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Page 6A - The Lee County Ledger, Thursday, October 4,2001 What the Bible Teaches By Frank Taylor Scripture Verse “He knoweth the way that I take. ” Job 23:10 Nugget of Truth The will of God will never lead you where the grace of God can not keep you Bible Lesson Matthew 24 begins with ques tions to Jesus from His disciples about the nature of the end times, the signs leading up to His com ing again. People have pondered these questions ever since. The answers He gave them point not to the Rapture of the church but to the establishment of His king dom on earth. Because the Rap ture precedes the kingdom, those signs apply generally, but not spe cifically. to that event. In fact the Rapture is like a trigger that sets in motion many events, which will take place on the earth im mediately prior to Christrs Sec ond Coming. When the Church leaves the earth at the Rapture, so also the Holy Spirit departs. That means there is no restraining influence of righteousness on the earth. Man, without any restraining moral or spiritual influence, will create a terrible situation on earth known as the Tribulation. The Book of Revelation chapters 11- 18 deals specifically with the events of this seven-year time period, a period of conflict, con fusion, and wickedness. Believ ers are not destined for the Tribu lation period. The Rapture of the Church is “pre-tribulational:” it happens before the Tribulation begins. The Church will be kept from the “hour of trial which shall come upon the whole world” (Revelation 3:10). During the Tribulation, the “Man of Sin,” the Antichrist, will be the dominant person in the world. All of the evil of Satan himself will be incarnate in this man. He is represented in Scrip ture as a “lawless one” (2 Thessalonians 2:9) and as a beast (Revelation 13:1-18). Both are appropriate designations for his character and his actions during the Tribu- 1 a t i o n . Just when it seems the Anti christ has caused there to be no more hope for the world, Christ will appear and end the Tribulation on earth with the Battle of Armageddon. “Millennium” is a Latin word which means “thousand years,” and it derives from Revelation 20:1-6 which describes the rule and reign of Christ on earth. For a thousand years Christ will rule as king over all the earth from His capital, Jerusalem. The saints of God, who returned with Him for the Battle of Armageddon, rule with Christ during the Millen nium. We rule from the New Jerusalem, which is located above the earth, and help to over see a thousand years of peace and righteousness on earth. Satan will be bound during that period so that peace may flourish and the knowledge of the Lord may fill the earth. Everyone entering the Millennium will be a believer, having believed in Christ during the Tribulation (the wicked will have been judged at this point). But children will be born who populate the earth during the mil lennium, some of who rebel against the righteous rule of Christ. Satan is loosed for a time at the end of the Millennium and stirs up a final rebellion on the earth among those who haven’t believed during the thousand years. The final judgment of the world, The Great White Throne Judgment, concludes the Millen nium and ushers in eternity. Your Bible Questions may be forwarded to Frank Taylor, % Lee County Ledger, and R O. BOX 715, LEESBURG. GA 31763. Or, if you have access to the In ternet, you may E-Mail your questions to taylorcf @ bellsouth.net From The Bible With my song The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to enquire in his temple. For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock. And now shall mine head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me: therefore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the LORD. Hear, O LORD, when I cry with my voice: have mercy also upon me, and answer me. When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek. Hide not thy face far from me; put not thy servant away in anger: thou hast been my help; leave me not, neither forsake me, O God of my salvation. When my father and my mother forsake me, By Jerry Kingery then the LORD will take me up. Teach me thy way, O LORD, and lead me in a plain path, because of mine enemies. Deliver me not over unto the will of mine en emies: for false witnesses are risen up against me, and such as breathe out cruelty. I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the liv ing. Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD. Unto thee will I cry, O LORD my rock; be not silent to me: lest, if thou be silent to me, I become like them that go down into the pit. Blessed be the LORD, because he hath heard the voice of my sup plications. The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him. from Psalms 27 and 28 For a free Scripture packet, please write From the Bible, BIBLE FOUNDATION, PO Box 908, Newberg, Oregon 97132. email: bf@bf.org The “Word” For The Week By Dr. Dennis Prutow Unless the Lord of Hosts.... October 31, commonly known as Halloween, is Reformation Day. In 1517 a German religious monk, Martin Luther, posted ninety-five statements on a church door in Wittenberg, Germany. In those days church doors were used as bulletin boards. Martin Luther launched a great debate. He sparked what historians call the Protestant Reformation. Martin Luther argued we re ceive salvation from sin and heaven to come through faith in Jesus Christ. Only the perfect work of Jesus Christ earns heaven. The Bible says, “Being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. Therefore also God highly exalted Him” (Philippians 2:8-9). Martin Luther maintained we do not and we cannot earn a place in heaven. “For all of us have be come like one who is unclean, and all our righteous deeds are like a filthy garment” (Isaiah 64:6). On the other hand, Jesus Christ lived a perfect life. He also died to pay the penalty due to others for their sins. We deserve that death penalty. Christ takes the judgment of God against sin for all those who trust in His work rather than their own. In this way Isaiah 1:9 comes true, “Unless the Lord of hosts had left us a few survivors, We would be like Sodom, We would be like Gomorrah.” For a free audiotape on this sub ject, call 1-800-777-0389; e-mail free_tape@juno.com; or visit www.sterlingpulpit.org From A Pastor’s Heart "Blessed be God, even the Fa ther of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; {4} Who comforteth us in all our tribula tion, that we may be able to com fort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort where with we ourselves are comforted of God." (2 Corinthians 1:3-4 KJV) There is certainly enough gloom and despair in the world, enough heartache, and enough fear to go around. The news is frightening, and it seems as though the enemy is going to win. Let me state very emphatically that it doesn't have to be so. There is a hope in Jesus Christ that helps in times of trouble. Jesus wants to help you and give you eternal life, not just put a bandage over the wounds this world has given you. In studying the scriptures quoted above, I came across the definition from Strong's Concor dance, which reads: 2347. thlipsis. thlip'-sis; from G2346; pressure (lit. orfig.):-afflicted, (- tion). anguish, burdened, perse cution, tribulation, trouble. Many of you reading this article today are under loads of pressure relat ing to your home, work, school, or life in general. There's pressure to meet deadlines, put food on the table and clothes on the backs of loved ones, or to make good grades. There's peer pressure for many of you - do like we do or we won't include you in our little group. There is more pressure than what can be covered in this article. In the wake of the tragic events of September 11, many people find themselves unable to sleep, worried about the end of the world. What is coming next, is there going to be another trag edy like those so vividly dis played on the news? Is our water going to be polluted, and is germ warfare imminent? We don't know the answers to these ques tions, but we should be prepared. We ALL need to have our hope