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2014 FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS EDITION

ATHLETES OF THE WEEK John Gibbs Jr. Alcorn State Kyler Murray - Allen (Page 16)

Studewood Cobras Hold Annual Banquet (Page 5)

2014 Southeast Lions Takes All IYSA Super Bowl Titles (Page 6)

High School Football: State (Pages 7-8)

2015 Mazda3 S Grand Touring (Page 2)

Alcorn State takes the 2014 SWAC Championship (Page 9)

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Behind The Wheel With THE KING (Arthur Prayther)

Fort Worth, Texas-This time around we took a spin in one of the country’s purest imports in the Mazda3 S Grand touring 5-door small sedan. Yes the new 2015 Mazda3 S five-door has 85 per cent of its part from Japan and 0 parts from the U.S. and Canada. The final assembly point is Hofu, Japan with both the engine and transmission built in Japan as well. The new Mazda3 S is powered by a proved Skyactiv-G 2.5 liter DOHC 4-cylinder engine with a Skyactiv-MT with 6-speed manual shifter brining back the fun of shifting gears. Horsepower for the new Mazda is 184 and

185 pounds per foot of torque on this baby. Those number adds up to 35 miles on the highway and 26 in the city making it very affordable to operate.

When it comes to safety the new Mazda3 gets a 5-star overall rating from the NHTSA with 5-star for driver in frontal crashes while front passenger gets a 4star rating. Taking a lot at the side crash numbers we find the new Mazda3 gets 5-star rating for front and rear riders. The rollover rating is 4-star as well.

Blind spot monitoring system along with rear cross traffic alert and tire monitoring system adds to the safety features of the new

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MAZDA3 S GRAND TOURING Mazda3. Throw in four-wheel disc brakes with electric power assisted steering and independent front/rear suspension The most important thing is the new Mazda3 has plenty of leg room for driver and front passenger and at points you forget you are riding in what is supposed to be a small sedan.

Leather trimmed sport seats and 6-way power driver seat with manual lumbar adjustment and variable heated front seats. A dual zone climate control makes the cabin very pleasant and power windows and door locks adds to the luxury features of this very affordable automobile.

Fact is our test vehicle came in at just over $28,000 equipped pretty doggone good. The power rolls to the road on 18inch alloy wheels wrapped by P215/45R 18-inch All Season Tires. This unit also came with rain-sensing windshield wipers, heated power side mirrors to name a few of its added features on their standard equipment list.

Mazda3 S five-door Grand Touring models also have active driving display seven-inch color touch-screen display with multifunction commander control and rearview backup camera. Mazda navigation system with Bose 9speaker center point audio with

AM/FM/CD, HD radio with two USB inputs along with Sirius XM satellite radio along with SMS text message delivery and replay, Bluetooth Hands-free phone/audio to go along with it.

In closing please allow me to

add the new Mazda3 also has Dynamic stability control, traction control system with Hill launch assist and a full array of air bags to round out the safety strong points of this vehicle!

The 2015 Mazda3 S Five-Door Grand Touring sedan

A KING-SIZE MOVER AND SHAKER: DAWN BROWN

By Dr. Victor Keys A King-Size View Our King-Size Mover and Shaker for the month of December is Dawn Brown.

Coach Brown was officially named Prairie View A&M head women’s basketball coach in April of 2014. Brown, who served on an interim basis during the 2013-14 season, becomes Prairie View A&M’s fifth head coach since the program moved to the NCAA Division I ranks in 1982.

Named the team’s interim head coach on July 1, 2013, Brown led the Lady Panthers to their fourth consecutive NCAA Women’s Basketball Division I Tournament appearance and the team’s fourth straight SWAC Tournament Championship this past season.

Brown’s success on the hardwood also caught the eye of several national publications as she was named the 2013-14 HBCU Digest Female Coach of the Year.

In addition to the team’s individual accolades, the Lady Panthers

had a pair of five-game winning streaks under Brown over the course of the 2013-14 campaign and won 10-of-11 contests during a two-month span. Since joining the PVAMU women’s basketball program as an assistant coach in 2010, the Lady Panthers are a perfect 12-0 in postseason play with Brown on the bench.

Prior to becoming interim head coach, Brown served as the team’s assistant coach for three seasons along with adding the responsibilities of recruiting coordinator during the 2012-13 campaign.

Before coaching at Prairie View A&M, Brown spent four seasons as an assistant coach at Tougaloo College. At Tougaloo, Brown played a major part in turning the program around as the Lady Bulldogs finished the 2009-10 season with their best record in 12 years and advanced to the semifinal round of the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Tournament.

A 2005 graduate of Jackson State University, she had a two-

year career as a student-athlete with the Lady Tigers and helped capture the 2002-03 SWAC Regular Season CoChampionship and a SWAC Tournament semi-final berth.

Before her playing days at Jackson State, Brown a two-time captain at Atlanta Metropolitan College, led the team to twostraight GJCAA Tournament

appearances as she was a part of the inaugural team in 2000.

Dawn knows the demands of a Division I student-athlete, as she also excelled in the classroom earning her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology in 2005. She also

holds memberships in Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Order of Eastern Star, Black Colleges & Administrators and the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association.

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ACURA ILX 2.4L PREMIUM MOSTLY HOME GROWN

By King Arthur Prayther A King-Size View Fort Worth, Texas-As we make more trips in Honda and Acura product lines we are coming away with a much better feel for the products. We might add we didn’t know what we were missing. With 201 horsepower under the hood of this vehicle powered by a 2.4 liter DOHC 16-valve IVTEC 4-cylinder engine. It’s mated to a 6-speed manual transmission helping to keep the driver alert and adding to the fun of shifting bringing back memories. The new ILX came with 4wheel disc brakes and Macpherson Strut front suspension and rear Multi-link suspension again adding to the fun of driving this unit. Economically speaking the new ILX gets 22 in the city and 31 on the highway for a combine 25 miles per gal-

lon. When you throw in the fact 201 horses under the hood that pretty dog gone good.

Other technical features includes electric power -assisted rack and pinion steering and drive by wire throttle system.

Safety comes in pretty well also with driver and front passenger dual-stage airbags and side airbags as well. Vehicle stability assist and anti-locking brakes with electronic brake distribution. ACE body construction with side-impact door beams and daytime running lights helps to make for a more safer ride

altogether.

Leather trimmed sports seats and USB audio interface adds to the interior of the new ILX. Driver is pleased with an 8-way power heated seat and a multiview rear camera display. The display also comes on when making a turn giving the driver a clear view from the cross road.

Clearly a new development by American Honda Motors and a great addition to safety of travelers world wide.

Acura made sure you enjoy your favorite sounds with a 7-speaker AM/FM/CD Premium sound

system complete with Satellite radio.

A moon roof with tilt features and heated power door mirror couple with keyless entry system all standard.

The best thing about it is 60 per cent of the vehicle parts including the engine are from the U S

and Canada with the final assembly point being Greensburg, Indiana.

In closing please allow me to add the new ILX rolls on 17X7.0 Allow wheels circulated

by P215/45R 17-All-season tires. At 30 Grand we are talking about a steal!

The 2015 Acura ILX 2.4L premium sedan

HYUNDAI SONATA SPORT 2.0T CATCHES THE EYE

By King Arthur Prayther A King-Size View Aldine, Texas-my mind goes back to 1987 when we first test drove the new Hyundai Sonata and big Tony Norris came out to our shoot and lifted the front end up off the ground. Tony went on to become one of the Nation’s top wrestlers and his massive body grew to more than 350 pounds. At that time Tony was still trying to get in the NFL after a great career on the college and semi-pro level.

Back to the Sonata both then and now one of the world’s finest buys or most would say a lot of bang for your buck. Fact is our Urban Sunset vehicle came in at a little more than 29 Grand and it was very well equipped. The sport model

turned a few heads and opened a few eyes also.

Under the hood of the 2015 Sport 2.0T is a 2.0 liter Turbo gasoline engine with direct injection 4-cylinder producing 245 horsepower and 260 pounds per foot of torque. Dual continuous valve timing and a 6-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters gets you rolling smoothly.

This creates numbers of 23 in the city and 32 on the highway for a combine 26 miles per gallon average.

When it comes to comfort and convenience the sport tuned suspension and steering adds to the driving fun of this vehicle.

Power rolls to the ground on 18inch alloy wheels wrapped by P235/45R 18-inch performance tires. The HID headlights and

The Hyundai Sonata Sport 2.0 Turbo four-door sedan

LED taillights gives the vehicle a more sporty look. Throw in rear diffuser with quad exhaust tips and chrome exterior door handles with welcome light.

Hand frees smart trunk opener and push button start helps to round out some of the features normally found on more expensive vehicles these days.

The interior is highlighted by

sport leather seating surfaces with heated front seats and power driver and front passenger seats. The steering wheel as well as the shift knob are leather wrapped. There are floor mounted air vents for the dual climate control air flowing system.

A 5-inch color touch screen audio display allows you to easi-

ly get to the sound system complete with 90-day free trial of Sirius XM Satellite radio with all the trimmings.

In closing we want to thank Hyundai for bringing back the memories of Behind The Wheel TV Auto Show. Now I guess we have to try and run down big Tony!

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COBRAS HOLD 39TH ANNUAL BANQUET

By King Arthur Prayther A King-Size View The Studewood Cobras held their 39th Annual Banquet at the Aldine Campbell Center and more than 700 turned out for the presentations of Awards. The Cobras had two teams in their freshmen and Varsity squads play for the Super Bowl title in the Independent Youth Sport Association football league. The freshmen fell to the South East Lions 13-12 in four overtimes while the Varsity also lost to the Lions 13-7. The Flag and J V

squads were beaten in the conference finals of the league.

