A study of NT Greek and OT Hebrew, customs and culture of Bible Lands, the pagan origins of the Christmass and other holydays or holidays, all for the purpose of understanding what the bible meant when it was originally spoken and written as opposed to what modern preachers and christians think it says; i.e. NO OPINIONS.

Grace & Truth Ministries

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A study of NT Greek and OT Hebrew, customs and culture of Israel, Babylon, Persia, Greece, and Rome, the pagan origins of the Christmass and other "holydays / holidays", all for the purpose of understanding what the bible meant when it was originally spoken/written as opposed to what modern "preachers" and "christians" "think" it says; i.e. NO OPINIONS. 
 
About Grace and Truth Ministries 
Jim and Mary Brown 
 
I have been preaching and teaching Bible for over 50 years. In 1957, I began studying the scriptures diligently after graduating from high school. In 1980, God began dealing with me, bringing me to what I believed was my deathbed in 1985. 
 
In the hospital, I awoke near death crying out to God, "Lord, You are going to kill me if I don't quit living for myself and saying all the truth in my power!!!" 
 
Thereafter, I began to say these blunt plain words that appeal to the elect sheep. As a result, I began to make more enemies than I could have ever imagined. I was sick and tired of the “mush” gospel that churches were preaching. 
 
My family was confused, and on many occasions on the way home from church, my wife would say, "he said such-and-such last week and he said this-and-that this week contradicting what he said the previous week." I began to say to my wife Mary, "don't listen to the preacher, because he doesn't know what he’s talking about." Finally, I said, "this is a waste of time! We are going home. We are not going to these churches anymore. I will teach you from our home." 
 
Twenty years ago, we started Grace and Truth Ministries which included my wife, son and one other young man. We started taping the sermons shortly thereafter. Grace and Truth Ministries is now meeting in a building located in Hendersonville, TN. 
 
Last year, by the grace of God, we gave away approximately 25,000 DVDs free-of-charge. 
 
We regularly add more television, radio and internet to get the truth to those who have ears to hear. 
 
If you are located in a city that does not air our programs, please contact us so that we can let you know how you may help to get this message out to God's predestinated elect family. 
 
We are adding new stations every month. 
 
God Has Chosen 
 
Romans 8:29-30 - "For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified." Foreknow - to have a personal intimate relationship beforehand. 
 
 
God predetermined that all who belonged to him before the foundation of the world were to "conform" to the word of God in obedience to Christ. 
 
All that were predestined were "called", "justified", and "glorified" (past tense verbs). These were fixed in the mind of God before the world began. (Ephesians 1:4; Acts 13:48; II Thessalonians 2:13). The election of the saints is unto accountability (I Peter 1:2). 
 
The majority of the protestant church held to this doctrine during the reformation. It is the foundation of "The London Baptist Confession of Faith of 1689". 
 
You Baptists are supposed to be believing it and you've discarded this precious doctrine of Grace !!! 
 
No Free Will 
John 1:13 - Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. 
James 1:18 - Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his 
creatures. 
Romans 9:15-16 - 15For he saith to Moses, I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have 
compassion on whom I will have compassion. 16So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, 
but of God that sheweth mercy. 
John 5:21 - For as the Father raiseth up the dead, and quickeneth them; even so the Son quickeneth whom he 
will. 
John 6:39 - And this is the Father's will which hath sent me, that of all which he hath given me I should lose 
nothing, but should raise it up again at the last day. 
 
God Does All Things 
Isaiah 46:10 - Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, 
saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure. 
Eccl. 3:14 - I know that, whatsoever God doeth, it shall be for ever: nothing can be put to it, nor any thing taken 
from it: and God doeth it, that men should fear before him. 
Ephesians 1:11 - In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose 
of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will

Check out all of our online videos at https://www.youtube.com/user/jimsgraceandtruth/videos

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A study of NT Greek and OT Hebrew, customs and culture of Israel, Babylon, Persia, Greece, and Rome, the pagan origins of the Christmass and other "holydays / holidays", all for the purpose of understanding what the bible meant when it was originally spoken/written as opposed to what modern "preachers" and "christians" "think" it says; i.e. NO OPINIONS.

About Grace and Truth Ministries
Jim and Mary Brown

I have been preaching and teaching Bible for over 50 years. In 1957, I began studying the scriptures diligently after graduating from high school. In 1980, God began dealing with me, bringing me to what I believ

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Contact us at jimbrown@graceandtruth.net for free Dvds and visit our website at graceandtruth.net 
 
A study of NT Greek and OT Hebrew, customs and culture of Israel, Babylon, Persia, Greece, and Rome, the pagan origins of the Christmass and other "holydays / holidays", all for the purpose of understanding what the bible meant when it was originally spoken/written as opposed to what modern "preachers" and "christians" "think" it says; i.e. NO OPINIONS. 
 
