The One Way Ticket to Paradise

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.” 1 Peter 1:3 (NKJV)

In the name of Him who was given all authority in heaven and on earth Messiah Yeshua “Jesus,” greetings. Matthew 28:18 (NKJV)

Now the Angel of the Lord found her by a spring of water in the wilderness, by the spring on the way to Shur. And He said, “Hagar, Saria’s maid, where have you come from, and where are you going?” She said, I am fleeing from the presence of my mistress Saria.” The Angel of the Lord said to her, “Return to your mistress, and submit yourself under her hand.”  Genesis 16:7-9 (NKJV)

Moving to Genesis 16:13, “she” is referring to Hagar:

Then she called the name of the Lord who spoke to her, You-Are-the-God-Who-Sees; for she said, “Have I also here seen Him who sees me?”

While listening to the local “Christian” radio station I heard, “Who is the Angel of God?”  The speaker on the radio gave four examples where “Angel of God” is mentioned in the [Bible].  The speaker’s message however was centered on the conversation between “the Angel of the Lord” and, Hagar.  The speaker is a follower of the Anthanasian Creed. 

The Anthanasian Creed creates one problem after another for its followers.  By relying on this creed, they are basing their beliefs on non-Biblical texts that contradict the [Bible].  That alone implies that they are not treating the [Bible] as a reliable source.  The longer they cling to the Anthanasian Creed, the easier it becomes for them to say things are in the [Bible] when they’re not.

As we continue keep this in mind, “the Angel of the Lord found” Hagar “by a spring of water in the wilderness.”  I believe some of you have already figured out where this is going.   

The speaker believes the “bible” says “the Angel of the Lord” is Jesus “God.”  The speaker bases this on Hager saying in Genesis 16:13, “You-Are-the-God-Who-Sees” and “Have I also here seen Him who sees me?”  What Hagar said is found in the [Bible], but it doesn’t make Jesus “the Angel of the Lord,” God.  Hager is asking a question of “the Angel of the Lord,” but the [Bible] does not provide us with any answer “the Angel of the Lord” may have given her.

“Not that anyone has seen the Father, except He who is from God; He has seen the Father.” John 6:46 (NKJV)

Jesus said to her, “Do not cling to Me, for I have not yet ascended to My Father; but go to My brethren and say to them, ‘I am ascending to My Father and your Father, and to My God and your God.’” John 20:17 (NKJV)

Jesus’ brethren’s God and Father and Jesus’ God and Father are one and the same (John 20:17).  Unless Jesus is lying when He said “Not that anyone has seen the Father” in John 6:46, Hagar didn’t see God.  When Jesus speaks of “the Father,” He’s referring to His God and Father (John 20:17).  Jesus could not be more specific about this.

The speaker [really] does believe Hagar was looking at “God” because the speaker believes, “the Son is God.”  I know this because the Anthanasian Creeds “the Son is God” is defined by that creed, even at the expense of these things Jesus said.  According to John 6:46 and 20:17, Hagar wasn’t looking at Jesus’ God.   

“Also I say to you, whoever confesses Me before men, him the Son of Man will also confess before the angels of God. But he who denies Me before men will be denied before the angels of God.” Luke 12:8-9 (NKJV) 

Jesus tells us “the angels of God” play a significant role in God’s plan of salvation (Luke 12:8-9).  The angels are neither Jesus nor are they God but are exactly what the [Bible] says they are, angels of God.  There are many angels referenced in the [Bible] passing along God’s messages.

“And to the angel of the church in Thyatira write, ‘These things says the Son of God, who has eyes like a flame of fire, and His feet like fine brass:’” Revelation 2:18 (NKJV) 

Jesus wants us to believe He is, “the Son of God.”  Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God.  1 John 4:15 (NKJV)

Then he said to Jesus, “Lord, remember me when You come into Your kingdom.” And Jesus said to him, “Assuredly, I say to you, today you shall be with Me in Paradise.” Luke 23:42-43 (NKJV)

When I picture Jesus dying on the cross for me, knowing one of the two crucified with Jesus that day is with Jesus (Luke 23:42-43), I see no reason to believe the Anthanasian Creed for anything, let alone a one way ticket to “Paradise.”

