I am from India I always listen reform message. I always like all man of God who is really committed to served the Lord Almighty God through speaking Living and unchangeable Word of God.
@Norman Fisk There isn't one. There are dozens. "if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved"
Greetings from South Africa! I thank our Lord Jesus for giving me the gift of learning English well sothat I may partake of the Reformed banquet through Ligonier ministries.
@Daniel Swick hey Daniel, the problem is not a lack of good reformed pasters and theologians or that they teach something different. It comes down to the journey of my life. I started out as a Wesleyan Arminian and in 2016 I plucked the fruits of a prior discovery, namely Presuppositional apologetics, which by Gods grace lead me to Reformed theology. The other factor is that Afrikaans Reformed theologians and Pastors are not nearly as public and on social media as the Americans are. Consiquently it was due to Paul Washers surmons and John McAuthors study Bible that laid the first seeds, even before I studied Arminian theology. The term "boer calvinist" doesnt make any more sense than what it would if I asked you what the Puritan Calvinists believe in America. My point being its an era that is gone. So as far as my knowledge goes even the solid sound Reformed churches in SA are either a branch of Grace to you (mostly) or they are somehow conected to a Reformed body in the USA. The Dutch Reformed Church in SA is no more Reformed than the Methodists are. 99% of our Reformed literature is not from SA writers. Laslty, I would mention that evem though I am Afrikaans due to being howeschooled I developed an English thinking mind. I grew evem more in fluency when the Lord challenged me to abandon an old "boer" mortality of "I dont speak English". He did so because a few years later I was called into missions and could with eas communicate with my brothers and sisters in Christ in several African countries. I would love to meet more Reformed pastors and theologians in SA but they are few. Or maybe its like Count of Montecrusto said "you should het out more" :-D. Oh and I have NEVER heard a pastor or theologian in SA expound scripture like Steven Lawson. He feeds my soul with the true substance of scripture and I can not thank God enough for such an opportunity grow in knowledge of the truth. Ones I BELIEBED that by faith I am sanctified but now I KNOW that it is by knowing and growing in knowledge of God/Truth that I am sanctified. May our Lord Jesus bless us with more Bible expounding, sola five doctrines of grace spiritfilled preachers. We need the truth. We need the Gospel known in its original meaning and not this other stuff we are being fed as truth but are nothing more than doctrines of demons and peoples own interpretation scripture.
@@pandoranazo7746 I just learned something new! 🤦🏼♀️ I didn’t know that Ligonier was named after a place, let alone a borough in Pa.! It’s about 4-4 1/2 hrs. west from where I live. Thanks for the info! God bless!
@@generalaccount2155 I allude to what you say brother, I am in South Africa also, I ve been searching for the teachers like those in Ligonier ministries, but none. But I'm glad you are.
@@cryingbroken8824 There are many wolves in sheep's clothing in Christianity. However this site has countless FREE videos to enrich our walk in Christ. 🙏😊🙏
@@eloinacavazoslore945 That's not what Here we stand is referring to. It's referring to the belief that we are saved by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone. Ephesians 2:8-9 New International Version 8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith-and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God- 9 not by works, so that no one can boast.
Seriously?!? And what of all those Souls prior to Monk Martin Luther leaving The Church? 1500 + years post-Crucifixion and then all those from Eden to The Crucifixion? All the Souls never touched by Judeo-Christian philosophies? The "infamous stand," albeit somewhat needed, was calling out certain corrupt clergy and practices. The rest of Luther's narcissistic ravings morphed into The Protestant Revolt. Are you aware of how many "non-Lutheran" souls perished by refusing to participate? Please do some non-biased research on this man.
Thank you Ligonier Ministries. I watch everyday I can, because the Lord has blessed me at this time with a place in my life where for hours on end I can absorb this content. Praise Jesus!
I have that opportunity as well. Such a blessing. My husband is an excellent provider. This allows me to focus on God. I share the content with him when he gets home and it’s so great! Other pursuits hold little interest at this point in my life. I’m not seeking entertainment anymore. I want spiritual nourishment!
This was so awesome! What a blessing hearing these beautiful messages! My husband who was a pastor, but now is in a nursing home with dementia, would have loved to hear these truths expounded. He loved the doctrines of grace!❤🙏
*Scripture alone - foundation *Grace alone* Pilar *Faith alone* Pilar *Christ alone* Pilar *The Glory of God - Glory to be given to GOD alone. *We are to sing The Word* *We are to pray The Word* *We are to read The Word* *We are to preach The Word* Rear Preach
Thank you for Ligonier ministry and all the speakers for speaking the word of God so clearly to the Church of God today. We need to return to the word of God again. Like Luther Here we stand on the word of God.
Thank you again, Ligonier Ministries, for another amazing online conference! I am so thankful to each one of you that helped put this together and each of the speakers. God bless you all. ♥️
Thank you Ligonier, is there anyone who knows church that takes serious the Teachings or rather Scripture here in South Africa . Wow I ve been trying to get, but not successful.
@Norman Fisk understand words and language difference. If you are writing something down that explains something the definition of the words conveys the understanding of the word. Words matter, but understanding matters more.
@Norman Fisk statement: “The just shall live by faith, the righteous one shall live by faith.” That first is laid out in Scripture back in the prophet Habakkuk chapter 2, verse 4. It is repeated again by Paul in Romans and in Galatians. And here it appears again in the book of Hebrews. And we understand that: “The just shall live by faith.” Salvation is by faith and faith alone. false forms of Christianity are based on satanically-twisted Scripture. The Bible is clear, Ephesians 2:8 and 9, “For by grace are you saved through faith,” - right? - “not of yourselves, it is a gift of God; not of works, lest anyone should boast.” Romans chapter 3, again and again. We’re not saved by works, we’re saved by grace through faith, Romans chapter 4. Again in Romans chapter 10, Romans chapter 11, 1 Corinthians 1, and all through Scripture, salvation is by faith. they were warned in chapter 2, they were warned in chapter 4, they were warned in chapter 6, and here for the fourth time in chapter 10, the severe warning back in verse 29, and another warning at the end of the chapter. Faith is the only way to God. Come to Christ by faith. Faith and belief are two sides of the same coin. There are at least four Greek words for faith, and the one most commonly used is pisteuo, which means persuasion. The root word is peitho, which means to convince. The word belief in Greek is pistis, which means confidence or trust. Different languages have different words... Understanding their use makes you fluent. Able to find the word that shows the exact understanding of the other languages word. Replace all the faith words with the Greek... And it doesn't change the understanding of the content.
