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Sunday, December 19, 2021

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Thursday, September 9, 2021

Good News for Modern Man, and Hope for All Humanity

 Good News for modern man, hope for all mankind. "Behold, the Lamb of God, that taketh away the sin of the world!" (JOHN 1:29 KJV)

God loves you! "For 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 3:16).

"But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God" (John 1:12-13).

Jesus said, "Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me hath everlasting life" (John 6:47). "I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also" (John 14:3).

As you read from the Bible, watch the dramatization of the Gospel of John.

For He (Jesus) says: “In an acceptable time I have heard you, and in the day of salvation I have helped you.” Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation (2 Corinthians 6:2).

Today, you're invited to say YES to Jesus. The Apostle Paul sent letters to the early church that eventually became the majority of the books in the Bible. He wrote to the church in ancient Rome; “IF YOU DECLARE WITH YOUR MOUTH, ‘JESUS IS LORD,‘ AND BELIEVE IN YOUR HEART THAT GOD RAISED HIM FROM THE DEAD, YOU WILL BE SAVED.” (Romans 10:9)

The same can be said about us now! Belief in Jesus is the first step on the most important journey of your life. To say YES means to believe that Jesus is Lord, that he died for the sins of the world, that he overcame death, and that he offers you New Life.

This was written by Paul to the church at Corinth. “IF ANYONE IS IN CHRIST, THE NEW CREATION HAS COME” (2 Corinthians 5:17).

SAYING YES TO JESUS entails dedicating oneself to Christ and obtaining sin forgiveness, absolute acceptance, and the gift of eternal life. Jesus overcame sin and death by His death on the cross and the power of the resurrection - He took all of your wrong and gave you all of His right.

It means you may now be alive in Christ, living a life marked by love and righteousness, joy, and peace. All of this is made possible through Christ's work on the cross and the power of His resurrection.

One of Jesus' followers, Thomas, asked him how one comes to fully know God, and this is what Jesus said: “I AM THE WAY, THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE, NOBODY COMES TO THE FATHER EXCEPT THROUGH ME” (John 14:6).

You establish a relationship with God when you SAY YES to Jesus. Jesus compared this decision to a "New Birth," or, as we say today, a "do-over." Jesus also compared our first steps of faith to a little seed that is sown and then begins to develop.

SAYING YES TO JESUS IS ONLY THE FIRST STEP. For both individuals and communities of Christians, becoming more like Jesus is a lifelong process. God creates and changes us. It is through God's transformed people, working together with God and others, that the world may be transformed.

Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:38).

We implore you to SAY YES TO JESUS! Here's a quick prayer you can say right now: “LORD JESUS, I THANK YOU FOR DYING ON THE CROSS FOR MY SIN. I OPEN THE DOOR OF MY HEART AND ACCEPT YOU AS MY SAVIOR AND LORD.

THANK YOU FOR FORGIVING MY SINS AND PROVIDING ME WITH ETERNAL LIFE. GROW MY FAITH AND CHANGE ME INTO THE PERSON YOU WANT ME TO BE. JESUS, I SAY YES TO YOU TODAY.” AMEN!

Tuesday, August 17, 2021

Selective Hearing in the Family Hurts Everyone

Jesus uses the image of sheep and a shepherd in John 10:1-5.


The sheep recognize and trust the shepherd's voice because of how the shepherd provides for them. The same is true for a youngster who trusts his or her parent's voice. Jesus, like the shepherd and father, asks us to trust Him because He wants to take care of us and guide us to wonderful places.

However, just following Jesus is not as simple as we would like to believe. The truth is, we've let voices into our life that aren't pointing us to Jesus. And we've learned to live with it. With so many voices urging us what to do, how can we actually hear God's voice?

The first point is God's gift of scripture. It contains Jesus' life-giving words.

We have the promise of God's Spirit to help and be with us forever; the Spirit of Truth inside us. It possesses the strength and discernment that can only be got from God.

The question is whether we are willing to listen. Are we conditioning our ears? One of the most difficult tasks is that we attempt to listen just for God's voice. God intended for us to go together via the community. It is all too easy to become distracted by sounds, so having those who direct us to Jesus can help us stay on course.

Selective hearing, also known as hearing loss through attention, is a frequent condition that affects a wide variety of people. It happens when we unintentionally filter out noises while dealing with a stimulus that we have chosen to focus on or are really interested in.

Some instances include missing the sound of a doorbell while playing a video game, failing to hear traffic while listening to someone talks and zoning out on a ringing phone call while working on a crossword puzzle.

In these cases, the loudness of the activity we're engaged in does not totally drown out the noise of the background, but our brains choose to selectively focus on one signal.

Does your youngster pay attention just when they hear terms they like, such as ice cream? When a person hears just what is essential to them, this is referred to as selective hearing. It has nothing to do with hearing acuity; it occurs as a result of the brain's prioritization of sounds.

When a child's brain is bombarded with too many sound sources, the brain responds by "tuning out" what appears to be less essential. Men are sometimes held up as the poster children for selective hearing, but women are just as culpable.

