The Gospel of Jesus Christ Speaks for Itself

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

Now as Jesus passed by He saw a man who was blind from birth.  John 9:1 (NKJV)

And He said to him, “Go, wash in the pool of Siloam” (which is translated, sent). So he went and washed, and came back seeing.  John 9:7 (NKJV)

But the Jews did not believe concerning him, that he had been blind and received his sight, until they called the parents of him who had received his sight.  And they asked them, saying, “Is this your son, who you say was born blind? How then does he now see?” His parents answered them and said, “We know that this is our son, and that he was born blind; but by what means he now sees we do not know, or who opened his eyes we do not know. He is of age; ask him. He will speak for himself.” His parents said these things because they feared the Jews, for the Jews had agreed already that if anyone confesses that He is the Christ, he would be put out of the synagogue. Therefore his parents said, “He is of age; ask him.” John 9:18-23 (NKJV)

Jesus healed the blind man.  “The Jews had agreed already that if anyone confesses that” Jesus “is the Christ, he would be put out of the synagogue.”  The “parents” of him who now sees, “feared the Jews.”  “He is of age; ask him. He will speak for himself,” the confession of him who now sees hangs in the balance, on trial so to speak.

The issue here isn’t whether or not Jesus is the “Christ” Messiah, He is.  Nor is it with the one that now sees, or his parents (John 9:1-23).  It’s in the first century “The Jews had agreed already that if anyone confesses that” Jesus “is the Christ, he would be put out of the synagogue.” 

Here we are just shy of two thousand years later, and people are being forced to believe the doctrine of the “Trinity” to become a “member” of the local “church.”  Both of these scare tactics have the fingerprints of “religious leaders” all over them, and neither has anything to do with the salvation of one’s soul.

Would you say 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?  I would.  The Anthanasian Creed has absolutely nothing to do with the salvation of one’s soul.  The doctrine of the “Trinity” is a byproduct of that creed.

“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)

People can say whatever they like about Messiah Yeshua “Jesus.”  They’ll soon find out that not everyone agrees with what they have to say.  When it comes to the gospel of Jesus Christ however, the message remains the same throughout.  Jesus died on a cross for the sin of the world, and “whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life (John 3:16 NKJV).”

God bless. 

In His Care… Jim

Two Ways, Both Wrong

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

When it comes to determining if one’s teaching is [Biblically] sound or not, look no further than those that have chosen to believe what is being taught.  You shouldn’t automatically believe a teaching to be true without standing it up against the [Bible].  If it is a false teaching, those believing it will eventually demonstrate evidence of it contradicting the actual Scriptures.  Those teaching false doctrines as truths, will also supply all the evidence one needs.  If it’s [Biblical] sound to begin with, it won’t be based on the writings of those not mentioned in the [Bible].   

Followers of the Anthanasian Creed for example, looking to justify that creeds false method of salvation are forced to do one of two things.

Followers of the Anthanasian Creed fall into two categories:

          1. Those that believe in “Scripture alone” where they say that they rely on just scripture, but underneath they are relying on a false interpretation that came from the Anthanasian Creed in 325-AD.

          2. Those that believe in “Sacred Scripture” where they teach that in addition to the Bible, they believe in what the church says has been revealed to it and is documented as doctrine or tradition.

Either way, it is nothing more than replacement theology.

Here we have two groups believing in the same result but they have dramatically different views of Scripture.  Their belief in the only way to salvation, surfaced and became doctrine of the Catholic Church in 325-AD.  One believes “Scripture alone,” and the other does not.  Both will tell you unless one believes the doctrine of the “Trinity” they cannot be saved.  The irony of it all, the doctrine of the “Trinity” is a byproduct of the Anthanasian Creed, not the [Bible].

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” John 14:6 (NKJV)

If it wasn’t Jesus saying He is “the way, the truth, and the life” you’d be free to link it to anyone you like, but it was Jesus. 

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

This in of itself proves when it comes to God’s plan of salvation, confessing “that Jesus is the Son of God” is the safest thing one could do.

God bless.

In His Care… Jim

Adequately Taught and Instructed?

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

Do you believe the person confessing Jesus is the Son of God, the Lord and the Savior of their life, and rejecting the doctrine of the “Trinity” altogether, is saved?

