Rahab's Church

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This online church was formed out of a conviction for it's need. A conviction that denied sleep until it was acted upon. A conviction that showed paths previously trod, had a purpose. A conviction that in a flash lightened darkness and gave a fleeting glimpse of the Lord's will. 

Churches do not always communicate the gospel (the good news of salvation through Jesus Christ) to the very people that think they are too bad to be saved. People that might be considered on the fringes of society, but they are still loved by God. Salvation is available to all, not just some. "Could you take a prostitute to ...... church?" 

How many there are who are rich in their own good works and cannot therefore come to Christ! "I will not be saved," they say, "in the same way as the harlot (prostitute), or swearer. "What go to heaven in the same way as them!" ... Spurgeon.

Too bad to be saved?  

Grace: Un merited, Un earned, Pardon & Forgiveness

Many Prostitutes and Sex Workers think they are too bad to be saved. They are, fact! So is everyone else on this planet. From the regular church goer who might, or might not, do his best to live a good life, to the non believer who may still be considered a good person. None of us are good enough. We all fall short of God's uncompromisingly perfect standard.

The bible says: there are none righteous, no not one. Jesus taught on the 'Sermon on the Mount,' that even a sinful thought will have condemned us. 

We are all sinners whether we live a good life, or not. It is like taking an exam. To pass, 100% correct answers are required, but we only achieve 99%, we will have failed. Just as surely as if we only achieved 5%. Likewise, we cannot be perfect in our selves, we were born in to sin and condemned because of that. But God so loved us that He gave His only begotten sinless son to take our sins on himself.

Then saith he to his servants, The wedding is ready, but they which were bidden were not worthy. 

9) Go ye therefore into the highways, and as many as ye shall find, bid to the marriage. 

10) So these servants went out into the highways, and gathered together all as many as they found, both bad and good: and the wedding was furnished with guests. Matthew 22 : 8-10 KJV

Come to Me, all you who labour and are heavy-laden and over burdened, and I will cause you to rest --- I will ease and relieve and refresh your souls. Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me; for I am gentle (meek) and humble (lowly) in heart, and you will find rest --- relief, ease and refreshment and blessed quiet --- for your souls. Matthew 11 : 28-29 Amplified Bible

About 

Jesus came in the world to save sinners, and whether prostitute or priest, we are all guilty of sin. 

Without compromising scripture, it is our wish to communicate the good news of salvation especially to you, the sex workers of this age. God forbid we should appear patronising. 

Our church doctrine is common to many legitimate churches. We are not a sect, or a cult. It is not our intention to misconstrue, mislead or liberalise biblical truths, but explore exactly what the Holy Bible, as the final authority, does say on such matters as prostitution. Both in the judgemental often unforgiving Old Testament, where even then God's mercy shone out at times, to the unconditional, un earned grace and forgiveness in the New Testament.

Our call is without doubt that you personally come to know Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour by becoming 'born again.' (anew, from above, saved) You have the opportunity to have your sins blotted out, not just until you sin again, but for good. All of us have sinned and fall short of God's perfect standard. As such it is very important to understand, "Condemnation through LAW, forgiveness through GRACE."

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Let us truly love one another as our Lord loves us. Spirit lead & Spirit filled, "See how they love one another." Without love we are but a sounding gong, a tinkling cymbal and the love of God is not in us.

Our Lord created originals not duplicates. We all have different shades of opinions and there is diversity, but diversity in the unity of God's love for us.

Let us be vigilant and prayerful. Let us discern what is of God, and what is not. Ever on our guard against false teaching and false doctrine. For true are the words: "The devil will use an ocean of truth, to hide a litre of deception." Simply honest servants of the Most High God, let us seek to do His will and cast our burdens on the one who loves us. "My burden is light, my yoke is easy."

Our church's doctrine is displayed at the foot of this page. 

"To try to live a righteous life in our own strength, is like throwing raw meat in to a cage of half starved lions. It can't be done."

It is unpopular to talk of sin these days, but sin has separated mankind from God. It had to be atoned for else it would have condemned us for all eternity. We cannot make up for our sin ourselves. We can't earn our way in to heaven, at our best we are as "filthy rags," as scripture makes clear. Good works as commendable as they are, will not save us either. How then do we inherit eternal life? 

The good news is, the cost of sin has been paid for on our behalf. God, the creator of all has provided the way for our salvation without compromising His standards one iota. God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, Jesus to pay the price for our sins. The perfect, sinless Son of God, Jesus Christ, died, in our place. On the third day He rose again from the dead. Perfect, Holy and Sinless, He conquered death, He took the world's sin on himself for those who accept His perfect sacrifice on their behalf. 

