THE MOST PRECIOUS GIFT

 

As we enter the Christmas season, when many people are focused on giving and receiving gifts, we would like to tell you about the most precious gift anyone could ever receive because of its eternal value. The Bible says a virgin shall be with child, and He shall be called Jesus, for He shall save His people from their sins.

And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. Matthew 1:21 KJV

What does this really mean? Are we not good people? Do we really need someone to save us from our sins? To clearly understand what Christmas is about, we must try to look at ourselves the way God sees us, and the way we do that is examine ourselves by His Laws (Ten Commandments).

Have you ever lied? Have you ever stolen anything, regardless of its value? Have you ever used God's name in vain (as a cuss word)? Have you ever hated someone? Have you ever looked at someone with lust?

If you tell a lie, that makes you a liar (Revelation 21:8). If you've stolen anything, regardless of its value, that makes you a thief (Exodus 20:15). If you've used God's name in vain, you're a blasphemer (Exodus 20:7). If you hate someone, you're a murderer at heart (1 John 3:15). If you've looked at a person with lust, you're committing adultery in your heart (Matthew 5:27,28).

If you've answered yes to these five questions, by your own admission, you're a liar, thief, blasphemer, murderer, and adulterer at heart. We've only looked at five of the Ten Commandments; that's how God sees you; nothing is hidden from His holy eyes.

For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil. Ecclesiastes 12:14

If God judges you by His standard, will you be innocent or guilty of breaking His laws (Ten Commandments)? Many people will admit to being guilty, but they may believe that God is good, that He forgives, and that He will overlook their sins. God is good, and because He is good, He will give a righteous judgment, or else He will be a corrupt judge.

Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, 

Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God. 1 Corinthians 6:9,10 KJV

You and I will be guilty when we stand before God, but God did something wonderful for us so that we wouldn’t have to go to hell. Do you know what that was? He sent His Son, Jesus Christ born of a virgin, perfect and sinless, to die for the payment of our sins on the cross, buried then He rose on the third day and defeated sin and death so that we could have everlasting life.

Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us. Matthew 1:23 KJV

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16 KJV

That’s why Jesus Christ was born—"to save his people from their sins" (Matthew 1:21) and suffer punishment in your place. God’s word says that if you repent of your sins, believe, put your faith and trust in Jesus Christ as the only one who can save you, then God will forgive you because Jesus precious blood shed on the cross is more than enough to cleanse you from all of your sins.

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 KJV

In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; Ephesians 1:7 KJV

Please don’t refuse this heavenly free gift of salvation from God, which is available to anyone: a love story written in blood on the cross over 2000 years ago. All glory to God for His incredible gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour. Those who receive this incredible gift of salvation through God’s love, mercy, and grace will never suffer the eternal punishment in hell that they deserved.

Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. Acts 4:12 KJV

May you find the true meaning of Christmas because it always begins with Christ.

Merry Christmas!

Blessings in Christ,

David & Gay

https://onewaytograce.com

 

HOW CAN A SINNER BE JUSTIFIED IN THE SIGHT OF GOD?

 

A sinner can only be made right with God through faith in the substitutionary atonement through the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The sinless Saviour laid down His life willingly, endured suffering, and died a horrendous death on the cross for the forgiveness of the sins of the whole world, but only those who would repent and believe the gospel would be justified. Justification is when God makes sinners right in His sight when they believe and trust in Jesus Christ alone as their Lord and Saviour Romans 3:21-28.

Justification means that a believer is justified as if he or she never sinned in the sight of God. God doesn't just forgive you; He does more than that; He justifies you as though the sin has never been committed and that it was done by the precious blood of Jesus Christ shed on the cross through faith alone in Him.

Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him. Romans 5:9 KJV

Justification is the imputation of the righteousness of Christ to the repentant sinner. The sinless Saviour went to the cross as a substitute for all of us by taking the punishment of all of our sins, and only those who have appropriated the atonement are made righteous or not guilty in God's sight.

