February 2011 - Jimmy Swaggart Ministries
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February 2011 - Jimmy Swaggart Ministries
The Evangelist February, 2011 1 Any 3 For $90 (EV1201) Save $30 Plus Regular Postage, Shipping, and Handling. All prices in this Magazine are valid through February 28, 2011. 2 February, 2011 For Fast & Easy Ordering Visit Our Website: www.jsm.org The Evangelist Contents Table of ARTICLES Are Homosexuals Born That Way? – Part II . . . . . . . 4 by Jimmy Swaggart “Man’s Purpose” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 by Frances Swaggart The Precious Blood Of Christ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 by Donnie Swaggart Please Notice (The Evangelist) If you would like for any Christian friend (any number) living in the United States to receive this magazine (The Evangelist) each month, postage paid and free of charge, please send us their name (or names) and address (or addresses). We will begin their subscription immediately. If they live outside the United States, please contact our office for more information. World Evangelism Bible College And Seminary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 “I Am What I Am By The Grace Of God” by Loren Larson Crossfire Youth Ministries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 “I Have Chosen This Place For Myself As An House Of Sacrifice” by Gabriel Swaggart From Me To You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 by Jimmy Swaggart SonLife Radio Programming & Stations . . . . . . . 6 Television Programming Listing . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 SonLife Broadcasting Network TV Stations & Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Letters From Our Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 product Warranty Jimmy Swaggart Ministries warrants all products for 60 days after the product is received. As well, all CD’s, DVD’s, and other recorded media must be in the original plastic wrap in order to receive a refund. Opened items may only be returned if defective, and then only exchanged for the same product. Jimmy Swaggart Ministries strives to provide the highest quality products and service to our customers. Crossfire International Youth Conference . . . . 30 World Evangelism Bible College . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Campmeeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Visit our Website at: www.jsm.org or e-mail us, our U.S. office address is: [email protected], our Canada office address is: [email protected] The Evangelist February, 2011 3 Are Homosexuals Born That Way? By: Jimmy Swaggart W “While it is true that the seed of original sin carries with it every type of deviation, aberration, perversion, and wrongdoing, the homosexual cannot claim to have been born that way any more than the drunkard, gambler, killer, etc.” OTHER WARNINGS Paul makes two more references to homosexual practices in other Epistles. Both occur in lists of banned activities and strike the same condemnatory note. In I Corinthians 6:9, practicing homosexuals are included among the unrighteous who will not inherit the Kingdom of God; however, Paul then adds a redemptive note, saying, “And such were some of you” (I Cor. 6:11). In other words, the Lord Saved these once practicing homosexuals, cleansing them of their sin, and made them new creations in Christ Jesus. The idea is, as should be obvious, that the Lord does not save in sin, but from sin. A newsman asked me once if God would save homosexuals. My answer to him was very clear and concise: “Yes, God will save homosexuals, or anyone who comes to Him for that matter. Actually, that is the very reason Jesus came and died on Calvary.” “However,” I quickly added, “But that means they will have to give up their sin of homosexuality, just as the drunkard gives up his drink,” etc. In I Timothy 1:10, Paul again speaks of the sin of homosexuality, and by inference, declares the lost condition of those who practice this sin as well as other sins. It has been suggested that the meaning of “arsenikoites” in I Corinthians 6:9 and I Timothy 1:10 may be restricted to that of “male prostitute.” However, Greek linguistic evidence to support this view is lacking. It is beyond reasonable doubt that Paul intended to 4 February, 2011 part ii condemn homosexual conduct in any capacity, but not homosexual people. As Creator, Law-giver, and King, the Lord’s condemnation of such behavior is absolutely plain, but yet He loves the sinner. Following are some questions respecting homosexuality with some answers, which hopefully will be helpful. ARE HOMOSEXUALS BORN THAT WAY? In a word, “No!” While it is true that the seed of original sin carries with it every type of deviation, aberration, perversion, and wrongdoing, the homosexual cannot claim to have been born that way any more than the drunkard, gambler, killer, etc. However, I think it correct to say that the gene pool which constitutes the character and personality make up of every individual is more predisposed toward some aberrations in certain persons than others. In the spiritual sense, the perverted or abnormal number of genes in any particular direction is not the cause of these situations, but rather the results. The genes are that way because of man’s fallen condition in a spiritual sense. So, even if scientists one day can find a way to control the genes, the problem will still not be solved, because that which feeds the genes, which is the soul and the spirit of man, cannot be changed by medical or psychological procedures, but only by the Power of God. It is called the New Birth, and is referred to in the Word of God as “Regeneration.” The actual Passage says, “Not by works of Righteousness which we have done, but according to His Mercy He Saved us, by the washing of Regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit” (Titus 3:5). The word “Regeneration” in the Greek Text is “Plaiggenesia,” and means “once more or again,” in other words, “re-gened.” The Lord Jesus Christ and Him Alone can change the person, i.e., “Re-gene the individual, hence, Regeneration.” To further prove the point, when identical twins are born, the gene pool is identical, at least to a greater degree, in these twins. At times one has become a homosexual, The Evangelist Are Homosexuals Born That Way? – part ii WE BELIEVE . . . H “However, the homosexual, upon coming to Christ, must abandon the former lifestyle immediately, and that goes for the drunk, gambler, or anyone for that matter.” . . . The Bible is the inspired and only infallible and authoritative written Word of God. (Ps. 119; Mat. 4:4; Lk. 24:27) . . . there is one God, eternally existent in three Persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. (I Jn. 5:7) . . . in the Deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His Virgin Birth, in His Sinless Life, in His Miracles, in His Vicarious and atoning Death, in His Bodily Resurrection, in His Ascension to the Right Hand of the Father, in His personal future return to this Earth in Power and Glory to rule a thousand years. (Jn. 1:1-4; Eph. 2:13-18; Rev., Chpts. 19-20) . . . in the Blessed Hope — the Rapture of the Church at Christ’s Coming. (I Thess. 4:13-18) . . . the only means of being cleansed from sin is through Repentance and Faith in the Precious Blood of Christ. (Rom. 5:1; Eph. 2:8-9, 13-18) . . . Regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential for personal Salvation. (Jn. 3:5-8; Titus 3:5) . . . the Redemptive Work of Christ on the Cross provides Healing of the human body in answer to believing prayer. (Ex. 15:25-26; James 5:14-15; I Pet. 2:24) . . . the Baptism with the Holy Spirit according to Acts 2:4 is given to Believers who ask for it. (Acts 2:4; 10:44-46; 19:1-7) . . . in the Sanctifying Power of the Holy Spirit by Whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a holy life. (Rom. 6:3-14; 8:1-2, 11) . . . in the Resurrection of both the saved and the lost: the one to Everlasting Life and the other to everlasting damnation. (Rev. 20:5-6, 11-15) THE PRICELESS CORNER We have set aside this corner of the Evangelist to show God’s Plan of Salvation. If you are unsure where you will go when you die, please listen to what God has said in His Word: First . . . God loves you! “For God so loved the world that he gave His only Begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have Everlasting Life” (Jn. 3:16). while the other one did not. If, in fact, they were born that way, if one was homosexual, the other would be likewise. The very fact that both seldom turn out to be that way proves that they are not born in that manner. Again we stated, that even though there are greater propensities toward certain proclivities in some people than in others, does not mean the thing is set in concrete, but only that there is a lean toward a certain direction. In fact, the Lord does not condemn the sinner for what he is, but rather for refusing to accept God’s Way out of the situation, which is the Salvation afforded by Christ at Calvary. That goes for every sinner, homosexuals included! “For there is not a just man upon Earth, that doeth good and sinneth not” (Eccl. 7:20). “For all have sinned and come short of the Glory of God” (Rom. 3:23). Third . . . Jesus Christ is the only remedy for sin! “For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God . . .” (I Pet. 3:18). “Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under Heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved” (Acts 4:12). Fourth . . . you must receive Jesus Christ as your personal lord and saviour. WILL GOD SAVE HOMOSEXUALS? Actually, this is a question we have already answered. Yes, the Lord will save homosexuals, or anyone who comes to Him, irrespective as to who or what they may be. That is the very reason Jesus came to this world, “to save sinners” (I Cor. 6:9-12). However, the homosexual, upon coming to Christ, must abandon the former lifestyle immediately, and that goes for the drunk, gambler, or anyone for that matter. When a person comes to Christ, he leaves something (the old lifestyle), and comes to something, and more particularly to someone, the Lord Jesus Christ. As such, we take upon ourselves, and by His Help, His Lifestyle. WILL PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELING HELP THE HOMOSEXUAL? Biblical Counseling will help, but not Psychological Counseling. The problem is Spiritual, and the Bible alone deals with such. Biblical Counseling will simply direct the person to the Lord Jesus Christ and the price that He paid at Calvary, so that one may be Saved. It must be understood, that Jesus atoned for every sin at the Cross. This means that Satan and Continued on page 8 The Evangelist Second . . . Man is a sinner, and sin has separated him from God! Jesus calls this experience the “new birth.” He told Nicodemus: “. . . Except a man be born again, he cannot see the Kingdom of God” (Jn. 3:3). We invite you now to receive the Lord Jesus Christ as your personal Saviour. “But as many as received Him, to them gave He power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on His Name” (Jn. 1:12). Pray this prayer and mean it with all of your heart: Dear Lord Jesus, I now realize that I am a sinner. I accept the fact that You died for me on the rugged Cross of