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
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