About Grace and Truth Ministries 
Jim and Mary Brown 
 
I have been preaching and teaching Bible for over 50 years. In 1957, I began studying the scriptures diligently after graduating from high school. In 1980, God began dealing with me, bringing me to what I believed was my deathbed in 1985. 
 
In the hospital, I awoke near death crying out to God, "Lord, You are going to kill me if I don't quit living for myself and saying all the truth in my power!!!" 
 
Thereafter, I began to say these blunt plain words that appeal to the elect sheep. As a result, I began to make more enemies than I could have ever imagined. I was sick and tired of the “mush” gospel that churches were preaching. 
 
My family was confused, and on many occasions on the way home from church, my wife would say, "he said such-and-such last week and he said this-and-that this week contradicting what he said the previous week." I began to say to my wife Mary, "don't listen to the preacher, because he doesn't know what he’s talking about." Finally, I said, "this is a waste of time! We are going home. We are not going to these churches anymore. I will teach you from our home." 
 
Twenty years ago, we started Grace and Truth Ministries which included my wife, son and one other young man. We started taping the sermons shortly thereafter. Grace and Truth Ministries is now meeting in a building located in Hendersonville, TN. 
 
Last year, by the grace of God, we gave away approximately 25,000 DVDs free-of-charge. 
 
We regularly add more television, radio and internet to get the truth to those who have ears to hear. 
 
If you are located in a city that does not air our programs, please contact us so that we can let you know how you may help to get this message out to God's predestinated elect family. 
 
We are adding new stations every month. 
 
God Has Chosen 
 
Romans 8:29-30 - "For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified." Foreknow - to have a personal intimate relationship beforehand. 
 
 
God predetermined that all who belonged to him before the foundation of the world were to "conform" to the word of God in obedience to Christ. 
 
All that were predestined were "called", "justified", and "glorified" (past tense verbs). These were fixed in the mind of God before the world began. (Ephesians 1:4; Acts 13:48; II Thessalonians 2:13). The election of the saints is unto accountability (I Peter 1:2). 
 
The majority of the protestant church held to this doctrine during the reformation. It is the foundation of "The London Baptist Confession of Faith of 1689". 
 
You Baptists are supposed to be believing it and you've discarded this precious doctrine of Grace !!! 
 
No Free Will 
John 1:13 - Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. 
James 1:18 - Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his 
creatures. 
Romans 9:15-16 - 15For he saith to Moses, I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have 
compassion on whom I will have compassion. 16So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, 
but of God that sheweth mercy. 
John 5:21 - For as the Father raiseth up the dead, and quickeneth them; even so the Son quickeneth whom he 
will. 
John 6:39 - And this is the Father's will which hath sent me, that of all which he hath given me I should lose 
nothing, but should raise it up again at the last day. 
 
God Does All Things 
Isaiah 46:10 - Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, 
saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure. 
Eccl. 3:14 - I know that, whatsoever God doeth, it shall be for ever: nothing can be put to it, nor any thing taken 
from it: and God doeth it, that men should fear before him. 
Ephesians 1:11 - In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose 
of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will

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About Grace and Truth Ministries
Jim and Mary Brown

I have been preaching and teaching Bible for over 50 years. In 1957, I began studying the scriptures diligently after graduating from high sch

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Kure Beach First Baptist Church

http://kurebeachfbc.com 
Pastor Rick Butterworth 
Time: 11:30 to noon 
Date: Dec. 18, 2016 
Place: Kure Beach First Baptist Church Sanctuary 
Outline or Theme: 
 
“Let’s Make a Deal” 
(Simplifying Christmas – Pt. 4) 
Matthew 2: 7-10 
4th Step: Be Filled With Wonder 
How? Remember Christmas is… 
1. Already mysterious (vv. 7, 8) 
2. Always marvelous (v. 9) 
3. Absolutely majestic (v. 10)

http://kurebeachfbc.com
Pastor Rick Butterworth
Time: 11:30 to noon
Date: Dec. 18, 2016
Place: Kure Beach First Baptist Church Sanctuary
Outline or Theme:

“Let’s Make a Deal”
(Simplifying Christmas – Pt. 4)
Matthew 2: 7-10
4th Step: Be Filled With Wonder
How? Remember Christmas is…
1. Already mysterious (vv. 7, 8)
2. Always marvelous (v. 9)
3. Absolutely majestic (v. 10)

Service Dec. 18, 2016 - Matthew 2: 7-10

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A study of NT Greek and OT Hebrew, customs and culture of Israel, Babylon, Persia, Greece, and Rome, the pagan origins of the Christmass and other "holydays / holidays", all for the purpose of understanding what the bible meant when it was originally spoken/written as opposed to what modern "preachers" and "christians" "think" it says; i.e. NO OPINIONS. 
 
