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The Bible, Biblically Explaining: Luke 9:23 …Take Up His Cross Daily, And Follow Me

Luke 9:23 is One of the Most Misused Bible Verses. It is Falsely Used to Teach Works Salvation.

Luke 9:23 And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.

Typically Online, On Social Media like X, Facebook, etc…, You will see a Meme, a Picture with half of the verse Quoted.

“…let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.”

The Meaning of the Poster is Clear: You have to Work Your Way to Heaven. That is Not the Meaning of this Verse. The Opposite is True.

I have Confronted Countless of These Lost False Messengers of Satan who Throw around Bible Verses to Push their False Gospel of Works. Typically they Do Not Deny Pushing Works Salvation. Although, Some will half heartedly Deny they are pushing Works, then admit they Don’t have any Faith in Jesus at All. They will say: “I am Being Positive…” Basically: “The Truth is Relative… All roads lead to Heaven… Faith in Anything will Get You to Heaven…”

False Teachers Love to Destroy the Truth of the Bible by Taking Verses Out of Context.

Social Media is a Mess. If You are a Christian, that Knows Your Bible. You will Quickly Find out that 99% of “Online, Keyboard Christians” are: The Most Biblically Ignorant People there are. These People Do Not Know the Bible. They are Not Remotely Christian. They are Religious which is Not the Definition of a Christian.

The Dirty Truth is they are some of the Worst Most Vile People online. They Quickly show their True True Colors Spewing Hate. My Life has been Threatened More times then I can remember by them.

They Get so Hot so Quick because they cannot Defend their False Gospel of Works. They Hate Being Exposed for Being a Vile Propagandist. People who Spread a False Gospel they are Propagandists. They want All of their Social Media Followers to think they are a Biblical Giant… They cannot Stand Being Questioned and Found to Be Biblically Ignorant.

The Full Context of Luke 9:23:

Luke 9:18 And it came to pass, as he was alone praying, his disciples were with him: and he asked them, saying, Whom say the people that I am? 19 They answering said, John the Baptist; but some say, Elias; and others say, that one of the old prophets is risen again. 20 He said unto them, But whom say ye that I am? Peter answering said, The Christ of God. 21 And he straitly charged them, and commanded them to tell no man that thing; 22 Saying, The Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be slain, and be raised the third day. 23 And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. 24 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it. 25 For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away? 26 For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own glory, and in his Father’s, and of the holy angels. 27 But I tell you of a truth, there be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God.

Jesus Message in Luke Chapter 9 is the Gospel.

1st Corinthians 15:1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:

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There is Only One way to Be Saved in the Bible and it is by Believing the Gospel Only for Your Salvation.

Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.

Salvation is Only Through Jesus. The Gospel of Christ, IS THE POWER OF GOD UNTO SALVATION TO EVERY ONE THAT BELIEVETH!!!!!!!!!!!

False Teachers Lie and Say that the Bible Teaches Works for Salvation. Some will Say that in the Old Testament Everyone was Saved by Faith and Works.

A Popular False Teaching Going around is that Jesus Taught Works Salvation. That his Message was 100% Works. That the Apostle Paul is the Only One that Taught Salvation by the Gospel Only.

Beware of the Worship of Paul. You will Find this False Gospel in Most IFB Baptist Churches. These Counterfeit Churches are almost All Calvinist Churches. Their Bible Twisting is so Bad they cannot keep their stories straight. They constantly Contradict themselves. They are EVIL DEVILS that Deny Jesus. 

Like All False Teachers / False Religions they Depend on You to be Biblically Ignorant.

In Galatians Chapter 1 Paul Refutes these False Teachers.

Galatians 1:1 Paul, an apostle, (not of men, neither by man, but by Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised him from the dead;) 2 And all the brethren which are with me, unto the churches of Galatia: 3 Grace be to you and peace from God the Father, and from our Lord Jesus Christ, 4 Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father: 5 To whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. 6 I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: 7 Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ. 8 But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. 9 As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed. 10 For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ. 11 But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man. 12 For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ.

Jesus Salvation Message was the Gospel Only:

John 3:10 Jesus answered and said unto him, Art thou a master of Israel, and knowest not these things? 11 Verily, verily, I say unto thee, We speak that we do know, and testify that we have seen; and ye receive not our witness. 12 If I have told you earthly things, and ye believe not, how shall ye believe, if I tell you of heavenly things? 13 And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven, even the Son of man which is in heaven. 14 And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up: 15 That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life. 16 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. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.

Jesus Clearly Taught the Gospel. Jesus Taught Salvation is to Believe on / in Him Only to Save You.

False Teachers, Deceivers, LIARS Teach that Jesus Did Not teach the Gospel.

Jesus Message was Plainly the Gospel: That he would Die on the Cross, be Buried and that he would Rise from the Dead 3 Days Later to Pay for the Sins of the World.

Jesus Message was: THE CROSS, THE CROSS, THE CROSS…

1st Corinthians 1:18 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. 19 For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent. 20 Where is the wise? where is the scribe? where is the disputer of this world? hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world? 21 For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe. 22 For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom: 23 But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness; 24 But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God. 25 Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men. 26 For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called: 27 But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; 28 And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are: 29 That no flesh should glory in his presence. 30 But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption: 31 That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.

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The Bible Does Not Contradict itself!!!!

The Bible from the Beginning to the End. From Genesis to Revelation Teaches Only One Plan of Salvation, the Gospel! The Preaching of the Cross, for Salvation!!!!

Jesus Constantly Warned and Foretold that False Teachers would Come into the Church and they would Deceive Many with their False Gospel, their False Salvation of Works.

Right here in 1st Corinthians Paul is Exposing False Teachers:

1st Corinthians 1:10 Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. 11 For it hath been declared unto me of you, my brethren, by them which are of the house of Chloe, that there are contentions among you. 12 Now this I say, that every one of you saith, I am of Paul; and I of Apollos; and I of Cephas; and I of Christ. 13 Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were ye baptized in the name of Paul? 14 I thank God that I baptized none of you, but Crispus and Gaius; 15 Lest any should say that I had baptized in mine own name. 16 And I baptized also the household of Stephanas: besides, I know not whether I baptized any other. 17 For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect.

Notice also that Paul makes it Clear that Water Baptism is Not Part of the Gospel and it is Not Required for Salvation.

17 “For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect.”

False Teachers Twist the Bible to Teach their False Gospels.

These Counterfeit Christians Take Verses that are Not Salvation Verses and Falsely Claim they are Salvation Verses.

Luke 9:23 IS NOT A SALVATION VERSE!!!!

Jesus is talking to his 12 Disciples. After Jesus Preached the Gospel to them: He had just told them how he would Die… “If any man will come after me…”

20 He said unto them, But whom say ye that I am? Peter answering said, The Christ of God. 21 And he straitly charged them, and commanded them to tell no man that thing; 22 Saying, The Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be slain, and be raised the third day.

“If any man will come after me…”

In Luke 9:23 Jesus is telling his Disciples:

After I Suffer All of these things and Rise from the Dead… “If any man will come after me…” If you are to Follow me: “let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.”

Jesus is Telling them Plainly to Follow Me You have to: DENY YOURSELF DAILY. YOU HAVE TO CARRY YOUR CROSS DAILY.

Jesus Message is if you are Really Going to be One of my Disciples this is what I Expect of You.

Notice Jesus Did Not say to them To Be SAVED… This is how You are Saved… This is Salvation… No Jesus Did Not Put Salvation in Luke 9:23!!!!

Luke 9:23 And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.

Luke 9:23 was Jesus Telling his 12 Disciples what he Expects of them After He has Died for the Sins of the World. Luke 9:23 IS NOT A SALVATION PASSAGE!!!!

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Biblically Explaining Catholic, Baptist, Other Churches Use, Definition of Penance, Repent / Repentance

Penance, Repent / Repentance As Used in Almost All “Christian” Churches, Catholic, Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian, Lutheran, etc…, Is A Catholic Teaching.

Ecumenicalism is the Rule Not the Exception in Churches Worldwide. There is a Fake Notion that Mainstream Non Catholic “Christian” Churches offer a Different Plan of Salvation than the Catholic Church Does.

Strip the Catholic Church of its Mary and Pope Worship. All of their Paganism: Praying to the Dead, Lighting Candles, Saint Worshiping. All of their Hail Mary’s, Punishments (How they Do Penance for one instance.) If You strip this All Away what is Left is the same Teachings that are taught in 90%, more or less, of Baptist and Other Non Catholic “Christian” Churches.

There is a Huge Amount of Paganism, and Non Biblical Teachings in Baptist Churches too.

I am calling out the Baptist Churches because they are the Biggest Frauds when it comes to Churches. They Twist the Bible around like a Pretzel to Teach their Numerous False Doctrines, their False Gospel of Works. This is also True of at least 90% of All the Other so called “Christian” Counterfeit Churches.

I have directly called out dozens of Pastors in these Churches for their False Gospel, their False Unbiblical Teachings.

Not one of them could Defend what they Teach with the Bible. Once they see I know the Bible and they cannot Lie to me with All of their Bible Twisting they cut off All Communication with me. When Confronted with Numerous Bible Passages that Absolutely Refute what they are Teaching they say something like:

False Counterfeit Pastor: “You have to look at the Bigger Picture. You are Correct that the Bible Doesn’t say Repent of Sin but the Bible Does Teach Repent of Sin, Turn from Sin, to Be Saved. You are just too Ignorant and Not taught how to Rightly Divide the Bible…”

These Bible Twisters Go On and On… They Twist Many Bible Verses to push their False Gospel. These Verses Do Not say or Remotely Teach that Repent, Repentance means to Repent of Sin. They Do Not Say To Turn from Sin, Forsake Sin, etc…, to Be Saved.

My Reply: “Not One of the Scriptures you are using Says what you claim they say. You Add Repent of Sin and or to Turn From Sin to them when the Scriptures Don’t say that in anyway. Also None of the Scriptures you are using is a Salvation Passage. No one is Saved in Any of the Passages you are Using. I have given you more than a dozen Salvation Passages and Not one of them mention a Person has to Repent of Sin, Turn From Sin, Forsake Sin, etc…, to Be Saved.”

False Counterfeit Pastor: “The Trinity is Not Mentioned by that Word in the Bible Either but there is a Trinity in the Bible. This is the Same Concept in Use when I, when Pastors say You have to Repent of Sin, Turn From Your Sins to Be Saved. Repent of Sin, Turn From Your Sins Does Not have to be Directly said Anywhere in the Bible to be True. When You Repent You are Repenting of Sin. That is Clear to All Bible Scholars. To anyone with a College Degree from a Good Bible College. You do not know how to Rightly Divide the Bible.”

My Reply: “The Only Reason the word Trinity is Acceptable to be used is Because: in the Bible God The Father, God The Son, and God The Holy Spirit / The Holy Ghost are All Clearly defined as One God in three Persons. Trinity is Obviously just another Word for Three. It is Not what you are doing with the words Repent / Repentance, Turn from Sin, Forsake Sin, etc… What You and everyone that teaches this are doing is Adding Words to the Scriptures that are Not there. You are Taking Scriptures Completely out of Context to Teach Your False Works Gospel. It is a Big Deal that the Bible Says A Person is Saved by Believing the Gospel Only. It is A Big Deal that Not One Person was Saved in the Bible by Repenting of their Sins, Turning from Their Sins etc… Jesus, None of his Apostles, None of his Disciples Taught what You and People like You are teaching.”

This is how a Typical Conversation Goes Between me and a False Pastor / Evangelist. The Example above is just a small look at it.

Jesus Constantly stood against False Religious Leaders.

All throughout the Bible, we find Numerous Scriptures that talk about False Religious Leaders. Much of Jesus time in the New Testament is taken up with Battling False Teachers.

2nd Peter 3:15 And account that the longsuffering of our Lord is salvation; even as our beloved brother Paul also according to the wisdom given unto him hath written unto you; 16 As also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things; in which are some things hard to be understood, which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as they do also the other scriptures, unto their own destruction. 17 Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know these things before, beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own stedfastness. 18 But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.

False Teachers have Ignorant Lemmings in their Congregations that Do Not Read and Study the Bible for themselves. They just know how to Repeat the Propaganda they hear in Church. These people are All over Social Media Pushing this False Counterfeit Gospel.

To Be Clear This Biblical Message is Against the False Teachings You will Find in the Catholic Church and All Non Catholic Counterfeit Christian Churches.     

Please be Sure to Read to the End because I will show you that there is No Substantial Doctrinal Difference Between what the Catholic Church Teaches on Penance, Repent / Repentance and What the Mainstream Baptist, and other Non Catholic “Christian” Churches Teach.

All of these Churches Are Teaching Works Salvation. They All Teach a False Counterfeit Gospel.

Note There are a small Percentage of Independent Baptist and Other Independent Churches that Have Salvation Correct. The Percentage of Churches that are Teaching the Only True Gospel is Very Small.

Before I get into the Main Points I Must First Explain what the Truth is. The True Gospel, The Truth about Repent / Repentance:

There is a REAL, a Clearly defined Difference between what people are Falsely taught the Bible says about Repent / Repentance and what the Bible Actually says.

Below are a few facts about “Repent” as it is found in its various forms in both the Old and New Testaments: 

The word “Repent” is found forty-five times in the King James Bible; “Repentance” twenty-six times; “Repented” thirty-two times; “Repentest” one time; “Repenteth” five times; “Repenting” one time; and “Repentings” one time – a total of 111 times in both the Old and New Testaments.

The word in its various forms is found forty-six times in the Old Testament and sixty-five in the New Testament. Of the forty-six times the word appears in the Old Testament, twenty-eight times God does the repenting, not man.

For example, in Exodus 32:14 the Bible says, “And the Lord repented of the evil which he thought to do unto his people.”  

What did God Do??? Did God Repent of his Sin???

No God does not Sin.

God Changed his mind. Repent means to Change your mind.

In addition to the twenty-eight times that God Repents in the Old Testament, there are nine other passages that tell of things about which God does not or did not Repent.

Of the forty-six times a form of the word “Repentance” appears in the Old Testament, only nine times is man doing the Repenting. Thirty-seven times it has reference to God’s Repenting or telling us of things about which God did not or will not Repent.  

Now, if “Repent” means to Turn from Sin, to Repent of Sin, to Forsake Sin we have a huge problem.

That would mean God had to Turn from His Sin, To Repent of His Sin, To Forsake his Sin.

God is Sinless and does not Sin.

But if “Repentance” means a change of mind, then it is consistent with the Bible. God changes His mind over and over again in the Bible.

“Repent of your sins,” it is not found in the Bible.

Repentance means to change your mind.

Acts 17:30 And the times of this ignorance God winked at [overlooked]; but now commandeth all men every where to repent.

What they were to repent or change their mind about is clear from verse 29. Here the Scripture says, “…we ought not to think that the Godhead is like unto gold or silver or stone, graven by art and man’s device!” 

They needed to change their mind about God and see that He is not a graven image made of gold, silver, or stone but that He is a living God and is going to be their judge. 

Verse 31, “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.” 

In Luke 13:5 Jesus said, “I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.” 

The context of this verse shows that they needed to repent or change their mind regarding punishment and sin.

Luke 13:1 There were present at that season some that told him of the Galilaeans, whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. 2 And Jesus answering said unto them, Suppose ye that these Galilaeans were sinners above all the Galilaeans, because they suffered such things? 3 I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish. 4 Or those eighteen, upon whom the tower in Siloam fell, and slew them, think ye that they were sinners above all men that dwelt in Jerusalem? 5 I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.

In this passage, Jesus was talking to people who believed that people suffered only because of their sins, and they concluded that those in Galilee whose blood Pilate mingled with sacrifices and those on whom the tower of Siloam fell were greater sinners because they died such horrible deaths.

Jesus contradicts the thinking of these self-righteous people and tells them that they need to Repent or Change Their Mind and see themselves as sinners, too, or they will perish in their own self-righteousness.  

You will never find any verse in the Bible that Says to Repent of Sin.

Repentance / Repent / Penance is also Falsely Called to be Sorry over Sin. This is Not Found in the Bible.

People Falsely use 2nd Corinthians 7:9,10 to say Repentance is sorrow over Sin.

9 Now I rejoice, not that ye were made sorry, but that ye sorrowed to repentance: for ye were made sorry after a godly manner, that ye might receive damage by us in nothing.

Verse 9 makes it crystal clear that Repentance does not mean to be Sorry over Sin. To be Sorry at all.

Paul says: “I rejoice, not that ye were made sorry,” he was not Happy that he made them Sorry.

He was happy that they Repented. It is clear that Repentance is not Sorrow. Paul said their Sorrow caused them to Repent.

Repentance is not Sorrow.

10 For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death.

See the verse Clearly says “godly sorrow worketh repentance…” Godly sorrow is not Repentance, it causes a person to Repent.

You Have to Realize, to See Yourself as a Sinner 1st. Once You See and Know that You are a Sinner, This Makes You Sorry and You see Yourself for the Guilty Sinner that You are. Someone that Deserves to Go to Hell.

Then 2nd After this Realization You Repent and Change Your Mind. You Change Your Mind about Your Need for Jesus to be Your Savior.

Let me give you an example.

John 16:7 Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you. 

8 And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: 

9 Of sin, because they believe not on me; 

10 Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more;

11 Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged.

Repentance is when a person realizes by the Holy Spirit of God that they are a dirty rotten Sinner that deserves to go to Hell. This sorrow over being a Sinner causes a person to Repent to Believe on Jesus only to Save them.

Repentance is not Sorrow. Sorrow leads a person to Repent, to Believe on Jesus.

Notice the above passage does not say to Repent of Sin. It also does not call Repentance Sorrow.

The Holy Spirit is shouting to the entire World “You are a Dirty Rotten Sinner. Jesus died for your Sins….”

People only seek Jesus because the Holy Spirit of God makes them realize they are a Sinner that needs Jesus to Save them.

It is important to look at the context of verses we use.

2nd Corinthians 7:1 Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

2 Receive us; we have wronged no man, we have corrupted no man, we have defrauded no man.

3 I speak not this to condemn you: for I have said before, that ye are in our hearts to die and live with you.

4 Great is my boldness of speech toward you, great is my glorying of you: I am filled with comfort, I am exceeding joyful in all our tribulation.

5 For, when we were come into Macedonia, our flesh had no rest, but we were troubled on every side; without were fightings, within were fears.

6 Nevertheless God, that comforteth those that are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus;

7 And not by his coming only, but by the consolation wherewith he was comforted in you, when he told us your earnest desire, your mourning, your fervent mind toward me; so that I rejoiced the more.

8 For though I made you sorry with a letter, I do not repent, though I did repent: for I perceive that the same epistle hath made you sorry, though it were but for a season.

Right hear in verse 8 Paul is defining Repent as to Change your mind.

Paul did not Change his mind (Repent) because he made them Sorry with his letter. He did not Regret what he wrote to them.

“…though I did repent:” What he is saying here is when Titus told him that his letter made the Church sorry at first he changed his mind at the letter he had sent and felt it was a bad letter.

Then after he completely understood what affect his letter had on the Church he realized his letter was good and had the needed affect on the Church. So Paul’s final reaction to the news from Titus was to be glad that he sent the letter. To not Change his mind (Repent) of the letter he had sent.

9 Now I rejoice, not that ye were made sorry, but that ye sorrowed to repentance: for ye were made sorry after a godly manner, that ye might receive damage by us in nothing.

10 For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death.

11 For behold this selfsame thing, that ye sorrowed after a godly sort, what carefulness it wrought in you, yea, what clearing of yourselves, yea, what indignation, yea, what fear, yea, what vehement desire, yea, what zeal, yea, what revenge! In all things ye have approved yourselves to be clear in this matter.

12 Wherefore, though I wrote unto you, I did it not for his cause that had done the wrong, nor for his cause that suffered wrong, but that our care for you in the sight of God might appear unto you.

13 Therefore we were comforted in your comfort: yea, and exceedingly the more joyed we for the joy of Titus, because his spirit was refreshed by you all.

14 For if I have boasted any thing to him of you, I am not ashamed; but as we spake all things to you in truth, even so our boasting, which I made before Titus, is found a truth.

15 And his inward affection is more abundant toward you, whilst he remembereth the obedience of you all, how with fear and trembling ye received him.

16 I rejoice therefore that I have confidence in you in all things.

The entire passage is talking about Titus giving a good report to Paul about the Change (Repentance) his letter caused in the Church at Corinth.

Everyone is Saved by the Gospel Only. You will not find Jesus, Paul or any of Jesus other Disciples teaching to Be Saved you have to Repent of Sin.

The Gospel:

1st Corinthians 15:1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand;

2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.

3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;

4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:

Repentance is from Unbelief in Jesus to Belief in Jesus. To Believe the Gospel Only to Save you. Repentance Is Not From Sinful Behavior.

Another Verse False Teachers use is Acts 3:19 it is Twisted to Teach Repent of Sin.

Acts 3:19 Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord;

Notice It Does Not Say to Repent of Sin.

