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2 Timothy 2:14
Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them before the Lord that they strive not about words to no profit, but to the subverting of the hearers.
Words that do not profit without doubt subvert the hearers
SUBVERT: Ruin, destruction, apostatize
Without the Word of God being preached and taught in the context of the Cross of Jesus Christ, not only does it NOT profit, but will bring ruin, destruction and apostasy.
We March On!
Curtis Hutchinson
Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them before the Lord that they strive not about words to no profit, but to the subverting of the hearers.
Words that do not profit without doubt subvert the hearers
SUBVERT: Ruin, destruction, apostatize
Without the Word of God being preached and taught in the context of the Cross of Jesus Christ, not only does it NOT profit, but will bring ruin, destruction and apostasy.
We March On!
Curtis Hutchinson
LET’S TALK ABOUT RIGHTEOUSNESS (Nov 2, 2020)
SEEKING first, God’s RIGHTEOUSNESS, allows Him to add everything needed to our lives (Matthew 6:33)
HUNGERING and THIRSTING after God’s RIGHTEOUSNESS allows Him to fill us with the fruits thereof (Matthew 5:3)
SERVING God’s RIGHTEOUSNESS allows His Holiness to be seen by men (Romans 6:19-22, Hebrews 12:14)
If we do not understand that God’s RIGHTEOUSNESS is only found through faith again today in the Cross of Jesus Christ, these things will only be words we speak and not the experience of our lives
1 Corinthians 4:20
For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.
Curtis Hutchinson
SEEKING first, God’s RIGHTEOUSNESS, allows Him to add everything needed to our lives (Matthew 6:33)
HUNGERING and THIRSTING after God’s RIGHTEOUSNESS allows Him to fill us with the fruits thereof (Matthew 5:3)
SERVING God’s RIGHTEOUSNESS allows His Holiness to be seen by men (Romans 6:19-22, Hebrews 12:14)
If we do not understand that God’s RIGHTEOUSNESS is only found through faith again today in the Cross of Jesus Christ, these things will only be words we speak and not the experience of our lives
1 Corinthians 4:20
For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.
Curtis Hutchinson
LET’S TALK ABOUT RIGHTEOUSNESS (Nov 3, 2020)
If we are learning that all the Words of God are IN RIGHTEOUSNESS (Proverbs 8:8), and His Words are THE LIGHT to our path (Psalm 119:105), now we are beginning to see that the Life of the Christian is experienced from faith to faith in the Gospel, as there and there alone is God’s RIGHTEOUSNESS and His RIGHTEOUS path revealed (Romans 1:16-18).
The Gospel is what God did in Christ at the Cross, NOT just for lost humanity, but so that you and I as God’s Children could go FROM FAITH TO FAITH, for that is God’s only Path found EXCLUSIVELY through faith again today in the Cross of Jesus Christ! Stay on the Path!
Curtis Hutchinson
If we are learning that all the Words of God are IN RIGHTEOUSNESS (Proverbs 8:8), and His Words are THE LIGHT to our path (Psalm 119:105), now we are beginning to see that the Life of the Christian is experienced from faith to faith in the Gospel, as there and there alone is God’s RIGHTEOUSNESS and His RIGHTEOUS path revealed (Romans 1:16-18).
The Gospel is what God did in Christ at the Cross, NOT just for lost humanity, but so that you and I as God’s Children could go FROM FAITH TO FAITH, for that is God’s only Path found EXCLUSIVELY through faith again today in the Cross of Jesus Christ! Stay on the Path!
Curtis Hutchinson
Your Word for Today
"But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ. Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus, my Lord: for Whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ (Phil. 3:7-8).
What the Apostle is saying here is dramatic, to say the least. It was not sins that Paul surrendered in order to win Christ, but righteousness: his own personal righteousness. This is a tremendous truth. Christ died not only to expiate and abolish our sins, but also to expiate and abolish our righteousness.
As an Old Testament example, the great Patriarch Job had to discover the “worthlessness of self,” and then the “worthfulness of Christ.” And to be sure, the latter cannot be reached until the former be passed through. As Job had to learn that, so did Paul, and so do we.
First of all, to fully “win Christ,” one has to suffer the loss of all things. By that, we are referring to all the things that make one righteous, or so one thinks, other than Christ and Him Crucified. This refers to place, position, status, works, Church association, religious activity, good deeds, etc. While some of these things may need to be continued, they must be continued, if at all, with the understanding that the doing of them earns us nothing with the Lord.
When Jesus died on the Cross, He died not only to save us from sin, but also to save us from “self.” The latter just might be the most difficult!
This doesn’t mean that a person ceases to be a “self” when one comes to Christ, but rather that “self” is properly hidden in Christ. This is what Jesus was talking about when He said, “At that day, you shall know that I am in My Father, and you in Me, and I in you” (Jn. 14:20).