Praise and thank God for Ligonier Ministry standing firm for the Truth of the Gospel. Our Salvation is anchor through Grace by Faith in CHRIST alone in the Scripture for the only Glory of God🙏🙏🙏🙇♀️🙇♀️🙇♀️
Martin Luther was definitely my favorite Reformer alongside John Calvin. I have tremendous respect for Luther for being used by GOD to illuminate the Truth of the Gospel.
@centurion ~ Hmmm ~~~ John Calvin ~ Wasn't he the one who promulgated the notion of Pre-Destination? As in, your soul was already sorted out, so to speak, before you were even a twinkle in your daddy's eye, as to what your eternal destiny, or fate, was to be, and there is nothing you can do to change it... "God does not play dice with The Universe." ~ Albert Einstein
Thank you God for allowing me to sit at your table to be able to feast on the bread of life that this message has blessed me. For His Glory. Your son Ruben loves you.
God bless you in his will. I hope you are doing well. From Texas. Huggs. be strengthened . Everything works out for the good of those who love him. No matter how things look sometimes. Later on it proves true, over and over. I love you sister. Be encouraged . HUGGS.
Thank you for putting this conference on from all long distance locations. I have appreciated each man sharing scripture and the Word that is needed and warning of the Falling away that is happening.
@Norman Fisk you do you, Norman fisk. This woman doesnt need you man-splaning my own faith to me. Praying for you as I type this. You take the high road and I’ll take the low road and maybe by morning we will meet on the shores of Loch Lomond. Sounds like you are very hurt and angry. You arent alone, but using your “voice” like this just….well…..makes you an avocado. Which is still a good thing, I love avocados too. And so does G-d. Take your doubts to HIM and wounds to the creator instead of trolling a complete stranger like me. 😉
@Norman Fisk 1 Peter 1:8-12. 8 Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, 9 for you are receiving the end result of your faith, the salvation of your souls. John 12 44Jesus cried out and said, “Whoever believes in me, believes not in me but in him who sent me. And whoever sees me sees him who sent me. Respond if you need more. If you define the word faith.... Umm. It is to believe buddy....
A big 'thank you' to Ligonier Ministries for this event. It is right that we pay homage to the great German Reformer, Martin Luther, who demonstrated unparalleled courage in standing up to the Roman Catholic Church's denial of Sola Scriptura. I also very much enjoy the 'Luther In Real Time' podcast which is also produced by Ligonier Ministries and narrated by Barry Cooper.
Lord thank you for this man’s wisdom! Yes most books are self help’s. So far from Biblical principles of loving Jesus, not ourselves. ❤ This ministry is so edifying for Christian who wants to grow. Most American churches are failing by ignoring Sound Doctrine. America has one foot in Hell. We are no longer under his Sovereignty. This is a precursor of Judgment of Jesus Return! From Okeechobee, Florida.
Thanks for the information its really shares a lot in terms of why Luther and was excommunicated. I pray that we have one shepherd as Jesus intended. And yes i still believe the is that Shepherd with Keys
I am Nigerian/American. I don’t adhere to any specific practices but I spend every day in meditation…I find the truth in this even though I’m not Catholic. If you know God, you find him in everything 🙏🏾
@Norman Fisk lol, again , words in and with understanding are understood , to believe and belief, faith , faithfulness, hope, it means to believe in to put trust in to act upon that trust ... In knowing. The understanding of and in is believed by the reader and spoken to, and of the listener to and of the hearer, and to and of the reader. cant you understand. It means to and of a constant will to move in belief , of, in, acting upon in constant will , that's why it's an action.
@Norman Fisk well no supposed reality on my part . Hugs. Without words a person can understand meaning , it is words that are constraints on thought, the better you get at understanding , with increased number of known words the more you can convey accurately.
If there is one other religion that respects the “word” rather than what the current generation of “interpreters” might think it rightfully was, it is Sikhism where after 10 Gurus, they designated “Granth Sahib” as their sole & infallible authority over any living human being who may instead have choosen to do so as per what the convenience of the day chose to dictate. Smart move by the Gurus!
The Elders' Creed, in brief: 8. The perfect Goodness of God is seen in the Benevolence, which embraces all mankind and provides for their welfare. His Merciful dealings with men declare His Goodness; It is also seen in His unmerited Favor, drawing man to Salvation and in the use of so many means to this end; also in the abundant provision which He has made for man's present and eternal happiness.
"Behold, NOW is the Time of God's Favor; NOW is the Day of Salvation (Rescue)." 2 Corinthians 6:2b "So let us come boldly to the Throne of our gracious God. There we will receive His Mercy and we will find Grace to help us, just at the right moment." Hebrews 4:16 "God is able to give you more than you need, so that you will always have everything and plenty left over to share with others." 2 Corinthians 9:8
The Elders' Creed, in brief: 7. God is infinitely Wise, always knows what is best, always adopts means which will best accomplish His purpose; that is Wisdom. For Wisdom is the art of turning to best account our knowledge. Both in Creation and Providence God's Wisdom is seen. His Wisdom and His Works everywhere confirm each other, as being of God. No higher Wisdom has ever been seen or known, than God's Wisdom in the Plan of Human Redemptions. It solves the problem of God's Justice in justifying the believer in Jesus Christ.
Jesus is the Fulness of God's revelation. Jesus left us a church that would safeguard the faithful transmission of Jesus teachings about faith, morals and the understanding of Sacred Scriptures to the coming generations based of the understanding of the Apostles, The Apostles maybe gone already but they still have a say to the teachings of Christ.
The Elders' Creed, in brief: *The Triune God* 11. The Eternal God has revealed Himself to people as Father, Son and Holy Spirit. The Son of God is and always was Divine. He is the express image of the Father. There have been errors and heresies in the Church in the past ages. But WE worship ONE Triune God, neither confounding the Persons, nor dividing the substances of the same. For there is ONE Person of the Father, another of the Son, and another of the Holy Spirit; but the Godhead of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit is ONE God.
"Know today, and take it into consideration in your heart, that the Lord, He is God in Heaven above and on the Earth beneath, and there is no other besides Him." Deuteronomy 4:39
The Elders' Creed, in brief: *Moral Attributes* 10. Righteousness and Justice are Divine Perfections. It is Holiness exhibited in Government. Truth or Faithfulness of God is much the same as His Righteousness. All He says and does is true. His Veracity is an Element of His Character. God cannot lie. As God is Eternal, His Truth remains the same. Whatever is out of harmony with His revealed Truth, the same is a lie. To the question, "What is Truth?" This answer, which WE repeat in Heaven is true: "To know God, as He has revealed Himself to people, is Truth of the highest order." Our Lord declared: "I am the Way, the Truth and the Life." All things taught or believed that are out of harmony with His clear Revelations, are both false and misleading.
