HILLIARD BULLETIN

FOR 2004

HILLIARD BULLETIN

Published by the church of Christ

P.O. Box 96 – 4840 Cemetery Road

Hilliard, OH 43026

Phone: (614) 876-4089

Preacher & Editor: Garreth L. Clair

Phone: (614) 850-7252

Email: glclair@aol.com

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Volume 7 ---------- Number 1 ---------- January 2004

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----- VISION -----

One of the surest ways that I know of to break down enthusiasm, hope, great expectations, future progress and desire to work untiringly in a congregational capacity is to destroy the vision of --- a better future in the hearts of the membership. It is never encouraging to anyone to hear the predictions of gloom and doom a continuing basis. Surely there are many good and uplifting things that the future holds even for the people who are the most beaten-down. Indeed, the people of God of all people ought to have unlimited vision of a greater day, of a finer time, of a blessed home[1] of seeing God[2] --- Surely these things are stimulating to the down trodden, the depressed, and the feeble.

As we look out on the world and the condition of the world’s political situation, we see problems, yea, and even distressing possibilities on the horizon (i.e. our vision) for the future. As we look out on societies’ desires to follow immorality and unlawful, sinful pleasures (i.e. our vision), we are distressed. Indeed, there is much in the world that causes the faithful Christian to wonder about the future, yet we must remember that we are not of this world (i.e. temporary residents – strangers), traveling through this earthly region with a heavenly destination.[3]

May our vision of future things and future possibilities be consistently bright as we continue to look ahead to those things that God has promised to the faithful?[4] We can truly depend upon God to always keep His promises to the faithful therefore let us maintain our vision (i.e. hope of heaven after this life is over[5]

BEGINNING OUR SEVENTH YEAR

Hilliard Bulletin, January 2004

This month marks the beginning of our seventh year with the church here on Cemetery Road in Hilliard. These years have been some of the most productive of my life in God’s service. There have been many health problems that we have had to deal with during this time but overall, the work has been good. During these years, we have written and published more Bible related material than during any similar period since I began preaching the gospel of Christ in Chicago, Illinois back in the late 5os. Indeed, as we age God finds much useful work for us if we will grasp the opportunities instead of ignore them (John 9:4).

During our time, here in Hilliard we have been privileged to assist our daughter and son-in-law in the adoption four children. These four grand-children have been a great blessing to us as well as a blessing to their parents. The two older boys were adopted first; Garreth and Grant will turn 6 years old this year. The two younger, Clair and Ean Parker will turn 2 years old this year. We have enjoyed the Lord’s work and the good membership of the congregation here as well as the four grand-children as they attend Bible study and become familiar with God and the things of God.

WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD FOR US?

We do not know what God has in store for us in the future. Our lives will be spent in pursuit of Godly things and in an attempt to assist the congregation here in Hilliard as it attempts to evangelize the lost ones and edify itself. The greatest good that we can do as a congregation is do always the will of the Lord and make sure that we glorify God in all our doings (Ephesians 4:15-16). The greatest thing that we can do for our brethren is cooperate with them in Godly pursuits and love them with our whole heart. The greatest thing that we can do for our family members is encourage them to serve the one true God and continue to love them with our whole heart. The greatest thing we can do for our neighbor in this coming year and beyond is to make ever effort to teach them about God’s plan for their lives and to love them with out whole heart (1 John 3:14; 4:7; 4:10-11; Matthew 22:37-39).

The future cannot be determined by man (1 Thessalonians 5:1-4), yet God has given to us some facts about what will occur in the future that can give us emphasis and direction while we abide here until we pass on to an eternal resting place. Whether we go to the place prepared for the righteous or whether we go to the place prepared for the wicked is up to us (Matthew 13:48-49; 25:31-34).

THE FUTURE CANNOT BE KNOWN

Events in our lives will come and go until we finally leave this world. There is nothing we can do about unavoidable misfortunes in our lives, we must be careful to avoid all problems in life that we can, yet realize some things are beyond our ability to control. Only God can help us --- He says that HE will stand by us in our problems of life (Hebrews 13:5).

WHAT WILL YOU DO IN 2004?

I am often amazed to see the great hopes and expectations of some people end in despair and disappointment, not very long after planning for them. Today is no different from ages past; men and women have made plans only to see them fail to materialize. To fail is not a fatal exercise most of the time, many times, I have attempted to do things that I was unable to do[6] I suppose it is human desire for all of us to make plans and make very attempt to carry them out yet, often we fail to successfully complete the project. There is one area of life where people have a built-in outlet for failure. “If you do not succeed, try, try, again” is an old saying that most Christians can relate to. I say most Christians can relate to because we often fail to live righteously as God has instructed, in such times we find ourselves in a sinful (i.e. backsliding) condition[7]. Even though we may fall sometimes, God will forgive us if we will repent of the sin, acknowledge our guilt and pray for forgiveness (i.e. for the Christian), whenever we sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ[8]

WILL YOU DETERMINE TO SERVE GOD?

It is never too late in life to make a decision to be a Christian or to return to the church if you have backslidden. Sometimes we consider ourselves unworthy of salvation but even when we think such thoughts we are mistaken. God is not willing that anyone should perish but that all would come to repentance[9]. Knowing that God, your Heavenly Father is waiting for you to come to Him[10] or that He is waiting for you to come back home to His Son’s Church (i.e. the church of Christ), you ought to come back home[11]

REMEMBER THIS SCRIPTURE REFERENCE:

Matthew 11:28-30

28 Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.

