Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
John 14: 6
I have heard that a lot of money was lost on this year's Super Bowl! I guess I have to
state that it wouldn't have been me betting on a sporting event, but I am aware that
many folks do so. What if we examined the "odds" of some other things, unrelated to
the world of sports....
What are the odds that we crawled out of some primordial ooze millions of years ago
and slowly developed into humans as they exist today? I believe that is called evolution, and
believe it or not, it is taught in the majority of public schools across this nation. I
will tell you that, in my opinion, the odds are 0..that's a zero! There has never been
any proof that cross-specie evolution has EVER happened. Worms do not evolve into
chimpanzees. But wait...
What if an alien spacecraft deposited some sort of genetic material and eventually
caused the human being to arrive? Show me an alien spacecraft and I still am calling this
a zero!
What are the odds that this world, this universe just happened...just suddenly became
out of nothing. No creator. Happenstance. Coincidence. NOPE! Ever do any studying of the
human brain? The human cell? The specific necessities that make this planet we live on
even inhabitable? Chance? I think not! ZERO!
What are the odds that any of us could stand before a Holy God and be considered
worthy of salvation? That any of us, on our own merit, would be seen as Holy, as justified,
as sinless? You got it! ZERO chance. That's what the good news of the Gospel of Jesus
Christ is all about. Saved by grace alone, by faith alone. Nothing we have done or could
do would put us in good standing with the God of this universe without the atoning
sacrifice of Jesus upon the cross as our Savior, our High Priest our Redeemer.
I like the odds promised by the Bible that state that we have been adopted into the
family of God by the work of Jesus on that cross, that we will be seen as Christ's
righteousness at the Day of Judgement, that we have eternal life through The Lamb
of God... there's where I will put my confidence. Won't you join me?
Showing posts with label the soul. Show all posts
Showing posts with label the soul. Show all posts
Sunday, February 9, 2014
Monday, February 3, 2014
Is your name written in the Lamb's Book of Life?
And if anyone's name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire.
Rev 20: 15
I will start by writing that I hope it is! There is a book that the Bible suggests was in
existence before the beginning of creation, and in that book, belonging to the Lamb of
God, is a listing of names. First of all, the name that was given to you by your birth or
adopted parents will not be there. Your name will be the one assigned by, and known only to,
God Himself, your real name, and it will be read out loud and immediately recognized
by you as your name of salvation. A glorious name that belongs only to you, one given
by the Almighty God.
It would not be relevant to get into a discussion, here, on election or predestination, but
as the Bible is the word of God, some names are apparently in the book and some names are not. That's a daunting scenario, isn't it?
So I will repeat the title's question...Is your name in that book?
I am going to suggest that your desiring that your name be there is a sign that the name
most probably is in the book. Those who reject that idea of Christ Jesus as their
absolutely necessary savior probably do not care if such a name exists. Secondly, God
is the one that calls souls to Himself. While we cannot initiate this transaction, the desire
to be a part of the flock of Jesus most probably means that God has initiated an interest
and love of Jesus within a person.
Let's look at the worst possible scenario. What if your name isn't among those linked
forever to Jesus? Now I, being just a simple-minded blogger, have no ability to
put God's possible actions and reactions in some sort of box! So, let's try a possibility.
Since the Bible also suggests that God desires not to lose even one soul, what would
be a reason why a name could not be added if that soul took to its knees, opened its
heart and fervently asked forgiveness for sins, repented and sought with all its
being, a relationship with God and with Jesus Christ? There are simply no
limitations to God's ability to do His will.
Well, there it is. I am going to state that I know without question that my name
is in that book, and I wish anyone reading this to have that same sort of faith OR
to begin the life-changing possible course of action that will bring his soul into
the care and love of the Sovereign Lord of the Universe. Do not wait another moment!
Praise our God!!!!
Rev 20: 15
I will start by writing that I hope it is! There is a book that the Bible suggests was in
existence before the beginning of creation, and in that book, belonging to the Lamb of
God, is a listing of names. First of all, the name that was given to you by your birth or
adopted parents will not be there. Your name will be the one assigned by, and known only to,
God Himself, your real name, and it will be read out loud and immediately recognized
by you as your name of salvation. A glorious name that belongs only to you, one given
by the Almighty God.
It would not be relevant to get into a discussion, here, on election or predestination, but
as the Bible is the word of God, some names are apparently in the book and some names are not. That's a daunting scenario, isn't it?
So I will repeat the title's question...Is your name in that book?
