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How Do They Arrive at Such a Belief?

“Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;” 1 Timothy 4:1

—–WHEN it comes to certain Bible subjects, there are differing opinions, and why? Is God confused? No (1 Corinthians 14:33). Why do some insist upon holding to a doctrine that they did not get from Scripture but were taught it by mere men?

Beware of those who violate, who speak contradictory to other parts of God’s Word in order to sell you on their “revelation.” Known truth, biblically stated truth must never be contradicted. The LORD is not confused and so we conclude that anyone upholding what they believe to be truth that contradicts known biblical truth, is confused at best. Beware of what the Holy Spirit calls “private interpretation.” (2 Peter 1:19-21)

SEVERE WARNING

“For if AFTER they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they are AGAIN entangled therein, and overcome, the latter end is worse with them than the beginning. 21 For it had been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than, after they have known it, to turn from the holy commandment delivered unto them.” 2 Peter 2:20-21 

There is a biblically stated reason that people are deceived. Those who do not love God’s truth will be turned over to “strong delusion” and believe lies (2 Thessalonians 2:9-12).

—- SOMEHOW people vainly think that because someone is deceived that that excuses them. Some speak and act as if God is going to somehow excuse those that are deceived because they just don’t know any better. Nonsense! Just because someone is well meaning does not excuse them from not learning, believing, and walking in the truth which is God’s Word (John 17:17).

“There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.” Proverbs 14:12

As we just read in the above verse, it is possible to be misled by a “way which seemeth right.” Many today are very sincere about their beliefs and simultaneously sincerely dead wrong.

We all have a Bible, God’s Word, and so if we are ignorant, we are willingly ignorant and under divine judgment, especially those who lead or should I say mislead – “deceiving and being deceived.” (2 Timothy 3:7) Saints, we MUST pore prayerfully over 2 Thessalonians 2. In verse 3 we learn of the great falling away and in verses 9-12 we learn of how the LORD takes it personally when someone doesn’t love His truth and so God Himself sends that person “strong delusion.” “They are without excuse.” (Romans 1:20)

Some have deliberately allowed what mere men have taught them to trump God’s Word. I cannot count how many deluded calvinists and eternal securists I have literally opened the Bible and shown God’s Word to who have openly rejected it. Why? –Because they love tradition and the lascivious doctrines of ease that mere sinful men (wolves) have taught them (Jude 3-4).

Why do people draw the wrong conclusion? It’s not because they don’t have access to God’s Word but rather due to loving their lives in this fleeting, sinful world and therefore loving self and pleasure more than God. So, they migrate to those who tell them what THEY want to hear instead of going to God’s raw Word for themselves and being taught by the Holy Spirit through the written Word.

“Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. 3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; 4 And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables (stories told by story tellers).” 2 Timothy 4:2-4

So why are many deceived in this late hour?  – They do not love the LORD and therefore cannot “endure sound doctrine” and therefore “they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.”

“Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders, 10 And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; BECAUSE they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. 11 And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie: 12 That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.” 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12

So, they don’t want to receive the truth because they have “pleasure in unrighteousness.” (v12) In other words they love the lies and liars of lasciviousness and are “lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God.” (2 Timothy 3:4)

Like the Pharisees of Christ’s day, some are bound to following their tradition and the doctrine of men and devils instead of God’s Word.

“He answered and said unto them, Well hath Esaias prophesied of you hypocrites, as it is written, This people honoureth me with their lips, but their heart is far from me. 7 Howbeit in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men. 8 For laying aside the commandment of God, ye hold the tradition of men, as the washing of pots and cups: and many other such like things ye do. 9 And he said unto them, Full well ye reject the commandment of God, that ye may keep your own tradition.” Mark 7:6-9.

Like these Pharisees Jesus lambasted, many today openly reject what God has told us in His Word for their own tradition (something mere man has taught them). Did you catch that? Reread the above passage from Mark 7. This is extremely key.

