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AUGUST MESSAGE: There is A Way
One day I was walking to my classroom where I teach and I started a conversation
with a fellow staff member concerning 6000 years that man has been on earth, as
described in the Bible. He made it clear that he did not subscribe to the Bible. He
sees himself as a person prescribing to the faith of Deism – a belief that if there is a
God, He does not do miracles, there’s no spirits, or any other signs of the
supernatural. This is nothing new. In the days of Jesus, these were called
Sadducees. He seems comfortable in his stand (or belief).
This scripture came to my mind as I was talking to him: For the preaching of the cross
is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God
(1 Cor. 1:18).
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Another man told me that he feels confident that he will end up in heaven since he is
not a bad person. He further explained that while he knows that he is not perfect, he
alway tries to do the right things and live a righteous life. "For a loving God would
never send such a person to an eternal hell."
There are a lot of problems with this logic. The Bible is clear that, “For all have
sinned, and come short of the glory of God.” “There is none righteous, no not one.”
Isaiah 64:14 states that our righteousness are as filthy rags. God cannot skip sin.
Yes God does love everybody. But over and over, God has made it clear, that many
will be cast into the lake of fire. If the love of God kept people from going to hell,
then everybody would be in heaven since God loves everybody. So, the love of God
will not keep a person from going to hell.
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A Catholic told me that since he was baptized and practices the catholic faith. He will
end up in heaven.
This person is trusting in works, not faith. Again, the Bible is clear that we cannot
earn our way into heaven through being baptized, being a good person, or doing
many good works. There is only one mediator between God and man, and that is
Jesus. Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the
Father, but by me.”
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Another person told me that since he attends church regularly that he is confident
that he will end up in heaven
Joyce Meyers said, “Going to church makes you a Christian like sitting in a garage
makes you a car.” That is, Church does not make you a Christian, so what does?
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All these people use what I call, “a coping mechanism” to dodge or dull the reality of
an eternity of hell. It is like the person who deals with death by simply ignoring that it
will happen any time soon. So why think about it?
There is a way which seemeth right unto man, but the end thereof are the ways to
death. (Pr. 14:12)
Which way seems right to you? I hope you choose Life with Jesus over Death with
the Devil.
So my friend, what seems right to you? Do you trust into your own understanding,
works, church? I hope not for these all will fail you in your ultimate time of need.
When you stand before God and try to use your beliefs as any argument to justify why
He should let you into heaven, Jesus will say, “I never knew you; depart from me”
Mat. 7:23.
Please don’t let this happen to you. Do you want to be one of those where Jesus
says, “Enter into the Joy of the Lord”? It’s not hard, just go down the Romans Road
and ask Jesus to come into your heart. You will never be the same. Amen.
Feel free to contact me should you have any questions.
One day I was walking to my classroom where I teach and I started a conversation
with a fellow staff member concerning 6000 years that man has been on earth, as
described in the Bible. He made it clear that he did not subscribe to the Bible. He
sees himself as a person prescribing to the faith of Deism – a belief that if there is a
God, He does not do miracles, there’s no spirits, or any other signs of the
supernatural. This is nothing new. In the days of Jesus, these were called
Sadducees. He seems comfortable in his stand (or belief).
This scripture came to my mind as I was talking to him: For the preaching of the cross
is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God
(1 Cor. 1:18).
----------------
Another man told me that he feels confident that he will end up in heaven since he is
not a bad person. He further explained that while he knows that he is not perfect, he
alway tries to do the right things and live a righteous life. "For a loving God would
never send such a person to an eternal hell."
There are a lot of problems with this logic. The Bible is clear that, “For all have
sinned, and come short of the glory of God.” “There is none righteous, no not one.”
Isaiah 64:14 states that our righteousness are as filthy rags. God cannot skip sin.
Yes God does love everybody. But over and over, God has made it clear, that many
will be cast into the lake of fire. If the love of God kept people from going to hell,
then everybody would be in heaven since God loves everybody. So, the love of God
will not keep a person from going to hell.
-----------------
A Catholic told me that since he was baptized and practices the catholic faith. He will
end up in heaven.
This person is trusting in works, not faith. Again, the Bible is clear that we cannot
earn our way into heaven through being baptized, being a good person, or doing
many good works. There is only one mediator between God and man, and that is
Jesus. Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the
Father, but by me.”
-----------------
Another person told me that since he attends church regularly that he is confident
that he will end up in heaven
Joyce Meyers said, “Going to church makes you a Christian like sitting in a garage
makes you a car.” That is, Church does not make you a Christian, so what does?
---------------------
All these people use what I call, “a coping mechanism” to dodge or dull the reality of
an eternity of hell. It is like the person who deals with death by simply ignoring that it
will happen any time soon. So why think about it?
There is a way which seemeth right unto man, but the end thereof are the ways to
death. (Pr. 14:12)
Which way seems right to you? I hope you choose Life with Jesus over Death with
the Devil.
So my friend, what seems right to you? Do you trust into your own understanding,
works, church? I hope not for these all will fail you in your ultimate time of need.
When you stand before God and try to use your beliefs as any argument to justify why
He should let you into heaven, Jesus will say, “I never knew you; depart from me”
Mat. 7:23.
Please don’t let this happen to you. Do you want to be one of those where Jesus
says, “Enter into the Joy of the Lord”? It’s not hard, just go down the Romans Road
and ask Jesus to come into your heart. You will never be the same. Amen.
Feel free to contact me should you have any questions.
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