“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.”  John 3:16 (NKJV)

It is my obligation to tell you there’s only one way to “Paradise,” believe “in” Jesus.

God bless.

In His Care… Jim

The Anthanasian Creed Will Not Endure Forever

“That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him.” Ephesians 1:17 (NKJV)

In the name of Him who was given authority over all flesh Messiah Yeshua “Jesus,” greetings. John 17:2 (NKJV)

Jesus answered, “If I honor Myself, My honor is nothing. It is My Father who honors Me, of whom you say that He is your God. Yet you have not known Him, but I know Him. And if I say, ‘I do not know Him,’ I shall be a liar like you; but I do know Him, and keep His word.”  John 8:54-55 (NKJV)

Jesus answered, “And if I say, ‘I do not know Him,’ I shall be a liar like you; but I do know Him, and keep His word.”  Jesus is known for telling the truth, and the [Bible] gives us no reason to believe otherwise.

“But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.” Mark 13:32 (NKJV)

And this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent.” John 17:3 (NKJV)

Jesus said to her, “Do not cling to Me, for I have not yet ascended to My Father; but go to My brethren and say to them, ‘I am ascending to My Father and your Father, and to My God and your God.’” John 20:17 (NKJV)

Jesus not only wants us to believe “the Son” doesn’t know “that day and hour, He wants us to believe “the only true God” is His God.  Jesus said “nor the Son, You, the only true God” and “I am ascending to My Father and your Father, and to My God and your God.”

“He who does not love Me does not keep My words; and the word which you hear is not Mine but the Father’s who sent Me.” John 14:24

I know these things Jesus said aren’t mine, either.  I believe them to be absolute truths, trustworthy, and I’ll certainly share them with others, but I am not the source of them.  Jesus’ God, is the source of these things Jesus said. 

The [Bible] makes provisions for Jesus to not know all things.  It also explains “the only true God” was the source of these things Jesus said.  “The only true God” is all-knowing while Jesus is not.  

For those believing the Anthanasian Creed has “opened” their eyes as to who Jesus is.  Jesus is the Son of God and not the Anthanasian Creeds “the Son is God” that was birthed in 325-AD.  Removing the Anthanasian Creed from the equation solves the problem.  Actually whether one continues to cling to the Anthanasian Creed or not, it will not endure forever.

God bless.

In His Care… Jim

The Message of the Cross

Seeing then that we have a great High Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. Hebrews 4:14 (NKJV)

In the name of the Son of the living God Messiah Yeshua “Jesus,” greetings. John 6:69 (NKJV)

“Therefore I say to you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven men. Anyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man, it will be forgiven him; but whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit, it will not be forgiven him, either in this age or in the age to come.” Matthew 12:31-32 (NKJV)

Matthew 12:31-32 is plain, simple, and easy to understand.  Believe in Jesus, or bust.  The Holy Spirit leads us [directly] to the [Biblical] Jesus, and believing in Jesus is the only way to salvation.

“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.”  John 3:16 (NKJV)

For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 1 Corinthians 1:18 (NKJV)

“The message of the cross is foolishness,” to the one that chooses to reject Jesus.  To the one that “believes in” Jesus, its God’s plan of salvation in a nut shell.

“The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.” Mark 1:15 (NKJV)

Some believe without the doctrines of men “the kingdom of God” is unattainable.  The Anthanasian Creed for example commands that unless one believes the doctrine of the “Trinity” one cannot be saved.  Nothing could be further from the truth. 

When I meet someone for the very first time, who confesses Jesus is the Son of God, the Lord and the Savior of their life, thus saved according to the [Scriptures], somewhere in the conversation I’ll let them know following Jesus has absolutely nothing to do with the Anthanasian Creed.

I trust God is in full control of the situation because I know He orchestrated the meeting in the first place.  The Anthanasian Creed will continue to be the high priest of all false doctrines.

If you’re looking to preach “the gospel” of Jesus Christ in truth my friend, take it straight from the [Bible], and leave the rest to the all-knowing God of the [Bible].

