The Australian Spring is well and truly upon us. Some call it hay fever season others football season but for most of us this weekend is no more than yet another long weekend. Daylight savings is also upon us and once again humans have managed to create time by simply declaring a legal mandate. A few states will suddenly lose one hour whilst the rest get to sleep in for an extra hour.
What’s this world coming to?
What do you think?
Hello God, it’s Sabbath today and I am wondering will those politicians out there creating time be saved come judgement day?
This is what Sabbath is all about - communing with Me and I know you are not really thinking about the politicians.
True, you know me too well.
I know you well before you were conceived (Jeremiah 1:5)
I was really thinking whether non-Christians who lived decent lives would be saved? Perhaps they have not even read the Bible or even know who Jesus was. Will they be saved? Would God save only Christians?
Observe their hearts. You will find your answer. (1 Samuel 16:7)
Both Christians and non-Christians alike, who have done good deeds will obviously have a good heart and thus be saved. Right?
Not necessarily
Huh? Then what is the use of doing good deeds?
Christianity is not defined by Christians and certainly not only by their actions. Christianity is about having God (Me) in your heart and accepting Him (Me) and only through this acceptance that you are saved.
As soon as you accept God in your heart it underscores your every thought and every action. It defines your entire BEING. With Jesus in your heart you will be considered to be righteous and grow to be like Jesus from day to day knowing what to do and what ought to be done. This and only this leads to righteousness (Romans 2:13- 15) and eternal life. This is what saves you and certainly not your deeds. (Romans 3:20)
So it's like I instinctively know that a speeding vehicle and school children do not mix well. And I automatically slow down especially with children around - in a school zone - regardless of the 40km/h law and regardless of the time mandated by the law. I would slow down wherever there are children on the roads - to be safe - regardless of the law.
Your instinct is premised upon your BEING and if you replace the word BEING with Conscience you will understand that all humans are made in the likeness and image of Me. With conscience in your heart, you will be prompted by my Spirit to know what to do and what ought to be done is then done (Romans 2:15). You naturally WANT to do what is to be done.
Therefore focussing on BE-ING is what Christianity is all about not dwelling on DO-ING.
Ok I get it, but will a non-Christian get into the Kingdom of God?
Will a Jew be a Jew if he is not circumcised?
Yes (Romans: 2: 28,29)
Will there be people who do not profess Christianity whom I consider as part of My children
Yes (John 10:16)
Wooooo!!!! did I get You right here? Are You telling me some people who may not have heard of the name Jesus may also be saved?
This has been prophesied in My Word: (Zechariah 13:6)
You must get one thing clear, in essence you (regardless of whether you term yourself Christian or non-Christian) can only be saved by grace and be a godly BEING. By judgment day, everyone in the world would have been given the opportunity to 'hear' and 'accept' My Grace. (Matthew 24:14)
Wait a minute, are you saying everyone in this world will hear or at least be given the chance to hear of your Word? How could this be possible? There will be illiterate people; there will be people in the remote corners of many developing world that would not have the chance? What about people who’ve never been to church or even know the Bible existed? How could they be saved?
Do you not think that I have My ways? Do you not think that I can use all possible means to communicate? The Bible is not the only way I show My divinity or character and eternal power and the glory of who I Am?
I use nature: the trees, birds, bees, flowers, rain, etc;
I use written words: the Bible, books, movies, and conversation with your friends
I use music
I talk to you
I use human experiences ........to show you the Way.
All you ever need is observe ALL My creations shown to you (Romans 1: 20) as I am never too far away from anyone in this world (Luke17: 21-22).
Do not forget I Am before you were (Jeremiah 1:5)
Since the creation of the world, My qualities or character have been clearly seen and being understood and no one will ever have an excuse (Romans 1:20). Grace is offered as My divine gift, and all you ever have to do is accept it by faith in your hearts and only through this acceptance you will enter the Kingdom of God (John 14:6)
Oh! This is truly profound. You are saying:
"that we ought to get our hearts right by accepting You and through this acceptance we will supernaturally BE transformed, then we will naturally DO good things because we will HAVE the Kingdom of God in us"
You are blessed indeed. We will talk more next time.
