{"title":"PrintMyTract.com Flyer Tracts","description":"\u003cp\u003eAll of the tracts listed here are “Flyer Tracts.” Flyers come in two sizes: the most common starts as a flat sheet measuring 8.5\" x 11\" and folds twice, creating a 6-panel flyer that measures 3.66\" x 8.5\". The other starts as a 8.5\" x 14\" flat sheet, and folds into an 8-panel flyer measuring 3.5\" x 8.5\". View each item for complete details and all pricing options.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pmt-turkey-hunting-and-heaven-kjv","title":"Turkey Hunting and Heaven (KJV)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10 Tips for Using Turkey Decoys\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 1. Decoys must be seen to be effective. Open pastures, logging roads, power lines, or sparse woods are good spots for decoys. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 2. Place the decoy about 15 yards away from your position (10 yards if bowhunting). If a gobbler hangs up 15-20 yards from your decoy, he will still be in range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 3. If you use a shotgun, set your decoy so that your non-shooting shoulder is pointed directly toward it. This will give you maximum gun swing to cover a gobbler’s approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 4. Purchase the best decoy your budget will allow. You know how well a gobbler's eyesight is, and you'll see better success with a decoy that is realistic in appearance. Add real turkey feathers or fans to your decoys to increase realism.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 5. A gobbler or a jake decoy paired with a hen can be an extremely effective combination on a mature tom. However, this can also cause a young, shy, or sub-dominant bird to avoid your set-up. If you only want to fill your tag with a mature, dominant gobbler – use a jake or a gobbler decoy in your set-up. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 6. When using multiple decoys, consider setting them up in a row with the gobbler or jake decoy at the back of the line. Leave enough room between the decoys for a gobbler to pass between them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 7. Always use extreme caution when transporting and using decoys on public land or where you suspect other hunters might be in the area. An old black sock makes a great cover for your decoy’s head to ensure safety while transporting your decoys in a hunting vest. Full body decoys should always be transported in a carry bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 8. Consider a gobbler’s approach options to your decoy when you set-up and clear a shooting lane or two if necessary and if time permits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 9. If your rubber or foam decoy has dents and doesn't look as good as you'd like, use a hair dryer to heat up the dent while pressing it out and back into shape. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 10. If you are hunting an open area, seriously consider using a decoy. If a gobbler continues to hear a hen but doesn't see one, he may be tough to get within range. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurkey Hunting and Heaven \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Surely in vain the net is spread in the sight of any bird” (Proverbs 1:17).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTurkeys are notoriously wary game birds and can be very difficult to hunt. I have hunted spring gobblers for over 30 years and have completed numerous Wild Turkey Grand Slams with both a bow and a shotgun. During this time, nearly all of my hunting has been done on public land. I have never been on a guided hunt, and every gobbler that I have taken I called in for myself. While woodsmanship and calling have been critical to my accomplishments in the field, a significant portion of my success in the spring turkey woods can be attributed to the use of turkey decoys.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen I decide to use a turkey decoy, I put a lot of thought into which decoy to use, where to set it, how far to place it from my set-up, and which direction to face the decoy. These factors can be vital in determining the outcome of a spring turkey hunt when a gobbler responds to my calls and approaches my set-up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpring gobblers are extremely cautious, with eyesight and hearing that is estimated to be ten times better than that of a human, so decoy selection and placement are critical for success. Modern turkey decoys are very lifelike in appearance and are available in a variety of genders, postures, and materials of construction. Though prices vary, an effective decoy that will fit any hunter’s budget can generally be found. Some hunters actually use taxidermy mounts as decoys for attracting gobblers in the spring, but these “stuffers” can be very expensive. The closer a decoy appears to resemble the “real thing,” the better chance it has at fooling the keen eye of a mature spring gobbler. However, no matter how well a decoy resembles a live bird, if a hunter doesn’t get his decoy in place and hide himself properly before a gobbler arrives, the turkey will detect the deception, and the hunter’s plans will be foiled. Most turkey hunters enter the woods well before daybreak so they can get to their hunting area, locate a gobbler, and set up their decoys under cover of darkness in order to keep the keen eye of a roosting longbeard from spotting them. No turkey hunter, or should I say no “successful” turkey hunter, waits until he can see a turkey coming to him before he puts his decoys out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is ironic that the strategy employed by a hunter to fool a turkey and trick it into entering a trap set for its life, is eerily similar to the strategy that is used by Satan to destroy men’s souls. (The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy, John 10:10a).  And just like a serious hunter’s pursuit of a spring gobbler, the devil must be subtle and deceptive in his attempt to deceive a person in order to capture and destroy them. In fact, the Bible states in Proverbs 1:17, “Surely in vain the net is spread in the sight of any bird.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAny hunter who is trying to fool a bird in order to capture or kill it, goes about doing so in a sneaky way so as not to be seen as he sets his trap. If the bird sees a man placing his decoys, the hunter will have almost no chance of deceiving a gobbler into believing that it is safe to approach the decoys. However, if he uses realistic looking decoys and places them in a believable setting before the turkey arrives, the hunter will have a much better chance of using his turkey call to convince an unsuspecting bird that there is no danger at the set-up. Hopefully, a tom will be convinced that the decoys are real, and that the area is safe. Unfortunately, this is what often happens in the spiritual battle for a man’s soul. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen it comes to salvation and eternity, everyone has an opinion. However, while everyone is entitled to their own opinion, no one is entitled to their own truth. There is only one truth, and no matter what a person’s opinion is about the truth, their opinion will not change the truth. The Bible is God’s truth revealed to man. There are many different opinions about the Bible, but no one’s opinion changes the truth of the Bible. An understanding of, and a belief in, the “truth” is the difference between being saved and being lost for eternity. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJesus said in John 8:32, “And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” Free from what? Free from sin! So what is the Bible truth about a man’s soul and eternity? Here is the reality about your soul and its eternal destiny according to the Bible:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll men and women have sinned and failed to meet God’s standard of holiness.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eRomans 3:23\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe penalty for sinning against a holy God is eternal separation from God in a lake of fire that was created for the devil and his angels.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the wages of sin is death. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eRomans 6:23a\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBut the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eRevelation 21:8\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGod loves all men and women and created them for fellowship with him in paradise. He wants all men to be saved so they can be restored to fellowship with Him and live eternally with Him in heaven.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eJohn 3:16\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eRomans 6:23\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMan’s sin was so bad, that in order for it to be forgiven, God’s only begotten Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, had to be offered as a blood sacrifice to provide payment for man’s sin. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGiving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son: In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eColossians 1:12-14\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJesus Christ paid for man’s sin on the cross at Calvary. He was buried, and three days later He rose from the grave to prove that He was God’s own son and that His sacrifice was accepted.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e1 Corinthians 15:3-4\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJesus offers salvation and complete forgiveness to anyone who will repent of their sin and who truly believes in their heart that He died on the cross, was buried, and rose again for their sins.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThat if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eRomans 10:9-11\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe plan of salvation must be received and believed by faith and faith alone. Faith is what pleases God. Salvation cannot be earned and nothing can be added to faith in order to obtain salvation.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBut without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eHebrews 11:6\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eEphesians 2:8,9\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGod intended this plan of salvation to be simple so that everyone, including children, could understand it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVerily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eMark 10:15\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThere is absolutely no other way to be saved. There are not many paths to the same God and same Heaven. There is only one way. There is only one truth. There is only one salvation. There is only one Savior.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEnter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eMatthew 7:13,14\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eJesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eJohn 14:6\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHe that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eJohn 3:36\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnfortunately, there are a lot of false religions and false teachings that, if followed, (no matter how sincerely) will lead to an eternity in hell. Ever since the Garden of Eden when Satan entered into the serpent to deceive Eve and tempt Adam, he has been hard at work trying to deceive men and women and destroy their lives. And today, just like in the Garden of Eden, he is subtle in how he accomplishes his deception. He doesn’t vainly spread his net in the sight of any man or woman, nor does he use “decoys” that don’t resemble the true. No, just like an experienced hunter that uses his skills to completely fool his quarry before killing it, Satan deceives men and women by appealing to their lusts and carnal nature. He appeals to their “intellect” and portrays the cross of Calvary as foolishness. He portrays the death of Christ as an archaic, barbaric, and gory form of religion, only to be believed by the mentally weak. He paints sin as fun, and popular, and harmless, without revealing the deadly effects of ruined lives and broken homes that await those who are deceived thereby. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe most expensive and most effective hunting decoys are the ones that most closely resemble real birds. The more realistic a decoy is in appearance, the better it is at deceiving a wild turkey. The same holds true for other counterfeits. A store clerk will not be fooled with a fifty dollar bill taken from a monopoly game. However, a bill produced by a professional counterfeit cannot be discerned with the naked eye and requires the clerk to use a special pen in order to detect its true identity. The same is true with religion. Some are so far from the Bible that they are easily recognized as illegitimate. However, it is the religions and churches that most closely resemble the true Christian churches of the Bible that pose the greatest danger to a man’s soul. These counterfeits deceive and capture sincere and well-intentioned men and women because they so closely resemble the real thing. These churches and cults don’t throw the Bible out completely, but they give some credence to the Bible in their doctrines and beliefs in order to fool the unsuspecting. However, these false religions usually hold their own writings and teachings as more important than the Bible. Jesus warned about this in Matthew 15:9, “But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSo how about you? Have you been deceived? It’s your life and your decision about how you live it. What you believe is totally up to you, and you are certainly entitled to your own opinion. The truth, however, remains the same and will not change, no matter what you believe. Dear reader, I am just trying to help you see the net that has been spread for your soul. But don’t take my word for it, or anyone else’s. If you don’t know for sure that you will go to heaven when you die, say a short prayer right now and ask God to help you and then read the verses that I have listed from the Bible about salvation again. If you want to be saved and accept Jesus as your personal Savior, it’s as easy as \u003cstrong\u003eABC\u003c\/strong\u003e. All you need to do is \u003cstrong\u003eA) A\u003c\/strong\u003edmit you are a sinner. \u003cstrong\u003eB) B\u003c\/strong\u003eelieve in your heart that Jesus died for your sins on the cross, was buried, and three days later rose again. \u003cstrong\u003eC) C\u003c\/strong\u003eall on the Lord Jesus to save you. If you have never done that, go to God in prayer and ask Him to forgive you of your sins and tell Jesus you believe in Him and ask Him to be your Savior. It is that easy and that simple, and don’t let anyone deceive you into thinking otherwise! Every false religion in the world teaches that you have to do something to gain God’s favor and to be permitted entrance into heaven. The Bible teaches that there is nothing you can do to gain God’s favor and earn entrance into heaven. The Bible teaches that God Himself has done all the work for you, and that all you have to do is receive His free gift and offer of salvation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eJohn 3:16-18\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eListen to God’s truth. Don’t be deceived to believe a lie! It is very important that if you are concerned about your soul and where you will spend eternity when you die, that you go to God in prayer now. If God has spoken to your heart about salvation, don’t wait to do business with Him. It is a dangerous thing to refuse God’s Holy Spirit when He is pleading with your heart. Consider these verses:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhile ye have light, believe in the light, that ye may be the children of light. These things spake Jesus, and departed, and did hide himself from them. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eJohn 12:36 \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e2 Corinthians 6:2\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSo don’t be tricked! Your soul is too important for you to be fooled. Just like an outdoorsman deceives a fish, or a deer, or a turkey in order to capture and kill it, the enemies of the Bible want to capture your soul. Consider what the Holy Scriptures have to say:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDeliver thyself as a roe from the hand of the hunter, and as a bird from the hand of the fowler. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eProverbs 6:5\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTill a dart strike through his liver; as a bird hasteth to the snare, and knoweth not that it is for his life. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eProverbs 7:23\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor man also knoweth not his time: as the fishes that are taken in an evil net, and as the birds that are caught in the snare; so are the sons of men snared in an evil time, when it falleth suddenly upon them. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eEcclesiastes 9:12\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere are many other scriptures that I could share with you, but these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA spring gobbler hunter’s method is deception, and his motive is destruction. The same holds true for Satan – his method is always deception and his motive is always destruction. Dear reader, please don’t be deceived and destroyed - Repent and believe in the Lord Jesus Christ today!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PrintMyTract.com","offers":[{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 100","offer_id":27600899207,"sku":"PMT171ENKJ-100","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 100","offer_id":27600899271,"sku":"PMT171ENKJ-100-RUSH","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 250","offer_id":27600899335,"sku":"PMT171ENKJ-250","price":97.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 250","offer_id":27600899399,"sku":"PMT171ENKJ-250-RUSH","price":137.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 500","offer_id":27600899463,"sku":"PMT171ENKJ-500","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 500","offer_id":27600899527,"sku":"PMT171ENKJ-500-RUSH","price":190.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 1000","offer_id":27600899655,"sku":"PMT171ENKJ-1000","price":190.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 1000","offer_id":27600899783,"sku":"PMT171ENKJ-1000-RUSH","price":270.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 2500","offer_id":27600899911,"sku":"PMT171ENKJ-2500","price":405.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 2500","offer_id":27600899975,"sku":"PMT171ENKJ-2500-RUSH","price":540.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 5000","offer_id":27600900039,"sku":"PMT171ENKJ-5000","price":612.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 5000","offer_id":27600900103,"sku":"PMT171ENKJ-5000-RUSH","price":875.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 10000","offer_id":27600900167,"sku":"PMT171ENKJ-10000","price":1015.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 10000","offer_id":27600900231,"sku":"PMT171ENKJ-10000-RUSH","price":1330.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0850\/8334\/products\/171ENKJ-1.jpg?v=1471282498"},{"product_id":"pmt-what-about-those-who-have-never-heard-nasb","title":"What About Those Who Have ... Never Heard! (NASB)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe quintessential question that has plagued the soul of man since the first announcement of the gospel of Jesus Christ is, “What about those who have never heard?” If Jesus Christ is the only means of salvation, of deliverance from sin, and of reconciliation with God, it’s only reasonable to be genuinely concerned for those who have never heard the sound of his atoning name. Is there no hope for them? Is salvation only for those who were privileged, or should we say, lucky enough to be born into a society where the name of Jesus is a matter for common discourse?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLet’s think about the question.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince no meaningful words, no statement, and no reasonable question exists in a vacuum, this question, like all others, presupposes certain conditions. For example, this question would never be asked in a society where the name of Jesus had never been heard, but only in a society where his name was both common knowledge and sufficiently revered so as to arouse this concern. So, are those who don’t live in such a society facing certain condemnation just because of their “ignorance”? What if they were born in a remote corner of a dense jungle, or on an “undiscovered” island? Is that their fault? Certainly not; but still, it was Jesus himself who said, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through me” (John 14:6). So how do we reconcile this apparent conundrum, this troubling moral issue that seemingly condemns the innocent without so much as a glance or nod from God?