I’ve been an on and off meth head and drug user of all kinds for 20 years. And idk how you showed up in my RUclips feed but I can tell you that I’m a horrible sinner and died twice of fentanyl . Done things I can barely forgive myself for seen things I can’t forget. I cry watching you man cause I get it now. I life my lord and saviour and I’ll never forget or stop watching you for making this switch in my mind. I can’t lie and say I’ll always be perfect cause I’ll take awhile to get on the path and stay true. But I have seen the light and I don’t plan to let it out of my sight.
You can be sober and dead or dead sober. Whatever that means, but you know what I'm saying. But at least you know you're screwing your life up on dope. Trust me when I say I understand your hardship. I'm 53 weeks sober and I was king dope head at one time. Walk with God and keep your hands together in prayer form. Above all else, whatever you do, never ever tell yourself you are a lifer. You can be back in the saddle one day too, my guy. Maybe tomorrow..
@@idontknow2stoned it’s important to remember that our identity in Christ is not defined by our past actions or struggles, but by the transformative work of Jesus in our lives. Here are some encouraging truths for someone who is feeling down and struggling with their past. You have total forgiveness in Christ. Believers are forgiven for all our sins past, present and future. This forgiveness is not based on our ability to be perfect, but on the finished work of Jesus on the cross (Ephesians 1:7; Colossians 2:13-14). God sees us as his beloved children and nothing can separate us from his love (Romans, 838-39). It’s natural to feel regret over passed actions but God‘s grace is greater than our failures. He invites us to live in the freedom and newness of life that He provides. It’s important to remember that perfection is not the goal; rather, it’s about trusting in Jesus and allowing his life to be expressed through us.
I was 9 years old. I asked Jesus in to my heart and told Him I wanted to follow him. It was the most powerful and loving feeling . It was pure and I remember it to this day. I was a picked on kid in school and Jesus was there with me. I had a profoundly handicapped brother who died at 21. Life has been a hard thing at times. I have made so many mistakes in my 55 years of life. Thank you brother Dewayne! You have been so helpful to me with connecting with our Loving Father.
God never leaves us, we walk away from God. Always remember to keep God our Father, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit close in your heart!! Do not be swayed or grow weary! Thank you for speaking the truth!
Thank you Dewayne for your humble words of wisdom. I came to the Lord 6 yrs ago while going thru some very traumatic hardships. I was lukewarm most of my life , but set on fire with these hardships that fueled me forward to God in my life. He stayed w/me and showed me the way as my faith grew so strong . He has rewarded me and I praise him to no end for his glory in my life!
I'm sooooo grateful i happen to run across you. This message right here? I needed to hear. Unfortunately I drink beer and smoke cigarettes. It's been a struggle. I'm still wrestling with it. God has done so very much for me. It's of course a long story. He's kept me from getting killed, he got me off pills. Just to many to name. I did worry a lot about going to hell. I just finished reading my Bible, then here you are with this message! Amazing how The Lord works! God Bless You and Thank You!
I drink beer..Sometimes I might have a shot of whiskey. Every thing should be in Moderation. Everything! Every person has to know where their line is. If it’s a stumbling block for someone, they need to stay away from it! For me, I enjoy the flavor of good Porter or Stout. 2 beers is moderation for me.🍻God Bless You!😊🙏🇺🇸
I just wanted to provide a little encouragement by using some scripture and understanding what you’ve written. It’s great that you’re seeking to understand God‘s grace and your identity in Christ. It’s important to remember that you’re struggles with habits like drinking and smoking do not define you or determine your standing with God. Your identity is rooted in Christ, and you are fully forgiven and accepted by Him (Ephesians 1:7). God’s love for you is unconditional, and nothing can separate you from his love (Romans 8:38-39). The fact that you’re wrestling with these habits shows that you desire to live in alignment with your new identity in Christ. It’s also important to remember that fear of hell is not something you need to carry. As a believer in Christ, you are secure in your salvation, and there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus (Romans 8:1). Your eternal destiny is secure because of what Jesus has done for you. As you continue to grow in your understanding of God‘s grace, allow his love and truth to renew your mind and guide your actions (Roman’s 12:2). you are deeply loved and cherished by God and He is committed to your growth and well-being. Amen.
It took a long time after I was saved for me to understand that when we are born again we have two natures now within us. The old nature that can never do right and a new nature that can never do wrong. Each day you wake up and practically every minute of the day, you are obeying one or the other of those natures. You are not a slave to sin anymore, but you have the power to overcome those temptations, but it can't be done in your strength, but only through the power of the Holy Spirit that lives in you. My husband who is passed away now, used to tell saved people with addictions that they are like a caged animal with the door wide open. They don't realize they have the freedom through Christ to walk right out. Here's a challenge for you. Every time you pick up a bottle of beer or a cigarette, ask yourself do I want to obey the devil, or do I want to obey God? Ask God to take away those desires and make them disgusting. Tell Him you love Him enough to obey Him. Remove The temptations out of your life. Remember that Jesus took your sins, past present and future on Himself on the cross. You are forgiven and you do have His power in you. I'm not preaching at you, but trying to give you some words of encouragement because I know from experience it works! Just know that I am praying for you. God bless you! 💕
I lost my brother to an overdose but he loved the lord and what you said hit the nail on the head and had me in tears, he really did love Jesus but went down a bad road not hurting anyone. He had a big heart, but he had a drug problem and he got clean and some women came in and got him using again the first time he used again he died and what you said is exactly what I needed to hear at that moment because I know my brother was saved Jesus is all he ever talked about, I thank you, praise me, the Lord Jesus Christ for you, sir
I've heard this argument myself when explaining eternal security. They will say, "Well, if you can't lose your salvation, that is like a license to sin!". The opposite is true, once you've been washed by the shed blood of Jesus Christ, your overwhelming conviction becomes serving Him and fleeing from sin! Most true born again believers who think they can lose their salvation remain babes in Christ, never moving on to the meat of the Word and growing in their faith. They never get the opportunity to leave the starting block and truly "run the race"! The fear of losing their salvation keeps them forever in the flesh, believing that their day to day performance plus Christ on the cross keeps them saved. This is the opposite of grace. I'm a new subscriber Dwayne, sure enjoy your channel. Thank you for being a faithful steward and contending for the truth of God's Word.
