Confession of Faith - March 11, 2004

SCRIPTURAL VERIFICATION

The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach; That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

(Romans 10:8-10)

CONFESSION

Series 2.3.11 - #71

March 11, 2004

There is no alternative way into God's kingdom. He has not left any other options. He only gave one name as the saving name for all, neither is there salvation in any other, for there is none other name under heaven given among men whereby I must be saved. There is no other name that can be substituted for the highest name in heaven and in earth. God's name is above all names. At his name, every knee shall bow. I turn from those who reject his name in baptism. Any other name fostered in baptism comes from the spirit of error. The Lord will not deny his own name, for he said that he will not share his glory with any other. All power is given unto him in heaven and in earth. The word of the Lord has free course, and he is glorified when the name of Jesus is used in whatsoever I do.

God is faithful. He is the one who has established me and will keep me from all evil. He has directed my heart into the love of God. I will be patient and wait on him. The bread of life is being fed to me daily. This is the spiritual manna from heaven. The Lord has blessed it aforetime and broken it for me to give to the people. I must not allow this relationship to fill me with pride, but I will be humbled that I am called to partake of this communion and fellowship. I am accepted into this relationship because of the offering of the innocent blood of Jesus Christ. I purpose not to sell out for a position among men and brethren. The value of this relationship cannot be calculated; therefore, I determine not to accept the offers made by men who are appointed by men to entice me to sell my birthright as an heir to hear the voice of the Most High God. This relationship is not purchased by political advantages, neither is it given because of spiritual appointments authored by men.

Jesus is the rewarder of those who diligently seek him. What he has given me, cannot be taken away. It is a gift. He is the giver of the gift. Now I will be content to dwell where I am and desire not the high places where men sit puffed up by pride and exaltation that have come by men. They shall be brought down in due time. Everything that exalteth itself or is promoted by man shall be brought low. I lift up my voice to proclaim God's word, and I do not worry about these promotions given by men.

Hebrews 10:22 - 23

Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;)

Ephesians 2:8-9

For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.