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo answer this question, it will be necessary to clarify a few issues, the first being the fact that there are no “innocent” persons, for “all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Rom. 3:23). But is that too harsh? Too generalized? No, this statement is an exact representation of the truth of the matter, as Paul explains in Rom. 1:18 and following. Note verse 18, “For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men…” In this context, “all ungodliness” explicitly refers to all unbelievers everywhere, whether they’ve “heard” or not. How do we know this? Because in the very next verse Paul goes on to say, “because that which is known about God is evident within them; for God made it evident to them.” The idea that “the truth is evident within us” and “God made it evident to us” can only mean that God designed us – all mankind – to be able to determine, individually and corporately, on our own, simply by observing the creation, that there is a God who created us, and that he is deserving of both our admiration and our worship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the creation reveal its maker?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow does “the design” reveal God? If we keep reading, Paul explains: “For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without excuse.” Do you understand what this is saying? That the “invisible” God may be “clearly seen,” and understood, simply by observing the things that have been made – his creation. The creation is universally present; anyone can see it, no one can miss it, because we are part of it. Even a blind man can observe himself! Therefore, says Paul, we are all, each and every one of us, individually and corporately, without excuse before God because in his mind he has made himself abundantly and unmistakably obvious to us – the creation has a creator! …and he, the Creator, is the judge of such matters, before whom we are without excuse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSo does the Creator owe us a hearing of the gospel?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Why not? Think about it. The reason we concern ourselves with the gospel of Christ is that, as indicated above, every man initially faces God as a condemned sinner. Condemnation is a legal term. It means that a person has broken the law, a fact that’s not difficult to establish for all of us. As James said in verse 2:10: “whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles in one point, he has become guilty of all.” In a nutshell, that means that if a person is old enough to understand the gospel, he’s already guilty. We know some wonderful people, but no one rises above this standard. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut there’s more to it than just breaking the law. Condemnation implies we have already been tried, found guilty, and sentenced. If this were not true, we would not fear our condemnation. It’s the sentence – “Throw out the worthless slave into the outer darkness; in that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth” (Matt. 25:30) – that strikes terror into our hearts. It’s the fact that the sentence has already been pronounced – “he who does not believe has been judged already” (John 3:18b) – that drives us to seek pardon. (We often refer to this as forgiveness, but within the context of a legal proceeding, “pardon” is the more appropriate term.)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut why do we seek pardon (forgiveness)? Because pardon is our only hope. Think again. We’ve been condemned in the court of God, where the only standards are truth and righteousness. So what hope remains? An appeal? On what grounds? Certainly there have been no procedural errors. Could new evidence possibly be offered that might overturn the verdict? No! A pardon (mercy) is our only hope. But how much hope is that? Why would a righteous God offer us a pardon? In all of history, there is no precedent, no standard in any court of law whatsoever, that demands that a court offer a convicted criminal a pardon. There is neither legal compulsion for the judge to offer a pardon, nor legal right by which a convict might demand one. In short, God does not owe us, or anyone – any law breaker – any pardon, ever. If he offers one, fine; but he does not owe us a pardon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSo why would God offer us a pardon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe only standard for offering a pardon in any system of jurisprudence is the mercy of the judge. So if the judge is God, what would be his motive for mercy, for offering a pardon? Love. If we were to know and understand the divine love, we would find it to be unique to our experience. The divine love is absolute. It cannot be thwarted; it cannot be offended. By way of comparison, when our love is offended, we withdraw it, but God’s love works at a higher level; he never withdraws it, ever. Rather, his love is sacrificial in that, when offended, he chooses to not only accept the offense, but also to initiate the reconciliation. Furthermore, he will do this by whatever means might be required…and as we who have heard the gospel of Christ know, the means required for our reconciliation and pardon were extreme. Nevertheless, this is the nature of the divine being, our Creator. Even under the pressure of violent rejection and extreme duress his love could not, would not, and will not be retracted. Rather, because of the intense nature of his love, it was and is his determined purpose to offer reconciliation and pardon to mankind – to any and all who will listen. (John 3:16-17: “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world might be saved through Him.”) Please note that while it is God’s determined purpose to provide a means of reconciliation and pardon, pardon is offered, not imposed. The pardon is offered to “whosoever” trusts him. So for each of us, accepting his pardon is a matter of choice; it’s our option, take it or leave it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSo, what about those who have never heard?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat answers the questions of why and how a pardon is offered through the sacrifice of Christ on the cross; but don’t we now sense that the word “whosoever” accentuates the original question even more sharply? If there’s truly a pardon available to all – for whomsoever will accept it – then the question, “what about those who have never heard” becomes even more important for two reasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. First, we really want to know. For that, let’s weigh in the balance several concepts. How intense was the divine love, the divine determination to provide that pardon as a means of universal reconciliation? It was absolute. God not only refused to spare his own innocent son, but he absolutely insisted on sacrificing him on our behalf (Matt. 26:39-42). Jesus Christ eliminated the issue of our sins, the sins of all mankind, whether they had ever heard of him or not. Would God waste such an effort? Would such an intense love make The Way and then turn away as though it was inconsequential – as though he really didn’t care whether some people were ever able to benefit from it or not? No. Let’s go back to our first point of interest, the divine design. We recall that God built into each one of us the ability to look at his creation and know that it was he, the creator (as opposed to created things, idols), who was worthy of worship. Would not, then, God honor such worship with a pardon, even among those who had “never heard,” considering that Christ had, in fact, died for the sins of all, and had, therefore, made the pardon available, even for them? Actually, we don’t know. Paul didn’t go that far with his explanation in Romans 1, perhaps because the overwhelming anecdotal evidence indicates that such an event would be extremely rare…but maybe he had another reason for not addressing this issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. If we answer this question with certainty, then we leave the fate of “those who have never heard” in their own hands. Remember, on the one hand the pardon has been provided and the entire creation bears witness to the exemplary nature of the One True God; therefore our guilt is certain and God is just. But on the other hand we also recall that God does not owe us a pardon, not even a hearing. If the entire creation stands in witness against us, then we are without excuse, just as Paul said. Likewise, we know God is not to blame because we’ve already seen that he has made every provision for the pardon – his love is not only evidenced as perfect, but also as fully expressed! There’s nothing more he could do. However, if we answer this question with uncertainty, it transfers the burden of responsibility for the dissemination of the message to the shoulders of those who have heard because that’s how the gospel message travels; that’s how The Message of The Pardon goes out to the “ends of the earth.” We who have heard sense the terror of eternal condemnation on behalf of those who have not heard and express the love of God we have received in our hearts by deliberately carrying the gospel to them. If we then assume divine guidance to be part of the equation, it’s also reasonable to assume that we will find ourselves in contact with those who seek the One True God of the creation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConclusion.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSo what about those who have never heard? They face a far more difficult decision than we ever had to. Without the benefit of the gospel, they must focus on the One True God, whom they don’t know, in the face of almost universal temptation toward idolatry. By comparison, our decision was easy…we were offered a clear and sensible gospel. So in the final analysis, I think we’re forced to the conclusion that they are a responsibility we share with God. 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You need not have a large bank account or own a home or investments such as real estate or stocks and bonds. This does not involve owning silver and gold or knowing all the tricks to beat inflation or deflation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is the most important issue in life? What is your most valuable asset? We buy insurance to cover loss of life, medical care for our health, fire and theft insurance and liability insurance to protect from claims against us by others. While I could continue to list tangible and intangible treasures of great value, I have not even come close to your most important possession—one whose destiny will determine whether it is an asset or a liability. What can this item be with which every human being is endowed? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePossession Revealed\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour most important possession is your eternal soul or spirit. This is what makes humans the crown of God’s creation! The Bible, in Genesis 2:7, tells us that, “the Lord God formed man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and man became a living being.” When God bestowed His breath on humankind, He made us eternal beings like himself. Our spirits—or souls—are indestructible. That is why the destination of our souls is so important; they are a blessing to those who trust in Christ and a curse to those who reject Him and are doomed. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is more important than what happens to anything you will ever possess or own. We will spend eternity either in heaven with gates of pearl and streets paved with gold or in hell in a lake of fire that does not consume, and there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. Do you realize how long eternity is? An example goes like this:  if it was possible for a bird to fly to one of the far-away planets and back again, and it took one billion years to make the round trip, how long would it take the bird, carrying one grain of sand on each trip, to transplant all the grains of sand on the earth to the other planet? After these uncountable billions upon billions of years, eternity would have just begun! There is no end! Our finite minds are incapable of comprehending heaven’s glory or hell’s eternal torment. 1 Corinthians 2:9,10 explains our human limitations: “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love Him. But God has revealed it to us by His Spirit.” \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the atheist, a disbelief in God and hell do not provide an escape from God’s wrath. In other words, disclaiming the fact there is a hell will not keep you from going there. Fire, as we know it, consumes and destroys everything in its path. Hell fire torments without end. Says Revelation 20:10, “They will be tormented day and night for ever and ever.” And Revelation 20:15 says, “If anyone’s name was not found in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire.” \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe destiny of our souls is, as you can see, an important asset if it is spent with God in heaven. Or it may be an unending punishment that will make any human experience of pain, illness, prison, or war, seem like pleasure in relation to this separation from God. People fear nuclear attack, loss of their health, and the thought of living their old age in poverty, but Matthew 10:28 tells us what to fear: “Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.” \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAsset Security\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSo far you’ve read scripture that is downright frightening. The reason for this is that we need to know we are sinners in need of a savior. You need help to find peace. Please join in prayer, as we need the Holy Spirit to make this clear and understandable for you. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlmighty God, we ask that you send your Holy Spirit to open the heart and mind of this reader so that the good news of Jesus Christ dying for our sins can be made clear. We ask that Satan will depart from the soul and body of this, your loved one, so that Satan will not continue to blind their mind and allow his lies to mislead them from the truth. This we ask in the name of Jesus, who died and rose again so that we too may live eternally with you. Amen. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat do you have to do to be eternally saved? The answer is to believe in the Lord Jesus. Acts 16:31 says, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved.” God’s love for you is so great that even if you were the only person on earth, God would still have sent Jesus to die on the cross in payment for your sins. We do not understand how God can love us who are so disobedient and full of sin. God is the God of free and faithful grace. Grace is everything for free, for those who don’t deserve anything. God freely gives us His forgiveness and salvation without our doing anything to earn it. God freely gives us the gift of eternal life, and all we need do is accept His gift. God does not accept our money or deeds as payment for our sins. We cannot use our influence or buy our way into heaven. Ephesians 2:8-9 teaches, “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.” We are as helpless as though we were slowly sinking away in quicksand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGod is no stranger to us, as He has known us since before the earth was created. He knows our every thought and has the hairs of our head numbered. All He asks is that we graciously accept Jesus as a gift and let Him become the Lord of our lives. The devil will not let this happen easily and will use all kinds of lies to say you are not good enough to become a Christian. He’ll tell you that first you must stop doing this or that, and later on, when you have been a better person, Christ will be willing to enter your life. But we read in John 6:37: “All that the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never drive away.” Since we are continually sinning, we must continue to ask for forgiveness and maintain a humble, repentant attitude towards Christ.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrowth\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is my sincere hope that you can see clearly that Christ has paid the price for all of your sins. As Jesus was dying on the cross, He said, “It is finished.” He was not referring to His ministry here on earth being complete, or that He had been defeated by death and the devil. This was His way of stating clearly that everything necessary had now been done for us to be on our way to heaven. He had paid for all our sins, not with silver or gold, but with His own precious blood. Genesis 3:15 says, “And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will crush your head, and you will strike his heel.” At the time Adam and Eve first sinned, God already had decided His plan for redeeming mankind. This Bible passage tells us that Satan would bruise Jesus’ heel, and that Jesus would crush Satan’s head. The significance of this is that Satan has limited power, and Christ will crush him with a death blow. So when Christ returns, Satan and his followers will be cast into the flame of hell. There has been no truce negotiated, as Christ is and will remain forever victorious. We should not doubt, as God’s grace is sufficient for us. Once you put your trust in Christ and become convinced that your sins have been forgiven, share this with your friends. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI strongly urge you to seek a church where you can hear God’s word in its purity, so that you may grow in your faith. Ask if the church believes that the Bible is the inerrant and verbally inspired Word of God. 2 Timothy 3:16 teaches us, “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness.” It is sad to say that many large church organizations deny that the Bible is authentic and the sole authority governing the ministers and lay people in their walks here on earth. Evolution is made to appear more logical than a six-day creation, and there are other ways to get to heaven than through the redeeming grace of God. They teach it is possible to save others and ourselves through humanistic love and concern for others. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a new Christian, you will experience a shift in your attitudes towards the activities of your non-Christian family, friends, and anybody with whom you come in contact. Remember that Jesus loves the sinner and hates the sin. With God’s help you will be able to grow in strength to say no to temptation and you will find no pleasure in former, sinful activities. This doesn’t mean Christians can’t or don’t have any fun. Pleasure from sick, diabolical activity is not really fun, but the devil cheering us on that his lies are working. Each time we rebuke the devil we grow stronger in our defense and gain the knowledge that Christ is with us and in us to help us overcome temptations. Jesus promises us in Matthew 28:20: “And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Jesus is the only one that can protect us from the devil because He himself won the victory. Your growth may seem slow, but be confident it will be worth it all when we meet Jesus face to face. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMay I Wait?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou may wonder, “If God is forgiving, can’t I live like I want to and then repent on my deathbed?” Do you dare gamble with your soul at stake? To illustrate this, let me share a couple of incidents which took place while I was in the hospital. One afternoon, a wife who was visiting her sick husband routinely said goodbye, with a promise to see him in the morning. She had no more than crossed the street when he took his last breath, and his soul left this world. There was no two-minute warning or time out for final repentance before the clock stopped on his life here on earth. The second situation occurred when the staff brought in a new patient crying out for something to relieve his excruciating head pain. Amid his screams for relief of the unbearable pain, the doctors and nurses tried to explain they needed to make a diagnosis before they could treat him. In time they gave him medication, and his body and conscious mind relaxed in sleep. Morning brought a staff of doctors and nurses, and with my limited medical knowledge I understood that the man had suffered a brain hemorrhage and was in a coma. Kidney function and other physical systems had stopped working, so oxygen and other life support were administered. Despite good medical care, just days later the man’s body was wheeled out a corpse. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis in no way predicts or states the destiny of the souls of these men. The point is, none of us has a guarantee of when our last breath will come. We may believe that the end of the world is near, but to the accident victim, that end comes unexpectedly. The man crying for relief of pain was concerned only about the here and now. The purpose of this writing is to have you consider where you will spend your future. Face the truth now; each day we live we either procrastinate away the time or we live with purpose, knowing where we are headed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExperience an Eternal Miracle\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou can know for certain now that you will inherit heaven. Give this serious thought and positive action before it is too late. Turn to God as a helpless sinner, trust the sacrifice of Jesus Christ as payment for your sin, and ask Christ and the Holy Spirit to rule over your heart and life. Then if you should die today, tonight, or years from now, your soul is securely anchored with Christ as the solid rock. When God asks you why you should be permitted to enter His kingdom, you can tell Him Jesus paid the price for all your sins with His blood on the cross. This plan has a return on investment that defies calculation. Where else can you get something for free—fully paid for—that offers comfort and bliss forever? The paradise without suffering and sorrow is beyond our comprehension.