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Mathew Bartlett: Posted on Saturday, April 28, 2012 6:30 PM
 God says that now is the accepted time, now is the day of salvation (2 Cor. 6:2). He will not always wait however. Every day that you delay accepting His grace is another affront to His mercy, until at last a day will dawn when He will cease to call. He says, 'Because I have called and ye refused: I have stretched out my hand and no man regarded: but ye have set at nought all my councel, and would none of my reproof: I also will laugh at your calamity: I will mock you when fear cometh... Thenshall they call upon Me but I will not answer: they shall seek Me early, but they shall not find Me.' (Prov. 1:24-30). On the Zambezi River, between Northern and Southern Rhodesia, is one of the most stupendous spectacles in the world. Poeple flock from every continent to see it. The river is 3/4 mile across and plunges down a chasm almost 400 feet deep. The spray is flung hundreds of feet into the air and the roar of the waters can be heard miles away. Sight-seers with camera or sketching equipment throng the opposite bank, to stand in speechless awe at so immense a spectacle of God's power - Victoria Falls.
At one point slippery rocks jut out to the very edge of the precipice. A board announces 'IT IS DANGEROUS TO APPROACH BEYOND THIS NOTICE.' It is called 'danger point.' Some foolish people however, anxious to get a better photograph, dare to go a step or two beyond. The ground slopes more and more steeply until it ends in a sheer drop down into the yawning abyss. Moreover that ground is constantly saturated by the sprays of the falls.
See that self-confident fellow, 'I will only go a little way,' but the view is so much finer that he takes just another step and another. Onlookers shout 'don't be a fool! Come back!' But he gets his snapshot. Then when he turns to regain the higher ground, his feet slip inthe dripping clay. Now there is terror on his face. He scrambles, but still slides down. he snatches at the tufts of grass but they come out in his hands. he shrieks. Before the eyes of the horrified spectators above he flings away his camera and over he goes, to be dashed to pieces on the rocks 400 feet below, or to be carried away by the swirling waters.
It was madness, yet people will not learn. Every year they do it.
Are you, my friend, at this danger point? Turn to Christ and be saved while the arms of mercy are outstretched, lest you ass the point of no return and perish.
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Mathew Bartlett: Posted on Friday, November 11, 2011 10:02 PM
 Here's a quiz-Q. How many seconds in a minute?
(A. 60) Q. How many minutes in an hour?
(A. 60) Q. How many minutes until you die?
(A. DON'T KNOW)
It's a sobering thought. No one has full control over our their life span, or the passing seconds. Time waits for no man as we all head for the inevitable end - death - and then what? Fortunately, Jesus himself gave us the answer. For those who put their faith in Him as Savior, Jesus Christ promises eternal life in heaven. God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. (John 3:16 NKJV) But for those who reject him and do not accept his words, the Lord Jesus warns of eternal suffering and misery in hell.
He will also say to those on the left hand, 'Depart from Me, you cursed, into the everlasting fire prepared for the devil and his angels.' (Matthew 25:41 NKJV) That is why the Bible says "behold now is the accepted time, now is the day of salvation." None of us can afford to put it off until tomorrow - we must put our trust Jesus Christ today, as the only Saviour who will take us from time into the blessed eternity of heaven. Jesus Christ died and rose again so that all who believe in Him might receive the gift of eternal life. That gift will be yours when you trust Him to save you. Don't put it off. Call on Him today. "For whoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved." A Sinner's Prayer
Dear Lord Jesus, forgive me a sinner. Come into my heart and save my soul. I believe that you are the Son of God, that you died on a cross to redeem me, and that you rose from the dead.
I confess there is nothing I can do to save myself, but I now repent of my sins and receive you now as my Saviour and Lord. I pray this prayer in Jesus name. Amen.
