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June 15, 2019 • 09:00 0

Resources for the Lonely Path the Believer Must Walk

“Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.”
–Matthew 7:13-14

THE ROAD TO SALVATION IS NOT CROWDED

As Matthew 7:13-14 make clear, “the way which leadeth to life” is not a crowded path.

FEW there be that find that path.

Meanwhile, “the way that leadeth to destruction ” is broad and MANY are on that sad, broad way–including a great many which believe they are on the narrow path (because of their heritage, their church, their background, whatever).

So, when a man becomes a believer, he embarks upon a path with few others alongside him.

That narrow path will bring the HATRED of his fellow man–and at least some of those men will be from the believer’s own family.

“And ye shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake.”
–Luke 21:17

“And a man’s foes shall be they of his own household.”
–Matthew 10:36

That narrow way is sure to bring the believer PERSECUTION.

“Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.”
–2TIMOTHY 3:12

That narrow path is also sure to include MUCH TRIBULATION.

“Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.”
–Acts 14:22

So, the believer walks a path filled with hatred, persecution and much tribulation. Surely there HAS to be an upside somewhere.

There is.

The believer has resources he may use which are unavailable to all those who journey on the broad way to destruction.

What are a few of those resources?

Here are five. There are more than five, but these five are important, with several being fairly well-known–even among the heathen.

1- God watches out for the believer.

“If God be for us, who can be against us?”
–Romans 8:31

ALL that takes place on earth is under the control of God. This does not mean that the believer’s life will be without frustration or challenges. BUT, the believer is encouraged by knowing that the most powerful being in the universe has shown him mercy and has taken a positive interest in his comings and goings.

The believer KNOWS this to be true by many infallible proofs.

How many bad events DO NOT HAPPEN because of God’s attention to the believer?

No mortal knows.

How many good events DO HAPPEN because of that same godly focus?

Again, no mortal can know.

2- In times of trouble, the believer is able to call out to the LORD and know that the LORD hears him.

In fact, the believer is TOLD to call out to the LORD while he is near.

“Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near”
–Isaiah 55:6

The effectiveness of crying out to the LORD is something which is repeated several times in the Bible–particularly in Psalms.

“This poor man cried, and the LORD heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles.”
–Psalm 34:6

“Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer. From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I. For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy.”
–Psalm 61:1-3

“As for me, I will call upon God; and the LORD shall save me.”
–Psalm 55:16

“I will offer to thee the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will call upon the name of the LORD.”
–Psalm 116:17

Lastly, we’re assured that ALL who cry out to the LORD will be saved.

“For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.”
–Romans 10:12-13

It should be noted that 1- Romans is referring to all who call SINCERELY upon the name of the LORD; and, 2- “saved” can mean in this life (from physical danger) BUT it also refers to eternal life; i.e., saved from an eternity of torment.
—Cry Out to the LORD

3- The believer may petition God, knowing that the LORD will hear–and GRANT–all of his prayers which are prayed according to the will of God.

This is perhaps the MOST IMPORTANT resource a believer may access.

In the realm of spiritual warfare, few things match the power of the prayers of the believer.

“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

Because a believer has the power of the Holy Spirit, his prayers are a conduit of dunamis (explosive, miraculous) power.

ONLY believers, THROUGH THE HOLY SPIRIT, have access to this mighty, miraculous power. With the Holy Spirit, believers may confidently engage in spiritual warfare.
—SPIRITUAL WARFARE: The Explosive Power of the Believer’s Prayers

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4- The Holy Spirit assists the believer in his prayers to God.

This is VERY IMPORTANT.

IF the believer prays according to the will of God, God will grant ANYTHING THE BELIEVER ASKS.

“And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him.”
–1JOHN 5:14-15

So, it is extremely important for the believer to pray ACCORDING TO THE WILL OF GOD.

The Holy Spirit ensures that the believer prays ACCORDING TO THE WILL OF GOD.

“Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God.”
–Romans 8:26-27
—Four Important Changes the Holy Spirit of God Makes in the Believer

Therefore, because the believer has the Holy Spirit’s assistance, he prays with the will of God–which means that his prayers are answered.

5- The believer may pray for the lost, knowing that God will hear his prayer and grant him his petition. No mortal knows when that petition will be granted, but God will ensure that the maximum good comes from it–including that which may well benefit the believer.

“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”
–Romans 8:28

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As earlier stated, there are other resources a believer may access.

But the believer should be encouraged: as much hatred, persecution and tribulation that Satan and the world has in store for the believer, God has so much more–and is infinitely more powerful and loving.

