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http //WWW.thechariottepost.com tS^t Cl^arlotte $odt THURSDAY,-DECEMBER 29, 2005 8B Everlasting Gospel Revelations 14:6-8 I. Ev^lasting Gospel (Reve lations 14:6-8) A. Message to everyone (vv.6,7) Then I saw another atigel flying in midair, and he had the eternal gospel to proclaim to those who live on the earth- to every nation, tribe, lan guage and people. The scene focuses on a series of angels and their mes sages. We need not try to identify these angels concern ing whether or not they already have had a ministry in connection with the Reve lation of Jesus Christ. After all, god has a great host of angels to assist in his purpos es. Remember that Jesus, on the nig^it he was betrayed, said that he could call on “twelve legions” of angels. (Matthew 26:53) The series of angelic mes- s^es has to do with the eter nal gospel. In Revelation 14:3, 4, just before our text begins we can see what this gospel means for those who have been redeemed “from the earth” and “fiorn among men.” Ihese are the ones who sing the “new song,” knowing the aality of life with the Lamb. Their faithfulness is one side of the gospel. The flip side is the judgment of the unfaithful. This is something of a repeat of the opening of the fifth seal in Revelation 6:9-11. There we see the pro tected position of the slain servants under the altar, call ing out for the judgment of the wicked.(See also Matthew 12:41,42 and 2 Thessalonians 1:4-10) The gospel message of the glorified Christ is a two-edge sword (Revelation 1:16; 2:12), even for Christians; the gospel corresponds with the messages of “the little scroll” that John was both sweet and sour (10:9-11). Throughout the book of Revelation we have occasion to see both sides of the gospel in the lives of the faithful: it means both protection and suffering for (hd’s people. The suffering is brought by sin, which comes fiom various directions. But the gospel requires also that this suffering not go unavenged. This message before us shows the just rec ompense in the eternal gospel. This is a message to all who live on earth He said in a loud voice, “Fear God and give him ^ory, because the hour of his judg ment has come. Worship him who made the heavens, the earth, the sea and the springs of water.” Those hearing the message must worship God. They must fear (jod and give him glory He is Almighty god, the powerful Creator (Exodus 20:11; Psalm 146:6). Chris tians ^adly worship him (jod’s enemies, however, prefer to worship “the beast” of Revelation 13. RELIGION Ufe1B' Message, health are in the music Fitness industry using hip hop and gospel to market exercise PHOTO/CXDNNARICHARDSON.COM Donna Richardson Joyner uses gospel music and gospel music artists like Shirley Murdock for motiva tion. Her DVD “Sweating in the Spirit” is a top seller. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NORFOLK, Vuginia - Against the odds, Elaine Green is calling on a pow erful ally to help stay fit: Jesus (Christ. A recent evening found the 51-year-old at Nor folk’s First Baptist CTlurch, shimmying and sliding through a physical fitness workout set to a gospel beat. “Amaaaazing grace,”— left leg up, and down “How sweet the soimd,”.—step left, step right. “That saved a wretch, like meeeee,”—and squat, two, three. By the blood of the lamb, she’s gonna win the battle of the bulge. Keen-eyed marketers in the fitness industry are spicing up their workout offerings with a touch of gospel, soul and hip-hop, tailorii^ the music and dance in a direct appeal to blade consumers. “They found there was a niche audience to tap into,” said Keecha Harris, a spokeswoman for the American Dietetic Associa tion That’s because nation wide, black waistlines are expanding. One 2002 study by the Cent«^ for Disease Ck)ntrol found 78 percent of black women ages 20 to 74 were over weight, with more than 50 jDercent qualifying as obese. Solutions are showing up on store pelves and TV screens. At Wal-Mart, Please see FITNESS/7B Youngest King to speak at S.C. eelebration THE ASSOCIATED PRESS GREENVILLE, S.C. - Martin Luther King Jr.’s youngest child plans to help Greenville Gnmty cel ebrate its fii^ offidal holiday honoring her father Bernice Kii^, a lawyer, minister and author, is scheduled to be the keynote speak- a* at a diva^ty ban quet Jan 13 in Greenville that kid^s B. King off the 2006 MLK Dream Weekend. The Rev. Jesse Jackson, a Greenville native and head of the national civil ri^ts organization Rainbow/PUSH Coalition, will con duct a memorial workshop Jan. 15 at a Simpsonville church. A scholarship gala is planned for the offidal holi day Jan 16. “We’ve been working on this for months and months,” said Nika White, a spokeswoman for the week end events. Greenville Coimty Coundl mem bers voted 7-5 in February to offidal- ly add King Day to the list of holidays county employees receive with pay Grenville County was the last of South Carolina’s 46 coimties to make such a designation The fight over the holiday brought national attention to the county, as Jackson organized several protest marches and dvil ri^ts leaders called for an economic boycott. On the Net: MLK Dream Weekend: www:mlk- dreamweekendeom Catholic magazine apologizes for condom ad VIE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK-A Jesuit magazine has apologized a^r inadvertently pub lishing an advertis^nent for a Virgin Mary statue wrapped in a condom that an artist intended as a protest against the church’s opposition to condom use. The Rev. Drew Chris tiansen, editor-in-chief of America, said in a note to readers that the condom was not visible in the black and white proofs that were used to review the final draft of the Dec. 5 