We can be seen as Holy & Righteous, because Jesus IS Holy & Righteous. Our sins can be seen as paid for in full. How? We must accept Jesus Christ as our own Personal Saviour and Lord. Ask Him to come into our life and ask His forgiveness for our sins. There is no other way of salvation, only God's way. Our redemption was purchased at tremendous agonising cost, we will have no excuse if we reject such a great sacrifice on our behalf. By accepting Jesus: "We are saved by GRACE through FAITH in our redeemer. 

FAQ   But one of the ten commandments says: "Thou shalt not commit adultery." 

It does, the law condemns us and without accepting the perfect Son of God as our Saviour and Lord, we will be judged by the law. 

The Bible Says: "Before this faith came, (faith in Jesus) we were close prisoners in the custody of law, (The Ten Commandments) pending the revelation of faith. Thus the law was a kind of tutor in charge of us until Christ should come, when we should be justified through faith; and now that faith has come, the tutor's charge is at an end." (Belief in our Lord Jesus Christ as Saviour & Lord). Galatians 3: 23-25 NEB

I always thought that people who do good go to heaven and those who do bad things will go to hell.

The bible teaches there are none righteous, no not one, we all fall short of God's perfect standard. We are Saved by Grace through Faith, not by Works. (Things we do) Good works will not get us to heaven if we have never been saved from our sin, they are the fruits of salvation, not the means of producing it.

 I was told that I must change my ways before I can get saved

Even if you did change your ways, any sin would still have condemned you before knowing Jesus as you personal Saviour & Lord.

Many years ago a social worker told a prostitute, "You really must change your ways." She may just as well have said "Go swing on a lamp post." The prostitute was probably earning far more for a few hours work, than the social worker did for a week. But more importantly this lady knew that if everything there is was simply a product of chance, whilst well meaning in her concern, the social worker had no means to justify her reasoning save for man made (consensus of opinion) law and society's (relative) values. 

Whichever way you look at it, even if you were under the misconception that everything there is, is simply a product of chance; in which case, death would be the final end and nothing would ultimately matter anyway. Those that judge you, even convict you, would have no absolute basis of truth, to do so. They would have no higher means to justify their actions out side of consensus of opinion. And truth is not always with the majority as history bears witness to. 

But God is there! There is an Absolute basis for truth. He is not a convenient man made answer to life, He is the only answer to life both Spiritually and down to earth Logically. And God who is perfect and just, had to see His righteous justice satisfied. It could not be compromised. God, although He loves us, could not give us eternal life in His presence, in our sinful state. His commandments show what sin is and our inability to live up to His perfect standard. They point to our need for a saviour. God loves you too, personally, the sex worker. He loves you so much that He sent His only begotten sinless Son to die for your sins. (See Sin Separated ... Above) To understand just what this means, will change your life. 

(St. Paul's Epistle to the Romans)

"Now all the words of the law (The Ten Commandments plus other laws) are, addressed, as we know, to those who are within the pale of the law, so that no one may have anything to say in self-defence, but the whole world may be exposed to the judgement of God. For no human being can be justified in the sight of God for having kept the law: law brings only the consciousness of sin." (How we know what sin is) ... Romans 3: 19-20 NEB

If we were perfect, holy & righteous, we would not need a saviour. If we could be saved by keeping the (divine) law, then Christ died needlessly. God wants us as we are now. We can't earn our way in to heaven, the admittance fee has been paid already. 

For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. Ephesians 2: 8-9 KJV 

Old Testament Law (prior Christ) New Testament Grace (post Christ)

Jesus said to those that would have stoned to death the woman caught in the act of adultery, (justified by law) ... "Let him who is without sin among you, be the first to throw a stone at her."... John 8 : 7 Amplified Bible.

"For Christ ends the law and brings righteousness to everyone who has faith." ... Rom 10 : 3-4 NEB

Reflections

A thought for the day

All I want deep down is to know God's love fully in my life. There are areas of me that I closed to love long ago and my aim is to give Father access to all of me.

Have you closed your heart to the God that loves you so much He gave His only begotten son to die for your sins? 

He has been waiting so long for his loved ones to approach him and come home. To take a long drink of his goodness, embrace his peace, immerse themselves in the depth of His love.

From the words of:  Christian Friend. 