Isaiah 16:1a & 5 "Send the male Lamb to the Ruler of the land," and "A Throne shall be set right (established) with Mercy (Compassion, Faithfulness); and One shall sit upon it with Truth (Reality) in the Tent (Tabernacle) of David; Judging and inquiring of equity (seeking Justice), and hastening Righteousness."
The Elders' Creed, in brief: *Atonement* 15. WE universally believe, that the death of Christ was vicarious and propitiatory, and that by it, Divine Justice is satisfied, and God can be Just and the Justifier of all, who believe in Christ Jesus, and that Pardon and Salvation is freely offered to all peoples, upon Repentance and Faith.
You ask Jesus for forgiveness, then no sin shall rule over you. You must master it. You call on His Name. YOU ASK for His help! "Whoever continually calls out to the Name of Jesus will be delivered, saved and set free!" Acts 2:21 "It will be for everyone, that "IF" they shall call upon the name of the Lord, that one will be saved (rescued)!" ❤️ Joel 2:32
at about 1:29, referring to Martin Luther breaking away from the Catholic Church on a mental/Spiritual level; this reader believes that Luther did it ever fully breakaway. There were a few things that he took with him that he could not release. I think that the whole concept of infant baptism was one of those things. Perhaps Sunday worship what's another. And there are a few others. But, the parts that he changed were fundamentally my monumental and totally needed to be changed. Praise God for Martin Luther!
The Elders' Creed, in brief: *Election and Foreordination* 16. WE believe God did Foreordain and devise a Plan from the foundation of the World by which He would Save man, and further, He did Foreordain from the beginning, all men throughout the ages who would accept and be willing to conform to this Plan, should be saved; so that everyone in harmony with His Power and Liberty of Choice, who shall choose Eternal Life through God's Plan, was Foreordain to Eternal Salvation.
"God has given us Eternal Life, and this Life is in His Son. He who has the Son, has the Eternal Life; He who does not have the Son of God, does not have the Eternal Life." 1 John 5:11,12
The Elders' Creed, in brief: 6. The Foreknowledge of God is also absolute. How the Foreknowledge of God is to be reconciled with man's free agency and moral accountability is indeed to men in the World a dark problem; but in the Scriptures both are clearly taught, and Faith accepts what Reason cannot reconcile. Some of the churches on Earth have denied man's moral freedom. Others maintain that God in the exercise of His Omniscience, like His Omnipotence, abstains from knowing what His creatures will do under certain given circumstances; But the Foreknowledge of God itself, unrevealed to men, does not impose nor even hint TO ME any course of conduct whatever. It in no degree affects his liberty of action. Man neither sins nor follows holiness, as the results of God's Foreknowledge; He has made mankind in His image, a free moral being.
Here is a shoutout to one of the best things Luther ever gave the world. I hope some day it will again be embrace and reduce confusion: I believe as Luther did about the Bible. That the 24 apostolic gospels are more authoritative than the 3 non-apostolic. Otherwise we have genuinely unresolvable direct contradiction. It’s easy to be absolutist, and I am absolutist about the 98% of NT that was part of the Bible 350 years after Christ ascended. And like Luther, I am in love with the other 2%. But life is sooooooo much easier (and more true) letting the truly canonical spirit-breathed books settled contradictions. For when it was written that “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness”, it was referring to those 24 books “of gem and diamond”. When that was written, it was not referring to James and Jude for example. Not considered scripture by the apostles, not considered scripture when that verse was written, not considered scripture by the second century church fathers, not considered scripture by the third century church fathers, not considered scripture by the church fathers for most of the fourth century. Not considered entirely authoritative by Luther, and (just coincidentally?) the *only* sources of direct contradiction. Nonetheless considered by all to be Holy and wise and inspired. ---- Contradiction examples that were hence no issue for the apostles and early fathers and Luther (and lil ol me); 1. James 2.24 (You see that a person is justified by works and not by faith alone.) *vs* Eph 2.8-9 (For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith-and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God- not by works..) *How can anyone reconcile James 2.24 with sola fide?* 2. Gal 3.28 (no greek nor jw in Christ) and many others *vs* Rev 11:1-2 (..I was told “Go and measure the temple of God and the altar, with its worshipers. But exclude the outer court; do not measure it, because it has been given to the Gentiles”) God’s going to separate the Christian j*ws in Heaven and give them the temple and altar? Sure. The rest of the Bible totally teaches that 🙄. 3. The long descriptions in Rev where God opens books and judges people entirely by their works *vs* Eph 2.8-9 again, and John 6.29, 6.44, 6.55; Heb 12.2, 1Cor 1.7-9; Rom 6.23 and many more. Beyond that, James (the works gospel) is the *only* book that is BOTH: 1. Non-apostolic and on Luthers list and 2. One of only four of 27 books that faced dispute because it was not in the canon of 170 AD. And then each disputed but finally included, but not until 363 AD. Finally, we could exclude Hebrews from Luther’s list of non-apostolic because history has shown Paul did write it. That leaves only three (Jam, Rev, Jude). An honest study shows them to be profound and wise but not so clearly being directly of God in every word in the same way as the other 24, and the only places we find direct contradictions. In fact, on my word, I found issues in James and Revalation that gave me pause before I knew any of that.
Ironic . Irony... paradoxical. God is past our understanding unbelievably. But obviously by illustration faith is understood by john. By faith, you are cleansed, five solas are all five at once. Not each individually.
Can anyone please show me in the scriptures where the title or the idea of such an office affiliated with a church? CEO can be found? CEO? CEO of what? The office we have in scripture is Overseer-shpepherd-Elder. Only those who are called to labor in the word are entitled to be paid. No one else. Does the CEO answer to a duly constituted body of believers? Or Ecclesia? Perhaps this is why charismatic Calvinists can be part of or be invited to Ligonier events and received in good faith. Heaven we have a problem.
The Elders' Creed, in brief: *The Divinity of Jesus Christ* 12. He is the Word of God from eternity. In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. While on Earth WE always held Him to be Divine and worshiped Him as God; And in Heaven He is confessed by all, both saints and angels, to be God and equal to the Father. All the host of Heaven worship Him, He was God manifest in the flesh.