Repent ye therefore, (The Comma Separates thoughts, words, items.) and be Converted,

Repent ye therefore, and be Converted, This Means You Repent Change Your Mind about Your Unbelief in Jesus to Belief in Jesus.

Now that you have Believed on Jesus You are Converted, Your Sins have Been Given to Jesus to Pay for. You Do Not have to Pay for Your Sins now.

This is what Converted means to Be Changed from One Condition to Another.

Now Jesus can Blot Out Your Sins. Because You Changed Your Mind about Jesus from Unbelief to Belief. You have Believed on, in Jesus Only, to Save You look:

The Context: The Entire Passage:

Acts 3:12 And when Peter saw it, he answered unto the people, Ye men of Israel, why marvel ye at this? or why look ye so earnestly on us, as though by our own power or holiness we had made this man to walk? 13 The God of Abraham, and of Isaac, and of Jacob, the God of our fathers, hath glorified his Son Jesus; whom ye delivered up, and denied him in the presence of Pilate, when he was determined to let him go. 14 But ye denied the Holy One and the Just, and desired a murderer to be granted unto you; 15 And killed the Prince of life, whom God hath raised from the dead; whereof we are witnesses. 16 And his name through faith in his name hath made this man strong, whom ye see and know: yea, the faith which is by him hath given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all. 17 And now, brethren, I wot that through ignorance ye did it, as did also your rulers. 18 But those things, which God before had shewed by the mouth of all his prophets, that Christ should suffer, he hath so fulfilled. 19 Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord;

Peter Preached the Gospel to them and Finished with:

Change Your Mind, and Let Jesus Convert You From a Lost Person Full of Sin, to a Saved Person who has Believed on Jesus Sacrifice on the Cross to Save You From Hell the Penalty for Your Sins.

The Main Message:

Most Non Catholic Churches Claim they Do Not Teach Catholic Doctrines. This Frankly is Not the Truth.

Baptist Churches for the most part are Very Catholic. Their Core Doctrines are 80% Catholic as are Protestant Churches. That Percentage is an Average some Churches are More Catholic than others are. But they All take Heavily from the Catholic Church in the Doctrines they Observe and Teach.

In these “Christian” Churches Penance, Repent / Repentance go hand and hand. They are the two sides of the same coin.

In the Catholic Church Penance, Repent / Repentance are Defined as:

The Following is from Catholic Online:

Penance is a sacrament of the New Law instituted by Christ in which forgiveness of sins committed after baptism is granted through the priest’s absolution to those who with true sorrow confess their sins and promise to satisfy for the same. It is called a “sacrament” not simply a function or ceremony, because it is an outward sign instituted by Christ to impart grace to the soul. As an outward sign it comprises the actions of the penitent in presenting himself to the priest and accusing himself of his sins, and the actions of the priest in pronouncing absolution and imposing satisfaction. This whole procedure is usually called, from one of its parts, “confession”, and it is said to take place in the “tribunal of penance”, because it is a judicial process in which the penitent is at once the accuser, the person accused, and the witness, while the priest pronounces judgment and sentence. The grace conferred is deliverance from the guilt of sin and, in the case of mortal sin, from its eternal punishment; hence also reconciliation with God, justification. Finally, the confession is made not in the secrecy of the penitent’s heart nor to a layman as friend and advocate, nor to a representative of human authority, but to a duly ordained priest with requisite jurisdiction and with the ” power of the keys “, i.e., the power to forgive sins which Christ granted to His Church.

REPENTANCE

Voluntary sorrow because it offends God, for having done something wrong, together with the resolve to amend one’s conduct by taking the necessary means to avoid the occasions of sin. To repent is to be sorry for sin with self-condemnation. (Etym. Latin repoenitere, to be very sorry, regret intensely.)

The Above Catholic Church Definitions are Virtually the Same as in 90% (give or take a little) of Baptist and of All Churches that Call themselves “Christian” Churches.

The Baptist and Other Non Catholic Churches they Bundle Penance in with their Definitions of Repent / Repentance

Repentance-Penance-and-the-Forgiveness-of-Sins They Will Say You have to Have Godly Sorrow (This Fits the Definition of Penance) to have True Real Repentance.

I have Not been in many “KJV Bible Baptist Churches” that Doesn’t have a Pastor that Acts like a Catholic Priest when it comes to Repent / Repentance and Yes Penance. They Expect Their Church Members to Abstain from Everything Under the Sun. And to Be Sorry, to Feel Extreme Guilt for their Sin as Part of their Repentance for Sin.

Church Members when caught in Sin are Shamed Before the Entire Church.

They are Required to Confess these Sins Before the Church and Vow, Swear that they will Turn Away from the Sin / Sins, and Not do them again.

I have seen this Public Humiliation too many times. This is a Big Reason I Left KJV Only Baptist Churches.

This happened in A KJV Only Baptist Church I was in:

The Pastor had a Public Humiliation and Confession of Sin of his Assistant Pastor and his whole Family. He had an Accuser Accuse them of Breaking a Rule the Pastor had made. They Admitted what had happened and Apologized to the Church in Great Sorrow.

After the Public Humiliation, the Assistant Pastor and his Family Standing in Front of the Church, the Pastor said:

“The Assistant Pastor and his Family is No Longer Welcome in this Church.”

Their Crime was to Have a Television in their Home.

This type of Legalism and Excommunication is Extremely Common in many “Christian” Churches.

This “Pastor” went on and Demanded that Every Church member Spy on one another and Tell him All of the Sins that they see from members in the Church.

In this type of Legalistic Church, people who are Struggling with Actual Sin cannot seek help by talking to the Pastor or another Church member about their Battle Against Sin because they don’t want to be Publicly Shamed and Excommunicated from the Church.

At least in the Catholic Church the Confession of Sin is kept behind closed doors.

Baptist Churches and Others Publicly Shame Everyone about Sin.

Most of the time the People being Shamed about Sin are Falsely accused of Sins that they are Not Guilty of.

From the time I was a Teenager to my 30’s I was always being Falsely accused of Sexual Misconduct. For Example:

The Deacon of my Church saw me walking into the Church with a Young Woman:

He said to me: “I know what is going on. You Know the Rules. You cannot be alone with a Female. Giving a Female a Ride to Church and From Church without a proper Escort is Not allowed. It is Obvious what is going on Between you two.”

The Female in Question She Immediately Started Crying and said to him: “I haven’t been to Church in 3 weeks because You and Your Family Stopped coming by and picking me up for Church. I called in advance and every time I was told you would be there to give me a ride to Church. After it was obvious that You were Not going to come and give me a Ride to Church I called the Church and he answered and came over and gave me a ride to Church.”

She Continued: “You are Falsely Accusing us. I am used to this type of Horrible Behavior from people I work with because I am a Single Female in the Navy. You know the talk: Navy Women Join the Navy because they are Looking for Men to hook up with. You know they say the Absolutely Worst things about Women in the Navy… To Accuse him as well as me is Wrong because You know he is Well Respected in this Church and is Not the type of Man you are accusing him of being. You are the Only Person at Fault here.”

The Deacon Red Faced said to Me: “I stand by what I said. You Knowingly Broke the Rules so your Motive is Obvious. You cannot do this again. She has money she can take a cab to Church, buy a car etc… It is Her Responsibility alone to get to Church. It Certainly isn’t my Responsibility to give her rides to Church. We drive by her place and pick her up when she is outside. She wasn’t outside so I kept going. I am Not going to be Late to Church because she is Not where she should have been to get a ride from me.”

She Replied: “You Did Not Drive by the Bus Stop, where you told me to be today and for the Last two weeks. I am always at least 15 minutes early to the Bus stop. I waited for at least 45 minutes past the time you told me that you would be there to pick me up. Today because I did not want to miss Church again I waited for 30 minutes than called the Church to get a ride. Also the Church Service Doesn’t Start for another 15 minutes. None of us made it to Church Late.”

Red Faced the Deacon Glared at her than he Glared at me. He said to me: “You know that there is No Excuse for Your Behavior. This Church doesn’t Tolerate it at All!”

The Deacon Grabbed her by the Arm and Pulled her into the Church Office and Closed the Door.

KJV Only Baptist Churches are this Strict, Legalistic. The Churches I was in were even much worse. I cannot share with the Public how bad it gets.

This All Connects to Penance, Repent / Repentance because:

Baptists and Non Catholic Churches Do Not Separate Their Definition of Penance from Repent / Repentance at All. To them Penance is a Required Part of Repentance.

Accordingly A Person who is Actively “Sinning” In their Eyes is Not Saved. A Saved Person Would Not be Caught Breaking the Rules of the Church. And When Caught they would Do Penance by Being Immediately Sorry and Explaining how they were Wrong. How they would TURN FROM THEIR SIN AND NEVER DO IT AGAIN.

The Deacon Expected Us to Confess to our Fornication. At a minimum he wanted us to Admit Our Behavior was going to End in Fornication.

Neither of us Admitted to Doing Anything Wrong. Because we did Nothing Wrong. We Did Not Sign a Pledge to the Church that we would Never be Alone with a member of the opposite Sex. There was Nothing in the Church’s Documentation about Not being Alone with the opposite Sex. I was Never Directed by the Pastor or the Deacon, etc… about Not Driving a Single Woman alone to Church.

Still the Deacon Expected Us to Show him our Penance, Repentance. She Did Cry but her Tears came from Anger at being Falsely accused. He wanted Real Public Penance and Repentance from from us. He did not get it so the Dozens of People who witnessed this scene told the rest of the Church. (Endless Church Gossip accused us of Fornication, and Not being Saved at All because we Refused to Confess, Do Penance and Repent of our Sin.)

Being Publicly Shamed to the point of Crying is Doing Penance.

If You have Ever Heard Baptist, Southern Baptist, Many other Denominations Preach About “True Repentance” you will Quickly Realize that they Always Bundle Penance into their Definition of True Repentance. Because they say:

“True Repentance Doesn’t Happen without Tears and Deep Sorrow Over Your Sins. You have to Be Deeply Sorry For Your Sins and You Must Turn From All of your Sins. You Must Confess All of Your Sins and Commit to Not Repeat them Again. If You Do Not Do this. If You Do Not Hate Your Sins, What You have Done than You are Not Saved. You Also Have to Turn Away From All of Your Sins and Walk in a New Direction. You have to Do Works Good Enough to Be Worthy of Going to Heaven…”

The Catholic Church and Almost All Non Catholic Churches They have the Same Definition of Repent / Repentance.

Baptists and Other Churches just Simply Bundle the Definition of Penance in with their Definition of Repent / True Repentance. A Quick online Search will Clearly show this to be True.

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To Be Saved, Biblical Bible Salvation: What Does It Mean To Believe On / In Jesus?

Belief In Jesus. To Believe On Jesus is How a Person is Saved. This is Biblical Bible Salvation. When You Understand who Jesus is. Who the Biblical Jesus is.

The Problem Confusion on the Belief In / On Jesus, starts Immediately in the Bible. In the Garden of Eden and it has Continued until today.

There are Huge Major Controversies about what Belief In / On Jesus Means, (Is) for Salvation. I will Clear this All up Biblically, All of the Confusion, in this Message.

**** NOTE **** This will be a Long Message. It has to be to do Justice to the Topic and to Give a Complete Readable Clear Conclusive Biblical Explanation. People (Actually, Dishonest Trolls, that Do the Work of Satan. Counterfeit Christians who Demand that I explain every word I say with the Bible.) Demand that I Go into Great Detail than when I do they say: “I am not going to Read that Novel…” These Lying Frauds Demand Detailed Explanations but when I give them what they are requesting they refuse to read what I have written. These Devils Don’t care about the Truth. They All have Rejected the Truth Long ago. They just want to Tear Down the Truth so they can Push their False Gospel of Works.

**** Please Don’t Ignore the Truth. Please take the time to read this entire Salvation Message. This Salvation Message is the Most Important Message on Salvation You can Ever Read. ****

The Top Salvation Issue is Belief In / Belief On Jesus Himself. The Belief in the Bible. Belief in what Jesus says in the Bible.

People Get Easily Confused Because they Expect to Hear the Truth in Church. Sadly they are Taught Lies in Most Churches. Their Family and Friends Repeat the False Gospel they were taught too, so it is Understandable why People are Confused about Salvation.

God IS NOT the Author of Confusion.

1st Corinthians 14:33 For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.

Satan, Lucifer, the Devil is the Author of Confusion.

To Be Clear I have to go over the Fight against the Truth of Jesus, the Belief In / On Jesus. The Origin of this Fight:

Genesis 3:1 Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the Lord God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden?

Jesus was Attacked by Satan from the Very Beginning of the Human Race. Satan Lied to Eve in the Garden of Eden. Satan the Liar, called Jesus a Liar.

Questioning the Truth of Jesus Words is What All False Counterfeit Christians and Churches do.

They make People Doubt, Question what the Bible is Clearly Saying. Like Satan they Add to Jesus Words and Subtract, Omit Words that Jesus said. They Openly Call Jesus a Liar.

By Doing this they make themselves God.

Almost Every “Christian” Church on the Earth says: “Belief On / In Jesus Alone will Not Save You.”

They Openly Mock the Suggestion that You are Saved by Believing On / In Jesus Only to Save You.

What the Bible Says on Salvation:

Acts 16:30 “…Sirs, what must I do to be saved? 31 And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.

The entire passage:

Acts 16:25 And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them. 26 And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and every one’s bands were loosed. 27 And the keeper of the prison awaking out of his sleep, and seeing the prison doors open, he drew out his sword, and would have killed himself, supposing that the prisoners had been fled. 28 But Paul cried with a loud voice, saying, Do thyself no harm: for we are all here. 29 Then he called for a light, and sprang in, and came trembling, and fell down before Paul and Silas, 30 And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved? 31 And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house. 32 And they spake unto him the word of the Lord, and to all that were in his house.

Acts 16:30 “…Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved…”

This Message Will Explain what it means to Believe On In the Lord Jesus Christ.

Explaining Acts 16:30:

The Jailer he Asked how to Be Saved. The Answer was: Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ.

To Be Saved You Need to Understand what it means to Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ.

Look at verse 32: 32 And they spake unto him the word of the Lord, and to all that were in his house.

Paul told him the Words of Jesus…

He Explained to him who Jesus was and what his Ministry was. Basically a summary of the Gospel’s. What he and Jesus other Disciples have been Preaching. What Paul was Jailed for Preaching.

Satan, False Counterfeit Churches All Add Works to Salvation, or Just Omit Jesus Own Words on Salvation to Keep People from Being Saved. To Confuse people. To Confuse the Truth of the Gospel.

God is Not the Author of Confusion, which means False Churches, Counterfeit Churches are Deliberately Twisting the Scriptures to Teach a False Gospel that is Not Taught in the Bible.

Understand A Lie is A Lie Not Only when You Tell Something that is Not True. A Lie is Also A Lie when you Tell Half Truths, Omit the Whole Truth. Like Say: “Belief in the Gospel Only to Be Saved, means that You Do Not have to Believe that Jesus is God…”

Satan is the Author of Confusion. He is a Liar:

John 8:44 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.

The entire passage:

John 8:39 They answered and said unto him, Abraham is our father. Jesus saith unto them, If ye were Abraham’s children, ye would do the works of Abraham. 40 But now ye seek to kill me, a man that hath told you the truth, which I have heard of God: this did not Abraham. 41 Ye do the deeds of your father. Then said they to him, We be not born of fornication; we have one Father, even God. 42 Jesus said unto them, If God were your Father, ye would love me: for I proceeded forth and came from God; neither came I of myself, but he sent me. 43 Why do ye not understand my speech? even because ye cannot hear my word. 44 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. 45 And because I tell you the truth, ye believe me not. 46 Which of you convinceth me of sin? And if I say the truth, why do ye not believe me? 47 He that is of God heareth God’s words: ye therefore hear them not, because ye are not of God. 48 Then answered the Jews, and said unto him, Say we not well that thou art a Samaritan, and hast a devil? 49 Jesus answered, I have not a devil; but I honour my Father, and ye do dishonour me. 50 And I seek not mine own glory: there is one that seeketh and judgeth. 51 Verily, verily, I say unto you, If a man keep my saying, he shall never see death.

Jesus was Crucified because he Said he was God, the Promised Messiah.

We are Saved by Believing In, On Jesus Only, by Believing the Entire Gospel:

1st Corinthians 15:1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:

False Teachers, Counterfeit Christianity, Ignore: “…if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.”

Here in Verse 2 Paul is calling Everyone’s attention to his Prior Preaching on Salvation. There is No Doubt that Paul and All of the Disciples Taught the Basic Long Established Truths: Jesus is God, Jesus was Virgin Born, Salvation is Eternal Life, etc… Jesus Taught, Preached All of this in the Bible, during his Ministry.

You cannot be Saved if You Deny these Truths and other Essential Truths that Jesus Taught / Preached. Paul and All of Jesus Disciples Taught / Preached the same Truth, the same Gospel Message.

To Be Saved a Person must be Taught, hear the Word of God Preached over time. Preaching takes place over time.

This Means there are many Things that a Person Must Believe about Jesus to be Saved. You cannot just give a person a few Bible Verses and tell them that they are Saved if they Believe them Only.

Countless People who Claim to Believe the Gospel Only for their Salvation will say: “I Don’t Believe Jesus is God.” “I Don’t Believe in Eternal Life.” “You have to be Baptized to Be Saved. ETC…”

People Add Works to the Gospel and they Deny Essential Facts concerning Jesus and the Gospel and Claim they are Saved. This All Happens because they were taught a False Gospel.

Thousands of these People Have NEVER HEARD THE BIBLE TAUGHT / PREACHED A DAY IN THEIR LIVES. Many of them read False “Christian” Tracts, Books and Believed them. Or they grew up in, went to a False Counterfeit Christian Church. Thus they have Never Heard the Bible Preached. A False Message is a False Gospel. Hearing Only Part of the Gospel, Not Hearing the Biblical Gospel Preached, Taught Completely is Not the Hearing the Message of the Gospel.

1st Corinthians 1:21 For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe.

We Are SAVED Through the Preaching of the Word of God.

Belief in the Gospel is 100% how we are Saved. With the Understanding of the Teaching the Preaching that Jesus did in the Gospels.

You Have to Believe In / On the Biblical Jesus to Be Saved.

The Bible Tells us Warns us of False Gospel’s, False Christ’s. Repeatedly Jesus Warns us about these False Prophets that Teach a False Gospel, a False Jesus.

In the 4 Gospels we can read Jesus words he Taught. Jesus Directly taught these words to his Disciples to the Apostle Paul too.

What Jesus taught in the Bible in the 4 Gospels is Essential for us to Believe for our Salvation, to be Saved.

The Word of God from Genesis to Revelation is ALL Jesus Words spoken by himself to us written down by men he chose to do so in the Bible.

Jesus makes it Clear in the Gospels what the Essential Beliefs are for Salvation. (Believe In, Believe On Jesus to be Saved.)

Believe In Jesus, Believe On Jesus Clearly Means to Believe what He Taught / Preached about Himself.

Jesus said He was God in the Flesh. Jesus said he was Virgin Born. Jesus taught Salvation is Eternal Life. Jesus said we are Saved by Believing his Words, by Believing what the Scriptures said about him. What this means is what the Old Testament said about him. Jesus taught the Complete, Entire Gospel Contrary to what Ignorant people believe. Jesus being the Savior of the World is Taught in the Old Testament, Not just in the New Testament.

Everything that the New Testament Teaches about Salvation is also Taught in the Old Testament.

Jesus was Crucified because he Claimed to be the Promised Messiah / that he was God in the Flesh.

So if You want to Understand How to Be Saved you Need to Understand Exactly what Jesus Preached and Taught which I am in the Process of Explaining in this Message.

Any Honest Person who Reads this Entire Message will see that Everything I am saying is Firmly Established in the Bible and is Not my own Independent Teaching.

Every True Christian Church Believes what I am including below. Everything I am saying is Well Established Church Doctrine. It is just Summarized and Explained in Plain Language to make it Easy for people with a Grade School Education to Understand.

1st Corinthians 14:33 For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.

James 3:14 But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth. 15 This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish. 16 For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work. 17 But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. 18 And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.

To Be Saved a Person Does Not Need to be a Bible Scholar. But they Do Need to know what Jesus Taught. They Need to Understand what Jesus Preached.

Belief, to Believe has to Based on Jesus on what Jesus Preached and Taught in the Gospels, in the Bible.

Counterfeit Christians, Counterfeit Evangelists and Churches they are Pushing Salvation without Preaching, without Teaching. As if a Person who is Ignorant of the Bible, of Jesus Ministry can Somehow be Saved with Complete Ignorance of the Scriptures. That is NOT WHAT JESUS TAUGHT!!!!

Jesus Ministry Lasted for 3 ½ years for a Good Reason. He Preached Continuously Quoting the Scriptures. He Declared that he was the Promised Messiah. He performed Numerous Miracles to Establish himself as the Promised Messiah, God in the Flesh.

Too Many So-Called “Christian” Evangelists will spend 10 minutes with a Person and Get them to Say a Prayer and they will Declare that Presto they are Saved.