Calvary. I now open my heart’s door and receive You as Saviour and Lord of my life. Please take full control of me and help me to be the kind of Christian You want me to be. Amen. If you prayed this prayer in all sincerity, you are now a Child of God. So that we might rejoice with you, we invite you to fill out this coupon and mail it to Jimmy Swaggart Ministries, P.O. Box 262550, Baton Rouge, LA 70826-2550. In Canada, mail to Jimmy Swaggart Ministries of Canada, P.O. Box 1020, Niagara Falls, Ontario, L2E 6V9. We will send you a free copy of Jimmy Swaggart’s book What Must I Do To Be Saved? This book will help you grow in grace and knowledge. dear jimmy: today I accepted Jesus as my lord and saviour. Name Address City State/PROV date of decision zip Age February, 2011 5 •6:00 - 7:00 a.m. “The Word” with Gabe and Jill Swaggart •7:00 - 8:00 a.m. (Live) •7:00 - 8:00 p.m. (Rebroadcast) “The Message Of The Cross”: Jimmy Swaggart and a panel of ministers address particular Bible subjects, but more particularly “the Cross of Christ.” •8:00 - 8:45 a.m. (Live) •8:00 - 8:45 p.m. (Rebroadcast) “News You Can Use” with John Rosenstern & Josh Rosenstern •8:45 - 9:00 a.m. •8:45 - 9:00 p.m. Various Family Worship Center and Jimmy Swaggart Ministries Music selections •5:00 - 6:00 p.m. •5:00 - 6:00 a.m. A prerecorded service from Family Worship Center with Jimmy Swaggart •6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Various Family Worship Center and Jimmy Swaggart Ministries Music selections Monday Only •4:30 - 5:30 a.m. “Spanish” Telecast Wednesday Only •7:00 - 8:30 p.m. “LIVE” Family Worship Center Service Thursday Only •9:00 - 11:00 a.m. (Live) •9:00 - 11:00 p.m. (Rebroadcast) “Frances And Friends” with Frances Swaggart •7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Crossfire Service •11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon •11:00 p.m. - 12:00 midnight Various Family Worship Center and Jimmy Swaggart Ministries Music selections •9:00 - 10:00 a.m. “Salvation Station” (Children) •12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m. •12:00 midnight - 1:00 a.m. Loren Larson •1:00 - 2:30 p.m. •1:00 - 2:30 a.m. “A Study In The Word” with Jimmy Swaggart and a panel of ministers address particular Bible subjects, but more particularly “the Cross of Christ.” •2:30 - 2:55 p.m. •2:30 - 2:55 a.m. Various Family Worship Center and Jimmy Swaggart Ministries Music selections •2:55 - 3:00 p.m. •2:55 - 3:00 a.m. A “Daily Devotional” reading by Gabe Swaggart •3:00 - 4:00 p.m. •3:00 - 4:00 a.m. A prerecorded service from Family Worship Center with Donnie Swaggart •4:00 - 5:00 p.m. •4:00 - 5:00 a.m. Various Family Worship Center and Jimmy Swaggart Ministries Music selections Saturday Only •11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon “Crossfire with Gabriel Swaggart” (Young Adults) •5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Bob Cornell Sunday Only •7:00 - 8:00 a.m. “The Jimmy Swaggart Telecast” •10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon (Live) “LIVE” Family Worship Center Service •12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m. Various Family Worship Center and Jimmy Swaggart Ministries Music selections •1:00 - 2:30 p.m. “A Study In The Word” with Jimmy Swaggart and a panel of ministers address particular Bible subjects, but more particularly “the Cross of Christ.” •2:30 - 6:00 p.m. Various Family Worship Center and Jimmy Swaggart Ministries Music selections •6:00 p.m. “LIVE” Family Worship Center Service •10:00 p.m. - 12:00 midnight (Rebroadcast) Family Worship Center Service You can also receive the SonLife Radio Programming on the internet by logging on at www.jsm.org 6 February, 2011 The Evangelist Full-Power Stations Crete, IL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88.1 (Covering South Chicago and Chicago Heights) Baton Rouge, LA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88.5 (Covering parts of Southern Louisiana) Ottawa, IL. 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(Covering Panama City, Florida) Beatrice/Lincoln, NE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88.9 (Covering South Eastern Nebraska) Grand Island/Hastings, NE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90.7 (Covering South Central Nebraska) Jonesboro, LA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104.9 (Covering Northern Louisiana) Lakewood/Jamestown, NY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88.9 (Covering Lakewood and Jamestown, NY) Augusta/Little Rock, AR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97.7 (Covering Central Arkansas, Western Tennessee, a small part of Northwestern Mississippi, and a small part of Southern Missouri) Corrigan/Lufkin, TX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99.3 (Covering Corrigan and Lufkin, TX) Desoto/St. Louis, MO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100.1 (Covering Southern Missouri, parts of Eastern Missouri, and Western Illinois) Palm Springs, CA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90.9 (Covering the Coachella Valley) Winfield — Wichita, KS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91.9 (Covering South Central Kansas and North Central Oklahoma) Translator Stations Andalusia, AL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89.3 Eufaula, AL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88.9 El Dorado, AR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89.7 Bishop, CA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91.3 Key West, FL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90.5 Dublin, GA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90.9 La Grange, GA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90.3 Waycross, GA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90.7 Continued on page 8 The Evangelist February, 2011 7 SonLife Radio Continued from page 7 Carlinville, IL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89.1 Effingham, IL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88.7 Freeport, IL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91.3 Jacksonville, IL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88.1 Bastrop, LA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88.3 Delhi, LA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88.3 Are Homosexuals Born That Way? – part ii Continued from page 5 I “In order for the person to be set free, there has got to be a power greater than the powers of darkness, and the homosexual spirit is one of the most powerful spirits of darkness in the world.” DeRidder, LA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89.5 Grayson, LA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91.9 Many, LA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91.3 Minden, LA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91.1 Morgan City, LA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91.5 Natchitoches, LA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90.1 Alexandria, MN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91.7 Morris, MN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90.5 Kirksville, MO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88.1 Mountain Grove, MO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91.7 St. James, MO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89.3 Springfield, MO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91.5 Willow Springs, MO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90.5 Columbia, MS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88.3 Philadelphia/Union, MS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91.5 Morehead City, NC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91.9 Rockingham, NC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88.3 Corning, NY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89.5 Chambersburg, PA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89.7 Franklin, PA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90.3 Lewisburg, PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90.1 Lock Haven, PA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89.3 Mansfield, PA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91.5 Andrews, SC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88.7 Clinton, SC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88.1 Manning, SC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88.7 Winnsboro, SC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91.9 Brookings, SD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89.7 Mitchell, SD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88.7 Watertown, SD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90.1 Yankton, SD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91.1 Pikeville, TN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91.3 Bonham, TX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91.1 Columbus, TX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91.1 Midland, TX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91.7 Palestine, TX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90.7 8 February, 2011 all of his cohorts of darkness were defeated at Calvary (Col. 2:14-15). Sin is that which gives Satan the legal right to hold man in bondage. With all sin atoned, he has no more right to do such. That being the case, how is it that he keeps most of the world in bondage? He does such simply because men will not take advantage of what Christ has done for us at Calvary. Untold millions in the world are lost without God, but it’s because they will not avail themselves of the opportunity of accepting Christ. Regrettably, many in the Church, if not most, fall into the same category. They do not understand that it was at the Cross that all victory was won. This means that the Cross of Christ must ever be made the Object of our Faith (Rom. 6:1-14; 8:1-2, 11; I Cor. 1:17-18, 23; 2:2; Gal., Chpt. 5; 6:14; Eph. 2:13-18; Col. 2:14-15). When the Believer places his Faith exclusively in Christ and the Cross, and maintains his Faith exclusively in Christ and the Cross, the Holy Spirit, Who Alone can effect what is needed in our lives, will work grandly on our behalf. However, the Holy Spirit will not work outside the parameters of the Finished Work of Christ, which necessitates our Faith in that Redemption Plan. Paul said: “For the Law of the Spirit of Life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the Law of Sin and Death” (Rom. 8:2). The Cross of Christ is God’s Way, and His only Way, because that is all that is needed. In order for the person to be set free, there has got to be a power greater than the powers of darkness, and the homosexual spirit is one of the most powerful spirits The Evangelist Are Homosexuals Born That Way? – part ii T “The age-old problem of mankind is the desire to live in sin and have Salvation at the same time; however, those who would attempt such a thing have not truly been Born-Again.” of darkness in the world. The greater Power is in the Holy Spirit, Who works exclusively, as stated, within the parameters of the Cross. This is God’s Way, the Way of the Cross, and it does not need the help of the ways of the world. In fact, psychology holds no help at all for the homosexual, or anyone else for that matter, only harm. It is harm because it attempts