"..THY WORD IS TRUTH.."

WHO IS THE LAST PROPHET?

by: Dario D. Belviz

The Qur’an of Islam said “…No Prophet will come after him. Allah the exalted says: Muhammad is not the father of any man among you, but he is the messenger of Allah, the last of the Prophets. And Allah is Ever All Aware of everything”. ( Qur’an 33:40) – (The Foundation – Islamic Studies, call and guidance of the Philippines – Page: 37).
For the Muslim believers they believed that Muhammad is the messenger of Allah, the LAST (emphasized mine: D.D.B.) of the Prophets. But Friends, if we will only be honest to search the scriptures (John 5:39; 2Tim. 3:15-17) we could find the true Saviour & Prophet and not be deceived by so many false Prophets (Matthew 24:24).
God promised to raise up a prophet “I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their brethren, and will put My words in his mouth, and He shall speak to them all that I command Him, And It shall be that whoever will not hear My words, which He speaks in My name, I will require it of him” (Deut. 18:18-19). This passage was speaking only of Christ not to any person pretending to be the last Prophet. Peter quoted it in Acts 3:22-23 and applied it to Jesus Christ. Stephen also quoted this same passage in the sermon which cost him his life (Acts 7:37).
The New Testament always speaks of Jesus Christ as “The Prophet”. It was in the Galilee that Jesus Christ Fed the 5,000.00 people with “five barley loaves and two small fish” (John 6:1-14). When the people had been fed and there was still bread to spare, they said, “This is truly the Prophet, who is come into the world” (John 6:14).
Jesus is God’s final Spokesman – the final - The last Prophet - The Hebrew writer reminds us of how “God, who at various times and in different ways spoke in time, past to the fathers by the prophets, has in these last days spoke to us by His son …” (Heb. 1:1-2).
God said “whoever will not hear My words, which He speaks in My name, I will require it of him” (Deut. 18:19).

The Hebrew writer mentions the consequences of neglecting the message of Christ – the final Prophet. (Hebrew 2:1-4).

Baptism at Mantalong church of Christ - Brooke's Point, Palawan

Great News from brother Emmanuel Sapitula of Brooke's Point, Palawan for the three (3) souls who was Baptized into the one body of Christ last March 04, 2009 at Mantalong church of Christ. We rejoice to our Lord Jesus Christ to these new addition to His blessed Kingdom. Brother Jonathan Sapitula ( older brother in the flesh of Bro. Emmanuel Sapitula) is currently preaches for Mantalong church of Christ. These two brothers had really a good team-up for the Lord's work in this area. The Brethren at Mantalong congregation mostly are belongs to minorities of tribal people at are the bottom of economic ladder in a third world economy. Please keep our brothers and sisters in this congregation in your prayers for they need of some basic needs...! In Christian love, Dario D. Belviz

Brother Emmanuel Sapitula who works with the Lord's church at Babanga church of Christ - Brooke's Point, Palawan perform this baptism...!

Brother Jonathan Sapitula who works with the Lord's church at Mantalong and Locon church of Christ in Brooke's Point, Palawan Perform this baptism...!

Baptism at Roxas church of Christ - Roxas, Palawan..!

Yesterday, I received a news so with the Pictures of Baptism from brother Mitozyl Sanchez, who works with the Lord's church at Roxas, Palawan. ( Roxas church of Christ and Sandoval Area-4 church of Christ). It was good to see the growing congregations in that place. Brother Sanchez has proven himself faithful in his capacity in discharging his duties and responsibility with the Lord's church he works with. He is still seeking a willing individual christians or able churches of Christ, for he really in need of additional monthly support of $100.00 to really be fully effective and productive for the Lord. He will certainly fully appreciates anyone who would want to have fellowship with him for the Gospel; Just let me know and I will put in contact him with you. In Christian love- Dario D. Belviz

Taken while brother Mitozyl Sanchez was further explaining to the 3 converts about the significant of Baptism..!

Brother Mitozyl Sanchez prayed for the 3 converts before they will immersed into Christ..!

The Action of Baptism...!

The Converts were very glad because they know that their sins were already forgiven. - These newly converts are: From Left; Marites Ebanada, Charis Castromayor and Lovely Castromayor. Please, pray for them that they will continue to be faithful to the Lord ( Rev. 2:10).

"..THY WORD IS TRUTH.."

BAD COMPANY

The Story is told of two parrots who lived near each other. The one was accustomed to singing Hymns while the other was addicted to swearing. The owner of the latter obtained permission for it to associate with the former in the hope that its bad habit would be corrected. Instead the opposite happened as both learned to swear.
This little story reminds us of a passage in ( I Cor.13:33) which sys, " Do not be deceived: Evil company corrupts good habits". A person may feel like he can associate with wicked people and not be hurt. He may think that he can be a good influence on the wicked person. Perhaps he can, but influence can go in two directions, and there is a great danger of the wicked person influencing the good person. If a person thinks otherwise, he is " Deceived". Young people, as well as older people, need to pick their friends carefully. Remember, " Evil company corrupts good habits."