30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” ASV

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FOOTNOTES:

[1] Luke 14:28-30 - We must count the cost before we plunge into a project

[1] Romans 9:23; 1 Corinthians 10:12-13; 1 Timothy 4:1; 2 Peter 3:17

[1] Galatians 6:1; 1 John 4:1-5

[1] 2 Peter 3:9

[1] Revelation 3:20

[1] Luke 15:11-24 - Read about the prodigal son and the Father’s welcome home.

WHERE COULD I GO, BUT TO THE LORD?

The old song that forms the title of this article is a beautiful song with a spiritual message. As we look into the written Word of God we find in John 6:66-68 the following statement;

66 Upon this many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him.

67 Jesus said therefore unto the twelve, Would ye also go away?

68 Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life.” ASV

COMMENTS by glc:

At this time in Jesus life, he was preparing himself for the ordeal of a betrayal by Judas, a mock trial rigged by the Jewish religious leadership, and a trial before Pontus Pilate where He will be condemned and finally crucified. Here in John 6 we are witness to a time when it seems that all of Christ’s disciples were to leave Him, yet He uttered these words of concern in the presence of Peter. In response to Christ’s question; “Will you leave me too?” Peter gave the answer that has stood ever since as a singular fact, indeed, there is no other place to go except to Jesus Christ.

Today, there are many religions that do not believe in Jesus Christ as the Messiah of the Jews and the Savior of mankind from sin (e.g. Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Mormonism, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Mooney’s, etc.), there are many religions that do not believe that Jesus is Divine, but Jesus is everything that the Bible teaches about HIM.

Today, as in the 1st century CE, Jesus Christ is still the one to whom all sinners must go to seek salvation from sin, cf. Hebrews 5:8-9, “8 though he was a Son, yet learned obedience by the things which he suffered; 9 and having been made perfect, he became unto all them that obey him the author of eternal salvation;” {ASV} The same thing that men and women of accountable age did to receive salvation from sin in the 1st Century is what men and women of accountable age must do today to receive salvation from sin, they must:

Hear the gospel – Romans 10:17
Believe the gospel – Mark 16:15-16
Repent of sins – Acts e:38
Confess with the mouth, Jesus as Christ – Romans 10:9-10
Be Baptized · By Immersion – Romans 6:3-5

· For remission of sins – Acts 2:38

Christ will add the saved person to the church – Acts 2:47

HOW WILL YOU RESPOND TO THE QUESTION?

“Will you go away from Christ to?”

NEWS PAGE – January 2004

Remember our shut-in:

Audry Binegar –

Katie Kerr at home –

Cassius Boysel at Arbors – Cash has recently had a pace maker implanted to improve heart function.

Margie Boysel at home –

Jim McFadden – During December Jim had some difficulties – contact family for updates.

Sue Ferguson at home –

These attend worship as they are able to do so

Jesus says:

John 12:48,

“He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my sayings, hath one that judgeth him: the word that I spake, the same shall judge him in the last day.” ASV

Help us find the damaged song books:

AUDIO TAPES – NEW TRACT RACK WITH NEW TRACTS TITLES:

The cassette tapes are always available for anyone that would like to have copies. If you desire a copy, please let Garreth or Bill Kirke know.

The new tract rack with the new tracts is located on the bulletin board next to the telephone in the vestibule; help yourself to those that you need as you continue to do personal evangelistic work.

HILLIARD BULLETIN

Published by the church of Christ

P.O. Box 96 – 4840 Cemetery Road

Hilliard, OH 43026

Phone: (614) 876-4089

Preacher & Editor: Garreth L. Clair

Phone: (614) 850-7252

Email: glclair@aol.com

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Volume 7 ---------- Number 2 ---------- February 2004

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NEW THINGS

Compiled by Garreth L. Clair

INTRODUCTION:

The Bible tells us of God's dealings with man beginning with the Garden of Eden and the very first man and woman. The first 3000 years of man's history is known as the Patriarchal period - the second dispensation, the Jewish lasted approximately 1500 years? Today mankind is living in the Christian Dispensation that began on the day of Pentecost according to Acts 2.

The Christian Dispensation is God's last attempt to reconcile man to Himself. The Christian Dispensation is different from the Patriarchal and the Jewish Dispensation's in that it contains many "NEW THINGS"

THE NEW THINGS ARE:

1. A NEW COVENANT:

Jeremiah 31:31-35

31 Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah:

32 Not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day that I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt; which my covenant they brake, although I was an husband unto them, saith the LORD:

33 But this shall be the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel; After those days, saith the LORD, I will put my law in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts; and will be their God, and they shall be my people.

34 And they shall teach no more every man his neighbor, and every man his brother, saying, Know the LORD: for they shall all know me, from the least of them unto the greatest of them, saith the LORD: for I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more.

35 Thus saith the LORD, which giveth the sun for a light by day, and the ordinances of the moon and of the stars for a light by night, which divideth the sea when the waves thereof roar; The LORD of hosts is his name: (KJV)

2. NEW CHURCH - different from the church (i.e., assembly) in the wilderness:

Matthew 16:18

18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.

Acts 7:38

38 This is he, that was in the church in the wilderness with the angel which spake to him in the mount Sina, and with our fathers: who received the lively oracles to give unto us:

A NEW SYSTEM (i.e., the gospel) WITH ITS:

A. PRECEPTS:

Hebrews 9:15

15 And for this cause he is the mediator of the new testament, that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first testament, they which are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance.

John 12:48

48 He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judge him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day.

