Streda 3. Júl 1985 19:30, Krefeld

Streda 29. Január 2025 19:30, Krefeld

Short Summary

Brother Frank emphasizes the importance of staying in Christ and following His commandments, as outlined in 1Joh 2:28-29. He stresses the need to love one another and to walk as Jesus walked, preparing for Christ's return without shame.

Detailed Summary

Detailed Summary

Introduction

Brother Frank begins by expressing gratitude for the opportunity to gather and focus on God, emphasizing the true path and light that God has shown. He highlights the despair of people in today's world and the importance of God's guidance.

Scripture Reading

Brother Frank reads from 1Joh 2:28-29, emphasizing the need to remain in Christ to face His return with confidence and not be ashamed. He reflects on the significance of the last hour and the presence of antichrists, as mentioned by John.

Personal Experiences

  • Vacation Encounter: He shares a story about a conversation during a vacation where a host read from the Bible, leading to a profound moment of God's Word being spoken.
  • Ministry Updates: Brother Frank discusses his recent travels, including speaking in Toronto and Chicago, and meeting old friends. He expresses a desire for a German brother to join their community.

The Word of God

  • Importance of the Word: He emphasizes that the Word of God is the only source of truth and life, and that it must be the foundation of their faith.
  • Old and New Testaments: Brother Frank explains that the Old Testament is essential for understanding the New Testament, and that both are necessary for a complete understanding of God's Word.
  • Sovereignty of God: He discusses the sovereignty of God, using examples from the life of Jesus and the apostles, and the importance of obedience to God's commandments.

Christ's Return

  • Preparation: Brother Frank stresses the importance of being prepared for Christ's return, as described in 1Joh 2:28-29. He encourages the congregation to remain in Christ and to walk as Jesus walked.
  • Love and Obedience: He emphasizes the need to love one another and to obey God's commandments, as a demonstration of true faith.

Conclusion

  • Prayer and Thanksgiving: The sermon concludes with prayers of thanksgiving and a call to remain faithful to God's Word, to love one another, and to prepare for Christ's return with joy and confidence.

LESSONS – qwen_qwen-2.5-72b-instruct

The Importance of Abiding in Christ

Takeaway: We must remain in Christ to have confidence at His return.

Reasoning: The Apostle John emphasizes the need to abide in Christ to avoid shame and to have confidence when He returns. This involves not only believing but also living according to His commandments.

The Unity of the Old and New Testaments

Takeaway: Both the Old and New Testaments are essential for understanding God's Word.

Reasoning: Brother Frank explains that the Old Testament provides the foundation of God's promises, while the New Testament shows their fulfillment. Both are necessary for a complete understanding of God's will and plan.

The Nature of Sin and Righteousness

Takeaway: Sin is the transgression of the law, and righteousness comes through faith in Jesus Christ.

Reasoning: The sermon highlights that the law reveals sin, but righteousness is achieved through faith in Jesus Christ. This is a central theme in the New Testament, emphasizing the role of faith in salvation.

The Example of Christ in Forgiveness

Takeaway: We should forgive as Christ forgave.

Reasoning: Brother Frank shares an anecdote about Brother Branham forgiving a disruptive couple, illustrating the importance of following Christ's example in forgiveness and humility.

The Last Hour and the Antichrist

Takeaway: We are in the last hour, and many antichrists have already appeared.

Reasoning: The sermon references John's warning about the last hour and the appearance of antichrists, emphasizing the need to remain vigilant and faithful to the whole Word of God.

