False Christian teachings, trends….
In my correspondence yesterday, the topic of original sin came up. I thought I would post on this topic because there are so many unbiblical preachers in the 21st century church that many newer Christians may not know about this doctrine. Students of the Bible come to understand it, especially if they attend a church whose standards are the Westminster Confession of Faith or the Baptist Confession of 1689….
“Faith does not only mean a belief, it doesn’t only mean an intellectual assent. It does mean that, but it means more than that. There are these three essential elements in faith: believing, being persuaded, and acting. In other words, the mind is involved, the heart is involved, and the will is involved.” ―Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones
The April newsletter discusses the following topics: Glory to God For One Million in Circulation; The Inspiration Came from a Crisis of Faith; Catholic Authorities Are Conflicted; Two Paths to Eternity; Reaching Catholics for Christ; and more.
The Martyn Lloyd-Jones sermon in this post is a careful description of the shield of faith. The sermon overview and points written by MLJTrust cover most of MLJ’s points. If you are trying to actually learn how to use the shield of faith, then I would recommend that you hear the sermon….
“In this eye-opening video, we delve deep into the spiritual consequences of masturbation and how it can open doors for demonic influence in the lives of believers. Based on timeless insights from C.S. Lewis, we explore 5 critical things demons steal from chosen ones who engage in this hidden struggle. Discover how seemingly harmless actions can gradually weaken your spiritual authority, rob you of inner peace, and derail your divine purpose.”
In this sermon on Ephesians 6:14 titled “Marching Orders,” Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones shows how they should view the world in light of their life in Christ. …Dr. Lloyd-Jones moves on to focus on the importance of preparation: preparing for a place in heaven means casting off the works of darkness and putting on the armor of God. It means spending time and energy on preparing for the future home rather than using it on the temporary home….
Spurgeon’s Morning commentary is on the following verse: “Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered.” — Heb_5:8. His Evening thoughts are about this verse: Song of Solomon 5:6 I opened to my beloved; but my beloved had withdrawn himself, and was gone: my soul failed when he spake: I sought him, but I could not find him; I called him, but he gave me no answer. [The morning thoughts are in line with the MLJ sermon which will be posted later today.]
This post contains the video portion of Curtis’ AW: In the initial 4 minutes of the first video, Curtis makes another statement wherein he indicated that CNN knew the Trump assassination was going to occur. It is worth hearing. In the last weekly video of Curtis Bowers,’ he implicated a couple of PA officials in that event. There are 5 other videos that support aspects of the first video. All in all, these are meant to keep readers abreast of significant matters in the country.
The Christian Broadcast Network News report of this post briefed on the massacre of Alawites and Christians in Syria. Two other video reports are linked: an individual source that established the number slaughtered to be of Alawites and Christians, 2400; and a source that defines the Alawites.
Spurgeon’s morning thoughts indicate how it is that the Lord works in a believer concerning salvation and sanctification; evening thoughts focus on sin and explain that the work of the Holy Spirit is to enable us to see it and realize that we are lepers, covered in sin without Christ. [His words are very different from my description.]