Every day, we are bombarded with a plethora of noises. Consider the following scenario on a regular weekday morning: The news is on, the birds are singing, the coffee pot is bubbling, the dishwasher is running, your husband is talking to you, and you are listening to the sounds of the upstairs shower to ensure your child is getting ready for school. 

Despite all of this, you instantly hear the traffic report for the route you typically use.


Selective hearing can assist your brain in recognizing and noticing the most relevant information.

At lower levels of awareness, the brain processes sensory information automatically. When sensory information (including sound) enters the brain, it is processed as follows:

  • ·       Filtering and improving - for example, notifying you when your name is called.
  • ·       Selective Perception, - for example, being unable to appreciate a delicious meal while stressed.
  • ·       Sensory contrast - the difference in brightness between a candle in a dark room and the identical candle outside in the sunlight.
  • ·       Prioritizing – for example, the feel of your garments is irrelevant until there is a tag rubbing against your skin.

This processing is essential and can be beneficial; the cocktail party effect is an example of one of these mechanisms at the action. In a gathering of individuals, with many conversations and noise coming from all directions, the brain may tune towards the most important person to hear and disregard the other discussions. Another example is how a new mother appears to acquire super hearing when it comes to hearing her baby scream and will quickly wake up yet sleep through other, louder sounds. 

How to Manage Selective Hearing

First, check sure you don't have a hearing impairment. Middle ear fluid is a common cause of variable hearing loss in children. Adults with high-frequency hearing loss due to aging will find it more difficult to interpret speech. An audiologist can perform a basic hearing test to identify whether any underlying hearing issues need to be treated.

Before speaking, get someone's attention. Saying their name, using a soft touch, and making eye contact are all effective methods to prepare the brain to absorb the information you wish to give. When you're attempting to have a conversation, make sure your earphones are removed, the TV is muted, or the phone/computer is not in use.

Make it brief. Most adults will lose interest in a topic after approximately six minutes if it is not engaging to them. For youngsters, one or two words may suffice: "Pajamas!" rather than "I want you to go upstairs, locate your yellow pajamas, put them on, and remember to throw your filthy clothes in the hamper."

Most essential, set a good example of listening. Give people your entire attention and ask them to do the same in return. It is a method of improving hearing that has nothing to do with the ears.

Every aspect of our lives must be given over to God. When we place too much emphasis on who we are right now, it becomes difficult to hear His call to transformation. When we have poor self-esteem, God's words of encouragement are muffled.

God cannot speak to someone who is unable to hear a call to change, let go, or simply rest in Him. God is succinct; He just says what is necessary. He will not fill the quiet to make us feel spiritual if we are not inclined to respond to His messages. But if we seek Him with all of our hearts, He will respond.

“For thus said the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel: In returning and rest you shall be saved; in quietness and in trust shall be your strength” (Isa. 30:15).

When we build walls around ourselves, admitting only those who agree with us, and shutting out those whom God may send to challenge us, expand our vision, enlarge our hearts, or help us grow as the people God wants us to be—when we shut such people out of our lives, we set ourselves up for the crash that occurs when reality hits and we realize we were wrong.

But we don't have to be scared if we believe in God's love for us. “Your power will be found in stillness and trust.” We don't need to hide behind barriers when we trust God. When we trust God, we don't need to surround ourselves with only individuals who share our beliefs. When we believe God, we don't have to be afraid of a prophet or preacher who reads passages from the Bible with which we don’t agree.

We don't have to be frightened because if we take a deep breath and relax our defenses long enough to hear God, we will learn how much God loves us and how much better our lives and the world can be if we listen.

Sunday, August 8, 2021

How To Take Every Thought Captive


The Bible instructs us to “take every thought captive” (2Corinthians 10:5). Therefore, when thoughts are not in line with God’s word, they may do a great deal of harm. They have the potential to spiral out of control, resulting in unpleasant feelings and behaviors. Anxiety is a major area where it is important to take control of every thought.

Our thoughts have tremendous power. They alter our perceptions, affect our judgments, and shape our behaviors. But what if we get enslaved by our thoughts, unable to break free from bad and unhealthy thinking? Let us understand what it means to take control of our ideas and win the mental battle.

Are your thoughts, like your life, out of control? Do you wish you could break away from a cycle of self-destructive thinking? Allow God's truth to become your battle plan for winning the mental fight!

We've all attempted to reason our way out of poor habits and harmful thought patterns, only to end up with an uncontrollable mind and a skewed daily routine.

However, we must recognize that we are in a daily struggle against self-doubt, and that mind renewal can only be achieved via God's word. The word offers effective tactics for defeating the enemy (Ephesians 6:11-18), changing your thoughts and life for the better.

The Bible, based on Scripture, gives forth practical ways to help you break free from destructive thinking and enjoy the life of joy and peace that God wants for you.