B. PATTERNS:

Ephesians 3:10

10 To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God, (KJV)

Hebrews 8:5-7

5 Who serve unto the example and shadow of heavenly things, as Moses was admonished of God when he was about to make the tabernacle: for, saith he, that thou make all things according to the pattern shewed to thee in the mount.

6 But now hath he obtained a more excellent ministry, by how much also he is the mediator of a better covenant, which was established upon better promises.

7 For if that first covenant had been faultless, then should no place have been sought for the second.

4. A NEW NAME, "Christian"

Isaiah 62:2

2 And the Gentiles shall see thy righteousness, and all kings thy glory: and thou shalt be called by a new name, which the mouth of the LORD shall name.

Acts 11:26

26 And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that

a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch. (KJV)

5. NEW DAY OF WORSHIP, "first day of the week"

Revelation 1:10

10 I was in the Spirit on the Lord's day, and heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet,

Mark 16:9

9 Now when Jesus was risen early the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had cast seven devils. (KJV)

Acts 20:7

7 And upon the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul preached unto them, ready to depart on the morrow; and continued his speech until midnight. (KJV)

6. A NEW FEAST, "Lord's Supper" not the Passover:

Acts 20:7

7 And upon the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul preached unto them, ready to depart on the morrow; and continued his speech until midnight.

1 Corinthians 5:7, 8

7 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. (KJV)

1 Corinthians 11:23-29

23 For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, That the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread:

24 And when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me.

25 After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me.

26 For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord's death till he come.

27 Wherefore whosoever shall eat this bread, and drink this cup of the Lord, unworthy, shall be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord.

28 But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of that cup.

29 For he that eateth and drinketh unworthy, eateth and drinketh damnation to himself, not discerning the Lord's body. (KJV)

7. NEW KING, "Jesus"

1 Timothy 6:14-15

14 That thou keep this commandment without spot, unrebukeable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ:

15 Which in his times he shall shew, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords; (KJV)

1 Corinthians 15:24-26

24 Then cometh the end, when he shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even the ; when he shall have put down all rule and all authority and power.

25 For he must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet.

26 The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death. (KJV)

THERE ARE SOME NEW THINGS THAT ARE YET TO COME:

1. A NEW HEAVEN,

2. A NEW EARTH,

3. NEW WAYS OF LIVING.

REVELATION 21:1-4

1 And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea.

2 And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.

3 And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God.

4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. (KJV)

CONCLUSION:

The Christian life and future is grand, surely everyone has a desire to live the good life and after a life of faith, go to be with the Lord forever.

NEW THINGS - 2

Every day we encounter new things in our life and surroundings. Often we do not stop to consider this fact, but there are endless new things that are happening in politics, Science, exploration, medicine, religion, ethics, social matters, internet, music, and etc. We do not observe or take note of many of these things but never the less, they do occur. Many of the new things are beneficial to mankind; they make us healthier, stronger, smarter, etc. To suggest that new things are all bad or of no value is to indicate that one is not attuned to reality. Indeed, there are many new and good things, for instance:

There are new Christians coming into the family of God daily:

Luke 15:10, “Even so, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.” ASV

There are old Christians that have backslidden but are now renewing their good relationship with Christ through repentance and prayer:

Luke 15:10, “Even so, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.” ASV

There are new congregations of God’s People rising up regularly:

Matthew 18:19-20, “19 Again I say unto you, that if two of you shall agree on earth as touching anything that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father who is in heaven. 20 For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.” ASV

There are old hatreds that are changing because of repentance and prayer:

Colossians 3:13-14, “13 forbearing one another, and forgiving each other, if any man have a complaint against any; even as the Lord forgave you, so also do ye: 14 and above all these things (put on) love, which is the bond of perfection.” ASV

There are many Christians throughout the land that are involved in many worthwhile causes to help the down-trodden, the oppressed, the poor, and the shut-in:

Galatians 6:10, “So then, as we have opportunity, let us work that which is good toward all men, and especially toward them that are of the household of the faith.” ASV

James 1:27, “Pure religion and undefiled before our God and Father is this, to visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, (and) to keep oneself unspotted from the world.” ASV

There are many old Christians that have reached an age and a maturity that aids them in making constructive contributions to the cause of Christ where in the past they were passive and did not feel themselves of any value:

Ephesians 4:13-15, “13 till we all attain unto the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a full-grown man, unto the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ: 14 that we may be no longer children, tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, in craftiness, after the wiles of error; 15 but speaking truth in love, we may grow up in all things into him, who is the head, (even) Christ;” ASV

OLD THINGS

There are old things too that are valuable and ought to be kept in the hearts and minds of good, faithful Christians today; some of those good, old things are:

The written word of God – Indeed, the Bible is an ancient book but it is a book that must not be altered in any way. The Bible is absolutely perfect as it has been given to by God and preserved throughout the ages through His Divine Providence. Indeed, the Bible is God’s true, infallible, word to mankind for all ages:

2 Timothy 3:15-17, “15 and that from a babe thou hast known the sacred writings which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. 16 Every scripture inspired of God (is) also profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction which is in righteousness. 17 That the man of God may be complete, furnished completely unto every good work.” ASV

The old time gospel message:

The life, death, burial, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus Christ our Savior”

1 Corinthians 15:1-8, “1 Now I make known unto you brethren, the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye received, wherein also ye stand, 2 by which also ye are saved, if ye hold fast the word which I preached unto you, except ye believed in vain. 3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which also I received: that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 and that he was buried; and that he hath been raised on the third day according to the scriptures; 5 and that he appeared to Cephas; then to the twelve; 6 then he appeared to above five hundred brethren at once, of whom the greater part remain until now, but some are fallen asleep; 7 then he appeared to James; then to all the apostles; 8 and last of all, as to the (child) untimely born, he appeared to me also.” ASV