About Grace and Truth Ministries 
Jim and Mary Brown 
I have been preaching and teaching Bible for over 50 years. In 1957, I began studying the scriptures diligently after graduating from high school. In 1980, God began dealing with me, bringing me to what I believed was my deathbed in 1985. In the hospital, I awoke near death crying out to God, "Lord, You are going to kill me if I don't quit living for myself and saying all the truth in my power!!!" Thereafter, I began to say these blunt plain words that appeal to the elect sheep. As a result, I began to make more enemies than I could have ever imagined. I was sick and tired of the “mush” gospel that churches were preaching. My family was confused, and on many occasions on the way home from church, my wife would say, "he said such-and-such last week and he said this-and-that this week contradicting what he said the previous week." I began to say to my wife Mary, "don't listen to the preacher, because he doesn't know what he’s talking about." Finally, I said, "this is a waste of time! We are going home. We are not going to these churches anymore. I will teach you from our home." Nearly thirty years ago, we started Grace and Truth Ministries which included my wife, son and one other young man. 
 
God Has Chosen 
Romans 8:29-30 - "For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified." 
 
Foreknow - to have a personal intimate relationship beforehand. 
 
God predetermined that all who belonged to him before the foundation of the world were to "conform" to the word of God in obedience to Christ. 
 
All that were predestined were "called", "justified", and "glorified" (past tense verbs). These were fixed in the mind of God before the world began. (Ephesians 1:4; Acts 13:48; II Thessalonians 2:13). The election of the saints is unto accountability (I Peter 1:2). 
 
The majority of the protestant church held to this doctrine during the reformation. It is the foundation of "The London Baptist Confession of Faith of 1689". You Baptists are supposed to be believing it and you've discarded this precious doctrine of Grace !!! 
 
No Free Will 
John 1:13, 5:21, 6:39, 6:44, 6:63-66 
James 1:18 
Romans 9:15-16 
Psalms 110:3 
Ezekiel 36:9-12,23 
Jeremiah 4:6,27-28 
Daniel 4:35 
 
God Does All Things 
Isaiah 46:10 
Ecclesiastes 3:14 
Ephesians 1:11 
Isaiah 42:9 
Daniel 2:28 
Acts 3:18, 15:18 
 
God Creates Evil 
Isaiah 45:7 
Job 2:10, 42:11 
2 Samuel 24:16 
Jeremiah 4:6, 5:15, 6:12,19, 11:11,23, 19:3, 23:12 
Amos 3:6 
 
No Invitation Hymn or Sinners Prayer 
1 Corinthians 2:14 
Romans 10:14 
John 8:47, 9:31, 10:24-29, 17:2-10 
Isaiah 64:7 
 
Predestination (pro'orizo) 
Romans 8:29-30 
Acts 4:28 
1 Corinthians 2:7 
Ephesians 1:5,11 
 
Orizo (to bound) 
Romans 1:4 declared (aorist past tense) 
Luke 22:2 determined (aorist past tense) 
Acts 2:23 determinate (aorist past tense) 
Acts 10:42 which was ordained (perfect) 
** only time used by man 
Acts 17:26 determined (aorist) 
Acts 17:31 hath ordained (aorist) 
Hebrews 4:7 limiteth (present tense) 
 
Orderly Arrangement 
John 3:16 world (kosmos) 
Romans 13:1 ordained (tasso) 
Acts 13:48 ordained (tasso) 
Galatians 4:3,9 elements (stoicheion) ** 
** Jews called all their rituals by this word 
Colossians 2:8,20 rudiments (stoicheion) 
Hebrews 5:20 principles (stoicheion) 
2 Peter 3:10,12 elements (stoicheion) 
Romans 4:12 who walk (stoicheo) 
Galatians 5:25-6:16 walk (stoicheo) 
Philippians 3:16 walk (stoicheo) 
2 Peter 1:5 add (epichoregeo) 
 
Persecution: Popularity and Loved by the World is Not of God 
John 15:18-20, 16:33 
James 4:4 
Luke 6:22-23 
Acts 14:22 
2 Timothy 3:12 
1 Thessalonians 1:6, 3:3,4 
 