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePhilippians 3:20-21 says, “But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, who by the power that enables Him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like His glorious body.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBelieve and trust this, and you can be assured of a glorious forever. Thank you, Lord, for saving my soul. 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(Ephesians 2:3; Mark 3:27; Matthew 12:29; John 13:4-14).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBAD EXAMPLES FROM EARTHLY FATHERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI’ve seen men totally destroyed for a lifetime because of the physical absence of a father in the home. The father is addicted to something in every single case; addicted to a career, a drug, sex, money, TV, evilness, pride, and a trail of suffering young people have just gone through a childhood and their teens without a father figure to help guide them. For many years I attended little league baseball games for my own children and grand children. Most often the other boys on the team played sports for years without their father ever witnessing their efforts. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce an individual realizes that their father doesn’t care enough or isn’t there for them it is most difficult for these young boys to accept any form of a father. They may not even be able to say the word “father” without some feeling of frustration or resentment. They may not even want to hear the word “father” spoken in their presence. Some grown men can’t even speak the “father” word without becoming angry and sick to their stomach, remembering their earthly father and the empty void that probably still exists.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf your father was abusive, demanding, critical, neglectful, selfish, or not in your life, are you crippled from knowing God as a loving Father? Must you first experience a corrective human relationship in order to make “God as my Father” a nourishing reality?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe answer to these questions is “No!”\u003c\/strong\u003e It is understandable to think that if you had a rotten parent, then God must be rotten too. Men often have their view of God twisted because of sinful parents, or for some other reason. Are there any people with bad parents who have a great relationship with God? Are there any people with good parents who have a rotten view of God?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBAD EXAMPLES FROM OTHERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGod has many roles and titles, such as King Shepherd, Master, Savior, and Lord. In the normal course of life we find that sinful human fathers are not unique in misrepresenting God.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGod is King:\u003c\/strong\u003e Human rulers are frequently remote, tyrannical, or corrupt. To whom on earth we look for examples of what God the King is like? God-imaging rulers have always been decidedly rare. Does our experience of figureheads, politicians, or tyrants, cripple us from knowing God as King? It doesn’t have to. God Himself informs us about bad kings, mediocre kings, and good kings so we can learn to tell the difference. He tells us about the just and the unjust, the fair and the unfair, the consistent and the erratic. We must allow God’s Word to dictate our understanding of God. When man places his hopes in a human being as the only source to spiritual well-being, and doesn’t let God lead and guide, there can be tragic spiritual results.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGod is our Shepherd:\u003c\/strong\u003e What if real-life shepherds generally provide us questionable examples? What if the real-life shepherds we know are ignorant know-nothings or drunken drifters? Consider also the shepherds of God’s flock whom we have known. Some of us can point with joy to a “Godly pastor who made such an impact on my life.” But other people grew up under false teachers: greedy, willful, arrogant and careless men (Ezekiel 24). Does this mean that you can gain no comfort from the fact that the Lord is a Shepherd until we have the corrective experience of knowing a Godly pastor? Ezekiel 34 (and John 10) tell us the opposite. God assumes that we can hear comfort straight from Him even if people have betrayed our trust: “I am against these evil shepherds, and I, the good shepherd will myself come and take care of you, my flock.” Will we believe our experience of sinful men, or will the truth of God remake our experience? We must get first things first.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGod is our Master:\u003c\/strong\u003e How do we typically experience authority figures such as bosses, supervisors, commanding officers, CEO’s, and managers? Often there is an estrangement, rivalry, manipulation, and suspiciousness between masters and those who work for them. God chose such a negative word, “Master,” to portray Himself. But those of us who have associated the word “master” with negative experiences are liberated once we grasp the point of what “Master” means in the context of God.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGod is our Savior (Rescuer and Helper):\u003c\/strong\u003e Only God is all-powerful and able to do the miraculous things we ask of Him. He forgives, He guides, and He loves us no matter who we are or what we’ve done. He will listen to us, He will save us from our sins, He will welcome us to His eternal home (heaven) if we are part of His family. We don’t depend on earthly “Saviors” with suspect motives who want to control or dismantle us with the games they play. God is able to reveal Himself as totally God without godly people getting in the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBUT GOD IS OUR FATHER?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTypically, people look at God in a variety of ways. God may be to some a higher power, an idol, a remote tyrant, a good buddy, creative energy, or a big grandfather. All of these images grossly misshape God. The Bible disputes such ideas and offers to “open their eyes and turn them from darkness to light” (Acts 26:18). God is in the business of changing people’s minds. He is not hindered by distortions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrowing up, our biological father may have never taught us about God (and maybe our pastor didn’t, either). But we can rejoice that Hebrews 13:20 is true, that the Great Shepherd of the sheep shed His blood for us and teaches us to do His will. Our boss may be manipulative and deceptive, but we can rejoice that Ephesians 6:5-8 can become true in us and that we can serve Christ with integrity instead of being bitter or fearful! Praise God that Psalm 36 is true, and that He is an immediate refuge and a fountain of love, light and joy. Our earthly human father may not be part of our lives, but our heavenly Father is more than ready and willing to fill that void in our hearts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIs it possible that we can’t know God as a loving Father because our biological father didn’t love us or care about us? This idea can ring a bell in the human heart. As sinners we tend to manufacture false images of God, and human fathers are one prime candidate. Some men can’t start to hear or say the word “father” because of past experiences with their human father. So, no matter who is being referred to, our human father or our heavenly Father, the mere mention of the word\/name brings out a feeling of rejection for the word they detest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs sinners we duck responsibility for our unbelief, holding onto the role of victim. When we project lies and faulty images onto God, we may prefer to point at human fathers as the cause rather than looking to the activities of our own hearts. We like to find excuses for our unbelief. This doesn’t take anything away from the fact that our own father may not have been in our lives. But why hide behind our bitter “Get lost God” attitude? We “self pity,” we say we can’t seem to trust God, blaming Him for our shortcomings (or those of others). We continue to let Satan fill our mind with, “My father didn’t love me, so my self-centeredness, self-pity and unbelief has an underlying reason. Somebody else caused my problems; somebody else must fix them.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE NECESSARY CHANGE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeople change when the Holy Spirit sheds the love of God in our hearts through the Gospel. Whoever receives the Gospel by trusting, by faith, that God sent His Son, Jesus, to suffer and die on a cross so that we would have the opportunity\/choice to repent of our sins, ask God for forgiveness from our sins (no matter what our sins have been). We then are children of God and call Him Father as His Holy Spirit then begins to guide us. We are changed when we catch hold of our responsibility for what we believe about God. We change when biblical truth becomes more vivid and louder than our previous life experience. We change when we have ears to hear and eyes to see what God tells us about Himself (Isaiah 49:13-16; Psalm 103:10-13; John 3:16-21).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe urge you to turn to God and put your trust in Jesus Christ without delay to become part of God’s family. Here are some words you might choose to express your heart to God: \u003cem\u003e“Jesus, I know that I am a sinner and have made bad choices. I want to ask forgiveness from my sins and am repenting with a sincere heart. I want to be saved from my bad life and, by faith, become a Christian to love and serve You. Thank You for saving me and making me part of Your family. In Jesus name I pray, Amen.”\u003c\/em\u003e If you have seen your need of the Savior and put your trust in Jesus Christ, you are now part of God’s Family and the angels in heaven rejoice with us! Please write to us at the address provided below and let us know of your decision to trust Jesus. We will be most happy to send you literature to help you get started on your journey with Him.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSUMMARY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere is a simple summary of how we can grow in the knowledge of God our Father even if our earthly fathers have sinned against us.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ea. Identify and take responsibility for the specific lies, false beliefs, expectations, and fears that rule us and poison our relationship with God.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eb. Find specific truths in the Bible that counter\/offset our feelings against our biological father and lift up our feelings for our heavenly Father. Let these truths show us His love in comparison to the lies, untruths and sinful cravings of our earthly father.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ec. Turn to God for mercy and help, that the Spirit of truth would renew us, pouring out His love freely to us.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ed. Identify and take responsibility for the particular sins that we express toward our earthly father, and, toward other individuals: bitterness, avoidance, blame-shifting, brooding, fears, slander, lying, self-pity, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ee. Turn to God for mercy and help, that the Spirit of Love would enable us to bear His fruit thankfully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ef. Identify the specific sins committed against us. Fathers who are selfish or hostile, who lie or betray trust, who duck responsibility, who do evil. The Love of God gives courage to look evil in the eye. Identifying wrong helps us know what to forgive. It also makes clear what God calls us to tackle in a constructive way. We need humility to recognize that some of the wrongs may be our misunderstanding and not real wrongs. Repenting of our own sins clears our mind to see things more clearly. We also need a renewed mind to understand that some things may actually be wrong that we were told or assumed were right about our earthly father.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eg. Remember the good things our earthly father may have done for us. Pray for him, if he is still alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eh. Our heavenly Father gives the power to return good for evil rather than evil for evil. He remakes His children like His Son, Jesus. Try to come up with a plan, if possible, for specific changes in how we deal with our earthly father and his wrongs: forgiving him, loving him, seeking forgiveness, confronting with love, refocusing our attention and pouring our energies into God’s calling on our lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ei. Find wise Christian believers to pray for us, hold us accountable, encourage, counsel, and mentor us. Faith in God our Father is catching. Wisdom for living as a peacemaker, as child of God, is also catching, no matter where we are. “The compassion of the wise becomes wise.” The Father is seeking worshipers and creating children who know Him. Ask, seek, knock!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePurpose Ministry is available to help you and to assist you when you have difficult questions that need careful biblical answers in relating to your earthly father and your heavenly Father (if you are a believer in Him). You do not need to fear or hesitate or become angry when you hear the name “father,” for your Father in heaven understands and is reaching out for your heart and life.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PrintMyTract.com","offers":[{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 100","offer_id":27601391367,"sku":"PMT280ENNI-100","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 100","offer_id":27601391431,"sku":"PMT280ENNI-100-RUSH","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 250","offer_id":27601391559,"sku":"PMT280ENNI-250","price":97.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 250","offer_id":27601391687,"sku":"PMT280ENNI-250-RUSH","price":137.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 500","offer_id":27601391751,"sku":"PMT280ENNI-500","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 500","offer_id":27601391879,"sku":"PMT280ENNI-500-RUSH","price":190.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 1000","offer_id":27601392007,"sku":"PMT280ENNI-1000","price":190.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 1000","offer_id":27601392135,"sku":"PMT280ENNI-1000-RUSH","price":270.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 2500","offer_id":27601392199,"sku":"PMT280ENNI-2500","price":405.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 2500","offer_id":27601392327,"sku":"PMT280ENNI-2500-RUSH","price":540.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 5000","offer_id":27601392455,"sku":"PMT280ENNI-5000","price":612.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 5000","offer_id":27601392583,"sku":"PMT280ENNI-5000-RUSH","price":875.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 10000","offer_id":27601392775,"sku":"PMT280ENNI-10000","price":1015.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 10000","offer_id":27601392903,"sku":"PMT280ENNI-10000-RUSH","price":1330.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0850\/8334\/products\/280ENNI-1.jpg?v=1471283004"},{"product_id":"pmt-a-religious-man-meets-jesus-nasb","title":"A Religious Man Meets Jesus (NASB)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Bible tells us in John, chapter 3, that a man named Nicodemus came to see Jesus one night. Nicodemus was a religious leader in his community, someone who knew the Old Testament Scriptures and the Jewish law so well that he had been selected to be part of an elite group of men who served as judges in matters related to Jewish life and worship. It is likely that Nicodemus came to talk with Jesus at night because he feared the ridicule and loss of position that would almost certainly occur if he were seen talking to Jesus and seeking answers from Him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNicodemus began his conversation with Jesus by stating, “Rabbi, we know that You have come from God as a teacher; for no one can do these signs that you do unless God is with Him.” Isn’t that a lot like the statements that so many people make about Jesus today? They may tell you that Jesus was a good man; they may refer to him as a prophet. If they have grown up around Christians, they may even assent to someone else’s claim of His deity. I use the term assent because it is very different from actual belief, and, to demonstrate that crucial difference, I will choose to briefly leave our story about Nicodemus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe difference between assent and belief can be illustrated through the following example. If I were to tell you that the weight limit on a bridge located in my town is 32 tons, you might say, “Yeah, that sounds right.” If for some reason you were to be asked later about the weight limit of the bridge, you might even use my figure as a response, but the truth of the matter is that you’re simply willing to voice agreement to my statement because it sounds reasonable, and \u003ci\u003ethe accuracy of my statement doesn’t really matter much to you\u003c\/i\u003e. You may not even live in my town, and, if you do, it’s not likely that you would ever drive a large vehicle across that bridge. However, if you ever needed to drive a truck across the bridge with a load that brought its total weight to 31.5 tons, the accuracy of my statement and that posted on the bridge would matter a lot, and whether or not you drove your truck across that bridge would be dependent upon whether or not you actually \u003ci\u003ebelieved\u003c\/i\u003e my statement about the weight limit of the bridge. \u003ci\u003eUnlike assent, our true beliefs are reflected in the decisions we make.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn returning to the Biblical account of Nicodemus’s visit, Jesus responds to Nicodemus’ statement about Him by directing the conversation straight to the heart of the matter – how Nicodemus could come to really know Jesus and spiritual truth, and, at the end of this life, have a home in Heaven. His statement was this: \u003ci\u003e“Truly, truly I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.”\u003c\/i\u003e The word “again” literally means “from above” in the language from which it was translated, but Nicodemus fully understood that Jesus was talking about a second birth, a separate one from his physical birth, for his astonished response was, “How can a man be born when he is old? He cannot enter a second time into his mother’s womb and be born can he?”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJesus’s response was to teach Nicodemus that physical and spiritual birth were entirely different. Just as dogs are born from dogs and cats are born from cats, the spiritual birth can only come from the Holy Spirit through the Word of God (often symbolized by water). It is when we hear the Word of God and don’t just assent to it, but believe it enough – trust it enough – to receive the eternal life He offers, that God sends His Holy Spirit from above to take up permanent residence in our hearts, and we become truly born again or born from above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJesus continued to explain the new birth to Nicodemus by referring to an event from the Old Testament that He knew Nicodemus was familiar with. (Jesus always meets us where we are.) In verses 14 through 16 of our story, we find Jesus saying to Nicodemus, \u003ci\u003e“And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of Man be lifted up; that whoever believes in Him may have eternal life. For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhile the reference to the serpent in the wilderness would not, at first glance, have much meaning to someone living in our world today, Nicodemus would have known that it referred to a time when, after the children of Israel had sinned repeatedly and grievously, God sent fiery serpents among them, and many of them died. (Sometimes God has to take drastic measures to get our attention.) When the children of Israel were sorry for their sin, God gave what would seem like a strange command to Moses. He told him to fashion a serpent like the ones that had bitten them and lift it up on a pole. The serpent was made from brass, which throughout the Bible is used to portray God’s judgment. The children of Israel were then told, as a simple act of obedience, to look up at the serpent, and those who did so were healed from the bite of the serpents that had bitten them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBy referring to that story, Jesus was telling Nicodemus that, in like manner, He would be lifted up from the earth on a cross to satisfy God’s judgment for the sin of every person, and that, just as the children of Israel received physical healing through looking up toward the serpent, all who look to Christ in dependence upon Him as the sacrifice for their own personal sin will receive eternal life. II Corinthians 5:21 states, \u003ci\u003e“He made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eUnderstanding the nature of God can help us understand both the need for and the provision of the cross. Because He is a just God, He must, as part of His nature, punish sin. Our current culture has, to a degree, dimmed our concept of justice, and yet most of us do recognize a need for those who do heinous acts to pay for those acts. The problem is that we do not view all sin as God views it because we lack the second characteristic of God, His utter and complete holiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBecause God is holy, He is pure, and that purity causes Him to see sin through an unclouded lens that our own sinful nature keeps us from possessing. Our condition could be compared to a person’s view of a soiled shirt hanging on a clothesline when looking through a dirty window. The viewing person may or may not be able to see that the shirt is soiled to some degree but would not be able to see \u003ci\u003ehow\u003c\/i\u003e soiled the shirt is because of the dirty window. In the same way our eyes have been clouded to just how revolting our sin is because we lack the purity of God. Lacking that purity can lead us to view our sin as being “not all that bad” when it is actually putrid in the eyes of a holy God who sees all things through the clear lens of purity and truth. While God is just and holy, the fact that He is also an infinitely loving God makes it impossible for Him to leave us without a remedy for our sin, so He did what love does, He gave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life.”