By the prophets The word prophet in the OT means, “spokesman,” and is from a root word which means “to speak under divine influence.” Interesting that this root word would come to be used for God’s spokesmen and it is because if a sinner is going to speak for God, God must bless that sinner […]
Prophet or Promoter? Maurice Montgomery There aren’t many great sermons preached today. Preachers are bound by too many other things to be great preachers. They give more advice than a lawyer; visit more sick than a doctor; attend more meetings than a club-woman; shake more hands than a politician; and use the other part of […]
THE MESSAGE OF OLD Many religious organizations proudly advertise their services as “contemporary”. Their true message is, “we deal with topics that are relevant for today’s world.” These religious organizations unashamedly proclaim, “Tell us what you want, and that’s what you’ll get. We will meet your needs”. This tactic is nothing more than an attempt […]
“Lord, to whom shall we go? Thou hast the words of eternal life.”John 6:68Men and women attend churches for many reasons. To some, the local church is nothing more than a social club, where its members are kept busy with activities that make them feel as though they are doing something profitable for God. To […]
THE WAY THEY CALL HERESY But this I confess unto thee, that after the way which they call heresy, so worship I the God of my fathers, believing all things which are written in the law and in the prophets. (Acts 24:14) There is only one message that agrees and fully satisfies all that is […]
Four lies These are four false statements made from the average pulpit and parroted by those who hear them. “God loves YOU.” “Jesus died for YOU.” “Will you ACCEPT Jesus?” “Give YOUR HEART to Jesus.” Why are these statements false? Because they are unscriptural, and should never be preached nor told to men indiscriminately. Not […]
The gospel of God’s grace in Christ Jesus is not a thing to be proved, but a truth to be believed. It is not submitted to our reasoning powers as a subject for critical examination; but the gospel is a message from God, addressed to our conscience, feelings, and affections. For this reason, men fond […]
Grace +works=trouble In Paul’s writings to the church at Galatia; he mentions at least twice the fact that there were false preachers ‘troubling’ them and causing the Apostle much anguish of heart as well (chapter 5). Let it be known that when you want to trouble the elect of God, the redeemed and chosen believer […]
The word “spirit” signifies to a man who claims to be endowed with the gift of the Spirit to perform the office of prophet, preacher, or teacher. God’s Word is received from the mouth of man, but some who claim to speak for God are false preachers and are sent by Satan to deceive and […]
REVERENCE FOR GOD’S WORD Octavius Winslow “And Micaiah said, As the Lord lives, even what my God says, that will I speak.” –2 Chron. 18:13 Micaiah was a God-fearing prophet. His fidelity to the Lord stands in striking and instructive contrast with the worldly policy of Jehoshaphat, King of Judah, who joined affinity with Ahab, […]