I cannot explain the peace of mind and clarity your messages give me, they always make me want to stop what I'm doing and give God praise, thank you sir, you're appreciated by many I just know it, keep doing God's work brother!
I am thirsting for knowledge, and I looked into that “ once saved “ thing. I just want to thank you for this talk and for breaking it down and reading chapter 12 and explaining it. Reading it with you, it was as plain as the nose on my face. Praise God !! I was so confused, because I knew I had seen “ Christian’s” who was Not Christian like at all. Not I understand. Again, Thank you Lord, and thank you Dwayne !!
Bro. Dewayne, I had so much hate for my father, because I didn't understand brain damage. He was the only survivor in a car accident, he was in a coma for 3 months. He was fifteen years old at the time of the accident, his sister and her boyfriend died. My dad and mother had 10 children, we were taken away so many times. I was 33 years old in 1985, when I ask God "lf you are real, can you take all the hate and skin crawling feeling l had for my father." God took all the hate out of every nook and cranny of my heart. I was able to drive to his house and ask him if he was saved. He started crying and said yes, he is in heaven now. I will see him again. I have read my Bible everyday since. I was saved in 1974. I was 22 years old. God is so good!!! With God ALL things are possible!!! Thank you, and God bless you mightily Dewayne!!!
Praise be to the Lord. I'm so grateful you were able to reconnect with your father. Y'all will gather again at the river my brother. Peace be with you.
Dear sir, I just finished watching all your videos on this channel. I decided I will go again through them all while making notes of all the passages of the Scripture you mentioned there. I was in Christianity and Orthodoxy for more than 10 years, studying the Scripture and the holy fathers literature a lot, but seems that I was off the track for whole this time. Like shut down for truth, but so eager to get it- to understand it, aware that Im still not where I should be, to understand from the heart. Somehow you managed to open this shut door, and help me see what was so obvious but so far from my comprehension. You are a true man of God, modern days prophet, and its not only me to recognize it, so many witnesses to this are here, and out there waiting to receive your messages about the Gospel and Jesus. Thank you, and glory to the Lord who finally had mercy on me to deliver me from my blindness.
Dwayne thank you . I came to jesus in a burger shop late 60's then was lead a stray not always agood man. But never to far. 4 years ago i was feeling lost asked the lord to come into my hesrt and i uncontrollably wept but felt such a cleansing. Thanks for your videos. Praise the father and the son jesus christ my lord and savior
Amen Dwayne🙏 I’m a father and know what you mean…I began to believe in Jesus as a pre-teen…I fell away hard for 30 years and God spanked me oh so very hard…I came back to the faith age 50 and for the last 4 years I can’t imagine being away from my father for one day. Great talk today brother. Hallelujah! God bless!🙌✝️🙌❤️❤️❤️🙏🙂
Sometimes I have bad language and my thoughts bother me but what you said gives me hope that God will change me and the confidence that he will never forsake me.
Haha, Dwain. My Christian walk is more like Christian fall. I fall and fall and get up again to just fall. The good news is Jesus is always right there helping me up every single time. Thank you for being the man you are. The seed will grow out there and God is smiling at you.
I "used" to believe a person could lose their salvation. I have listened to some teaching, including you, that have clarified this for me. Thank you so much. I am really enjoying your teaching!
Amen brethren if we could lose our salvation we would. The covenant God made with Abraham was done without Abraham required to do anything. We have the same covenant with God now through the sacrifice of his son. He fulfilled it all. He did the work, we bring the heart.
i am beyond grateful to God for his message and your service in doing your father proud, you have helped both me and my husband get a handle on our faith. I struggled with eternal salvation for a long time, and i had never heard it explained this way before. I am at peace, and can not fathom Gods love for me. thankyou for the blessing of all that you do.
God whooped me too! It’s awesome to see a man be honest about it. I knew I was in trouble, and I was scared to go back to my daddy, but going back was the best experience of my life even at my worst. Thank you Dwayne
I adore this Christian philosopher cowboy! Meek, calm, wise, and fatherly. Just love listening to you sir. May God bless you friend. I learn something new every video. My parents have both died and I’m alone a lot but watching you makes me feel like I have an uncle that I look forward to hearing from.
I am in a similar situation. My parents have passed and I am alone also. But the Lord has truly held my hand along the way. It would be so nice to connect with you.
I really Appreciate your common sense Bible talk! Issues with studying scripture and not using common sense goes all the way back to Jesus trying to tell the Pharisees they were getting it wrong. I've found slowing down while reading really helps. Gives the brain some time to really process what is being said. Sometimes, I've been stuck rereading the same verse several times before the light bulb turns on! 😅
It’s important to approach one another with Grace and understanding, recognizing that WE ALL have areas where we struggle. James 3:2 reminds us that WE ALL stumble in many ways, highlighting the universal nature of human imperfection. This awareness should lead us to humility and compassion when interacting with others. Jesus teaches us to be mindful of our own shortcomings before pointing out those of others. In Matthew 7:3-5, He uses the metaphor of removing the plank from our own eye before addressing the spec in someone else’s. This encourages self reflection and humility, fostering a spirit of empathy and support rather than judgment. Galatians 6:1-2 advises believers to restore others gently when they are caught in a sin, while also being careful not to fall into temptation themselves. Ultimately, our identity in Christ is NOT DEFINED by OUR struggles or failures, but by the righteousness we have received through Him 2 Corinthians 5:21. As believers we are called to encourage and build each other up, focusing on the grace and transformation that God is working in each of our lives. By doing so, we can create a community that reflects the love and acceptance of Christ. Lastly, it’s important to remember that our identity and words are found in Christ, NOT in our ability to perfectly navigate every grey area. As we grow in our relationship with Him, we can TRUST the Holy Spirit to guide us in making decisions that align with His will and reflect his love.