SCRIPTURES

  • 1Jo 2:1 So leget nun ab alle Bosheit und allen Betrug und Heuchelei und Neid und alles Afterreden;
    1Jo 2:2 und seid gierig nach der vernünftigen lautern Milch als die jetzt gebornen Kindlein, auf daß ihr durch dieselbige zunehmet,
    1Jo 2:3 so ihr anders geschmecket habt, daß der HErr freundlich ist,
    1Jo 2:4 zu welchem ihr kommen seid als zu dem lebendigen Stein, der von den Menschen verworfen, aber bei GOtt ist er auserwählet und köstlich.
    1Jo 2:5 Und auch ihr, als die lebendigen Steine, bauet euch zum geistlichen Hause und zum heiligen Priestertum, zu opfern geistliche Opfer, die GOtt angenehm sind durch JEsum Christum.
    1Jo 2:6 Darum stehet in der Schrift: Siehe da, ich lege einen auserwählten, köstlichen Eckstein in Zion; und wer an ihn glaubet, der soll nicht zuschanden werden.
    1Jo 2:7 Euch nun, die ihr glaubet, ist er köstlich; den Ungläubigen aber ist der Stein, den die Bauleute verworfen haben, und zum Eckstein worden ist,
    1Jo 2:8 ein Stein des Anstoßens und ein Fels des Ärgernisses, die sich stoßen an dem Wort und glauben nicht daran, darauf sie gesetzt sind.
    1Jo 2:9 Ihr aber seid das auserwählte Geschlecht, das königliche Priestertum, das heilige Volk, das Volk des Eigentums, daß ihr verkündigen sollt die Tugenden des, der euch berufen hat von der Finsternis zu seinem wunderbaren Licht,
    1Jo 2:10 die ihr weiland nicht ein Volk waret, nun aber Gottes Volk seid, und weiland nicht in Gnaden waret, nun aber in Gnaden seid.
    1Jo 2:11 Liebe Brüder, ich ermahne euch, als die Fremdlinge und Pilgrime, enthaltet euch von fleischlichen Lüsten, welche wider die See LE streiten,
    1Jo 2:12 und führet einen guten Wandel unter den Heiden, auf daß die, so von euch afterreden als von Übeltätern, eure guten Werke sehen und GOtt preisen, wenn es nun an den Tag kommen wird.
    1Jo 2:13 Seid untertan aller menschlichen Ordnung um des HErrn willen, es sei dem Könige, als dem Obersten,
    1Jo 2:14 oder den Hauptleuten, als den Gesandten von ihm zur Rache über die Übeltäter und zu Lobe den Frommen.
    1Jo 2:15 Denn das ist der Wille Gottes, daß ihr mit Wohltun verstopfet die Unwissenheit der törichten Menschen,
    1Jo 2:16 als die Freien, und nicht als hättet ihr die Freiheit zum Deckel der Bosheit, sondern als die Knechte Gottes.
    1Jo 2:17 Tut Ehre jedermann! Habt die Brüder lieb! Fürchtet GOtt! Ehret den König!
    1Jo 2:18 Ihr Knechte, seid untertan mit aller Furcht den Herren, nicht allein den gütigen und gelinden, sondern auch den wunderlichen.
    1Jo 2:19 Denn das ist Gnade, so jemand um des Gewissens willen zu GOtt das Übel verträgt und leidet das Unrecht.
    1Jo 2:20 Denn was ist das für ein Ruhm, so ihr um Missetat willen Streiche leidet? Aber wenn ihr um Wohltat willen leidet und erduldet, das ist Gnade bei GOtt.
    1Jo 2:21 Denn dazu seid ihr berufen, sintemal auch Christus gelitten hat für uns und uns ein Vorbild gelassen, daß ihr sollt nachfolgen seinen Fußtapfen;
    1Jo 2:22 welcher keine Sünde getan hat, ist auch kein Betrug in seinem Munde erfunden;
    1Jo 2:23 welcher nicht wiederschalt, da er gescholten ward, nicht dräuete, da er litt; er stellete es aber dem heim, der da recht richtet;
    1Jo 2:24 welcher unsere Sünden selbst geopfert hat an seinem Leibe auf dem Holz, auf daß wir, der Sünde abgestorben, der Gerechtigkeit leben; durch welches Wunden ihr seid heil worden.
    1Jo 2:25 Denn ihr waret wie die irrenden Schafe; aber ihr seid nun bekehret zu dem Hirten und Bischof eurer Seelen
  • Lk 3:7 Da sprach er zu dem Volk, das hinausging, daß es sich von ihm taufen ließe: Ihr Otterngezüchte, wer hat denn euch geweiset, daß ihr dem zukünftigen Zorn entrinnen werdet?
    Lk 3:8 Sehet zu, tut rechtschaffene Früchte der Buße und nehmet euch nicht vor zu sagen: Wir haben Abraham zum Vater. Denn ich sage euch: GOtt kann dem Abraham aus diesen Steinen Kinder erwecken.
    Lk 3:9 Es ist schon die Axt den Bäumen an die Wurzel gelegt; welcher Baum nicht gute Früchte bringet, wird abgehauen und in das Feuer geworfen.
    Lk 3:10 Und das Volk fragete ihn und sprach: Was sollen wir denn tun?
    Lk 3:11 Er antwortete und sprach zu ihnen: Wer zwei Röcke hat, der gebe dem, der keinen hat; und wer Speise hat, tue auch also.
    Lk 3:12 Es kamen auch die Zöllner, daß sie sich taufen ließen, und sprachen zu ihm: Meister, was sollen denn wir tun?
    Lk 3:13 Er sprach zu ihnen: Fordert nicht mehr, denn gesetzt ist.
    Lk 3:14 Da fragten ihn auch die, Kriegsleute und sprachen: Was sollen denn wir tun? Und er sprach zu ihnen: Tut niemand Gewalt noch Unrecht und lasset euch begnügen an eurem Solde.
    Lk 3:15 Als aber das Volk im Wahn war und dachten alle in ihren Herzen von Johannes, ob er vielleicht Christus wäre
    Lk 3:16 antwortete Johannes und sprach zu allen: Ich taufe euch mit Wasser; es kommt aber ein Stärkerer nach mir, dem ich nicht genugsam bin, daß ich die Riemen seiner Schuhe auflöse; der wird euch mit dem Heiligen Geist und mit Feuer taufen.
    Lk 3:17 In desselbigen Hand ist die Worfschaufel; und er wird seine Tenne fegen und wird den Weizen in seine Scheuer sammeln und die Spreu wird er mit ewigem Feuer verbrennen.
    Lk 3:18 Und viel, anderes mehr vermahnete und verkündigte er dem Volk.