Salvation from sin through faith and obedience:

Hearing the gospel – Romans 10:17

Believing the gospel message – Mark 16:15-16

Repenting of sins – Luke 13:3; Acts 2:38

Confessing Jesus as God’s Son – Romans 10;9-10

Baptism – Acts 2:38; 1 Peter 3:21

For remission of sins – Acts 2:38

Through Immersion – Romans 6:3-5

Then, being added to the church (i.e. the Body of Christ) by Jesus Christ – Acts 2:47

ACCEPTABLE WORSHIP – SCRIPTURAL WORSHIP:

Assemble – Hebrews 10:24-25

In Spirit and in truth – John 4:14

Lord’s Supper – Acts 20:7

Prayer - James 5:16; Phil 4:6

Singing - Eph 5:19; Col 3:16

Giving – 1 Cor 16:1-2

Teaching/Preaching – Acts 20:7

CONSIDER THIS:

All the points listed above and others contained in the New Testament, a very old document, yet a document that even though old is as new as tomorrows newspaper. The instructions of the Lord to mankind in the first century CE are binding on us today. There are many today that dispute the value of the New Testament instruction, saying that the teaching is outdated and no longer applies to men and women of modern times. Yet the Lord says of the Written Word that it is valuable continually

1 Peter 1:23-25, “23 having been begotten again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, through the word of God, which liveth and abideth. 24 For, All flesh is as grass, And all the glory thereof as the flower of grass. The grass withereth, and the flower falleth: 25 But the word of the Lord abideth for ever. And this is the word of good tidings which was preached unto you.” ASV

THINGS GOD WILL PROVIDE

Today, many people spend the greater part of their lives worrying {i.e. suffering anxiety} about things they cannot change. The person that spends much time in pursuit of immaterial causes or programs is doomed to fail in life. As we begin this part of our study about things; let us examine a passage of Scripture that tells us that we should not worry about trivial things –

Matthew 6:25-27, “25 Therefore I say unto you, be not anxious for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than the food, and the body than the raiment? 26 Behold the birds of the heaven, that they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; and your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are not ye of much more value then they? 27 And which of you by being anxious can add one cubit unto the measure of his life?” ASV

COMMENTARY (Matthew 6:15-17):

As we consider the list of things that God provides, we are impressed with the nature of God’s providential care. There is ample evidence available for men and women today to grasp the fact that through their own industry their needs will be supplied. I say necessary needs {i.e. food, clothing, and shelter}, not luxuries. In the passage above, we understand from the context that the Lord is saying that He provides the needs of life to his creatures other than man and He indicates man is of greater worth than other creatures (verse 27). Today, because we live in a country of great wealth, we seem to think we need to possess every trinket that comes to the market. The truth is, we do not need ever new thing that comes along, we simply need to appreciate the things that we have at a given time in our lives and leave off becoming anxious (i.e. worried) about our material possessions.

The things that really matter in life will be ours to enjoy, God promises this to us –

Matthew 6:28-30, “28 And why are ye anxious concerning raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: 29 yet I say unto you, that even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. 30 But if God doth so clothe the grass of the field, which today is, and tomorrow is cast into the oven, (shall he) not much more (clothe) you, O ye of little faith?” ASV

GOD’S PROVIDENTIAL PROVISION IS CONDITIONAL:

Matthew 6:33-34, “33 but seek ye first his kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. 34 Be not therefore anxious for the morrow: for the morrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.” ASV

COMMENTARY Matthew 6:33-34:

The two verses in this section tell us that the provisions that God provides are conditional, based on our obedience and continued faithfulness. Indeed, throughout the Bible God’s favor, God’s provisions, God’s blessings are made available to God’s people predicated upon their obedience and continued faithfulness 9cf. Rev 2:10; 2 Tim 4:6-7 and here in Matt 6, this principle is clearly taught. Let us continually seek the things of God, always doing His Will.

THINGS THAT HINDER

In every endeavor, there are things that hinder us from performing at our best. In the field of Science unless one is pre-conditioned via the educational establishment we may not perform as well as someone that has been pre-conditioned through certain scientific channels (e.g. evolutionary hypotheses). The same is true in most professional pursuits, without preparation for a given profession; we will not be successful in most cases. Therefore, we can see from these facts that things may hinder us. The word hinder simply means that we may be unable to succeed in a given field without the right kind of training, equipment, pre-conditioning, continuing education. And etc.

LIVING THE CHRISTIAN LIFE

The Christian (Acts 11:26) may be hindered by many things {Galatians 5:7}. Whenever a person becomes a Christian the New Birth is truly a happy and exciting event {Acts 8:36-39}, the moment that we are saved from sin is a moment to remember for the rest of our lives. Although we are excited and happy when we are saved from sin through God’s grace and our obedience, the old life is to be left behind as we seek to mature as Christians (1 Cor 3:1-2). Some of the things that may hinder Christians in the pursuit of maturity are:

Pursuit of mammon:

Matthew 6:24, “No man can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.” ASV

Luke 16:9-13, “9 And I say unto you, Make to yourselves friends by means of the mammon of unrighteousness; that, when it shall fail, they may receive you into the eternal tabernacles. 10 He that is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much: and he that is unrighteous in a very little is unrighteous also in much. 11 If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true (riches)? 12 And if ye have not been faithful in that which is another's, who will give you that which is your own? 13 No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.” ASV

