The Ensign of God

Welcome to
A Standard Ministry

Lifting up a Standard for the People:
The Gospel & How to Live

About Us

Our Scripture Foundation

Go through, go through the gates; prepare ye the way of the people; cast up, cast up the highway; gather out the stones; lift up a standard for the people. Isaiah 62:10

Our VisionA Standard Ministry is dedicated to lifting up the Standard of Jesus Christ to the world. We wish to serve as God directs, lifting up our voice as a trumpet in these perilous times, pointing people to the Lamb of God that takes away the sins of the world, and to His Standard of Righteousness.Our Three-Fold Strategy (Lord willing):1. Visual TeachingUsing the imagery of the Sanctuary and Bible Prophecy in seminars, camp-meetings, and evangelistic series. We have partnered with a ministry already engaged in this work. As it is more cost-effective to assist an established ministry than to start our own, we will continue in this role for the foreseeable future, unless the Lord directs otherwise.2. Health & HealingProviding healthy lifestyle seminars, cooking classes, and natural remedies instruction. We are currently actively learning both the theoretical knowledge and the practical application of these principles.3. Publishing & DistributionSharing Bibles, Christian books, and tracts. We hope to print our own materials for sale at cost plus shipping and handling, and also freely share what we’ve published under a CC BY-ND 4.0 license, allowing others to print them at no additional cost. We only ask that they not be used for mass mailings, and not distributed in any way that would make the Word of God of none effect.

Our Work & Plans

Work UpdateCurrent
1. We completed a series of evangelistic meetings throughout the summer, concluding in October. We are now assisting with preparations for next year.
2. We also have one tract available for free distribution. (Click “Resources” on the homepage to access it.)Future Plans
Short-term:
1. Continue work on typesetting and publishing a Bible, several Christian books, and additional tracts.Long-term:
1. Develop a complete series of pocket Bibles, books, and tracts, both in print for purchase and as free downloads.

The Standard

Our Standard is not our own but what is given to us by the Holy Scriptures.Thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I will lift up mine hand to the Gentiles, and set up my standard to the people: and they shall bring thy sons in their arms, and thy daughters shall be carried upon their shoulders. Isaiah 49:22But what is a standard?Definition – Standard:
1. An ensign of war; a staff with a flag or colours. – Webster’s 1828 Dictionary [Adjusted for UK Spelling]
2. That which is established by sovereign power as a rule or measure by which others are to be adjusted. – Webster’s 1828 DictionarySo let’s take a look at the standard together. While we use official heraldry terminology (called a blazon), we will explain as we go. Note: experts in blazon will probably notice we did these out of traditional order and that we break some rules of heraldry. That is because the message is that important! It stands as a challenge to the traditions of man!The first thing you will probably notice on our Standard (Logo) is:1 Lamb Argent(that is to say, a single white lamb)The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world. John 1:29Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. John 14:6For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16Jesus Christ is our Standard! He is everything—Creator, Redeemer, Lord, and Saviour! There is no other name under heaven whereby we may be saved! (Acts 4:12) All that is needed is to believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and ye (that means everyone) shall be saved! (Acts 16:30–31) That means to have faith, or continual trust in Him (Hebrews 11:6). But what does that look like practically? That takes us to the rest of the standard.Cross Gules(that means the red cross)And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. Luke 9:23Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin. Romans 6:6For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 6:23Jesus Christ died to give you the greatest gift ever given to man, eternal life. A life without sickness, sorrow, or strife. But it does require us to follow Him; after all, He is our Lord, our Standard. He didn’t live for Himself. He came, suffered, and died for YOU! (See Isaiah 53.) Hence the cross is red with the blood of Jesus Christ! The least we can do is likewise die to self every day and surrender our lives to Him. That is to be born again. Ye MUST be born again! (John 3:7)Chevron Throughout Azure(that is the blue upside‑down “V.” It is unbroken and it extends through the entire standard even when hidden by the cross, hence “throughout”)If ye love me, keep my commandments. John 14:15For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled. Matthew 5:18Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect. Matthew 5:48In the Bible, blue represents remembering and obeying the Law of God (see Numbers 15:38–40). Jesus is very clear that we are to obey God’s law, even now in the Christian Age. The apostles likewise agreed (see James 2:10–12, Romans 6, and 1 John 3:4). There is one royal law, one standard of righteousness established by the sovereign power of God; the Ten Commandments! You can find them in Exodus 20:3–17 and repeated in Deuteronomy 5:6–21. But does keeping the law make us righteous?Field Argent(that is the white background of the standard)In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely: and this is his name whereby he shall be called, THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS. Jeremiah 23:6In those days shall Judah be saved, and Jerusalem shall dwell safely: and this is the name wherewith she shall be called, The LORD our righteousness. Jeremiah 33:16And to her was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white: for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints. Revelation 19:8Jesus Christ is our righteousness, male or female, we can do nothing good of ourselves; all our righteousness is as filthy rags! Yet when we accept Christ Jesus, He gives us His righteousness! That also means He promises to make us righteous, not just to forgive, but to cleanse us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9). That means all sin, all iniquity, all our transgressions; to be wholly His, mind, body, and soul!1 Crown of Thorns Or in Middle Chief(that is the golden crown of thorns at the top centre)3 He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as it were our faces from him; he was despised, and we esteemed him not.
4 Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted.
5 But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:3–5He suffered, dear sinner, brother/sister. He suffered and died that you might have life, and have it more abundantly! (John 10:10) That is how much He loves you!Bordure Purpure(the purple border)The disciple is not above his master, nor the servant above his lord. Matthew 10:24Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. 2 Timothy 3:12Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life. Revelation 2:10He is our King. Red and blue combined make purple. Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God [blue], and the faith of Jesus [red]. Notice it is the faith of Jesus, not merely faith in Jesus! (Revelation 14:12) That same selfless faith and love He showed on the cross when He shed His blood for you. He is offering it to you, dear brother/sister.Motto: “Isaiah 62:10”Go through, go through the gates; prepare ye the way of the people; cast up, cast up the highway; gather out the stones; lift up a standard for the people. Isaiah 62:10And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand. Matthew 10:7Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God. Acts 14:22That is our motto, to lift the standard. We are to share the final warning to the world. Jesus is coming again! Will you accept the Standard today?

Store

Please use our Contact page to request pricing on our tracts, books, and Bibles.Tracts
• Tracts are offered in sets of 100 at cost (including shipping and handling).Books
• Once available, books will be offered in boxes at cost (including shipping and handling) to colporters, churches, and ministries.
• Suggested resale rates will be provided with each book to ensure fair distribution.
• Hardback editions are intended to be sold at cost, or if people genuinely can not afford them to be given away.
• Leather‑bound editions should be reserved for resale to help support the above said groups.
• Anyone unable to purchase a Bible or book may request a hardback edition to be sent for the cost of shipping and handling only, as funds allow.
• Individual sales rates are still being determined, but they will be set for ministry sustainability, not profit.Bibles
• At present, the pricing standard for books and Bibles is the same.
• As costs and donations develop, any differences in pricing will be clarified.Digital Access
• All tracts, books, and Bibles are available for free download and reprint.
• Click the "Resources" button on our homepage to access them.

Contact Us

Got a question about God or the Bible?Want to learn more about what we’re doing, or how to get some of our Christian literature?Maybe you’d like to share a word of encouragement or request prayer.Whatever it may be, just send us an email. We’ll do our best to respond within one week.

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24 The LORD bless thee, and keep thee:
25 The LORD make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee:
26 The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace. Numbers 6:24-26