Winning the mental war will give you the ability to:

  • Overcome the enemy's deceptions
  • Teach you how to live a successful life in Christ
  • Knowledge of the enemy's kill, steal, and destroy strategies.
  • See the lies that the enemy wants you to believe.
  • Recognize and short-circuit your negative thought triggers.
  • Observe how prayer and praise may change your mindset.
  • Develop habits that allow God's ideas to pervade yours.

Taking control of every idea is straightforward, but it isn't easy. It requires commitment and self-awareness. It takes confession of sin and trust in God, yet it might be the greatest gratifying present you ever give yourself.

First, if you suffer from anxiousness in your thoughts, you can devise a strategy for capturing each one. Make a note of all your anxiety triggers. Because this is a strenuous workout, treat yourself to a nutritious snack or activity afterward. You are naming your worries by writing them down, so they no longer have a stranglehold on you.

Second, seek out verses in the Bible that speak to each of your triggers. 

  • Is it your health that sets you off? Isaiah 38:6 could be of assistance to you.
  • Is death a source of anxiety for you? Psalm 23:4 can be quite beneficial.

Whatever your problem is, God's Word has a remedy for you. A Christian counselor can assist you in locating scriptures that will help you combat worried thoughts in certain areas.

Third, take some time to reflect on the texts you've chosen. Simply said, meditation is the careful and serious consideration of God's Word. It may just take a few minutes, repeated multiple times each day. As you practice Christian meditation, you will begin to feel at ease rather than anxious.

Fourth, put your chosen scriptures on display so that you may view them throughout the day. Because worrying ideas enter your mind hundreds of times every day, it's critical to replace them as often as possible with God's truth.

The majority of us are visual learners who require prompting to pick the truth. Put your favorite scripture on a 3 x 5 card or a sticky note in front of you. Every day, look at it as many times as you need to capture your ideas.

Finally, use affirmations from God's Word to replace your negative self-talk. You may turn your selected scripture into a faith affirmation. Psalm 23:4 for example, is a reference to God accompanying us through the valley of the shadow of death.  

Make a personal prayer out of it! “Today, I choose not to dread this valley,” you may tell yourself. God is close with me, guiding and protecting me. He's looking after me.”

Allowing your ideas to be your biggest adversary is a bad idea. God has a plan for your life that is superior to your previous ways of thinking. It's time to make a mental shift so that God can work in your life.

Wednesday, August 4, 2021

You're Guaranteed A Place In Heaven

 Life is a journey full of lessons, trials, heartbreaks, pleasures, celebrations, and unique moments that will eventually bring us to our destination, our life's purpose. The journey will not always be easy, as we'll face several obstacles along the way.

"Anyone who wants to go to heaven, stand up," a preacher urged at a pub. Except for a drunk in the corner, everyone stood up. "My son, don't you want to go to heaven when you die?" the pastor said. The inebriated asked, "When am I going to die? Sure. I thought you were loading up now." Although this may have been a joke, many people regard the proposal as a joke that should not be taken seriously.

Heaven is only open to those who have accepted the invitation. You can't just bribe your way into Heaven, the home of the redeemed, without first completing God's conditions. The prophet Isaiah said, "I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation, he has covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels" (Isa. 61:10 KJV).

The wonderful thing is everyone gets invited, which means you have the option of accepting or declining the invitation. As a result, I've concluded that Heaven is not for everyone. But people who aspire to be in Heaven will not only prepare for the journey but will see it as an honor and privilege to be present.

The songwriter and singer, Gene Loves Jezebel, a British rock band formed in the early 1980s wrote this verse with four questions in the song “Who wants to go to Heaven?” He asked, “Who wants to go, who wants to go to Heaven?” “Who needs to ask or reason why?” “Who wants to burn to burn in hellfire?” “Hands up, who wants to die?” These are challenging questions that many must contemplate at one time or the other on their journey to eternity.

Before she died, the ardent, outspoken atheist, Madelyn Murray O’Hair, was asked if she desired to go to heaven. She scoffed, “Who wants to go to a place where all they do is sit around and sing hymns and play harps? Speaking for myself, I’d rather go to hell.” Although the Bible doesn't go into great depth regarding heaven, the last few chapters of Revelation include enough material to pique our interest in going there after we die.

Heaven will have plenty of excellent food. In Heaven will be "The Wedding Supper of the Lamb" (Revelation 19:9) and "The Great Supper of God" (Revelation 19:17). The promise of the bread of life in Heaven entices spiritually hungry people, just like the fragrance of fresh cinnamon buns entices a hungry traveler at an airport.

It will be a source of refreshing water. “Whoever is thirsty, let him come; and whoever wishes, let him take the gift of the water of life” (Revelation 22:17). When you're very thirsty, nothing tastes better than cool freshwater. The living water of God is an enticing call to the spiritually thirsty.

It will be a breathtakingly beautiful place. The New Jerusalem is compared to a "beautiful bride adorned for her husband" (Revelation 21:2). The streets, walls, and gates are built with precious gems. Heaven will be a tourist's paradise for people who value quality and adore magnificent beauty.

