Four Civilizations

There are four civilizations (different from dispensations): Antediluvian Civilization: began with Adam and ended with judgment by the flood. Post-diluvian Civilization: began with Noah and family after the flood and ends with Second Advent of Christ and Baptism of Fire. Millennial Civilization: begins with tribulation saints and terminates with unbelievers being cast into lake of fire. Eternal Civilization: begins with…

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What is a “Statement of Faith?”

A Statement of Faith is a public explanation of the fundamental beliefs as taught by the pastor or denomination of the local church. It is a summary, a teaching platform expressing the principles of the Christian faith. Please see our own Statement of Faith. Every Christian should know and understand what they believe! Every believer should know what their chosen…

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The Sharp Edges of Faith – A Must-Read

THE QUESTION OF UNANSWERED PRAYER AND THE ADDICTED WHO FEEL DEJECTED ARE THE OBJECT OF THIS STUDY. THE DEFINITION OF FAITH: CONFIDENCE IN THE INTEGRITY OF GOD We believe in a transcendent God, all-powerful, yet personable. But, so much about life cannot be understood rationally, especially unanswered prayer. Can we talk? I’m not certain that prayer is as complex as…

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Proper Motivation in Giving

“Giving is an expression of worship that commemorates God’s grace.” Grace is all that God can do for man, based on the sacrifice of Christ on the cross, and remain consistent with His own character. Grace: “freely given – neither earned nor deserved.” Spiritual gifts are bestowed upon every believer by the Holy Spirit at the moment of salvation for…

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The Searchlight and the Dipper

A Devotional for Meditation and Action Desperate men and women subconsciously yearn for God’s love, mercy, and forgiveness. They are in search of truth, peace, and light. As ambassadors we hold in our hands a searchlight and a dipper. The searchlight shines in the darkness so that humanity can see the cross. The dipper is for dipping into the water…

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Walking with Our Paraclete (The Holy Spirit)

The modern world of secularism has done deep damage, deep treason to eternal Truths, and it is up to Christians to stand fast on Truth, to pray to the Father for guidance, to study God’s Word daily, and to spread the Gospel. We are to plant seeds of God’s Truths wherever the Holy Spirit leads us, in all details of…

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If Only…

IF ONLY… If only everyone respected the Lord, they would respect each other. If only everyone loved the Lord, they would love each other. If only everyone were a giver, there would be no getters. If only everyone was a servant, there would be no needs. If only everyone was obedient, there would be no crime. If only there was…

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Smudge Pot or Torchbearer

The Doctrine of Worry In certain parts of California, it can be a disaster of catastrophic proportion to the citrus crop if the temperature drops below 32°F. Therefore, the industry, in an effort to help reduce loss of crops, place thousands upon thousands of little pots in the citrus groves which they light at night during freezing temperatures. These little…

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The Politeuma Metaphor

The Greek word politeuma appears only once in the entire Bible. Paul uses this word in Philippians 3:20. “For our citizenship (politeuma) is in Heaven (present tense), from which also we eagerly await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.” Our status as believers in Christ grants to us all the rights and privileges of citizenship – the citizenship of Heaven….

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Theology

Theology comes from two words: theos which means God, and logos meaning word, or rational expression. Therefore theology is the study of God’s Word. Theology has many definitions. Theology pursues God-knowledge. Theology is the process of categorical instruction, illustration, exploration, extraction, and presentation of the revelations of/from God found in Scripture. Theology is the rational expression of God’s Truths. Theology…

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