POWERFUL QUOTES

  • "We are so grateful that God has shown us the true way, that He has made the true light shine for us, that He leads us home.""
  • "The Word of God alone is what corrects us. The Word of God alone is what gives us life.""
  • "We must experience, that it really shines from us, that we can love our brother, our neighbor.""
  • "God will help us. I am convinced of that.""
  • "We stand on two feet, on the Old and the New Testament. We have the Old to know what God has promised. We have the New to see and recognize how God fulfills what He has said.""
  • "The righteousness of God, which is through faith in Jesus Christ, is for all who believe. It is not only there, but it comes to all, it belongs to all.""
  • "We are not to be discouraged, but we can lift our heads, because we know our redemption is near. He is coming.""
  • "We are only victorious through Your will, O Almighty God, and You have saved us, cleansed us, washed us in Your blood.""
  • "We are not to fear the darkness, O God, for You are the light of the world and You will let that light shine in us.""
  • "We need You more and more, O Lord. We need the Scriptures You have left for us, for Your people.""
  • "We are grateful for every sermon that has been preached, for every instruction that has been given through Your servant and prophet, and for the whole Holy Scripture, Lord.""
  • "We are not to look back, but to move forward, always, and to rely on Your Word, Lord, for Your Word is ours, and Your light is to shine on our path.""

PLACES

  • Kitchener A city in Ontario, Canada, where Brother Ludwig Anton is from. Country: Canada, Continent: North America
  • Golgotha The place where Jesus was crucified, used to illustrate the fulfillment of God's justice and the redemptive work of Christ. Country: Israel, Continent: Asia

LOCATIONS

  • Toronto Brother Frank spoke in three churches in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on a Sunday. Country: Canada, Continent: North America
  • Chicago Brother Frank met an old friend in Chicago who was close to Brother Branham. Country: USA, Continent: North America
  • Zürich Brother Frank mentions a meeting in Zürich where he and Brother Russ were present and grateful for the Word of God. Country: Switzerland, Continent: Europe

DATES

  • Not specified The sermon does not specify a date.

