Man has his own insists!
When man told me about a man made evangelical organization.
I always ask this question!
Do you know Jesus had set up an organization to evangelize the world?
I discovered, many even theologians never imagine about this question!
It is pitiful!
Yes, do you know the evangelical organization Jesus established?
The organization Jesus established to evangelize the world is church of Christ, also called kingdom of God!
The Bible recorded. Jesus said: I will build my church! Matt.16:18
From Acts chapter two we see the church formally established!
Acts 13 we see, church of Christ sent off Paul and Barnabas out to evangelize the world!
The name church of Christ is in the New Testament Bible. Matt.16:18, Acts 2:47, 20:28, Ro.16:16
All churches that not recorded in the Bible, we refuse to participate in their activities! Gal.1:8, 2 John 1:9-11
Apostle Paul said: denomination is warped, sinful and self- condemned! Titus 3:10-11
The above mentioned churches themselves claim to be denomination churches!
I can never understand this one in my life time!
Why one want to be a part of a denomination and be warped, sinful and self-condemned!
What must we do to do the works of God? John 6:28
1. Jesus said: to believe on the one God had sent is to do the works of God! John 6:29
2. What does it mean to believe Jesus? John 8:31-32
Jesus said to the Jews who having believed him:
If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples. You will know the truth and the truth will set you free.
3. Above scriptures we know believe Jesus means obey his word. Know the truth and able not to do sins.
One who is not serving God in a church of Christ while living on this earth.
He definitely not able to understand the truth in the New Testament Bible!
They do not even have enough intelligent to serve God in a church of Christ!
Apostle Paul clearly wrote about this in 1 Corinthians chapter 2!
When comes to things in the world, they may be Physic professors in top rank universities.
But when comes to know the truth and serve God in a church of Christ, they never have enough intelligence!******
It was truth with those Greek philosophers at the time.
Scholars in famous universities have to learn their philosophies!
Even Theological school also have to study their philosophies!
But when comes to worship the one true God, they worship an Unknown God!
They were a lots more foolish than I!
But schools make us to study their philosophy!
Dead set hold on to what is not in the New Testament Bible, must be ready to spend eternity in hell, lake of fire!
Matt:7:22-23
Lord, Lord, did we not preach in thy name, cast out demons in thy name and do many mighty works in thy name?
Then I will say to them plainly: I never knew you. You evil doers depart from me!
4. Anyone who runs ahead and does not continue in the teaching of Christ does not have God.
Whoever continues in the teaching has both the Father and the Son.
If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not take him into your house or welcome him.
Anyone who welcomes him shares in his wicked work. 2 John 1:9-11
D. Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong. 1 Cor.16:13
Yes, repeat after me. Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong.
If others can dead set hold on to what is not in the Bible, I can surely dead set hold on to what is in the Bible!
1. Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Phil.1:27
Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit,
contending as one man for the faith of the gospel. Phil.1:27
Without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you.
This is a sign to them that they will be destroyed, but that you will be saved-- and that by God. Phil 1:28
2. Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends greetings.
He is always wrestling in prayer for you,
That you may stand firm in all the will of God, mature and fully assured. Col.4:12
3. So then, brothers, stand firm.
Hold to the teachings we passed on to you, whether by word of mouth or by letter. 2 Thes.2:15
May the Lord bless you and keep you always!
Preach this February 8, 2015
Video: English Cantonese – Recorded 2/8/15
Part 1