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    John Young reacted to BrotherTony in Closed Communion   
    If you've already been scripturally baptized, I would have a hard time telling you to be baptized again. I can say this, and it's something you've stated already, you are never going to find a perfect church. You'll have to decide whether becoming a member of this church is worth violating your beliefs and principles of baptism. This is just my opinion...you need to make sure you have prayed about this challenge. God will lead you to the right decision.
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    John Young got a reaction from BrotherTony in God is Faith-full: Pre-Saved Always Saved (Romans 8:28-39)   
    I believe God is able to masterfully incorporate both the free will of man and his Good pleasure (as shown in the life of Joseph for example where the freewill of all involved was incorporated seamlessly into Go's divine will). 
    Isaiah 46:9-13 Remember the former things of old: for I am God, and there is none else; I am God, and there is none like me, 10 declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure: 11 calling a ravenous bird from the east, the man that executeth my counsel from a far country:yea, I have spoken it, I will also bring it to pass; I have purposed it, I will also do it. 12 Hearken unto me, ye stouthearted, that are far from righteousness: 13 I bring near my righteousness; it shall not be far off, and my salvation shall not tarry: and I will place salvation in Zion for Israel my glory.
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    John Young reacted to BrotherTony in Have Godly Character & Integrity (Proverbs 3:1-12)   
    I haven't had a chance to listen to it yet, but, am looking forward to it this weekend. ?
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    John Young reacted to Pastor Matt in Have Godly Character & Integrity (Proverbs 3:1-12)   
    Thanks for posting this. I'm going to listen to it later this afternoon
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    John Young got a reaction from Napsterdad in Obeying Your Fathers and Mothers (Proverbs 1:7-10)   
    The "Word of God" not literally our Mother yet there is plenty of sense to consider the scripters, The Bible, as such in the context of Spiritual mothers. The Word of God comes to us from our "spiritual mother" Jerusalem and teaches us the word of God just as the scripters teach us His word. In the context of Proverbs it is not necessary to spend too much time developing this concept but its there for anyone to consider treating the scripters, The Bible, as type of "Spiritual mother" who nourishes and teaches us the Word of God, Growing and nourishing us in our faith.
    2 Timothy 1:5 when I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also.
    2 Timothy 3:15 and that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
    Galatians 3:26 For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus.
    Romans 10:17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
    Psalm 119:130 The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.
    Galatians 4:28 Now we, brethren, as Isaac was, are the children of promise.
    Romans 9:9 For this is the word of promise, At this time will I come, and Sara shall have a son.
    Galatians 4:26 But Jerusalem which is above is free, which is the mother of us all.
    Micah 4:2 And many nations shall come, and say, Come, and let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, and to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for the law shall go forth of Zion, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.
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    John Young got a reaction from Jim_Alaska in Closed Communion   
    Passover was to be eaten by the whole nation at the same time but with one lamb per household. Each household was to have its own lamb with the exception of very small homes where they could join with their neighbour. They were to eat it in hast and without leaven, with the blood applied to the door post for that household. (Exodus 12)
    The lord's supper is modeled after that with the exception that Christ is the lamb of our supper.
    1 Corinthians 5:7-8 Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump, as ye are unleavened. For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us: 8 therefore let us keep the feast, not with old leaven, neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness; but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth.

    How can we purge out the old leaven if we are having the memorial with strangers not subject to our household? 

