God THE TRI-UNE GOD

God The Father.

IS the creator of all things. He is perfect in every way, righteous in judgment, and fully abundant in His love and all powerful. He rules as Sovereign Lord, over all things seen and not seen. He rescues the lost and helpless . He is the stronghold and provides complete safety for those in need. He is a consuming Holy fire - all the stars in the galaxies couldn't equal His burn - He made them and yet He shows us His tender Mercy and is slow to anger. He is Parent as comforter, provider, trainer and rebuker, consistent and persistent. He is all three - THE Father, THE Son, The Holy Spirit.

God The Son.

IS through whom all things are created and holds all things together. The Son is the image of the invisible God. Conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of a virgin, Mary. Jesus came to Earth as a man to redeem this fallen world. Through His obedient and sinless life He revealed the fullness of God. Through word and deed Jesus proclaimed the reign of God bringing good news to all, setting them free and opening their eyes to God's truth. Jesus Christ triumphed over sin through His death and resurrection and was exalted Lord of creation and the church (body of believers). The saviour invites all to be reconciled to God offering peace, himself, to all calling them to follow Him in the way of the cross. Until Jesus returns in His glory, He intercedes for believers, acts as their advocate and calls them to be His witness.

God The Holy Spirit. IS supreme counselor, creative power, presence and wisdom of God. The Spirit convicts people of sin, gives them new life and guides them to Truth. By the spirit believers are baptised into one body. The indwelling spirit testifies that they are God's children, distributes gifts for ministry, empowers for witness intercedes for them according to God's will and assures them of eternal life.

REFER TO YOUR BIBLE Genesis 1; Exodus 15:2-3; Exodus 34:6-7; Deuteronomy 6:4-6; Psalm 8; Psalm 23; Psalm 139; Isaiah 55:8-9; Isaiah 66:12-13; Jeremiah 31:31-34; Hosea 11:1-4; Matthew 1:18-25; Matthew 5-7; Matthew 28:18-20;Mark 8:34-38; Luke 4:18-19; John 1:1-18; John 14:26; John 15:26; John 16:7-15; Acts 1:8; Acts 2:1-4;Romans 8:1-17; I Corinthians 12:4-7; I Corinthians 13; I Corinthians 15:3-8; II Corinthians 1:22; II Corinthians 5:16-21; II Corinthians 13:14; Galatians 5:22-23; Ephesians 1:15-2:22; Ephesians 3:14-21; Philippians 2:6-11; Colossians 1:15-20; I Timothy 6:15-16; II Timothy 2:11-13; Hebrews 12:7-11; I Peter 2:21-25; I John 2:2; Revelation 5:5-6, 9-10.
Above collated from Willow Park Baptist Church declaration of Faith.

2 Corinthians 10

2 Corinthians 10
Paul's Defense of His Ministry 1By the meekness and gentleness of Christ, I appeal to you—I, Paul, who am "timid" when face to face with you, but "bold" when away! 2I beg you that when I come I may not have to be as bold as I expect to be toward some people who think that we live by the standards of this world. 3For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. 4The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. 5We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. 6And we will be ready to punish every act of disobedience, once your obedience is complete. - New International Version.

Reading David Wilkerson's blog. It just gets to you. That through NO strength of our own, but only through the mighty weapons of God, the power of God can change our strongholds - those fortresses that have been set up in our mind once by the devil can fall away and crumble by our simple faith in Christ. Not by our strength, but by His, alone. I pray for Christ to permeate through me, and you, cleansing us, washing us clean from darkness into light by the blood He shed at Calvary.

I urge you to read Corinthians 2 and look at how it speaks to you. Jesus wants you. He loves you so much. Take up His invitation and grow by the living word. He will protect you and watch over you. No fear. No condemnation through Christ Jesus.

Thank you Lord. Amen.

The Trouble with Christianity

The second in a series of six, Wheelock Heath Baptist Church is inviting friends of its congregation to learn more about the Chrisitan faith, where they can ask pivitol questions about subjects like suffering, injustice, religion, hell, science and taking the bible literally.
The second - 'How could a good God allow suffering', was informative and helped answer people's preconceieved notions about suffering.

Pastor Gary Aston lead the discussion and answered the following questions claiming not to know ALL the answers. Here is a shortened and compacted record of the questiones and answers that took place at the end of a successful evening.

Q You explained how Jesus destroys all the sad things. You also said he destroys sin, and how exactly does he destroy it?

A Sin, is rebellion against God. God is to be on the throne of our hearts. As soon as Adam and Eve disobeyed God - He was exchanged ; from Him, to ourselves: ME. Sin distorts everything. Sin is far more than disobeying a list of rules. Anger of God is raised when self is the centre of our lives. he must show His righteous nager against sin. When Jesus comes, Jesus destroys the work of sin. he died on the cross to absorb God's anger for us. If you believe in Jesus, you won't face God's anger. He promised to reverse the effects of the Fall (Adam and Eve sinning), and one day He promises to purge the world of sin.

