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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
STUDENT OF THE WEEK
TYLER GUILLORY WESTFIELD (Page 7)
JAISYN K. DRAIN WILSON INTERMEDIATE
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(Page 6) 2015 Toyota Avalon (Page 2)
2015 Scion tC (Page 3)
2015 Dodge Challenger SXT (Page 3)
A Rising Star Tianna Randle Wood Creek Intermediate School (Page 7)
This Week in Track
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2015 Nissan Altima 2.5 (Page 4)
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Behind The Wheel With THE KING (Arthur Prayther)
TOYOTA AVALON 4-DOOR LIMITED Dallas, Texas-In the days when every dollar truly counts one has to feel good when a product lines becomes available at a very affordable price. That is the case with the all-new Toyota Avalon 4-door Limited Edition. To get right into it this product has been redesigned to meet the needs of any family that need the room and don’t have a great
deal of money to spend. Think for a moment this product fully equipped for less than 42 grand. Lets just go through some of the features. It starts with a proven 3.5 Liter 268 DOHC 24 valve with dual VVT-I and mated to a 6-speed electronically controlled transmission with sequential Shift mode. Power is transformed to the road surfaces on P
225/45/18-inch performance tires wrapped around a set of 18inch alloy wheel. Stopping comes with the aid of power assisted front/solid rear disc brakes. Economy numbers are 31 miles per gallon on the highway and 21 in the city for a combine mileage of 24 miles MPG. You could say the Avalon is simply a bigger Camry with all the luxury features expected from a more expensive Sport Sedan. It’s no secret the new Avalon is home grown, built at Toyota’s Georgetown, Kentucky Plant and is equipped with Star safety system includes VSC, TRAC, ABS, EBD, Brake Assist and Smart Stop Technology.
The new Avalon made my trip a wonderful day behind the wheel thanks to the JBL Sound system as I listen to Satellite radio and other times played my favorite CDs. The JBL system with Navigation and App Suite with its 7-inch touch screen cranking out a clear sound with 11 speakers with Aux/USB, Blue tooth, Entune and HD radio with 3month free trial. The interior is complete with premium leather trim and heated ventilated front seats a 10-way driver with power lumbar support while the
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front passenger gets an 8-way power seat and yes the rear seats are heated as well. Memory for outside mirrors are integrated with the driver seat memory. Automatic dimming rear view mirror and sure it had back up camera. In closing please allow me to add if you are thinking about cost cutting and still want to get the most bang for your buck visit your local Toyota Dealership and get a full tank of gas with your purchase!
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DODGE CHALLENGER SXT READY TO ROLL
By King Arthur Prayther A King-Size View If you want to have some true driving fun, get behind the wheel of the new Dodge challenger SXT. Let me say right off the bat you had better watch yourself because it will make you want to go real fast. The powerful 3.6 Liter 24-valve VVT V6 engine produces 305 horsepower and 268 lbs per foot of torque and still manages to get 30 miles per gallon on the highway and 19 miles per gallon in the city for a combine mileage of 23 miles per gallon. The power meets the road on optional 20-inch Satin Carbon Aluminum wheels circulated by P 245/45R BSW All-Season
Performance tires. Think about that for a while and just think the best of both worlds. You can have some fun and get on down the road as well as go light on the pocket book in the process. This unit is mated to a Torque flite eight speed automatic transmission providing again the best of both worlds. Styling comes with a few upgrades from the older models with real air dams on the hood that are actually functional and the front grille gets a more muscular look while the bold color coded black trim at the bottom kind of add some flare. But for the most part the Challenger SXT comes with its historic approach to the muscle car buy-
ers with several upgrades as one would expect. Please think ahead a bit when you consider our test car was fully equipped and came is at just under 30 Grand. A 5-year 100,000 mile power train warranty gets your attention as well as Dodge truly stands behind this product. With 61 per cent of its part from the United States and Canada with 27 per cent from Mexico with the final assembly point Brampton, Ontario, Canada. The engine is built in Mexico and the new 8speed transmission is built right here in the United States. With all this power one would want to
know how safe is the vehicle. Well it comes with advanced multi-stage front airbags as well as seat-mounted side airbags along with side curtain front and rear airbags and active head rests to name a few. Sure it has Sports brakes with ABS, sport Suspension with sport mode and ESC and all-speed traction electric power steering to name a few. Tip start, Hill start assist and rain brake support, ready alert braking and speed control rounds out some of the performance features. Inside you get the feel that race car drivers get with the round gauges and a 7-inch reconfig-
urable display Uconnect 5.0 AM/FM/BT with optional Sound group 6-premium speakers and a 276 Watt amplifier. The steering wheel has paddle shifters and is leather wrapped with audio controls complete with tilt/telescopic features. With a 6-way driver seat and 12volt center console power outlet you are ready to roll. Rear seats are 60/40 split folding adding to cargo space when needed. In closing please allow me to add the new Challenger SXT has true dual exhaust and when you punch it you get a quick and fast response!
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SCION tC-3-DOOR LIFTBACK HOLDS THE ROAD WELL By King Arthur Prayther A King-Size View Bastrop, Louisiana-The Scion tC 3-door lift back really holds the road every well and is a value packed product for just over 27 Grand. Let me tell you the ways as it starts with the 2.5 Liter 4cylinder DOHC-16 VVT-I 178 horsepower engine mated to a 6speed sequential automatic transmission with paddle shifters and dynamic Rev Management transmission plus controllers. Stopping is just as much fun as starting out due to ventilated front and solid rear disc brakes. The independent Macpherson
strut front suspension and double wishbone rear suspension provides some nifty handling and a overall five star rating from the NHTSA. All this rolls smoothly to the pavement on P225/45R 18 inch tires wrapped around an 18-inch alloy wheel. Let us not forget we are talking around 27 Grand pretty well equipped. Safety is real high for this Scion tC with a 5-star rating for driver in frontal crashes while the front passenger get s a 4-star rating. In side crashes it’s 5-star rating for both front and rear passengers and the rollover gets a 4-
star rating. These numbers were simply unheard of in compact vehicles a few years ago. Airbags are all over the new Scion tC with driver and front passenger advanced airbags along with seat mounted bags for both driver and front passenger. Yes it even has knee bags for both driver and front passenger and active head rest for driver and front passenger and is rounded off with front and rear side curtain bags. Styling comes at a pretty good clip as well with a Panoramic
Glass Moon roof with power tilt/slide feature. Color-keyed power outside mirrors with LED turn signal indicator. Even the front bumper has LED accent lighting and projector beam head lamps. By the way the new Scion tC also has intermittent front windshield wipers. Sounds come from Pioneer 6.1 touch screen display Audio system with a 300 Watt AM/FM/CD/HD radio with 8speakers complete with Aux/USB port with iPod connectivity, Hand free phone capa-
The new Scion tC three-door lift back
bility along with music screening and Bluetooth wireless technology. You might say the new Scion tC has many of the features you come to expect from much more expensive luxury touring sedans. The driver is treated to a 3spoke leather wrapped steering wheel with audio controls and throw in one-touch autoup/down power windows. In closing please allow me to add the new Scion tC has plenty of trunk space and get 31 miles per gallon on the highway!