to make the person believe a lie, and it keeps them from their only Source of help, the Lord Jesus Christ. THE WISDOM OF THE WORLD Psychological counseling, for the most part, attempts to make the homosexual “feel good about himself,” in other words, to accept his orientation, as it is called. If the truth be known, many psychologists claim that the guilt felt by homosexuals (or anyone for that matter), is the real problem, and is present because of certain myths, they say, called the Bible, etc. While it is true that the “Law” of the Bible does point out man’s terrible sins, still, if the Bible did not exist, the guilt of man’s fallen condition would remain. The guilt can only be removed by Jesus Christ. The Bible did not originate the guilt — sin being the fault — it only defines it. Concerning guilt Paul also said: “There is therefore now no condemnation (guilt) to them who are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh but after the Spirit” (Rom. 8:1). The Evangelist ARE ALL HOMOSEXUALS INSTANTLY DELIVERED AT THE MOMENT OF SALVATION? In fact, yes! Actually, it can be no other way, if Salvation is to be Salvation (II Cor. 5:17-18); however, whereas this terrible bondage, as with other problems such as temper, alcohol, nicotine, etc., are at times broken immediately, with some, certain things regarding particular victory does not come quite so quickly. In other words, at times there is a struggle. However, the Lord does not throw us out if we fail or slip back, but, in fact, instantly forgives us as we ask for such (I Jn. 1:9). Consequently, the new Believer must continue to believe God, making certain that his Faith is strictly in Christ and the Cross, which, as stated, will then give the Holy Spirit latitude to work within his life, which will ultimately bring victory. In fact, the struggle may continue for a period of time, but if the Believer keeps his Faith in Christ and the Cross, and doesn’t allow it to be moved to something else, ultimately, that sin will no longer have dominion over that person, whatever type of sin it might be. Paul said: “For sin shall not have dominion over you (the sin nature will not have dominion over us if we as Believers continue to exercise Faith in the Cross of Christ; otherwise, the sin nature most definitely will have dominion over the Believer): for you are not under the Law (means that if we try to live this life by any type of law, no matter how good that law might be in its own right, we will conclude by the sin nature having dominion over us), but under Grace (the Grace of God flows to the Believer on an unending basis only as long as the Believer exercises Faith in Christ and what He did at the Cross; Grace is merely the Goodness of God exercised by and through the Holy Spirit, and given to undeserving Saints)” (Rom. 6:14). WILL HOMOSEXUALITY CAUSE ONE TO BE ETERNALLY LOST? Yes, that is if the person does not repent and, thereby, forsake that lifestyle. Of course, the same can be said for alcoholism, drug addiction, or religion for that matter (Gal. 5:19-21). The age-old problem of mankind is the desire to live in sin and have Salvation at the same time; however, those who would attempt such a thing have not truly been Born-Again. When the person truly comes to Christ, making Him the Lord of one’s life, affections change totally and completely. Actually, the Scripture is rather implicit about this, saying, “Old things are passed away; behold, all things Continued on page 10 February, 2011 9 Are Homosexuals Born That Way? – part ii Continued from page 9 T “They wanted a God to their liking, and finding that He did not meet those specifications, the world refused to approve Him as the God to be worshipped, or have Him in its knowledge.” not know Jesus. Only Jesus can make a marriage, and He definitely will not do so with such an unscriptural, perverted lifestyle of homosexuality, irrespective of claims to the contrary. However, if a home does have Christ, it has the only solution for its problems and the only guarantee for success. HOW SHOULD CHRISTIANS REACT TOWARD HOMOSEXUALS? are become new” (II Cor. 5:17). In other words, the new Believer does not want the old sinful lifestyle any longer, even though he may at times sense its pull. He is now a “new creation in Christ Jesus.” WHAT ABOUT THE LAWS OF CERTAIN STATES LEGALIZING HOMOSEXUAL MARRIAGES? The Courts legalizing something, does not legitimize it in the Eyes of God. The Word of God does not change irrespective of what others may do. That is the reason it is referred to as Objective Truth, which means it is the same Standard forever and for everyone. The recognition of homosexual marriages by the Courts is an abomination in the sight of God. As well, the allowing of homosexual couples to adopt children is again, an abomination. Putting a child in such an abnormal environment, can do nothing but have an adverse effect on that child, which will affect them negatively for the rest of their life. In fact, a study was recently done in England concerning this very thing. They found after exhaustive surveys, that irrespective what the world of psychology said, that the children who were placed in homosexual homes did not fare near as well as otherwise. In fact, there was such a negative influence on these little hearts and lives, that most of them, if any of them, outside of Christ, would ever get over the situation. Regrettably, this is also the case in many so-called straight homes and for the simple reason that most do 10 February, 2011 To which we have alluded elsewhere in our comments on this subject, the Lord loves the homosexual just as much as He does anyone else. When He died on Calvary, He died for these people just as well as He died for you and me. In fact, His Atonement is no different for them than for us. Likewise, Christians must show kindness and the God kind of Love toward homosexuals, as they do for others. That means, at least as far as possible, to treat them as human beings, and that means with respect and dignity; however, the Believer must never leave the impression that such a lifestyle is condoned, while at the same time not leveling condemnation on the person. No one has ever brought people to Christ with a club, but millions have been brought to the Saviour because they felt somebody cared for them. At the same time, I do not think it is possible that Believers could be close friends with a homosexual, or anyone outside of Christ for that matter! The Believer and the unbeliever have absolutely nothing in common, at least on which to build and sustain a friendship. One serves Christ, while the other serves himself. THE REPROBATE MIND The Scripture says, “And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient” (Rom. 1:28). The phrase, “And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge,” carries the idea of the human race putting God to the test for the purpose of approving or disapproving Him. They wanted a God to their liking, and finding that He did not meet those specifications, the world refused to approve Him as the God to be worshipped, or have Him in its knowledge. The “knowledge” spoken here, in the Greek is “epignosis,” and means “full and precise knowledge.” In other words, their knowledge of God, due to their rebellion against Him, and, therefore, going into deep sin, was only a dim and perverted memory! If one wants to know what is wrong with the modern School System in America, despite the fact of hundreds of billions of dollars being thrown at this ever-worsening The Evangelist Are Homosexuals Born That Way? – part ii A “As they did not think it fit to keep God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a mind which has no way to comprehend God.” confused and lost, so that God’s condemnation cannot but fall on it at last. This speaks of people who are completely perverted. As the Canaanites of old who did their abominations unto their gods, the last depth of evil has been reached. There were three terrible sins pandemic in the great empires of the past, which contributed greatly to their fall. They are: 1. Homosexuality; 2. Pedophilia (child molestation); and, 3. Incest. Regrettably, America is heading down the same path. The only answer for the homosexual and anyone for that matter is the Lord Jesus Christ. When He comes into the heart, this bondage of darkness will cease, and it will only cease if He comes into the heart. There is no answer other than “Jesus Christ and Him Crucified.” (This article came from Jimmy Swaggart’s Book, “BROTHER SWAGGART, HERE’S MY QUESTION...” The cost is $29.95 (EV1202). It is hardcover, 426 pages. It contains 29 of the most important Questions. This is a book that you want.) situation, it is because educators “did not like to retain God in their knowledge.” So, and speaking of the Public School System, we have Godless schools, which means that the schools are filled with Satan. We have Godless education, which means that what knowledge the students do have is largely warped and twisted, ill-preparing them for life. We have Godless direction, consequently we have erroneous ways. The phrase, “God gave them over to a reprobate mind,” presents the third time such a statement is used (Rom. 1:24, 26, 28). Once again, humanity wanted that which was licentious and evil and the Lord took away the restraining forces, allowing them to have what they desired. The words “reprobate mind” in the Greek Text is “adokimon noun.” It carries the idea of the human race putting God on trial, and because it rejected Him, God gave it a “trialless” mind, in other words, one incapable of discharging the functions of a mind with respect to the things of Salvation. As they did not think it fit to keep God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a mind which has no way to comprehend God. In other words, Light rejected is Light withdrawn. The one thing answers to the other. Virtually, they pronounce the True God disapproved and would have none of Him, and He in turn gave them up to a disapproved mind, a mind which actually is no mind, and cannot discharge the functions of one, a mind in which the Divine distinctions of right and wrong are The Evangelist February, 2011 11 “Man’s Purpose” The Word of God says, “The LORD has made all things for Himself: yes, even the wicked for the day of evil. (The sense of this Proverb is that God’s Plan was designed for and by Himself. In this Plan is the Truth that the ‘wicked’ will suffer for their evil unless they repent.) Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished. (Pride is the foundation sin of all sin. It breeds unbelief. God has pledged that even though the proud join ‘hand in hand,’ and despite all of their power and riches, still, they will not go unpunished.) By Mercy and Truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil. (‘Purged’ denotes ‘covered’ or ‘atoned for.’ Mercy and Truth atoned for iniquity at Calvary. The moral effect of this great fact and Doctrine is to cause men to fear God and depart from evil)” (Prov. 16:4-6). Romans 1:16 states: “For I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ: for it is the Power of God unto Salvation to everyone who believes; to the Jew first and also to the Greek.” Pride ignores the Gospel and its Solution (Christ and Him Crucified) for the ills of man. So, how can the church believe that “joining hands” with this pride will please the Lord? How can the church expect to receive anything but the same Judgment promised to the arrogant and unbelieving when she has joined their cause? SEPARATION Furthermore, as it regards Christians working with the unregenerate of this world, the Scriptures give explicit instructions to remain separate. Partnership with pagans is direct disobedience to the Lord. “Be not unequally yoked together with unbelievers (there are two fellowships in the world, and only two; all men belong either to one or the other; no one can belong to both and claim to be a Christian; one is with the world, and one is with the Lord): for what fellowship has Righteousness with unrighteousness? (None!) and what communion has light with darkness? (None!) Wherefore come out from among them, and be you separate, says the Lord (as stated, the Word of God emphatically teaches separation from the world, but not isolation), and touch not the unclean thing (refers to Christians avoiding all unholy contact with a vain and polluted 12 February, 2011 world); and I will receive you (at the same time, means if the person disobeys these injunctions the Lord will not receive us; the Christian can walk clean in this world only by constantly evidencing Faith in the Cross of Christ, which makes it possible for the Holy Spirit to do His Work within our lives)” (II Cor. 6:14, 17). CALLED BY GOD OR CALLED BY MAN The use of today’s many varied Bible translations has also given man the unfortunate ability to make God’s Word appear to say what man wants it to say rather than what it really says. A perfect example of this is Matthew, Chapter 10. Read it for yourself, and you will find that Jesus empowered and commanded His Disciples to go specifically to the “lost sheep of Israel” — to raise the dead, cast out demons, miraculously heal the sick and diseased, and preach to them that the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand, meaning Salvation had come! They were not sent to go “cure social problems.” Jesus did not just send out anyone who was willing to tag along. He commissioned specific men, chosen Vessels of His Truth. There is a major difference between those called by God and those called by man! A man called by other men will be accountable to far lesser superiors. Here, Jesus was sending His Disciples and, at that particular time, not to the Gentiles nor to the Samaritans, but to the Jews who knew and understood the Scriptures of old and were looking for His Coming. It is a gross misinterpretation of this Passage of Scripture to use it to validate that which Rick Warren calls an, “effort to mobilize Churches around the world to combat,” and he calls the five global giants: “spiritual emptiness, corrupt leadership, poverty, disease, and illiteracy.” PEACE PLAN? Warren incorrectly infers: “When Jesus sent His Disciples out (Mat., Chpt. 10), He said, ‘When you go into a village, you find the man of peace,’ and He said, ‘If he accepts, he’s open, he’s receptive, and he’s willing to work with you, you start your Ministry there.’ But Jesus said, ‘If you don’t find the man of peace, you dust the dust off The Evangelist ontinued from page 21 Continued from page 21 is the rest of the Passage with The Expositor’s Study Bible explanation: “And when you come into an house, salute it (bestow peace). And if the house be worthy (of like faith), let your peace (blessing) come upon it: but if it be not worthy (proves not to be of like faith), let your peace return to you (don’t bless it). And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when you depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet (a curse is now upon such). Verily I say unto you (extremely important announcement), It shall be more tolerable (degrees of punishment) for the land of Sodom and Gomorrha in the Day of Judgment (Great White Throne Judgment, Rev., Chpt. 20), than for that city” (Mat. 10:12-15). Please note the warning given by Jesus at the end. If the Message was rejected, Judgment was to follow. The Lord also said, “shake off the dust” if any man refuses the Gospel; there is no reason to work with him! THE BIBLE WAY! of your shoes, and go to the next village, because you can’t always find someone that’s willing to work with you.’” But, nowhere does this Passage of Scripture even remotely instruct us to enlist the help of Muslims, Mormons, Hindus, Buddhists, Atheists, homosexuals, or any other nonbeliever who is willing to board Warren’s “PEACE Plan.” In reading Chapter 10, we see that Verse 11 says, “And into whatsoever city or town you shall enter, enquire who in it is worthy (of like faith); and there abide till you go thence (work with them).” Jesus is speaking of people of like faith; these are the people He meant for us to work with. To be “worthy” of something, you must be in agreement with its standards and willing to live up to them. So, you are worthy of the Gospel only if you accept and practice it. Willingness to join a peace movement does not automatically indicate worthiness to Christ. The Lord specifically guided His Apostles regarding the places they should go. The Leading and Guidance of the Holy Spirit is always a requirement in doing the Work of God. No man-devised plan is worthy of our Lord either. PREACHING! In Verse 7, Jesus says, “And as you go preach saying, The Kingdom of Heaven is at hand (the Kingdom was rejected by Israel)”. You see, first and foremost Israel needed to be Saved! They had rejected the Lord. Would it have made any sense for the Apostles to enlist the help of “the lost” to preach the Kingdom of God? No, of course not! How can you preach what is not in your heart? You cannot recruit the world to help you preach Jesus Christ and Him Crucified. Obviously, the Saved have to be enlisted in order to reach the unsaved. That is God’s Plan of proclaiming the Good News. So, this should be a clear sign to the church today that Rick Warren is not really doing what he says he’s doing. If Warren was really preaching the Gospel, it would not make any sense for him to be enlisting the world like he is. Here The Evangelist Visit my Website at I can remember the giant Crusades this Ministry conducted in foreign fields. Catholics, Muslims, Mormons, Hindus, Buddhists, Atheists, and all pagan religions of the world fought us every step of the way. In Central and South America, the Catholic priests tried to prevent us from coming into the country. They went on television and warned Catholics not to attend our meetings, threatening them with expulsion from the Catholic Church if they even attended the services. But they did come, by the thousands, repenting of their sins, giving their hearts to the Lord, receiving the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in Tongues, receiving healing in their bodies, allowing the Lord to put their families back together, and introducing even more loved ones to Salvation (sometimes even to second and third generations). Great Moves of God! These Saved and changed people moved out of their pagan religions, and new Bible-based churches sprang up all over these countries. We had the privilege of building several of them – in Central and South America and in Latin America, about 59 Churches and Evangelistic centers in these countries alone. A MOVE OF GOD I remember arriving in Manila, in the Philippines, and being escorted by guards through the airport to a special room. We were told by authorities that we would not be allowed into the country. At that time Cardinal Sin was the head Bishop of the Catholic Church in the Philippines, and he had told the airport authorities that we were not to be allowed into the country. It was assumed that in Manila, being such a strong Catholic city, Cardinal Sin would have to be obeyed. But God prevailed in spite of the stronghold of Catholicism that day, and we were allowed in. And what a meeting we had! Thousands were Saved, and again, new churches sprang up all over the city. Since the people were coming out of the Catholic Churches in these countries, they were left with no buildings to worship in. So, many churches began under trees or right out in the open fields. We had the privilege of seeing some of the churches which began this way. When people could, they began renting buildings and later moved on into their own churches. www.francesandfriends.com Continued on page 14 February, 2011 13 “Man’s Purpose” Continued from page 13 into unity by the Spirit of God. Then, based on their new unity of belief, they could begin to fellowship and worship God. Verse 42 says, “they continued steadfastly in the Apostles’ Doctrine” – again, all unified because of this one Doctrine. BIBLICAL UNITY APOSTASY I was sent an article written by Benny Hinn some time back in which he was standing alongside Cardinal Sin rejoicing over the fact that he had had no problem entering Manila. He told how he had joined hands with Cardinal Sin. The Catholic Church even cooperated with his meetings. He then told of how the Catholic Church had tried to block our entrance into the city, but how wonderful it was that he and the Catholic Church were working together. He would even be sending his converts back into the Catholic Church. After our meetings, the converts went into Pentecostal Churches, mainly Assembly of God or started a church of their own. Hinn’s converts went back into their paganized worship. What a difference! (A 1997 National Assemblies of God Conference in Adelaide, Australia Benny Hinn eulogized the Pope and told of his meeting with Cardinal Sin of the Philippines and their private agreement that Sin would promote Hinn, and that Hinn would encourage Roman Catholics to remain in their Catholic faith and Church. www.deceptioninthechurch.com). THE EARLY CHURCH Let’s look at the Early Church. In Peter’s Sermon from Acts 2:14-47, Verse 47 says: “Praising God, and having favour with all the people (Jerusalem as a whole was favorably impressed by what they saw respecting these followers of Christ). And the Lord added to the Church daily such as should be Saved (many were coming to the Lord).” Men called of God stepped out in Faith, “not fearing for their lives,” and preached the Word. It went forth by the Power of the Holy Spirit. Men listened and in Verse 41 the Word of God says: “Then they who gladly received his word were baptized (some believed what Peter said, gave their hearts to God, and repented of their sins; they were then baptized in water): and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls (on the first Day of Pentecost, the Day the Law was given, some three thousand men died [Ex. 32:28]; on this Day of Pentecost, due to the Cross, some three thousand people were Saved).” Notice the Scripture says, those who “received the Word,” that 3,000 souls were added to the Apostles’ Doctrine. In other words, men of God preached the Word, and as men, women, and children accepted the Lord, they were all brought 14 February, 2011 Visit my Website at Verse 44 says, “And all who believed were together (due to the great animosity of the Jews against the followers of Christ, Believers had to band together), and had all things common (due to thousands losing their jobs because of persecution, those who had material goods shared with those who didn’t).” How much