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FellowHelper is the first part of our corporate name of FellowHelpers To The Truth, Inc. Shortly after the start of this ministry a hard copy newspaper named “The FellowHelper” was sent out four times a year to over 8,000 recipients. It contained information on all the works and ministry being done by the workers of the organization. In today’s era of technology “The FellowHelper” has evolved into this website that is available 24/7 not only providing information on works and ministry being done but a repository full of riches can be found in the Library section and hopefully insightful sermons and series discussion in the Video section. FellowHelpers To The Truth is an organization of God’s people going about the work of helping God’s churches in multiple areas. We have among our people so much talent just bursting to reach out and bless us. If you need our help contact us, If you want to share your talents join us, If you want to support us please contribute in the Donate section, If you believe it is God’s will, pray for us!
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F.I.S.H. is an acronym standing for “Fellowship for an International Scripture Heritage.”

It is one of several ministries of FellowHelpers To The Truth, Inc., a non-profit organization begun in 1982 under initial endorsement of Spring Creek Missionary Baptist Church in Benton, Arkansas.

F.I.S.H. Ministry utilizes on-site missionaries to receive and distribute Bibles and New Testaments on various mission fields, as free-will offerings make copies of the Word available.

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3 days ago

AND THEY KNEW NOT. . .“ For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark, And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.” Matt. 24:38, 39.The Divine description of life in the antediluvian world may cause one to ask, “Just what is wrong with what they were doing? It is not still just fine to eat, and to drink, and to marry and give in marriage?” It depends on what is understood by the statement. If those things were done in moderation, and in accord with the will of the Heavenly Father, then there was indeed no wrong done by those deeds. On the other hand if these were the driving forces of life, they speak of a sensual, epicurean society that did not eat to live, but lived to eat, drink, and gratify wanton lusts, the deciding clue comes from the rest of that description, “….And knew not until the flood came and took them all away…” This underscores the driving force of life then as sensual continuously. They had neither regard for God nor any sense of accountability to Him. When people persist in debauchery, they exclude God from their thinking. Life then degenerates to the lowest level of “me only.” When that determination persists, God gives people over to a reprobate mind to do those things that and not convenient, but rotten, filthy, and without compassion. So, they continued on in a degenerate lifestyle which they must have thought would never end. And the flood came and took them all away, except the righteous man Noah and his family.Jesus’ description of that time was given as a warning sign that the world would degenerate into that same condition as the time of His coming approached. Let the reader pause and read again the first chapter of the book of Romans. Certainly, this is a description of the dark side of civilization in Paul’s day. But that was nearly 2000 years ago. The kind of folks he described were the same kind as those before the flood. Moreover, this type of humanity has multiplied exponentially during the last two millenniums. On the American scene, at least, this has become considered normal and acceptable. It is not that warnings have escaped the scope of their knowledge; rather it is that they refuse to believe them and so discount them altogether. What can be done? Keep sounding the alarm! This evil world system is going down, and all with it who love it. But there may be one here or there who will hear. Still, for the most part it shall be repeated, “And they knew not . . . “ So soon shall the Lord appear and the corrupters of men will cry for the rocks and mountains to fall upon them to hide them from the face of Him who sits on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb.” Rev. 6:16 ... See MoreSee Less

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1 week ago

FAITH THAT CAUGHT THE ATTENTION OF JESUS“And when Jesus was entered into Capernaum, there came unto him a centurion, beseeching him, And saying, Lord, my servant lieth at home sick of the palsy, grievously tormented. And Jesus saith unto him, I will come and heal him. The centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof: but speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed. For I am a man under authority, having soldiers under me: and I say to this man, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it. When Jesus heard it, he marveled, and said to them that followed, Verily I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel.” Matthew 8:5-10From the myriad of works Jesus did in His personal ministry on earth, there is this underscoring of faith preserved and presented to everyone throughout the ages. It deserves serious and extended consideration. Think about it!How is it that a gentile, Roman Army Captain, not one of His Jewish brethren, should cause Christ Jesus to marvel at the display of obviously great faith? His was an understanding that is not of the flesh, but of the Spirit. He recognized Jesus as the Creator in human flesh, and he knew the power and authority He possessed. The confession of the centurion should give us all pause to reconsider and rejoice in the greatness of our Savior. The centurion was very well acquainted with authority, wielding it daily. He says to one “go” and he goes. He says to another “come,” and he comes. He did not need to see a ceremony or sign. He was speaking to the Creator, and he knew it. Did not the Creator bring into existence all that is by His authority through the spoken word? Consequently, the Roman knew so well that all Jesus had to do was speak a word and his servant would be healed. After all, even the elements respond obediently to the Creator’s will, as did the wind and waves on the boisterous sea.Friends, this is our Savior to whom we have the privilege of daily communication. Do you have a problem? Is there a need? “Ask and ye shall receive” He tells us. “Ye have not because you ask not,” he also said. Let us then come boldly before the throne of Grace to find help in time of need. If our petitions are within the scope of His will for our lives, He will freely grant our request. But He is looking for faith. This is emphasized in a rhetorical question Jesus posed regarding the time of his return: “. . . When the Son of Man cometh shall he find faith on the earth? Genuine faith always pleases God. On the other hand, Hebrews 11:6 declares that without faith it is impossible to please God. what is this faith? It is not a wish, but a deep-seated acceptation based on promise. Do you know Him as well as the Roman Centurion did? ... See MoreSee Less

