Good day. Today's video Liquid Assets is on the topic of: We have a wellspring of life available unto us that is gushing forth from the throne of God our Father and of the Lamb, his Son Jesus Christ our Lord; a well of water springing up into everlasting life, spiritual liquid assets so to speak. To be able to draw from these waters you need to draw near unto God through his Son Jesus Christ and He will draw near unto you; you need to dig into the word of God, like digging a well, to get to these living waters that are life sustaining to our walk in the Spirit. He will enlighten the eyes of your understanding to continually drink of the well of water of life, which is in Christ. For by one Spirit we are baptized into one body, the body of Christ, and we have been made to drink into one Spirit, one well of life-giving water, Christ in you the hope of glory. There are many tainted wells out there (teaching the traditions and doctrines of men), and there are many which are drinking of those wells unaware of where the water is coming from, which is why we are encouraged to dig our own well (work out our own salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who works in you both to will and to do of His good pleasure), and drink from the pure river of life that is crystal clear, full of spirit and truth, coming directly out of the throne of God and of the Lamb (Jesus Christ) and where you don't need man's interpretation of God's Word as God our Father by his Son Jesus Christ, has given unto his Holy Spirit, who will teach you, and lead and guide you into all truth, the crystal clear waters of life flowing through you into eternal life. So, where are you choosing to draw your water from?
 
​​​​​​You can view all previous videos by going to our YouTube channel Doctrine of Christ Ministry or by clicking on our archive page link above - Doctrine of Christ Ministry Archive.

​​​​Have a blessed and prosperous day in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Good day. Today we are posting the newsletter Christian! Are you Dressed? Part 2 written in 1996 by our dear brother, fellow steward and ambassador of the mystery of Christ, Larry Gazelka, Our prayer is that you will be blessed and encouraged by this newsletter. Have a very blessed and prosperous day in Christ Jesus our Lord. ***You can download a copy of the writing for personal use only by clicking on the Built Anew Ministries Archive page link above and scroll down to the year 1996.

Christian! Are You Dressed?          v18n18
To The Armory! Part 2
 
Again, as we start to study the Word of God, let us get our minds thinking as Paul was, as he was trying to relate to the Ephesians. He was trying to impress upon them, the skills and dedication of the Roman foot-soldier.
 
In doing so, he was trying to get them to associate a physical picture, of something that was taking place in the spiritual realm.
 
"Stand, therefore, having your loins girded about with the truth." Ephesians 6:14 (KJV)
 
The first piece of armor as far as the Christian is concerned, is the girdle of truth. It is the foundation of our relationship with Father through Jesus Christ. It is, as far as the Roman soldier was concerned, vital! It laid the foundation for all the other equipment that he had.
 
It carried and supported his sword. It fastened and secured the breastplate. It supported the insignia of whom he represented. It covered his reproductive area. Things that we take for granted when we read about the armor of God. To most of us, it is just a good story.
 
What is the truth? Who is the truth? Who, is even concerned?
 
"Thus saith the Lord unto me, go and purchase a linen belt, and put it upon thy loins, and put it not in water. So I bought a belt according to the word of the Lord, and put it on my loins. And the word of the Lord came unto me a second time, saying, take the belt that thou hast bought which is upon thy loins, and arise, and go to the Euphrates, and hide it there in the cleft of the rock. So I went, and hid it by the Euphrates, as the Lord commanded me. And it came to pass after many days, that the Lord said unto me, Arise, go to the Euphrates, and take the belt from there, which I commanded thee to hide there. Then I went back to the Euphrates, and digged, and took the belt from the place where I had hidden it; and, behold, the belt was marred; it was profitable for nothing." Jeremiah 13:1-7 (KJV)
 
Father purchased a girdle of truth, with the price of His only begotten Son! And then, he made it available to us as a gift! All we have to do is receive it! It is the foundation of our relationship with father!
 
Speaking the truth, is not as easy as hiding it in a rock. What about you? Do you always put the Word of truth on the scene as Father desires? Or are we as most, and deny the Lord who ransomed us?
 
Any of you ever corrected your children? What kind of sour-puss look did they get on their faces? This is the same thing that happens when the Word of God is put on the scene. We see all kinds of soured expressions because they did not like what was said to them.
 
Jesus Christ said that he is the way, the truth, and the life, and that no man could come to the Father, but by him! Paul tells Timothy, that there is only one mediator between God and man. Do you know the truth?
 
The Father tells us that true worshipers, will worship him in spirit, and in truth. In John 17:17, it says that His Word is truth! How well do you know his Word? It does not say memorized; it says to know! Do you know what the difference is?
 
"If you hold fast to my teaching, then you are truly my disciples; and you shall know the Truth, and the Truth will make you free." John 8:31-32 Weymouth translation.
 