Many False Counterfeit Christian Evangelists / Churches Do this!!!! Where is the Preaching!!!!

Preaching is Required for a Person to Be Saved!!!! The Bible is Very Clear on this.

1st Corinthians 1:21 For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe.

Preaching! Preaching! Preaching!!!!

Christianity 101 You must Believe Everything Below to Be Saved.

There is NOT ONE LEGITIMATE CHRISTIAN CHURCH THAT WILL DENY JESUS / THE BIBLE HAS ESTABLISHED THE BELOW CORE BELIEFS THAT ARE ESSENTIAL FOR SALVATION.

For Example: If Jesus had a human Father than Jesus could Not Save us. Jesus could Not Save us if he was Not God in the Flesh. These (The Virgin Birth and Jesus Deity / Jesus is God in the Flesh) are just two Examples from Christianity 101 of why there are Essential Biblical Beliefs for a Person to Be Saved. Jesus Himself Established All of these in the New Testament and in the Old Testament.

Many False Teachers / Counterfeit Christianity, will Claim that these Essential Beliefs are All or in Part Just False Catholic Teachings that are Not All True and even if True are Not Essential to a Person’s Salvation. Only a Lost Biblically Ignorant Person would Believe their Lies.

Christianity 101:

Jesus Virgin Birth:

Isaiah 7:14 Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.

Matthew 1:23 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.

John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 The same was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4 In him was life; and the life was the light of men. 5 And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. 6 There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. 7 The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe. 8 He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light. 9 That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world. 10 He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not. 11 He came unto his own, and his own received him not. 12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: 13 Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. 14 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.

The Deity of Jesus Christ, Jesus is God in the Flesh:

Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. 7 Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.

Titus 2:13 Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; 14 Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works. 15 These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise thee.

1st John 5:20 And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.

The Trinity / There is 1 God in 3 Persons: God the Father, God the Son (Jesus), and God the Holy Spirit / the Holy Ghost:

Matthew 3:16 And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him: 17 And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

John 14:23 Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him. 24 He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings: and the word which ye hear is not mine, but the Father’s which sent me. 25 These things have I spoken unto you, being yet present with you. 26 But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. 27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. 28 Ye have heard how I said unto you, I go away, and come again unto you. If ye loved me, ye would rejoice, because I said, I go unto the Father: for my Father is greater than I. 29 And now I have told you before it come to pass, that, when it is come to pass, ye might believe. 30 Hereafter I will not talk much with you: for the prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me. 31 But that the world may know that I love the Father; and as the Father gave me commandment, even so I do. Arise, let us go hence.

The Bible is the Inerrant Word of God:

Psalms 12:6 The words of the Lord are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times. 7 Thou shalt keep them, O Lord, thou shalt preserve them from this generation for ever.

Proverbs 30:5 Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him. 6 Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar.

Psalms 18:28 For thou wilt light my candle: the Lord my God will enlighten my darkness. 29 For by thee I have run through a troop; and by my God have I leaped over a wall. 30 As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the Lord is tried: he is a buckler to all those that trust in him. 31 For who is God save the Lord? or who is a rock save our God? 32 It is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect. 33 He maketh my feet like hinds’ feet, and setteth me upon my high places. 34 He teacheth my hands to war, so that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms. 35 Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy right hand hath holden me up, and thy gentleness hath made me great. 36 Thou hast enlarged my steps under me, that my feet did not slip.

**** The above passages in Proverbs 30 and in Psalms 18 are telling us to Trust in the Scriptures and if we Do God will Protect us. Psalms 18 is Establishing that God’s Word is a candle a light that will show us the way. If we Believe and follow God’s Word God will Bless us and give us the ability to Accomplish Everything he has Directed us to do.

****Note**** John Chapter 5, as do other Chapters in the Bible, Establishes All the Essential Points of Christianity 101. The Bible is Highly Repetitive and Some Passages Speak to Jesus Deity / Virgin Birth, Eternal Salvation, the Authority of the Belief in the Scriptures to Save You, The Gospel.

John 5:14 Afterward Jesus findeth him in the temple, and said unto him, Behold, thou art made whole: sin no more, lest a worse thing come unto thee. 15 The man departed, and told the Jews that it was Jesus, which had made him whole. 16 And therefore did the Jews persecute Jesus, and sought to slay him, because he had done these things on the sabbath day. 17 But Jesus answered them, My Father worketh hitherto, and I work. 18 Therefore the Jews sought the more to kill him, because he not only had broken the sabbath, but said also that God was his Father, making himself equal with God. 19 Then answered Jesus and said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father do: for what things soever he doeth, these also doeth the Son likewise. 20 For the Father loveth the Son, and sheweth him all things that himself doeth: and he will shew him greater works than these, that ye may marvel. 21 For as the Father raiseth up the dead, and quickeneth them; even so the Son quickeneth whom he will. 22 For the Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all judgment unto the Son: 23 That all men should honour the Son, even as they honour the Father. He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent him. 24 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.

**** Verse 24 is a Direct Reference to Jesus Preaching, that they would have known and heard:

John 3:14 And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up: 15 That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life. 16 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. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.

**** When Reading the Bible there are countless cross-references to other Scriptures that are clear from the text that you are reading like the above passage.

**** It is Essential to read the Bible Completely, Continually to be able to understand it for yourself.

25 Verily, verily, I say unto you, The hour is coming, and now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God: and they that hear shall live. 26 For as the Father hath life in himself; so hath he given to the Son to have life in himself; 27 And hath given him authority to execute judgment also, because he is the Son of man. 28 Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice, 29 And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation. 30 I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just; because I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me. 31 If I bear witness of myself, my witness is not true. 32 There is another that beareth witness of me; and I know that the witness which he witnesseth of me is true. 33 Ye sent unto John, and he bare witness unto the truth. 34 But I receive not testimony from man: but these things I say, that ye might be saved. 35 He was a burning and a shining light: and ye were willing for a season to rejoice in his light. 36 But I have greater witness than that of John: for the works which the Father hath given me to finish, the same works that I do, bear witness of me, that the Father hath sent me. 37 And the Father himself, which hath sent me, hath borne witness of me. Ye have neither heard his voice at any time, nor seen his shape. 38 And ye have not his word abiding in you: for whom he hath sent, him ye believe not. 39 Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me. 40 And ye will not come to me, that ye might have life. 41 I receive not honour from men. 42 But I know you, that ye have not the love of God in you. 43 I am come in my Father’s name, and ye receive me not: if another shall come in his own name, him ye will receive. 44 How can ye believe, which receive honour one of another, and seek not the honour that cometh from God only? 45 Do not think that I will accuse you to the Father: there is one that accuseth you, even Moses, in whom ye trust. 46 For had ye believed Moses, ye would have believed me: for he wrote of me. 47 But if ye believe not his writings, how shall ye believe my words?

Salvation is Not Hard, or Difficult to Understand when You Believe the Bible, read it for Yourself. Salvation is Not by Works. We cannot Work our Way to Heaven. Salvation in and of itself is Not a Process.

Salvation Does Require Knowledge of the Scriptures: Again “…it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe.”

Jesus Preached for 3 ½ years and he performed Many Miracles to Prove that he was indeed God the Promised Messiah.

1st Corinthians 1:10 Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. 11 For it hath been declared unto me of you, my brethren, by them which are of the house of Chloe, that there are contentions among you. 12 Now this I say, that every one of you saith, I am of Paul; and I of Apollos; and I of Cephas; and I of Christ. 13 Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were ye baptized in the name of Paul? 14 I thank God that I baptized none of you, but Crispus and Gaius; 15 Lest any should say that I had baptized in mine own name. 16 And I baptized also the household of Stephanas: besides, I know not whether I baptized any other. 17 For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect. 18 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. 19 For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent. 20 Where is the wise? where is the scribe? where is the disputer of this world? hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world? 21 For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe. 22 For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom: 23 But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness; 24 But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God. 25 Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men. 26 For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called: 27 But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; 28 And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are: 29 That no flesh should glory in his presence. 30 But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption: 31 That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.

Belief In / On Jesus Requires You to Believe in the Biblical Jesus. People are Believing In / On a False Jesus.

Please Beware of Blindly Believing People who Just Say Believe On Jesus. Believe In Jesus. That Message Does Nothing at All to Define Jesus. What Jesus are they telling You About???

If it is Just Left open ended without Definition that is Not a Salvation Message.

Jesus warned against False Prophets, False Anti-Christ’s. About False Christ’s.

Matthew 7:13 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: 14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. 15 Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.

Mark 12:38 And he said unto them in his doctrine, Beware of the scribes, which love to go in long clothing, and love salutations in the marketplaces, 39 And the chief seats in the synagogues, and the uppermost rooms at feasts: 40 Which devour widows’ houses, and for a pretence make long prayers: these shall receive greater damnation.

Acts 20:28 Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood. 29 For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock. 30 Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them. 31 Therefore watch, and remember, that by the space of three years I ceased not to warn every one night and day with tears. 32 And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified. 33 I have coveted no man’s silver, or gold, or apparel. 34 Yea, ye yourselves know, that these hands have ministered unto my necessities, and to them that were with me. 35 I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive. 36 And when he had thus spoken, he kneeled down, and prayed with them all.

To Be Saved You Must Believe In / On the Biblical Jesus. The Jesus in John Chapter 10:

John 10:1 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber. 2 But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. 3 To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out. 4 And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice. 5 And a stranger will they not follow, but will flee from him: for they know not the voice of strangers. 6 This parable spake Jesus unto them: but they understood not what things they were which he spake unto them. 7 Then said Jesus unto them again, Verily, verily, I say unto you, I am the door of the sheep. 8 All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers: but the sheep did not hear them. 9 I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture. 10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. 11 I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep. 12 But he that is an hireling, and not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth: and the wolf catcheth them, and scattereth the sheep. 13 The hireling fleeth, because he is an hireling, and careth not for the sheep. 14 I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine. 15 As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep. 16 And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd. 17 Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again. 18 No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father. 19 There was a division therefore again among the Jews for these sayings. 20 And many of them said, He hath a devil, and is mad; why hear ye him? 21 Others said, These are not the words of him that hath a devil. Can a devil open the eyes of the blind? 22 And it was at Jerusalem the feast of the dedication, and it was winter. 23 And Jesus walked in the temple in Solomon’s porch. 24 Then came the Jews round about him, and said unto him, How long dost thou make us to doubt? If thou be the Christ, tell us plainly. 25 Jesus answered them, I told you, and ye believed not: the works that I do in my Father’s name, they bear witness of me. 26 But ye believe not, because ye are not of my sheep, as I said unto you. 27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: 28 And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. 29 My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father’s hand. 30 I and my Father are one. 31 Then the Jews took up stones again to stone him. 32 Jesus answered them, Many good works have I shewed you from my Father; for which of those works do ye stone me? 33 The Jews answered him, saying, For a good work we stone thee not; but for blasphemy; and because that thou, being a man, makest thyself God.

Salvation is Easy when You Understand who Jesus is Biblically in the Bible. The Jesus of the Bible. Not the made up False Jesus’s from False Churches, False Religions.

Jesus is God in the Flesh, Born of the Virgin Mary who Gives Eternal Life to Everyone who Believes In / On him Only For Salvation.

Beware of False Teachers that Teach it is Works to Ask Jesus to Save You. That if You Pray and Ask Jesus to Save You that it is a False Salvation.

They will Falsely Tell You that the Thief on the Cross who Asked Jesus to Save Him was Given a Special Unique Salvation that Does Not Apply to You.

The Bible Says that there is Only One Gospel, Only One Way to Be Saved For Everyone:

Galatians 6:1 I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: 7 Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ. 8 But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. 9 As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed. 10 For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ. 11 But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man. 12 For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ.

Beware of Anyone, Any Church that Teaches more than One Way to Be Saved in the Bible. From Genesis to Revelation there has Always Only Been One Way to Be Saved.

Belief In The ENTIRE Gospel, On / In Jesus is The Only Bible Way to Be Saved.

John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

Asking to Be Saved is Biblical:

Luke 23:39 And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us. 40 But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation? 41 And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this man hath done nothing amiss. 42 And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom. 43 And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.

The Thief on the Cross Asked to Be Saved and it was Clear he knew who Jesus was. Jesus Immediately Answered him: “To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.”

Salvation Happens Immediately when you have Asked Jesus to Save You, Because You have Believed In / On him.

You Do Not have to Ever Doubt Your Salvation.

A Quick Review:

To Be Saved You have to Believe On / In the Biblical Jesus. Understand that Jesus is God. Born of the Virgin Mary. (Mary is Not a Virgin Now she was a Virgin when Jesus was Born. The Bible Clearly Tells us Jesus had Brothers and Sisters.)

Jesus Died, was Buried, and Rose from the Dead to Give us Eternal Life. Jesus Died for All of the Sins of the World. The Word of God is the Final Authority, not man, and Tells us the Truth Concerning Jesus and Salvation. Salvation is 100% Jesus. You cannot do Anything to Add to Jesus Sacrifice for Salvation. Salvation is Jesus Only Plus Nothing Else.

You are Not Saved if You Deny that Salvation is Eternal Life.

Asking to Be Saved is Biblical.

We Are Saved by the Bible, by the Preaching of the Word of God.

Romans 10:8 But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach; 9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. 11 For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. 12 For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. 13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.

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Scholar? Christian Scholar? Beware of Blindly Believing Anyone. Do Not Be Smug / Arrogant. The Bible is the Final Authority for Christians.

Walk Away From Smug / Arrogant People if you can. Below is How to Deal with them Biblically when you have to.

Often A Person Becomes Instantly Smug / Arrogant when they Realize You are Right and they are Wrong. They Typically Will Not Admit that they are Wrong though. But You know they Realize they are Wrong because of their Smug / Arrogant Response.

Their Response: “OK, I Get Your Point. We are Both Right.”

These Geniuses Say the Most Impossible, Ignorant things.

An Answer to a Legitimate Question is Either Correct (Right) or Incorrect (Wrong) Period. There is No In-Between. Water is Wet. If you say Water is Dry you are Wrong. At this point just Walk away.

The Best Way to Deal with a Smug / Arrogant Person that You have to Be Around:

When You cannot just walk away.

At Work, Church, Home, etc…

Do Not Interact with them when You Do Not Have to. Avoid them as much as You Possibly can. When You are Forced to Put them in their Place.

If it is an Issue at Work: Pull out the Work Manual / Work Procedures. Every Job has Documentation on how you are supposed to do your Job.

If they do not accept it. Make them call over the Person who is the Next Highest over you Both to Confirm that you are Right. You Do not want to be the seen as the One who Needs Supervision.

Being Right is: Not the Same thing as being Arrogant.

Being Right 1,000 times out of 1,000 just makes you Right, it Does Not make you Arrogant. A thin skinned person who is Wrong will Call You Arrogant just because they are Constantly Wrong and You are always Right.

The Reason You are Always Right in these Situations is if You Do Not know the Right Answer You will Say: “I Do Not Know the Answer. I will Find the Correct Answer though.”

It is Foolish to Answer a Question that You Do Not know the Answer to for Sure. There are many ways to Find the Correct Answer without Doubt.

An Arrogant Person:

An Arrogant Person is the Person who makes a Point of Letting Everyone Know when they are Right about Something and Someone Else is Wrong. 

When Someone Belittles someone for Being Wrong when they are Right that is Being Arrogant. Using words like:

“You are Stupid.”

“My 8 Year Old Sister knows this…”

This is how Arrogant People Talk.

A Smug Person

Being Smug is Something Arrogant People are. They Walk Around with a Superior Know It All, Attitude that you can Clearly see.

Being Smug is Also:

Rubbing it in when they are Right. This is Often Bizarre Because they Do this Even when No One Said that they were Wrong.

“See I know what I am Talking about.” “I Solved this.” “I Fixed this.” “I Did this.” They are Way too Proud of just doing their Job Correctly.

You might say: “Did I say you were Wrong?”

Their Reply “No”

Your Reply “Good. I am Happy You are Having a Good Day at Work.”

Do Not Be Sarcastic. That is how an Arrogant, a Rude Person Replies. Just Be Happy for them. The Less You interact with them the Better.

Everything I said Above can be applied to anyone’s Circumstances.

In Life: at School, at Work, with Friends and Family, etc…, you have to Deal with Smug / Arrogant People.

Be Humble. When Someone is Always Rude and Arrogant that is who they are. That is Not You, who You are. You Need to Keep from Losing your Temper which is what they want You to do.

A Humble Person will Ignore, the Ignorant, Rude, Smug, Arrogant People they are around as much as they can.

There is a time and a place to Deal with them. Privately, if You Can. Sometimes you have to Immediately Set them Straight with the Truth when they Really Get Carried away with themselves.

How You Should React to them:

1st Corinthians 13:4 Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, 5 Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil; 6 Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; 7 Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.

2nd Timothy 2:23 But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes. 24 And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,

Titus 3:2 To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men. 3 For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another. 4 But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, 5 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; 6 Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour; 7 That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life. 8 This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men. 9 But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain. 10 A man that is an heretick after the first and second admonition reject; 11 Knowing that he that is such is subverted, and sinneth, being condemned of himself.

The Above Passage Titus 3:2-11 Is the Very Best Possible Complete Answer on to how to Deal with Smug, Arrogant, People who are Causing Trouble.

Scholarship is a Lie:

1st Corinthians 1:19 For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent. 20 Where is the wise? where is the scribe? where is the disputer of this world? hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world? 21 For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe.

1st Corinthians 3:18 Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise. 19 For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness. 20 And again, The Lord knoweth the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain. 21 Therefore let no man glory in men. For all things are yours; 22 Whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come; all are yours; 23 And ye are Christ’s; and Christ is God’s.

Please Do Not Be Delusional, Boastful of your Education, your “Intelligence.”

1st Corinthians 3:18 Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise. 19 For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God.

1st Corinthians 3:18-19 is a Warning to People, Especially to Christians.

The Warning is: Do Not Think that Being Educated by a College, any University makes you Intelligent, Wise. God Calls this FOOLISHNESS.

The Wisdom of this World is Satanic Propaganda:

The Excessive Pride Some People have when they talk about their Education makes me Sick.

I am Highly Educated. But I am Thankful, NOT ARROGANT about it. I am Happy to have gotten a Military Education in Advanced Electronics. I am not Boastful about it.

(When I Received my Education in the Navy Only 10% of Recruits Qualified for the Schools I completed through their ASVAB Test Scores. Only 20% of the People who started the Schools successfully completed the Schools. I Do Not Tell People this unless they ask about the Requirements to go to the Schools and what Scores a person had to get to pass the Schools.)

Disrespected By Arrogant College Educated People:

Men and Women with 2, 4, 6, 8 year degrees actually Mock me and laugh at me:

“You do not have a College Education, how did you get the Job you have…”

The People who have said things like this to me, and even worse things, Most of them, have never worked one day of their life in their Degree Field.

They get a Liberal Arts Degree, or: Philosophy, Psychology, Geology, Spanish, English, Literature, etc…, Degrees that are Not marketable. Or Degrees that require follow up education, they cannot afford, they have to have before they can get a job.

These people are working at Starbucks, a Gym, at Grocery Stores, at Gas Stations, at Fast Food Restaurants, etc…, some for minimum wage. Their ages are: 24, 27, in their 30’s, 40’s even older. They have huge Chips on their Shoulders because of their “Education.”

It is Impossible in Life to Not Come Across these Rude, Arrogant, Smug People.

At Social Gatherings They Always have to Tell you in their First Conversation with You that They Went to MIT, Stanford, College, whichever college they went to.

They Ask You: “What College did You Go to?”

You Reply: “I am in the Navy I work in Advanced Electronics, in the Aviation Field.”

They Reply: “OK, so You have No College. You should have Just said that. I Did Not Ask You what your Job was…”

YES They are That Rude and Short with People. They Do Not Want to Associate with People who they Think are Below them. People without a College Degree they have No Time For. They Give You a Smug Look and Walk Away.

This Type of Arrogant / Smug / Rude Person Hates the Military. They DO NOT RESPECT A MILITARY CAREER / EDUCATION.

Technical School / Military Education Man Dating a Woman with a College Degree:

I have Dated Women like I mentioned above from meeting them in Church / a Social Event. College Educated Women without a Job and Long away from the time they went to College, especially with Children, they have to Date who they can Find. They really cannot Ignore a man they are Attracted to even if that man Doesn’t have a College Degree. They Need a Guy to Buy them Lunch Dinner whatever they can get from Dating a man who is Making Money. This is just the Reality of it.

Countless Women have Never worked any job in their life after they found out they couldn’t get a job with their Degree. Or they couldn’t get more than minimum wage, or much more than minimum wage.

You will find them at Social Gatherings, at Church, really everywhere. They are the Experts online (Males too.) who brag about how Intelligent they are…

Men Do this too, Live off of Welfare After college just like the Women do I am talking about. They Find a way to Cling to College Educated Women who like having them around. Sometimes it is an Age Gap Relationship a 24 year old man and a 50 year old woman or older. This is Called having a Sugar Mamma / Sugar Mommy.

