Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron; Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which GOD hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth. For every creature of GOD is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving: For it is sanctified by the Word of GOD and prayer. (1Ti 4:1-5)
Unbelievers and those that pervert the Word who are in leadership but unconverted lead the flock they are supposed to feed away with their false doctrine and practices which are contrary to GOD's purposes, His ways, and His Word. All during this age we call the Church age, and the time of the Gentiles, there have been false pastors, sinful preachers and straying leaders who have ignorantly, willfully, or purposefully corrupted GOD's teachings, either out of prIde, or sIn, or because they themselves were unbelievers with a false conversion. Some paid for the position, others were elevated by their followers because of their great speaking, even though what they were saying was wrong, and still others started out right, but somewhere along the way, drifted away from GOD and His Word and led their flock unto religion without righteousness, destruction and false doctrines.
We as believers are to study His Word and know it, and Him through it, that we might be a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the Word of Truth. We are to know how GOD works in the affairs of men, and sets up and tears down nations, that He has set the times and habitations of all the peoples on the face of the earth. We are to know how His plan of grace by faith is carried out in obedience by different covenants and dispensations throughout History, for He has told us in His Word. We cannot pick and choose what Scriptures to follow and believe, but are to understand Him throughout all Scripture.
All Scripture is given to us by GOD and is inspired, preserved, protected, pure, Holy, and profitable. We are to teach its Doctrines, without error or correction, for they are true and righteous altogether. We are to adjust our thinking to its reproofs for they are right. We are to repent when confronted by its corrections, for they cleanse us even from secret faults. We are to live and obey its instruction in righteousness that we may be throughly equipped unto every good work which GOD has for us to do. The call of ministry and missions to those around us who are hurting and in need, the command to love one another and to disciple one another in His Word. The commission to reach the lost with the Good News of Jesus Christ, that those who hear the Gospel and repent, placing their faith and trust in His finished and perfect work on the Cross of Calvary might have life in His Name.
For GOD is not willing that any should perish, but that all would come to repentance and the knowledge of the the Truth. Jesus loves you and wants to establish a covenant relationship with you that is real and personal. Surrender to Him on His terms and He will give you a brand new life of discipleship and fellowship with Him that is abundant and everlasting. GOD calls you to trust Him and what He has already done for you to pay your sIn debt. He has provided the only way of reconciliation with GOD, forgiveness from GOD, and Salvation through Jesus Christ, the Son of GOD who is GOD the Son, to give you a new life in Christ. Turn away from yourself and your sIn and turn to Him alone for eternal Life, now and always.
In Christ,
Jefferson Sweet
We as believers are to study His Word and know it, and Him through it, that we might be a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the Word of Truth. We are to know how GOD works in the affairs of men, and sets up and tears down nations, that He has set the times and habitations of all the peoples on the face of the earth. We are to know how His plan of grace by faith is carried out in obedience by different covenants and dispensations throughout History, for He has told us in His Word. We cannot pick and choose what Scriptures to follow and believe, but are to understand Him throughout all Scripture.
All Scripture is given to us by GOD and is inspired, preserved, protected, pure, Holy, and profitable. We are to teach its Doctrines, without error or correction, for they are true and righteous altogether. We are to adjust our thinking to its reproofs for they are right. We are to repent when confronted by its corrections, for they cleanse us even from secret faults. We are to live and obey its instruction in righteousness that we may be throughly equipped unto every good work which GOD has for us to do. The call of ministry and missions to those around us who are hurting and in need, the command to love one another and to disciple one another in His Word. The commission to reach the lost with the Good News of Jesus Christ, that those who hear the Gospel and repent, placing their faith and trust in His finished and perfect work on the Cross of Calvary might have life in His Name.
For GOD is not willing that any should perish, but that all would come to repentance and the knowledge of the the Truth. Jesus loves you and wants to establish a covenant relationship with you that is real and personal. Surrender to Him on His terms and He will give you a brand new life of discipleship and fellowship with Him that is abundant and everlasting. GOD calls you to trust Him and what He has already done for you to pay your sIn debt. He has provided the only way of reconciliation with GOD, forgiveness from GOD, and Salvation through Jesus Christ, the Son of GOD who is GOD the Son, to give you a new life in Christ. Turn away from yourself and your sIn and turn to Him alone for eternal Life, now and always.
In Christ,
Jefferson Sweet
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