Oh God thank you for this brother! I walked from truth I lived for 20 years in lies, deep in my soul, I knew! I was, I am the the prodigal son! God would not allow me to walk away! He just wouldn’t let go! He kept hold of me and brought me back to the fold! Jesus is the whole truth and way! I would cry, have mercy on me Lord and save me, but He already did, I just didn’t realise until I truly understood the gospel of free grace! Hallelujah, I am saved, I know and now my mission is to preach the gospel of good news and let the Lord save His sheep!
23:24 Sir, you are being called to give the correct truth. Thank you for holding steadfast to get the true word of Father God into the hands of the people. God bless you on this journey.
Thank you for speaking on this. It was confirmation and a correction for me today. The Holy Spirit brought me to you to hear this. I can now move on with peace in my heart about a loved one I lost. I am truly grateful. God bless you brother. 🙏 ❤️🔥
Mr. Dwayne, You have left me in tears describing God and his love in disciplining his children. Exactly what you’ve described is exactly what’s been happening to me. Everything you said I know is true. It’s sound in the scripture and although I am a little over a year into being a follower of Christ I still haven’t been apart of a church. I hope to find a minister with the same heart as your father had to the Lords flock of sheep. God bless you and thank you so much! ❤
It brings me peace to know that God will keep pursuing my oldest son who walked away from Christ and his entire family 2.5 yrs ago. I pray daily, many times, for God to do whatever it takes to bring my son to repentance. Thanks for a great message.
“you’ll see it says “wherefore”. Now, when you see wherefore you need to see what the wherefore is therefore” I know this is serious stuff but that tickled my pickle 🤣 a wow God must agree. I turned my head to just look to my left and consider scanning my open Bible from earlier for inspiration to change my RUclips name…. When my eyes land on a random word in big caps… “WHeREFORE” that really tickled too!
Yes pops! Thank you! I got into a heated debate with people actually from my church ver this exact thing and the example they kept giving was people they knew who grew up in the church but then backslid and was living a life of sin. I’m like well who gets to decide what is to much back sliding and who gets to decide at what point have they lost their salvation! And I said exactly what you said. People who are that far gone were never saved to begin with and the Bible tells us there will be false converts! I’m so sad this is what the churches have become! These people can recite every scripture and yet know nothing.
Thank you sir...for your honesty. I feel blessed getting whopped by my heavenly Father. It gives me assurance that i am one of his son through HIS son JESUS CHRIST
This is wonderful to listen too, thank you for being a vessel for the good Lord, for our Lord and savior 🤍🙏🕊️🛡️ Jesus loves you so much, I sure am listening
Cowboy. I love your teaching. This is good. I agree with you. And I know Jesus Christ. You have correct some things I have done wrong and I understand what your saying. Thank you friend. My name is Tommy Fetters. Goodnight
Amen Brother Dwayne!!! Every body sins as long as we are in these flesh bodies. Until we receive our new resurrection bodies in Heaven. People have to understand that being a Christian doesn’t mean you will be sinless, but when you come to know and love the LORD you will sin less. Because you Love JESUS. Even bad attitudes can be sinful. Legalism is as much of a sin as license. GOD is always forgiving towards true repentance of the human heart.❤🙏✝️🙌
Thank you for the word today! I have been struggling with siblings that turned on me when both parents passed. They claim to be born again. How can they be so cruel I had just lost my husband 3 months before both parents passed. Now I understand! If I had been so cruel it would have eaten me up and I would have repented. May their eyes be opened and their hearts be softened to know The truth and be set free!
Was grateful to hear you flesh out and make clear your meanings re: once saved always saved” Lack of security in one’s salvation is a hell of a place to live.
Brother Dwayne, As someone who has hosted Bible studies I full well understand your frustration. Everything you have spoken I will testify as truth. The problem these folks have who want to argue is that they want to argue with Jesus but you’re the closest they can get to him. I would like to welcome you back home to Kentucky. We’re not too far away and it’s my hope that the Lord will allow our paths to cross someday. Hold your ground, run a good race and may Jesus bless you and yours. Thanks
i love this channel so much. i watched the video that you posted a few days ago where you said that doing this is your cross, as in your struggle, but i can tell that this is definitely what God made you for. i can feel the Holy Presence in every video and i appreciate that you're doing the good work.
I heard it said once " If you knew everything that My father knows about me you would throw up and If I knew everything about you the Father knows about you I'd be sick. I thank Our father in Jesus Christ our Savior for his mercy, his Son, his Word, his Shed blood and dying in my place to give me eternal salvation through the Lord Jesus Christ Hallelujah to the Lamb of God. Thank you Dwayne for your channel
Praise God for your wisdom, Dwayne. When Jesus said “it is finished”, it was finished! Glory to God for the grace He has given us & continues to give us day by day.
I am a member of the Roman Catholic Church, but you are my favorite biblical speaker, and it is always a pleasure listening to your videos while drawing.
