PETER’S PASSION FOR SPIRITUAL MATURITY
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Thank you again to the inspiring Pastor Wayne Edwards of Heritage Baptist Church, Perry, Georgia, USA for his latest Sermon in his series dealing with persecution. The Service starts at approximately 23 minutes, click the link above. The excerpts from the news pertaining to prophecies being fulfilled at warp speed follow afterwards.
Gibber! Gibber!
Chugley.
PASTOR WAYNE EDWARDS WRITES:
October 24, 2024
Dear Heritage Family and Friends,
A recent survey was conducted of a large group of people, ages 18-94, who claimed to be “born-again” believers. The purpose of this survey was to determine the level of their spiritual maturity. The questionnaire used the physical growth stages from a newborn to a grandparent to illustrate the spiritual growth from a new Christian who is dependent upon others for their spiritual development to a grandparent who is able to stand firm in what he believes and why he believes it and is living it out in his daily life as a witness to others.
Nearly 50% of those who surveyed had not progressed past the “Infant” stage of Spiritual Growth, and 88% had not graduated from the “Toddler” stage. Only 2% of those surveyed had reached the most mature stage of a spiritual grandparent to other believers, and here is why: 67% said they did not see disciple-making as the highest priority in their lives.
Beloved, the time is now. When the persecution of Christians in America begins in earnest, 98% of those who claim to be true believers will not have the spiritual maturity to stand firm in their faith. This is not a distant threat, but a reality that we must prepare for today.
This Sunday, we will conclude our study of Peter’s first epistle. The title of this sermon is: “A Living Hope – Preparing for Persecution – “Peter’s Passion for Spiritual Maturity.”
· The sermon may be viewed at theheritagechurch.org
· The sermon will be available on our website and YouTube.
We want to express our deep gratitude for your participation in sharing these sermon study guides with those you believe might be interested. Your involvement is not only appreciated but vital to our Live Stream Ministry. We genuinely appreciate your help and value your contributions. Your insights and comments are not just read, but cherished as they enrich our community.
Wayne J. and Linda J. Edwards
PO Box 766
Perry, GA 31069
706-599-3966
wnledwards@gmail.com
PASTOR WAYNE WRITES:
By Wayne J. Edwards, October 26, 2024
My Fellow Watchmen,
This week, the same person who, in 2016, referred to those who supported Donald Trump for President, as a “basket of deplorables – racist, sexist, homophobic, xenophobic, Islamophobic”, used the term “Nazis” to describe that same group of people. So, by her definition:
- If I worship God, love my family, and support my country – i.e., if I hold the belief that God blessed this nation to be a beacon of hope for other nations.
- If I believe the Bible is the final authority on every moral issue – i.e., that the collective opinions of the people do not negate the truth of God’s Word.
- If I believe in the sanctity of marriage – i.e., that union of a man and a woman.
- If I believe in the sanctity of life – the protection of the born and the unborn, and the rejection of practices such as abortion and euthanasia that threaten this sanctity.
- If I believe in the sanctity of two genders – male and female, and that grade-school children should not be allowed to make life-long physical and medical decisions on a temporary whim.
- If I believe parents have the God-given authority and responsibility of raising their children without government intervention or restriction.
- If I uphold the belief that every individual should have the freedom to pursue their life goals and reach their God-given potential, within the boundaries of the law, but without the overreach of government interference.
If that is Mrs. Hillary Clinton’s definition of a Nazi, I’m guilty!
Please forward these news stories and opinion pieces to those you think might be interested.
Pastor Wayne
Wayne J. and Linda J. Edwards
PO Box 766
Perry, GA 31069
706-599-3966
wnledwards@gmail.com