We, have to hold fast to what we learn. We can not be tossed to and for by every wind of doctrine that comes along. We have to become rooted and grounded in his Word!
 
The truth, (thy Word is truth, John. 17:17), is what sets us free. It liberates us from the traditions and doctrines of men. It shows us the proper path into His kingdom. It illuminates our path and directs the placement of our every step. It is always on solid ground, and sure footed!
 
"Earnestly seek to commend yourself to God as a servant who, because of his straightforward dealing with the Word of truth, has no reason to feel any shame. But from irreligious and frivolous talk hold aloof, for those who indulge in it will proceed from bad to worse in impiety, and their teaching will spread like a running sore." 2 Timothy 2:15-16 Weymouth translation.
 
Study Father's word, and for his approval only! He is the one who has the final say, therefore, it is only his approval I seek. Do not get caught up in arguments over silly and foolish matters. Let's look at 2 Timothy 2:15-16, out of the KJV.
 
"Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. But shun profane and vain babblings; for they will increase unto more ungodliness." 2 Timothy 2:15-16 (KJV)
 
profane- to violate or treat with irreverence. violate- to break or disregard a promise.
 
vain- void of any real value.
 
You have to study, (renew your mind), seeking only your heavenly Father's approval. We have to learn to seek those things which are above, because we are seated in heavenly places in Christ Jesus! You have to recognize and take hold of all that Father bestowed upon you in Christ.
 
Father never told us that it would be easy, holding on to the truth. He did tell us, that he would be there to help us with his Holy Spirit. That he would lead us and guide us into all truth. So many compromises come along, that try to lead us astray. We need to stay rooted and grounded in his Word, and then, we are able to thwart Satan's attacks, with the knowledge of the Truth!
 
Just as when we build a house, we need a sure foundation; the same is true as a Christian. We have to have a firm foundation in the Word of God! We have to have an understanding of who we serve, and why we serve Him!
 
The Roman soldier had garb that was loose fitting, so as not to be restrictive in hindering the movement of the soldier. The girdle, the foundation of truth, was used to pull in the garments, so as not to leave any loose ends exposed; whereby an enemy might snag or hook the clothing.
 
The truth of God’s Word sets us free from the snares and traps of the devil and his workers; by tucking in all of our loose ends and establishing us firmly in God's truth. His Word is truth! John 17:17.
 
When Father works with us, he leaves nothing for us to become entrapped with. He does a total, and complete work.
 
"Being confident of this very thing, that he who hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ." Philippians 1:6 (KJV)
 
When we continue in God's Word, we continue to grow in knowledge and wisdom. This is what determines our relationship with Father. For, those that worship Father, worship Him in spirit and in truth! God's wisdom and knowledge leaves no loose ends.
 
 
That you may know Him,
In the service of Jesus Christ,
Larry Gazelka
 
 
Word Corner- stand-- covenant; rights; authority; continue in.
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Good day. Today's video Signed, Sealed, and Delivered is on the topic of: The message of salvation was signed, sealed, and delivered unto us from God, through his Son Jesus Christ the King of kings and Lord of lords, by the Holy Spirit of God. When you accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour, having received the message signed from the Father of heaven above, you are now sealed with that Holy Spirit of promise and spiritually delivered from this present evil world. Once you accept the message of salvation, you will need to seek through the contents of the message and allow the Holy Spirit to lead and guide you into all truth, unto the knowledge of the truth which was in Jesus, which is also in you, Christ our only hope of glory, the mystery of the kingdom of God which is in you ready to be revealed. In the end will you be authenticated having the seal of the Holy Spirit of God, given by God through his Son Jesus Christ? If you continue in the faith grounded and settled and remain sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise you will see the face of God revealed through his Son, the Lamb, Jesus Christ, by his Holy Spirit.
 
​​​​​​You can view all previous videos by going to our YouTube channel Doctrine of Christ Ministry or by clicking on our archive page link above - Doctrine of Christ Ministry Archive.

​​​​Have a blessed and prosperous day in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Good day. Today we are posting the newsletter Christian! Are you Dressed? Part 1 written in 1996 by our dear brother, fellow steward and ambassador of the mystery of Christ, Larry Gazelka, Our prayer is that you will be blessed and encouraged by this newsletter. Have a very blessed and prosperous day in Christ Jesus our Lord. ***You can download a copy of the writing for personal use only by clicking on the Built Anew Ministries Archive page link above and scroll down to the year 1996.