The Present Only is Our Own
The clock of life is wound but once
And no man has the power
To tell just where the hands will stop
At late or early hour
To lose one's wealth is sad indeed
To lose one's health is more
To lose one's soul is such a loss
As no man can restore
The PRESENT only is our own
To seek to do God's will
Tomorrow holds no promises for
The clock may then be still.
(c) Robert H. Smith 1932 - 1982. |
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Bible study: Posted on Thursday, November 10, 2011 9:58 PM
On 11/11/11 Armistice Day, we remember those who gave their lives in wars to protect and preserve our lives and freedoms. On this day, let us not forget the GREATEST SACRIFICE - that of Jesus Christ. Read Mark 14.33-36 The Greatest Sorrow
Why was Christ sorrowful? Was it because he knew that he would be betrayed by one of his own disciples - Judas Iscariot - that very night? Maybe it was because he knew that all his friends would forsake him and run to save their own lives. Perhaps it was because he knew that he would be handed over to his enemies who would put him on trial, mock him, spit on him, flog him and put him to death. But it was more than that. For the Lord Jesus Christ was not just going to die a death like other men. He was going to die for the sins of the world. The bible says that he became sin for us. He bore our sins in his own body on the tree.
This is what made the Lord Jesus Christ the most sorrowful. The fact that he, the sinless, holy son of God became sin for us. How he must have felt as he prayed in the garden as every sin which has ever been committed was laid upon him as if it was his own. This is what caused the extreme sorrow - he was to drink the bitter cup of punishment for all our sins.
The storm of God's holy anger against sin broke over the head of the son of God as he died for you and me, and the sorrow began there in the garden. The Greatest Submission.
Notice his prayer. Father...not what I will. The plan of salvation originated with God the Father. It was not Christ's own idea that he should die on a cross to take away the sins of the world. Christ was the willing and obedient servant that would carry that plan out to completion. When the Lord Jesus left heaven and came to earth it was to do the will of the one who sent him - God his Father. He always did those things which pleased his father and he took delight in doing his father's will and being about his Father's business.
As a man, Jesus had his own will and could have chosen his own way. But he chose always to do the will of his Father. And that will was that the Son should offer himself as a sacrifice for all men so that they might be saved. Jesus became obedient to his father even to the point of death - even death on a cross. His was the utmost submission. The Greatest Salvation
John the Baptist called Jesus "The Lamb of God who would take away the sin of the whole world." There is no one that is left out. Christ died for every one of us. The Bible says that God loved the world. That includes everyone too. And because Jesus has tasted death for everyone, everyone may believe in him and so receive forgiveness of their sins and eternal life. When anyone believes in the Lord Jesus Christ they are saved, they saved once forever and will never be lost. That his how safe it is to be in the hands of Jesus. He is strong to save. That is why when Jesus saves he saves forever. His is the utmost salvation. Salvation from sin and death and hell. Only Jesus can save like this, because only Jesus died for us and rose again on the third day. Now he is alive in heaven where he always lives to pray for those who believe in him.
