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September 17, 2017 • 09:00 0

Gospel of Jesus Christ: The End Times Power of God Unleashed

“For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:

And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve: After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep. After that, he was seen of James; then of all the apostles. And last of all he was seen of me also, as of one born out of due time.”
–1Corinthians 15:3-8

The gospel of Jesus Christ is simple enough: three sentences.

Six verses of the Bible.

YET, many in the churches do NOT know the gospel; therefore, they can not preach it to others.

This sad state of affairs is the responsibility of those who run the buildings we call “churches.” The gospel is endlessly referred to and talked about: it is just not preached.

Counterfeit Churches: Do Not Know the Gospel, Can’t Preach It

There is a reason for this: the gospel is the power of God unto salvation.

“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.”
-–Romans 1:16

Since the churches are the property of Satan, salvation and God’s requirements for salvation are not high on their list of things to do.

HOWEVER, other gospels ARE a standard feature.

“But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.”
–Galatians 1:8-9

IF the reader knows the gospel of Jesus Christ, then preach it to others: it is a COMMAND of Jesus Himself.

“And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.”
–Mark 16:15,20

IF the reader preaches the gospel of Jesus Christ, he will certainly, at some point, see the power of God. He will see the greatest miracle: the total transformation of a man from abject sinner to a child of God.

“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.”
–2Corinthians 5:17

This transformation into a new creature is something which is endlessly talked about–but seldom seen. It is downplayed by the worldly: they would rather yak-yak-yak about hidden, occult things. But it is one of the greatest miracles of God Almighty.

“I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.”
–Luke 15:7

IF the reader knows the gospel of Jesus Christ, he is to preach it to all he meets, particularly in the times in which we now live.

Even if it costs the reader his life.

IF the reader does not know the gospel of Jesus Christ, he would be wise to learn it.

And then preach it to others.

Even if it costs the reader all that he has.

DOES the reader understand that the gospel of Jesus Christ is the “power of God unto salvation“?

DOES the reader realize that it is the gospel of Jesus Christ–not the ABC’s of Salvation, not the Roman Road, not John 3:16, not talking with someone about your faith, not discipleship, not the churches–on which eternal salvation hinges?

DOES the reader know the gospel of Jesus Christ?

HAS the reader preached the gospel of Jesus Christ?

IF not, there is still time to repent, call on God and enter the kingdom of heaven.

DOES the reader believe he is saved?

Make Your Calling and Election Sure: End Times Survival

DOES the reader believe he is NOT saved?

Time is Running Out: Today is the Day of Salvation

THE GOSPEL

“Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:

“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.”
-–Romans 1:16

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Does it Do Any Good for the Wicked to Pray to God?

DOES GOD ALMIGHTY HEAR THE PRAYERS OF THE WICKED?

“Now we know that God heareth not sinners: but if any man be a worshipper of God, and doeth his will, him he heareth.”
–John 9:31

“The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.”
–Proverbs 15:8

A recent discussion touched upon the topic of whether it does any good for the wicked to pray to God.

ONE point of view offered that “God does not hear the prayer of sinners.”

ANOTHER countered “Then how is it possible for ANYONE to be saved, seeing as all men are sinners?”

“They are all gone aside, they are all together become filthy: there is none that doeth good, no, not one.”
–Psalm 14:3

God’s Word is clear: God will not hear the wicked.

“If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me”
–Psalm 66:18

“He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.”
–Proverbs 28:9

Then how does anyone obtain salvation–which is alone through God’s mercy?

From Matthew Poole’s Commentary:

God is under no covenant obligation to hear sinners; they can challenge no such favour upon the account of any promise: but God, out of the aboundings of his goodness, may hear them, as he heard Ahab and others; he may hear them as his creatures crying in their misery, though he hears them not as children, or upon the account of any covenant.

There are many verses in God’s Word which confirm that God will not hear the prayers of the wicked. Most likely because God knows the hearts of men. The prayers of the wicked to God are usually for two reasons

For the benefit of other men who can hear or be told of such prayers;
Out of desperation; i.e.; nothing else worked and a prayer to God is the only thing left to try.