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NISSAN ALTIMA CONTINUES TO WIN AWARDS By King Arthur Prayther A King-Size View The fifth Generation Nissan Altima continues to win awards as one of the best family sedans on the market. To start with the 2.5 Liter 4-cylinder engine that generates 182 horsepower and gets 27 miles per gallon in the city and 38 on the highway clearly is the most economically sound. In addition to that a price tag starting under 25 grand just has to play a role for a buyers who looking for a 5-seat 4door sedan. Styling has always been a strong point for the Altima as it takes on some cues from its big brother the Nissan
Maxima. The 2015 fifth generation model has a rear decklid spoiler to help set it off with dual exhaust chrome tips sticking out the back and yet it has a full modern up-to-date look up front. The fancy grille with air dams and fog lights help give it the pleasing look that female buyers love. Power hit’s the road on 17-inch aluminum Alloy Wheels wrapped by a set of performance tires. Let us add the Altima SL also has a tire pressure monitoring system and makes the top of the IIHS Safety pick and certainly is clearly the most affordable as well. The Edmonds.com top rated vehicle a year ago is still
making a bigger name for itself. While inside the Altima you are greeted to the Nissan interior layout with easy to read gauges and functional knobs. The steering wheel has climate and audio controls as well as leather wrapped. With tilt feature the driver is able to fit it to their needs and with those excellent fuel numbers get on down the road without a care. Rear seat room is fine as well as plenty of trunk space in the new Altima. A 5-inch display screen directs you to the sound system with all the works. One has to wonder how can all this fit into the price tag.
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Other features such as Moving object detection helping the driver see object headed in their direction. A keyless entry system with multi-feature key fob moves Altima in the class with
much more expensive Touring Sedans. In closing we can understand why Altima is rated the Most Popular by Edmonds.com for 2015.
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RAM UNVEILS TEXAS RANGER CONCEPT TRUCK · Ram Texas Ranger concept follows 2014 partnership announcement · Iconic Texas Ranger badges highlight Ram’s interior and exterior design · Western-themed trucks dominate Ram lineup in Lone Star State March 25, 2015 , Dallas- The Ram Truck brand today unveiled a one-of-a-kind Texas Ranger concept truck to commemorate and promote the brand’s partnership with the renowned lawenforcement agency and the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum. Introduced by Ram Truck Brand President and CEO Bob Hegbloom at the 2015 Dallas Auto Show, the Ram Texas Ranger concept truck brings the legendary spirit of the Rangers to the road. “The Ram team developed this commemorative concept truck in order to further highlight our relationship with the Texas Rangers and the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum,” said Bob Hegbloom, President
and CEO – Ram Truck, FCA US LLC. “Although Rangers are well-known horsemen, today Texans drive more pickups than drivers in any other state in the country.” Both inside and out, the Ram Texas Ranger edition celebrates the Rangers and the iconic silver Lone Star Ranger badge. Exterior The Ram Texas Ranger edition concept truck is identified by unique Texas Ranger badging designed to represent the Mexican five-peso coins from which Ranger badges are tooled. The coin was minted from 1947 through 1948 and was the basis for the first official Texas Ranger star badges. The coin was re-tooled to the star-andwheel shape worn by today’s Rangers. Representative of those star-andwheel badges, large five-pointed milled-aluminum emblems are mounted to front driver and passenger-side fenders. A third milled-aluminum Texas Ranger
badge adorns the concept truck’s tailgate. Each of the four polished-aluminum 20-inch wheels also gets a milled-aluminum Texas Ranger center cap. The Texas Ranger edition is painted in a Bright White and Bright Silver Metallic two-tone color scheme that embodies the white hats and silver badges that the good guys always wear. Interior Of course, the Ram Texas Ranger concept’s interior is loaded with Ranger design cues as well. Starting with the etched Canyon Brown and Tan leather and tooled-metal details that distinguish Ram’s luxurious Laramie Longhorn edition, Ram’s designers have loaded the concept truck with unique Texas Ranger edition accents. Among the most notable are four real Mexican five-peso silver coins inlaid within the wooden portions of the door bol-
sters. Front doors have the obverse or “heads” side and rear doors contain the reverse or “tails” side of the coin. A host of other custom features include: · A milled-aluminum Texas Ranger instrument panel badge, noting the founding year of the Texas Rangers, 1823 · New center stack, center console, door spears and seat trim bezels with simulated galvanized metal decorative finish · New Canyon Brownstained open-pore walnut wood trim pieces throughout the cabin, including the allnew console tambour door · Texas Ranger console lid badge, which is drawn into the premium Natura Plus leather · Underneath the console lid is a vault with a combination lock to hold items of value · Texas Ranger sewn-on and etched leather seat
badges · Texas Ranger badging on the gauge cluster splash screen · Texas Ranger edition graphic themes in the 8.4inch UConnect center console stack · Leather-wrapped front and rear grab handles · New door trim panels with tan accent stitching · New steering wheel with milled-aluminum, distressed-finish Ram badge and tan accent “X” stitching · Premium speckled accent color floor mats with accent color surging Although the Ram Texas Ranger edition was designed as a oneof-a-kind concept that will tour Texas and help build awareness for the Texas Rangers Hall of Fame and Museum, officials have not ruled out a possible production run. No timing or pricing for a possible future Texas Ranger edition was announced. Continued on Page 14
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STUDENT OF THE WEEK JAISYN K. DRAIN WILSON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL Intermediate School student runs By Dr. Victor Keys a small Cupcake Business. Her A King-Size View ultimate goal is to become an We are honored to announce that Executive Chef and run her own Jaisyn K. Drain is our Student of bakery. the Week. She is 11 years old Jaisyn is a member of the and attends Wilson Intermediate National Junior Achievers, School. Jaisyn is an honor stuNorthwest Chapter. She also dent; she has excellent attenactively participates in the youth dance and she sings in the ministries at True Light school’s choir. Not only is she a Missionary Baptist Church wonderful student, she is also a where she loves to serve the young Entrepreneur. That’s Lord. In her spare time, she right, this 11 year old loves to sing, take pictures, and
of course bake cupcakes. When asked about her school and how she felt about the administrators, she stated that “she loves her principal and her school because; it is the best school in the world”. I also asked her if she gave President Obama a grade what it would be? Immediately, she responded “I would give him an A+ because; he has done so much to help everyone”. In addition to owning her own bakery Jaisyn told me that “after high school she also plans to go to college and major in Business. She went on to say that “while in college she will learn everything she needs to know about running a successful business” After our interview, I could only say look out Sprinkles and Gigi, Jaisyn is on her way!!!
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Jaisyn K. Drain, Student of the Week
A KING-SIZE MOVER AND SHAKER: ERIC GARCIA By Dr. Victor Keys A King-Size View Our King-Size Mover and Shaker for the month April is Eric Garcia. Mr. Garcia is the Band Director of the Booker T. Washington HS/HSEP Baby Ocean of Soul Marching Band at Booker T. Washington HS/HSEP. Mr. Garcia is a graduate of Booker T. Washington HS/HSEP and was a member of the Baby Ocean of Soul Marching Band under the direction of the great Edwin “Pops” Bigsby. As a member of the band, Mr. Garcia stated that “he fell in love with the music and looked to Mr. Bigsby as a teacher, mentor, and a father figure”. He added that “Mr. Bigsby loved and respected each band member but, also expected the best from all of them”. As the band director now, he uses the
same formula to keep the Baby Ocean of Soul Marching Band in motion”. He went on to say that “one of the happiest days of his life was when he was name the band director at Booker T. Washington HS/HSEP”. However, after being named the new band director at Booker T. and having to follow behind the great Pops Bigsby, he knew that he would have to always be at his best. Thus far we can say that Mr. Garcia has done a great job, not only does he leads one of the greatest bands in the world, he also exposes them to many civic and community events within the city and throughout the state. Mr. Garcia concluded our interview by stating that “he is honored to be back at home and is extremely proud to be the Director of the Baby Ocean of Soul Marching Band”.