DOES the reader have his prayers answered?

It is not YET too late: there is still time to change direction (repent), place your faith (hope) for the future entirely on Jesus Christ 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 OF JESUS CHRIST

“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:

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. ”
–1 Corinthians 15:1-8

“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

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

[Portions of this piece appeared originally in End Times Prophecy Headlines: June 10, 2019.]

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June 8, 2019 • 06:00 0

Hesitation is Unbelief is the Enemy of the Gospel of Jesus Christ

DO NOT WAIT

ONE MUST BE REBORN SPIRITUALLY TO SEE THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN

“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

IF the reader sincerely places his trust and faith in the gospel of Jesus Christ–and Jesus Christ alone–to get him to heaven, the reader taken the first steps to obtaining eternal salvation.

One might wonder why anyone would turn down the free gift from God of eternal salvation? But the world is deceived–and those who live in the end times world are GREATLY deceived.

A FEW obtain eternal salvation and are ever grateful for the gift of grace and mercy which made this gift possible.

However…

SOME are naturally stubborn and rebellious. These not only do not believe, they wear their disbelief as a badge of honor.

“For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry.”
–1SAMUEL 15:23

Perhaps the reader knows one or more of this group?

SOME really do believe they are saved and are driven to utter confusion by the many tall tales they hear in the churches. However, these have NOT experienced the new birth (being reborn spiritually; born again) and so they believe that because they insist to others they are saved, they are saved.

“Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.”
–John 3:3

“Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother’s womb, and be born? Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again.”
–John 3:4-7

SOME know they are not saved–but for whatever their reasons–which usually include deceiving others–they just don’t “get around to it.”

Because these men have NO faith, they really do not believe the gospel of Jesus Christ, regardless of how loudly or frequently they may claim otherwise.

EMERGENCY CHRISTIANS

BUT there is one other group which might be the oddest of all.

These are the “Emergency Christians.”

These are those which adopt a “wait-and-see” stance.

“If I see a worldwide government and they want to chip me or brand with a 666, I’m running straight to God!”

But these wait-and-see-ers do NOT have the faith necessary to obtain eternal salvation.

“But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.”
–Hebrews 11:6

By treating the gospel of Jesus Christ as a sort of emergency measure, they demonstrate they have NO FAITH–otherwise they would fall to their knees, repent (change direction) and cry out to God for their salvation NOW–instead of waiting until they see which way the wind is blowing.

By waiting for signs they can see with their eyes and experience with their other worldly senses, they declare that they have NO FAITH.

“For we are saved by hope [faith]: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for?”
–Romans 8:24

By treating the gospel of Jesus Christ like a “Get Out of Hell Free” card, the members of this group condemn themselves to an eternity of torment.

The gospel of Jesus Christ is NOT a Plan B.

Hesitation = disbelief = no faith = failing to believe and commit to the one thing necessary for eternal life.

IF there was a warning to be gained from this piece, it would be: do not hesitate.

Do not wait.

Change direction (repent) and believe the gospel of Jesus Christ NOW with all your heart.

If the reader would listen to one who declared (more than once), “One of these days, I’m going to find out what I have to do to get to heaven. And then, I’m going to do it!” then the reader will make his calling and election sure.

Today.

MORE: Sincerely Seek the Mercy of the LORD: Do Not Wait, Do Not Delay

THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST

“For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.”
-—1 Corinthians 1:18-19

It is not YET too late: there is still time to change direction (repent), place your faith (hope) for the future entirely on Jesus Christ 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 OF JESUS CHRIST

“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

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

[Portions of this piece appeared originally in End Times Prophecy Headlines: June 5, 2019.]

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June 2, 2019 • 02:00 0

I Don’t Believe It!

“And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.”
–Acts 16:31

One of modern man’s most-uttered statements is “I don’t believe it!”

Four little words–but there are any number of meanings in that declaration.

Sometimes, it is a stubborn statement which is REALLY saying, “I don’t care what the evidence is; I don’t care what proof I’m being shown: I am refusing to believe it.”

“For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry.”
–1SAMUEL 15:23

Sometimes, those words demonstrate a blind faith in another person.

“Roger is a thief. I caught him stealing $50.”

“I don’t believe it!”

“But I caught him red-handed. It is all on the security tape!”

“I don’t care. That’s not the Roger I know. I just don’t believe it!”

