Morning Pastor John!

I had the sweetest weekend with all of you. I literally am making a list in my journal of all the experiences I had. One of those of course was praying for Debby to get the holy ghost. I have never really felt those feelings before. Not that strong and deep. When I began seeking the holy ghost I watched the video of Stephon seeking the holy ghost. Sister Roxie sang ” Jesus” on that disc. That was the first time I felt the spirit move and knew it was the spirit. I watched that disc over and over for a few years. I still watch it. Junior really got touched on that disc too. Watching Stephon seek the holy ghost( disc is from 2008) I felt really connected to him because I was seeking God too! ( I was seeking in 2011). I remember when he did not get it and how sad I was for him. I just really felt great compassion and really connected. Well when I heard their group was coming, I was excited to meet them. I was hoping to see Stephon. While we were praying for Debby Stephon came up next to me. We had the sweetest moment praying for Debby, both filled with the spirit. I was thinking about that this morning. How good is God!

Here we are, both of us received the holy Ghost, and were praying for another to receive it. That doesn’t really explain the feelings but it’s just so sweet. Cathy Bartow, Michelle and I, were talking this weekend. We were talking about how amazing it is how God takes one here and one there from Australia, from Hungary and knits us together. Like a big quilt. All different but all made one. The prettiest part of our quilt is the history of each patch. A blanket of testimonies of how Jesus changed our hearts. I just wanna wrap up in us and stay there. 

God is so good to us. I really don’t think I can even take in how good God is.  Jacob singing with all his heart, Brother Jimmy testifying, Brother Greg testifying, Meeting Zoli, Praying for Debby with Stephon, Having a sweet moment to sit with sister Barbara on the couch, Countless really sweet hugs, Playing with Gods children, Feeling free enough to speak in tongues in front of Y’all.

I literally have at least 10 more moments on my list. I am so glad God made me a part of this quilt.

Love Beth

 

Pastor John,

There has been a lot of talk of brother Z​—​, saying that he is twisting scriptures to come up with his own doctrine. ​ ​Could someone please explain which scripture has been twisted by Z— to mean something other than what it says?  In doing so, please help me to understand how ​(​if the 3-in-1, 1-in-3 trinity doctrine you speak of is true​)​ 1/3 of God is the only-begotten of another 1/3 of himself (e.g. Jn. 1:14); or that 1/3 of God was daily the delight of one of the other thirds, always rejoicing in the other thirds’ presence (Prov. 8:30); or that 1/3 of God sent another 1/3 of himself to earth (1Jn. 4:9); or that 1/3 of God prayed to the other 1/3 of himself (Mat. 26:39); or that 1/3 of God said that he was greater than one of the other thirds (Jn. 14:28); or that 1/3 of God said not to call his third of himself good, but only to call the other third good (Mat. 19:17); that the honor of 1/3 of God is nothing, but that another 1/3 of God honors that other third (Jn. 8:54); that 1/3 of God said that no man can come to the other 1/3 of himself, but through his own 1/3 of himself (Jn. 14:6); that 1/3 of God gave another 1/3 of himself the cup to drink (Jn. 18:11); that 1/3 of God ascended to the other 1/3 or 2/3 of himself (Jn. 20:17); that 1/3 of God is now sitting at the right hand of one of the other thirds (Hb. 10:12); that 1/3 of God makes intercession to one or both of the other thirds for us (Rm. 8:34).  (Whew! What a mind-bender!)

If Jesus is 1/3 of a whole, but equal to each other part of that whole, how are we ever to be like Jesus?  How is he our example unless we can somehow fit into that fraction?  It seems to me you would have to work really hard, and put scripture verses together in just a certain way to come up with such a doctrine.  But maybe someone can explain it to me without twisting any scriptures.  Where does the Bible plainly state that the Father, His Son Jesus, and the holy Spirit they share are actually three persons in one (in the same, plain way that Jesus said he was the “first of the creation of God” (Rev. 3:14), or that the Father is greater than he (Jn. 14:28))?

Seems much more reasonable just to read and believe what is actually in the Bible (without any twisting).  That is, that God is the Father of all creation, He created a Son to love before He created anyone or anything else in heaven or earth (which, I believe, God the Father is perfectly able to do), and that the Father shares His life – His Spirit – with His Son, just as He now shares His life with those who obey Him and receive His baptism of life (the holy Spirit).​

Vince

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Hi Vince.