For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him. 2 Corinthians 5:21 KJV

Justification is having peace with God through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ alone.

Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: Romans 5:1 KJV

Justification is when a condemned sinner who deserves eternal death is declared righteous in God's sight.

Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:

That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 5:12,21 KJV

The apostle Paul teaches that believers in Christ are not justified by their works but by God's grace and mercy.

Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; Titus 3:5 KJV

Justification means that when you believe and trust in Jesus Christ alone as Lord and Saviour, you are sealed with the Holy Spirit and baptised into the body of Christ.

For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit. 1 Corinthians 12:13 KJV

In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, Ephesians 1:13 KJV

Jesus Christ completed the work required for our justification on the cross. He said, "It is finished." the last words He spoke before He died on the cross, meaning the debt of our sins has already been paid.

When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost. John 19:30

The moment you humble yourself, repent, and believe in what Jesus Christ has done for you on the cross, He laid down His life willingly so that you could be forgiven and defeated sin and death by His glorious resurrection. Only then are you justified, declared righteous or not guilty, and receive the free gift of salvation. You will then be filled with the Holy Spirit and born again (God will change you from within), and your place in heaven is prepared.

That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life. Titus 3:7

We can only be justified by Grace Alone, through Faith Alone, in Christ Alone, Scripture Alone, for the glory of God alone!

 

Blessings in Christ.

David & Gay

https://onewaytograce.com

 

SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT

 

Everything you hold dear is going to be torn from your hands by death. Whether we like it or not, we are all part of the ultimate statistic: Ten out of ten die.

And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment: Hebrews 9:27 KJV

Death happens because we have sinned and violated the moral laws of God. The Ten commandments.

For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; Romans 3:23 KJV

With a tender conscience ask yourself if you have obeyed the following:

You shall have no other gods before Me.

(Have you always kept God first in your life?)

Thou shalt have no other gods before me. Exodus 20:3 KJV

Thou shall not lie. (Have you lied even once? Including answering these questions).

A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape.

Proverbs 19:5 KJV

You shall not steal. (Have you ever stolen anything irrelevant of the value?)

Thou shalt not steal. Exodus 20:15 KJV

You shall not take God’s name in vain. (Have you ever used God’s name as a cuss word? “Jesus Christ or Oh my God”?)

Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain; for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain. Exodus 20:7 KJV

You shall not commit adultery. (Have you lusted after someone or had sex before marriage?)

Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery:

But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart. Matthew 5:27-28 KJV

You shall not murder. (Have you hated someone? Which is murder of the heart.)

Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him. 1 John 3:15 KJV

If you have answered Yes to any of these questions, by your own admission you’re a lying, thieving, blasphemer, adulterer, idolater and murderer at heart. That’s how God sees you: nothing is hidden from His Holy eyes.

For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil. Ecclesiastes 12:14 KJV

The Bible says that if we have broken even one of God’s commandments, we are guilty of breaking all His laws.

For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all.

James 2:10 KJV

God is holy, just and righteous and will even judge our thoughts, word and deeds. This is how serious sin is to God. If you have violated any of God’s laws, you will be guilty on Judgement Day. The penalty of sin is death, and you will end up in a terrible place called Hell.

But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death. Revelation 21:8 KJV

It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. Hebrews 10:31KJV

However, the Bible says God is rich in mercy, and in His great kindness, He provided a Saviour, Jesus, who took the punishment for the sin of the world. He died on the cross so that we could be forgiven, then rose from the dead and defeated death. God doesn’t want you to go to Hell. Neither do you want to go there. To receive everlasting life as a free gift, repent, believe, trust, and have faith in the Lord Jesus Christ alone and the sacrifice made through His precious blood shed on the cross through His death, burial, and resurrection.

But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him. Romans 5:8,9 KJV

God will forgive your sins and grant you everlasting life. God will give you a new nature (born-again), and He will walk with you through the Holy Spirit. Eternal life is a free gift. You can’t earn it by doing anything. Then read the Holy Bible daily and ask God to help you obey what you read.

