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DEVOTION for June 15th *A.D. 2025 Written and calendared for this exact date by Charles Haddon Spurgeon 1834-1892
PLEASE VIEW THE FOLLOWING VIDEO TO DETERMINE WHETHER YOUR PREFERRED VERSION OF THE BIBLE HAS BEEN AND IS IS PROTECTED AND PRESERVED BY GOD AS INSPIRED [GOD-BREATHED,
WORD FOR WORD], INNERANT, INFALLIBLE, IMMUTABLE AND HOLY
WORD OF GOD?
Bridge to Babylon The 1881 Textual Criticism Controversy
URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIC5rUbs_-E&t=9s
(2 hrs. 49 mins.)
This video presents historical evidence explaining the explosion of over 100 published English versions of the Bible. This continuing attempt to replace, add or take away from the 1769 King James Version of the Holy Bible do not prevail because GOD Himself preserves and protects His Holy Scripture from all heresy, blasphemy, confusion and error.
Note: The New King James Version does NOT follow the Greek text of the Textus Receptus, but a Greek Text fabricated by Westcott and Hort and is therefore inferior to the trustworthy 1769 [1611] King James Version, the KJV!
JESUS CHRIST, THE MESSIAH, IS RISEN INDEED! HE IS ALIVE FOREVERMORE!
Resurrection Romans 6:3-5
3 Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death?
4 Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.
5 For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection:
EASTER [Resurrection Sunday] IS NEVER OVER BECAUSE…
Jesus said:
John 11:25 -26 “I am the resurrection and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:26 And whosoever liveth and believeth in me, shall never die. Believest thou this?” 2 Timothy 2:8-26
8 Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead according to my gospel.
9 Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound.
10 Therefore I endure all things for the elect's sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.
11 It is a faithful saying: For if we be dead with him, we shall also live with him:
12 If we suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we deny him, he also will deny us:
13 If we believe not, yet he abideth [abides] faithful: he cannot deny himself.
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.
15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
16 But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.
17 And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus;
18 Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some.
19 Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, let everyone that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.
20 But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth [pottery] ; and some to honor, and some to dishonor.
21 If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honor, sanctified, and meet [the perfect match] for the master's use, and prepared unto every good work.
22 Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
23 But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strife.
24 And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,
25 In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure [perhaps] will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;
26 And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.
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DAILY SPURGEON and DEVOTION for June 15th *A.D. 2025
BC/AD versus BCE/CE Is there a difference?​
Yes! Stand for the Truth, Won’t you?
Who was (is) Charles Haddon Spurgeon
URL: https://www.gotquestions.org/Charles-Haddon-Spurgeon.html
Jesus Christ [Messiah] (Anointed King)] the LORD GOD was born of a virgin 2025 years ago, was crucified, then rose from the dead, victorious over sin, death and the grave and is here in the flesh from GOD as His Church, The Body of Christ and will live forever, time without end and He, Himself, is coming again.
DAILY SPURGEON and DEVOTION written on and calendared for the exact x
DAILY SPURGEON June 15th , A.D. 20 _ _ (present year)
DEVOTION for June 15th by Charles Haddon. Spurgeon
PRAYER 22, Part 8 of 10 THE PRESENCE OF GOD
ANECDOTE 319: Heaven s Gate Always Open to the Praying Christian.
FAITH'S CHECKBOOK: HOME BLESSINGS EXTENDED
-The Lord shall bless thee out of Zion: and thou shalt see the good of Jerusalem all the days of thy life- Psalm 128:5
MORNING: "And Sarah said, God hath made me to laugh, so that all that hear will laugh with me."- Genesis 21:6
EVENING: "He openeth, and no man shutteth. " -Revelation 3:7
MISSION STATEMENT:
A SINNER’S PRAYER:
DEVOTION for June 15th :
PREACHING from Metropolitan Tabernacle London, U.K. (C.H. Spurgeon 1834-1892)
SERMON:
Things That Come Only From God Psalm 136:1 with Dr. Peter Masters, Pastor
A soul-searching psalm that presents all the things in life provided exclusively by God, together with things we cannot possess or experience unless we apply to Jesus Christ the Saviour for forgiveness and eternal life. Then only do substantial and eternal things become ours.
