What connection to eternity lays in the mind of Man? All he has ever known is difficulty and death. Yes there is knowledge of the concept of eternity. But to grasp the fullness of its meaning is beyond the mind of men.
Why is it then that so many argue against the Gospel from the foundations of thought that lay in such a putrid disarray?
By His Grace
We are not well-intentioned beings. Even a lot of Christians believe that Man is simply misguided. “If you explain his misbehavior to him, the wayward soul will rectify his life.” That’s what the leaders of humanism will tell you. That’s what the atheist would love to believe, if he had any proof. Isn’t that the reason for the popular saying, “LIVE UNITED“?
The teaching that we are simply misguided by lack of knowledge, is simply and thoroughly untrue. If it were true that man was simply a misguided and under educated being, there would have been many communes filled with really nice people that still exist today. But that’s not the case is it?
Even Christianity, that religion which is supposed to have the guidance of the Most High God’s Holy Son, is filled with turmoil and unholy behavior. If man could be successful at establishing a beautiful populous, it would have happened within the first century after the birth of Christianity, and you would be able to find it today.
The problem is, God’s Word is true: even the best of our well-intentioned righteousness is no better than filthy rags. We not only obey as if under duress for the threat of death or punishment, we invent wicked pleasures from our imagination. And we do it all the time.
That is why the majority of the things I have written, by His grace, are pointed at the wickedness of Man. God did not send his Holy Son to pat the righteous people on the back. The Holy Father sent His only Son to mankind to deliver three messages.
1. Every man is already condemned to destruction before the Lord God Almighty. All that’s left is to arrive on the Judgment Day to receive the condemnation.
2. The Holy Father has sent his Son as The Teacher of holiness. He taught as many as would listen when he was here in bodily form. And he teaches those who believe in Him through the Holy Spirit even today.
3. God caused his beautiful Son to become a Living Sacrifice for any who will claim his strength instead of their own. For those who are willing to believe this message, God has loved us beyond words. He has loved us to the very death of his only Holy Son. And that at the very hands of those the Lord Jesus was sent to help.
If you can’t believe this message, your status before the Most High God does not change. God the Father has offered up his only Son for your benefit, what more do you expect him to do?
Do you expect him to recieve you just like you are? Well isn’t that the message I just wrote above? Do you expect him to receive you because you are a righteous and good hearted person? How does that stack up to what I just told you?
God has sent His Son to redeem the wicked depravity that is every single man’s filthy soul. All you have to do is humble yourself and pray. If you are willing to listen to him, he will transform your life from depravity to holiness. Jesus is able and willing to offer eternal life to any who will trust him.
A man once said to me, “l don’t need Jesus. I’ll take my chances at the judgment”. The problem is, Sir, there is no such thing as “chances” on the Judgment Day.
By His Grace
11 “Truly, truly, I say to you, we speak of what we know, and bear witness to what we have seen, but you do not receive our testimony. 12 If I have told you earthly things and you do not believe, how can you believe if I tell you heavenly things? 13 No one has ascended into heaven except he who descended from heaven, the Son of Man. 14 And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, 15 that whoever believes in him may have eternal life.” (John 3)
We do not speak of our glory; as if we are excellent examples of humanity, or heavenly beings sent to earth. No, we witness to He who alone is Good. We speak of the Righteousness of God; the Holy Son of God, Jesus.
We testify that Jesus, the Christ, is the singular way to eternal life. Not only that, but we testify that Jesus will endow His people with power to overcome sins and master temptation. In the process of this release, His people find companionship with the Holy Father of Life. As the Sovereign God is eternal, Christ’s people are given eternal life; though they die in the flesh, they shall never die again. This is the work of Christ in the souls of man.
If, in your looking around, you do not witness those who call themselves Christians overcoming, the message of the Gospel is not lessened. For the Word of the Gospel does not have its root in the mannerisms of those who call themselves Christians.
The message is an eternal message. It was before anything was made. It will be long after all the things of this world, and even creation itself, is utterly destroyed.
Look to the message, do not keep your eyes on Christians. For each Christian is but a witness to the truth, regardless the fullness of his witness. The truth lives regardless the measure each Christian applies it.
Deal with it. It’s your personal responsibility to look into these things. God will not entertain blame on the Great, Holy, and Terrible day of judgment. You have a mind. You have eyes. You have ears and a tongue. You have hands. And the Holy Word of the Bible is not too far beyond your reach to grasp. Either you desire eternal life, thus looking into these things, or you desire the way things are with you now.
I have witnessed to the truth here. It will not be taken out-of-the-way of man until the Lord returns to take His people, and seal this place for destruction. What day that is, no man knows. But it will surely come, even as your own death will usher you into the Judgment Day of God.
