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09/06/2026

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Bro. Joey Patterson

09/02/2026

Devotion Sept 2, 2026

Good morning, Brother Ben continued from August 5 to September 2, 2026.

3. Adam’s birth gives us life — but not spiritual life—Adam gave us: physical life—human nature—a body—a mind—a will. But Adam could not give: spiritual life—righteousness—holiness—fellowship with God and an eternal home in Heaven, it took the gift of salvation “ye must be born again”.
Why? Because after the fall, Adam could only reproduce after his own fallen image.
Genesis 5:3 says: “Adam… begat a son in his own likeness, after his image.” Not God’s image. Adam’s fallen image. Every child born after Adam receives: Adam’s nature—Adam’s condition—Adam’s spiritual deadliness.
This is why Jesus said: Because Adam gave you your first birth… Jesus must give you your second birth. Adam gave you the birth that made you human. But that birth left you spiritually dead. So Jesus tells Nicodemus: “Ye must be born again.” John 3:7
Why? Because your first birth came from Adam. Your second birth must come from Christ. Adam gave you: life—but not eternal life – nature—but not a new nature—breath—but not the Spirit. Only Christ can give what Adam could not.
4. Ezekiel 18 confirms personal responsibility: Adam gave you your nature, but you choose your actions. Ezekiel 18 says: “The soul that sinneth, it shall die.” You are not judged for Adam’s sin — you are judged for your own, but you cannot fix your own nature. You cannot create your own new heart. So God says: “Make you a new heart and a new spirit.” Ezekiel 18:31 But how? Jesus answers: “Ye must be born again.”
Putting it all together for you: Adam gave you your first birth — Romans 5—It gave you life, but not spiritual life. You are accountable for your own choices — Ezekiel 18—You cannot blame Adam, but you cannot fix yourself. Jesus offers the second birth — John 3:7 The only cure for Adam’s nature is Christ’s new nature. Born of Adam — born in sin. Born of Christ — born again.
So Jesus gives the only solution: (Salvation) A second birth. A new heart. A new spirit. A new nature. A new beginning. Not a process — a miracle. Not a religion — a rebirth.
I’ll close today message with this:
Born once—die twice—Born twice—die once. Adam gave you your first birth. Sin shaped your first nature. Your choices confirmed your need, but Jesus offers a second birth — right now.
God bless all, we will close this series next week on September 9, 2026.
It’s been a blessing and honor to share God’s word. Brother Ben & Sister Bette Matthews

08/29/2026

“I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord.” (Psalm 112:1)
Come worship with us SUNDAY AUGUST 30TH:
• 10 AM Sunday School
• 11 AM Sunday Worship
• Fellowship potluck following service.
Pastor Elder Joey Patterson

08/26/2026

Devotion August 26, 2026

Good morning,
Continued from Wednesdays, August 5, 12 & 19th

I will not rush to close this series, but by walking you through the human condition and letting Scripture speak: “Ye must be born again.” John 3:7
With spiritual help I’ll build a — clean, strong, and perfectly aligned path with KJV scripture.

Your Full Walk‑Through Leading to John 3:7—Built directly from Romans 5, Ezekiel 18, and John 3
1. Original Sin — Romans 5
This is where you start the journey.
Romans 5:12 shows the root problem: “By one man sin entered into the world…” Adam opened the door. Sin came in. Death followed. And every person born after Adam inherits a fallen nature. Not guilt — but nature. Not punishment — but condition.
This explains: Why people sin naturally—Why we cannot fix ourselves—Why most say in jail, and many outside keep saying “I don’t know why I keep doing this”. Because Adam’s nature is in us. But Romans 5 also shows the hope:“Much more the grace of God…” “…the free gift…” “…justified by His blood…” The chapter sets the stage: We are broken by birth, but redeemable by grace.
2. Personal Accountability — Ezekiel 18: Now you turn the corner—Ezekiel 18 destroys every excuse. God says: You are not judged for your father’s sins—You are not doomed by your family—You are responsible for your own choices—You stand before God as an individual. Ezekiel 18 answers all of that: “The soul that sinneth, it shall die.” “Make you a new heart and a new spirit.” God says: You can’t blame your past — but you also aren’t trapped by it. This leads naturally to the next truth: If you need a new heart and a new spirit… Where do you get it?
3. John 3:7: Nicodemus was religious. Respected—Moral—Educated—A leader.
Jesus didn’t say: Try harder—Do better—Fix yourself. He said “Ye must be born again.”
Why: and yes it’s a very long why. I will give you every word I’ve been given by the Holy Spirit.
Why “Ye must be born again”?
Because: Adam gave you your first birth—I can explain this clearly, directly from KJV Scripture, and I’ll anchor it on Romans 5. This is one of the simplest but most important doctrines to teach — and Romans 5 lays it out in plain sight. How Adam Gave Every Human Their First Birth (KJV Scripture)
A. Adam is the head/first of the human race — our first father—Every person alive today traces their physical life back to Adam. This is not theology — it is genealogy. The Bible begins the human story with one man: “And Adam lived…” (Genesis 5:3) Adam is the source of human life. Every man’s first birth comes through the line of Adam, not theory but fact.
B. Romans 5 teaches that Adam passed his nature to all mankind: “Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men…” Romans 5:12
This verse shows three things: Adam opened the door to sin “By one man sin entered…” Adam’s nature was passed down to his children “…death passed upon all men…” Death is not just physical — it is spiritual. It means separation from God. It means a fallen nature. Every human is born with Adam’s nature “…for that all have sinned.”
I’ll close for today and will continue September 2, 2026 with Adam’s birth gave us life, but not spiritual life.
God Bless all, Brother Ben Matthews

