To understand the nature of this blog, you must first understand the nature of the company behind it. Gospel Folio Press (GFP) is a publishing company that is dedicated to producing and selling Christ centered books and pamphlets. The purpose of the books and pamphlets are to tell people about an incredible Savior who desperately loves them and wants to give them abundant life as well as save them from an never-ending hell. Our books also cover a vast array of other topics dealing with the Christian life. Our verse is Deuteronomy 32:3 “I will publish the name of the Lord.” (KJV). The main focus is to glorify God in everything that we do.
This Blog is similar to that mindset. However the main thrust will primarily be about witnessing and by association, evangelism, contrasting similarities and differences. It should be noted, because of the scope of these topics and their correlation to the rest of the christian life, this blog may seem, at times to have nothing to do with either of the above topics.
Witnessing and evangelism are like the face and appearance of the Christian. Let me explain, if I am sick, the appearance of my face will show it. Large bags under my eyes, face gaunt and clammy, when someone is sick you can generally tell just by looking at them. Likewise if a christian is not in the word(reading the Bible), does not have a vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ(praying, worshiping, going to church with other believers), then his or her witnessing will reflect that. The healthier and stronger the roots of a tree are, the better its fruit is. The stronger our relationship is with our Lord, the stronger our impact for him on others will be.
Hopefully you can see something of just how big this topic of witnessing really is. A modern translation of GFP’s verse is, “I will proclaim the name of the Lord.” (emphasis added) That is really what we’re doing here, everyday, and in every way, simply proclaiming the name of the Lord, with our words, with our actions, just making Him known, proclaiming His Name.
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Thursday, December 8, 2011
DAILY READINGS: Ezra 3-4; Daniel 5; Revelation 1
And Abraham said unto his young men, Abide ye here with the ass; and I and the lad will go yonder and worship, and come again to you. Genesis 22:5
How could Abraham say that he and the lad would return, knowing the intended sacrifice of Isaac? Hebrews 11:17-19, says that Abraham believed that God was able to raise Isaac up, even from the dead. All the promises made to Abraham were to be fulfilled in Isaac, but Abraham had complete faith in God and His purposes. Do we have that same faith as He asks us to step into what seems impossible situations? —David M. McCulloch
By faith we see the hand of God,
In the light of creation's grand design,
In the lives of those who prove His faithfulness;
Who walk by faith and not by sight. —K. & K. Getty & S. Townend
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
DAILY READINGS: Ezra 1-2; Daniel 4; 3 John
I love the LORD, because He hath heard my voice and my supplications. Psalms 116:1
What a multitude of reasons the saints could give for loving Him. We love Him for what He is and we love Him for what He became. We love Him for what He has done and we love Him for what He is doing. Like the Psalmist, we love Him for hearing our supplications; we love Him for His grace and for His mercy. We can say with John “We love Him because He first loved us,” (1 John 4.19), and we can say with Peter, “Lord, Thou knowest all things; Thou knowest that I love Thee,” (John 21.15-17). —Jim Flanigan
I love Thee for wearing the thorns on Thy brow;
If ever I loved Thee, Lord Jesus ‘tis now. —Adoniram J. Gordon
November New Releases!
The Song of Zechariah by Timothy Cross
“And…Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied…”
The Song of Zechariah in Luke 1:67-79, also known as the Benedictus, is a strong contender for being the greatest hymn ever uttered by human lips. Here is no ordinary hymn, for the Bible states that it owes its origin to Zechariah’s being “filled with the Holy Spirit.” The Spirit of God gave Zechariah the words to praise God for both Who He is and what He has done by His redeeming grace: “Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, for He has visited and redeemed His people…” in bequeathing to us the Benedictus in the Scriptures, God the Holy Spirit has thus given us a divine blueprint and aid for divine praise and adoration.
The Christian faith is well known for its hymns of praise, and justly so. Christians have a son to sing, a salvation to celebrate and a Saviour to extol.
This book unfolds the meaning of the Benedictus verse by verse. Reading it will enable you to enter into the praise and joy nurtured into Zechariah’s soul by God. The Song of Zechariah explains and applies this incomparable canticle in a way which is sure to enlighten your mind, warm your heart, lift your spirit and fuel your fires of devotion and praise.
Dr. Timothy Cross was born in Wales to English parents. He graduated from the University of Wales and studied theology at the University of Wales. He also trained as an RE and Games teacher at Aberystwyth University. He spent many of his formative years living in Northern Ireland and has lived in Belfast. He is an experienced preacher and has written over twenty books and numerous articles in Christian periodicals. Since 1989, he has broadcasted a Bible-based message on the South of Wales Talking Magazine. In 2002, he received an honorary doctorate of Sacred Literature for his extensive written ministry by the Christian Bible College in Rocky Mount, NC. He enjoys studying the original languages of the Bible, long distance running, cats, “wholesome comedy,” and the beaches of South Wales.
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God’s Word is Alive: Amazing Stories About the Bible by John Williams
God’s Word is Alive! is a collection of true stories about the Bible. It is written to help commemorate the four hundredth anniversary of the publication of the King James Version of the Bible (1611-2011). These stories remind us that although some people reject the Bible or even try to prevent others from reading it, God’s Word survives and still revolutionizes lives. As a matter of fact, even in these modern times, the Bible outsells other books!