Trinitarians themselves admit that they cannot answer such questions as yours, Vince.  They can only do as they have been told to do by their ministers.   And when they condemn us who do not accept the​ir​ strange, unbiblical doctrine of a Holy Trinity​, they think​ they are “do​ing​ God service”.

Keep praying for them, Vince, that ​God ​will get through to them and ​​show them​ how to serve Him “in spirit and in truth”.  And ​may He help ​us​ to do the same, always.

Pastor John

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Great questions Vince!  Your letter ought to be a tract or something:  “30 Reasons Why I Cannot Believe Christianity’s Trinitarian Doctrine.”

Gary

Pastor John,

I’m just amazed at our websites; the look, the ease to navigate, but more importantly, how much Truth is on each item you click on.  I just wanted to send my thanks the ones who work so hard to keep these sites up and running.

GoingtoJesus.com

Isaiah58.com

Songsofrest.com

Pastorjohnshouse.com

Thank you!
Billy M.

Hey John,

I am reading the Old Testament Lessons from Ahaz 3062 today.  When I came to Hosea 11, “How can I let you go.  Yet, it was I who taught Ephraim to walk, leading them by his arms, and they did not know that I had  healed them.”  This and your CDs about God loving his people brought the tears in my eyes.  It let me know that I have not known how much he loves this people.  Thankful for all that you are doing, and for this body!!

Jr

Hi Pastor John!

I was driving home from Paducah Kentucky the other day, thinking about how much Jesus has changed my life.  How He changed my thoughts and desires, how He changed my heart.  I recently received the newest meeting CDs and spent that whole trip listening to them.  The joy that comes through songs like  “The joy of the Lord” or  “I want to love Him more” really are such a blessing.  I often turn on the radio in those rural areas looking for old gospel songs.  I have yet to hear one that brings the same feelings our music brings.  I remember being drawn to Jesus through brother Earl singing.  I still am. I am probably known as the “crazy lady” here in town because I always have my hand raised (often with tears running down my face) singing my heart out to Jesus.

When I was driving home during this trip, I was thanking Jesus for loving me and changing me.  I had the sweetest thought come. I thought, “Jesus if I die today this is what I want for my last meal.”  It’s true.  These feelings are what I would want.  I wish all those wanting Jesus could hear and feel what God has so sweetly given to us.  Oh if they could just eat.  I am thankful to be fed. 

Beth 

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What a precious testimony, Beth!  We are blessed, aren’t we?

Pastor John

Hi John

I was thinking on email from the other day about how Satan is not worried about drunkards or sinners.  It brought to mind everybody else who thinks that all their loved ones will make it to heaven.  That to me is the biggest or scariest lie.  Because no matter your faith, you want your child or parent or whoever you love to make it.  I can’t tell how many times I have heard, “They’re in a better place.”  No matter how bad that person was, “Well, they’re in a better place” or “You can’t tell me they’re not in heaven.”  May God have mercy on me, and others, to see through that lie.  Just about everybody I know outside the truth believes that lie.  Pretty sad thing to think that many people are being deceived.  Thank god for the truth.

Greg C

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Amen, Greg.  A man who is what the Bible calls “just” would rather see the truth about everybody and everything, even if it hurts, than to be blind to it.

Pastor John

 

Hi John,

Hope all is well with you all in N.C. We are enjoying a beautiful spring here, with temperatures in the 80’s already!

I wanted to tell you how very much I am enjoying the O.T. study.  The tapes are a great resource.  I just finished the tapes on Judges and Ruth.  You were sooooo funny in your story of Samson (“honey brain”) and Delilah.  You cracked me up!  But the message that came through over and over again was that God’s people got in trouble because they didn’t have good teachers and they didn’t know God.  It was remarkable  how quickly they strayed over and over again, but they are us. Without the truth and walking in that truth, studying it, eating it so to speak, we are them.  I am so grateful John for what you have taught me, that God gave me you and you me. :o)

Patty

Hello Pastor John,

I just wanted to let you know that the last couple of days were pretty hard for me spiritually and emotionally, but about half an hour ago the Lord lifted up the heaviness from my spirit.  I received some encouraging messages from some of you, and I have the peace of the Lord in my heart right now.

Also, I was reminded of the words of John the apostle:

“To the elect lady and her children, whom I love in truth, and not only I, but also all those who have known the truth, because of the truth which abides in us and will be with us forever” (2 John 1-2)

The Lord showed me through this scripture, that there is a special kind of love binding together those who, by God’s grace, know the truth. That we love each other “because of the truth which abides in us and will be with us forever”.  I don’t know how it all works, but somehow it is so much more than just theology.  It is the truth.

