Contrary to common and popular beliefs concerning salvation which rely on man’s own good works; the following verses will prove that our salvation is purely of God’s grace and mercy, and not according to our own making.
(Mark 7:6-7) 6 He said to them: “Isaiah aptly prophesied about YOU hypocrites, as it is written, ‘This people honor me with [their] lips, but their hearts are far removed from me. 7 It is in vain that they keep worshiping me, because they teach as doctrines commands of men.. . .
Did you scrutinize your beliefs if those are doctrines of men? Maybe you are worshiping in vain unknowingly.
(Ephesians 2:8-9) 8 By this undeserved kindness, indeed, YOU have been saved through faith; and this not owing to YOU, it is God’s gift. 9 No, it is not owing to works, in order that no man should have ground for boasting.
If you believe that your good works will save you then, you are boastful and hopeless.
(Titus 3:5-7) 5 owing to no works in righteousness that we had performed, but according to his mercy he saved us through the bath that brought us to life and through the making of us new by holy spirit. 6 This [spirit] he poured out richly upon us through Jesus Christ our Savior, 7 that, after being declared righteous by virtue of the undeserved kindness of that one, we might become heirs according to a hope of everlasting life.
(Romans 3:22-24) . . .. 23 For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 and it is as a free gift that they are being declared righteous by his undeserved kindness through the release by the ransom [paid] by Christ Jesus. . .
According to the book of Isaiah; our good works are like dirty rags or garments due to our sins…….. ( Isaiah 64:6) in the eyes of our Lord. What then; does it mean that we no longer need to do good works for it is worthless? No, it’s not worthless. However, that’s the very reason why God created us-to do good works..
(Ephesians 2:10) 10 For we are a product of his work and were created in union with Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared in advance for us to walk in them. . .
Since, salvation is a gift of God, it’s free-without charge; man’s part is only to accept Jesus Christ as his Redeemer. Accept Him with this prayer:
Lord Jesus, I accepted that I have sinned and needed your forgiveness. I repented all of my sins and accepted you as my Lord and Savior. I will commit my whole life to you. Thank you for saving me. Amen.
My friend, by accepting Jesus Christ at this very moment; you are now saved…
(2 Corinthians 6:2) 2 For he says: “In an acceptable time I heard you, and in a day of salvation I helped you.” Look! Now is the especially acceptable time. Look! Now is the day of salvation.
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The Disciples of Saint Paul
Thursday, May 14, 2009
God’s Next Move
With reference of course to God’s Instruction Book-the Holy Scriptures; the Next Event in God’s program is the Rapture-as it is commonly referred to. What will be the scenario of this event? We can refer to 1Thessalonians 4:16-17 for the vivid details of this event. It is described in here as “meeting in the air” of the long been dead in Christ and the living with Jesus Christ in the clouds. If you are not one of these guys; you will be astonished of the time when one of your friends, enemies, workmates and even love ones just disappear at the blink of an eye. And then, without much ado, the world worst ever crisis will set in.
The big question here is; who are these people that shall meet the Lord in the air? What are their qualifications? What are the criteria considered to become one of them? How to become one of them? Who set the criteria? Where to find these criteria? Are they just got lucky that Jesus pick them randomly from billions of people the world over?
The answers of these life-giving questions are to be found in the Holy Book and more specifically in the Epistles of Saint Paul. This coming event is nothing to be afraid of if you are IN the KNOW. This is a wonderful event and experience for believers. Thanks to Saint Paul and his distinctive message brought to the Gentile world.
Another very relevant question is when this event will happen? Well; every passing day gets us closer to this meeting in the air. Even in the time of Saint Paul; he said that this time will come very soon; he believed it will happen even within his lifetime ( 2 Thes. 2:1-2 ).
The big question here is; who are these people that shall meet the Lord in the air? What are their qualifications? What are the criteria considered to become one of them? How to become one of them? Who set the criteria? Where to find these criteria? Are they just got lucky that Jesus pick them randomly from billions of people the world over?
The answers of these life-giving questions are to be found in the Holy Book and more specifically in the Epistles of Saint Paul. This coming event is nothing to be afraid of if you are IN the KNOW. This is a wonderful event and experience for believers. Thanks to Saint Paul and his distinctive message brought to the Gentile world.