This is also what He meant when He said, “If any man will come after Me (the criteria for Discipleship), let him deny himself (not asceticism, as many think, but rather that one denies one’s own willpower, self-will, strength, and ability, depending totally on Christ), and take up his Cross (the benefits of the Cross, looking exclusively to what Jesus did there to meet our every need) daily (this is so important, our looking to the Cross, that we must renew our Faith in what Christ has done for us, even on a daily basis, for Satan will ever try to move us away from the Cross as the Object of our Faith, which always spells disaster), and follow Me (Christ can be followed only by the Believer looking to the Cross, understanding what is accomplished, and by that means alone) (Mat. 16:24; Rom. 6:3-5, 11, 14; 8:1-2, 11; I Cor. 1:17-18, 21, 23; 2:2; Gal. 6:14; Col. 2:14-15).
“For whosoever will save his life shall lose it (try to live one’s life outside of Christ and the Cross): but whosoever will lose his life for My sake, the same shall save it” (when we place our Faith entirely in Christ and the Cross, looking exclusively to Him, we have just found “more abundant life” [Jn. 10:10]) (Mat. 16:25).
Most Believers, sadly, never truly follow Christ, simply because they do not desire to obey what He demands. As a result, they never really fully have all that He desires to give. That loss is the greatest loss of all!"
— Donnie Swaggart (taken from the “Word for Every Day”)
Donnie Swaggart
"But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ. Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus, my Lord: for Whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ (Phil. 3:7-8).
What the Apostle is saying here is dramatic, to say the least. It was not sins that Paul surrendered in order to win Christ, but righteousness: his own personal righteousness. This is a tremendous truth. Christ died not only to expiate and abolish our sins, but also to expiate and abolish our righteousness.
As an Old Testament example, the great Patriarch Job had to discover the “worthlessness of self,” and then the “worthfulness of Christ.” And to be sure, the latter cannot be reached until the former be passed through. As Job had to learn that, so did Paul, and so do we.
First of all, to fully “win Christ,” one has to suffer the loss of all things. By that, we are referring to all the things that make one righteous, or so one thinks, other than Christ and Him Crucified. This refers to place, position, status, works, Church association, religious activity, good deeds, etc. While some of these things may need to be continued, they must be continued, if at all, with the understanding that the doing of them earns us nothing with the Lord.
When Jesus died on the Cross, He died not only to save us from sin, but also to save us from “self.” The latter just might be the most difficult!
This doesn’t mean that a person ceases to be a “self” when one comes to Christ, but rather that “self” is properly hidden in Christ. This is what Jesus was talking about when He said, “At that day, you shall know that I am in My Father, and you in Me, and I in you” (Jn. 14:20).
This is also what He meant when He said, “If any man will come after Me (the criteria for Discipleship), let him deny himself (not asceticism, as many think, but rather that one denies one’s own willpower, self-will, strength, and ability, depending totally on Christ), and take up his Cross (the benefits of the Cross, looking exclusively to what Jesus did there to meet our every need) daily (this is so important, our looking to the Cross, that we must renew our Faith in what Christ has done for us, even on a daily basis, for Satan will ever try to move us away from the Cross as the Object of our Faith, which always spells disaster), and follow Me (Christ can be followed only by the Believer looking to the Cross, understanding what is accomplished, and by that means alone) (Mat. 16:24; Rom. 6:3-5, 11, 14; 8:1-2, 11; I Cor. 1:17-18, 21, 23; 2:2; Gal. 6:14; Col. 2:14-15).
“For whosoever will save his life shall lose it (try to live one’s life outside of Christ and the Cross): but whosoever will lose his life for My sake, the same shall save it” (when we place our Faith entirely in Christ and the Cross, looking exclusively to Him, we have just found “more abundant life” [Jn. 10:10]) (Mat. 16:25).
Most Believers, sadly, never truly follow Christ, simply because they do not desire to obey what He demands. As a result, they never really fully have all that He desires to give. That loss is the greatest loss of all!"
— Donnie Swaggart (taken from the “Word for Every Day”)
Donnie Swaggart
Your Word for Today
"And be found in Him, not having my own Righteousness, which is of the Law, but that which is through the Faith of Christ, the Righteousness which is of God by Faith (Phil. 3:9).
A great truth here is given to us, at least if we understand what the great Apostle is saying.
He is saying that it was not sins that he had to surrender to win Christ, even though that definitely was done, but rather his own personal righteousnesses. Christ died not only to expatiate and abolish our sins, but also to expatiate and abolish our righteousness.
The Righteousness which is from God is offered to the sinner in Christ, and secured by him by Faith, as opposed to works.
Let us explain it:
An excellent Old Testament example is the Patriarch Job. He had to discover the worthlessness of self, as stated, before he could discover the worthfulness of Christ. Before the latter could be reached, the former had to be first passed through. Man’s problem, whoever he might be, is that he tries to make his own righteousness. Unfortunately, when we come to Christ, the effort doesn’t stop; it mostly continues.
