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| Hey, Yall, God's Call Is For All |
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2:1 My brethren, show no partiality as you hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory. "Whosoever will, let him come." "God so loved the world . . ." His call is for all -- short or tall, rich or poor, one skin complexion or another, God wants everybody to hear His message, feel His love, and repent of their sins.
We are supposed to "go and make disciples of all nations." The multitudes in Heaven are from every kindred and every tribe. There is no excuse for our churches not to look like Heaven.
We must seek to reach all people with the uncompromised Gospel. In American we have been partial. We have sent missionaries around the world, but we have failed to go across the tracks. We have greatly neglected the people who live in our inner cities. God forgive us.
Our churches are some of the most segregated institutes in our country. God forgive us for our partiality.
We must reach out with love to the "least of these" -- to those who appear to us unlovely and help them live for Jesus. Even for the ones who reject Jesus we must "speak the truth in love."
A gentleman came to our church recently and paid the greatest complement. He said: "This church has every kind of people. It looks like a bowl of Fruit Loops."
Are you showing partiality? For more about reaching out to others see: http://www.examiner.com/x-19568-Nashville-Evangelical-Examiner~y2009m8d14-My-God-its-alive
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| August 21, 2009 |
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Amen brother |
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| August 21, 2009 |
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| Thank ya, CraftsReen. |
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| August 22, 2009 |
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This is a little tough love in the "for whatever it is worth" category:
Yes God's Call is for all - but as Jesus says, "few are chosen" (Matthew 22:14).
The Lord sends forth only those who are "ready" - the spiritually mature! All others have sent themselves for their own vain purposes - which is one of the reasons there is so much confusion about God's Truth, discord in the churches, God's house is so divided, and there is little "Anointing" upon His people nowadays.
We know when one is sent by God when he is preaching the whole counsel of His Word (Acts 20:27); and not just about tickling the ears of religious babes.
Proclaimed in accordance with Proverbs 27:17 and Luke 10:16.
In the spirit of Elijah,
Brother Patrick
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| August 22, 2009 |
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| Yes my brother we can become so 'embroiled' in doing Church that it become a 'dead' thing. Christ's body is a living, breathing vibrant moving body that in God's infinite love wants to embrace ALL peoples, the Church has to remain fluid, like a river encompassing all that will accept the life giving message of total liberation that God offers. |
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| August 22, 2009 |
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oops forgot to 'star' |
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| August 22, 2009 |
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10:13 For, "every one who calls upon the name of the Lord will be saved."
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| August 22, 2009 |
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Take heed to what God's Word says - Brethren:
Did you notice what Jesus also says in Matthew 22:14? "many are called but few are chosen...", He did not say that ALL are called nor ALL are chosen!
We must all get out of the habit of preaching from our flesh which amounts to "vain glory" (Galatians 5:25&26) - and make certain that we are "preaching The Word" (2 Timothy 4:1-4). If we are not careful that we are not preach something that is not according to "the whole counsel of God", God says we have deceived His people (Acts 20:27-31); and He says we have opposed Him as a "son of perdition" [one who is headed for destruction (Acts 2:3&4)].
Things that are not in accordance with God's Word are from seducing spirits, deception and for vain glory; they are the "abominations of desolation " - things which God hates because they spiritually destroy His people (Deuteronomy 12:31;25:16; Proverbs 6:16-19; 12:22 and 16:5).
This is that which Daniel prophecied and Jesus warned us about (Daniel 11:31-35 Matthew 24:15-17). You can know what all the "abominations" are by researching the "Word" in a good Bible concordance.
Remember what Jesus says this in John 5:44:
"How can you believe, who receive honor from one another, and do not seek the honor that comes from the only God?"
Jesus loves you, my brothers. And as His Bride to be - He wants you to be His only - and His alone (Exoodus 20:5; 34:14 and Deuteronomy 6:14&15). No "Christian" can continue in fornication with seducing (feel-good) spirits and expect to be "Chosen" to be married to Jesus Christ.
I am sorry if any of these things come across to anyone as a bit harsh - but, you need to know the truth! God says:
"The deterioation of this nation will cease - when the fornication with seducing spirits (which causes iniquity) ceases among the leaders of His people (Review: Zechariah 3:8-10)."
All of the above, and before, on this blog, is proclaimed by unction of The Holy Spirit - in accordance with Proverbs 27:17; Luke 10:16 and 11:49. Let Him that has an ear to hear; let Him hear.
Let us go forward together, Brethren, in The Spirit of Truth!
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