Instead of doing deep, daily and personal study of God’s Word for themselves on that topic, they use Scripture out of context to “prove” that something THEY WANT to be true is true. You see, many who are not truly submitted to the LORD and don’t want to be, hide behind the diabolical heresy of “once saved always saved” which is never taught in Scripture. THEY WANT this to be true and want no part of personal responsibility to the LORD and so come unglued when someone preaches the truth about this heresy they think they are hiding behind. Judgment Day is coming.

These are not interested in what God says because their life is all about themselves, not Jesus (2 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:16).

The true disciple of Jesus is a student of Jesus and will believe nothing that he doesn’t personally find for Himself, with his own eyes in God’s Word. He says with Christ’s apostle Paul “Let God be true and EVERY man a liar.”(Romans 3:4)

No mere man should be taken at his word. We are to take God at His Word and to count His Word at the final authority for all things. The saints at Berea are a good example of this because they put to the test what the apostle Paul taught. They took God at His Word, as their final authority, and therefore tested even Christ’s apostle against that holy standard.

“These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so. ” Acts 17:11

The mythical conclusion drawn by those who allow tradition to trump truth is rooted in self worship and a denial of Christ as LORD. Damnation awaits. The belief of “eternal security” is arrived at by those who want this to be true…even though they did not find it in God’s Word. No person who studies God’s Word alone, led of the Spirit, will ever come to the conclusion of an unconditional eternal security.

The profile of many who believe this so-called “eternal security” myth is that they simply don’t want to go to hell. Yet, they want no part of Jesus outside of church attendance and thinking they are using Him to get them out of the eternal prison of fire. “Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. 8 For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.” (Galatians 6:7-8)

The LORD requires repentance, initial and ongoing faith, and abiding or remaining (John 15). This relationship He’s ordained, always brings forth good fruit (John 17:3). Those who reject a relationship with Jesus Christ, reject Him and forfeit His saving grace.

—- MANY deceived souls today place the words of mere sinful men on the same level or higher than Holy Scripture. It’s not just the Mormons who do so – Calvinists do the same thing. Many of those who are called “reformers” were Calvinists which makes them false teachers and the exact “ungodly men” we are warned about in Jude (Jude 3-4). Thank You Jesus for Your Word!

The true “honest” Bible believer does not buy the doctrines of the reformers because they blatantly violate God’s Word (Luke 8:15). The true follower of Christ follows Christ and wastes no time on what sinful men have taught other than to expose it when needed (Romans 16:17-18). The disciple of Jesus sees those diabolical lies for what they are as we are warned about (Jude 3-4). Beloved, let’s get our view of God straight from Him – and that’s why He gave us His written Word (Psalms 119; John 20:31, etc.).

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Speaking His Truth in Love [podcast]


“But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:” Ephesians 4:15

Growing up in Christ involves and leads to His children “speaking the truth in love.”

Not one or the other but rather BOTH – truth and love, “speaking the truth in love.” (Ephesians 4:15)

A person of truth never speaks with respect to how mere men will respond nor merely for their enrichment. No, he speaks the words, the truth of God, unashamed, boldly. His desire is to please the LORD, not men (Ephesians 4:15; Galatians 1:10).

Ephesians 4:15-32

Never speak “your truth.” Speak God’s truth! Your life is over and swallowed up in Christ! (Colossians 3:3)

Saints, let us please remember that as believers, sometimes it’s best to simply pray, to demonstrate our trust before God Himself privately, and not wrestle with other saints who are struggling as all do in this life (2 Timothy 2:24-26). “Let thy words be few.” (Ecclesiastes 5:2) At times our ministry involves caring enough to simply listen.

Walking in God’s love can never be separated from walking in God’s truth! They are divinely, eternally married! Don’t you dare claim to be walking in God’s love if you are not speaking God’s truth (Ephesians 4:15; Proverbs 27:5-6). God requires that you speak His truth in His love or you are nothing (1 Corinthians 13).

OH THIS IS GOOD!!!!!

