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All scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the New King James Version. Copyright 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Bible text from the New King James Version is not to be reproduced in copies or otherwise by any means except as permitted in writing by Thomas Nelson, Inc., Attn: Bible Rights and Permissions, P.O. Box 141000, Nashville, TN 37214-1000. (see text) |
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| Preface: My People Are Destroyed From A Lack Of Knowledge PART ONE: PART TWO: PART THREE: They Sow The Wind And Reap The Whirlwind For I Am God, And Not Man I Will Love Them Freely |
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I write this manuscript not to
add anything to the word of God. The word of God stands on its
own, and no man can add to, nor subtract from its eternal truths. It
is my purpose solely to make known what the word of God says
regarding several key issues of the day. These issues, it
seems, rather than hinging upon the timeless and inerrant word of
God, are being fully defined by a secular world view entirely
hostile and opposed to anything even remotely associated with the
God of the Bible. I am also not writing this manuscript in the hope that it may
persuade the nonbeliever who denies the authority of Scripture.
While I believe it is our duty and privilege as Christians to make
known the true and complete word of God to all the world, I've
written this book explicitly for those who claim to rest in that
living truth. As such, I write this manuscript for those who do believe in
the divine inspiration, infallibility, inerrancy and complete,
unchanging authority of the word of God. Many claim such
beliefs, yet are ignorant of what the Scriptures actually say;
they are familiar with only select portions, or are uncertain
regarding God's views on specific issues as the Bible does not
address these issues topically. It is therefore my desire to expose those who claim to speak
for God, yet do so in blatant, often blasphemous contradiction of
His holy word. With so many conflicting messages directed our
way, it is essential that we, as believers, are able to discern the
truth, learning to lean on the perfect Creator rather than the
imperfect and sinful creation. As the writer of Proverbs said:
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own
understanding. (Proverbs 3:5) We are to look into God's word for ourselves and not rely on
what any man or any church tells us God says. As the Apostle
Paul wrote to the believers in Galatia: I marvel that you are
turning away so soon from Him who called you in the grace of Christ,
to a different gospel, which is not another; but there are
some who trouble you and want to pervert the gospel of Christ. But even if we, or an angel from
heaven, preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to
you, let him be accursed. As we have said before, so now I say
again, if anyone preaches any other gospel to you than what you have
received, let him be accursed. (Galatians 1:6-9) Thirdly, I am writing this manuscript as neither an
endorsement nor a disapprobation of the law God gave to Israel
through Moses. It is clearly not my place to do so. I
quote from this law in several instances throughout this manuscript
as God has seen fit to include it in His holy word. That it
was initially intended for His people, Israel, under the government
that He established for them is clear. How it may apply to us
today, is not. At very least, the law God gave to Israel through Moses
clearly demonstrates the LORD God's attitude regarding certain
offenses and the perpetrators, thereof. As the LORD God does
not change His mind (chiefly I Samuel 15:29), it would be wise to
infer that His attitude in these matters, also has not changed.
That we are no longer slaves of unrighteousness through the law, but
saved by grace through faith, apart from the works of the law, is
also clear from Scripture, and I find no contradiction between the
two. Now, it may seem to some that I tend to stress God's
holiness, wrath and justice while, in comparison, somewhat neglect
to mention His love, mercy and forgiveness. This is not to paint a
lopsided portrait of God, as both sides are equally important and
true. However, as the purpose of this manuscript is to expose
the liberal lies -- chief of which is this image of the "old
grandfather" or "Santa Claus" god -- I underscore the
side of God's character which liberals deny. In closing, I ask readers not to rely on what is written
herein, but to search for themselves, the living and true word of
God as spoken through His prophets, the apostles, and His Son, our
Savior, Jesus Christ. For it is only through such in-depth,
personal study of His word that we can come to know Him and His
direction for our lives. |
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