The above is the first of two questions I sent via E-mail to an individual I saw on television.  This post will only address the first one as the second had absolutely nothing to do with the Anthanasian Creed.  Someone else responded to my question, on the original recipients behalf.  Both are followers of the Anthanasian Creed who tend to forget one thing (not that there aren’t more), salvation by works and God’s plan of salvation have absolutely nothing in common.

The response I received to the first of my two questions:

“So, in a round about way to answering your first question, the answer is yes and no. If someone believes Christ is their savior, yet obstinately and publicly denies the truth of the Trinity after being adequately taught and instructed, and thus commits the sin of heresy, and dies in this state without being reconciled, then they will not be saved. There were a lot of conditionals to that statement so things like minor confusion, misspeaking, etc in regards to the doctrine of the Trinity does not mean the person will not be saved.”

Nothing defines salvation by works better, than having to meet the approval of those “believed” to be “adequately taught and instructed” in the ways of the Anthanasian Creed, to be saved. 

“There were a lot of conditionals to that statement so things like minor confusion, misspeaking, etc in regards to the doctrine of the Trinity does not mean the person will not be saved,” actually proves the Anthanasian Creed has absolutely nothing to do with God’s plan of salvation.  The opening sentence “So, in a round about way to answering your first question, the answer is yes and no” by its ambiguity proves it has nothing to do with God’s plan of salvation.

The Anthanasian Creed surfaced and became doctrine of the Catholic Church in 325-AD, and without it the doctrine of the “Trinity” doesn’t exist.

If you’re [really] interested in teaching [Biblical] truths, concerning the salvation of one’s soul, how about taking them straight from the [Bible].  You’ll certainly find the answer to the question “what must I do to be saved” if you do.  “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved.”

And the keeper of the prison, awaking from sleep and seeing the prison doors open, supposing the prisoners had fled, drew his sword and was about to kill himself. But Paul called with a load voice, saying, “Do yourself no harm, for we are all here.”

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 16:27-31 (NKJV)

When one choses to “believe on the Lord Jesus Christ,” just prior to them taking their last breath here on earth, they “will be saved.”  One thing is for sure, it’ll have absolutely nothing to do with the Anthanasian Creed.

My subsequent response to him:

_______, you say the person rejecting the Anthanasian Creed, “After being adequately taught and instructed, and dies in that state, will not be saved.”  Adequately taught and instructed” to determine the eternal destiny of one’s soul?  I have not seen a [Scripture] verse that supports this.  Can you tell me what verse of [Scripture] you found this in?

There’s no [Biblical] evidence of anyone having to believe the Anthanasian Creed for anything, let alone the only way to salvation.  “Adequately taught and instructed” implies that someone gets to choose the eternal destiny of another person’s soul.  The inspired word of God endures forever and it doesn’t encourage anyone to trust someone else’s understanding of the [Scriptures], let alone our own.

The battle is not against flesh and blood, nor earthly institutions called “church.”  The Anthanasian Creed is the problem.

God bless.

In His Care… Jim   

Salvation or Bust

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ.” Ephesians 1:3 (NKJV)

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

In a world bent on silencing [Biblical] truths, don’t assume they’re being taught in earthly institutions called church.  Two thousand years ago Jesus walked on earth, and since that time one false teaching after another concerning His message, have made their way into the twenty first century.

Don’t let anyone tell you that unless you believe their version of who Jesus is, you cannot be saved.  You can read all about Jesus for yourself, in the [Bible].  Make sure what you’re hearing/reading about the [Biblical] Jesus, agrees with His teachings.  If it agrees with the teachings of Messiah Yeshua “Jesus,” a [Biblical] truth it will be.

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” John 14:6 (NKJV)

Knowing Jesus said He is “the way, the truth, and the life,” makes it easier for me to tell others Jesus is the only way “to the Father.”  I’m not looking to force anyone into believing anything here, but Jesus is known for telling the truth.

“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)

John 3:16 is plain, simple, and easy to understand.  “Whoever believes in Him” shows that we, individually, have a decision to make.  To either believe in, or reject, Jesus.