It is hard for the unconverted man to admit what he really is: a worthless sinner. Because he does some good things, or doesn’t do some bad things, he likes to think of himself as “good.” The reason most never come to Christ is that before one can come to Christ, he must admit that he is a worthless sinner. But if he does admit he is a worthless sinner and comes to Christ, a perfect, spotless Righteousness, found only in Christ, and our acceptance of Him, is afforded such a person. It is called “imputed righteousness,” meaning that it is imputed by the Lord to the believing sinner, and done so freely.
But yet, the problem doesn’t cease with the unsaved. All too often, after coming to Christ, and not being properly taught, the Believer tries once again to establish his own righteousness by doing certain things, or not doing certain things. He will have no more success than the unbelieving sinner has in trying to be saved by his own means and ways.
Because of a lack of proper teaching, almost all Christians presently are trying to develop their own righteousness. Many of them will tell the unsaved soul that it’s impossible to come to Christ unless they accept Him fully, not at all depending on their own good works, etc. And then they will turn right around and do the very thing they told the sinner he cannot do. They will try to gain victory over sin by law, by self-will, by works of righteousness, etc.
However, the Apostle is here saying that whatever righteousness we think we have, whatever we think we have gained by our own efforts, will never be recognized by God. That which is recognized by the Lord is that which we obtain “through the Faith of Christ.” This refers to what Jesus did at the Cross and our Faith and confidence totally and completely in that, and that alone! That is “the Faith of Christ.” That being done, we will obtain “the Righteousness which is of God by Faith,” which will then give the Holy Spirit latitude to work in our lives, and thereby give us victory over sin and all the works of the flesh.
In this Ninth Verse is found the reason that Believers cannot get victory over sin. They are trying to gain a position by law which God will never accept. They don’t think of it as such, but that is what is actually happening. The only faith the Lord will recognize is Faith in Christ and what Christ did at the Cross. Everything else is unacceptable!"
— Donnie Swaggart (taken from the “Word for Every Day”)
Donnie Swaggart
"And be found in Him, not having my own Righteousness, which is of the Law, but that which is through the Faith of Christ, the Righteousness which is of God by Faith (Phil. 3:9).
A great truth here is given to us, at least if we understand what the great Apostle is saying.
He is saying that it was not sins that he had to surrender to win Christ, even though that definitely was done, but rather his own personal righteousnesses. Christ died not only to expatiate and abolish our sins, but also to expatiate and abolish our righteousness.
The Righteousness which is from God is offered to the sinner in Christ, and secured by him by Faith, as opposed to works.
Let us explain it:
An excellent Old Testament example is the Patriarch Job. He had to discover the worthlessness of self, as stated, before he could discover the worthfulness of Christ. Before the latter could be reached, the former had to be first passed through. Man’s problem, whoever he might be, is that he tries to make his own righteousness. Unfortunately, when we come to Christ, the effort doesn’t stop; it mostly continues.
It is hard for the unconverted man to admit what he really is: a worthless sinner. Because he does some good things, or doesn’t do some bad things, he likes to think of himself as “good.” The reason most never come to Christ is that before one can come to Christ, he must admit that he is a worthless sinner. But if he does admit he is a worthless sinner and comes to Christ, a perfect, spotless Righteousness, found only in Christ, and our acceptance of Him, is afforded such a person. It is called “imputed righteousness,” meaning that it is imputed by the Lord to the believing sinner, and done so freely.
But yet, the problem doesn’t cease with the unsaved. All too often, after coming to Christ, and not being properly taught, the Believer tries once again to establish his own righteousness by doing certain things, or not doing certain things. He will have no more success than the unbelieving sinner has in trying to be saved by his own means and ways.
Because of a lack of proper teaching, almost all Christians presently are trying to develop their own righteousness. Many of them will tell the unsaved soul that it’s impossible to come to Christ unless they accept Him fully, not at all depending on their own good works, etc. And then they will turn right around and do the very thing they told the sinner he cannot do. They will try to gain victory over sin by law, by self-will, by works of righteousness, etc.
However, the Apostle is here saying that whatever righteousness we think we have, whatever we think we have gained by our own efforts, will never be recognized by God. That which is recognized by the Lord is that which we obtain “through the Faith of Christ.” This refers to what Jesus did at the Cross and our Faith and confidence totally and completely in that, and that alone! That is “the Faith of Christ.” That being done, we will obtain “the Righteousness which is of God by Faith,” which will then give the Holy Spirit latitude to work in our lives, and thereby give us victory over sin and all the works of the flesh.
In this Ninth Verse is found the reason that Believers cannot get victory over sin. They are trying to gain a position by law which God will never accept. They don’t think of it as such, but that is what is actually happening. The only faith the Lord will recognize is Faith in Christ and what Christ did at the Cross. Everything else is unacceptable!"
— Donnie Swaggart (taken from the “Word for Every Day”)
Donnie Swaggart
Your Word for Today
"That I may know Him, and the Power of His Resurrection, and the fellowship of His Sufferings, being made conformable unto His Death (Phil. 3:10).
