hospitable, skillful at teaching; 3 not given to wine, not a bully, not greedy for money, but gentle, not quarrelsome, not loving money; 4 one ruling his own house well, having his children in submission with all reverence; 5 (for if one does not know how to rule his own house, how will he take care of the church of God?); 6 not a new convert, lest being puffed up with pride he fall into the same condemnation as the devil. 7 Moreover he must have a good testimony among those outside, lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.
Here's the 16 points that Paul uses to be a good yardstick in finding a qualified pastor:
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Irreproachabe (blameless)
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One woman man
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Temperate
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Sober
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Well behaved
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Hospitable
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Good Teacher
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Not a drinker
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Not a bully
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Not greedy for money
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Gentle
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Doesn't quarrel
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Doesn't love money
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Keeps his house in order
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Not a new convert
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Has a good testimony in town.
I would take number 16 to mean, people who knew the potential pastor before Jesus Christ changed his life.
And I was thinking, has there EVER been a person who has ever set foot on God's green earth, who can claim that these 16 things describes them before they were a Christian?
What happens if a person wasn't a good teacher before Christ saved them?
How about the person who had a bad habit of loving money a little bit too much, before Christ saved them?
How about the person who was a bully all of their lives, because they were insecure, because their father hated them when they were growing up, and didn't love them?
How about the person who was divorced before they ever gave a rip about the commands of God?
Ah...now we're talkin!
Sorry...
Next.
The moral of the story is this: Certainly these prerequisites apply to a person AFTER their conversion, otherwise NO ONE would be qualified to shepherd the flock of God.
"And such were some of you." (1 Cor 6:11)
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"The Mystery of Iniquity (lawlessness) is already at work. Only He who now restrains will continue until He is taken out of the way."
What is the Mystery of Iniquity?
Find out here on Gospelstudy!
I've heard of an old movie entitled The Perils of Pauline. I wonder if that's a take on The Perils of Paul?
2 Corinthians 11:26 gives us the list of the perils that accompanied the apostle:
"I have been in perils of:
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Water
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Robbers
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My Own People
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Other People
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In the City
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In the Country
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In the Sea
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Among Pseudo-Adelphoi
It's the 8th one that fascinates me--In perils among "false brethren."
False brethren.
What, praytell, is a false brother?
I can get my mind around a person's enemies being against them, and wishing to do them harm, but not someone who claims to be a brother!
I guess a false brother would be someone who appeared to be a brother, but, in the hour of decision, they turned out to be something else.
I was wondering, have you ever had a false brother, who masqueraded as a brother?
1 Cor 3:13 says that the day is coming when "each one's work will become clear: for the day will declare it."
Ephesians 3:3-8 3 how that by revelation He made known to me the mystery, just as I wrote before briefly, 4 with reference to which, when you read, you can understand my insight in the mystery of Christ, 5 which in other generations was not made known to the sons of men, as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to His holy apostles and prophets: 6 that the Gentiles should be joint-heirs, and of the same body, and joint-partakers in His promise in Christ by the gospel, 7 of which I became a minister according to the free gift of the grace of God which was given to me according to the working of His power. 8 To me, the very least of all the saints, this grace was given, to preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ,
Continuing our verse by verse study in Ephesians.
Today we look at, once again, the household of God, and that we are built into a spiritual house.
Recorded from the pulpit of Island Community Church, in Merritt Island, Florida.
Part 1 of 2.
A continuation of the teaching on New Testament Mysteries.
1. The Mystery of the Gospel.
2. The Mysteries of the Kingdom
3. The Mystery of Israel's Blindness and Restoration.
From the pulpit of Island Community Church, in Merritt Island, Florida.
A Biblical teaching on:
1. The mystery of the gospel.
2. The mysteries of the kingdom
3. The mystery of Israel's blindness and restoration.
Ephesians 2:19-20 19 So then, you are no longer strangers and aliens, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, 20 being built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief cornerstone,
Eph 2:19
Eph 2:20 being built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief cornerstone.