Have you believed in the Lord Jesus? Have you been saved from your guilt and sin and from death and hell? Or do you only hope so? When we receive the Lord Jesus as our Saviour we don't have to hope so any more - for we will know so. For he saves us to the uttermost. All we must do is admit that we have sinned, and believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, asking him to come into our hearts and lives and remain with us forever. The Bible says Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved. |
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Bible Studies Online UK: Posted on Wednesday, November 09, 2011 8:07 PM
 Here is the text of our latest Christmas 2011 Gospel Tract The Light of the World. Darkness is all around us in our world today. On TV we see reports of terrorism, war and murder. Terrible crimes are committed against the innocent. Some terrorists even say they have committed their crimes "in the name of God." Doesn't God care about what is happening in our world, supposedly in his name? Hate, envy, murder and greed are all deeds of darkness. But the Bible says: "God is Light and in Him is no darkness at all." This Christmas - a time for celebrating Christ's birth - millions will be drinking too much, partying, taking drugs and behaving immorally. This darkness has nothing whatever to do with the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ. Jesus said "I am the Light of the World. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness but will have the light of life." Jesus Christ, the true light, has come into the world to bring us out of darkness and into a relationship with God. His Light, shows up our actions and thoughts for what they really are - sinful. God sent His Son Jesus to die on a cross, bearing our sin and its punishment, that He might "rescue us from the power of darkness and bring us into the kingdom of His Beloved Son". Jesus rose from the dead and is alive today to bring men and women "out of darkness and into His marvellous Light." To believe on the Lord Jesus Christ is to be saved from the darkness of sin now and forever. To refuse to believe the Lord Jesus Christ is to condemn yourself to what the Bible calls "the blackness of darkness forever". Jesus clearly taught that anyone who died not believing in Him would spend forever in a place called hell. Jesus said "in hell, the worm does not die and the fire is not quenched." He called it "outer darkness, where there is weeping and gnashing of teeth." This Christmas, as we celebrate that Jesus Christ, the Light of the World, has been born, let us not forget the reason why He came.
Are you in darkness or Light?
Copies of this tract can be ordered (£2 for 50 includes UK postage) here Christmas Gospel Tracts. Or copy it and produce your own. Be sure to share this blog with someone else. |
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Bible Studies Online: Posted on Tuesday, November 08, 2011 9:46 PM
 Do you remember the woman in the Bible, of whom Jesus said "she has done what she could?" We may not be able to preach or evangelise like some of God's servants, BUT we can all share a life changing GOSPEL TRACT. A gospel tract is a leaflet containing an outline of the gospel, giving the reader an opportunity to receive Jesus Christ as his or her Saviour.
I have experienced a number of conversions to Christ whilst simply distribution of gospel tracts. The reason is, of course, that the gospel itself is the power of God for salvation, even if the evangelist isn't present!
You and I may seem very small and insignificant in our own eyes, but God is truly doing something remarkable in these days, and we can be part of it. Are you able to deliver 50 gospel tracts to houses in your street? Just push them through your neighbours' letterboxes, and let God do the rest! Often, a gospel tract is just one more link in the "CHAIN" of events that brings a seeker to Christ.
But it is a very important link, and almost all of us can be involved. It is my belief that every church in the UK should be engaged in regular LITERATURE DISTRIBUTION to the unconverted in our local areas. Then they can never say "I didn't know".
If you are giving out gospel tracts, bear in mind that people like to read something that looks interesting, which is why the professional quality graphics and printing we use for our tracts are an ESSENTIAL factor.
In addition, our gospel tracts always leave a gap for the overprinting of your church's meeting details. We can even supply self-inking rubber stamps with your church details at cost price, if requested.
After all, if someone is interested as a result of receiving the tract, you want them to know where they can go to find out more.
And would you believe me if I said we could reach every person in the UK with a brief but powerful gospel message for less than $1,000 budget? Sounds crazy?
At Bible Studies Online International (UK) we produce tens of thousands of top quality gospel tracts each year (that's our budget). Then we sell them on at cost price (£2 PER 50, including Royal Mail postage) via our online shop.
Whenever someone buys tracts, we then have the money to buy more to re stock them, and so it keeps going until the whole UK is reached!
If you buy and distribute just 50 of these tracts, you will be part of a nationwide army, reaching out God's arms of love to the lost through the gospel.
Together, we can reach the British Isles for Christ!
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God says that now is the accepted time, now is the day of salvation (2 Cor. 6:2). He will not always wait however. Every day that you delay accepting His grace is another affront to His mercy, until at last a day will dawn when He will cease to call. He says, 'Because I have called and ye refused: I have stretched out my hand and no man regarded: but ye have set at nought all my councel, and would none of my reproof: I also will laugh at your calamity: I will mock you when fear cometh... Thenshall they call upon Me but I will not answer: they shall seek Me early, but they shall not find Me.' (Prov. 1:24-30). 