Also, you must have read some of the messages I received because of my confession about not believing in the trinity, and believing that the Father is greater than Jesus.  Well, this morning I started reading Philippians, and I felt God smiling at me and speaking to personally to me as I read the words of Paul:

“Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ”  🙂

Thank you for all the prayers and support!

Zoli

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God is with you, Zoli.  I marvel at the grace being shown to you, and at the joy with which you receive His Word.  You make this little flock happy, and we are encouraged by your faith.  There is a reward from God for that, surely.

We have been praying for your mother, that she will continue to feel good things from the Lord and that she will follow you into the kingdom of God soon.

“Thanks be to God for His unspeakable gift!”

Pastor John

Bro. John:

I have been reading Zoli’s wonderful testimonies on FB, and some of the unfavorable comments towards the truth.  As I read them, I was reminded of a poem you wrote in September 1993.  I have hung onto the copy that I have for many years.  I pull it out and read it every now and then to remind myself of how useless man’s opinions and thoughts are.  Without the holy Ghost and the truth of God in our hearts, what will it matter, at last?  As the Lord told you many years ago, “What difference does it make what men say about anything?”   And I remember when the Spirit woke me one morning with, “This world and its meanings will all pass away.  Jesus is the only sure thing.” 

I love the absolute sobering truth and strength in the words you wrote. 

 ~ Sandy

 

What Will It Matter, At Last?

John David Clark, Sr.

September 30, 1993

 

What will it matter, when life is past?

What will it matter, at last?

When all the honor men can give

Is given, yet we still must live?

Though many curse, and few forgive

What will it matter, at last?

 

What will it matter, though men despise,

And now avert their lofty eyes?

When Jesus Christ bestows his prize

What will it matter, at last?

 

What will it matter, when life is o’er,

And tongues of strife can strive no more?

When angry gazes all have burned

And hateful men the truth must learn?

When Christ no longer will be spurned,

And closes tight the door?

 

“Fret not thyself in any wise

to sin”, but seize upon the prize.

How can it touch the man who dies

And penetrates the darkened glass?

 

Be strong in faith.  Endure the shame.

What will it matter, at last?

He made the way.  We bear the blame,

But what will it matter, at last?

 

 

 

I don’t know anybody, except by the truth; I don’t know anybody except what God’s Light reveals to me.

I have watched as saints whom I thought were courageous in the Lord exposed as very uncourageous when they were asked by Jesus to believe what he says and stand for it.  I have seen them, precious sons and daughters of God, flee like frightened little children flee from gentle Jesus to hide behind the clichés and traditions that men had taught them, and they would not come back out.  Then I understood that Jesus was showing me how he saw them, and how he had seen them all along.  I then surrendered my high opinion of them (which had been based on what I saw and heard without the Light), and I trusted his judgment of them instead.

I also put away my sword when dealing with them, for Jesus had now shown me that they had no weapons with which to fight the word of God, and they were not my enemies.  They were afraid of the truth, and of whoever spoke it, because Christianity had made them distrust and fear it.  And I knew that if God was ever going to use me to coax them into His light, I would have to have a tender heart toward them (even the mean ones) like God’s heart.  Love alone – God’s comforting and healing love – will alone rescue them, and if I don’t have that for God’s little children, I am useless to Him.

The curtain behind which God’s frightened little children hide is the curtain of appearance.  Sometimes, they appear to be wise in the things of God.  (Many of God’s little children have grey hair; they have been little children for a long, long time.)  They may occupy exalted positions with impressive-sounding titles, given to them by a Christian institution.  And they may hide by putting on an act of righteous indignation against those who tell them the truth; indeed, under that spirit, they may say and do some very hurtful things to God’s true servants.  But God still loves them because He sees them as they really are.  Do we?

Jesus warned us to trust him and not to judge by what we can see and hear.  Because of long-standing religious traditions which had developed in Israel, the sinless Son of God and his followers appeared to be really bad.  And because of those same traditions, many of the leaders among God’s people who were evil appeared to be good because they hid their hearts behind the revered traditions.  Only with light from God could anyone see who was truly good and who was not.
Pray for that light!  With it shining in our hearts, we can see as God sees, and love as God loves.   And by the light of His truth, we may at last escape the bondage of making our own judgments based on what we see and hear and “judge righteous judgment” at last.

jdc