When the new season begins in 2015 the Cobras will embark on their 40th season. This clearly makes them one of the longest lasting programs in the Country.

This year marked the first year of the Walter Penrice Award named for the Cobras Freshmen coach and President of the Cobras Walter has spent more than 38 years with organization.

He and his wife LeAndrea Penrice have worked hard with all their helpers as well as officers to make the Cobra what

they are today!

Guests included lead speaker Reggie Dixon a Yates and Niagara University graduate who played with the Harlem Globetrotter. Dixon a high jumping point guard challenged the kids to grow up and make something special of themselves and reminded them how hard

work pays off. Among the honored guest was former Cobra John Gibbs Jr. a junior QB at Alcorn State University. Gibbs won the conference MVP this year and also got the MVP as Alcorn whipped Southern to take home the Toyota SWAC Championship at NRG Stadium.

Gibbs was impressed with the turnout and enjoyed answering

questions and listening to Cobras stories on the night. Year in and Year out we are happy to be working with the Cobras in an effort to find another sponsor since Fiesta backed out after 10 years of working with the Cobras.

Reggie Washington and John Gibbs Jr.

Homecoming Court 2014 Cobras King Arthur with John Gibbs Jr. Cobras Cheerleaders for 2014

Walter and LeAndrea Penrice at Cobra Banquet

King Arthur, John Gibbs Jr., Reggie Dixon and Reggie Washington share a photo at banquet

Parents at Cobras Banquet at Campbell Center - All photos by Dr. Victor Keys

Cobras Varsity Squad for 2014

Globetrotter Reggie Dixon talks with Cobras at banquet

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SOUTHEAST LIONS TAKES ALL SUPER BOWLS TITLE IN IYSA LEAGUE IN 2014

By King Arthur Prayther A King-Size View The Southeast Lions football program walked away from Butler Stadium with all four of the Independent Youth Sports Association League championships. The won the flag title and then beat the Cobras freshmen in four over times 13-12.

Later in the day their JV beat the

Fifth Ward Cowboys and their varsity edged the Cobras 13-7 in the night game. It’s been years since one organization won all four titles and we think the Cobras were the last to do so.

It makes for good competition as the Lions are setting the bar higher for all teams and look forward to being good for years to come.

The Southeast Lions freshmen squad

Action shot from freshmen game

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The Southeast Lions Cheerleaders - All photos by Dr. Victor Keys

COACH OF THE WEEK: JAY HOPSON-ALCORN - JOEY MCGUIRE-CEDAR HILL

By King Arthur Prayther A King-Size View JAY HOPSO -ALCOR Third year head coach Jay Hopson is continuing to make a good coaching name for himself.

He led the Alcorn State University Braves into NRG Stadium and beat the Southern Jaguars 38-24 to win the Toyota 2014 Southwestern Athletic Conference Championship before a crowd of 38,969 Fans.

Hopson a native of Vicksburg, Mississippi and played strong safety at Ole Miss from 1988-91 and made four year Academic All-SEC honors roll selections and was named to the Co-SIDA District VI Academic AllAmerican team as a senior.

Graduating from Ole Miss with a B.A. in business administration in 1992, Jay went on to receive a

Alcorn State University coach Jay Hopson celebrates the Toyota SWAC Championship - Photo by Dr. Victor Keys

Master’s of Health in Physical Education and Recreation from Delta State in 1994. Serving as a graduate assistants at Florida, LSU and Tulane Jay went on to with at the University of Memphis and also spent time at Michigan as their linebacker coach. On each of his stops Jay worked hard and had a great deal of success as he made his way back to the his homeland and took over the Braves program. “I’m very happy to be a Braves and to be here in the SWAC because this is the greatest conference for rivalries, just look at the match-ups all over the conference”.

As he met the media at NRG Stadium Hopson went on to say “Today is a special day for me because our student-athletes have worked very hard for this day. Hopson took over the struggling program and turned it around in his second year with a 9-3 mark. “It was rough coming in during the month of June, man it was probably August before we were able to get a play or two together”. He went on to say thanks to a hard working staff and an outstanding freshman quarterback (John Gibbs Jr.) they begin to some success in late 2012 and they really begin to see things coming into place in 2013. “I’ d say we felt going in if our guys steadied the course we would have a good shot to get here”. Hopson is assisted by Leroy Fredericks (wide receivers), Fred (Air)

McNair (Quarterbacks), Tony Pecoraro (Defensive coordinator), Lane Powell (Tight Ends), Yancy Satterwhite (Assistance coordinator defensive backs), Willie Simmons (0ffensive coordinator), Ryan Stanchek (offensive line), Ralph Street (defensive line), Cedric Thomas (defensive backs) and Wes Turner coaches the linebackers.

In closing coach Hopson joked we are moving all our home games to Houston, Texas. “The City was great for us and we take our hats off to Southern University and coach (Dawson) Odums they played a hard fought game”.

JOEY MCGUIRE CEDAR HILL Arlington, Texas-For the third straight season Joey McGuire has led his team to the state championship game and two of those times they have came away with the crown. The celebrated coach asked the media to someday soon start thinking of them in the way they do Katy and Allen. Our kids have worked very hard and they deserve to get those awards like All-State by the AP”. McGuire added information on star receiver Demarkus Lodge who had two touchdown catches and walked away with the Offensive MVP of the game again. Even Katy’s coach Gary Joseph admitted they had to prepare for him in each of the last three title

game. “Yes we know it would taken at least 28 or 30 points to beat them and with Lodge we tried to double him at times and he still got behind us, a great kid said Joseph.

McGuire thank the student body and all the families of the Cedar Hill area for their support and having some tough games simply made his team better.

His starting QB Justin McMillan who completed his requirements for high school and will move on to LSU in January. “Justin has been wonderful for us over the years and our other quarterback Avery Davis played a great game as well”. McGuire went on to praise his defense for doing a pretty good job on Katy’s Oklahoma signed Rodney Anderson. “He’s a great back and our D-line did a pretty good job on keeping in bottled up and he still managed to get free a few times”.

A graduate of UT-Arlington McGuire felt right at home playing the championship games in A T & T Stadium. “This is about a good as it gets but with our kids we are road ready and if we had to go to Louisiana or where ever we are ready to get on a bus and got, that’s what it’s all about”. Then on to praising Katy and coach Joseph. “hey we beat a great program tonight we had trouble moving the ball on them in the first and trialed by 11 just like last year”. McGuire went on to add they went with an empty set and spread them

out a little and they begin to move the ball giving their defense some rest to get ready to deal with Anderson. Back to the QB Avery Davis who had a big 50 plus yard run to set up the game winning field goal. “Yeh, we call that play QB Muscle Dash and Avery did a good line as well as the O-line on that play. Brooks had kicked well for us all season so we felt pretty good once we got in field goal range”.

McGuire is assisted by Kevin Benjamin, Chris Eldridge, Michael Glaze, Rodney Ingram, Kevin Joyner, Steven Lemley, Kyle Morales, Louis Oubre, Calvin Ruzicka, Frank Sandoval, James Sapp, Stephen Smith, and Aaron Woods.

Head coach Joey McGuire interview with Fox reporter at A T & T Stadium - Photo by Jerry L. Woodley Jr.

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KATY TURNS BACK MANVEL AGAIN

By King Arthur Prayther A King-Size View The Katy Tigers made it clear to Manvel they just will have to wait a while longer. The Tigers won 45-17 to claim the region III class 6A division II title.

Katy defense held Manvel well below their averages in yards passing, rushing and kept them from getting anywhere near their 52 points per game average.

Katy used the hard running of Rodney Anderson who had three touchdowns in the game as well.

Katy then went on to edge Cibolo Steele 27-20 in over time to set up a third showdown with Cedar Hill at A T & T in Arlington for the class 6A division II title.

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Manvel’s Donald arcisse Texans Arian Foster and Jadeveon Clowney at RG

Katy Tigers cheerleaders at RG

Derek Brown, Katy OL.tif Manvel Fans at RG - All photos by Dr. Victor Keys

Manvel Cheerleaders at RG JoVanni Stewart, Katy DB

Katy Tigers fans at RG

Rodney Anderson, Katy RB

Action shots from Katy-Manvel game

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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL REPORT: ALLEN ROLLS AGAIN-CEDAR HILL EDGED KATY AGAIN

By King Arthur Prayther A King-Size View Arlington, Texas-With a crowd of 52,308 on hand the Allen Eagles flew into records books as they won their 43rd straight football game. At the outstanding A T & T Stadium senior QB Kyler Murray found Cody Butler from 51 yards out on the game’s fourth play. Cody got behind the Cy-Ranch Mustangs defense and hauled in the pass for one of the five passes he caught totaling 99 yards on the day. We spoke with the senior receiver after the game. “”We watched a lot of tape on them and knew what routes we have to run to get open”. Butler went on to say he felt the Mustangs are still a pretty good team and Charlie Booker ran the ball well for them. “Kyler is such a great quarterback he is going to get you the ball if you get open so

(18)- Cedar Hill receiver Demarkus Lodge receives Offensive player of the game from Dr. Charles Breithaupt and Jeff Johnson of ike

(2) Cody Butler receiver of Allen Eagles

our receivers worked hard to get open“. Over the past few years Allen Eagles have been mention in the same sentences as Legend, dynasty, and other words to describe a historic program.

“Yes sir, I think so because the DWF is the thing and we have worked hard for this”. Butler added it doesn’t end here because the defense is made up of sophomores and juniors and it looks like they will be back again for many years to come.

“We put in a lot of ground work in getting us ready for the title run and we feel anytime we are down we will come back and win!.

Murray would go on to throw for 316 yards and 5 touchdowns and win the Offensive MVP again making it three in a row.

