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“Jesus Is the Internal and External Ruler”

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It has always been the plan for Jesus to be the Ruler of this earth.

The prophet, Micah calls Him the “…ruler [of] Israel…” (Micah 5:2).  In Luke 1:32-33 the angel who promised Mary she would have the baby who would be the Savior of the world, also told her,

“He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto Him the throne of His father David: and he shall reign over the house of Jacob forever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end.”

Over the last 100 years in America many have suggested that Jesus’ kingdom is only a spiritual kingdom.  And, indeed, He does have a spiritual kingdom; for He rules the souls of those in whose spirit He resides:  Those who have been born again and thus, are part of His kingdom.

But He’s more than a spiritual King.  He is the Creator and Sustainer of this whole universe, and He is the author of civil government.  Civil government is His idea.  He first instituted it with Noah and his sons.  After the great flood, Noah was Continue reading →

“The Scottish Covenant and American Liberty”

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This day in time we really need to look back and see the Hand of God in our history in this nation. Let’s review a segment of our history that is not commonly known.

The Scottish Covenant and American Liberty 1While the Pilgrims and Puritans were establishing themselves in New England, a giant step toward human liberty was occurring in Scotland. In 1638 the King of England was trying to force Roman Catholicism on the Scots. For years the Scots had been more and more throwing off this yoke, and they were not about to submit to what they believed were satanic rituals that would plunge them back into the slavery of the “dark ages”.

Thus, they came together in a covenant (which means the meeting of minds) vowing to fight to the death to refuse Catholic tyranny in their churches and civil government. Over 3,200 people signed the original document—many signing it in their own blood—saying we will die rather than live as slaves to a government that won’t submit to the moral law of God.

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“Will the Real Church Please Stand Up?!”

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One of the dangerous trends in the church of our day is seeking “attenders” at the expense of compromising Biblical truth.  I’ve observed the so-called “church growth” movement for many years, and I’ve watched it move from a desire to correct the errors of the “ingrown” church to outright compromise of the truth of God.  While there are exceptions, many of the churches that adhere to the “seeker friendly” philosophy have moved from the early vision of reaching people with the Gospel of Christ, to doing away with anything that is “offensive” in their message.  This now means you can’t mention hell or judgment as a result of our sin.  They say people don’t want to hear about those things because they feel condemned—which translated means they won’t come to our meetings.  Don’t misunderstand me.  I’m not talking about a style of worship.  I see more traditional churches falling into the same type ditch on the opposite side of the road.  We may say we believe the Bible, but if we don’t believe it must be lived in this present day, we also have compromised the truth.  The root sin here is unbelief in the authority of the Scriptures—whichever camp we’re in!

In 1605 the Pilgrims came together in a Church Covenant which defined simply, but definitely, what members were agreeing to.  It stated that they would,

“…walk together in all His ways, made known or to be made known to them whatsoever it should cost them, the Lord assisting them.”

(William Bradford, Of Plymouth Plantation)

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“Needed: Statesmen”

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When discussing civil government, people have a lot of different ideas as to what is needed to fix our broken governments. But actually, the fix is quite simple. We need to recognize that government is God’s institution, and that it takes statesmen to operate it the way God intended it to work.

Needed- Statesmen 1When statesmen, not politicians, are in office, deeds consistent with the Word of God are the normal thing. Now it’s true, we haven’t seen very many of those people in office for a very long time—nearly a hundred years now. So where do we go for a comparison? How can we know if someone is a statesman, instead of a politician? Let me first describe the difference.

A politician is one who is skilled in how to get things done in government. This oftentimes takes the shape of manipulation or bribery. A statesman is one who stands in the gatherings of government and states the truth about issues. He stands for the truth no matter what the cost to him or his position. Because his great desire is Continue reading →

“Parents Are God’s Educators”

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Today, when “the school” is spoken of, most people think of the building down the road called the “public school”.  But this was not always true in America.  Did you know we didn’t have tax-supported schools until the 1830s?  America had been here over 200 years before we had even one state that had tax-funded public schools.  There were public schools, but they were supported financially by local individuals, local churches and local businesses.  Thus, what went into the child’s mind was controlled locally.  And the truth is, most American children were educated by their parents until way up in the 1800s.  In fact, over half of America’s Founding Fathers were educated at home—and they were the wisest generation in world history!