So then, you are no longer strangers and aliens, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God,
Remember that old song, "Looking for love in all the wrong places?"
Well, Christians need to remember that we're "Looking for Satan in all the wrong places!"
Let me ask the question: Where will you find the devil today?
In the bar?
In the nightclub?
Certainly those are all the obvious places where you will find him.
But how about the more subtle places?
The very first recorded words of the devil spoken in the Bible is this: "Has God indeed said?" (Gen 3:1)
Satan always attacks the veracity of the word of God.
Let me ask the question again: Where will you find the devil today?
I'm glad you asked. You'll find that the devil is a card carrying member of The Bible Translators' Club.
Matter of fact, he is on the board of directors.
Now please examine this verse out of the New English Bible, which, by the way, is a highly respected Bible translation: 2 Tim 3:16
"Every inspired Scripture has its use for teaching the truth and refuting error..."
Here's the very same verse taken from The New King James Version:
"All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness..."
Do you notice the difference?
All it takes is a little doubt.
That's all Satan needs, and that's all Satan uses...
Just a little subtle doubt.
"Hath God indeed said?"
Let's look for the devil where he is truly working today--corrupting the word of God, like he has been doing since the beginning.
"For we are not ignorant of his devices." (2 Cor 2:11)
Ephesians 2:19 "Now, therefore, you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God."
Again Paul is comparing our former condition with our new condition.
The direction of the Church of Jesus Christ is going the opposite direction from the course of this world, led by the Pied Piper of Hades.
The Angels at the end of the age will be taking only those who are called out, and following the Light of this World.
What direction are you going in today?
The Title speaks for itself. Can He boast of you like He did of Job?
Are you on God's rolodex?
Ephesians 2:19 "So then, you are no longer strangers and aliens, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God..."
The premise I didn't have time to get to--Illegal Aliens in the kingdom of God.
We are continuing our look at "access."
John 10:9 "I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and go out, and will find pasture."
Luke 13:24 "Strive to enter through the narrow gate, because many, I say to you, will seek to enter and will not be able."
A little more on access (Eph 2:18, Romans 5:1-2)
Ephesians 2:18 "Because through Him we both have access by one Spirit to the Father."
Romans 5:1-2 Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
"For by grace you are saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast. For we are His handiwork, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them. Therefore remember that you, once Gentiles in the flesh--who are called Uncircumcision by what is called the Circumcision made by hands in the flesh-- that at that time you were apart from Christ, being estranged from the commonwealth of Israel and strangers to the covenants of promise, not having hope and atheists in the world. But now in Christ Jesus, you who once were far away have come to be near by the blood of Christ."
"God has given them a spirit of stupor, eyes that they should not see, and ears that they should not hear, down to this very day." (Rom 11:8)
What is a (the) spirit of stupor?
Is it contagious??
"Here is wisdom: Let him that has understanding calculate the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man--his number is 666." (Rev 13:18)
"For by grace you are saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God."
In this 15 minute study, we look at this phrase, AND THAT not of yourselves. The Bible teaches that even the faith is not our own, but a gift of God.
"For by grace you have been saved, through faith, and THAT, not of yourselves."
Part 1 of 2 looking into this text. What does "that" describe: Grace, or Faith?
Enjoy!
Remember how the Superman introduction went: "He can change the COURSE of mighty rivers...bend steel with his bare hands."
In Ephesians 2:1 we see, you and I WERE like that river course, all going in the same direction.
Ephesians 2:1-2 "And you He made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins, 2 in which you once walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit who now works in the sons of disobedience..."
And Almighty God can change the course that we're on, and He does!
Once we receive Jesus Christ as Savior, and the Holy Spirit takes up residence on the inside of us.
God is the Ultimate Superman!
And He is for you today!
God's great love for us, and our authority.
Ephesians 2:4-6 "But God, being rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, 5 even when we were dead in transgressions, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), 6 and raised us up together, and seated us together in the heavenlies in Christ Jesus..."
