Do you know where you're going when you die? The most common answer to this question is that nobody can know for sure, but God's word tells us that we CAN!
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. (1 John 5:13) There are as many opinions on this subject as there are people in the world, and if you are searching for TRUTH, the 'wisdom' of this world will surely lead you astray. 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. 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. And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life. (1 John 5:9-12) |
HAVE YOU BELIEVED ANOTHER GOSPEL?
Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ. (Gal. 1:7)
Friend, have you been deceived into believing "another gospel"? The word "gospel" means glad tidings or good news. The apostle Paul says that this "other gospel" is not a gospel at all; because it does not truthfully present the good news of God's GRACE in His plan of eternal salvation for the souls of men. Out of a sincere concern for those souls, we wish to expose any "other gospel" by presenting the true gospel of Jesus Christ as explained by Paul.
But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man. For I neither received it of man,neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ. (Gal. 1:11,12)
For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: (I Cor. 15:3, 4).
Maybe you consider yourself to be of some particular creed or religious faith, but the Bible says:
Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; (II Cor. 13:5).
Before you read any further, would you please pray and ask God to help you honestly examine yourself by His scriptures to determine whether you have believed the TRUE GOSPEL, or have been deceived by the "other gospel". In Acts, Chapter 20, Paul briefly reviews his teachings on the conditions of salvation when he says farewell to the elders of Ephesus.
I kept back nothing that was profitable unto you, but have shewed you, and have taught you publickly, and from house to house, Testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ. (Acts 20:20, 21)
Friend, have you been deceived into believing "another gospel"? The word "gospel" means glad tidings or good news. The apostle Paul says that this "other gospel" is not a gospel at all; because it does not truthfully present the good news of God's GRACE in His plan of eternal salvation for the souls of men. Out of a sincere concern for those souls, we wish to expose any "other gospel" by presenting the true gospel of Jesus Christ as explained by Paul.
But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man. For I neither received it of man,neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ. (Gal. 1:11,12)
For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: (I Cor. 15:3, 4).
Maybe you consider yourself to be of some particular creed or religious faith, but the Bible says:
Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; (II Cor. 13:5).
Before you read any further, would you please pray and ask God to help you honestly examine yourself by His scriptures to determine whether you have believed the TRUE GOSPEL, or have been deceived by the "other gospel". In Acts, Chapter 20, Paul briefly reviews his teachings on the conditions of salvation when he says farewell to the elders of Ephesus.
I kept back nothing that was profitable unto you, but have shewed you, and have taught you publickly, and from house to house, Testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ. (Acts 20:20, 21)
EXAMINE YOURSELF!
REPENTANCE -- a change of attitude about self toward God. Ask yourself:
Have I ever admitted to God that I was an unrighteous SINNER in His sight? Yes__ No__
As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one: (Rom. 3:10).
For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; (Rom. 3:23).
Have I ever realized that I cannot ESTABLISH MY OWN RIGHTEOUSNESS by getting baptized, keeping the law, or living a good life? Yes__ No__
What shall we say then? That the Gentiles, which followed not after righteousness, have attained to righteousness, even the righteousness which is of faith. But Israel, which followed after the law of righteousness, hath not attained to the law of righteousness. Wherefore? Because they sought it not by faith, but as it were by the works of the law. (Rom. 9:30-32)
For they being ignorant of God's righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God.
(Rom. 10:3)
Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: (Rom. 3:22).
But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away. (Isaiah 64:6)
FAITH -- a complete confidence in Jesus Christ alone to save your soul.
Have I ever claimed the PERFECT SACRIFICE of Jesus' death as atonement (payment) for my sins? Yes__ No__
Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree: (Gal. 3:13).
But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God; (Heb. 10:12).
Am I PERSUADED that Jesus Christ has completely saved my soul from the judgment of a burning lake of fire, forever? Yes__ No__
...for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day. (II Tim. 1:12)
And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform. (Rom. 4:21)
Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: (Rom. 5:1).
Friend, if you couldn't answer "Yes" to each of the previous questions; then you have probably been deceived by the "other gospel" and are not in THE FAITH which Paul is talking about. You see, the "other gospel" teaches that you must "live right" in order to get saved or stay saved. It offers no real peace with God because you have to wait until death to know if you have everlasting life or not. This is not faith in the perfect sacrifice of Jesus' death on the cross. You are still trusting in yourself to ESTABLISH YOUR OWN RIGHTEOUSNESS. You cannot get saved by believing another (false) gospel. Remember, the true gospel teaches that salvation is a gift from God for man, not a work from man for God.
For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any
man should boast. (Eph. 2:8, 9)
For if they which are of the law be heirs, faith is made void, and the promise made of none effect: .... Therefore it is of faith, that it might be by grace; (Rom. 4:14, 16).
And if by grace, then it is no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. (Rom. 11:6)
Are you willing to believe the true GOSPEL OF GRACE? If so, with repentance toward God and faith in Jesus, ask Him for the gift of everlasting life right now. The very moment you completely trust Jesus Christ as your saviour and Lord. . .that very moment. . .you are saved. . .forever!
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. (John 5:24).
Questions? We have answers.
Have I ever admitted to God that I was an unrighteous SINNER in His sight? Yes__ No__
As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one: (Rom. 3:10).
For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; (Rom. 3:23).
Have I ever realized that I cannot ESTABLISH MY OWN RIGHTEOUSNESS by getting baptized, keeping the law, or living a good life? Yes__ No__
What shall we say then? That the Gentiles, which followed not after righteousness, have attained to righteousness, even the righteousness which is of faith. But Israel, which followed after the law of righteousness, hath not attained to the law of righteousness. Wherefore? Because they sought it not by faith, but as it were by the works of the law. (Rom. 9:30-32)
For they being ignorant of God's righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God.
(Rom. 10:3)
Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: (Rom. 3:22).
But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away. (Isaiah 64:6)
FAITH -- a complete confidence in Jesus Christ alone to save your soul.
Have I ever claimed the PERFECT SACRIFICE of Jesus' death as atonement (payment) for my sins? Yes__ No__
Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree: (Gal. 3:13).
But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God; (Heb. 10:12).
Am I PERSUADED that Jesus Christ has completely saved my soul from the judgment of a burning lake of fire, forever? Yes__ No__
...for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day. (II Tim. 1:12)
And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform. (Rom. 4:21)
Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: (Rom. 5:1).
Friend, if you couldn't answer "Yes" to each of the previous questions; then you have probably been deceived by the "other gospel" and are not in THE FAITH which Paul is talking about. You see, the "other gospel" teaches that you must "live right" in order to get saved or stay saved. It offers no real peace with God because you have to wait until death to know if you have everlasting life or not. This is not faith in the perfect sacrifice of Jesus' death on the cross. You are still trusting in yourself to ESTABLISH YOUR OWN RIGHTEOUSNESS. You cannot get saved by believing another (false) gospel. Remember, the true gospel teaches that salvation is a gift from God for man, not a work from man for God.
For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any
man should boast. (Eph. 2:8, 9)
For if they which are of the law be heirs, faith is made void, and the promise made of none effect: .... Therefore it is of faith, that it might be by grace; (Rom. 4:14, 16).
And if by grace, then it is no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. (Rom. 11:6)
Are you willing to believe the true GOSPEL OF GRACE? If so, with repentance toward God and faith in Jesus, ask Him for the gift of everlasting life right now. The very moment you completely trust Jesus Christ as your saviour and Lord. . .that very moment. . .you are saved. . .forever!
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. (John 5:24).
Questions? We have answers.
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