It will be a location of fresh starts. "I am creating everything fresh!" exclaimed the one seated on the throne. (Apocalypse 21:5) The book of Revelation describes a “new heaven and a new earth” (Revelation 21:1). The promise of a complete "do-over" sounds lovely to those of us who have committed significant mistakes and wish for a second opportunity!

It will be a relaxing retreat. “Rest from their labor” is assured to those who die in the Lord (Revelation 14:13). Heaven provides a soothing change of pace to people who are tired and "heavy burdened." It will remove the stress! You can unwind now! Our spiritual batteries will be fully recharged, and we will replenish our physical energies!

It will be a location where people can make a difference. “...the Lamb will be in the city, and his attendants will be at his service” (Revelation 22:3). Heaven provides the ultimate purpose to those who truly want their life to count for something. There will be so much to do that is important. We will fill every day with new challenges.

It will be a place where there will be no sin. “God will wipe every tear from their eyes away” (Revelation 21:4). There will be no cancer, still ultrasounds, divorce, broken sentiments, or pandemics... Christ's rule will be flawless! Consider it: no politics! I'm looking forward to it!

It will be a location where people may worship freely. The best part about paradise is that we will be able to meet Jesus Christ face to face. We'll join the crowd in exclaiming, "Hallelujah!" Our Lord, God Almighty, reigns supreme. Let us rejoice and be joyful, and God be praised!” (Read Revelation 19:6-7.) Consider how exciting it is to worship God when He is right in front of us! "God will be with them and will be their God" (Revelation 21:3).

It will be a location where people may have meaningful connections. “Blessed are those who are invited to attend the Lamb's wedding feast” (Revelation 19:9). One elderly saint said he is looking forward to paradise because "I have more friends in heaven than I have on earth!" Consider how wonderful it would be to be reunited with our parents, children, grandparents, and Christian friends who have died before us! Heaven offers the prospect of a glorious reunion to those whose hearts hurt over an empty chair.

Because of death, those of us who have been separated from loved ones for many years, there will come a day when we will no longer have to wait! What an exciting day it will be! Friends I've known for a long time will be present. Around me, joy will flow like a river. But I know that simply a grin from my Savior will be glory for me throughout the ages.

The issue is that most preachers are poor communicators, and as a result, people are unaware of the blessings of Heaven. Jesus preached frequently, expressing God's love. In Luke 4:18, Jesus declared of His earthly mission, "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor."

“Jesus traveled around all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, spreading the good news of the kingdom,” Matthew 9:35 states. Every day, Jesus taught the people, guiding them through the Bible and inviting them to confess their sins and live a reformed life.

The ministry of the Rhema Word always results in people's lives being transformed. The power of the written word is undeniable. This world came into being because of God's Word. Jesus Christ was raised from the dead because of the Word, and the Word restores our spiritual health and causes us to change for the better.

Jesus had a deep affection for the Scriptures when he was a child. He knew them and could teach them with authority (Luke 2:46–50). His love for the Father compelled him to read the Bible and learn about the Father's desire.

People should constantly be led to a deeper and richer knowledge of God's Word through the pastor. Note the following important spiritual benefits that the Word of God provides for us.

• We are given life through God's Word (Phil. 2:16).

• God's Word has the power to make us righteous (1 Cor. 15:1, 2).

• God's Word can bring about growth (1 Pet. 2:2).

• We are sanctified by God's Word (John 17:7).

• God's Word teaches us how to be wise (Ps. 119:98).

We frequently reduce Scripture to a collection of facts. The Scriptures, Paul tells us, offer us fresh life in Jesus. Paul commanded Timothy to pay close attention to the public reading and preaching (expounding) of the Scriptures (1 Tim. 4:13). He tells Timothy in his second epistle that the entire Bible is divinely inspired and hence valuable for "teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness" (2 Tim. 3:16).

Spiritual renewal is more important than theoretical understanding. You don't need to satisfy your curiosity, but you need a fresh heart. Before you may enjoy heavenly goods, you must receive a fresh life from above. There will be no saving good for you to discuss Jesus' authority or His mission with Him until this transformation occurs, making everything fresh.

It's time to stop reciting our beliefs and start examining the impact they have. More than information, we require spiritual rejuvenation. We must read the Bible for a new heart, not for the sake of curiosity. That expresses the core of the Word's power. Jesus never lectured sociology, politics, or psychology; instead, He preached the Bible. As a result, He possessed power and authority.

"If God truly desired for everyone to go to paradise, He could compel them to accept His free offer of eternal life." Right? I think that's true. But if you had to accept it, wouldn't you feel compelled to live for Him and obey His commands? When people are compelled to do things, things don't work out so well in partnerships. 

As a result, God does not force anybody (or anyone) to embrace Jesus as their Savior and enjoy the gift of everlasting life that He offers. He encourages others to believe and accept it. (Read 1 John 1:12) However, many people are uninterested and do not believe any of this.

Some believe that God does not want every single individual to go to paradise in the end. If He did, He'd make it happen on His own, according to the logic. But I'd want to provide you proof God does, in fact, desire every individual to get to paradise. Let's get started.