Christian! Are You Dressed?                         v18n17
Making Ready! Part 1
 
 
          "In conclusion, strengthen yourselves in the Lord and in the power which His supreme might imparts. Put on the complete armor of God, so as to be able to stand firm against all the stratagems of the Devil. For ours is not a conflict with mere flesh and blood, but with despotisms, and empires, the forces that control and govern this dark world-- the spiritual hosts of evil arrayed against us in the heavenly warfare. 
Therefore, put on the complete armor of God, so that you may be able to stand your ground on the day of battle, and, having fought to the end, to remain victors on the field. Stand therefore, first fastening round you the girdle of truth and putting on the breastplate of uprightness as well as the shoes of the Good News of peace-- a firm foundation for your feet. And besides all of these take the great shield of faith, on which you will be able to quench all the flaming darts of the Wicked one; and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit which is the Word of God. Pray with unceasing prayer and entreaty on every fitting occasion in the spirit, and be always on the alert to seize opportunities for doing so, with unwearied persistence and entreaty on behalf of all God's people, and ask on behalf that words may be given unto me so that, outspoken and fearless, I may make known the truths (hitherto kept secret) Of the Good News-- to spread, which I am an ambassador in chains-- so that when telling them I may speak out boldly as I ought." Ephesians 6:10-20, Weymouth translation. 
 
As you can tell by the title of this message, "Christian! Are YOU dressed? ". God is asking us, if we are using everything that He has made available to us?
 
Have we really taken the time to study, what Father's call to godliness is?
 
Paul, in describing the armor of God, relates to the Roman foot-soldier, who was the best equipped, and best trained soldier in his time. As we try to understand what Paul is trying to relate to us, it will give us a clearer understanding and picture of all that has been made available to us in Christ.
 
We also have to keep in mind, that a well trained and informed soldier, knows the strengths and weaknesses of his enemy. This enables him through the agony of battle, to come through it with the victory.
 
"Now thanks be unto God, who always causeth us to triumph in Christ." 2 Corinthians 2:14 (KJV)
 
"I can do all things through Christ, who strengtheneth me." Philippians 4:13 (KJV)
 
Being settled!
 
"Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might." Ephesians 6:10 (KJV)
 
One of the first things that we have to realize, is, whose side we are on. We have to recognize and realize, who our Commanding General is!
 
How many of you, would want to go into battle knowing that you were going to be defeated?
 
"And my speech and my preaching were not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power; that your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God." 1 Corinthians 2:4-5 (KJV)
 
You have to realize and know, where your strength is from. Only when we are settled on this, can we truly be strong in the Lord.
 
"Greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world." 1 John 4:4 (KJV)
 
It is very similar to the new computer that the ministry has. It has this wealth of knowledge and ability stored within it. If I do not know the proper commands to utilize all that is available to me, it does me no good!
 
As a Christian, you can have the whole Bible memorized, but, if you do not know how to hear God, how can you be of a benefit to anyone? If you cannot hear God, how can you utilize all that he has given you?
 
"Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil." Ephesians 6:11 (KJV)
 
Too often, most of us are waiting for God to dress us. Paul is quite explicit in what he is saying to us here. Put on, that ye may be able to stand! Not part of the armor, but the whole thing. How can you accept part of Jesus Christ into your heart?
 
You, have to put on the full armor of God. Leave it on! Nobody told you to take it off. We need the protection of the Word, twenty-four hours a day. Do you really think that Satan takes a vacation while you sleep?
 
Notice, that it says, that you may be able to stand! It does not say that the pastor is going to come and fight the battle for you. God gave us the five-fold ministries, to instruct us on how to use all that has been made available to us. To show us the proper usage of the Word of God, and how it is able to defeat every trick and trap that Satan may put in your path.
 
What else can God do for you? Don't you realize that there is nothing more that he can do for us? Jesus Christ accomplished everything! All we have to do, is to learn to walk in the victory that has been made available to us.
 
"Therefore, if any man be in Christ, he is a new creation; old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new." 2 Corinthians 5:17 (KJV)
 
"Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son; in whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins;" Colossians 1:13-14 (KJV)
 
Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand! God has done everything necessary for us to be partakers with him! You have to recognize who you are! You have to be able to see all that you have inherited when you were adopted! God and his Son have accomplished a total victory, for those who will use and apply the Word properly in their life.
 
'For we have to struggle, not with blood and flesh but with angelic Rulers, and angelic Authorities, and potentates of the dark present, the spirit forces of evil in the heavenly sphere." Ephesians 6:12, Moffatt translation.
 
We sometimes forget who our battle is with! We are so busy fighting one another, that the devil and his forces just have to sit back and watch. We forget who the enemy is, because we do not give heed to the Word of God. We do not read what is written there for our benefit.
 
We need to be aware of the enemy, and the devices that he employs. We need to be aware of his methods of operation. We need to be aware of his strengths and weaknesses. As we study the Word of God, we are able to see through the lies of the devil and expose him for what he really is.
 
We have to know the enemy, but do not build him up to be more than he is. Remember, that he has been defeated! It is your top priority to remind him of that!
 
“Therefore, put on the complete armor of God, so that you may be able to stand your ground on the day of battle, and, having fought to the end, to remain victors on the field.” Ephesians 6:13, Weymouth translation.
 
