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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We are Baptist people seeking to be helpful to the Lord’s churches and works both at home and abroad. We identify with the ancient Waldenses, Paulicians, Donatists and others who have stood in the hedge and filled the gap as a succession of true churches from the time of Jesus and the apostles. The true churches of the Lord Jesus Christ are the “Pillar and ground of the truth.” The truth is the Word of God, the “faith once delivered to the saints.” It is incumbent upon us as God’s people to propagate His Word as foundational to individual lives and the continued growth of His churches. To this end we both pray, and labor in fields that are white already unto harvest. Furthermore, to this end we encourage others to get involved in prayers, financial support, evangelistic and teaching activities.
FellowHelpers To The Truth
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The FellowHelper
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! -
Fish Ministry
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.
Latest Apologetics
BENEFITS OF DWELLING IN GOD’S SECRET PLACE![]()
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The psalmist wrote, “He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.” Psalm 91:1. The question is posed: “What is that secret place, and/or where is it, and how does one come to abide in it?” It is a curiosity to many who would ask such a question in hopes of getting a little illumination about it. The following is an attempted answer. What is the place? Why is it secret? How does one live in it? What is the benefit of living there?![]()
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The place does not indicate a geophysical location. In fact, “Place” often indicates “Things” or “Mindset.” Ephesians 2:6 states, “And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus.” Here, “Places” is better understood as “Things” such as the unity of the church with Christ in the faith once delivered to the saints. An understanding or metaphorical “Place” that is rapturous to contemplate.![]()
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It is spoken of as secret because it is still a mystery, hidden away from the world and its Christ rejecting religions. But obedience to His commands nets the born-from-above individual an understanding and joy that remains secretive from carnal minds![]()
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How then does one abide or live in that secret place? It is a matter of being born-from-above, following the Lord in perpetuated baptism of John the Baptist, then continuing to grow in obedient discipleship in the fellowship of a New Testament church. There is no plateau here. The key idea is expressed by “Continuing.”![]()
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The great benefit or blessing of life associated with this marvelous position the psalmist wrote about is abiding in the shadow of the Almighty. How is that accomplished? It is the sanctified and justified state of the obedient saint. It is the focus of one’s life, and the practicality of that which is mentioned in the paragraph above.![]()
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In summation, what the ancient psalmist mentioned in Psalm 91:1 is that blessed possession that each bona fide New Testament church member is to enjoy as a mature son of God. This, as in all the blessedness of God’s rest and goodness of grace upon His children of obedience hinges evermore on the personal relationship one has with God in his own heart and mind through prayer and growth in grace, knowledge, understanding, and the qualities of faith, hope, and love afforded in the gate called strait and the road called narrow.![]()
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Now notice the benefits laid out in the rest of Psalm 91.
