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Dedication
These works are dedicated to all the true followers of
our Lord Jesus the Christ. He who was; is and will always be
our only Salvation. To Him belong all the power, glory, honor
and dominion, here now and ever after. To all of you who have
died on account of Him, to all of you who will die on account
of Him, to all who suffer for His namesake, may you receive your
reward in full measure, AMEN
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About the Message
Did Jesus promote religion in any way? Did He not sternly
rebuke false religious ideals and the religious leaders of the
day? Has mankinds religious order done much to further
or improve upon mans own faith? Man today barley trusts
the One whom he does not know. Far removed are many because of
our own sins and transgressions against one another. We hate
our brother and neighbor without just cause because of our own
inept ability to obey His righteous standards. What we see in
others is often a reflection of that which we know best, ourselves.
We appear to be unable to follow the example Jesus showed us
nearly two millennia ago. This is for those who have been thirsting
and hungering for the righteousness of GOD. What you have desired
most is encouragement to follow Jesus example.
Now take courage and share the experience of salvation
and revelation with a Brother in Christ. Art thou my Brother?
Not since Keith Green, has a collection of sermons and exhortations
been so bold and uncompromising about the very gospel Jesus proclaimed,
the gospel of Christ crucified. |
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As He has done so, so are we to follow in all like
manner and respect. Jesus literally showed all mankind how we
who are in flesh, may enter through the most Holy gates. Jesus
did not love and die in our flesh so you wouldnt have to,
No! He loved and died while in the flesh of man that the willing
would follow His example and continue GODs redemptive works
in human vessels. Through His example Love is redefined. Only
through uncompromising love and unwavering trust in GOD can we
overcome that which is destroying us, our very self. We are our
own worst enemy! GOD is calling us to yield entirely to Him.
We are in the last hours, even moments of the second day.
Soon, the third day will dawn. What happens on the third day
oh son of man? Let him who understands this,
witness the struggle of beasts upon the earth. He who understands
this will be understood.
About the Messenger
Nicholas is a widowed, single parent of three residing
in the Northwest region of the U.S. aboard a thirty-foot sailboat
aptly named Shalom. Having adopted a life of simplicity as a
live aboard after loosing wife, career, home and selfish ambition,
we thankfully accepted our fate and found no greater reason
to live but to serve GOD willingly.
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Like others have discovered before me, salvation
was not intended to save me, the person I was. No, it was quite
the opposite. Salvation came with the expectation that I was
to die to the person I was. While maintaining great respect with
Old Covenant values, I diligently began to apply New Covenant
values to my life. As I continued in my quest the more I changed
and the more my eyes opened to a new reality of submission, pain,
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A truly saved person does indeed become
a new creature. When I started applying Jesus
teachings to my lifes direction, it was as though scripture
came alive! The very Word of God leaped off the pages and took
hold of me, both, convicting and comforting me at the same time.
One of my earliest revelations was that all my greed, selfishness,
conceit and extreme vanity was like manure, which the farmer
spreads upon his field before sowing the seeds. Manure rich,
I realized my field was ready for seeds to be sown. Through much
prayer, study, parenting and practical application of scripture,
a vineyard began to grow in me. It was not long until I realized
this vineyard was beginning to produce the fruit that was meant
to be shared freely.
The more I accepted Jesus and His teachings, the more
rejection I experienced from peoples calling themselves Christian.
As my eyes were opening wider to this reality, the more I realized
Jesus teachings were accurate and His very Word was being
confirmed. My life was becoming more like the one He and the
Apostles indicated. Scripture indeed, came alive and I discovered
relationship with a living GOD.
Acknowledgments
I wish to express my thanksgiving for the adversity that
certain individuals brought to me, affording me the opportunity
to sharpen my sword. Some of my adversaries have been worthy
opponents to spar with. Without the friction, without the heat,
there can be no polishing, no refinement. Thank you Jan B. Varney,
Pastors Steve Schell and Mark Walker, each of you had something
to contribute. Thank you Mark and Sandy for caring enough to
be bold and assertive when it seemed no one else did. Thank you
Tim, Kelsey, Vance and Kipp for being true friends, even through
the most trying times.
As I have been directed to do so, here now is my contribution.
Freely I received, freely I give. A special acknowledgment for
my three children, Jasmine Adriana, Renee Danielle and Nicholas
Alexander, the three of them have endured much with me in the
suffering that was promised and they have certainly grown by
the shared experiences. Most worthy of mention is the revelation
I received long ago that my children are indeed, a barometer
that measures atmospheric pressures in my life. Ive learned
to listen and pay attention to what my Master shows through them.
Through their eyes, I am an earthly representation of our Heavenly
Father in devotion and commitment. Through my eyes my children
are what I should become more like.
Through them I have learned more about a proper relationship
with our Father and His Son than any book could have taught.
Their hope and expectation of me to be the Jesus like
example in their lives has been every bit as convicting as scripture.
Through them my own strengths and weaknesses are revealed. They
are the fruit on my tree of life. I offer a prayerful thanksgiving
for Carolyn Scheidies for her careful editing and advise. Thank
you Mom for first teaching me, No matter how much it hurts,
the truth is always the better way. May Heavens assembly
sing praises of men like Darrell Scott who suffer for the sake
of Gods plan, all who are used for His divine purpose to
spread the message of Truth. Lord, let all who suffer travesty
to this degree, be filled with your purpose and promise of a
better life still yet to be realized, AMEN.
Unless otherwise noted, Scripture taken from the New American
Standard Bible, copyrights 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972,
1973, 1975 and 1977 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission.
I strongly recommend the serious minded disciple to crowd
himself with various Bible versions and get to know the Strongs
Exhaustive Concordance. Study the Hebrew and Greek dictionaries
and dont be afraid to practice comparative analysis. Revelations
of understanding await you as you search out His eternal kingdom
and His message of righteousness. May an extra portion of His
empowering grace be for those who accept these harder truths.
May His mercy and patience be enough for those who have yet to
turn and follow after Him. Have mercy on us Father and teach
us to have mercy with fear, I pray. AMEN
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