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

“I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.” John 15:5 (NKJV)

The person choosing to believe in Jesus, confessing “Jesus is the Son of God,” has absolutely nothing to fear.  Jesus died on a cross for the sin of the world and He’s now working on their behalf, “for without Me you can do nothing.”

Then they said to Him, “What shall we do, that we may work the works of God?” Jesus answered and said to them, “This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He sent.” John 6:28-29 (NKJV)

“This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom God sent,” Jesus.

The all-knowing God of the [Bible] is behind Jesus’ teachings making their way safely into the twenty first century.  If anything concerning [Biblical] matters was written after the last entry of the New Testament was recorded, hearsay at best will be its claim to fame. 

If a belief is [Biblical] sound to begin with, don’t attach the names of those not mentioned in the [Bible] to it.  Others will take the liberty to attach their own version of what they believe to be a truth and before you know it the original meaning is lost.  This has caused earthy institutions called “church” claiming unless you believe their system of belief you cannot be saved.

“Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.”  Acts 4:12 (NKJV)

It is my obligation to tell you, concerning the salvation of one’s soul, it’s believing in the [Biblical] Jesus or, bust.

God bless.

In His Care… Jim

It is Biblically Impossible to Prove Otherwise

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

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

The last few weeks have been interesting to say the least.  After an exchange of twenty five E-mails (total), it came down to my having to decide whether or not to open, and read, links sent my way.

The person I sent the original E-mail to, wasn’t the one who responded.  This was delegated to someone else.  A clear explanation as to why was given from the very beginning and I was okay with that.  The evidence points towards the both of us enjoying the conversation.  Throughout the conversation I made it crystal clear, “I’m not interested in man’s understanding of the [Scriptures].  [Scripture] alone, or bust.”

I’m sharing my last E-mail sent with you because I believe it’ll help to understand, how I’ll respond to questions in the future.

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

Dear _______,

Thanks for the rapid response.  In reference to your statement, “If this conversation should carry on or if it is going nowhere.”

The all-knowing God of the [Bible] is in full control of this situation, and I’m okay with that.  If the conversation should end, I know it’s been a blessing to me.  It certainly reminded me of the many conversations I’ve had in the past, concerning Catholics and what they believe.  I know the “resources” that you offer, are of those not mentioned in the [Bible]. 

I’ve been there and done that, leaning on man’s understanding of the [Scriptures].  Although I have to admit, I always had doubts about the Anthanasian Creed.  It was those teaching it as a [Biblical] truth, giving plenty of reasons for my doubts when they were.  I knew enough about Jesus, to keep from jumping on the Anthanasian Creeds band wagon.

When all was said and done, knowing now the Anthanasian Creed is a false doctrine, I wasn’t looking to blame anyone.  The fear of facing the church, family and friends, kept me from exposing it as a false doctrine sooner.  That all ended in 2009.  

“These things I have spoken to you while being present with you. But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you.” John 14:25-26 (NKJV)

You said, “The Catholic Church also believes that Christ promised that the Holy Spirit would guide the teachings of the Church.”  After reading John 14:25-26 would you say those “teachings of the Church,” must agree with Jesus’ teachings?  I would.

John 14:25-26 is crystal clear, “He,” the Holy Spirit, “will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I,” Jesus, “said to you.”  Jesus’ teachings then, hold true for us today.  It’ll be safe to say God is behind Jesus’ teachings making their way safely into the twenty first century.

If it agrees with the teachings of Messiah Yeshua “Jesus,” a [Biblical] truth it will be.  It is [Biblically] impossible to prove otherwise.

God bless.

In His Care… Jim

Be Watchful in all Things

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

“Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all long-suffering and teaching. For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, because they have itching ears, they will heap up for themselves teachers; and they will turn their ears away from the truth, and be turned aside to fables. But you be watchful in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.” 2 Timothy 4:2-5 (NKJV)

If you believe “Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season” includes preaching God’s plan of salvation in truth, then don’t lead people into believing your understanding of it.  The inspired word of God is more than sufficient enough as is.  It warns us of a time such as this “when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, because they have itching ears, they will heap up for themselves teachers; and they will turn their ears away from the truth.”

These verses are sound [Biblical] advice, “be watchful in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry, and “Preach the word” of God in truth.

God bless.

In His Care… Jim

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