Yes there are also Sugar Daddy’s. There are a Lot of Different things like this going on for Young men and Young women to have a person Twice or even more than Twice their Age Pay to support them. Sometimes they get Married which is an Age Gap Marriage. 

These Women are the Man in the Relationship. You can Find out about them online by Typing Women who want FBoys. In short Thousands of College Educated Women will Seek Out College Educated, Stay at Home Men, to Be the Woman in the Relationship. The Woman is Dominate, while the Man is Submissive and will Take Care of All of her Desires. 

****Note**** There are Thousands of Men and Women that Get College Educations that they Never use and Find Men and Women who will Pay their Way plus they take All of the Money they Can Get off of Welfare.

Dating Arrogant / Smug Women who are like this is a Task.

It is Impossible, so I stopped dating Women like this. They Hated me for the Income I made.

Typical Comments I have Gotten:

“It is Beyond me how you make so much Money, without a College Degree. I spent over 6 years in College and I found out even if I worked 10 years in my Field I would Not make over $40,000.00 a year. So, I decided it was Not Worth it to even try to get a job…”

“I have tried for 4 years to get a job above minimum wage in my Degree Field. You didn’t EVEN Go to College and You make a lot more than I thought I could make with my College Degree. That is NOT RIGHT. THE BEST I CAN DO (Best Money she can Make.) IS WORK AS A WAITRESS!!!” 

Millions of Men and Women with a College degree are Living off of Welfare, having Never Worked 1 day at a Job. They refuse to Work for the pay they can get. They are Angry and Full of Pride. “My Degree is Worthless…”

They Live off of Other People’s Taxes. Yet they themselves Feel Superior to the TaxPayers paying for their Welfare. The Single Mothers have Kids. They are Living off of the Welfare system. And off of the money they get from their Kids Dads… 

I have personally known Dozens of women like this. Housing Projects all across the USA are Filled with Women just like this. College Educated Women. The Stereotype is that this type of Living is Only for uneducated women of Color. No College Women of all Races Live like this. 

Beyond the comments I have mentioned, the Daily Behavior, Disdain these Women showed me was Rude, Sarcastic, Very Vocal, Toxic, etc…,

I cannot properly express it here. I do not know why they thought they could keep behaving like this towards me without me breaking up with them… None of them wanted to Break-Up with me. I guess they have known other men that would stay with them while being treated like this.

You Do Not Need a College Education to Get a High Paying Job:

With Several Years of Military Education and with my Military Experience I was hired by Top Technology Manufacturers for jobs that Required, a Master’s Degree.

Going to a Trade School is much more Valuable than having Most College Degrees.

Many times an Employer will pay for your Trade School. Men and Women can check Trade Schools out and Discover that they can Interview with an Employer and wind up having the Employer pay their Entire Trade School Bill as long as they successfully complete the training and work for them for a minimum amount of time. It is different with each Employer, 4 years is typical. You can find these offers by going to Job Fairs, while you are in High School. Many times you need to be under 30 years old to get these type of Employer paid offers.

Having a College Degree is Not an Indication of Intelligence, of Income level.

If you are a Christian I would not go to College:

Christian Colleges are NO Different than Secular Colleges. They are one and the same. Actually they are worse because they push Counterfeit Christianity.

If you are a Christian then the World, will Not Listen to what you have to Say Because they Mock, Laugh at, Hate Jesus / Christians.

John 15:18 If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you. 19 If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you. 20 Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they have kept my saying, they will keep yours also. 21 But all these things will they do unto you for my name’s sake, because they know not him that sent me. 22 If I had not come and spoken unto them, they had not had sin: but now they have no cloke for their sin. 23 He that hateth me hateth my Father also. 24 If I had not done among them the works which none other man did, they had not had sin: but now have they both seen and hated both me and my Father.

1st Corinthians 1:18 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.

Colossians 2:8 Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.

It is Arrogant to put Scholar Next to Your name. A Scholar is supposed to be an Expert in their Field. “The Authority” on a Subject.

No one is an Expert, a Scholar at Anything.

There are Experienced Professionals in All Fields which is far different from being an Expert, a Scholar.

The difference between an Experienced Professional and a Scholar is a Scholar is Supposed to KNOW EVERYTHING in their Profession.

A Scholar is: “Without Peer in their Profession” “What they say Cannot be Questioned” “They have Infinite Knowledge and Expertise in their Profession” etc…

Yes, this is the True Definition of a Scholar. You will realize people who call themselves Scholars believe the Dictionary Definition of Scholar if you try to have a conversation with one.

People Today think they are Scholars because of the Internet:

Keyboard Warriors will do a Google, an Internet, search and think that what they Find is the Undisputed Truth.

This is a Funny, an Ignorant Belief especially since if you take the time to look through enough pages of results you will find a lot of differences of opinion on the subject you are researching.

If You are a Christian Watch Your Behavior Everywhere. Do Not Be an Arrogant X-Rated Jerk at Anytime.

The Truth is, “Christians,” (People who CLAIM to be Christians) are No Better at being Civil online, even at times in person, then anyone else.

In Today’s world of Internet Keyboard Experts, it is Nearly Impossible to have an Adult Conversation with Anyone who Disagrees with You.

People Just want One-Way Conversations.

They ONLY want Positive comments to what they say. They Cannot Handle it when someone Disagrees with Them. They Lose Their Minds when someone is Critical of what They are Saying. They will TELL YOU OFF, if you write something they Disagree with. Then they will Block you so you cannot reply to their Unhinged Rant. They have to have the LAST WORD.

****Note**** The Internet, TV, is Not Safe for Children. Parents Need to put a Filter on their Children’s Internet Devices, the Internet is X-Rated. Parents Be Parents. Supervise Your Children at All times. If you are Not there, with them, have a Trustworthy Adult Always with them to Protect and Supervise Your Children. No Excuses!!!!

Do Not Waste Your Life. Satan wants to Cause People to Waste Their Lives. Please Do Not Waste Your Life:

Some Ways People Waste their Lives:

1: Fighting Useless Fights of All Types. Physical Fights. Verbal Fights. Internal Fights. Fighting on the Internet.

James 4:1 From whence come wars and fightings among you? come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members? 2 Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain: ye fight and war, yet ye have not, because ye ask not. 3 Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts. 4 Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God. 5 Do ye think that the scripture saith in vain, The spirit that dwelleth in us lusteth to envy? 6 But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble. 7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 8 Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded. 9 Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to heaviness. 10 Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.

1st Peter 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: 9 Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world. 10 But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you. 11 To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

John 10:10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.

2: On A Worthless Education

Jesus Disciples they were Not College Educated. They Received their Jewish / Christian Education from their Parents and from Jesus.

Acts 4:13 Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.

It is important to Recognize that in Acts 4:13 the Slanted, Slanderous, Opinion of the Sadducees and the Pharisee’s is the Opinion in this verse. They are Arrogant and are Highly Proud of their “College Educations.” They each had Many Years of Formal Jewish Religious Education that Today would be Validated with College Degrees.

Simply Put Peter and John were Not Rabbi’s by their Standards so to them they were, “Unlearned and Ignorant Men.” This is Far from the Truth though. They like all of the other Disciples had been taught the Scriptures from their Youth. When Jesus Called them to be his Disciples they were All Looking for the Promised Messiah. They were Educated, All of them. They had the Best Possible College Degrees being Taught by Jesus for 3 and a half years.

A Christian Pastor, Evangelist, Preacher Doesn’t Need to Go to a Christian College to be Qualified for their Positions in a Church.

It is Best to have a Pastor that Has Not Been to a Christian College.

3: Lusting.

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

Galatians 5:16 – This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.

1 Corinthians 6:18 – Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body.

1 John 2:16 – For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.

Lusting is a Strong Overwhelming Obsession. Lust is an All Consuming Desire that People Waste their Lives on.

How To Be Saved:

Believe the Gospel Only to Be Saved:

1st Corinthians 15:1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:

Acts 16:27 And the keeper of the prison awaking out of his sleep, and seeing the prison doors open, he drew out his sword, and would have killed himself, supposing that the prisoners had been fled. 28 But Paul cried with a loud voice, saying, Do thyself no harm: for we are all here. 29 Then he called for a light, and sprang in, and came trembling, and fell down before Paul and Silas, 30 And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved? 31 And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.

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Why Did Jesus Say: “…unto Peter, Get thee behind me, Satan…” Matthew 16:23

Jesus Told Peter, Get thee behind me, Satan because Satan was trying to use Peter to Hinder Jesus, to Stop Jesus…

It is Essential to Understand a Person is Either Benefiting Jesus or they are Benefiting Satan. A Christian, anyone, is Either Promoting Jesus or Satan. There is Nothing in between.

Every Christian should automatically realize this when they are told this. If You do not understand this Truth and or do not want to hear this, I question your Salvation if you claim to be a Christian.

If You are a Christian and are not Actively Involved in the Christian Ministry than You are Being Used by Satan.

Revelation 3:14 And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God; 15 I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. 16 So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth.

Jesus Hates Lukewarm Christians.

Lukewarm Christians are the People who Just Occupy the Pews and Shout the Loudest in the Church.

When it comes time to Go Out and Do the Work of the Ministry of the Church they Seldom do it. They will Go to Potluck Dinners, Picnics, Non Evangelist Activities. You will not normally see them working in the Homeless Ministry, the Nursing Home ministry, anything challenging.

Lukewarm Christians Get in the way of the Core Missions of the Christian Church.

Which are: Evangelism, Caring for the weak, helping Widows / caring for children (Orphans), the elderly, etc… I know First hand that these Church Ministries are always begging for Help in Christian Churches.

Church Goers / Pew Sitters: want the most Visible Jobs in the Church.

The Jobs they want are: Sunday School Teacher, Youth Leader, Group Leader, etc… They want to be a Leader in the Church without having ever done the Core Work of the Church. The Bible is Clear on This:

Acts 20:35 I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.

Satan Uses People within the Church to Destroy the Church

Ephesians 4:24 And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness. 25 Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another. 26 Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:

27 Neither give place to the devil.

28 Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.

Neither Give Place To The Devil!!!! This is What Jesus was Saying to Peter When He Said: “Get thee behind me, Satan…”

Ephesians Chapter 4 is Reinforcing what Jesus said to Peter “Get thee behind me Satan…”

A Christian Is Either Promoting Jesus, Doing the Work of the Christian Church, or they are Doing the Work of Satan.

Satan wants to Stop Christians from Serving Jesus and Doing the Work of the Church which is their Responsibility as a Christian.

Satan Stirs Up Anger and Strife in the Christian Church causing this Conflict to Stop the Church from Doing the Ministries they are supposed to Do, Need to Do.

“Neither Give Place To The Devil.” “Get thee behind me, Satan…”

These Words: “Neither Give Place To The Devil.” “Get thee behind me, Satan…” they apply to Every Christian. At One time or another. More often than we are willing to Admit these Words Apply to us.

Peter was a Great Man of God. He went momentarily astray and Jesus Immediately Came Down on Him Hard Like a Sledgehammer: “Get thee behind me, Satan…” Jesus was Not Going to Allow this!

There is Not a Christian Alive today that can match up to the Apostle Peter, so Do Not think that you are Not Ever Used by Satan.

The Bible is Full of examples of His People Being Used by Satan:

1st Corinthians 10:5 But with many of them God was not well pleased: for they were overthrown in the wilderness.

6 Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted. 7 Neither be ye idolaters, as were some of them; as it is written, The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play. 8 Neither let us commit fornication, as some of them committed, and fell in one day three and twenty thousand.

9 Neither let us tempt Christ, as some of them also tempted, and were destroyed of serpents.

10 Neither murmur ye, as some of them also murmured, and were destroyed of the destroyer.

11 Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come.

12 Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.

13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.

****NOTE**** Self-Righteous “Christians” (Typically Lost People within the Church.) will use Verse 13 to Attack Christians who have a habitual sin that they know about.

Verse 13 was Not written for Christians to use to Attack other Christians for their Sins. The entire context of the passage Refutes that use. Verse 12 Refutes that use of Verse 13.

Verse 13 is given because it is True and it encourages Christians to Fight. To Fight against the Temptations that come their way, including Habitual Temptations.

Read Romans Chapter 7. The Apostle Paul had a habitual Sin that he was unable to Stop. As a Christian he said:

Romans 7:15 For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I. 16 If then I do that which I would not, I consent unto the law that it is good. 17 Now then it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me. 18 For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not. 19 For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do. 20 Now if I do that I would not, it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me. 21 I find then a law, that, when I would do good, evil is present with me. 22 For I delight in the law of God after the inward man: 23 But I see another law in my members, warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin which is in my members. 24 O wretched man that I am! who shall deliver me from the body of this death? 25 I thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord. So then with the mind I myself serve the law of God; but with the flesh the law of sin.

1st Corinthians 10:13 IS NOT TO BE TAKEN OUT OF CONTEXT AND USED TO BEAT DOWN CHRISTIANS STRUGGLING WITH SIN.

Again, typically Counterfeit Christians in Churches take this verse and use it against people to PUFF THEMSELVES UP, to attack people within the Church. “I am Better than you are. You are Weak and Pathetic.”

1st Corinthians 10:13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.

This Message is a Wake-Up Call to Christians to Not Be Lazy Lukewarm Christians. There are Infinite ways Satan uses Christians.

When Christians Get Angry, Wrongfully, (There is a Correct Time to Be Angry. Jesus and Paul in the Bible Showed their Anger, their Righteous Indignation. Jesus Used a whip, and overturned tables in the Temple for Example. Paul Fought against False Doctrine and was Very Angry doing it. He Split with Barnabas and was Very Angry while doing this… So Being Angry in Defense of the Gospel is Biblical. There is a Time to be Angry.) they are being Used by Satan.

The Christian Ministry includes Everyone that is Saved.

A Christian Church Only Works as Jesus wants it to when Every Member is Actively A Doer, A Person Working within the Church.

Ephesians 4:10 He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.) 11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: 13 Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: 14 That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; 15 But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ: 16 From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.

James 1:27 Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.

James 1:22 But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.

Doers is an Active Word. If YOU ARE NOT ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN CHRISTIAN EVANGELISM, IN THE WORK OF THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH THAN YOU ARE BEING USED BY SATAN!!!!

In the Gospel’s Jesus is Repeatedly Focusing on Doing. Actively Working in the Ministry. His Number Focus is Evangelism, Soul Winning:

John 4:31 In the mean while his disciples prayed him, saying, Master, eat. 32 But he said unto them, I have meat to eat that ye know not of. 33 Therefore said the disciples one to another, Hath any man brought him ought to eat? 34 Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work.

35 Say not ye, There are yet four months, and then cometh harvest? behold, I say unto you, Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest.

36 And he that reapeth receiveth wages, and gathereth fruit unto life eternal: that both he that soweth and he that reapeth may rejoice together.

37 And herein is that saying true, One soweth, and another reapeth. 38 I sent you to reap that whereon ye bestowed no labour: other men laboured, and ye are entered into their labours.

In the above passage Jesus makes it Clear that Soul Winning is the Job of the Entire Church.

One Person will Sow Seeds, Spread the Gospel. Another Person will Follow up and Lead that Soul to Heaven by their own Evangelism. Jesus is Saying that you cannot expect a Person will be Saved the First time that they hear the Gospel Message. It might take more than one person to Save that Lost Soul.

So, Christians Need to Actively Work at Soul Winning even if they themselves Never see any Fruit. Jesus is Saying once you are in Heaven You will See the Fruit of all of Your Efforts, in Evangelism.

The Picture Jesus Paints is that some people will see a lot of Fruit, a lot of people Saved on Earth. While others might not see anyone Saved while on the Earth. Both the Person who Sowed the seed First and the Person who saw the Fruit Spring Forth as a Saved Soul they are Both credited for Winning that Soul to Jesus Christ.

Soul Winning is a Group Effort according to Jesus. It is the Responsibility of the Entire Church.

James Chapter 1 is what Jesus is Talking about when he said “GET BEHIND ME SATAN…” Peter was Interfering in Jesus Ministry. He was Telling Jesus NO!!!!

You can easily identify False Counterfeit “Christian” Churches by how they Reject Jesus’s Words. How they say “Jesus was Speaking to the Jews Only.”

Yes Churches say this. In Fact 90% probably more than this of Baptist Churches say this.

****NOTE BEWARE**** They Say (IFB Baptists, Many Other Counterfeit Christian Churches.)  Paul was sent to Reveal Christianity. They Falsely Claim that Christianity was NOT KNOWN UNTIL PAUL DEFINED IT, EXPLAINED IT. ACCORDING TO THEIR FALSE DOCTRINE, JESUS NEVER TOLD THE TRUE GOSPEL FOR THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH. THEIR FALSE DOCTRINE TEACHES MULTIPLE TRUE GOSPEL’S. THIS FALSE DOCTRINE COMES FROM THEIR INVENTION OF DISPENSATIONAL TRUTH.

The False Dispensationalism Doctrine:

False Churches that Teach Dispensationalism Divide the Bible into 7 or more Dispensations. “Dispensationalism / Dispensational Truth Theology” These False Churches, Counterfeit Christianity are: Many Baptists Churches, 99% of IFB Baptists, Calvinist Churches, etc…

If you are Not Familiar with this concept, False Doctrine / Teaching of theirs, and others this is how they explain it:

“The New Testament doesn’t begin until Pentecost in the Book of Acts when Saved people received the Holy Ghost.”

So they “Rightly Divide the Truth” and Falsely say that the Books of Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Hebrews and other Books in the New Testament are Old Testament Books that CANNOT be used to Teach New Testament Salvation.

They use the Unbiblical “Dispensational Truth Theology” to Falsely claim that the Bible teaches more than 12 True plans of Salvation. The number Varies from Church to Church. I have seen in Print Between 7 and 18 different Plans of Salvation that these Counterfeit Christians of one type or another say are True Gospel plans of Salvation. This All Comes under the Umbrella of Dispensationalism.

They are Extremely Wicked SATANIC. They Claim Jesus NEVER TAUGHT Salvation for the “Christian Church.” According to them Jesus Salvation Message was Old Testament Preaching to the Jews ONLY.

Again Dispensationalist Teach New Testament Salvation came through the Apostle Paul NOT JESUS.

So, According to Dispensational Theology / Dispensational Truth Jesus, Peter, and Paul, All taught a Different way to be Saved.

These are Traditional Baptist Churches, IFB Baptist Churches, Calvinists Churches, plus others…

“Bible Believers” this term is a Joke.

Beware of the Following Churches: ALL Churches that have Bible Believer’s in their title, IFB Churches, ALL KJV ONLY Churches, Any Church that Puts Bible in their Title. For Example: Cornerstone AV1611 KJV ONLY Bible Baptist Church.

Note on a rare occasion some of these Churches teach the Truth, but it is like One out of One Thousand (1 in a 1,000).

They are Like a Child who Broke the Cookie Jar. “Mommy I don’t know how it Broke. It just fell…” While they have Chocolate all over their face, on their Clothing, on their hands.

We are supposed to Believe them because we Love them, they are our own Children, after all.

Churches Behave like Children in that they Expect to Be Believed ONLY Because they Say it.

You Must Trust and Believe us Because We are The Church.

“This is the Highly Respected: IFB KJV ONLY AV1611 River Road Baptist Church of Tuna, Alabama. Because we Have IFB KJV ONLY AV1611 in our Title then You must Believe it when we say we Believe and Teach the Bible Only here.”

As You Might Expect they are Extremely Arrogant and High and Mighty in Every Way.

I Have Learned Not to Go to a IFB KJV ONLY Church, to any of the Churches I mentioned Above, without closely reading their Website. If they do not have a website there is no chance I will go to their Church. I will watch a few of their online Sermons if their Website doesn’t have any obvious red flags. If the Sermons are Biblical then I would give them a try in person.

Bible Believing Church, KJV ONLY, AV161 in the Title of a Church is a Huge Red Flag.

“Bible Believing / Bible Believer” in itself is a HUGE BAD JOKE

It is a Bad Joke Because If It Is True You Do Not Have to Proclaim It So Loudly In The Title of Your Church.

I know what to Always Expect when Walking into these Churches. Maybe once or Twice I was Surprised in a Good Way.

For the most part these Churches are Clones of Each Other. They are So Fake. So Rude and Arrogant.

They are the Most Ignorant People in how they Behave and their Bible Knowledge.

(IFB KJV ONLY) Independent Fundamentalist Baptists Churches (99%) don’t Teach the Bible. The Bible is Not their Final Authority.

They use Books written by people like Clarence Larkin and others as their Bibles. This is True because Dispensationalism / Calvinism is their Bible.

Dispensationalism / Calvinism is where their Plans of Salvation Comes From. Not the Bible.

They Strictly Follow the Writings of John Calvin / Dispensationalist over the Bible. They are Calvinists, though many Deny it. You can see Calvinists Theology in their List of Beliefs. You will hear their Pastor’s / Preaching and Quoting Other Calvinists.