"To the Son HE said, "Your Throne, O' God, is forever and ever." Psalm 45:6a & Hebrews 1:8a God, the Father, called Jesus God. "A Voice spoke from the Majestic Cloud, saying, "This is My Son, My Beloved, in whom I am well-pleased." " Matthew 17:5 The man, the Son, He received Honor and Glory from God, the Father, when HE witnessed or testified who Jesus was, His only Offspring. "You believe in God, also believe in Me," Jesus Christ said. John 14:1b
Apparently, the roman catholic church claim that they evolved from the church of Romans stated in the New Testament of the HOLY BIBLE. Considerably true, but it is not the truth, whereby the Bible stated church of Romans were under the authority and guide of JESUS' chosen Apostles, and appointed Bishops, even after them. Over the time due to the persecution of saints, the church evolved further of having also Bishops overseeing them by states and regions in the roman empire. There were many of them by now, differing and divided from one another, either rich, average or lacking in word of GOD. Also when evolved, Scriptures became scattered among them, held by them and treasured. Eventually, they stopped passing them on to one another in circulation of the word of GOD and be united. That is why, the council of Nicaea was called, and bring forth all the collected Scripture by them in one place. And having them all study thoroughly in all of them, came forth vote and verdict producing a single text. For that is the single text to be used by the entire church in the roman empire and thus overseen by their Bishops to be so. Now, during the time of constantine, he had many church bishops in his council, probably they should council him in faith matters, and also implement them in the state matters. Clearly, constantine desired the council of the hypocrite and false Bishops, while there were other Bishops and church were opposed to them. Basically, he started persecuting unbelievers who refused to become Christian and practice Christianity. Next, he erected idols of roman gods in relativeness to Christianity faith in worship, imposing and forcing the entire church of rome to worship as well. As a result, he persecuted opposing bishops and churches numbering more than he persecuted unbelievers. After his death, the remaining Bishops and churches split into two major sects. As one evolved into the roman catholic church, while the other into the roman greek orthodox church. As we know and forwarding, the roman catholic church occupied and rule over the whole empire of rome and europe. And the roman greek orthodox church resided in russia. Finally to conclude, the trace of constantine paganism mixed with christianity practice is evident in the catholic church tradition. Therefore, they have nothing in common with the origin church of Romans in the Holy Bible.
The only thing that legionnaire Miss ministries, according to the discernment that has been given to me through the Holy Spirit. That was inside of me, is the rapture. The next prophetic event in God’s timeline. Why do you not see?
Commendable indeed are the teachings of these great men in believing the Scriptures are the final authority for the church while not a single teacher would believe that one should only stand on ONE VERSION of the Scriptures but rather accept SEVERAL different ones that dramatically differ from each other. (Strange)
@@mikemccormick9667 I do accept the King James Version and though I don't demand that you agree with me , it would be wise for you to stand on ONE instead of just accepting anything. You know as well as I do that God never contradicts Himself but the different versions of Scriptures do vary consistently. So, Go figure!
@@lonniesatterfield1770 Yeah as long as they don't change that we are saved by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone I'm good. The King James Version has errors too. It was translated from Latin instead of the original Greek. I agree it has the least amount though. 😊
@@lonniesatterfield1770 You're preaching to the choir brother. Since being regenerated I read old and new Testament daily along with daily devotions from Spurgeon and Alistair Begg. I believe in the inerrancy of the bible also. Have a blessed day. 🙏👍🙏
I am from India I always listen reform message. I always like all man of God who is really committed to served the Lord Almighty God through speaking Living and unchangeable Word of God.
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Amen
Check our Mike winger, you might like him too, biblical teaching and thoughtful study of the scriptures
@Norman Fisk define the word faith.....
It means to believe buddy.
@Norman Fisk There isn't one. There are dozens. "if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved"
God bless the Protestant Reformation and Martin Luther.
he is in Hell for desobidient like Satan Himself
@@eloinacavazoslore945 where you are heading.
And Jesus said: "Upon This Rock I will build My Church, and the gates of Hell shall not prevail upon it...."
Glory be to the APOSTOLICA ECLESIA CATOLICA
It's only ONE way to Heaven, and it's Jesus Christ.
YES! And it is critical to know Him and be known by Him. Solo narrow way (I AM THE WAY).
Wrong.
@claymiller7389 what is your answer, what is your way, please?
Amen!!
Clay you in the way
Greetings from South Africa! I thank our Lord Jesus for giving me the gift of learning English well sothat I may partake of the Reformed banquet through Ligonier ministries.
@Daniel Swick hey Daniel, the problem is not a lack of good reformed pasters and theologians or that they teach something different. It comes down to the journey of my life. I started out as a Wesleyan Arminian and in 2016 I plucked the fruits of a prior discovery, namely Presuppositional apologetics, which by Gods grace lead me to Reformed theology. The other factor is that Afrikaans Reformed theologians and Pastors are not nearly as public and on social media as the Americans are. Consiquently it was due to Paul Washers surmons and John McAuthors study Bible that laid the first seeds, even before I studied Arminian theology.
The term "boer calvinist" doesnt make any more sense than what it would if I asked you what the Puritan Calvinists believe in America. My point being its an era that is gone.
So as far as my knowledge goes even the solid sound Reformed churches in SA are either a branch of Grace to you (mostly) or they are somehow conected to a Reformed body in the USA. The Dutch Reformed Church in SA is no more Reformed than the Methodists are.
99% of our Reformed literature is not from SA writers.
Laslty, I would mention that evem though I am Afrikaans due to being howeschooled I developed an English thinking mind. I grew evem more in fluency when the Lord challenged me to abandon an old "boer" mortality of "I dont speak English". He did so because a few years later I was called into missions and could with eas communicate with my brothers and sisters in Christ in several African countries.
I would love to meet more Reformed pastors and theologians in SA but they are few. Or maybe its like Count of Montecrusto said "you should het out more" :-D.
Oh and I have NEVER heard a pastor or theologian in SA expound scripture like Steven Lawson. He feeds my soul with the true substance of scripture and I can not thank God enough for such an opportunity grow in knowledge of the truth. Ones I BELIEBED that by faith I am sanctified but now I KNOW that it is by knowing and growing in knowledge of God/Truth that I am sanctified. May our Lord Jesus bless us with more Bible expounding, sola five doctrines of grace spiritfilled preachers. We need the truth. We need the Gospel known in its original meaning and not this other stuff we are being fed as truth but are nothing more than doctrines of demons and peoples own interpretation scripture.
Greetings South Africa from Pennsylvania, USA! 🙋🏻♀️
@@cherileerogers1650 Greetings to you Cheri. Wish I could see Ligonier valley there Pennsylvania where RC Sproul started this ministry.