"..THY WORD IS TRUTH.."

A RESOUNDING SERMON

Halfway through the preacher's sermon, a woman seated in the front pew began snoring. The Preacher motioned to the woman's 6- years old daughter, hoping the little girl would wake her mother up. But the girl stayed perfectly still. When the woman's snoring grew even louder, the Preacher-speaking in a hushed voice-asked the girl to rouse her mother. To which the girl replied, " YOU WAKE HER UP. YOU'RE THE ONE WHO PUT HER TO SLEEP" ( quote from an unknown source).

"..THY WORD IS TRUTH.."

WHERE ARE YOU LISTED?

A National survey for various churches revealed these startling facts about church members:

10 % Cannot be found

20 % Never attend

25 % Never Pray

35 % Never read the word of God

40 % Never contribute to the Lord's work

70 % Never attend Sunday evening worship

75 % Never assume responsibility in the program of the church

95 % Never win a soul to Christ and

100 % EXPECT TO GO TO HEAVEN

WHERE ARE YOU LISTED IN THE SURVEY?

"..THY WORD IS TRUTH."

THE FATAL ACCIDENT
by: Dario D. Belviz

While in our travel at Northern Palawan last February 10th to 14th 2009, we are surprised to see the wreck passenger Jeepney at zigzag road of Northern Palawan. According to some people in the area this passenger jeepney was crash one week ago, it was loaded of more than 50 sacks of rice and not less than 20 passengers. Unfortunately, three people were died, including the driver, and the conductor. Brethren and friends, we are always reminded of the lessons we can take from this tragedy;

DEATH COMES TO US ALL: Death is described by the scriptures as a house to which man is brought (Job 30:23). The wise man said “For the living know that they shall die” (Ecclesiastes 9:5). The Hebrew Told: “and it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment “(Hebrew 9:27). The Psalmist informed” “ what man is that liveth, and shall not see death” (Psalm 89:48). Again, the wise man emphasized “there is no man that hath power over the spirit to retain the spirit; neither hath he power in the day of death...” (Ecclesiastes 8:8). So, Nobody can escaped in the day of death, all ages die, infants, young school children, teenagers, early 20’s, the middle aged, the older, whether rich or poor, wise or foolish.(Eccl.9:1-2).

WE NEVER KNOW WHAT A DAY MAY BRING FORTH: We never know that before the day the death of those passengers, the driver and the conductor, maybe they were happy to talk with their wife, and children. These love ones, had no idea that it is the last time that they could talk. They would never see them again..!. The Proverb says “ Boast not thyself of tomorrow; for thou knowest not a day may bring forth” ( Proverb 27:1). James said it this way, “whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow” (James 4:14). So, we all need to live everyday as if it were the last..!

LIFE IS SHORT: The Psalmist said “Remember how short my time is..!(Psalm 89:47), “ a handbreadth”(Psalm 39:5), “a step”(I Sam.20:3), “ a flower that is cut down” (Job 14:1-2), “ of few days”(Job 14:1), as “a grass’(Psalm 103:15, “ as a shadow”(Job14:2), “ a vapor” ( Jas.4:14), “ a moment”(I Cor.4:17). These are the Lord’s description of the brevity of life. So, if our life is really short and frail, we need to value our time “.. Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom” (Psalm 90:12) a wise man will number his days, realizing that they will come to an end. In numbering our days, we need to learn to make our days count. We need to redeem the time (Eph.5:16).

CONCLUSION: Life is a precious gift – do not neglect it (Eccl.3:12-13, 22; 11:9-12:1, 13-14). God graciously gives us time and opportunity to learn and obey him to avoid eternal death for our sins (Rome 3:23; 6:23; 2:3-4; 2 Pet.3:9). In view of death, my friends, today is the day you should repent of every sin and obey Jesus Christ.( Acts 2:38; Mark 16:16).