SACRED PRAISE:
It Is No Secret by Elvis Presley Sing-along won’t you? PRAISE music came to mind from today’s ANECDOTE selection)
Note: John Michael sang his first solo at Lamar Heights Baptist Church, Memphis Tennessee at 5 years old.
Tell it to Jesus with Mennonite Group video by S.E. Samonte
… be [be being filled, right now] with the Spirit; speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody [music] in your heart to the Lord; Ephesians 5:18-19
PRAYER 22, Part 8 of 10
THE PRESENCE OF GOD
Part 8 Oh! dear, dear Savior, what could we do without Thee [You]. We are as yet in banishment, [exile] we have not come into the land of light and glory; it is on the other side [of] the river, in the land where Thou dwellest [You dwell], Thy [Your] land of Immanuel [God with us], and till we come thither [there] be Thou with us [be with us here]. We have said unto ourselves, How shall we live without our Lord; and then we have said unto Thee, “If Thy Spirit go not with us, carry us not up hence [from here].” Oh! be to us this day as the fiery cloudy pillar that covered all the camp of Israel. May we dwell in God; may we live and move in God; may we be conscious of the presence of God to a greater extent than we are conscious of anything else.
Bless the churches. Look on them, Lord; cast an eye of love upon the little companies of the faithful wherever they may be and help them and their pastors, and may the churches be in every place a light in the midst of this crooked and perverse generation. O God, we are waiting and watching for a display of Thy great power among the people.
It is an age of great luxury and great sin and gross departures from the truth; we beseech Thee [earnestly beg You] defend Thine [Your] own. When Thine [Your] ark [Ark of the Covenant] was carried captive among the Philistines and set up in the temple of Dagon, Dagon fell before it, then didst Thou smite [hit, kick] Thine adversaries in the hinder parts and put them to a perpetual reproach, and Thou canst [You can] do the like again, and we pray it may be so. Oh! for the stretched out hand of God. We are longing to see it in the conversion of great multitudes by the gospel, that those who have said, “Aha, aha, the gospel has lost its power,” may be made foolish by the wisdom of the Most High, even as Jannes and Jambres were made foolish when they could not do so with their [wicked] enchantments, but God was with His servant. [I ask that You be with us in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.] (Complete Prayer is attached in e-mail as: PRAYER 22.doc)
Tell it to Jesus (Click or Tap for audio. Sing-along won’t you? Today’s PRAISE music came to mind from today’s ANTECDOTE selection)
ANECDOTE 319: Heaven s Gate Always Open to the Praying Christian.
I Waited For The Lord on High by Maranantha Sing-along won’t you? Today’s PRAISE music came to mind from today’s ANECDOTE selection
The Persian kings forbade any one to come near them; and if any ventured into the king s court, and the monarch did not stretch out the silver scepter, the guards cut them down at once. Yet there were certain favored courtiers who, by special privilege, had the right to approach the king at all times, guard or no guard. These were the noblest in the king’s dominions.
Such honor have all the saints [born-again believers]. No cherub with flaming sword guards the way of approach to God against any child of the great Father.
FAITH'S CHECKBOOK C.H. Spurgeon 1834 - 1892
JUNE 15 HOME BLESSINGS EXTENDED
-The Lord shall bless thee out of Zion: and thou shalt see the good of Jerusalem all the days of thy life- Psalm 128:5
Bendígate Jehova desde Sion, Y veas el bien de Jerusalem todos los dias de tu vida - Salmos 128:5
This is a promise to the God-fearing man [one] who walks in the ways of holiness
with earnest heed [sincere obedience]. He shall have domestic blessedness; his wife and children shall be a source of great happiness at home. But then as a member of the church he desires to see the cause prosper, for he is as much concerned for the Lord's house as for his own. When the Lord builds our house, it is but fitting that we should desire to see the Lord's house builded [prosper]. Our goods are not truly good unless we promote by them the good of the Lord's chosen church. Yes, you shall get a blessing when you go up to the assemblies of Zion; you shall be instructed, enlivened, and comforted, where prayer and praise ascend, and testimony is borne to the Great Sacrifice [the Lord Jesus]. -The Lord shall bless thee [you] out of [from] Zion.- Nor shall you alone be profited; the church itself shall prosper; believers shall be multiplied, and their holy work shall be crowned with success. Certain gracious men have this promise fulfilled to them as long as they live. Alas! [Sadly] when they die the cause often flags [stalls out]. Let us be among those who bring good things to Jerusalem all their [our] days. Lord, of thy [by Your] mercy make us such! Amen.