    1 Corinthians 5:11-13 But now I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; with such an one no not to eat. 12 For what have I to do to judge them also that are without? do not ye judge them that are within? 13 But them that are without God judgeth. Therefore put away from among yourselves that wicked person.
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    John Young reacted to Jim_Alaska in Closed Communion   
    Thanks for your attempt Bro. Jerry. In an attempt to resolve this, as well as defend my position and lesson; I would suggest that you once again go over what I wrote in that lesson in regard to its restrictions. I would point you specifically to the restriction indicated by who sat at the first Lord's Supper. It was only the twelve. There were many other disciples, possibly thousands. But only those that comprised the first church (The Apostles) ate.
    To me, this is instruction by example, and instituted by none other than The Lord Jesus Christ Himself.
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    John Young reacted to Jim_Alaska in Closed Communion   
    Yes, individuals need to examine themselves. But there is also a church responsibility to make sure that those that partake of the Lord's table are worthy to do so. This is what Paul taught.
    1 Corinthians 5:11 (KJV) But now I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; with such an one no not to eat.
    As a church, we cannot make that determination of another churches members. The Lord's Supper is a church ordinance. If you believe in Universal Church, then you might partake, as Catholics do. But if you believe in local visible church and you are not a member, what right do you have to partake of another churches ordinance?
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    John Young reacted to Alan in Joseph and his Jewish Dreams   
    Brethren,
    I uploaded the "CC" or, "Closed Captioning," or "Subtitles," (some folks call the written text different words), onto the Genesis 37:1-11, "Joseph and his Jewish Dreams," video.
    I do hope that "CC," or subtitles, are a help to those who cannot hear properly or cannot fully understand my words.
    Alan
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    John Young reacted to Alan in Joseph and his Jewish Dreams   
    In December 2017 I made this video, in English, on Taiwan, on Genesis 37:5-11. I do hope that it is a blessing and an encouragement to your life.
     
    "Umbrella Rock." On the East Coast of Taiwan.
    Photo by Alan
     
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    John Young reacted to Alan in "The Gathering of the Nation of Israel"   
    Hope you enjoy the relaxing photo of a fine fishing location in Bennett Springs State Park, Missouri. Bennett Springs State Park is near Lebanon, Missouri, has some fine fishing (Rainbow  & Brown Trout) areas, hiking trails in a scenic country setting.
    The attached link is to the Bennett Springs Fish Hatchery located in the Bennett Springs State Park:
    https://nature.mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/places/bennett-spring-fish-hatchery

    Photo by Alan
    Edited by: Linux - GIMP 2.0
    Fonts - Linux: Adine Kirnberg
    May God richly bless all of you.
    Alan
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    John Young reacted to Chase Tallent in UNASHAMED: Romans 1:16-17   
    Bro. @John Young,
    Thank you for your advice as well it is much appreciated. I was nervous taking the pulpit for the first time and knew my delivery and presentation would be lacking.
    That wasn't my intention but as nervous as I was it wasn't surprising. One thing I struggled with was making a outline clearly defining each point so I just went through the passage of Scripture.
    I will focus on getting the hearer from thinking "that's some nice information", to thinking, "I need to do that". That was some very good advice, thanks brother!
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    John Young reacted to Alan in "The Gathering of the Nation of Israel"   
    Bro. Jim,
    Yes, this is me. I guess now everyone will know what I look like. I normally have not, since this time, put any videos of myself up on Online Baptist due to a couple of reasons. Due to the seriousness of some of the doctrinal problems within independent Baptist churches I decided to put up this sermon of myself instead of a written sermon.
    This in one of the English prophecy messages that I did at our church, Victory Baptist Church, in Hua Lien, Taiwan awhile back. We have an American English teacher visiting our Chinese work on Taiwan that was being influenced by Pastor Steven Anderson and he wanted to honestly know what is going on as he was confused. So, I did a series of Prophecy studies, in English, on the side. The series of messages helped my friend here on Taiwan as he studied the verses that I mentioned.
    Hope it is a blessing. If there are any questions on what I said, why I said it, or if you agree, I am open for questions or discussions.
    Alan
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    John Young reacted to Alan in Cain: A Model For Modern Christians   
    Yes, in spite of his environment, and his parents, and his conversations with God, Cain went bad and chose evil.
    A fruit tree without fruit is not much value. Jude 11-16
    You are correct, a lot of people, saints included, do not want the punishment that they deserve. Folks try and justify the sins in their life, or, try and minimize their sins with no true repentance, in order to get rid of punishment.
    Cain is a warning to the saints and to the sinners.
    I appreciate your quote from 1John 3:10-12 and how God tried to inform Cain that he should love his brother Abel instead of hating Abel. Excellent ending. Thanks!
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    John Young reacted to Alan in Thoughts On Psalms 119 ALEPH   
    King David, from a child, realized that the testimonies, the statutes, the commandments,  the law of God, the judgments of God, the word of God as written and as spoken by the prophets, were good and just. Therefore, King David delighted, from a child, in the word of God more than he did in riches and the things of this life.
    It seems to me that we need to meditate, to love, to delight, and to follow the scriptures with all of our heart.
     