The Texas A & M signee rushed for a team leading 63 yards as well in the win. Keon Williams added 61 yards on 9 carries while Trent Clark tossed in a 44 yard gallop. Kerry Hall led the receivers with 9 catches for 129 yards and three touchdowns as Allen rolled to a big 47-17 win.

Charlie Booker had two scoring runs and picked up 123 yards on 24 carries for the Mustangs in defeat!

On the other side of the ball the Eagles clawed their way to holding Cy-Ranch to 314 yards and 18 first downs with Jaylon Jones, Levi Onwuzurike and Jakob Yandell leading the way in tackles. Allen only punted once in the game and that was good

for 33 yards.

CEDAR HILL EDGED KATY AGAI Arlington, Texas- With a crowd of 46,289 watching it was the Longhorns of Cedar Hill getting the upper hand on Katy in a thriller 23-20. The scoring started with Kyle Goss recorded a safety for the Horns. Katy’s Rodney Anderson twist and turned his way for a 53 yard scoring run and Kris Perez booted field goals of 37 and 24 yards as the Tigers led it 13-2. But the Horns went to work with their outstanding receiver Damarkus Lodge a 6 feet 3 inch senior got behind Katy’s defense and hauled in a Justin McMillan pass from 26 yard out. He came back three minutes later and beat Katy taking in an Avery Davis pass from 61 yards out giving the Horns a 17-13 lead with less than two minutes left in the third period. But Rodney Anderson broke a couple tackles and scored on a 3 yard gallop for Katy to take the lead at 20-17.

Then Brooks Ralph became the hero as he booted a 44 yarder to tie the score at 20 and with only 2 ticks left on the clock he tacked on a 25 yard field goal and Cedar Hill had their second straight state title after going to state three years in a row. Justin McMillan who has signed to attend LSU said he thought the Horns kept their pose when they were trailing Katy in the early going. “We knew they would be doubling up on Lodge so it allow us to work in other areas to move the ball down field.

Justin hit on 18 of 23 passes for 180 yards ad a touchdown for the Horns.

Avery Davis had 10 rushed for a team leading 126 yards. His 52 yard run set up the game’s winning field goal and he was 3 of 5 for another 68 yards in the game

downs, while Dickson hauled in 12 passes for 177 yards and 4 touchdowns during the game.

Sammy Blair grabbed 9 balls for 170 yards as well.

Anderson led all rushers with 173 yards on 24 carries and he scored twice.

Gilmer came from way down to beat West Orange Stark 35-25 after Stark led 25-7 at the half.

The win gives Gilmer the Class 4A Division II title and their fifth in the last six years making them one of the state finest programs.

ALEDO EDGED Temple for the class 5A Division I state tile 4945 in another thriller. Luke Bishop led the way with 196 yards and 2 touchdowns while teammate Jess Anders added 108 yards and two more scores.

Bishop also hit on 9 of 14 passes for 122 yards and two more scores in the hotly contested game on Saturday at noon at A T & T Stadium.

Navasota eased pass Argyle 4235 in double overtimeto take the Division I class 4A title Tren’Davian Dickson grabbed two scoring passes from Shelton Eppler of 3 and 13 yards in the win. Eppler hit on 30 of 54 passes for 493 yards and four touch-

ENNIS WON A THRILLER OVER CEDAR PARK 38-35for the Division II Class 5A as Donta Thompson hauled in a 36 yard scoring pass from Devin Smith with 21 seconds left in the game. Ennis tolled up 23 first downs while holding Cedar Park to 16.

The class 2A Division I title went to Canadian 34 7 winners over Mason. The division II class 2A title went to Bremond 28-21 winners over Albany to round out the state.

Cedar Hill Group shot with championship trophy

Defensive MVP Richard Moore said the tough schedule helped get them ready for this action.

“Yeh Katy is tough and we just had to keep fighting until we came out on top”. Junior QB Katy head coach Gary Joseph and Dr. Alton Frailey Superintendent of Katy Schools The Cedar Hill Cheerleaders for 2014 at A T & T stadium

(21) Charlie Booker scored twice for Mustangs in loss

Allen head coach Tom Westerberg

Cedar Hill cheerleaders coach Robin Young with captain and co-captain Jada Gillespie and Kennedy Hutchins

Cy-Ranch team shot moment after they fell to Allen

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ALCORN ROLLED PAST SOUTHERN IN TOYOTA SWAC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME 38-24

By King Arthur Prayther A King-Size View Led by former Studewood Cobras and BTW high School signal caller John Gibbs Jr. The Braves of Alcorn State University rolled past the Southern Jaguars to win the 2014 Toyota SWAC Championship. Their first since the late Steve McNair led the Braves to the title in 1994.

With nearly 39 thousand fans in NRG Stadium Gibbs showed why he would walk away with the Co-Offensive Player of the year in the SWAC and the MVP of the title game. The junior QB hit on 20 of 30 passes for 245 yards and 3 touchdowns to take

the honor. In his spare time Gibbs rushed for 132 yards on 16 carries and took and licking and kept right on ticking.

The scoring started as Gibbs found Jordan Payne from 13 yards out and Haden McCraney added a 21 yard field goals and Alcorn quickly led it 10-0 at the end of the first period. But Southern came to play as Greg Pittman booted 21 yard field goal, but Alcorn answered with a 12 yard run by Anthony Williams III. But Little Willie Quinn returned a punt 86 yards and close the gap to 17-10 late in the second period. Then Billy Shed ran under a perfectly thrown pass from John Gibbs Jr., and Alcorn took at 24-10 lead into the break.

The Southern Jags got a good tongue lashing from coach Dawson Odums and came out ready to turn up their defense against the Conference number one offense. With an 8 play 85 yard drive with Malcolm Crocker going in from 2 yards out and closed to 24-17. Then Southern tied the score when Dennis Craig blocked and recovered a punt and returned it 9 yards for a touchdown. On the Braves next possession they hit Gibbs on a third down play forcing the Braves to punt. “Yes sir it was a good hit but I’ve been hit harder than that when I played with the Studewood Cobras and our defense held them to 3-and-out, we got the ball back. Gibbs and the Braves went 7 plays 59 yards with

Linebacker William Thomas II (51) wins defensive player of the game honor

Damon Watkins (33) Alcorn defensive back made fumble recovery to end the game

Anthony Williams III scoring his second touchdown this time from 4 yards out. Making sure the Jags didn’t come back anymore the Braves defense had a couple more 3 and outs. Gibbs then engineered a 7 play 83-yard drive that took just 2 minutes and 36 seconds as he found Brandon Vessell from 51 yards out and a commanding 38-24 lead with 14.12 minutes left in

the game. A fumble near the goal line ended Southern last chance to close the gap.

In closing we want to Thank Mr. Jim Colon Vice President African American Business Strategy of North America for Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. Inc. for working with the Houston Sports Authority and the SWAC to make this a reality.

Anthony Williams III (4) Alcorn back scored twice in the win over Southern

Alcorn Braves Celebrate Toyota SWAC championship

Arron Baker (36) Alcorn Bruiser Back

Isaac Sampson (79) Alcorn AllConference lineman led the way for great showing of offense

John Gibbs Senior with John Gibbs Jr. and City Councilman Michael Kubosh position 3 at large

The Southern Jags Cheerleaders

Miss Southern enjoys the game at RG

The Alcorn State Cheerleaders

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DEFENSIVE PLAYERS OF THE WEEK- DALLAS GEORGE-ALLEN - JAYLON JONES-ALLEN

By King Arthur Prayther A King-Size View DALLAS GEORGE-ALLE Arlington, Texas-Every since the UIL allowed high school football players to return blocked P.A.T. s it very seldom happens.

Well it happened in the first Class 6A Division I title game between Allen and Cy-Ranch at A T & T stadium. With Allen

already up 28-10 Charlie Booker scored on a 19 yard run for CyRanch only to see the Point after Touchdown be blocked by Dallas George and returned for two more points making the score 30-16. We spoke with the happy player after he was named the game’s defensive MVP. “Our coaches told me the way they kicked the ball I would have a chance to block it”.

George went on to say when he hit it all he did was picked it up and took it to the house. “Yes sir at each of our practices we work on what we call situation plays and that was one of the things we worked very hard on this week”. Admitting the team started slow but they got it together and won it.

ready for this kind of competition”.

JAYLO JO ES-ALLE Arlington, Texas-Leading his team with 7 tackles Jaylon Jones an outstanding junior defensive back did his thing as Allen rolled once again. All over the field earlier on and setting the tone for his defense Jones helped Allen hold Cy-Ranch to only 16 points in the class 6A title game. “This one is for all

the marvelous and we did not want to go home without a win”. Crediting his coaching staff for some very hard practices for their success on the field, Jones added he feel this is a new history making story and it’s not going to end anytime soon. “It going to be a legacy and we are setting a very high bar for the guys who will follow us but they are getting a chance to see what it takes so we feel real good about them being able

to keep it going“. The sure handed tackler went on to say he feels Allen is going to be a good program throughout this Century. “Man when you see how middle school programs look up to this program and what is going on here, we feel we have a very solid foundation and it’s going to stand the test of time”.

In closing Jaylon added to be part of this is very special!

“It’s a wonderful feeling being able to get far enough ahead to actually be able to watch the backups play and not worry about the outcome of the game, This is incredible!

Jaylon Jones (4) Allen defensive back makes seven tackles in win over Mustangs - photo by Jerry L. Woodley Jr.

In closing George said those close games really helped their team get ready for their third straight state championship.

