“WOULD THE REAL CHURCH PLEASE STAND UP!

"WOULD THE REAL CHURCH PLEASE STAND UP!

— MISSIONAL FOCUS OF "THE REMNANT"


Pastor Walter L Smith III and Pure In Heart Int'l Ministries, Inc. - PIHIM


EPHESIANS 5:26-27, NKJV "…that He might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the word, that He might present her to Himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but that she should be holy and without blemish."


2 Corinthians 11:2, NIV

"I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy. I promised you to one husband, to Christ, so that I might present you as a pure virgin to HIM.


Human jealousy is a vice but the Lord said, I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God. (Exodus 20:5) "God's jealousy is love in action. He refuses to share the human heart with any rival, not because He is selfish and wants us all for Himself, but because He knows that upon that loyalty to Him depends our very moral life… God is not jealous of us: He is jealous for us."


"God's jealousy, therefore, is a concern for the holiness, integrity, purity of ethics, and Christian standards for His people. Because of this, He will refuse to brook a rival in our affections for Him — not because of a selfish greed which wishes us all for His own possession; but simply because He knows that His great purpose for us of purity and holiness of life , depends on our personal surrender and submission to His purpose." 


Revelations 19:7, NIV

Let us rejoice and be glad and give HIM glory!  For the wedding of the Lamb has come, and HIS Bride has made herself ready. 


Anytime we give our hearts to something other than God, we are committing "spiritual adultery" during the period of our betrothal.


The REAL CHURCH "is":

— giving, forgiving, discerning, compassionate, grace-filled, and CHASTE in their hearts for CHRIST alone.


Stand for something, or stand "on" nothing..


Stand on the feet, but don't bow in the heart..


Stand in purpose, or dont take a stand at all..


Why do the cameras ALWAYS interview or ask questions of the most  ignorant or ghetto-licious person in the mall?


Remnant Qualities:


The remnant church is a visible, historical, organized body characterized by obedience to the commandments of God and the possession of a unique end-time gospel proclamation. 


God's remnant are those who know they are righteous simply, because at conversion the righteousness of Christ was placed on them. They have learned to accept Christ's righteousness instead of trying to establish their own religious self-righteousness, through church rituals and programs.


As the persecution of the Bible-believing church becomes more intense, there will be a greater manifestation of what I am referring to as the "remnant separation."  


By Remnant Church, I am referring to the surviving and thriving vestige of the Body of Christ that remains true to biblical principles and spiritual laws that governs, in spite of every cultural lie, competition or opposition.


There is always a "true remnant"

left during times of apostasy and persecution. Elijah the prophet found out that God always preserved a remnant, by His grace, that held true to the faith (read 1 Kings 19 and Romans 11:2-5).


By Remnant Church

— I am not merely referring to so-called "cultural warrior" churches willing to engage in society's most debated topics.  But, who also seem to always be battling for a cause (which can be part of the problem) although the gospel is always much bigger than one particular social cause.


— I am also not referring to so-called Christian churches that do idiotic things (like burning the Quran) or exhibit intentional hostility (and un-Christ-like) behavior, by so-called churches (like the Westboro Baptist Church). 


— I am, however, referring to those of plain and simple faith and obedience to the Word of God, which is practiced by humble, people-loving, community-serving, compassionate churches — who do not compromise the Word of God or choose their preferences as sacred.


https://www.askpastorwalter.com/2019/12/would-anyone-actually-miss-us.html?m=1


REMNANT REALITIES:


There are spiritual impediments, road blocks, and annoying obstacles that must play a significant part of ROOTING, GROUNDING and ESTABLISHING you in your journey and development as a genuine disciple and believer.


You must be willing to be:


1. Pitiful before Jesus "in prayer", but Powerful in repping Him to the lost world  that HE died to save.

2. Persecution is real and to be expected. If it doesn't happen there is compromise somewhere in your witness.

3. Knee-Leading in the 21st Century is your primary offense, defense, and strategic "go to" on every occasion no matter what.

4. True Disciples and End-Time Soldiers don't seek cultural friendships with the world to validate their spiritual call for the Kingdom of God.

5. Shouldering the Burden of the Lord is a great honor and privilege, so don't walk around sulking in despair, in heaviness or in depression "in His name"..


https://www.askpastorwalter.com/2013/06/knee-leading-is-leadership-101.html


https://www.askpastorwalter.com/2022/08/pray-to-lord-of-harvest.html


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