My condolences go out to his family. He was, indeed, a hero of the faith!

Christians Honor David Wilkerson as ‘True Hero’ via Twitter, Facebook

“Hundreds of messages offering prayers and honoring the legacy of David Wilkerson flooded Twitter and Facebook as Christians learned of the passing of a ‘true hero’ who founded Times Square Church and World Challenge.

In his final public words, Wilkerson told those facing despair, ‘Beloved, God has never failed to act but in goodness and love. When all means fail – his love prevails. Hold fast to your faith. Stand fast in his Word. There is no other hope in this world.’”

In a word, No.

Rob Bell, a “pastor” quoted by Time magazine, which says, in part, ‘Is Bell’s Christianity — less judgmental, more fluid, open to questioning the most ancient of assumptions — on an inexorable rise? ‘I have long wondered if there is a massive shift coming in what it means to be a Christian,’ Bell says. ‘Something new is in the air.’” Maybe so… sadly, but it is NOT for the best! He is teaching a lie as truth!

Clearly, people like this guy don’t care a wit for what the Bible actually says, what it teaches, and what is empirically true. Jesus said, “Thy Word (the Bible) is TRUTH.” (John 17:17) We can, and do, know what is true, and that is the Bible. The Bible teaches that there is a Hell to shun and a Heaven to gain. And, you do so by receiving Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior! (Romans 10:8-10) That is how you miss Hell! Otherwise, you will end up there! Sorry that people don’t like to hear that, but the alternative is to not tell them the truth, and when they do die and end up in Hell screaming, “Why didn’t someone tell me the Turth?!?!?” We will have to deal with that for all eternity. No, thanks. So, what does the Bible say?

The one who physically dies in his sin without accepting Jesus Christ is hopelessly and eternally lost and will be cast into the Lake of Fire, which was prepared for satan and his angels, not specifically for man. (Revelation 20:15; Matthew 25:41) However, people who are not individually born again by faith in our Lord Jesus, are spiritually connected to their father, the devil, and will share his ultimate fate, if they do not receive Jesus as their Lord. (John 8:44; Ephesians 2:12; Romans 10:8-11) Therefore, if they die without accepting Jesus as Lord, they will have no further opportunity of hearing the Gospel or repenting. (Luke 16:23-31; Hebrews 9:27) The Lake of Fire is literal (Hebrews 10:29; Revelation 19:20; Luke 16:24, 25).

And what about salvation?

Man’s initial step toward salvation is recognizing his fallen, sinful state (Romans 3:23) and his complete inability to restore himself to right standing with God (Ephesians 2:5-9). One can not be saved by their own works. The New Birth is the re-creation of man’s sinful spirit into a new creature in Christ Jesus (2 Corinthians 5:17) and is necessary for every person (John 3:3-5; 2 Corinthians 7:10; 1 John 5:12). Salvation is by faith alone in Jesus’ completed work of redemption, which we simply receive by faith. (Ephesians 2:9, 10) We are baptized into the Body of Jesus Christ, and are in Him! (Romans 6:3) In Him we live and move, and have our being! (Acts 17:28)

NETCAST NOTES: Dr. Bill continues his study of Spiritual Gifts, and reminds us that 1 Corinthians 14 is talking about Spiritual Gifts and their operation in the local church setting.

This Word of Faith Netcast can now also be viewed on our YouTube Channel!

Word of Faith Netcast #180 (Part 1)
Word of Faith Netcast #180 (Part 2)

NETCAST NOTES: Dr. Bill continues his study on the manifestations and gifts of the Holy Spirit, and discusses ‘the Perfect’ that is to come when Spiritual Gifts will be no more!

This Word of Faith Netcast can now also be viewed on our YouTube Channel!

Word of Faith Netcast #179 (Part 1)
Word of Faith Netcast #179 (Part 2)

Religious people are funny. (Now, I am talking about RELIGIOUS people, not Christians!) They will fight you over doctrine, churches get split over all kinds of squirrelly doctrines, yet, when the Bible teaches something simple, for a good, sound, spiritual, reason, they will fight it!

According to the Bible, Jesus died on the cross, was buried, was in the grave for three days, and during that time suffered in Hell, and then was triumphantly raised from the dead! What?!?! Jesus suffered in HELL? As I heard one courageous minister say, “Well, old buddy, if HE didn’t then YOU will!” Jesus was our TOTAL substitute! He bore even the PAINS of death. He suffered separation from His Father God, saying, “My God, my God, why has Thou forsaken me?”

