THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD - PART 384

This post pertains to the universal proclamation of the Gospel.

The scriptures state that because of their unbelief, the Jews exiled themselves from the blessings that were offered freely to each and every one who believed in the one God who had down through the ages set forth great and precious promises. Indeed, God Himself appears in flesh to actuate all the afore promised blessings.

First, the prerequisite being that God by Himself must purchase redemption. Redemption then ushers in a new age of Grace and Mercy! Within this context, the Gentiles believed and received the afore mentioned promises. They did so not because they were deserving of such but rather they inherited the promises even as Abraham had in days of yore. They simply believed that God alone can save and as such, it was accounted to them as righteousness.

If we read the scriptures, we learn that JESUS told the Jews that the promise of the Kingdom of God would be taken away from them and given to another nation -- if they did not believe. We also read that a kingdom must be established on principles and JESUS -- God with us -- sowed the seed of the first principles in both Word and deed. This is the Gospel of the Kingdom of God.

Every kingdom has a door of entry. In fact, GOD in the man JESUS the Christ is the ‘passport required’ to show that one is a citizen of the Kingdom of God. There is only one door. This is the gospel message we are to preach to all nations starting at Jerusalem. Preaching repentance and remission of sins to all nations. The first 3000 to believe were told to repent and be baptized into the name of JESUS who is the Christ for the remission of all sin. (Acts 2:38)

And upon obediently doing so they received the promised gift of the Holy Ghost to indwell them. The same offer stands today! This gospel is your passport to eternal life -- officially stamped by God’s promises -- officially sealed with His Holy Spirit Of Promise.

While the church fathers of the day continue to issue false passports saying that one can be saved by priests or by Mary or by transubstantiation or by being baptized into the titles (father, son, spirit,) the scriptures still stand as the authentic Word of God. The rest is just man-made institutional religion pushing the traditions of men. Do not fall for this pretentious gospel!

Come to the kingdom of GOD. Read Acts chapter 2 verses 37 thru 42 for your edification and learning. And then, stand in the offering plate with your Lord God and Saviour.