“You all know we had some good quality teams to play us close and that’s why we were

Dallas George (39)- of Allen; a junior linebacker blocks a P.A.T. returned it for two points, receives award from Dr. Charles Breithaupt and Jeff Johnson of ike - photo by Jerry L. Woodley

A RISING STARS: JADEN GRAVES - SE LIONS - KERRY HALL - ALLEN

By King Arthur Prayther A King-Size View JADE GRAVES-SE LIO S In one of the most exciting football games we’ve ever witness, Jaden Graves scored on a conversion for a 13-12 win over the Studewood Freshmen Cobras.

The game won by the South East Lions squad in four overtimes at Butler Stadium before a home side stadium full of fans from the Independent Youth Sports Association. It was the Super Bowl and there was tailgating and people really got off to this showdown between two

of the leagues better teams.

They battled to a scoreless tie for the first four periods and into the second overtime before they could get any points. The defenses came to play on this day and that what makes Graves left side 17 yard run so special.

After they scored to answer the Cobras touchdown pass tying the score at 12, the Lions were penalized for delay of the game and the ball placed at 17 yard line after a motion penalty.

In talking with Graves we learned he felt his line did a good job pining the Cobras defensive end inside allowing him to get to the outside.

Graves also stepped out of a tackle that would have thrown him for a loss. “I just picked my feet up high and got away from his arms and ran to the end zone”.

Graves attends Challenge Elementary in Pearland, Texas and says Math is his favorite

subject.

KERRY HALL-ALLE Arlington, Texas-You might call him the good hands man when you want to talk about Kerry Hall a junior receiver who had a big game as Allen won big. The soft spoken receiver grabbed 9 passes for 129 yards and three touchdowns as Kyler Murray passed for over 300 yards and 5 touchdowns in Allen’s big 47-6 win over Cy-Ranch to claim the state’s first class 6A Division I title at A T & T. “Kyler and I have a bound and sure I love being his go-to guy, when a QB trusts his receiver he gets the ball to him and he can make plays”. The junior receiver said he thought the Mustangs went all out to try and stop Kyler and sometimes they forget about our receivers”. Hall added to play some good hard games but in a long run it helps us be more prepared for a good fight”.

A KING-SIZE VIEW IS NOW ONLINE AT Jaden Graves (12) of the Freshmen South East Lions scores the winning point in a 13-12 thriller in four overtimes - Photo by Dr. Victor Keys

In closing the good hands receiver says the team is ready to come back and be strong again next season. “Sure we are losing a big part of our offense but no way this ends here because we have a great deal of players who are working hard to keep this thing going for years to come!

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Kerry Hall (12) is another of Allen returning stars for next year after he catches 9 balls for 129 yards and 3 touchdowns - photo by Jerry L. Woodley Jr.

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WHAT IS TRUTH? THE LESSON: HAPPY HOLIDAYS Subject: Happy Holidays; Please Get Your Bible and Follow This Study OTE DEFI ITIO S: Holiday-1. (n.) A religious festivity:• feast • pageant • feast day For those of us that choose not to follow traditions and doctrines of men, this is not a happy time of the year, but rather a sad one. This causes pain and suffering when so many of our fleshly family members, and/or those that profess to be followers of Christ (Christians), choose to do so. As true followers of Christ we cannot, and will not; (Matt.10:32-39; 2Tim.3:12-17; 1Pet.4:1-7). This hurts our Fleshly feelings, and it goes against our Carnal wants, (our Bellies) (Rom.16:16-19; 2Cor.10:1-7; Gal.5:16-26; Phil.3:16-21; James4:1-10).

Those striving to follow Christ (Christians) are commanded by Christ through his apostles, not to observe or give heed to fables, traditions, doctrines, and commandments of men; for these things are Idle> (free from labor, at leisure) (Matt.12:3537, 1Tim.1:4, 2Tim.4:3-4, Titus1: 13-14, Col.2:8-10 and verses 20-22). The commandments of God through Christ and his apostles, edifies the Spiritual Mind and strengthens the New Spiritual man in Christ Jesus, (Rom.12:1-2; 2Cor.5:14-17; Eph.4:20-24; Col.3:1-10).

Christians must observe all things that Christ commanded his Apostles (Matt.28:20; John17: 20-21; Acts 1:1-4; 2Pet.3:1-3; 1John4:5-6; Jude 1:16-19). ‘Tis a season that is full of Vanity, decorations, eating in a gluttonous manner, drunkenness and fables; which are lies. Now let’s look at some lies that have been put in place by man, Santa (so-called), riding in a sleigh pulled by flying reindeer, and going down a chimney, of course we know this is a lie.

“Santa Claus”, Father Christ/mas and or Kris Kringle, derived from Christ/Kindle, meaning, “Christ Child“ this is an abominable LIE. “This began in Germany, among Protestant denominations”. How many lies can one tell, or be a part of and be right with God? Especially lies involving and surrounding God’s Beloved Son: in whom He is Well pleased: (please hear God and understand; Matt.17:1-8). Christians MUST speak and DO the TRUTH, if we are of Christ, through his apostles’ Word, (please hear Jesus John 17:14-21). Can anyone prove by the inspired Word, that there were three wise men; if we cannot, how can we know it’s true, we cannot?

Think about it, children are taught that lying is wrong; except in some cases, one being, of ALL things, the unauthorized celebrations dealing with our

Lord and savior Jesus Christ.

This is shameful and DEADLY, to soul salvation. Why would a Christian teach damnation to anyone, especially to their CHILDREN? There are no examples and or commands for Christians to observe Christmas; thereby being unauthorized by Christ and or his apostles. This also sends the message to children that, participating in, or being involved with some lies is ok, especially the ones that MAN thinks he has involved Christ in (1John1:1-6); instead of teaching the TRUTH; that all liars will have their part in HELL. “Rev 21:8 But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all (1)liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.”

Definition: (1)all liars-5571 pseudes (psyoo-dace’); from 5574; untrue, i.e. erroneous, deceitful, wicked: KJV— false, liar. Children are being brought up in the nurture and admonition of fables/lies, traditions, doctrines, and commandments of men, rather than of The Lord (listen Eph.6:1-4). Remember Christians are to exhort to godliness, (1Tim 4:6-16) please note verses 12&13). It is so sad that so many souls observe in any manner these traditions of men, instead of following the WORD, which is given to us by God through Christ, and his apostles.

After all the Word is our MAP to HEAVEN and away from HELL! Note this ERRONEOUS statement, “JESUS IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON”; this is a cunningly devised fable, in other words, “believable error”.

Because, first of all, in any celebration of birth, to one that yet LIVES, one MUST first KNOW the date of that birth, and then ALL GIFTS MUST be given to the one THAT IS CELEBRATED. Jesus has never been and never will be the reason for any season, because JESUS IS NOT SEASONAL. Jesus Christ is a LIFESTYLE that one MUST strive as a Christian to live 247. Jesus has left instructions on what Christians MUST remember about him, and it is not his birth, but his death (1Cor.11:2334). He lived a life of suffering (Isaiah 53:1-12; Matt.21:1-7; Luke 9:57-62; John1:9-11; John12:25-26), then died most cruelly on the cross for us all.

Remember, His Father for our sake was pleased to BRUISE His only begotten Son, Isa.53:10. Then, after His death, and the shedding of blood for the remission of sin: raised Him up on the third day, thereby giving us a chance for salvation, IF we OBEY and follow HIM, through his apostles, (John 17:823; John 19:34; Acts 22:16;

1Cor.1:30; 6:11; Eph.5:26-27; Heb.5:5-9; Heb.9:13-28; James1:21-22; 1Pet.3:21-22; 1Pet.4:1-3; 1John1:6-10).

“KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS”, this is another cunningly devised fable, in that the word Christmas cannot be found in the inspired WORD, (the Bible). So then God, the ONE and ONLY HOLY FATHER, which IS IN HEAVEN, did not put his precious Son in it. Christ being the WORD (John1:1-14), never practiced it himself, and GOD made it clear in Matt. the17th chapter, that Christians MUST hear his beloved son, in whom He is well pleased and him ONLY (verse 8). In Matt. 28:18-20 when Jesus Christ was about to ascend back into heaven, he made it clear to his apostles, that all power in heaven and earth had been given unto him, from his Father which is in heaven. Christ then began to leave them instructions on what they MUST do and teach true Christians to observe. In these instructions “Christmas”, and the practice of it, cannot be found. Now, we believe this should open the door for some legitimate questions, for those who want to know the TRUTH, and escape error. For we all MUST strive to escape error, in order to have eternal LIFE. Who made “JESUS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON”? Who put “CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS”? It has been proven by the Apostles’ Doctrine that God the father did not; neither did Jesus Christ and his Apostles. Who else did Christ leave this authority; NO ONE ELSE. According to scriptures Jesus left his Apostles the Word (John17:510), so that when we read (Eph.3:1-7), study (2Tim.2:15) and strive to obey (2Thes.1:7-9; James 1:21-25; 2:17-26; 1Pet.4:12-19) the commands of the apostles (Acts1:1-4; Acts2:41-42; 2Pet.3:1-2; 1John 4:5-6; Jude 1:16-19), this and only this makes us all ONE, right (righteous) with God. Now let us examine the origin of this tradition.

Christmas: Date (Dec. 25), was established in (A.D. 336), by the Western Church, based at Rome.

The Eastern Orthodox and the Eastern Rite churches within the Roman Catholic Church chose (January 6). There seems to have been some confusion on the date of which this day was to be observed. God is not the author of confusion (listen 1Cor.14:33), this only happens with man’s traditions. This is why Christians MUST observe all things that Christ has commanded the Apostles, (Matt.28:20). Again you will not find the word “Christmas”, or the traditional practice of it, by Christ nor his Apostles. So, there is no such custom in the Church of God

(1Cor.11:16), which he purchased with his blood (Acts20:28), which is the Church of and by Christ (Matt.