Preaching Trip at Northern Palawan - 02/10-14/2009

My dear Brethren, this last February 10th - 14th 2009, I am blessed again to have another Preaching trip at Northern Palawan, together with our some fellow dedicated gospel Preachers from Southern and Northern part of Palawan. Namely; brother Jonathan Sapitula, Emmanuel Sapitula, Sammy Cabansa, Edward Belando, Judson Montimor, Mitozyl Sanchez, Alberto Jabagat, and Mike Garcia. We thanks to the Lord to this opportunity, because we continually preach thy Word and to visit our dear brethren. Like the apostle Paul said to Barnabas " let us go again and visit our brethren in every city where we have preached the word of the Lord and see how they do" ( Acts 15:36). But our trip is not only to visit them but.."exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much Tribulations enter into the Kingdom of God" ( Acts 14:22). So, my dear brethren and friends, once again, I am glad to share to you some of our photos during this trip, our Home Bible study and baptism. God bless you all thank you so much - brother Dario D. Belviz

Our Photos while waiting the time to begin our Home Bible study to one of the contact at Kemdeng Village San Vicente, Palawan. I am standing from left, then followed by bro. Emmanuel Sapitula ( Preaches at Babanga church of Christ - Brookes Point, Palawan), bro. Alberto Jabagat ( Preaches at Kemdeng church of Christ -San Vicente, Palawan). bro. Mitozyl Sanchez ( Preaches at Sandoval church of Christ - Roxas, palawan), Bro. Edward Belando ( Preaches at Burirao church of Christ - Narra, Palawan), bro. Jonathan Sapitula ( Preaches at Locon and Mantalong church of Christ), bro. Judson Montimor ( Preaches at Aramaywan-2 church of Christ - Narra, Palawan) and bro. Sammy Cabansa ( Preaches at Tagpirara and Saraza church of Christ - Brookes Point, Palawan).

Brother Jonathan Sapitula Preaching the "Gospel Plan of Salvation". The contact Mr. Elezer attentively listened to the word of God that we had preached to him..!

Our Home Bible study at the Village of Kemdeng at San Vicente Palawan. This photo was taken at the house of Mr. Elezer..!

This Photo was taken infront of San Vicente Public Market in San Vicente, Palawan. From Left: brother Roberto Jabagat, Myself, Edward Belando, Emmanuel Sapitula, Judson Montimor, Sammy Cabansa, Mitozyl Sanchez, and brother Jebrel Jabagat out local guide..!

Brother Mitozyl Sanzhez doing his task in Preaching the gospel. He preached about the "Gospel plan of Salvation" to the family of Leo Chavez at the Village of Canique Taytay, Palawan..!

This Photo was taken at the Farm House of Mr. Leo Chavez (seated in front holding the Bible) at the Village of Canique Taytay, Palawan. He is very attentive in listening the word of God that we had shared to him and to his family. We hope and pray that this family will obey the gospel soon..!

Brother Jonathan Sapitula and I rendered a short message to these two souls ( Vic Gacia and Allan Garcia). Instructing them of their obligation and responsibility as a Christian after their Baptism..!

Brother Mitozyl Sanchez and brother Judson Montimor officiated this baptism..!

Two souls were baptized into the one body of Christ at Busybees Taytay, they are Vic Garcia-47 years old, formerly in the faith of Catholicism, and Allan Garcia 40 years old. We rejoice to our Lord Jesus Christ to these new addition to His Kingdom.Please pray for them too that they will continue to served the Lord faithfully ( Rev. 2:10)

Our Photos right after the baptism. I am standing from left, then followed by brother Judson Montimor, Mitozyl Sanchez, Vic Garcia, Allan Garcia, Macio Llanera, Sammy Cabansa, Edward Belando, Emmanuel Sapitula, Mike Garcia with his to little children Jaylo and Mikeluz..!

The faces of Preachers while on travel were all dirty, tired, but happy...!

My photo during our Preaching Travel at Northern Palawan. The road is in bad shape and dusty..!

"..THY WORD IS TRUTH."

“I WILL BUILD MY CHURCH” – NOT MY CHURCHES!

by: Dario D. Belviz

JESUS SAID: “And I say also unto thee, that thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church: and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it”
(Matthew 16:18). My friends what can we learn from this clear statement of Jesus? Join me open your Bible and “let us plead together” – Isaiah 43:26. When Christ said “I will build my church” it means that;

1.) The church had not yet built when Jesus declared these words: I heard one time from the mouth of renowned Tele-evangelist here in the Philippines that according to him, the church mentioned by Jesus Christ in Matthew 16:18 had already established many years ago, he proved it by using Acts 7:38. If this kind of explanation is true, then, Jesus Christ would not have said “I will build my church” rather, he would say, “I have already built my church”. Friends, the church were not established prior to the declaration of Christ promise. We should be aware “Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirit whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world” – I John 4:1.

2.) Jesus was to be the Builder of the church: The church was not established by Moses or other Patriarchs; it was not also built by Joseph Smith, Alexander Campbell or any other man who called themselves as God’s Messenger in the last days. It is very clear from the light of the scriptures that only Jesus Christ is the Builder, Author, great architect, the foundation and finisher of the church. (I Corinthians 3:10-11).