I so enjoy your show although I'm not in with the one saved always saved . I do really love your bible reading and the way you instruct the way of our lord Jesus. praise god, teach it brother
I enjoyed reading your post - it reflects a mature attitude in Christ. I hold to the idea of eternal security - however, I once heard a pastor say there’s a lot of room for disagreement among Christians on various theological issues without affecting one’s salvation or eternal destiny. The core of the Christian faith is centered on the gospel message: the death, burial, and the resurrection of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sin and the gift of eternal life to all who believe 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; John 3:16. While there are essential beliefs that define Christianity, such as the deity of Christ, his resurrection, and salvation by grace through faith, there are many other areas where Christians may hold differing views. These can include interpretations of end time prophecies, modes of baptism, church, governance, and other doctoral matters. Romans 14:1-4 encourages believers to accept one another, even when they have differing opinions on disputable matters, emphasizing that we are all accountable to God. Similarly, Ephesians 4:2-3 calls us to be humble, gentle, patient bearing with one another in love and striving to maintain unity in the spirit. The key is to focus on the essentials of the faith and approach differences with love, grace, and humility. By doing so, we can maintain unity in the body of Christ, while allowing for diversity in nonessential beliefs. Ultimately, our shared faith in Christ and his redemptive work is what unites us and secures our place in eternity with Him. God bless.
Amen brother! We are all sinners ! There are saved sinners believers ! And unbelievers sinners not saved ! Thanks for your teachings , God bless you and family always !
Hope I’m not splitting spiritual hairs here - but - In all of Paul’s letters never ONCE does he call believers sinners; he calls them SAINTS . THE one time that he does mention “sinners” was PRIOR to conversion. In fact, Paul calls believers “Saints” 42 times. It’s true that all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. However, it’s important to recognize the transformation that occurs when someone becomes a believer in Christ. We all START as sinners, those who place their faith in Jesus are no longer identified as sinners in the same way. Instead, they are called saints, holy and righteous because of what Christ has done (1 Corinthians 1:2). As believers, we have been made new creations in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17). Our old self characterized by sin, has been crucified with Christ, and we now live by faith in Him (Galatians 2:20). This doesn’t mean we never sin but our identity is no longer defined by sin. Instead, we are defined by our relationship with Jesus and the righteousness HE has given us. For unbelievers, their identity remains an Adam, and they are still in need of salvation through faith in Christ. The good news is that salvation is available to all who believe, and God desires for everyone to come to repentance and experience new life in Him (2 Peter 3:9; John 316). As Believers, we are called to live out our new identity, relying on the Holy Spirit to empower us to walk in the freedom and righteousness that Christ has provided. Our focus should be on growing in grace, and reflecting the love and character of Jesus to the world around us.
Hallelujah and Amen 🙏 🙌 Thank you for these last two videos in particular. I've believed in once saved, always saved for a while now, and I've heard some very well versed preachers discuss it, but these last couple entries of yours on RUclips have REALLY hammered it home for me, and I respect your wisdom on the subject, and am more at peace in my faith than ever for having heard these messages. Thank you again, Dwayne! It sincerely means the most!
This is exactly what I have experienced throughout my entire life. Believe me, I know when God doesn’t want me to do something, he absolutely lets me know in his way, and I listen very carefully now that I’m older 😊
I’ve been an on and off meth head and drug user of all kinds for 20 years. And idk how you showed up in my RUclips feed but I can tell you that I’m a horrible sinner and died twice of fentanyl . Done things I can barely forgive myself for seen things I can’t forget. I cry watching you man cause I get it now. I life my lord and saviour and I’ll never forget or stop watching you for making this switch in my mind. I can’t lie and say I’ll always be perfect cause I’ll take awhile to get on the path and stay true. But I have seen the light and I don’t plan to let it out of my sight.
You can be sober and dead or dead sober. Whatever that means, but you know what I'm saying. But at least you know you're screwing your life up on dope. Trust me when I say I understand your hardship. I'm 53 weeks sober and I was king dope head at one time. Walk with God and keep your hands together in prayer form. Above all else, whatever you do, never ever tell yourself you are a lifer. You can be back in the saddle one day too, my guy. Maybe tomorrow..
@ I’m trying man. Thank you so much. Lost my best friend recently and it’s been a struggle of a lifetime but I know I’ll be ok now.
@ thanks man
@@idontknow2stoned it’s important to remember that our identity in Christ is not defined by our past actions or struggles, but by the transformative work of Jesus in our lives. Here are some encouraging truths for someone who is feeling down and struggling with their past. You have total forgiveness in Christ. Believers are forgiven for all our sins past, present and future. This forgiveness is not based on our ability to be perfect, but on the finished work of Jesus on the cross (Ephesians 1:7; Colossians 2:13-14). God sees us as his beloved children and nothing can separate us from his love (Romans, 838-39). It’s natural to feel regret over passed actions but God‘s grace is greater than our failures. He invites us to live in the freedom and newness of life that He provides. It’s important to remember that perfection is not the goal; rather, it’s about trusting in Jesus and allowing his life to be expressed through us.
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I was 9 years old. I asked Jesus in to my heart and told Him I wanted to follow him. It was the most powerful and loving feeling . It was pure and I remember it to this day.
I was a picked on kid in school and Jesus was there with me. I had a profoundly handicapped brother who died at 21. Life has been a hard thing at times. I have made so many mistakes in my 55 years of life. Thank you brother Dewayne! You have been so helpful to me with connecting with our Loving Father.
“God will take you home” goes way hard. Preach brother
The moment when a Tack Room Bible Talk video pops up is always a pleasure!!
Same, Bless.
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I never knew my punishment and hardships could be such a great comfort and assurance. Thank you for showing me this.
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Wow! Thank you brother. All glory to God 🙌🏽✝️🙌🏽
My goodness brother, thank you for this. Good word and thank you for holding firm to the truth in the face of adversity. Keep on plowing.