Ephesians 2:1-4 "And you He made alive, who were dead in transgressions and sins, 2 in which you formerly walked according to the age of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now working in the sons of disobedience, 3 among whom also we all once conducted ourselves in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the senses, and were by nature children of wrath, as also the rest. 4 But God, being rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us..."
1 John 3:14 says, "We know that we have passed over from death to life, because we love the brothers. He who does not love his brother abides in death."
What is the true evidence that a person has been born again?
It's right here in the Word of God.
John 13:35 says, "By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another."
1 Cor 12:13 says that "By one Spirit we were all baptized into one body."
James said, "You have faith, and I have works." Show me your faith apart from your works, and I will show you my faith by means of my works."
And the greatest of these is love.
What's the evidence of salvation?
What does the word of God say?
God bless you, as you study His word.
Pastor Paul
I've been thinking alot lately about this word in the Bible...
"Fullness."
I talk about this in the Gospelstudy radio program labeled Eph 1:10.
The word means just what it says.
FULL
Not "half" full, not "three quarters".
But full.
I can think of 3 things right off the bat:
- Fullness of Time
"But when the FULLNESS OF TIME had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law." (Gal 4:4)
- Fullness of God
"In Him is the FULLNESS of the Godhead, bodily." (Col 2:9)
- Fullness of people
"Blindness in part has happened to Israel until the FULLNESS OF THE GENTILES has come in." (Rom 11:25)
It's that last one that bothers me the most.
Written down somewhere (figuratively) is a number...
A number that only God knows.
A number of all those who will believe in Jesus Christ, and receive salvation.
And I was wondering, What happens if that number is reached tomorrow?
"Strive to enter in through the narrow gate, because MANY WILL TRY to get in, and will not be able." (Luke 13:24)
Just something to think about today.
Today we look at this phrase "Fullness":
Fullness of TIME (Gal 4:4)
Fullness of GOD (Col 2:9)
Fullness of PEOPLE (Rom 11:25)
God bless!
Pastor Paul
You just gotta love Caleb and his attitude!
Joshua 14:12 says, "Now therefore give me this mountain, whereof the Lord spake in that day; for thou heardest in that day how the Anakims were there, and that the cities were great and fenced: IF so be the Lord will be with me, THEN I shall be able to drive them out, as the Lord said."
This is another powferful IF and THEN statement found in God's Word, and you just gotta love it!!
Think about it: This man was 85 years old!
This mountain was no green, lush, uninhabited pasture, but a land swarming with enemies.
And yet Caleb said, "Give me this mountain!"
The key here, once again, is the believer's mindset.
How's yours today?
I can't stress enough how vital it is to have the mindset that you can do ALL THINGS through Christ, and if God is leading you to do something, you can do it, and you will not fail.
"IF the Lord will be with me, THEN I shall be able to drive them out."
Is the Lord with you today?
Oh for the blood of Christ! How seldom we hear anymore about the blood of Jesus Christ, which our Savior shed for us, because of His great love!
Rom 5:8
"But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us."
Now that's real love! Not only does God talk the talk, but He walks the walk!
Sometimes we forget that the blood of Christ obliterates our sin.
Heb 9:22
"And according to the law almost all things are purified with blood, and without shedding of blood there is no remission."
Rom 3:23-25
"For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, (24) being justified freely by His grace through the redemption in Christ Jesus, (25) whom God set forth as a propitiation through faith in His blood, for a demonstration of His righteousness through the passing over of the sins having previously occurred, in the forbearance of God." in whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins.
Col 1:14
"In whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins."
Today we look at the plan of God, and how He carried out that plan.
Eph 1:9-10
having made known to us the mystery of His will, according to His good pleasure which He purposed in Himself, (10) for an administration of the fullness of the times, He might bring together all things in Christ, those in heaven and those on the earth--In Him.
"Having predestined us to adoption as sons by Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the good pleasure of His will."
Eph 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenlies in Christ,