firmly fixed in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. The Bible says in John 11:25-26 KJV "Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet Ronald E. Parish shall he live: {26} And whoso ever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this?" Jesus assured Martha that those who believed in Him would have eternal life. Jesus is our life and our comfort and a very present help in trouble. Please, give Christ an opportunity to be your comfort in these days of trouble. You will never regret turning your life completely over to Him. He is waiting for you with arms open wide. If you have any questions, suggestions, or com ments. please contact me at (229)888-2588 or e-mail to eacog@mindspring.com. You are most welcome to visit us at East Albany Church of God, 216 Pine Bluff Road, Albany, Georgia. Drop by to see us on the web at one of the following addresses: www.eacog.home.mindspring.com www.forministry.com/ 31705eacog. Sincerely RONALD E. PARISH Pastor, East Albany Church of God Annual Fall Breakfast The Albany Area Reading Council will hold it’s Annual Fall Breakfest on October 13 at 9:00 a.m. at the Ramada Inn. The quest speaker will be Harry Werner “Johnny Appleseed”. The cost of breakfast is $ 8.50. Call Pricilla Davis at 336-1938 for more in formation. Attend The House of Worship of Your Choice This Sunday bounty ohurrh Of Christ Kinchafoonee BaDtist Leesbura Church of God Leesburg First Bapt Lee County Church Of Christ Maurice Johnson, Jr. Minister Bible Study 9:30 AM Worship 10:30 AM Evening Worship 6:00 PM Mid-Week Bible Study 7:30 PM Smithville Baptist Lance Fendley, Pastor Sunday School 10:00 AM Morning Worship.... 11:00 AM Evening Worship 7:00 PM Wed. Prayer Service. 7:00 PM Leesburg Presbyterian Sunday School 10:00 AM Morning Worship.... 11:00 AM Women of the Ch 3:30 PM 3rd Sun & 3rd Wed .. 6:30 PM Union Wors. Service 7:30 PM Every 6 weeks Lords’s Supper 11:00 AM Philema Road Baptist Dan Harris, Pastor Sunday School 9:45 AM Morning Worship.... 11:00 AM Evening Worship 6:00 PM Wed Bible Study 7:00 AM Alpha Baptist Rev. Joe Jenkins Sunday School 10:00 AM Morning Worship.... 11:00 AM Discipleship Training 6:00 PM Evening Worship 7:00 PM Wed. Prayer Service 7:30 PM Antioch Baptist Church Rev. Lem Wright 1st and 3rd Sunday Sunday School 9:00 AM 4th Sunday Worship Service 10:00 AM Zion Hope Baptist Rev. H. L. Holsey Sunday School 10:30 AM Sunday Worship 11:30 AM Phillip Grove Baptist Rev. Solomom Loud Jr. Highway 195 Leesburg Sunday School 10:30 AM 1st Sunday 12:00 PM Mt. Pleasant Baptist Pastor Levi Robinson Sunday School 10:00 AM Worship Service 11:15AM Tuesday Tuturial Service . 5:30-7:00pm Prayer and Bible Study 7-8 pm Kinchafoonee Baptist Rev. Charles (Chuck) Smith Sunday School 9:45 AM 11:00 AM . 6:00 PM . 7:00 PM . 7:30 PM Morning Worship Training Union.... Evening Worship Wed. Services Smithville United Methodist Pastor - Randy Carnley Worship 10:00 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Palmyra Baptist J. D. Bolden Sunday School 10:00 AM Morning Worship .... 12:00 PM Bible Study (1st Sun) 5:00 PM Eve. Wor. (1st Sun).. 7:00 PM McAfee Grove Missionary Baptist Minister Robert Lewis Morgan First & Third Sundays Sunday School 10:30 AM Morning worship 11:30 AM Second & Fourth Sundays Sunday School 10:00 AM New Hope AME Rev. Alfreda Williams every 1st and third Sunday Sunday School 10:00 AM Sunday Worship 11:00 AM Macadonia Baptist Church Sunday School 10:30 AM Wed. Bible Study 7:00 PM First Sunday Morning Worship.... 11:45 AM Third Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 PM Jordan Grove Baptist Rev. R. O. Calhoun Sunday School 9:45 AM Worship Service 11:00 AM Unity Church of Christianity Rev. Joanna Gabriel Dial-A-Prayer 435-7077 Comer of Ledo & Hugh Roads Morning Worship.... 11:00 AM Leesburg Church Of Christ Sunday School 10:00 AM Morning Worship.... 11:00 PM Evening Worship 6:00 PM Wednesday Evening 7:30 PM St. Stephen’s Episcopal Father Ron Davidson 298 Leslie Hwy 759-1506 Sunday School 10:00 AM Morning Worship.... 