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  1. Michael

    keeping his commandments

    So we just give up? I'm not sure I understand how your accusation negates God's Word. "You, therefore, must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect." (Matt 5:48) "Therefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and rest your hope fully upon the grace that is to be brought to you at...
  2. Michael

    On Psalm 132

    Yes, "faithful" IS the KEY! IF we are faithful and obedient we will hear those words. The one who was 'saved" and a 'servant' of the Lord, but did not DO what was required of him, was cast from the Lord's Presence in that Day. But that is only what Jesus taught. Others teach differently today...
  3. Michael

    On Psalm 132

    Amen. If you are faithful and obedient to what God has commissioned you with, you will hear "well done good and faithful servant" in that Day. And if I am faithful and obedient to live and teach what God has commissioned me with, then I will hear "well done good and faithful servant" in that...
  4. Michael

    The GOAL

    Forgiveness of sins is for those outside the church. Once we've been saved and enlightened, and the Spirit begins to show us our shortcomings, we must repent of them and obey the commands of God given through Jesus Christ. There is no 'eternal state of forgiveness' that we enter into. As Peter...
  5. Michael

    keeping his commandments

    Amen. The whole of the Law is summed up in the commands to love God and love others. And truly we are keeping the Ten as we do this. So often in modern Christendom the Ten get mixed up with the other "ordinances and regulations" of the Law of Moses. There IS a difference. Jesus taught the...
  6. Michael

    The GOAL

    Oh sister. I know the difference very well between the old covenantal Law of Moses that we are free from and the "Law of the Spirit of Life" to which we must be obedient. Again, I agree... you & I are "saved." The grace of God alone, and the obedience of Jesus accomplished that. No doubt about...
  7. Michael

    On Psalm 132

    Dear saints, let us not contend with one another about doctrine. The Scripture says to the saints, "let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, 25 not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the...
  8. Michael

    The GOAL

    Amen! True is the Word of God. Belief in the Scripture means believing ALL that Jesus taught, including the warnings as well as the promises. If we do not believe ALL He taught, then we are no better than the demons who also believe, but tremble knowing they will be cast away from God in that...
  9. Michael

    On Psalm 132

    Hey brother, good point. One of the things that has brought confusion into the churches today is a teaching that Jesus is a friend of sinners. Songs are sung and sermons preached about such a concept that Jesus hung out with and befriended sinners. Yet... when we study the Word alone we find it...
  10. Michael

    On Psalm 132

    We must go by what the Scripture declares! Too many smiley preachers out there with "smooth sayings" and "ear-tickling" messages are sadly leading many astray. Jesus and the Apostles warned us against such. The bulk of the New Testament letters are warning given to the church-goers not to fall...
  11. Michael

    On Psalm 132

    No. Absolutely not. We have "received salvation" solely on what Christ Jesus accomplished in His life on earth 2000 years ago. What we are talking about is what comes after being "saved." To inherit the promises of God one must "walk worthy" and "overcome." Jesus has done His part in His...
  12. Michael

    The GOAL

    That's a nice concept and saying, but is it Scriptural? Our "works" are what WE DO. "Little children, let no one deceive you. He who practices righteousness is righteous, just as He is righteous." (1John 3:7) Done some Bible teaching on this too! We have got to go by what the Bible says...
  13. Michael

    The GOAL

    Oh bless you sister, but when we set aside our traditions and look solely at what the Scripture declares, we find that - church-goer or not - we all will be judged and rewarded according to what we DO in this life. He judges and rewards all men according to our works. (see Psalm 62:12, Prov...
  14. Michael

    The GOAL

    Ha! You can ask me directly, don't be shy. I've zero to hide or shrink back from in my teaching. I used all CAPS as I responded to one who used a small "m" for Jesus the MAN. Remember, Jesus almost exclusively referred to Himself as the "Son of Man." And Yes, Jesus is a MAN, as well as the...
  15. Michael

    Biblical Repentance

    Actually I have attended Lutheran services in a couple different states. However, True Repentance cannot happen only at church. It must happen when we are alone in our homes as well. Biblical Repentance is a ceasing from sin as Jesus commanded. "Go and sin no more." Thank You, Lord, that we...
  16. Michael

    Biblical Repentance

    Yes, I agree! "The righteous shall live by faith (faithfulness)" to God. Those who choose to act and behave righteously in His sight demonstrate their faith in God and prove their faithfulness to Him. Oh Glory! May each of us be turning to the Lord every day in all we say & do. :)
  17. Michael

    The GOAL

    Oh sister, I do not reject the MAN who died to give us the opportunity to attain Eternal Life! Again, we must have Scripture to back up anything we believe. If you can honestly ignore or deny the dozens of passages of Scripture I preach from in the video about the necessity of being found...
  18. Michael

    The GOAL

    Oh son, I have the same Teacher as did the Twelve. Not one among them had a Bible School degree. ;) And I've been a part of the Foursquare denomination for 20 years, serving as an Elder, Council Member, Bible Teacher, Prayer Leader, and occasional Preacher when God opens that door. But always...
  19. Michael

    Biblical Repentance

    Biblical Repentance (part 2) To minister Life to God's creation. Do you sense that call of God upon your life? If so, our journey begins with Repentance. https://youtu.be/5yvmgNBQrjk
  20. Michael

    Biblical Repentance

    If the members of the congregation are actually 'turning away' from their sins and committing them no more, and doing righteousness rather than wickedness every day of the week, not just on Sunday, then let us say AMEN!! Far too often' repentance' today has come to mean 'feeling sorry' for our...
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