Have you begun to notice yet, how Paul continues to stress to us the fact, that we have to put on all that Father has made available to us through Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit?
 
You have to put on the armor of God and leave it on! We have to know our rights and authority as children of God!
 
Stand -- covenant; rights; authority; continue.
 
You, have to know your rights and authority! You have to understand the covenant that Father has made with you. These are things that have been given to us. Now it is time for the believers to start to put them to use and show the devil that we are overcomers.
 
"If ye will continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; and ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." John 8:31-32 (KJV)
 
If you take a stand for the Word, you will continue in it!
 
How shall we fight this battle? Is there anything of your own that you can do to defeat Satan? What can you do to be victorious?
 
Nothing on your own strength, that is for sure. But, I can continue in the Word! I can do just as my brother Jesus Christ did when Satan came against him. He told the Devil what is written in Father's Word! He not only told him once, but twice, and even a third time. Finally, Satan left. I have the ability to put God's Word on the scene. It is the same Word that rose victoriously from the grave with the keys of hell and death. It is the same Word that is seated at the right hand of the Father, forever making intercession for me.
 
Do you know the Word of God, well enough to put it on the battle field?
 
Study, study, study, to show thyself approved unto Father! Get to know what Father has made available to you! Are you or will you be one of the remnant?
 
That you may know Him,
In the service of Jesus Christ,
Larry Gazelka
 
Next week Part 2, To the Armory!
 
If you have any questions, please feel free to write or call, and we will help you in any way that we can.
 
If you would like to have us speak at your Bible study or Church, just get a hold of us and we will see what can be arranged.
 
Word Corner:   finally- those remaining; remnant, those settled and remaining.

Good day. Today's video Precious Saints is on the topic of: Precious in the sight of the Lord is the spiritual death of his saints. You have to die to this life, this world, to live and remain in the realm of the Spirit of God, Christ in you the hope of glory. Without a death there cannot be a resurrection. He must increase, and you "I" must decrease. Are you taking up your cross daily as our Lord Jesus Christ did and following his example, that is dying to self, dying to your thoughts, ideas and ways? What are you profited if you gain the whole world, but lose your own soul or be cast away? Are you willing to die daily to make it to your eternal home with Christ in God?
 
​​​​​​You can view all previous videos by going to our YouTube channel Doctrine of Christ Ministry or by clicking on our archive page link above - Doctrine of Christ Ministry Archive.

​​​​Have a blessed and prosperous day in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Good day. Today we are posting the newsletter What is Our Purpose? written in 1995 by our dear brother, fellow steward and ambassador of the mystery of Christ, Larry Gazelka, Our prayer is that you will be blessed and encouraged by this newsletter. Have a very blessed and prosperous day in Christ Jesus our Lord. ***You can download a copy of the writing for personal use only by clicking on the Built Anew Ministries Archive page link above and scroll down to the year 1995.

What Is Our Purpose?    V17n22

How often do we sit down and ask ourselves that very question?  We would like to know the eternal purpose of God and His purpose for us.

Although God does know the end result of each and every individual, He cannot, He will not, interfere or alter our choices on what we should do, or how we should do it.  His wish is that all of our decisions would be based upon His Word.

Once we choose God, (born-again, John 3:3-8) we will still have choices to make, each and every day of our life.  We still have our free will to operate with.  But, now we have an acute awareness of what is right and wrong.  We have an inner voice that tells us the proper way to go, but we still have the option to choose whether or not to obey.

Even though the children of Israel were delivered from the bondage of Egypt, they still grumbled and had the choice of whether or not to serve the "golden calf".  What do you idolize?

"For though I am free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more."  1 Cor. 9:19 KJV

Being given freedom does not always mean being totally free.  We have a tendency to want to help people, and keep them from making the same mistakes that we have.  We attempt to do this, by sharing our insights, and how God's Word has delivered us.  We, in essence, become a servant to all who will listen.  (Be ready to have an answer if asked).

Which path do I follow?  What choices do I make?  How do I know what to do, and or when to do it?  We all should have a map or blueprint to follow.  But, where do I get one?  How do I learn to read it?

Faith is our ability to believe and trust Father.  The "Bible" is the only place where we can find the proper map or blueprint for our life.  (Much study is a weariness to the flesh).

Even in our society today, the one thing that they tell us, is that the younger generation does not read enough.  They do not have enough of a basic knowledge to survive.  We have become so specialized, that we no longer have the basics of everyday survival.

The same is true in God's realm.  We have a lot of people who specialize.  They will stress right or wrong, and mention certain attributes of God, but they are not able to give the people the basics of God's Word.  (Heb. 6:1-3).  They do not give them the total picture of what is required.  Without the basics of survival, how can anyone make it?

Faith is the base of survival as we walk through this world.  Faith can only be received as a gift.  You cannot buy it.  You cannot win it in a lottery. It is not the certificate that you receive when you join the local congregation.