16:16-18; Eph.3:21; 5:23-33; Col.1:18). As we can tell by the dates given, this tradition came MUCH TOO late to be of Christ or his apostles. According to Christ Himself, Christians MUST believe on Him through his Apostle’s word, (John17:2021) and continue STEADFAST, in the apostle’s doctrine, as those before us (Acts2:41-42), this is SAFE. The TREE is one of the main things GLORIFIED in this tradition, which man has WITHOUT AUTHORITY; thereby without success, tried to make Jesus the reason for. After all, this is where the so called “GIFTS” are laid, and so much time is spent in the DECORATING of it. The children of Israel were warned of a similar custom; “Jeremiah 10:1 Hear ye the word which the LORD speaketh unto you, O house of Israel: 2 Thus saith the LORD, Learn not the way of the heathen, and be not dismayed at the signs of heaven; for the heathen are dismayed at them. 3 For the customs of the people are vain: for one cutteth a tree out of the forest, the work of the hands of the workman, with the axe. 4 They deck it with silver and with gold; they fasten it with nails and with hammers that it move not.” Now man has introduced the tradition of the “Christmas Tree”, that many Professing to be Christians, “followers of Christ”, observe. How can this be, when this tradition cannot be found in the apostles’ doctrine or in the inspired WORD of the bible, at all?

Man himself proves the fact that Jesus is not the reason for the season, and that he is not in it.

For when the, so-called, Christmas season starts, what is truly thought of the most? Is it Christ or is it the time off, the vain carnal trees and decorations, the materialistic gifts, the glutinous foods and drinks, the carnal games and the fleshly family gatherings? Where is Christ? Let your conversation be ONLY about Christ, the scriptures, and soul salvation while at these gatherings and see how popular you will be, (Philp.1:27; 1Tim.4:11 -16; 1Pet.1:13-19; 2Pet.3:8-12). Take the carnal, fleshly wants of man out of the equation; there would be no observance of these carnal days that Christ has not authorized to those that are his. The proof is in the pudding; our GOD is truly our BELLIES Phil 3:16-20, because it seems nothing can be done without carnal food. Today, even buildings that should O LY be built for worship, which include the serving of SPIRITUAL food, for the spiritual edification of the body of Christ, must have KITCHENS. Here Jesus made it clear what is

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truly needful; Luke 10:38 Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house. 39 And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus’ feet, and heard his word. 40 But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me.

41 And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things.

42 But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her. Please read what Jesus told the multitude; “John 6:26 Jesus answered them and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Ye seek me, not because ye saw the miracles, but because ye did eat of the loaves, and were filled. 27 Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him hath God the Father sealed.”

Now here is an example given

by Jesus Christ, for those that were to be invited to a feast.

Now this is not the so called GIFT giving as pre-mentioned, but TRUE GIFT giving, and Christians MUST be of the TRUTH, John17:16-17. Note the definition of GIFT (g¹ft) n.

1. Something that is bestowed voluntarily and without (1)compensation.

“Luke 14:12 Then said he also to him that bade him, When thou makest a dinner or a supper, call not thy friends, nor thy brethren, neither thy kinsmen, nor thy rich neighbours; lest they also bid thee again, and a recompence be made thee. 13 But when thou makest a feast, call the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind: 14 And thou shalt be blessed; for they cannot (2)recompense thee: for thou shalt be recompensed at the resurrection of the just.”

Definitions:(1)without com·pen·sation. —tr. 1. To offset; counterbalance. 2. To make satisfactory payment or reparation to; recompense or reimburse. (2) for they cannot recompence thee-468 antapodomathe thing paid back, requital; 467 antapodidomi (an-tap-od-ee’-domee): KJV— recompense, render, repay.

It is of SPECIAL CONCERN, when those professing to be of the one body, the church of and

by Christ (Matt.16:13-20; Eph.3:21), observe such traditions and doctrines in any manner. For there are those that say, “We don’t observe these days in a religious manner, but in a SECULAR one”; REALLY? Definition: SEC·U·LAR adj.

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WHAT IS TRUTH? THE LESSON: HAPPY HOLIDAYS 1. Worldly rather than spiritual; Earthly, earthy, materialistic, ultra mundane, Temporal, Terrestrial, Physical, Carnal, mortal, World. How can those of the one faith even think about “secular” DAYS, let alone be PARTAKERS of them, and then call Him Lord, Lord. “Luke 6:46 And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say? See also Matt 7:21-24. These practices cause those of the one faith, to be idolaters; lukewarm, doubled minded enemies of the CROSS of CHRIST, minding SECULAR things. Followers of Christ must reprove those things that cannot be found in the Apostles’ doctrine, rather than participate in them (see Eph. 5: 6-17). We must be the (1)SALT of the earth, not mind the things of the earth, thereby being the (2)LIGHT of the world (Matt.5:13-16), rather than being (3)conformed to this world (Rom.12:1-2).

Definitions: (1)SALT of the earth-217 halas (hal’-as);from 251; salt; figuratively, prudence: circumspect, wise, levelheaded, sound, sensible, reasonable: (Foolish antonym), (hear Col .4:5-6 also). (2)LIGHT of the world -5457 phos (foce); used of truth and its knowledge, together with the spiritual purity associated with it. What is exposed to the view of all, openly, publicly. (3)rather than being CO FORMED to this world-4964 suschematizo (sooskhay-mat-id’-zo);from 4862 and a derivative of 4976; to fashion alike, i.e. conform to the same pattern (figuratively): KJV— conform to, fashionself according to.4862 sun (soon);a primary preposition denoting union; with or together (but much closer than 3326 or 3844), i.e. by association, companionship, process, resemblance, possession, instrumentality, addition, etc.: KJV— beside, with.

In composition it has similar applications, including completeness.

IDOLATERS: 1496 eidololatres (i-do-lol-at’-race); from 1497 and the base of 3000; an image- servant or) worshipper (literally or figuratively) 1) a worshiper of false gods, a idolater used of any one even Christian, participating in any way in the worship of the HEATHEN: KJV— idolater.

Heathen-1482 ethnikos- used of the pagan, the Gentile 3) in the New Testament savoring of the nature of pagans, alien to the worship of the true God, heathenish; 1 Cor 5:9 I wrote unto you in an epistle not to company with fornicators: 10 Yet not altogether with the fornicators of this world, or with the covetous, or extortioners, or with idolaters; for then must ye needs go out of the world. 11 But now I have written unto you not (1)to keep company, if any man that is

called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; with such an one no not to eat. 12 For what have I to do to judge them also that are without? do not ye judge them that are within? 13 But them that are without God judgeth. Therefore put away from among yourselves that wicked person.

Definition: (1)NOT to keep company-4874 sunanamignumi (soon-an-am-ig’-noo-mee); from 4862 and a compound of 303 and 3396; to mix up together, i.e. (figurative) associate with: KJV— (have, keep) company (with).

1 Cor 6:9 Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, 10 Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God. 11 And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God. 1 Cor 10: 6 Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted. 7 Neither be ye idolaters, as were some of them; as it is written, The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play. 1 Cor 10:19 What say I then? that the idol is any thing, or that which is offered in sacrifice to idols is any thing? 20 But I say, that the things which the (1)Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to devils, and not to God: and I would not that ye should have fellowship with devils. 21 Ye cannot drink the cup of the Lord, and the cup of devils: ye cannot be partakers of the Lord’s table, and of the table of devils. 22 Do we provoke the Lord to jealousy? are we stronger than he? 23 All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not.

Definition:(1)Gentiles-1484 ethnos (eth’-nos); probably from 1486; a race (as of the same habit), i.e. a tribe; specially, a foreign (usually by implication, pagan): KJV— Gentile, heathen, nation, people……

“Metaphorically: the whole mass of men alienated from God; because of their unwillingness to deny themselves, and suffer for Christ’s sakes Gal.5:24-25; 1Pet.2:18-24; 1Pet.4:12-19; 1John2:3-6 and 2:15-26 etc.” Rev 21:8 But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.

(Fearful i.e. timid) Rev 22:14 Blessed are they that do his

commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.15 For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie.

LUKEWARM: Rev 3:14 And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God; 15 I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. 16 So then because thou art (1)lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will (2)spue thee out of my mouth.

Definitions: (1)lukewarm-5513 chliaros (khlee-ar-os’); from chlio (to warm); tepid: KJV— lukewarm; Tep·id (tµp“¹d) adj.

1. Moderately warm;lukewarm.

2. Lacking in emotional warmth or enthusiasm or conviction; halfhearted. (2)spue thee out of my mouth-1692 emeo (em-eh’o); of uncertain affinity; to vomit, to vomit forth, to throw up: KJV— (will) spue.

DOUBLE MI DED: Rom 12:16 Be of the same mind one toward another.

(1)Mind not high things, but (2)condescend to men (3)of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.

(1)MI D NOT high things5426 phroneo (fron-eh’-o); from 5424; to exercise the mind, i.e. entertain or have a sentiment or opinion; by implication, to be (mentally) disposed; intensively, to interest oneself in (with concern or obedience) c) to be of the same mind, that is, agreed together, to cherish the same views, to be harmonious 3) to direct one’s mind to a thing, to seek, to strive for a) to seek one’s interest or advantage b) to be of one’s party, to side with him (in public affairs): KJV— set the affection on, (be like-, + be of one, + be of the same, + let this) mind (-ed), regard, savour, think. (2)condescend to men-4879 sunapago-1) to lead away with or together 2) metaphorically, to be carried away with a) used of a thing, that is, by a thing, so as to experience with others the force of what carries away b) to yield or submit oneself to lowly things, conditions, employments: not to evade their power. (3)of low estate-5011 tapeinos-1) not rising far from the ground 2) metaphorically: a) as a condition, lowly, of low degree b) brought low with grief, depressed c) lowly in spirit, humble James 1:8 A (1)double minded man is unstable in all his ways.