\u003c\/i\u003e God gave what He valued most, His only begotten Son, in every way the exact same as Himself, so that He was and is God, and thus has that perfect heart of love that was willing to leave the perfection of Heaven to come down to Earth, where He would be mocked and rejected, and ultimately offer Himself up as a sinless sacrifice for the sin of every human being who would be willing to receive that sacrifice for his or her sin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIf Jesus’s death had been “the end of the story,” it might be possible for some, despite the fact that it was so precisely predicted throughout the Old Testament, to dismiss it as just one huge unproven theory about who God is and how He operates in relation to humankind. However, the story doesn’t end there. After three days He rose again, just as He had said that He would. Acts chapter 1 and I Corinthians chapter 15 provide brief accounts of the many people who saw and interacted with Jesus after His resurrection, with more specific narratives provided in other portions of Scripture. The resurrection proves that He is who He says He is and provides a picture of the newness of life that occurs when we receive His sacrifice for sin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSo we see that all that is needed to receive the new birth is to recognize that we are sinners (a fact that is rather obvious to most of us), be sorry for our sin, and look to Jesus’s sacrifice on the cross as the one way that we can be pure in the eyes of a holy God. It is a priceless free gift for the receiver, but for our Savior who paid the price, it was very expensive indeed!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e“All of that sounds good,” you might say. “I would come to Christ, but I know I can’t live it.” To quote a former pastor, “I’m glad you’ve figured that out. You can’t live it; none of us can. But if you receive His free gift, He will come in and live it through you.” While we will not be perfect as long as we inhabit these earthly bodies, a new creation happens inside of us when we make the decision to trust Jesus and His sacrifice on the cross as payment for our sin (II Corinthians 5:17). He knows when you make the decision to trust Him for salvation, and at that precise moment He sends the Holy Spirit to take up residence in your heart, and you become a new creation, a citizen of Heaven. You will find that your desires change; you will want to do the things that please Him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAs you read this you may be like Nicodemus, a person who has attended church all of your life and tried to keep all of the religious rules, the “shalls” and “shall nots,” but somewhere within yourself you realize that, despite all of your religiosity and the belief of others that you are a good person, you are in truth simply a sinner who has never truly met the Savior. On the other hand, you may be someone who has seldom darkened a church door. You just haven’t given much thought to Jesus at all. Or you may have made such a mess of your life, and guilt is eating you up, to the point that you don’t think God could ever forgive all that you have done. As shown through the Scriptures stated in this booklet, He can and He will, and He will make you a new creation in Him. It makes no difference who you are or what your background is. We must all come to the cross as guilty sinners in need of a Savior, and we all receive the same forgiveness, cleansing, and eternal life that begins the moment we receive Him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhile it is impossible to express God’s love for you with words, the cross demonstrates the reality that, because of His love, there is no limit to what He is willing to do in order to have a personal relationship with you and to take you to Heaven at the end of this life to be with Him. As if it were not enough that He gave his one and only Son, the Scriptures abound in expressions of God’s outstretched hand, waiting, entreating you to receive the remedy for sin He has provided through His Son.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Bible uses different word-pictures to show that He receives all who come to him. The beloved John 3:16 quoted earlier, in addition to many other similar Scriptures, promise eternal life to all who are willing to trust in Jesus and what He did for us on the cross. Other Scriptures describe that decision as coming to Christ or calling on His name. Among the numerous promises are the following: \u003ci\u003e“All that the Father gives Me shall come to Me, and the one who comes to Me I will certainly not cast out” (John 6:37), “For whoever will call upon the name of the Lord will be saved” (Romans 10:13),\u003c\/i\u003e and this beautiful invitation in the final chapter of the Bible: \u003ci\u003e“And the Spirit and the bride [God’s church] say, ‘Come.’ And let the one who hears say, ‘Come.’ And let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who wishes take the water of life without cost.”\u003c\/i\u003e To call on Jesus or to come to Him is the same decision as trusting or believing on Him. One comes to or calls on a friend for help because he or she trusts that friend. While earthly friends may not always be there for us or be able to help us, Jesus stands ready and able to give us new life and cause us to stand uncondemned in the sight of God the Father.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eReceiving Christ is simply a choice, an act of the will, and God honors such a choice by making us new creatures in Him. However, some people have a desire to express that choice in the form of a prayer. If you want to have a personal relationship with Jesus by receiving the forgiveness and cleansing He has offered through the cross, you may desire to use the following prayer to express that decision to Him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJesus, I know that I am a sinner, and I thank you for paying the price for my sin on your cross. I receive that payment for my sin and invite your Holy Spirit into my heart and into my life. I ask you to become Lord of my life and mold me into a person who is pleasing to you. Thank you for doing this. Amen.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIf you have chosen to trust Christ, you may or may not feel different, but it is not our feelings that assure us that He has received us. It is the promise of His Word, and God cannot lie! If you have taken this step, you will find it helpful to find a group of believers that you can interact with. You are now a citizen of Heaven and can best find encouragement and support through being with others who share that citizenship. Daily time spent with our Lord, through prayer and Scripture, are also essential for growth. If you are one of many people who find reading difficult, there are a number of resources for listening to the Bible in your home or as you travel. Fellowship with other believers, prayer, Bible-reading, or any other activity has nothing to do with your standing as a loved and forgiven child of God. They will, however, help you to grow closer to Him and increase your faith. 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But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved; and hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus: that in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus” –Ephesians 2:1-7 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry; who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief. And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief. Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting. Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.” –1 Timothy 1:12-17 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e “O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.” –Psalm 136:1\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. He will not always chide: neither will he keep his anger for ever. He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities. For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him. As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us. Like as a father pitieth his children, so the Lord pitieth them that fear him. For he knoweth our frame; he remembereth that we are dust…. But the mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children’s children.” –Psalm 103:8-14,17\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGod’s mercy is for all who will humble themselves before him and ask for it. His mercy is unsearchable and so rich that a man who murdered Christians, blasphemed the name of God and his son Jesus Christ, persecuted and hauled believers into prison, received mercy and became one of the greatest Apostles  the world has ever known.  And not only did he receive mercy: grace, strength and the Holy Ghost were given him to the extent that much of Christianity as we know it among the gentile nations came through him. Even though he authorized the stoning of Stephen, threatened, slaughtered and scattered the church of God in Christ Jesus, yet he obtained mercy (Acts 8:1; 9:1-6). His name was Saul of Tarsus, until God changed his name and he became the Apostle Paul.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAre you like Saul of Tarsus? Have you killed, slaughtered and scattered Christians or any human being for that matter? Have you spoken against or blasphemed the name of God and Jesus Christ his son? God’s mercy is still available for you. If you will repent and humble yourself before the Lord, you too will obtain mercy. Jesus has already finished the work for you on the cross. “When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost” (John 19:30).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJesus Christ the son of God left his heavenly glory and the worship of angels to suffer at the hand of sinners. He was betrayed by someone who ate with him, whom he loved and called to his ministry (Matthew 26:47-50). He was mocked, beaten without mercy, ridiculed, bruised and wounded by those who came to this world through him (John 1:1-4). He was forced to wear a crown of thorns, big blunt nails were used to pierce his hands and feet, and a sword was used to stab his chest and blood gushed out of him—the blood that washes away our sins (Matthew 26:65-68; Matthew 27:27-35; Mark 15:27-33). What humiliation, what shame he suffered for us all. He suffered all these without sinning; all he did was good (Acts 10:38). He did all these things so that we may be reconciled to God and live the abundant life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe went about preaching peace, repentance and remission of sin, love of enemy, love of neighbor as self, obedience to God’s commandment and the kingdom of God. He healed the sick, raised the dead, made the lame walk, delivered many that were oppressed by the devil and demons, made the dumb speak, made the deaf to hear, and in his name these things are still happening today in our generation (Matthew 4:16-17,23-25; Acts 4:16; John 14:12).  This goes to show the unsearchable riches of God’s mercy and love for mankind. All these were given and done for free, and is still free today without a penny charged to the recipient of God’s mercy and love. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA thief who was at the point of death received mercy and went to paradise instantly, just for acknowledging his sins and asking for mercy. He did not murmur against God for making him poor (Luke 23:39-43). He did not give excuses for stealing. He had a good conscience; he behaved like the prodigal son (Luke 15:21-22). He had a humble and contrite heart. And the Bible says in Psalm 51:17, “A broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Bible tells of a very wicked king who killed a poor man and took over his possession, who also made the heart of the people depart from God to the extent that they sinned wickedly against the Lord. This king escaped the judgment and punishment of God in his lifetime because when he had the message from God, instead of fighting the prophet or being rude or passive, he humbled himself (1 Kings 21:17-29). Time will fail me to talk about many others in the Bible—as well as myself—who obtained God’s precious and infinite mercy after committing grievous sins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe question is, what sin are you into? Do you think your sin is too much, so grievous that God cannot forgive you?  Listen: there is no sin that God cannot forgive. All you have to do is stop delaying, come to Jesus, confess and renounce your sins and you will receive instant mercy and forgiveness like myself and others. Are you thinking you are lost forever? Have you backslidden and think you are lost forever? Please, come back to God through his son Jesus Christ. He is waiting to embrace you as the father received the prodigal son (Luke 15:21-22).   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease, do not delay anymore: time is no more on your side as death may come anytime. The coming of the Lord is near. If you fail to repent, you will spend the rest of eternity in hell fire, weeping and gnashing your teeth (Matthew 25:46; Matthew 13:40-43, Luke 13:24-28). Obtain mercy now before you die. There is no mercy in the grave, and there will be no mercy when Christ comes again—only judgment. Humble yourself now, open your mouth and plead with God to forgive you  before it is too late.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease read these chapters and verses in the Bible: Psalm 32, Psalm 103, Psalm 130, Psalm 25, John 3:16-18, Psalm 19:12-14, and Isaiah 1:18-20. Also read Psalm 51:1-17, making it your plea to God by replacing hyssop in verse 7 with the blood of Jesus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLet us take full advantage of His abundant mercy and come before his throne of mercy and grace that we may obtain mercy for the forgiveness of our sins and grace to keep us strong to do his will and remain in his love (Hebrews 4:16; Proverbs 28:13). We should avoid indulging in willful sin (Hebrews 10:26). We should also not be like Judas Iscariot, who after he betrayed our Lord committed suicide. We should always be like the Psalmist (Psalm 57:1).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSaul of tarsus, who later became an apostle of our Lord, persecuted and killed Christians ignorantly, believing then that Christ was not the Messiah and that Christians were blaspheming. He was in gross error (Psalm 19:12-14). Even now, a lot of us do things ignorantly, believing we are doing the right thing. That is why it is imperative that instead of fighting God with our mind and tongue when things are not going smooth with us, we should be asking for his mercies, forgiveness and direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e Praise the Lord! 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Our children are taught through our ungodly, atheistic, anti-Christian media and public school systems to be self-serving and to take care of “number one.” I’ll never forget my children telling that they were being taught in public school to ignore what their parents were teaching them and to look out for themselves. They were also being taught to push their parents (us) to the limit regarding our home policies, rules and regulations that we, the parents, had set up. Our children were taught (by the schools or their peers) to take, not give; to break the rules until the parents changed them to suit; to challenge us until we yielded to the relentless disobedience the children threw at us. This type of daily conflict would eventually give the child what they wanted to keep peace, and then the child would have “bragging rights” among their peers as their success stories were retold in class settings. This sounds somewhat like what people do in the workplace, in the church, and in whatever situation they find themselves: push the buttons of those in authority until they change.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNO MATTER HOW DEEPLY ROOTED \u003c\/strong\u003ethe parents were in God’s Word and in their Christian walk, the Satanic attack was brutal and very uncomfortable. Communications with children were replaced by the telephone, TV, stereo and locked bedroom doors—all of which were used to shut parents out and give children “their space,” as they were supported by their friends. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE SUBJECT\u003c\/strong\u003e of honoring your parents is one of great importance. One reason for its importance is that both the Old and New Testament Scriptures command you to honor your parents. The 5th Commandment states, \u003cem\u003e“Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you” \u003c\/em\u003e(Exodus 20:12). This commandment must be taken seriously, not only because it is a matter of Old Testament revelation, but because the obligation to honor your parents is one that is reinforced by the New Testament.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. Honor your father and mother (which is the first commandment with a promise), that it may be well with you, and that you may live long on the earth”\u003c\/em\u003e (Ephesians 6:1-3). So, honoring your parents is a command which you dare not ignore. But there is a second reason for carefully studying the 5th Commandment. Honoring your parents is one of the highest callings and greatest tasks we face in life. There are two great tasks in life to which most of us are called. The first is the bearing and raising of children, to bring them from the absolute dependence of the womb, to the independence of adolescence, and the maturity of adulthood. The second is the caring for your own parents in their declining years. Often this involves the deterioration of the physical body, as well as the mind. The raising of children has its pains, but it is usually accompanied by the joy of seeing your children grow up, become mature and responsible, and independent. The caring for your parents is seldom as rewarding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT DOES THIS MEAN,\u003c\/strong\u003e to honor your parents? The word “honor” in the Hebrew text means “heavy.” Now what does that mean? God is saying that children are to give weight to their relationship with their parents. God is saying that children are to heavily weigh their relationship with their parents. He is saying that children are to show a deep respect for their parents and view parents as a treasure and a gift from God. This 5th Commandment applies equally to young children who are dependent upon their parents, those who are independent adults, and those with parents who are dependent upon their children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFOR YOUNG CHILDREN,\u003c\/strong\u003e and even older children who are dependent on their parents financially (even if they are in college or living away from home), you are to obey their parents! There is no discussion; the case is closed. In Colossians 3:20 and Ephesians 6 Paul writes that children are to obey their parents. No questions asked! The Scripture does not say to obey your parents when you think they are right or when you agree with them, or when you like it or feel like it. The only time that a dependent child can Scripturally not obey his or her parents is if the parent(s) ask you to commit a sin against God, if they ask you to violate His Word.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHEN CHILDREN GET OLDER,\u003c\/strong\u003e their relationships with parents change. When children become independent, their obligation changes from obedience to respect, esteem, and valuing of your parents’ judgment. It changes from obedience to making your own decisions and being responsible for your own actions before God. When you are under your parents’ roof and provision, they have a responsibility for you and authority and responsibility go together, never one without the other. You will never see that one has authority without responsibility, or responsibility without authority in the Scripture. The child whose parents are dependent upon Him will honor his\/her parents by providing for them (Matthew 15:1-9; Mark 7:1-13; 1 Timothy 5:3-8). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is very important to realize that honoring parents takes many different forms at different times. This means that one cannot honor parents by some kind of “token act.” It should caution us about those who have a very simplistic formula for honoring your parents. It means that you must carefully and prayerfully come to your own convictions and conclusions as to your personal responsibilities to our parents, based upon the principles of God’s Word.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow Do You Treat Your Parents?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e“If a man curses his father or mother, his lamp will be snuffed out in pitch darkness”\u003c\/em\u003e (Proverbs 20:20). How you treat your parents greatly affects your future. God blesses those who honor their parents with a good life and a long life. But He punishes and destroys those who curse and dishonor their parents. This matter is very important to God, so it should be important to you also. God inspired King Solomon to write the Book of Proverbs to teach you wisdom for success and prosperity in life. This proverb is inspired wisdom. Do not neglect it or reject it. Consider it as seriously as anything in the Bible. No matter how good or noble you have been in other areas, your future depends on honoring your parents.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a day when children’s rights are exalted, Proverbs sounds harsh and old-fashioned. But God’s words are never harsh or old-fashioned—they are right and relevant. A few governments enforcing Proverbs would curb youthful violence in a hurry. For a generation of proud, rebellious, and scornful children, this proverb spells their doom. It is a wonderful proverb, declaring the holy judgment of a holy God against arrogant children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat does it mean to curse a parent? It means to use expletives or oaths in addressing them or talking about them. It means to verbally wish them harm, in or out of their presence. It means to damn them in god’s name. It means to think any such thing in your heart. Do you think yourself free from these sins? God has cursed every child that is merely disrespectful to their parents (Deuteronomy 27:16), even if it is just rolling your eyes (Proverbs 30:17).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat does it mean for a wicked son’s (daughter’s) lamp to be put out in obscure darkness? It means to have that child’s life ended like snuffing out a candle! The lamp of a person is the spirit and soul within the body (Proverbs 13:9; 20:27). Death occurs when the soul leaves the body to return to God – the light goes out! The proverb speaks of not even leaving a spark. You will die in disgrace and shame.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTIPS FOR CHILDREN:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDon’t shy away from speaking your parents’ language. Try some strange sounding phrases like, \u003cem\u003e“Let me help you with the dishes,”\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003e“Let me help you with the yard work,”\u003c\/em\u003e and, \u003cem\u003e“Yes sir,”\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003e“Yes ma’am.”\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBe patient with your parents’ weaknesses. If your parents do something that you think is wrong, explain to them that you only dislike their behavior or actions, not them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEncourage your parents to talk to you about their problems. Let them talk and get them to open up to you. And at all times maintain confidentiality in what they discuss with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbove all, pray for your parents. They may seem confident on the outside but they need God to get them through the difficult years. If you honor your parents when they are most needy and vulnerable, you also honor and obey God.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCHILDREN WHO ARE TRAINED\u003c\/strong\u003e at an early age to obey their Christian parents will have no difficulty obeying the Lord or those in spiritual authority. When a child sees his or her parents walking in obedience to their heavenly Father, they will learn to obey their heavenly Father too. But if one is a rebel against authority, then that rebellion will be picked up by the children. I have watched this happen in life around me just as the principle is taught in Scripture. Usually, if parents are rebellious and reject God, so do their children, only the children seem to do worse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHonor is due to more than just parents. The New Testament requires the Christian to honor all men (Romans 12:10; 1 Peter 2:17). Learning to honor parents is a significant step in the direction of honoring others.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChildren watch their parents and children who are trained to obey their parents and see if their parents are obeying God will normally grow up to obey God. Children who see their parents honoring God will grow up to honor God. Children who are trained to esteem and value their parents will grow up to value and esteem their heavenly Father. That is why the 5th Commandment is very clear. Children, obey your parents so that you may live long in the Lord.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere, \u003cem\u003eliving long\u003c\/em\u003e doesn’t necessarily mean that you will live to a physical old age. There are many precious and obedient children who die young, and some real rascals live to be very old as we all know just by watching the news. To live long, (in this passage of Scripture), is taken from a Hebrew phrase which is an expression that meant when they obeyed their parents, they would experience the fullness of God’s blessing, the abundant life of fulfillment with joyful contentment. There is a big difference between quantity of life in years and quality of life and its value to others and to God (Proverbs 3:1-2).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe next step.\u003c\/strong\u003e As has been said previously, when children become old enough to be financially independent of their parents and are adults, living on their own, the relationship with their parents changes. Now, children, you are on your own and there are other commandments relating to your life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou are responsible before God for all your own actions (Ezekiel 18:20).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow, as adults, you have to make your own choices and live by them and suffer for your wrong choices (Genesis 2:24).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHonoring your mother and father comes into play more as they grow old and are unable to care for themselves (1 Timothy 5:3-4, 8).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGod’s intent here is not that when children take their parents into their home that once again the children come under their parents’ authority and rule. No, the child is now responsible for the parent (Mark 7:9-13), and authority and responsibility still go together. Who is living in whose home and who is looking after whom?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn America, several factors tend to undermine honoring parents.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere is the impact of technology. In previous generations, fathers were often craftsmen who had learned their trade from their fathers. It took a son years to match his own father in skills, and he would only gradually pass him up. By this time, the father was advanced in years. Now, a child in elementary school may be learning things that parents never heard of. So, each generation quickly surpasses the preceding generation in the knowledge it possesses. There is so much temptation for the younger generation to think of its parents as out of date, antiquated in thinking. In a society where knowledge is prized more than wisdom, the older generation is fortunate to be respected, let alone honored by the younger generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause of the rapid increase of divorce, children are often called upon to honor one parent and despise the other. Neither parent can seem to tolerate the thought of the former mate having the respect of their child.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a society that encourages us to blame our problems on someone else, it is also easy to pin the responsibility of caring for aging parents on someone else. Perhaps more than any other time in history, we are looking to the government to carry much of the burden of providing for the needs of aging parents.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJESUS AND OBEDIENCE. \u003c\/strong\u003eJesus Christ was fully God, and God’s Son (Isaiah 9:6; John 1:14; Colossians 2:9), yet He obeyed both Joseph and Mary, his father and mother on earth (Luke 2:48-52), in spite of perfectly knowing all their faults. He even honored his mother from the cross (John 19:25-27). For this and other righteousness, God raised Jesus from the dead and put Him on the throne of the universe at His right hand (Hebrews 1:8-9). 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(Isaiah 8:20) (KJV)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSon of God: “I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto Me, Thou art My Son; this day have I begotten Thee” (Psalm 2:7); “Kiss the Son, lest He be angry, and ye perish from the way, when His wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in Him” (Psalm 2:12); “He answered and said, Lo, I see four men loose, walking in the midst of the fire, and they have no hurt; and the form of the fourth is like the Son of God” (Daniel 3:25). (Proverbs 30:4.)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFulfillment: Romans 1:1-4; 8:3; Galatians 4:4-5; Luke 1:26-35; Hebrews 1:5; Matthew 16:16; 22:43-45; 27:54; Mark 12:35-37; John 1:49\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSon of Man: “I saw in the night visions, and, behold, one like the Son of Man came with the clouds of heaven, and came to the Ancient of Days, and they brought Him near before Him” (Daniel 7:13-14). (Isaiah 9:6; 7:14; 49:1, 5; Zechariah 6:12-13.)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFulfillment: Matthew 1:20-25; 24:30; 25:31; 26:64; Revelation 1:13; 14:14\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBorn of the woman: “And I will put enmity between thee [Satan] and the woman [Israel], and between thy seed and her Seed [Christ]; It shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise His heel” (Genesis 3:15). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFulfillment: Revelation 12:1-5, 13-17; 20:10; Isaiah 14:12-19; Ezekiel 28:15-16; 1 John 3:8\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeed of Abraham: “And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed” (Genesis 22:18; 26:4; 28:14).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFulfillment: Matthew 1:1; Hebrews 2:16; Galatians 3:16\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSon of Isaac: “And God said unto Abraham … for in Isaac shall thy seed be called” (Genesis 21:12); “And God said, Sarah thy wife shall bear thee a son indeed; and thou shalt call his name Isaac: and I will establish My covenant with him for an everlasting covenant, and with his seed after him” (Genesis 17:19-21).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFulfillment: Romans 9:7; Hebrews 11:18\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSon of Jacob: “There shall come a Star out of Jacob, and a Scepter shall rise out of Israel” (Numbers 24:17); “In thy seed shall all the families of the earth be blessed” (Genesis 28:10-14).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFulfillment: Matthew 1:1-2; Luke 3:23-34\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTribe of Judah: “The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come; and unto Him shall the gathering of the people be” (Genesis 49:10). (Micah 5:2.) \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFulfillment: Hebrews 7:14; Revelation 5:5\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFamily line of Jesse: “And there shall come forth a Rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots” (Isaiah 11:1). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFulfillment: Matthew 1:1-16; Acts 13:22-23; Romans 15:12\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSon of David and heir to David’s throne: “I have made a covenant with My chosen, I have sworn unto David My servant, thy seed will I establish for ever, and build up thy throne to all generations” (Psalm 89:3-4, 29); “I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth” (Jeremiah 23:5). (Isaiah 9:6-7.) \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFulfillment: Matthew 1:1-16; Luke 1:31-32; John 7:42; Hebrews 1:8; Acts 2:29-31; 13:22-23; Revelation 22:16\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBorn in Bethlehem and His pre-existence: “But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall He come forth unto Me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting” (Micah 5:2). “And God said, Let Us make man in Our image, after Our likeness” (Genesis 1:26). (Isaiah 7:14; 9:6.) \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFulfillment: Matthew 2:4-6; John 7:42 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBorn of a virgin and called Immanuel: “Therefore the Lord Himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel [God with us]” (Isaiah 7:14).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFulfillment: Luke 1:26-38; Matthew 1:20-23\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOffice as Prophet: “The LORD thy God will raise up unto thee a Prophet from the midst of thee, of thy brethren, like unto me; unto Him ye shall hearken” (Deuteronomy 18:15); “I will raise them up a Prophet from among their brethren, like unto thee, and will put My words in His mouth; and He shall speak unto them all that I shall command Him. And it shall come to pass, that whosoever will not hearken unto My words which He shall speak in My name, I will require it of him” (Deuteronomy 18:18-19).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFulfillment: John 6:14; 7:40; Acts 3:20-23\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Branch: “And there shall come forth a Rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots” (Isaiah 11:1-5). “I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth” (Jeremiah 23:5-6; 33:15); “Behold the Man whose name is The BRANCH … He shall bear the glory, and shall sit and rule upon His throne” (Zechariah 6:12-13; 3:8).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFulfillment: Acts 13:22-23; Romans 15:12\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOffice as High Priest: “The LORD hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek” (Psalm 110:4); “Behold the Man whose name is The BRANCH; and He shall … be a priest upon His throne” (Zechariah 6:12-13). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFulfillment: Hebrews 2:17; 3:1; 4:14-15; 5:5-6; 6:20; 7; 8:1, 34; 9:11-14, 24-26\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOffice of King, and will present Himself entering Jerusalem riding on a donkey colt: “Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: He is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass” (Zechariah 9:9). (Numbers 24:17; Genesis 49:10.) \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFulfillment: Matthew 21:1-9; Mark 11:1-10; Luke 19:28-38; Revelation 17:14; Hebrews 1:8\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eServant: “Behold My Servant, whom I uphold; Mine Elect, in whom My soul delighteth; I have put My Spirit upon Him: He shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles” (Isaiah 42:1). (Isaiah 49:6; 52:13-15; 53:10-11.)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFulfillment: Matthew 12:17-21; Philippians 2:5-9\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnointed of the Holy Spirit: “The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon Me; because the LORD hath anointed Me to preach good tidings unto the meek; He hath sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound” (Isaiah 61:1). (Isaiah 11:2; 42:1.) \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFulfillment: Matthew 3:16; Mark 1:10; Luke 4:18; Acts 10:38\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere will be a forerunner for Him: “The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the LORD, make straight in the desert a highway for our God” (Isaiah 40:3). (Malachi 3:1.)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFulfillment: Matthew 3:1-3; 11:10; 17:10-13; Mark 1:2-11; Luke 1:5-17, 76-80; John 1:19-36 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMessiah shall be cut off, but not for Himself: “He was taken from prison and from judgment: and who shall declare His generation? for He was cut off out of the land of the living: for the transgression of My people was He stricken” (Isaiah 53:8); “And after threescore and two weeks shall Messiah be cut off, but not for Himself” (Daniel 9:24-27).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFulfillment: Matthew 27; Mark 15; Luke 23; John 19; 1 Corinthians 15:3; 2 Corinthians 5:15; Galatians 1:4; Colossians 1:12-14; 1 John 2:2; 4:10; 1 Thessalonians 5:9-10\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMessiah, the sinless sacrifice for our iniquity: “As many were astonished at thee; His visage was so marred more than any man, and His form more than the sons of men: So shall He sprinkle many nations” (Isaiah 52:14-15). “But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon Him; and with His stripes we are healed. All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the Lord hath laid on Him the iniquity of us all” (Isaiah 53:3-6). “Yet it pleased the LORD to bruise Him; He hath put Him to grief: when Thou shalt make His soul an offering for sin … . He shall see of the travail of His soul, and shall be satisfied: by His knowledge shall My righteous Servant justify many; for He shall bear their iniquities. Therefore will I divide Him a portion with the great, and He shall divide the spoil with the strong; because He hath poured out His soul unto death: and He was numbered with the transgressors; and He bare the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors” (Isaiah 53:10-12).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFulfillment: Hebrews 7:27; 9; 10:8-20; 1 Corinthians 5:7; Ephesians 1:7; Colossians 1:14; Romans 3:24; Ephesians 5:2 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sinless Messiah to be the world’s light and salvation: “It is a light thing that Thou shouldest be My Servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the preserved of Israel: I will also give Thee for a light to the Gentiles, that Thou mayest be My salvation unto the end of the earth” (Isaiah 49:6, 8). (Isaiah 11:10.)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFulfillment: Acts 4:12; 13:47; Romans 1:16; 10:9-10; Hebrews 9:28; 1 Peter 1:18-19; Revelation 5:9; 7:9-10; John 8:12; 12:46\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDespised of the people, beaten, His face spit upon, scourged, beard plucked out, mocked and ridiculed: “I gave My back to the smiters, and My cheeks to them that plucked off the hair: I hid not My face from shame and spitting” (Isaiah 50:6); “But I am a worm, and no man; a reproach of men, and despised of the people. All they that see Me laugh Me to scorn: they shoot out the lip, they shake the head, saying, He trusted on the LORD that He would deliver Him: let Him deliver Him, seeing He delighted in Him” (Psalm 22:6-8, 12-13). (Micah 5:1; Isaiah 49:7; 53:3.)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFulfillment: Matthew 26:67; 27:26-44\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis hands and feet would be pierced: “For dogs have compassed Me: the assembly of the wicked have enclosed Me: they pierced My hands and My feet” (Psalm 22:16); “And I will pour upon the house of David, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the Spirit of grace and of supplications: and they shall look upon Me whom they have pierced, and they shall mourn for Him, as one mourneth for his only son, and shall be in bitterness for Him, as one that is in bitterness for his firstborn” (Zechariah 12:10-14).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFulfillment: Matthew 27:35; Mark 15:24; Luke 23:33; 24:39; Revelation 1:7\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSinless Messiah would represent the last Passover Lamb: “He keepeth all His bones: not one of them is broken” (Psalm 34:20). (Exodus 12; Numbers 9:12.) “Your lamb shall be without blemish, a male of the first year” (Exodus 12:5). “Taken outside the camp” (Leviticus 16:27; 9:11).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFulfillment: 1 Corinthians 5:7; John 1:29, 36; 19:36; Hebrews 13:10-13\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMessiah to be resurrected: “For Thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt Thou suffer Thine Holy One to see corruption” (Psalm 16:10). “For I know that my Redeemer liveth, and that He shall stand at the latter day upon the earth” (Job 19:25). (Isaiah 53:8-12.)