Prayer: Thank You Lord Jesus, for Your church body. Thank you that we will be instructed, enlivened, and comforted, where prayer and praise are offered to You, and personal words of testimony are given because of the Great Sacrifice You made for all believers. May the church itself prosper; May believers be multiplied, and Your holy work be crowned with success from You, You have not done such a wonder in me just to leave me helpless at the last. You died for Your Church, and I know that You did not die in vain. Thank You, Lord Jesus, Amen.
MORNING June 15
"And Sarah said, God hath made me to laugh, so that all that hear will laugh with me."
- Genesis 21:6
- Entonces dijo Sara: Dios me ha hecho reir, y cualquiera que lo oyere se reira conmigo
- Genesis 21:6
IT was far above the power of nature, and even contrary to its laws, that the aged Sarah should be honored with a son. [conceive and bear a child] And even so it is beyond all ordinary rules that I, a poor, helpless, undone sinner, should find grace to bear about [contain] in my soul the indwelling Spirit of the Lord Jesus. I who once despaired as well I might, for my nature was as dry and withered and barren and accursed as a howling wilderness, even I have been made to bring forth fruit unto holiness. Well may my mouth be filled with joyous laughter, because of the singular, surprising grace which I have received of the Lord; for I have found Jesus [the Christ], the promised seed, and He is mine for ever. This day will I lift up psalms [songs] of triumph to the Lord who has remembered my low estate [sinful nature], for my heart rejoices [celebrates] in the Lord; my horn [music] is exalted in the Lord; my mouth is enlarged over my enemies, because I rejoice in Your salvation. I would have all those that hear of my great deliverance from hell and my most blessed visitation from on high laugh for joy with me. I would surprise my family with my abundant peace; I would delight my friends with my ever-increasing happiness; I would edify [build-up] the church with my grateful confessions; and even impress the world with the cheerfulness of my daily conversation. [John] Bunyan [Author of Pilgrim's Progress] [Click for a free download of the world's most famous allegory] tells us that Mercy [Personified therein] laughed in her sleep, and no wonder when she dreamed of Jesus; my joy shall not stop short of hers while my Beloved is the theme of my daily thoughts. The Lord Jesus is a deep sea of joy: my soul shall dive therein, shall be swallowed up in the delights of His society [fellowship]. Sarah looked on her [son] Isaac, and laughed with excess of rapture, and all her friends laughed with her; and you, my soul, look on your Jesus, and bid heaven and earth unite in your joy unspeakable.
EVENING June 15
"He openeth, and no man shutteth. " -Revelation 3:7
-El que abre y ninguno cierra-Apocalipsis 3:7
JESUS is the keeper of the gates of paradise [heaven] and before every believing soul He sets [places] an open door, that no man or devil will be able to close. What joy it will be to find that faith in Him is the golden key to the everlasting doors. My soul, do you carry this key in your bosom [around your neck], or are you trusting to some deceitful picklock [burglar], which will [ultimately] fail you at last? Hear this parable of the preacher, and remember it. The great King has made a banquet [is hosting a big party], and He has proclaimed to all the world that none shall enter but those who bring with them the fairest [most beautiful] flower that blooms. The spirits of men [many people] advance to the gate by thousands, and they bring each one the flower which he esteems the queen of the garden; but in crowds [by large numbers] they are driven [sent away] from the royal presence, and enter not into the festive halls [where the party is going on] . Some bear in their hand the deadly nightshade of superstition, or the flaunting poppies of Rome, or the hemlock [used medicinally as a powerful sedative] of self-righteousness, but these are not dear to the King, the bearers are shut out of the pearly gates. My soul, have you gathered the rose of Sharon? [The Lord Jesus] Do you wear the lily of the valley in your bosom [close to your heart] constantly? If so, when you come up to the gates of heaven you will know its value, for you have only to show this choicest of flowers, and the Porter [door-keeper] will open [the door]: not for a moment will He deny you admission, for to that rose the Porter opens ever [always opens the door]. You will find your way with the rose of Sharon [The Lord Jesus] in your hand up to the throne of God Himself, for heaven itself possesses nothing that excels its radiant beauty, and of all the flowers that bloom in paradise there is none that can rival the lily of the valleys.
