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Today's edition takes place at an on the spot location where Jesus and The Father are holding a brief interview, about SALVATION. He is telling the crowd how this plan has been in effect since the beginning of time when God created the Heavens and the Earth, and it can be found throughout the Bible, from Genesis to Revelations.
Jesus said, " His plan is for everyone, for all have sinned and come short of the glory of God."
And now, The Father will speak on behalf of His Son Jesus, about how this plan works.
This reporter will bring you every word.
THE PLAN OF SALVATION BY FAITH
GOD begins by asking a question to the crowd.
"What do you understand that it takes for a person to go to Heaven?"
Consider how My WORD, answers this question. It's a matter of FAITH. Come, sit; Let me explain! I will make it quite easy for you to understand by using the letters in the word "FAITH" it begins like this:
F-- is for FORGIVENESS You cannot have eternal life without God's forgiveness. ___ Ephesians 1:7 (In Him (Jesus) we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace.)
A-- is for AVAILABLE, Forgiveness is available it is:
* Available for all, ___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.
* But, Forgiveness is not automatic, ___ Matthew 7:21a (Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven)
I-- is for IMPOSSIBLE It is impossible for God to allow sin into heaven.
* WHY? Because of who He is: God is loving and just; His judgement is against sin. ___James 2:13a (For he shall have judgement without mercy)
* WHY? Because of who we are: Every person is a sinner. ___Romans 3:23 (For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;)
One couple who had been standing, gently embracing one another; very intently looked at each other and nodded, then the husband asked this question:
"But how can a sinful person enter heaven, when God allows no sin?"
He simply said :
T-- is for TURN. Turn means to REPENT
* Turn from something ---SIN--- AND SELF ___Luke 13:3b (Except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish)
* Turn to someone, --- trust CHRIST only ___Romans10:9 (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)
H-- is for HEAVEN
* WHERE? Here --- as we live today ___John 10:10b (I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly)
* WHERE? In the Hereafter ___John 14:3 (And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, THERE you may be also)
So now you know that by FAITH in Jesus, you can and will be saved. won't you come now and receive Him unto your selves, He's waiting, He is calling you softly and tenderly; those who are weary call to him and be sincere when you do and he will renew your life. Come on, just as you are; and if you haven't prayed the sinners prayer say:
Dear Lord I am a sinner and I want your forgiveness, I know that you died on the cross for my sins and only through faith in your death and resurrection can I be forgiven. I want to turn away from my sins and ask you to come into my life as my Savior, and my Lord, from this day on, I will follow you and I will live my life pleasing to you. Thank you Lord for saving me. Amen.
After you have received Jesus Christ into your life, tell a friend about this important decision you have made. Follow Christ in church membership, and the believer's baptism. Grow in faith and enjoy 'NEW' friends in Christ by becoming a part of 'HIS' church. there, you will find others who will love and support you.
We pray your strength; and we encourage you to continue in your new found faith. We encourage you to walk after the Spirit. In the book of Romans 8:1-2 The Apostle Paul tells us that: (1) There 'is' therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. (2) For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free FROM the law of sin and death. You may be asking what does this mean for you?
It means that although as believers the Lord will chasten us, we will not be condemned with the world. By our union with Christ through FAITH, we are secured. What is the principle of your new walk; the flesh --- or--- the Spirit? The old --- or--- the new nature, -- corruption or grace? Which of these do we make provision, by which are we governed? the unrenewed will is unable to keep any commandment fully. And the law, besides outward duties, requires inward obedience, God showed abhorrence of sin by the sufferings of His Son in the flesh, that the believer's person might be pardoned and justified. Thus satisfaction was made to Divine justice, and the way of salvation opened for the sinner. By the Spirit the law of love is written upon the heart, and though the righteousness of the law is not fulfilled by us, yet, blessed be God, it is fulfilled in us; there is that in all true believers, which answers the intention of the law. The favour of God, the welfare of the soul, the concerns of eternity, are the things of the Spirit, which those that are after the Spitit do mind. Which way do our thoughts move with most pleasure? Which way go our plans and contrivances? Are we most wise for the world, or for our souls? Those that live in pleasure are dead, 1Timothy 5:6. A sanctified soul is a living soul; and that life is peace. The carnal mind is not only an enemy to God, but enmity itself. The carnal man may, by the power of Divine grace be made subject to the law of God, but the carnal mind never can; that must be broken and driven out. We may know our real state and character by inquiring whether we have the spirit of God and Christ, or not, (ver. 9). Ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit. Having the Spirit of Christ, means having a turn of mind in some degree like the mind that was in Christ Jesus, and is to be shown by a life and conversation suitable to His precepts and example. (Romans 8;10-17)
*Source: Matthew Henery's Concise Commentary on the Bible.
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