Corrupt Word Taught by Corrupt People

We must remember on the day of Pentecost, in the upper room, the Holy Spirit Came Into All. 

There is no place in the Bible where another Day of Pentecost was asked or sought.  We need to continue working with the Holy Spirit we have already received.  If we continue to use it, it can only get stronger.  The Holy Spirit doesn’t need to get stronger; we just need to use it every day.

Are you reading these, I mean really reading these blogs?

Read this.  What do you make of it when a preacher/teach planted seed; as it is scattered, some of it fell on the road, and birds ate it.  Some fell in the gravel, which sprouted quickly but did not put down roots; so when the sun came up it withered just as quickly.  Some fell in the weeds, as it came up, it was strangled among the weeds and nothing came of it.  Some fell on good earth and came up with a flourish, producing a harvest exceeding his wildest dreams.

Through the Blog, I am communicating the importance of God’s word, which is unfiltered by man-made up Church doctrine.  The WHOLE Word of God is seed.  When you pollute it with contaminated water it changes every intent, and purpose of God for that assignment.

The word of God talks about only those with strong biblical convictions will be able to stand.  Your Bible is yours, my, and the Body of Christ’s basket of seed.  The WHOLE Bible.  Let me repeat, restate, emphasize, and over emphasize.  The WHOLE Bible is seed.

As we see the world around us growing more immoral, as well as see many places in our country  moving in a direction with the passage of laws and codes that are against serving God and Jesus, His Son.  The Church will have to brace for an understanding and a renewed strength regarding the Body of Christ, the Church community, and unity. 

In my years as a believer, my interest is to study God’s word, not just for my personal interest, but to be ready for times like this, when change comes.  The time has come when men would be lovers of self more than lovers of God.  Surrounding yourself with scriptures about your call, position, identity, and integrity only reveals your troubles in choosing the pleasures of the world rather than represent Godly character and principles.

All that would use the defense of not judging have no idea what your position in the affairs of the church, and state.  Separation of church and state will never work because both are ideas of faith, and belief. 

I believe we are seeing the result of generations of drug and alcohol abuse, the influx of sex on demand and abuses of all kinds.

The biggest lies in the Church are regard to just getting baptized right, not judging, and God will work it out, because after all we are only ones who have “the truth.”  Okay, how is that working for you?

The devil has come with three purposes: to kill, to steal, and to destroy.  When many of us got saved, we were called Pentecostal holiness folks.  Well they have dropped both Pentecostal and holiness.  I think much discussion regarding faith, salvation, holiness and Pentecost, should be done by real pastors and teachers, with decisive and directed clarity.

A few months ago, we went through a ministry challenge that would more than likely end a lot of ministries.  We acquired a commercial building, which we remodeled at a cost of over $2,000,000.  We had the money to undertake this task.  We experienced attacks seen and unseen.  When you decide to make a stand, you should understand that the devil has many tools to use against you; both saved and unsaved.  The building was “red tagged” and we were not able to access it for some time.  It is well known about our church’s stand on matters related to conduct and marriage issues that are dividing more than just cities, families, government, and churches. 

We still believe that our church is the Lord’s doing.  We are going deeper into our teaching, praying, worship, and commitment to the purposes of God. 

Basically, it has been join in or get out.  I have been publically taken to task at ministerial meetings for having a biblical stance regarding marriage, holiness, and ethical conduct.  Scripture, the word of God, is clear regarding how believers should act and represent God in the Church, and in the world on these subjects.  A slew of churches have openly walked away from holiness, which is due to people making an outward instead of an inward spiritual walk.  The objective is to fool and deceive others through the management and the appearance of holiness. 

It is my position that most of the “Preachers of” whatever should be concerned about what they are doing to the very people that are already having a struggle living the true Christian life in faith and victory.  For a few pieces of silver you would sell out the ministry of Jesus Christ.

For many in our community, all they have is the Church -- its sanctuary, teaching, and trust.  The crux should be on equipping and developing saints relative to the issues of life rather than teaching and informing the masses about your humanity and lack of perfection.  It then becomes almost comical that you would receive tithes and offerings as a High Priest.

The deluge of attacks against me and others, especially from those who I associate with relative to a particular organization, who would speak against your decision to deceive the Body because of greed only points to how wrong the endeavor.  This fraudulent activity creates a wider cavity for all kinds of ungodliness, as well as the shame brought against the Black church, in following the harlot Jezebel, by allowing her to open the doors of disrespect. 

You might say there are millions of people watching you but what if it is for your demise and laughter?  This would be reminiscent of what occurred when Amos and Andy aired.  The thought may be in creating a vehicle for church entry, but it is what one does for Christ that will last.  Everything else is wood, hay, and stubble.

I have one prayer for you, and that is you repent, and turn back to Jesus who is the Author and developer of OUR faith, and the Head of the Church.  You should be proud that you are getting paid to show how we as ministers are. 

It is difficult enough for us to build trust in our communities without selling out.  If you are right in doing this, then there is no defense for the truth will prevail in the end.  Knowing to quote scripture and knowing the author personally is a whole different relationship.  When you start saying God told you to do this, and people follow, then you must be sure that however it turns out you still must be responsible.  You cannot hide, like a coward, behind the cross.  You must stand up to it.

Thank you for your continued viewing and reading.  Feel free to visit us at: ArtesianWellChurch.com. If this Blog and its contents have been a blessing to you, then I ask, with God's leading, that you consider supporting Artesian Well Church.

Talk to you soon,

Pastor Norman

Artesian Well Church

6031 Linden Avenue

Long Beach, CA