“Therefore thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will bring evil upon them, which they shall not be able to escape; and though they shall cry unto me, I will not hearken unto them.”
–Jeremiah 11:11

“When they fast, I will not hear their cry; and when they offer burnt offering and an oblation, I will not accept them: but I will consume them by the sword, and by the famine, and by the pestilence.”
–Jeremiah 14:12

“Therefore will I also deal in fury: mine eye shall not spare, neither will I have pity: and though they cry in mine ears with a loud voice, yet will I not hear them.”
–Ezekiel 8:18

It is said (by men) that the only prayer of the wicked which God hears is a prayer for salvation.

Make that any SINCERE prayer for salvation.

HOWEVER, God saves who he wants to save. None deserve His mercy.

“For he saith to Moses, I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion.”
–Romans 9:15

So: IF one has not underwent the transformation into the kingdom of heaven, what can one do?

The following are three suggestions.

1 Pray to God Almighty to not be deceived.

God knows men’s hearts: God will honor the honest prayer.

“The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.”
–Proverbs 11:3

2 Pray to God Almighty for mercy.

IF the prayer is sincere, God will hear.

“And he said, I will make all my goodness pass before thee, and I will proclaim the name of the LORD before thee; and will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will shew mercy on whom I will shew mercy.”
–Exodus 33:19

3 AS ALWAYS, eternal salvation is through a belief on Jesus Christ. Believe on Jesus Christ. Ask the Lord Jesus Christ to intercede. Jesus prays for ALL believers.

“Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.”
–John 14:6

“For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus”
–1Timothy 2:5

“I have manifested thy name unto the men which thou gavest me out of the world: thine they were, and thou gavest them me; and they have kept thy word. Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word”
–John 17:6,20

HAS the reader put a sincere belief in Jesus Christ on the back burner?

IS the reader keeping repentance and belief in Jesus Christ as a “Plan B” if his own (worldly) plans do not bear fruit?

THOUGH time grows short, there is still yet a little time left to change direction (repent) and call upon the name of the LORD.

Do not wait until it is too late.

Is your calling and election sure?

Time is Running Out: Today is the Day of Salvation

THE GOSPEL

“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.”
-–Romans 1:16

[A portion of this piece originally appeared in There is no Political Solution to a Spiritual Problem.]

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by Jeremiah Jameson
–with Mondo Frazier

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Filed under: Biblical Teachings, Eternal Salvation through Jesus Christ, Good News/Gospel, does God hear sinners?, does it do any good for a sinner to pray?

July 16, 2017 • 09:00 0

Gospel of Jesus Christ: The Power of God Unto Salvation

“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.”
-–Romans 1:16

The gospel (good news) of Jesus Christ is simple.

Believers are commanded to preach the gospel; to share the good news of eternal salvation with the lost.

The hearer then has a choice to make.

Believe the gospel message and gain eternal life (and a transformed life now).

Disregard the gospel message and gain destruction and torment.

THE GOSPEL MESSAGE

“Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:

HAS the reader made his choice?

“But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.”
—John 20:31

Do not wait until it is too late.

Is your calling and election sure?

Time is Running Out: Today is the Day of Salvation

Eternal Salvation Through Jesus Christ: Salvation Messages from End Times Prophecy Report

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July 11, 2017 • 01:01 0

The Gospel of Jesus Christ

“…Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve: After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep.

After that, he was seen of James; then of all the apostles. And last of all he was seen of me [Paul] also, as of one born out of due time. “
–1Corinthians 15:3-8

THE gospel [good news] of Jesus Christ is simple.

THE gospel of Jesus Christ requires the recipient to make a choice: belief or unbelief; life or destruction.

HAS the reader made that choice?

THOUGH time grows short, there is still time left to change direction (repent) and call upon the name of the LORD.

Is your calling and election sure?

Time is Running Out: Today is the Day of Salvation

THE GOSPEL

“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.”
-–Romans 1:16

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by Jeremiah Jameson
–with Mondo Frazier

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July 4, 2017 • 00:29 0

Gospel of Jesus Christ: Hated by the World

“The world cannot hate you; but me it hateth, because I testify of it, that the works thereof are evil.”
–John 7:7

HATING THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST

The world HATES Jesus Christ.

All that is in the world HATES Jesus Christ.

And because the world HATES Jesus Christ, it HATES the gospel [good news] of Jesus Christ.