Look for someone who isn't convinced. Maybe it's even you. Now ask that individual to truly turn to the Lord and seek to know Him. To put it another way, truly beg God to pardon your sins and sincerely accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior.

Also, guess what? Anyone and I mean anyone, who does so genuinely will be amazed at how simple it is to reach God and, eventually, paradise. "The reason it is so simple for us to earn salvation is that it cost God so much," stated Oswald Chambers.

The proof that God wants everyone to be rescued may be found first and foremost in Scripture, which teaches this reality (2 Peter 3:9 and 1 Timothy 2:4). However, there is additional evidence. That is something that may be discovered in the human experience. This gift is given to everyone who comes to Christ in faith for salvation. Their transgressions have been forgiven. Why? Because of this, "God desires that all people be rescued and come to know the truth" (2 Timothy 1:4).

What do you think you won't discover in the world? There aren't many individuals who claim, "I went to God in repentance and trust, but He turned me down. He was not interested in me. I wasn't up to the task." That doesn't happen very often.

What is the best way for you to embrace Jesus as your Lord and Savior? Invite Jesus into your heart to become your personal Lord and Savior via prayer. "For man believes in righteousness with his heart (core being) and confesses salvation with his tongue." (Romans 10:10) "For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved" ( Romans 10:13).

Then Peter addressed them, saying, "Repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and ye will receive the gift of the Holy Ghost" (Acts 2:38). “Therefore, we are buried with him by baptism into death, that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too may live in newness of life,” Paul declared (Rom. 6:4).

Let's say a prayer! Dear Jesus, I recognize that I am a sinner on my way to hell; thus, I confess my transgressions and beg for forgiveness. I believe You died on Calvary for my sins and rose again. I repent of my wicked ways and welcome You into my heart and life. As my Lord and Savior, I want to trust and obey You. In Jesus' name, I thank You for loving me and giving me the hope of eternal life. Amen!

You're guaranteed a place in Heaven if you genuinely prayed this prayer, find a bible-believing church, and ask the pastor to have you baptized by immersion in water as a witness to your choice today; for he who believes and is baptized shall be saved (Mark 16:16).

Friday, July 30, 2021

Pleasure of Sin and the Reality of Hell


We live in a culture that has grown numb to sin and the idea that God will exact righteous justice on it. According to the latest survey that I could find 75 percent of people living in America believe in hell. Yes, they believe there's a hell, and that's the influence of Christianity. Yet, four percent believe they will ever go there.

So, we have gotten our point across, there is a hell, but we haven't gotten the point across that you are headed there already, and God is rescuing people from going there because He does not want anyone to perish (Ezekiel 18:23); that's the issue.

We live in a world where sin is freely exploited. Sin is so much a part of our culture that every imaginable sin is acceptable except pedophilia, that's the last sin left, and you watch the outrage.

At least in the athletic world, if not in the roman catholic church, over the sin of pedophilia, you don't find that outrage over adultery. We don't find that outrage over homosexuality, don't find that outrage over lying, cheating, stealing, etc.

Murder is still wrong unless the victim does not deserve to live. Abortion, on the other hand, is still a heinous crime. But we're extremely used to sinning, and we're very comfortable with sin, that society imposes very minimal repercussions for wrongdoing.


So, when people grow up in a world where things that once were defined as sin, are no longer defined as sin, then immorality and crime escalate because man’s behaviors have no consequence and society loses hope in justice, fairness, and security. 

In a society where, for example, when a son comes home at the age of twelve and announces to his mother that he's a homosexual, she becomes a homosexual advocate, because there are absolutely no consequences to that kind of immoral behavior. 

There's obviously a warped sense of good and evil and a distorted understanding of justice. We don't know what sin is, except that sin can never be what I deem it can be. 

However, if what I do harms someone else, then that would be a sin. But any activity that I do, in and of itself, I’m free to do and there shouldn't be any consequences at all. The truth of the matter is then if the culture imposes no consequences, and the family imposes no consequences, then Society places no stigma on people for their sinful behaviors. 

People get so used to committing sin without consequences that when you introduce the idea that they will pay in full forever for every sin, that becomes alien to their thinking. Why? Because when they sin without immediate consequences, to convince them that there is a day of reckoning coming down the road, decades from now, is a hard sell. 

But you might want to convince someone of Romans 1:18, which says “For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness;” they are storing up for themselves wrath, in the day of wrath and the revelation of the righteous judgment of God. 

People need to know that they're not getting away with anything: no act of fornication, no act of adultery, no sin in the mind, no sin and the behavior, no sin with the lips, no lies, no deception, and no cheating. You will not get away with any of it. You're just accumulating iniquities, all of which will be confronted and judged. You're storing up God’s wrath. 

You're going to need to have a large storehouse to contain all the wrath that's going to break upon your head, that is a very difficult thing to convince people about, who are so used to sin, and used to getting away with it in the culture and the world.

But professing Christians are used to getting away with it too. In the so-called Church, Churches are that so-called, are very reluctant to confront sin; very reluctant, to do the disciplining that the Bible talks about to teach people the consequence of sin.