08/19/2026

Devotion August 19, 2026
Good morning, Brother Ben’s continued series:

3 – Answer: Ezekiel 18 is the divine commentary on Exodus 20:5 Ezekiel 18 says: “The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father…” — Ezekiel 18:20 This is God clarifying: No one is judged for someone else sin—Each person stands before God individually—Generational consequences stop when someone chooses righteousness—So: Exodus 20:5 = generational consequences—Ezekiel 18 = no generational guilt—They fit together perfectly.
A. So how can a father’s sin reach 3–4 generations? Here’s the biblical mechanism: A father’s sin creates a spiritual, emotional, and moral environment. Children raised in that environment often repeat the same sin. When they repeat it, they receive the same consequences. Not inherited guilt. Repeated behavior. Examples: A father worships idols → children learn idolatry → grandchildren practice idolatry—A father is violent → children learn violence → grandchildren repeat violence—A father rejects God → children grow up rejecting God → grandchildren do the same—This is pattern, not punishment.
B. The moment someone breaks the pattern, what happens—This is the beauty of Ezekiel 18 God says: “If he seeth his father’s sins… and doeth not such like… he shall surely live.” — Ezekiel 18:14–17—Meaning: One righteous person can stop a generational cycle—One repentant heart can break a family pattern—One obedient son or daughter can end a 4‑generation chain—Men & women often believe: “I’m cursed because of my parent.” “My family’s sin is on me.” “I can’t escape what I was born into.” But God says: You may inherit a broken environment, but you do not inherit a broken destiny.
C. My explanation—
Exodus 20:5 = consequences of repeated sin—Ezekiel 18 = no guilt for inherited sin
Romans 5 = sin nature from Adam, not from your father.
Put together: Cain was born with a sin nature (Adam) Cain was not guilty of Adam’s sin—Cain was judged for Cain’s sin—Generational sin continues only when repeated—Generational blessing continues when obedience begins.
With spiritual help I’ve walk you through where we’ve been.
Original sin (Romans 5)
Personal accountability (Ezekiel 18) Generational consequences (Exodus 20:5)
As I first started this series, I was planning the above to be the closing. But it’s not!
All of this leads to one unavoidable, glorious conclusion: “Ye must be born again.” — John 3:7. which will follow next week.
Until next week August 26, 2026, please stay with me.
God bless all, Brother Ben Matthews

08/16/2026

Sunday School 10AM
Sunday Service 11AM

Bro. Joey Patterson, Pastor

08/12/2026

Devotion August 12, 2026

Good morning,
Brother Ben series continues
C. Here’s the precise summary: Adam’s fall brought a sinful nature to all humanity. But each person is judged only for their own sins. Cain was born with a sinful nature because Adam fell. But Cain was judged for Cain’s sin — not Adam’s.
D. Here’s why this matters for men and women walking free, also men and women in jail often believe: “I’m cursed because of my father or mother.” “I’m doomed because of my family.” “Sin runs in my bloodline.” Ezekiel 18 destroys that lie so stop using it today!! Romans 5 (please read) explains the fall. Ezekiel 18 explains personal responsibility. Together they preach hope: You may have inherited a fallen nature, but you do not inherit a fallen destiny.
E. I’m 100% sure I will get this question (asap) after some reading the above. So, here’s the clearest, faithful explanation of Exodus 20:5 — and why it does not contradict Ezekiel 18.
I’ll walk you through it step by step. What Exodus 20:5 Actually Says “Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me;” This verse is often misunderstood, any even miss quoted. It does NOT mean: children are punished for their father’s sins—guilt is inherited—sin nature is passed through the father—God judges innocent children for what their parents did—Scripture makes that impossible — especially Ezekiel 18. So what does it mean?
D. Visiting the iniquity = consequences, not guilt. The Hebrew idea behind “visiting” is bringing the results, effects, or consequences of the father’s sin into the family line. Not guilt. Not damnation. Not judgment for someone else sin. Think of it this way: A father’s sin creates patterns—Patterns create environments—Environments shape children—Children often repeat what they hear and what they see – again, This is influence, not imputed guilt.
E. “Third and fourth generation” = how long influence lasts. In ancient Israel, families lived together for multiple generations under one roof. A father’s idolatry or rebellion could: shape the home—shape the culture—shape the habits—shape the worldview—shape the worship—shape the moral direction—And those effects could last three or four generations. This is exactly what you see in Kings and Chronicles: wicked kings → wicked sons → wicked grandsons—righteous kings → righteous sons → righteous grandsons—Not because guilt was inherited — but because patterns and examples set were repeated.
F. The key phrase: “of them that hate me” This is the part most people miss. God is not saying: “I punish innocent children for their father’s sin.” He is saying: When children continue the father’s hatred, rebellion, or idolatry, the consequences continue into their generation. In other words: If the children repeat the father’s sin → consequences continue—If the children reject the father’s sin → consequences stop—This matches Ezekiel 18 perfectly.