When the Apostle said, “That I may know Him,” he was speaking of knowing Christ in a particular way, which is outlined in the balance of the Scripture. That which the Apostle desired to know, and that which we also must desire to know, is the following:
1. “The Power of His Resurrection”: Paul is not speaking of the coming Resurrection of Life, but rather the Resurrection of Christ, which refers to every Believer being resurrected with Him, and resurrected to a “new life” (Rom. 6:4). This is true Resurrection Life, which gives the Believer a power that is absolutely undeniable. However, Resurrection Power to live a Resurrection Life can only come about by following the admonition of the next two points.
2. “The fellowship of His Sufferings”: Whenever Jesus died on the Cross, in the Mind of God, every person who exhibits Faith in Christ and what He did in the Sacrifice of Himself is baptized into His Death. In effect, Jesus did it all for us. Our identification with Him as our Substitute gives us all that for which He died. We were buried with Him by Baptism into death, which means that all of the old life was buried once and for all with Him, never to plague us again. We were then raised with Him in newness of life.
Consequently, when Paul speaks of “the fellowship of His Sufferings,” he is meaning that we are meant to reap the benefits of all that for which he paid such a great price. He suffered terribly to give us what we have. For us not to have all that for which He suffered is, in a sense, an insult thrown in His Face.
3. “Being made conformable unto His Death”: The Cross is the great pivot point of the Plan of God. It was planned by the Godhead from before the foundation of the world (I Pet. 1:18-20). When we “conform unto His Death,” we, in effect, are basing our lives strictly and totally on what He did for us at the Cross, which is the intention here of the Holy Spirit. In this one Verse of Scripture, we have the means given to us by which we can live a victorious life: victorious over the world, the flesh, and the Devil. This is, in fact, the only way it can be carried out.
When we enter into the “fellowship of His Sufferings,” when we are “made conformable unto His Death,” which refer simply to Faith in Christ and what He did at the Cross, all on our behalf, then we will know “Resurrection Life” (Rom. 6:5)."
— Donnie Swaggart (taken from the “Word for Every Day”)
Donnie Swaggart
"That I may know Him, and the Power of His Resurrection, and the fellowship of His Sufferings, being made conformable unto His Death (Phil. 3:10).
When the Apostle said, “That I may know Him,” he was speaking of knowing Christ in a particular way, which is outlined in the balance of the Scripture. That which the Apostle desired to know, and that which we also must desire to know, is the following:
1. “The Power of His Resurrection”: Paul is not speaking of the coming Resurrection of Life, but rather the Resurrection of Christ, which refers to every Believer being resurrected with Him, and resurrected to a “new life” (Rom. 6:4). This is true Resurrection Life, which gives the Believer a power that is absolutely undeniable. However, Resurrection Power to live a Resurrection Life can only come about by following the admonition of the next two points.
2. “The fellowship of His Sufferings”: Whenever Jesus died on the Cross, in the Mind of God, every person who exhibits Faith in Christ and what He did in the Sacrifice of Himself is baptized into His Death. In effect, Jesus did it all for us. Our identification with Him as our Substitute gives us all that for which He died. We were buried with Him by Baptism into death, which means that all of the old life was buried once and for all with Him, never to plague us again. We were then raised with Him in newness of life.
Consequently, when Paul speaks of “the fellowship of His Sufferings,” he is meaning that we are meant to reap the benefits of all that for which he paid such a great price. He suffered terribly to give us what we have. For us not to have all that for which He suffered is, in a sense, an insult thrown in His Face.
3. “Being made conformable unto His Death”: The Cross is the great pivot point of the Plan of God. It was planned by the Godhead from before the foundation of the world (I Pet. 1:18-20). When we “conform unto His Death,” we, in effect, are basing our lives strictly and totally on what He did for us at the Cross, which is the intention here of the Holy Spirit. In this one Verse of Scripture, we have the means given to us by which we can live a victorious life: victorious over the world, the flesh, and the Devil. This is, in fact, the only way it can be carried out.
When we enter into the “fellowship of His Sufferings,” when we are “made conformable unto His Death,” which refer simply to Faith in Christ and what He did at the Cross, all on our behalf, then we will know “Resurrection Life” (Rom. 6:5)."
— Donnie Swaggart (taken from the “Word for Every Day”)
Donnie Swaggart
Bread Crumbs “God’s Grace” November 5
God does allow difficult circumstances to arise in our lives. These difficulties may exist for a short period of time or may be a trial of great length. It may seem as though these vicissitudes of life are smothering us. We find it hard to breathe. We find ourselves unsure as to which way to turn. Uncertain, we stand at the crossroads, needing to make a decision as to which way to proceed. We are troubled in our spirit. We are confused in our minds. More than ever, it is vital that we hear from God. In situations such as these, let us always be reminded that God's grace is available to strengthen us. He alone has the ability to help us stand fast until the clear direction is made manifest. One aspect of God’s grace is the help that is supplied by the Holy Spirit as the believer continually expresses faith in Christ. He will supply grace to the humble, to those who continually trust in Him. It is a guarantee that in this life we will have tribulation. But the good news is, in those times when our faith seems to collapse beneath the weight of unbelievable and unbearable circumstances, God will never fail to give grace by which we continue on!”