The reader can know the world hates the gospel of Jesus Christ because it is so seldom preached. Oh, it is talked about, talked around, talk talk talk talk: but it is avoided at ALL costs.

Especially by the churches and those who profess to belong to “Christian” ministries.

They will talk about “having a relationship with Christ,” “letting Jesus into your heart,” “turning to Jesus with all your soul” and many, many other clever (and some not-so-clever) other gospels.

BUT THEY WILL NOT SHARE THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST.

Perhaps that is why so many who fill the seats in the pagan churches cannot tell reader what the gospel is.

They do not know it because all they have heard is fake and phony substitutes.

MORE: Counterfeit Churches: Do Not Know the Gospel, Can’t Preach It

This weekend, two newsletters came in the email from “ministries.” Between the two, there was quite the verbal gymnastics performed to avoid repeating the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Preaching the gospel is now a revolutionary act.

Which is why the mystery of iniquity will move with all speed and lethal power at its command in its effort to stamp it out completely.

It is almost time for the masks to come off. No longer will the counterfeits have to live a lie.

And the ultimate target–after the LORD God Almighty; after His Son, Jesus Christ–will be all who insist on sharing that much-hated message.

The glorious gospel of Jesus Christ.

THE GOSPEL

For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:

DOES the reader know the gospel of Jesus Christ?

DOES the reader believe the gospel of Jesus Christ?

THERE is still time left to change direction (repent) and call upon the name of the LORD.

Is your calling and election sure?

Time is Running Out: Today is the Day of Salvation

THE GOSPEL

“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.”
-–Romans 1:16

[Portions of this piece appeared originally in End Times Prophecy Headlines: July 4, 2016.]

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February 26, 2017 • 11:00 0

Preaching the Gospel vs The Methods of This World

WIN SOULS, NOT DEBATES

Using the tools and methods of this present world is a pitfall and a snare for the Christian.

QUESTIONS FOR ATHEISTS – There are times that Christians shoot themselves in their foot–though they have the best of intentions. A website that proposes to settle questions about Christianity based on evidence, proof and logic presents the linked article.

The premise sounds reasonable: atheists are usually asking Christians questions (which is not a bad thing actually), so why not “turn the tables” and ask the atheists a few questions?

However, while this sounds good, there are several things wrong with this approach, which is not very biblical.

1- This appeals to the Christians’ ‘pride of life’ and moves the focus off of Jesus Christ.

“For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.”
—1 John 2:16

Do Christians want to win souls or win debate points? These discussions are not winnable using the world’s methods.

The Christian is to win souls–not debates.

“The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.”
–Proverbs 11:30

The gospel is the tool that God uses–not rhetoric or logic or evidence or proof. Specifically, the preaching of the gospel.

“For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe.”
—1 Corinthians 1:21

Sure, Christians are human: they chafe at the world’s labels of “uneducated,” “illiterate” and “idiots.” (The linked articles’ words, not this writer’s.) But is engaging the unbeliever on his own turf the answer? Is appealing to the atheists’ reason the way Christians are supposed to approach unbelievers?

Will a debate over evidence and proof win one soul to Christ?

The Bible says it won’t.

“Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time. Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.”
–Colossians 4:5-6

We’re to walk in wisdom and focus on the cross of Christ. When Christians lose focus of the true issue, they exchange their most powerful weapon for the tools of the enemy.

Christians seem to be doing a lot of this lately: fighting by the world’s rules of engagement.

2- The questions presented in this article are a good example of trying to fight the enemy on his terms. They sound good to the Christian–but will likely prove ineffective at winning the souls of atheists. If the author had visited websites frequented by atheists, he would already know that atheists engage most of the questions presented in this article.

Atheists already have answers to most of the questions presented. Sure, as Christians we believe that their answers are wrong, but atheists don’t.

So then we’re back to square one again.

And Christians should keep one important point in mind: it is God who offers salvation as a free gift, not us. We merely are the presenters, nothing more. Contrary to much of what’s being taught, being more “persuasive” has nothing to do with whether an unbeliever truly experiences a a new birth or not.

3- Some of the questions don’t even sound good to the Christian.

“How can the Second Law of Thermodynamics be reconciled with progressive, naturalistic evolutionary theory?”