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFulfillment: Matthew 12:38-40; 28:5-7; Mark 16:6; Luke 24:5-7; Acts 1:1-11; 2:22-24, 27, 31, 36; 4:10-12; 13:35-37; Romans 8:34; 2 Corinthians 13:4; 1 Peter 1:3\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGod’s New Covenant: “Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah: Not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day that I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt; which My covenant they brake, although I was an husband unto them, saith the LORD: But this shall be the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel; After those days, saith the LORD, I will put My law in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts; and will be their God, and they shall be My people. And they shall teach no more every man his neighbour, and every man his brother, saying, Know the LORD: for they shall all know Me, from the least of them unto the greatest of them, saith the LORD: for I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more” (Jeremiah 31:31-34). “Thus saith the LORD, the Redeemer of Israel, and His Holy One, to Him whom man despiseth, to Him whom the nation abhorreth, to a Servant of rulers, Kings shall see and arise, princes also shall worship, because of the LORD that is faithful, and the Holy One of Israel, and He shall choose Thee. Thus saith the LORD, In an acceptable time have I heard Thee, and in a day of salvation have I helped Thee: and I will preserve Thee, and give Thee for a covenant of the people, to establish the earth, to cause to inherit the desolate heritages” (Isaiah 49:7-8). “I the LORD have called Thee in righteousness, and will hold Thine hand, and will keep Thee, and give Thee for a covenant of the people, for a light of the Gentiles; To open the blind eyes, to bring out the prisoners from the prison, and them that sit in darkness out of the prison house” (Isaiah 42:6-7).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFulfillment: Hebrews 8; 9; 10:12-22; 12:24; Matthew 26:28; Luke 22:20; Romans 11:27\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMessiah, the precious cornerstone, and stone of stumbling: “Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste.” (Isaiah 28:16). “And He shall be for a sanctuary; but for a stone of stumbling and for a rock of offence to both the houses of Israel, for a gin and for a snare to the inhabitants of Jerusalem” (Isaiah 8:14). “The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner” (Psalm 118:22). “Thou sawest till that a stone was cut out without hands, which smote the image upon his feet … . and the stone that smote the image became a great mountain, and filled the whole earth” (Daniel 2:34-35).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFulfillment: Matthew 21:42, 44; Luke 20:17-18; Romans 9:33, 1 Peter 2:6-8\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMessiah coming in the clouds of heaven, and an everlasting dominion, great glory and kingdom given Him: “I saw in the night visions, and, behold, One like the Son of Man came with the clouds of heaven, and came to the Ancient of Days, and they brought Him near before Him. And there was given Him dominion, and glory, and a kingdom, that all people, nations, and languages, should serve Him: His dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and His kingdom that which shall not be destroyed” (Daniel 7:13-14). (Psalm 72:7-8, 11).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFulfillment: Matthew 24:30; 26:64; Mark 13:26; 14:62; 2 Peter 1:11; Revelation 1:7; 5:12-13\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMessiah the Judge: “He shall not judge after the sight of His eyes, neither reprove after the hearing of His ears: But with righteousness shall He judge the poor, and reprove with equity for the meek of the earth: and He shall smite the earth with the rod of His mouth, and with the breath of His lips shall He slay the wicked. And righteousness shall be the girdle of His loins, and faithfulness the girdle of His reins” (Isaiah 11:3-5).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFulfillment: Romans 2:16; Acts 10:42; 17:31; John 5:22, 30; 12:48; 1 Corinthians 4:5; 2 Timothy 4:1, 8; Revelation 11:18\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Seek ye out of the book of the LORD, and read” (Isaiah 34:16). \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“And He said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning Me” (Luke 24:44). 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Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it” (Matthew 7:13,14).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003e“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).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGod The creator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jehovah God is the one true God. He is the living God. He is all-powerful, all knowing, and ever present, and by Him all things exist. In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth (see Genesis 1). God is supreme over all creation. \u003ci\u003e“But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those that diligently seek Him”\u003c\/i\u003e (Hebrews 11:6).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe origin of man:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ci\u003e“Then God said, ‘Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness’ … So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them”\u003c\/i\u003e (Genesis 1:26-28).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe perfect habitation:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ci\u003e“The Lord God planted a garden eastward in Eden, and there He put the man whom He had formed … The Lord God made every tree grow that is pleasant to the sight and good for food. The tree of life was also in the midst of the garden, and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. And the Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to tend it and keep it”\u003c\/i\u003e (Genesis 2:8-15). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe man and the woman were completely without sin, and had a personal relationship with God, walking with Him in the garden in the cool of the evening (see Genesis 3:8). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGod’s prohibition:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ci\u003e“And the Lord God commanded the man, saying, ‘Of every tree of the garden you may freely eat; but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it you shall surely die’”\u003c\/i\u003e (Genesis 2:16-17). Man was created to be under the authority of God. Being made in the image of God, man has a mind , and a will, he is able to make choices, and his choices determine his destiny. Along with the command, God gave also the consequence of disobedience, “If you eat of it you shall surely die.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSatan’s presence:\u003c\/strong\u003e The scripture defines Satan as \u003ci\u003e“a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour”\u003c\/i\u003e (1 Peter 5:8). His purpose is to separate man from God, and make him a servant to sin, keeping him in bondage. He deceives by offering a counterfeit of the things of God, and by denying that there is a consequence for rebelling against God (see 1 John 2:15-17; Galatians 5:19-21). Satan came to Eve in the garden and first questioned God’s motive for forbidding them to eat the fruit of the knowledge of good and evil. He then cast doubt upon what God really said, and questioned God’s authority over them, \u003ci\u003e“You will not surely die.”\u003c\/i\u003e He told her that God was keeping the fruit from her because He didn’t want her to be as wise as He (Genesis 3:1-5).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe origin of sin:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ci\u003e“Then the serpent said to the woman, ‘You will not surely die. For God knows that in the day you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.’ So when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree desirable to make one wise, she took of its fruit and ate. She also gave to her husband with her, and he ate. Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they knew that they were naked\u003c\/i\u003e [had sinned]” (Genesis 3:1-6). Adam and Eve had a choice to make, as to whether they would believe God, or believe Satan; they chose to believe Satan. Their sin was the sin of rebellion against God.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe cover up of sin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adam and Eve knew that they had disobeyed God, and they tried to cover up their sin by their own efforts. They hid themselves because they feared God, and when confronted by God, they each blamed someone else for their sin (see Genesis 3:9-13).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe consequence of Sin:\u003c\/strong\u003e God is righteous in judgment. Adam and Eve willfully disobeyed God, and the day of judgment came. They now stood before God, not in fellowship as in the past, but now in fear of Him. As a result of original sin, man became spiritually dead [separated from God], and not having access to the tree of life, he began to die physically. In the Garden of Eden everything had been ordered by God, and peace prevailed. Now, because of the fall, sickness and disease came upon man. Plants and animals became wild, and man had to work for his daily provision of food, and to struggle to “subdue the earth.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe grace of God:\u003c\/strong\u003e God, in His grace, killed an innocent animal and made coats of skins to cover their nakedness (the blood of the innocent to cover the sins of the guilty). Adam and Eve were expelled from the Garden of Eden, to separate them from God, for nothing unclean may come into the presence of a holy God (see Genesis 3:14-24). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe inherent nature of man:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adam and Eve had children who inherited their sin nature. God had given instruction by example for a continuing covering for sins, by the shedding of the blood of an innocent animal, and offering it in substitution for their sins. Abel brought a proper blood sacrifice, and God accepted it. Cain brought the fruit of his labor as an offering for sin and it was not accepted. Cain, in a jealous rage, killed his brother Abel (see Genesis 4, Romans 5). God said, \u003ci\u003e“I will destroy man whom I have created from the face of the earth, both man and beast, creeping thing and birds of the air, for I am sorry that I have made them”\u003c\/i\u003e (Genesis 6:5-7). Throughout the ages, because of his depraved nature, man has overwhelming desires for possessions and power, and he has resorted to evil in order to achieve his ends. All mankind inherited Adam’s nature, and were under the curse imposed upon him (see Romans 5:12).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe personal accountability of man through the law:\u003c\/strong\u003e God called Moses to come up unto Mount Sinai, where He gave to him two tablets of stone upon which were written what we know as the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:1-17). In keeping all points of the law, one could be declared righteous. On the other hand, any transgression of the law would be a sin against God. \u003ci\u003e“The wages of sin is death”\u003c\/i\u003e (Romans 6:23). Each person was held accountable by God for their own sin. It became evident that no man could fully keep the righteousness of the law (Galatians 3:10,11). The Scriptures declare that all are unrighteous, because all have sinned (Romans 3:9-23). What is the purpose of the law then? The law is given that sin might appear to be sinful. The law is as a mirror, that when looked into, shows one what he is really like in God’s sight. The Scripture says that the law is a schoolmaster, to bring us to Christ (see Galatians 3:24), and through it we are pointed to a better way to be reconciled to God. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe new covenant of grace:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ci\u003e“God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets, has in these last days spoken to us by His Son, whom He has appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the worlds; who being the brightness of His glory and the express image of His person, and upholding all things by the word of His power, when He had by Himself purged our sins, sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high”\u003c\/i\u003e (Hebrews 1:1-3). Man failed to obtain the righteousness of the law because of his sin nature. God now introduces a new covenant of grace (Hebrews 8:10). \u003ci\u003e“But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law” \u003c\/i\u003e(Galatians 4:4). In divine grace, God provided a remedy for sin, which was beyond the capability of the law. Jesus Christ is God’s gift of grace, given as the only means by which men can be saved (see John 3:16-18). Jesus was the only one who ever lived and that kept the law fully. Therefore, He fulfilled the demands of the law for righteousness. Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit, and born of a virgin; therefore He did not inherit Adam’s sin nature. He then, being the Son of God, and being righteous in His own merit, is the only acceptable sacrifice for the sins of the world. He died on the cross to atone for our sins, and was raised again from the dead, that we might have everlasting life (John 3:16). Jesus said, \u003ci\u003e“I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me”\u003c\/i\u003e (John 14:6). Salvation then is a gift of God’s grace, which must be received by faith (Ephesians 2:8,9). Faith is, believing God and acting on that belief in accordance with His word. Saving faith is not a head belief (mental ascent), it is a heart belief (Romans 10:9-17). When one receives Jesus Christ as his Savior, a wonderful transaction takes place. God places the sin of the believer and its penalty on Christ, and He credits the righteousness of Christ to His account (2 Corinthians 5:21).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe believer’s hope:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jesus comforted His disciples, saying \u003ci\u003e“Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also”\u003c\/i\u003e (John 14:1-3). Having the gift of eternal life in Christ, the believer has hope for the future, and assurance of heaven (1 Thessalonians 4:15-18; 5:9,10). In heaven, all that was lost by the fall of man, and under the curse, is restored. (see Revelation chapters 21 and 22). All who believe God and receive His offer of grace, by faith in Jesus Christ, are heirs with Christ of all that heaven holds, both now, and for eternity (Romans 8:14-17), their names are written in the book of life. Those who reject God’s offer of grace, and insist that they can gain heaven by their own works and merit, will face God in judgment, and will be judged according to their works. Being found guilty, they will spend eternity in hell, with Satan and his angels (Revelation 20:1-15). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour choice:\u003c\/strong\u003e The choices are life or death, belief or unbelief, righteousness or unrighteousness, heaven or hell. You now know the truth, and you know the consequences. Now is the time to decide. If you choose Christ, you have everything to gain and nothing to lose. If you reject Christ, you have everything to lose, and nothing to gain. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNow is the time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Our journey began with two roads, you are now at a crossroad, and you must choose which road you will take. One road goes by the way of the cross of Christ, where you may lay your burdens down, and be free of the heavy load. The Bible is the road map, and the Holy Spirit is your guide; at the end of the road is the city of God, where there is everlasting life and joy and peace. The other road is the easy road and is the way most traveled. The roadmap is humanistic, guided by social norms, and Satan himself leads the way. You must carry your own baggage all the way, and at the end of the road is destruction. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGod’s desire:\u003c\/strong\u003e It is God’s desire that you take the road that leads to life and eternity with Him. He is \u003ci\u003e“not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance” \u003c\/i\u003e(2 Peter 3:9). It only takes one step of faith to begin the journey to Heaven. Do it now. Pray to God and confess that you are a sinner, condemned under the law, and that you cannot save yourself. Tell Him that you desire His gift of grace, and that you want Jesus Christ to come into your heart and to be your personal Savior, believing that He died for your sins on the cross, and that He rose again from the dead, that you might have eternal life\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is next?\u003c\/strong\u003e God wants you to learn and mature in your faith; . The first step then, is to join a Bible believing and Bible teaching church, that you may learn and grow as a Christian. Secondly, you should develop a daily routine of prayer and Bible reading, and finally, you should get involved in the ministry of your local church. \u003ci\u003e“My God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Now to our God and Father be glory, forever and ever”\u003c\/i\u003e (Philippians 4:19,20). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNote to the reader: The Scripture references are given with the desire that the reader look them up in the Bible, and read them in their context. The Scriptures used only scratch the surface of the wonder of God’s redemptive plan by Christ Jesus. \u003ci\u003e“All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work”\u003c\/i\u003e (2 Timothy 3:16,17). —John. P. 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It is needful for me to write and direct your attention to the meaning of the title of this tract: “Are you a disciple or multitude in the church”? Perhaps there may be things in your life that may dash your hope of eternity and end your life in hell fire, which I am persuaded it is not the will of God for your life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance” (2 Peter 3:9).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere are many people that have been deceived today by the devil who has given them a Christian name with a false hope of going to heaven. He knows that, in the end, they will be his permanent companion in Hell if they continue in their ways. Those are the people the Bible referred to as ‘multitude.’ I would like to show you a few Bible passages and strongly encourage you to urgently repent and turn to Jesus truly and wholly if your lifestyle right now is equal to that of the multitude.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“And seeing the multitudes, He [Jesus] went up into a mountain: and when He was set, His disciples came unto Him” (Matthew 5:1).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy do you think these multitudes stayed behind and refused to go up to Jesus? Physically when you want to climb a mountain, you will need to remove every load and weight that can draw you back, so that you can become lighter and not fall behind when you are climbing the mountain. This is one of the likely reasons that could keep these multitudes at the bottom of the mountain. These multitudes are not ready to remove and put down their loads so that they can go up freely. That load could be the loads of money you have embezzled and stolen. You knew you must drop these things if you had to go with Jesus, so you choose to just stay in the church these many years and never come to Jesus. The load could be the fornication you are committng as an unmarried lady or your adultery as a married man. You knew this could not climb the mountain with you, so you preferred to continue in that immorality rather than to be with Christ.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Bible says in Psalm 24:3-6: “Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord? or who shall stand in His holy place? He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully. He shall receive the blessing from the Lord, and righteousness from the God of his salvation. This is the generation of them that seek Him, that seek Thy face, O Jacob.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDear friend, as you can see from that scripture, the first condition to fulfill in order to go up is clean hands. Please can I ask you, is your hand clean? Are you receiving benefits that do not belong to you? Is your hand clean when touching a woman that is not your wife? Is your hand clean from innocent blood, blood you have shed through abortion? The next condition is a pure heart, a heart that is not defiled by the toys of this world. For clarity, when you are talking about purity, you are talking about something that has only one substance. For example if you want a pure water, a drop of milk inside that water will make it impure. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a Christian only God should be the content of your heart. My friend, is your heart pure? Is your heart polluted with pornography? If there is any anger or malice in your heart as you read, it is a clear indication that your heart is not pure. What makes your heart impure could be the lack of forgiveness you have been nurturing against your friend these many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMy friend, please let no one deceive you. This uncleanness and impurity will make it impossible for you to climb up to meet the Savior unless you drop them by genuine repentance. Only the generation of the clean and pure can seek Him. Could you imagine! Those multitudes waited at the bottom of the mountain for Jesus to finish all His messages. That is another mark of the multitudes; they love to follow Jesus for miracles and wonders but are not ready to depart from their sin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“When He [Jesus] was come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed Him” (Matthew 8:1). \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey remained with their company and were not ready to be separated and instead be with Jesus. They had the patience to wait until Jesus finished those sermons in Matthew chapter 5 to chapter 7, as long as their waiting would not separate them from their company. In the same way, multitudes are thronging the church today on Sundays, often for healing and miracle services. They have patience to wait for three hours and some overnight, but are not ready to come to Jesus. They prefer to be at the bottom with their company: a company of drunkards, a company of liars, a company of party people, a company of pornography watchers. They want Jesus to take their sickness away, but want to remain with their sins. They were \u003ci\u003eat\u003c\/i\u003e the mountain, but not \u003ci\u003eon\u003c\/i\u003e the mountain. Everyone thought that they were with Jesus, but they were on their own at the bottom of the mountain, just like you may likely be now—in the church, but not in Christ. Everyone that sees you going to church will think you are with Christ, not knowing you are just in the church and not with Christ. It is Christ that changes men, the church cannot change a man.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Bible says: “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new” (2 Corinthians 5:17).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnly a person that is in Christ can be a new creature. If you are not in Him, you are just a multitude and not His disciple. Only the disciples came to Him. It was the disciples that were ready to learn of Him. They were the only ones that were ready to exchange their poverty of spirit for the riches of His Spirit; ready to mourn for their sins and follow all the teachings Christ highlighted for them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMultitudes love to support Christ with their resources alone and not with their life. Matthew 21:8-9 opens our eyes to this truth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“And a very great multitude spread their garments in the way; others cut down branches from the trees, and strawed them in the way. And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the Son of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Jesus entered Jerusalem, a great multitude came to support Jesus. They heard that Jesus was in town and they came. Like the crowd on that palm Sunday, great numbers of supporters of Christ are trooping to church only on special occasions like Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year. They are event-driven and they constantly need to be moved to church by something that will get them excited. They have the form of godliness but deny the power (2 Timothy 3:5).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJust one week after this, in Matthew 27, Pilate asked the crowd who they wanted between Jesus and Barabbas. They choose Barabbas (a notorious thief) and asked him to crucify Jesus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitude that they should ask Barabbas, and destroy Jesus. The governor answered and said unto them, Whether of the twain will ye that I release unto you? They said, Barabbas. Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? They all say unto him, Let Him be crucified” (Matthew 27:20-22).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt was the same multitude that shouted, “Hosanna to Jesus” that shouted “Crucify Jesus.” That was the life of the multitude. They preferred a notorious thief to Jesus. They cast their votes for thief. Is this not the same with you dear friend? Are you event-driven to attend church? You only go during festivals? You prefer to tell lies to get more money? You choose pre-marital sex instead of godly marriage and still continue in it even until now? With this choice, you are crucifying Jesus to the cross again and you are telling the world that Jesus means nothing to you and that His words are not worthy to be followed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDear friend, it is not too late to be a disciple, if you are ready to repent and forsake your sins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIsaiah 59:1-8 says: “Surely the Lord’s power is enough to save you. He can hear you when you ask Him for help. It is your evil that has separated you from your God. Your sins cause him to turn away from you, so He does not hear you ... The things they do are evil, and they use their hands to hurt others. They eagerly run to do evil, and they are always ready to kill innocent people. They think evil thoughts. Everywhere they go they cause ruin and destruction. They don’t know how to live in peace, and there is no fairness in their lives. They are dishonest. Anyone who lives as they live will never have peace.” (NCV)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow, my friend, can you say that you are a disciple? Have you mourned for your sins? Have you really repented and departed from them? Or just confessed but are still neck-deep in them? God said in the book of Isaiah that anyone who continues in sin “shall not know peace” (Isaiah 59:8). Anyone that continues to tread in that ungodly path cannot know peace. Jesus is the Prince of Peace. If you decide to continue in your sins and you call yourself a Christian, you cannot know peace and you cannot end peacefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the time to change; you must drop all of your loads of sin at the bottom of the mountain and be ready to climb up to be with Him. If you come to Jesus, He will not cast you away. He will wash you clean and give you the power to live a life of purity for Him.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMy friend, I don’t know what your sin is. You know and God knows. But I want you to think about it, God can never be happy with you until you have dealt with it, and put it away. \u003ci\u003e“If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me” (Psalm 66:18).\u003c\/i\u003e Let God search your heart and reveal the hindrance. To move from being a multitude to a disciple, sin must be confessed and put away. This is the time to change, you must be ready to drop all of your load of sin. 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(Genesis 17:8)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbraham obeyed God: “By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went” (Hebrews 11:8). (Genesis 22:18)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGod rewarded Abraham’s obedience and faith and made an everlasting covenant with him: “And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the LORD appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am the Almighty God; walk before Me, and be thou perfect. And I will make My covenant between Me and thee, and will multiply thee exceedingly” (Genesis 17:1-2); “My covenant is with thee, and thou shalt be a father of many nations” (Genesis 17:4); “Kings shall come out of thee” (v.6); “And I will establish My covenant between Me and thee and thy seed after thee in their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be a God unto thee, and to thy seed after thee. And I will give unto thee, and to thy seed after thee, the land wherein thou art a stranger, all the land of Canaan, for an everlasting possession; and I will be their God” (17:7-8). “And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast obeyed My voice” (Genesis 22:18). (Matthew 1:1)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness” (James 2:23).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“For the promise, that he should be the heir of the world, was not to Abraham, or to his seed, through the law, but through the righteousness of faith” (Romans 4:13). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGod made an everlasting covenant with Isaac: “And God said [to Abraham], Sarah thy wife shall bear thee a son indeed; and thou shalt call his name Isaac: and I will establish My covenant with him for an everlasting covenant, and with his seed after him” (Genesis 17:19-21; 21:1-14). “Sojourn in this land, and I will be with thee, and will bless thee; for unto thee, and unto thy seed, I will give all these countries, and I will perform the oath which I sware unto Abraham thy father” (Genesis 26:3-5). (Leviticus 26:42)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGod made an everlasting covenant with Jacob [Isaac’s son]:  “And God said unto him, Thy name is Jacob: thy name shall not be called any more Jacob, but Israel shall be thy name: and He called his name Israel…. I am God Almighty: be fruitful and multiply; a nation and a company of nations shall be of thee, and kings shall come out of thy loins; And the land which I gave Abraham and Isaac, to thee I will give it, and to thy seed after thee will I give the land” (Genesis 35:9-13). (Genesis 28:13-15)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIsrael’s Messiah, the Savior of the world, would arise out of Jacob: “I shall see Him, but not now: I shall behold Him, but not nigh: there shall come a Star out of Jacob, and a Sceptre shall rise out of Israel” (Numbers 24:17). (Hebrews 2:16; Matthew 1:1-17; Luke 3:23-34)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“For verily He [Jesus] took not on Him the nature of angels; but He took on Him the seed of Abraham. Wherefore in all things it behoved Him to be made like unto His brethren, that He might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people” (Hebrews 2:16-17).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Savior of the world would descend from the tribe of Judah, one of Jacob’s twelve sons: “The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come; and unto Him shall the gathering of the people be” (Genesis 49:10). (Micah 5:2; Matthew 1:1-17; Hebrews 7:14; Revelations 5:5)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIsrael’s Saviour would be the eternal Son of God incarnated: “Thou art My Son; this day have I begotten Thee” (Psalm 2:7); “Kiss the Son, lest He be angry, and ye perish from the way, when His wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in Him” (Psalm 2:12); “Lo, I see four men loose, walking in the midst of the fire, and they have no hurt; and the form of the fourth is like the Son of God” (Daniel 3:25). (Proverbs 30:4; Isaiah 7:14; 9:6; Micah 5:2; Psalm 110:1; Genesis 1:26)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Son of God would be incarnated through the Spirit of God and a Jewish virgin: “Therefore the Lord Himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel [God with us]” (Isaiah 7:14); “For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given: and the government shall be upon His shoulder: and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6-7). (Micah 5:2; Luke 1:26-38; Daniel 7:13-14)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Your father Abraham rejoiced to see My day: and he saw it, and was glad” (John 8:56). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJesus said: “Before Abraham was, I AM” (John 8:58). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e(Micah 5:2; Isaiah 7:14; 9:6-7; Genesis 1:26)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sinless Son of God, incarnated through Israel, is God’s offering for sin: “He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon Him; and with His stripes we are healed. All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on Him the iniquity of us all” (Isaiah 53:5-6); He will “make reconciliation for iniquity” (Daniel 9:24). We are redeemed “with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot” (1 Peter 1:18-19). Christ “loved us, and washed us from our sins in His own blood” (Revelation 1:5). (Isaiah 53; Daniel 9:24-26; Ephesians 1:7).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA holy remnant of Israel shall be saved, the new wine in the cluster, through faith in the Son of God: “Thus saith the LORD, As the new wine is found in the cluster, and one saith, Destroy it not; for a blessing is in it: so will I do for My servants’ sakes, that I may not destroy them all” (Isaiah 65:8). (Isaiah 49:6; 10:20; Jeremiah 31:7; Micah 2:12; Zephaniah 3:13; Zechariah 8:12; Romans 2:23-29; 9:27; 11:5)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough Israel’s Redeemer, God would also mediate salvation to the Gentiles: “And He said, It is a light thing that Thou shouldest be My Servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the preserved of Israel: I will also give Thee for a light to the Gentiles, that Thou mayest be My salvation unto the end of the earth” (Isaiah 49:6); (Isaiah 9:2; 11:10; 42:1, 6-7; 52:14-15; 65:1; Romans 3:20-23; Acts 15:7-10)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“And the Scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the heathen through faith, preached before the gospel unto Abraham, saying, In thee shall all nations be blessed” (Galatians 3:8). (Genesis 22:18)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree: That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith” (Galatians 3:13-14). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e(Ezekiel 36:26-27; John 3:3-7; Acts 15:7-10; Galatians 4:3-6; Romans 8:14-15, 23; 2:23-29)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA new covenant for the repentant Jew and Gentile: “Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah: Not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day that I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt; which My covenant they brake, although I was an husband unto them, saith the LORD: But this shall be the \u003ci\u003ecovenant\u003c\/i\u003e that I will make with the house of Israel; After those days, saith the LORD, I will put My law in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts; and will be their God, and they shall be My people. And they shall teach no more every man his neighbour, and every man his brother, saying, Know the LORD: for they shall all know Me, from the least of them unto the greatest of them, saith the LORD: for I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more” (Jeremiah 31:31-34). “Thus saith the LORD, the Redeemer of Israel, and His Holy One, to Him whom man despiseth, to Him whom the nation abhorreth…. Thus saith the LORD, In an acceptable time have I heard Thee, and in a day of salvation have I helped Thee: and I will preserve Thee, and give Thee for a \u003ci\u003ecovenant\u003c\/i\u003e of the people, to establish the earth” (Isaiah 49:7-8). “I the LORD have called Thee in righteousness, and will … give Thee for a \u003ci\u003ecovenant\u003c\/i\u003e of the people, \u003ci\u003efor a light of the Gentiles;\u003c\/i\u003e To open the blind eyes, to bring out the prisoners from the prison, and them that sit in darkness out of the prison house” (Isaiah 42:6-7). (Isaiah 55:3; 61:8; Jeremiah 32:40)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Know ye therefore that they which are of faith, the same are the children of Abraham” (Galatians 3:7).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e “So then they which be of faith are blessed with faithful Abraham” (Galatians 3:9).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“He [Abraham] staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God…. And therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness. Now it was not written for his sake alone, that it was imputed to him; But for us also, to whom it shall be imputed, if we believe on Him that raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead; Who was delivered for our offences, and was raised again for our justification” (Romans 4:20-25, 11).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs God called Abraham, He called Israel: “Hearken unto Me, O Jacob and Israel, My called; I am He; I am the first, I also am the last” (Isaiah 48:12).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGod created Israel for His glory and praise: “For I have created him for My glory, I have formed him; yea, I have made him” (Isaiah 43:7); “This people have I formed for Myself; they shall shew forth My praise” (Isaiah 43:21). (Isaiah 43:15; 44:21-24; 45:11; 49:3) \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIsrael is a special treasure above all nations: “For thou art an holy people unto the LORD thy God: the LORD thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto Himself, above all people that are upon the face of the earth” (Deuteronomy 7:6). (Exodus 19:5-6; Psalm 135:4)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIsrael was chosen to be a witness and servant of the LORD: “Ye are My witnesses, saith the LORD, and My servant whom I have chosen: that ye may know and believe Me, and understand that I am He: before Me there was no God formed, neither shall there be after Me” (Isaiah 43:10, 12). (Isaiah 41:8; 44:21; 49:3)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIsrael to become a kingdom of priests, and a holy nation: “Now therefore, if ye will obey My voice indeed, and keep My covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto Me above all people: for all the earth is Mine: And ye shall be unto Me a kingdom of priests, and an holy nation” (Exodus 19:5–6). (Isaiah 61:6)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“For Thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by Thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation; And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth” (Revelation 5:9-10; 1:5-6; 20:6).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGod will destroy Israel’s enemies:  “And in that day will I make Jerusalem a burdensome stone for all people: all that burden themselves with it shall be cut in pieces, though all the people of the earth be gathered together against it” (Zechariah 12:2-3). (Isaiah 29:7; 54:15; Zechariah 12:8-9; Revelation 19:11-21; 20:7-10)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIsrael will rule over her oppressors: “And thy seed shall possess the gate of his enemies” (Genesis 22:17). “All they that despised thee shall bow themselves down at the soles of thy feet” (Isaiah 60:14). (Numbers 24:8; Isaiah 14:1-2; 60)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIsrael is eternal: “But Israel shall be saved in the LORD with an everlasting salvation: ye shall not be ashamed nor confounded world without end” (Isaiah 45:17). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePalestine is Israel’s heritage from the LORD: “And gave their land for an heritage, an heritage unto Israel His people” (Psalm 135:12).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGod made an everlasting Palestinian covenant with Israel. God displaced the Gentile nations and planted Israel. Her Messianic borders will extend beyond present day boundaries: “Which covenant He made with Abraham, and His oath unto Isaac; And confirmed the same unto Jacob for a law, and to Israel for an everlasting covenant: Saying, Unto thee will I give the land of Canaan, the lot of your inheritance” (Psalm 105:6-12); “They shall inherit the land for ever, the branch of My planting, the work of My hands, that I may be glorified” (Isaiah 60:21). “For He remembered His holy promise…. And gave them the lands of the heathen: and they inherited the labour of the people; \u003ci\u003eThat they might observe His statutes and keep His laws\u003c\/i\u003e” (Psalm 105:42-45).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIsrael’s future: “For the LORD shall comfort Zion: He will comfort all her waste places; and He will make her wilderness like Eden, and her desert like the garden of the LORD; joy and gladness shall be found therein, thanksgiving, and the voice of melody” (Isaiah 51:3). (Isaiah 61:7-9; 65:19; Revelation 21)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“And if ye be Christ’s, then are ye Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise” (Galatians 3:29).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For the Scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on Him shall not be ashamed. For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon Him. For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved” (Romans 10:10-13).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before My Father, and before His angels” (Revelation 3:5).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe eternal future of the repentant Jew and Gentile: “And I saw a new heaven and a new earth…. And I John saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.  And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and He will dwell with them, and they shall be His people, and God Himself shall be with them, and be their God. And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away” (Revelation 21:1-4).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be My son” (Revelation 21:7). “But as many as received Him, to them gave He power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on His name” (John 1:12).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“And I saw no temple therein: for the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are the temple of it. And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof. And the nations of them which are saved shall walk in the light of it: and the kings of the earth do bring their glory and honour into it. And there shall in no wise enter into it any thing that defileth, neither whatsoever worketh abomination, or maketh a lie: but they which are written in the Lamb’s book of life” (Revelation 21:22-24, 26-27).