They Teach and Preach what Dispensationalists and Calvinists Teach ABOVE the Bible. Their Content includes Other Non-Biblical Sources. They Deny what the Bible Says. They Do Not Care that what they Teach Contradicts the Bible:

“You Just Have Not Learned How to Rightly Divide the Bible. If you would Just Read All of these Books then you would understand.”

They Twist the Bible to Fit what their False Teachers Teach.

Dispensationalist Churches are No Different than any other Cult. They are Not Bible Believers. They are Bible Twisters.

Dispensationalism is the Biggest Lie Sending Millions of Baptists (Plus others) to Hell.

They are Nearly All Calvinists. They Follow Men / Women Not the Bible like All Cults.

Dr. Peter S. Ruckman said that he could count 7 Different Plans of Salvation in the Book of Acts alone and 14 or more in the Bible. He did not care about the exact number of Dispensations he was sure that the Bible Taught at least 10 Different Gospels….

The Bible makes it Crystal Clear that there is Only One Gospel.

There is Only One Way to Heaven for All of mankind in the Entire Bible. From Adam to the Last Person Saved there is Only One Path to Heaven.

Jesus’ Death, Burial, and Resurrection Gives Eternal Salvation / Eternal Life to all who Trust in him, the Gospel Only to Save them from Hell, whether they lived before or after him.

In both the Old and the New Testament everyone is Saved By Grace, through Faith in Jesus Only. Belief In Jesus’ Death, Burial and Resurrection, the Gospel. This is what the Bible Clearly Teaches.

The Law was given to Show all Mankind that no one could keep the Law. The Law showed us that we were Sinners in need of a Savior.

Believers in the Old Testament were not Saved by being obedient to the law of God. The Bible clearly teaches this:

Romans 3:20 Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.

We are not Good enough to earn Heaven. That is True for us Now, and it was also True for Believers in the Old Testament.

Old Testament Believers were Not Saved by animal sacrifices:

Hebrews 10:4 For it is not possible that the blood of bulls and of goats should take away sins.

The Old Testament sacrifices pointed towards the One Sacrifice that Jesus would make on the cross to bring Eternal Salvation.

Galatians 1:3-9

[3]Grace be to you and peace from God the Father, and from our Lord Jesus Christ,

[4]Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father:

[5]To whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

[6]I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel:

[7]Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ.

[8]But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.

[9]As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.

The Gospel:

1st Corinthians 15:1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:

Dispensationalist’s Deny the Plain Truth of the Bible. Paul is the God of Dispensationalist’s, Not Jesus. Like Catholics that Worship Mary Dispensationalist’s Worship the Apostle Paul.

You will constantly hear this from Dispensationalist’s:

“Do Not Go to what Jesus said in the Bible for Salvation, Jesus Message was for Old Testament Jews Only.” This is Mainstream Baptist Dispensationalist’s False Doctrine.

This is Not Just a Baptist Theology, it is a False Theology that All Cults Believe. The Cults Deny that Jesus is the Savior. Cults Churches are more than 90% of Every Church that exists today.

BEWARE OF: Pauline Churches. A Pauline Church Focus is on Paul, NOT ON JESUS. I am not saying that they do not mention Jesus. They will Mention Jesus a lot but they Falsely Claim that Jesus’s Ministry was Only to the Jews.

The Entire Passage below is a Sermon against Being a Cold, or a Lukewarm Christian. The Word Christian Means Christlike.

James 1:19 Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: 20 For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God. 21 Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls. 22 But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. 23 For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass: 24 For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was. 25 But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed. 26 If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man’s religion is vain. 27 Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.

The Core Work of the Christian Church is to be Out in the Community Being an Evangelist. Bringing people into the Church:

Matthew 9:36 But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd. 37 Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few; 38 Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.

Jude 1:20 But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost, 21 Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. 22 And of some have compassion, making a difference: 23 And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh.

Proverbs 11:30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.

Revelation 3:14 And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God; 15 I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. 16 So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth. 17 Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked: 18 I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see. 19 As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.

A Christian Must be Active Daily in the Christian Ministry.

Pastor’s, People who have an Official Position in the Local Church are Not the Only People who are in the Christian Ministry. Matthew Chapter 16 make this Very Clear. If You are Saved, a Christian, then You must, at the Very Minimum, be part of the Evangelism Ministry. Sharing the Gospel with people.

If You Don’t care enough about the people you see everyday to Witness to them, to Share the Gospel with them then how can you call yourself a Christian?

Just saying “I am a Christian,” on Social Media, while you are in your Favorite hiding place, is a meaningless gesture. That is Not Sharing anything. The word Christian is the most misused word in History. The Secular World Only knows Counterfeit Christianity. Counterfeit Christianity is as Fake as a Pink Dollar Bill.

A Christian will verbally share the Gospel with their Immediate Community. With their Neighborhood, and with as many people as possible in their Daily Life. This is the Very least you can do to be part of the Christian Ministry.

Online Evangelism is Good to Do But what I see Online is Not Christian Evangelism.

90 Percent or More of Online “Christian” Evangelism is  Meme’s, or a Single Bible Verse that will Not Save a Person reading it. The Bible Versions used are Not Bibles.

I Only Use the KJV Bible but I don’t Proclaim it as if that makes what I am Saying Automatically True. Having the Right Bible Means Nothing if the person using the KJV Bible is Teaching a False Gospel and Twisting the Scriptures.

There is a Reason that Hundreds of New Bible Versions Came out After the KJV Bible was published. The Reason is Satan is a Liar, and the Author of Confusion. His Bibles are From Corrupt Manuscripts. Common Sense will Tell You there is No Need for All the New Bible Versions Other then to Cause Confusion and to Teach Lies. 

If you want to do Real Christian Evangelism online you have to Actually Share the Gospel. Finding “Christian” Meme’s and Non Salvation Bible Verses Online to post, Especially if you are using a Corrupt Bible is Not Christian Evangelism.

The Apostle Peter:

The Apostle Peter is the Most Misunderstood, Most Slandered Person in the Bible… 99% of what has been written about him is Wrong.

Peter was Married with his own Family. He was one of the oldest of the 12 Disciples Jesus called. Jesus was 30 years old when he started his Public Ministry. His Disciples were all at least 30 years old and older.

Jesus had to wait until he was 30 years old to begin his Public Ministry because at 30 years old Jesus was old enough to be a Respected Rabbi / Teacher. The masses Never would have Respected and followed Jesus at a Younger age. All of Jesus’s 12 Disciples had to have the same level of Respect to take part in his Ministry, they were all sent out on Missionary Journey’s separate from Jesus.

Jesus calls Peter Satan:

Matthew 16:22 Then Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, saying, Be it far from thee, Lord: this shall not be unto thee. 23 But he turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind me, Satan: thou art an offence unto me: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but those that be of men.

The Entire passage:

Matthew 16:1 The Pharisees also with the Sadducees came, and tempting desired him that he would shew them a sign from heaven. 2 He answered and said unto them, When it is evening, ye say, It will be fair weather: for the sky is red. 3 And in the morning, It will be foul weather to day: for the sky is red and lowring. O ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky; but can ye not discern the signs of the times? 4 A wicked and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given unto it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas. And he left them, and departed. 5 And when his disciples were come to the other side, they had forgotten to take bread. 6 Then Jesus said unto them, Take heed and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees. 7 And they reasoned among themselves, saying, It is because we have taken no bread. 8 Which when Jesus perceived, he said unto them, O ye of little faith, why reason ye among yourselves, because ye have brought no bread? 9 Do ye not yet understand, neither remember the five loaves of the five thousand, and how many baskets ye took up? 10 Neither the seven loaves of the four thousand, and how many baskets ye took up? 11 How is it that ye do not understand that I spake it not to you concerning bread, that ye should beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees? 12 Then understood they how that he bade them not beware of the leaven of bread, but of the doctrine of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees. 13 When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am? 14 And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets. 15 He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? 16 And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. 17 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven. 18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. 19 And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. 20 Then charged he his disciples that they should tell no man that he was Jesus the Christ. 21 From that time forth began Jesus to shew unto his disciples, how that he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised again the third day. 22 Then Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, saying, Be it far from thee, Lord: this shall not be unto thee. 23 But he turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind me, Satan: thou art an offence unto me: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but those that be of men. 24 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. 25 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it. 26 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? 27 For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works. 28 Verily I say unto you, There be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the Son of man coming in his kingdom.

This Message is a Caution to All Christians that Satan will use Every Opportunity to Corrupt You and to Have You Working for him instead of Jesus.

How to Be Saved:

Believe the Gospel Only for your Salvation:

1st Corinthians 15:1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:

Romans 10:8 But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach; 9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. 11 For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. 12 For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. 13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.

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1st Corinthians 15:1-4, The Gospel, Has A Warning: “Unless Ye Have Believed In Vain.” What Does Believing In Vain Mean?

“Unless Ye Have Believed In Vain.” What Does Believing In Vain Mean?

Biblical Christian Salvation is to Believe The Gospel Only to be Saved. If You Add Anything to, or Subtract Anything from the Gospel (1st Corinthians 15:1-4.) You are Not Saved. Because You Have Not Believed The Gospel Only for Your Salvation.

The Gospel:

1st Corinthians 15:1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:

What Does it mean to Believe in Vain?

A Vain Belief in the Gospel is to Add Works to the Gospel or to Subtract Something from it.

To Subtract any of the following: “how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:”

If Your Belief is that You have to REPENT OF SIN to be Saved than your Belief is In Vain. It is In Vain because REPENT OF SIN is NOT PART OF THE GOSPEL.

REPENT OF SIN IS NOT IN THE BIBLE. REPENT OF SIN IS A FALSE GOSPEL.

People Go to Hell Because they would Rather Believe the Lies they Hear in their Church, on TV, on the Radio, on their Computer etc…, than to Believe what the Bible Plainly Says.

Salvation is a Personal Choice. Salvation is a Personal Decision.

Do, Not Let Your Father, Your Mother, Your Brother, Your Sister ANYONE, Drag YOU to HELL / THE LAKE OF FIRE with them.

Other Examples of what Believing In Vain is:

Your Doctor Tells you: “The, Garlic you are eating is Killing You. Stop Eating Garlic and You will Be Healed. The Only Way to Be Saved from Death is to Stop Eating Garlic Your Doctor Repeats… (Stop Trusting in Your own Works, Eating Garlic, Believe Jesus and Be Saved from Death / Hell.)

An In Vain Belief is to Not Completely Trust in Jesus Only to Save You. To Add Works to the Gospel.

In the Above Example the Patient Does Not Believe the Doctor completely. He thinks… “Well, Everyone I know Eats Garlic…, I think I am Just eating too much Garlic so what I will Do is be careful to reduce the Garlic I eat. I will eat half as much Garlic from Now On and this will Save me…”

Adding Garlic / Works to Salvation

Repent of Sin, Water Baptism, Obeying the Sabbath, Penance, Saying the Rosary, Believing You can Lose Your Salvation, Trusting in Church Membership, Trusting in the Apostle’s Creed, Trusting in anything other than the Gospel Only for Your Salvation is to Believe In Vain.

Believing In Vain From the Collins Dictionary:

in vain

Phrase

If you say that something such as someone’s death, suffering, or effort was in vain, you mean that it was useless because it did not achieve anything.

“He wants the world to know his son did not die in vain. His Son’s Life was Productive, Valuable, had Worth, etc…”

****NOTE**** In Vain, Universally means: A Useless Belief. A Useless Effort. Or Just Simply Useless.

In Vain: “There is a large hole in a tire. Trying to pump it up with air is a Useless Effort.”

“Trying to Clean Dirty Laundry with Muddy Water.”

Believed In Vain, is Not Hard to Understand. Salvation is Not Hard to Understand. How to be Saved is Not a Mystery.

https://plain-talk-christian-ministries.com/2023/09/25/is-the-romans-road-biblical-salvation/

In Anything Other than Christianity People who only have a 3rd Grade Education level will Immediately Understand what In Vain Means when they are given an example of it.

Over and Over Again in Movies, on TV Shows, in Books, etc…, People will understand what In Vain Means from just watching TV or from Reading.

A Perfect Example of doing something IN VAIN is in the Classic Novel Great Expectations by Charles Dickens.

The main Character Pip Tries IN VAIN to Win the Love of Estella. Pip tries for Decades. In the Novel Estella is the same age as Pip, 10 years old, when they meet for the 1st time.

Pip met Estella at Miss Havisham’s home. Miss Havisham Hates Men Because on her Wedding Day her Groom Never Showed up to Marry her. She was Forever Embarrassed by him. This Caused An Undying Hatred in her for Men. She Raised Estella (She Carefully Taught, Trained Estella in Every Imaginable Way) to be Cruel to Men. Estella was taught the art of Seduction…

Estella caused Men to Fall in Love with her and then she would be Unloving, Uncaring and Cruel to them. Miss Havisham took the Greatest Pleasure in this.

Pip and Estella Grew up Together. He was Told Countless Times by Miss Havisham and by Estella that she would Never Love him, that she would Only Break his Heart… Pip wasted his Life In Vain Attempting to get Estella to Marry him to Fall in Love with him.

You might find a Publisher’s update to the Book, and Movie / Versions with a Happy Ending. In those Versions: In the Novel a Few paragraphs are added to the end that is intended to give the Novel a Happy Ending. At the end of the Movie. The Movie Versions will usually have a Brief Scene Decades later where they wind up Together. They will be middle aged…, or older.

This is One Novel I have read a few times, with the Alternate Ending Added After the Charles Dickens Ending. Titled “This is the Publishers Alternate Ending.” So you read the Entire Book and After you have read it there is a Page with the above Title followed by a Page and a half of the Alternate Ending that Does Not Fit the Novel at All. It is like Watching The James Cameron Movie Titanic All the way Through and Seeing Jack Die than have this happen:

Decades Later Jack finds Rose they meet again and Live Happily Ever After in a Very Brief 2 or 3 minute additional scene… If you buy this type of thing I deeply Question your Sanity. Seriously you saw Jack Freeze to Death and Fall Beneath the Water… You saw him Die…

There have Been Countless other Movies / Books about People Trying to Do the Impossible, Doing Something In Vain.

At the End of the Movie / Book: “My Husband Lived his Life In Vain. He was Obsessed with Finding Oil on this Land. He Bought this land for almost Nothing Because People Tried for over 20 years to Drill for Oil here and they All went Bankrupt. The Oil Rig finally Killed him after 30 years…”

The Point I am making is it is Not Hard for Hollywood to show people what In Vain means.

People have the Mental Capacity to understand what In Vain means but when they Read it in 1st Corinthians Chapter 15 they Completely (99.9%) miss the meaning of In Vain here.

Or they just Reject Every Scripture that goes against what they were taught, which is the Truth for most people I have this Conversation with.

They will say something like: “I have Believed The Gospel Only to Be Saved. But I Also Believe that you Have to Repent of Sin to Be Saved…”

If You think like this You are just Lying to Yourself.

This Behavior, way of thinking, believing, is Not an Accident it is Spiritual Blindness. This Happens with People who have Rejected the Gospel as the Only Way to Heaven.

These People will Repeatedly Say: “I Believe the Entire Gospel. I Believe Jesus Is the ONLY way to Heaven. But You will Go to Hell if you Do Not Repent of your Sins…”

REPENT OF SIN is Not part of the Gospel. REPENT OF SIN is Not in the Bible.

If You are Someone who Thinks You are Saved because You are Trusting in the REPENT OF SIN, FALSE GOSPEL, or Something Else Besides the Gospel ONLY than Your Belief is IN VAIN.

You are Trusting in Yourself to get into Heaven. You Have NEVER BELIEVED THE GOSPEL.

The Gospel:

Belief is All or Nothing.

A Breakdown of the Gospel:

1st Corinthians 15:1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:

1: The Gospel has to be Received. Meaning Just Hearing the Gospel and knowing All of the Words Does Not Save You. You have to Receive it / Believe it. Received the Gospel means you heard it, You understood it and you Accepted it Completely. So Simply put to Receive the Gospel means you have Believed the Entire Gospel without Adding Anything to it.

2: Believing the Gospel is How a Person is Saved.

3: Believing In Vain means you Either Do Not Believe the Entire Gospel or You are Adding to the Gospel.

1st Corinthians 15:1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand;

In verse 1 the Apostle Paul is speaking to a crowd of People who are Followers of Jesus. We know this because he uses the word Brethren. Like ALL Good Preachers he Doesn’t Assume that Everyone he is speaking to is Saved, a True Follower of Jesus. The purpose for his speech is to Ensure that Everyone Present has Understood his Preaching on the Gospel.

Verse 2 makes this Clear:

2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.

By which also ye are saved, if: IF, IF, IF… IF is such a Huge Word!!!

Paul is Repeating his Previous Preaching to this Church . (Paul as a Missionary traveled from Church to Church. He had Previously Preached at this Church and he mentions this. Obviously he makes Sure to Always Preach the Gospel Each time. Here in 1st Corinthians 15:1-4 Paul is making it as Clear as Possible that a Person is ONLY SAVED by Believing in the Gospel ONLY. Any Other Belief is IN VAIN. To Trust in ANYTHING OTHER THAN THE Complete Gospel is an IN VAIN BELIEF, that will Not Save You.)

The IF: if you keep in memory what I preached unto you… So Paul wants them to think about his Previous Gospel Message he had Preached to them the last time he was there.

Paul warns them that they are NOT SAVED, (IF… YE HAVE BELIEVED IN VAIN. If they are NOT TRUSTING ONLY THE GOSPEL TO SAVE THEMSELVES.)

So Finally Paul Repeats the Gospel which he had Previously Preached unto them in verses 3 and 4.

3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:

You have a Choice to Believe the Gospel ONLY and Be Eternally Saved or Reject the Gospel and Go to Hell / The Lake of Fire For Eternity.

Holding to any other Way to Heaven is to have Believed In Vain.

Believed In Vain is Trusting in Anything Other than the Gospel Only to Save You.

Believing in Jesus to be Saved is Not a Test of Your Faith.

False Teachers will Try to Destroy Your Belief in the Gospel to Save You by Telling You:

You Must Have Saving Faith… They Falsely Claim that You must have a Certain amount of Faith to Believe.

The Bible Does Not Teach this.

The Thief on the Cross was Saved by Simply Believing on Jesus he Asked Jesus to Save him:

Luke 23:42 And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom. 43 And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.

As soon as You Believe the Gospel Only to Save You than you are Immediately Saved.

The Thief on the Cross: “Lord, Remember Me…

Jesus: “To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.”

This is Salvation as Plain and Clear as Possible.

Notice Jesus Did Not say: “No. You Cannot Be Saved because You Never Lived a Christian Life. You Never Repented of Your Sins…

Jesus Did Not Question his Faith!!!!

The Entire Passage.

Luke 23:39 And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us. 40 But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation? 41 And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this man hath done nothing amiss. 42 And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom. 43 And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.

Another Example:

Acts 16:27 And the keeper of the prison awaking out of his sleep, and seeing the prison doors open, he drew out his sword, and would have killed himself, supposing that the prisoners had been fled. 28 But Paul cried with a loud voice, saying, Do thyself no harm: for we are all here. 29 Then he called for a light, and sprang in, and came trembling, and fell down before Paul and Silas, 30 And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved? 31 And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.

Salvation is Simple. It is Not a Test of Your Faith. It is Not Anything that You have Done. It is Simply Believing the Gospel Only to Be Saved. Trusting in Jesus Only to Save You.

Sirs, what must I do to be saved? 31 And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.

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Yes, I Said You Are Wrong! You Are A Liar! It Is Always Right To Expose Lies, Liars!

I Am a Christian Evangelist. I Say: YOU ARE A LIAR, to Liars. I Daily Expose Lies, Liars. I Expose False Churches. False Pastors, Evangelist, Teachers. People who Are Wrong, People who Lie. It is One thing to be Wrong. It is Another to Know You are Wrong, that Makes You a Liar.

The Audience, the Masses, the Crowd they Support People who are Wrong who are Full of Lies, who are Liars. People Hate to Be Called a Liar. They support them because they tell Lies and are Liars too. Birds of a Feather do stick together. You can see this Daily in Life, online. People Love to Attack Me for Telling Someone that they are Wrong and or for Telling the Truth that they are Telling Lies, that they are a Liar. Jesus’s Whole Ministry was about Telling the Truth Calling a Liar, a Liar. Jesus Daily Exposed Lies, Liars.

John 4:24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.

John 8:32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

John 16:13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.

John 17:17 Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.

1st John 3:18 My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth.

1st John 5:20 And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.

Psalms 25:5 Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day.

Psalms 25:8 Good and upright is the LORD: therefore will he teach sinners in the way. 9 The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way.  

Jesus is The Way the Truth and the Life.

