The Gospel
Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. Mar. 1:14-15
Everywhere, ministers of Christianity claim to be preaching the gospel. Yet, Scripture also warns us of those who pervert the gospel of Christ and preach another gospel. Peter wrote of them who had "preached the gospel unto you with the Holy Ghost sent down from heaven". If the Spirit of God is not present then the gospel is not being preached.
Do you know what the Gospel is? Do you know who is truly preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ? Many claim to be but Jesus warned that many would be deceived by false teachers coming in His name. study these articles about the gospel annd therelated topics from our study index to learn the truth for yourself and be able to avoid error.
Spiritual Light
Spiritual Light is the result of four visitations from the Lord over a period of 4 years.
Starting with a discussion of the 3rd commandment, marriage and "taking the name of the Lord" and then wonderful insight into Christ's sacrifice this book reveals desperately needed understanding that dispels the confusion about conversion, baptism, salvation and works. This book is available on-line and at cost price from our eBay store
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No Greater Proof
"Is any sick among you?Let him call for the elders of the congregation, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up, and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him."
James 5:14-15
Healing and forgiveness are part of the same mercy. Much is said, and rightly so, about the cross and the forgiveness of sins that came by it. But Roman soldiers bound Jesus to a whipping post as much as they nailed him to the cross, and it is "by his stripes we are healed".
"I believe in what Jesus accomplished on the cross!" is an oft-heard confession. But only rarely do we hear the confession, "I believe in what Jesus accomplished at the whipping post!" Everything Jesus suffered was for our blessing, not just what he suffered the last few hours of his life. Healing is as much a part of the gospel as is forgiveness. And that is the truth behind Preacher Clark's message that day. He said, "You know, there is no greater proof in your life, when you're sick, that your soul is right with God than for you to be healed."
Sickness isn't always mentioned in the Bible as evidence that someone has sinned, but it is very often associated with sin and rebelliousness, and that is why being healed is often closely associated with being forgiven. If we fall into some sickness or trouble, we need to get alone and talk to God. He may think we need forgiveness and is trying to get our attention so that we will seek it.
We desire the whole gospel, not just the part with which we are familiar.