The witness about Jesus is quite abundant in this world. But the day will come when the message of witness will draw silent. The pleasure of Man will hold a short-lived triumph. Grasp it while it is still offered; before the Holy Door is slammed closed on the souls of men. Believe in the Holy Son of God, or perish in the sinful disrepair that is the flesh and soul of man without the power of God in Christ.
No one can understand these things unless the Holy Father opens their soul to receive it. Pray, then, that God will open your soul to understanding. Humble yourself before the Living God, that in due time He will lift you up.
Amen.
10,000,000 people are told the Gospel, only a thousand believe and receive eternal life. Perhaps thousands more understood it. But only a handful have believed with all their heart.
The message of God goes out freely and like a flood. Many souls are washed by the message, but so few love their new cleanliness. In the Gospel we read that there were ten who were cleansed of leprosy. But only one returned to give thanks.
It is so simple a child can do it, and frankly folks, that’s exactly what it takes. The mind of an adult only wants more; he has been spoiled by pride and greed. But the heart of a child is elated at the smallest token of love.
Let me ask the Christians, “Where is the proof of your thanks?” I am not insinuating that you are thankless. I’m simply asking where the proof of your thankfulness lays.
Perception, that’s what it is. That’s what steals the bold testimony of Christians to the world. “God promises me eternal life, but if I tell this to others they will hate me.” Is the promise of God so ineffective? Is the promise of eternal life really such a trivial matter?
With all the strength my mind can muster, I cannot understand why Christians are ashamed to share the Gospel. I surmise that the answer must be found in the perception of God’s promise. “Thank you Lord for giving me eternal life. Please excuse me now while I go join the world in its celebration of futility.”
I sat here this morning for nearly an hour, frustrated that I could not reach more people with the message of God. That’s all that consumes me! It’s no pat on my back, the blessing of God is that great!
And I am only speaking of the reality of eternal life. I have not yet begun to speak of the beautiful things he has rescued me from. And I’ve made no mention at all so far, about the billions who never heard the testimony from a Christian.
Nine of the lepers simply disappeared into society. But one came back with a full expression of shameless thankfulness. Did the nine ever speak again of their former shame, and how God had released them? Who knows, there is no written record of their testimony. But I think the story might have ended differently, if all ten had returned with shameless thanks.
But of the one who returned, we can surmise, he could not shut his mouth. Where is the Christian who cannot conceal the Gospel of Christ? Where is the one who is not ashamed of the love that God has given him? It’s easy enough to find 10000 who have decided to keep it to themselves. All the while, the world spirals out of control.
By His Grace
I saw I headline that asked the question, “If God is love then why is homosexuality condemned?” I’m not going to waste my time trying to pick a part sexually immorality. Those who are embroiled in such a sin would not listen to me anyway. I know the power of sexual deviance. I know the power of a rebellious heart. I know the volatility of pride. So I won’t waste my time trying to explain why sexual immorality does not find God’s approval. (Yes, dear creatures, homosexuality is sin!)
But the question could be asked in regard to any sin. The answer has no respect for any particular sin. Lying, stealing, murder, gluttony, pride, you name it, they all fall under the heading of deviance. Why bother to single one out?
The question simply shows a monumental misunderstanding. The consequences of this misunderstanding are dire! And I can’t find words to express it more strongly. (But the strength of an expression does not necessarily lend to its viability in the readers mind.) There is absolutely no deviance in Life. But death is full of deviance from Life. Life lives, death dies. A childish way to put it, but it’s true none the less.
Try to understand. God is Pure Life. There is not the slightest speck of deviance within him. It is impossible. The question above cannot be spoken by a holy creature, or even a sincere heart. It can only be spoken by a deviant soul; that is to say, a soul which does not contain perfect Life.
Everything in creation comes in threes. You ask a question, you get an answer, there must be a response. Ask any good salesman and he will tell you, “No” is a legitimate response. “No” does not provide what is desired. But it is a legitimate response, and it is absolutely necessary to give it its proper place.
The salesman offers you an opportunity to purchase a remedy for a problem. You have a legitimate, free will, right to say no. That doesn’t condemn the offer. It simply elevates your right to choose
The question that comes after the first one, has to do with condemnation. “Will God truly destroy the sinner?” The answer is quite simple. The sinner destroys himself. And God is not diminished by the sinner’s death.
God doesn’t need to take any action at all. He doesn’t make you sin. It’s entirely your choice. And again, the question of destruction only comes from a mind full of destruction.
Take note that both questions have nothing to do with obedience. They have to do with justification of deviance. They do not come from a willing student, they come from a rebellious and proud soul.