Another very relevant question is when this event will happen? Well; every passing day gets us closer to this meeting in the air. Even in the time of Saint Paul; he said that this time will come very soon; he believed it will happen even within his lifetime ( 2 Thes. 2:1-2 ).
Future Religious Deceptions
Future Religious Deceptions
To ensure that the existing followers of a certain religious group will continue to follow their self-made leader and even to attract more followers; the leader and his cohorts may devise some “miracles”.
With the recent technological advancements; these deceptions may appear in any of these forms:
1. Take advantage of cloning; the aged leader may disappear and later on, his clone will surface and will tell the story that they wish to tell to their unsuspecting members. The story may be of physical transformation with blessings from Above.
2. One may deceive others by taking advantage of drugs. Have you watch a tv series entitled “Flatliners”? Here, a guy injected a drug to his system that literally stops the beating of his heart for a few minutes; that at this span of time, his spirit may communicate with the other spirit he wished to. His friends will revive him later on. This scheme may reenact the rising from the dead of Jesus. And, an ambitious religious figure may take the risk for this scheme just to gain more followers.
3. Those religious groups that worship idols or religious images, figures and statues may make use of Hollywood Magic just to entice their followers’ loyalty.
Label: Hollywood
To ensure that the existing followers of a certain religious group will continue to follow their self-made leader and even to attract more followers; the leader and his cohorts may devise some “miracles”.
With the recent technological advancements; these deceptions may appear in any of these forms:
1. Take advantage of cloning; the aged leader may disappear and later on, his clone will surface and will tell the story that they wish to tell to their unsuspecting members. The story may be of physical transformation with blessings from Above.
2. One may deceive others by taking advantage of drugs. Have you watch a tv series entitled “Flatliners”? Here, a guy injected a drug to his system that literally stops the beating of his heart for a few minutes; that at this span of time, his spirit may communicate with the other spirit he wished to. His friends will revive him later on. This scheme may reenact the rising from the dead of Jesus. And, an ambitious religious figure may take the risk for this scheme just to gain more followers.
3. Those religious groups that worship idols or religious images, figures and statues may make use of Hollywood Magic just to entice their followers’ loyalty.
Label: Hollywood
The Last and Latest Apostle
About Saint Paul
Saint Paul was not only a religious figure of exceptional power but he was one of the outstanding makers of history. This man profoundly influenced people of widely divergent beliefs, races and epochs.
Without the spiritual earthquake brought about by St. Paul, Christianity may never have survived. Yet Paul’s importance extends way beyond the religious field. His effect upon Western thought has been immeasurable.
Paul’s own authentic voice can still be heard in his surviving Epistles, which not only contain numerous autobiographical clues, but are the earliest Christian documents in existence and rank high among the most valuable literature the world has ever produced.
Paul is a line drawer. He draws a line between the Jews and non-Jews or Gentiles. If you follow the teachings of Apostle Paul; then the seeming contradictions in the Bible that seems to bother almost majority of the Christians are instantly solved.
Apostle Paul revealed to us the mystery. He unveiled to us the answer of the puzzle. He declared to us the Amazing Grace of God - The Wonderful Masterplan of God for our Salvation. This is the Bible Code.
Saint Paul was not only a religious figure of exceptional power but he was one of the outstanding makers of history. This man profoundly influenced people of widely divergent beliefs, races and epochs.
Without the spiritual earthquake brought about by St. Paul, Christianity may never have survived. Yet Paul’s importance extends way beyond the religious field. His effect upon Western thought has been immeasurable.
Paul’s own authentic voice can still be heard in his surviving Epistles, which not only contain numerous autobiographical clues, but are the earliest Christian documents in existence and rank high among the most valuable literature the world has ever produced.
Paul is a line drawer. He draws a line between the Jews and non-Jews or Gentiles. If you follow the teachings of Apostle Paul; then the seeming contradictions in the Bible that seems to bother almost majority of the Christians are instantly solved.
Apostle Paul revealed to us the mystery. He unveiled to us the answer of the puzzle. He declared to us the Amazing Grace of God - The Wonderful Masterplan of God for our Salvation. This is the Bible Code.
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