Pursuit of forbidden things:

Deuteronomy 12:15-20, “15 Notwithstanding, thou mayest kill and eat flesh within all thy gates, after all the desire of thy soul, according to the blessing of Jehovah thy God which he hath given thee: the unclean and the clean may eat thereof, as of the gazelle, and as of the hart. 16 Only ye shall not eat the blood; thou shalt pour it out upon the earth as water. 17 Thou mayest not eat within thy gates the tithe of thy grain, or of thy new wine, or of thine oil, or the firstlings of thy herd or of thy flock, nor any of thy vows which thou vowest, nor thy freewill-offerings, nor the heave-offering of thy hand; 18 but thou shalt eat them before Jehovah thy God in the place which Jehovah thy God shall choose, thou, and thy son, and thy daughter, and thy man-servant, and thy maid-servant, and the Levite that is within thy gates: and thou shalt rejoice before Jehovah thy God in all that thou puttest thy hand unto. 19 Take heed to thyself that thou forsake not the Levite as long as thou livest in thy land. 20 When Jehovah thy God shall enlarge thy border, as he hath promised thee, and thou shalt say, I will eat flesh, because thy soul desireth to eat flesh; thou mayest eat flesh, after all the desire of thy soul.” ASV

1 Corinthians 10:6, “Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted.” ASV

Following blind guides:

Matthew 15:14, “Let them alone: they are blind guides. And if the blind guide the blind, both shall fall into a pit.

Exerting zeal without knowledge:

Romans 10:1-3, “1 Brethren, my heart's desire and my supplication to God is for them, that they may be saved. 2 For I bear them witness that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge. 3 For being ignorant of God's righteousness, and seeking to establish their own, they did not subject themselves to the righteousness of God.” ASV

All things that hinder, retards growth toward maturity – Allow nothing to distract you from living you life for God,

GENESIS 1:1-5 and THE DAYS OF CREATION

Garreth L. Clair – H.B. February 2004

One of the problems that arise today with believers of the evolutionary theory is found in Genesis 1:1-5 with the days of creation. To this subject we direct this study.

TEXT of Genesis 1:1-5, “1 in the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.

2 And the earth was waste and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep: and the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.

3 And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.

4 And God saw the light, that it was good: and God divided the light from the darkness.

5 And God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And there was evening and there was morning, one day.” ASV

EDITOR’S COMMENTS:

The humanist misrepresents the five verses in this text; the humanist declares that there is a great gap (i.e. eons of time) between the ending of verse 1 and the beginning of verse 2. This hypothesis has nothing to sustain it but the humanist’s opinion. The view expressed by the humanists is remarkably transparent; there is no gap [i.e. stop and go] between these two verses. The insertion of a stop after verse 1 is a giant leap into oblivion, there is nothing in the text or in correct exegetical principles that requires a stop between verse 1 and verse two.

COMMENTS ON THE DAYS OF CREATION:

There is no legitimate reason to impose the philosophy that the days of creation were more or less than 6 – 24 hour days. As we examine the text with reference to the first day, discussion in verses 1-5 of the text we see that the days were referred to having a period of darkness (i.e. night) and a period of light (i.e. day). The test also says that these days had a morning and an evening. As we look at this text it is totally unreasonable to assume that the days of creation were anything other than 6 days of 24 hours each. In addition, it is reasonable to suggest from the account here that the day on which God rested after the creation work, were also 24 hours. Whenever we put this truly reasonable concept together we have seven days involved in the early chapters of the Book of Genesis – on these days God created the universe and everything in it in 6 days and rested on the 7th day.

QUESTIONING GOD’S ABILITY {i.e. unlimited power}:

One of the truly sad aspects of the humanist (i.e. evolutionist) argument is the fact that they seem to question the reasonableness of God’s ability to create the universe in 6 days. I can think of no greater sin that man may commit than to call Almighty God a liar (e.g. God did not create the universe in 6 days, yet God says that He Did in Genesis 1:1-5). The problem is simple; the evolutionist loves his hypotheses more that he respects the integrity of Almighty God, the author of the Bible.

NEWS PAGE FOR FEBRUARY 2004

Restored:

December 28, 2003, Brother and sister House came forward repentinh and asking prayers of the church on their behalf.

January 4, 2003, Sister Susan McFadden came forward repenting and ask prayers on her behalf.

Remember the shut-In:

Geraldine Showalter at home

Audry Bibegar at home

Cassius Boysel at Atbors

Margie Boysel at home

Jim McFadden at home

Sue Ferguson at home

Katie Kerr at home

HILLIARD BULLETIN

Published by the church of Christ

P.O. Box 96 – 4840 Cemetery Road

Hilliard, OH 43026

Phone: (614) 876-4089

Preacher & Editor: Garreth L. Clair

Phone: (614) 850-7252

glclair@aol.com

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Volume 7 ---------- Number 3 ---------- March 2004

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SEEKING DIVINE APPROVAL

Many people today seek God’s approval for their religious practice when the Written Word of God does not sanction their practice. How should Christians react today to such flagrant disregard for God’s instructions? There is ample testimony within God’s Word to condemn any religious position that is not sanctioned by it. While there are calls for tolerance and patience by some, we must be vigilant, making sure that we do not compromise God’s Word for the sake of peace and union – (Jude 3-4, “3 Beloved, while I was giving all diligence to write unto you of our common salvation, I was constrained to write unto you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered unto the saints.4 For there are certain men crept in privily, (even) they who were of old written of beforehand unto this condemnation, ungodly men, turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness, and denying our only Master and Lord, Jesus Christ.” (ASV)