Is this the way to win souls? Quick: all readers who can recite the Second Law of Thermodynamics, raise your hands.

“How do you explain the thousands of people who have experienced heaven or hell and have come back to tell us about it?”

Though “dying” or “being sent back from the dead” to testify of heaven or hell is a fairly common phenomena in our own times, it is not biblical.

“Then he said, I pray thee therefore, father, that thou wouldest send him to my father’s house: For I have five brethren; that he may testify unto them, lest they also come into this place of torment. Abraham saith unto him, They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them.

And he said, Nay, father Abraham: but if one went unto them from the dead, they will repent.And he said unto him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead.”
—Luke 16:27-31

It’s very human to want to win an argument. However, nowhere in the Bible is winning arguments mentioned as a method of soul winning.

Yes, we’re to “earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered” (Jude 3)–but that is among believers, not unbelievers (who are not part of the “common salvation” to which Jude refers).

Yes, “Christian apologetics” is speaking in defense of Christianity. But much of Christian apologetics is practically concerned with the issues raised by false teachers and those who are supposed to be Christians. False teachers was the theme of Jude.

For Christians who believe we are living in the end times, we’re given the formula to be “overcomers.”

“And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.”
—Revelation 12:11

Preach the gospel and let the atheists win their debate points.

At the end of the day, Christians will be happy they did.

HAS the reader placed his faith in winning arguments, discussions and debates?

THERE is still time to change direction (repent) and place one’s trust in Almighty God and His Son, Jesus Christ.

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End Time Rising: Running out of Time

Make Your Calling and Election Sure: End Times Survival

THE GOSPEL

“But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost:”
—2 Corinthians 4:3

[Portions of this piece appeared originally in End Times Prophecy Headlines: February 22-23, 2014 and End Times Prophecy Headlines: February 23-24, 2017.]

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Gospel of Jesus Christ: Power of Eternal Life

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© Jeremiah J. Jameson and End Times Prophecy Report, 2012-16. © Mondo Frazier and End Times Prophecy Report, DBKP 2007-2016. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blog’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to Jeremiah J. Jameson and End Times Prophecy Report with appropriate and specific direction to the original content.

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November 11, 2016 • 06:00 0

Ministering to the Lost

“For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.”
–Luke 19:10

Recently, an acquaintance of this writer died.

This led to the inevitable discussion on the person’s salvation. The church folk seemed fascinated to know one person’s judgment on whether the deceased was saved or not.

This led to further discussions on what it is that a Christian can do for the lost.

These discussions have included the various folk tales, fables and folderol which circulates in the churches concerning those who are lost and those who are saved.

The Bible declares there are three things a Christian may do for the lost.

Preach (share) the gospel of Jesus Christ (By far the most important).
Pray for the one who is lost.
Offer the lost the example of someone who has eternal salvation through Jesus Christ and the peace such salvation brings.

And that is basically it.

Accordingly, this writer did all he could for the deceased while she was alive.

While it’s not certain she accepted the gospel,there are reasons to believe she finally did.

Those who are lost hear the gospel and either accept or reject it. The great majority of mankind will reject the gospel message.

A few will accept it.

MANY church folk who are NOT saved (but who either pretend to be or are kept in ignorance by wolves) will be offended when offered the gospel message of Jesus Christ.

So be it.

“And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another.”
–Matthew 24:10

A Christian will not be offended at being offered the gospel of Jesus Christ.

A tare/pretender/counterfeit will certainly be.

MORE: Many Shall be Offended: The End Times Church of the Tares

It appears that most church-goers reject the Biblical prescription for the lost in favor of injecting their own “know-how” into the matter. This allows them to wring their hands in faux concern over whether they had “done enough.”

Which is why the churches 1- do not preach the gospel; 2- are filled with so many who are obviously lost; and, 3- are in the sad shape they find themselves to be in today.

“And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.”
–Mark 16:15

DOES the reader know someone who is lost?

WOULD the reader like to help this person?

DOES the reader obey the Bible or the teachings of men?

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THE GOSPEL

“But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost:”
—2 Corinthians 4:3

[Portions of this piece originally appeared in End Times Prophecy Headlines: November 7, 2016.]

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