3.) The church belongs only to Christ: Jesus alone own the church, NOT MAN. Jesus Christ purchased it with His own blood – Acts 20:28 “ Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flocks over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood”. From this pin of Apostle Paul, we can learn that Christ did not purchase the church until he shed his own blood, or the church was not established before his death at the cross. Jesus Christ called it, “my church” (singular) not “my churches” (plural). The Scriptures also teaches us that there is only “ONE BODY” or “ONE CHURCH” (Eph. 4:4; Col.1:18, 24). If the claims of Denominational teachers that “ALL CHURCHES” throughout the world are owns by Christ was correct, then, Jesus Christ did not tell us the truth when He said “I will build my church”. My dear friend’s only “ONE CHURCH” is belong to Christ. It is under His Authority since He is the head of the body – the church (Matthew 28:18; Col.1:18, 24).

Now my dear friend’s, we know that Jesus Christ built His own church and established His Kingdom (Acts 2:47; 5:11; Col.1:13, 18, Revelation 5:9-10; Acts 20:28). We cannot be right before Jesus if we are not in His body – the church (I Peter 2:5-9). Christ is the Savior of the body – the church (Eph.5:23; Col.1:18, 24). Where are you now my friends, are you a member of the Lord’s Body – the church? If not, I invite you to search the scriptures (John 5:39; 2 Tim.3:15-17) hear the word (Rome 10:17) Believe (Hebrew 11:6) Repent (Acts 17:30) Confess (Rome 10:9-10) be Baptized (Mark 16:15-16; Acts 2:38; I Peter 3:21) and the Lord added you to the church “Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.” – Acts 2:47.

Reneboy Carmelino & Marichu Suico Nuptial - January 28 , 2009

Last January 28, 2009 I was in Tagdao Quezon, Palawan. About 137 Kilometers away from the City of Puerto Princesa. I was there as Officiating Minister for the wedding of our Brother Reneboy Carmelino & sister Marichu Suico..!

The bride accept the Treasures and promise to be a faithful co-holder of the groom..!

The Husband & wife with the Officiating Minister..!

Myself together with our some fellow gospel Preachers at Southern Part of Palawan...!

Some of our Brethren & fellow gospel Preachers at Southern Part of Palawan. In Front (form left) bro. William Lagan With his wife sister Antonia Lagan, Judson Montimor, and Bro. Jonathan Sapitula. Standing from left: bro. Wilfredo Estiandan, Quirino Montimor, Sister Antonia Lagan, Edward Belando, Eddie Favila, Ramon Suico, Reuben Tiburan and bro. Sammy Cabansa. This photo was taken right after the wedding.

Preaching Trip at Northern, Palawan - 01/13-16/2009

Brethren, I am glad to share to you, that last January 13-16/2009, myself with our fellow Preachers in Northern Palawan, namely: brother Mitozyl Sanchez, Cesar Gundao, and Jonathan Arias. We had the opportunity again to preach the faithful words of our Lord Jesus Christ to this remote and far place. We had also the opportunity to visit our brethren in Stockfile congregation at Roxas, Palawan, our brethren in Kemdeng congregation at San Vicente, as well our brethren in Canique Taytay, Palawan. In that, I am happy to show you some of our photos on this trip while doing Home Bible study to the people of Northern Palawan..!-bro.Dario D. Belviz

We are waiting of time to begin our Home Bible study to the Family of Merna at Kemdeng Village, San Vicente...!

We are in the compound of Mrs. Merna at Kemdeng Village. She is a village mid-wife. They are belong to a Catholic faith, but they are interested to search for the truth...!

I am explaining to our hearers about the " One true church of the Lord....!

We are in the House of Mr. Bacosa at Landing Village, San Vicente Palawan. This family was formerly in the faith of "United church of Christ in the Philippines" We are very much thankful to this family for gaving us the time to share to them the true teaching of Christ about His church...!

This is the house of brother Roberto Jabagat ( Preacher of Kemdeng congregation) at Kemdeng Village, San Vicente, Palawan...!

This is the newly erected church building (under construction) of the brethren in Kemdeng Village at San Vicente, Palawan. It is only made of light materials...!

The Brethren at Puerto Princesa City church of Christ..!

We are working in peace and harmony, " endeavoring to keep the unity of the spirit in the bond of peace" ( Eph.4:3), believing and upholding the Bible as "God's revelation, that Jesus is "God with us" ( Matt.1:23), and that " in Him dwelleth all the fullness of the Godhead bodily" (Col.2:9). We stand united in honoring the Son of God, Jesus Christ our Saviour, and in doing all things by his Authority (Col3:17). We endeavor to "speak only as the oracles of God" (IPet.4:11) and Believe Jesus has all Authority (Matt.28:18). So, all our actions and teaching are based upon the word of God. As a result we are growing in love for one another and for all men (IThes.3:12-13).

My Beloved family..!

My wife (Daisy) with our children Clay, John Paul & Clarence