James 4:6 - But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.
Pastor Loren Larson
Loren Larson Ministries
God does allow difficult circumstances to arise in our lives. These difficulties may exist for a short period of time or may be a trial of great length. It may seem as though these vicissitudes of life are smothering us. We find it hard to breathe. We find ourselves unsure as to which way to turn. Uncertain, we stand at the crossroads, needing to make a decision as to which way to proceed. We are troubled in our spirit. We are confused in our minds. More than ever, it is vital that we hear from God. In situations such as these, let us always be reminded that God's grace is available to strengthen us. He alone has the ability to help us stand fast until the clear direction is made manifest. One aspect of God’s grace is the help that is supplied by the Holy Spirit as the believer continually expresses faith in Christ. He will supply grace to the humble, to those who continually trust in Him. It is a guarantee that in this life we will have tribulation. But the good news is, in those times when our faith seems to collapse beneath the weight of unbelievable and unbearable circumstances, God will never fail to give grace by which we continue on!”
James 4:6 - But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.
Pastor Loren Larson
Loren Larson Ministries
Our fruit must be fruit from the Tree of Life
The first Adam ate from the tree he had been commanded not to eat from, while the Last and Final Adam, The Lord Jesus Christ, our Lord from Heaven ate from the Tree he had been commanded to eat from
All fruit of the Holy Spirit must be through faith in Christ’s tasting of death on the tree/Cross for us
John 10:18
No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father.
Hebrews 2:9
But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man.
Pastor Curtis
The first Adam ate from the tree he had been commanded not to eat from, while the Last and Final Adam, The Lord Jesus Christ, our Lord from Heaven ate from the Tree he had been commanded to eat from
All fruit of the Holy Spirit must be through faith in Christ’s tasting of death on the tree/Cross for us
John 10:18
No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father.
Hebrews 2:9
But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man.
Pastor Curtis
The Miracle of God’s Word
Hebrews 1:13
But to which of the angels said he at any time, Sit on my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool?
Again, the focus continues to be the supremacy of Jesus Christ over the angels and all others. Jesus was given to sit on the right hand of God The Father because of His obedience unto death on the Cross (Philippians 2:8-9). Every enemy including the last enemy of death will eventually become the footstool of Christ (1 Corinthians 15:26). What appeared to be the defeat of a weak man hanging on the Cross, was God in Christ SAVING and RULING over all things (2 Corinthians 5:19, 13:4)
Christ was Crucified in weakness (2 Corinthians 13:4), because God’s GRACE is only sufficient through faith in the cross, and His strength can only be made perfect in weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9). Remember that Christ was tasting death through weakness for all men by the Grace of God (Hebrews 2:9), and only through that avenue does God’s Grace flow. Though I’m weak, He is strong. All enemies will be removed from even their pompous attitudes and placed under the feet of Jesus Christ forever and ever! Stick with the Way that appears weak and drab, the Way of the Cross. We died with Christ, we were buried with Him, and we have been raised to newness of Life in Him. The devil is under our feet!!
Seeking God in His Word and experiencing Him through faith in the sacrifice of Christ!
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11/5/2020
Pastor Curtis
Hebrews 1:13
But to which of the angels said he at any time, Sit on my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool?
Again, the focus continues to be the supremacy of Jesus Christ over the angels and all others. Jesus was given to sit on the right hand of God The Father because of His obedience unto death on the Cross (Philippians 2:8-9). Every enemy including the last enemy of death will eventually become the footstool of Christ (1 Corinthians 15:26). What appeared to be the defeat of a weak man hanging on the Cross, was God in Christ SAVING and RULING over all things (2 Corinthians 5:19, 13:4)
Christ was Crucified in weakness (2 Corinthians 13:4), because God’s GRACE is only sufficient through faith in the cross, and His strength can only be made perfect in weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9). Remember that Christ was tasting death through weakness for all men by the Grace of God (Hebrews 2:9), and only through that avenue does God’s Grace flow. Though I’m weak, He is strong. All enemies will be removed from even their pompous attitudes and placed under the feet of Jesus Christ forever and ever! Stick with the Way that appears weak and drab, the Way of the Cross. We died with Christ, we were buried with Him, and we have been raised to newness of Life in Him. The devil is under our feet!!
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11/5/2020
Pastor Curtis
Your Word for Today
"Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as you have us for an example. (For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the Cross of Christ: Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things.) [Phil. 3:17-19].
