Foundational Studies

Foundational Studies

- March 13, 2021

That short stop in the fields of Pandi one windy evening bore fruit. We have been extremely blessed to recently finish week two of our (very slow and meticulous) daily studies on the foundations of salvation and the Christian faith. This is added work. Recording and editing is tedious, but a most refreshing labor. I need to divide my time between working, construction, and ministry. But I am fully aware of the days of free worship coming to a close, and burying our feet deep into the foundations of our chief cornerstone is the only refuge we have in securing our minds to be settled in Christ our hope.

Some notable items gifted to us for this month. 1. A revival of religion in the family, gifting us with wisdom in our daily bible class as we push further towards knowing what Father had in mind for us, what Christ has done for us, and how with utmost care, does the Holy Spirit preserves us.
2. Father was pleased to add four more precious souls to our care, and we have at last settled with our chosen platform of unlimited and free video meeting. I am very humbled with their openness and teachable spirit. May the LORD raise them up to be His alone.
3. We have also revived our family overnight watches, in continuance of that great and priceless jewel of intercession we have learned from our first church, fervently wrestling in behalf of God's glorious name and our beloved country's blatant rebellion. Father has been immeasurably merciful.
4. A fellow-laborer in Christ in the U.S. has sent us unsolicited help. We now have additional funding for new tracts, ministry fares and gas money.

Truly my cup overflows. I have many things to say when I stand before men, but mute I am, and words fail me when I sit before my God.

Ihiga mo ako sa alabok, O Diyos,
patay sa mga hinahabol ng mundo.
Uubusin ang nalalabi kong mga araw
Upang ipagsigawan ang pangalan mo.

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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.