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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 emphasizes that God's dealings with Israel serve as a parable for all humanity, illustrating His desire for everyone to turn to Him. He highlights that God intentionally places obstacles in our lives, including the ultimate challenge of facing the cross, to lead us toward repentance. Smith reminds us that all individuals will stand before God, either condemned or innocent, and stresses the importance of being prepared for that encounter. He warns against living solely for this life, using examples like the rich fool and the five foolish virgins to illustrate the necessity of spiritual readiness. Ultimately, true preparation involves more than mere reformation; it requires a genuine transformation of the heart.
Amos 4:6
I. GOD'S DEALlNG WITH ISRAEL BECOMES PARABLE. A. "God is not willing that any should perish." 1. He purposely allows events to turn us to Himself. 2. He puts obstacles in our path finally the cross itself. a. Young man who desired to go out. B. All are to face God. 1. We will stand before Him condemned or innocent. 2. "As it is appointed unto man once to die." 3. Good or bad all will someday stand before the sovereign creator. C. The wise will prepare to meet Him. 1. Why preparation necessary. a. Sinful nature. b. Sinful by practice. 2. Rich fool in Luke. a. "Thou fool this night." b. Building for this life only. 3. Five foolish virgins. a. "And they that were ready..." 4. How to prepare. a. Not reformation.
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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