Even Jesus’s Enemies Admitted Jesus was Honest, he told the Truth. Jesus Spent a Major Part of his Time Face to Face Calling Out Liars. He Always Called Out the Pharisees and the Sadducee’s for their Lies:

Matthew 22:15 Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might entangle him in his talk. 16 And they sent out unto him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, Master, we know that thou art true, and teachest the way of God in truth, neither carest thou for any man: for thou regardest not the person of men. 17 Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not? 18 But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites? 19 Shew me the tribute money. And they brought unto him a penny. 20 And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription? 21 They say unto him, Caesar’s. Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar’s; and unto God the things that are God’s. 22 When they had heard these words, they marvelled, and left him, and went their way. 23 The same day came to him the Sadducees, which say that there is no resurrection, and asked him, 24 Saying, Master, Moses said, If a man die, having no children, his brother shall marry his wife, and raise up seed unto his brother. 25 Now there were with us seven brethren: and the first, when he had married a wife, deceased, and, having no issue, left his wife unto his brother: 26 Likewise the second also, and the third, unto the seventh. 27 And last of all the woman died also. 28 Therefore in the resurrection whose wife shall she be of the seven? for they all had her.

29 Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God.

****NOTE**** It is Essential, it is Important to Understand Exactly what Jesus Said and Did. Right Here Jesus Is Exposing the Sadducees for Being WRONG!!! JESUS DID NOT JUST ALLOW THEM TO GET AWAY WITH BEING WRONG!!! Jesus Always Exposed People who were Liars, who were Telling Lies!!!

I Get So Sick to my stomach at Lies, Liars, Phony Fake “Christians” Counterfeit Christians who are Actually the Modern Day Pharisees and Sadducees, that Constantly Act Holy, Pious, and Wrongly call me Out for Exposing their Lies, or the Lies of Others. Yes, I Expose them when they are Wrong. I in fact give them the Benefit of the Doubt that they are Just Wrong. I Only Call them Liars when it is Clear that they Don’t Care about the Lies they are Spreading. They Don’t Care About the Truth. They Just Put out Stuff that they Haven’t even Researched themselves and Don’t care Enough to Learn the Truth by Reading the Information I have given to them in an attachment to Read.

People are LIARS when they Refuse to even Look at the Truth.

30 For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of God in heaven. 31 But as touching the resurrection of the dead, have ye not read that which was spoken unto you by God, saying, 32 I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob? God is not the God of the dead, but of the living. 33 And when the multitude heard this, they were astonished at his doctrine. 34 But when the Pharisees had heard that he had put the Sadducees to silence, they were gathered together. 35 Then one of them, which was a lawyer, asked him a question, tempting him, and saying, 36 Master, which is the great commandment in the law? 37 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. 38 This is the first and great commandment. 39 And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. 40 On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets. 41 While the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them, 42 Saying, What think ye of Christ? whose son is he? They say unto him, The Son of David. 43 He saith unto them, How then doth David in spirit call him Lord, saying, 44 The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool? 45 If David then call him Lord, how is he his son? 46 And no man was able to answer him a word, neither durst any man from that day forth ask him any more questions.

The Pharisees and the Sadducees they were Always Lying and Trying to Trick Jesus. They wanted to catch Jesus being Wrong.

Jesus Always Told the Truth. He used the Truth to Expose the Lies of the Pharisees and the Sadducees. He knew what they were up to. That they were Liars. He Always Called Them Out for being Liars he Exposed Their Lies to Their Faces:

John 8:33 They answered him, We be Abraham’s seed, and were never in bondage to any man: how sayest thou, Ye shall be made free? 34 Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin. 35 And the servant abideth not in the house for ever: but the Son abideth ever. 36 If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed. 37 I know that ye are Abraham’s seed; but ye seek to kill me, because my word hath no place in you. 38 I speak that which I have seen with my Father: and ye do that which ye have seen with your father. 39 They answered and said unto him, Abraham is our father. Jesus saith unto them, If ye were Abraham’s children, ye would do the works of Abraham. 40 But now ye seek to kill me, a man that hath told you the truth, which I have heard of God: this did not Abraham. 41 Ye do the deeds of your father. Then said they to him, We be not born of fornication; we have one Father, even God. 42 Jesus said unto them, If God were your Father, ye would love me: for I proceeded forth and came from God; neither came I of myself, but he sent me.

43 Why do ye not understand my speech? even because ye cannot hear my word.

44 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.

****NOTE**** Lost People Do Not Understand the Bible, God’s Words because their Father is the Satan, The Devil. As Long as a Lost Person is NOT HONESTLY SEEKING to Know the Truth, God will NOT Reveal the Truth to them.

2nd Corinthians 4:3 But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: 4 In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them. 5 For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus’ sake. 6 For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.

Everyone that is Seeking the Truth God will Show them the Truth.

Anyone that Honestly Wants to Know the Truth, How to Be Saved God Will Show them the Truth:

Psalms 145:18 The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth.

Please Ask Jesus to Save You. If You have Not Yet Asked him to Save You.

Romans 10:8 But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach; 9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

11 For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.

12 For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him.

13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.

1st Corinthians 15:1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:

45 And because I tell you the truth, ye believe me not. 46 Which of you convinceth me of sin? And if I say the truth, why do ye not believe me?

47 He that is of God heareth God’s words: ye therefore hear them not, because ye are not of God.

48 Then answered the Jews, and said unto him, Say we not well that thou art a Samaritan, and hast a devil? 49 Jesus answered, I have not a devil; but I honour my Father, and ye do dishonour me. 50 And I seek not mine own glory: there is one that seeketh and judgeth. 51 Verily, verily, I say unto you, If a man keep my saying, he shall never see death. 52 Then said the Jews unto him, Now we know that thou hast a devil. Abraham is dead, and the prophets; and thou sayest, If a man keep my saying, he shall never taste of death. 53 Art thou greater than our father Abraham, which is dead? and the prophets are dead: whom makest thou thyself? 54 Jesus answered, If I honour myself, my honour is nothing: it is my Father that honoureth me; of whom ye say, that he is your God: 55 Yet ye have not known him; but I know him: and if I should say, I know him not, I shall be a liar like unto you: but I know him, and keep his saying. 56 Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day: and he saw it, and was glad. 57 Then said the Jews unto him, Thou art not yet fifty years old, and hast thou seen Abraham? 58 Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am. 59 Then took they up stones to cast at him: but Jesus hid himself, and went out of the temple, going through the midst of them, and so passed by.

The Pharisees and the Sadducees were Filled with Hate, with Satan. They Hated Jesus because he Told the Truth and he Exposed Their Lies. He Called them Out for Being Liars. They Wanted to Murder Jesus…

Today’s Modern False Counterfeit Christians / Churches Hate the Truth too.

Because the Truth Exposes their Satanic Lies. Proves that they are Liars. This is Why True Christians are so Hated:

John 15:17 These things I command you, that ye love one another. 18 If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you. 19 If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you. 20 Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they have kept my saying, they will keep yours also. 21 But all these things will they do unto you for my name’s sake, because they know not him that sent me. 22 If I had not come and spoken unto them, they had not had sin: but now they have no cloke for their sin. 23 He that hateth me hateth my Father also. 24 If I had not done among them the works which none other man did, they had not had sin: but now have they both seen and hated both me and my Father. 25 But this cometh to pass, that the word might be fulfilled that is written in their law, They hated me without a cause. 26 But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me: 27 And ye also shall bear witness, because ye have been with me from the beginning.

“Christians” Counterfeit Christians Continuously Hatefully Attack Me.

A common thing they say: “What Makes You Right and me Wrong!”

I reply: Romans 3:4 God forbid: yea, let God be true, but every man a liar; as it is written, That thou mightest be justified in thy sayings, and mightest overcome when thou art judged.

“The Bible is Right. I am Quoting the Bible. Your Problem is with Jesus, the Bible. I am Not telling You, my Opinion. I am Quoting what the Bible Says.”

More things Angry Counterfeit Christians say to me: “I Am Wrong!!! What Makes You God that You can Tell me I am Wrong!!!”

My Reply: “Your Hate is Pouring through You. Nothing You have said is True. Nothing You have said is in the Bible. You are Just Repeating things you have heard that are Not True. That are Not in the Bible. Show me in the Bible Proof of what you are Saying…”

The Most I ever get are Bible Verses that are Used Incorrectly, Twisted, taken out of Context.

https://plain-talk-christian-ministries.com/2022/12/15/2nd-chronicles-714-explained/

Like 2nd Chronicles 7:14 as a Salvation passage. 2nd Chronicles 7:14 is Not a Salvation passage it is Talking about a Specific Covenant Between God and The Nation of Israel.

2nd Chronicles 7:14 Doesn’t use the Words Repent or Repentance. But Counterfeit Christians / Churches put those words into it. They use it to Teach the False Teaching, the False Gospel Repent of Sin to be Saved. Repent of Sin is Not in the Bible. So, to Falsely put Repent of Sin in the Bible, False Teachers Twist the Scriptures, they Add words to Verses that are Not in them.

As an Evangelist, I cannot just Ignore it when People are Liars Spreading Lies. Or are Just Wrong.

Yes, if someone is a Liar, telling Lies, are Wrong it is Essential to Point out that they are Wrong. It is Right to call out Lies, Liars, People who are Wrong. You are Not doing People any Favors by Letting them say things that are Wrong. Tell them they are Wrong, Correct them and if they Admit the Truth they will Correct their Errors.

Jesus Did Not Let it pass when People Told Lies, were Liars, Were WRONG:

Matthew 22:29 Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God. 30 For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of God in heaven. 31 But as touching the resurrection of the dead, have ye not read that which was spoken unto you by God, saying, 32 I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob? God is not the God of the dead, but of the living. 33 And when the multitude heard this, they were astonished at his doctrine.

Isaiah 5:20 Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! 21 Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight! 22 Woe unto them that are mighty to drink wine, and men of strength to mingle strong drink: 23 Which justify the wicked for reward, and take away the righteousness of the righteous from him! 24 Therefore as the fire devoureth the stubble, and the flame consumeth the chaff, so their root shall be as rottenness, and their blossom shall go up as dust: because they have cast away the law of the Lord of hosts, and despised the word of the Holy One of Israel. 25 Therefore is the anger of the Lord kindled against his people, and he hath stretched forth his hand against them, and hath smitten them: and the hills did tremble, and their carcases were torn in the midst of the streets. For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still.

Romans 1:18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness; 19 Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them. 20 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: 21 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. 22 Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools, 23 And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things. 24 Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves:

25 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.

26 For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature: 27 And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet. 28 And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient; 29 Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers, 30 Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, 31 Without understanding, covenantbreakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful: 32 Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them.

Since the Beginning LIARS, HAVE TWISTED THE SCRIPTURES to Justify their Sins. They ATTACK EVERYONE WHO EXPOSES THEIR LIES.

All Christians have an Obligation to Expose LIES, LIARS:

Ephesians 5:6 Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience. 7 Be not ye therefore partakers with them. 8 For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light: 9 (For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;) 10 Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord.

11 And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them.

12 For it is a shame even to speak of those things which are done of them in secret.

13 But all things that are reproved are made manifest by the light: for whatsoever doth make manifest is light.

14 Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light. 15 See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,

16 Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

17 Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. 18 And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; 19 Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord; 20 Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;

Proverbs 19:8 He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good. 9 A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish.

All Christians Need to Read and Study the Bible so that they will Know the Truth.

False Teachers are Everywhere Spreading Lies. Christians Must Know the Truth so they can Expose these False Teachers and Call Out All of their Lies:

2nd Timothy 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 16 But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.

17 And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus;

18 Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some.

****NOTE**** Hymenaeus and Philetus They told Lies. THEY WERE WRONG!!!! WRONG, concerning Bible Doctrine: The Resurrection from the Dead. They were False Teachers that Told Lies within the Church. They were Physically Destroyed because of their False Teachings. Telling Lies will Physically Harm You. To tell Lies Daily this will Damage your Health. Stress is a Serious Harmful Health Issue. When People Tell Lies it is Stressful. Criminals who spent Years Repeating the same Lies when they Finally Told the Truth it was a Big Relief to them. I have seen Numerous Police Officers Say in interviews that They could see the Stress Relief That Immediately happened to People who Finally Admitted the Truth. The Lies they kept telling were a Huge Burden on them. To Finally Confess what they had Done was a Real Relief to them. Knowing that they did not have to keep saying the same Lies over and over again made them sigh with Relief.

Experienced Law Enforcement Officers say that Most Crime Suspects They Interview they can see their internal struggle with the Truth on their faces. A Big Part of them wants to just Tell the Truth and to Confess. Sometimes Just saying: “I can see you are Struggling with Something Right Now. Listen Telling the Truth is Easy Once you get Started. Here is a Pin and Paper maybe if we Leave the Room, you could Just write out the Truth.” This Approach Works a lot. 

19 Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity. 20 But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour. 21 If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master’s use, and prepared unto every good work. 22 Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart. 23 But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes. 24 And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,

25 In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;

****NOTE**** Repent / Repentance means to Change Your Mind. Verse 25 is Clearly saying that Hymenaeus and Philetus Need to have Repentance, to Acknowledge the Truth… This is Clearly saying that Repentance is to Change your mind. Hymenaeus and Philetus needed to Repent, change their minds concerning their False Teachings on The Resurrection. Sin is Not Mentioned. Repent of Sin is Not in the Bible. Hymenaeus and Philetus were Not Told to Repent of Sin!!!

26 And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.

Romans 16:17 Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. 18 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. 19 For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil. 20 And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.

I Do Not Argue with People. I Do Call a Liar a Liar. I Expose Lies. I Do Not Let People Get away with their Lies when they are talking to me. I Tell the Truth. You can Tell the Truth without Arguing. I Do Not Try to fit a Square Block through a Round Hole.

If People Will Not Accept the Truth, there is Nothing We can Do to Change that.

But We Must Expose Them As LIARS, FALSE TEACHERS TO EVERYONE ELSE SO THEY WILL NOT BE DECEIVED BY THEM.

Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction. 8 My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother: 9 For they shall be an ornament of grace unto thy head, and chains about thy neck. 10 My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not. 11 If they say, Come with us, let us lay wait for blood, let us lurk privily for the innocent without cause: 12 Let us swallow them up alive as the grave; and whole, as those that go down into the pit: 13 We shall find all precious substance, we shall fill our houses with spoil: 14 Cast in thy lot among us; let us all have one purse: 15 My son, walk not thou in the way with them; refrain thy foot from their path: 16 For their feet run to evil, and make haste to shed blood. 17 Surely in vain the net is spread in the sight of any bird. 18 And they lay wait for their own blood; they lurk privily for their own lives. 19 So are the ways of every one that is greedy of gain; which taketh away the life of the owners thereof. 20 Wisdom crieth without; she uttereth her voice in the streets: 21 She crieth in the chief place of concourse, in the openings of the gates: in the city she uttereth her words, saying, 22 How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge? 23 Turn you at my reproof: behold, I will pour out my spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto you. 24 Because I have called, and ye refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no man regarded; 25 But ye have set at nought all my counsel, and would none of my reproof: 26 I also will laugh at your calamity; I will mock when your fear cometh; 27 When your fear cometh as desolation, and your destruction cometh as a whirlwind; when distress and anguish cometh upon you. 28 Then shall they call upon me, but I will not answer; they shall seek me early, but they shall not find me: 29 For that they hated knowledge, and did not choose the fear of the Lord: 30 They would none of my counsel: they despised all my reproof. 31 Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices. 32 For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them. 33 But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil.

Be Sure to Read and Study Your Bible so You will Know the Truth and will Not be Deceived by Lies, by Liars, by False Teachers:

2nd Timothy 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

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Jesus And The Thief On The Cross: The Salvation Of The Thief On The Cross

What We Need to Understand about The Salvation of The Thief on the Cross:

The Thief on the Cross was Saved Exactly the Same way as Everyone Else has Ever Been Saved.

Adam and Eve, Abraham, Jacob, Issac, Joseph, Moses, The Disciples, The Apostle Paul, The Thief on the Cross they were All Saved the Same way in the Bible.

The Thief on the Cross was a Sinner. He Knew that he was a Sinner. He was a Witness to Jesus’s Ministry. He Heard Jesus Preaching the Gospel.

Mark 1:1 The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God;

The Gospel:

Romans 1:15 So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also. 16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. 17 For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.

Do You See??? The Gospel is: “Is the Power of God Unto Salvation to Every One That Believeth…”

1st Corinthians 15:1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:

The Only Way to Be Saved in the Bible is by Believing the Gospel.

The Bible Doesn’t Have 20 or more Different Plans of Salvation in it.

The Bible has Only One Way to Be Saved in it and that is the Gospel.

Let’s Examine The Salvation of The Thief on the Cross:

Luke 10:32 And there were also two other, malefactors, led with him to be put to death.

33 And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left.

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

35 And the people stood beholding. And the rulers also with them derided [him], saying, He saved others; let him save himself, if he be Christ, the chosen of God.

36 And the soldiers also mocked him, coming to him, and offering him vinegar,

37 And saying, If thou be the king of the Jews, save thyself.

38 And a superscription also was written over him in letters of Greek, and Latin, and Hebrew, THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.

39 And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us.

40 But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation?

41 And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this man hath done nothing amiss.

42 And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom.

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

How the Thief on the Cross was Saved:

He Believed the Gospel. He Believed on Jesus Only to Save him.

39 And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us. 40 But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation? 41 And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this man hath done nothing amiss.

The Thief on the Cross Realized that he was a Guilty Sinner. A Sinner Who Deserved to Die for His Own Sins.

The Bible agrees:

Romans 3:9 What then? are we better than they? No, in no wise: for we have before proved both Jews and Gentiles, that they are all under sin; 10 As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one: 11 There is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God. 12 They are all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable; there is none that doeth good, no, not one.

Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

The Thief on the Cross knew Jesus was Sinless, that he was Innocent. “….but this man hath done nothing amiss.”

1st Peter 2:21 For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps: 22 Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth: 23 Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously: 24 Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.

Pontius Pilate Found Jesus Innocent. He Found no Fault in Jesus:

John 18:37 Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice. 38 Pilate saith unto him, What is truth? And when he had said this, he went out again unto the Jews, and saith unto them, I find in him no fault at all.

The Thief on the Cross Asked Jesus to Save Him:

(It is obvious that he had heard Jesus Preaching. He knew what Jesus taught.)

42 And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom.

The Bible Says to Be Saved You Must Ask Jesus to Save you.

Romans 10:8 But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach;

9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.

10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

11 For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.

12 For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him.

13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.

Romans Chapter 10 Can Not make it any more Clear. That A Person is Saved as Soon as they Have Believed on Jesus. Believing on Jesus = Believing the Gospel.

Romans Chapter 10 Teaches Eternal Life (Once Saved Always Saved.) in verse 11.

Romans Chapter 10 Teaches Everyone Can Be Saved, Not just Certain People. Everyone who has been Born can call upon the Lord and Be Saved.

This is what Romans Chapter 10 100% says. So Do Not Listen to Calvinists. Do Not Listen to Anyone that Tells You that You can Lose Your Salvation. These People are All Lost. They are Teaching a False Gospel of Works.

Jesus Tells the Woman from Samaria how to Be Saved:

John 4:7 There cometh a woman of Samaria to draw water: Jesus saith unto her, Give me to drink.

8 (For his disciples were gone away unto the city to buy meat.)

9 Then saith the woman of Samaria unto him, How is it that thou, being a Jew, askest drink of me, which am a woman of Samaria? for the Jews have no dealings with the Samaritans.

10 Jesus answered and said unto her, If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to drink; thou wouldest have asked of him, and he would have given thee living water.

11 The woman saith unto him, Sir, thou hast nothing to draw with, and the well is deep: from whence then hast thou that living water?

12 Art thou greater than our father Jacob, which gave us the well, and drank thereof himself, and his children, and his cattle?

13 Jesus answered and said unto her, Whosoever drinketh of this water shall thirst again:

14 But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.

Jesus told the Woman of Samaria if she had ASKED Him, He would have Given Her Eternal Life.

Matthew 21:22 And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.

If ANY PERSON Asks Jesus to Save them Believing he will Save them, Jesus will answer their prayer and he Will Save them immediately.

The Thief on the Cross did not get Baptized. Because Baptism is not a requirement for Salvation.

The Thief on the Cross did not Repent of his Sins. Repent of Sins is not Found anywhere in the Bible.

The Thief on the Cross did ONLY ONE THING:

He Believed On Jesus to Be Saved. He Believed The Gospel. Jesus Answered Him Immediately. The Thief on the Cross was Immediately Saved when He had Believed on Jesus and Asked Jesus to Save Him.

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

Do Not Believe Liars that Say the Thief on the Cross was Saved Differently than anyone else.

The Bible Does Not Say that the Thief on the Cross was Saved Differently than Anyone Else.

Do Not Believe:

That You have to Be Baptized to Be Saved, You have to Live a Sinless Life to be Saved, You have to Surrender Your Life to Jesus to Be Saved, You have to Give Your Life to Jesus to Jesus to Be Saved, You have to Repent of Sin to Be Saved, the Bible Doesn’t Teach this Anywhere. The Thief on the Cross did not have to do any of this to Be Saved.

