You Do Need Him
By Pastor J. C. O'Hair
“For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures; and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures” (I Cor. 15:3,4).
A Person is our Savior and our salvation. A Person is our Life-giver and our life. A Person is our Redeemer and redemption. A Person is our righteousness and holiness. A Person is our peace and our hope. That Person is the Lord Jesus Christ, “the Man Christ Jesus,” the “one Mediator between God and men.” By His blood we have been brought nigh to God.
We need nothing more than Christ; nothing less will suffice or avail. To add any religion whatsoever to Christ Himself is to displease God. In Christ dwelleth all the fullness of the Godhead bodily. In Christ are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. God was in Christ reconciling the world unto Himself. The believer is in Christ. The believer is accepted in Christ; complete in Christ; without condemnation in Christ; the righteousness of God in Christ. The believer is blessed with all spiritual blessings in Christ. Christ is the superlative need of the world. He is all that you need, but you do need Him. You must have Him, or be lost forever.
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Enriched in Utterance and Knowledge
By Pastor Paul M. Sadler
“I’m a little foggy on the meaning of this passage. ‘That in everything ye are enriched by Him, in all utterance, and in all knowledge; Even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you’ (I Cor. 1:5,6).”
The key to understanding this passage is to remember that Paul was writing to the Corinthians during the transition period. The apostle was showing them how they had been enriched by the Lord when He imparted to them the supernatural gift of tongues (utterance) to communicate Paul’s gospel, and the gift of knowledge that they might more fully understand the will of God (I Cor. 12:4-11). This is confirmed for us in the very next verse where Paul said to them, “So that ye come behind in no gift” (I Cor. 1:7). These miraculous gifts were the “testimony of Christ” that was confirmed in them. This was a demonstration that God was now working among the Gentiles. Thus we are introduced by the Apostle Paul to a new creation, which is the Church, the Body of Christ.
Once the Body of Christ was established in the faith, and the Word of God was completed by Paul (i.e., the Mystery), the supernatural sign gifts of the Acts period ceased (I Cor. 13:8-11 cf. Col. 1:25,26). God has replaced these gifts with something infinitely better: faith, hope, and love (I Cor. 13:13). Subsequently, if you want to know the will of God for this present age you must turn to Paul’s epistles for guidance. This is also true as you live for Him day by day
The ABSOLUTE BEST Farmer’s Casserole
You’ll Need:
• 6 cups of diced potatoes.
• 1 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil.
• 1 ½ cups of reduced fat shredded colby or monterey blend cheese.
• 6 slices of diced canadian bacon.
• 2 sliced green onions.
• 24 oz (2 cans) of fat-free evaporated milk.
• 2 cups of egg beaters egg substitute.
• ¼ tsp of salt.
• ¼ tsp of black pepper.
• 1 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil.
• 1 ½ cups of reduced fat shredded colby or monterey blend cheese.
• 6 slices of diced canadian bacon.
• 2 sliced green onions.
• 24 oz (2 cans) of fat-free evaporated milk.
• 2 cups of egg beaters egg substitute.
• ¼ tsp of salt.
• ¼ tsp of black pepper.
How to:
1. In a non-stick skillet, heat the oil over medium heat and cook the potatoes until lightly brown.
2. Place the potatoes in the casserole. Top with ham, cheese and green onions.
3. Mix together the egg beaters, evaporated milk, salt and pepper in a large bowl until well combined. Then pour over the potato mixture.
4. In a preheated oven to 375°, bake for 45 to 55 minutes.
5. Let set before cutting to 15 equal portions.
6. Serve warm.
2. Place the potatoes in the casserole. Top with ham, cheese and green onions.
3. Mix together the egg beaters, evaporated milk, salt and pepper in a large bowl until well combined. Then pour over the potato mixture.
4. In a preheated oven to 375°, bake for 45 to 55 minutes.
5. Let set before cutting to 15 equal portions.
6. Serve warm.
DAILY SMILE:
Fly Doctor, Doctor Fly
Word Play Jokes
Submitted by Pillowpack
In the world of flies, a young fly needed a heart transplant. After being taken to surgery, the fly anesthesiologist put the young fly to sleep.
The fly doctor assistant cut open the young fly’s chest. He then announced to the fly heart doctor, "Your fly is open."
The fly heart doctor blushed.
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