[I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys, Song of Solomon 2:1].
My soul, get Calvary's blood-red rose into your hand by faith, wear it by love,
preserve it by communion, by daily watchfulness make it your all in all, and you will be blessed beyond all bliss, happy beyond a dream. Jesus, be mine forever, my God, my heaven, my all. ________________________________________
PLEASE VIEW THE FOLLOWING VIDEO TO DETERMINE WHETHER YOUR PREFERRED VERSION OF THE BIBLE HAS BEEN AND IS IS PROTECTED AND PRESERVED BY GOD AS INSPIRED [GOD-BREATHED,
WORD FOR WORD], INNERANT, INFALLIBLE, IMMUTABLE AND HOLY
WORD OF GOD?
Bridge to Babylon The 1881 Textual Criticism Controversy
URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIC5rUbs_-E&t=9s
(2 hrs. 49 mins.)
This video presents historical evidence explaining the explosion of over 100 published English versions of the Bible. This continuing attempt to replace, add or take away from the 1769 King James Version of the Holy Bible do not prevail because GOD Himself preserves and protects His Holy Scripture from all heresy, blasphemy, confusion and error.
Note: The New King James Version does NOT follow the Greek text of the Textus Receptus, but a Greek Text fabricated by Westcott and Hort and is therefore inferior to the trustworthy 1769 [1611] King James Version, the KJV!
SPECIAL FEATURES:
Amazing Grace by Wintley Phipps at Carnegie Hall
URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHTSCJ77SM8
Trump Endorses the God Bless the USA Authorized King James Version KJV Bible
URL: https://godblesstheusabible.com/
Why the King James Bible of 1611 Remains the Most Popular Translation in History
URL: https://www.history.com/news/king-james-bible-most-popular
SACRED LITERATURE:
Seven reasons to read (or hear) the Pilgrim’s Progress
URL: https://openthebible.org/article/seven-good-reasons-to-read-pilgrims-progress/#:~:text=It's%20a%20classic
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Jesus Christ [Messiah] (Anointed King)] the LORD GOD was born of a virgin 2025 years ago, was crucified, then rose from the dead, victorious over sin, death and the grave and is here in the flesh from GOD as His Church, The Body of Christ and will live forever, time without end and He, Himself, is coming again.
Jesus Christ [Messiah] (Anointed King)] the LORD GOD was born of a virgin 2025 years ago, was crucified, then rose from the dead, victorious over sin, death and the grave and is here in the flesh from GOD as His Church, The Body of Christ and will live forever, time without end and He, Himself, is coming again.
Who was (is) Charles Haddon Spurgeon
*A.D. did not and does NOT mean “After Death” as many erroneously now think. It actually abbreviates Anno Domini, a Latin phrase adopted into English that literally means “Year of our Lord”. It has been used together with B.C. Before Christ for centuries.
B.C.E is not a synonym for B.C. (Before Christ)] It is not the same thing. Not even close.
B.C.E. / C.E or B.C. /A.D. What’s the difference?
B.C.E. (BEFORE COMMON ERA [or BEFORE CURRENT ERA] ― Anything to avoid all reference or mention of anything CHRISTIAN by atheist and anti-Christians and to remove A.D. [Anno Domini] and B.C. [Before Christ] from being used.
This argument, claims to have a neutral point of view to remove the reference to Jesus Christ by omitting the use of A.D Ano Domini and B.C. Before Christ This argument brings forward a faulty and egregious hypothesis. Without consideration of a person’s religious views analysis of the hypothesis of a neutral point of view (NPOV) must be made.