clearer could it be that unity is only achieved by having the same belief? Verses 45 and 46 say, “And sold their possessions and goods (they sold things they did not absolutely need, in order that they may be able to help those who were in great need), and parted them to all men, as every man had need (proclaimed a Christlike community because of the great persecution at hand). And they, continuing daily with one accord in the Temple (in a sense, the Temple had been turned into a Church, which must have been extremely irritating to the religious authorities), and breaking bread from house to house (means that the Church per se was actually ensconced in houses all over Jerusalem), did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart (they had a joy that persecution could not hinder).” This passage is a great confirmation of what Matthew, Chapter 10 was really saying, rather than what Rick Warren says it means. Any Christian who actually reads Matthew, Chapter 10 ought to be able to see what Jesus empowered His Disciples to do at that particular time in history and to whom He specifically sent them to. Anyone should also be able to see that it is in no way even remotely related to what Rick Warren is suggesting by enlisting Muslims, Mormons, Hindus, Buddhists, Jews, Atheists, homosexuals, and presumably whoever else he can get on-board his “PEACE Plan.” And dear reader, please remember that this is Rick Warren’s plan to begin with, not the Lord’s! God’s Way cannot be altered. God calls a man, empowers him with the Holy Spirit, and sends him forth to preach His Word. Through this method souls are gloriously and magnificently brought into His Kingdom! All glory to God Alone! Frances Swaggart www.francesandfriends.com The Evangelist $17.98 (EV1203) Plus Regular Postage, Shipping, and Handling. All prices in this Magazine are valid through February 28, 2011. Song List 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 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The Gospel Message is Christ, who He is, the Redeemer and Saviour, and what He did, die on the Cross for my sins as the Only Sacrifice God the Father would accept. REDEMPTION In Verse 18 Peter states, “Forasmuch as you know that you were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold,” presents the fact that the work accomplished by Christ on Calvary was all of Him and none of us. We play no part except as it regards sin. Man in his guilt could not atone for man’s sins. Therefore, God became Man, sinless, perfect, spotless, and blameless. He died in our place because He was sinless, God accepted His Death as a Sacrifice, with His Blood atoning for man’s sins, past, present, and future. 16 February, 2011 The word “redeemed” means to set free by the payment of ransom. This term refers to the buying of slaves in the slave market. Peter, by the use of this word, clearly states that all before Salvation are slaves to sin, Satan, passion, and self-will. No matter how educated fallen man may be, no matter how much money he may have, no matter how cosmopolitan and sophisticated he may be, without Christ he is a slave. SILVER AND GOLD The highest form of commerce that man values and strives for is silver and gold. However, no matter the worth of silver and gold, they are worthless when it comes to purchasing man’s Spiritual Freedom. The value of a human soul is so great, so valuable as to defy all description. The soul of man is so valuable that there is nothing on Earth that can redeem it. Therefore, God had to become Man in order that man could be bought back. His Death, His Body broken, was the only Sacrifice God could accept. “He Who knew no sin, became sin (Sin-Offering in the Greek), that we might be made the Righteousness of God in Him” (II Cor. 5:21). VAIN CONVERSATION This statement refers to our former lifestyle before conversion. Vain means “empty nothings.” Solomon said, “Vanity of vanities; all is vanity” (Eccl. 1:2). Life is meaningless nothings without Christ. TRADITION The phrase, “By tradition from your fathers” refers to the Mosaic Law, even though perfect and given by God The Evangelist Office: 225-768-7000 • E-mail: [email protected] FEBRUARY 4-6, 2011 – CROSBY, TX Pastor Ronnie Mitchem Victory & Praise Worship Center 21907 FM2100 Crosby, TX 77532 (281) 324-9033 (713) 292-4951 www.victoryandpraise.org [email protected] Friday: 7 pm Saturday: 7 pm Sunday: 10 am FEBRUARY 25-27, 2011 – MEDFORD, OR Pastor Richard Hargreaves Lighthouse Family Worship Center 3500 Arrowhead Dr. Medford, OR 97504 (541) 773-7064 (541) 280-5583 [email protected] Friday: 7 PM Saturday: 7 PM Sunday: 10:30 AM & 6 PM to Moses, was taken by man and perverted until it had become nothing but tradition. The Law, even though from God, could not redeem man, but only point out man’s futile endeavors of perfection and good. THE PRECIOUS BLOOD OF CHRIST Now Peter tells us the only thing that can redeem a slave of sin is “The Precious Blood of Christ.” Precious means valuable, honored, costly. His Blood untainted by the Fall was pure, and it could do for man what silver, gold, tradition, and the Law could not do. His Blood was the payment, which proclaims the poured out Life of Christ, all on our behalf. His poured out Life is the only thing that could satisfy Divine Justice. The Blood of Christ is precious, valuable, costly, and honored because the Blood of Jesus has done the following for all who will say “yes” to Him. His Blood is precious because: 1. Through His Blood we have God’s Atoning Grace. 2. His Blood has washed away our sins. 3. His Blood has given us the Promise and Power of a redeemed, regenerated life. 4. His Blood has made us Holy, Righteous, and acceptable. 5. His Blood has justified us, and sanctified us. Continued on page 18 The Evangelist Please visit my new Website at www.donnieswaggart.org February, 2011 17 "THE PRECIOUS BLOOD OF CHRIST" Continued from page 17 6. His Blood brings healing to the mind, the soul, and the body. 7. His Blood frees us from the guilt of our past. 8. His Blood makes it possible for the Holy Spirit to live and dwell in man’s heart. 9. His Blood has made us acceptable that we may now enter into the very Presence of the Throne of God. Yes, my friend, the Blood of Jesus Christ is the most precious substance in the world. As the songwriter wrote long ago: “What can wash away my sin? “Nothing but the Blood of Jesus. “What can make me whole again? “Nothing but the Blood of Jesus.” Your Evangelist, Donnie Swaggart World Evangelism Fellowship was born out of a deep desire of Christians from all denominational backgrounds to reach the world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. It was realized that when Churches and Ministries band together under the anointing of the Holy Spirit to attack the strongholds of Satan, much can be accomplished. This is the reason World Evangelism Fellowship was formed – to channel the efforts of Churches and Preachers from all over the United States, Canada, and the world into a unified, proven plan to reach the lost and dying with the Good News of the Gospel. The Call of God to win the lost is clear. World Evangelism Fellowship is answering that Call and we would like to extend an invitation to you to join us. This is not a denomination, and we pray it never will be. It is, however, a fellowship of Ministers and Churches united in their efforts to reach the world for Jesus Christ. How do I, as an individual, affiliate with World Evangelism Fellowship? There are several ways to join World Evangelism Fellowship, and the method you choose depends on what God has called you to do. • Christian Worker • Licensed Minister • Ordained Minister • Church Affiliation For more information contact: World Evangelism Fellowship P.O. Box 262550 • Baton Rouge, LA 70826-2550 (225) 768-3106 www.jsm.org 18 February, 2011 Please visit my new Website at www.donnieswaggart.org The Evangelist $29.95 (EV1204) Plus Regular Postage, Shipping, and Handling. All prices in this Magazine are valid through February 28, 2011. 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You can already view “live” services and prerecorded programmingFebruary, on-line! 2011 21 “Preaching The Cross – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week” 22 February, 2011 The Evangelist TV PROGRAMMING The Evangelist February, 2011 23 All letters are current and have been edited for space. “Here comes Mama, and there she goes.” Brother Donnie, My family loves your Ministry and we have listened to you for eight plus years. Before I started homeschooling my children, around five years ago, I would pick them up from school. All three children were in middle school. I was running late one day, so they were some of the last children to get picked up. I was listening to Sister Frances’ program, and you were on there talking about the filling of the Holy Spirit. I just started praying to God just to loose my tongue, and before I knew it, it happened. I was so in the Spirit that I just went flying pass my children’s school, and had to turn around about half a mile down the road and come back. When I pulled up to them, my oldest daughter told my youngest daughter, “Here comes Mama, and there she goes.” They said I just went flying on passed. Some of the other kids asked if that was me, and when I pulled in they heard your program on and one of my daughters said, “I knew it. I told everyone you were probably listening to Brother Swaggart and was praying!” We love ya’ll and listen to you on the radio, internet, and watch you on TV. My children have been raised on your Ministry, and we thank God for it because He has blessed us with children that fear Him, and seek to talk about Him any chance they get. E-mail “Frances and Friends” Dear Sister Swaggart, I am listening to “Frances and Friends”, and try to catch the enjoyable Services that are Spirit-filled and with good Bible teaching. Thank you for the clear stand concerning the preaching of the Cross and the issues of our day. I have followed your Ministry through thick and thin, and appreciate your continued stand. Wisconsin I heard the Message of the Cross, and suddenly the Bible came alive! Dear Brother Swaggart, Your work and efforts for the Kingdom of Heaven have blessed me beyond any words I could use here, 24 February, 2011 because there is not enough room. One glorious day I stumbled upon your voice on the radio. I had not heard you in a long time. I heard the Message of the Cross, and suddenly the Bible came alive! It all makes sense, the 6th, 7th, and 8th Chapters of Romans; I could go on and on. It was a long search, but the Lord finally gave me my answer, through your Ministry. Thank God! Lord willing I hope to thank you personally some day. I had so many questions, but thank God I have the truth now and an Expositor’s Study Bible. Please accept my warmest Christian love. E-mail God is getting His People ready Dear Brother Swaggart, I heard the radio program today for the first time. My husband thought he had downloaded something else, but God saw otherwise! Just to encourage you, God is getting His People ready. He is calling out to anyone who has an ear and will take heed to that calling. E-mail I am going to preach Jesus and Him crucified Dear Brother Swaggart, I am a Pastor of a small Baptist Church in Texas, and I