In the home, parents are also reluctant to create significant consequences for the sins of their children, which may be the most important thing apart from the gospel that your child ever learns, that sin has immense and painful consequences.

We need to tell people that every unforgiven sin, every sin committed by every person who rejects Jesus Christ, will be justly punished by God forever in a place called hell. Almost all the biblical teaching on hell comes from Jesus' mouth. But some Christians have gone to great lengths to minimize damnation to avoid or soften Jesus' doctrine. 

The Bible described hell as outer darkness, a lake of fire, a place of crying and gnashing of teeth, eternal separation from God's blessings, a prison, and a region of torture where the worm does not turn or die (Mark 9:48). These vivid depictions of eternal torment beg the question, "Should you be afraid that you could spend eternity there?"

Allow me to define sin for you. Sin is any deviation from God's moral character or from God's law. We sin when we think evil, say evil, perform evil or neglect good. The Bible tells us that the soul that sins will die (Ezekiel 18:20).

Today's society is uninterested in discussing sin. To suggest that we are all born with a wicked bent, a desire to break God's rule, dethrone God, and substitute Him with ourselves? To argue that we are incapable of accomplishing anything positive. Our society despises everything that is labeled as a sin. Everything is simply a matter of personal preference. The concept of guilt is medieval, outmoded, and harmful.

We must comprehend sin since it is the primary reason for our need for a Savior. God has sent the Lord Jesus Christ to rescue His people from their sins (Matthew 1:21), and He saves sinners who repent and seek forgiveness from Him.

Now, how can we persuade our culture that there is a Savior who will redeem them from sin when their notion of sin is almost non-existent? You basically inform them that their actions are an insult to God's holiness and a breach of His Holy law, as stated in the Bible. 

You emphasize that God is loving and kind, but because of His holiness, He hates wickedness. You point out that God is also just and righteous; therefore, He cannot just turn a blind eye and pretend evil doesn't exist. Despite His patience, He must eventually punish sin. That is the meaning of the cross. 

So, if you put your trust in Jesus for the salvation of your soul, then you need not fear eternity (John 1:12). Why? Because Jesus bore your sin on the cross, you don’t have to go to hell. Christ, the only sinless person who ever lived, bore the total weight of sin's shame and punishment (2 Corinthians 5:21); and for sinners, they crucified Him. 

God shows His love for us by not only forgiving us of our sins but by going even further and bringing us into His family. He has qualified us to share in the inheritance of the saints. (Col 1:12) This inheritance includes salvation, strength, hope, peace, comfort, providence, fellowship and so much more! “But God commends his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8).

Those people who put their confidence and hope in Him receive forgiveness (1John 1:9), not because God ignores their wrongdoing, but because Christ has already paid for it. That is why the crucifixion properly and adequately depicts both God's anger against sin and His incomprehensible love for sinners. That is the Gospel's primary message. 

Jesus took sin seriously and gave his disciples harsh advice on how to combat sin in their lives. Therefore, “repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord” (Acts 3:19). What a fantastic reality and blessing!

Wednesday, July 28, 2021

The State of Christianity Today



There was a moment in Israel's history when there was no monarch, and everyone did what they thought was right in their own eyes. It was clear then that there was a leadership void, both at the political and ecclesiastical levels, and immorality was widespread; everyone did whatever he wanted.

Today, Christianity has reverted to the same situation that Israel was in during the time of the judges. The remark in Judges 17:6 and 21:25 were not positive towards Israel, but rather negative. This sin of "doing what was right in (their) own eyes" was what accounted for Micah's sin of continuing to worship idols. There were no judges in the nation to call attention to this offense or to keep the people from sinning.

Israel abandoned God's law in favor of subjectivism and relativism. This moral decay is exactly what we are witnessing in our postmodern, relativist culture today. You would think it is natural for the world to operate in this manner; but this mentality, brought in by wolves in sheep's clothing, has also penetrated and nearly swamped Christendom as we know it.

Christianity is being rebuilt in the image of men's imaginations (Romans 1:21). False Bible teachers and preachers create the standards, and the Christians are eager to obey and follow. In this era of apostasy, only those who listen to God’s servants, those who have the Holy Spirit and biblical insight to discern, will be spared.

Let me ask you a question: if put on the spot, how would you respond to the question, “Is Jesus the only way?” Well, here's an example of how celebrity pastors answered that question and are rebuilding the church in the image of what men think is politically correct and proper. Click on the link provided and watch the video with expressions “straight from the horse's mouth,” to get confirmation of what is going on. Click here 

According to Acts 17:11, Paul of Tarsus and Silas preached in Berea, a small city on the eastern side of the Vermio Mountains north of Mount Olympus, and the people were nobler than those in Thessalonica, for they received the Gospel of Jesus Christ. They "... received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so," and many of them believed.

Brethren, we must adopt the mentality of the early Christians of Berea, who searched the scriptures daily to separate Bible truth from Doctrines of Devils, devilish ideas given to the church as gospel. The Bible warns believers concerning the belief of devils in 1 Timothy 4:1; Paul informed Timothy of these pernicious doctrines in his letter to Timothy.

