R.S. Helms Commentary

BY: R.S. Helms T he Story of the Wise Men, the Magi who traveled from the East, guided by a star, seeking the new born king of Israel, is a part of the Christmas story that has a variety of meaningful applications, just as the part of the Shepherds tending their flocks, and the story would not be complete without all the parts, it is sort of like a four-part play, being played on the stage of the world. Nonetheless, we have Wise men, who knew of the prophecies of the Israelites, and more so the prophecies concerning their coming king.   They searched the heavens for a sign, then, behold… a star appeared.   One that they had never seen before, and strangely far brighter than all the others.   Guess it was one of those “WOW!” moments that happen from time to time.   The gospel of Matthew records this story as follows: Matthew. 2:1-12 1 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, 2 s

What We Learn From The Wise Men BY: R.S. Helms Part One My Pastor hit on a great sermon this morning that can be applied to our present condition of our Christian nation, the greatest nation in the history of our planet.   Although I will not use his sermon, what he said to us dealt more to the church and the individual; however, I do believe some of the points are appropriate for the Christian as well as non-Christian.   The parable manner of the teaching struck a chord with me and I hope it does with you as well.   I basically wrote this to post in the Black Robe Regiment, a website for Christian patriots and Christian clergy along with Christian lay people who care about this nation; just wish we all spent more time here but it is a definite challenge of time for much involvement, and yet it would perhaps be one of the best places to spend time.   Perhaps it is due to the general nature of multi-denominational, and several different theological v

Who Really Cares NOT Obama, his administration, liberals, RINOs, Media, ... Not even Fox I hope during this time, (more than a few days) that we can come together, at least in prayer, and humble ourselves before the Lord – confess our sin – and pray in His name, He will hear us and heal.   It is my prayer this evening for our loving God to, yes, forgive my sin, the sin of unrighteous anger, and contempt for those who show no true compassion, and heal the ravaged heart of my neighbors in the Northwest.   Heal the wounds on the bodies, which are suffering, and perhaps asking why this could happen?   And Lord bring same to those that will use this occasion to divide and accuse your people before your throne, because Jesus you have taught us not to bring such shame on ourselves, but nowhere have you told us not to put that humbling shame on those who follow the darkness of this world.   Receive home those who laid down their lives in martyrdom for your namesake.   Moreover,

 BY: R.S. Helms The Dead Church  BY: R.S. HELMS                The Dead Church     The church at Sardis , the second that Jesus had no good thing to say, but a church that had enough people left in the congregation, who possessed enough genuine spirituality that life, (genuine Spirit filled life), was possible.   Revival was not a condition no longer attainable for this church, which, in Jesus’ words when speaking to the Pharisees, ‘like a whitewashed sepulchre, clean on the outside, but inside, full of dead men’s bones.’(My paraphrase). The church “appeared” to be vibrant and alive, but only a few left who were alive spiritually. Rev. 3:1—6… 1). “And to the angel of the church in Sardis write. These things says He who has the seven Spirits of God and the seven stars:   ‘I know your works, that you have a name that you are alive, but you are dead. 3). ‘Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die, for I have not found you

 By: R.S. Helms The church at Thyatira, the corrupt church.   Today there are a number of churches and denominations of the Christian faith that fall into this category.   This is one of the churches that some of the most corrupt Christians deny they belong.   Perhaps it is one of the reasons that some mainline denominations are losing people, and churches.   Part of the reason that so many millennials deny being Christian at all.   After all, Christianity has many houses, and not all of them are without fault.   Jesus’ letters to the seven churches of Asia Minor demonstrate two of seven have a problem; this could mean that two in every seven Christians have a problem. Rev. 2:18—29 … 29). “And to the angel of the church in Thyatira write.   ‘These things says the Son of God who has eyes like a flame of fire, and His feet like fine brass.   19). ‘I know your works, love, service, faith, and your patience; and as for your works, the last are more than the first.  

The Compromising Church...  By: R.S. Helms The Church at Pergamos (Pergamum) noted as the “Compromising” church. As belonging to a compromising church, or as compromising your intimate love relationship with Jesus, Lord and Savior, is doubtful what He would expect from us.   This article might put pressure on us as to examining our positional relationship to Christ.   What Theology does your church follow?   Could it be, Progressive, Liberal, or perhaps Liberation, maybe it is still Conservative, Orthodox.   Let us see, what Jesus has to say about our compromise?   Perhaps we are still fighting for the Authentic Christianity as built on the Petra, the mantle rock of Jesus, as He Himself intended.   Jesus the Son of God, God incarnate never changes, neither does His church.   Revelations chapter two, beginning with verse 12; (Rev. 2:12),    12). “And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write, ‘These things says He who has the sharp two-edged sword:’ 13).

By:  R.S. Helms It may be a change to read about something positive, or at least as the Lord viewed the church at Smyrna.   This is a church, which may well reflect in the universal church, your local church, and of course, the church is people, it is a good standard to judge our personal spiritual position. The word Smyrna has as its root, the word myrrh is a substance that has the sweet smell and used in the making of perfume, incense, and medicine.   Smyrna was a beautiful city with rich farmland; and often referred to as the ‘crown of Asia.’   Nonetheless, it was also the center of Caesar-worship in Asia Minor; the infamous ‘golden street’ that ran from the harbor up to Mt. Pagos.   Along the way one passed by an imposing array of pagan temples to Cybele, Apollo, Aesculapius, Aphrodite, and Zeus.   Yet, there was a Christian church, which would only relate to the persecution that the Christians underwent.   It was the martyr Polycarp who was burned at the stake for