Bible courses for children, teens and adults are available online and through the mail. These courses, from the Mailbox Club, are offered to you free of charge. By studying God’s Word, you will come to know the Lord Jesus in a deeper way.
GOSPEL OF LUKE
Who We Are
What We Believe
Partnership
La Voix de l’Évangile, Québec is a vital part of the extensive radio work of MissionGO
which reaches into many French-speaking countries of the world. The broadcasts are recorded in the studio of the radio follow-up office in Châteauguay.
The ministry began in 1955 in the Back to the Bible Broadcast studios in Lincoln, Nebraska through a staff member who spoke French fluently and had a burden for the French-speaking people of the world. An office was soon established in Aix-en-Provence in France.
In 1974, an office was opened in Châteauguay, Québec, under the direction of MissionGO representatives, Clarence and Pearl Shelly. At the present time, the broadcasts are aired on one station in Montreal and one in Champlain, NY. Stephen Frank became the director of La Voix de l’Évangile, Québec in 2006. His wife, Karen, is also a representative of MissionGO.
The weekly French-language 15-minute broadcast features Pastor Michel Martel, a Québec evangelist who faithfully teaches the Word of God. Audio messages (in French only) are available on CDs at a reasonable cost as well as approximately 40 books in French on the Christian life.
Action Mondiale d’Évangélisation (Québec) Inc is the name of the Québec incorporation of MissionGO
1. WE BELIEVE the Bible to be verbally inspired, the only infallible, authoritative Word of God.
2. WE BELIEVE that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
3. WE BELIEVE in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory.
4. WE BELIEVE that all men have sinned and for the salvation of lost and sinful men, regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential.
5. WE BELIEVE in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a godly life.
6. WE BELIEVE in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; they that are saved unto the resurrection of life and they that are lost unto the resurrection of damnation.
7. WE BELIEVE in the spiritual unity of believers in our Lord Jesus Christ
Our ministry is made possible by the financial and prayer support of individuals, families and churches. Our Bible correspondence courses are sent free of charge to hundreds of students in several countries. Your financial partnership would be greatly appreciated to help defray the cost of materials and postage.
Kindly send your donation in Canadian or U.S. currency to:
Action Mondiale d’Évangélisation
110 Principale – P.O Box 80025
Châteauguay, Québec
J6J 5X2
Canada
Tax-deductible receipts for donations will be sent to Canadian residents.
How to have Eternal Life
Epicurus, the Greek philosopher, said: « Each of us leaves life with the feeling that he has just been born, » while according to the Arabic proverb, « Death is closer to us than the eyelid of the eye. »
The thoughtful man therefore thinks of the afterlife, but only one throughout the history of mankind has triumphed over death; one who spoke with authority and simplicity of eternal life – Jesus Christ.
What is eternal life?
Eternal life is a life that never ends, and moreover, has a spiritual dimension. Jesus told His listeners, « I tell you the truth, whoever hears My word and believes Him who sent Me has eternal life and will not be condemned; he has crossed over from death to life. » The Gospel according to John 5:24.
His listeners were alive, but because of sin (and all are sinners) they were dead spiritually. Many brilliant men are nevertheless agnostics, atheists, because they are spiritually dead. Their relationship with God is broken, for they do not know Him. Jesus said to His Father, « Now this is eternal life: that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent. » John 17:3
You and eternal life
« Anyone who believes in the Son of God has this testimony in his heart. Anyone who does not believe God has made Him out to be a liar, because he has not believed the testimony God has given about His Son. And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life. » First epistle of John 5:10-12.
The theme of the Holy Bible, from Genesis to Revelation, is that of the Redeemer, the Son of God. Over 300 prophecies were fulfilled to the letter in the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.It is God speaking to you and if you do not believe in this message, or if you modify it, you make God a liar and you bring upon yourself everlasting destruction, far from the presence of the Lord.But, if by faith you receive Jesus Christ as your personal Saviour, you will live forever.
Jesus knocks at the door of your life. He wants to give you eternal life. You can experience the forgiveness of sin, peace and communion with God, and the power of a new and spiritual life. This life also has an eternal dimension; therefore, death is not the end but the dawn of an eternal and glorious day in the presence of Jesus Christ and His Father.