Continued: # 3 answer—Or does Ezekiel 18 mean sin is not passed down?
God bless all Brother Ben Matthews

08/05/2026

Devotion August 5, 2026

Good morning,
Brother Ben’s message— the questions every serious man or woman eventually asks. Where sin comes from in humanity, and can we control sin?
*every quote and verse is taken from KJV or the 1611 KJV Bible*

1. Was Cain (Adam and Eve’s first son) born in sin because of Adam and Eve’s fall?
2. Or is sin individually “inputed” (imputed) through each father and mother?
3. Or does Ezekiel 18 mean sin is not passed down?
4. Where sin comes from in humanity, and can we control sin?
Let’s walk through this carefully, because the Bible gives a two‑layer answer — one from Genesis/Romans and one from Ezekiel — and they fit together perfectly.
A. Adam’s sin brought sin into the entire human race. This is the doctrine of original sin. Paul explains it directly: “Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin…” — Romans 5:12 Adam is the “one man.” Sin entered the world through him. Death followed sin. And all humanity became subject to both. This means: Cain was born after the fall. So yes — Cain was born into a fallen world, with fallen parents, and with a fallen nature. Every human born after Adam inherits a sinful nature. Not individual sins — but a sin nature. David says it plainly: “Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me.” — Psalm 51:5 He’s not saying his mother sinned sexually. He’s saying: I was born with a sinful nature. This is universal.
B. But Ezekiel 18 teaches that guilt is NOT inherited. This may be the part you’re wrestling with — and it’s important. Ezekiel 18 does not contradict Romans 5. It addresses a different issue: We inherit a sin nature from Adam but, We do NOT inherit guilt for our parents’ sins. Ezekiel 18 says: “The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father…” — Ezekiel 18:20 Meaning: You don’t go to hell for your father’s sins. You don’t carry judgment for your mother’s sins. You are accountable for your own choices. So: Sin nature = inherited from Adam—Sin guilt = personal, not generational. That’s the biblical balance.
1 – answer: So what about Cain? Cain was: born with a fallen nature (because of Adam) - responsible for his own choices (Ezekiel 18) - judged for his own sin (murder). Cain didn’t become a sinner because Adam sinned. Cain sinned because Cain chose sin — from a fallen nature. Genesis 4:8, Cain killed his brother Able, because God rejects Cain’s while accepting Abel out of jealousy.
2 – Answer What about [male and female inputting sin]? The Bible never teaches that sin is passed genetically through the father or mother. Instead, Scripture teaches: Sin nature is inherited from Adam (Romans 5:12) Every human is born with that nature (Psalm 51:5 please read) Every person is judged for their own actions (Ezekiel 18 please read). There is no biblical doctrine of sin being passed through the father’s line or mother’s line individual.
Continued: with Adams fall and more and the explanation of Exodus 20:5.
God bless all, Brother Ben Matthews

07/30/2026

Devotion July 30, 2026

The KJV speaks about rest as part of God’s rhythm for your life. Verses, you can use that directly support that truth KJV Bible on God-Given Rest
1. God built rest into creation: Genesis 2:2–3 “And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day… And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it.” Meaning: Rest isn’t weakness — it’s woven into creation by God Himself.
2. Rest is a command for human flourishing: Exodus 20:8–10 “Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy… the seventh day is the sabbath of the Lord thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work.” Meaning: God commands rest because He knows we need it.
3. Rest is a gift from God: Exodus 33:14 “My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest.” Meaning: Rest isn’t just physical — it’s spiritual, coming from His presence.
4. Rest is part of trusting God: Psalm 37:7 “Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for him.” Meaning: Rest is an act of faith — letting God handle what you can’t.
5. God gives rest to the weary: Matthew 11:28 “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Meaning: Jesus Himself invites you to rest in Him.
6. Rest is renewal: Psalm 23:2 “He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.” Meaning: God leads you into rest because it restores your soul.
7. Rest is part of God’s promise: Hebrews 4:9–10 “There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God… For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works.” Meaning: Rest is both present and future — a taste of God’s eternal peace.

Brother Ben’s simple line you can use in teaching: Rest is part of the rhythm God built into our life — from creation, to command, to Christ’s invitation.
I will close for today. We will start a new series starting next week, Where sin comes from in humanity, and can we control sin?
God bless all, Brother Ben Matthws

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