Q How can a good God five a good reason on purpose for allowing innocent babies or children to suffer in abusive situations?

A. We can't, as humans understand a specifiic purpose; situation. According to God's plans, He is GOOD. God hasn't finished yet. Jesus has come, but the final effects we haven't seen yet. One day evil will be done away with. And the crux is - where would you ask God to stop? If he did take out evil now, where would He stop?.. I don't want to be flippent in my answer - see me afterwards who asked this question and we can talk through it..

Q Accordingto the bible, God imposed suffering on us because of Adam's sin. Therefor, does God continue to punish us? If so, do we pray for God to change his mind?

A Adam didn't know the consequences of the Fall. Though, he chose to disobey God. So, God hasn't 'imposed' suffering on us. Jesus came down so we don't have to face the consequences of sin.

Q The assumption is that coming through suffereing, results in a better person by what you said Gary.. But, what about when a person is left twisted and bitter. How is suffering useful then?

A A little suffering is Good for the soul? I am not recommending that. Suffering is NOT a good thing. We can point those people to Jesus and he can and DOES draw out the poison. Jesus is able to turn things around.

Q Why do some wicked people prosper, live long, and die happy? Why do good people suffer and die young?
A Job comes to mind here - read the book.. And in Psalm 73 Aseph writes Justice may not be done in this life. But ultimate justice will one day be seen to be done. On THAT day.

(Time ran out and the evening drew to a close.)

The Bahai Faith - Sects and Falsehood

I am very grateful for being able to study the Bahai faith. It just makes me more and more sure that this faith really is of the Devil. I apologise to my Bahai brother who may be reading this, as this will appear to be an insult. It's not. I am observing and giving my opinion. I discover
there are in fact several Baha'i sects: Orthodox Baha'i Faith, Baha'is under the Provision of the Covenant, The Remey Society, Baha'is Loyal to the Fourth Guardian.

I found a Bahai from India who is fairly high up and loyal to the true cause of Bahais and he says: "The true Bahá'ís are those who are under the Shelter of the Guardian. The deviated sects are those who have turned away from the true Guardian. It is my fervent hope that soon all the friends will turn unto the living guardian of the Faith and will be submissive unto him." Written by Dr. A. Parikh, Secretary of the National (Orthodox) Bahai Council of Indiaon 27th July 2007.

Christians know the devil will try to copy Christ, as his supreme enemy - where battles are being fought all around, though we don't see them all the time. Christ has the victory - we know this from the book of Revelation. And the ultimate act here is that the Devil is claiming to be Christ (as a manifestation only, not ordination of course (denied by the Bahai faith)) and is even saying he is the father - to copy Christ's father!

The Baha’i thrust toward the unification of all religions is primed for failure, because it is evil. And, people, good people, even the writings of Baha u llah, seem 'good' on the surface... But Islam, the mother religion of Baha’i would not and could not consider Bahá’u’lláh as a prophet of God greater than Muhammad. Likewise, Christianity is committed to Christ as “the way and the truth and the life” (John 14:6, emphasis added; cf. Acts 4:12).

Former Bahais express their opinions thus:
http://meltingpot.fortunecity.com/andorra/514/

i very much feel for all those people who dream for the truth of these words from Boykin:

"National rivalries, hatreds, and intrigues will cease, and racial animosity and prejudice will be replaced by racial amity, understanding and cooperation. The causes of religious strife will be permanently removed, economic barriers and restrictions will be completely abolished, and the inordinate distinction between classes will be obliterated. Destitution on the one hand, and gross accumulation of ownership on the other, will disappear."from Boykin, "The Baha'i Faith,"

Where can my brother's hope be? Can he not reconsider? Can He not let go into Christ - pray to Christ, the ROCK of ages (that is AGES plural!)? Can he not see what is going on around him - things are not getting better in this world, they are getting worse. We have more wars than ever - kingdom agains kingdom; nation against nation.. I have hope in Christ as being my personal saviour. His spirit in me gives me sureity from Heaven. I died to live for Him, and I have this beautiful priviledge as His servant. I give Him the glory. I worship Him in thankfullness. He is my friend AND king. One day He will return. Jesus is All man and all God. He came to Earth, died and ROSE AGAIN to come down and fill our hearts with His Spirit. Everyone who believes in him.

Christianity does not depend on an organisational, government system that tries to be set up on Earth. It is just daft! -TOTALLY.
I will learn more..... May Jesus protect and lift you up, the reader, up to know Him. He is our light and our salvation. From whom shall we fear. He protects us from ALL danger.