Spirit of Truth/The Bible on Trial

Join Rick as he continues the study of the one and only prophet that will fulfill the role of the Elijah type prophet of the end. You wont want to miss today's program.

Disappointment. We have all experienced it from time to time. it even seems to happen on a daily basis, more often than not. Disappointment is the main cause of feeling 'down' (for most of us), because our expectations of others and ourselves overpower our ability to look past our own faults or the faults of our loved ones, until all we can see in our lives is unfulfilled hopes and dreams.  When this happens how can we cope with life? How can we 'move on', and get over ourselves and our own problems? It is NOT easy to do, because our modern society has programed us to constantly think about what is best for 'us', and not others, which leads to an understandable reticence to view life and the world with a broad perspective. To acquire this viewpoint we must have a reason for being (raison d'etre) that is larger and more compelling than just our insular, parochial lives. It is for THIS reason that Jesus came to the earth, "To Testify to the Truth" (John 18:37). And by our learning to do this same thing, using His words and teachings, and by becoming part of something that is more important than even our own lives, that we will find a satisfaction and fulfillment that can (with time) replace our disappointments. Join us for a unique and challenging time of preparation where we learn how to turn our disappointments into opportunities to advance the Kingdom of the Heavens here on earth.

We have all heard someone use the term 'the plain truth', or 'the truth is always plain and simple'. Yet if truth was simple to understand, and plain to see, why are there not more people that 'believe and practice' the truth? One example of a 'truth' that is plain and simple to Christians is 'Easter'. Even more than Christmas, Easter represents to the Christian the culminating reason as to why Jesus came to earth; that is, to die for the sins of anyone that says they 'believe' in Jesus.  Yet if you believe what is taught as truth about Easter by the Christian church (as an example), then you will be missing the one of the greatest and most important lessons that Jesus came to the earth to teach. Here is a link to that lesson: http://spiritoftruthministry.net/STM/Must_Read/Entries/2007/6/15_The_Sabbath_Resurrection_of_Christ.html That lesson is almost entirely opposite of what is the truth about the death and resurrection of Jesus. And THAT is why Spirit of Truth Ministry accepted the commission of Jesus in Matt. 28:19-20. The TRUTH is almost never what a person has been taught, in a religious sense. So to learn the truth about the truth you must first give up what you now believe to be true, and learn as does a child-without emotional lenses that distort and create a truth that sounds plausable, but is not.

Mistakes happen to everyone, everyday. Sometimes the result is innocuous, other time devistating. The one thing every type of mistake has in common is that we all wish we had not made them, because the consequence is not what we SAY we want to do. If you continue to make the same mistake over and over what you are doing is not a mistake, it is a choice. God understands mistakes, They also understand choices. When They hear a 'sinner' ask for forgivness, but that person continues to make that 'mistake' again and again believing that it is impossible for them to NOT sin, then God knows that sinner has not repented. Christianity, via the apostle Paul, teaches that no one can NOT sin, and that salvation is granted by God in spite of, and inclusive of our sin; in other words, we are save IN our sin, because we will always sin. Is this true? Does God allow for our continued sin in our salvation to eternal life? We at Spirit of Truth Ministry will answer this and other pressing questions on our program The Bible on Trial.

In a courtroom, evidence is presented that attempts to prove the defendent both guilty and innocent. The procecution want a conviction, the defence wants an aquittal. The key to this evidence is WHO is doing the presentation, WHAT they are saying, and if are they honest, forthright, and truthful. If the jury chooses to believe someone that is presenting evidence that is tainted, or if they are fooled into believing that the defendent is lying when in fact the defendent is telling the truth, then the outcome of the trial will not reflect reality. Satan has set a reality in the world that has made EVERYONE believe a lie as if it is the truth. NO ONE starts out KNOWING the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. Satan has accused God of duplicity in His creation of the universe, and specifically this world, by making it impossible for the inhbitants of the world (ne Universe) to choose anything but obedience, and obedience under the threat of death.  God has defended Themselves in the court on Heaven against this accusation by sending His Son Jesus Christ to earth to TESTIFY TO THE TRUTH (John 18:37), and demonstrate that truth through by complete obedience to the Covenant. This IS the Way, the Truth, and the Life. The testimony of Jesus is the ONLY evidence that has proven that Satan's accusation against God has no basis in FACT; that its basis is only in faith.  That is why Satan desperately wants the world to believe that they are 'saved by faith'. But this is a lie that is couched in something that 'looks' like truth. Do not be fooled; learn the testimony of Jesus, and be truly saved