Separating From Believers/UnBelievers 
II Thess 3:6 (withdraw) 
Eph 5:11 (have no fellowship) 
II Cor 6:14-17 (come out be separate) 
I Cor 5:9-11 (not to keep company) 
Rom 16:17 (avoid) 
Haggai 2:12-14 
I Tim 6:5 (withdraw) 
II Tim 3:5 (turn away)

Support this Ministry at https://www.graceandtruth.net/ or at Grace & Truth Ministries, PO Box 1109, Hendersonville, TN 37077 
Email Us at jimbrown@graceandtruth.net 
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About Grace and Truth Ministries
Jim and Mary Brown
I have been preaching a

#3651 Trinity: Proving That The Johannine Comma (1 John 5:7), The Trinity Is True- The Two Witnesses

Adam Bowling

"Do Not Be Afraid" Sermon 
Luke 2:1-14 
Christmas Eve 2016 
 
Rev. Adam C. Bowling 
First Presbyterian Church, Morganton, NC

"Do Not Be Afraid" Sermon
Luke 2:1-14
Christmas Eve 2016

Rev. Adam C. Bowling
First Presbyterian Church, Morganton, NC

12-24-16 Do Not Be Afraid Christmas Eve Sermon Luke 2:1-14 by Rev. Adam C. Bowling

John Lee

For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. 
Luke 2:1-20 
1. Do you want to receive the best gift from God this Christmas? 
 ( ) Yes ( ) No 
 
2. Whose descendant was Joseph? King David 
What was Mary’s condition? 
 =she was full term of pregnant 
Why did Joseph and Mary travel from Nazareth to Bethlehem? 2:1-4 
 =they needed to register at their hometown 
How far is from Nazareth to Bethlehem? 
 =70 miles or 110km 
 =actually 90 miles 
 =Mary’s condition slow down their speed 
 =they carried many things for a baby 
By what means do you think Mary traveled? 
 =walking or riding 
 
3. What happened to Mary while she was in Bethlehem? 2:6,7 
 =almost delivery 
Where did she deliver her first son? 
 =manger 
Why did she deliver her first son in a manger? 
 =because there are no place 
 =Joseph didn’t have enough money 
 =No one in a inn didn’t care of Mary 
 =It is God’s will 
 
4. What were Joseph and Mary doing unknowingly? Micah 5:2 
 =But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are too little to be among the clans of Judah 
 =fulfilling God’s prophecy 
Who in Bethlehem knew of the birth of the Savior? 
 =Nobody 
Who in all of Israel knew of the birth of the Savior? 
 =No one knew it 
 =Jesus was born with inhuman condition such as shame and pain 
 
5. To whom did an angel of the Lord appear? 2:9 
=And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, 
 and they were filled with great fear. 
Around whom did the glory of the Lord shine? 2:9 
 =God’s presence to shepherds 
How did the shepherds react to the glory of the Lord? 2:9 
 =they were filled with great fear 
 =God is extremely holy. 
What kind of people were the shepherds? 2:8 
 =they were hard workers. They were with sheep 
 =low class people 
 =actually, people don’t want to have time together. 
 
 
6. What did the angel say to the shepherds? 2:10-12 
a. Fear not=don’t be afraid 
b. What is the good news of great joy to you and to all people? 
=Jesus came to this world as a baby to save us from the sin. 
c. What does Savior mean? 
=every person need a savior 
=No way out, they need a savior 
=savior is solid 
d. What does Christ the Lord mean? 
=savior has been born 
e. What sign did the angel give to verify his message? 2:12 
=And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger 
f. Why could this baby in a manger be a sign? 
=no one was born in a manger but Jesus 
g. What does the birth of a Savior mean to you? 
=Jesus saved us from manger 
=Jesus saved me from all kinds of problems 
 
7. Describe the chorus of the heavenly host. 2:13,14 
=many angels 
=great celebration in heaven 
=John 2:13-14 
=Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased! 
What was going on in heaven? 
 
8. After the angel went away to heaven what did the shepherds decide to do? 2:15 
=Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made know to us 
How do you think they searched for the baby at night in Bethlehem? 2:16 
=No GPS, they were knocking the doors and searched a baby 
Why weren’t they disappointed by the shameful and poor condition of the baby? 2:17 
=they made know the saying that had been told them concerning this child 
How did their faith and joy spread to others? 2:17, 18, 19, 20 
=confirm the word of God-17 
=spread-18 
=Mary treasured up-19 
=shepherds had joyful heart like a child-20 
 
9. Why do you think God chose the shepherds among all Israel to reveal the Savior’s birth? 
=because shepherd are doer 
=listen and take action. 
=humble

For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
Luke 2:1-20
1. Do you want to receive the best gift from God this Christmas?    
 (     ) Yes          (     ) No                                                             

