The Search for the True Church The Search Is there a true church in the world today? And if so, how can it be identified? Of all the religious questions facing the modern truth-seeker, this is certainly the most demanding and also the most frustrating. Conflicting voices from every quarter declare that they have the answer. The average Christian today has been so totally turned off by these exaggerated boasts that many have even discounted the possibility that any “true church” could really exist. It is very important to recognize that no church can be proven superior because its members are without sin. But the question remains: Is there some valid way to identify the church which is closest to the biblical standards of truth? It must be apparent to all that if God has a special church in the world today, He will reveal it clearly and explicitly in His holy Word. I am reluctant to make any claims for what you are about to read, although I know very well that it could revolutionize your life. “AND THE DRAGON . . .”
Speech & Tongues Of Fire What does the Bible have to say upon the subject of our speech, upon our witness, upon or language, for "Who hath made man's mouth" [Exodus 4:11;p]? What does the Bible have to say about a specific gift of the HOLY SPIRIT, the gift of "tongues"? Does the gift still exist today? GOD does give "gifts unto men" [Ephesians 4:8;p], but the devil, a "murderer...abode not in the truth...liar" [John 8:44;p] loves "confusion" [1 Corinthians 14:33;p] and loves to "deceive" [Matthew 24:5;p; Revelation 20:3,8;p] and he counterfeits the true gifts and miracles of GOD to draw followers after himself, "by the iniquity of thy traffick" [Ezekiel 28:18;p], just as he did with 1/3rd of the angels in heaven [Revelation 12:4]. To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, [it is] because [there is] no light in them. Since there are two primary spirits in this world, that of GOD, and that of devils... [1.] [2.] "...they are the spirits of devils, working miracles,..." [1.] [2.]
The Beast, The Dragon and The Woman I. THE BEAST AND HIS BACKGROUND - A Fearful Warning The most fearful warning of punishment found anywhere in the Bible is contained in Revelation 14:9, 10: “And the third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice, If any man worship the beast and his image, and receive his mark in his forehead, or in his hand, The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out without mixture into the cup of his indignation; and he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the Lamb.” This description is so alarming and so very unlike all other verses which deal with God’s character that we almost recoil in horror. But it points clearly to a time when God’s mercy will be withheld from those who have persistently rejected the authority of Heaven. Right here we are curious to know more about the sin that provokes God’s strange act of fiery punishment. The highest allegiance is accorded through the act of obedience.
TRUTH Of The Sons Of GOD "Sons of GOD" Let us begin by quoting the two passages in Genesis 6 concerning the "Sons of GOD": "That the sons of God saw the daughters of men that they [were] fair; and they took them wives of all which they chose." [Genesis 6:2] "There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they bare [children] to them, the same [became] mighty men which [were] of old, men of renown." So, the question that is commonly asked by many [Christians and non-Christians alike]: "Who are the "Sons of GOD" of Genesis 6:2,4?" This is a rather rash conclusion, without a much further and deeper consideration of the texts themselves, and for those who already hold that view, please allow for some time to cover the texts most thoroughly. Those who continue to promote that view despite what will be shown here, then do not fully consider the ramifications of their conclusion and what it would mean to the Gospel itself and end-time events.
The LDS Book Of Abraham - Egyptian Scrolls Of The Book Of The Dead TRUTH - TEN COMMANDMENTS The TEN COMMANDMENTS codified in Two Tables Of Sapphire Stone at Mt. Sinai: [01] I [am] the LORD thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. [02] Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness [of any thing] that [is] in heaven above, or that [is] in the earth beneath, or that [is] in the water under the earth: [Exodus 20:4] Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God [am] a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth [generation] of them that hate me; [Exodus 20:5] And shewing mercy unto thousands of them that love me, and keep my commandments. [03] Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain. [04] Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy. [05] Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.
DNA, Geography, and the Book of Mormon The USA in Bible Prophecy. Can it really be true? America in Bible prophecy - absolutely! When you think about it, it makes sense that the most powerful and influential nation on earth will play a vital role in the final stunning events of the world's closing history. 1. Answer: The beast with seven heads (Revelation 13:1-10) is none other than the Roman papacy. In 1798, General Berthier inflicted a deadly wound upon the papacy when he took the pope captive. 2. "Power was given unto him to continue forty and two months." Answer: The Bible predicted that the papacy would lose its world influence and power at the end of the 42 months. 3. "And I beheld another beast coming up out of the earth; and he had two horns like a lamb, and he spake as a dragon." Answer: The papal captivity mentioned in verse 10 took place in 1798, and the new power (verse 11) was seen emerging at that time. Prophecy predicted that America would arise from a sparsely settled area. 4. 5. 6. 7. Answer: Notice the four crucial points: A. B. C. D.
How Heavy Were Joseph Smith's "Golden Plates"? The Christian and Alcohol An Amazing Fact Tests show that after drinking three bottles of beer, there is an average of 13 percent net memory loss. After taking only small quantities of alcohol, trained typists were tested and their errors increased 40 percent. Only one ounce of alcohol increases the time required to make a decision by nearly 10 percent; hinders muscular reaction by 17 percent; increases errors due to lack of attention by 35 percent. Is it biblically permissible for a Christian to drink alcohol? This controversial subject has evoked many passionate opinions among Christians. I submit that the Bible is in no way ambiguous when it speaks on alcohol and how it relates to God’s followers. Two Opposing Camps Among Christians, there are two primary camps of thought on this sensitive topic. Then there is the other position: Alcohol is an addictive and destructive drug that no sincere Christian should use to any degree. In fairness, I will state from the beginning that I am firmly in the unfermented camp!
A Seer Stone and a Hat - "Translating" the Book of Mormon Understanding Tongues An Amazing Fact Legend has it that when the Greeks were unable to capture the city of Troy even after imposing a 10-year siege, they finally resorted to a clever stratagem. The Greek army pretended to sail away and left on the shore a huge, hollow wooden horse as an apparent victory gift. However, the gift was actually filled with several armed warriors! Sinon, a Greek spy inside Troy, persuaded the Trojans to bring the horse within the city walls, saying that to do so would mysteriously make Troy invincible. That night Sinon released the troops hiding in the gigantic horse. Differences of Interpretation A gift from an enemy can be very deadly. Shortly after becoming a Christian, I was hitchhiking from Palm Springs to Los Angeles to visit my mother. I was a little surprised by her question, because no one had ever asked me that before. "No, that's not what I mean," she said, looking a little frustrated. The Genuine Gift of Tongues Let's begin with a definition. The Message to Corinth No.