Giving Reason

We stand on the authority of the Word of God, the holy scriptures divinely given to faithful men, who recorded as they heard.  To us, it is absolute, infallible and can never be shaken.  It contains all we need for life.  It contains in writing, the means by which we may be saved.  And yet, to those who are perishing it is foolishness, even offensive.  It is alive only to those whom the Spirit quickens.  

We are instructed to respectfully and gently give reason for the hope we have in Christ, and it is a joy to be able to do this when asked.  On the other hand, we are also advised not to cast pearls before swine, or become caught in foolish arguments which profit nothing because the hearers wish only to antagonise, or to defame Christ.  

We know in Whom we believe.  He is the Creator of the universe, who also became a Man, in the form of His Son and laid down His life to redeem His creation.  He did this, that though separated from Him by our sin, we may be restored and made clean, to live with Him eternally. He gives us His Holy Spirit, who indwells true believers, forming in them the character of the Lord Jesus Christ, keeping them and bringing them spotless to stand before the Throne.

Evolutionists believe that they have all proof to disprove a personal Creator who is still involved with His Creation.  The legacy of Darwin.  Psychologists believe that man can redeem himself, by changing his behaviour or delving into his past.  Their father is Jung.  

But those fathers can not save their children.

There is good, there is evil.  There is truth, there are lies.  There is light, there is darkness.  Sin leads to eternal death, and if we don't get right with our Creator, then we will be judged accordingly, as our sin deserves.  We can mock our Creator, even denying His existence.  We can scoff at the Bible, and say "That is only your opinion.  I don't even believe that the Bible is anything but a book of good advice, maybe total myth, in fact." 

There is much deception in the world.  There are false believers, committing crimes of hatred in the name of God, or those claiming to be followers of Christ who live selfish, unchanged lives......and we have an enemy who never rests in his frenzy to deceive humankind, and to destroy the true saints.  

But one day we will have to face Him, our Creator, and face Him alone.  On that day we will not be able to blame others.  People, there is an after-life.  Don't take the risk that He doesn't exist, just because you think you know better or because the god of your own imagination tells you otherwise.  To die in your sin is eternal death and punishment.  It is your destiny if you remain as you are.  The judgment is set because He is a just Creator.

The good news is, that He has provided a way for us to be saved.  He loves you and is within reach.   Your sins can be forgiven and washed away because He shed His blood on the Cross, dying a cruel death in our place.  Unlike us, death could not hold Him because He is holy.  The Lord Jesus Christ, now in heaven, soon to return, has done this for you - for us all.  We must see ourselves as we are, and call upon Him to save us - before it is too late.

How can I ever urge you enough, dear friend....dear husband? I intreat the Lord daily on your behalf - you who are dead in your sin, just as I was.

Amazing grace.