grow in the name of jesus christ
blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Matthew 5:6
question: where do you go to seek knowledge, to seek wisdom, to seek truth? to seek direction in life, to grow in the lord jesus christ?
where do you go to understand the times in which we live in?
what voices are you listening to?
what media are you looking at?
what voices can you trust?
what christian organizations can you trust?
where can we find the answers? is it from universities? is it from main stream media? is it from the culture?
no, it is from none of these.
all true knowledge and wisdom has it’s original source from God.
therefore, we must seek out trusted teachers, organizations and media outlets that seek to exalt and honor god.
the world today is saturated with lies on top of lies. the truth has been overrun by all this noise.
therefore, we need to diligently seek out and listen to teachers who “understand the times”, who know the truth..the absolute truth.
teachers who know where we are, how we got here, why we got here, and where we are going. leaders who have a heart for jesus christ and those around us who do not know him as their savior.
please understand though..these teachers and leaders are only human. like us, they have blind spots and bias in their fallen nature. they are not perfect and they are not to elevated as if they have perfect understand of the truth of the bible.
there is only one that has ever walked the earth that is to be elevated to the level of perfection, who is to be high and lifted up to that status; the lord jesus christ.
PLease click on these links to visit the sources i seek to help me understand the times in which we live in:
wise men:
give in the name of jesus christ:
god loves a cheerful giver. 2 corinthians 9:7
in my humble opinion, the most worthy christian humanitarian aid organization in the world;
they own and operate a Douglas DC-8 and boeing B-757 converted to a cargo configuration to very effectively fly humanitarian supplied where needed in the name of jesus.
they also put together shoe boxes full of gifts for children around the world for christmas presents in the name of jesus. click on the link below:
another worthy, very UNIQUE christian humanitarian aid organization was started by a woman named joni eareckson. she was a Seventeen-year-old in 1967 who took a dive into a shallow lake that left her a quadriplegic, dramatically changing her life.
the accident confined her to a wheel chair for the rest of her life. She started a ministry that donates wheel chairs to people in the third world in need of a wheel chair in the name of jesus.
please click on the link for more:
in my humble opinion, the most worthy mass media ministry that funds the production of the show called “the chosen” about the life and times of jesus;
the show is written, produced, and directed by dallas jenkins
they are also in the process of translating the show into 600 languages!
please click on the tab “jesus messiah” above and scroll down to learn more about the show called “the chosen” and the link to view it. it is totally free to watch.
the funding to produce and distribute the show is from the donations of viewers.
christian radio stations.
these type of stations are usually found in the lower FREQUENCies on the fm radio dial. some are independent stations but many are associated with the moody network.
listen on line or search for a station near you:
here are signs to look out for when choosing true wise preachers/biblical teachers and ministries where to give:
they talk about the love and forgiveness of god but they also remind us of the judgement and wrath of god and the critical importance of our need to be born agian and to repent (to turn away from) our sins. the word “repent” is always in their vocabulary.
they use words like “obey”, “forgive”, “serve”, “repent”, “WORSHIP”, “pray.”, “grace”, “gratitude.” but mostly “love”
they talk about the importance of giving and “laying up treasures in heaven” and encourage you to tithe (give 10%) your money to support the kingdom of god and by helping those all around the world in need in the name of jesus christ.
they live simple lifestyles and support or lead ministries and missionaries around the world.
they honor the role of the holy spirit by asking for and submitting to his guidance and his will.
their theology completely lines up with the biblical teachings in the full context of the SCRIPTURES.
they will CONSISTENTLY pray over you asking for God’s healing powers.
they preach that saving grace is by faith alone in christ alone.
they teach that it is all about jesus and getting us to CONFORM to his ways.
they concentrate on our injustices against a holy god.
they tell us of the unimaginable life we have waiting for us in heaven and the ways to GUARANTEE we will get there.
they tell us of the horrors of hell and the way to avoid going there.
they will encourage you to seek god’s will on your own.
they preach in a calm, clear, understandable voice from the complete canon of the scriptures.
they tend to have personalities that are warm, conservative, and calming.
their primary ALLEGIANCE is to a RELATIONSHIP with christ.
they CONSISTENTLY remind us to live our life in view of the IMMINENT 2nd coming of jesus and the rapture and the 1000 year MILLENNIUM kingdom in which we will PARTICIPATE in.
They CONSISTENTLY remind us to spend quiet time with god dwell on his MAJESTY and his SPLENDOR and what it is going to be like to spend ETERNITY with him when we “see his face” revelation 22:4.
there is CONSTANT mention of the time in the future when we will all stand before jesus and be judged for our life.
there is constant mention of the “Book of Life” in heaven and the absolute critical importance of ensuring that our name is known and written there based on our ACCEPTANCE of and our obedience to christ in this life therefore OPENING to door of heaven to us.
*be on your guard*
be careful what you allow your ears to hear.
be careful what you allow your eyes to see.
please be aware that there are many, many false teachers and preachers in the world.
they appear to genuine but they are not.
they are mockers.
do not sit in their company. psalm 1:1.
the bible warns that “satan himself masquerades as an angle of light”
2 Corinthians 11:14
and his goal is to “lead the whole world astray” Revelation 12:9
jesus himself warned, “watch out for false teachers. they come to you in sheeps clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves” Matthew 7:15
there will not be just a few of them either.
again jesus warns: “many false prophets will arise and lead many astray”
matthew 24:11
they will be everywhere!
on tv, radio, pod casts, the internet and yes, even preaching in churches..
here are signs to look out for with false preachers/teachers/leaders/ministries:
they only talk about the love and forgiveness of god but never the judgement and wrath of god and the need to repent of our sins. they say we can go on living our sinful lives just as we have been doing BECAUSE, after all, god is a forgiving god and that there will be no consequences. therefore, there is no need to turn away from a sinful lifestyle and be born again. the word “repent” is never in their vocabulary.
they use words like, “i rebuke..” or “i declare..” or “i command..”, or “i claim..”, or i condemn.”
they encourage you to give them your money to support them with no concern of the material and spiritual needs around the world.
they live lavish lifestyles with private jets and huge homes.
they dishonor the role of the holy spirit by aimlessly trying to direct his actions.
their theology is contrary to biblical teachings and they take verses out of context.
they CONSISTENTLY claim to be miracle healers.
they add rites and rituals to the saving grace that comes from faith alone in christ alone. with them, it is jesus + this or that…
they teach that it is all about you and getting jesus to bless your ways.
they concentrate on solving social injustices.
they tell us to primarily CONCENTRATE on how to live our best lives in the here and now with no mention of ETERNITY.
no mention of the horrors of hell.
they will come to you and say “god told me to tell you…”
they preach in loud and excited voices and “speak in TONGUES” with “fresh revelations” from god.
they tend to have personalities that are CHARISMATIC with unsettled, nervous demeanors.
their primary ALLEGIANCE is to a certain religion or a certain church or DENOMINATION.
no mention of the 2nd coming of christ and the rapture and the importance of living life in view of it and the TERRIFYING POSSIBILITY of missing it and being left behind.
no mention of the value of spending time alone with god or considering his MAJESTY or eternity. they say that it is too confusing to understand. they tend to want you to focus on themselves as a LIAISON between you and god or even saints, priests or popes, or mary the mother of jesus.
no mention of a final judgement day when we stand before christ after we have died.
they ENCOURAGE us to “name it and claim it” and to make our names known here in this life.
always, always verify what you see and hear with what is written in the scriptures!!