The Thief on the Cross was Saved by Simply Believing on Jesus Only to Save him. He Believed the Gospel.

Repent of Sins is an Invention of the Baptists. (Today Every False “Christian” Church teaches that you have to Repent of Your Sins to be Saved. All Denominations have Adopted this FALSE GOSPEL.) They also say to Turn from your Sins. Charles Spurgeon, Billy Sunday, Billy Graham and Every Major Evangelist for over 200 years has taught this False Gospel: “Repent of Your Sins to Be Saved.”

Repent of Sin is Not in the Bible.

Run Immediately Away from Any Church, any Pastor, any Evangelist, anyone that Tells You that the Thief on the Cross was Saved Differently than we are today. These People are LOST LIARS. They are in the Dispensationalist Cult that Teaches up to 20 different Plans of Salvation.

1st Corinthians 11:3 But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ. 4 For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or if ye receive another spirit, which ye have not received, or another gospel, which ye have not accepted, ye might well bear with him. 5 For I suppose I was not a whit behind the very chiefest apostles. 6 But though I be rude in speech, yet not in knowledge; but we have been throughly made manifest among you in all things. 7 Have I committed an offence in abasing myself that ye might be exalted, because I have preached to you the gospel of God freely? 8 I robbed other churches, taking wages of them, to do you service. 9 And when I was present with you, and wanted, I was chargeable to no man: for that which was lacking to me the brethren which came from Macedonia supplied: and in all things I have kept myself from being burdensome unto you, and so will I keep myself. 10 As the truth of Christ is in me, no man shall stop me of this boasting in the regions of Achaia. 11 Wherefore? because I love you not? God knoweth. 12 But what I do, that I will do, that I may cut off occasion from them which desire occasion; that wherein they glory, they may be found even as we. 13 For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. 14 And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. 15 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.

The Bible is Clear that the Only Way to Be Saved is By Believing the Gospel.

All False Teachers Deny that the Gospel is the Only Way to Heaven. They Add Works to the Gospel. Many Simply Just Deny the Gospel Completely. This is Why False Teachers Falsely Claim that the Thief on the Cross was Saved Differently than We are Saved.

Galatians 1:6 I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: 7 Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ. 8 But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. 9 As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.

False Teachers Will Tell You that the Thief on the Cross was Saved Differently than we Are. Because the Thief on the Cross was Saved by Believing the Gospel Only. He Did Nothing Else But Simply Believe on Jesus to be Saved. He Believed the Gospel Only to Save Him.

“If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.”

Anyone that Teaches Anything Other than The Gospel Only to Be Saved is an ACCURSED LOST LIAR!!!

Lying False Teachers Say that the Thief on the Cross was Saved Differently than we Are Today.

These Lying Unsaved Devils are in Nearly Every IFB, Independent Fundamentalist Baptist Church, and in many other Denominations. They Teach Many Different Plans of Salvation.

KJV Only IFB Churches are the Most EVIL VILE Churches in Existence.

Because they Lie about Nearly Everything.

Their 1st Lie is that they are Bible Believers. They are Not Bible Believers. They Base Everything They Teach and Believe Not on the KJV Bible. They Base it on the False Unbiblical man-made Teaching of Dispensationalism and on John Calvin.

Yes, this is the Basis of Almost Every KJV Only IFB Church.

Dispensationalism and John Calvin.

Dispensationalism Teaches as many as 20 different plans of Salvation. The Bible Teaches Only One Plan of Salvation in the Bible for Everyone that has Ever Lived. Dispensationalism is a man-made Lie.

The word DISPENSATION is in the King James Bible ONLY 4 times. All 4 instances are in the New Testament.

The Apostle Paul wrote the 3 books with these 4 occurrences. 1st Corinthians, Ephesians, and Colossians.

1st Corinthians 9:17 For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward: but if against my will, a dispensation of the gospel is committed unto me.

Ephesians 1:10 That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him:

Ephesians 3:2 If ye have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which is given me to you-ward:

Colossians 1:25 Whereof I am made a minister, according to the dispensation of God which is given to me for you, to fulfil the word of God;

So, what does Dispensation mean in these 4 scriptures?

Think of the word DISPENSE. Dispense means to distribute, or to give out.

A candy dispenser gives out candy. A gumball machine is a dispenser of gumballs.

Dispense is the act of distribution or distributing something. To deal out. To give out. To grant something.

A soap dispenser gives out soap. Do you understand what the word dispensation means now?

It’s really that simple. The definition of the word dispensation is even explained right there in Colossians.

Paul says, “according to the dispensation of God which is GIVEN to me for you.”

Paul is telling us all about the GOSPEL and giving the Gospel to us just as God gave it to Him.

In other words, he is a DISPENSER of the Gospel. That’s what we’re supposed to be. DISPENSERS of the Gospel.

We are supposed to be DISPENSING the GOSPEL to as many people as we can so they might be saved.

We are supposed to be BRINGING or GIVING the GOSPEL to others. Do you see this?

False Churches, “Christians” They Lie and say that the Thief on the Cross was not Saved the Same Way We are Saved today.

Why? Because the Thief on the Cross Did Nothing to Be Saved. He Did Not Work for his Salvation. He Did Not Get Baptized. He Did Not Repent of his Sins. He Simply Asked Jesus to Save Him. He Believed On Jesus. He Believed the Gospel Only to Save Him.

Please Stop Believing “Christians” Who Say a Prayer will not Save anyone. The Bible Says you must Ask Jesus to Save you. Everything you Ask of Jesus is a Prayer.

Yes, it has become Popular for Pastor’s, “Christians” to Say there is no Salvation Prayer in the Bible. That God does not Hear the Prayer of the Lost…

They say Just Believe…. And that is it….

Why would they Stop A Person from coming to Jesus in Prayer and Asking Jesus to Save them…. Why?

Why?

They do not want to see people Saved that is Why. No Saved Person who knows the Bible would ever tell a person seeking Salvation to not Pray and Ask Jesus to Save them.

Jesus told the Samaritan woman she should have Asked.

Romans says: …to Call upon the Name of the Lord to Be Saved.

The Thief on the Cross Asked Jesus to Save him.

Obey the Bible not what any person says.

After the Thief on the Cross Asked Jesus to Save him Jesus replied:

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

So according to Jesus if you Ask him to Save You, he will Save you Immediately.

False Pastors / Evangelists Preach that Salvation is a Process. That a Person must do certain things to be Saved and they must understand specific Doctrines to be Saved.

NO! NO! NO! This is a LIE. Salvation is not a Process.

Salvation is Knowing You are a Sinner, that Deserves to Die for Your Sins. A Sinner that Deserves to Go to Hell for Eternity.

Salvation is Believing that Jesus Died, was Buried and he Rose again on the Third Day to Save you from the Penalty of All of Your Sins. Salvation is Simply Believing on Jesus and Asking Jesus to Save You from Hell.

 

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Idolatry: Anything You Worship Other Than Jesus: God The Holy Trinity.

Idolatry Is Anything in Your Life that You put ahead of Jesus:

1st Corinthians 10:14 Wherefore, my dearly beloved, flee from idolatry.

Idolatry: Having Idols in our Lives. This Makes God Jealous.

Idolatry is more than bowing down to and worshiping graven images: Idols.

Anything you put before God is Idolatry, an Idol.

What may be an Idol for you, may not be for others. You are the one who gives an Idol its status.

The Vast Majority of people put a Woman, a Man, Children, Family, Friends, Their Career’s Before Jesus. I am talking about “Christians.”

Many Men and Women spend their entire lives Worshiping Sex, each other. A Woman or a Man is their Priority.

A Good Popular Statement / Creed is: In my Life I put God 1st. My Country 2nd. My family 3rd. Myself Last. Or just: God, Country, Family All Before Myself.

A Tragic Reality About Idolatry:

Many Spouses of Men and Women in the Military, or Police, Fire Department, Health Care etc… People in Very Demanding jobs that are on the Front Lines… These Spouse’s start Fights and are Constantly Mad / Angry because they feel they are Not Getting Enough Attention…

I know this is True from My Own Personal Experiences: From knowing My Life and the Lives of Many of my Friends.

It is Extremely Evil when people have a Wife or a Husband that Are Impossible to Be Around. These Selfish Self-Centered People: Rather than being Happy and Proud to have a Spouse that is Daily Risking Their Lives in the Service of Other’s for the Betterment of Our Society they are Jealous and Upset because Their Job is Demanding and takes time away from them.

People Like this their Idolatry is Themselves. They Put Themselves on a Pedestal and Their Anger of Not Getting the “Attention that They Deserve” is Idolatry. This is Actually the Most Common Form of Idolatry. Worshiping Yourself.

Yes, Self-Worship is the Most Common Form of Idolatry, for Both Men and Women.

The Proof of this is Everywhere, in these Common Sayings:

“Stop Looking in the Mirror. You Really Do Worship Yourself.” “Get Over Yourself Already. Everyone is Tried of Your I Love Myself Attitude.” “You Really Are Conceited.” “I am so Beautiful, I would Marry Myself if I could.” “No Man is Good Enough for Me.” “I am the Best.” “No One Can Even Compare to Me.”

I have Personally Heard people say All of these Sayings Many times, or some Variation of them. I have heard them said on TV and in the Movies too.

Lousy, Toxic, Spouses Like I have Described. They are Especially Heinous Because in Almost Every Case their Spouse was already in the Career They Despised before they Were Even Married.

The Highest Suicide Rates are for Men and Women in these Occupations:

The United States Military, The Police Department, The Fire Department, and Health Care Workers.

These Careers are All Dangerous, Hard, Demanding Jobs Both Physically and Mentally. This type of Work Life makes These People Misunderstood, Isolated, Alone. With Husbands, Wives, Their Personal Relationships Abandoning them while they are Actively in these Relationships.

There is Nothing More Alone than being in a Relationship with Someone who Hates You and Makes Sure 24/7 that You Know They Hate You.

These People are Public Frauds, Hypocrites because in Public they Pretend to Love You, to Care about You, to Be Proud of You.

After You are Gone:

By Divorce. By Breaking Up for Good. By Death. By Suicide. They then Attack You Publicly Everywhere They Go on social media to Attack You. They are Narcissist’s They want the Sympathy They can get by Lying about You. By Making You Out to Be a Monster.

Most People Demand that They are the Center of Attention before God, Before Anyone or Anything Else.

People make themselves Idol’s:

Think about the show: America Idol / Shows like it. And Popular Reality Shows / YouTubbers. Wow!!! I have Always Hated the Title “American Idol”.

American Idol Attracts People’s Attention because they want to be an Idol. And they love to Idolize Celebrities. This is Biblical Idolatry.

Colossians 3:1 If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.

2 Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.

3 For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God. 4 When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory.

5 Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry: 6 For which things’ sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience:

7 In the which ye also walked some time, when ye lived in them.

8 But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth.

9 Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;

10 And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him:

Verse 5 …covetousness, which is idolatry:

Idolatry is also Covetousness:

The definition of Covetousness is: Strong Desire to have that which belongs to another. It is considered to be a Very Grievous Offense in Scripture. The Tenth Commandment Forbids Coveting anything that belongs to a Neighbor, including his: House, his Wife, his Servants, his Ox or Donkey, or Anything that Belongs to Him. 

Covetousness is the Root of All Kinds of Sins.

Jesus gave us this Warning:

Luke 12:15 And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.

When people Covet, they are saying what God has Blessed me with is Not Good Enough For Me. I understand why this makes God Jealous.

Exodus 34:14 For thou shalt worship no other god: for the LORD, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God:

The 2nd Commandment:

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

Exodus 20:5 Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them:

Nor Serve Them??? How do you serve statues? Obviously, an Idol is much more than statues.

The Entire Passage and More Biblical Examples of Idolatry:

Exodus 20:1 And God spake all these words, saying, 2 I am the Lord thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. 3 Thou shalt have no other gods before me. 4 Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth: 5 Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the Lord thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me; 6 And shewing mercy unto thousands of them that love me, and keep my commandments. 7 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. 8 Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy. 9 Six days shalt thou labour, and do all thy work: 10 But the seventh day is the sabbath of the Lord thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates: 11 For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the Lord blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it. 12 Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee. 13 Thou shalt not kill. 14 Thou shalt not commit adultery. 15 Thou shalt not steal. 16 Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour. 17 Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour’s house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour’s wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is thy neighbour’s. 18 And all the people saw the thunderings, and the lightnings, and the noise of the trumpet, and the mountain smoking: and when the people saw it, they removed, and stood afar off. 19 And they said unto Moses, Speak thou with us, and we will hear: but let not God speak with us, lest we die. 20 And Moses said unto the people, Fear not: for God is come to prove you, and that his fear may be before your faces, that ye sin not. 21 And the people stood afar off, and Moses drew near unto the thick darkness where God was. 22 And the Lord said unto Moses, Thus thou shalt say unto the children of Israel, Ye have seen that I have talked with you from heaven. 23 Ye shall not make with me gods of silver, neither shall ye make unto you gods of gold. 24 An altar of earth thou shalt make unto me, and shalt sacrifice thereon thy burnt offerings, and thy peace offerings, thy sheep, and thine oxen: in all places where I record my name I will come unto thee, and I will bless thee. 25 And if thou wilt make me an altar of stone, thou shalt not build it of hewn stone: for if thou lift up thy tool upon it, thou hast polluted it. 26 Neither shalt thou go up by steps unto mine altar, that thy nakedness be not discovered thereon.

Below Jesus is Explaining About Fake Counterfeit Christians / Christianity, People who Idolize themselves. He Teaches What Idolatry is:

Matthew 6:16 Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. 17 But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine head, and wash thy face; 18 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. 19 Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: 20 But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: 21 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. 22 The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light. 23 But if thine eye be evil, thy whole body shall be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in thee be darkness, how great is that darkness! 24 No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. 25 Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment? 26 Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they? 27 Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature? 28 And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: 29 And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. 30 Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith? 31 Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? 32 (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. 33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. 34 Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.

Idolatry in the New Testament:

1st John 5:17 All unrighteousness is sin: and there is a sin not unto death. 18 We know that whosoever is born of God sinneth not; but he that is begotten of God keepeth himself, and that wicked one toucheth him not. 19 And we know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in wickedness. 20 And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life. 21 Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen.

How the Apostle Paul Dealt with Idolatry:

Acts 19:21 After these things were ended, Paul purposed in the spirit, when he had passed through Macedonia and Achaia, to go to Jerusalem, saying, After I have been there, I must also see Rome. 22 So he sent into Macedonia two of them that ministered unto him, Timotheus and Erastus; but he himself stayed in Asia for a season. 23 And the same time there arose no small stir about that way. 24 For a certain man named Demetrius, a silversmith, which made silver shrines for Diana, brought no small gain unto the craftsmen; 25 Whom he called together with the workmen of like occupation, and said, Sirs, ye know that by this craft we have our wealth. 26 Moreover ye see and hear, that not alone at Ephesus, but almost throughout all Asia, this Paul hath persuaded and turned away much people, saying that they be no gods, which are made with hands: 27 So that not only this our craft is in danger to be set at nought; but also that the temple of the great goddess Diana should be despised, and her magnificence should be destroyed, whom all Asia and the world worshippeth. 28 And when they heard these sayings, they were full of wrath, and cried out, saying, Great is Diana of the Ephesians. 29 And the whole city was filled with confusion: and having caught Gaius and Aristarchus, men of Macedonia, Paul’s companions in travel, they rushed with one accord into the theatre. 30 And when Paul would have entered in unto the people, the disciples suffered him not. 31 And certain of the chief of Asia, which were his friends, sent unto him, desiring him that he would not adventure himself into the theatre. 32 Some therefore cried one thing, and some another: for the assembly was confused; and the more part knew not wherefore they were come together. 33 And they drew Alexander out of the multitude, the Jews putting him forward. And Alexander beckoned with the hand, and would have made his defence unto the people. 34 But when they knew that he was a Jew, all with one voice about the space of two hours cried out, Great is Diana of the Ephesians. 35 And when the townclerk had appeased the people, he said, Ye men of Ephesus, what man is there that knoweth not how that the city of the Ephesians is a worshipper of the great goddess Diana, and of the image which fell down from Jupiter? 36 Seeing then that these things cannot be spoken against, ye ought to be quiet, and to do nothing rashly. 37 For ye have brought hither these men, which are neither robbers of churches, nor yet blasphemers of your goddess. 38 Wherefore if Demetrius, and the craftsmen which are with him, have a matter against any man, the law is open, and there are deputies: let them implead one another. 39 But if ye enquire any thing concerning other matters, it shall be determined in a lawful assembly. 40 For we are in danger to be called in question for this day’s uproar, there being no cause whereby we may give an account of this concourse. 41 And when he had thus spoken, he dismissed the assembly.

The Bible is Clear about the Sin of Idolatry:

Remember Anything that You Put Before Your Love of Jesus: God, is Idolatry in your Life. Idolatry can be: Sports, TV, Movies, Music, Celebrities, Money, Wealth, Yourself, etc…

Beware of Idolatry: The Worshiping of Idols, Anything You Elevate in Your Life Above or Equal to Jesus.

It should be Easy, Only Natural for Christians to put Jesus’ 1st in their Lives. I mean, All Jesus Did was Suffer, Bleed, Die, Sacrifice Himself on the Cross to Pay the Penalty For All Of Our Sins.

Jesus Loves you. Please share the Gospel with everyone you know. If you are not Saved, please Ask Jesus to Save you right now.

The Gospel:

1st Corinthians 15:1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:

If You Believe the Gospel Only for Salvation than You Have Believed on Jesus Only to Save You:

1st John 5:7 For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one.

8 And there are three that bear witness in earth, the spirit, and the water, and the blood: and these three agree in one.

9 If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater: for this is the witness of God which he hath testified of his Son.

10 He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he believeth not the record that God gave of his Son.

11 And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.

12 He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life.

13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.

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The Lord Jesus Christ His Sufferings, His Passion, His Death, Burial, and Resurrection.

Good Friday, Resurrection Sunday, (Easter) The Lord Jesus Christ His Sufferings, His Passion, His Death, Burial, and Resurrection Should Not be a Once or Twice a Year Observance it Should Be Daily in the Front of Our Minds.

People think More About: Their High School Graduation, Their Marriage Day, The Birth of their Kids etc…, than The Lord Jesus Christ, His Sufferings, His Passion, His Death, Burial, and Resurrection. Those things about your life are Fine and Good to Think about but to Place them ahead of Jesus Sacrifices to Save us is Wrong. 

The Truth is Nearly Everyone, I am talking about People who Never miss one Church Service, they Forget about Jesus as soon as they Leave the Church. Sadly, Church is just a Social Function, a Place to Socialize with people from your community.

Matthew 20:19 And shall deliver him to the Gentiles to mock, and to scourge, and to crucify him: and the third day he shall rise again.

Jesus Suffered more than our Human Minds can Ever Comprehend, to Save the Entire world from the penalty of our Sins.

1st John 3:5 And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin.

1st Peter 2:24 Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.

Jesus’s Physical Sufferings:

The Agony of Love

Medical Aspects of The Crucifixion:

by Dr. Mark Eastman • April 1, 1998:

“After Jesus was examined and declared to be without fault by the Roman Procurator Pontius Pilate, he delivered Him to be judged by the assembled crowd. When the opportunity arose to decide the destiny of Jesus, the crowd and the Jewish leadership cried out saying, “Crucify Him, Crucify Him.” 1

The horrifying events of the next six hours were preceded by the simple words:

“Then delivered he Him therefore unto them to be crucified. And they took Jesus, and led him away.” John 19:16

“Great Drops of Blood“

The Physical Sufferings of Jesus began in the Garden of Gethsemane on the evening before His Crucifixion. While the disciples slept, the Gospel of Luke records that The LORD:

“being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.”2

The notion that someone could actually sweat blood seems contrived. However, there is a rare but recognized condition called hematohydrosis, in which capillary blood vessels that feed the sweat glands rupture, causing them to express blood. This usually occurs under conditions of extreme physical or emotional stress. Jesus wasn’t sweating blood because he was afraid of the physical pain of the cross. Indeed, the book of Hebrews tells us that Jesus looked forward to the cross:

Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:2

The Trials:

After Jesus’ arrest they led Him away to the High Priest Caiaphas, where the Scribes and elders were assembled. During this inquisition we are told that:

“some began to spit on Him, and to blindfold Him, and to beat Him, and to say to Him, ‘Prophesy!’ And the officers struck Him with the palms of their hands.”3

Beatings about the face received by a blindfolded individual cause even worse Trauma because the Victim cannot “roll with the punches.”

In the hours that followed Jesus received two additional Beatings at the hands of Roman Soldiers. 4 Severe Disfigurements of the face would certainly have resulted from the Brutal Treatment. It is likely that his Eyelids were Swollen Shut as a result of such Vicious Beatings. This was done in fulfillment of Isaiah:

Isaiah 52:13-14: Behold, my servant shall deal prudently, he shall be exalted and extolled, and be very high. As many were astonished at thee; his visage was so marred more than any man, and his form more than the sons of men.