2.   Whose descendant was Joseph? King David
What was Mary’s condition?
 =she was full term of pregnant 
Why did Joseph and Mary travel from Nazareth to Bethlehem? 2:1-4
 =they needed to register at their hometown
How far is from Nazareth to Bethlehem?
 =70 miles or 110km
 =actually 90 miles
 =Mary’s condition slow down their speed
 =they carried many things for a baby
By what means do you think Mary traveled?
 =walking or riding

3.  What happened to Mary while she was in Bethlehem? 2:6,7
 =almost delivery
Where did she deliver her first son?
 =manger
Why did she deliver her first son in a manger?
 =because there are no place 
 =Joseph didn’t have enough money
 =No one in a inn didn’t care of Mary
 =It is God’s will

4.  What we

Boksoon Kim Sermon Luke 2:1-20 the Birth of Jesus

Alan Hardwick

"The Meaning of Christmas: Genesis 1:1" / 12-25-16 / Sermon by Alan Hardwick

H. Guthrie Chamberlain, III

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Wisdom-Trek / Creating a Legacy 
Welcome to Day 521 of our Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me. 
I am Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom 
As Iron Sharpens Iron - Proverbs 27:15-27 
 
 
Thank you for joining us for our 5 days per week wisdom and legacy building podcast. Today is Day 521 of our trek, and it is Wisdom Wednesday. Every Wednesday along life’s trails, we dig for the nuggets of wisdom that are found within the book of Proverbs. Today we will explore the 2nd half of Chapter 27. 
 
We are broadcasting from our studio at The Big House in Marietta, Ohio. This past weekend we had our delayed Chamberlain Christmas celebration with our 5 kids, their spouses, and 6 grandkids. We had a blessed time sharing life and a few gifts. Paula made each couple a “picnic quilt” and neatly folded and placed it in a picnic basket. They all looked beautiful, and the kids really appreciated them. 
 
Of course, the time we invested with all of our grandkids was extra special. This season of life where we are friends and mentors to our grown children is rewarding. We are always open to what they are learning and experiencing so that we can continue to grow in wisdom, insight, and understanding. This reminds me of verse 17 of our passage today, which says… 
As Iron Sharpens Iron 
Let’s start our trek, as we explore verses 15-27. 
More Proverbs of Solomon 
15 A quarrelsome wife is as annoying 
as constant dripping on a rainy day. 
16 Stopping her complaints is like trying to stop the wind 
or trying to hold something with greased hands. 
It is difficult being around a person who enjoys arguing and complaining. This is especially true in a marriage situation where you cannot walk away from or avoid your spouse. If you have a spouse who is prone to complaining and arguing, gently over time encourage them to change their attitude for the benefit and preservation of your marriage. While you can encourage them to change, it must be their decision, since it is impossible for us to change someone else. If you attempt to change them, it is like a constant dripping or holding onto something with greased hands, no matter how much you try, the results are not effective. One note of caution, check yourself to make sure you are not a person who argues or complains. 
 
 
17 As iron sharpens iron, 
so a friend sharpens a friend. 
To sharpen a knife or ax, many times the tool used to sharpen the other tool is made of the same materials. In the same way, the best way to improve and grow is to be part of a peer group or mastermind where it is the intent to help each other grow, improve, and mature. This requires loving honesty with each other for your mutual benefit. 
 
 
 
 
18 As workers who tend a fig tree are allowed to eat the fruit, 
so workers who protect their employer’s interests will be rewarded. 
A farmer who grows and takes care of the crops is rewarded by being able to consume part of what is grown. In the same manner, a good worker should be rewarded for helping the business owner to be profitable. This is why I personally favor compensation based on overall performance and tied to the profitability of the business. 
 
 
19 As a face is reflected in water, 
so the heart reflects the real person. 
Water or a mirror will show you what you really look like instead of what you may picture in your mind. In the same way, your talk and actions will reflect the person you truly are, regardless of what you attempt to show to others. 
 
 
20 Just as Death and Destruction are never satisfied, 
so human desire is never satisfied. 
Death will come to us all eventually, there is no way to prevent it. A wildfire will continue its destruction as long as there is fuel to consume. In the same way,

Source:
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Wisdom-Trek / Creating a Legacy
Welcome to Day 521 of our Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me.
I am Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom
As Iron Sharpens Iron - Proverbs 27:15-27


Thank you for joining us for our 5 days per week wisdom and legacy building podcast. Today is Day 521 of our trek, and it is Wisdom Wednesday. Every Wednesday along life’s trails, we dig for the nuggets of wisdom that are found within the book of Proverbs. Today we will explore the 2nd half of Chapter 27.