Very true words . When God truly lives within you ,when you step out of line God snaps you back in very quickly.
I pray everyone who sees this would meet the Father and experience his love, truly it’s the most peace you’ll ever receive.
Thank you, MR. Dewayne. I greatly appreciate this video.
God never leaves us, we walk away from God. Always remember to keep God our Father, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit close in your heart!! Do not be swayed or grow weary! Thank you for speaking the truth!
Thank you Dewayne for your humble words of wisdom. I came to the Lord 6 yrs ago while going thru some very traumatic hardships. I was lukewarm most of my life , but set on fire with these hardships that fueled me forward to God in my life. He stayed w/me and showed me the way as my faith grew so strong . He has rewarded me and I praise him to no end for his glory in my life!
I like the way you talk about the scripture Amen 🙏 soul brother
Great study on Salvation. Thank you.
I'm sooooo grateful i happen to run across you. This message right here? I needed to hear. Unfortunately I drink beer and smoke cigarettes. It's been a struggle. I'm still wrestling with it. God has done so very much for me. It's of course a long story. He's kept me from getting killed, he got me off pills. Just to many to name. I did worry a lot about going to hell. I just finished reading my Bible, then here you are with this message! Amazing how The Lord works! God Bless You and Thank You!
I drink beer..Sometimes I might have a shot of whiskey.
Every thing should be in Moderation. Everything! Every person has to know where their line is. If it’s a stumbling block for someone, they need to stay away from it! For me, I enjoy the flavor of good Porter or Stout.
2 beers is moderation for me.🍻God Bless You!😊🙏🇺🇸
I just wanted to provide a little encouragement by using some scripture and understanding what you’ve written. It’s great that you’re seeking to understand God‘s grace and your identity in Christ. It’s important to remember that you’re struggles with habits like drinking and smoking do not define you or determine your standing with God. Your identity is rooted in Christ, and you are fully forgiven and accepted by Him (Ephesians 1:7). God’s love for you is unconditional, and nothing can separate you from his love (Romans 8:38-39). The fact that you’re wrestling with these habits shows that you desire to live in alignment with your new identity in Christ. It’s also important to remember that fear of hell is not something you need to carry. As a believer in Christ, you are secure in your salvation, and there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus (Romans 8:1). Your eternal destiny is secure because of what Jesus has done for you. As you continue to grow in your understanding of God‘s grace, allow his love and truth to renew your mind and guide your actions (Roman’s 12:2). you are deeply loved and cherished by God and He is committed to your growth and well-being. Amen.
It took a long time after I was saved for me to understand that when we are born again we have two natures now within us. The old nature that can never do right and a new nature that can never do wrong. Each day you wake up and practically every minute of the day, you are obeying one or the other of those natures. You are not a slave to sin anymore, but you have the power to overcome those temptations, but it can't be done in your strength, but only through the power of the Holy Spirit that lives in you. My husband who is passed away now, used to tell saved people with addictions that they are like a caged animal with the door wide open. They don't realize they have the freedom through Christ to walk right out. Here's a challenge for you. Every time you pick up a bottle of beer or a cigarette, ask yourself do I want to obey the devil, or do I want to obey God? Ask God to take away those desires and make them disgusting. Tell Him you love Him enough to obey Him. Remove The temptations out of your life. Remember that Jesus took your sins, past present and future on Himself on the cross. You are forgiven and you do have His power in you. I'm not preaching at you, but trying to give you some words of encouragement because I know from experience it works! Just know that I am praying for you. God bless you! 💕
I lost my brother to an overdose but he loved the lord and what you said hit the nail on the head and had me in tears, he really did love Jesus but went down a bad road not hurting anyone. He had a big heart, but he had a drug problem and he got clean and some women came in and got him using again the first time he used again he died and what you said is exactly what I needed to hear at that moment because I know my brother was saved Jesus is all he ever talked about, I thank you, praise me, the Lord Jesus Christ for you, sir
I've heard this argument myself when explaining eternal security. They will say, "Well, if you can't lose your salvation, that is like a license to sin!". The opposite is true, once you've been washed by the shed blood of Jesus Christ, your overwhelming conviction becomes serving Him and fleeing from sin! Most true born again believers who think they can lose their salvation remain babes in Christ, never moving on to the meat of the Word and growing in their faith. They never get the opportunity to leave the starting block and truly "run the race"! The fear of losing their salvation keeps them forever in the flesh, believing that their day to day performance plus Christ on the cross keeps them saved. This is the opposite of grace. I'm a new subscriber Dwayne, sure enjoy your channel. Thank you for being a faithful steward and contending for the truth of God's Word.
I cannot explain the peace of mind and clarity your messages give me, they always make me want to stop what I'm doing and give God praise, thank you sir, you're appreciated by many I just know it, keep doing God's work brother!
Amen to that message! Thankyou Lord Jesus for providing a way for sinners to have Eternal Life!
I am thirsting for knowledge, and I looked into that “ once saved “ thing. I just want to thank you for this talk and for breaking it down and reading chapter 12 and explaining it. Reading it with you, it was as plain as the nose on my face. Praise God !! I was so confused, because I knew I had seen “ Christian’s” who was Not Christian like at all. Not I understand. Again, Thank you Lord, and thank you Dwayne !!
Bro. Dewayne, I had so much hate for my father, because I didn't understand brain damage. He was the only survivor in a car accident, he was in a coma for 3 months. He was fifteen years old at the time of the accident, his sister and her boyfriend died. My dad and mother had 10 children, we were taken away so many times. I was 33 years old in 1985, when I ask God "lf you are real, can you take all the hate and skin crawling feeling l had for my father." God took all the hate out of every nook and cranny of my heart. I was able to drive to his house and ask him if he was saved. He started crying and said yes, he is in heaven now. I will see him again. I have read my Bible everyday since. I was saved in 1974. I was 22 years old. God is so good!!! With God ALL things are possible!!! Thank you, and God bless you mightily Dewayne!!!