"The wedding was a complete success." These are words that I heard many times this past weekend, in the aftermath of my daughters wedding; and those words are music to my ears. Everything went off without a hitch, including the music piece I wrote for my daughter Emily, and her husband Arin, which was played during the ceremony (Loves Eternal Dance). I was moved by the joy and happiness that was evident in all that attended the wedding ceremony, but also who came to the marriage feast after the wedding had taken place. There was dancing, and a wonderful meal, fabulous beverages, and a great DJ playing wonderful music chosen by my daughter. I even danced with the bride, and with my wife. Everyone had a wonderful time. Knowing how I felt as the father of the bride, I also thought about how God will view the marriage feast of His Only Begotten Son, and His bride, when all of the redeemed join the Holy family at the celebration of the marriage of the Lamb to His Bride. There is no feeling like it that I know. Yet there will be many that reject the invitation because it is not the invitation that they expected, nor is it presented in the way they understand. Unless a person comes to the wedding in the proper clothing, and at the proper time, that person will miss out on the greatest joy that they will have ever known. Don't be THAT person.

Today I have a wedding on my mind. No, it is not the wedding day of the Lamb, not today. It is actually the wedding day of my own dear daughter, Emily. We have known about this day and date for exactly one year; and in that time complex and ongoing preparations have been taking place, not only with my daughter and her afianced, but also in our family, and in the family of her beloved. People have been sent invitations, and have RSVP'd. Flights have been arranged, and hotels booked. My own house has been refurbished and refurninshed in anticipation of our families gathering here after the wedding for a meal. All of this is not taking place 'in the dark', yet the whole world does not know about THIS wedding, because they were not sent an invitation. This wedding is just for a chosen few that have special meaning to our two families, and THEY will be here for the celebration. They recieved and answered the wedding invitation. They prepared their wedding garments, and were made aware of the day and time.  So too, will it be for those in the Kingdom of the Heavens who have been chosen out of the kingdoms of this world. They will also be sent an invitations specifying the day, the date, the time and the proper wedding clothes. Join the celebration of the marriage supper of the Lamb, and respond to their invitation.

Testing truth is NOT for the faint of heart. It can get you into a lot of trouble with friends and family, if you happen to tell them what you are doing. NO ONE likes to think that what they believe might be a lie, or might be wrong. So if you attempt to let them know that you are testing your belief system, more often than not you will be regaled as to why you should just leave 'well enough alone', and not 'rock the boat'. Yet finding the truth is the only way to know for sure if what you believe is true, so taking the risk in exposing yourself to the ridicule of others is the only way to find truth. Join us as we learn the truth together.

Exploring the differences in the concepts of Truth between the Words of God and the words of those claiming to be of God. Jesus warned that 'others' would come 'in His name', claiming that Jesus is indeed the Christ, and would "lead a astray" (Matt. 24:4). Rick Sterling will lay out the ground work for understandting what this entails by comparing the words of Jesus that He gave His own eyewitness disciples with those of the 'others' (notably the words of the apostle Paul) that did not hear the words of Jesus first-hand, noting the vast differences between them. This comparison will clearly show that there is only ONE truth, not two, and that truth comes only from those words that Jesus brought from the Father in heaven. Join us for a study that will challenge your faith to the core, and align your current understanding with the Truth from above!

When Jesus was here on earth He was subjected to 'Fake News' by the leaders of the Jewish religion. The Pharisees and Saducees were NOT happy that someone, namely Jesus of Nazareth. really knew Scripture, and was able to defuse the traps that were set for him by simply quoting from that Scripture. Knowing the Bible, and what is in it that is truth and lies, is essential in our own defusing of the traps that are set by 'friends', 'family', and co-workers, people that want to trap you into believing the lies that they have bought into because 'everyone'  believes it. Consensus is not a guarantee of truth. As a matter of fact, the more people that believe something to be true, the less likely that it is truth. Join us here at Spirit of Truth Ministry in our dilligent search for truth, a truth that goes against the crowd, and that is supported by the words of the Master, Jesus Christ.