Immediately, If Not Sooner

“We give thanks to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you.” Colossians 1:3 (NKJV)

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

Then Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest and asked letters from him to the synagogues of Damascus, so that if he found any who were of the Way, whether men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem. Acts 9:1-2 (NKJV)

Then he fell to the ground, and heard a voice saying to him, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?” And he said, “Who are You, Lord?” Then the Lord said, “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. It is hard for you to kick against the goads.” So he, trembling and astonished, said, “Lord, what do You want me to do?” Then the Lord said to him, “Arise and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.” Acts 9:4-6 (NKJV)

Let me emphasize, prior to his encounter with Jesus “Saul,” who is also called Paul, consented to Stephen’s death (Acts 8:1-3).  Paul, after his encounter with Jesus, then went on to write 12 books of the New Testament.  What Jesus accomplished in the first century is simply, amazing.  It doesn’t matter what you’ve done, there is a road that leads [directly] to the kingdom of God.  I highly recommend getting on it, immediately, if not sooner.

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

Have you had an encounter with the one “you are persecuting,” the [Biblical] Jesus?  If you’re confessing “Jesus is the Son of God” as given to us in the [Scriptures], you have.  You’re on the road that leads [directly] to the kingdom of God.  It may not appear to be so at the moment for you, because even true followers of Jesus fall on hard times, but accepting what Jesus accomplished in the first century guarantees it.  There is no middle ground, you’re either on the path that leads [directly] to the kingdom of God, or you’re not. 

Don’t be fooled by the Anthanasian Creed, because it leads to nowhere.  It only adds onto that which Jesus accomplished in the first century.  Confess “that Jesus is the Son of God,” soon if you haven’t already.

God bless.

In His Care… Jim