The Christian Life

     Many of our churches in America have become complacent over the years. We used to understand the battle between good and evil, to stand for our faith even to the point of death, to willingly speak of Jesus Christ as the only way to heaven. So many have died in His name.

     If there were other ways to heaven, why would our Lord have come to earth to pay such an awful price, to die such an agonizing death, to carry our sins? There is simply no other way, no other explanation.

Jesus answered, “I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” John 14:6

Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved. Acts 4:12

     The Bible makes it clear. It breaks my heart to think of anyone missing out on heaven. Jesus loves everyone and He does not want to lose even one.

The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise, as some understand slowness. Instead, He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. 2 Peter 3:9

     Unfortunately, the Bible also makes it clear. As the return of Jesus draws ever closer, evil will increase. There will be a great falling away of the church of Christ. A complacent church. A world-loving church. A compromising church. Let it not be said of us.

Let no one deceive you by any means, for that Day will not come unless the falling away comes first and the man of sin is revealed, the son of perdition. 2 Thessalonians 2:3

For know this, that in the last days perilous times will come. For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, ungrateful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people, run away! 2 Timothy 3:1-5

     The list above is disheartening. Each and every one on the list needs Crist! A world that needs Jesus. We bring His hope.

Lord,

We want to keep passing along the Gospel of salvation. You died for everyone and You love us all. Keep us Spirit-filled and Jesus centered, never compromising on the truth of salvation.

In Jesus name,

Amen