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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK TYLER GUILLORY - WESTFIELD By Dr. Victor Keys A King-Size View Tyler Guillory of Westfield High School in the Spring Independent School District has really developed into a great young leader. At school, he is an excellent student and is always well behaved. Now, don’t let this quiet, low key, soft spoken young man fool you. On the football field he is a fierce competitor who loves to win. As a football player on the Westfield High School football team there is always fierce completion. Tyler stated that “each football player has to be at his best in order to get on the field to represent Westfield High School at any football game”. While interviewing his assistant principal Mr. Dennis Jester, I learned that even in the classroom Tyler gives his very best. Not only, does he play football; he is also
on the Westfield High School Track Team. During our interview, Tyler told me that “he runs on the 4X100meters Relay Team and runs in the Open 100 meters race. Tyler attends True Light
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Missionary Baptist Church and is a member of the Junior Ushers, Youth Choir, and a member of the Boys’ Right of Passage. At home, his parents Harold and Rita Guillory both stated that “he is a wonderful son and they are very proud of him and his accomplishments”. After high school, Tyler hopes to attend either the University of Oklahoma or Tennessee State University. His goal is to become a Physical Therapist. Tyler is a terrific role model for all young men and with his desire to be the best; he has a very bright future awaiting him!
Tyler Guillory, Athlete of the Week
A RISING STAR TIANNA RANDLE
By Dr. Victor Keys A King-Size View Look out world Track and Field’s Rising Star-Tianna Randle is burning up the track and the competition for middle school girls. She is an 8th grad-
er at Wood Creek Intermediate School in the Humble Independent School District. She set and broke 3 track and school records during one track meet. She set a record in the 100 meters with a time of 12.57 seconds, she jumped 35.7 inches in the Triple Jump, and anchored her 4X100 Relay Team to a 53.04 Gold Medal performance. She won Gold Medals in each event and also won Silver Medals in the 4X400 Relay Race and the High Jump event. Tianna is also a very good student. Her grandfather Adrian Randle “stated that words cannot express how proud he is of her and her accomplishments”. Tianna is a positive role model for all young ladies her age and it is extremely impressive to see a middle school student so focused and dedicated to not only to her sport but, also to the goals she has set for her life. Tianna will attend Summer Creek High School in the fall
and plans to continue participating in track and field throughout high school. Her future plans include attending a major university, competing in track and field and making the United States Olympic Team. She is very outgoing and loves to sing, dance, shop, and of course run and jump. Tianna’s favorite bible scripture is Philippians 4:13, I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
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THIS WEEK IN TRACK: RUNNING INTO REGIONALS As the track and field season reaches the regional completion point this weekend at Alief Crump Stadium, the Lady Marlins of Madison high school has a up and coming star. She’s Tia Omagbemi, the daughter of former TSU and Olympic Medal winner Mary Onyali-Omagbemi. Tia is motivated by her mother and is now the district 20-5A champ in the 100 meter dash (12.32), 200 meter dash (25.88) and the 400 meter dash (57.82. The senior is set marks not since junior Carlette Guidry of Ross Sterling did the honor many years ago. Her favorite is the 200 meters and she continues to push herself toward the state meet set for May 15-16 in Austin, Texas. Warming up for regional’s in an all comers meet
at Stratford High School this past weekend Omagbemi rolled to the a clean sweep with a 12.16 in the 100 meter, 24.77 in the 200 meters and 56.55 in the 400 meters. Her three Gold medals could be a warning for others to take note this kid is ready to roll. LAMAR HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS ARE ROLLING RIGHT ALONG in class 6A as Julia Heymach is the best in the long run. She took the 3200 meter run in (10.18.56) and the 1600 meter race in (4.59.87 to win the UIL area meet. Another Lamar runner Chanell O’Conner is looking to get back to state as the took the 100 meters in 12.12 and the 200 meters in 25.31 and also ran a let on the 4X100 meter relay. After finishing
sixth at the state a year ago she is really looking forward to getting back this year. Still on the Lady Texans the youngest daughter of former UH great Michael Young, Milan Young is done for the year after suffering a stress fracture and injury that hasn’t heal. Young reached the state as a freshman in the 100 meters hurdlers but did not place. But was off to a great start as both a sprinter and a hurdler placing on both the 200 meters and the 4 X 100 relays but he favorite is the 100 hurdlers and that’s what she’s going to miss the most. Look for her to come back strong in 2016. WHEATLEY’S TAYKERA ROBERSON BLASTED OFF to a 11.8 100 meters and easily claimed the district title. She
also won the 200 meters in 24 second flat and the 400 meters in 54.3 seconds. All great numbers and look for her to make a serious run at the gold at the state meet. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON ISAAC BROWN IS a solid middle distance runner., Brown won the 400 meters in 49 second flat and took the 800 meters in 1.58.00. The honor student is hoping this will help him get more scholarship offers. With a love for animals PreVeterinarian might be a good major for him. WESTBURY’S LUDRECHE BOUANGA, A junior took the 800 meters 20-6A district title in the 800 meters beating out Lamar and Westside by running a 2:01.71. Says he wants to run
a 2.01 in the regional meet. Bouanga qualified in the mile run as well. The Jack Yates Lions relay team also won their district title in the 4 by 200 meters relay. Led by Stephen Brown, Michal Suber, Julius Smith and Anthony Franklin did their thing.
Issac Brown a honor student from BTW good runner
Milan Young-the youngest of former UH Michael Young
Ludreaches Bouanga of Westbury best in the long run
Tia Omagbemi of Madison is on a state title pace
Mary Onyali-Omagbemi during her days at TSU
Takerya Roberson of Wheatley heads to regional again
Yates 4X200 meter relay team of Stephon Brown, Michael Suber, Julius Smith and Anthony Franklin - All photos by King Arthur
Chanell O’Conner of Lamar looking to go back to state
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MOTHER AND SON GRADUATING TOGETHER On May 16, 2015, at 9:30 a.m. in the Health & Physical Education building, Texas Southern University will have a unique pair of students walking across the stage together. Debra Wilson (61), a Business Administration with a concentration in Management major and her son Reginald Wilson (28), a Thurgood Marshall School of Law student, will both graduate Magna Cum Laude in their respective academic disciplines. After being out of school for seventeen years, Debra decided to pursue her childhood dream of graduating from college. Reginald, who graduated from Texas Southern in spring 2009 with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing, spent several years in Corporate America but wanted more. So, in August of 2012, the duo decided to enroll at Texas Southern and push each other towards achieving their goal of finishing school together. Debra knew attaining her goal of receiving a business degree and graduating at the same time as her son would be difficult but well worth the effort. But the pair is simply not graduating together but graduating together with a list of noteworthy accomplishments. Debra is a 20122015 Jesse H. Jones School of Business Scholarship recipient, President’s List Honoree, Dean’s List Honoree, Honor Roll Honoree, 4.0 Grade Point Average Honoree, and is a member of the Beta Gamma Sigma International Honor Society. Reginald has already accepted an offer of employment from the Norton Rose Fulbright firm in its Public Finance section and is graduating number five in his 2015 law class. He is a recipient of the 2013-2014 and 2014-2015 Dean’s Scholarship Academy Award; has served as the head writing advisor for professor Cassandra Hill, director of the Legal Writing Clinic; and is a Senior Editor for the Thurgood Marshall Law Review. In September 2014, he was selected by the Office of External Affairs to speak on behalf of Thurgood’s student body in Washington D.C. at the 44th annual Legislative Conference hosted by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation. Reginald is also a member of the Hispanic Law Student Association; he serves as the parliamentarian for
the Student Bar Association; and will represent the law school at the 2nd Annual National Diversity Pre-Law Conference & Law Fair in Washington, DC. Debra gives credit to Reginald for encouraging and supporting her while fulfilling her lifelong dream of graduating with honors.
