A Frantic Search

The Pursuit of Happiness

Scripture declares King Solomon "greater than all kings of 

the earth in riches and wisdom."

Somewhere along the lines, Solomon forgot the divine source

of his prosperity. A great emptiness came into his life as he turned

away from the Lord, and he embarked on a pursuit of  happiness

to fill the spiritual void. Out of Solomon's frantic and fruitless search

comes a compelling  message for us: the message of the "apes and 

peacocks." The peacock with his strutting finery and the ape with his

power represent every amusement, every diversion, every possible

attempt to find happiness apart from the plan of God. As Solomon

eventually discovered only through fellowship with God and the pursuit

of His Word can the believer attain stability, contentment of soul, and a

true and enduring happiness.

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I know the Lord is always with me. I will not be shaken, for 

He is right beside me.

Ps. 16:8

Free Or Bondage

Slave Market of Sin

We think of ourselves as free, but we are born in an inescapable

slavery--- bondage to sin. As members of the human race we exist

in a slave market of sin, helpless to redeem ourselves. We enter the

world with a sin nature, separated from God and powerless to establish

a relationship with Him. We have no way to emancipate ourselves from

the captivity of our inherited depravity. However, the gracious plan of

God for mankind calls for a savior, a redeemer--- the Lord Jesus Christ --

to purchase our freedom from the slave market. Christ is the only person

qualified to make such a purchase. The only requirement for eternal release

from the slave market of sin is faith alone in Christ alone.

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The Lord is my strength and shield; my heart trusts in Him, and

I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to Him

in song.

Ps. 28:7

He Will Give You Knowledge And Wisdom

The Plan

Consistent spiritual growth from Bible doctrine in your

soul creates capacity for life, for love, for Christian service,

for blessing, for happiness. God has devised the design of the
ages, the perfect plan for you personally. All you have to do
is understand His  gracious offer and seize the incomparable
opportunity for a life of meaning, purpose, and definition.

If any of you lack wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously
to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.
James1:5

Absolute Truth

The Plan Of God

Reveals God's provision for your salvation, His purpose

for your existence after salvation, and the treasures He has

waiting for your eternal future in heaven. The moment you

believe in Christ you immediately share His  life and destiny.

But to attain the wonderful peace, happiness, and contentment

God has planned for your life on earth, you must learn Bible

doctrine and grow to spiritual maturity. The  Bible  communicates

God's Word  so that absolute truth becomes the measure of your

conscience, the source of your thinking, and the motivation of your

life. Empowered by the Holy Spirit and armed with Bible doctrine,

you can fulfill your destiny to glorify God. You can receive the 

highest and best He has provided.

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The Lord's plans stand firm forever; His intentions can never be shaken.

Ps. 33:11

Positive Volition

Heathenism

Answers the questions, "What about those who have never 

heard the good news of salvation? What about primitive 

peoples who live far beyond the frontiers of civilization

and speck in obscure languages? What about those in any

 civilization or culture who have never had the chance to hear

the Gospel? "The reality is, God never overlooks the positive

volition of anyone. He provides abundant evidence by which

every individual can become aware of His existence. He over-

comes every obstacle to disseminate the Gospel to those who

seek Him. No one is hidden from His grace. His  divine

attributes guarantee the provision of Gospel information

 "even to the remotest part of the earth."

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God's word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.

Ps. 119:105

We Have The Messiah

The Blood of Christ

Links the New Testament with the Old Testament. God ordained

animal sacrifices in Israel to foreshadow the saving work of the 

promised Messiah, and for hundreds of years, the innocent animal

symbolically bore the guilt of sinner. When Christ came as the reality,

the promise was fulfilled. He became "the Lamb of God who takes away

 the sin of the world." For some believers, however, the blood of Christ

 has been associated with a lifetime of emotional experiences. They have

grown up with the idea that there was a special power in red liquid that

circulated through Jesus' mortal body. This mysticism is not biblical! The

 "blood of Christ" is a metaphor for His spiritual death in which He  received

the judgment that removed the penalty of sin.

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Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself.

Matt. 6:34

 

Salvation Books

The Barrier

Is impassable and insurmountable, No human  being can break
though this obstruction. Mankind is born on the wrong side of
the barrier, hopelessly separated from any relationship with God.
God always knew that man through his negative volition would
alienate himself from his Creator, so in eternity past God the
Father designed a perfect plan to remove the barrier. He sent His
Son, Jesus Christ , to be judged for our sins on the cross, to bring
man from enmity to peace with God. And yet, even through Jesus
Christ removed the barrier, your relationship with God depends
on you. Only one issue remains: What do you think of Jesus Christ?
Only one decision separates you from God. If you believe in Christ,
you cross the line of separation and receive God's gift of eternal life.

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