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Most everyone hates a liar. What is a lie anyhow? The word lie is defined by Merriam Webster as an intransitive verb meaning...
1 : to make an untrue statement with intent to deceive, 2 : to create a false or misleading impression. Although nearly everyone hates a liar, it's really strange that so many are falling for the last days lie we call "GRACE". Satan is not dumb...he's been at this deception business a lot longer than we've been alive. He's no different than he was in the Garden of Eden. The Bible tells us...1 Timothy 4:1 (KJV)1 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; Look what this Scripture says.."in the latter times" {last days} some shall depart from the faith [Paul is referring to the faith once given to the Saints Jude 1:3], giving heed [listening to] seducing spirits [demonic spirits that draw you away from God through lies] and doctrines of devils [man-made doctrines inspired by demons who have no intent but to deceive.] Definition of doctrine 1 archaic : teaching, instruction 2 a : something that is taught b : a principle or position or the body of principles in a branch of knowledge or system of belief Notice the very first definition by Webster is teaching...the Bible records... 2 Timothy 4:3 King James Version (KJV) 3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; Bring on the Deceivers...there's a group of folks out there who no longer want to be associated with "sound doctrine", hence the demonic invention known as "the Grace Doctrine". God's grace is just that...grace, plain and simple. But to think one can have grace that will cover whatever sins we commit as we stand before the Judge on Judgement Day is a lie fabricated by a devil who has used a carnal preacher to deceive you, Paul said it this way... Romans 6:1-2 King James Version (KJV)1 What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? 2 God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein? Those same deceivers are the ones who say "works are really not necessary for salvation...all you need is faith and grace." As a Minister of the Gospel, I wish that were true. But that's a big lie [an untrue statement with intent to deceive]. The clowns teaching this type of stuff as the Gospel are purposely teaching it to draw a crowd and to fill their own coffers. It would be so easy if that was the truth...to prove the point, let's look to the Bible story of Noah. Many look at this story and point out the reason Noah and his family was saved was because he found grace. That is right, but that's only partially right...let's read the Scripture... Genesis 6:5-8 King James Version (KJV) 5 And God saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. 6 And it repented the Lord that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him at his heart. 7 And the Lord said, I will destroy man whom I have created from the face of the earth; both man, and beast, and the creeping thing, and the fowls of the air; for it repenteth me that I have made them. 8 But Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord. Notice, the Scripture lets us know that God was pretty much fed up with the sinfulness of the people that inhabited the earth at that time. God has decided to destroy the earth and start over...but then it is recorded that one man...Noah by name...has found "Grace" in the eyes of the Lord. So if grace alone can save us, then Noah should be just swooped up by the Lord just like He did Enoch and not have to do anything to save himself from sudden destruction. Noah, [according to the awesome grace teachers] has found grace and no works are necessary for he and his family to be saved...WRONG...A REALLY BIG LIE. Let's look at the rest of the Scripture text about Noah... 13 And God said unto Noah, The end of all flesh is come before me; for the earth is filled with violence through them; and, behold, I will destroy them with the earth. 14 Make thee an ark of gopher wood; rooms shalt thou make in the ark, and shalt pitch it within and without with pitch. 15 And this is the fashion which thou shalt make it of: The length of the ark shall be three hundred cubits, the breadth of it fifty cubits, and the height of it thirty cubits. 16 A window shalt thou make to the ark, and in a cubit shalt thou finish it above; and the door of the ark shalt thou set in the side thereof; with lower, second, and third stories shalt thou make it. God gave Noah the plans for an ark [a safe place]...but look what God told him..."make thee an ark of gopher wood"..."this is the fashion which thou shalt make it of"...in other words God was letting Noah know he was going to have to build the ark himself if he was going to save himself and his family from the destruction God was about to bring to the earth. God never offered to build the ark, but He provided the plans for it. If Noah had believed as some of these preachers teach today, he would have just leaned on God's grace and would have been saved. But that's never been God's plan. The reason God was about to destroy the planet in the first place was due to man's sinfulness. The Bible records that Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord. The grace of God provided an escape for Noah and his family, but it was only through Noah's works that they were saved. God in His infinite wisdom has provided a plan of Salvation for the last days church. He lets us know in Acts chapter 2 that His plan is for us to repent, be baptized in Jesus name for the remission of our sins, and to receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. We are to live holy lives, separated from the world and it's sinful nature...just as Noah lived obviously free from sin, separated from the sinful world around him and was able to save his household through his works. The only way you will be saved from this sinful world is to come out from among them, do the works God has provided to separate you from sin and no longer serve sin, but rather, serve God in the midst of this sinful world. Don't be deceived by the really big lies of satan and his workers.
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2 Corinthians 7:1 (KJV)
1 Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. What promises? What is Paul referring to when he says "Having therefore these promises"...? He is referring to what he said in the previous chapter when addressing the Corinthian church. Notice, Paul is talking to a church. The church at Corinth...look what he told them in chapter 6... 2 Corinthians 6:14-18 (KJV) 14 Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? 15 And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel? 16 And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. 17 Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you. 18 And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty. Wow...look at these promises God is giving to the Corinthian church. Isn't God awesome. He promised "to dwell in them and walk in them and to be their God, and they would be His people"...He goes on to say He would be a Father to them and they would be His sons and daughters. It doesn't get any better than that, does it? No, but it does come with a price...Paul said we are not to be unequally yoked together with unbelievers...mainly because people who are walking in righteousness and holiness have nothing in common with unbelievers. You just can't mix light and darkness. If you try, as soon as the light shines in it, darkness is no longer darkness. He goes on to add "what agreement hath the temple of God with idols" and then states "ye are the temple of the living God." He finishes by adding "come out from among them, and be ye separate, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you." We, as God's church, cannot even begin to blend in with the rest of the world. Paul was addressing a church that had been established for several years, letting them know God required more of them than He did of those that were in the world. He asks them specifically what agreement has God's temple (our bodies) with idols (those who worship their flesh are considered in the same category as idol worshipers by God)... Romans 1:18-25 (KJV) 18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness; 19 Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them. 20 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: 21 Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened. 22 Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools, 23 And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things. 24 Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves: 25 Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen. Paul is addressing people who still know truth or claim to be walking in truth, but yet they want to live their own lifestyle without righteousness (right living). Paul says that God's wrath is revealed against them. He goes on to say the invisible things of God are clearly seen in the Spirit, so they have no excuse to walk in darkness while professing the light. Paul says that the problem is that when they knew God, rather than being thankful towards God for truth, they allowed their imaginations to prevail, and their heart was darkened to the point where they actually began to make other things their Gods. God in His wrath gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, and they ended up turning the truth of God into a lie in order to worship and serve themselves (the creature) rather than the God of glory who created them. People turn aside from holiness because they have not rebelled against some preacher or church doctrine, but against the very God from whom those doctrines exist. To be self-serving is to be selfish to the point of actually putting God on the back burner, so to speak. A person who walks in true righteousness and holiness has made up their mind that God is first in their lives, not themselves. they have realized the importance of having a relationship with God, and are willing to "come out from among them" (the people who walk in unrighteousness) and be separated from the world. They have a resolve to not touch the unclean things of the world, but rather to "seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness. They have cleansed themselves from "all filthiness of the flesh and spirit". In other words, their attitude is as holy as their dress. These are they who are at work "perfecting holiness in the fear of God". Matthew 24 King James Version (KJV)
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