What is A NEUTRAL point of view? Such a fool’s errand would argue that a point of view could set forth a valid, genuine, authentic and simultaneously be neutral. What? This defies logic. A neutral point of view, were it possible, is no point of view at all. Rather, it’s illogical and by applying simple common sense, impossible. Anytime a point of view is combined, confused or blended with another one so that the properties are clouded, weakened or confused the actual definite and certain POV is lost and any rational adherence or support for it is now moot. A Neutral point of view exists only in the imagination of those who prefer confusion to a true, authentic, genuine, robust and proven point of a verifiable fact.
A neutral point of view, were it possible, would be, at best, illogical, unattainable, indefensible and irresponsible. The king of oxymorons.
Therefore, the mere consideration of an imagined but impossible and unattainable neutral point of view (NPOV) is ludicrous. A point of view cannot be NEUTRAL. An authentic point of view cannot be neutral, or ambiguous, but must clearly advance a singular, definite and certain point of view (POV). It cannot be both a POV and neutral. A neutral point of view is a logical impossibility. A neutral (POV), were it possible, would ignore the historical fact of Jesus Christ’s birth. The pretense of seeking a neutral point of view is therefore misleading and disingenuous.
The Lord Jesus Christ is come [is here] in the flesh,
was born of a virgin 2025 years ago.
He’s alive today, has always existed as God’s eternal and everlasting Word,
and will soon return for his bride, the Church
[The body of all redeemed believers in Jesus Christ].
And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness:
God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit,
believed on in the world, received up into glory.
1 Timothy 3:16
Look unto me, and be ye saved all the ends of the earth: for I am God and there is none else.
Isaiah 45:22
You are invited to believe in the Lord Jesus Christ as your personal savior and Lord and to follow Him in believer’s baptism.
Jesus came from Galilee to Jordan to be baptized by John the Baptist. But, John forbad [refused] Him and said, “I have need to be baptized of You and [yet] you are coming to me?” [for baptism] And Jesus answering him said, “Suffer it to be so [Do it] now: for thus it becometh us [is beautifully fitting and expected of us] to fulfil all righteousness.”
Baptism is not a requirement for salvation but it is the willing desire of all believers to demonstrate agreement and consistency with the righteousness of preaching Repentance and Baptism as preached and practiced by John the Baptist is obedience to scriptural teaching. The issue of baptism is therefore not an issue of salvation but of obedience and the fulfilling of all righteousness.
Worshiping Him in Spirit and in truth will spring-up and be manifested in a sense of gratitude from all born again believers. Such trust and worship can come through prayer, Bible reading, scriptural meditation and study. Fellowship in a local church body, hearing gospel preaching and singing of sacred hymns and spiritual songs are also acts of worship and reflects active discipleship.
To this purpose, DailySpurgeon, is offered as a reliable, dependable and effective resource.
It is not intended, were it possible to take the place of fellowship or congregational worship in a local body of believers.
“Study to show yourself approved unto God, a worker that needs not be ashamed, rightly dividing [accurately comprehending and sharing] the word of truth.” 2 Timothy 2:15
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The Strategy of Resurrection John Ch. 20 with Dr. Peter Masters, Pastor
It is clear the resurrection was completely unexpected by the disciples. Here is how it came, first by gentle intimation, then with a caution, then as a proof of Christ's successful atonement, and then as a command to trust in the living Lord.
PRAISE: PLEASE SING Above All by Lenny LeBlanc …Be [be being] filled with the Spirit; speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord; Ephesians 5:18-19
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We believe the Bible is God’s everlasting, inspired (God breathed) Word. By His Word He guides us individually and corporately through His local Church.
God’s Word [The Bible] is the driving essence of all our work. To this end we annotate and reprint, unabridged, the sermons and publications from The Holy Bible that were preached and taught through the inspired servant Charles Haddad Spurgeon.