“I put my education on hold while I raised four children and worked full-time for thirty-five years as an executive assistant in the oil and gas industry,” Debra said on her decision to return to school. “It was a big step for me
but it was so important to have someone who supports, understands, and believes in what you are doing. I’ve always enjoyed learning, and I’ve always encouraged my children to never stop learning. It is one thing to have pride in your children but to share accomplishments with them, well that is beyond a dream come true.” When asked how they feel about it all, the mother and son simply said, “this is truly a blessing, when we look back on what we’ve accomplished, all we can say is, “GOD DID IT!”
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WHAT IS TRUTH: THE LIE AND THE FATHER OF IT Dear reader as always it is again a blessing to be able to share with you some SCRIPTURAL TRUTHS. Again as always, we thank Mr. Prayther and staff, and of course Fiesta for allowing us this opportunity. Remember as always, the purpose of these articles is to seek the TRUTH according to THE WORD, thereby exposing ERROR, for the purpose of saving our souls. Again we believe this is best done by definitions and the preponderance of scriptures; which is having superior weight, force, importance, or influence of scripture. We believe this allows SCRIPTURE to INTERPRET SCRIPTURE, thereby allowing a better understanding on that topic. It seems as though in the world today lies are more readily told and/or accepted than any other time in the past. Lies are not only more readily told, and/or accepted in the world, but also in the “religious world”, and are even Glorified! As always, those professing “Christianity” are who we will attempt to test by scripture. But, not so much the World, for according to scripture nothing else is expected of them (Rom.8:5-12; John 17:1-21 and 12: 25-26; James 1:27 and 4:4; 1John 2:15-17 and 5:19). But first, what is a lie? Well, Webster says: Lie ( .) -1. [An intentional misstatement] — Syn. falsehood, untruth, fib, fiction, fraudulence, inaccuracy, misstatement, myth, fable, deceptiveness, disinformation, barefaced lie, dirty lie, misrepresentation, inoperative statement, lying, prevarication, falsification, falseness, falsifying, subterfuge, defamation, tale, story, tall story, fabrication, deception, slander, vilification, reviling, false swearing, perjury, forgery, distortion, guile, white lie, fish story*, whopper*, hogwash*; see also dishonesty. 2. [Anything calculated to mislead another] — Syn. deceit; see deception 1, trick. (V.) 1. [To utter an untruth] — Syn. falsify, fabricate, deceive, mislead, misinform, misrepresent, exaggerate, distort, misstate, misspeak, concoct, tell a falsehood, be untruthful, forswear, be a liar, dupe, pervert, slant, twist, overstate, embellish, embroider, overdraw, bear false witness, say one thing and mean another, dissimulate, dissemble, perjure oneself, delude, malign, invent, manufacture, make up, trump up, palter, beguile, tell a white lie, stretch the truth, spin a long yarn*. — Ant. TRUTH, veracity, truthfulness. According to scripture, Mr. Webster seems to be on point in defining LIES. As expected, he didn’t share with us who the FATHER of them is and the destination of those that participate in them. Lord willing, as always we will confer with God through his written word on all information.
Keeping in mind ALL of Mr. Webster’s definitions of a LIE; let’s look at some lies that are told, and/or accepted in the religious world today: The TV shows and movies of all the “talking animals” ; Yes even all of the “Super Heroes”; “Santa Claus”; “A sled that is pulled by flying Reindeer”; “hard boiled, painted, egg, laying Rabbit”; and even “ Christmas” and or “Easter Sunday”. All of these LIES have been practiced for children to believe, along with other lies. Generations after generations of children believe and practice these lies. Why would one do this to their child or any child for that matter? Why would one teach any child that it is OK to tell a Lie, believe a Lie, and to practice a Lie; especially one professing Christianity? Is it because one knows not the Scriptures? Please listen to Jesus:” Matt 22:29 Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God.” “Rev 21:8 But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.”
to Jesus: “Matt 5:38 Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: 39 But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also. 40 And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloke also. 41 And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain. 42 Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away. 43 Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy. 44 But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; 45 That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust. 46 For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same? 47 And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so? 48 Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.” (Please read also Luke 6:27-37; Rom. 12:14-21).
Keeping in mind ALL of Mr. Webster’s definitions of a LIE; let’s look at some more Lies that “Christians” accept and even glorify; The Lies that are told in the legal systems; The Lies that are told in the Political world; The Lie that Christians are to accept, practice and even glorify “An Eye for an Eye”; thereby Most assuredly the Lie “In God We Trust”. Now let’s listen to God Almighty: “Matt 17:1 And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into an high mountain apart, 2 And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light. 3 And, behold, there appeared unto them Moses and Elias talking with him. 4 Then answered Peter, and said unto Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here: if thou wilt, let us make here three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias. 5 While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him. 6 And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their face, and were sore afraid. 7 And Jesus came and touched them, and said, Arise, and be not afraid. 8 And when they had lifted up their eyes, they saw no man, save Jesus only.” Now if we TRULY “Trust In God” we will do as God has instructed, and that is hear his beloved Son, in whom He is well pleased! So, if we are professing “Christianity” we MUST listen
Food for thought: one might think the term “IN GOD WE TRUST” that is printed on currency, is a good religious thing, thereby signifying in who one believes. Now let’s read and listen to God through Christ and his Holy Ghost-inspired Apostles. He will now give instructions for the MAN that truly trusts in God: The Man Of God! “John 12:23 And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified. 24 Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit. 25 He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal. 26 If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.” “1 Tim 6:5 Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself. 6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. 7 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. 8 And having food and raiment let us be therewith content. 9 But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition. 10 For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many
sorrows. 11 But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. 12 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.” “2 Tim 3:12 Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. 13 But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived. 14 But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; 15 And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. 16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.”