The Scourging of Jesus:

After His trial before Pontius Pilate, Jesus was Scourged (Flogged with a Whip) by the Roman guards. This process typically involved a Whip with numerous leather thongs, 18-24 inches long, with Bits of Metal, Bone or Glass Embedded in the Leather. At times they would use an iron rod to beat the prisoner. According to Jewish custom, a prisoner was usually Flogged 39 Times (Forty minus one was a sign of Jewish mercy!)

Scourging was an Extreme form of Punishment. Many People Died from the Scourging:

The skin on the Victim’s Back was usually Shredded, thus Exposing the underlying Muscle and Skeletal structures. Severe Blood Loss and Dehydration were the Rule. Many Victims Died from such Scourging.

After the Scourging of Jesus, the Roman soldiers Beat Him a second time with their Hands and with a Reed. Then they put on him a “Crown of Thorns.”

Jesus had not drunk since the night before, so the combination of the Beatings, The Crown of Thorns, and the Scourging’s would have set into motion An Irreversible process of Severe Dehydration and Cardiorespiratory Failure. All of this was done so that the prophecy of Isaiah would be fulfilled:

“I gave my back to the smiters, and my cheeks to them that plucked off the hair: I hid not my face from shame and spitting.” Isaiah 50:6

“But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.” Isaiah 53:5

Jesus Crucifixion Examined:

Crucifixion was invented by the Persians between 300-400 b.c. It was “Perfected” by the Romans in the first century b.c. It is arguably the Most Painful Death ever invented by man and is where we get our term “Excruciating.” It was reserved primarily for the most Vicious of Criminals.

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The most common device used for Crucifixion was a Wooden Cross, which consisted of an upright pole permanently fixed in the ground with a removable crossbar, usually weighing between 75-100 lbs. Victims of Crucifixion were typically Stripped Naked and their clothing divided by the Roman guards.

In Jesus’ case this was done in fulfillment of a Prophecy in Psalms:

Psalm 22:18, “They divide My garments among them, and for My clothing they cast lots.”

As a gesture of “Roman kindness” the prisoner was offered a mixture of vinegar (gall) and wine as a mild anesthetic. This anesthetic was refused by Jesus. 5 Consequently, Jesus He bore it all! The Apostle Peter stated of Jesus:

“Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.” 1st Peter 2:24

The Victim was then placed on his back, arms stretched out and Nailed to the Cross Bar. The Nails, which were generally about 7-9 inches long, were placed between the bones of the forearm (the radius and ulna) and the small bones of the hands (the carpal bones). (Figure 1.)

The placement of the nail at this point had several effects. First it ensured that the victim would indeed hang there until dead. Secondly, a nail placed at this point would sever the largest nerve in the hand called the median nerve.

The severing of this nerve is a medical catastrophe. In addition to severe burning pain the destruction of this nerve causes permanent paralysis of the hand. Furthermore, by nailing the victim at this point in the wrist, there would be minimal bleeding and there would be no bones broken! Thus, scriptures were fulfilled:

“I can count all my bones: they look and stare upon me.” Psalm 22:17

“He keepeth all his bones: not one of them is broken.” Psalm 34:20

The positioning of the feet is probably the most critical part of the mechanics of crucifixion. First the knees were flexed about 45 degrees and the feet were flexed (bent downward) an additional 45 degrees until they were parallel the vertical pole. An iron nail about 7-9 inches long was driven through the feet between the 2nd and 3rd metatarsal bones. In this position the nail would sever the dorsal pedal artery of the foot, but the resultant bleeding would be insufficient to cause death.

The Catastrophic Result:

The resulting position on the cross sets up a Horrific Sequence of events which results in A Slow, Painful Death. Having been Pinned to The Cross, the Victim now has An Impossible Position to Maintain. (Figure 2)

With the knees flexed at about 45 degrees, the Victim must bear his weight with the muscles of the thigh. However, this is an almost impossible task-try to stand with your knees flexed at 45 degrees for 5 minutes. As the strength of the legs gives out, the weight of the body must now be borne by the arms and shoulders. The result is that within a few minutes of being placed on the cross, the shoulders will become dislocated. Minutes later the elbows and wrists become dislocated. The result of these dislocations is that the arms are as much as 6-9 inches longer than normal.

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With the arms dislocated, considerable body weight is transferred to the chest, causing the rib cage to be elevated in a state of perpetual inhalation. Consequently, in order to exhale the Victim must push down on his feet to allow the rib muscles to relax. The problem is that the Victim cannot push very long because the legs are extremely fatigued. As time goes on, the Victim is less and less able to bear weight on the legs, causing further dislocation of the arms and further raising of the chest wall, making breathing more and more difficult.

The result of this process is a series of Catastrophic Physiological effects. Because the Victim cannot maintain adequate ventilation of the lungs, the blood oxygen level begins to Diminish, and the blood carbon dioxide (CO2) level begins to rise. This rising CO2 level stimulates the heart to beat faster in order to increase the delivery of oxygen and the removal of CO2.

However, due to the pinning of the Victim and the limitations of oxygen delivery, the Victim cannot deliver more oxygen and the rising heart rate only increases oxygen demand. So, this process sets up a Vicious cycle of increasing oxygen demand-which cannot be met-followed by an ever-increasing heart rate. After several hours the heart begins to fail, the lungs collapse and fill up with fluid, which further decreases oxygen delivery to the tissues. The blood loss and Hyperventilation combines to cause Severe Dehydration. That’s why Jesus said, “I thirst.”6

Over a period of several hours the combination of collapsing lungs, a Failing Heart, Dehydration, and the inability to get adequate oxygen supplies to the tissues cause the Eventual Death of the Victim. The Victim, in effect, Cannot Breathe Properly and Slowly Suffocates to Death. In cases of Severe Cardiac Stress, such as Crucifixion, a Victim’s Heart can even Burst. This process is called “Cardiac Rupture.” Therefore, it could be said that Jesus died of a “Broken Heart!”

To slow the process of Death the Executioners put a small wooden seat on the cross, which would allow the victim the privilege of bearing his weight on his buttocks. The effect of this was that it could take up to nine days to die on a cross.

When the Romans wanted to Expedite Death, they would simply break the legs of the Victim, causing him to suffocate in a matter of minutes.

At three o’clock in the afternoon Jesus said, “Tetelastai,” meaning “It is finished.” Then He gave up the Ghost. When the soldiers came to Jesus to break His legs, He was already Dead. Not a bone of His was broken!

From the Cradle to the Cross:

Jesus was born to die.

The Old Testament foretold Jesus Birth:

Micah 5:2 But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting.

Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. 7 Of the increase of [his] government and peace [there shall be] no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.

Isaiah 7:14 Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.

Jesus Crucifixion was foretold in the Old Testament:

Isaiah Chapter 53:

1 Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the LORD revealed?

2 For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant, and as a root out of a dry ground: he hath no form nor comeliness; and when we shall see him, there is no beauty that we should desire him.

3 He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as it were our faces from him; he was despised, and we esteemed him not.

4 Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted.

5 But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.

6 All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all.

7 He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth: he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he openeth not his mouth.

8 He was taken from prison and from judgment: and who shall declare his generation? for he was cut off out of the land of the living: for the transgression of my people was he stricken.

9 And he made his grave with the wicked, and with the rich in his death; because he had done no violence, neither was any deceit in his mouth.

10 Yet it pleased the LORD to bruise him; he hath put him to grief: when thou shalt make his soul an offering for sin, he shall see his seed, he shall prolong his days, and the pleasure of the LORD shall prosper in his hand.

11 He shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied: by his knowledge shall my righteous servant justify many; for he shall bear their iniquities.

12 Therefore will I divide him a portion with the great, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong; because he hath poured out his soul unto death: and he was numbered with the transgressors; and he bare the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.

The Passion of the Lord Jesus Christ, the King of Kings, the Lord of Lords:

Luke 22:1 Now the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called the Passover. 2 And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him; for they feared the people. 3 Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve. 4 And he went his way, and communed with the chief priests and captains, how he might betray him unto them. 5 And they were glad, and covenanted to give him money. 6 And he promised, and sought opportunity to betray him unto them in the absence of the multitude. 7 Then came the day of unleavened bread, when the passover must be killed. 8 And he sent Peter and John, saying, Go and prepare us the passover, that we may eat. 9 And they said unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare? 10 And he said unto them, Behold, when ye are entered into the city, there shall a man meet you, bearing a pitcher of water; follow him into the house where he entereth in. 11 And ye shall say unto the goodman of the house, The Master saith unto thee, Where is the guestchamber, where I shall eat the passover with my disciples? 12 And he shall shew you a large upper room furnished: there make ready. 13 And they went, and found as he had said unto them: and they made ready the passover. 14 And when the hour was come, he sat down, and the twelve apostles with him. 15 And he said unto them, With desire I have desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer: 16 For I say unto you, I will not any more eat thereof, until it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God. 17 And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, Take this, and divide it among yourselves: 18 For I say unto you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God shall come. 19 And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me. 20 Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you. 21 But, behold, the hand of him that betrayeth me is with me on the table. 22 And truly the Son of man goeth, as it was determined: but woe unto that man by whom he is betrayed! 23 And they began to enquire among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing. 24 And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest. 25 And he said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and they that exercise authority upon them are called benefactors. 26 But ye shall not be so: but he that is greatest among you, let him be as the younger; and he that is chief, as he that doth serve. 27 For whether is greater, he that sitteth at meat, or he that serveth? is not he that sitteth at meat? but I am among you as he that serveth. 28 Ye are they which have continued with me in my temptations. 29 And I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed unto me; 30 That ye may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel. 31 And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: 32 But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren. 33 And he said unto him, Lord, I am ready to go with thee, both into prison, and to death. 34 And he said, I tell thee, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, before that thou shalt thrice deny that thou knowest me. 35 And he said unto them, When I sent you without purse, and scrip, and shoes, lacked ye any thing? And they said, Nothing. 36 Then said he unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise his scrip: and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one. 37 For I say unto you, that this that is written must yet be accomplished in me, And he was reckoned among the transgressors: for the things concerning me have an end. 38 And they said, Lord, behold, here are two swords. And he said unto them, It is enough. 39 And he came out, and went, as he was wont, to the mount of Olives; and his disciples also followed him. 40 And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation. 41 And he was withdrawn from them about a stone’s cast, and kneeled down, and prayed, 42 Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done. 43 And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him. 44 And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground. 45 And when he rose up from prayer, and was come to his disciples, he found them sleeping for sorrow, 46 And said unto them, Why sleep ye? rise and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. 47 And while he yet spake, behold a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near unto Jesus to kiss him. 48 But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss? 49 When they which were about him saw what would follow, they said unto him, Lord, shall we smite with the sword? 50 And one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear. 51 And Jesus answered and said, Suffer ye thus far. And he touched his ear, and healed him. 52 Then Jesus said unto the chief priests, and captains of the temple, and the elders, which were come to him, Be ye come out, as against a thief, with swords and staves? 53 When I was daily with you in the temple, ye stretched forth no hands against me: but this is your hour, and the power of darkness. 54 Then took they him, and led him, and brought him into the high priest’s house. And Peter followed afar off. 55 And when they had kindled a fire in the midst of the hall, and were set down together, Peter sat down among them. 56 But a certain maid beheld him as he sat by the fire, and earnestly looked upon him, and said, This man was also with him. 57 And he denied him, saying, Woman, I know him not. 58 And after a little while another saw him, and said, Thou art also of them. And Peter said, Man, I am not. 59 And about the space of one hour after another confidently affirmed, saying, Of a truth this fellow also was with him: for he is a Galilaean. 60 And Peter said, Man, I know not what thou sayest. And immediately, while he yet spake, the cock crew. 61 And the Lord turned, and looked upon Peter. And Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. 62 And Peter went out, and wept bitterly. 63 And the men that held Jesus mocked him, and smote him. 64 And when they had blindfolded him, they struck him on the face, and asked him, saying, Prophesy, who is it that smote thee? 65 And many other things blasphemously spake they against him. 66 And as soon as it was day, the elders of the people and the chief priests and the scribes came together, and led him into their council, saying, 67 Art thou the Christ? tell us. And he said unto them, If I tell you, ye will not believe: 68 And if I also ask you, ye will not answer me, nor let me go. 69 Hereafter shall the Son of man sit on the right hand of the power of God. 70 Then said they all, Art thou then the Son of God? And he said unto them, Ye say that I am. 71 And they said, What need we any further witness? for we ourselves have heard of his own mouth.

Luke 23:1 And the whole multitude of them arose, and led him unto Pilate. 2 And they began to accuse him, saying, We found this fellow perverting the nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Caesar, saying that he himself is Christ a King. 3 And Pilate asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answered him and said, Thou sayest it. 4 Then said Pilate to the chief priests and to the people, I find no fault in this man. 5 And they were the more fierce, saying, He stirreth up the people, teaching throughout all Jewry, beginning from Galilee to this place. 6 When Pilate heard of Galilee, he asked whether the man were a Galilaean. 7 And as soon as he knew that he belonged unto Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod, who himself also was at Jerusalem at that time. 8 And when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceeding glad: for he was desirous to see him of a long season, because he had heard many things of him; and he hoped to have seen some miracle done by him. 9 Then he questioned with him in many words; but he answered him nothing. 10 And the chief priests and scribes stood and vehemently accused him. 11 And Herod with his men of war set him at nought, and mocked him, and arrayed him in a gorgeous robe, and sent him again to Pilate. 12 And the same day Pilate and Herod were made friends together: for before they were at enmity between themselves. 13 And Pilate, when he had called together the chief priests and the rulers and the people, 14 Said unto them, Ye have brought this man unto me, as one that perverteth the people: and, behold, I, having examined him before you, have found no fault in this man touching those things whereof ye accuse him: 15 No, nor yet Herod: for I sent you to him; and, lo, nothing worthy of death is done unto him. 16 I will therefore chastise him, and release him. 17 (For of necessity he must release one unto them at the feast.) 18 And they cried out all at once, saying, Away with this man, and release unto us Barabbas: 19 (Who for a certain sedition made in the city, and for murder, was cast into prison.) 20 Pilate therefore, willing to release Jesus, spake again to them. 21 But they cried, saying, Crucify him, crucify him. 22 And he said unto them the third time, Why, what evil hath he done? I have found no cause of death in him: I will therefore chastise him, and let him go. 23 And they were instant with loud voices, requiring that he might be crucified. And the voices of them and of the chief priests prevailed. 24 And Pilate gave sentence that it should be as they required. 25 And he released unto them him that for sedition and murder was cast into prison, whom they had desired; but he delivered Jesus to their will. 26 And as they led him away, they laid hold upon one Simon, a Cyrenian, coming out of the country, and on him they laid the cross, that he might bear it after Jesus. 27 And there followed him a great company of people, and of women, which also bewailed and lamented him. 28 But Jesus turning unto them said, Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for me, but weep for yourselves, and for your children. 29 For, behold, the days are coming, in the which they shall say, Blessed are the barren, and the wombs that never bare, and the paps which never gave suck. 30 Then shall they begin to say to the mountains, Fall on us; and to the hills, Cover us. 31 For if they do these things in a green tree, what shall be done in the dry? 32 And there were also two others, malefactors, led with him to be put to death. 33 And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left. 34 Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots. 35 And the people stood beholding. And the rulers also with them derided him, saying, He saved others; let him save himself, if he be Christ, the chosen of God. 36 And the soldiers also mocked him, coming to him, and offering him vinegar, 37 And saying, If thou be the king of the Jews, save thyself. 38 And a superscription also was written over him in letters of Greek, and Latin, and Hebrew, This Is The King Of The Jews. 39 And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us. 40 But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation? 41 And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this man hath done nothing amiss. 42 And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom. 43 And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise. 44 And it was about the sixth hour, and there was a darkness over all the earth until the ninth hour. 45 And the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was rent in the midst. 46 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. 47 Now when the centurion saw what was done, he glorified God, saying, Certainly this was a righteous man. 48 And all the people that came together to that sight, beholding the things which were done, smote their breasts, and returned. 49 And all his acquaintance, and the women that followed him from Galilee, stood afar off, beholding these things. 50 And, behold, there was a man named Joseph, a counsellor; and he was a good man, and a just: 51 (The same had not consented to the counsel and deed of them;) he was of Arimathaea, a city of the Jews: who also himself waited for the kingdom of God. 52 This man went unto Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus. 53 And he took it down, and wrapped it in linen, and laid it in a sepulchre that was hewn in stone, wherein never man before was laid. 54 And that day was the preparation, and the sabbath drew on. 55 And the women also, which came with him from Galilee, followed after, and beheld the sepulchre, and how his body was laid. 56 And they returned, and prepared spices and ointments; and rested the sabbath day according to the commandment.

Luke 24:1 Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others with them. 2 And they found the stone rolled away from the sepulchre. 3 And they entered in, and found not the body of the Lord Jesus. 4 And it came to pass, as they were much perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in shining garments: 5 And as they were afraid, and bowed down their faces to the earth, they said unto them, Why seek ye the living among the dead? 6 He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spake unto you when he was yet in Galilee, 7 Saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again. 8 And they remembered his words, 9 And returned from the sepulchre, and told all these things unto the eleven, and to all the rest. 10 It was Mary Magdalene, and Joanna, and Mary the mother of James, and other women that were with them, which told these things unto the apostles. 11 And their words seemed to them as idle tales, and they believed them not. 12 Then arose Peter, and ran unto the sepulchre; and stooping down, he beheld the linen clothes laid by themselves, and departed, wondering in himself at that which was come to pass. 13 And, behold, two of them went that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was from Jerusalem about threescore furlongs. 14 And they talked together of all these things which had happened. 15 And it came to pass, that, while they communed together and reasoned, Jesus himself drew near, and went with them. 16 But their eyes were holden that they should not know him. 17 And he said unto them, What manner of communications are these that ye have one to another, as ye walk, and are sad? 18 And the one of them, whose name was Cleopas, answering said unto him, Art thou only a stranger in Jerusalem, and hast not known the things which are come to pass there in these days? 19 And he said unto them, What things? And they said unto him, Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, which was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people: 20 And how the chief priests and our rulers delivered him to be condemned to death, and have crucified him. 21 But we trusted that it had been he which should have redeemed Israel: and beside all this, to day is the third day since these things were done. 22 Yea, and certain women also of our company made us astonished, which were early at the sepulchre; 23 And when they found not his body, they came, saying, that they had also seen a vision of angels, which said that he was alive. 24 And certain of them which were with us went to the sepulchre, and found it even so as the women had said: but him they saw not. 25 Then he said unto them, O fools, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken: 26 Ought not Christ to have suffered these things, and to enter into his glory? 27 And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself. 28 And they drew nigh unto the village, whither they went: and he made as though he would have gone further. 29 But they constrained him, saying, Abide with us: for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent. And he went in to tarry with them. 30 And it came to pass, as he sat at meat with them, he took bread, and blessed it, and brake, and gave to them. 31 And their eyes were opened, and they knew him; and he vanished out of their sight. 32 And they said one to another, Did not our heart burn within us, while he talked with us by the way, and while he opened to us the scriptures? 33 And they rose up the same hour, and returned to Jerusalem, and found the eleven gathered together, and them that were with them, 34 Saying, The Lord is risen indeed, and hath appeared to Simon. 35 And they told what things were done in the way, and how he was known of them in breaking of bread. 36 And as they thus spake, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you. 37 But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they had seen a spirit. 38 And he said unto them, Why are ye troubled? and why do thoughts arise in your hearts? 39 Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have. 40 And when he had thus spoken, he shewed them his hands and his feet. 41 And while they yet believed not for joy, and wondered, he said unto them, Have ye here any meat? 42 And they gave him a piece of a broiled fish, and of an honeycomb. 43 And he took it, and did eat before them. 44 And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me. 45 Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures, 46 And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day: 47 And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. 48 And ye are witnesses of these things. 49 And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high. 50 And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them. 51 And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven. 52 And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy: 53 And were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God. Amen.

Salvation is Belief in Jesus Only to Save You. Belief in the Gospel Only to Save You:

Jesus Suffered, Bled, He Died in Your Place to Save you from an Eterntiy in Hell the Lake of Fire. Please Believe on Jesus if you have not. Ask Jesus to Save you.

1.) Jesus Christ DIED on the Cross for All of Our Sins Past, Present and Future Sins. He Died for all the Sins of the Entire World.

2.) Jesus was BURIED.

3.) Jesus bodily ROSE from the Dead on the 3rd day.

1st Corinthians 15:1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:

John 1:29 The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.

John 3:16 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.17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.

John 3:36 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 6:40 And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which seeth the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the last day.

John 6:47 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me hath everlasting life.

John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

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

Romans 10:8 But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach; 9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. 11 For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. 12 For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. 13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.

Romans Chapter 10 Verses 8-13 Gives us a Perfect Salvation Prayer to Jesus. Please Pray and Ask Jesus to Save You Right Now.

****Note Repent of Sin**** Is Not in the Bible. It has No Part in Salvation. It is Works.

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