“I, who am in darkness, come seeking the light.” [This is said by the man who seeks to be a mason, in order to be admitted into the lodge.]
12:46 “I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness.”
John 8:12 “Then spake … Continue Reading ››
[Freedom does not come from man made documents (Magna Carta, Bill of Rights, Declaration of Independence, Constitution, etc.) but from God:]
2nd Peter 2:19-22 “While they promise them liberty, they themselves are the servants of corruption. . . .”
John 8:25-36 “If ye continue in my word . . . ye shall … Continue Reading ››
Psalm 102:18-22 “For he hath looked down from the height of his sanctuary; from heaven did the Lord behold the earth; to hear the groaning of the prisoner; to loose those that are appointed to death. . . .”
23:(4) “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, … Continue Reading ››
John 7:16-18 “If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God. . . .”
Proverbs 31:30 “. . . but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised.”
(1st Corinthians 7:25-40 “Nevertheless such shall have trouble in the flesh: but … Continue Reading ››
History:
Genesis 6:12-13 “And God looked upon the earth, and, behold, it was corrupt; for all flesh had corrupted his way upon the earth. And God said unto Noah, The end of all flesh is come before me; for the earth is filled with violence through them; and, behold, I will destroy them … Continue Reading ››
Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 “Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour.”
TRUE FELLOWSHIP
Amos 3:3 “Can two walk together, except they be agreed?”
2nd Corinthians 13:1-11 “Finally, brethren . . . be of one mind. . . .”
1st Peter 3:8 “Finally, be ye all of … Continue Reading ››
The Fear of Men
Proverbs 25:26 “A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring.”
29:25 “The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe.”
Isaiah 51:7 “. . . fear ye not the reproach … Continue Reading ››
[The household and family of God]
Matthew 12:46-50 “For whosoever shall do the will of my Father . . . the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.”
[Isn’t this kind of a slam on Mary and his fleshly siblings?] (Was that rude or what? Still, it was the truth!)
Mark 3:31-35 … Continue Reading ››
Micah 3:5-12 “Thus saith the Lord concerning the prophets that make my people err, that bite with their teeth, and cry, Peace; and he that putteth not into their mouths, they even prepare war against him.”
Zephaniah 3:4 “Her prophets are light and treacherous persons: her priests have polluted the sanctuary, they … Continue Reading ››
[QUESTION: Why is it that what is called “the church” is not the church, yet sits in power?]
[ANSWER: If the Lord has a church, what would make you think that “the god of this world” would not also?]
[QUESTION: Why is “the great whore” called “THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS. . .”?]
[ANSWER: What … Continue Reading ››
Hebrews 11:1 “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”
Romans 1:16-17 “. . . as it is written, The just shall live by faith.”
Habakkuk 2:1-4 “. . . but the just shall live by his faith.”
Hebrews 10:37-38 “Now the just … Continue Reading ››
Deuteronomy 22:6-7 “If a bird's nest chance to be before thee . . . thou shalt not take the dam with the young. . . .”
23:15 “Thou shalt not deliver unto his master the servant which is escaped from his master unto thee. . . .”
v. 24 “When thou … Continue Reading ››
Psalm 148:1-5 “. . .praise the name of the Lord: for he commanded, and they were created.”
NOTE: Compare “waters . . . above the heavens” in v. 4 above, with Genesis 1:6-8.
Psalm 148:4 “Praise him, ye heavens of heavens, and ye waters that be above the heavens.”
Genesis 1:6-8 … Continue Reading ››
Isaiah 45:7 “I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the Lord do all these things.”
54:16 “Behold, I have created the smith that bloweth the coals in the fire, and that bringeth forth an instrument for his work; and I have created the waster to … Continue Reading ››
And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.