@@pandoranazo7746 I just learned something new! 🤦🏼♀️ I didn’t know that Ligonier was named after a place, let alone a borough in Pa.! It’s about 4-4 1/2 hrs. west from where I live. Thanks for the info! God bless!
@@generalaccount2155 I allude to what you say brother, I am in South Africa also, I ve been searching for the teachers like those in Ligonier ministries, but none. But I'm glad you are.
"Here we stand for the Glory of God alone!" 🙌💖
Amen.
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@@cryingbroken8824 There are many wolves in sheep's clothing in Christianity. However this site has countless FREE videos to enrich our walk in Christ. 🙏😊🙏
and no move a Finger ? for you salvation this is wrong
@@eloinacavazoslore945 That's not what Here we stand is referring to. It's referring to the belief that we are saved by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone.
Ephesians 2:8-9
New International Version
8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith-and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God- 9 not by works, so that no one can boast.
Thank God for men like Martin Luther. Countless souls saved because of the work they did and the stand they took.
@SmellofFemaleWise up
Seriously?!? And what of all those Souls prior to Monk Martin Luther leaving The Church? 1500 + years post-Crucifixion and then all those from Eden to The Crucifixion? All the Souls never touched by Judeo-Christian philosophies?
The "infamous stand," albeit somewhat needed, was calling out certain corrupt clergy and practices. The rest of Luther's narcissistic ravings morphed into The Protestant Revolt. Are you aware of how many "non-Lutheran" souls perished by refusing to participate? Please do some non-biased research on this man.
Amen. Through faith alone through Christ alone.
Thank you Ligonier Ministries. I watch everyday I can, because the Lord has blessed me at this time with a place in my life where for hours on end I can absorb this content.
Praise Jesus!
Why torture yourself like that?
I have that opportunity as well. Such a blessing. My husband is an excellent provider. This allows me to focus on God. I share the content with him when he gets home and it’s so great! Other pursuits hold little interest at this point in my life. I’m not seeking entertainment anymore. I want spiritual nourishment!
This was so awesome! What a blessing hearing these beautiful messages! My husband who was a pastor, but now is in a nursing home with dementia, would have loved to hear these truths expounded. He loved the doctrines of grace!❤🙏
May the Lord bless you and your husband.
*Scripture alone - foundation
*Grace alone* Pilar
*Faith alone* Pilar
*Christ alone* Pilar
*The Glory of God - Glory to be given to GOD alone.
*We are to sing The Word*
*We are to pray The Word*
*We are to read The Word*
*We are to preach The Word*
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Preach
Here WE stand. I pray we stand to the very end, in the strength of our Savior,Jesus Christ!
Love from India 🇮🇳
Stay blessed🙏
Thank you for Ligonier ministry and all the speakers for speaking the word of God so clearly to the Church of God today. We need to return to the word of God again. Like Luther Here we stand on the word of God.
Well said.
Thank you again, Ligonier Ministries, for another amazing online conference! I am so thankful to each one of you that helped put this together and each of the speakers. God bless you all. ♥️
Praise God for the reminder to where we stand.
Thank you Ligonier, is there anyone who knows church that takes serious the Teachings or rather Scripture here in South Africa . Wow I ve been trying to get, but not successful.
@Norman Fisk DEFINE FAITH THEN.
FAITH MEANS TO BELIEVE.
@Norman Fisk understand words and language difference.
If you are writing something down that explains something the definition of the words conveys the understanding of the word. Words matter, but understanding matters more.
@Norman Fisk statement: “The just shall live by faith, the righteous one shall live by faith.” That first is laid out in Scripture back in the prophet Habakkuk chapter 2, verse 4. It is repeated again by Paul in Romans and in Galatians. And here it appears again in the book of Hebrews. And we understand that: “The just shall live by faith.” Salvation is by faith and faith alone.
false forms of Christianity are based on satanically-twisted Scripture. The Bible is clear, Ephesians 2:8 and 9, “For by grace are you saved through faith,” - right? - “not of yourselves, it is a gift of God; not of works, lest anyone should boast.” Romans chapter 3, again and again. We’re not saved by works, we’re saved by grace through faith, Romans chapter 4. Again in Romans chapter 10, Romans chapter 11, 1 Corinthians 1, and all through Scripture, salvation is by faith.
they were warned in chapter 2, they were warned in chapter 4, they were warned in chapter 6, and here for the fourth time in chapter 10, the severe warning back in verse 29, and another warning at the end of the chapter. Faith is the only way to God. Come to Christ by faith.
Faith and belief are two sides of the same coin. There are at least four Greek words for faith, and the one most commonly used is pisteuo, which means persuasion. The root word is peitho, which means to convince. The word belief in Greek is pistis, which means confidence or trust.
Different languages have different words... Understanding their use makes you fluent.
Able to find the word that shows the exact understanding of the other languages word.
Replace all the faith words with the Greek... And it doesn't change the understanding of the content.
Praise and thank God for Ligonier Ministry standing firm for the Truth of the Gospel. Our Salvation is anchor through Grace by Faith in CHRIST alone in the Scripture for the only Glory of God🙏🙏🙏🙇♀️🙇♀️🙇♀️
I am BLESSED to be a part of the Legionnaire Ministry.Praise the LORD 🙏 for His Mercies endures forever.
Martin Luther was definitely my favorite Reformer alongside John Calvin. I have tremendous respect for Luther for being used by GOD to illuminate the Truth of the Gospel.
@centurion ~ Hmmm ~~~ John Calvin ~ Wasn't he the one who promulgated the notion of Pre-Destination? As in, your soul was already sorted out, so to speak, before you were even a twinkle in your daddy's eye, as to what your eternal destiny, or fate, was to be, and there is nothing you can do to change it...
"God does not play dice with The Universe." ~ Albert Einstein
Thank you for making this available!
Thank you God for allowing me to sit at your table to be able to feast on the bread of life that this message has blessed me. For His Glory. Your son Ruben loves you.
Thank you so much for this! I am grateful for this ministry! My life has been changed by it.
Thank you Ligonier ministries. I have learnt so much and have grown in my faith in Christ through your online resources.
Thank you for all these enlightening lectures by several speakers. (From the Philippines).
God bless you in his will. I hope you are doing well. From Texas. Huggs. be strengthened .
Everything works out for the good of those who love him.
No matter how things look sometimes. Later on it proves true, over and over. I love you sister. Be encouraged . HUGGS.
JESUS CHRIST DIED FOR OUR SINS !! All Praise To The Most High!!! “JESUS”
Thank you Ligonier!!🙏🏻
Thank you for this, Ligonier ministries. ✨
Thank you Ligonier
Thank you for this message. We are so blessed
Thank you for sharing this beautiful, true story. I remember listening to the late Dr. R.C. Sproul's teachings on this. 😊
Praise Jesus !