The truth revealed by God must always be the standard by which all doctrinal disputes are solved. The concept that the Bible teaches conflicting positions on any issue is without support from God, only God’s instructions are right religiously. Deviation from Holy Scriptures is in vogue today but they are still unacceptable to God, only that teaching which emanates from God may be used foe a standard in religious doctrine. The Christian ought to always pursue the Divine Pattern that is revealed via the Written Word of God today

2 Timothy 1:13, “ Hold the pattern of sound words which thou hast heard from me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.” ASV

Hebrews 8:5-6, “5 who serve (that which is) a copy and shadow of the heavenly things, even as Moses is warned (of God) when he is about to make the tabernacle: for, See, saith he, that thou make all things according to the pattern that was showed thee in the mount. 6 But now hath he obtained a ministry the more excellent, by so much as he is also the mediator of a better covenant, which hath been enacted upon better promises.” ASV

Hebrews 9:24, “ For Christ entered not into a holy place made with hands, like in pattern to the true; but into heaven itself, now to appear before the face of God for us:” ASV

glclair@aol.com – March 2004

SCRIPTURAL WORSHIP

Garreth L. Clair

There are almost as many formulas for worship in the religious world today as there are religions. Yet, the only acceptable form of worship must have for its basis authority from God’s Written Word –

2 Timothy 3:16-17, “16 Every scripture inspired of God (is) also profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction which is in righteousness. 17 That the man of God may be complete, furnished completely unto every good work.” ASV

BASIS OF TRUE WORSHIP:

John 8:32, “and ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. “ASV

John 4:24, “ God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship in spirit and truth.” ASV

It is apparent from these two passages that true worship is offered in spirit and in truth, as we come before God to worship we will worship Him with honor and awe. We will worship with the intention of glorifying God; we will worship God according to “truth” 9i.e. that which God has revealed as acceptable via the Written Word – the “BIBLE”).

ACTS OF TRUE WORSHIP:

Assembling :

Hebrews 10:24-25, “24 and let us consider one another to provoke unto love and good works; 25 not forsaking our own assembling together, as the custom of some is, but exhorting (one another); and so much the more, as ye see the day drawing nigh.” ASV

On the first day of the Week (i.e. Sunday):

Acts 20:7, “And upon the first day of the week, when we were gathered together to break bread, Paul discoursed with them, intending to depart on the morrow; and prolonged his speech until midnight.” ASV

Praying:

1 Thessalonians 5:17, “pray without ceasing;” ASV

Lord’s Supper (i.e. the communion):

Luke 22:19-20, “19 And he took bread, and when he had given thanks, he brake it, and gave to them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me.

20 And the cup in like manner after supper, saying, This cup is the new covenant in my blood, (even) that which is poured out for you.” ASV

Preaching/teaching:

Singing:

Ephesians 5:19-20, “19 speaking one to another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody with your heart to the Lord; 20 giving thanks always for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God, even the Father;” ASV

Colossians 3:16, “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms (and) hymns (and) spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts unto God.” ASV

Giving:

1 Corinthians 16:1-2, “1 Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I gave order to the churches of Galatia, so also do ye. 2 Upon the first day of the week let each one of you lay by him in store, as he may prosper, that no collections be made when I come.” ASV

CHRISTIANS MUST WORSHIP CORRECTLY (i.e. according to Divine instruction):

As we examine the Holy Scriptures, we are convinced that God has revealed to us a pattern for acceptable worship. The pattern is to be followed by Christians whenever they come before God to worship. Any failure by mankind to follow God’s pattern will result in God refusal to accept the worship or the worshipper e.g. Cain, Genesis 4:2-6 and Nadab and Abihu the two sons of Aaron, Lev 10:1-4.

Hilliard Bulletin – March 2004

HOPE FOR TOMORROW, A BETTER LIFE

Life in the world today is very precarious; there is danger on every hand. Recently I read in the Columbus Dispatch that there were 112 homicides in the City of Columbus during 2003, the same article also stated that many of these murders were still unsolved. In the past dew weeks we have read in the Dispatch that there is someone shooting guns at cars and trucks that travel on the highways around Columbus, in the same article it was stated that at least one person had been murdered by this shooting. When we consider these problems along with the normal dangers of driving to and returning from work, the danger of fire, gas line explosions, and various accidents in and around the home, we sometimes consider our personal danger of being hurt seriously or of dying suddenly possible.

Thinking of the possibility of accidental death or serious illness is a common worry in our hurried society today. Even though many of us are concerned with the problems of war, terrorism, and serious illness and death, we make no attempt to insulate ourselves from it. The only way to acquire peace of mind and lead a quiet and peaceable life is to pursue a good and acceptable relationship with God - 1 Timothy 2:1-4, “1 I exhort therefore, first of all, that supplications, prayers, intercessions, thanksgivings, be made for all men; 2 for kings and all that are in high place; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and gravity. 3 This is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; 4 who would have all men to be saved, and come to the knowledge of the truth.” ASV

CONSIDER THIS:

There are several passages of Scripture 9i.e. in the Bible) that assures us of a secure future, even if we are prematurely taken away from this earth through some calamity such as those we are discussing in this article, please read the following:

Psalms 119:116-118, “116 Uphold me according unto thy word, that I may live; and let me not be ashamed of my hope. 117 Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe, and shall have respect unto thy statutes continually. 118 Thou hast set at nought all them that err from thy statutes; for their deceit is falsehood.” ASV

Proverbs 29:25, “The fear of man bringeth a snare; But whoso putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be safe.” ASV

1 Corinthians 15:1-2, “1 Now I make known unto you brethren, the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye received, wherein also ye stand, 2 by which also ye are saved, if ye hold fast the word which I preached unto you, except ye believed in vain.” ASV

Psalms 16:1-3, “1 Preserve me, O God; for in thee do I take refuge. 2 (O my soul), thou hast said unto Jehovah, Thou art my Lord: I have no good beyond thee. 3 As for the saints that are in the earth, they are the excellent in whom is all my delight.” ASV

2 Corinthians 5:1, “For we know that if the earthly house of our tabernacle be dissolved, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal, in the heavens.” ASV

These verses are comforting and full of assurance to the faithful Christian. The Christian knows that whatever happens in life or in death that they are safe in the hands of Almighty God. … glc

THE NEED TO RESPECT DIVINE AUTHORITY

Garreth L. Clair

Today, the electronic and printed media’s religious testimony tells us, either directly or indirectly (i.e. via inference and/or implication) that it does not really matter what the Bible says about religious doctrine. Many voices with religious connections today say clearly that everything is ok with God even though nearly every known religious movement has differences in doctrine. How can intelligent people really accept a philosophy such as this we describe? I do not understand the mentality of people who know there are direct contradictions between the church’s teaching where they attend worship and the teaching of the Bible. Please notice the passages of Scripture following that show God will not accept the departures we have just referred to.

IN THE OLD TESTAMENT:

God’s instruction for the Ark of the Covenant {i.e. Noah’s Ark} were specific:

Genesis 6:14-16,

“14 Make thee an ark of gopher wood; rooms shall thou make in the ark, and shall pitch it within and without with pitch.

15 And this is how thou shall make it: the length of the ark three hundred cubits, the breadth of it fifty cubits, and the height of it thirty cubits.

16 A light shall thou make to the ark, and to a cubit shall thou finish it upward; and the door of the ark shall thou set in the side thereof; with lower, second, and third stories shall thou make it.”

To be made of Gopher Wood

Rooms shall be in the Ark

Pitch it inside and outside with pitch

To be 300 cubits long

To be 50 cubits wide

To be 30 cubits high

A light shall be made for the ark

To a cubit shall thou finish it upward

To set a door in the side of the ark

With lower, second, and third stories

How many of these instructions do you think were unimportant?

God’s instructions for the Tabernacle and furnishings were specific:

Exodus 25:8-9,

“8 And let them make me a sanctuary, that I may dwell among them.

9 According to all that I show thee, the pattern of the tabernacle, and the pattern of all the furniture thereof, even so shall ye make it.” ASV

Numbers 8:4,

“4 And this was the work of the candlestick, beaten work of gold; unto the base thereof, (and) unto the flowers thereof, it was beaten work: according unto the pattern which Jehovah had showed Moses, so he made the candlestick.” ASV

How many items in the pattern could be left out and still be according to the PATTERN?

GOD’S INSTRUCTION FOR THE NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH AND ITS FUNCTION:

Matthew 16:18, “And I also say unto thee, that thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.” ASV

Acts 2:38-47, “38 And Peter (said) unto them, Repent ye, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ unto the remission of your sins; and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39 For to you is the promise, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, (even) as many as the Lord our God shall call unto him. 40 And with many other words he testified, and exhorted them, saying, Save yourselves from this crooked generation. 41 They then that received his word were baptized: and there were added (unto them) in that day about three thousand souls. 42 And they continued steadfastly in the apostles' teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread and the prayers. 43 And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles. 44 And all that believed were together, and had all things common; 45 and they sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all, according as any man had need. 46 And day by day, continuing steadfastly with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread at home, they took their food with gladness and singleness of heart, 47 praising God, and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to them day by day those that were saved.” ASV

God’s instructions (i.e. PATTERN) for salvation from sin is specific:

1. Hear the gospel – Romans 10:17

2. Believe the gospel – Mark 16:15-16

3. Repent of sins – Acts 2:38

4. Confess Christ as Son of God {i.e. Messiah} – Romans 10:9-10; Luke 13:3

5. Be Baptized – Acts 2:38

For remission of sins – Acts 2:38

A burial and a resurrection in water – Romans 6:3-4

How many items in God’s plan of salvation can man leave undone and be saved from sin?

Worship of Christians:

Assemble – Hebrews 10:24-25

Worship in spirit and in truth – John 4:24

Prayer – Ephesians 6:18; Philippians 4:6; Colossians 4:2

Lord’s Supper – Acts 20:7

Giving into a common treasury – 1 Corinthians 16:1-2

Teaching/preaching – Acts 20:7

How man of these items of worship may we omit and still worship God acceptably?

