He Has Redeemed

Following Jesus isn't about being perfect, it's about realizing how perfect He is. He in His perfection, took upon Himself the wrath that was designated for us by the Father because of our sinful imperfection. This my friends, is the greatest gift to ever be offered us - the chance to not have to bear the much deserved wrath of God. But not everyone will receive this great gift. Many will reject the Word, the LORD. Some will say they have received this gift, yet they deceive themselves and others, because they live no different than the world and teach others to do the same. T hose who are impostors in the church (the lukewarm, the wolves, the false teachers/prophets) are no different than t hose who are truly sons of this world (that is the lost, pagan, wicked, secular). Do not be like the invited guest who did not bring wedding clothes, or the one who claims to know Christ, but is not known by Christ. (Matthew 22:1-14; Matthew 7:23) I would encourage each of you this week ...

What influences your words,  emotions, actions, and  response to things that are evil, wicked, dangerous, etc? Is it that which is of man or is it the LORD? Do you warn to save bodies or to save souls? Are you more focused on preventing the inevitable death of your body of flesh, or are you more focused on your eternal body? Choose wisely, because more is at stake than having a healthy body. We so readily shout out the warning if something will hurt our bodies, our physical freedoms, our way of life....But how many are shouting out the warning that many are in danger of eternal torment in Hell? Many focus on their fleshly health, but forget that they are in danger of condemnation because their hearts do not belong to the Lord. Many are in danger of the wrath of the LORD! It is not physical dangers we must obsess over, but the very REAL danger of many taking the wide road to Hell out of rebellion against God. Cry out repent! Get off that road of deception and love for this wo...

Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ Matthew 22:37-39 We hear so often that God is love in today's church and culture. We also hear that we are to love one another. But how often do we hear the message that we are to love God? I have to admit that I do not honestly think I have heard a preacher or a sermon or anything talk about how  we  are to love  God,  it's always love your neighbor because God is love. Jesus tells us Himself that we are to  first  love the Lord our God, and that if we love Him, we will obey His commands. (John 14:15)  So why has today's church and culture decided to bypass that first and most essential tenant of our faith, and instead skipped to the "love thy neighbor" and "God is love" part?  Yes, God is love, but we are to love Him in return with all ...