listen to you on your radio station. I just want to thank you for your boldness to stand against the trickery of Satan that has spread among the church. I am always thankful that there are some men of God who will stand against such hypocrisy and heresies that men have made the Gospel. Men have started worshipping the creature more than the Creator. I am going to preach Jesus and Him crucified. I am blessed to be able to listen to you, and that you are a man who really hears from God. Thank you again and God bless you, your family, and your Ministry. E-mail I watch you daily on the Internet Dear Brother Swaggart, I just want to let you know what a blessing you have been to me. I live in Brisbane, Australia and I watch The Evangelist you daily on the Internet. It has blessed me greatly. Thank you. Australia an explosion of anointed, great singers has appeared! preaching. Ya’ll have a blessed Ministry, and I pray that ya’ll will continue to grow to reach people. I have listened to you preach since I was a kid. Thank you for all that you do to get the Message of the Cross to so many. Mississippi Dear Brother Swaggart, I have been a Christian and a preacher for over 30 years. Jimmy Swaggart is and has always been the best preacher on TV. I never knew that Jimmy Swaggart Ministries had so many great singers, until your Ministry went on Cable 24 hours. It’s almost like an explosion of anointed, great singers has appeared! It is so refreshing to see great singers with the anointing of God. No singers on TBN or Bill Gaither have anything like the Family Worship Center Church singers! E-mail Praise the Lord that you are on DirecTV! Your TV Services bless me I was set free Dear Brother Swaggart, I’m so glad that I can get your TV station. I always loved Brother and Sister Swaggart. I enjoy Brother Donnie’s preaching as well. I love to hear that good preaching and singing by you Brother Jimmy. Your TV Services bless me; I have you on all day long. I love to see and hear Sister Frances as well. I feel the Lord so strong in my house! Your grandson’s preaching is so good too. I love you Brother and Sister Swaggart, keep up the good work. Florida Dear Brother Swaggart, I have been greatly affected by your Ministry. I was set free from 50 years of homosexuality and being raped as a child. I am on fire for the Lord, my family is serving the Lord, and my brother is a Pastor! I have seen so many miracles in my life in the last 2 years. I am so grateful for this Ministry. E-mail I believe that Jimmy Swaggart Ministries is a Ministry set by Divine Authority Dear Brother Donnie, Praise the Lord! I am from Uganda, East Africa. I watch “A Study In The Word” program every week. I don’t have the words to express how your Ministry has impacted my Christian life. I am walking the Christian walk by Faith in the Son of God on the Cross. I believe that Jimmy Swaggart Ministries is a Ministry set by Divine Authority. May the Almighty Lord Jesus Christ give you all the wisdom, Revelation, and boldness to preach and teach the Gospel of His Grace, His Finished Work on Calvary. Thank you for the Message of the Cross. God bless you Brother, we love the Swaggart’s! Uganda Dear Brother Swaggart, Praise the Lord that you are on DirecTV! I am so very happy to have a channel that I can leave on 24/7 and hear the Gospel preached and anointed singing. I have been Saved since 1975, and always loved your Ministry. No one can play the piano or sing with the anointing like you. I am telling everyone that I know that you are on DirecTV. God bless you and your family. Oklahoma a double portion of His Anointing Dear Sister Frances, I love this Ministry, and I pray for all of you daily. I pray for God to give you strength in your body, and for Him to give you, Brother Swaggart, and all of the Pastors a double portion of His Anointing. God bless you and keep sending this wonderful Gospel across the airwaves for hungry people like myself. Everything you have taught me, I teach in the Women’s Prison. E-mail I thank Jesus for your life Dear Brother Swaggart, I live in Brazil, and to this day I am still in Service of our Lord God. I thank Jesus for your life. When I was a child, I saw your Television Programs. And nowadays I can see you on the Internet. May God continue blessing you and your family. Brazil a blessed Ministry Dear Brother Swaggart, I just wanted to say how blessed my day has been finding you on DirecTV. I live where I cannot hear your radio station unless I drive south 20 miles. I have pulled over to the side of the road, and even drove 30 mph on the way home just to hear some praise and some good The Evangelist February, 2011 25 “I Am What I Am By The Grace of God” C 1 Corinthians 15:9-10 – “For I am the least of the Apostles (not mock modesty, but rather the most deep humility), that am not meet (worthy) to be called an Apostle, because I persecuted the Church of God (before his conversion). “But by the Grace of God I am what I am (concerns the Favor or Mercy of God): and His Grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain (it was not without effect, telling us that it is without effect with many); but I laboured more abundantly than they all (proclaims that which Grace enabled Paul to do because he had a greater grasp of Grace than anyone else, which speaks of the Cross, the means of Grace): yet not I, but the Grace of God which was with me (is with all Believers who look toward the Cross [I Cor. 1:17]).” Justified By Grace If anyone ever felt unworthy of God’s marvelous Grace, it was the Apostle Paul. He had been a persecutor of those in the early Church; sending some to prison, perhaps even some to death. He was so enveloped with hate for those of “the way” that he led the charge to eliminate any “Jesus lover” among his people. But, when he met Jesus on that Damascus road, he encountered the Author of Truth and Grace. Jesus doesn’t just display Truth and Grace, He is Truth and Grace. The truth was that Jesus was the Messiah, the Son of God, who died for the sins of all men. Those who will by faith accept Him as Saviour will be instantly justified; not by works, but by Grace through Faith! God’s Grace reached out to Paul, forever setting an example to all, that Jesus offers Grace, not just to friends who loved Him, but also to His enemies who hated Him. For this I will be eternally grateful. For when I was dead in my trespasses and sins, God’s Grace drew me, convicted me, convinced me of God’s Redemption Plan, and accepted me, based 26 February, 2011 upon my response to His Offer of clemency. Like Paul, unworthy as can be, I am justified by Faith and Grace! Transformed By Grace Grace doesn’t stop with forgiveness. Grace is also the power source that transforms the Believer into whatever God designs them to be. The initial Salvation experience introduces us into the process of Faith and Grace, a process we must never leave. As long as the Believer’s Object of Faith remains true to Christ and the Cross, the Grace of God will flow, miraculously performing the impossible task! That is, transforming the Believer into a man or woman of God. In Galatians 2:8-9 the Apostle Paul stated that the same Power of the Holy Spirit that called and equipped Peter was recognized by other Apostles as the same Power that worked mightily in Him. Thus, the effectual working of the Holy Spirit, one aspect of the Grace of God, should be flowing to us, transforming us into the person we must become and guiding us to the position in the body of Christ that we are to hold. Laboring By Grace Again, the Grace of God doesn’t stop there! Paul says that out of all the Apostles, he labored more abundantly. He is not bragging about personal strength or endeavor. His statements are not filled with pride but rather, with fact. He sees very clearly that without the empowerment of God’s Grace, superintended by the Person of the Holy Spirit, his labor would come to very little. But, with his Faith securely in the Finished Work of Christ, He surges forward, pushing through opposition, fighting exhaustion, ever going the extra mile for the Cause of Christ. He does this not in his own strength but by the Grace of God. When men are justified by Grace, transformed by Grace, and labor by The Evangelist Office: 225-768-3890 • E-mail: [email protected] January 21-23, 2011 – TEXARKANA, TX Pastor Mike Mauldin CrossWay Church of Texarkana 1617 West 7th Texarkana, TX 75501 (870) 773-5665 Friday: 6:30 PM Saturday: 6:30 PM Sunday: 10:30 AM February 4-6, 2011 – INDIO, CA Pastor Ronan Munoz Abundant Life Church 82-665 Miles Ave. 78 Indio, CA 92201 (760) 610-4566 ***Featuring Special Music By Joseph Larson *** Friday: 7 PM Saturday: 10 Am-12 PM (Teaching Session) Saturday: 7 PM Sunday: 9:30 AM March 25-27, 2011 – Decatur, Al Austinville Church of God 2018 Cleveland Ave. SW Decatur, AL 35601 (256) 353-2342 Friday: 6:30 PM Saturday: 10 AM-12 PM (Teaching Session) Saturday: 6:30 PM Sunday: 10:30 AM & 6:30 PM April 15-17, 2011 – WICHITA, KS Pastor Jim Hashbarger Berean Assembly 1215 West Carey Ln. Wichita, KS 67207 (316) 990-1947 Friday: 7 PM Saturday: 7 PM Sunday: 10 AM & 6 PM The Evangelist Grace, only God receives the Glory! May it ever be so in your life and mine! Amen and Amen! Campmeeting Sessions Don’t fail to be with us at the upcoming Easter Campmeeting. We will be teaching special pre-campmeeting sessions. Be sure to call ahead and register, the dates and times are below. • special teaching sessions: Monday, April 18: 1-4 p.m. • 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 19: 1-4 p.m. • 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 20: 9 a.m.-12 noon 7 p.m. Campmeeting Begins Loren Larson President February, 2011 27 “I HAVE CHOSEN THIS PLACE FOR MYSELF AS AN HOUSE OF SACRIFICE” II Chronicles 7:12 – “And the LORD appeared to Solomon by night, and said unto him, I have heard your prayer, and have chosen this place to Myself for an House of Sacrifice. (The Lord not only answered Solomon’s prayer by a manifestation of the fire falling from Heaven, but, as well, He portrayed what He will do, as it regards Solomon’s petition, and in no uncertain terms. “As well, we find here that the Lord referred to the Temple as a ‘House of Sacrifice.’ We should take note that the modern church should fall into the same category, inasmuch as our Message should be, ‘Jesus Christ and Him Crucified’ [I Cor. 1:23]. The Cross must be the primary Message [Rom. 6:3-14; I Cor. 2:2].)” It would have been such an awesome sight to see when the Temple was dedicated unto the Lord. To see all of the Nation of Israel gathered around the newly completed structure, and to be there when a holy hush fell over the crowd, as Solomon walked out upon a brazen platform, kneeling down with royal garments and began to pray a prayer of dedication over the Temple. The sacrifices were prepared on the Altar, a Type of the Sacrifice of the Lord Jesus Christ. This scene is outstanding to say the least. The king of Israel kneeling down, all of Israel laying prostrate before the Lord, then all of a sudden, fire came down from Heaven and consumed the sacrifice that had been offered. Then, and only then, can the Glory of the Lord fill the Temple. BEFORE YOU CAN EXPERIENCE GOD’S GLORY, YOU MUST EXPERIENCE GOD’S SACRIFICE There are many Youth Groups around the Country that want to experience the Glory of the Lord, and rightfully so. But, unfortunately, they do not want to experience God’s Sacrifice. We must understand that the only way for our Youth Groups to experience God’s Glory is to first of all experience God’s Sacrifice. The only way that the Glory of the Lord could fill the Temple that day was if the sacrifice was accepted first; and if God accepted the sacrifice, then the one offering the sacrifice would be accepted. 