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Nicodemus Came by Night -John 3:2
We are told that Nicodemus came to Jesus by night. The reason we are told this is obviously because Nicodemus at this time didn’t want to face the shame of openly associating with Jesus. Most of his fellow Pharisees were growing increasingly hostile toward Christ, and they quickly despised anyone who associated with Him. Nicodemus would obviously want to avoid such a taint to his spotless reputation, and to avoid losing all the recognition and honor and religious achievement he had earned for himself. Note, the more a man has (religion, honor, achievement, wealth, power), the more he has to sacrifice to become a follower of Christ.
A Disciple follows Christ as Prophet, Priest, & King
The term ‘disciple’ literally means, “disciplined one”. A disciple is a person who comes under the discipline and authority of another in order to learn from them and be trained by them for a specific purpose. To be a disciple of Christ is to come under His authority and to submit to Him, not in [...]
The Great Exchanges of the Gospel
A Scriptural Meditation on the Sacrifice of Christ Christ became a man of sorrows so we could be eternally happy. –Isa. 53:3-4 Christ suffered God’s vengeance so we could receive God’s forgiveness. –Isa. 53:10 Christ was separated from the favor of God so we can be restored to God’s favor. –Mat. 27:46 [...]
September Ministry Update
We have been constantly laboring in this mission field for the last month. Too much has been happening to possibly write about it all, but I will share some highlights and testimonies. May God be glorified! FELLOWSHIP WITH BRETHREN There is a pastor from a small church in this area that we [...]
We DEPART from the USA
We are heading out in the next couple days for… A MISSIONARY JOURNEY We are planning on taking a 6-month missionary journey into southern Mexico, namely, into the states of Guerrero and/or Oaxaca, or wherever else the Lord leads. During this time, we will be involved in reaching various towns and villages for [...]
The Trial and Incarceration of John Bunyon
John Bunyan was a Baptist preacher, a pious man, and a man well-beloved by all who knew him. John Bunyan was incarcerated in the Bedford jail in England. The following account is taken directly from a transcript of the trial on October 3, 1660, that led to his imprisonment at Bedford: Judge Wingate: “Mr. Bunyan, [...]
Final Apostasy, Trying Times, and a Message for the Saints
David Wilkerson, from his message, “The Great and Final Apostasy”, said: “God hates most of all the lukewarm gospel of half-truths that is now spreading over the globe. This gospel says, “Just believe in Jesus and you’ll be saved. There’s nothing more to it.” It ignores the whole counsel of God, which speaks of repenting [...]
Rehab Center Update
4/21/08 REHAB CENTER UPDATE, TIJUANA, MEXICO Grace and peace in God our Savior and Jesus Christ the Lord. Update on the rehab center (see last update). We went back to this place Sunday to continue to preach to and to pray for the men who were desperate and/or responsive to some degree to the preaching [...]
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Mission Updates from Mexico
- Evangelism Conference in Tulancingo, Hidalgo, Mexico May 23, 2012The Spirit of God is moving in Mexico. We are seeing the beginning of an awakening to [...]
- 4 Baptisms and Video Testimony - August 2011 Update August 18, 2011
- The Children Have Arrived! +Church Plant Update, etc. -July 2011 July 4, 2011The Children have Arrived! On Saturday, June 25 2011 the children arrived. They are 4 boys. The Casa Hogar (Children's Home) has officially begun! Here is a pic of us with the kids, with the van in the background that the Lord provided: [...]
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