Faith comes by hearing, and by hearing the Word of God.  We have to take the time to hear what God has to say on each and every situation, each and every day of our life and not just when it feels right.

We can look days and miles ahead on a road map; yet, it does not become relevant to me, or of significance, until I arrive at that junction point in my life. Then it becomes a "now" event.  It is useful information and guidance at this present moment.  (Now faith is!)  If I read the map wrong, I will be taken miles away from my destination.  It will delay my schedule.  It will cause disruption to my plans, and affect all those who had made plans around my schedule.  (If only I had taken the time to look at, and study the map properly.)

Once you make the wrong turn, there is nothing that you can do to make up for lost time.  You have to admit that you made a mistake.  Take the time to look at the map or instructions, and find the proper solution.  (Driving 100 mph is not a solution.  It could lead to further problems and complications).  Find and plot the best course back to the straight and narrow path.  (The shortest route is not always the right or best way back on course).  Sometimes, we have to tell someone else that we were wrong.  Even admit that we made a mistake.  It is never easy to admit that we blew it.  But, we are only human.  We do make mistakes.  BUT, God forgives and forgets!

"But thou, man of God, flee these things, and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.  Fight the good fight of faith."  I Tim. 6:11-12. KJV

Note that we have to flee the things mentioned in verses 3 through 10.  We have to make hasty escape as Lot did from Sodom and Gomorrah.  This is the way we have to respond when we are on the wrong route.  Find the solution in the Word and put it to immediate use.

"If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me."  Matt. 16:24  KJV

When we are following the wrong route, we are usually doing things that please ourselves.  We have a tendency to want to pamper ourselves.  We do these things to satisfy the flesh. As the verse tells us, we have to learn to deny ourselves. We have to learn to say no.  Yet, it is a hard thing to do, especially, when we try to please self and impress others.

Peer pressure.  It is a thing that follows us from our childhood, right on through adult life.  We work hard to please others, and or gain their acceptance and approval.  We seek others approval on everything that we say or do.  Yet, we are not overly concerned whether we have God's approval.

Even in the church, we put peer pressure on each other.  At certain times of the year, we have to have new outfits and outdo each other.  We need to give the biggest and the best present.  We are so busy extolling the exterior; we forget or put aside our spirit man.  We become so busy polishing the outside of the cup - we forget the inside - whether it is fit to drink from.

I am supposed to study for God's approval.  I am supposed to be a witness unto Him, wherever I may be.  When God becomes my first priority, what others think or say, no longer has an effect on my life or walk with God. My total purpose is to please Him and Him alone.  (It is the only time my wife is satisfied with being second best).

This is why, when I stray or detour from the path, I have I John 1:9 to rely on.  I know my Father will forgive me, and He will also forget.  Most people I know if they catch me straying will forgive me, but they will not let me forget.  They will be quick to remind me how I blew it. We all have a tendency to be that way; but, when we learn to forget as well as forgive, we will have a great victory in our spiritual walk.

"Be ye, therefore, followers of God, as dear children; and walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet smelling savor."  Eph. 5:1-2  KJV

As we continue our journey, we are to walk in love, as Christ has loved us.  It is easy to love as Christ loves us, being a servant to all.  Be quick to hear, and slow to speak.

"Reprove not a scoffer, lest he hate thee; rebuke a wise man and he will love thee."  Prov. 9:8 KJV

"Blessings are on the head of the just, but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked."  Prov. 10:6 KJV

"An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbor; but through knowledge shall the just be delivered."  Prov. 11:9 KJV

"The wicked are snared by the transgression of his lips, but the just shall come out of trouble."  Prov. 12:13 KJV

"Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way, and he that hateth reproof shall die."  Prov. 15:10 KJV

"A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.  A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.   The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts."  Prov. 18:6-8 KJV

When we end up on the wrong route, we have no one to blame but ourselves.  So often we will respond, "that the devil made me do it?  The fact is that he can only do what we give him (devil) permission to do. He operates off of the words that we speak.  This is what gets us going down the wrong path.  We can blame no one but ourselves.

"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path."  Psalms 119:105 KJV

If we had listened to God's Word, we would not have taken the wrong turn.  We would have been more attentive to the path that we are taking.  We would not have listened to the advice of others. If need be, pull over and stop, wait for sound instructions.  Be quick to hear.

All of us started out on the wrong path, or route.  We were all sinners.  Some have made the choice to have a relationship with God through Jesus Christ.  They are then on the right route.  But, how did they get there?  What caused them to change?

We forget, (for those of us that are Christians), that we are supposed to have an answer for every man that asks.  If our lifestyle and example are not in line with God's Word, why would anyone want to seek us out for proper directions?  If you are lost, you are not going to ask directions from someone who does not have knowledge of the area, or the proper map.  Yet, in our walk as Christians, we all too often, seek directions, and or advice from others that are no better off than we are.