James 4:4 Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God. 5 Do ye think that the scripture

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saith in vain, The spirit that dwelleth in us lusteth to envy? 6 But he giveth more grace.

Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble. 7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 8 Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye (1)double minded. 9 Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to heaviness. 10 Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.

Definition: (1)double minded man-1374 dipsuchos (dip’-sookhos); from 1364 and 5590; two-spirited, i.e. vacillating (in opinion or purpose), a) wavering, uncertain, doubting b) divided in interest: KJV— double minded.

E EMIES OF THE CROSS OF CHRIST: Phil 3:16 Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing. 17 Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample. 18 (For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ: 19 Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who (1)mind earthly things.) 20 For our (2)conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ: (Please listen to 1John 2:15-17, also) Definitions: (1) who MI D EARTHLY things 5426 phroneo (fron-eh’-o); from 5424; to exercise the mind, i.e. entertain or have a sentiment or opinion; by implication, to be (mentally) disposed; intensively, to interest oneself in (with concern or obedience) c) to be of the same mind, that is, agreed together, to cherish the same views, to be harmonious 3) to direct one’s mind to a thing, to seek, to strive for a) to seek one’s interest or advantage b) to be of one’s party, to side with him (in public affairs): KJV— set the affection on, (be like-, + be of one, + be of the same, + let this) mind (ed), regard, savour, think.

(2)our conversation is in heaven-4175 politeuma (pol-it’yoo-mah); from 4176; a community, i.e. (abstractly) citizenship (figuratively): KJV— conversation. 4176 politeuomai (pol-ityoo’-om-ahee);middle voice of a derivative of 4177; to behave as a citizen (figuratively): KJV— let conversation be, live.

There are many souls involved in many things that are not of the Body that Christ is the HEAD of (Col.1:18). The Church that Christ is the head of, MUST be subject unto Christ in everything; “Eph 5:23 For the husband is the head

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of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body. 24 Therefore as the church is (1)subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in every thing.” Definition: (1)Subject unto Christ -5293 hupotasso; to subordinate; reflexively, to obey: KJV— be under obedience (obedient), put under, subdue unto, (be, make) subject (to, unto), be (put) in subjection), submit self unto.

WOE unto any man that tries to put Christ into anything, or make him the reason for anything! Man is the CREATURE, Christ is the CREATOR; please read John1:1-5; Col. 1:12-20.

Christians MUST heed the warning of the apostle Peter, whom some erroneously calls the first “Pope”. This is error simply because, the word, Pope, can not be found anywhere in the inspired scriptures of the Holy Bible. However, the one GOD (Eph.4:1-6), which is in heaven, the Only Holy Father, Jesus the Only Christ (Matt.23:5-12), and his Apostles are found in the bible. Christians MUST remember that Peter, one of the apostles and one of the elders, warns the Church that Christ is the HEAD of, to beware of cunningly devised fables; but first note what the apostle Paul says, then the apostle Peter, as they were guided by The Holy Ghost; “Gal 2:6. But, of these who seemed to be somewhat, (whatsoever they were, it maketh no matter to me: God accepteth no man’s person:) for they who seemed to be somewhat in conference added nothing to me: 7 But contrariwise, when they saw that the gospel of the uncircumcision was committed unto me, as the gospel of the circumcision was unto Peter; 8 (For he that wrought effectually in Peter to the apostleship of the circumcision, the same was mighty in me toward the Gentiles:)”(KJV) 1 Pet 1:1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,(KJV) 1 Pet 5:1 The elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed: (listen to 2Pet.1:1 also) 2 Pet 1:15 Moreover I will endeavour that ye may be able after my decease to have these things always in remembrance.

16 For we have (1)not followed (2)cunningly devised (3)fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty.

Definitions: (1) ot followed1811 exakoloutheo (ex-ak-oloo-theh’-o); from 1537 and 190; to follow out, i.e. (figuratively) to imitate, obey, yield to: KJV— follow.b) to follow one’s authority.

December 2014 WHAT IS TRUTH? THE LESSON: HAPPY HOLIDAYS apostles; because of man’s (2) Cunningly devised-4679 SCRIPTURAL ignorance sophizo (sof-id’-zo);from 4680; (Matt.22:29), REBELLIOUS to render wise; in a sinister acceptation, to form “sophisms”, ways (Luke 6:46-49); and because man loves his life, the i.e. continue, to teach plausible [believable] error: KJV— cunWORLD and the THINGS that ningly devised, a) to invent, to are IN it (John12:25-26; 1John play the sophist b) to devise 2:15-17), there is and there will cleverly or cunningly. (3) be no peace on earth Fables-3454 muthos (moo’(Matt.10:32-38; Luke 12:51thos); perhaps from the same as 53).

3453 (through the idea of tuition); a tale, i.e. fiction Jesus said he didn’t come to (“myth”): KJV— fable.2) a narsend peace, but a sword, which rative, story b) a fiction, a fable, is the WORD. If we are an invention, a falsehood Christians we MUST believe what Christ says. Do we not “PEACE O EARTH” want to know the truth? “Matt Luke 2:11 For unto you is born 10:32 Whosoever therefore shall this day in the city of David a confess me before men, him will Saviour, which is Christ the I confess also before my Father Lord. 12 And this shall be a which is in heaven. 33 But sign unto you; Ye shall find the whosoever shall deny me before babe wrapped in swaddling men, him will I also deny before clothes, lying in a (1)manger. my Father which is in heaven.

13 And suddenly there was with 34 Think not that I am come to the angel a multitude of the send peace on earth: I came not heavenly host praising God, and to send peace, *but a sword. saying, 14 Glory to God in the 35 For I am come to set a man highest, and on earth peace, at variance against his father, and the daughter against her good will toward men.(KJV) mother, and the daughter in law Definition:(1)manger 5336 phatne (fat’-nay); from pateomai against her mother in law. 36 And a man’s foes shall be they (to eat); a crib (for fodder), man·ger (m³n“j…r) n. A trough of his own household. 37 He or an open box in which feed for that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of livestock is placed.: KJV— manager, stall. me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not This is what the Angels declared worthy of me. 38 And he that at the LOWLY birth of Jesus taketh not his cross, and folChrist in the flesh. For we must loweth after me, is not worthy remember, Jesus was in the of me” (hear also Luke9:57beginning (John1:1-14), but he 62). “Heb 4: 11 Let us labour became a little lower than therefore to enter into that rest, angels, as God sent his Son in lest any man fall after the same the likeness of sinful flesh example of unbelief. 12 For the word of God is quick, and pow(Rom.8:1-9; Gal.4:4-5; erful, and sharper than any Heb.2:7-10). This declaration *two-edged sword, piercing that was made by the angels is heard often this time of the year. even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints Peace on earth can ONLY exist and marrow, and is a discerner if ALL men DENY themselves, of the thoughts and intents of the and suffer to obey Christ heart” (hear also Eph.6:17). through his apostles’ word, doc“Luke 12:51 Suppose ye that I trine, traditions and commands; am come to give peace on as God has commanded (Matt. earth? I tell you, ay; but 17:1-8; 28:18-20; John17:15rather division: 52 For from 24; Acts2:41-42; 2Thes.2:14henceforth there shall be five in 17; 2Pet.3:1-2; 1John 4:5-6). one house divided, three against Christ’s will have always been good toward men, but man must two, and two against three. 53 first have a change of MIND The father shall be divided (repentance). “2 Pet 3:9 The against the son, and the son Lord is not slack concerning against the father; the mother his promise, as some men count against the daughter, and the slackness; but is longsuffering to daughter against the mother; the us-ward, not willing that any mother in law against her daughshould perish, but that all ter in law, and the daughter in should come to repentance. 10 law against her mother in law.”

But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in Because of the insistence of the which the heavens shall pass many on following cunningly away with a great noise, and the devised fables, rather than the elements shall melt with fervent more sure WORD of prophecy heat, the earth also and the by the apostles, there is confuworks that are therein shall be sion. Since many are resolved to burned up.11 Seeing then that follow blindly, teachers that are false, without proving them by all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons the apostles’ doctrine, there is ought ye to be in all holy convariance. Because many have versation and godliness,” But chosen to follow the traditions man wants to have it his own and commandments of men, way. He wants to be able to rather than those of the apostles, choose his own way to be rightwhich would make PEACE and eous with God, thereby causing make us ALL ONE in Christ, division, variance and confusion. there is, and there MUST be According to Christ and His DIVISION; Please hear: “II Th

A King-Size View 3:4 And we have confidence in the Lord touching you, that ye both do and will do the things which we command you. 5 And the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God, and into the patient waiting for Christ. 6 Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye (1)withdraw yourselves from every brother that (2)walketh (3)disorderly, and not after the tradition which he received of us.”

Definitions: (1)withdraw yourselves from every brother-4724 stello (stel’-lo); probably strengthened from the base of 2476; properly, to set fast (“stall”), i.e. (figuratively) to repress (reflexively, abstain from associating with): KJV— avoid, withdrawself. (2)walketh 4043 peripateo- to walk: b) Hebrew for, to live 1) to regulate one’s life 2) to conduct oneself.

(3)disorderly 814 ataktos-1) disorderly, out of ranks (often so of soldiers) 3) deviating from the prescribed order or rule Matt 7:21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.