If we don’t study, listen and strive to obey God’s written Word, thereby TRUSTING in God through Christ and his Apostles (which were chosen by him), then it is impossible for one to be a Christian, which means a follower of Christ! Please read, listen and strive to obey: (Matt.28:14-20; John 17:1-22; Acts 1:1-4; Philip.1:2930 and 3:16-20; Heb.5:8-9; 1John 1:1-6 and 4:6; Jude 1:1719). If we as those professing Christianity, choose not to hear and obey God through Christ and his Apostles, we will be choosing to hear, obey and even worship the god of this world, which is the Devil; thereby trusting in him (Luke 4:5-8; Rev.13:6-9). Please read and listen to the apostle Paul, as he was guided by the Holy Ghost: “2 Cor 4:1 Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not; 2 But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God. 3 But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: 4 In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them. 5 For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus’ sake. 6 For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.” This takes us into the lesson, let’s read and listen to Jesus: THE LIE A D THE FATHER OF IT John 8:43 Why do ye not under-
stand my speech? even because ye cannot hear my word. 44 Ye are of your father the devil, and the (1)lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When (2)he speaketh a (3)lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is (4)a liar, and the father of it. 45 And because I tell you the truth, ye believe me not. 46 Which of you convinceth me of sin? And if I say the truth, why do ye not believe me? 47 He that is of God heareth God’s words: ye therefore hear them not, because ye are not of God. (KJV)
Definitions:(1)lusts of your father ye will do-1939 epithumia-desire, craving, longing, desire for what is forbidden, lust…(2)he speaketh-2980 laleo (lal-eh’-o); a prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. utter words: KJV— preach, say, speak (after), talk, tell, utter…(3)a lie5579 pseudos (psyoo’-dos); from 5574; a falsehood: KJV— lie, lying, conscious and intentional falsehood, in a broad sense, whatever is not what it seems to be; used of perverse, impious, deceitful precepts.5574 pseudomai; to utter an untruth or attempt to deceive by falsehood: KJV— falsely, lie…(4)for he is a liar-5583 pseustes (psyoostace’); from 5574; a falsifier: KJV—liar, one who breaks faith, a false and faithless man…(5)and the father of it3962 pater-generator or male ancestor: a more remote ancestor, progenitor of a people, a forefather: metaphorically: the originator and transmitter of anything, the authors of a family or society of persons animated by the same spirit as himself, one who has infused his own spirit into others, who actuates and governs their minds. John 8:44 Ye are of your father the devil…Ref. Scriptures: Matt 13:36 Then Jesus sent the multitude away, and went into the house: and his disciples came unto him, saying, Declare unto us the parable of the tares of the field. 37 He answered and said unto them, He that soweth the good seed is the Son of man; 38 The field is the world; the good seed are the children of the kingdom; but the tares are the children of the wicked one; 39 The enemy that sowed them is the devil; the harvest is the end of the world; and the reapers are the angels. 40 As therefore the tares are gathered and burned in the fire; so shall it be in the end of this world. 41 The Son of man shall send forth his angels, and they shall gather out of his kingdom all things that offend, and them which do iniquity; 42 And shall cast them into a furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth. (KJV)
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THE LIE AND THE FATHER OF IT John 6:66 From that time many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him. 67 Then said Jesus unto the twelve, Will ye also go away? 68 Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life. 69 And we believe and are sure that thou art that Christ, the Son of the living God. 70 Jesus answered them, Have not I chosen you twelve, and one of you is a devil? 71 He spake of Judas Iscariot the son of Simon: for he it was that should betray him, being one of the twelve. John 8:38 I speak that which I have seen with my Father: and ye do that which ye have seen with your father. 39 They answered and said unto him, Abraham is our father. Jesus saith unto them, If ye were Abraham’s children, ye would do the works of Abraham. 40 But now ye seek to kill me, a man that hath told you the truth, which I have heard of God: this did not Abraham. 41 Ye do the deeds of your father. Then said they to him, We be not born of fornication; we have one Father, even God. 42 Jesus said unto them, If God were your Father, ye would love me: for I proceeded forth and came from God; neither came I of myself, but he sent me. (KJV) Acts 13:8 But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn away the deputy from the faith. 9 Then Saul, (who also is called Paul,) filled with the Holy Ghost, set his eyes on him, 10 And said, O full of all subtilty and all mischief, thou child of the devil, thou enemy of all righteousness, wilt thou not cease to pervert the right ways of the Lord? (KJV)
delay, exercise, fulfil, gain, give, have, hold, X journeying, keep, observe, ordain, perform, provide, secure, shew, tarry, + transgress the law, work. I Jn 3:12 Not as Cain, who was of that wicked one, and slew his brother. And wherefore slew he him? Because his own works were evil, and his brother’s righteous. 13 Marvel not, my brethren, if the world hate you. 14 We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not his brother abideth in death. 15 Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him. 16 Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren. 17 But whoso hath this world’s good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him? 18 My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth. 19 And hereby we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before him. (KJV) John 8:44 ... He was a murderer from the beginning…Ref. Scriptures:
I Jn 3:7 Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous. 8 He that (1)committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil. 9 Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God. 10 In this the children of God are manifest, and the children of the devil: whosoever doeth not righteousness is not of God, neither he that loveth not his brother. (KJV) We must remember “All unrighteousness is sin”(1John5:17). And, that righteousness is defined as observing the Devine written Law of God through Christ, and his Apostles!
Gen 3:1 Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden? 2 And the woman said unto the serpent, We may eat of the fruit of the trees of the garden: 3 But of the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden, God hath said, Ye shall not eat of it, neither shall ye touch it, lest ye die. 4 And the serpent said unto the woman, Ye shall not surely die: 5 For God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil. 6 And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat. 7 And the eyes of them both were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together, and made themselves aprons. 8 And they heard the voice of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day: and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God amongst the trees of the garden. (KJV)
Definition:(1)He that committeth-4160 poieo (poy-eh’-o); apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct): KJV— abide, + agree, appoint, content, continue, deal, + without any
James 4:1 From whence come wars and fightings among you? come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members? 2 Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain: ye fight and war, yet ye have not, because ye ask not.
