Here We Stand 

@Daniel Swick hey Daniel, the problem is not a lack of good reformed pasters and theologians or that they teach something different. It comes down to the journey of my life. I started out as a Wesleyan Arminian and in 2016 I plucked the fruits of a prior discovery, namely Presuppositional apologetics, which by Gods grace lead me to Reformed theology. The other factor is that Afrikaans Reformed theologians and Pastors are not nearly as public and on social media as the Americans are. Consiquently it was due to Paul Washers surmons and John McAuthors study Bible that laid the first seeds, even before I studied Arminian theology. The term "boer calvinist" doesnt make any more sense than what it would if I asked you what the Puritan Calvinists believe in America. My point being its an era that is gone. So as far as my knowledge goes even the solid sound Reformed churches in SA are either a branch of Grace to you (mostly) or they are somehow conected to a Reformed body in the USA. The Dutch Reformed Church in SA is no more Reformed than the Methodists are. 99% of our Reformed literature is not from SA writers. Laslty, I would mention that evem though I am Afrikaans due to being howeschooled I developed an English thinking mind. I grew evem more in fluency when the Lord challenged me to abandon an old "boer" mortality of "I dont speak English". He did so because a few years later I was called into missions and could with eas communicate with my brothers and sisters in Christ in several African countries. I would love to meet more Reformed pastors and theologians in SA but they are few. Or maybe its like Count of Montecrusto said "you should het out more" :-D. Oh and I have NEVER heard a pastor or theologian in SA expound scripture like Steven Lawson. He feeds my soul with the true substance of scripture and I can not thank God enough for such an opportunity grow in knowledge of the truth. Ones I BELIEBED that by faith I am sanctified but now I KNOW that it is by knowing and growing in knowledge of God/Truth that I am sanctified. May our Lord Jesus bless us with more Bible expounding, sola five doctrines of grace spiritfilled preachers. We need the truth. We need the Gospel known in its original meaning and not this other stuff we are being fed as truth but are nothing more than doctrines of demons and peoples own interpretation scripture.

Greetings South Africa from Pennsylvania, USA! 🙋🏻‍♀️

@@cherileerogers1650 Greetings to you Cheri. Wish I could see Ligonier valley there Pennsylvania where RC Sproul started this ministry.

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@@generalaccount2155 I allude to what you say brother, I am in South Africa also, I ve been searching for the teachers like those in Ligonier ministries, but none. But I'm glad you are.

YES! And it is critical to know Him and be known by Him. Solo narrow way (I AM THE WAY).

Wrong.

@claymiller7389 what is your answer, what is your way, please?

Amen!!

Clay you in the way

May the Lord bless you and your husband.

Why torture yourself like that?

I have that opportunity as well. Such a blessing. My husband is an excellent provider. This allows me to focus on God. I share the content with him when he gets home and it’s so great! Other pursuits hold little interest at this point in my life. I’m not seeking entertainment anymore. I want spiritual nourishment!

Well said.

Amen.

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and no move a Finger ? for you salvation this is wrong

@@eloinacavazoslore945 That's not what Here we stand is referring to. It's referring to the belief that we are saved by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone. Ephesians 2:8-9 New International Version 8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith-and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God- 9 not by works, so that no one can boast.

Bcuz of their work? Their stand? When did you stand, say sinners prayer inviting Jesus into your heart, life? You chose, you invited Jesus in didn't you? Why?

​@@SmellofFemaleWise up

Seriously?!? And what of all those Souls prior to Monk Martin Luther leaving The Church? 1500 + years post-Crucifixion and then all those from Eden to The Crucifixion? All the Souls never touched by Judeo-Christian philosophies? The "infamous stand," albeit somewhat needed, was calling out certain corrupt clergy and practices. The rest of Luther's narcissistic ravings morphed into The Protestant Revolt. Are you aware of how many "non-Lutheran" souls perished by refusing to participate? Please do some non-biased research on this man.

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Amen

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@Norman Fisk define the word faith..... It means to believe buddy.

@Norman Fisk There isn't one. There are dozens. "if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved"

God bless you in his will. I hope you are doing well. From Texas. Huggs. be strengthened . Everything works out for the good of those who love him. No matter how things look sometimes. Later on it proves true, over and over. I love you sister. Be encouraged . HUGGS.

Praise God for the reminder to where we stand.

Thank you Ligonier, is there anyone who knows church that takes serious the Teachings or rather Scripture here in South Africa . Wow I ve been trying to get, but not successful.

@Norman Fisk DEFINE FAITH THEN. FAITH MEANS TO BELIEVE.

@Norman Fisk understand words and language difference. If you are writing something down that explains something the definition of the words conveys the understanding of the word. Words matter, but understanding matters more.