We are broadcasting from our studio at The Big House in Marietta, Ohio. This past weekend we had our delayed Chamberlain Christmas celebration with our 5 kids, their spouses, and 6 grandkids. We had a blessed time sharing life and a few gifts. Paula made each couple a “picnic quilt” and neatly folded and placed it in a picnic basket. They all looked beautiful, and the kids really appreciated them.

Of course, 

Day 521 – As Iron Sharpens Iron – Proverbs 27:15-27

Calvary Church is a fellowship of believers who pursue the God who passionately pursues a lost world; we do this by connecting with one another, through worship, by the Word, to the world. Our purpose is creating life change.

We post full-length teachings by Pastor Skip Heitzig.

Calvary Church with Skip Heitzig

It was the Methodist preacher Phillips Brooks who gave the world the Christmas hymn “O Little Town of Bethlehem.” He was visiting the Holy Land, on road from Jerusalem to Bethlehem on Christmas Eve, when inspiration struck. Bethlehem was where King David was born and where his descendant Jesus Christ would be born. Because of Micah’s prediction made 700 years before Jesus’ birth, four details were anticipated. 
 
This teaching is from our series Against All Odds with Skip Heitzig from Calvary Albuquerque.

It was the Methodist preacher Phillips Brooks who gave the world the Christmas hymn “O Little Town of Bethlehem.” He was ...

Oh Little Town of Bethlehem - Matthew 2:1-9; Micah 5:2 - Skip Heitzig

Video sermons of Faith Bible Church, Boerne, TX (pastor Tim Ekno)

Faith Bible Church

Leviticus 23:6-8 "The Feast of Unleavened Bread"

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A study of NT Greek and OT Hebrew, customs and culture of Israel, Babylon, Persia, Greece, and Rome, the pagan origins of the Christmass and other "holydays / holidays", all for the purpose of understanding what the bible meant when it was originally spoken/written as opposed to what modern "preachers" and "christians" "think" it says; i.e. NO OPINIONS 
 
About Grace and Truth Ministries 
Jim and Mary Brown 
I have been preaching and teaching Bible for over 50 years. In 1957, I began studying the scriptures diligently after graduating from high school. In 1980, God began dealing with me, bringing me to what I believed was my deathbed in 1985. In the hospital, I awoke near death crying out to God, "Lord, You are going to kill me if I don't quit living for myself and saying all the truth in my power!!!" Thereafter, I began to say these blunt plain words that appeal to the elect sheep. As a result, I began to make more enemies than I could have ever imagined. I was sick and tired of the “mush” gospel that churches were preaching. My family was confused, and on many occasions on the way home from church, my wife would say, "he said such-and-such last week and he said this-and-that this week contradicting what he said the previous week." I began to say to my wife Mary, "don't listen to the preacher, because he doesn't know what he’s talking about." Finally, I said, "this is a waste of time! We are going home. We are not going to these churches anymore. I will teach you from our home." Nearly thirty years ago, we started Grace and Truth Ministries. 
 
God Has Chosen 
Romans 8:29-30 - "For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified." 
 
Foreknow - to have a personal intimate relationship beforehand. 
 
God predetermined that all who belonged to him before the foundation of the world were to "conform" to the word of God in obedience to Christ. 
 
All that were predestined were "called", "justified", and "glorified" (past tense verbs). These were fixed in the mind of God before the world began. (Ephesians 1:4; Acts 13:48; II Thessalonians 2:13). The election of the saints is unto accountability (I Peter 1:2). 
 
The majority of the protestant church held to this doctrine during the reformation. It is the foundation of "The London Baptist Confession of Faith of 1689". You Baptists are supposed to be believing it and you've discarded this precious doctrine of Grace !!! 
 
No Free Will 
John 1:13, 5:21, 6:39, 6:44, 6:63-66 
James 1:18 
Romans 9:15-16 
Psalms 110:3 
Ezekiel 36:9-12,23 
Jeremiah 4:6,27-28 
Daniel 4:35 
 
God Does All Things 
Isaiah 46:10 
Ecclesiastes 3:14 
Ephesians 1:11 
Isaiah 42:9 
Daniel 2:28 
Acts 3:18, 15:18 
 
God Creates Evil 
Isaiah 45:7 
Job 2:10, 42:11 
2 Samuel 24:16 
Jeremiah 4:6, 5:15, 6:12,19, 11:11,23, 19:3, 23:12 
Amos 3:6 
 
No Invitation Hymn or Sinners Prayer 
1 Corinthians 2:14 
Romans 10:14 
John 8:47, 9:31, 10:24-29, 17:2-10 
Isaiah 64:7 
 
