Now if every born again believer were to go out into the hi-ways and by-ways to share the gospel... and place their positions on that map, I'm sure that there would be no way to use that map the way that it was meant to be used, because of the many marks...
Since 1999 I (brother Kevin E. Smith) have stepped out on faith and started sharing the gospel...
As God granted me to do so... and I still look around to see that the harvest truly is plentiful but the laborers are few. We are all called to tell others about the love of God in Christ! To this I must say, Brother or Sister in Christ, when ever you give to support someone making a stand for Jesus... You become one with that cause just like there is only one body but many members and your support is needed for the kingdom as well as for the those standing up for Jesus! Those that Love The Lord the most, give the most, and we can't out give God... and some times we do not have because we do not give (from the heart).
Truly the mission is out-side the Church doors, and inside the Church is the knowledge needed to do so... If you give you are giving to the Lord and if you do not give when you have the worlds goods, it's not that person or that cause you are not giving to but Christ who died so that you may live to tell others about the kingdom.
My name is, brother Kevin E. Smith - my facebook contact name is Kevin Eric Smith,
The harvest is plentiful but the laborers are few. This site (we) shares the gospel full time and your prayers and faith offerings are a blessing... If you send a $5.00 or more, love for The Lord and The Body Christ offering, to support this out-reach, I will send you a personalized first name spiritual greeting set-up on a scroll background; using the name on the envelope (see example below) and all you will need is a 81/2 X 11 picture frame, my contact Name an Address is - Kevin E. Smith, 417 Belvoir Dr. Montgomery Al.36116, thank you... PS. please send this site to others (continue to check this site for updates)... [If you would like more then 1 name; 2 or more personalized names (first name or family last name only) are $4.00 each (poem only), $9.00 each (w/wooden frame), Place your list of names in an envelope, specify which personalized name(s) will be with frame(s) or with-out frame(s) and enclose a money-order (or U.S. Currency) that totals the amount for all personalized names. Shipping & handling fees already included... (because I receive so many orders, please allow 7 business day to send your request)]
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The 12 Levels Of Climbing Jacob's Ladder...
"In one way or the other we are all climbing Jacob's Ladder of 12 levels, take an honest look to find out where you are, then take the steps needed to trust the Lord to be where you should be in Christ."
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1.)Are you A... Child infant to 11 years of age?
Children that are under 12... Live and die under the grace of God and are not accountable for there ways.
2.) Are you A... 12 years old or older in a right state of mind (accountable)?
Those that are at the age of 12 and up, are at an age that God has chosen to make all those accountable for the sins of wrong choices made as well as the blessings for making right choices (there is actually no scriptures that says we are held accountable at this age, but Jesus did not show how wise he was until the age of twelve, according to the bible... Now, I must make this clear, we are not saved because of our good deeds nor are we heading to a devils hell because of our bad deeds. It is only because of the (grace of God) life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ are we saved or condemned because of unbelief (John 3:16 to 21)... But walking Christ like, reveals Christ in you as Lord of your life or not!
3.)Are you... One that does not know of God?
Not knowing God, does not stop the hand of God's judgment. If we believe that God does exist or not, we all have an appointment to see God on that great judgment day (Romans 2:1 to Romans 3:31).
4.)Are you... One that has heard the gospel, but does not believe?
Just because we read the bible does not make us saved, even if we can quote the whole bible from Genesis to Revelations (even the devil knows the bible). Only believing that Jesus Christ is Lord; the only begotten son of God, came and died for our sins, and has risen so that God may forgive all those that come to God in Jesus name... Then be baptized, SAVES US, AS WE REVEAL OUR FAITH WITH WORKS by living by the word of God in Christ (James 1:19 to 26) .
5.)Are you... Those that heard the gospel, but is not sure?
Some study the bible but is not sure, so they just don't live by the word of God because it is not based on how they believe... The word of God is a spiritual Holy Book and it is only written to those that choose to walk by faith and not by sight! The word of God is truly written to everyone but it is not for everyone, only to those that believe in and on the Farther and Son of God (James 1:2 to 18).
6.)Are you one that... Believes the gospel but has not been baptized?
Believing, Confessing, and Changing is not the final steps for proclaiming Christ as Lord. The finished work in receiving Christ as Lord is being baptized. This may be a hard saying for some but it is the truth, according to the word of God... Don't just take my word for it, search the scripture(s) for yourself read in this order - Matthew 3:13-17; 1 Peter 3:18-22; Acts 8:26-40; Acts 2:14-41.
7.)Are you A... Baptized believer in Christ but does not share the gospel (good news of Jesus)?
Some people believe that they have to be a pastor or preacher to tell someone about Jesus or to talk to someone about salvation. But that's not so, if you have heard the Gospel and have accepted the Lord as your personal Lord and savior, there should be a lot that you have to share with someone for them to hear the gospel through you and hear about salvation; and as a child of God just guiding someone to your Church to hear the word of God so that they may be baptized and be saved is a part of being used in the body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12:1 to 31).
8.)Are you A... Believer that knows the bible but does not live by the word of God?
There are so many people that are seeking to know God's will but they are not willing to give up the old way of living because everyone else is doing it or they just enjoy living the ways of the world and some of them know that... "Those controlled by the sinful nature cannot please God." (Romans 8:8 (read - Romans 8:1-17)).
9.)Are you A... Believer that ministers the word of God but does not live by it?
There is a verse in the bible that says, "not everyone who says to me, "Lord, Lord," will enter the Kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. Many will say to me on that day, "Lord, Lord did we not prophesy in your name, and in your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?" Then I will tell them plainly, "I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!" (Matthew 7:15-23) Sharing the word is truly a blessing, and it is good to be used by God in Jesus name to save others... But make sure you believe enough to walk Christ-like to be saved yourself.
10.) Are you A... Believer that does study the word for your calling in the body of Christ?
Paul said to Timothy, "Study to show thyself approved unto God, A workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." (2nd. Timothy 2:15) Again sharing the word is a blessing but it all must be in God's will... Being led by his Holy Spirit in Jesus name, then at the appointed time God will place you where he wants you to be.
11.)Are you A... Believer that ministers the word of God?
Jesus once gave, "The Parable of the Sower" and in the closing of that parable he said, "Still other seeds fell on good soil, where it produced a crop - a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown. He who has ears, let him hear." (Matthew 13:8-9) Later on his disciples asked him about the parable... well, the ending part that I am talking about, Jesus revealed the message of what happens when we believe enough to not give up and then share what we know to others..., "But the one who received the seeds that fell on good soil is the man who hears the word and understands it. He produces a crop, yielding a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown." (Matthew 13:23)
12.)Or are you A... Saint (Christian) that pleases God by striving by the word of God as he/she learns?
The word of God says, "Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints. (Psalm 116:15) Out of all of the things that's needed to be understood, is the last part of climbing Jacob's Ladder... God wants us to be born under his grace, BUT MOST OF ALL God wants us to pass onto the other side under his grace. It is truly important to walk saved, but what is precious in the eyes of the Lord is all believers fighting a good fight of faith even until the end.