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1 week ago

DEAR READERYou pose interesting questions of widely-held curiosity. I would offer the follow information as strong possibilities worthy of consideration.WHERE IS HEAVEN? “Heaven” comes from the Hebrew word “Shamayim” It is always a plural term meaning “that which is uplifted” according to most reputable lexicons. As it applies to the physical universe, it identifies those areas where birds and clouds fly, another where cosmic bodies of material as planets and stars are, but there is another sphere that Paul mentioned as the third heaven. While it is commonly thought of as being a pointed place in the universe, the greater possibility is that it is not geographical or rather cosmic-graphical at all, but dimensional. The moorings of such thoughts come from so many different contextual appearances of heavenly beings. Consider the following:God talked with Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden in the evening of the day. Did He make a billions of miles trip each day(possible) for that or did He step into the dimension of time and space? Oh, I know He is everywhere, but that seems to lend credence to the dimensional idea. Then throughout the Old Testament God and angels made numerous appearances to commune with men. It is suggested that they stepped into the time/space dimension.Consider that the prophet Elijah was swept up in a whirlwind as a chariot of fire separated he and Elisha, 2 Kings 2:11. Where did that chariot come from and where did it go……heaven, but was that a billions of miles trip (possible) or was it a dimensional thing.Consider the armies of heaven poised to fight for Samaria. Elisha could see this, but his helper could not until the prophet asked God to open his eyes, 2 Kings 6:17. He was looking into another dimension.Consider the sudden appearance and disappearance of Moses and Elijah with Jesus on the Mt. of Transfiguration, Matt 17:2……a very long trip. . . or a simple change of dimension?Consider the raising of Samuel by the witch of Endor, Is Sam. 28, Obviously, a change of dimension.Now consider that the angel of the Lord encampeth round about them that fear Him and delivereth them. Psalm 34:7. That is the guardian angel concept. They are on the job. They are here, but not seen by us, but doubtless they have the ability to see through and act through the barrier of dimensions.Finally, consider that both Paul and John were caught up into that dimension. Paul, for the qualification of apostleship, 2 Cor. 12, and John, to see and write Revelation. Rev. 1. It seems logical that their spirits left their bodies during this time to allow transport into another dimension. The Hebrew term means “That which is uplifted” but uplifted does not necessarily mean distance. It may mean status. Still, conventional reference points are used in the scriptures for the benefit of mankind even as the sun rising and setting when it really is the earth revolving one complete turn every 24 hours.I do not fuss with anyone who insists that heaven is a physical cosmic point in the universe, but biblical evidence to me points to its being dimensional. ... See MoreSee Less

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3 weeks ago

PARKED BY THE MASTER DRIVER(THROWBACK FIVE YEARS)The formula for parallel parking was the most valuable lesson received from the high school driver education course so long ago. It serves me well each time I need to park in a parallel position especially when the parking space is between other cars with just enough room. It is an exercise that is often a lifelong problem for some. Maybe their acquiring the skill was not a high priority, and as a result they never learned to back into a parking spot or dared to park parallel unless there was room enough for six cars to fit into the space.Related to that idea is another struggle for some Christians. It is how to deal with some ingrained saying from childhood. “God can’t steer a parked car.” That saying is often taken as a challenge to shift life into motion, to get up and get going, prepared or not. That would assume that God would guide the busy person in the right direction. It is like saying, “A setting hen lays no eggs!” Well that is true, but at the same time, “A rolling stone gathers no moss!” Of course, God’s people are not sitting hens or rolling stones. These are interesting thoughts, but most often far afield from the ways of God’s direction. More often than not, God wants us to “stay parked,” but busy ourselves with discipleship where He has parked us. When Moses lead in the wilderness, God kept the Israelites in one place. He led them by a cloud, and when it stayed still for many days, “the children of Israel . . . did not journey” (Num. 9:19). Waiting isn’t always easy, but sometimes God wants us to stay right where He has put us. The Bible appears as a beehive of activity when viewed as a whole, but can you think of important Bible characters that led rather dismal, but peaceable and important lives? We know much about a few apostles, but what about all the others that made up the twelve? Their lives counted though not underscored but in inscribed in the records of God where it is most important. Isaac is the indispensable link between Abraham and Jacob, but what did he ever do other than father a set of twins and unstop some old water wells?So many scriptures admonish us to “Park it” for a little while. Note Psalm 40:1 and 27:14. My favorite verse of this stripe is Isaiah 40:31, “But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” If you feel that you’re stuck and just spinning your wheels in your service for God, keep your heart open to God’s leading. Often the best work for Him is done after many years of patient preparation. It is a blessing to understand that the God Who orders our steps is also the God who wants us to stay parked. He directs our stops as well as our steps. ... See MoreSee Less