Predestination (pro'orizo) 
Romans 8:29-30 
Acts 4:28 
1 Corinthians 2:7 
Ephesians 1:5,11 
 
Orizo (to bound) 
Romans 1:4 declared (aorist past tense) 
Luke 22:2 determined (aorist past tense) 
Acts 2:23 determinate (aorist past tense) 
Acts 10:42 which was ordained (perfect) 
** only time used by man 
Acts 17:26 determined (aorist) 
Acts 17:31 hath ordained (aorist) 
Hebrews 4:7 limiteth (present tense) 
 
Orderly Arrangement 
John 3:16 world (kosmos) 
Romans 13:1 ordained (tasso) 
Acts 13:48 ordained (tasso) 
Galatians 4:3,9 elements (stoicheion) ** 
** Jews called all their rituals by this word 
Colossians 2:8,20 rudiments (stoicheion) 
Hebrews 5:20 principles (stoicheion) 
2 Peter 3:10,12 elements (stoicheion) 
Romans 4:12 who walk (stoicheo) 
Galatians 5:25-6:16 walk (stoicheo) 
Philippians 3:16 walk (stoicheo) 
2 Peter 1:5 add (epichoregeo) 
 
Persecution: Popularity and Loved by the World is Not of God 
John 15:18-20, 16:33 
James 4:4 
Luke 6:22-23 
Acts 14:22 
2 Timothy 3:12 
1 Thessalonians 1:6, 3:3,4 
 
Separating From Believers 
II Thess 3:6 
Eph 5:11 
II Cor 6:14-17 
I Cor 5:9-11 
Rom 16:17 
I Tim 6:5 
II Tim 3:5

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A reading of Luke 2:8-15 from 
"Home For Christmas" 
Reveal Worship Christmas Eve Celebration 
December 24th 2016 
Trinity Lutheran Church 
Tinley Park, IL 
www.TLCS.org

A reading of Luke 2:8-15 from
"Home For Christmas"
Reveal Worship Christmas Eve Celebration
December 24th 2016
Trinity Lutheran Church
Tinley Park, IL
www.TLCS.org

Luke 2:8-15  from "Home For Christmas" Trinity Lutheran Church 2016

3635 WN010417 Predestination: Faith Works (Galatians 5:6) 
 
Contact us at jimbrown@graceandtruth.net for free Dvds and visit our website at graceandtruth.net 
 
A study of NT Greek and OT Hebrew, customs and culture of Israel, Babylon, Persia, Greece, and Rome, the pagan origins of the Christmass and other "holydays / holidays", all for the purpose of understanding what the bible meant when it was originally spoken/written as opposed to what modern "preachers" and "christians" "think" it says; i.e. NO OPINIONS. 
 
About Grace and Truth Ministries 
Jim and Mary Brown 
 
I have been preaching and teaching Bible for over 50 years. In 1957, I began studying the scriptures diligently after graduating from high school. In 1980, God began dealing with me, bringing me to what I believed was my deathbed in 1985. 
 
In the hospital, I awoke near death crying out to God, "Lord, You are going to kill me if I don't quit living for myself and saying all the truth in my power!!!" 
 
Thereafter, I began to say these blunt plain words that appeal to the elect sheep. As a result, I began to make more enemies than I could have ever imagined. I was sick and tired of the “mush” gospel that churches were preaching. 
 
My family was confused, and on many occasions on the way home from church, my wife would say, "he said such-and-such last week and he said this-and-that this week contradicting what he said the previous week." I began to say to my wife Mary, "don't listen to the preacher, because he doesn't know what he’s talking about." Finally, I said, "this is a waste of time! We are going home. We are not going to these churches anymore. I will teach you from our home." 
 
Twenty years ago, we started Grace and Truth Ministries which included my wife, son and one other young man. We started taping the sermons shortly thereafter. Grace and Truth Ministries is now meeting in a building located in Hendersonville, TN. 
 
Last year, by the grace of God, we gave away approximately 25,000 DVDs free-of-charge. 
 
We regularly add more television, radio and internet to get the truth to those who have ears to hear. 
 
If you are located in a city that does not air our programs, please contact us so that we can let you know how you may help to get this message out to God's predestinated elect family. 
 
We are adding new stations every month. 
 
God Has Chosen 
 
Romans 8:29-30 - "For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified." Foreknow - to have a personal intimate relationship beforehand. 
 
 
God predetermined that all who belonged to him before the foundation of the world were to "conform" to the word of God in obedience to Christ. 
 
All that were predestined were "called", "justified", and "glorified" (past tense verbs). These were fixed in the mind of God before the world began. (Ephesians 1:4; Acts 13:48; II Thessalonians 2:13). The election of the saints is unto accountability (I Peter 1:2). 
 