You got me crying. Our Lord did the same for me in relation to my father. Take care.
@popfoot7965 Thank you for sharing this! A BIG HUG!!!
Praise be to the Lord. I'm so grateful you were able to reconnect with your father. Y'all will gather again at the river my brother. Peace be with you.
Dear sir, I just finished watching all your videos on this channel. I decided I will go again through them all while making notes of all the passages of the Scripture you mentioned there. I was in Christianity and Orthodoxy for more than 10 years, studying the Scripture and the holy fathers literature a lot, but seems that I was off the track for whole this time. Like shut down for truth, but so eager to get it- to understand it, aware that Im still not where I should be, to understand from the heart. Somehow you managed to open this shut door, and help me see what was so obvious but so far from my comprehension. You are a true man of God, modern days prophet, and its not only me to recognize it, so many witnesses to this are here, and out there waiting to receive your messages about the Gospel and Jesus. Thank you, and glory to the Lord who finally had mercy on me to deliver me from my blindness.
Thank you, Dwayne that was beautiful🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Dwayne thank you . I came to jesus in a burger shop late 60's then was lead a stray not always agood man. But never to far. 4 years ago i was feeling lost asked the lord to come into my hesrt and i uncontrollably wept but felt such a cleansing. Thanks for your videos. Praise the father and the son jesus christ my lord and savior
The truth will set you free.I am so grateful for this message
So, so, so, powerful. The word of God. Truth
Thank you Jesus for this clear declaration of the truth around this topic. God help us live free and in Step with Jesus. Thank you Wayne.
Solid word. Thanks for that. God bless you
People have to hear the truth, love the wisdom every video.
AMEN BROTHER THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR MAKING THIS! THANK YOU JESUS!!!! I PRAY THIS VIDEO GETS MILLIONS UPON MILLIONS OF VIEWS!!!!!!!!!
Amen my brother! It is so good to hear someone speak the Truth
You are totally correct Sir. Im proud of The Lord who taught you WELL. Amen!!!
I’ve recently had the Holy Spirit come to me and changed everything and I just wanted to say that was a mighty powerful message, god bless you brother
Amen Dwayne🙏 I’m a father and know what you mean…I began to believe in Jesus as a pre-teen…I fell away hard for 30 years and God spanked me oh so very hard…I came back to the faith age 50 and for the last 4 years I can’t imagine being away from my father for one day. Great talk today brother. Hallelujah! God bless!🙌✝️🙌❤️❤️❤️🙏🙂
Sometimes I have bad language and my thoughts bother me but what you said gives me hope that God will change me and the confidence that he will never forsake me.
Amen brother, so thankful I found your videos, so far and few between to get true gospel teaching, thank you.
Haha, Dwain. My Christian walk is more like Christian fall. I fall and fall and get up again to just fall. The good news is Jesus is always right there helping me up every single time. Thank you for being the man you are. The seed will grow out there and God is smiling at you.
This mans message is awesome, clear, concise, honest, blunt, and nonsense. It don't get any better or easier than this.
Thank you for your words. Amen
Preach it Brother!! J.I. Packer said one time that “You are not strong enough to fall away while God is resolved to hold you”!
I "used" to believe a person could lose their salvation. I have listened to some teaching, including you, that have clarified this for me. Thank you so much. I am really enjoying your teaching!
Glory to the Lord for these men who speak the truth from the word of God!
God bless you sister Jill❤
Amen brethren if we could lose our salvation we would. The covenant God made with Abraham was done without Abraham required to do anything. We have the same covenant with God now through the sacrifice of his son. He fulfilled it all. He did the work, we bring the heart.
You Know when you are in His Hand.
@@grant1989 by denial, you will surely lose your Life.
The timing of this is nothing short of Divine
i am beyond grateful to God for his message and your service in doing your father proud, you have helped both me and my husband get a handle on our faith. I struggled with eternal salvation for a long time, and i had never heard it explained this way before. I am at peace, and can not fathom Gods love for me. thankyou for the blessing of all that you do.
God whooped me too! It’s awesome to see a man be honest about it. I knew I was in trouble, and I was scared to go back to my daddy, but going back was the best experience of my life even at my worst. Thank you Dwayne
I adore this Christian philosopher cowboy!
Meek, calm, wise, and fatherly. Just love listening to you sir. May God bless you friend.
I learn something new every video.
My parents have both died and I’m alone a lot but watching you makes me feel like I have an uncle that I look forward to hearing from.
I am in a similar situation. My parents have passed and I am alone also. But the Lord has truly held my hand along the way. It would be so nice to connect with you.
Continue to preach truth, amen
I really Appreciate your common sense Bible talk!
Issues with studying scripture and not using common sense goes all the way back to Jesus trying to tell the Pharisees they were getting it wrong.
I've found slowing down while reading really helps. Gives the brain some time to really process what is being said. Sometimes, I've been stuck rereading the same verse several times before the light bulb turns on! 😅
Love this!! I have been chastised by God and you know it! Keep on teaching and preaching!!! We hear you ❤
Mathew 13:16
But blessed are your eyes, for they see: and your ears, for they hear.
Thank you Dwayne, for being a good disciple for Jesus.
Your absolutely right sir, God bless, I enjoy your videos
It’s important to approach one another with Grace and understanding, recognizing that WE ALL have areas where we struggle. James 3:2 reminds us that WE ALL stumble in many ways, highlighting the universal nature of human imperfection. This awareness should lead us to humility and compassion when interacting with others.