Where did America’s Founders get the idea that parents were to be the teachers of their children?  Like all their basic ideas about life, they got it from the Bible.  God had said very plainly in Psalm 78:5-7,

“For he established a testimony in Jacob, and appointed a law in Israel, which he commanded our fathers, that they should make them known to their children:  that the generation to come might know them, even the children which should be born; who should arise and declare them to their children:  That they might set their hope in God, and not forget the works of God, but keep his commandments:”

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“What Can the Righteous Do?”

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There are three positions Christians are taking in the current pressure. Some are saying, “It’s so bad now. Persecution is growing. These are just the last moments of time, and I’m just looking for Jesus to come back any day.” Which translates into: “I don’t believe we can do anything about this time, so I’m just thinking about me and I’m going to hide my head in the sand. Don’t count on me to protect the liberty of my children.” On the other hand, there are those who would love to see liberty preserved, they just think that there’s no hope now. But then there’s a third group—perhaps fewer in number—but those who thrill the heart of God. They’re saying, “This is the hardest time the world has ever seen, and it may be the beginning of the end of history; but come what may, until ‘the trumpet sounds’, I’m going to do everything I can to preserve the liberty of my children to be able to hear and respond to the Gospel of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ!”

Which group are you in? “…What can the righteous do?” (Psalm 11:3) in this pressurized time?

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“Our Freedom Document”

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The Bible says, “Stand fast in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.” (Galatians 5:1)

Ladies and Gentlemen: The following document is the reason you and I, in America, are free:

“When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God entitles them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation. Continue reading →

“The Subtilty of CRT”

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For several years now, there has been a massive move to bring to the forefront of our thinking a political theory known as CRT.  It stands for Critical Race Theory.  And those who believe it insist that all must be FORCED to embrace it.  I first began to encounter it, several years ago, among young Pastors who were graduates of seminaries where the concept of CRT was taught.  It manifested itself in an animosity that bordered on hatred for this nation.  They wanted nothing to do with the truth that America was birthed from Biblical principles; all they could see was the many faults which current America had picked up from the root of the very idea they were proclaiming:  Yes, what they didn’t know—because they’d not been taught our true history—they didn’t know that what they now believed about America was what those who wanted to overthrow the liberty of America had taught their teachers.  Yes, so-called Critical Race Theory was nothing more than the same old Communist garbage can, painted a different color.  The ultimate aim was the same:  Divide this nation along racial lines; let hatred produce civil upheaval; which would produce fear.  And when people are afraid, they will more readily change their form of government.

In reality, Critical Race Theory is simply the idea that:  If you are of European descent, you are the oppressor; if you are of darker skin, you are the oppressed.  Can we not please use our minds instead of acting like a flock of sheep?!  What does skin tone have to do with political oppression?!!

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“Remembering Our Milestones”

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Whenever I’ve been in New England studying America’s history, I’ve always been awe-struck by the many monuments and markers in that region which told of our past. Our beginnings there speak to us in a great way concerning our Biblical roots. Everywhere I turned there were references to the work of Jesus Christ in the lives of our ancestors. Why did our forefathers place these monuments there? Why are their words so specific in their instruction to us?

For example, in Plymouth, Massachusetts, where the Pilgrims first landed, there is a large stone placed over the spot where they buried half their number that first winter. On the back of that stone are printed some words we definitely need to know. They Continue reading →

“Why Flag Day?”

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Recently one of the churches in our community held a special meeting on Flag Day, June 14th. They honored the United States Flag, “…the Republic for which it stands…”, and the soldiers who have defended that Republic. Our original Continental Congress approved the basic design of our Flag on June 14th, 1777, which is why the day has been set aside as a day to honor our Flag.

I remember being taught the importance of our Flag as a child by my Dad and Mom. Dad was a World War II veteran and had a great love for our country. The public school I attended likewise taught us respect for country and the Flag which represents it. We saluted the Flag and pledged allegiance to it every morning. This is rarely done now as the emphasis through the education system is on nations coming together in a one-world government. We were taught the Biblical understanding that:

“God hath made of one blood all nations of men…and appointed…the boundaries of their habitation.” (Acts17:26, emphasis added)

Now most children don’t even know the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Let’s carefully consider this pledge in an effort to Continue reading →