THE DECEPTION OF JEHOVAH WITNESSES

1.Christian belief of “Who is God”?

We believe there is one God, eternally existing in three persons, The Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one.

1 John 5:7 (KJV)

Jehovah’s Witnesses belief of “Who is God”?

They reject the biblical concept of a triune God. God is known as “Jehovah”, the Almighty. Although He is eternal and omnipotent, He is not omnipresent. In addition, Jehovah’s Witnesses deny the deity of the Holy Spirit.

2. Christians belief of “Who is Jesus”?

We believe that Jesus is God and eternally exist.

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

John 1:1(KJV)

Jesus became flesh which we can touch and dwelt among us.

And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.

John 1:14 (KJV)

Jesus is our God and Saviour.

Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;

Titus 2:13 (KJV)

Jehovah’s Witnesses belief of “Who is Jesus”?

The Watchtower Society teaches that Jesus is not God incarnate but is just a created directly by Jehovah. Before Jesus came to earth He was Michael the archangel. He was later re-created on earth as a perfect man.

Jehovah’s Witnesses also deny the bodily resurrection of Christ. They believe that after Jesus was buried, God disposed of His physical body. Jesus was raised as a spirit creature and temporarily “materialized” different physical bodies to make Himself visible to His disciples. Now back in Heaven as a spirit, He is once again known as Michael the archangel.

3.Christians belief of Heaven and Hell.

The Bible speaks clearly of the existence of Heaven. It describes a place in which sadness, pain and death end.

And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

Revelation 21:4 (KJV)

Hell is also spoken in the Bible. It is a place of torment or misery an eternal punishment of the wicked after death and complete separation from God.

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)

Jehovah’s Witnesses belief of Heaven and Hell.

They deny the existence of Hell as a place of everlasting punishment for the wicked. They believe in “soul sleep” that humans don’t have immortal souls, so when the body dies there is no longer conscience existence. They teach that Hell is simply the common grave of mankind. Those who are righteous will be resurrected and those who are ultimately condemned by God will be annihilated and cease to exist.

The Watchtower theology of Heaven teaches that only 144,000 anointed ones can only enter Heaven. So, for the vast majority of remaining Jehovah’s Witnesses they will never go to Heaven or see Jesus/Michael. Their only hope is to live in the Paradise established on earth.

4.Christian belief of Sin and Salvation.

We believe that sin is a transgression/violation against God’s Holy law. An act of rebellion against Him.

Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law.

1 John 3:4 (KJV)

Salvation however, the Holy Bible says God is rich in mercy, and in His great kindness, He provided a Saviour, Jesus took the punishment for the sin of the world. He died on the cross, so that we could be forgiven, then He rose from the dead and defeated death.

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

Romans 5:8 (KJV)

Jehovah’s Witnesses belief of Sin and Salvation.

They believe that in the Fall, all mankind inherited “imperfection” from Adam and Eve and hence are sinners who are subject to death. But they believe sin was only partially atoned for by Christ. As a perfect man, Christ death paid the ransom that removed the effects of Adam’s sin, but Individuals still have to work to earn forgiveness for their present and future sins. Salvation include baptism by immersion, repentance, active association with the Watchtower Society, righteous conduct and absolute loyalty to Jehovah. Even then, there is no assurance of Salvation, only hope for a resurrection. Those who fail to live up to these requirements, or who are disfellowshipped by the Watchtower Society, have no hope of Salvation.

With Blessing in Christ,

David & Gay

https://www.onewaytograce.com/

THE DECEPTION OF MORMONISM

THE DECEPTION OF MORMONISM

 

1. Christian belief of the word God

We use the word God, we mean the Creator of the universe, the one who manifest Himself to Moses on Mount Sinai, the God of Israel. There is only one Creator. There are lots of gods with small g, handmade gods, gods that are made up in the minds of people, but there is only one Creator, the one in whom dwells eternal life God Almighty. There’s always only been one God and always will be one God.

