Confession of Faith - March 15, 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 2.3.15 - #75

March 15, 2004

I will not be deceived by the exploits done in the name of the Lord, for many of them are lying signs and lying wonders. I purpose to not follow signs. A wicked and adulterous generation seeks after a sign. The sign to heed is the sign of the prophet Jonah. As Jonah was in the belly of the whale three days and three nights, so was the son of man in the heart of the earth three days and three nights. I behold that sign and seek to see that sign fulfilled in my life and in the lives of others. No other sign will be given unto this wicked and adulterous generation; therefore, I seek to see the gospel obeyed. Many have gone astray because the enemy has seduced them and lured them away from the love of the truth. God has sent them a strong delusion that they should believe a lie, that they all might be damned who believed not the truth but had pleasure in unrighteousness.

I take heed unto myself and the doctrine. I continue in them, for in doing this I shall save myself and them that hear me. If I refuse to do this, I shall be distracted as Samson was distracted and become sport for my enemies. The enemy has planned a performance for his entertainment and recreation with God's people as the object of his amusement. I will refuse to become amusement for my enemy. The act before my face is a diversion. It is a departure from the purpose; therefore, I will beware of all deviations from seeking to save those who are lost. Sound doctrine is a necessity to remain on course and to not depart from the faith. Seducing spirits are using powerful temptations to lure me from the truth. By grace, I will not depart from the truth for another gospel or another doctrine. I am in the truth, and there is no other truth concerning God. I will not seek to please men, for if I please men, I cannot be the servant of the Lord. If I seek to please men, I will preach a gospel after 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.