"Out of his full store we have all received grace upon grace; for while the Law was given through Moses, Grace and truth came through Jesus Christ." ... John 1: 17 NEB

See also erringchristian.com   Born-Again   Get Saved & Personal Testimony  Daily Devotionals: Appendix

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John 3:16. Full translation of this classic verse. 

God so greatly loved and dearly prized the world that He [even] gave up His only-begotten (unique) Son, that whoever believes in (trusts, clings to, relies on) Him shall not perish --- come to destruction, be lost --- but have eternal (everlasting) life. 

For God did not send the Son into the world in order to judge --- to reject, to condemn, to pass sentence on --- the world; but that the world might find salvation and be made safe and sound through Him. ... John 3:16-17 Amplified Bible 

How to 'Get Saved'

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St. Paul's Confession

We know that the law is spiritual; but i am not ... i am unspiritual, the purchased slave of sin ... i do not even acknowledge my own actions as mine ... for what i do is not what i want to do, but what i detest ... But if what i do is against my will, it means that i agree with the law and hold it to be admirable ... But as things are, it is no longer i who perform the action ... but sin that lodges in me ... For i know that nothing good lodges in me ... in my unspiritual nature, i mean ... for though the will to do good is there ... the deed is not ... The good which i want to do, i fail to do ... but what i do is the wrong which is against my will ... and if what i do is against my will, clearly it is no longer i who am the agent ... but sin that has its lodging in me. 

I discover this principle, then; that when i want to do the right ... only the wrong is within my reach ... in my inmost self i delight in the law of God ... but i perceive that there is in my bodily members a different law ... fighting against the law that my reason approves ... and making me a prisoner under the law that is in my members ... the law of sin.

Miserable creature that i am, who is there to rescue me out of this body doomed to death ... God alone, through Jesus Christ our Lord! ...Thanks be to God! ... in a word then, i myself, subject to God's law as a rational being ... am yet in my unspiritual nature, a slave to the law of sin. ... St. Paul. ROMANS 7: 14 - 25 N.E.B.

Grace that is greater than all our sins 

Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you shall be saved!

The Bible does not teach but only if you are a:

Roman Catholic, Anglican, Protestant, Pentecostal, Baptist, Methodist, Assemblies of God, Presbyterian, Christian Reformed, United Reformed, Wesleyan, Lutheran, United Reformed, etc. etc. as genuine as they may be.

Prostitutes, Body Workers, Masseurs, Mistress, Escorts, Punters, Adulterers, Porn Stars, Unmarried Mums are you looking for answers?

1 John 2: 1-2 KJV "My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world."

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Old Testament Law & New Testament Grace. 

Two Separate Systems. The Law Condemns Us, Grace Forgives Us.

Obedience to the Law

"On the other hand those who rely on obedience to the law are under a curse; for Scripture says, 'A curse is on all who do not persevere in doing everything that is written in the Book of the Law.' It is evident that no one is ever justified before God in terms of law;" ... Galatians 3: 10-12 NEB  

"Christ bought us freedom from the curse of the law by becoming for our sake an accursed thing;" Galatians 3: 13 NEB  

Grace? See Also: erringchristian.com 

American Evangelist D. L. Moody 1837-1899

Mr. Moody once gave several days to the study of "Grace." When he had finished he was so full of the subject that he rushed out on the street and going up to the first man he met he said: "Do you know anything about Grace?" "Grace who," the man asked. "The Grace of God that bringeth salvation." And then Mr. Moody poured out upon that man the rich treasures he had dug out of the Word of God.

Source: Bible-Topics.com

Law brings only the consciousness of sin.

"Now all the words of the law are, addressed, as we know, to those who are within the pale of the law, so that no one may have anything to say in self-defence, but the whole world may be exposed to the judgement of God. For no human being can be justified in the sight of God for having kept the law: law brings only the consciousness of sin." (How we know what sin is) ... Romans 3: 19-20 NEB

For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone that believeth. ... Romans 10 : 4 K.J.V.

He is Our Defence Council Before Almighty God. 

We cannot earn our way in to heaven. None of us could ever be good enough. We are saved by grace through Jesus alone.

Believe 

(trust for salvation, adhere to cling to)

On the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shall be saved

There is no other  way to salvation.

 We love Him because He first loved us!

Those who accept Jesus as their personal saviour are seen as holy and righteous because Jesus is holy and righteous. There is nothing any of us can do to improve or add to this fact.

"Let him who is without sin cast the first stone." Jesus loves you.