28 February, 2011 The Cross of Christ has been neglected, not only in the majority of our churches, but also in the majority of our Youth Groups. Sadly, today’s Youth Groups have become little more than a teenage hangout, with most teenagers believing that the Youth Group provides no help for the struggles that they face. Do you realize that the average age that a teenager leaves the Youth Group is the age of 16 years old? This is when they feel that the Youth Group is of little relevance and, in most cases, they are right. The modern Youth Group has become a place of social gatherings, or a place where entertainment rules the roost, so to speak. My question is this, “What good will entertainment do for that young lady who is cutting herself because of the pain that she has endured? What good would parties do for a young man who is contemplating suicide?” The only answer for our Young People is the Cross of the Lord Jesus Christ, and that Alone is the Answer! There is nothing that can take the place of the Lord Jesus Christ! Stop presenting the methods of the world, and start preaching the Cross of the Lord Jesus Christ! THE STRENGTH OF OUR YOUTH GROUPS SHOULD BE THE BLOOD OF THE LAMB During the time of the dedication of the Temple, Solomon offered a staggering amount of sacrifices, 22,000 oxen and 120,000 sheep. So many sacrifices were performed that day that the Brook Kidron, which ran between the Temple Site and the Mt. of Olives, ran red with blood. Solomon did not pull that number out of the air, but I believe that the Holy Spirit instructed Solomon to do this as a lesson not only to Israel, but also to every Child of God today, and that lesson is that the strength of Israel was based upon the foundation of the shed blood of the lamb. The same can be said today! The strength of this Nation, and the strength of our Youth Groups, is not the amount of money we have in the bank, or the strength of our Army or Navy, but it is the Shed Blood of the Lamb. Our help does not come from Washington, D.C., nor does it come from any denomination that is run by man, but our help comes from the Lord Jesus Christ. The tremendous number of Call us at (225) 768-3072 • email us at [email protected] • www.crossfireyouthministry.org. The Evangelist February 25-27, 2011 – Springhill, LA Pastor David Easton Anchor of Hope Church of God 3010 1st St. NW Springhill, LA 71705 (318) 268-9842 Friday & Saturday: 7 PM Sunday: 10:30 AM & 6 PM March 4-5, 2011 – Texarkana, TX Pastor Michael Mauldin Crossway Church of Texarkana 7700 W 7th St. Texarkana, TX 75501 (903) 748-5984 Friday: 6:30 pm Saturday: 6:30 pm April 15-17, 2011 – Brooklyn, NY Reverend Claude A. Hibbert Deeper Life World Outreach Ministries 229 Empire Blvd. Brooklyn, NY 11225 (718) 282-0526 Friday: 7:30 PM Sunday: 6 PM ***Saturday Service Being Held At*** Bethesda Healing Center 167th E. 98th St. Brooklyn, NY 11212 Saturday: 9 AM April 24, 2011 – baton rouge, la Family Worship Center Easter Campmeeting Sunday: 6 PM may 27-29, 2011 – brampton, ontario, cn Pastor Dwayne Mitchell Peel Pentecostal Tabernacle 8832 The Gore Rd. Brampton, Ontario L6P 0B1 Friday: 7 PM (Youth Rally) Saturday: 10 AM (Youth Pastor’s Seminar) Sunday: 10:30 AM (Church Service) sacrifices offered that day speaks of the Precious Blood of the Lamb that was shed that paid the price for every single soul who will believe, which places its worth beyond our comprehension. When the Cross of the Lord Jesus Christ is being preached from behind our Pulpits under the Anointing of the Holy Spirit, then you will see a revolution take place among your Youth Group, with lives being completely and totally changed, and Believers being baptized with the Holy Spirit, and bondages being broken by the Power of God! Once again, I want to state that the strength of Crossfire Youth Ministry is the foundation of the Shed Blood of the Lamb. “A HOUSE OF SACRIFICE” When the Temple was constructed, it would have been the most expensive building ever constructed. The reason was the amount of gold and precious jewels that were found in the Temple, plus the way it was constructed. But despite the fact that the Temple was the most expensive building to ever have been built, God did not view the Temple as a House of Gold, but rather He called it a House of Sacrifice. This reveals the true purpose of this structure. The Cross of Christ is the foundation of the entirety of the Plan of God, formulated in the Mind of the Godhead before the foundation of the world was ever laid (I Pet. 1:18-20). Everything that the Lord does is predicated on the Sacrifice of Christ, and if it is not predicated upon the Shed Blood of the Lamb, then it will lead to error. Whether you love this Ministry or hate this Ministry, you will have to admit that when you turn on SonLife Broadcasting Network, that you will hear us preach the Cross of Christ! You will hear us proclaim at Crossfire Youth Ministries, “We preach, we preach Christ, we preach Christ Crucified!” We do not preach a greed gospel, or a gospel of fables, nor do we preach an entertaining or social gospel, but we preach Christ Crucified (I Cor. 1:23). What is the Lord saying about your Youth Group? Does the Lord look at it as a House of Sacrifice? Or does He look at it as something else? God has raised up this Ministry for one purpose, and that is to spearhead a movement to bring the Cross of the Lord Jesus Christ back to the Church, to once again place the preeminence on the Cross of the Lord Jesus Christ! In Him, Pastor Gabe July 20-24, 2011 – Baton Rouge, LA Family Worship Center Crossfire International Youth Conference The Evangelist Call us at (225) 768-3072 • email us at [email protected] • www.crossfireyouthministry.org. February, 2011 29 30 TheFebruary, Evangelist 2011 The April, Evangelist 2010 30 Call us at (225) 768-3072 • email us at [email protected] • www.crossfireyouthministry.org. World Evangelism Bible College & seminary Are You Making Plans To Attend? In the midst of all we do, the student will learn the import of what Jesus accomplished for mankind at Calvary. The Church is in need of a reformation regarding its beliefs. I believe that from this school, God will Call many into the Ministry in order to cause His Voice to be heard in this regard. False doctrine abounds, but we believe that many will come from this place equipped with the Word and the Spirit to stand against error in the last days. Even if the student does not feel a Call to Ministry, he or she must understand the Message of the Cross in order to experience all that Jesus died for to give us. I can earnestly promise that this Message will be taught to those who attend here. Students of any age group are welcome. 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Box 262550 Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70826-2550 (225) 768-3890 • Email: [email protected] For Fast & Easy Ordering Visit Our Website: www.jsm.org February, 2011 31 A Half Price Sale All four of these books in the catalog sell for $30 each, totaling $120 for all four. We’re cutting the price, as stated, to just half. All 4 For $60 (EV1205) Plus Regular Postage, Shipping, and Handling. All prices in this Magazine are valid through February 28, 2011. A BARGAIN EVERY CHRISTIAN NEEDS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF Most of the questions that people would have about the Bible, about the Cross, etc., are found in these four books. They are very user-friendly, very easy to read, and we believe very easy to understand. THE REASON FOR THESE BOOKS BEING WRITTEN The reason is obvious. Constantly, people are asking questions about the Bible, about the Cross, and about everyday life in general, as it relates to the Word of God. We believe that we have addressed most everything that one could think of, and have done so from the Word of God. CHAPTER TITLES While we do not have room to list all the chapter titles, I will list those from the one book, “BROTHER SWAGGART, HERE IS MY QUESTION…” They are: • Who Is Satan, And Where Do Demon Spirits Come From? • What About The Holy Spirit? • What Is Blaspheming The Holy Spirit? • What Is The Error Of The “Jesus Only” Doctrine? • Did Jesus Have Brothers And Sisters Or Was He The Only Child Of Mary? • What Type Of Temptations Did Jesus Suffer? • Did Our Lord Die Spiritually On The Cross As Well As Physically? • Can A Merciful God Condemn A Man To Hell Who Has Never Heard The Gospel, And Justify Himself In Doing So? • Is The Doctrine Of Unconditional Eternal Security Scriptural? • What Is The Sin Nature? • What Does It Mean To “Fall From Grace”? • Is Tithing In The New Covenant? • What Does The Term “Church Government” Mean? • Is The Keeping Of The Sabbath Incumbent Upon 32 February, 2011 Christians? • What Is The Difference Between The Great White Throne Judgment And The Judgment Seat Of Christ? • Do All Suicides Die Lost? • What Should Be The Christian’s Position In Respect To Alcohol? • Is Abortion Wrong? • Are Homosexuals Born That Way? • Is “Infant Baptism” A Scriptural Doctrine? • Are The Alleged Sightings Of The Virgin Mary Genuine? • Can A Person Believe In Creationism And Evolution At The Same Time? • What Does The Term “Judge Not” Refer To? • What Is The Role Of The Husband And The Wife In The Family? • What Do Preachers Mean When They Speak Of Having Other Preachers Or A Denomination As Their “Covering”? • Does The Bible Teach “Capital Punishment”? • How Did Our Bible Come Into Being? • Why Do The Wicked Prosper? • Is Contemporary Gospel Music Satisfactory To Be Used In Church? As stated, these chapter titles are exclusively from the book, “BROTHER SWAGGART, HERE IS MY QUESTION…” I wish we had room to put all the chapter titles of all the books, but I think that you get the idea. DESCRIPTION All these books have hard covers. “BROTHER SWAGGART, HERE IS MY QUESTION…” has 426 pages. “HOW CAN I UNDERSTAND THE BIBLE?” has 528 pages. “HERE IS MY QUESTION ABOUT BIBLE PROPHECY” has 300 pages. “HERE IS MY QUESTION ABOUT THE CROSS” has 452 pages. These, we believe, are some of the finest reference books that you could ever have regarding the subject matter at hand. For Fast & Easy Ordering Call Toll Free: 1-800-288-8350 (US) • 1-866-269-0109 (CN) The Evangelist A book every Believer must read Plus Regular Postage, Shipping, and Handling. All prices in this Magazine are valid through February 28, 2011. $12.98 (EV1206) CHRISTIANITY AND CATHOLICISM A MUST FOR EVERY BELIEVER What do we mean when we say “Christianity” and “Catholicism”? After all, do the Catholics not consider themselves Christian? Yes, they do. But Christianity and Catholicism are not one and the same. You as a Believer ought to know what Catholicism teaches! Because I state these truths, does that mean that I hate Catholics? No, far from such a thing. In fact, I’m one of the best friends that Catholics ever had. I’m not opposed to Catholics, while at the same time, I am opposed to Catholicism. A friend is someone who will relate the truth. Sometimes the truth hurts! But, considering that we are speaking here of eternity, the Salvation or the loss of the soul, then we should realize how important all of this actually is. I pray that you would take advantage of this offer. As well, this book will not only educate yourself in this particular doctrine, but quite possibly you might have a friend who is Catholic who needs to read the truth about this particular religion. You can see the chapter titles, and I can assure you, that the information we give will properly explain all of these particular Catholic doctrines. CHAPTER TITLES • • • • • • • • • • • • • Catholicism And Christianity The Pope The Role Of The Priest In The Church The Mass – The Holy Eucharist The Catholic Confessional Mary, The Mother Of God? The Worship Of Saints And Images The Canon Of The Bible Infant Baptism: A Scriptural Doctrine? Christmas Or Christ-mass? The Shroud Of Turin The Doctrine Of Purgatory The Catholic Church: The True Church? 