Isaiah 55:11 The Way so also is my Word. I send it out and its always produces fruit. It shall accomplish all I want it to, and prosper everywhere I send it.

2 Timothy 3:16-17 The Way The whole Bible was given to us by inspiration from God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives; it straightens us out and helps us to do what is right.

It is God's way of making us well prepared at every point, fully equipped to do good to everyone.

2 Peter 1:19-21 The Way So we have seen and proved that what the prophets said came true. You will do well to pay attention to everything they have written, for, like lights shining into dark corners, their words help us to understand many things that otherwise would be dark and difficult. But when you consider the wonderful truth of the prophets' words, then the light will dawn in your souls and Christ the Morning Star will shine in your hearts.

For no prophesy recorded in Scripture was ever thought up by the prophet himself.

It was the Holy Spirit within these godly men who gave them true messages from God.

How to hear and understand the Gospel

Job 38:1-3 The Way THEN THE LORD answered Job from the whirlwind;

"Why are you using your ignorance to deny my providence?
Now get ready to fight, for I am going to demand some answers from you, and you must reply.

Job 40:6-7 The Way Then the Lord spoke to Job again from the whirlwind;

"Stand up like a man and brace yourself for battle. Let me ask you a question and give me the answer.

Job 42:4-7 The Way "[You said,] 'Listen and I will speak! Let me put the questions to you! See if you can answer them!'

"[But now I say,] 'I had heard about you before, but now I have seen you,

and I loathe myself and repent in dust and ashes.'"

After the Lord had finished speaking with Job, he said to Eliphaz the Temanite: "I am angry with you and with your two friends, for you have not been right in what you have said about me, as my servant Job was.

Romans 10:14-17 The Way But how shall they ask him to save them unless they believe in him? And how can they believe in him if they have never heard about him? And how can they hear about him unless someone tells them?

And how will anyone go and tell them unless someone sends him?That is what the Scriptures are talking about when they say, "How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace with God and bring glad tidings of good things."

In other words, how welcome are those who come preaching God's Good News But not everyone who hears the Good News has welcomed it, for Isaiah the prophet said, "Lord, who has believed me when I told them?"

Yet faith comes from listening to this Good News--the Good News about Christ.

Acts 26:17-18 The Way And I will protect you from both your own people and the Gentiles. Yes, I am going to send you to the Gentiles to open their eyes to their condition so that thy may repent and live in the light of God instead of in Satan's darkness, so that they may receive forgiveness for their sins and God's inheritance along with all people everywhere whose sins are cleansed away, who are set apart by faith in me.'
Romans 15:4-7 THE WAY These things that were written in the Scriptures so long ago are to teach us patience and to encourages us, so that we will look forward expectantly to the time when God will conquer sin and death.

May God who gives patience, steadiness, and encouragement help you to live in complete harmony with each other--each with the attitude of Christ toward the other.

And then all of us can praise the Lord together with one voice, giving glory to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

So, warmly welcome each other into the church, just as Christ has warmly welcomed you; then God will be glorified.

Here is Today's message

1 John 4:1-3 DEARLY LOVED FRIENDS, don't always believe everything you hear just because someone says it is a message from God: test it first to see if it really is. For there are many false teachers around,

and the way to find out if their message is from the Holy Spirit is to ask: Does it really agree that Jesus Christ, God's Son, actually became man with a human body? If so, then the message is from God.

If not, the message is not from God but from the one who is against Christ, like the "Antichrist" you have heard about who is going to come, and his attitude of enmity against Christ is already abroad in the world.

1 Corinthians 14:26-33 Well, my brothers, let's add up what I am saying. When you meet together some will sing, another will teach, or tell some special information God has given him, or speak in an unknown language, but everything that is done must be useful to all, and build them up in the Lord.

No more than two or three should speak in an unknown language, and they must speak one at a time, and someone must be ready to interpret what they are saying.

But if no one is present who can interpret, they must not speak out loud. They must talk silently to themselves and to God in the unknown language but not publicly.

Two or three may prophesy, one at a time, if they have the gift, while all the others listen.
But if, while someone is prophesying, someone else receives a message or idea from the Lord, the one who is speaking should stop.

In this way all who have the gift of prophesy can speak, one after the other, and everyone will learn and be encouraged and helped.

Remember that a person who has a message from God has the power to stop himself or wait his turn.

God is not one who likes things to be disorderly and upset. He likes harmony, and he finds it in all the other churches.

1 Corinthians 12:1-3 AND NOW, BROTHERS, I want to write about the special abilities the Holy Spirit gives to each of you, for I don't want any misunderstanding about them.

You will remember that before you became Christians you went around from one idol to another, not one of which could speak a single word.