3 Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts. 4 Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God. 5 Do ye think that the scripture saith in vain, The spirit that dwelleth in us lusteth to envy? 6 But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble. 7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 8 Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded. 9 Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to heaviness. 10 Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up. (KJV) 1 Pet 5:1 The elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed: 2 Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind; 3 Neither as being lords over God’s heritage, but being ensamples to the flock. 4 And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away. 5 Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble. 6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: 7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. 8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: 9 Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world. 10 But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you. 11 To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. (KJV) Rev 13:6 And he opened his mouth in blasphemy against God, to blaspheme his name, and his tabernacle, and them that dwell in heaven. 7 And it was given unto him to make war with the saints, and to overcome them: and power was given him over all kindreds, and tongues, and nations. 8 And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world. 9 If any man have an ear, let him hear. (KJV) John 8:44 ... and abode not in the truth…Ref. Scriptures:
Jer 23:16 Thus saith the LORD of hosts, Hearken not unto the words of the prophets that prophesy unto you: they make you vain: they speak a vision of their own heart, and not out of the mouth of the LORD. 17 They say still unto them that despise me, The LORD hath said, Ye shall have peace; and they say unto every one that walketh after the imagination of his own heart, No evil shall come upon you. 18 For who hath stood in the counsel of the LORD, and hath perceived and heard his word? who hath marked his word, and heard it? 19 Behold, a whirlwind of the LORD is gone forth in fury, even a grievous whirlwind: it shall fall grievously upon the head of the wicked. 20 The anger of the LORD shall not return, until he have executed, and till he have performed the thoughts of his heart: in the latter days ye shall consider it perfectly. 21 I have not sent these prophets, yet they ran: I have not spoken to them, yet they prophesied. 22 But if they had stood in my counsel, and had caused my people to hear my words, then they should have turned them from their evil way, and from the evil of their doings. 23 Am I a God at hand, saith the LORD, and not a God afar off? 24 Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him? saith the LORD. Do not I fill heaven and earth? saith the LORD. 25 I have heard what the prophets said, that prophesy lies in my name, saying, I have dreamed, I have dreamed. 26 How long shall this be in the heart of the prophets that prophesy lies? yea, they are prophets of the deceit of their own heart; 27 Which think to cause my people to forget my name by their dreams which they tell every man to his neighbour, as their fathers have forgotten my name for Baal. 28 The prophet that hath a dream, let him tell a dream; and he that hath my word, let him speak my word faithfully. What is the chaff to the wheat? saith the LORD. 29 Is not my word like as a fire? saith the LORD; and like a hammer that breaketh the rock in pieces? 30 Therefore, behold, I am against the prophets, saith the LORD, that steal my words every one from his neighbour. 31 Behold, I am against the prophets, saith the LORD, that use their tongues, and say, He saith. 32 Behold, I am against them that prophesy false dreams, saith the LORD, and do tell them, and cause my people to err by their lies, and by their lightness; yet I sent them not, nor commanded them: therefore they shall not profit this people at all, saith the LORD. (KJV) Definition:(1)saying, I have dreamed, I have dreamed-2492 chalam (khaw-lam’); a primitive root; properly, to bind firmly, i.e. (by implication) to be (causatively to make) plump; to dream: KJV— cause to dream, be in good liking, recover, to be
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healthy, to be strong, to restore to health. 2 Pet 2:1 But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction. 2 And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by reason of whom the way of truth shall be evil spoken of. 3 And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their damnation slumbereth not. 4 For if God spared not the angels that sinned, but cast them down to hell, and delivered them into chains of darkness, to be reserved unto judgment; 5 And spared not the old world, but saved Noah the eighth person, a preacher of righteousness, bringing in the flood upon the world of the ungodly; 6 And turning the cities of Sodom and Gomorrha into ashes condemned them with an overthrow, making them an ensample unto those that after should live ungodly; 7 And delivered just Lot, vexed with the filthy conversation of the wicked: 8 (For that righteous man dwelling among them, in seeing and hearing, vexed his righteous soul from day to day with their unlawful deeds;) 9 The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished: (KJV) Jude 1:5 I will therefore put you in remembrance, though ye once knew this, how that the Lord, having saved the people out of the land of Egypt, afterward destroyed them that believed not. 6 And the angels which kept not their first estate, but left their own habitation, he hath reserved in everlasting chains under darkness unto the judgment of the great day. 7 Even as Sodom and Gomorrha, and the cities about them in like manner, giving themselves over to fornication, and going after strange flesh, are set forth for an example, suffering the vengeance of eternal fire. (KJV) Rev 12:7 And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels, 8 And prevailed not; neither was their place found any more in heaven. 9 And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him. 10 And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night.
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THE LIE AND THE FATHER OF IT 11 And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death. 12 Therefore rejoice, ye heavens, and ye that dwell in them. Woe to the inhabiters of the earth and of the sea! for the devil is come down unto you, having great wrath, because he knoweth that he hath but a short time. (KJV) John 8:44 ... When he speaketh a lie…Ref. Scriptures: Gen 3:1 Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden? 2 And the woman said unto the serpent, We may eat of the fruit of the trees of the garden: 3 But of the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden, God hath said, Ye shall not eat of it, neither shall ye touch it, lest ye die. 4 And the serpent said unto the woman, Ye shall not surely die: 5 For God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil. (KJV) Acts 5:1 But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession, 2 And kept back part of the price, his wife also being privy to it, and brought a certain part, and laid it at the apostles’ feet. 3 But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back part of the price of the land? 4 Whiles it remained, was it not thine own? and after it was sold, was it not in thine own power? why hast thou conceived this thing in thine heart? thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God. 5 And Ananias hearing these words fell down, and gave up the ghost: and great fear came on all them that heard these things. 6 And the young men arose, wound him up, and carried him out, and buried him. 7 And it was about the space of three hours after, when his wife, not knowing what was done, came in. 8 And Peter answered unto her, Tell me whether ye sold the land for so much? And she said, Yea, for so much. 9 Then Peter said unto her, How is it that ye have agreed together to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? behold, the feet of them which have buried thy husband are at the door, and shall carry thee out. 10 Then fell she down straightway at his feet, and yielded up the ghost: and the young men came in, and found her dead, and, carrying her forth, buried her by her husband. 11 And great fear came upon all the church, and upon as many as heard these things. (KJV) 2 Cor 11:1 Would to God ye could bear with me a little in my folly: and indeed bear with me. 2 For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy: for I have espoused you to one husband,
that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ. 3 But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ. 4 For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or if ye receive another spirit, which ye have not received, or another gospel, which ye have not accepted, ye might well bear with him. (KJV)
book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works. 13 And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works. 14 And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. 15 And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. (KJV)
2 Cor 11:13 For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. 14 And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. 15 Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works. (KJV)
Rev 22:13 I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last. 14 Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city. 15 For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie. (KJV)
II Th 2:1 Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto him, 2 That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as that the day of Christ is at hand. 3 Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition; 4 Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God. 5 Remember ye not, that, when I was yet with you, I told you these things? 6 And now ye know what withholdeth that he might be revealed in his time. 7 For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way. 8 And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming: 9 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.
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Rev 20:10 And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are, and shall be tormented day and night for ever and ever. 11 And I saw a great white throne, and him that sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away; and there was found no place for them. 12 And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another