And though such questions raise up anger in me, I cannot blame the deviant for being what they are. Nor does God blame you for being deviant. He will simply put you in the place built for deviants.
It’s just a matter of eternal mechanics. Death belongs to death, life belongs to life. Wickedness belongs to deviance, obedience belongs to what is holy. It’s really not that complicated.
If you see a black widow spider in the cradle of your only son, you will surely kill it. You desire health and life for your baby. And you will protect it with violence. In essence: you do not hate the spider, you love the life of your child. I can guarantee you the spider will not understand. But it won’t matter, will it? If you can’t grasp why God would destroy the sinner, what is it to him if you don’t understand?
Why should it be surprising that God will protect eternity? No sin, no sinner, no deviance, no rebellion, no wicked thing or person, will be allowed entrance into eternity. And striving to justify your sin does absolutely nothing to change the violence of God’s Holy Love.
How much does God love? I mean to ask, what is the nature of the love of God? He is so firm and beautiful, and full of life, that he was willing to send His Holy Son to die at the hands of his enemies; that he may become to sacrifice for them. He sent His Son into a bowl of rebellion, so that God could have the means to change them.
But take note of this: he desires to impart the pureness of eternal life. The sacrifice of Christ Jesus is not an open-ended credit card. The mercy of God is extended so that we will not fear to come near him and learn. His intent is to change us, not to accept us as we are.
Specifically, what is it we need to learn? We need to learn to stop trying to justify our deviance. We need to learn to recognize the nature of our rebellion against him. And with this recognition comes some semblance of humility. And humility is the foundation of eternal learning.
How can a rebellious and proud student learn anything in a classroom? The teacher is not going to change his rebellious attitude. Its up to the child to listen and to observe. It is impossible that a rebellious soul will learn anything from the Living God. Such a soul does not come to him to learn. He only comes with justification for his rebellion.
If you had a foolish employee who refused to learn, you would eventually get rid of him. If you told him to present a written intent to change his ways, and he showed up with a list of justifications, would you be irritated? You might make a few comments, in the interview, to draw out your desire from him. But if blame and justification is his continual response, he will be looking for a new job.
God only asks that we have a willing heart to ask for his help. You may question whether he is willing to help you or not. Isn’t the testimony of Christ Jesus, as found in the Gospels, enough proof for you?
The Holy Father sent his eternal Son into a body of flesh. When the time was right, the Lord Jesus began to speak the words of His Holy Father. And God confirmed his Holy Son’s words by many miracles. From the healing of a common fever, to the raising of the dead! God proved that Jesus was His Holy Son.
It really doesn’t matter whether you believe that or not. That is now the nature of creation. It did happen. And Christianity exists because of God’s love. Here I am, delivering the message. There you are, reading it. The response is up to you.
That, my friend, is all the proof he will give you. If you are not willing to believe that, then you are not willing to let go of your rebellion. And by our unwillingness to let go, we prove we don’t want any part of eternal life.
Now let me try to show you why this is a viable and important message. I’ll do the best I can, but the confirmation of this message needs to be individually received from God.
It is impossible for God to entertain deviance of any kind. God is willingly responsible for the life of every creature. God is the very and singular source of all sustaining. If he entertains anything unholy, he loses a certain strength of life. Let me say as strongly as I possibly can, he will not entertain your justifications!
You do not command God. It is God, by absolute necessity, that commands you. Seek out His Holy Son, or die. It’s really quite that simple. It’s simply a matter of eternal mechanics. And the choice is put squarely into your own hands.
You can say no. But you will die just like you are. There is no place in eternity for you, if indeed “No” is your answer.
But saying “Yes”, opens the door to a life you have never known. The preparation has been made for you. Do you have the guts to come and take it? Or do you insist on spewing rebellious crap from your mouth?
P. S. Propriety says I should have ended this message on a positive question. But propriety has been instrumental in silencing the message of Christianity.
Some will be repulsed at my use of the word “crap”. You know what folks, I don’t really care. This message is going out to deviant people who speak that kind of language. They call the message of Christ Jesus “crap”. I just gave them back there money.
By His Grace
“Let us feel like we are saved. Let us revel in some future joy. Leave us alone, this world is too harsh and we want to live in sweet dreams.
We do not want to fast, for food is pleasurable. We do not want to ache because of the Holiness of God. We do not want to think ill of our brothers in flesh. We do not want to speak down regarding the things this world loves so much.
You do not realize the difficulty we face if we turn to God completely. They will come and take away our place. They will push us to a corner of obscurity. They will hate us even as we can see they hate you. They may even kill us and our children! Why do you continue to badger us?”
Have it your way. But consider, Christ did not measure his love for His Holy Father when he died for you on the cross.
By His Grace
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