11:00 AM Living Hope Fellowship Four Square Gospel Church Highway 19 S. Leesburg 1/2 mile north of 19 Bypass Worship Service 10:00 AM Evening Service 6:00 PM Wednesday Evening 7:00 PM Children Church during both Sunday Services New Piney Grove Baptist Pastor Henry L. Holsey Third Sunday Services Sunday School 11:30 AM Worship 12:30 PM First Sunday Sen/ices Sunday School 11:00 AM Mt. Hope Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. M. W. Willis Services 1st Sunday Sunday School 5:00 PM Church 6:00 PM Services 4th Sunday Sunday School 10:00 AM Church 11:00 AM For any corrections or additions to the Church Page, Contact The Lee County Ledger at 759-2413 Leesburg Church of God Rev. Sean Faircloth Sunday School 9:45 AM Morning Worship 10:40 AM Evening Worship 6:00 PM Wed. Fam. Training 7:00 PM Wooden Grove Baptist 1st & 3rd Sunday Services Worship 11:00 AM Weekly Sunday School 10:00 AM Tuesday Night Bible Study 7:00 PM Thundering Springs Baptist Church Sunday School 9.45 AM Morning Worship 11:00 AM Church Training 5:00 PM Evening Worship 6:00 PM Wed. Prayer Services7:00 PM Leesburg United Methodist Church Pastor Russ Elkins Worship.... 8:45 and 11:00 AM Sunday School 10:00 AM Adult Choir 5:30 PM Youth Fellowship 5:45 PM Evening Worship 7:00 PM Wed. Supper/Bible Study 6:00 Green Grove Baptist Smithville, GA Rev. H. Waters Sunday School 11:00 AM Every First Sunday Morning Worship 11:45 AM Kingdom Vision Christian Center Rev. Earl S. Harrison, Pastor 1027 N. Philema Road N. Sunday School 10:00 AM Sunday Worship 11:15AM Wed. Bible Study 7:00 PM Lutherian Church of Our Savior Rev. Bill Behrend 101 Hickory Grove Road Sunday School 9:30 AM Worship 11:00 AM The Lee County Ledger Your Source of Local News 759-2414 dm Member FDIC located on Robert B. Lee Drive in Leesburg - 759-2800 and 2609 Ledo Rd 430-8080 Member FDIC The Future of Banking is Here. Clyde’s Auto Part Turner Field Industrial Park 1507 Rodgers Street Albany, Georgia 31705 Clyde Massey (912) 436-1502 We Buy Wrecked Cars CraiggSS 1 . Mathis Attorney At Law 124 Fourth Street 759-2243 Jllatfietog Funeral Home Crematory/Memorials Mike Mathews - Gary Mathews 3206 Gillionville Rd. Albany, GA 31707 435-5657 Leesburg Cemetery Jnmj/a£ut Hughes Hardware 1497 S. Hwy. 19 432-0037 Worrell Paint and Body Shop Would like to thank you for the support you have given us. U.S. 19 - South of Leesburg 439-1555 jMk Ft' K' FUNERAL DIRECTORS Crematory and Memorials Crown Hill Cemetery 1503 Dawson Road • P.O. Box 92 Albany, Georgia 31702-0092 Phone: (912) 883-4152 “Sevice Since 1880” BUMPER BUMPER 759-6561 759-6482 Walnut St., Leesburg Leesburg First Baptist Rev. Bobby Harrell Sunday School I 8:15 AM Worship I 9:30 AM Sunday School II 9:30 AM Worship II 11:00 AM Evening Worship 7:00 PM Wednesday Church Supper 5:30 PM AWANA 6:20 PM Prayer Meeting 6:30 PM Youth Meeting 7:00 PM Sovereign Grace Baptist Church Steven Youngblood, Pastor 121 Creekside Dr. - Lees. Morning Worship.... 10:30 AM Evening Worship 6:00 PM Wednesday Awana .. 6:30 PM Amazing Grace Baptist Church Pastor, Dr. Ron Baxley 2217 Ledo Rd., Albany Morning Worship & Sunday School ... 10:45 AM Evening Worship & Youth Choir 6:00 PM Wednesday 6:30 to (Youth only) 8:00 PM House Of God Saints In Christ Elder A.F. Caldwell, Pastor Sunday School 10:30 AM 1st, 2nd, & 4th Sundays Morning Worship.... 11:45 AM 2nd & 4th Sunday Evening Service 6:30 PM Wed. Bible Study 7:30 PM Fri. Sharing Ser 7:30 PM Piney Grove #3 Pastor W. G. Groover Every Sunday Sunday School 10:00 AM 2nd and 4th Sunday Worship 11:00 Noon Emmanuel Community Baptist Church Al Bryant, Pastor Sunday School 10:00 AM Morning Worship.... 11:00 AM Every Wednesday Bible Study 6:30 PM Shady Grove Baptist Church Rev. Marcus Glass, Pastor 1st and 2nd Sunday Worship Service 11:00 AM Every Sunday Sunday School 9:50 AM Wed. Bible Study 7:00 PM Fourth Sunday Evening Service 6:00 PM Liberty Primitive Baptist Morning Worship.... 10:30 AM 2nd and 4th Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 PM IBANK An affiliate of Synovus Financial Corn. Member FD1C 430-5383 1531 U.S. 19 South Leesburg in front of Winn-Dixie