22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? 23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. 24 Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:(KJV) Matt 15:13 But he answered and said, Every plant, which my heavenly Father hath not planted, shall be rooted up. 14 Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch. 15 Then answered Peter and said unto him, Declare unto us this parable. 16 And Jesus said, Are ye also yet without understanding? (see also Matt.13:15) Matt 24:11 And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many.(KJV) Col 2:8 Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.(KJV) Col 2:20 Wherefore if ye be dead with Christ from the rudiments of the world, why, as though living in the world, are ye subject to ordinances, 21 (Touch not; taste not; handle not; 22 Which all are to perish with the using;) after the commandments and doctrines of men? 23 Which things have indeed a shew of wisdom in will worship, and humility, and neglecting of

the body; not in any honour to the satisfying of the flesh.

1Thes 5:21 Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. 22 Abstain from all appearance of evil.(KJV) II Th 2:13 But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth: 14 Whereunto he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. 15 Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle.(KJV) 2 Tim 3:14 But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; 15 And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.(KJV) Titus 1:13 This witness is true.

Wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith; 14 Not giving heed to Jewish fables, and commandments of men, that turn from the truth.

2 Pet 1:17 For he received from God the Father honour and glory, when there came such a voice to him from the excellent glory, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. 18 And this voice which came from heaven we heard, when we were with him in the holy mount. 19 We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts: 20 Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. 21 For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.(KJV) 2 Pet 3:1 This second epistle, beloved, I now write unto you; in both which I stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance: 2 That ye may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us the apostles of the Lord and Saviour:(KJV) I Jn 4:5 They are of the world: therefore speak they of the world, and the world heareth them. 6 We are of God: he that knoweth God heareth us; he that is not of God heareth not us. Hereby know we the spirit of truth, and the spirit of error.(KJV) Note the apostle Paul as he admonished the Church in

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Corinth, Philippi and Thessalonica, as he and they, the apostles were guided by The Holy Ghost: “1 Cor 11:1 Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ. 2 Now I praise you, brethren, that ye remember me in all things, and keep the ordinances, as I delivered them to you. 3 But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is the man; and the head of Christ is God.” “Phil 4:9 Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.” “II Th 3:4 And we have confidence in the Lord touching you, that ye both do and will do the things which we command you. 5 And the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God, and into the patient waiting for Christ.”(KJV) Our hope is, that all striving to be Christians, according to the apostles’ doctrine (Acts1:1-4; Acts2:41-42), will become in the future, SPIRITUALLY MINDED and not the SECULARLY MINDED ones that WE ARE. Please hear; “ Rom 6:1 What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? 2 God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein? 3 Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? 4 Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. 5 For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection: 6 Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin.” “Rom 8:5 For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit. 6 For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.

7 Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. 8 So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God. 9 But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. ow if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.” “2 Cor 5:16 Wherefore henceforth know we no man after the flesh: yea, though we have known Christ after the flesh, yet now henceforth know we him no more.

17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” “Eph 4:10 He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.)

December 2014 WHAT IS TRUTH? THE LESSON: HAPPY HOLIDAYS nor free: but Christ is all, and in 11 And he gave some, apostles; all.” (KJV) and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors Definitions:(1)deceitful lustsand teachers; 12 For the per1939 epithumia (ep-ee-thoofecting of the saints, for the mee’-ah); from 1937; a longing, work of the ministry, for the craving (especially for what is edifying of the body of Christ: forbidden): KJV— concupis13 Till we all come in the unity cence, desire, lust (after). of the faith, and of the knowl(2)Set your affection on things edge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of above, NOT on things on the the stature of the fulness of earth -5426 phroneo (fron-eh’Christ: 14 That we henceforth o); from 5424; to exercise the be no more children, tossed to mind, i.e. entertain or have a and fro, and carried about with sentiment or opinion; by implievery wind of doctrine, by the cation, to be (mentally) dissleight of men, and cunning posed, to interest oneself in craftiness, whereby they lie in (with concern or obedience), to wait to deceive; 15 But speakfeel, to think c) to be of the ing the truth in love, may grow same mind, that is, agreed up into him in all things, which together, to cherish the same is the head, even Christ: 16 views, to be harmonious 3) to From whom the whole body direct one’s mind to a thing, to fitly joined together and comseek, to strive for: KJV— set the pacted by that which every joint affection on, (be like-, + be of supplieth, according to the effec- one, + be of the same, mind (tual working in the measure of ed), regard, savour, think. every part, maketh increase of (3)Mortify therefore your memthe body unto the edifying of bers which are upon the earthitself in love. 17 This I say 3499 nekroo (nek-ro’-o); from therefore, and testify in the 3498; to deaden, i.e. (figurativeLord, that ye henceforth walk ly) to subdue, 1) to make dead, not as other Gentiles walk, in to put to death, to slay 3) to the vanity of their mind, 18 deprive of power, to destroy the Having the understanding darkstrength of: KJV— be dead, ened, being alienated from the mortify. life of God through the ignorance that is in them, because of When one professes to belong to the blindness of their heart: 19 Christ (Christian), and chooses Who being past feeling have NOT to be doers of the Word given themselves over unto lasand work, (James 1:21-25) but civiousness, to work all unclean- chooses to be spotted with the ness with greediness. 20 But ye world (James1:27) and chooses have not so learned Christ; 21 to love the world and the things If so be that ye have heard him, that are in it, this makes one not and have been taught by him, as of the Father (1John2:15-17). the truth is in Jesus: 22 That ye According to scripture, this also put off concerning the former makes one an adulterer or an conversation the old man, adulteress, choosing to be a which is corrupt according to the friend of this world (James4:4deceitful (1)lusts; 23 And be 10). Again, according to scriprenewed in the spirit of your ture, one that chooses to love mind; 24 And that ye put on their life in this world, shall lose the new man, which after God their life (eternally) John12:23is created in righteousness and 26. Remember, if one, because true holiness.” “Col 3:1 If ye of his/her own BELLY, chooses then be risen with Christ, seek to mind earthly things, including those things which are above, the traditions of men, according where Christ sitteth on the to scripture this makes one the right hand of God. 2 (2)Set enemy of the Cross of Christ your affection on things above, (Phil.3:16-20)! This then not on things on the earth. 3 according to SCRIPTURE, For ye are dead, and your life is makes one a DENIER of Christ hid with Christ in God. 4 When and the Father rather than a Christ, who is our life, shall DENIER of oneself (Luke 9:22appear, then shall ye also appear 26). This also makes one an with him in glory. 5 (3)Mortify A TICHRIST 1John2:22-23! therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, James 1:26 If any man among uncleanness, inordinate affecyou seem to be religious, and tion, evil concupiscence, and bridleth not his tongue, but covetousness, which is idolatry: deceiveth his own heart, this 6 For which things’ sake the man’s religion is vain. 27 Pure wrath of God cometh on the religion and undefiled before children of disobedience: 7 In God and the Father is this, To the which ye also walked some visit the fatherless and widows time, when ye lived in them. 8 in their affliction, and to keep But now ye also put off all himself (1)unspotted from the these; anger, wrath, malice, blas- world. (KJV) phemy, filthy communication out of your mouth. 9 Lie not one Definitions: (1) keep himself to another, seeing that ye have unspotted 784 aspilos (as’-peeput off the old man with his los); from 1 (as a negative partideeds; 10 And have put on the cle) and 4695; unblemished new man, which is renewed in (physically or morally) 1) spotless 2) metaphorically, a) free knowledge after the image of him that created him: 11 Where from censure, irreproachable b) there is neither Greek nor Jew, free from vice, unsullied: KJV— circumcision nor uncircumciwithout spot, unspotted. sion, Barbarian, Scythian, bond (2)from the world 2889 kosmos

A King-Size View (kos’-mos); 6) the ungodly multitude; the whole mass of men alienated from God, and therefore hostile to the cause of Christ 7) world affairs, the aggregate of things earthly the whole circle of earthly goods, endowments riches, advantages, pleasures, etc., which although hollow and frail and fleeting, stir desire, seduce from God and are obstacles to the cause of Christ: KJV— adorning, world.

I Jn 2:15 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. 17 And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever. 18 Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time. 19 They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would no doubt have continued with us: but they went out, that they might be made manifest that they were not all of us. 20 But ye have an unction from the Holy One, and ye know all things. 21 I have not written unto you because ye know not the truth, but because ye know it, and that no lie is of the truth.

22 Who is a (1)liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ?

He is (2)antichrist, that (3)denieth the Father and the Son. 23 Whosoever denieth the Son, the same hath not the Father: (but) he that (4)acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also. 24 Let that therefore abide in you, which ye have heard from the beginning. If that which ye have heard from the beginning shall remain in you, ye also shall continue in the Son, and in the Father. 25 And this is the promise that he hath promised us, even eternal life. 26 These things have I written unto you concerning them that seduce you.(KJV) Definitions:(1)Who is a liar5583 pseustes (psyoos-tace’); from 5574; a falsifier, liar 2) one who breaks faith: KJV— liar.

(2)He is antichrist-500 antichristos (an-tee’-khris-tos); from 473 and 5547; an opponent of the Messiah, the adversary of the Messiah: KJV— antichrist.

473 anti (an-tee’); a primary particle; opposite, i.e. instead or because of : KJV— for, in the room of. Often used in composition to denote contrast, requital, substitution, etc. (3)that denieth the Father and the Son-720 arneomai (ar-neh’-om-ahee); perhaps from 1 (as a negative particle) and the middle voice of 4483; to contradict, i.e. disavow, reject, 2) to deny someone, 4) not to accept, to reject, to refuse something offered, abnegate: KJV— deny, refuse.(see reject and belief John12:44-50; John17:17-24). (4)he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the

Father also-3670 homologeo (hom-ol-og-eh’-o); from a compound of the base of 3674 and 3056; i.e. covenant, acknowledge, 1) to say the same thing as another, that is, to agree with, to assent 2) to concede a) not to refuse b) not to deny: KJV— con- (pro-) fess, confession is made, give thanks, promise.