Whoever these individuals were, the Apostle concluded them to be “enemies of the Cross of Christ.” He didn’t say “enemies of Christ,” but rather “enemies of the Cross of Christ.” He was speaking of the Judaizers, whom he mentioned at the beginning of this Third Chapter of Philippians.
The Judaizers were Jews who had accepted Christ as the Messiah, but who also insisted that all Believers, both Jews and Gentiles, had to keep the Law. As such, their emphasis was on the law, and not at all on the Cross of Christ. Regrettably, the problem didn’t die with the Judaizers. In fact, it is the problem that plagues the Church even unto this hour.
Anyone who purposely makes something other than the Cross of Christ the Object of his Faith, no matter who that person might be, can be concluded to be none other than an “enemy of the Cross of Christ.” All Salvation is found in the Cross; all Victory is found in the Cross; all Power is found in the Cross; all overcoming Glory is found in the Cross; all healing is found in the Cross; all Life is found in the Cross. Anything and everything that we receive from the Lord actually comes to us exclusively from Christ as the Source and the Cross as the means, with the Holy Spirit superintending all that is done.
How much of the modern Church would have to be concluded to be “enemies of the Cross of Christ”? I’m afraid that almost all would fall into that category. Through the Apostle, the Holy Spirit says four things about such Preachers and people, which are:
1. “Whose end is destruction”: If the Cross of Christ is rejected, ignored, or given a secondary position, then destruction is the only conclusion, inasmuch as the Cross Christ alone stands between men and Hell. If we reject the Cross, we have, at the same time, rejected Christ.
2. “Whose God is their belly”: This refers to the fact that they are concerned about material things, and material things alone.
3. “Whose glory is in their shame”: The material things they seek, God labels as “shame.”
4. “Who mind Earthly things”: This means they have no interest in Heavenly things; they are merely using the Lord for their own personal gain.
Let us say it again: If anyone rejects the Cross, they have, at the same time, rejected Christ!"
— Donnie Swaggart (taken from the “Word for Every Day”)
Donnie Swaggart
"Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as you have us for an example. (For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the Cross of Christ: Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things.) [Phil. 3:17-19].
Whoever these individuals were, the Apostle concluded them to be “enemies of the Cross of Christ.” He didn’t say “enemies of Christ,” but rather “enemies of the Cross of Christ.” He was speaking of the Judaizers, whom he mentioned at the beginning of this Third Chapter of Philippians.
The Judaizers were Jews who had accepted Christ as the Messiah, but who also insisted that all Believers, both Jews and Gentiles, had to keep the Law. As such, their emphasis was on the law, and not at all on the Cross of Christ. Regrettably, the problem didn’t die with the Judaizers. In fact, it is the problem that plagues the Church even unto this hour.
Anyone who purposely makes something other than the Cross of Christ the Object of his Faith, no matter who that person might be, can be concluded to be none other than an “enemy of the Cross of Christ.” All Salvation is found in the Cross; all Victory is found in the Cross; all Power is found in the Cross; all overcoming Glory is found in the Cross; all healing is found in the Cross; all Life is found in the Cross. Anything and everything that we receive from the Lord actually comes to us exclusively from Christ as the Source and the Cross as the means, with the Holy Spirit superintending all that is done.
How much of the modern Church would have to be concluded to be “enemies of the Cross of Christ”? I’m afraid that almost all would fall into that category. Through the Apostle, the Holy Spirit says four things about such Preachers and people, which are:
1. “Whose end is destruction”: If the Cross of Christ is rejected, ignored, or given a secondary position, then destruction is the only conclusion, inasmuch as the Cross Christ alone stands between men and Hell. If we reject the Cross, we have, at the same time, rejected Christ.
2. “Whose God is their belly”: This refers to the fact that they are concerned about material things, and material things alone.
3. “Whose glory is in their shame”: The material things they seek, God labels as “shame.”
4. “Who mind Earthly things”: This means they have no interest in Heavenly things; they are merely using the Lord for their own personal gain.
Let us say it again: If anyone rejects the Cross, they have, at the same time, rejected Christ!"
— Donnie Swaggart (taken from the “Word for Every Day”)
Donnie Swaggart
As a Christian, we should have the desire of exhibiting Christ as the primary goal of our everyday lives. A person’s actions stem from the attitudes of the heart. Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. If the content of your conversation and message is mainly political, your hope is bent toward the performance and abilities of men. All those who are falling apart right now are those who spent all their time building their hope in man. Those who have been building their relationship, hope, and trust in Christ through the Gospel of the Cross still have something to Rejoice about and Glory in! Standing on the Rock!!
