Nothing About Salvation Has Changed

“That you may with one mind and with one mouth glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Romans 15:6 (NKJV)

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

Then Jesus said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you become fishers of men.” They immediately left their nets and followed Him. Mark 1:17-18 (NKJV)

We, individually, have a choice to make.  “Follow” the biblical Jesus which leads to salvation, or someone else’s idea of Him.  When Jesus said “Follow Me, and I will make you become fishers of men,” He’s saying that He will take these men as they are and will help them take advantage of their past in order to help others come to Him.  “They immediately left their nets and followed Him.”  How does one follow someone else’s idea of Jesus?  They choose to trust and believe the teachings of others.  You’d think at this point I’m referring to those that do not attend a local “church,” unfortunately, that’s not the case.

Don’t confuse earthly institutions called “church,” for the [Church] Body of Jesus Christ.  The Body of Jesus Christ is not confined by walls or membership.  It is a population of people who choose to “follow” and not stray from the teachings of Messiah Yeshua “Jesus”. 

If it agrees with Yeshua’s teachings, a [Biblical] truth it will be.  If it requires the writings of those not mentioned in the [Bible] to make it so, man’s understanding of [Scripture] is all it’ll amount to.  The gospel of Jesus Christ is more than sufficient enough as is, which is to say, believe in [Scripture] alone.

Now more than ever there are more books, apps, blogs, podcasts, and speakers that are intended to share the message of Jesus Christ.  We have easy access to it everywhere.  The easier it is to hear/believe man’s understanding of [Scripture], the less likely it will be for one to seek the truth for themselves.  When it concerns [Biblical] matters, get in the [Bible] and read of it for yourself.

If you’re interested in telling others about Jesus, give it to them straight from the [Bible].  God’s increase is guaranteed every time you do.  The person relying on man’s interpretation is saying the [Bible] isn’t trustworthy as is, and thus doesn’t believe the God of the [Bible] knows, hears and sees, all things.  Those who believe the writings of those not mentioned in [Bible] and say the only way to be saved is found in them, might seem trustworthy, I wouldn’t believe it.

Nothing about salvation has changed, between [Biblical] times and today.  Your confidence in man’s understanding of the [Scriptures] can’t save you only believing in the [Biblical] Jesus can.    

God bless.

In His Care… Jim