issue, whidi appeared with color photos. “We are returning pay ment for the ad and protesting the abuse to the artist,” Christiansen wrote to subscribes. The headline for the ad read, “Unique (Donteanpo- rary Religious Art Worit for Sale.” In the text, the stat ue was called “Extra \Tr- gin,” and was described as “a stunning 22 cm high statue of the \hgin Mary standing atop a serpent wearing a ddicate veil of latex.” The statue was made by Steve Rosenthal, who said he was an artist in London Rosenthal released a state ment Thursday saying he placed the ad as a protest for World AIDS Day against Vatican opposition to the use of condoms to stem the spoead of the dis ease. World AIDS Day is Dec. 1. “I at no time tried to dupe or deceive America’ maga zine,” Rosenthal said. “The description of the work was clear by both the text induded and image provid ed” The Rev. Jim Martin, assodate editor, called the ad “a deliberate attempt to embarrass us and deni grate Mary” “The word condom is not in the ad,” Meirtin said .Thursday “The word Tatex’ for a celibate priest does not register as it might with lay people.” Christiansen said Ameri ca was changing how it reviewed ads in response to the mistake. Martin said the magazine, which has a circulation of about 46,060, received a few dozen com plaints fix)m readers. America previously had been the target of criticism fix)m diurch officials. The Vatican’s Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, pressed Jesuit leaders to rCTiove the previous editor, the Rev. Thomas Reese, after the magazine pub lished articles by scholars who took issue with Catholic teaching, accord ing to sources in the reli gious order. Church News ‘Hero’ another Franklin sueeess Kirk Franklin Hero Kirk Franklin, producer Fo Yo SoulXGospo Cen tric Kirk Franklin continues to take heat for his radical approach to gospel music. It’s radical only because he will not be placed in a box. He does not shy away fiom using Ck)d or Jesus in his songs, but he also will sample secular artists such as Randy Craw ford and Earth, Wind & Fire. There’s nothing particular ly churchy on this record, yet it has to be considered gospel. That’s exactly what Franklin is spreading - albeit with as much fimk as possible. Franklin opens “Hero” with “Looking For You,” which is based on the Patrice Rushen tune “Haven’t You Heard.” It’s more likely to be played on “Soul TVain” than a church but the message is undeni able. “Hero” combines jazz and R&B licks with soaring choir vcxials. Franklin gets extremely personal on “Let It (jo.” He throws out all his demons and shortcomings. The song’s chorus comes straight from Tfears For Fears’ “Shout.” Tbbymac and Sonny Sandoval fium P.O.D. add edgy background vcxials. The (!D’s most spectacular offering is “The Appeal,” a song that switches between ensemble and solo singing effortlessly It’s moving, thou^t-provoking and plain pretty You can’t have a gospel CD without Yolanda Adams, Donnie McClurkin or both. This time it’s Adams adding her ^orious voice to “After while,” a haunting song of hope and salvation It’s sim ple and sweet. “Broken Hearted” is anything but. It’s the most overtly gospd song on the CD. The choir is rever ent and soothing. Marvin L. Wnans throws his wonderful voice in the mix to add even more gospel flavor. Stevie Wonder, Ty Tribbett and J. Moss also contribute to this project. Even Franklin sings on the CD - a rare thing indeed. It’s idng on this tasty cake for sure. As usual, there’s something for every one and everything is gcxxl. I’m wondering if Franklin can make a bad CD? If so, this is not one. Eatings The deadline for announcements is 5 p.m on Fridays. Fax your announcements to (704) 342-2160 or e-mail to cheris.hodges&thechar- lottepo8t.com E>ecember 31 Reeder Memorial Baptist CTiurch will hold New Year’s Eve services at 10:30 p.m. Reeder’s Music Ministry has prepared a special music evCTit for the evening followed by the New Year’s Eve sermon The church is located at 3725 Beatties Ford Road. • University Park Baptist Church will have Watch Ni^t Service at the Charlotte Mer- €)t>0 chandise Mart, 2500 Independence Blvd. This service will begin at 6 p.m • 3ishop C M. Beatty and New Covenant Bibleway Church will celebrate the ground breaking of the new sanctuary at 11 a.m The sanctuary will be 15,000 square feet in size eoid will accommodate 750 people. Work on the buildi^ is expected to begin eariy 2006 with an estimated completion time of one year. January 8 Carchna Voices will hold a special audition for singers for “Psalms & Sengs of the Ages,” a conc^ plarmed fer March 3 and 5 in collabo ration with Discovery Place and The Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit. This concert will feature the world premieres of two choral works cormnissioned by Carolina Voices. Up to 20 persons fixim all voice parts will be added to the Festival Singers for the oonc«*t. Singer requirements; The abUity to read music and blend with an ensemble, as wdl as a commitment to weekly rehearsals on Monday ni^ts fiom Jan 9-F^. 27. Candidates are asked to sing a prepared pxece of music of thdr choice that shows their vocal quality, range and artistic expression A piano accompanist will be provided. Individual auditions will take place beginning at 3 p.m. at Tbmple Beth El, Shalom Park, 5101 Provi dence Road Call Carolina Voices at (704) 374- 1564, fOT an appointment. January 15 Bethlehem Baptist Church, located at 4 Har rison Bridge Road, Simpscaiville, S.C., will host a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celdoration at 4 p.m The keynote speaker will be the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. lEI
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