Jesus teaches us to be mindful of our own shortcomings before pointing out those of others. In Matthew 7:3-5, He uses the metaphor of removing the plank from our own eye before addressing the spec in someone else’s. This encourages self reflection and humility, fostering a spirit of empathy and support rather than judgment.
Galatians 6:1-2 advises believers to restore others gently when they are caught in a sin, while also being careful not to fall into temptation themselves.
Ultimately, our identity in Christ is NOT DEFINED by OUR struggles or failures, but by the righteousness we have received through Him 2 Corinthians 5:21. As believers we are called to encourage and build each other up, focusing on the grace and transformation that God is working in each of our lives. By doing so, we can create a community that reflects the love and acceptance of Christ.
Lastly, it’s important to remember that our identity and words are found in Christ, NOT in our ability to perfectly navigate every grey area. As we grow in our relationship with Him, we can TRUST the Holy Spirit to guide us in making decisions that align with His will and reflect his love.
Oh God thank you for this brother!
I walked from truth I lived for 20 years in lies, deep in my soul, I knew! I was, I am the the prodigal son!
God would not allow me to walk away! He just wouldn’t let go! He kept hold of me and brought me back to the fold! Jesus is the whole truth and way!
I would cry, have mercy on me Lord and save me, but He already did, I just didn’t realise until I truly understood the gospel of free grace!
Hallelujah, I am saved, I know and now my mission is to preach the gospel of good news and let the Lord save His sheep!
Thank you. God bless
Dwayne ,I sin, I get spanked but always has God and Jesus stayed with me. This message has just highlighted it to me .
Thank you sir .🙏🙏.
23:24 Sir, you are being called to give the correct truth. Thank you for holding steadfast to get the true word of Father God into the hands of the people. God bless you on this journey.
Amen brother! I love you.keep preaching the word.
Thank you for speaking on this. It was confirmation and a correction for me today. The Holy Spirit brought me to you to hear this. I can now move on with peace in my heart about a loved one I lost. I am truly grateful. God bless you brother. 🙏 ❤️🔥
God bless you Dwayne. Thank you for videos. Needed for these days.
Thankyou Dywane I've been saved since 7-11-82 your speaking the truth God bless you
Mr. Dwayne,
You have left me in tears describing God and his love in disciplining his children. Exactly what you’ve described is exactly what’s been happening to me. Everything you said I know is true. It’s sound in the scripture and although I am a little over a year into being a follower of Christ I still haven’t been apart of a church. I hope to find a minister with the same heart as your father had to the Lords flock of sheep. God bless you and thank you so much! ❤
Preach it brother 🙏 Amen 🙏
It brings me peace to know that God will keep pursuing my oldest son who walked away from Christ and his entire family 2.5 yrs ago. I pray daily, many times, for God to do whatever it takes to bring my son to repentance. Thanks for a great message.
“you’ll see it says “wherefore”. Now, when you see wherefore you need to see what the wherefore is therefore” I know this is serious stuff but that tickled my pickle 🤣
a wow God must agree. I turned my head to just look to my left and consider scanning my open Bible from earlier for inspiration to change my RUclips name…. When my eyes land on a random word in big caps… “WHeREFORE” that really tickled too!
I like it to be said like this: " 'If' saved, always saved". Love your teaching Bro.
Yes pops! Thank you! I got into a heated debate with people actually from my church ver this exact thing and the example they kept giving was people they knew who grew up in the church but then backslid and was living a life of sin. I’m like well who gets to decide what is to much back sliding and who gets to decide at what point have they lost their salvation! And I said exactly what you said. People who are that far gone were never saved to begin with and the Bible tells us there will be false converts! I’m so sad this is what the churches have become! These people can recite every scripture and yet know nothing.
It really is a blessing to hear the truth spoken, it is plain to them that know. Personally I am thankful for the details brought forth, Thanks D!
Thank you sir...for your honesty. I feel blessed getting whopped by my heavenly Father. It gives me assurance that i am one of his son through HIS son JESUS CHRIST
This is wonderful to listen too, thank you for being a vessel for the good Lord, for our Lord and savior 🤍🙏🕊️🛡️ Jesus loves you so much, I sure am listening
Cowboy. I love your teaching. This is good. I agree with you. And I know Jesus Christ. You have correct some things I have done wrong and I understand what your saying. Thank you friend. My name is Tommy Fetters. Goodnight
Thank you, Dwayne, for sharing the love of the Father with so many. Humbled and grateful. May God continue to bless you and yours.
❤Amen.. all you can say is Amen after a sincere message like this. Amen sir..
Amen Brother Dwayne!!! Every body sins as long as we are in these flesh bodies. Until we receive our new resurrection bodies in Heaven. People have to understand that being a Christian doesn’t mean you will be sinless, but when you come to know and love the LORD you will sin less. Because you Love JESUS. Even bad attitudes can be sinful. Legalism is as much of a sin as license. GOD is always forgiving towards true repentance of the human heart.❤🙏✝️🙌
Thank you for the word today! I have been struggling with siblings that turned on me when both parents passed. They claim to be born again. How can they be so cruel I had just lost my husband 3 months before both parents passed. Now I understand! If I had been so cruel it would have eaten me up and I would have repented. May their eyes be opened and their hearts be softened to know The truth and be set free!
Brother, you are truly a blessing. 50 years saved myself and whew did I get some whoopins many, many times. But God alone is faithful!
Thankyou for your teaching father indeed loves and calls us back his sheep here his voice
Good video sir. I agree. Peace and Grace
so true he will never deny himself, I went through discipline, but he did it for my own good I'm glad and thankful amen
Was grateful to hear you flesh out and make clear your meanings re: once saved always saved” Lack of security in one’s salvation is a hell of a place to live.
Your videos pop up at some of the most needed times. We certainly appreciate you.