How do we receive eternal life?
« For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. » John 3:16.
What needs to be done to inherit eternal life? We must trust in Jesus Christ. Sin caused death: spiritual and physical. Every man is spiritually dead and all die physically. Jesus paid the debt of our sin and therefore, if we are willing to turn from our sins and trust Him, He will forgive us and give us eternal life, for « the Son gives life to whom He is pleased to give it. » John 5.21
Can we know that we have eternal life?
The apostle John completed his first epistle with the words, « I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life. » 1 John 5:13. Jesus gave this assurance to the repentant thief, telling him, « today you will be with Me in paradise. » The Gospel according to Luke 23:43
Can you lose eternal life?
In this case it would not be eternal. Moreover, Jesus said, « And this is the will of Him who sent Me, that I shall lose none of all that He has given Me, but raise them up at the last day. For my Father’s will is that everyone who looks to the Son and believes in Him shall have eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day. » John 6:39 & 40. Speaking of His « sheep” He says: « I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one can snatch them out of My hand. » John 10:28. As Jesus gives eternal life to all who trust in Him, He also keeps.
It’s Your Decision « For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him. Whoever believes in Him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because he has not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son … Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God’s wrath remains on him. » John. 3:17, 18 & 36
These verses in the Gospel of John say that you have the responsibility for your eternal fate in your hands. Jesus has done all that is necessary for your salvation and now offers you eternal life. « He who believes has everlasting life. » John 6:47.That is His promise.
What will you do with Jesus? Draw near to God in prayer and tell Him with all your heart that you trust in Jesus Christ in order to receive His salvation and eternal life.
Let us know of your decision so that we can rejoice with you and send you literature to help you in your new life of faith in Jesus Christ.
Ernest Keefe (servant of God; now with the Lord)
Aches and Praise
Aches and Praise Four Hundred & Six
June 21, 2019
Dear friends,
Thank you to everyone who prayed for the Open House at our ministry office last Saturday and thank you to everyone who visited our new location. It was a blessed day, with the mayor of Châteauguay cutting the ribbon to mark the official opening of the ministry house at 33 rue Principale, surrounded by many friends of Teddy and Linda who help in their outreach to youth and others.
On this date in 1958, Karen’s parents said their vows in Ontario and after their honeymoon began preparing to travel with Dr. Barry Moore to minister in hundreds of places in North America before moving to France after Karen was born. When her sisters, Margie and Carma, were born in France, the girls’ trio joined Mom and Dad in serving the Lord in music ministry across North America. One of the songs that they sang is entitled “Christ means more to me than you’ll ever know.” When I looked at the screen of the CD player in our car this week, I laughed when I saw that the title showed only the following: “Christ means more to me than you.” What a difference a few letters can make!
In thinking about that song, I wonder how much Christ means to us. If there really are as many Christians in North America as surveys report, why aren’t they having a greater impact on our society? Of course, we do not know everything that is going on inside a person. Our prayer is that our lives will reflect the glory of God and help others to come to a life-transforming relationship with Him.
In his book “Be Confident,” the late Warren Wiersbe writes: “Our hope in Christ is like an anchor for the soul. The anchor was a popular symbol in the early church. At least 66 pictures of anchors have been found in the catacombs.” He continues: “… we are anchored upward – to heaven – not downward. We are anchored, not to stand still, but to move ahead!” There was a report on the Internet yesterday that this summer will bring severe weather, which reminded me of a line in a hymn: “Will your anchor hold in the storms of life?”
Yesterday was Karen’s birthday and we celebrated God’s faithfulness to her and our family. I am so glad that the Lord led me in the early 1980s to the best life partner a man could ever find! Thank you for your prayers for our family and for the ministry to which He called us.
Scripture for the weekend: “But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added to you.” Matthew 6:33 (NASB)
Thought for the weekend: “The purest form of love is given with no expectation of return. Measured by this standard, earnest prayer for others is a magnificent act of love.” – David Hubbard (from Philip Yancey’s book “Prayer: Does It Make Any Difference?”)
By His grace,
Steve