At other times–when the person is addressing something from God’s Word–it is just another way of declaring “Hath God said?” (Which was the serpent’s statement of disbelief in the garden. It was the original salvo in the serpent’s wile for Eve to question what God HAD said about not eating the tree of good and evil.)

“Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden?”
–Genesis 3:1

Regardless of what it may sound like–“I don’t believe it!”–it is REALLY just telling the other person “I don’t care how much evidence there is, I am making a choice to disregard those proofs. I don’t believe it!”

THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST

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:

“I don’t believe it!”

Perhaps those words are spoken in response to the gospel of Jesus Christ?

At least the person is being honest.

When those words are spoken by someone who is a child or a teen, an adult can pull rank: “You BETTER believe it!”

BUT, when those words are spoken by another adult, the situation is at an impasse. One person is presenting cold, hard facts and the other person is basically declaring, “I don’t care how many facts you have, I choose to ignore them!”

IF the reader has previously annoyed when hearing this statement, then the reader should prepare himself: this statement will be heard MORE in the months to come.

The end times are a time when man closes his eyes and ears to, not only physical evidence, but also the evidence which is contained in God’s Word–which is the ONLY source of truth in the world.

Has the reader heard these words recently?

“I don’t believe it!”

These are the perfect words for the times in which we live.

IF he hears them enough, perhaps the reader won’t be able to believe it himself.

It is not YET too late: there is still time to change direction (repent), place your faith (hope) for the future entirely on Jesus Christ 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 OF JESUS CHRIST

“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

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

[Portions of this piece appeared originally in End Times Prophecy Headlines: May 27, 2019.]

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May 25, 2019 • 02:00 0

Hated of All Men For My Name?

“And ye shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake.”
–Luke 21:17

The believer is assured that he will be hated of all men for Jesus’ sake.

“And ye shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake: but he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.”
–Mark 13:13

When God’s Word refers to “all men,” it certainly means ALL men–including those one considers to be “friends” and those of one’s family.

“And a man’s foes shall be they of his own household.”
–Matthew 10:36

One way believers may KNOW they are in the kingdom of heaven is by being hated for the name of Jesus Christ.

Believers are also certain they will suffer persecution.

“Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.”
–2TIMOTHY 3:12

Believers are also certain they will experience MUCH tribulation.

“Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.”
–Acts 14:22

In fact, IF the reader is not being persecuted, undergoing tribulation and hated for the name of Jesus, then the reader needs to be taking a VERY SERIOUS look at whether or not he is a Christian.

Or a mere pretender.

“And ye shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved.”
–Matthew 10:22

IS the reader hated because of the name of Jesus Christ?

ARE you sure?

It is not YET too late: there is still time to change direction (repent), place your faith (hope) for the future entirely on Jesus Christ 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 OF JESUS CHRIST

“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

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

[Portions of this piece appeared originally in End Times Prophecy Headlines: May 20, 2019.]

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May 19, 2019 • 07:30 0

Treat Others the Right Way

Most modern men no NOT likely understand the basics of eternal salvation.

This point was highlighted during a recent conversation.

Someone put forth the notion, “I think it’s all about how you treat others. You have to treat others the right way.”

Not wanting to discourage someone thinking on this subject–as few seem to do–it was agreed that treating others in a manner one would like to be treated is not only biblical, it was spoken by Jesus Christ Himself.

“Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.”
–Matthew 7:12

The law and the prophets: the Old Covenant God made with the Israelites.

But the Old Covenant was superseded by the New for a reason.

“For if that first covenant had been faultless, then should no place have been sought for the second. For finding fault with them, he saith, Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah: Not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day when I took them by the hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt; because they continued not in my covenant, and I regarded them not, saith the Lord. For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith the Lord; I will put my laws into their mind, and write them in their hearts: and I will be to them a God, and they shall be to me a people: And they shall not teach every man his neighbour, and every man his brother, saying, Know the Lord: for all shall know me, from the least to the greatest. For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their iniquities will I remember no more. In that he saith, A new covenant, he hath made the first old. Now that which decayeth and waxeth old is ready to vanish away.”
–Hebrews 7:7-13

The Golden Rule (Matt 7:12) is a good summation of what was required under the Old Covenant.

So; do to others as, under like circumstances, you ought to wish others to do to you. This is the law and the prophets; what is required in the Old Testament.
–Family Bible Notes

The New Covenant however, is a better covenant.

