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State of the Church

July 20, 2022 • Jim Garlow • Psalm 33:12

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“Blessed is the Nation Whose God is the Lord.” (Psalm 33:12)

To the extent a nation follows God’s Biblical Principles, we reduce human suffering. To the extent we defy God’s Biblical Principles, we increase human suffering.

Therefore, a government that seeks to bless the people of the Nation will always apply Biblical Principles.

This does not violate the Constitution because the Constitution only bars government establishments of religion (e.g., a requirement that citizens must be a member of a certain religion.)

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Sharing Your Faith in a Hostile Culture

July 20, 2022 • Barry Meguiar • Isaiah 43:10, James 1:6, Romans 8:28

In 1960, 70% of our population went to church. In 2020, it was 20%. Biblical worldview: Only 50% of pastors believe itOnly 20% of churchgoers believe it The people in our Nation are mainly blind. They don’t see the evil. 90% are lost. Therefore, they are blind. We have the hope! 70% of Americans are living in fear. The number is higher among Christians. Really? Why? It should not be when we live in faith. We should trust the Lord with our whole hearts. James 1:6 applies when we don’t do this because we are double-minded; we want to have faith, yet we give in to fear. This leads to unanswered prayer according to James 1:6. Over 80% of non-christians know a Christian they trust. Therefore, each can change our neighbor and it will change the world. Only 1% of us are sharing our faith. 90% are lost. 10% know God, and only 1% of 10% (0.1%) are sharing our faith. This is unbiblical disobedience to God. It is also selfish because we deprive the lost of the only true hope. Live for God’s purpose - Romans 8:28. We are all good, because we live for His purposes and He is good! How do we share our faith? Just love people and then follow the Holy Spirit to know what to say. It is that simple. Isaiah 43:10 - “Thus saith the Lord, I appoint you as My witness … so that you may know that I am God!” The joy of the Lord is our strength! Related Biblical principles to consider: Matthew 28:18-20 (Great Commission)Acts 1:7-8 (To the ends of the earth)Ephesians 5:11 (Expose evil)Colossians 2:20-23 (Be aware of false ideologies)Colossians 4:6 (Be gracious, seasoned with salt)James 1:19 (Be quick to listen, slow to speak)1 Peter 3:15 (Be prepared)2 Corinthians 4:4Proverbs 3:5John 4:35Luke 12:12 ➤ https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-v9idfb-wtlr1jbjfm0hezfjzka_oekj/view?usp=sharing

The Real Case for Marriage

July 20, 2022 • Jim Garlow • Genesis 1:27, Genesis 1:27–28, Genesis 2:18, Genesis 2:21–23, Genesis 2:24

Marriage was NOT an example from earth that God used to explain the relationship between Christ and the Church. It is the reverse. Marriage is a Heavenly principle that God allows us to understand on earth between a husband and a wife. Related Biblical principles to consider: John 10:30 (God as Father)Isaiah 66:13 (God, like a Mother)Ephesians 5:31-32 (Marriage of Christ and the Church)Revelation 19:6-9 (Marriage Feast of the Lamb)Genesis 1:27 (God created male and female only)Genesis 1:27-28 (Male and female together to multiply)Genesis 2:18,21-23 (God created woman)Genesis 2:24 (God defined marriage)Matthew 19:4-6 (Jesus defines marriage) ➤ https://drive.google.com/file/d/17tnci1pdfdrna94dsibbkulpowzkloqc/view?usp=sharing

The Bible vs. Critical Race Theory

July 20, 2022 • Kevin McGary • Romans 16:17, Revelation 7:9–10

Woked Up is Kevin’s book that is coming out very soon. Get it! The War on Women from the Root to the Fruit is another book we should consider. Jim Garlow: “We need for Kevin and his message to go out to the Nation and the World.” Related Biblical principles to consider: Romans 16:17 (Watch out for division)1 Corinthians 1:10 (Watch out for division)Acts 10:20 (God is not a respecter of persons)Genesis 1:27 (All are made in the image of God)Genesis 3:20 (We all have a common ancestry)Ecclesiastes 9:11 (Time and chance happen to everyone)Jeremiah 13:23 (Immutable characteristics are never a justification to discriminate)Matthew 7:5 (Hypocritical judgment is to be condemned)Romans 2:1 (Slandering all whites (or any race) is being racist)Romans 2:11 (God does not show partiality, neither should we)Romans 12:3 (Don’t think more highly of yourself than you ought)Romans 13:1-4 (Not a biblical role of government to force conformance in thought, word and deed)Romans 14:1,4 (Personal preferences are expected)Revelation 7:9-10 (No true races, only nations, tribes, peoples and languages) ➤ https://drive.google.com/file/d/17vavo53jfq0nay_q9awsz1-dadsppybs/view?usp=sharing