Return To Marilao

Return To Marilao

- June 24, 2020

The scheduled Tuesday outreach was moved a day later to accommodate a brother who wanted to join us in public proclamation. And it was for our good. How refreshing it is to hear the gospel spoken by another. It is always pleasant when brethren dwell together in unity (Psalms 133:1). Jhet was recently enabled by the Spirit to understand the doctrines of grace. He and Jordan started in the same ministry years ago, however steeped in doctrinal error. And when it pleased God to open Jordan's understanding to His sovereignty, Jhet became his opposition. But now he also has been enabled to understand the truth about God's person, and if He is willing, we will labor in the LORD's vineyard together from hereon.

The tricycle drivers and vendors comprised our audience today. Not only were they attentive, but they welcomed the tracts cheerfully, and came back to ask for their co-workers as well. My stash was gone even before it was my turn to speak, and the few bibles that I managed to bring, they also received with thankfulness. I can see people from afar straining to our direction, the thought of which somewhat comforted me. God has people listening. Always. Especially when we do not see them. They are there. All that is needed is the faithful preaching of the biblical gospel. The LORD will work the rest.

We are down to our last hundred tracts and ten bibles. As I look at our remaining supplies I am in awe at the number of tracts and bibles that have passed unto people's hands by God's provision through this humble ministry. We are nothing compared to the already existing ministries in the land, but Father has been truly faithful to us. May the LORD refresh our supplies soon.

Comments

Kletos Covenantal Ministries is a small house gathering of Christians inside Brgy. Batia, Bocaue, Bulacan standing solely on the absolute authority, sufficiency, and inerrancy of God's Holy Word by the power of the Holy Spirit for the glory of God, the Father of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We are Presbyterian in church polity. We adhere strongly to the Westminster Confession of Faith (Larger and Smaller), the Athanasian and Nicene Creeds, and the Heidelberg Catechism. Our emphasis is on prayer, experimental/experiential preaching, the active proclamation of God's word in public, catechism, and daily intentional Family Worship in the homes.

Who I Am

I am a husband, and a father.

I am a mere recipient of my Father's mercy by the gracious merit of my Lord and Savior, Jesus, the Christ of God.
An unprofitable servant.

Raised as a Roman Catholic, lived like a demon for 24 years in that religion, became a "Christian" and joined a rich church twice, while living as a hypocrite for 19 more years, 14 of those in adultery. Finally found by Christ out of his own good mercy, convicted of my severe offenses, I realized I was helplessly lost. Regenerated and renewed according to the will of God through Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit. Granted the gift of repentance and faith. Was saved. Washed in the blood of the Lamb. Passed from death unto life. Justified. Dying daily in sanctification. Soon to be glorified.

I pray in God's mercy that I may endure to the end carrying His name, proclaiming His kingdom, and preaching the good news of Christ's salvation, the good work of regeneration by the Holy Spirit, and the victorious power of the Resurrection unto sanctification which is in Christ Jesus, to all who will believe and behave the gospel.

I do not believe Christ saved me to merely hide inside a church building to be a good member, but He enlisted me to be a warring soldier for His kingdom to come; nor do I believe the Holy Spirit indwells in a believer and lets him live as the same old person prior to being saved. If, despite my service, the most Sovereign Lord assigns me to hell at the end, then I have no merit of my own to present to him for myself, other than that which is found in Christ. Though I deserve His justice, I can only plead His mercy. Regardless, God is still truly worthy of all service, worship, and praise.

I am in no way superior, more good, or better than the person I meet on the street. The only difference is I fully realize that I am a guilty criminal before God and that I rightly deserve to die under his justice, yet by His mercy and grace He forgave me - and so I am eternally grateful for this act of kindness that no good act in my entire life can ever truly repay. The common "churchian" knows this, yet has no evidence for it. I am of no such company.

Out of gratitude, I willingly set out to fulfill the Great Commission of proclaiming the good news about the Lord Jesus Christ where all the fishes are - out on the street. Faithfully declaring the clear Gospel of repentance unto salvation, which is able to save to the uttermost, the newness of life in Christ, the persecution that comes with such profession, and the terrifying wrath & judgment of God to come upon the sons of disobedience.

If I lift Him up therefore, He will in turn draw His elect to Himself, thus glorifying the Father, who deserves the reverence He demands from all people and creation. May the Lamb that was slain receive the reward for his suffering.

Grace alone.
Faith Alone.
Christ alone.
Scripture alone.
For the glory of God alone.