Karl Gessler @KarlGessler@dingdash.com
- The Faith of the Fathers
- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl27O0EiTRBSyF_nVrU5G0g
- The Karl Gessler Band
- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLOvq6O4aIXLrkKxwXkq3uA
- Our Podcast
- https://thefaithofthefathers.buzzsprout.com/
I am a husband, father, worship leader, song-writer, missionary, and podcast host. I live in Western North Carolina, USA, from where my family and I share our life and music with the world.
Joined May 2020
Why do Christians always expect the future to be worse than the present?
My Discovery Of Charles Spurgeon journal entry #2
A fellow pastor complained to Charles Spurgeon one day that he was seeing no conversions through his preaching.
Spurgeon feigned surprise and answered,
“But you do not expect conversions every time you preach, do you?”
“Oh, no, of course not!”
Replied the minister.
Spurgeon retorted,
“And that is why you do not have them!”
“If the world abuses me I am a match for that. I begin to like it. It may Fire all its big guns at me, I will not return a single shot, but just store them up and grow rich on the old iron.” —-Charles Spurgeon
I’m starting in on a book about another of the fathers of our faith. I’m familiar with Spurgeon’s name but I know nothing of him directly. I look forward to sharing what I learn about and from the man.
I plan on journalling my discovery of Spurgeon on my Telegram channel.
You can follow me here: https://t.me/TheGospel4PlanetEarth
What about children who are born into poverty, dysfunction, and abuse? If they live and never hear the gospel, would it be better if they had never been born?
Many people justify abortion but arguing that, by aborting (killing) the child, they are protecting them from a miserable existence.
How do you respond?
This is amazingly good news! This could spread like wild-fire! Share it with your Sherriff's!
Personal integrity is the greatest defense against tyranny.
Jesus said that YOU are the light of the world. Shouldn't He have said "I" am the light of the world? What does Jesus expect out of me that He should lay that title at my doorstep? Am I not "desperately wicked", as the scriptures say?
https://www.karlgessler.com/post/am-i-desperately-wicked-or-the-light-of-the-world
Faith is something we do.
I believe I should get more exercise, but often fail to do so.
Paul clarifies this understanding of faith when he writes: “whatsoever is not of faith is sin.” (Romans 14:23). We expect him to say “whatsoever is not of faith is unbelief.” But for Paul the opposite of faith is sin because his understanding of faith includes obedience. Clearly, the opposite of obedience is sin. —Ken Bailey (Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes)
Faith is something we do.
The Law is not a ladder.
Many people believe that God gave the Law, (the Torah), to Israel in order for her to attempt to climb into heaven through good works and discover the vanity of that pursuit. Not so.
The Torah was given as an identity for the people of God. How do you know who are the people of God? The people of God are recognized by how they keep Torah.
How do you recognize the people of God today? They are the people who have the Law of God written on their hearts and manifest in their deeds.
Christ did not come to abolish the Law but to fulfill it. The world needs to see the people of God.
Let your light shine before men.
This was a fun experience. The boys didn't like trying this at first, but they are glad they did it. :)
Do you know the Gospel?
Have you ever wondered why Stephen in Acts 7, given the opportunity to preach to his Jewish community, never once brings up going to heaven, hell, grace vs. works, or any of the usual talking points for a western evangelist?
Nevertheless, Stephen did preach the Gospel when he said, “Look! I can see heaven opened, and the son of man standing at God’s right hand!” (Acts 7:56). With this statement, Stephen declared that Jesus is installed as Lord of the Cosmos, taking His position at the right hand of the Father.
“The Gospel” is the good news of the Lordship of Christ.
"It the beauty of the lilies Christ was born across the sea
With a glory in His bosom that transfigures you and me
As He died to make men holy, let us live to make men free
While God is marching on!"
Karl Gessler
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TRUE STORY
I was talking with a dear sister from Sudan the other day and she showed me the scars on her throat and arm. When I asked what they were she told me.
"The scar on my throat was from a hot metal poker that the doctor used to burn my throat to make my cough go away when I got the flu. It took three months for the burn to heal. The scars on my arm are from the burns of a hot iron to keep me from getting malaria. All of us were forced to do this in Sudan. It didn't work, but it didn't matter. It made the people feel like they were doing something to fight the disease and it was expected that everyone pretend it was working."
"Wow that's crazy," I said. "Everybody doing something that they know doesn't work, but makes them feel better about doing it anyway."
"Like wearing a mask?" she replied.
WOW! Puts it all into perspective. She deflated my western pride. In some ways we haven't advanced so much.
My Sudanese friend is a medical doctor and now lives in America.
George Carneal spent over 25 years searching for love. Plagued by depression and suicidal thoughts, George finally found his way back to the Jesus he once thought he hated. George shares his journey of moving from queer to Christ in this important interview.
Karl Gessler
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How bad are things getting in North Korea?
Well according to the North Korean government - 700 orphans have just "volunteered" to work in coal mines.
https://backtojerusalem.com/700-orphans-in-north-korea-volunteer-to-work-in-coal-mines/
https://home.frankspeech.com/tv/video/mike-lindell-presents-absolutely-9-0
Joe Biden is China's President. They have can him and his administration. That who put him in office. That is who Joe works for.
“Oh how I love your Law!
It is my meditation all the day.”
Psalm 119:97
Christians are often inconsistent and incoherent when it comes to the role of the Law of God. Is the Law a bad thing or a good thing?
The Law is a gift. The Law provides an identity for the people of God. How do God’s people recognize family? They are the people who keep Torah, the Law.
The Law is a good thing written on our hearts through Jesus. If Jesus lives inside of you, you will love Him. If you love Jesus, you will love the children born of Him. If you love the children of God, we will know that Christ Himself lives inside of you.
Jesus is the Law written on your heart.
“If you love me, you will obey what I command.” —Jesus
The people who do right, who forgive, love, repent, speak truth, remain faithful, etc. who follow the Law of Christ. These fruits mark you as followers of Christ.
Oh, how I love Your Law! It lets me recognize & trust my brothers and sisters.
Let us love the Law of God together.
My brother and I used to lead worship together regularly. It is always a blessing to get together again and sing whatever songs come to mind. Sometimes a song pops up that you haven't heard in years. This was one of those times.
- The Faith of the Fathers
- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl27O0EiTRBSyF_nVrU5G0g
- The Karl Gessler Band
- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLOvq6O4aIXLrkKxwXkq3uA
- Our Podcast
- https://thefaithofthefathers.buzzsprout.com/
I am a husband, father, worship leader, song-writer, missionary, and podcast host. I live in Western North Carolina, USA, from where my family and I share our life and music with the world.
Joined May 2020