SMALLER CHURCHES OFTEN BIGGER BLESSINGS![]()
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Now and then, I am blessed to read the work of someone I never heard of before. This is one. I do not know the author of t his little article or anything about his affiliation or doctrinal standing. I just know that I agree wholeheartedly with what he has said here, and deem it worthy of a wide reading.![]()
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Brief, Biblical Essays for Thinking People![]()
In Defense of Small Churches![]()
In case some of my readers are not aware, early in my ministry I pastored two separate churches over a twenty year period. A good sized one during the so called Big Church age, followed by a smaller assembly. My wife likens the change it brought in my life to going from an assembly-line worker to a craftsman.![]()
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I’m not opposed to large churches, just as long as they are not considered superior to smaller ones; and that they didn’t cut corners to achieve their size. It is important that one realize the Pentecostal Church in Acts was not the norm. Most, if not all the churches Paul founded, were on a much smaller scale. Also, he never referred to their growth in numbers, but their growth in grace. To ask some Mega- Church pastors the latter question would bring great embarrassment.![]()
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Our Lord pastored a “Little Flock,” and He was never ashamed of that fact or apologized for it. Pastor, whether your small flock of sheep meet in a storefront, the front room of your home, or a little brink building, don’t you ever let the Nicolaitan “Doctors” and “Reverends,” intimidate you. Noah only had eight in his fold, and they were all family members.![]()
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When a young preacher complained to Spurgeon he only had fifty members in his church, Spurgeon replied, “That’s fifty more than you’ll want to give account of at judgment!”![]()
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“For who hath despised the day of small things...they shall rejoice...”![]()
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Dr. Richard D. Sandlin
MOTHER![]()
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She could not paint, nor write, nor rhyme ![]()
Her footsteps on the sands of time, ![]()
As some distinguished women do;![]()
Just simple little things of life she knew ![]()
Like tucking little folks in bed, ![]()
Or soothing someone's aching head.![]()
She was no singer, neither blessed With any special ![]()
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To win applause and passing fame;![]()
No headlines ever blazed her name. But, oh, she was a ![]()
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To all her loved ones, day and night!![]()
Her home her kingdom, she its queen,![]()
Her reign was faithful, honest, clean, ![]()
Impartial, loving, just, to each![]()
And every one she sought to teach. ![]()
Her name? of course, there is no other![]()
In all the world so sweet - just Mother!![]()
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—May Allread Baker
THE REALITY OF THE TYPES AND SHADOWS![]()
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It has been said often and truthfully that the Old Testament explains the New Testament, and the New Testament explains the Old Testament. It is a matter of the Old Testament’s types and shadows being fulfilled by the realities in the New Testament. The two meet line upon line and precept upon precept to reveal glorious truth in the Bible’s total harmony, symmetry, and unity.![]()
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Much deserved attention is given to learning instruments of the covenant people of God in their exodus from Egypt, wilderness wanderings, the tabernacle and its furnishings, and the various offerings among other things. But some of those things are either misinterpreted or ignored or both. Let them all be exposed without bias to see and enjoy the great truths presented as mentioned above.![]()
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The final plague on Egypt was the death of the first born of both man and beast. This is not to be restricted to the more modern “New Birth” experience since the Hebrews were in fact the covenant people of God. It was they who remembered their covenant and prayed for God to come to deliver them from their enslaved position. The blood on the door posts not only saved the first born alive of man and beast, it also purchased as separated for the LORD the church of the first born, Hebrews 12:23, so separated after crossing the Red Sea.![]()
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The crossing of the Red Sea put the Hebrews in a position surrounded by water. The Red Sea was on either side of them and the pillar of Cloud hovering above them. Thus, as Paul pointed out to the church at Corinth, I Cor. 10:2, they were baptized in the cloud and the sea. The fulfillment of this type is consummated in the book of the Acts of the first church and churches. Men and women who were saved by the sacrifice of Christ Jesus were solidified as being the first church, receiving the special presence and guidance of the Holy Spirit as the church of the first born, and priests of the New Covenant, I Peter 2:9. What a marvelous position one enjoys within the confines of these great Bible truths. Herein lies the true definitions of “Christian” and the marvelous “Bride of Christ.” By His grace, each person has the opportunity to respond to the convicting, drawing power of the Holy Spirit to be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth, John 1:7; 12:32.![]()
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This Can be and should be you!
Fish Ministry News
Here, in part, is the latest report of missionary Chuck Fernandez. He and Terry are doing a marvelous work in Florida as well as staying abreast of the work in Kenya.
Here is the latest report of Glen Knight of Remote Islands Ministry. Fish Ministry is please to let our partners know that gifts were of a sufficient nature to purchase Bibles for the upcoming trip to the islands of Indonesia. Many thanks to all who helped. The report is posted in picture format, but each page may be enlarged and readable on your screen.
Featured below is the latest report from Sister Barbara Swinney, wife of late missionary to New Zealand. She continues to be active in the work there, and merits support. I hope you enjoy her report and will support her with prayers, and finances if possible. The original report she sent is available on the bulletinboard ABA News.