The published Headings and Titles selected for inclusion in Daily Spurgeon are:
Prayers
Anecdotes
Faith’s Checkbook
Morning & Evening
This body of inspired work was created by Spurgeon 1834-1892 and has been widely published and preached to this present time. He was Pastor and founder of the Metropolitan Tabernacle in London, England (Still flourishing TODAY) Still preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ. [Click this blue link to hear live, contemporary and traditional preaching brought by the Internet from broadcasts from Dr. Peter Masters, the current Metropolitan Tabernacle minister for over 30 years].
Prayer: Dear Lord, May this endeavor be effective and thrive in winning souls,
and may we also be loving and compassionate as we encourage and comfort all who
are needy, especially to those who are in the household of faith, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.
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Precaution: These devotional messages and prayers are not offered or intended to substitute for walking in the bright sunlight of continual companionship [communion, fellowship] in love with the Lord Jesus Christ [The Messiah]. Neither should they be substituted for reading, meditating on, praying and fasting over God's Word; (KJV, Authorized Version is recommended) that reveals His unspeakable Love to all the world. John 3:16
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"For even in [the] Thessaloni'ca [jail] ye sent once and again unto my necessity. Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account. Philippians 4:17. But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received the things which were sent from you, an odor of a sweet smell, Exodus. 29.18 a sacrifice acceptable, well-pleasing to God. …But I know that my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:17-19. Now unto God and our Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen. Salute [Greet] every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren which are with me greet you All the saints salute [Greet] you, chiefly they that are of *Caesar’s household. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Philippians 4:23 Amen”
* Not only were new converts won to the truth in Caesar's household, but after their conversion they remained in that household. They did not feel at liberty to abandon their post of duty because their surroundings were no longer congenial. [They were now out of their comfort zone but obliged to steadfastly remain and serve there] The truth had found them there, and there they remained, by their changed life and character testifying to the transforming power of their new found faith in Jesus Christ. Thank you for your prayers.
Let us make daily use of our riches, and ever repair [return] to Him as to our own Lord in covenant, taking from Him the supply of all we need with as much boldness as men take money from their own purse [wallet].
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TODAY'S DEVOTION
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A Spurgeon Anecdote
A promise from scripture in Faith’s Checkbook
Selections from Morning & Evening
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SPECIAL SPURGEON SERMON: “Why Men Cannot Believe in Christ”
[Christ Jesus]
URL: https://youtu.be/hHF1r74XaTQ?si=czhwYSJP9H53XqCy
Note: This Sermon was referenced in the Men’s Bible Study on Wednesday, August 14th 2024 at South Shores Church and is featured here as an unabridged Audio recording of Sermon # 1245 that was preached originally by Charles Spurgeon in 1875 from his home church, The Metropolitan Tabernacle, London, U.K.
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Can You trust this website?
Is it of God?
Is it trustworthy?
1 John Chapter 4
Beloved ones, don’t be believing every spirit [everything you hear] but [continually] be testing the spirit whether it is of God: because many false prophets have come out in the world. Here’s how you know the Spirit of God: Every spirit [voice] that confesseth [confesses, says] that Jesus Christ is come [is here] in the flesh, having come out of God, is of God: and every spirit [voice] that confesseth not [doesn't confess] that Jesus Christ is come [is here] in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world.
Hence, I confess [declare and affirm] "Jesus Christ is come [is here] in the flesh."
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He has always existed from eternity past [FOREVER] as the WORD of God. John 1:1-2
And He was born of a virgin 2,024 years ago in Bethlehem, the WORD made flesh,
is alive today, and is coming soon for His *bride, the Church
[*All redeemed believers].
"And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness:
God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit,
believed on in the world, received up into glory."
1 Timothy 3:16
Let me invite you to trust in the Lord Jesus Christ as your Savior and Lord and to publicly confess [declare] Him as such before men [publicly]. He will therefore be able to acknowledge and confess you before His Father in Heaven. He is The God of Abraham. Isaac and Jacob. Following your public confession, You also invited to follow Him in believer’s baptism by immersion.
Jesus came from Galilee t o Jordan to be baptized by John the Baptist. But, John forbad [refused] Him and said, “I have need to be baptized of You and [yet] you are coming to me?” [for baptism] And Jesus answering him said, “Suffer it to be so [Allow this]: for thus it becometh [is fitting and right for] us to fulfil all righteousness.”