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1 month ago

PSALM 2 (KJV)1.“Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing? 2 The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, saying,3 Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us. 4 He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the LORD shall have them in derision. 5 Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, and vex them in his sore displeasure. 6 Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion. 7 I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee. 8 Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession. 9 Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel. 10 Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth. 11 Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling. 12 Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him.”WORD STUDYVerse 1: “Heathen” is “Gowy” Nations. “Rage” is “Ragash” Commotion, conspire, plot. “Imagine” is “hagah” “to mutter, devise, meditate. “Vain” is “Riyq” No purpose, empty.Verse 2: “Council” is “nosdu” Lay foundation, establish, fix. “LORD” is “Yehwah.” “anointed” is “meshicho” Messiah, Christ.Verse 3: “Break” is “nathaq” tear away, off. “bands” is “mowcadah” bonds. “cords” is rope, chain.Verse 4: “Laugh” is “shachaq” mock, contemptable laugh. “derision” is mocking scorn.Verse 5: “vex” is “bahal” disturb, alarm, terrify. “displeasure” is “charon” burning anger.Verse 6: “zion” is “tsion” a parched (purified) place, Jerusalem.Verse 7: “decree” is “choq” ordinance, statute, enactments. “begotten” is “yeledh” give birth to.Verse 8: “inheritance” is “nachalah” possession, portion.Verse 9: “break” is “raah” shatter to rule. “rod” is “shebet” staff, scepter.Verse 10: “wise” is “sakhl” prudent, circumspect. “instructed” is “yachar” chastened, disciplined.Verse 11: “fear” is “yirah” reverential respect. “rejoice” is “giyl” gladness in respectful trembling.Verse 12: “perish” is “abad” go astray, lose. “blessed” is “esher” happy.EXPANDED TRANSLATION1. Why do the nations conspire and plot, and the people devise and mutter a vain [to no purpose] thing? 2. The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel (lay a foundation) against Jehovah (God, the Christ) and His anointed (covenant body) saying, 3. Let us break (tear off) their bands (cords, chains) and cast away their cords (ropes) from us. 4.He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh (mock contemptibly): The Lord [Adoni] shall have them in derision [mocking scorn]. 5. Then shall he speak to them in his wrath, and vex (alarm, terrify) them in his sore displeasure [burning anger]. 6. Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion [a parched and purified place (Jerusalem)]. 7. I will declare the decree [ordinance, statute]: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten [given birth to] thee. 8. Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance [portion], and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession. 9. Thou shalt break [shatter to rule] them with a rod [scepter] of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter’s vessel. 10. Be wise [circumspect, prudent] now therefore, O ye kings; be instructed [disciplined], ye judges of the earth. 11. Serve the LORD with fear [reverential respect], and rejoice with trembling. 12. Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish [go astray, lose] from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed [happy] are all they that put their trust in him. ... See MoreSee Less