We believe that there are some that perceive, understand and even believe these truths; but because of different reasons, do not choose to accept them. We believe that weakness maybe one reason. We also believe that such ones might ask these questions: “How can I tell my wife, husband, children, or friends?”

“How can I tell my father, mother, or kindred, that these are truths?” The question should be: “How can a Christian, i.e. follower of Christ, not tell the truth to all (the truth being the WORD)”, (John17:16-17)?

Followers of Christ through his apostles MUST tell the TRUTH at all times, for no lie is of the truth, and there is no lie in Christ (James 3:14; 1John 1:510 & 2:21-29). Christians must be strong in the faith, not in a faith, and have been instructed to quit like men. “1 Cor 16:13 Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, (1)quit you like men, be strong.” Warning, for being timid, “fearful”; causes damnation. “Rev 21:8 But the (1)fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.”

Definitions: (1)quit you like men-407 andrizomai (an-drid’zom-ahee);middle voice from 435; to act manly, 2) to show oneself a man, be brave: KJV— quit like men. (1)fearful 1169 deilos-timid, fearful We believe that pride may be another reason for the refusal of the truth, in that we don’t like admitting that we have been wrong. Jesus said that pride, among other things is evil, and defileth the man. Listen: Mark 7:20-23; Mark 9:43-48. This is true because first of all and most of all Jesus said it. Secondly, when it hinders one from saving his own soul and the souls of others, by not admitting the truth by the word, can anything be more evil? Remember, among other things the WORD is profitable for correction: 2 Tim 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works. We must not be too proud to accept the WORD; after all it is Christ John1:1-18, and it is what will judge us in the last day John12:46-50. We must change our minds and then our ways if we want to be SAVED, “Repent” (Mark 9:4348; Rom. 12:1-2; 2Pet.3:8-18).

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the few that chooses not to follow man, but will find and accept the Word; and the many that will not accept it (please listen Matt.7:13-29 and 22:14).

The apostle Paul even speaks of those that follows not the Word, because of being blinded by the god of this world, “the Devil”; please listen: “2 Cor 4:1 Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not; 2 But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God. 3 But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: 4 In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them. 5 For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus’ sake. 6 For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.” (Hear also Luke 4:1-13; 1John5:19-21; Rev.12:9 and 13:6-9) 1 Pet 4:17 For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God? 18 And if the (1)righteous (2)scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear? 19 Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will of God commit the keeping of their souls to him in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator.

Definitions: (1)righteous-1342 dikaios-righteous, observing divine laws. (2)scarcely be saved -3433 molis (mol’-is); probably by var. for 3425; with difficulty, 2) not easily, very rarely: KJV— hardly, scarce (ly), + with much work.

Dear readers remember as always, the purpose of these articles is to seek the TRUTH according to THE WORD, thereby exposing ERROR, for the purpose of saving our souls.

We believe this is best done by definitions and the PREPONDERANCE OF SCRIPTURES; which is having superior weight, force, importance, or influence of SCRIPTURE. Again we believe this allows SCRIPTURE to INTERPRET SCRIPTURE, thereby allowing a better understanding on that topic. Again, thank you so much for your interest in the WORD of TRUTH; GRACE and SALVATION; John 17:17-21; Acts 20:29-32; James1:21-25. After all it is our MAP to HEAVEN and away from HELL, and the continuance in it, is the O LY thing that allows the man of God to be perfect, 2Tim.3:12-17! www.bibletruthscripts.com

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TO THOSE ON THE OUTSIDE DEAR SINNER HEED THIS CALL PRECIOUS is Time. Therefore while you have time, use it to learn and do Gods Commandments for at the end of life is pay time and your pay will be according as your work has been. You will find in 2 Corinthians 5:10 the following: “For we must all appear before the judgement seat of Christ, that everyone may recive the things done in his body according to that he hath done, whether it be good or evil.” You will find in John 15:14. “Ye are my friends if ye do whatsoever I command you.” Solomon said in Proverbs 1:5 “A wise man will hear and will increase learning, and a man of understanding will attain unto wise counsel.”

How shall we escape if we neglect to great Salvation: Hebrew 2:1-3 Salvation is to be worked out. It will not work itself out; God will not work it out for us. o one can work it out for us. It is the duty of man to work out his own salvation.

How! With fear and trembling. Phil. 2:12. Pray fervently, attend the Lord’s Day Worship, Be on time, Take active part in Singing, Teaching of God Word, Giving as we prosper and taking the Lord’s Supper with death.

THE CHURCH OF CHRIST Was founded by Christ Matt 16:18 he bought it.

CHARITY BROTHERLY GODLINESS PATIENCE TEMPERANCE KNOWLEDGE VIRTURE

PLAN OF SALVATION ATTENTION

Compliments of: Roy Murray

There are five steps in The Divine Plan of Salvation 1. HEAR Mark 12:29, Matthews 7:21: Luke 6:4-6 2. BELIEVE John 20:31, Acts 16:31, Romans 10:17, Hebrews 11:6 3. REPENT Luke 13:3, Acts 17:31 4. CONFESS Matthews 10:32 Acts 8:37, Romans 10:9-10 5. BAPTISM Mark 16:15-16, Acts 2:28, 22:16

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JOHN GIBBS JR.-ALCORN STATE - KYLER MURRAY-ALLEN

ATHLETES OF THE WEEK JOHN GIBBS JR. ALCORN STATE Junior Quarterback John Gibbs Jr. hit on 20 of 30 passes for 245 yards and 3 touchdowns to lead the Alcorn State Braves past the Southern Jaguars 38-24 in the 2014 Toyota SWAC Championship game. The NRG Stadium was rocking right off the bat as Gibbs broke one for 51 yards and went on to finish the game as the leading rusher with 137 yards on 16 carries.

He found Jordan Payne from 13 yards out to open the scoring and later hit Billy Shed with a 3 yard strike. But Southern scored twice after blocked punts and tied the score with about 10 minutes left in the third period. The Jags defense stiffen and Gibbs was smacked on a crushing hit on third down. “All I’ve been hit harder than that when I played with the Studewood Cobras, man that’s good football Southern played hard”. But Gibbs guided the Braves to two more scoring drives to put the game out of reach. His 51 yard bullet to Brandon Vessell covered 51 yards early in the fourth and the Braves defense took charge from that point. “This was a team win our defense had two 3 and outs while we got out offense back on track, plus our Offensive line played great all game long”

When asked about the fact he is sort of carrying the banner for HISD players on the next level.

“This shows there are a lot of former HISD players who came make an impact, here we are winning the Toyota SWAC Championship game with a Booker T. Washington graduate”. Gibbs went to praise the coaching staff for having faith in him when he started out on the journey. “Our staff has worked with me man I tell you they have been coaching me up on the little things that means a lot”.

In closing Gibbs made it clear he considered himself blessed to be at Alcorn and to be surrounded by so many good people.

Coming home to play for the championship and get the MVP as well, man I’m truly blessed”!

between. He rushed for 63 more yards on 9 carries and showed why Texas A & M can’t wait for him to join their program this fall.

Some people are saying Murray could be one of the best of alltimes and the numbers back it up. 42-0 as a starter with three state championships under his belt is going to be hard to beat.

Not to mention three straight state championships MVPs as

well. “It’s been a great ride and we are just like a family here, I’m been working with these guys all summer long getting ready for our senior year”.

Murray went on to say the Allen community, parents, school administrators and the entire student body share in these championships. “We do everything together and sure I’m going to miss these guys”. All along Murray said he simply plays his

game and if it turns out to be the best to have played so be it.

“It’s like sure anyone would want to work hard and be the best not only at this level, but the next level as well”.

In closing Murray says he wanted to be able to really enjoy this championship, because we had a lot of close games this year, but tonight we were able to see our backups get in the game and that’s great”.

KYLER MURRAY-ALLEN Arlington, Texas-The sensational Kyler Murray won for the 42nd time as a starter and closed out his high school career with his third state championship. The fleet footer senior hit on 22 of 32 passes for 316 yards and five touchdowns in a big 47-16 win over Cy-Ranch in the state’s first ever class 6A Division I title game at A T & T Stadium.

Murray opened the scoring with a 51 yard toss to Cody Butler and closed out the scoring with a 31 yard scoring pass to Lee Morris. He hit Kerry Hall with three more touchdowns passes in

LINEMAN OF THE WEEK

LEVI-ONWUZURIKE-ALLEN

Former Studewood Cobra and BTW Eagle John Gibbs Jr. holds the Toyota SWAC Championship Game’s MVP trophy at RG Stadium after beating Southern Jags 38-24 Photo by Dr. Victor Keys

By King Arthur Prayther A King-Size View Arlington, Texas-Junior defensive lineman Levi Onwuzurike had a hand in 7 tackles as well as put pressure on Cy-Ranch offense all game long. The talented lineman helped Allen to a big 47-16 win over Cy-Ranch to win the class 6A Division I title.

It’s the first of it’s kind in the state of Texas and he was a happy camper when we talked.

Kyler Murray (1) takes Allen all the way one more time Photo by Jerry L. Woodley Jr.

“Yes sir we watched a lot of tape this week on the Mustangs and

other than a couple of big plays we kind of knew what to expect for them”.

He went on to praise Cy-Ranch’s Charlie Booker who had 115 yard rushing in 24 carries in the loss. “Yes sir he has good feet and a strong grip on the ball as well as a load to bring down”.

It’s always good to see good line play on either side of the ball.

Allen had plenty and did fine job as they rolled to another perfect season!

(95)-Allen defensive lineman Levi Onwuzurike had super game in the state championship and is only a junior - Photo by Jerry L Woodley Jr.