If you have a problem with your car, do you take it to the appliance repair shop?  If you have a toothache, do you call a plumber?  The questions may sound a little absurd, but this is what many of us do in our spiritual walk.  When we have problems, we will read our horoscope, talk to the Ouija boards, have a rabbit's foot or any number of ridiculous things.  And from these things, we will seek spiritual advice or council.  We will try anything except the Word of God.

We will rationalize everything, rather than stopping and taking a close look in the mirror, to see if there is someplace I may becoming up short with God's Word.  I have to slow down and refresh my spirit and recall what God's purpose for me is.  I am to be fruitful!  I am to be productive.  I am to be a servant to all that God would ask me to.

Just as Jesus Christ ministered to those who asked of Him.  WE likewise are to minister to those who would ask of us.  The works that He did, we shall do also; and greater works because He ascended to His Father, and hopefully ours. Our purpose is to bring hope to a lost and dying world.  We have food for those that are famished.  We have living waters for those that are parched and thirsty.  We have hope for those that are ready to give up. We have life for those who are dying. We have joy unspeakable, but we must let our light shine.  It gives no light if we cover it with a basket.  You have to purpose in your heart, to share what God has blessed you with.  Only then, can God add to it.

At the same time, I cannot try to be a saviour to the whole world.  I can only take each day as it arrives and be a faithful witness unto God.  In doing so, someone may ask why I am so different.  Then, I can show them that map and the route I have chosen to take.  And maybe, just maybe, I can help them plot a course home.

That you may know Him,
In the service of Jesus Christ
Larry Gazelka

Good day. Today's video Obstacle Course is on the topic of: Christ is the Rock of offence, the Word that many stumble at. There are many obstacles in life, it's an obstacle course. For those that are walking with the Lord, they learn to overcome their lower nature and the obstacles of the carnal mind, the carnal limited thinking of that fallen nature, and overcome the wicked one, the god of this world. Whereas those that are walking against the Lord, they stumble and fall, they get entrapped, unable to overcome the impediments placed in their path by the god of this world. Others begin in the Spirit, they endure for a time, but when affliction and persecution arise for the Word's sake, immediately they are offended and having no root in themselves they fall away; and others start to stumble at the cares of this life, the deceitfulness of riches, and lusts of other things that choke the Word in their life and it becomes unfruitful, they then can become a stumbling block to other believers. Those that come against the doctrine of Christ or don't understand it, they themselves become a stumbling block, a rock of offence or an impediment because they don't understand the true plan of salvation and the way the Lord intended it to be, and they teach contrary to it and cause others to stumble as well. Jesus Christ is the Chief corner stone of the foundation of God that stands sure, and every one the names the name of Christ departs from iniquity. Are you stumbling or standing firm? Is your foundation upon the Rock or upon the sand which cannot withstand?
 
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​​​​Have a blessed and prosperous day in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Good day. Today we are posting the newsletter What is His Purpose? written in 1995 by our dear brother, fellow steward and ambassador of the mystery of Christ, Larry Gazelka, Our prayer is that you will be blessed and encouraged by this newsletter. Have a very blessed and prosperous day in Christ Jesus our Lord. ***You can download a copy of the writing for personal use only by clicking on the Built Anew Ministries Archive page link above and scroll down to the year 1995.

What is His Purpose?     V17n20

I Jn 3:8-11 He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil. Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God. In this the children of God are manifest, and the children of the devil: whosoever doeth not righteousness is not of God, neither he that loveth not his brother. For this is the message that ye heard from the beginning, that we should love one another. (KJV)

Galatians 1:4 Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil age, according to the will of God and our Father. (KJV)

Love = partnership based on total trust and respect.

Purpose - a setting forth, (as the shewbread).  Aim.

Did you notice in the purpose of the Son of God, and the will of God, that these things "might" come about?  The purpose of the Son of God, motivated by the love of God, is that none would perish.  The only way that this can be accomplished is by our following the example that Jesus Christ set for us.

2 Cor 5:7  (For we walk by faith, not by sight:) (KJV)

The example that Jesus Christ set, is what we are to follow; this is what our purpose should be.  We should not be led by the view or form of things around us. We are in this world, but we are not of this world.  We have to get to the place in our life, that we are totally dependent on the Word of God, and not by what this world tries to dictate to us.

How do we do this? This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.(Gal 5:16).  We need to be guided by the Word of God.  His Word has to be the light that illuminates our path.  It has to be this light that directs our every step. We have to walk in the same measure of love with which He loved us.  Jesus Christ has done everything necessary for us to walk a victorious life.  He accomplished the full purpose of the Father.

Col 1:10 That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God; (KJV)

Have you noticed how the word "might", keeps showing up in these scripture texts?