For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:

Not of works, lest any man should boast. Ephesians 2:8,9 KJV

Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.

John 5:24 KJV

Blessings in Christ.

David & Gay

https://onewaytograce.com

 

ARE YOU READY TO MEET YOUR CREATOR?

 

God Almighty is the Creator of the universe, heaven, earth, and everything therein.

In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. Genesis 1:1 KJV

For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:

And he is before all things, and by him all things consist. Colossians 1:16-17 KJV

 

When we think about our upbringing, teenage lives, 20s, 30s, etc. as if it were just yesterday, where has the time gone? Our life here on earth is temporal compared to our life in eternity. Yet only a few would think about their eternal destination. Instead, there are many who live a life of pleasure, vanity, or power or don't even care where their soul goes after they die. Many of all walks of life, rich and poor, have rejected the Lord Jesus Christ and His gospel with no regard for what awaits them after death. No one is guaranteed tomorrow.

For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? Matthew 16:26 KJV

 

Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away. James 4:14 KJV

 

 

The reason we die is because we have sinned and violated the moral laws of God Almighty (the Ten Commandments). Human beings have a problem that cannot be ignored. We have all sinned against God. Ask yourself: Have you ever lied, stolen, blasphemed God’s name, lusted after a person, or hated anyone? If you answered yes, by your own admission, you’re a lying thief, blasphemer, adulterer, and murderer at heart. Sin is so serious for a holy, just, and righteous God. We are all on death row; we have a big blue sky as our holding cell, great air conditioning, the privilege of everything we see and hear that God created, and the pleasure of eating and drinking, yet we are all standing in a line waiting to die, and it should be our greatest concern to know where we will end up after death. Our appointment with death comes with an unavoidable judgement.

 

And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment: Hebrews 9:27 KJV

 

But the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe.

Galatians 3:22

 

Those who die in unbelief are unforgiven and will experience the eternal fires of hell, away from the presence of the Lord. Unrepentant sinners consciously suffer pain and thirst from an unquenchable fire, and the horror is so great that there will be wailing and gnashing of teeth.

And shall cast them into a furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth.

Matthew 13:42 KJV

 

But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him. Luke 12:5 KJV

 

Our Creator is the God of love and mercy and has provided us hope in our helpless state. He sent His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, as a substitutional atonement to die for sinners. Jesus shed His precious blood to cleanse us from all our sins and save us from the wrath to come the moment we repent, believe, and trust in Him through His death, burial, and resurrection.

And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin.

1 John 3:5 KJV

 

In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:

Colossians 1:14 KJV

 

Those who have repented, believe, and trust in Jesus Christ alone to save them are forgiven and will experience everlasting joy in heaven. When you are in Christ, you have great assurance of eternal security with Him. Only then can you be ready to meet your Creator.

 

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 KJV

 

And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. John 10:28 KJV

 

Blessings in Christ.

David & Gay                                                                                          https://onewaytograce.com

  

                                                                           

THE DECEPTION OF THE THEORY OF EVOLUTION

 

Charles Darwin, in full Charles Robert Darwin (born February 12, 1809, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England—died April 19, 1882, Downe, Kent), was an English naturalist whose scientific theory of evolution by natural selection (process that results in the adaptation of an organism to its environment) became the foundation of modern evolutionary studies (Encyclopaedia Britannica).

Paul Lemoine, a French geologist (scientist who studies the Earth, nature, materials, and processes), quoted, "Evolution is a fairy tale for adults".

The theory of evolution is not scientific. To be scientific, it must be observable and testable. You cannot observe or test something that supposedly happened millions of years ago. Evolution is not proven and cannot be proven. It has to be accepted by blind faith.

Evolution does not make any provision for male or female. In the pictures of evolution, from ape to man standing up slowly, there is no female. It is misogynistic; there is no reproduction without a female. God destroys the theory of evolution in the following verses.