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Daily Prayer Guide [podcast]

Daily Prayer Guide


PRAYING EVERY DAY FOR:

THE BODY OF CHRIST

Here’s some of the biblical truth I personally pray daily for those disciples of Jesus on my prayer list:

  • That God would take away the stony places in our hearts and grant us hearts of flesh – pliable, humble, teachable, worshipful, obedient (Ezekiel 36:24-26).
  • That the LORD would unite our hearts to fear His holy name (Psalms 86:11).
  • That He would bless us to stand perfect and complete in all the will of God (Colossians 4:12).
  • That the LORD would fill us with His love and cause that love to be demonstrated through our lives daily in our interactions with others (1 Corinthians 13).
  • That He would baptize and fill us with His Holy Spirit and use us powerfully for His eternal glory (Acts 1:8; 2:4, etc.).
  • That God would quicken and give us His wisdom concerning fruitful stewardship of His resources He’s entrusted us with (Matthew 25:14-30, etc.).
  • That we would be blessed to know Him in that oneness and abiding relationship He spoke of and prayed in John 15 and 17 – bearing fruit to His glory.
  • That the LORD would teach us and bring us to be consummate soul winners as His ambassadors (Proverbs 11:30; 2 Corinthians 5:20).
  • The our LORD will multiply His grace, love, and wisdom in our hearts (2 Peter 3:18; Romans 5:5; James 1:5).
  • That God would increase our faith (Luke 17:5).

OUR LEADERS:

“I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; for kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour.” 1 Timothy 2:1-3

OUR CITY:

“And seek the peace of the city whither I have caused you to be carried away captives, and pray unto the Lord for it: for in the peace thereof shall ye have peace.” Jeremiah 29:7

GOD’S KINGDOM TO COME ON EARTH:

(Both today and the Millennial Kingdom when Jesus Christ reigns on earth for 1,000 years)

Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.” Matthew 6:10

GOD TO SEND LABOURERS INTO HIS HARVEST:

“Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few; 38 pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.” Matthew 9:37-38

THE PEACE OF JERUSALEM:

“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee.” Psalm 122:6

—— • ——

Also, Jesus gave His disciples a model for daily prayer which is an excellent starting place for each day.

“After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. 10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. 11 Give us this day our daily bread. 12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. 13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.” Matthew 6:9-13

Prayer

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Jesus will Judge Us by Our Works

By Glenn and Dezi Langohr

JESUS — JUDGED BY WORKS

“Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father… Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied…? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.” Matthew 7:21–23

Our works clearly reveal what is in our hearts! Fruit.

“For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works.” Matthew 16:27

“…all that are in the graves shall hear his voice, and shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation.” John 5:28–29

“He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him: *the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day.” John 12:48

PAUL — CONTINUE IN GOOD WORKS

“Who will render to every man according to his deeds: To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life.” Romans 2:6–7

 “For not the hearers of the law are just before God, but the doers of the law shall be justified.” Romans 2:13

 “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.” Ephesians 2:10

“…they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works.” Titus 3:8

“For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.” 2 Corinthians 5:10  

“…for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. And let us not be weary in well doing…” Galatians 6:7–9

JAMES — FAITH WITHOUT WORKS IS DEAD

“Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.” James 2:17

“Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.” James 2:24 

“For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.” James 2:26 

PETER — BE HOLY, DO GOOD WORKS

“And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man’s work, pass the time of your sojourning here in fear.” 1 Peter 1:17

“Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.” 1 Peter 2:12 

“Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall.” 2 Peter 1:10 

 SUMMARY

Jesus said He will judge every man by their works (Matthew 16:27, John 5:29).

Paul taught that eternal life is for those who continue in well doing (Romans 2:7, Titus 3:8).

James declared faith without works is dead (James 2:17, 24).

Peter warned God will judge every man’s work (1 Peter 1:17) and exhorted us to abound in good works.

God’s people are called to endure to the end with living faith proven by works of obedience, love, and holiness.

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