God bless.

In His Care… Jim

The top ten countries coming onto this blog in the past thirty days.  Overall top ten position in parentheses.

United States of America (1), Unknown Region, Poland (6), Germany (4), France (3), Russia (2), Singapore, Bulgaria, Colombia, and Iraq.  I can’t figure out this “Unknown Region” thing.  Based on the numbers available to me, it should be in the overall top ten.  Nevertheless, not my will but God’s will be done.

Total number of post, not counting this one, 795.  Available, 237.

For Unto Us a Child is Born

Who is he who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?  1 John 5:5 (NKJV)

In the only name given among men by which we must be saved Messiah Yeshua “Jesus,” greetings.

It’s that time of year once again, when the significance of Jesus’ birth, in the little town of Bethlehem, is heard throughout the world.  I don’t take this time of year lightly, whenever/wherever verses of [Scripture] are read I will rejoice.

For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 (NKJV)

“But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of you shall come forth to Me the One to be Ruler in Israel, whose goings forth are from old, from everlasting.” Micah 5:2 (NKJV)

Just a few days ago, while listening to the local “Christian” radio station, I was taken on a journey through Isaiah 9:6, Micah 5:2, and beyond.  The speaker on the radio gave his version of the “Christmas” story.  I say the speaker’s version because followers of the Anthanasian Creed believe Isaiah 9:6 is evidence of Jesus being “God,” and the speaker is a follower of that creed.  Isaiah 9:6 doesn’t define who Jesus is.  There’s a significant difference between “And His name will be called” and, He is.

And He shall stand and feed His flock in the strength of the Lord, in the majesty of the name of the Lord His God; and they shall abide, for now He shall be great to the ends of the earth.  Micah 5:4 (NKJV)

When you read Micah 5:2-4 together you see “the One to be Ruler in Israel” in Micah 5:2, Jesus, “shall stand and feed His flock in the strength of the Lord, in the majesty of the name of the Lord His God.”  Micah 5:4 the key words are, “the Lord His God.” 

Just as Micah 5:2-4 is a prophecy, concerning “the One to be Ruler in Israel,” Isaiah 9:6 is as well.

When one calls Jesus “Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace,” they’re actually fulling Isaiah’s prophecy.  What the follower of Anthanasian Creed fails to see is “the One to be Ruler in Israel” and the Anthanasian Creeds “the Son is God,” aren’t one and the same.

“The Lord His God” is referring to Jesus’ God, the all-knowing God of the [Bible].

Don’t make the mistake of treating Micah 5:4 as if it doesn’t exist.  Unlike the Anthanasian Creed, the inspired word of God endures forever.  It is safe to say that the origin of Isaiah and Micah’s prophecy’s, is the all-knowing God of the [Bible] who cannot lie.

Then he said to Jesus, “Lord, remember me when You come into Your kingdom.” And Jesus said to him, “Assuredly, I say to you, today you shall be with Me in Paradise.” Luke 23:42-43 (NKJV)

I’d say more time should be given to the simplicity of God’s plan of salvation, which has been clearly laid out for us in Luke 23:42-43, than clinging to the teachings/traditions of those making false claims.  For even they know they aren’t supported by the [Bible].  Not stopping there they cross the line, saying, unless one believes their understanding of the [Scriptures] one cannot be saved. 

I look to the cross and not the Anthanasian Creed, for the creed has nothing to do with “the One to be Ruler in Israel,” let alone my becoming a follower of “the One to be Ruler in Israel,” Jesus.  Trust that the [Bible] is more than sufficient enough as it is.  This is the safest thing one could do each and every, day of the year.

God bless.

In His Care… Jim

Let's Not Forget

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort.” 2 Corinthians 1:3 (NKJV)

In the only name given among men by which we must be saved Messiah Yeshua “Jesus,” greetings.  Acts 4:12 (NKJV)

While listening to the local “Christian” radio station I heard, “Is Jesus just one of the many gods?”  The speaker on the radio was referring to how the so called “nonbeliever” looks at the different religions of the world.  The speaker is a follower of the Anthanasian Creed. 