I am going to suggest that your desiring that your name be there is a sign that the name
most probably is in the book. Those who reject that idea of Christ Jesus as their
absolutely necessary savior probably do not care if such a name exists. Secondly, God
is the one that calls souls to Himself. While we cannot initiate this transaction, the desire
to be a part of the flock of Jesus most probably means that God has initiated an interest
and love of Jesus within a person.
Let's look at the worst possible scenario. What if your name isn't among those linked
forever to Jesus? Now I, being just a simple-minded blogger, have no ability to
put God's possible actions and reactions in some sort of box! So, let's try a possibility.
Since the Bible also suggests that God desires not to lose even one soul, what would
be a reason why a name could not be added if that soul took to its knees, opened its
heart and fervently asked forgiveness for sins, repented and sought with all its
being, a relationship with God and with Jesus Christ? There are simply no
limitations to God's ability to do His will.
Well, there it is. I am going to state that I know without question that my name
is in that book, and I wish anyone reading this to have that same sort of faith OR
to begin the life-changing possible course of action that will bring his soul into
the care and love of the Sovereign Lord of the Universe. Do not wait another moment!
Praise our God!!!!
Friday, January 31, 2014
His Soul is on a journey... but to where?
And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather
fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell. Matt 10: 28
I have a very good catholic friend. I kept the "c" lower case because he really doesn't attend
mass that often and I am not sure he would consider himself a practicing Catholic. I met this friend as a co-worker at my last part-time job and in the course of conversation he indicated
that he does not feel a close relationship with God.
This is a wonderfully generous and kind individual who is fun to talk with. He had
a rather troubled childhood, became a reading specialist and taught until retirement. We spend at least one day per week over breakfast, usually solving a crossword puzzle
together.
He is a believer in reincarnation and says that there used to be reincarnation in the Bible
but it was taken out. He has examined past life experiences through a seer and believes
that he has been through many lives, each time choosing to come back to work on some
weakness in order to become a better person. As the title suggests, he believes that his
soul is on a journey.
Well, I am worried about this friend of mine! I can certainly agree that our souls, an
integrated part of our being, will some day be on a journey. I begin to differ when it comes
to WHO is in control of that journey. When one suggests that he is a part of a decision
about the whereabouts of the soul, I believe he is in danger of removing God from
the equation. In a way, this is dangerously close to claiming that the person IS God.
I guess I believe that you can't have it both ways. Either God is sovereign, His word is
truth and His plan for our souls is in His holy hands, or one is most likely NOT going to
ever have a relationship with God.
So I am left with respecting this friend as a friend but not having any confidence in what
he seems to be saying about the journey of his soul. Did I mention that Satan is very
deceptive. That he seeks souls who wander away from the reality of this God created
universe? That one must be overly cautious about what one allows as doctrine.. to the
extent that a wrong turn could begin a journey whose eventual destination might be
eternally destructive?
He's my friend... and I am very very concerned about him. I think I will continue to
pray!
I have a very good catholic friend. I kept the "c" lower case because he really doesn't attend
mass that often and I am not sure he would consider himself a practicing Catholic. I met this friend as a co-worker at my last part-time job and in the course of conversation he indicated
that he does not feel a close relationship with God.
This is a wonderfully generous and kind individual who is fun to talk with. He had
a rather troubled childhood, became a reading specialist and taught until retirement. We spend at least one day per week over breakfast, usually solving a crossword puzzle
together.
He is a believer in reincarnation and says that there used to be reincarnation in the Bible
but it was taken out. He has examined past life experiences through a seer and believes
that he has been through many lives, each time choosing to come back to work on some
weakness in order to become a better person. As the title suggests, he believes that his
soul is on a journey.
Well, I am worried about this friend of mine! I can certainly agree that our souls, an
integrated part of our being, will some day be on a journey. I begin to differ when it comes
to WHO is in control of that journey. When one suggests that he is a part of a decision
about the whereabouts of the soul, I believe he is in danger of removing God from
the equation. In a way, this is dangerously close to claiming that the person IS God.
I guess I believe that you can't have it both ways. Either God is sovereign, His word is
truth and His plan for our souls is in His holy hands, or one is most likely NOT going to
ever have a relationship with God.
So I am left with respecting this friend as a friend but not having any confidence in what
he seems to be saying about the journey of his soul. Did I mention that Satan is very
deceptive. That he seeks souls who wander away from the reality of this God created
universe? That one must be overly cautious about what one allows as doctrine.. to the
extent that a wrong turn could begin a journey whose eventual destination might be
eternally destructive?
He's my friend... and I am very very concerned about him. I think I will continue to
pray!
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