PEOPLE

  • Bruder Russ A fellow preacher who was present at the meeting in Zürich.
  • Bruder Schmidt A preacher who spoke during Brother Frank's absence and was thanked for his service.
  • Bruder Gajdac A preacher who read a word during Brother Frank's absence and was thanked for his service.
  • Ludwig Anton A brother from Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, who sent greetings.
  • Athanasius A historical figure who compiled the canon of the New Testament in the early Christian centuries.
  • Abraham An Old Testament figure whose faith and obedience are used as an example of how to trust God's promises.
  • Jesus Christus The central figure of Christianity, whose life, death, and resurrection are central to the sermon's message of salvation and righteousness.

ORGANIZATIONS

  • World Council of Churches Brother Frank mentions this organization, noting that many churches, including Pentecostal ones, are part of it, and contrasts it with the true believers who are written in the Book of Life.

TESTIMONIES

  • Chicago Brother Frank met an old friend in Chicago who was known to Brother Branham and played piano and sang during his meetings. The friend's mother, a 92-year-old woman, embraced and kissed Brother Frank, expressing her joy at seeing him. An old friend who played piano and sang for Brother Branham
  • Toronto, Ontario, Canada Brother Frank spoke in three different congregations in Ontario, Canada, and was grateful for the experience despite some initial dissatisfaction with the length of the meetings. Brother Ludwig Anton
  • Not specified Brother Frank attended a conference of the full Gospel but noted that the Gospel was not fully preached there, which left him feeling unfulfilled.
  • Zürich Brother Frank spoke in Zürich and reflected on the importance of the Word of God, noting that the meeting lasted for two and a half hours, which was longer than expected but still felt significant. Brother Russ

EMPHASIZED TOPICS

  • Second Coming And just now, little children, remain in Him, so that when He appears we may have confidence and not shrink away from Him in shame at His coming.|We know that the end is crowned, and just now, little children, remain in Him.
  • Word of God We are so glad that God has shown us the true way, that He has made the true light shine for us, that He leads us home.|The Word of God, which is brought from the heart by the Holy Spirit and which is carried into the hearts by the Holy Spirit, is what matters.|We stand on two feet, the Old and the New Testament. It is His Word, and we want to hold fast to it.
  • Love and Brotherhood If we love one another, we will not do evil to one another.|The love does no evil, no. It does good. It acts in what is right before God and can stand.
  • Walking as Christ Walked Whoever says he abides in Him ought himself to walk in the same manner as He walked.|We must confess, in us is a great desire to come closer to the Lord, to serve Him, to do His will, greater and stronger than ever before.
  • End Times and Antichrist We know that it is the last hour, and as you have heard that the antichrist is coming, even now many antichrists have appeared.|We see it so clearly that there are so many antichrists.

SPIRITUAL TOPICS

  • The Importance of Remaining in Christ Brother Frank emphasizes the importance of remaining in Christ to avoid shame at His coming. This involves living according to Christ's example and commands.
  • The Unity of the Old and New Testaments Brother Frank highlights the importance of understanding both the Old and New Testaments as a unified whole, emphasizing that the New Testament is fulfilled prophecy from the Old Testament.
  • The Law and the Gospel Brother Frank explains the role of the Law in revealing sin and the Gospel in providing justification through faith in Jesus Christ.
  • The Example of Christ in Forgiveness Brother Frank uses the example of Brother Branham forgiving a disruptive couple to illustrate the importance of forgiving others as Christ forgave us.
  • The Last Days and the Antichrist Brother Frank discusses the signs of the last days, including the rise of antichrists, and the importance of remaining faithful to the Word of God.

NON SPIRITUAL TOPICS

  • Personal Travel Experiences Brother Frank shares his travel experiences, including speaking in three churches in Toronto and meeting an old friend in Chicago.
  • Personal Encounters Brother Frank mentions meeting a 92-year-old woman and an old friend in Chicago.
  • Community and Fellowship Brother Frank expresses gratitude for the fellowship and support from other brothers and sisters in the faith.
  • Personal Reflections Brother Frank reflects on his own preaching and the impact of the Word of God.

SUPERNATURAL EXPERIENCES

  • The Holy Spirit spoke to Brother Branham The Holy Spirit told Brother Branham that the couple who were behaving improperly in the meeting were in his power and that whatever he spoke would happen to them.

MARRIAGE

  • Marriage Not specified