One activity that the devil would want us to engage in is a religious formality. The external appearance of piety exists, yet there is no spiritual life. Going through the motions of religion but lacking God's power is a satanic ideology. Don't be deceived by that watered-down, diluted gospel.  

The question every believer must honestly answer is this, Is Jesus the only way to God? Is Jesus the only way to salvation? Is Jesus the only way for our redemption? In the Old Testament, people were saved by grace alone through faith alone, in Christ alone, looking ahead to the coming of Christ.

Jesus said in John 8: 56, "Abraham saw my day and he was glad." We are saved by looking back to the first coming of Christ who died on the cross bearing our sins. In the Old Testament, they simply looked ahead to the coming of Christ and we all meet at the foot of the cross. Yes, it is by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone that anyone is saved, and we must be crystal clear about this.

The Old Testament text found in Genesis 15 verse 6 stated that Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned to him as righteousness. Here’s the truth, all people everywhere are guilty of sin before a Holy God and here's why this point is so important, there has to be an atonement for sin and only Jesus satisfied the requirement. Jesus paid the ultimate price for our redemption!

The last time I checked, there is only one way to God, and it's through Jesus Christ. The Living Bible translation renders it this way, “Heaven can be entered only through the narrow gate! The highway to hell is broad, and its gate is wide enough for all the multitudes who choose its easy way. But the Gateway to Life is small, and the road is narrow, and only a few ever find it" (Matthew 7:13-14).

Let’s hear the conclusion of the matter. Each person must choose to accept or reject the path that Jesus prescribed. It's your decision to make, and not another. However, the important thing to remember is your choice has an eternal consequence, and Jesus is the only moral arbiter, so choose wisely.

There's only one road to heaven, so don’t look for shortcuts to God. The market is flooded with surefire, easygoing formulas for a successful and abundant life. Don’t fall for that stuff, even though crowds of people do. The way to life, to God, is vigorous and requires the right choice and total attention. God’s love and mercy are still available to "the whosoever" (John 3:16), and those who walk with God reach their destination!

Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me" (John 14:6). "As many as received Him, to them gave He power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on His name" (John 1:12); and you will recognize them by their fruit (Matthew 7:16-20). So, wake up brethren, and smell the coffee! God bless you.

Saturday, July 24, 2021

One World Political and Religious System Unfolding

Recent advancements in medically implanted chip and RFID technology have heightened interest in the mark of the beast as described in Revelation chapter 13. It's likely that the technology we're seeing now is only the start of what they will eventually use as the mark of the beast. It's critical to understand that a medical implant chip seen today may not be the mark of the beast, though we cannot tell. 

Those who are the followers of the Antichrist will bear his mark and worship him. However, the mark of the beast will be an end-of-the-world identity required by the Antichrist to purchase or sell, and those who will give allegiance and worship the Antichrist will receive it. 

They will compel nations and individuals to bear the mark in the last days, under the authority of the beast. This will be a demonic sign put on the forehead or hand. Everyday life will be inextricably tied to this mark, and it will be difficult to exist without it. Anyone, company, or nation that refuses to accept the Mark of the Beast will find life tough, and even the most basic of requirements will be difficult to get. 

According to the book of Revelation, the mark will be for the rich, the poor, the mighty, and the small, and it will impact all levels of life and society. I want you to understand because I know it's foreboding, and the bible goes into great depth about the beast and the end times. But I also want you to realize that the bible describes the end times as the Lord's Day. 

I'm referring to what the Bible has to say about the antichrist. I want you to realize that we worship Christ, which is why we read in Rev. 15 about how the Lord will defeat this system. So, what exactly is going to happen? As you are surely aware, the beast of Revelation emerged from the sea. Because the water signifies mankind, we know that a man is on his way. 

The answer is that a man will emerge from the water. He will be anointed, not by the all-powerful God, but by the dragon himself. Satan, the devil will anoint him. Satan will orchestrate everything that happens in politics and society. He is going to give authority and supernatural power to this man of wickedness. 

I believe this person will be compelling and charismatic. He'll be smart, and he will want to fix all the world's problems. He's going to be influential, and he's going to be a great communicator, and he's going to be such an influential person that people will want to be around him. 

This individual intends to dominate the globe through the rulers of those ten nations, which are represented by the horns and the seven crowns. They will establish one system that encompasses politics, economics, and global religion, which will, by the way, be the apostate Church. 

This false religion will include a chunk of Christianity (1 Timothy 4:1-3). You're already watching it! There are segments in the body of Christ that are drinking the culture's Kool-Aid. They're embracing everything because they want to remain relevant, but in reality, they're drifting away from God's Word. 

They're accepting anything, including abominations, and the bible refers to them as the apostate Church; to be an apostate is to have strayed away. They may have had sound biblical understanding and a connection in the body of Christ at one point, but they now prefer to bow to other things, including the beast. 