“By so much was Jesus made a surety of a better testament.”
–Hebrews 7:22

“But now hath he obtained a more excellent ministry, by how much also he is the mediator of a better covenant, which was established upon better promises.”
–Hebrews 8:6

In many ways, the New Covenant (Testament) is better because it allows for all, including Gentiles, to enter Heaven.

But in many ways, the New Covenant emphasizes faith.

1- Faith in Jesus Christ, the Son of God.
2- Faith that Jesus Christ can save a man when that man does not have the wherewithal to save himself.
3- Faith that God would provide, as promised, a better covenant through His Son, Jesus Christ.

The covenant with Israel was gracious, for the Lord freed his people from Egyptian slavery. The covenant was also patterned after suzerain-vassal treaties in the ancient Near East. Blessings were promised for obedience and curses for disobedience. Israel failed to abide by the covenant stipulations, summarized in the Ten Commandments and as a result was sent into exile. The prophets declared in covenant lawsuits, which detailed Israel’s violation of the covenant, that judgment was coming. The covenant with Israel had a built-in obsolescence and focused on Israel as a nation; it did not transform the heart of those who heard the covenant demands.
—10 Things You Should Know about the Biblical Covenants

Back to the recent discussion.

As stated, one does not want to discourage thinking which is on the right track, but not complete. Most heathens would not have referenced the Bible at all when speaking of salvation in the next life.

It COULD have been said “If you don’t have faith in Jesus Christ, you fall short of doing what God requires.”

And perhaps this is EXACTLY what could have been said. The other person in the discussion is spoken to on a regular basis: if any mistakes were made on the part of the one who replied, they can be rectified on the next time.

Instead, a more encouraging thought–as perceived by the heathen–was offered, “Well, you certainly are on the right track. That’s not all of it, but it’s a good start.”

[NOTE: Upon further reflection, what was said was NOT the right response. However, this will be rectified upon speaking next to the man.]

It is not YET too late: there is still time to change direction (repent), place your faith (hope) for the future entirely on Jesus Christ 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 OF JESUS CHRIST

“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

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

[Portions of this piece appeared originally in End Times Prophecy Headlines: May 13, 2019.]

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Filed under: END TIMES PREPARATION, End Times: What does the Bible say, Eternal Salvation through Jesus Christ, Good News/Gospel, treat others the right way

March 31, 2019 • 06:00 0

TESTIFY

The believer is to testify.

Specifically, the believer is to testify of what Jesus Christ has done for him. But the world not only does not believe the Word of God, the world no longer believes even the testimonies of those who have been personally touched by Jesus Christ.

There are several reasons for this.

1- OF COURSE, the world has become jaded. Many previous testimonies have come, not from believers but, from workers of iniquity and therefore, have been false testimonies.

2- The world has become more deceived and believes many authorities other than the Word of God.

Particularly in the end times.

Still, the believer is to offer his testimony, regardless of how many choose to believe it.

For the reader, five verses which have to do with the believer and his testimony.

“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

“Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord”
–2TIMOTHY 1:8

“Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven. But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven.”
–Matthew 10:32-33

“And when he had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of them that were slain for the word of God, and for the testimony which they held”
–Revelation 6:9

“That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.”
–Romans 10:9

Has Jesus touched the life of the reader?

Then the reader is to tell the world about it.

Testify!

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It is not YET too late: there is still time to change direction (repent), place your faith (hope) for the future entirely on Jesus Christ 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 OF JESUS CHRIST

“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

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

[Portions of this piece appeared originally in End Times Prophecy Headlines: March 25, 2019.]

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Filed under: Biblical Teachings, END TIMES PREPARATION, End Times: What does the Bible say, Eternal Salvation through Jesus Christ, Good News/Gospel, testify

February 24, 2019 • 06:00 0

Messianic Jews: The Deception Raise More Questions than Are Answered

QUESTIONS, QUESTIONS:

1-What would you call a group who insists that they are believers in Jesus as savior, but deny that He is divine?

2-What would you call a group, some of whom don’t recognize Jesus as co-equal with the Father?

3-What would you call a group, many of whom view sources outside of the Bible as valid as Scripture?

4-What would you call a group who adhere to the Mosaic Law and consider it “to remain fully in force and a holy covenant, to be observed both morally and ritually, by those who profess faith in God.”

Would you call such a group a “cult“?

Perhaps.

Would you call such a group “Christian?”

No. How could you?

What to call such a group then?

Messianic Jews.

Many church-goers consider Messianic Jews to be “brothers and sisters in Christ.”

But are they?