Work that is assigned to each autonomous congregation:

1. Edify the body [i.e. the saints – congregation] – 1 Thessalonians 5:11-18, “11 Wherefore exhort one another, and build each other up, even as also ye do. 12 But we beseech you, brethren, to know them that labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you; 13 and to esteem them exceeding highly in love for their work's sake. Be at peace among yourselves. 14 And we exhort you, brethren, admonish the disorderly, encourage the fainthearted, support the weak, be longsuffering toward all. 15 See that none render unto any one evil for evil; but always follow after that which is good, one toward another, and toward all. 16 Rejoice always; 17 pray without ceasing; 18 in everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus to you-ward.” ASV

Romans 14:17, “for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.” ASV

2. Evangelize the world - Ephesians 4:11-12, “11 And he gave some (to be) apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 12 for the perfecting of the saints, unto the work of ministering, unto the building up of the body of Christ:” ASV

Acts 13:49, “And the word of the Lord was spread abroad throughout all the region.” ASV

2 Corinthians 8:18, “And we have sent together with him the brother whose praise in the gospel (is spread) through all the churches;” ASV

2 Timothy 2:2, “And the things which thou hast heard from me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.” ASV

1 Timothy 5:17-18” 17 Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching. 18 For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox when he treadeth out the corn. And, The laborer is worthy of his hire.” ASV

3. Care for the congregation’s needy - 1 Timothy 5:16, “If any woman that believeth hath widows, let her relieve them, and let not the church be burdened; that it may relieve them that are widows indeed.” ASV

The passage in 1 Tim 5:6 tells us who is to care for widows indeed and also for those that are not the charge of the congregation.

CONSIDER THIS:

These references were displayed to show that the Bible is to be regarded as a book of religious authority. Wherever the Bible teacher seeks the truth on any religious point he must appeal to the Bible for it. The Written Word of God is the only source of truth as John as revealed to us:

The “TRUTH” will make man free from sin

John 8:32, “and ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” ASV

The Word of God is the “TRUTH”

John 17:17, “Sanctify them in the truth: thy word is truth.” ASV

The Word of God (i.e. Christ’s teachings) will be the standard of judgment in the last day.”

John 12:48, “He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my sayings, hath one that judgeth him: the word that I spake, the same shall judge him in the last day.” ASV

NOTE:

We must always be conscious of the importance that God places on the maintenance of “TRUTH”. Surely the teaching throughout the Bible is significant with regard to its patterns, consistency, and efforts to enlist man’s mind in understanding the need to obey these various laws and Divine instructions.

CHRISTIANS TODAY OUGHT TO STAND FOR THE TRUTH

And help others understand it for there is no other hope for man

These religious philosophers and promoters of union throughout the religious world ought to stop, look, and understand that they are leading the blind and unlearned in the wrong direction. We ought to stand up for the truth and defend the truth that has been revealed to us – notice the phrase in the Book of Jude; Jude 3, “Beloved, while I was giving all diligence to write unto you of our common salvation, I was constrained to write unto you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered unto the saints.” ASV

Comment of Jude 3b:

The thought that Jude is relaying to us is, “stand up for the truth” – yea, as stated in other key Scriptures;

Ephesians 6:11-17, “11 Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world-rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual (hosts) of wickedness in the heavenly (places). 13 Wherefore take up the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and, having done all, to stand. 14 Stand therefore, having girded your loins with truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 withal taking up the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the evil (one). 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:” ASV

2 Thessalonians 2:14-15, “14 whereunto he called you through our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. 15 So then, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye were taught, whether by word, or by epistle of ours.” ASV

Philippians 4:1, “Wherefore, my brethren beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my beloved.” ASV

Philippians 1:27, “Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ: that, whether I come and see you or be absent, I may hear of your state, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one soul striving for the faith of the gospel;

CONCLUSION:

May we recognize the fact that we cannot compromise God’s Word, no! not one “jot or title.” We are duty bound as God’s children to uphold the truth without partiality. While we are to present the truth and stand up for the truth, we must always present it in its purity and simplicity; without arrogance or hatefulness in our heart. We are to recognize that we must love God with our whole heart, love our brethren, and always love our neighbor.

Mark 12:30-31, “30 and thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength. 31 The second is this, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.” ASV

OUR SPRING GOSPEL MEETING

May 9-14, 2004

Remember that our Gospel Meeting for May 9-14, 2004 with John Isaac Edwards is not too far away. Perhaps we ought to put a mark on the calendar now so that we will be reminded of the meeting when we look at the month of May.

New Sunday Morning Study:

{On February 29 morning Bible study} we began a new study guide in our class on personal evangelism {i.e. personal work}. The new 8 ½ X 11, spiral bound study guides were prepared by glc for use in this class.

THE END OF LIFE IS EXPECTED

Often in our thoughts, the very idea of dying is pushed far back in our mind. Yet, regardless of our attempt to ignore death’s claim on us we are constantly reminded of it. Indeed, as we drive from place to place we pass many cemeteries, these always remind us of our coming appointment with death. Whenever we search the Scriptures we understand the nature of death and find out that we can make preparations fo it so that it becomes an event that brings us closer to God.

SOME FACTS ABOUT PHYSICAL DEATH

Everyone will experience death – Hebrews 9:27, “And inasmuch as it is appointed unto men once to die, and after this (cometh) judgment;” ASV

It is the end of the physical existence – Ecclesiastes 12:7, “and the dust returneth to the earth as it was, and the spirit returneth unto God who gave it.” ASV

The eternal part of man returns to God at death – Ecclesiastes 12:7, “and the dust returneth to the earth as it was, and the spirit returneth unto God who gave it.” ASV

The eternal part awaits the judgment in paradise or torments (i.e. in Geek-Hades; Hebrew-Sheol) –

Revelation 20:12-14, “12 And I saw the dead, the great and the small, standing before the throne; and books were opened: and another book was opened, which is (the book) of life: and the dead were judged out of the things which were written in the books, according to their works. 13 And the sea gave up the dead that were in it; and death and Hades gave up the dead that were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works. 14 And death and Hades were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death, (even) the lake of fire.” ASV