Friday At Karuhatan, Valenzuela

Friday At Karuhatan, Valenzuela

- July 24, 2020

It has always been standard procedure for me to first ask permission from any nearby authority before standing up to proclaim the gospel. This particular episode is no different from other times, except that I asked twice from different personnel around the area and was allowed to proceed, only to be opposed midway by a different personnel, who told me sternly to climb down at once. God being sovereign, I complied, thanking the LORD in my mind that at least I was not told to cease from preaching.

Elevation in my opinion is an advantage on many points, of which I will not elaborate here. But I maintain that on every occasion I make it a point to search out where I might be able to stand above the crowd to proclaim. This one time, since the preaching has already been disturbed, to argue would be foolish, and would strip away the integrity of the preaching. In all instances of any disturbance, the preaching of the gospel is the priority.

Also I prayed for God to send people who would inquire, and He most graciously did. Twice the brothers were able to present the gospel to both individuals.

It would be foolish to presume we have not accomplished anything from our labors, though we have seemingly few contact; but God always ensures that some unseen audience is hearing the gospel. Once in a while during delivery I can see people standing from far away looking towards our direction, and not only them, but the vendors who have stalls all around us are witness from start to end. I will settle for that. God be gracious to them. My brothers and I stood for 3 hours and preached till evening, had short fellowship, before heading home. The LORD is good. Amen.

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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.