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Chuck Smith (1927 - 2013). American pastor and founder of the Calvary Chapel movement, born in Ventura, California. After graduating from LIFE Bible College, he was ordained by the Foursquare Church and pastored several small congregations. In 1965, he took over a struggling church in Costa Mesa, California, renaming it Calvary Chapel, which grew from 25 members to a network of over 1,700 churches worldwide. Known for his accessible, verse-by-verse Bible teaching, Smith embraced the Jesus Movement in the late 1960s, ministering to hippies and fostering contemporary Christian music and informal worship. He authored numerous books, hosted the radio program "The Word for Today," and influenced modern evangelicalism with his emphasis on grace and simplicity. Married to Kay since 1947, they had four children. Smith died of lung cancer, leaving a lasting legacy through Calvary Chapel’s global reach and emphasis on biblical teaching
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Chuck Smith discusses the story of a good man who ultimately went to hell, emphasizing the distinction between being good in the eyes of men and being right with God. He highlights the rich young ruler's question, 'What lack I yet?' and points out that one can appear righteous in human relationships yet be lacking in their relationship with God. Smith illustrates that true righteousness requires submission to Jesus' control, and that one cannot be right with God while being wrong with fellow humans. He also reflects on the faith of the criminal crucified alongside Jesus, who recognized a higher authority than earthly power, demonstrating the importance of faith in the face of condemnation.
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Luke 18:18
A GOOD MAN WHO WENT TO HELL Why callest thou me good meant one of two things. 6 last commandments our relation to our fellowman "What lack I yet?" What did he lack? poverty? Submitting of his life to Jesus control Possible to be right with fellowmen and wrong with God. But you cannot be right with God and Wrong with fellowman. LUKE 23:39 Amazing faith of this man. Both in latter stages of death Heard Jesus talk to father. The Roman government had condemned him. May have appealed to highest court, but now was placed by Rome on this bitter tree. He now discovers higher tribunal then throne of Caesar's. Found one who could appeal his case to God. What this meant to Jesus. Forsaken (this meant by his disciples) Brutal mockery by rulers. Spit upon and cast out by.
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Chuck Smith (1927 - 2013). American pastor and founder of the Calvary Chapel movement, born in Ventura, California. After graduating from LIFE Bible College, he was ordained by the Foursquare Church and pastored several small congregations. In 1965, he took over a struggling church in Costa Mesa, California, renaming it Calvary Chapel, which grew from 25 members to a network of over 1,700 churches worldwide. Known for his accessible, verse-by-verse Bible teaching, Smith embraced the Jesus Movement in the late 1960s, ministering to hippies and fostering contemporary Christian music and informal worship. He authored numerous books, hosted the radio program "The Word for Today," and influenced modern evangelicalism with his emphasis on grace and simplicity. Married to Kay since 1947, they had four children. Smith died of lung cancer, leaving a lasting legacy through Calvary Chapel’s global reach and emphasis on biblical teaching