Fruit of the Spirit

For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth...Eph 5:9

Spring 2006                                                            Volume 7, Issue 2

(True Worship, continued from page 1)

The Lordship of God and Christ

We will come nearer offering up acceptable worship to God when we understand the greatness, of the Lordship of God and Jesus. When the Bible calls God or Jesus “Lord” it is using a word which was one of authority, a word designating a master as opposed to a slave. The word “Lord” is a one-word expression of complete devotion, of reverence and adoration and submission.

David showed an understanding of the appropriate attitude of those who would worship the Lord when he wrote in Psalm 89:7, “God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints, and to be held in reverence by all those around Him.” The writer of Hebrews also understood, saying that we are expected to “serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear” (Heb. 12:28).

Contemporary VS Traditional Worship Styles

Some in and out of the church are saying that “we cannot reach modern man with the traditional style of worship.” The problem with that idea is that it is not the purpose of worship to “reach modern man.” We are to reach modern man with the Gospel! We are to be trying to reach GOD with our worship! I believe that it is noteworthy that the New Testament nowhere indicates that worship assemblies were or are for the purpose of attracting unbelievers. The focus of acceptable worship is not the unbeliever, but the Lord God Himself.

There is nothing inherently right or wrong with either traditional or contemporary styles of worship. The problem with either one is if and when it incorporates activities and intentions that are not authorized by God’s Word! AS we deal with worship styles and related matters, it is very important that we remember the purpose of worship and who is to please whom in worship.

Conclusion

In times like these, when there is so much confusion, conflict, and disagreement over a matter of such importance as worship, it is critical that we understand that right is always right, and wrong is always wrong, regardless of who or how many agree or disagree. If God said it, that should settle it for all of us.

Byron Nichols
(The Voice Of Truth, Vol. 29, Pg. 6, 7)

Future Assignment

      “Tomorrow may never come.” But there will be a future. Our tomorrow on earth may never come to pass because we may die. Eternity, however, is in the future and this future is going to be witnessed by us all. An assignment will be made.
      Jesus has called upon His followers to look to the future and not be unduly bound to the present. “Lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal” (Matt. 6:20).
      A glorious future of joy beyond compare, of rest beyond description, of life that never ends is promised for the faithful Christian, the servant of God, who lives today.
      When sorrows come, sickness intrudes into our lives, disappointments seem to multiply, and darkness appears to ever prevail, the faithful Christian can look beyond these hurts to the future that Jesus has promised.
      There is, however, another future that will be in store for a growing multitude of people. “And these shall go away into everlasting punishment” (Matt. 25:46). Sent away to punishment in infamy and shame, away from all that is holy, all that is good, all that is joyful and pleasant will be the future that awaits all who “obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ” (2 Thess. 1:8)
      Men look to the future for different reasons. There is a future awaiting all of us, without exception. What will be your future? What will be your assignment?

Charles E. Cobb
Voice Of Truth, Vol. 29, pg. 31



All Spiritual Blessings Are In

                  Baptized "Into"             "In Christ"    
                  Romans 6:3-6                                       
             Galatians 3:26-27              Redemption
                                                      Ephesians 1:7
             Confess "Unto"
          Romans 10:10                     New Creation
                                                    2 Corinthians 5:17
         Repent "Unto"
      Acts 11:18                              Sanctification
                                                      Hebrews 13:12
     Believe "Unto"
    Romans 10:10                            Justification
                                                        Romans 5:9

 

Inside...
Page 1 - True Worship | Page 2 - True Worship (Cont.)
Page 3 - Prison Report | Page 4 - Old Testament Studies
Page 5 - Discouragement | Page 6 - Understandest Thou What Thou...
Page 7 - Christian Evidences | Page 8 - A Remedy For Troubled Hearts
Page 9 - The Christian Home | Page 10 - Continuations
Page 11 - The Children's Page | Page 12 - Continuations

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