 

Remember the former things of old: for I am God, and there is none else; I am God, and there is none like me, Isaiah 46:9KJV

 

Mormons belief of the word God

The god that they follow and serve is one of countless gods. Who began as a mortal man on another planet, and became god through learning and obedience he was given this planet to rule, who is Elohim. Mormons believe that they too can become a god like him and be given their own planet to rule over.

 

2. Christian belief of the Gospel

The gospel is Christ died for our sins and rose again three days later according to the scriptures. The word gospel means “good news”. A preacher of the gospel preaches the gospel with the law of God to show what sin is, so we see a need of the Saviour. The gospel is Christ died for our sins and defeated sin and death.

 

Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith Galatians 3:24KJV

 

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:1 Corinthians 15:3-4KJV

 

Mormon belief of the gospel

Latter-day Saints beliefs is from five main sources:

1.The book of Mormon, Joseph Smith said is “the most correct of any book on earth”.

2.The Doctrine and Covenants (mostly theology)

3.The Pearl of Great Price

4. The King James Bible, “insofar as it translated correctly” for the average Mormon this means that the Bible cannot be trusted, which is why Joseph Smith began his own ”inspired” translation.

5.The Mormon president, considered to be the final authority and voice of God on earth today- like a Mormon pope.

For the Mormons gospel is merely just following the teachings of the Mormon church.

 

3.Christian belief of Heaven

Heaven is the dwelling place of God. Born again Bible believing Christians will be in the presence of God forever. When we speak of heaven or our hope of eternity, the Bible says we will receive a new heavenly body like Jesus had when He rose from the dead. Bodies that are not subject to disease, decay and death.

 

And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God Revelation 21:3 KJV

 

Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself Philippians 3:21KJV

 

Mormon belief of heaven

Mormons believe that, after the final judgement, almost everyone will go to some form of heaven. For the Mormons, heaven is divided into 3 kingdoms. Celestial, Terrestrial and Telestial. The Celestial is only for faithful Mormons who meet all the requirements will enter this highest kingdom, Terrestrial is for those refuse to accept the gospel of Jesus Christ but who live honourable lives, most Mormons will also end up here. Telestial is for everyone else who is wicked and ungodly.

 

4.Christian belief of Hell

Hell is eternal damnation. A place where people are treated given their just punishment, exactly what they deserve according to the perfect righteousness of God. Outer darkness where there is weeping and gnashing of teeth. Everybody who’s name was not written in the Lamb’s Book of Life are cast into the lake of fire and get their eternal punishment in hell.

 

And shall cast them into the furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth Matthew 13:50 KJV

 

And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death.

And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire Revelation 20:14-15 KJV

 

Mormons belief of Hell

Mormon believe in hell and for them there are two types of hell. One is a state of pain, guilt, and anguish where the spirits of the wicked will be after they die but before the final judgment (a state of spirit prison).  The other is an everlasting state of hell reserved for a few truly wicked (outer darkness) they taught that its only for the “sons of perdition” the devil and his angels, and a few apostate Mormons.

 

Mormon belief of Jesus

 

Mormons believe God came to this planet he brought his goddess wives, and they began producing spirit children who grew and matured in the spirit realm. Jesus was the first of their spirit children to be born in heaven, followed by Lucifer and the rest of us. He is the spirit brother of Satan and He is not eternal God. Mormons deny the Trinity and believe that Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost are three separate gods. Therefore, instead of teaching that Jesus is our immortal God who became a man, the LDS church teaches that Jesus is a mortal man who became a god and showed that all men can do the same. That certainly isn’t the Jesus of the Bible.

 

 

5.Christian belief of Jesus

Jesus is our Lord and Saviour, God manifest in the flesh. God became a human being. He created Himself a body prepared for many. The Bible says, Jesus is the express image of the invisible God. The reason God became a human being was to save us from our sins through His precious blood that was shed on the cross of Calvary, through the death, burial and resurrection. Jesus conquered sin and death to reconcile us unto Him.