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    John Young reacted to Jim_Alaska in Fruit in the Life of Joseph   
    An excellent devotion Bro. Alan. All that you brought out regarding fruit in the life of Joseph rings true. I have heard and taught on the life of Joseph and especially on Joseph as a type of Christ, but had never considered the fruits he bore as such.
    Thank you for a wonderful blessing in posting this devotion.
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    John Young reacted to Alan in Fruit in the Life of Joseph   
    Thank you Jim. I appreciate your thoughts. It was a blessing in my heart already in preparing the devotion.
    In this particular passage, as Joseph thought about the toils and afflictions that he went through, he naturally believed that it was God who brought about the fruit in his life. Joseph, as was Christ, among the other fruits of the Spirit previous mentioned, had inward peace, longsuffering, and temperance in their lives. 
    Now, God, through prosperity, and then through adversity, is going to mightily use Joseph in the lives of not only the nation of Egypt, but in the lives of his own household. The fruits of Joseph, as the fruits of Christ, will be far-reaching in every aspect of the word.
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    John Young reacted to Alan in Fruit in the Life of Joseph   
    Hope the following selection of Hymns are a blessing to your heart.
    May the Lord bless all of you.
    Alan
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    John Young reacted to Alan in Fruit in the Life of Joseph   
    Hope you like the photo. The photo was taken on the East Coast of Taiwan.

    Photo by Alan - Not Copyrighted
    Edited by Linux - GIMP
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    John Young reacted to Alan in God Raises Up Joseph   
    May the Lord bless your hearts with some fine instrumental music courtesy of, "Christian Hymns and Gospel Music.
     
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    John Young reacted to Alan in God Raises Up Joseph   
    John,
    Glad to know that the devotion on God raising up Joseph was a blessing to you. 
    Alan
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    John Young reacted to Alan in "The Wise Counsel of Joseph, Genesis 41:1-36   
    I do hope that the piano hymns are a blessing to your heart.
     
    The music and the scenes of Colorado are the courtesy of Kaleb Brasee
    May God bless all of you.
    Alan
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    John Young reacted to Alan in Believing on the LORD Jesus Christ (By Bro. John Young, Green Meadow Bible Baptist Church, Kalamazoo MI)   
    Thank you for the fine message on Romans 1:16 & 17 concerning the gospel of Christ; true belief in Christ, repentance, humbleness in the sight of God, and salvation in the work of Christ, and His righteousness, alone.
    Thank you also for your four thoughts in soul-winning efforts, your love for soul-winning, and bringing out the fruits of repentance. Keep up your soul-winning preaching and efforts. "In the morning sow thy seed, and in the evening withhold not thine hand: for thou knowest not whether shall prosper, either this or that, or whether they both shall be alike good." Ecclesiastes 11:6
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    John Young reacted to Jim_Alaska in "The Wise Counsel of Joseph, Genesis 41:1-36   
    A wonderful devotion and commentary of Joseph Bro. Alan. I have always loved the story of Joseph, not just for the story, but also for the inspiration his life is in so many ways. It is not limited to simply old testament history, but gives us today the inspiration to overcome under even the most adverse of life's situations.
    While Joseph is certainly a type of Christ, when viewed in this capacity he exhibits the power and determination to use his life situations for God's glory as well as the saving of his people. He used the adversity for good even while experiencing the heart wrenching things he went through.
    Like Christ, he was forsaken of his own brethren and yet was able to use his affliction for the salvation of his own, as well as the countries surrounding Egypt. Although God had, in Pharaoh's dream, pronounced judgement upon the nation Egypt, He also made a way of escape in the person of Joseph. We find this parallel in the very person of Jesus Christ, which Joseph is a type of. Jesus has been forsaken of his own, sold out and abandoned and yet has been appointed by God as the savior of not only his own, but also of all who will come to him for council in faith. 
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    John Young reacted to Alan in Do Not Interpretations Belong to God?   
    I do hope that the "Relaxing Instrumental Hymns," uploaded by, "Christian Music World," is a blessing to your soul.
     
    May the Lord bless all of you.
    Alan
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