@Norman Fisk statement: “The just shall live by faith, the righteous one shall live by faith.” That first is laid out in Scripture back in the prophet Habakkuk chapter 2, verse 4. It is repeated again by Paul in Romans and in Galatians. And here it appears again in the book of Hebrews. And we understand that: “The just shall live by faith.” Salvation is by faith and faith alone. false forms of Christianity are based on satanically-twisted Scripture. The Bible is clear, Ephesians 2:8 and 9, “For by grace are you saved through faith,” - right? - “not of yourselves, it is a gift of God; not of works, lest anyone should boast.” Romans chapter 3, again and again. We’re not saved by works, we’re saved by grace through faith, Romans chapter 4. Again in Romans chapter 10, Romans chapter 11, 1 Corinthians 1, and all through Scripture, salvation is by faith. they were warned in chapter 2, they were warned in chapter 4, they were warned in chapter 6, and here for the fourth time in chapter 10, the severe warning back in verse 29, and another warning at the end of the chapter. Faith is the only way to God. Come to Christ by faith. Faith and belief are two sides of the same coin. There are at least four Greek words for faith, and the one most commonly used is pisteuo, which means persuasion. The root word is peitho, which means to convince. The word belief in Greek is pistis, which means confidence or trust. Different languages have different words... Understanding their use makes you fluent. Able to find the word that shows the exact understanding of the other languages word. Replace all the faith words with the Greek... And it doesn't change the understanding of the content.

he is in Hell for desobidient like Satan Himself

​@@eloinacavazoslore945 where you are heading.

And Jesus said: "Upon This Rock I will build My Church, and the gates of Hell shall not prevail upon it...."

Glory be to the APOSTOLICA ECLESIA CATOLICA

If Christian, why are you Christian and not your non Christian friends and neighbors? What did you do that they haven't done? Love is a verb, too. And it's not the preposition "in" Christ but of Galatians 3, 22. Predestination by election. Hopefully you will answer my 2 questions.

@centurion ~ Hmmm ~~~ John Calvin ~ Wasn't he the one who promulgated the notion of Pre-Destination? As in, your soul was already sorted out, so to speak, before you were even a twinkle in your daddy's eye, as to what your eternal destiny, or fate, was to be, and there is nothing you can do to change it... "God does not play dice with The Universe." ~ Albert Einstein

Thank you.

Amen amen, from Texas too 78332

@Norman Fisk you do you, Norman fisk. This woman doesnt need you man-splaning my own faith to me. Praying for you as I type this. You take the high road and I’ll take the low road and maybe by morning we will meet on the shores of Loch Lomond. Sounds like you are very hurt and angry. You arent alone, but using your “voice” like this just….well…..makes you an avocado. Which is still a good thing, I love avocados too. And so does G-d. Take your doubts to HIM and wounds to the creator instead of trolling a complete stranger like me. 😉

@Norman Fisk then define faith. .

@Norman Fisk Jesus is God.

@Norman Fisk 1 Peter 1:8-12. 8 Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, 9 for you are receiving the end result of your faith, the salvation of your souls. John 12 44Jesus cried out and said, “Whoever believes in me, believes not in me but in him who sent me. And whoever sees me sees him who sent me. Respond if you need more. If you define the word faith.... Umm. It is to believe buddy....

All the time!

"Behold, NOW is the Time of God's Favor; NOW is the Day of Salvation (Rescue)." 2 Corinthians 6:2b "So let us come boldly to the Throne of our gracious God. There we will receive His Mercy and we will find Grace to help us, just at the right moment." Hebrews 4:16 "God is able to give you more than you need, so that you will always have everything and plenty left over to share with others." 2 Corinthians 9:8

I second that request, thank you LM!

The translator was excellent. I loved that , pastor Sug Michelen.

Pastor Sugel Michelen, his understanding of sacerdotalism is spot on 🎯. ♥️🙏🏻

"the only Wise God" Romans 16:27a "We do speak God's Wisdom, which is mysteriously hidden, and is not of this age." 1 Corinthians 2:6,7

I was thinking that... What I know about Catholicism could fit on the head of a pin.

Agreed. I'm not Catholic though. I'm of the reformed faith.

@Norman Fisk define the word faith.... It means to believe...

@@andrewholt2425 o, to the glory of God for those who believe and put their faith in the One who died for us. Allelujah, brother!

What a very good and interesting question. Is not salvation more important than history? Is doctrinal history more important than what Jesus taught?

You ask Jesus for forgiveness, then no sin shall rule over you. You must master it. You call on His Name. YOU ASK for His help! "Whoever continually calls out to the Name of Jesus will be delivered, saved and set free!" Acts 2:21 "It will be for everyone, that "IF" they shall call upon the name of the Lord, that one will be saved (rescued)!" ❤️ Joel 2:32

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"God has given us Eternal Life, and this Life is in His Son. He who has the Son, has the Eternal Life; He who does not have the Son of God, does not have the Eternal Life." 1 John 5:11,12

There glorifying Luther not Jesus

LOL. DEFINE THE WORD FAITH. IT MEANS TO BELIEVE... LOL

@Norman Fisk Dear Norman, what then is The Gospel?

@Norman Fisk lol, again , words in and with understanding are understood , to believe and belief, faith , faithfulness, hope, it means to believe in to put trust in to act upon that trust ... In knowing. The understanding of and in is believed by the reader and spoken to, and of the listener to and of the hearer, and to and of the reader. cant you understand. It means to and of a constant will to move in belief , of, in, acting upon in constant will , that's why it's an action.

@Norman Fisk well no supposed reality on my part . Hugs. Without words a person can understand meaning , it is words that are constraints on thought, the better you get at understanding , with increased number of known words the more you can convey accurately.

@Norman Fisk LoL. Ok again my friend enlighten us on the actual meaning of the word you say doesn't mean faith.