"For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak." Eph.6:20
Pastor Wayne Voss
"For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak." Eph.6:20
Pastor Wayne Voss
Bread Crumbs “God’s Grace” November 5
God does allow difficult circumstances to arise in our lives. These difficulties may exist for a short period of time or may be a trial of great length. It may seem as though these vicissitudes of life are smothering us. We find it hard to breathe. We find ourselves unsure as to which way to turn. Uncertain, we stand at the crossroads, needing to make a decision as to which way to proceed. We are troubled in our spirit. We are confused in our minds. More than ever, it is vital that we hear from God. In situations such as these, let us always be reminded that God's grace is available to strengthen us. He alone has the ability to help us stand fast until the clear direction is made manifest. One aspect of God’s grace is the help that is supplied by the Holy Spirit as the believer continually expresses faith in Christ. He will supply grace to the humble, to those who continually trust in Him. It is a guarantee that in this life we will have tribulation. But the good news is, in those times when our faith seems to collapse beneath the weight of unbelievable and unbearable circumstances, God will never fail to give grace by which we continue on!”
James 4:6 - But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.
Pastor Loren Larson
Loren Larson Ministries
God does allow difficult circumstances to arise in our lives. These difficulties may exist for a short period of time or may be a trial of great length. It may seem as though these vicissitudes of life are smothering us. We find it hard to breathe. We find ourselves unsure as to which way to turn. Uncertain, we stand at the crossroads, needing to make a decision as to which way to proceed. We are troubled in our spirit. We are confused in our minds. More than ever, it is vital that we hear from God. In situations such as these, let us always be reminded that God's grace is available to strengthen us. He alone has the ability to help us stand fast until the clear direction is made manifest. One aspect of God’s grace is the help that is supplied by the Holy Spirit as the believer continually expresses faith in Christ. He will supply grace to the humble, to those who continually trust in Him. It is a guarantee that in this life we will have tribulation. But the good news is, in those times when our faith seems to collapse beneath the weight of unbelievable and unbearable circumstances, God will never fail to give grace by which we continue on!”
James 4:6 - But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.
Pastor Loren Larson
Loren Larson Ministries
The Miracle of God’s Word
Hebrews 1:14
Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?
The Lord continues to describe angels as His ministers “For them” who shall be heirs of salvation. Reading this I am reminded of the story of Cornelius and how God strategically sent an angel in a vision to Peter and also to Cornelius in the attempt to get the gospel to Cornelius (Acts 10), so that he and his house could be saved. The angels did not preach the gospel, as that can be done exclusively by those who have been saved by the gospel.
Again, angels are ministering spirits, while Jesus Christ is The Life giving Spirit from Heaven (1 Corinthians 15:45-47). Jesus Christ is supreme over all His creation and is today upholding all things by the Word of His power, NOT the power of His Word (Hebrews 1:3), but rather the Power of His Word. The Word of His power is The Word of the Cross, for it was settled before the foundation of the world (1 Peter 1:20, Revelation 13:8). To replace Jesus Christ and His work at Calvary as the object of our worship and trust, with angels, is to only be beguiled of lying men and to be puffed up through a fleshly mind (Colossians 2:18). Look unto Jesus and never look away!
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11/6/2020
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Hebrews 1:14
Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?
The Lord continues to describe angels as His ministers “For them” who shall be heirs of salvation. Reading this I am reminded of the story of Cornelius and how God strategically sent an angel in a vision to Peter and also to Cornelius in the attempt to get the gospel to Cornelius (Acts 10), so that he and his house could be saved. The angels did not preach the gospel, as that can be done exclusively by those who have been saved by the gospel.
Again, angels are ministering spirits, while Jesus Christ is The Life giving Spirit from Heaven (1 Corinthians 15:45-47). Jesus Christ is supreme over all His creation and is today upholding all things by the Word of His power, NOT the power of His Word (Hebrews 1:3), but rather the Power of His Word. The Word of His power is The Word of the Cross, for it was settled before the foundation of the world (1 Peter 1:20, Revelation 13:8). To replace Jesus Christ and His work at Calvary as the object of our worship and trust, with angels, is to only be beguiled of lying men and to be puffed up through a fleshly mind (Colossians 2:18). Look unto Jesus and never look away!
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11/6/2020
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LET’S TALK ABOUT RIGHTEOUSNESS (Nov 6, 2020)
The Church can only serve one of two masters, one of which is the Sin Nature, while the other is obedience unto Righteousness
The Sin Nature is what all human beings are born with and can only escape through faith in what Jesus did on the Cross to put that old man to death
When born again the Child of God is unplugged from the Sin Nature, and although it remains, it no longer dominates us (Romans 6:14) as long as the object of our faith is the Cross of Christ
The moment that we are born again, the Lord made US FREE from the Sin Nature (v. 18) and MADE US SERVANTS OF RIGHTEOUSNESS
God can only be served to bear the fruits of RIGHTEOUSNESS, through faith in what made us servants of His RIGHTEOUSNESS
Romans 6:16-18
16 Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey; whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness?
17 But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you.
18 Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness.