What are they going to do with these verses?

“Whom God hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was not possible that he should be holden of it.” (Acts 2:23)

“Because thou wilt not leave my soul in hell, neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.” (Acts 2:27)

“Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. (Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth?” (Eph. 4:8-9)

“The pains of death” referred to in this verse (acts 2:23) does not refer to the pain of the physical death that he suffered, but the spiritual separation from God, and torment that He suffered in Hell. Now, He did not suffer any of this because He (Jesus) committed sin! No, a thousand times, NO! He suffered these pains, and this punishment in OUR stead! He BECAME sin, with OUR sin, that we might become righteous with HIS righteousness!

“For he hath made Him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in Him.” (2 Corinthians 5:21)

Yet, a theologian wrote recently in an article on a major Christian web site: “So my conclusion is that there is no textual basis for believing that Christ descended into hell.” Never mind that the scripture plainly says, “…He also descended first into the lower parts of the earth (that’s the way the Bible refers to Hell, by the way!) “The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.” (Prov. 15:24)

Religious folks are funny… they just don’t get it.

NETCAST NOTES: God does not want us to be uninformed about spiritual gifts and manifestations. Dr. Bill expands his study of the Word and Spirit move of God to include 1 Corinthians 12 and the spiritual gifts listed there.

This Word of Faith Netcast can now also be viewed on our YouTube Channel!

Word of Faith Netcast #178 (Part 1)
Word of Faith Netcast #178 (Part 2)

Another news item from Believers Stand United:

Dear Bill,

16 year old Kenneth Dominguez was suspended from Gateway East High School in San Diego, California for carrying his Bible to class with him. His teacher said this was a violation of Church and State. That teacher obviously is either ignorant of U.S. History or is blatantly misrepresenting the facts.

Let’s contact the School District and let them know we will not stand for this kind of persecution of Christians in the United States.

Send your email to Superintendent Ralf Swenson at rswenson@guhsd.net. Make your voice heard in support of this young believer today.

Your partners,

Dr. Stephen and Kellie Swisher

Kenneth Copeland Ministries
www.believersstandunited.com

NETCAST NOTES: Dr. Bill shares about the importance of the Baptism in the Holy Spirit, as a second personal experience with the Lord, after being born again, and what an ‘Acts 2:4′ experience is. Also, the importance of assembling ourselves together!

This Word of Faith Netcast can now also be viewed on our YouTube Channel!

Word of Faith Netcast #177 (Part 1)
Word of Faith Netcast #177 (Part 2)

I just got this from Believer’s Stand United:

“In God We Trust…Again

March 24, 2011

Dear Bill,

Fifty-Five years ago House Joint Resolution 396 passed the United States House of Representatives in Washington, D.C., declaring that the official motto of the United States is “In God We Trust.” This bill passed unanimously from the House, the U.S. Senate and then went on to be signed by President Dwight David Eisenhower.

Though the motto was officially adopted in 1956 its origin and importance can be traced back to the very inception of our Nation when our Founders declared that our Country trusted in Almighty God. In fact the words “In God We Trust” first appeared on U.S. coins in the year 1864.

Just a few days ago the House of Representatives once again considered a bill, House Continuing Resolution 13 acknowledging “In God We Trust.” The resolution was introduced by Congressman Randy Forbes of Virginia and passed the U.S. House Judiciary Committee. It now goes to the full House for a vote.

If there was ever a time that we should affirm our National motto it is now. Call or e-mail your Member of Congress today and encourage them to vote Yes on H. Con. Res. 13. Find your Congressperson by their name or your zip code at the following: www.house.gov.

Let’s all affirm as loudly as strongly as possible that in the United States of America we still Trust in God…yesterday, today and forever.

Your partners,

Dr. Stephen and Kellie Swisher

Kenneth Copeland Ministries
www.believersstandunited.com

Keeping You Informed”

NETCAST NOTES: Dr. Bill looks at John 14:1-14 and discusses Jesus’ unique statement that only He is the way to God! Also, the current revival of the Word and the Spirit and the basic need to be filled with the Holy Spirit and speaking in other tongues as a believer!

This Word of Faith Netcast can now also be viewed on our YouTube Channel!

Word of Faith Netcast #176 (Part 1)
Word of Faith Netcast #176 (Part 2)