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1 H e r i t a g e Herald July 15, 2018 THIS WEEK: Dear Friends and Members, A relatively quiet week for the most part. However, the weather is clearly summer. Some days it has been very hot temperature-wise and other days not so bad. Some of the men removed the old swimming pool at the parsonage. It had finally given up the liner and the pool itself just rusted away. We calculate that it had stood in its place for almost thirty years. We used it first as a baptismal and as the young children grew, they also used it for swimming. The twins are still doing well. They have occasional issues from time to time, but according to the nurses, nothing unusual for preemie babies. This week, Pastor Main was able to hold Ryan. If you recall, a few weeks ago he was able to hold Raymond. He has now held both of his newest grandsons. I have not seen them yet, because hospital rules allow only parents and grandparents in the N.I.C.U. So as greatgrandparents, my wife and I will have to wait a little while longer to see them. continued on page 2... UPCOMING EVENTS Aug Sept HBTS module at Galilean (CT) HBTS module in Philippines a newsletter from Heritage Baptist Church 5923 State Route 17C Endicott, NY Visit Our Website for more information and archived Heralds or the pastor hbc5923@stny.rr.com S e rv i c e T i m e s Sunday School - Sunday Morning - Sunday Evening - Wednesday midweek - 10 am 11 am 6 pm 7 pm

2 On Thursday, Dr. Noel Meadowcroft came up for consultation in regards to his upcoming module class in the fall. He was also able to get in a little fishing. We had lunch together before he left for home. It is always good to see Brother Noel and fellowship with him. for the discerning UNITY Unity is such a blessing in a church and even a family. A work-place can have many benefits for both employers and employees when there is unity in a company. Likewise, a nation is made strong by its unity. The following are a few biblical characteristics of unity. UNITY IS BENEFICIAL - Psalms 133:1-3 (A Song of degrees of David.) Behold, how good (towb-a pleasant, beneficial thing, agreeable thing) and how pleasant (naw-eem- delight, sweet-sounding) it is for brethren to dwell together in unity (yachad- unitedness, all together)! (cf. Zeph.3:9) David tells us that unity is good. He uses a Hebrew word towb that reflects that unity is beneficial in many areas of life. He also calls it pleasant when the brethren dwell together in unity or sweet (vs. 1). Psalm 133:2, It is like the precious (towb- good, pleasant, sweet smelling) ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron s beard: that went down to the skirts of his garments; 2 HERITAGE HERALD - a weekly newsletter from Heritage Baptist Church, Endicott, NY

3 for the discerning David further illustrates the pleasantness of unity by using Aaron the high priest of Israel s anointment of oils as sweet-smelling rather than odious, revealing to us that unity is a pleasant characteristic to have in our lives (vs. 2). Psalm 133:3, As the dew of Hermon, and as the dew that descended upon the mountains of Zion: for there the LORD commanded the blessing, even life for evermore. David continues his illustration of unity, especially its beneficial aspects, by using the dew of Mount Hermon and the mountains of Zion. These mountains collect the water from the dew and water the plains of Israel, turning the land to profit by its fertility (vs. 3). UNITY IS SPIRTUAL - Ephesians 4:3 Endeavouring to keep the unity (henotace- oneness, agreement, unison) of the Spirit in the bond of peace. The Apostle Paul reveals that as Christians we are to take every opportunity to reveal our unison with the Holy Spirit. We are to do this because of our bondage in peace, received when we were saved. It is a bondage in His peace (4:3, John 14:27). UNITY IS ASSOCIATED WITH GROWING - Ephesians 4:13 Till we all come in the unity (henotace- oneness, agreement, unison) of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness (plaroma- filled up, comlete) of Christ: As well, Paul reveals that unity is associated with growing: growing in the unity of the faith, growing in unity of the knowledge of the Son of God, growing in unity to the measure of a complete or mature person in Christ. This unity in growth is afforded to the members of a local church because of the God-given office of the pastor/teacher of the assembly (4:13). Are you enjoying unity in your life? -CAR MonthlyMemoryVerse delight in the LORD Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. Psalm 37:4 Notable Historic QUOTE: It is incumbent on every generation to pay its own debts as it goes, a principle which if acted on, would save one-half the wars of the world. - Thomas Jefferson ( ) 3rd President of the United States, Author: Declaration of Independence Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage forever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart. Psalm 119:111 3

4 HERITAGE BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY NEWS The secret things belong unto the LORD our God: but those things which are revealed belong unto us and to our children for ever, that we may do all the words of this law. Deuteronomy 29:2 Seminary Bookshelf Books may be purchased through Heritage Baptist Church ( ) or Bible Baptist Church ( ) current schedule: * A Primer of Baptist History Daniel The Doctrine of Heaven s Music The Doctrine of Spiritual Gifts Aug 5-9, 2018 BAPTIST HISTORY Dr. Caswell A. Reeves Galilean Baptist Church, CT En Epheso Genesis Geocentricity If Any Man Be in Christ Sept 17-21, 2018 CHURCH OF COLOSSE Dr. Caswell A. Reeves Philippines, Bro. Raquintan s church I Will Build My Church Jonah The Lord God Hath Spoken Oct 1-5, 2018 THEOLOGY OF A BIBLICIST Dr. Noel Meadowcroft Peter Proverbs Psalms 1-41 Psalm 119 *all classes at HBC unless otherwise noted. To see all of the degree programs offered by HBTS, please visit our website at: heritagebaptistchurch.info/theologicalseminary.htm Spiritual Gifts I & II Thessalonians Titus Revelation 4 HERITAGE HERALD - a weekly newsletter from Heritage Baptist Church, Endicott, NY

5 Message by Dr. Caswell A. Reeves How to Identify a Christian I John 5:1-5 from the P U L P I T Many people believe they are Christians. They will tell you outright that they are Christians. I know that before I got saved, I talked myself into believing I was a Christian. But is there a way we can really know? The answer is yes. And it is found in the Bible. Real Christians can be identified: I. They are identified by their Bible faith II. III. A. It is a faith that believes that Jesus is the Christ (vs. 1) B. It is a faith that causes one to be born again (vs. 1) They are identified by their Bible love A. It is a love that loves God (vs. 1) B. It is a love that loves the children of God (vs. 112) C. It is a love that keeps God s commandments (vs. 2-3) D. It is a love that does not find His commandments grievous to keep (vs. 3) They are identified by their Bible victory A. It is a victory that is over the world (vs. 4) B. It is a victory that comes by a genuine faith in Jesus Christ (vs. 5) Are you a Christian? When you look into the mirror of God s Word, are you identified as a real Christian? 6 Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage forever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart. Psalm 119:111 5