The Great Fight-Part II
On February 7, 1849, one of the most famous prizefights of the 19th century took place in the backwoods of Maryland. New York born, Tom Hayer aka "Young American" challenged reigning champion James "Yankee" Sullivan, who was not a native of the U.S., but an Irish immigrant, who had waited 2 years for this match. Sullivan, who stayed in trouble with the law, was a punishing fighter. So much so that he had difficulty finding opponents. It seemed though that $10,000 would bring out a worthy opponent. That amount of money, which was unheard of in those days, brought out the "Young American". The country was eager to replace Sullivan with a native champion. After 16 half minute rounds, with no gloves and bare knuckles and both opponents nearly disfigured, Sullivan suffered the first defeat of his career to a taller and heavier "Young American". This is now known as "The Great Fight".
Great as they say it was, I'm sure ‘good’ would have been an adequate adjective. I know of a greater fight.
Everyone knows Jillian Michaels a.k.a. “The Shredder”. She promises to make her students the "biggest loser" in only 30 days. It's an all out fight to lose those undesirable pounds. The great fight is to SHRED the body of all its impurities. “Come on!” is her admonishment, “Let's shred some pounds!” As for me, I could stand to add some pounds this year, which is just what I intend to do.
Still, I know of a greater fight than this. The great fight of faith; an all out fight to preserve, to protect, to preach, to witness, to "earnestly contend for the faith".
Now, what is “The Faith”?
The oneness of the Godhead, with no distinction of persons in the Godhead.
The essentiality of Jesus name baptism for salvation.
The essentiality of the infilling of the Holy Ghost for salvation.
The essentiality of Holiness, without which no man shall see God.
This and every other Bible truth that the Apostolic church preaches, is what is known as "The Faith". And you'd better believe it's going to take a "Great Fight" to keep the floodtide of compromise out of God’s Church. The devil is making sure of that. But allow me to encourage you. Jesus said "Upon this rock I will build my church and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it". This, my friend, is a hell proof church that we are a part of, but the war is between God’s church and apostasy. Does anybody want to stand up and fight the good fight of faith? As for me and my house, we will. Who will join in "The Great Fight"?
Vertically Minded,
Rev. Tony Spell
Great as they say it was, I'm sure ‘good’ would have been an adequate adjective. I know of a greater fight.
Everyone knows Jillian Michaels a.k.a. “The Shredder”. She promises to make her students the "biggest loser" in only 30 days. It's an all out fight to lose those undesirable pounds. The great fight is to SHRED the body of all its impurities. “Come on!” is her admonishment, “Let's shred some pounds!” As for me, I could stand to add some pounds this year, which is just what I intend to do.
Still, I know of a greater fight than this. The great fight of faith; an all out fight to preserve, to protect, to preach, to witness, to "earnestly contend for the faith".
Now, what is “The Faith”?
The oneness of the Godhead, with no distinction of persons in the Godhead.
The essentiality of Jesus name baptism for salvation.
The essentiality of the infilling of the Holy Ghost for salvation.
The essentiality of Holiness, without which no man shall see God.
This and every other Bible truth that the Apostolic church preaches, is what is known as "The Faith". And you'd better believe it's going to take a "Great Fight" to keep the floodtide of compromise out of God’s Church. The devil is making sure of that. But allow me to encourage you. Jesus said "Upon this rock I will build my church and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it". This, my friend, is a hell proof church that we are a part of, but the war is between God’s church and apostasy. Does anybody want to stand up and fight the good fight of faith? As for me and my house, we will. Who will join in "The Great Fight"?
Vertically Minded,
Rev. Tony Spell
Tremendous! It's time to stand against things that try & destroy the church! Gates of hell shall NOT prevail
Good stuff! Earnestly Contend for the Faith