So, not only will there be an economic system that governs trade, enabling you to purchase and sell using this mark. A governmental system will rule the nations, and that system will force people to adopt a false religion. The words, compromise, and deceit are two buzzwords that will be present not just in that religious system, but also in this economic system. 

Compromise and deceit, indeed! You can already see that if you make a concession, they will accept you. However, if you do not compromise, they will oppose you because of your attitude, and then they, the cancel culture mob, will name and attack you. Now, if you fall for the deceit of what is occurring not only in our country; but also globally, you will not be radically ostracized.

Do you comprehend what you're viewing via covid-19? I'd want to reiterate that I'm not an anti-vexer! I'm not denying the virus exists, but there are countries and individuals, powerful people, who are attempting to bring in a one-world government, and they're utilizing covid-19 to accelerate this goal.

Look, this is not a hoax; if you search "the great reset" on Google, you'll find their website. They say that the pandemic's stop during lockdown led to a 7% drop in world emissions in 2020. According to the UN, we need a 7.6 percent reduction per year through 2030 to prevent climatic and ecological calamities. 

This means that we must maintain the same annual reduction as if we were under lockdown. They went on to say that the "problem is that as we emerge from the epidemic, the urge to return to 'Business As Usual' will grow." But, "no one wants to go back." 

Their stance is that they have a tiny window of opportunity right now to reset and build the future that they desire. They also displayed their beliefs on the website for everyone to see it. They're not concealing anything anymore; it's out in front of you, stating, "This is what we think." Here is what we want to achieve, and this is where we must proceed. 

Do you see what I mean? Are you witnessing images on a daily basis of authorities, governments, and police forces, even in our own nation, detaining pastors on the street and seizing their properties? Is it because they're losers? No, it's because they want to prohibit Christians from doing religious services and worshiping God. They have erected a fence around the church grounds, changed the locks, and threatened some pastors with a million-dollar fee. 

What is going on? A virus that you have a 99 percent chance of surviving. Something is going on, you would think. The president of the Philippines has now warned his people that if they do not get vaccinated, they would be imprisoned. 

These things are happening; we're seeing America flirting with socialism, Poland and Hungary, nations that communism destroyed in the past, reverting to their previous socialist systems; it's as if they have learned nothing from history. According to CBN News, China's Big Development could be setting the world up for the mark of the beast.

  

People want to be governed and don't want others to decide for them; they don't want the government to look after them, and they want their lives to be comfortable. You can see what is going on; therefore, I am wondering how business is doing. How are things going for you? According to the research, small firms are having difficulty bringing workers back to work. Why? They make more money remaining at home and doing nothing. 

Hello, is this the system you're looking for? I'm not certain, but it smells like it. The present policy encourages individuals to be slackers rather than productive citizens. It makes individuals reliant on the government for them to exert control over every decision they make. Because they provide the carrots, they can influence everything you do. 

But we are from a different culture. A kingdom culture that will not be shaken. We come from a culture where labor is treated with dignity. The great reset will make you reliant on big government. However, under this system, you will have no ownership. You will not own your home or a condominium. Why? Because governments will control everything. You've probably heard of equal compensation and equal salary. Isn't that enticing? They want to ensure that individuals have a minimal amount of equity, but you know what that means. 

People are unaware of the expense. They just say, "Go ahead, give me the freebie!" It makes no difference! It does matter because our liberties, rights, and even our capacity to attend church and worship God will be jeopardized. as we can see I hope you recognize that this is a global phenomenon, an attack on middle-income people, an attack on families, and an attack on the authority of the family, particularly the parents' authority. a smear campaign against small companies 

Censorship, I mean, have you noticed that social media can shut down whomever they want? Ask yourself, "Do I live in a society where Twitter and Facebook can shut down anyone who doesn't support their agenda?" Do you have to wonder what's going on here? What is going on? But you recognize that you know that Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter are all antichrists. 

When you step out of line, they place you in what they call social media jail. So, we're seeing governments go to the left, large tech shift to the left, and big pharma shift to the left, and it's all about control. Why? Because it is a prelude for a one-world government and one-world order to arrive and establish their system.

In conclusion, have you ever wondered why in the western hemisphere China is known as the Dragon? The dragon is occasionally used as a national emblem of China in the West, although this is not prevalent in the People's Republic of China or the Republic of China. Instead, it is employed as a cultural symbol.

The Chinese dragon represents emperors' sovereignty, and everything linked to it was reserved exclusively for emperors in Chinese feudal culture. The ancient emperors referred to their kids as "seeds of dragons," their robes as "dragon robes," and their seats as "dragon chairs." The dragon is as much a part of Chinese culture now as it has been for generations, earning it the country's nickname or moniker.

John the revelator said, "And the beast which I saw was like unto a leopard, and his feet were as the feet of a bear, and his mouth as the mouth of a lion: and the dragon gave him his power, and his seat, and great authority... And they worshipped the dragon which gave power unto the beast: and they worshipped the beast, saying, Who is like unto the beast? who is able to make war with him?" (Revelation 13:2,4).