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Church of The Lord Jesus Christ
Assemblies of The Apostolic Faith
Atlanta, Georgia - USA
Apostle Dennis G. Smith, Pastor and Spiritual Overseer

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APOSTLE'S MESSAGE

 

 

Date: September 18, 2022

To all the Saints of God,

     Grace and peace be unto all the Saints of God around the World.  As this Coronavirus Pandemic continues, we are continually reminding the Saints of God that we are obeying the magistrates and following the guideline of the health and governmental authorities for the safety of all people. 

 

     Health authorities and governmental officials continue to strongly encourage people to wear face coverings in public gatherings and use social distancing, wash your hands, and get tested to help stop the spread of the Covid-19 virus.  In some places wearing face mask is mandatory in indoor public spaces.

 

 

 

     We are open for indoor in-person services with face mask, social distancing, temperature checks and Covid-19 testing. We are also continuing online services through Zoom, Facebook, and YouTube.   In-person Baptism and prayer service are available by attending our local service on site, attending our services on Zoom, or emailing your request to:

 

info@ministersofjesuschrist.com or prayerrequest@ministersofjesuschrist.com.

 

 

      As we obey the Magistrates, we have complete faith that God will continue to hear our prayers and provide a way for us through these uncertain times.

 

 Romans 13:2-4 Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.

 

 TITUS 3:1-2 Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work, To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.

 

 

 This week’s encouraging words of growth focuses on:

 

 

These Signs Shall Follow them that believe (part 1)

By Apostle Dennis G. Smith

 

     We would like to emphasize with great passion that a true believer in the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ who is the one and only God will always produce results from their faith in God.  We must all understand that true faith does not stand alone, it always produces works and signs or results.  If we except a word of teaching as the true, then we must let our actions and conduct be governed by what we have learned, otherwise the lesson learned is just empty words with a useless meaning. The bible is not a book of fantansy, there is proof about the promises of God. Faith itself serves as evidence of things that are not seen in that it generates signs and actions from the person who truly has hope.

 

Mark 16:14 - 20 Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen.

Mark 16:15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. 

Mark 16:16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. Mark 16:17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; Mark 16:18 They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover. Mark 16:19 So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God. Mark 16:20 And they went forth, and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.

 

     This scripture refers to Lord Jesus Christ appearing to the Apostles after his resurrection from the dead and rebuking them because they did not believe the testimony gave by Mary Magdalene and other disciples, about his resurrection from the dead. In doing so, the Lord Jesus teaches us about the signs of believers who will be baptized and will be saved, while nonbelievers will be condemned.  In teaching the Apostles about believers and unbelievers, he teaches them about the result of the actions of those who will truly obey his gospel. He also teaches us about the judgement and punishment for those who will not believe and obey his gospel. 

 

     After this teaching he ascends into heaven leaving proof in his action that he has all power as the one and only almighty God. This should reveal to all people the results and signs that will follow the path that you take.  We should expect that the result from our belief which will be good and the results from unbelief will be bad. The Apostles did not believe the testimony of a woman who the Lord Jesus Christ had cast out seven devils when she told them he that he had risen from the dead.

 

Mark 16:9–11: Now when Jesus was risen early the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had cast seven devils. Mark 16:10 And she went and told them that had been with him, as they mourned and wept. Mark 16:11 And they, when they had heard that he was alive, and had been seen of her, believed not.

 

Then the Lord Jesus appeared in a different form to two other people.  And though he was in a different form their eyes were eventually opened so they could recognize him as he spoke to them. And when they told the rest of the brethren what they saw, they did not believe them.

 

Mark 16:12–13 After that he appeared in another form unto two of them, as they walked, and went into the country. MAR16:13 And they went and told it unto the residue: neither believed they them.

 

     Then the Lord Jesus appeared to all the remaining eleven Apostles. And He rebukes them for not believing the earlier testimonies of his resurrection and tells them to go and preach the gospel to every creature. Every person who believes and is baptized will be saved; but every person who does not believe will be condemned. 

 

     Belief and non-belief is the main message which reveals that belief and faith will produce signs and wonders perhaps special miraculous powers to speak with new and unknown tongues, victory over serpents or devils, victory over evil people and evil spirits, miracles of deliverance from hurt, harm or danger, and miracles of healing of the sick from diseases.    In other words, there are many positive results that will happen for those who believe which will save their soul and benefit them in daily life.

                                                                                     

Mark 16:16 - 20 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. Mark 16:17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; Mark 16:18 They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover. Mark 16:19 So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God. Mark 16:20 And they went forth, and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.

 

And when the Lord God Jesus Christ told them that signs and special powers would follow their preaching and he ascended into heaven as they looked upon him, so they went from unbelief to preaching and believing and the Lord God sent proof with signs following that he was working with them. You will have proof in your life if you continue tarry calling on the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.  He will confirm his word with you.

 

   We will continue with this message in part 2………                                                                                                                                   

May the Lord Bless you and Keep you and eternally hold you in the center of his will. 

May he open your understanding that you will come to know that you must repent of your sins and be baptized by immersion in water in the Name of Jesus Christ for the remission of your sins. 

 

Then you must continue in prayer to God asking him for the Holy Ghost, calling on the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ and waiting or tarrying until you receive the gift of the Holy Ghost with the sign following speaking with other tongues as the spirit gives you utterances.  This experience with God will endow you with power.

 

Then you must leave the principles of the doctrine and go on to perfection overcoming the love of the world, the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes and the pride of life.

 

Then you must continue steadfastly in the Apostle’s Doctrine, remembering always that he that endures until the End, the same shall be saved.  In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ who is God Almighty. Amen

 

With perfect love,

Apostle Dennis G. Smith

  

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 ONGOING GUIDANCE 

• Vaccination remains the most effective protection against COVID-19. Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines and boosters 

• Frequently wash hands

• Frequent cleaning of public and high touch areas
(1) Wear a well-fitting mask indoors in public, regardless of vaccination status if you are high risk for severe disease.

(2) consider avoiding non-essential indoor activities in public,

(3) talk to your medical provider about other precautions to take,

(4) have a plan for rapid testing

(5) talk to your medical provider about treatments like oral antivirals, PrEP, and monoclonal antibodies. If you have household or social contact with someone at high risk for severe disease: consider selftesting to detect infection before contact, and wearing a mask when indoors with them. Maintain improved ventilation throughout indoor spaces when possible. Follow CDC recommendations for isolation and quarantine, including testing guidance.

 

Because masks protect everyone else from the droplets created by the wearer, it is important that as many people as possible wear these masks when leaving their homes. This helps prevent those who may be infectious but are only mildly symptomatic or not symptomatic from spreading the virus to others in the community.

 

Everyone should remember the phrase: “My mask protects you; your mask protects me.” By increasing the overall number of people who are containing their coughs, sneezes, and other droplets, it will help us control the overall spread of the virus.