 

And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory 1 Timothy 3:16 KJV

 

Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son: In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:Colossians 1:13,14KJV

 

Again, the Bible is clear that forgiveness of sins does not depend on our own efforts, but only on what Christ has accomplished for us on the cross. Eternal life is freely available to all who do what the Scriptures command.

Repent, believe and trust in Jesus Christ alone to be saved.

 

 

With Blessing in Christ,

David & Gay

https://onewaytograce.com/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

THE DECEPTION OF REINCARNATION

Reincarnation is the teaching that after death the soul goes to a holding place and then enters in new human body. Some even believe we are incarnated into animals, plants and even inanimate objects. This cycle continues over and over for thousands of years until the person supposedly learns what he or she is supposed to learn.

It works with karma the idea of your passed life of goodness and badness affects the quality and the position of your next incarnation. Although that might sound good, it makes no sense. Think about it. If this is true that each person had a first incarnation that means that each person had perfect karma since he had no previous life in which he had done anything wrong. So if he had perfect karma and he didn’t learn what he was supposed to have learnt during his first life, what makes you think that after hundreds if not thousands of incarnations with accumulated bad karma, that he’s now going to be able to achieve the perfect state of union with divine consciousness.

Then there’s the issue of final authority, when it’s time to reincarnate who or what is the cosmic authorative figure that gets to decide whether your good or bad. These religions by and large have no God who judges nor a gauge by which we are judged by. It’s just like having a justice system with no judge. It makes no sense. The deception of reincarnation is that there’s no day of judgement, no need for the cross and no need to trust in Christ.

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

Hebrews 9:27 (KJV)

Aside from Jesus no one has ever been perfect, because of this, no one can ever be good enough to escape the cycle of reincarnation. After death we face judgement meaning there is no second chance. That’s why you need a Saviour today. On the day you die, you will not go back to the end of the line to try again. You’re going to be judged and without the righteousness of Christ you don’t stand a chance.

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)

With Blessing in Christ,

David & Gay

https://onewaytograce.com

HE IS NOT HERE FOR HE IS RISEN

Above: On back of door in Tomb of Jesus

The reason why God commands all men everywhere to repent is…. 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 17:31)


We can have assurance that the day of judgement will take place and that Jesus will judge the earth - because of the resurrection.


And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works.
Revelation 20:12(KJV)

The Garden Tomb is believed by many to be the garden and sepulchre of Joseph of Arimathea, and therefore a possible site of the resurrection of Jesus.

So should we then try and convince an unbelieving world of the resurrection?
God’s Word is very clear about Jesus Christ resurrection appearances below:


              CHRIST’S RESURRECTION APPEARANCES


              APPEARED TO:                      
            1. Mary
                John 20:10-18                                  
            2. Mary and women
                Matthew 28:1-10                  
            3. Peter
                1 Corinthians 15:5                                   
            4. Two disciples
                 Luke 24:13-35                        
            5. Ten apostles
                 Luke 24:36-49, John 20:19-23                        
            6. Eleven apostles
                 John 20:24-31                  
            7. Seven apostles
                 John 21                     
            8. All apostles
                 Matthew 28:16-20; Mark 16:14-18                        
            9. 500 brethren  
                1 Corinthians 15:6                    
          10. James
                1 Corinthians 15:7                                       
          11. All apostles
                Acts 1:4-8                         
          12. Paul
                Acts 9:1-9, 1 Corinthians 15:8                                    




Jesus Christ is the Lamb of God - who was beaten and bruised for our transgressions, willingly giving up His life to conquer the grave for us!He then rose from the dead, because it was not possible that death could hold him.


Whom God hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was not possible that he should be holden of it.Acts 2:24(KJV)

Above:Tomb of Jesus

           
When sinners repent and believe the gospel, the eyes of their understanding are enlightened. They pass from darkness into light, from death to life.

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)

We then become a new creation in Christ with a brand new heart and new desires.


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)

Above: Outside Tomb of Jesus

It is through the power of the gospel that the world will appreciate the miracle of the risen Christ who is the resurrection, also have assurance that God has appointed a day in which He will judge the world in righteousness.


