Sovereign Grace Missionary Baptist Church 1217 Dillon Texarkana, Texas 75501 April 07, 2013            Newsletter Number 410 Brother Randy Johnson, Pastor                    Brother Ronnie Henderson, Song Director Pastor E-Mail: pastor@sgmbaptist.com          Web Site: www.sgmbaptist.com "Where The Truths Of God’s Word Have Been Taught For More Than Fifty Years”

You Were Asked To Pray For: All of Our Military, Their Family’s & All the Civilian Workers in The Middle East, Zee Mink Fuller and Family, Her son’s Bryan Armstrong and Hunter Hackie, Daughter Shannon, and Brother Philip & Sondra Thornsberry, Junior Baldridge, Frankie Baldridge and daughter, Buckie Thompson, Frank & Sonya Trusty, Frank & DawanaReigel, Andrew Preston, Larry Mollette, Larry Mollette II & Family, Kerry Pennington, Kim Poole, Danny & Nita Mollette, Wendell Henderson, Judy Dunn, Martha Gray, Joshua Kidd, Matthew Kidd, Ronnie Henderson Jr. & Children, Ricky Henderson and Family, Jacie Henderson, Velma Hammond, Charles, Don Hammond and Families, Archie & Barbara Griffin, Bro. & Sister Bob Keller, Mary Ramsey, Donna Johnson, Fay Johnson, James and Luann Reynolds, Timothy and Nathan Fails, Jacob Ramsey, Jerry Hughes, Sister Nita Bookout, Teresa Bookout, Pastor G. L. Burr, Melody Carr, Janie Capps, Imajo Tracy, Linda Hughes, Roy Lemmon, Rosie Tomlin, Lee Mollette’s Daughter & Granddaughter Kristal, Pat Abercrombie, Barbara Brewer, Donna Jones, Dale and Linda Trahan, Ricky and Margaret McCoy, Brother David O’Neal, Gina, Ryan, and Mallary Peel, Tommy Walker and family, Brother Steve McCool and the work in Canada, Brother Curtis Pugh, Brother Dan Sullivan and the work in Thailand, Brother Raul and the work in Romania, and Bro. Sergey Mochalov and the Churches in Russia.

A Thought From Our Pastor: Good Verses Evil!“A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things.” Matthew 12:35 One fact about being a true Christian is that your heart has been changed. When man looks at man; he (man) sees only what he can and that is evil that appears to be good. Man cannot see the heart of another man therefore he (man) does not know his motive behind the act of what appears to be goodness. The world is full of well intentioned people who think and are recognized of doing good and has very good moral values but in Gods eyes are corrupt in every possible way. We must understand that although some appear and are seen to be good and upstanding in our eyes are evil in Gods eyes. God said of all mankind “…That which cometh out of the man, that defileth the man. (21.) For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts…” Mark 7:20, 21a this is every single man, woman, and child to have ever existed with the exception of Jesus Christ. What comes from the heart of man defiles him and what comes out of mans heart is only evil. Have you ever heard the old quote “he has a good heart” well the truth is unless they have been truly saved by the blood of Jesus Christ that is a lie, no natural man has a good heart. We need to understand that outward actions and inward thoughts can be, and almost always are different. God said about Jesus “And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts?” Matthew 9:4 He knew their hearts. Every single person Jesus Christ saw or associated with He knew every thought of their hearts as well as all people. People can fool other people but we cannot fool God. So the question must be asked; can any person be naturally righteous in their heart without Christ? The correct answer is absolutely not.  God said in speaking to the natural man “As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:” Romans 3:10 Man can look for good, man can even see good in others without Christ but the truth is the blind are looking at the blind. For example a murder sees good in another murderer. The truth is that the natural man does not knowgood because there is no good in his heart. God went on to say “And the way of peace have they not known:” Romans 3:17 How could they; there is no fear of God in their heart, no good in them. This is why they cannot change themselves. How can an evil human just “turn over a new leaf”, make a decision to turn from evil to righteousness, or change their will from doing evil to doing good. Folks it simply is not possible, this is why there are millions upon millions who think they are Christians who are still in their natural state. God said “To give knowledge of salvation unto his people by the remission of their sins, (78.) Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us, (79.) To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.” Luke 1:77 – 79 He gave us salvation from our sins, He gave us righteousness and He gave us light to see good. Therefore the conclusion is this, good  can only come from a person whom God has blessed with salvation and the knowledge of doing good. Good is a “fruit of the Spirit” that is the Holy Spirit; it is not anything within man himself. Without the grace of God we will never change nor do anything to honor God in this flesh. Good comes only from the blessed saved because without salvation there is no good. Good comes from “within” and while the lost may look and act morally good; in Gods eyes he does no good at all. God said “sit in darkness” because that is all they know. “For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He takeththe wise in their own craftiness. (20.) And again, The Lord knoweth the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain.” 1 Corinthians 3:19- 20 while it may seem like goodness, to God it is evil. What seems like wisdom to man is foolishness to God. There are a lot of “Christian” and even preachers that will stand at the Great White Throne in judgment and ask “what happened” and He (Christ) will reply “…I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity…” Matt. 7:23. Folks don’t rely on your own thinking but rather flee to the scriptures they will guide you to righteousness. “Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him.”  1 John 5:1

For Our Weekly  Meditation: A Needed Book"I have put my hope in Your Word." Psalm 119:81 So long as there are . . .    tears and sorrows,    and broken hearts,    and crushed hopes,    and human failures,    and lives burdened and bowed down,    and spirits sad and despairing— so long will the Bible be a needed book.  It is full of inspiration, light, help and strength for earth's weary ones.  "The law of the LORD is perfect—reviving the soul.   The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy—making wise the simple.   The precepts of the LORD are right—giving joy to the heart.   The commands of the LORD are radiant—giving light to the eyes.   The fear of the LORD is pure—enduring forever.   The ordinances of the LORD are sure and altogether righteous. They are more desirable than gold—even the finest gold. They are sweeter than honey—even honey dripping from the comb.By them is Your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward."      Psalm 19:7-11

Notice: The church will have a work day next Saturday. If you have any questions please contact Brother Justin Bookout. Next Sunday afternoon will be our church business meeting at 4:00. Please plan to discuss any church business then.