Ps 101:6 Mine eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me: he that walketh in a perfect way, he shall serve me. 7 He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house: he that telleth lies shall not (1)tarry in my sight. 8 I will early destroy all the wicked of the land; that I may cut off all wicked doers from the city of the LORD. (KJV) Definition:(1)not tarry in my sight-3559 kuwn (koon); a primitive root; properly, to be erect (i.e. stand perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal (establish, prepare, apply), or figurative (appoint, render sure, proper or prosperous): KJV— certain (ty), confirm. John 3:17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. 22 After these things came Jesus and his disciples into the land of Judaea; and there he tarried with them, and baptized. (KJV) Eph 2:1 And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; 2 Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the
air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience: 3 Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others. (KJV) Eph 4:17 This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind, 18 Having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart: 19 Who being past feeling have given themselves over unto lasciviousness, to work all uncleanness with greediness. 20 But ye have not so learned Christ; 21 If so be that ye have heard him, and have been taught by him, as the truth is in Jesus: 22 That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; 23 And be renewed in the spirit of your mind; 24 And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness. 25 Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another. (KJV) Col 3:1 If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. 2 Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. 3 For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God. 4 When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory. 5 Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry: 6 For which things’ sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience: 7 In the which ye also walked some time, when ye lived in them. 8 But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth. 9 Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds; 10 And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him: II Th 2:13 But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth: 14 Whereunto he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. 15 Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle. (KJV) 1 Tim 1:8 But we know that the
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law is good, if a man use it lawfully; 9 Knowing this, that the law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and for sinners, for unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for manslayers, 10 For whoremongers, for them that defile themselves with mankind, for menstealers, for liars, for perjured persons, and if there be any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine; (KJV) James 3:14 But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth. 15 This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish. 16 For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work. 17 But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. 18 And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace. (KJV) I Jn 1:1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, of the Word of life; 2 (For the life was manifested, and we have seen it, and bear witness, and shew unto you that eternal life, which was with the Father, and was manifested unto us;) 3 That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ. 4 And these things write we unto you, that your joy may be full. 5 This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. 6 If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth: 7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin. I Jn 2:21 I have not written unto you because ye know not the truth, but because ye know it, and that no lie is of the truth. 22 Who is a liar but he that (*)denieth that Jesus is the Christ? He is antichrist, that (*)denieth the Father and the Son. 23 Whosoever (*)denieth the Son, the same hath not the Father: (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also. 24 Let that therefore (1)abide in you, which ye have heard from the (2)beginning. If that which ye have heard from the beginning shall remain in you, ye also shall continue in the Son, and in the Father. 25 And this is the promise that he hath promised us, even eternal life. 26 These things have I written unto you concerning them that seduce you. (KJV)
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THE LIE AND THE FATHER OF IT Definition: (*)denieth-720 arneomai (ar-neh’-om-ahee); perhaps from 1 (as a negative particle) and the middle voice of 4483; to contradict, i.e. disavow, reject, abnegate: KJV— deny, refuse, not to accept, to reject, to refuse something offered…(1)abide in you-3306 meno (men’-o); a primary verb; to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy): KJV— abide, continue, dwell, endure, be present, remain, stand, tarry (for), X thine own, in reference to a state or a condition: to remain as one, not to become another or different…(2)beginning-746 arche- beginning, origin, the person or thing that commences, the first person or thing in a series, the leader, that by which anything begins to be, the origin, the active cause, the first place, principality, rule, magistracy. Now to address the abominable LIE that Jesus was born on “Christmas Day”; and that Christians are to observe SUCH. This is not what the Word of God teaches. Now let’s STOP listening to, believing and teaching LIES and start listening to, believing and teaching THE TRUTH by SCRIPTURE. Christ instructed his apostles on what to teach those that would follow him; to observe. Please read and listen: Matt 28:16 Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them. 17 And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted. 18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. 19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen. First of all as for “Christmas” there is no Scriptural evidence of Jesus or his Apostles celebrating SUCH. Neither is there any Scriptural evidence of Jesus instructing or commanding his Apostles or anyone else on HOW to celebrate SUCH. So then, no wonder “Christmas” cannot be found anywhere in the inspired word of God. Being that it cannot found in the inspired word of TRUTH, then it MUST be a LIE. Who is he that attaches Christ’s name to SUCH; when he didn’t? Why would anyone LIE on Christ? True Christians MUST remember, according to the inspired written word of God, “that no lie is of the truth”; please read and listen (1John 2:21). Now to address the abominable LIE, that Jesus was risen on “Easter Sunday”; and that Christians are to observe SUCH. Again, this is not what the Word of God teaches. Again, let’s STOP listening to, believing and teaching LIES and start listening
to, believing and teaching THE TRUTH by SCRIPTURE. Please read and listen: Mark 16:1 And when the (1)sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, had bought sweet spices, that they might come and anoint him. 2 And very early in the morning the first day of the week, they came unto the sepulchre at the rising of the sun. 3 And they said among themselves, Who shall roll us away the stone from the door of the sepulchre? 4 And when they looked, they saw that the stone was rolled away: for it was very great. 5 And entering into the sepulchre, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, clothed in a long white garment; and they were affrighted. 6 And he saith unto them, Be not affrighted: Ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, which was crucified: he is risen; he is not here: behold the place where they laid him. 7 But go your way, tell his disciples and Peter that he goeth before you into Galilee: there shall ye see him, as he said unto you. 8 And they went out quickly, and fled from the sepulchre; for they trembled and were amazed: neither said they any thing to any man; for they were afraid. 9 ow when Jesus was risen early the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had cast seven devils. (KJV) Definition(1)sabbath was past 4521 sabbaton- the seventh day of each week which was a sacred festival on which the Israelites were required to abstain from all work, the institution of the sabbath, the law for keeping holy every seventh day of the week, a single sabbath, sabbath day, seven days, a week Luke 22:1 Now the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called the (1)Passover.(KJV) Definition:(1)Passover-3957 pascha (pas’-khah); of Aramaic origin [compare 6453]; the Passover (the meal, the day, the festival or the special sacrifices connected with it): KJV— Easter, Passover. Definition: Easter 3957 pascha (pas’-khah); of Aramaic origin [compare 6453]; the Passover (the meal, the day, the festival or the special sacrifices connected with it); 1) the paschal sacrifice (which was accustomed to be offered for the people’s deliverance of old from Egypt) 2) the paschal lamb, that is, the lamb the Israelites were accustomed to kill and eat on the 14th day of the month of Nisan (the first month of their year) in memory of the day on which their fathers, preparing to depart from Egypt, were bidden by God to slay and eat a lamb, and to sprinkle their door posts with its blood, that the destroying angel, seeing the blood, might pass
over their dwellings; the paschal feast, the feast of the Passover, extending from the 14th to the 20th day of the month Nisan: KJV— Easter, Passover. The Passover had already been observed, remember?. Please read and listen: Matt.26:14-30; Mark14:10-26; Luke 22:123.The (1)Sabbath, which was the seventh day of the week, ended the Passover, Easter and or Feast of Unleavened Bread. ote: There was no unleavened bread at The Lord’s Table. Check the definitions of bread in the pre-mentioned scriptures. And, can’t find “Sunday” anywhere in the inspired written word of God, but we do find the “the first day of the week” and “the Lord’s day” (Rev.1:10). The TRUTH according to God’s written Word is Jesus arose on the first day of the week, NOT on “Easter Sunday”: which is defined, Passover/ Feast of Unleavened Bread. Who then is he that corrects God Almighty, in so much as when God’s written word says something happened on a specific day, but man says no, it happened on another? According to the word of God only the wicked and unrighteous will continue in his own ways and thoughts. Please read, listen and understand: Isa.55:7-9 and Lam.3:35-40. Who is he that counsels God Almighty, thereby giving him advice? Again, according to the word of God, there are many devices, which are defined as: thoughts, contrivances, advices, inventions and imaginations in a man’s heart (mind). However, only His (God’s) will stand. Please read, listen and understand: Prov.19:20-21 and 21:30; Isa.46:9-10. Is man more righteous than God Almighty, is he stronger than he? Once again according to God’s written word, there is only ONE righteousness authorized by him, and that is Christ through his apostles word (Isa.53:1-12; Matt.17:1-8; 28:1620; John17:1-20; Acts1:1-4 and 1Cor.1:26-31). For ALL of OUR righteousnesses, for there be many, are as FILTHY RAGS. Please read, listen and understand: Isa.64:6-7. Definitions: (1)all our righteousnesses-6666 tsedaqah (tsed-aw-kaw’); from 6663; rightness (justice), morally (virtue) or figuratively (prosperity): KJV— justice, moderately, right (-eous) (act, -ly, ness)…(2)are as filthy rags5708 `ed (ayd);from an unused root meaning to set a period [compare 5710, 5749]; the menstrual flux (as periodical); by implication (in plural) soiling: KJV— menstruation; a filthy rag, a stained garment. Man acts as though he is stronger than God when man says “yes” to something God says “no” to. And vice versa, when God says “yes” to something but man says “no” to that very thing, man personifies something that is stronger than God. So when God says no to