Thank you for putting this conference on from all long distance locations. I have appreciated each man sharing scripture and the Word that is needed and warning of the Falling away that is happening.
Thank you so much for all of you. May God continue to bless you all for His ministry!
Thank you for the beautiful music, added to the beauty of God’s word!!
Amen….Jesus is the man to Save and unite us all. 1:08am in Texas 78109
Amen amen, from Texas too 78332
@Norman Fisk you do you, Norman fisk. This woman doesnt need you man-splaning my own faith to me. Praying for you as I type this. You take the high road and I’ll take the low road and maybe by morning we will meet on the shores of Loch Lomond.
Sounds like you are very hurt and angry. You arent alone, but using your “voice” like this just….well…..makes you an avocado. Which is still a good thing, I love avocados too. And so does G-d. Take your doubts to HIM and wounds to the creator instead of trolling a complete stranger like me. 😉
@Norman Fisk then define faith. .
@Norman Fisk Jesus is God.
@Norman Fisk 1 Peter 1:8-12. 8 Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, 9 for you are receiving the end result of your faith, the salvation of your souls.
John 12 44Jesus cried out and said, “Whoever believes in me, believes not in me but in him who sent me. And whoever sees me sees him who sent me.
Respond if you need more.
If you define the word faith.... Umm. It is to believe buddy....
Gracias Señor por Ligonier ministries! Thank you! Thank you!
Thank you.
Thank you Thank You
The Holy Spirit within us enables us to read and receive the word of God
This has been so edifying. Thank you!!
The music from St Andrews ....is some of thee most beautiful, and pure l've ever heard.
A big 'thank you' to Ligonier Ministries for this event. It is right that we pay homage to the great German Reformer, Martin Luther, who demonstrated unparalleled courage in standing up to the Roman Catholic Church's denial of Sola Scriptura. I also very much enjoy the 'Luther In Real Time' podcast which is also produced by Ligonier Ministries and narrated by Barry Cooper.
Truth and humility are indeed beautiful.
Lord thank you for this man’s wisdom! Yes most books are self help’s. So far from Biblical principles of loving Jesus, not ourselves. ❤ This ministry is so edifying for Christian who wants to grow. Most American churches are failing by ignoring Sound Doctrine. America has one foot in Hell. We are no longer under his Sovereignty. This is a precursor of Judgment of Jesus Return! From Okeechobee, Florida.
Love from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 and God bless you ALL 🙏 ❤️ 🙌
Yeah I'm ANIEKAN TOM listening from Nigeria. Glad to be connected.
Amen to this
thank you ligonier grateful for this ministry though im faraway but thru this it helps me grow..God bless 🙏🙏
The second speaker really reminds me of RC with emphasis of fundamentals. Great talks by everyone! Thank you.
GOD BLESS ALL MINISTRIES THAT ARE SHARING THE TRUTH OF GOD'S WORD EXEGETICALLY AND IN CONTEXT!!!
God is good!!!
All the time!
Amen in Jesus Name 🙏
Bless ligonier ministries!!
Amen to the Word of God. To God be honor and glory.
Thanks for the information its really shares a lot in terms of why Luther and was excommunicated. I pray that we have one shepherd as Jesus intended. And yes i still believe the is that Shepherd with Keys
Amen person from South Africa
Thank you R.C. love you sir n miss you i'll see u soon🥰
Thank you!
I walk with Luther behind our Savior.
Amazing teaching! Thank you
This video is LOADED with fast-moving value-for-time!
Thank you.
Praise God for belief in Christ
HalaluYah! Praise be to our most high YHVH.🙌💕🙌
Excellent teachings. Highly recommended
This was very helpful. Thank you for doing this. Greetings from the Philippines
Thank you ~
This was so good. Thank you.
Thank you 🙏
I am Nigerian/American. I don’t adhere to any specific practices but I spend every day in meditation…I find the truth in this even though I’m not Catholic. If you know God, you find him in everything 🙏🏾
LOL. DEFINE THE WORD FAITH.
IT MEANS TO BELIEVE... LOL
@Norman Fisk Dear Norman, what then is The Gospel?
@Norman Fisk lol, again ,
words in and with understanding are understood , to believe and belief, faith , faithfulness, hope, it means to believe in to put trust in to act upon that trust ... In knowing. The understanding of and in is believed by the reader and spoken to, and of the listener to and of the hearer, and to and of the reader.
cant you understand. It means to and of a constant will to move in belief , of, in, acting upon in constant will , that's why it's an action.
@Norman Fisk well no supposed reality on my part . Hugs. Without words a person can understand meaning , it is words that are constraints on thought, the better you get at understanding , with increased number of known words the more you can convey accurately.
@Norman Fisk LoL. Ok again my friend enlighten us on the actual meaning of the word you say doesn't mean faith.
This program is wonderful.
What are the names of hymns thatt played during the 15 minutes breaks? I really love them.
Amen
If there is one other religion that respects the “word” rather than what the current generation of “interpreters” might think it rightfully was, it is Sikhism where after 10 Gurus, they designated “Granth Sahib” as their sole & infallible authority over any living human being who may instead have choosen to do so as per what the convenience of the day chose to dictate. Smart move by the Gurus!
The Elders' Creed, in brief:
8. The perfect Goodness of God is seen in the Benevolence, which embraces all mankind and provides for their welfare.
His Merciful dealings with men declare His Goodness;
It is also seen in His unmerited Favor, drawing man to Salvation and in the use of so many means to this end;
also in the abundant provision which He has made for man's present and eternal happiness.
"Behold, NOW is the Time of God's Favor;
NOW is the Day of Salvation (Rescue)."
2 Corinthians 6:2b
"So let us come boldly to the Throne of our gracious God. There we will receive His Mercy and we will find Grace to help us, just at the right moment."
Hebrews 4:16
"God is able to give you more than you need, so that you will always have everything and plenty left over to share with others."
2 Corinthians 9:8
GOD BLESS YOU ALL
I'm finally leaning truth of the gospel, thank you Ligonier ministries.
The Elders' Creed, in brief:
7. God is infinitely Wise, always knows what is best, always adopts means which will best accomplish His purpose; that is Wisdom.
For Wisdom is the art of turning to best account our knowledge.
Both in Creation and Providence God's Wisdom is seen. His Wisdom and His Works everywhere confirm each other, as being of God.
No higher Wisdom has ever been seen or known, than God's Wisdom in the Plan of Human Redemptions. It solves the problem of God's Justice in justifying the believer in Jesus Christ.