So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them. Genesis 1:27 KJV

 

But from the beginning of the creation God made them male and female. Mark 10:6 KJV

 

God reveals Himself in His creation. People have no excuse for not believing that God created all things.

For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness; 

Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them. 

For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: Romans 1:18-20 KJV

 

Most people who believe in evolution are atheists. The Bible says anyone who denies the existence of God is a fool.

The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good. Psalms 14:1 KJV

 

They professed to be wise, yet they became fools. It is an issue of the human heart (sin).

Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.

Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools, Romans 1:21,22 KJV

 

The theory of evolution is a form of idolatry. Those who believe in evolution focus more on creation than the Creator. It is portrayed as science when it is not. Paul the Apostle says, "Avoid profane, vain babbling, and opposition of science falsely so called". Do not be caught up in the argument of evolution.

Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen. Romans 1:25 KJV

 

O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called: 1 Timothy 6:20

 

When God created Adam, He breathed into His nostrils the breath of life, unlike when God created the heavens, earth, light, animals, and plants, etc. He spoke and they came into existence. Human beings were created in the image and likeness of God. We have dominion over the animals.

And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul. Genesis 2:7 KJV

 

And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth. Genesis 1:26

 

Many people are deceived into believing that the theory of evolution is true because it gets rid of moral responsibility, meaning there would be no sin, no judgement day, and no hell. They believe that they are just primates or that they came from animals. There is a massive difference. People believe in justice, truth, and righteousness; they set up court systems and send people to jail for doing wrong; none of the animals do that. One day we will die. It is an appointment that cannot be rescheduled or cancelled. Whether we believe it or not, all of us are waiting for the judgement to come.

And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:

Hebrews 9:27 KJV

 

If you tell a lie, you're a liar (Proverbs 12:22). If you steal anything, regardless of its value, you're a thief (Exodus 20:15). If you use God's name in vain, you’re a blasphemer (Exodus 20:7). If you look at someone with lust, you’re an adulterer at heart (Matthew 5:27, 28), and if you're angry with anyone without a cause, you're in danger of judgement (Matthew 5:22).

If you violate any of the commandments above (James 2:10), you will be guilty on judgement day and will go to God's eternal prison a place called hell.

In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ: 

Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power;

2 Thessalonians 1:8,9 KJV

 

Jesus Christ died on the cross so that your sins could be forgiven and defeated sin and death that you may have everlasting life with Him. His precious blood shed on the cross is sufficient to cleanse you from all sins (Ephesians 1:7).

Repent, believe and trust in Jesus Christ alone to save you from the wrath of God. You will be born again and filled with the Holy Spirit. Read the Holy Bible daily and ask God to help you obey what you read.

I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish. Luke 13:3 KJV

 

He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him. John 3:36 KJV

 

Blessings in Christ.

David & Gay

https://onewaytograce.com

 

HAVE YOU BEEN DECEIVED?

If someone were to insult you, you would feel offended right away. If someone were to put you to shame, you would be the first to know. If somebody deceived you, you might never know. As painful as being insulted or shamed can be, at least you’re aware of what's taking place. People who are being deceived are not even aware they’re being led astray, unless they are told the truth. Is the source of your truth trustworthy? Does it protect you from the deceiver of this world, the devil, who is the father of all lies?

Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.

John 8:44 KJV

Many believe in their good works and trust in themselves, their religions, and their leaders to guide them to be saved. Satan’s servants disguise themselves as Christ's followers, but truly, they are deceitful workers. How can you know for sure that they are telling the truth? Please examine if there is truthfulness in what they say based on the infallible word of God. The Holy Bible must be the only standard to examine yourself and others by.

For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ.

And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.

Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works.

2 Corinthians 11:13-15 KJV

These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.

Acts 17:11 KJV

Since your eternal destiny depends on what you believe and whom you trust, please do not be carried away by the false doctrine, craftiness, deceit, and trickery of false followers of Christ. Please carefully examine what is true and firmly ground yourself in the truth of the doctrine of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.

For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.