the observance of days or doesn’t condone them, but man says “yes” and participates in them, again, man acts as though he is stronger than God. Who does man think he is…the creature changing the instructions of the Creator?! God, The Creator, according to His Word, let’s us know who man really is. He informs us that man thinks he can change His instructions. Once again according to God’s written word, man is as a drop of a bucket, and that ALL nations before him are as nothing and to him are counted less than nothing. It was also made clear, that all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed/regarded as nothing. Please read, listen and understand: Isa.40:12-15 and verses 17-28; Dan.4:34-37. Now to those that have forgotten God because of their love for man and his thoughts, ways, lifestyles and traditions; please listen carefully to what God has to say: Ps 50:22 Now consider this, ye that forget God, lest I tear you in pieces, and there be none to deliver. 23 Whoso offereth praise glorifieth me: (1)and to him that ordereth his (2)conversation aright will I shew the salvation of God. Definitions:(1)and to him that ordereth-7760 suwm or siymto put, to place, to set, to appoint, to make, to put, to set in place, to plant, to fix, to transform into, to constitute, to fashion, to work, to bring to pass…(2)his conversation aright-1870 derek (deh’-rek); from 1869; a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb: KJV— along, away, because of, + by, conversation, custom, journey, manner, passenger, through, toward, [high-] [path-] way. Let’s SPEAK and DO the TRUTH and not LIE, so that we will have access to soul Salvation! Remember, Jesus Christ is the Author of Eternal Salvation. Please read and listen: “ Heb 5:8 Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered; 9 And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him; 10 Called of God an high priest after the order of Melchisedec. 11 Of whom we have many things to say, and hard to be uttered, seeing ye are dull of hearing.” This same Jesus said the DEVIL IS A LIAR AND THE FATHER OF IT. Please read and listen: “John 8:43 Why do ye not understand my speech? even because ye cannot hear my word. 44 Ye are of your father the devil, and the (1)lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the (2)father of it.” Definitions:(1)lusts of your father ye will do-1939 epithu-
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mia-desire, craving, longing, desire for what is forbidden, lust….(2)father of it-3962 pater-generator or male ancestor: a more remote ancestor, progenitor of a people, a forefather: metaphorically: the originator and transmitter of anything, the authors of a family or society of persons animated by the same spirit as himself, one who has infused his own spirit into others, who actuates and governs their minds. So, according to scripture we have one that is the author of eternal salvation unto ALL THAT OBEY HIM, which is Jesus Christ. Then according to Jesus we have one that is the father/author; according to definition; of the Lie; which is the devil. As “Christians” who do we serve? According to Jesus and his apostles, we cannot serve them both. Please read and listen: Matt.6:24; Luke 16:13; “1 Cor 10:20 But I say, that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to devils, and not to God: and I would not that ye should have fellowship with devils. 21 Ye cannot drink the cup of the Lord, and the cup of devils: ye cannot be partakers of the Lord’s table, and of the table of devils.” So, who do we really TRUST? Who do we worship? This is what the devil offered Jesus and he was and is legit because by God’s intent he is the god of this world. Please read and hear: “Luke 4:5 And the devil, taking him up into an high mountain, shewed unto him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time. 6 And the devil said unto him, All this power will I give thee, and the glory of them: for that is delivered unto me; and to whomsoever I will I give it. 7 If thou therefore wilt worship me, all shall be thine. 8 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Get thee behind me, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.” So, who and what do we really love? Is it earthly things and the glories of them? Let’s listen to the apostle Paul for this is what Jesus prayed to his Father for; that his believers would believe on him through his Apostles word (see John 17:1-22 and specifically verse 20). Now let’s heed the warnings: “Phil 1:29 For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake;30 Having the same conflict which ye saw in me, and now hear to be in me.” “Phil 3:16 Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing. 17 Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample. 18 (For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ: 19 Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things.)
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THE LIE AND THE FATHER OF IT 20 For our (1)conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ:” Definition: (1)conversation is in heaven-4175 politeuma (polit’-yoo-mah);from 4176; a community, i.e. (abstractly) citizenship (figuratively): KJV— conversation. So, to answer the preceding questions of whom do we serve, trust, worship, thereby who and what do we really love? The scriptural answer is, THE ONE THAT WE OBEY and EVERY ONE ELSE WE DENY! Remember, according to God through Christ and his apostles, one can only love one or the other, God or the devil; “Matt 6:24 o man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or
else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.” “1 Cor 10:21 Ye cannot drink the cup of the Lord, and the cup of devils: ye cannot be partakers of the Lord’s table, and of the table of devils.” Remember, Jesus’ prayer to his Father was; that followers of him are to be sanctified through God’s inspired written word of TRUTH, not LIES. Please read and listen to Jesus: John 17:16 They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. 17 (1)Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. Definition: (1)Sanctify them through thy truth-37 hagiazo (hag-ee-ad’-zo); from 40; to make holy, i.e. (ceremonially) purify or consecrate; (mentally) to venerate: KJV— hallow, be holy, sanctify, to separate from profane things and to dedicate to
God, to consecrate things to God, to dedicate people to God, to cleanse externally, to purify by expiation: to free from the guilt of sin, to purify internally by a renewing of the soul. True Christians MUST always remember what the Lord’s apostles have said, as Jesus has instructed (Matt.28:16-20 and John 17:14-20). And, must keep the ordinances, traditions and instructions as they have delivered them to us (1Cor.11:1-3). Now let’s listen and understand as the apostle Paul admonishes Timothy: “2 Tim 2:10 Therefore I endure all things for the elect’s sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory. 11 It is a faithful saying: For if we be dead with him, we shall also live with him: 12 If we suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we deny him, he also will deny us: 13 If we believe not, yet he
abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself. 14 Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them before the Lord that they strive not about words to no profit, but to the subverting of the hearers. 15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 16 But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.” Once again according to scripture, “CHRISTIA ”, the most misunderstood, misapplied, misused and abused word, on earth! Please remember, the purpose of these articles is to seek the TRUTH according to THE WORD, thereby exposing ERROR, which is false doctrine, for the purpose of saving our souls. We believe this is best
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TO THOSE ON THE OUTSIDE DEAR SINNER HEED THIS CALL PRECIOUS is Time. Therefore while you have time, use it to learn and do Gods Commandments for at the end of life is pay time and your pay will be according as your work has been. You will find in 2 Corinthians 5:10 the following: “For we must all appear before the judgement seat of Christ, that everyone may recive the things done in his body according to that he hath done, whether it be good or evil.” You will find in John 15:14. “Ye are my friends if ye do whatsoever I command you.” Solomon said in Proverbs 1:5 “A wise man will hear and will increase learning, and a man of understanding will attain unto wise counsel.” How shall we escape if we neglect to great Salvation: Hebrew 2:1-3 Salvation is to be worked out. It will not work itself out; God will not work it out for us. o one can work it out for us. It is the duty of man to work out his own salvation. How! With fear and trembling. Phil. 2:12. Pray fervently, attend the Lord’s Day Worship, Be on time, Take active part in Singing, Teaching of God Word, Giving as we prosper and taking the Lord’s Supper with death.
THE CHURCH OF CHRIST Was founded by Christ Matt 16:18 he bought it.
CHARITY BROTHERLY GODLINESS PATIENCE TEMPERANCE KNOWLEDGE VIRTURE
PLAN OF SALVATION ATTENTION
Compliments of: Roy Murray
There are five steps in The Divine Plan of Salvation 1. HEAR Mark 12:29, Matthews 7:21: Luke 6:4-6 2. BELIEVE John 20:31, Acts 16:31, Romans 10:17, Hebrews 11:6 3. REPENT Luke 13:3, Acts 17:31 4. CONFESS Matthews 10:32 Acts 8:37, Romans 10:9-10 5. BAPTISM Mark 16:15-16, Acts 2:28, 22:16
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