Might = may be able, possible, forcefulness

All things are possible to them that believe.  We have to be the one to act upon the Word of God.  No one else can do it for us.  We cannot ride anyone else's coat tails into kingdom of God.  We, as individuals, have to work out our own salvation.

We are to be walking in the Spirit, not by the view or the form of the world around us.  We are led around, (for the most part), by messages of the physical presence around us.  How our figure is, or how much we weigh.  By what is the latest style of clothes, perfumes, and make-up; or by trying to keep up with the neighbors or co-workers, in regard to where they live or what they may drive.  The list would be too long to list here.  Yet, these are the things that motivate us, and drive us to attain.  This becomes our total purpose in life.

We need to follow after the example set forth by the Word of God.  It is not easy to keep our mind set on the purpose set forth by the Word. (Much study is a weariness to the flesh.)

For far too long, the world and its way of thinking have programed our minds.  From the time we are little, up until the present day, we have put more faith in old wives’ fables, fears and rumors, than we have in what the Word of God has to say.  This should be the final authority, but in most instances it is not.  We have been so efficiently trained in the ways of the world that we have a tendency to believe what it says rather than setting our heart and mind for the purpose of the high calling. Acting on what the world says, (senses), rather than the example of Jesus Christ.

​It is easy to read, "By whose stripes ye were healed."  Yet, when it comes to living by those words it becomes quite difficult.  Not because God's Word does not work, but because we only try to apply it on an occasional basis.  It, (the Word) has to be a way of life.  It has to be our purpose for our entire life, not just a little here, and a little there.  The walk of faith has to be a continual journey in this world.

Ps 107:20 He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions.(KJV)

We forget that God has made a way of escape from our destruction.  We always want to blame God for whatever goes wrong.  We always want Him to be responsible for what happens to us.  God's purpose was to send His Son, Jesus Christ, to make full atonement for our transgressions.  (Which He did accomplish).  For this purpose was the Son of God manifested.  Yet, the choice is ours, and God cannot make the decision for us.  Choose you this day whom you will serve!

1 Pet 1:21 Who by him do believe in God, that raised him up from the dead, and gave him glory; that your faith and hope might be in God. (KJV)

The example has been set.  We have to choose which path we will walk.  Everything has been accomplished to enable us to follow Jesus Christ's example.

1 Tim 4:12-13 Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity. Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine. (KJV)

We have this illusion that Jesus Christ was a popular person in his day.  We forget that many did follow Him; but when the times got tough, there was a quick dispersal of the followers.  It is easy to be a follower, but takes a total dedication to be one who sets the example.  We have to walk the walk, and talk the talk; we have to be doers of the Word, and not hearers only.

We all want to inherit all of the blessings of God.  We all want to inherit eternal life.  Yet, we do not want to follow the total example that was set before us.  We do not want to be as Paul was at the end of his life.  At his first defense, no man stood with him.  Everybody fled what appeared to be a sinking ship.  In the physical, it appeared that Paul had failed.  However, Paul knew that he had fought the good fight and that he had accomplished the purpose that God had set before him.

Have you allowed the purpose of God to be manifest in your life?  Have you fought the good fight?  Have you stayed on the straight and narrow path that leads into the kingdom of God?

If there are problems in our life, the problem is not on God's end.  It is on our end; we have not taken the time to study to show ourselves approved unto God.  We have not made full proof of the ministry that we have been called into.

Jude 1:3 Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints. (KJV)

Contend = to struggle for, to strive against rivals or difficulties

Exhort = to call near, invite, invoke

The purpose of Jesus Christ is that we might have life, and have it more abundantly.  The words that He speaks, they are spirit, and they are life.  Faith, (the ability to believe God), only can arrive by hearing God's Word and then applying it to our lives.  There are no short cuts.  You will have to contend for the faith that was once delivered unto you.

Do you know your purpose?  Do you want to?

​That you may know Him
In the service of Jesus Christ,
Larry Gazelka

Good day. Today's video Who is Jesus? is on the topic of: Who is Jesus? Who did Jesus say he was? Who did the Father in heaven reveal Jesus to be? The answer was simple Jesus the Christ, the Son of the living God. There are many today who say that Jesus is or was God based on what they have heard and have been taught by false prophets who profess to know God but are the servants of corruption, these are the many antichrists out there preaching another Jesus, another gospel, another spirit than that of Jesus Christ. So let the Holy Spirit by the word of God determine or reveal it unto you who Jesus is, the Son of the living God, and not who men/women say he is.
 
​​​​​​You can view all previous videos by going to our YouTube channel Doctrine of Christ Ministry or by clicking on our archive page link above - Doctrine of Christ Ministry Archive.

