The Lord is not slack concerning his promise and coming, as some men count slackness; but long-suffering toward us, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. (II Peter 3:9) I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and[…]
Category: Reconciliation
Testimony: All Nations North America (ANNA) & All Tribes DC
Upon waking on August 31, I received a gracious invitation to fast. It was a quiet word of faith accompanied with a peaceable assurance. Because I had so much work to accomplish that day for my business, I soon found myself focusing on how best to go about getting everything done that I felt pressing[…]
“Why hast thou forsaken me?” – Part 2
[printable version] Stephen’s dying requests provide us with valuable insight into Jesus’ concluding question on the cross, “Why hast thou forsaken me?” And they stoned Stephen; and he, calling upon God, said, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit. And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge.[…]
Why divisions – Part 3
Why divisions – Part 3: “To do thy will…” (Updated February 14, 2016) In Review In Why Divisions – Part 1, the cause of divisions in the church is introduced, which is our carnal or old nature – that which is born of the flesh. Recall, for example, how it is written, the carnal mind[…]
Why divisions – Part 1
Why divisions – Part 1: “Are Ye Not Carnal?” (Updated February 14, 2016) Why are there so many divisions in the church? Is it not because we are yet carnal? This was the reason Paul, the Apostle of Jesus Christ, identified for the divisions in the church at Corinth (cf. I Corinthians 1:10). For ye are[…]
Why covenant love
[pdf copy] Jesus Christ both taught and lived by covenant love. John 15:9,10 – As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you; continue ye in my love. If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father’s commandments, and abide in his love. John 10:17,18[…]
Why persecutions
Today (November 2, 2014) our congregation joined others throughout the world in observing the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. We began with a sacrament charge by Seventy Gary Whiting in preparation of our partaking of the Lord’s Supper together. Brother Gary spoke on persecution based on Jesus’ words found in John 15, words that Jesus spoke just prior to His betrayal and[…]
Why be born again
Why Be Born Again? A great division exits in the world today. One side is dominated by the carnal mind and its limited abilities. The other side is governed by the spiritual mind and the infinite God who gives us life. All people are born with a carnal mind. Those who are born again of[…]