Messianic Jews do not believe in a Trinity or that Jesus is co-equal with the Father. That’s pretty basic to being a “brother (or sister) in Christ” is it not?

Can one be both a follower of Christ and a keeper of the Law?

James is explicit.

“For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all.”
–James 2:10

If one is to keep the Law, then one must meet all of its requirements–which requires perfect obedience.

Paul is clear as well.

“Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace.”
—Galatians 5:4

“For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth.”
—Romans 10:4

“I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain.”
—Galatians 2:21

“Wherefore, my brethren, ye also are become dead to the law by the body of Christ; that ye should be married to another, even to him who is raised from the dead, that we should bring forth fruit unto God.”
—Romans 7:4

“But now we are delivered from the law, that being dead wherein we were held; that we should serve in newness of spirit, and not in the oldness of the letter.”
—Roman 7:6

“But we know that the law is good, if a man use it lawfully; Knowing this, that the law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and for sinners, for unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for manslayers, For whoremongers, for them that defile themselves with mankind, for menstealers, for liars, for perjured persons, and if there be any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine; According to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust.”
—1 Timothy 1:8-11

In fact, the Bible is clear those who say they are under the Old Covenant (the law) are cursed if they do not obey EVERY point of the law–which is EVERYONE, as NO man can keep the law.

“For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed is every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them.”
—Galatians 3:10

“Cursed be he that confirmeth not all the words of this law to do them. And all the people shall say, Amen.”
–Deuteronomy 27:26

“And say thou unto them, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel; Cursed be the man that obeyeth not the words of this covenant”
–Jeremiah 11:3

Can a man be saved through belief in Jesus Christ as the only way to salvation and at the same time be cursed?

The early church had the same problem: those who were confused about keeping the law rather than trusting in salvation through Christ.

“Forasmuch as we have heard, that certain which went out from us have troubled you with words, subverting your souls, saying, Ye must be circumcised, and keep the law: to whom we gave no such commandment:”
—Acts 15:24

Once again, if Messianic Jews believed the whole gospel of Jesus Christ, they would be Christians–not Messianic Jews.

“There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.”
—Galatians 3:28

RE: Messianic Jews; Circumcision and Communion.

“Messianic Jews hold that male believers must be circumcised, since it is a part of keeping the Covenant.”

“The Messianic worship service does not include communion or the Lord’s Supper”

Messianic Jews maintain they are under the Old Covenant.

Jesus Christ brought a better Covenant.

“But now hath he obtained a more excellent ministry, by how much also he is the mediator of a better covenant, which was established upon better promises. For if that first covenant had been faultless, then should no place have been sought for the second.”
–Hebrews 6:6-7

“Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah: Not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day that I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt; which my covenant they brake, although I was an husband unto them, saith the LORD: But this shall be the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel; After those days, saith the LORD, I will put my law in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts; and will be their God, and they shall be my people.”
–Jeremiah 31:31-33

Believers are to pray for the salvation of Messianic Jews.

Believers are also to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ to Messianic Jews.

The simplicity of the gospel–the whole gospel–of Jesus Christ should be preached to Messianic Jews.

“If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.”
—John 8:36

There are number of groups who claim to be followers of Jesus Christ.

HOWEVER, when one looks closely at what they believe, one discovers this is simply not true.

IF Messianic Jews were Christians, there would be NO need for the term “Messianic Jews” and NO need for the rituals and practices which reflect the Old Covenant.

“In that he saith, A new covenant, he hath made the first old. Now that which decayeth and waxeth old is ready to vanish away.”
–Hebrews 8:13

There is only one body of Christ.

“But now are they many members, yet but one body. That there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another.”
–1CORINTHIANS 12:20,25

The devil has been trying to split that one body into pieces since Jesus Christ walked the earth.

“Messianic Jew” is a label meant to deceive.

Not the least being any who believes they can be saved by the blood of Jesus Christ and yet still be cursed.

“Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree”
–Galatians 3:13

One either believes God’s Word OR the assertions of a deceiver–no matter how seemingly friendly or well-intentioned.

DOES the reader believe there are really such a thing as a “Messianic Jew“?

DOES the reader know of any such claimants?

DOES the reader believe God’s Word or the “Messianic Jew“?

It is not YET too late: there is still time to change direction (repent), place your faith (hope) for the future entirely on Jesus Christ 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 OF JESUS CHRIST

“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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[Portions of this piece appeared originally in End Times Prophecy Headlines: October 19, 2013 and End Times Prophecy Headlines: February 22-24, 2019 .]