​​​​Have a blessed and prosperous day in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Good day. Today we are posting the newsletter What is Love? written in 1995 by our dear brother, fellow steward and ambassador of the mystery of Christ, Larry Gazelka, Our prayer is that you will be blessed and encouraged by this newsletter. Have a very blessed and prosperous day in Christ Jesus our Lord. ***You can download a copy of the writing for personal use only by clicking on the Built Anew Ministries Archive page link above and scroll down to the year 1995.

What Is Love?     V17n19

So often I think out loud, and ask my self, "what is love"?  In the vernacular of the world, there are many definitions.  We all have our own interpretations of what it means to us.  But, have you ever really stopped to hear what the Bible has to say about love?

John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. (KJV)

John 15:12-13 This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. (KJV)

Let's take a look at what the Merriam-Webster dictionary says that love is.

Love = storing affection; warm attachment; attraction based on sexual desire; a beloved person; a score of zero in tennis; cherish; to feel a passion, devotion, or tenderness for; caress; to take pleasure in.

The dictionary gives us all kinds of definitions of the word, but none that compliments the Bible, and what Jesus Christ had to say about "love".

John 13:34-35 A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.  By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another. (KJV)

We think of the sexual attractions, the caresses, and most of the desires that relate only to the physical nature.

How do we comprehend the love of God, who sent His only begotten Son, to be put to death by those who He loved?  Or, the fact that Jesus Christ himself, in knowing that He himself would suffer greatly, measured love by total commitment, even unto death?

How great is your love for the Word of God?

"And brother shall deliver up the brother to death, and the father of the child; and the children shall rise up against their parents, and cause them to be put to death.  And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake, but he that endureth to the end shall be saved."  Matt. 10:21-22 KJV

Have any of us really suffered for the Word of God?  Have we had to endure anything that would really test our love for God?

With all the turmoil and such in the world today, we have an excuse for anything that may go wrong.  We tell people that we fell out of love with our partner, so we have to find someone else.

Love = a partnership based on total trust and respect.

I totally trust God's Word.  I respect everything that He did for me.  If that love were to diminish, it would have to be my fault, because God has done everything possible for me to share His love, now and forever.  The only way that love can diminish is if I do not take the time to love Him back.  This I do, by the time I spend in the Word with Him, by constantly reminding myself (with His Word) of all that He has done for me.  It is only if I quit loving Him back, that our relationship will diminish.  This is why in the world so many marriages are failing.  They no longer put any effort into their relationship.  Besides, it is always easier to blame someone else for the problems, rather than to look in the mirror.

"As I have loved you, that ye also love one another."  John 13:34 KJV

If we truly hear what the Lord is saying in this verse, we would not be constantly pointing the finger at everyone else all the time.  We have to measure our love, by the same measure that Jesus Christ showed to and for us.

1 Cor 13:4-8 Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil; Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things. Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophesies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away. (KJV)

What we see in these verses, is a description of the life of Jesus Christ while He was here on earth.  His total commitment to doing the will of the Father.  It is easy to say that we will do the same things for those that we love, but, what about those who are enemies?  What about those who you dislike or what about those who do not think quite the same way that you do?  Could you lay down your life for them?

What we fail to remember, is that while we were yet enemies of the cross, is when Jesus Christ died for us.  We were not yet part of the family.  Can you imagine laying down your life for someone who hated you?  Dying for some one who is only interested in what they can obtain from you, without commitment?  Aren't we the same for the most part?

Rom 5:1-8 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.  And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; And patience, experience; and experience, hope: And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.  For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.  For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die.  But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. (KJV)

The love of God is shed abroad in our hearts, the moment that we confess with our mouth, and believe in our hearts that Jesus Christ took my place on the cross and in the grave.

What we forget, is that faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God.  It is something that I have to train myself to do, each and every day of my life.  Just as I do my physical body.  (When your stomach screams for food, do you neglect it?)  We do everything in our power to satisfy the needs and lusts that are body desires.  Yet, how often do we attend to the needs of our spirit man?

This is where the love of God is so important, in each and every day of our life.  Just as we train ourself for every day life in the physical world, we have to train our spirit man in the way that it should go, according to the Word of God.  "Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth," II Tim. 2:15 KJV.

If you do not know His Word, how can you please Him?  If you are not willing to please Him, how can you say that you love Him?  If you love Him, you will keep His commandments.

In our marriages, they suffer if we do not take the time, and make an effort at them.  We forget to do the things that please them. We become too involved with the things that satisfy self.  We stop doing things together.  We stop sharing moments.

The same thing happens with our life, when we neglect our love of God.  When we neglect the Word, our love for God has to diminish.  Why?  Because we do not continue to remind oneself of the things that Father has already done for us.  And faith can only develop by hearing God’s Word. We forget the purpose that brought us together.

"And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them that are called according to His purpose."  Romans 8:28 KJV

It is easy to have our own purpose for serving God; but when we totally surrender to His love, then we will be open to His purpose.

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That you may know Him.
In the service of Jesus Christ,
Larry Gazelka