Romans 16:17-18 KJV

One of the most terrifying words ever spoken by Jesus Christ is when He tells the victims of deception who trust in their good works to save them; these are religious people who called Jesus Lord twice, claimed good works, namely miracles, casting out devils, and prophesying in His name, yet Jesus said, "I never knew you; depart from me, ye that work iniquity, because their hearts were not regenerated or saved to begin with (not born-again).

Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.

Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?

And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.

Matthew 7:21-23 KJV

There is One truth that is trustworthy and will lead you to everlasting life. Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life. He is the One and only way to the Father. He is the only mediator; Do you trust His righteousness or your own righteousness?

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 KJV

For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.

2 Corinthians 5:21 KJV

Jesus shed His holy and precious blood and made a selfless sacrifice to reconcile us to the Father. Do you trust in the precious blood of Jesus Christ to cleanse you from all sins?

And almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood is no remission.

Hebrews 9:22 KJV

Tragically, many people are misled and deceived about the most important issue of their lives: their eternal destination (Heaven or Hell). Please examine yourself, repent, believe, and trust in Jesus Christ alone to save you through His death, burial, and resurrection. You will then be filled with the Holy Spirit, be changed inwardly (born-again), and receive the free gift of everlasting life.

Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again.

John 3:7 KJV

Blessings in Christ

David & Gay

https://onewaytograce.com

HOW COULD A GOOD AND LOVING GOD SEND SOMEONE TO HELL?

 

Why can’t God just forgive and let everyone into heaven? Why will someone go to hell? In asking these questions, they reveal that they do not understand the love and goodness of God and the wickedness of sin. God’s love is a holy love, not an emotional love. God is loving, yes, but that’s not all He is. He’s also a good judge. Should a loving human judge allow the criminals to go free? Of course not. If we, with our finite justice system, think it is necessary to punish criminals in civil court, how much more should an infinite God judge our crimes or our sins against Him. The Bible tells us that God alone is holy, He is the standard of all that is right, virtuous, and good. His nature is pure.

There is none holy as the Lord: for there is none beside thee: neither is there any rock like our God.

1 Samuel 2:2 KJV

 

People will go to hell when they die because they have sinned and violated the moral laws of God the Ten Commandments (1 John 3:4). Some people reject the reality of hell. Creating a false image of God in your mind, anything you love, treasure, or prioritise more than God is a form of idolatry, which is sin.

Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen.

Romans 1:25 KJV

 

Think of it like this: if we were to light a match and place it next to a dried-out leaf, what would happen? Well, the fire consumes the leaf? Why? It is because they’re different, their natures are opposed to one another. In the same way, God and man’s nature are opposite. On the day of judgement, sinful man will not be able to stand in the presence of a holy God because of their opposing natures. The issue is not God’s love, the issue is His holiness. He is described as a consuming fire who dwells in unapproachable light.

For our God is a consuming fire.

Hebrews 12:29 KJV

 

God has no pleasure in wickedness, hates workers of sin (iniquity), and destroys those that speak leasing (lying, falsehood). Sadly, not everyone will go to heaven, many will go to hell.

For thou art not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness: neither shall evil dwell with thee.

The foolish shall not stand in thy sight: thou hatest all workers of iniquity.

Thou shalt destroy them that speak leasing: the Lord will abhor the bloody and deceitful man.

Psalm 5:4-6 KJV

 

God is good, and that is why He does something about sin. He will judge righteously. God has no respect of persons. God will be so thorough that he will consider hatred to be murder of the heart and will judge all humanity right down to our words, thoughts, and intents of our hearts.

For there is no respect of persons with God.

Romans 2:11 KJV

 

For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.

Ecclesiastes 12:14 KJV

 

In our evil, wicked, sinful state, there is no way we can approach God. Our only hope is to somehow take on the same nature as God. We must be Born-Again.

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.

Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again.