So celebrate the resurrection by sharing the good news of the gospel with someone today.

With Blessing in Christ,

David & Gay

https://www.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 1:7King James Version (KJV)

With Blessing in Christ,

David & Gay

https://onewaytograce.com/

DOES SOMEONE GO TO HELL FOR COMMITTING SUICIDE?

DOES SOMEONE GO TO HELL FOR COMMITTING SUICIDE?
 
Those who are adamant that a person who takes his life is committing a mortal sin and will go to hell are basing their belief on church doctrine rather than on the Bible. Scripture is silent on the subject. There are no verses that say he who takes his own life shall be damned. According to scripture only one sin does not have forgiveness and that is blasphemy of the Holy Spirit (Mark 3:29-30) That means there is forgiveness for every other sin.
 
But he that shall blaspheme against the Holy Ghost hath never forgiveness, but is in danger of eternal damnation: Because they said, He hath an unclean spirit. Mark 3:29-30
 
It’s a downward path that people can find themselves on if they get hurt by someone. It goes like this Hurt, Rejection, Self-Pity, Resentment, Anger, Bitterness grows and it becomes Hatred, brings with it Depression and Suicide. You can see it happening in Scriptures if you follow the life of King Saul he felt rejected he felt hurt by his people “Saul hath slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands”.
 
And the women answered one another as they played, and said, Saul hath slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands. 1 Samuel 18:7
 
He felt rejected and he became bitter and he got deep depression and he eventually committed suicide. “It’s something you need to shake off” Some quote (1 Corinthians 3:17) which says that “If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy.” Yet there is disagreement about what it means to defile the temple. Does this include suicide? Does it include illicit drug abuse (slow suicide), prescription drug abuse, cigarettes (deliberately breathing in poisons that will eventually kill), tattoos, overeating or alcohol abuse?
 
God forbid that we add to the pain of someone who has lost a loved one through the tragedy of suicide. If we are genuine followers of Christ and have been “born again” (John 3:3) the answer is “No” to does someone go to hell for committing suicide. A believer’s salvation rests on Christ’s finished work, not the final act of their life, because we are saved not by what we do, we are saved not by living perfect lives, we are saved by the grace of God alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone.
 
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
 
For millions who suffer depression and despair there is always hope. Change your mind from unbelief to belief in Jesus Christ from the rejection of Jesus Christ to the faith of Jesus Christ. To believe and trust in Jesus Christ alone and the sacrifice made through His precious blood shed on the cross through His death, burial, and resurrection. God will forgive your sins and grant you everlasting life. The Lord Jesus said:
 
Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. Matthew 11:28-30
 
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
 
 
With Blessing in Christ,
 
David & Gay
https://onewaytograce.com

NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS

Love and do God Almighty’s will

We are commanded to love and to do the will of God Almighty not only for a year but throughout our lives.

Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.

This is the first and great commandment.

And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.

Matthew 22:37-39(KJV)

And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.

Mark 16:15(KJV)

Prayer

Prayer is important in the Christian life. It must line up with God Almighty’s will. It leads us in a closer intimate relationship to our Creator. We can pour our hearts out to God in prayer.

Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

Philippians 4:6(KJV)

Pray without ceasing.

1 Thessalonians 5:17(KJV)

Worship

We can acknowledge God Almighty through worship, giving Him reverent

honour.

O come, let us worship and bow down: let us kneel before the Lord our maker.

Psalm 95:6(KJV)

Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord.

Psalm 150:6(KJV)

Bible reading everyday

It is very important to read the Holy Bible everyday. The only manual instruction for life and it will help us to grow spiritually.

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.

2 Timothy 3:16-17(KJV)

Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.

Psalm 119:105(KJV)

Fasting

Helps you draw closer to God.

That thou appear not unto men to fast, but unto thy Father which is in secret: and thy Father, which seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly.

Matthew 6:18(KJV)

New Year’s resolutions have a chance to succeed depending on your commitment but most importantly include our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ in the resolution.

With Blessing in Christ,

David & Gay

https://www.onewaytograce.com/