But now you are meeting people who claim to speak messages from the Spirit of God. How can you know whether they are really inspired by God or whether they are fakes? Here is the test: no one speaking by the power of the Spirit of God can curse Jesus, and no one can say, "Jesus is Lord," and really mean it, unless the Holy Spirit is helping him.
Isaiah 55:11 The Way so also is my Word. I send it out and its always produces fruit. It shall accomplish all I want it to, and prosper everywhere I send it. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 The Way The whole Bible was given to us by inspiration from God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives; it straightens us out and helps us to do what is right. It is God's way of making us well prepared at every point, fully equipped to do good to everyone. 2 Peter 1:19-21 The Way So we have seen and proved that what the prophets said came true. You will do well to pay attention to everything they have written, for, like lights shining into dark corners, their words help us to understand many things that otherwise would be dark and difficult. But when you consider the wonderful truth of the prophets' words, then the light will dawn in your souls and Christ the Morning Star will shine in your hearts. For no prophesy recorded in Scripture was ever thought up by the prophet himself. It was the Holy Spirit within these godly men who gave them true messages from God. How to hear and understand the Gospel Job 38:1-3 The Way THEN THE LORD answered Job from the whirlwind; "Why are you using your ignorance to deny my providence? Now get ready to fight, for I am going to demand some answers from you, and you must reply. Job 40:6-7 The Way Then the Lord spoke to Job again from the whirlwind; "Stand up like a man and brace yourself for battle. Let me ask you a question and give me the answer. Job 42:4-7 The Way "[You said,] 'Listen and I will speak! Let me put the questions to you! See if you can answer them!' "[But now I say,] 'I had heard about you before, but now I have seen you, and I loathe myself and repent in dust and ashes.'" After the Lord had finished speaking with Job, he said to Eliphaz the Temanite: "I am angry with you and with your two friends, for you have not been right in what you have said about me, as my servant Job was. Romans 10:14-17 The Way But how shall they ask him to save them unless they believe in him? And how can they believe in him if they have never heard about him? And how can they hear about him unless someone tells them? And how will anyone go and tell them unless someone sends him?That is what the Scriptures are talking about when they say, "How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace with God and bring glad tidings of good things." In other words, how welcome are those who come preaching God's Good News But not everyone who hears the Good News has welcomed it, for Isaiah the prophet said, "Lord, who has believed me when I told them?" Yet faith comes from listening to this Good News--the Good News about Christ. Acts 26:17-18 The Way And I will protect you from both your own people and the Gentiles. Yes, I am going to send you to the Gentiles to open their eyes to their condition so that thy may repent and live in the light of God instead of in Satan's darkness, so that they may receive forgiveness for their sins and God's inheritance along with all people everywhere whose sins are cleansed away, who are set apart by faith in me.' Romans 15:4-7 THE WAY These things that were written in the Scriptures so long ago are to teach us patience and to encourages us, so that we will look forward expectantly to the time when God will conquer sin and death. May God who gives patience, steadiness, and encouragement help you to live in complete harmony with each other--each with the attitude of Christ toward the other. And then all of us can praise the Lord together with one voice, giving glory to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. So, warmly welcome each other into the church, just as Christ has warmly welcomed you; then God will be glorified. Here is Today's message 1 John 4:1-3 DEARLY LOVED FRIENDS, don't always believe everything you hear just because someone says it is a message from God: test it first to see if it really is. For there are many false teachers around, and the way to find out if their message is from the Holy Spirit is to ask: Does it really agree that Jesus Christ, God's Son, actually became man with a human body? If so, then the message is from God. If not, the message is not from God but from the one who is against Christ, like the "Antichrist" you have heard about who is going to come, and his attitude of enmity against Christ is already abroad in the world. 1 Corinthians 14:26-33 Well, my brothers, let's add up what I am saying. When you meet together some will sing, another will teach, or tell some special information God has given him, or speak in an unknown language, but everything that is done must be useful to all, and build them up in the Lord. No more than two or three should speak in an unknown language, and they must speak one at a time, and someone must be ready to interpret what they are saying. But if no one is present who can interpret, they must not speak out loud. They must talk silently to themselves and to God in the unknown language but not publicly. Two or three may prophesy, one at a time, if they have the gift, while all the others listen. But if, while someone is prophesying, someone else receives a message or idea from the Lord, the one who is speaking should stop. In this way all who have the gift of prophesy can speak, one after the other, and everyone will learn and be encouraged and helped. Remember that a person who has a message from God has the power to stop himself or wait his turn. God is not one who likes things to be disorderly and upset. He likes harmony, and he finds it in all the other churches. 1 Corinthians 12:1-3 AND NOW, BROTHERS, I want to write about the special abilities the Holy Spirit gives to each of you, for I don't want any misunderstanding about them. You will remember that before you became Christians you went around from one idol to another, not one of which could speak a single word. But now you are meeting people who claim to speak messages from the Spirit of God. How can you know whether they are really inspired by God or whether they are fakes? Here is the test: no one speaking by the power of the Spirit of God can curse Jesus, and no one can say, "Jesus is Lord," and really mean it, unless the Holy Spirit is helping him.
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