Written primarily for children and young people, the stories presented in God’s Word is Alive! will inform and encourage people of all ages to take another look at God’s Book. The Bible is not only a great literary treasure which has helped to shape our English language, but it is a powerful tool to changed the lives of individuals and nations.
John Williams hails from England where he received his formal and theological education. He and his wife, Audrey, live in Victoria, B.C., Canada and enjoy their family, including four teenage grandchildren. Together they have served in evangelism, and Bible teaching ministries in various parts of the world. John has written several books.
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Tuesday, December 6, 2011
DAILY READINGS: 2 Chronicles 36; Daniel 3; 2 John
And Pilate wrote a title, and put it on the cross. And the writing was, JESUS OF NAZARETH THE KING OF THE JEWS. This title then read many of the Jews: for the place where Jesus was crucified was nigh to the city: and it was written in Hebrew, and Greek, and Latin. John 19:19-20
These languages stood for three great nations: Israel, Greece and Rome. Hebrew was the language of worship of the true God; Greek, intellect and beauty and Latin, law and government. These attributes were manifested in the One above whom they were written. Hebrew, He was the express image of God; Latin, He was the fulfilment of the law of God; Greek, in Him was the highest thought of God and the "altogether lovely!" —Drew Craig
Fairest Lord Jesus! Ruler of all nature! O Thou of God and man the Son!
Thee will I cherish, Thee will I honour, Thou my soul’s glory, joy and crown! —R.S.Willis
Monday, December 5, 2011
DAILY READINGS: 2 Chronicles 35; Daniel 2:24-49; 1 John 5
Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. James 4:7
An old church in York, England has a typical ornate stone entrance and a heavy wooden door, about 7 feet high, at one end. At the other end is a doorway of similar appearance, except it is only about 3 feet in height. Tradition has it that this small door was intended as a means of escape for demons who were uncomfortable as worshippers engaged in their activities. James reassures us that Satan will not menace our lives if we resist his overtures and submit ourselves to the Lord. Each day we all face satanic attacks. Be strong in the Lord today.—Brian Powlesland
Though many a fiery, flaming dart, the tempter levels at my heart,
With this I all his rage repel, my Jesus has done all things well.—Samuel Medley
Lord’s Day, December 4, 2011
DAILY READINGS: 2 Chronicles 34; Daniel 2:1-23; 1 John 4
Who gave himself for our sins, that He might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father: Galatians 1:4
And He took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me. Luke 22:19
Willingly and completely! Nothing held back, heaven’s best gave Himself for wretched sinners! What love and grace! How do we respond? With humble, joyful and thankful worship; to give any less, is to fail to appreciate the greatness of the Gift and the Giver.—Pete Smith
How deep the Father’s love for us, how vast beyond all measure,
That He should give His only Son, to make a wretch His treasure.—Stuart Townend
Saturday, December 3, 2011
DAILY READINGS: 2 Chronicles 33; Daniel 1; 1 John 3
O give thanks unto the LORD; for He is good: for His mercy endureth for ever. Psalms 136:1
“His mercy endureth for ever” is the refrain of every verse in this psalm. It really speaks of God’s loving kindness. His people of old had passed through many trials, disappointments, doubts, and the bitter experience of wilderness years. Yet, there was in their varying experiences one constant theme, “The Lord is good…and His mercy endureth for ever.” So it is for us today. Whatever our experience may be, we know that the Lord is good: that cannot and will not change. Whatever befalls us is in the end for our good. To help us through we have the knowledge that His loving kindness is always present, and so we give thanks. —Roy Hill
His wondrous works with praise record, His grace abideth ever;
The only God, the sovereign Lord, whose mercy faileth never.—Author Unknown
Friday, December 2, 2011
DAILY READINGS: 2 Chronicles 32; Ezekiel 48; 1 John 2:12-29
My bone cleaveth to my skin and to my flesh, and I am escaped with the skin of my teeth. Job 19:20
As thy soul liveth, there is but a step between me and death. 1 Sam. 20:3b
For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away. James 4:14b
The fragility of life is expressed in these verses. Teeth don’t have much skin, and if we take one false step, we, like a rising vapour could leave this scene. What will it be like to hear Him say my name, just as He called the apostle John to “Come up here,” (Rev. 4:1)? How thankful we should be for our hope in Christ. No fear to those in Him, just anticipation! —Tom Steere
Saviour, Thee we’d still be blessing, serve Thee here, as soon above.
Praise Thee, Saviour without ceasing, glory in Thy dying love. —C. Wesley
Thursday, December 1, 2011
DAILY READINGS: 2 Chronicles 31; Ezekiel 47; 1 John 1 to 2:11
Lest there be any fornicator, or profane person, as Esau, who for one morsel of meat sold his birthright. For ye know how that afterward, when he would have inherited the blessing, he was rejected: for he found no place of repentance, though he sought it carefully with tears. Hebrews 12:16-17
The birthright should have been Esau's through birth—a double portion of property, priest of the family, to be an ancestor of the Messiah. But he sold it cheaply! Others have sold their souls also—Pilate for popularity; the rich young ruler for money; Felix for past sins. Esau wept for lost blessing but not for the lost birthright, so will men when they grieve of the evil that sin brings, but not the sin that brings evil!—Jim Pizzulli
What will you do with Jesus? Neutral you cannot be;
Some day your heart will be asking, “What will He do with me?"—Author Unknown