"the only Wise God"
Romans 16:27a
"We do speak God's Wisdom, which is mysteriously hidden, and is not of this age."
1 Corinthians 2:6,7
It sounds so beautiful, I would very much like to have the lyrics, can anyone tell me where to find them?
Jesus is the Fulness of God's revelation. Jesus left us a church that would safeguard the faithful transmission of Jesus teachings about faith, morals and the understanding of Sacred Scriptures to the coming generations based of the understanding of the Apostles, The Apostles maybe gone already but they still have a say to the teachings of Christ.
What's the name of the song at the intermission an hour in?
Edit:"Glory to the Holy One"
The Elders' Creed, in brief:
*The Triune God*
11. The Eternal God has revealed Himself to people as Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
The Son of God is and always was Divine. He is the express image of the Father.
There have been errors and heresies in the Church in the past ages.
But WE worship ONE Triune God, neither confounding the Persons, nor dividing the substances of the same.
For there is ONE Person of the Father, another of the Son, and another of the Holy Spirit; but the Godhead of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit is ONE God.
"Know today, and take it into consideration in your heart, that the Lord, He is God in Heaven above and on the Earth beneath, and there is no other besides Him."
Deuteronomy 4:39
Soli Deo gloria.
The Elders' Creed, in brief:
*Moral Attributes*
10. Righteousness and Justice are Divine Perfections.
It is Holiness exhibited in Government.
Truth or Faithfulness of God is much the same as His Righteousness. All He says and does is true.
His Veracity is an Element of His Character. God cannot lie.
As God is Eternal, His Truth remains the same.
Whatever is out of harmony with His revealed Truth, the same is a lie.
To the question, "What is Truth?" This answer, which WE repeat in Heaven is true: "To know God, as He has revealed Himself to people, is Truth of the highest order."
Our Lord declared: "I am the Way, the Truth and the Life." All things taught or believed that are out of harmony with His clear Revelations, are both false and misleading.
Isaiah 16:1a & 5
"Send the male Lamb to the Ruler of the land," and "A Throne shall be set right (established) with Mercy (Compassion, Faithfulness);
and One shall sit upon it with Truth (Reality) in the Tent (Tabernacle) of David;
Judging and inquiring of equity (seeking Justice), and hastening Righteousness."
Good stuff.
St Anne was Marys mother not sister. Thank you brother for sharing this about Luther. God Bless you.
I was thinking that... What I know about Catholicism could fit on the head of a pin.
Agreed. I'm not Catholic though. I'm of the reformed faith.
@Norman Fisk define the word faith....
It means to believe...
@@andrewholt2425 o, to the glory of God for those who believe and put their faith in the One who died for us. Allelujah, brother!
Ameen I'll stand from YOUR sharing 😇😇💖
The Elders' Creed, in brief:
*Atonement*
15. WE universally believe, that the death of Christ was vicarious and propitiatory,
and that by it, Divine Justice is satisfied,
and God can be Just and the Justifier of all, who believe in Christ Jesus,
and that Pardon and Salvation is freely offered to all peoples, upon Repentance and Faith.
You ask Jesus for forgiveness, then no sin shall rule over you. You must master it.
You call on His Name. YOU ASK for His help!
"Whoever continually calls out to the Name of Jesus will be delivered, saved and set free!"
Acts 2:21
"It will be for everyone, that "IF" they shall call upon the name of the Lord, that one will be saved (rescued)!" ❤️
Joel 2:32
at about 1:29, referring to Martin Luther breaking away from the Catholic Church on a mental/Spiritual level; this reader believes that Luther did it ever fully breakaway. There were a few things that he took with him that he could not release. I think that the whole concept of infant baptism was one of those things. Perhaps Sunday worship what's another. And there are a few others. But, the parts that he changed were fundamentally my monumental and totally needed to be changed. Praise God for Martin Luther!
The Elders' Creed, in brief:
*Election and Foreordination*
16. WE believe God did Foreordain and devise a Plan from the foundation of the World by which He would Save man,
and further, He did Foreordain from the beginning, all men throughout the ages who would accept and be willing to conform to this Plan, should be saved;
so that everyone in harmony with His Power and Liberty of Choice, who shall choose Eternal Life through God's Plan, was Foreordain to Eternal Salvation.
"God has given us Eternal Life, and this Life is in His Son.
He who has the Son, has the Eternal Life;
He who does not have the Son of God, does not have the Eternal Life."
1 John 5:11,12
AMEN😊
Why is nobody Warning People to Repent from their Sins and Turn to God?
What a very good and interesting question. Is not salvation more important than history? Is doctrinal history more important than what Jesus taught?
You mentioned “books” written about Jesus,besides Romans 5, 6, 7 and 8, can you please suggest a couple. I love Romans and seeking more. T/Y.
Knights of The Christ!
Can the original Spanish of pastor Sugel Michelen be uploaded to the Ministerios Ligonier channel please? Thank you so much Ligonier Ministries!
I second that request, thank you LM!
The translator was excellent. I loved that , pastor Sug Michelen.
Pastor Sugel Michelen, his understanding of sacerdotalism is spot on 🎯. ♥️🙏🏻
The Elders' Creed, in brief:
6. The Foreknowledge of God is also absolute.
How the Foreknowledge of God is to be reconciled with man's free agency and moral accountability is indeed to men in the World a dark problem; but in the Scriptures both are clearly taught, and Faith accepts what Reason cannot reconcile.
Some of the churches on Earth have denied man's moral freedom. Others maintain that God in the exercise of His Omniscience, like His Omnipotence, abstains from knowing what His creatures will do under certain given circumstances;
But the Foreknowledge of God itself, unrevealed to men, does not impose nor even hint TO ME any course of conduct whatever. It in no degree affects his liberty of action.
Man neither sins nor follows holiness, as the results of God's Foreknowledge; He has made mankind in His image, a free moral being.
"So then, each one of us will give an account of ourselves to God."
Romans 14:12
Confused why all ministers or teachers are repeating the same story.
There glorifying Luther not Jesus
Here is a shoutout to one of the best things Luther ever gave the world. I hope some day it will again be embrace and reduce confusion:
I believe as Luther did about the Bible. That the 24 apostolic gospels are more authoritative than the 3 non-apostolic. Otherwise we have genuinely unresolvable direct contradiction.
It’s easy to be absolutist, and I am absolutist about the 98% of NT that was part of the Bible 350 years after Christ ascended. And like Luther, I am in love with the other 2%. But life is sooooooo much easier (and more true) letting the truly canonical spirit-breathed books settled contradictions.