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It has a hard cover, and has ensconced in various places of the Text messages as given by Gabriel designed for young people, or anyone for that matter, who wants to understand the great Doctrines of the Bible. Every parent should make the Crossfire Edition available to your sons and daughters, grandsons and granddaughters, nieces and nephews, or any young person, for that matter. It would be one of the greatest Christmas gifts that you could ever give that young person or that young adult. • The Lord has told us, we believe, to place this Bible into the hands of every Believer that is humanly possible, and that we are attempting to do. Consequently, we have dropped the price down to the bare bones, so to speak, to enable more people to obtain this study tool. • If you have Latino friends, our Spanish Edition of the Expositor’s New Testament would make an excellent gift for them. • The reason the EXPOSITOR’S STUDY BIBLE is so very, very helpful respecting an understanding of the Word, is because the Lord told us to develop this Bible. He then told me how to do it, and then helped me to do it when we were in the development stage. If, in fact, that is the case, and I know that it is, then every Believer needs a copy of this Bible, which the Holy Spirit has helped us to design. • Incidentally, if you have a computer, and most of you do, the JIMMY SWAGGART LIBRARY eBIBLE is a must for you. We have had more compliments on this particular item, I think, than anything we’ve ever produced. You can look up any word in THE EXPOSITOR’S STUDY BIBLE, or any of the expositor’s notes as well. Also, we have included several Commentaries on the eBIBLE, as well as several Study Guides. It is, we think, one of the most excellent Bible study tools in the world today. If you don’t have it, you need to get it. The Evangelist For Fast & Easy Ordering Visit Our Website: www.jsm.org February, 2011 39 T THE SONLIFE BROADCASTING NETWORK THANK YOU! In September of 2010, we were reaching approximately 5 million homes in America with the Television Network 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In a matter of 30 days, we were reaching some 43 million homes. To my knowledge, such has never been done in the history of Christian Broadcasting. It can be described only as a Miracle. When told that we were not selling time on the Network to other preachers, not that there is anything wrong with that, but were depending solely on the gifts of the people to pay the bills, preachers everywhere said, “It can’t be done.” In the natural they are right, it cannot be done; however, when the Lord is behind something, anything can be done. The letters, e-mails, and telephone calls that we are getting, speak for themselves. Without going into detail, suffice to say, the people are being Spiritually fed, and that’s what THE MESSAGE OF THE CROSS is designed to do. And, incidentally, it was designed by the Holy Spirit. As you’ve heard me say any number of times, we plan to go on every Cable in this nation that’s possible to do so, and every Satellite all over the world. Also, even though I’m dictating this several weeks before you will read it, we should now be translating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week the entire programming into Spanish. We will follow that shortly with Portuguese, which covers Brazil, etc., and then with Russian, which will cover the largest country land wise in the world. As you’ve also heard me say several times, we believe that “The Message of the Cross is what the Spirit of God is presently saying to the Churches.” If, in fact, that is correct, and we most definitely believe that it is, then it’s imperative that this Message get to the entirety of the church world. Without you we simply could not do what God has called us to do. In fact, your place and position in this great Move of God that’s going to last for several years and could potentially bring millions into the Kingdom, will be, I believe, the last great Move before the coming Great Tribulation. This is a place and position of honor, of privilege, and above all of responsibility. I cannot answer as to why the Lord has chosen this Ministry to spearhead this great Word all over the world, and neither do I know why He has chosen you. The thing I would caution you about is: Don’t take your place and position lightly. Understand how important that it is to the Kingdom of God. 40 Febrauary, February, October, 2010 2011 2011 THE FACTS ARE . . . While I don’t want to overstate the case, neither do I want to understate it. So I’ll say it in the following manner. What the Lord is now beginning to do, and which will increase in intensity, most definitely is, I believe, one of the greatest Moves ever tendered by the Holy Spirit. Considering we believe this is the last great Move before the coming Great Tribulation, then we should understand just how important all of this is. Please note the following carefully: • You might be the only thing standing between mankind and the Judgment of God. It is because of the Message that you are helping to espouse, which is THE MESSAGE OF THE CROSS. • Considering the time frame of all of this, your position is at least one of the most important that has ever been in the Work of God. I realize that’s quite a statement, but I believe it to be true. The Evangelist YOU CAN START A CHURCH . . . Let me explain! If there isn’t a Church in your area that preaches and teaches the Cross of Christ, you should start one in your home. And no, you don’t have to be a preacher to do this. If you know of others who are like-minded, invite them over on Sunday morning to your home, and do so at the time of the Church Service, when it comes into your area, and worship with us. We have many, many who do that. Now, if you don’t get the Television Network in your area, you can always subscribe to DirecTV®. The rate is less expensive than probably what you’re now paying. Also, you can subscribe to Sky Angel. The phone number is 1-866-947-8157, and they will tell you exactly what to do, or go on-line to www.313.tvskyangel. com. Once again, it’s probably less than what you are now paying. Or, you might possibly want to subscribe to Glorystar, which is a one-time cost. Their phone number is 1-866-419-5004, or go on-line to http://sonlife.glorystar. tv. Each of these has different packages to offer. But, the thing of it is, in any one of these, you can get SONLIFE BROADCASTING. So, pray about what I’ve said, and proceed accordingly. THANK YOU . . . I speak of your prayerful and your financial support respecting this Ministry. So many of you give so faithfully to the Work of God. And many of you even give sacrificially. I don’t think there’s hardly a day that goes by that I don’t pray for the Lord to bless you abundantly for your faithfulness. And I speak especially of those of you who give sacrificially, in other words, you give out of need. You give because you love God, and that’s the exact way that I believe all of you give, as Paul said, “to prove the sincerity of your love.” What the Lord has called us to do, is gargantuan to say the least. In fact, it covers the entirety of the world. But, anytime the Lord gives a “VISION,” He will at the same time manifest the “PROVISION.” In other words, He provides for that which He has designed to be done. You are a part of that design. So again, thank you so very, very much. takes place in July. You ought to try to come to all three of them, if at all possible; however, if you can only make one that would be a great blessing to you. As most of you also know, the Services are televised all over the world. In fact, there are people all over the world who know you, and I speak of those of you who are regulars. When you’re not there, they call and ask about you. Considering the Message that we have to give to the world, considering its great significance, considering the part that you are playing in the presentation of this great Word, if at all possible, you need to be in these Campmeetings. We’ll look for you! Pray for us that the Gospel, as Paul said, will have “free course.” Pray for us that we will do exactly what the Lord wants us to do, no more, no less. Pray for us that God’s Will will be done in all things. In the Master’s Service, yours, Jimmy Swaggart THE EASTER CAMPMEETING The dates are April 20 through 24, 2011. They are bigger and better than ever, but they would be even better if you were here. As most of you know, we have two Campmeetings a year, plus an International Youth Convention, which The Evangelist February, 2011 41 Bob and Sharon Cornell Office: 225-768-3887 • E-mail: [email protected] Visit our Website at: www.jsm.org or e-mail us, our U.S. office address is: [email protected], our Canada office address is: [email protected] February 4-6, 2011 – Niagara Falls, NY Pastor Mike Chorey CrossRiver Church 256 Third St. Niagara Falls, NY 14303 (716) 284-8173 Friday & Saturday: 7 pm Sunday: 10 am February 18-20, 2011 – Atlanta, TX Pastor Curtis Hutchinson CrossWay Church of Atlanta, TX 1116 E. 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A Living Trust is a legal document to transfer all of your property, assets, cash, or whatever you desire from your individual name to the name of your Trust. what are the advantages of a living trust over a will and other legal instruments? 1. A Living Trust is one of the very best ways provided by the United States’ tax laws to save on taxes. 2. You, the principal, have total control over your Living Trust, and you can change it as desired at any time. 3. A Living Trust can be secured regardless of your marital status or age. 4. A Living Trust is the best legal instrument to protect your family, to insure the distribution of your assets according to your desires, and to benefit the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Why not call our Planned Giving Department at (225) 768-3157 and ask for information concerning Living Trusts. The Evangelist A $50 Value, Now Both For Just $35 (EV1218) Plus Regular Postage, Shipping, and Handling. All prices in this Magazine are valid through February 28, 2011. 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