Holy Spirit words !!! Excellent message brother. God bless you and your family and your ministry. 👍🏻✝️
Love it! Amen brother. Thanks for making this abundantly clear.
Well said! Thanks. God is the Best.
Tremendous! Thank you sir. Hope everyone has a great week.
Brother Dwayne,
As someone who has hosted Bible studies I full well understand your frustration. Everything you have spoken I will testify as truth. The problem these folks have who want to argue is that they want to argue with Jesus but you’re the closest they can get to him.
I would like to welcome you back home to Kentucky. We’re not too far away and it’s my hope that the Lord will allow our paths to cross someday.
Hold your ground, run a good race and may Jesus bless you and yours.
Thanks
Best I've ever heard explained. Thank You Amen
Thank you so much Dwayne. So thankful that our wonderful Savior that saved us keeps us. Hebrew 12:2. God bless.
What you speak sir, is *the truth* and I thank you for expounding for people to learn.
Added: And yes, once saved always saved.
Always glad to be here!
Preach on Dewayne! this is good stuff, and a much needed word
Your humbleness is to be desired. Thank you for your messages, please do continue 🙏 much love
i love this channel so much. i watched the video that you posted a few days ago where you said that doing this is your cross, as in your struggle, but i can tell that this is definitely what God made you for. i can feel the Holy Presence in every video and i appreciate that you're doing the good work.
I heard it said once " If you knew everything that My father knows about me you would throw up and If I knew everything about you the Father knows about you I'd be sick.
I thank Our father in Jesus Christ our Savior for his mercy, his Son, his Word, his Shed blood and dying in my place to give me eternal salvation through the Lord Jesus Christ
Hallelujah to the Lamb of God.
Thank you Dwayne for your channel
Thank You 💜
Abundant Blessings Warrior from Downunder Queensland Australia 🦘🙏🕊️
Praise God for your wisdom, Dwayne. When Jesus said “it is finished”, it was finished! Glory to God for the grace He has given us & continues to give us day by day.
Amen! Christ Jesus MADE us free because he finished the work that was necessary the work that a sinner could never fulfill
I am a member of the Roman Catholic Church, but you are my favorite biblical speaker, and it is always a pleasure listening to your videos while drawing.
Soon is good ! I look forward to every post. Your wisdom is liberating. Thanks Brother Dwayne
I so enjoy your show although I'm not in with the one saved always saved . I do really love your bible reading and the way you instruct the way of our lord Jesus. praise god, teach it brother
I enjoyed reading your post - it reflects a mature attitude in Christ. I hold to the idea of eternal security - however, I once heard a pastor say there’s a lot of room for disagreement among Christians on various theological issues without affecting one’s salvation or eternal destiny. The core of the Christian faith is centered on the gospel message: the death, burial, and the resurrection of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sin and the gift of eternal life to all who believe 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; John 3:16.
While there are essential beliefs that define Christianity, such as the deity of Christ, his resurrection, and salvation by grace through faith, there are many other areas where Christians may hold differing views. These can include interpretations of end time prophecies, modes of baptism, church, governance, and other doctoral matters.
Romans 14:1-4 encourages believers to accept one another, even when they have differing opinions on disputable matters, emphasizing that we are all accountable to God. Similarly, Ephesians 4:2-3 calls us to be humble, gentle, patient bearing with one another in love and striving to maintain unity in the spirit.
The key is to focus on the essentials of the faith and approach differences with love, grace, and humility. By doing so, we can maintain unity in the body of Christ, while allowing for diversity in nonessential beliefs. Ultimately, our shared faith in Christ and his redemptive work is what unites us and secures our place in eternity with Him. God bless.
Amen brother! We are all sinners ! There are saved sinners believers ! And unbelievers sinners not saved ! Thanks for your teachings , God bless you and family always !
Hope I’m not splitting spiritual hairs here - but - In all of Paul’s letters never ONCE does he call believers sinners; he calls them SAINTS . THE one time that he does mention “sinners” was PRIOR to conversion. In fact, Paul calls believers “Saints” 42 times.
It’s true that all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. However, it’s important to recognize the transformation that occurs when someone becomes a believer in Christ. We all START as sinners, those who place their faith in Jesus are no longer identified as sinners in the same way. Instead, they are called saints, holy and righteous because of what Christ has done (1 Corinthians 1:2).
As believers, we have been made new creations in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17). Our old self characterized by sin, has been crucified with Christ, and we now live by faith in Him (Galatians 2:20). This doesn’t mean we never sin but our identity is no longer defined by sin. Instead, we are defined by our relationship with Jesus and the righteousness HE has given us.
For unbelievers, their identity remains an Adam, and they are still in need of salvation through faith in Christ. The good news is that salvation is available to all who believe, and God desires for everyone to come to repentance and experience new life in Him (2 Peter 3:9; John 316).
As Believers, we are called to live out our new identity, relying on the Holy Spirit to empower us to walk in the freedom and righteousness that Christ has provided. Our focus should be on growing in grace, and reflecting the love and character of Jesus to the world around us.
@MontyBurkholder True we are no longer "sinners" in God's eyes because of Jesus...Roman's 8:1..praise God!
Hallelujah and Amen 🙏 🙌
Thank you for these last two videos in particular. I've believed in once saved, always saved for a while now, and I've heard some very well versed preachers discuss it, but these last couple entries of yours on RUclips have REALLY hammered it home for me, and I respect your wisdom on the subject, and am more at peace in my faith than ever for having heard these messages.
Thank you again, Dwayne! It sincerely means the most!
This is exactly what I have experienced throughout my entire life.
Believe me, I know when God doesn’t want me to do something, he absolutely lets me know in his way, and I listen very carefully now that I’m older 😊
Right on brother Duane 🙏✝️💪 TRUTH!