For when it was written that “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness”, it was referring to those 24 books “of gem and diamond”. When that was written, it was not referring to James and Jude for example. Not considered scripture by the apostles, not considered scripture when that verse was written, not considered scripture by the second century church fathers, not considered scripture by the third century church fathers, not considered scripture by the church fathers for most of the fourth century. Not considered entirely authoritative by Luther, and (just coincidentally?) the *only* sources of direct contradiction. Nonetheless considered by all to be Holy and wise and inspired.
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Contradiction examples that were hence no issue for the apostles and early fathers and Luther (and lil ol me);
1. James 2.24 (You see that a person is justified by works and not by faith alone.) *vs* Eph 2.8-9 (For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith-and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God- not by works..)
*How can anyone reconcile James 2.24 with sola fide?*
2. Gal 3.28 (no greek nor jw in Christ) and many others *vs* Rev 11:1-2 (..I was told “Go and measure the temple of God and the altar, with its worshipers. But exclude the outer court; do not measure it, because it has been given to the Gentiles”)
God’s going to separate the Christian j*ws in Heaven and give them the temple and altar? Sure. The rest of the Bible totally teaches that 🙄.
3. The long descriptions in Rev where God opens books and judges people entirely by their works *vs* Eph 2.8-9 again, and John 6.29, 6.44, 6.55; Heb 12.2, 1Cor 1.7-9; Rom 6.23 and many more.
Beyond that, James (the works gospel) is the *only* book that is BOTH:
1. Non-apostolic and on Luthers list and
2. One of only four of 27 books that faced dispute because it was not in the canon of 170 AD. And then each disputed but finally included, but not until 363 AD.
Finally, we could exclude Hebrews from Luther’s list of non-apostolic because history has shown Paul did write it. That leaves only three (Jam, Rev, Jude). An honest study shows them to be profound and wise but not so clearly being directly of God in every word in the same way as the other 24, and the only places we find direct contradictions. In fact, on my word, I found issues in James and Revalation that gave me pause before I knew any of that.
Ironic . Irony... paradoxical. God is past our understanding unbelievably. But obviously by illustration faith is understood by john. By faith, you are cleansed, five solas are all five at once. Not each individually.
Can anyone please show me in the scriptures where the title or the idea of such an office affiliated with a church? CEO can be found? CEO? CEO of what? The office we have in scripture is Overseer-shpepherd-Elder. Only those who are called to labor in the word are entitled to be paid. No one else. Does the CEO answer to a duly constituted body of believers? Or Ecclesia? Perhaps this is why charismatic Calvinists can be part of or be invited to Ligonier events and received in good faith. Heaven we have a problem.
The Elders' Creed, in brief:
*The Divinity of Jesus Christ*
12. He is the Word of God from eternity. In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
While on Earth WE always held Him to be Divine and worshiped Him as God; And in Heaven He is confessed by all, both saints and angels, to be God and equal to the Father.
All the host of Heaven worship Him, He was God manifest in the flesh.
"To the Son HE said, "Your Throne, O' God, is forever and ever."
Psalm 45:6a & Hebrews 1:8a
God, the Father, called Jesus God.
"A Voice spoke from the Majestic Cloud, saying, "This is My Son, My Beloved, in whom I am well-pleased." "
Matthew 17:5
The man, the Son, He received Honor and Glory from God, the Father, when HE witnessed or testified who Jesus was, His only Offspring.
"You believe in God, also believe in Me,"
Jesus Christ said.
John 14:1b
Apparently, the roman catholic church claim that they evolved from the church of Romans stated in the New Testament of the HOLY BIBLE. Considerably true, but it is not the truth, whereby the Bible stated church of Romans were under the authority and guide of JESUS' chosen Apostles, and appointed Bishops, even after them. Over the time due to the persecution of saints, the church evolved further of having also Bishops overseeing them by states and regions in the roman empire. There were many of them by now, differing and divided from one another, either rich, average or lacking in word of GOD. Also when evolved, Scriptures became scattered among them, held by them and treasured. Eventually, they stopped passing them on to one another in circulation of the word of GOD and be united.
That is why, the council of Nicaea was called, and bring forth all the collected Scripture by them in one place. And having them all study thoroughly in all of them, came forth vote and verdict producing a single text. For that is the single text to be used by the entire church in the roman empire and thus overseen by their Bishops to be so. Now, during the time of constantine, he had many church bishops in his council, probably they should council him in faith matters, and also implement them in the state matters. Clearly, constantine desired the council of the hypocrite and false Bishops, while there were other Bishops and church were opposed to them. Basically, he started persecuting unbelievers who refused to become Christian and practice Christianity. Next, he erected idols of roman gods in relativeness to Christianity faith in worship, imposing and forcing the entire church of rome to worship as well.
As a result, he persecuted opposing bishops and churches numbering more than he persecuted unbelievers. After his death, the remaining Bishops and churches split into two major sects. As one evolved into the roman catholic church, while the other into the roman greek orthodox church. As we know and forwarding, the roman catholic church occupied and rule over the whole empire of rome and europe. And the roman greek orthodox church resided in russia. Finally to conclude, the trace of constantine paganism mixed with christianity practice is evident in the catholic church tradition. Therefore, they have nothing in common with the origin church of Romans in the Holy Bible.
The only thing that legionnaire Miss ministries, according to the discernment that has been given to me through the Holy Spirit. That was inside of me, is the rapture. The next prophetic event in God’s timeline. Why do you not see?
Commendable indeed are the teachings of these great men in believing the Scriptures are the final authority for the church while not a single teacher would believe that one should only stand on ONE VERSION of the Scriptures but rather accept SEVERAL different ones that dramatically differ from each other. (Strange)
Am guessing you're a King James Version only person?
@@mikemccormick9667 I do accept the King James Version and though I don't demand that you agree with me , it would be wise for you to stand on ONE instead of just accepting anything. You know as well as I do that God never contradicts Himself but the different versions of Scriptures do vary consistently. So, Go figure!
@@lonniesatterfield1770 Yeah as long as they don't change that we are saved by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone I'm good.
The King James Version has errors too. It was translated from Latin instead of the original Greek. I agree it has the least amount though. 😊
@@mikemccormick9667 No errors wiith me Psa 119:89
@@lonniesatterfield1770 You're preaching to the choir brother. Since being regenerated I read old and new Testament daily along with daily devotions from Spurgeon and Alistair Begg. I believe in the inerrancy of the bible also. Have a blessed day. 🙏👍🙏
Thank You Lord for this beauty where o where was it