Post by Brother Ben on Jan 7, 2006 11:14:59 GMT -5
As I was thinking about you this morning, my dear friends and brethren, this question crossed my mind, "Have you asked your on-line friends if they have been truely born again?" I had to reply, "no." So, I wanted to post the following for you to carefully read. I have strong reasons to believe many of you are seated in the very heavenlies because you are a blood-bought, child of God, but I must ask because I want to see all of you in that Blest Land, one day.
Many Profess but Few Possess
Many people when asked, profess that they are saved, born-again, Christians... But are they really?
Matthew 7:22-34
"Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in they name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? {23} And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity."
Today there are as many different roads that people believe will take them to heaven, as there are religions. For there to be truth there must also be an absolute! That absolute is the Holy, infallible word of God.
2 Timothy 3:16 "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness."
Psalm 12:6-7 "The words of the Lord are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times. {7} "Thou shalt keep them, O Lord, thou shalt preserve them from this generation forever."
If we don't have the preserved word of God today, then that makes God a liar. Man's best way will not get people to heaven. Let us examine what the Bible has to say about "Man's Best" ideas about reaching Heaven and avoiding Hell.
MAN'S BEST FAILS GOD'S TEST
1. I am a member of a certain denomination!
Proverbs 14:12 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
2. I have been a church member all of my life!
Mark 7:7 Howbeit in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrine the commandments of men.
3. I am basically a good person!
Romans 3:12 They are all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable; there is none that doeth good, no, not one.
Romans 3:23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.
4. I recited the "sinner's prayer" in church!
Matthew 6:7 But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speacking.
Matthew 15:8 This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips: but their heart is far from me.
5. I was raised in a Christian home by good parents!
Romans 2:11 For there is no respect of persons with God.
6. I believe there is more than one way to get to heaven!
John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
I Timothy 2:5 For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;
Acts 4:12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.
7. I do many good works for the church and others!
Ephesians 2:8-9 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.
Galatians 2:21 I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain.
8. I was baptized in my church many years ago!
I Corinthians 1:17 For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect.
9. I have always loved my neighbor as myself!
Titus 3:5 Not by works of righteousness which we have done but according to his mercy he saved us.
10. I do not believe there is such a place as hell!
Luke 16:22-23 And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom: the rich man also died and was buried; {23} And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.
11. God is love. He would not send anybody to hell!
Revelation 20:15 And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.
12. I believe that Jesus is the Son of God!
James 2:19 Thou believest that there is one God: thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.
John 3:3 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.
IF YOU TRULY BELIEVE; YOU WILL HAVE RECEIVED!
† Realize that you are a sinner deserving of a Godless hell.
† Recognize that all of your good works, church membership, and family tradition will not satisfy God's requirements.
† Repent of your sins, and ask God to forgive you of them. See how holy God is, how lost you are, and turn to Jesus!
† Receive Jesus Christ as your own personal Lord and Savior!
Luke 13:3 I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.
John 1:12 But as many as received him to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:
Romans 10:13 for whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
If you would like to receive the Lord Jesus Christ as your personal savior, and be born again into the family of God by faith, simply pray from your heart …
Dear God, I know I am a sinner. And because I am a sinner I know I deserve to go to hell. But thank you for loving me, and thank you for giving me Jesus. And right now I ask you to forgive me of my sins, and come into my heart and give me your gift of eternal life. Thank you Lord for saving me. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen
Are you truly a Christian? Your life hereafter will either prove it or disprove it!
If you have received Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, please PM or email so that we may rejoice with you as our newborn brother or sister in Christ.
If you have any questions, please feel free to PM or email us. May God richly bless you as you endeavor to be found in His will.
With Calvary's Love,
Bro. Ben
Many Profess but Few Possess
Many people when asked, profess that they are saved, born-again, Christians... But are they really?
Matthew 7:22-34
"Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in they name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? {23} And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity."
Today there are as many different roads that people believe will take them to heaven, as there are religions. For there to be truth there must also be an absolute! That absolute is the Holy, infallible word of God.
2 Timothy 3:16 "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness."
Psalm 12:6-7 "The words of the Lord are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times. {7} "Thou shalt keep them, O Lord, thou shalt preserve them from this generation forever."
If we don't have the preserved word of God today, then that makes God a liar. Man's best way will not get people to heaven. Let us examine what the Bible has to say about "Man's Best" ideas about reaching Heaven and avoiding Hell.
MAN'S BEST FAILS GOD'S TEST
1. I am a member of a certain denomination!
Proverbs 14:12 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
2. I have been a church member all of my life!
Mark 7:7 Howbeit in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrine the commandments of men.
3. I am basically a good person!
Romans 3:12 They are all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable; there is none that doeth good, no, not one.
Romans 3:23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.
4. I recited the "sinner's prayer" in church!
Matthew 6:7 But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speacking.
Matthew 15:8 This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips: but their heart is far from me.
5. I was raised in a Christian home by good parents!
Romans 2:11 For there is no respect of persons with God.
6. I believe there is more than one way to get to heaven!
John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
I Timothy 2:5 For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;
Acts 4:12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.
7. I do many good works for the church and others!
Ephesians 2:8-9 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.
Galatians 2:21 I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain.
8. I was baptized in my church many years ago!
I Corinthians 1:17 For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect.
9. I have always loved my neighbor as myself!
Titus 3:5 Not by works of righteousness which we have done but according to his mercy he saved us.
10. I do not believe there is such a place as hell!
Luke 16:22-23 And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom: the rich man also died and was buried; {23} And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.
11. God is love. He would not send anybody to hell!
Revelation 20:15 And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.
12. I believe that Jesus is the Son of God!
James 2:19 Thou believest that there is one God: thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.
John 3:3 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.
IF YOU TRULY BELIEVE; YOU WILL HAVE RECEIVED!
† Realize that you are a sinner deserving of a Godless hell.
† Recognize that all of your good works, church membership, and family tradition will not satisfy God's requirements.
† Repent of your sins, and ask God to forgive you of them. See how holy God is, how lost you are, and turn to Jesus!
† Receive Jesus Christ as your own personal Lord and Savior!
Luke 13:3 I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.
John 1:12 But as many as received him to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:
Romans 10:13 for whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
If you would like to receive the Lord Jesus Christ as your personal savior, and be born again into the family of God by faith, simply pray from your heart …
Dear God, I know I am a sinner. And because I am a sinner I know I deserve to go to hell. But thank you for loving me, and thank you for giving me Jesus. And right now I ask you to forgive me of my sins, and come into my heart and give me your gift of eternal life. Thank you Lord for saving me. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen
Are you truly a Christian? Your life hereafter will either prove it or disprove it!
If you have received Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, please PM or email so that we may rejoice with you as our newborn brother or sister in Christ.
If you have any questions, please feel free to PM or email us. May God richly bless you as you endeavor to be found in His will.
With Calvary's Love,
Bro. Ben