What’s this world coming to?
What do you think?
Hello God, it’s Sabbath today and I am wondering will those politicians out there creating time be saved come judgement day?
This is what Sabbath is all about - communing with Me and I know you are not really thinking about the politicians.
True, you know me too well.
I know you well before you were conceived (Jeremiah 1:5)
I was really thinking whether non-Christians who lived decent lives would be saved? Perhaps they have not even read the Bible or even know who Jesus was. Will they be saved? Would God save only Christians?
Observe their hearts. You will find your answer. (1 Samuel 16:7)
Both Christians and non-Christians alike, who have done good deeds will obviously have a good heart and thus be saved. Right?
Not necessarily
Huh? Then what is the use of doing good deeds?
Christianity is not defined by Christians and certainly not only by their actions. Christianity is about having God (Me) in your heart and accepting Him (Me) and only through this acceptance that you are saved.
As soon as you accept God in your heart it underscores your every thought and every action. It defines your entire BEING. With Jesus in your heart you will be considered to be righteous and grow to be like Jesus from day to day knowing what to do and what ought to be done. This and only this leads to righteousness (Romans 2:13- 15) and eternal life. This is what saves you and certainly not your deeds. (Romans 3:20)
So it's like I instinctively know that a speeding vehicle and school children do not mix well. And I automatically slow down especially with children around - in a school zone - regardless of the 40km/h law and regardless of the time mandated by the law. I would slow down wherever there are children on the roads - to be safe - regardless of the law.
Your instinct is premised upon your BEING and if you replace the word BEING with Conscience you will understand that all humans are made in the likeness and image of Me. With conscience in your heart, you will be prompted by my Spirit to know what to do and what ought to be done is then done (Romans 2:15). You naturally WANT to do what is to be done.
Therefore focussing on BE-ING is what Christianity is all about not dwelling on DO-ING.
Ok I get it, but will a non-Christian get into the Kingdom of God?
Will a Jew be a Jew if he is not circumcised?
Yes (Romans: 2: 28,29)
Will there be people who do not profess Christianity whom I consider as part of My children
Yes (John 10:16)
Wooooo!!!! did I get You right here? Are You telling me some people who may not have heard of the name Jesus may also be saved?
This has been prophesied in My Word: (Zechariah 13:6)
You must get one thing clear, in essence you (regardless of whether you term yourself Christian or non-Christian) can only be saved by grace and be a godly BEING. By judgment day, everyone in the world would have been given the opportunity to 'hear' and 'accept' My Grace. (Matthew 24:14)
Wait a minute, are you saying everyone in this world will hear or at least be given the chance to hear of your Word? How could this be possible? There will be illiterate people; there will be people in the remote corners of many developing world that would not have the chance? What about people who’ve never been to church or even know the Bible existed? How could they be saved?
Do you not think that I have My ways? Do you not think that I can use all possible means to communicate? The Bible is not the only way I show My divinity or character and eternal power and the glory of who I Am?
I use nature: the trees, birds, bees, flowers, rain, etc;
I use written words: the Bible, books, movies, and conversation with your friends
I use music
I talk to you
I use human experiences ........to show you the Way.
All you ever need is observe ALL My creations shown to you (Romans 1: 20) as I am never too far away from anyone in this world (Luke17: 21-22).
Do not forget I Am before you were (Jeremiah 1:5)
Since the creation of the world, My qualities or character have been clearly seen and being understood and no one will ever have an excuse (Romans 1:20). Grace is offered as My divine gift, and all you ever have to do is accept it by faith in your hearts and only through this acceptance you will enter the Kingdom of God (John 14:6)
Oh! This is truly profound. You are saying:
"that we ought to get our hearts right by accepting You and through this acceptance we will supernaturally BE transformed, then we will naturally DO good things because we will HAVE the Kingdom of God in us"
You are blessed indeed. We will talk more next time.