Let’s not forget, the Anthanasian Creed tells us “So the Father is God, the Son is God, and the Holy Ghost is God, not being three Gods but one God.”  Don’t make the mistake of believing the [Bible] mandates us to believe the Anthanasian Creed for anything, let alone the only way to salvation.

Jesus is the Son of God.  If this fact was left well enough alone from the get go, which is to say according to the [Scriptures], there’d be no reason for Him to be considered as one of the many gods of this world.  There’s no [Biblical] reason to believe otherwise, this itself settles the matter.

God bless.

In His Care… Jim

What Must I Do To Be Saved?

Grace, mercy, and truth will be with you from God the Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love. 2 John 3 (NKJV)

In the precious and beautiful name of Messiah Yeshua “Jesus,” greetings.

Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God.  1 John 4:15 (NKJV)

If a person confesses “Jesus is the Son of God,” I believe they are saved.  I’m just not going to second guess 1 John 4:15 in any way, shape or form.  I’d say my role is to trust God in every situation.  His word is enough for me.  I do trust God is in full control of the situation, so the truth will be known.

“Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven. Many will say to Me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name?’ And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!’” Matthew 7:21-23 (NKJV)

“Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven” in Matthew 7:21-23 is plain, simple, and easy to understand though should make us all a little uneasy.  The person confessing “Jesus is the Son of God” must never forget that the God of the [Bible] knows, hears and sees, all things.

Jesus said to her, “Do not cling to Me, for I have not yet ascended to My Father; but go to My brethren and say to them, ‘I am ascending to My Father and your Father, and to My God and your God.’” John 20:17 (NKJV)

When Jesus said “My Father in heaven” in Matthew 7:21-23, He’s referring to “My Father” His Father and “My God” His God, the all-knowing God of the [Bible].

“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.”  John 3:16 (NKJV)

Then he called for a light, ran in, and fell down trembling before Paul and Silas. And he brought them out and said, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” So they said, “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved, you and your household.” Acts 16:29-31 (NKJV)

The all-knowing God of the [Bible] has made it crystal clear for us, concerning what one must do to be saved, in the [Bible].  It’s all about having to believe in “the Son of God,” Messiah Yeshua “Jesus.” 

Trusting God knows what’s best for us, which is to say God’s plan of salvation or bust, this will keep one from ever having to hear “I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!”  When Jesus took their place on the cross, those trusting God’s plan of salvation, His shed blood covered all their sins.

God bless.

In His Care… Jim

Thank God for what Jesus Accomplished in the First Century

Grace, mercy, and truth will be with you from God the Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love. 2 John 3 (NKJV)

In the name of the one that makes us kings and priests to His God and Father Messiah Yeshua “Jesus,” greetings.  Revelation 1:6 (NKJV)

While listening to the local “Christian” radio station I heard, “Jesus Christ is God, that’s what’s being revealed to us in the gospel of John.”  

The speaker on the radio can’t reconcile this statement using John’s writings.  The speaker, by not teaching them as absolute truths, is causing people to believe John’s writings are subject to change on a daily basis.  The speaker is a follower of the Anthanasian Creed.  The speaker would have been better off qualifying their statements by saying according to the writings of those not mentioned in the [Bible], “Jesus Christ is God.”

After a good night’s sleep, some time to think about this particular post, and thanking God for what Jesus accomplished in the first century, I deleted two paragraphs from it.  Followers of the Anthanasian Creed have been led to believe Jesus and the Anthanasian Creeds “the Son is God” are one and the same, when nothing could be further from the truth.

I’ve come a long way from the thought off losing friends as a result of speaking out against the Anthanasian Creed.  What I deleted from this post wasn’t wrong, but just too harsh.  I continually remind myself that I am targeting the Anthanasian Creed and not those who have been taught or are teaching its falsehoods.  I thank God for what Jesus accomplished in the first century.  With that said I can say with 100% confidence, the person confessing Jesus is the Son of God, the Lord and the Savior of their life, and rejects the Anthanasian Creed altogether, is saved.

God bless.

In His Care… Jim