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1 month ago

HEADQUARTERS OF TRUTHIn the sphere of religion, the Lord’s churches have no earthly headquarters. Comprehending that is difficult for some folks. Churches of the Catholic, Protestant, and some Neo-protestant persuasions do create their earthly headquarters which is often the home of upper echelons of an episcopal (preacher) hierarchy. Yet, there is a spiritual headquarters of a sort on earth to which all scriptural churches are inexorably attached. First, notice the words of the apostle Paul as he wrote to young Timothy, “But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the Living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.” I Tim. 3:15.Next, the basic meaning of key terms in that verse is determined. The term “behave” is from the ancient Greek “anastrepho” meaning “to turn about” that is, how to conduct oneself in every turn of life or situation he may face. The term “Pillar” is from “stulos” a prop or support. The term “ground” is from the word, “hedraioma” a stay or support. This word comes from the base word meaning to sit or “seat.” Two graphic ideas are in play by the usage of the two terms. The idea of “seat” indicates location or place, but apart from any geographical site. It is the centralized and concentrated center. In modern times one may refer to a certain city as the county seat. The city is not so called because of its location, streets, shops, institutions, etc. Rather, it is so known because the centralized concentration of governmental authority with its necessary trappings are there. The second idea is that of a pylon, a main support of a structure.Finally, the specific ideas conveyed by those terms are taken into account. The something or someone identified in I Timothy 3:15 as being the seat and supporting pillar of truth is the church of the Living God. Consider that it is the special object of love, protection, and pre-destination in Christ Jesus. It is the Pearl of Great Price, the Treasure Hidden in a Field, the branches of the True Vine; His flock; His commissioned agency among men; His bride, His anointed body. Its purpose is not primarily social or financial, but spiritual. It has a commission to win, baptize, and teach the truth rather than build buildings, little personal kingdoms or serve as springboards for episcopal (preacher, pastor) popularity. It is the seat and pylon of truth as presented in Holy Writ. One looking for truth must look to the preserved Word that came to men from heaven. One looking for the seat and pylon of that Word among men find it in a true church of the Living God that is a legitimate successor of the apostolic church standing for and subjugated to the Word it supports! ... See MoreSee Less

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BATTLING THE BEAST OF DISCOURGEMENT“And it was given unto him to make war with the saints, and to overcome them: and power was given him over all kindreds, and tongues, and nations.” Rev. 13:7Often, an overcome saint is the result of the war with the beast (evil esp. in government). An interesting consideration is: has this happened before? Is there a precedent that could possibly prepare one for that possibility? Consider the following.The terms “discourage” or “discouraged” appears only a few times in the Bible. Most of the appearances are in the Old Testament with one in the New Testament. They are all directed to or about God’s people. It is also interesting to note that usage is few, but employs several words to cover the idea’s spectrum. The Hebrew terms so translated are: “Qatsar,” in Numbers 21:4. The word means primarily “to be short; hence, impatient, vexed and or grievous.” Here it depicts the reaction to hardships in the way of the Hebrew journey from Egypt. They were not discouraged because of the way, but in the way due to so many obstacles as well as the absence of the few conveniences of life afforded them in Egypt.“Nuw,” in Numbers 32:7, 9; this term is primarily meaning “to hinder, forbid, disallow, refrain, or frustrate.” It depicts the state of the Hebrews after the evil report of the spies, turning them away from entering the Promised Land. “Macac” is translated “discouraged” in Deut. 1:28 and means “Dissolve, melt, drop off.” It describes the heart of the Hebrews upon the report of the giants being in the Land of Promise.“Chathath,” in Deuteronomy 1:21. This means “shattered, dismayed, broken, afraid.” It was used here in the negative as an admonition of encouragement for the Hebrews to take the Land of Promise.Collecting the meaning of all these words, one finds that the Bible warns God’s people to NOT be impatient, vexed or grieved; to NOT accept hindrance, forbiddance, frustration or restraint from doing God’s Will; to NOT be shattered, dismayed, broken or afraid in heart and spirit; to NOT dissolve, melt or drop off in service and faith in Him.Does the going get a little rough sometimes? You bet it does! Does Satan use the above named tactics to discourage, dissuade, and negate one’s discipleship? You bet he does! But to Israel, the Promised Land was still there and God’s victory was theirs for the claiming. To those who are standing for the Lord and His Word today, the reward of faithful service is still there and the Captain of the Host of the Lord is still present to give the victory. So, let us all be aware of Satan’s tools of discouragement, and in the words of the beloved apostle Paul, “Let us not be weary in well doing for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.” Gal. 6:9. The battle with the beast, and its outcome is every Christian’s war, and there are tremendous blessings for the Christian victor. In Christ you will be such a victor! ... See MoreSee Less

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2 months ago

Greetings Dear Sharers of the Precious Word: We here at FISH MINISTRY, we are excited to know that the large container shipment to the Philippines is well on its way. In it are many things beneficial to the struggling churches there and the many missionary efforts carried out daily. Among the cargo are hundreds of bibles in the Cebuano/English print. These will be a blessing to so many and the good news is that they are printed in both Cebuano (native dialect) and in English. These will be valuable aids indeed. FLASH, a diligent search turned up more scripture booklets: 600 copies in Cebuano and 600 copies in Tagalog. This brought the total to over 2,000 copies. This container will dock in the Philippines either later this month or early March. What a blessing it will be. As the year progresses, we foresee opportunities to be a blessing to others in many places. As we work together, such blessings are first for the recipients of the scriptures, but a definite work of goodness accrued to each of us when we meet the Lord face to face. Thank you for being such a willing, valuable missionary of the Word through Fish Ministry.Yours, in sharing the Word,W. A. Dillard, Director, Fish Ministry ... See MoreSee Less

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