Curtis Hutchinson
The Church can only serve one of two masters, one of which is the Sin Nature, while the other is obedience unto Righteousness
The Sin Nature is what all human beings are born with and can only escape through faith in what Jesus did on the Cross to put that old man to death
When born again the Child of God is unplugged from the Sin Nature, and although it remains, it no longer dominates us (Romans 6:14) as long as the object of our faith is the Cross of Christ
The moment that we are born again, the Lord made US FREE from the Sin Nature (v. 18) and MADE US SERVANTS OF RIGHTEOUSNESS
God can only be served to bear the fruits of RIGHTEOUSNESS, through faith in what made us servants of His RIGHTEOUSNESS
Romans 6:16-18
16 Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey; whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness?
17 But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you.
18 Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness.
Curtis Hutchinson
Bread Crumbs “The Sign Seekers” November 7
Jesus taught that people who sought after a sign were doing so from the content of an evil heart. The believer, one who is right with God, is made righteous by faith and faith alone. He or she has believed in something they cannot see. In Romans 10 Paul says that “faith cometh by hearing” not by seeing. When we hear the good news of the gospel, God reveals to our heart our need, and as He reveals His Son Jesus Christ as the Savior, we make a choice to believe. A person that demands to see a sign before believing is not operating by faith but by the use of his natural senses. These are those who refuse to be convinced by the Word of God and the moving of the Holy Spirit. This person demands confirmation beforehand and requires that God prove His Word by giving a visible or tangible sign. This does not describe a heart that trusts in what God chooses to reveal. We are to walk by faith and not by sight. There is coming a day when what we believe will be clearly seen by all the world. But until that day, we are to seek after the sign giver, and not just a sign.
Luke 11:29 - And when the people were gathered thick together, he began to say, This is an evil generation: they seek a sign; and there shall no sign be given it, but the sign of Jonas the prophet.
Pastor Loren Larson
Loren Larson Ministries
Jesus taught that people who sought after a sign were doing so from the content of an evil heart. The believer, one who is right with God, is made righteous by faith and faith alone. He or she has believed in something they cannot see. In Romans 10 Paul says that “faith cometh by hearing” not by seeing. When we hear the good news of the gospel, God reveals to our heart our need, and as He reveals His Son Jesus Christ as the Savior, we make a choice to believe. A person that demands to see a sign before believing is not operating by faith but by the use of his natural senses. These are those who refuse to be convinced by the Word of God and the moving of the Holy Spirit. This person demands confirmation beforehand and requires that God prove His Word by giving a visible or tangible sign. This does not describe a heart that trusts in what God chooses to reveal. We are to walk by faith and not by sight. There is coming a day when what we believe will be clearly seen by all the world. But until that day, we are to seek after the sign giver, and not just a sign.
Luke 11:29 - And when the people were gathered thick together, he began to say, This is an evil generation: they seek a sign; and there shall no sign be given it, but the sign of Jonas the prophet.
Pastor Loren Larson
Loren Larson Ministries
The Miracle of God’s Word
Hebrews 2:1
Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip.
Always remember that Sin never slips away, but the Words of Truth that introduced us to the Grace of God that saves us will surely slip away as we who are honest will all admit. To let the Way of the Lord carelessly pass or to escape us can only take place as we begin to look away from the work of Christ on the Cross as our flesh lusts for other things, and if we are beguiled by men who speak lies only to see our faith in something other. By the time Jesus showed up in Israel to save His people, there were not many of them looking for their Messiah, not according to the Scriptures anyway. They had let the Truth’s of God’s Word slip away and I’m afraid the Church has done the same thing through the years.
Our buildings and properties, and everything else we’ve worked for and paid for have removed our attention from the main attraction which is what God did to purchase our souls. Oh, we say we still believe that, but are we hearing it ministered when we gather together. If we are not hearing God’s Word in the context of Truth, Faith and Grace, we have let it slip away. The only Words of God that the devil cannot steal, are the ones we cling to through faith in the blood of Jesus. Are you today giving the more earnest heed to the things you have heard?
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11/7/2020
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Hebrews 2:1
Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip.
Always remember that Sin never slips away, but the Words of Truth that introduced us to the Grace of God that saves us will surely slip away as we who are honest will all admit. To let the Way of the Lord carelessly pass or to escape us can only take place as we begin to look away from the work of Christ on the Cross as our flesh lusts for other things, and if we are beguiled by men who speak lies only to see our faith in something other. By the time Jesus showed up in Israel to save His people, there were not many of them looking for their Messiah, not according to the Scriptures anyway. They had let the Truth’s of God’s Word slip away and I’m afraid the Church has done the same thing through the years.
Our buildings and properties, and everything else we’ve worked for and paid for have removed our attention from the main attraction which is what God did to purchase our souls. Oh, we say we still believe that, but are we hearing it ministered when we gather together. If we are not hearing God’s Word in the context of Truth, Faith and Grace, we have let it slip away. The only Words of God that the devil cannot steal, are the ones we cling to through faith in the blood of Jesus. Are you today giving the more earnest heed to the things you have heard?
Seeking God in His Word and experiencing Him through faith in the sacrifice of Christ!
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11/7/2020
Pastor Curtis