In today's politically correct post-modern so called Christianity, not many people want to acknowledge what Jesus actually said and did. Below is an excerpt from a recent conversation we wanted to share with all of you. Please remember - Jesus is concerned with your soul and the souls' of others. While what he says may sound harsh to an undiscerning ear, to those who dilligently study, this is the great call of our LORD and Saviour beckoning to us to trust and obey. May God Bless you as you reflect on His Word.
If you think, for even one iota that you can earn, work, or 'be good', obey, teach, preach, fantasize, sing, or buy your way into heaven, look at what my good brother Paul said:
For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God - Romans 3:23
For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. -Romans 6:23
But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8
For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
9 Not of works, lest any man should boast. -Ephesians 2:8-9
FOR ALL OF MY LEGALIST FRIENDS Who THINK they can keep the law:
There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God. (Hebrews 4:9) If the sababth (saturday worship) is our solution to the 'rest' , then why my friends does Paul say in the book of Hebrews that the OLD TESTAMENT worshipper expected there 'remaineth a rest' ?
20 Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.
21 But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets;
22 Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference: Romans 3:20-22
FOR ALL THE GIRL SCOUT CHRISTIANS WHO DONT WANNA CALL PEOPLE OUT ON THEIR BAD DOCTRINE:
17 Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.
18 For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple. Romans 16:17-18 (ARE YOU SIMPLE CHRISTIAN?)
NOW Look what the King of Kings called people who were at odds with God:
34 O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh. Matthew 12:34 (Jesus called them VIPERS)
BLIND GUIDES (matthew 23:16)
YE FOOLS (matthew 23:17)
DEAD MENS BONES (matthew 23:37)
HYPCRITES (Luke 11:44)
SERPENTS (Matthew 23:33)
Incontinent, liars, trucebreakers, boasters, lovers of self more than lovers of God, covenant-breakers, usurpers of authority HAVING A FORM OF GODLINESS BUT DENYING THE POWER THEREOF.
Friends, the purpose of this study is not to cause division, but rather to make you seriously consider your position with God. IF you are honest with yourself and with your maker-then an astute study of the above is necessary for your personal enrichement, and we pray you will dilligently study the scripture.
Let me ask you church/friend/brother--is THIS the Jesus YOU PREACH? Think about it!