John 3:3-7 KJV

 

When you repent (to be sorry for who you are and what you are), and ask forgiveness for your sins, believing and trusting in Jesus Christ's death, burial, and resurrection, God will impute His righteousness to you. It is imperative that you are given this new nature (born-again) since each of us is headed towards our own personal judgement day. He is coming to judge the world. He will judge the world in righteousness.

And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent:

Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead.

Acts 17:30-31KJV

 

Jesus Christ's precious blood shed on the cross is more than enough to cleanse you from all your sins. God will change you inwardly (born-again) through the Holy Spirit and you will be saved from the wrath to come. Please read the Bible daily and ask God to help you to obey what you read.

And almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood is no remission.

Hebrews 9:22 KJV

 

Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him.

Romans 5:9 KJV

 

The problem isn’t with God, the problem is our sin! How about you? Where do you think you will go after you die? Heaven or Hell?

Blessings in Christ,

David & Gay

https://onewaytograce.com

 

HOW TO BE BORN AGAIN IN CHRIST

 

Church attendance, baptism, confirmation, good works and speaking in tongues doesn’t save you. You’re only saved when you’re born again.

 

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 KJV

 

To be born again is quite simple:

Recognize that you are a sinner, that you are unworthy, that you have broken God’s Law (the Ten Commandments) and that you deserve to go to hell.

 

But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death Revelation 21:8 KJV

 

Realize that Jesus Christ died for your sins. A description of God’s love toward us. It is love given to the undeserving, to the ungodly, and to sinners. This emphasises the fact that the reasons for God’s love are found in Him, not in us. God’s love is so great that He went to the ultimate length to pay for our sins through Jesus; God gave His love for us even when we were guilty sinners.

 

But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us Romans 5:8 KJV

 

Repent of your sins, and change your mind from the rejection of Jesus Christ to the faith in Jesus Christ that produces a change of heart. God commands everyone to repent.

 

And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent: Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead Acts 17:30-31 KJV

 

Believe in the death, burial and resurrection, put your faith, and trust in Jesus Christ alone to save you and you will pass from death to eternal life and become a new creature in Christ. Read the Holy Bible daily and ask God to help you obey what you read.

 

Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life John 5:24 KJV

 

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

 

This is a promise for anyone! It doesn’t matter what class, what race, what nationality, what language, or what level of intelligence. Anyone can be a new creation in Jesus Christ. However, being a new creation doesn’t mean that we are perfect; it means that we are changed inwardly, and learn through God’s word (the Holy Bible) and the power of the Holy Spirit how we should live being born again in Christ.

 

With Blessing in Christ,

David & Gay

https://onewaytograce.com

SEVEN LAST WORDS

 

Jesus Christ spoke seven remarkable words after he was nailed to the cross and before he died. Christ prayer for the sinners, though they were his persecutors and murderers, he prayed Father, forgive them.

Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.

Luke 23:34 KJV

 

Jesus Christ was crucified between two thieves. They were guilty before God, but one of the thieves said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom. The thief repented and believed that Jesus is God.

And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, Today shalt thou be with me in paradise.

Luke 23:43 KJV

There stood by the cross, his mother, some of his relations, friends and his disciple.

When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son!

Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother! And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own home.

John 19:26-27 KJV

 

When our Lord Jesus was suffering, for a time, forsaken by his Father because of our sins that he took upon himself. When we are in sin we are separated from God.

And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?

Matthew 27:46 KJV

 

Jesus was thirsty after the accomplishment of the work of our redemption.

After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst.

John 19:28 KJV

 

The commandment of his Father concerning his sufferings was now fulfilled.

When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost.

John 19:30 KJV

 

The words of Jesus as he breathed out his last breath.

And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit: and having said thus, he gave up the ghost.

Luke 23:46 KJV

 

Jesus was obedient to his Father even unto death. When we humble ourselves, acknowledge our sins, repent and receive Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour, he will save us from the wrath to come. Read his word the Holy Bible and obey what you read. Christ intercedes for all that repent, believe and trust in Him.

In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;

Ephesians 1:7 KJV

 

With Blessing in Christ,

David & Gay

https://onewaytograce.com