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Examine Yourself

Karen — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 21:42:13 +0000

Are you a Christian?

Many people who claim to be point to some event in the past to substantiate their claim. But inviting Jesus to come into your life in the past is not proof that you are genuinely saved. In 2 Corinthians 13:5 Paul says to the Corinthian church, “Examine yourselves, whether you are in the faith; prove yourselves (emphasis added).” He wouldn’t have said that if some event in the past were obviously the answer. The Bible never verifies anyone’s salvation by the past but by the present. If there is no evidence of salvation in your life now, you need to face the fact that you may not be a Christian. You need to examine yourself to see whether you are in the faith. How does one do that? Jesus shows us in the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7).

The Distinguishing Mark of a Christian

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A.W. Pink: Take Heed What You Read

Karen — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 17:56:48 +0000

Previously, I have shared an excerpt of Arthur Pink's message "Take Heed What You Read" and now submit in full, with urgency.

"Take heed what you hear" (Mark 4:24): the word "hear" obviously includes what is read, for that which is written or printed is addressed to the ears of our intellect. Few people today realize the urgent need for "taking heed" unto what they read. Just as the natural food which is eaten either helps or hinders the body—so the mental food we receive either benefits or injures the mind, and that, in turn, affects the heart. Just as it is harmful to listen to the rubbish and poison which is being served from the great majority of present-day pulpits—so it is exceedingly injurious to the soul to read most of what is now being published. "Take heed what you hear" and read! But let us seek to be more specific.

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Scripture Truth: Let No Man Deceive You

Karen — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 11:28:32 +0000

2 Thessalonians 2:1-17

Man of Lawlessness

Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and by our gathering together unto Him, that ye be not soon shaken in mind or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as if from us that the Day [Continue reading ...]

The Happy Man

Karen — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 21:22:52 +0000

The happy man was born in the city of Regeneration

in the parish of Repentance unto life.

He was educated at the school of Obedience.

He has a large estate in the county of Christian Contentment,

and many times does jobs of Self-denial,

wears the garment of Humility,

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Leonard Ravenhill: True Christian

Karen — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 19:08:50 +0000

If you’re going to be a true Christian, I’ll tell you one thing amongst others: it’ll be a lonely life. It’s a narrow way and it becomes narrower and narrower and narrower.

~ Leonard Ravenhill (1907-1994)

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The Old Cross and The New

Karen — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 21:26:47 +0000

All unannounced and mostly undetected there has come in modern times a new cross into popular evangelical circles. It is like the old cross, but different: the likenesses are superficial; the differences, fundamental.

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Spurgeon Quotes on Obedience

Karen — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 23:24:39 +0000

You are God’s creature, and yet you have rendered to Him no obedience! You would not keep a horse or a dog that did not do you some service, or follow at your whistle. C.H. Spurgeon

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Interview with John MacArthur – Shepherds’ Conference 2010

Karen — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 22:14:36 +0000

John MacArthur, in this video, interviewed by Rick Holland at the 2010 Shepherds’ Conference

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pc13qIy6zxA

Topics include the inception of Shepherds’ Conference, Scripture, Atonement, Baptism, and Worship.

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