Jesus Christ died for us! He paid the price for all who accept Him as their personal Saviour & Lord. "

Advocate = Defence Council ------ Propitiation = Appeasement  

"But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God it is evident: for, The just shall live by faith." ... Galatians 3: 11 K.J.V  

"Except through law I should never have become acquainted with sin. For example, I should never have known what it was to covet, if the law had not said, 'Thou shalt not covet.' Through that commandment sin found its opportunity and produced in me all kinds of wrong desires. In the absence of law, sin is a dead thing." ... Romans 7: 7-9 NEB 

NEB = New English Bible - KJV = King James Version

All sin has to be atoned for. A price has to be paid. Jesus, God's Son paid the price for sin, on our behalf. He fulfilled the law's demands in His own person. If we ignore God's offer of salvation made through Jesus, then on our heads be it. We will have no excuse. I'm not just saying this, the Holy Bible states it. 

Jesus Christ Paid the Price for All Our Sins! Past, Present & Future. 

Anything less would be implying that the supreme sacrifice of God's only Son, was not enough to cover them all.

"I will not nullify the grace of God; if righteousness comes by law, (The ten commandments and various other laws that God gave to His people) then Christ died for nothing." ... Galatians 2:21 NEB  

Prostitutes in the Bible

Tamar, Rahab, Gomer, Aholah, Aholibah, ... Old Testament Judgemental laws. Temple Prostitutes. Israel Playing the Harlot. God using prostitution simile.  Favoured prostitutes. Solomon's warnings. Mary Magdalene. Chapter, Verse & Commentary to be added.

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Prostitute, Adult Entertainer, Porn Worker, Whoever - All Are Welcome.

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Do you as a Christian love the Lord above all else? Have you experienced the Holy Spirit working in your own life? Do you feel the need to spread the good news of salvation through Jesus Christ to those who are lost? Do you feel empathy with us? Do you feel in your heart this church could be right for you and you could assist? 

If you do feel thus convicted, are not judgemental, not overly fascinated by the glamour aspect of it's ministry, I would ask you to sincerely seek our Lord's confirmation that this is His will for you. Assured? mailto:webmaster@rahabschurch.com 

Saved? Personal testimony? Experienced in communicating the gospel to sex workers? Prayer ministry? ... mailto:webmaster@rahabschurch.com

Rahab's Church Membership

Because of it's adult orientated ministry, any one under the age of 18 years is not allowed membership of this church. 

This does not stop you from getting to know our Lord personally. Please check erringchristian.com or some of the other Bible Believing Evangelical Churches available on the web. The Lord is no respecter of persons. You are as important to Him as anyone else.

Devoted to the thought and writings of the most influential Christian thinker and apologist since C.S. Lewis: Dr. Francis Schaeffer. Contains quotes, photos, articles, email list and links. 

"From first to last this has been the work of God. He has reconciled us men to himself through Christ, and he has enlisted us in this service of reconciliation. What I mean is, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to himself, no longer holding men's misdeeds against them, and that he has entrusted us with the message of reconciliation." ... 2 Corinthians 5: 18-19 NEB  See also http://www.errngchristian.com

Law through Moses - Grace through Jesus   "Home"  Two Separate Systems.

You must be  "Born Again"   A new birth. A Spiritual Birth. 

Knowing God, "Steps" ... 

It's Happening  "Bible Prophecy"  Signs & Wonders, Famines & Earthquakes.

Product of Chance devoid of out side intelligence?  "Creation V Evolution"

No Infinite Reference Point No Absolute Basis for Truth!  "Heavy"    Diversity in Unity!   The Answer to Life.

Your say, Criticism, Comment, Cut & Thrust (In the nicest possible way)  "Utility"

Christian Jobs, Constantly Changing & Diverse.   "Annexe"

Daily Devotionals  "Appendix" ... And much more.

Aids to Evangelism, "Evangelismaid"

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Rahab's Church

Introduction to:  Rahab's Church

Home: Old Testament Law & New Testament Grace in depth. Home

Evolution: The impossibility of chance evolution. Also links to Creation Science web sites. Evolution?

Bible Prophecy: Touches on some of the many prophecies. Fulfilled and Being Fulfilled NOW. Bible Prophecy

Get Saved: Specifically designed for the Sex Worker. We are all sinners irrespective of our profession. Jesus wants you to be save to. Leads you to know personally our Lord & Saviour Jesus Christ. Get Saved

Forum: Cut and thrust, opinion. Forum

Chat: Church Chat Room. Chat

Bible Study: Many different translations of God's word, the bible. Web based search & concordance + Bible Study

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