The majority of the protestant church held to this doctrine during the reformation. It is the foundation of "The London Baptist Confession of Faith of 1689". 
 
You Baptists are supposed to be believing it and you've discarded this precious doctrine of Grace !!! 
 
No Free Will 
John 1:13 - Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. 
James 1:18 - Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his 
creatures. 
Romans 9:15-16 - 15For he saith to Moses, I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have 
compassion on whom I will have compassion. 16So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, 
but of God that sheweth mercy. 
John 5:21 - For as the Father raiseth up the dead, and quickeneth them; even so the Son quickeneth whom he 
will. 
John 6:39 - And this is the Father's will which hath sent me, that of all which he hath given me I should lose 
nothing, but should raise it up again at the last day. 
 
God Does All Things 
Isaiah 46:10 - Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, 
saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure. 
Eccl. 3:14 - I know that, whatsoever God doeth, it shall be for ever: nothing can be put to it, nor any thing taken 
from it: and God doeth it, that men should fear before him. 
Ephesians 1:11 - In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose 
of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:

3635 WN010417 Predestination:  Faith Works (Galatians 5:6)

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A study of NT Greek and OT Hebrew, customs and culture of Israel, Babylon, Persia, Greece, and Rome, the pagan origins of the Christmass and other "holydays / holidays", all for the purpose of understanding what the bible meant when it was originally spoken/written as opposed to what modern "preachers" and "christians" "think" it says; i.e. NO OPINIONS.

About Grace and Truth Ministries
Jim and Mary Brown

I have been preaching and teaching Bible for over 50 years. In 1957, I began studying the scriptures diligently after graduating from high school. In 1980, God began dealing with me, bringing me to what I believed was my deathbed in 1985.

In the hospital, I awoke near death crying out to God, "Lord, You are going to kill me if I don't quit living for myself and saying all the truth in my power!!!"

Thereafter, I began to say t

#3635 Predestination:  Faith Works  -- Galatians 5:6 (Grace And Truth Ministries Jim Brown Pastor)

The Lord is my light and my guide.
Servant of the Lord @St. Joseph Church Fanling Hong Kong

Narcy Renz

The Octave Day of Christmas 
Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God 
Responsorial Psalm PS 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8 
R. (2a) May God bless us in his mercy. 
January 1, 2017 @ St. Joseph Church Fanling 
 
R. (2a) May God bless us in his mercy. 
May God have pity on us and bless us; 
may he let his face shine upon us. 
So may your way be known upon earth; 
among all nations, your salvation. 
R. May God bless us in his mercy. 
May the nations be glad and exult 
because you rule the peoples in equity; 
the nations on the earth you guide. 
R. May God bless us in his mercy. 
May the peoples praise you, O God; 
may all the peoples praise you! 
May God bless us, 
and may all the ends of the earth fear him! 
R. May God bless us in his mercy.

The Octave Day of Christmas
Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God
Responsorial Psalm PS 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8
R. (2a) May God bless us in his mercy.
January 1, 2017 @ St. Joseph Church Fanling

R. (2a) May God bless us in his mercy.
May God have pity on us and bless us;
may he let his face shine upon us.
So may your way be known upon earth;
among all nations, your salvation.
R. May God bless us in his mercy.
May the nations be glad and exult
because you rule the peoples in equity;
the nations on the earth you guide.
R. May God bless us in his mercy.
May the peoples praise you, O God;
may all the peoples praise you!
May God bless us,
and may all the ends of the earth fear him!
R. May God bless us in his mercy.

Responsorial Psalm 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8 May God bless us in his mercy.

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The Crossing is the English-speaking, multi ethnic ministry of Chinese For Christ Church of Hayward -- a non-denominational, evangelical Christian church in the East Bay Area, CA, serving Hayward, Castro Valley, San Leandro, San Lorenzo, and Union City.

For more information, visit us at our website: https://www.thecrossing.website

The Crossing

http://thecrossing.cfcchayward.org presents a Sunday morning sermon by Rev. Joshua Lee on Luke 15:17-24 as a Christmas morning service. 
For more detailed sermon notes, please visit church website.

http://thecrossing.cfcchayward.org presents a Sunday morning sermon by Rev. Joshua Lee on Luke 15:17-24 as a Christmas morning service.
For more detailed sermon notes, please visit church website.

Coming Home, a sermon by Rev. Joshua Lee on Luke 15:17-24

Faith Lutheran Church

Come and learn about a new way to look at Christmas through this sermon based on&nbsp;Matthew 2: 13-23

Christmas