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new” (2 Corinthians 5:17). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but a new creature” (Galatians 6:15). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Many shall come from the east and west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 8:11).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e—Rebecca Didocha\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"PrintMyTract.com","offers":[{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 100","offer_id":27602890567,"sku":"PMT519ENKJ-100","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 100","offer_id":27602890631,"sku":"PMT519ENKJ-100-RUSH","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 250","offer_id":27602890823,"sku":"PMT519ENKJ-250","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 250","offer_id":27602891079,"sku":"PMT519ENKJ-250-RUSH","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 500","offer_id":27602891143,"sku":"PMT519ENKJ-500","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 500","offer_id":27602891271,"sku":"PMT519ENKJ-500-RUSH","price":240.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 1000","offer_id":27602891399,"sku":"PMT519ENKJ-1000","price":243.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 1000","offer_id":27602891591,"sku":"PMT519ENKJ-1000-RUSH","price":342.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 2500","offer_id":27602891719,"sku":"PMT519ENKJ-2500","price":520.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 2500","offer_id":27602891847,"sku":"PMT519ENKJ-2500-RUSH","price":647.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 5000","offer_id":27602891975,"sku":"PMT519ENKJ-5000","price":840.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 5000","offer_id":27602892039,"sku":"PMT519ENKJ-5000-RUSH","price":1050.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 10000","offer_id":27602892103,"sku":"PMT519ENKJ-10000","price":1330.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 10000","offer_id":27602892167,"sku":"PMT519ENKJ-10000-RUSH","price":1540.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0850\/8334\/products\/519ENKJ-1.jpg?v=1471284234"},{"product_id":"pmt-living-water-kjv","title":"Living Water (KJV)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen I was around 7 years old my parents got a divorce. I was not raised in any sort of religious home, and growing up I always felt an emptiness that I could not get rid of. Then I turned to drugs and girls and by the time I was 17 I was doing drugs like cocaine, ecstasy, and LSD; I was your typical hippie drug addict. I used to steal money from my family to support my habits: I would go and break into cars and steal stuff, and I would steal alcohol from my mom. I really believed that I was destined to be a failure and a screw up no matter what I did.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere were times where I would sit up at night and say to myself, “you’ll be a drug addict forever.” During my Junior year of high school I became addicted to over the counter cough medicine. I would go to school high on drugs, sometimes being high for several days in a row. There was a time in my life where I was on drugs and had a pistol in my mouth about to pull the trigger. I was once in a mental psych ward for a few weeks. On another occasion I went into psychosis on LSD and I tried to take a police officer’s gun and shoot myself—that night I ended up in a hospital strapped to a bed. My life was spiraling out of control because of sin. The drugs and the sexual relations I was having with women were not fulfilling me.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eJohn 4:13-14\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e esus answered and said unto her [a woman at a well drawing water], Whosoever drinketh of this water \u003cstrong\u003eshall thirst again\u003c\/strong\u003e: But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him \u003cstrong\u003eshall never thirst\u003c\/strong\u003e; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEcclesiastes 5:10 e that loveth silver\u003cstrong\u003e shall not be satisfied\u003c\/strong\u003e with silver; nor he that loveth abundance with increase: this is also vanity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEcclesiastes 2:11 hen I looked on all the works that my hands had wrought, and on the labour that I had laboured to do: and, behold, all was vanity and vexation of spirit, and there was no profit under the sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo matter how much money, drugs, sex, or pleasure we have from the things of this world, they will never satisfy us, and they always leave us empty and wanting more. I came to personally learn this through my wicked, sinful lifestyle. This emptiness is what lead me to a Baptist church, where I heard the message of Jesus Christ. I prayed and asked Jesus Christ to forgive me of my sins and to save me from them—and He changed my life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2 Corinthians 5:17 herefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJesus changed my life in a radical way. Today I am no longer addicted to drugs and I now have a freedom from sin and a peace in my heart that cannot be described with words. God has been so good to me!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllow me to share with you the message that changed my life:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe first thing I would like to do is go through some of the Ten Commandments with you. These commandments are known as the law of God, and as we go through these I would like to ask you to examine yourself honestly. Keep these verses in mind:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEzekiel 18:20 he soul that sinneth, it shall die.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRomans 6:23 or the wages of sin is death.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1 John 3:4 hosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording to these verses the Bible says that the soul that sins (breaks God’s law) shall die. Just like a criminal who steals and breaks the law must be punished, so there is also a punishment for breaking God’s law. This is what many people would refer to as Hell or the Lake of Fire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow let’s look at some of the Ten Commandments (God’s law): \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExodus 20:3 hou shalt have no other gods before me.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSimply put, this commandment means that nothing in our life is to be more important to us than God; nothing should take the place of God in our lives. Many people do this with money, sex, drugs, friends, family, etc. For me it was sex and drugs. Whatever has the biggest priority in your life is your “god”.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExodus 20:4 hou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis verse is talking about making false gods (statues) out of wood, stone, metal, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEven though most people don’t make stone idols today, many people do this very same thing by inventing a god to suit themselves. For example, a homosexual creates his idea of a god that does not think homosexuality is a sin, and a drug addict creates his own idea of a god who doesn’t views illegal drugs as a sin. Many times people create a god who does not punish people in a place called Hell, or they create a god who views sex outside of marriage as being acceptable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExodus 20:8 emember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBasically this commandment says to give God one day of our week. This is done today by going to a church. How many times have you not gone to a church because of something else like a sports game, or because you just did not want to get out of bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExodus 20:12 onor thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHave you always obeyed your dad and mom? But let’s take it even a step further, have you always obeyed with a good attitude? We can outwardly obey while inwardly dishonoring. Have you ever dishonored your parents in any way?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExodus 20:13 hou shalt not kill.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the one where everyone feels good about themselves: but do you know that the bible says if you have hatred in your heart towards someone that you have committed murder? Have you ever hated anyone?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExodus 20:14 hou shalt not commit adultery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdultery is when we have sex with someone else’s spouse, but Jesus said if you look on someone to lust after them, that you have committed adultery in your heart. Have you ever looked on someone you were not married to and had lust in your heart?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExodus 20:15 hou shalt not steal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHave you ever stolen anything? Even one time?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExodus 20:16 hou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHave you told a lie? Did you know it only takes one lie for you to become a liar? It only takes one murder for someone to become a murderer. Keep the following verse in mind:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRevelation 21:8 ut the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and \u003cstrong\u003eall liars\u003c\/strong\u003e, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSo if you died today and stood before God would you be innocent or guilty? But before you answer that question keep this verse in mind:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJames 2:10 or whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend [or break] in one point, he is guilty of all.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJust like it only takes one broken link to ruin a chain, God looks at one little lie as you breaking all of His commandments. Many of us would say that Adolf Hitler is guilty before God and worthy of Hell because of the millions of people he murdered. But if you only told one lie, you are just as guilty before God as Hitler! God does not look at sin the way we do; ALL sins are a SERIOUS thing in the eyes of a perfectly holy God. So would you be innocent or guilty?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe answer is that you are going to be guilty. In fact, this is the whole point of the Ten Commandments (God’s law).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRomans 3:19-20 ow we know that what things soever the law saith, it saith to them who are under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world \u003cstrong\u003emay become guilty\u003c\/strong\u003e before God. Therefore \u003cstrong\u003eby the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight\u003c\/strong\u003e: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe purpose of the Ten Commandments is not so you can try and earn or work your way to heaven. They are to show you that you are a sinner who is guilty before God, so that you can come to Jesus Christ and find forgiveness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGalatians 3:24 herefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSo, you are guilty before God. Now, will you go to Heaven or Hell?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is where some people get tripped up, thinking that God is too loving to send anyone to Hell. But just like a murderer must be punished by a just judge even though the judge is loving, so a just God must punish wicked sin. Some people also think that by doing good works like going to church or giving money to charity or by “trying to be good” that these things will make up for sin. Imagine if a murderer stood before a judge and said, “judge I know I’ve broken the law but I fed a homeless guy and went to a PTA meeting.” The judge will tell him that it’s good to do those things but he broke the law and must pay the penalty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEphesians 2:8-9 or by grace are ye saved through faith; and that \u003cstrong\u003enot of yourselves\u003c\/strong\u003e: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIsaiah 64:6 ut we are all as an unclean thing, and \u003cstrong\u003eall our righteousnesses are as filthy rags\u003c\/strong\u003e; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGuilty sinners will go to Hell. Hell is described as place of literal burning fire, conscious torment, and a place of no second chances. This is where you will go for your sins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHere’s the good news!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJohn 3:16 or God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGod loved you so much that he sent Jesus Christ to come and die on the cross for your sins. Christ took the punishment for our sins on the cross.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2 Corinthians 5:21 or he hath made him [Christ] to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the \u003cstrong\u003erighteousness of God in him\u003c\/strong\u003e [Christ].\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRomans 6:23 \u003cstrong\u003eFor the wages of sin is death\u003c\/strong\u003e; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSo the penalty of sin is death in Hell, but God has offered us the free gift of eternal life. How do we get this gift?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eActs 16:31 elieve on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJohn 3:16-18 or God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJohn 3:36 e that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJohn 6:40 nd this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which seeth the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the last day. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJohn 6:47 erily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me hath everlasting life. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJohn 10:7-9 hen said Jesus unto them again, Verily, verily, I say unto you, I am the door of the sheep.  All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers: but the sheep did not hear them. I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJohn 11:25-26 esus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe must believe on Jesus. In today’s world, believing in God means believing he exists, but this is not what it means to believe on Jesus in the Bible. To believe in someone means to trust their abilities or their character. For example, If I said I believe in you to pick me up from school, it would mean I have faith in your abilities. In the same way, we must depend on or have faith or believe in Jesus and his ability to save us. This is another reason why good works or being religious cannot save us, because we must have faith in Jesus’ ability and not our own. If you are depending upon your own goodness to save you, then by definition you are not believing on Jesus!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEphesians 2:8-9 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and \u003cstrong\u003ethat not of yourselves\u003c\/strong\u003e: it is the gift of God: \u003cstrong\u003eNot of works\u003c\/strong\u003e, lest any man should boast.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTitus 3:5 \u003cstrong\u003eNot by works of righteousness which we have done\u003c\/strong\u003e, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIsaiah 64:6 But we are all as an unclean thing, and \u003cstrong\u003eall our righteousnesses\u003c\/strong\u003e are \u003cstrong\u003eas filthy rags\u003c\/strong\u003e; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood works like Baptism, Church Membership, keeping the commandments, etc. cannot save us and take away our sins, because our righteousness (our good works) are like filthy rags in God’s sight!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConsider the prayer of the publican from earlier: “be merciful to me a sinner.” Cast yourself at the feet of Jesus today and he will save you. We are saved by trusting in Christ alone to save us. He alone can take us to heaven.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJohn 14:6 esus saith unto him, I am \u003cstrong\u003ethe\u003c\/strong\u003e way, \u003cstrong\u003ethe\u003c\/strong\u003e truth, and \u003cstrong\u003ethe\u003c\/strong\u003e life: \u003cstrong\u003eno man\u003c\/strong\u003e cometh unto the Father, but by me.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou can pray something like the following prayer. To be clear: it’s not the prayer that saves you, though, it’s your trusting in Christ. Getting saved is a one time thing—not a process. Today, if you pray this sincerely from your heart and mean the words, you shall be saved according to Romans 10:13. Calling upon Jesus is not dependent upon the exact words of  a prayer. There are many different ways for a drowning person to call out to a life guard to save them; what brings salvation is the act of calling out to the lifeguard. You are drowning in sin, and Jesus is the lifeguard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Dear Jesus I know I am a sinner, please forgive me and please save me, Amen”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerhaps you have decided not to receive Christ, or you have decided to put it off and do it later. Consider these warnings from scripture:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJames 4:14 hereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? 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Life wasn’t turning out to be very good. To make matters worse, his mom blamed him for his dad’s death. She told him that his dad suffered the fatal heart attack running after him as he dodged into a street on that fateful day. A huge blow to any self esteem he may have had.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen his mom passed, an aunt came out of nowhere (as Jim put it) to make sure the situation at home was somewhat stable, and then disappeared just as quickly. Shortly thereafter, the older brother left home, turning to alcohol. The sister became a reclusive alcoholic and the younger brother spent his time playing guitar in his room, later turning to a life of drugs. Jim remembered his mom’s dying wish that he become a priest. Trying to make up for the trouble he had caused her and to honor her last wish, he completed his senior year of high school at the Seminary affiliated with the church they had attended as children with their mother. 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Jim was given the position of assistant librarian. He had always had an interest in books, so that suited him well. In his spare time one day, he took a Bible off the shelf and began reading God’s Holy Word for the first time in his life. He came upon Ephesians 2:8,9: “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: not of works, lest any man should boast.” It was like the heaviest load imaginable was about to be lifted from his shoulders. He had been taught that the only hope for eternal life was through good works, and even then one couldn’t be certain. He asked the Abbot why their teaching differed from what the Bible says. The Abbot explained that they place as much emphasis on ‘tradition’ as they do the Bible …that God’s favor comes through ‘works’ which include praying to the saints, confessing sins to the priests, repeating the rosary and other petitions, abstaining from pleasures during lent, giving money to the church to limit a loved one’s pain in the devouring flames of purgatory, and receiving last rites at death. Jim already knew, first hand, that his works had not, and could never, satisfy the longings of his heart or atone for his sin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJim decided to leave the monastery, as the tension became overwhelming. Since he had no friends or family to which to return, he moved to the closest large city in the area. The Lord placed Christ followers in his life. Not having a vocational plan, he enrolled in a sales course. One of the teachers invited him to the Church where she and her family were active. There he was elated to hear the pastor preach on Ephesians 2:8,9. Salvation is by God’s grace, not our works. The pastor’s message was affirming what the Lord was revealing to him during his private Bible study!! Jim began attending group Bible studies as well as the worship services. He was persistent in seeking answers to his many questions. When invited to an informal get-together with other singles his age, he was horrified to hear that there would be no alcohol. He told the leader that he had never been to such a party but took the challenge. It was another step in a life changing from the inside out!!!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter wrestling with the claims of Christ for six months, he knew he had a decision to make. He acknowledged his need of a Savior and asked forgiveness for his sin. He asked the Lord to come into his life and take over. An indescribable peace came over him. Until that moment, he had literally been scared to death of dying. He found himself in a park and noticed many people around him. Jim wondered if some day the Lord would use him to tell people like them about this peace that they, also, could experience! He had never even heard about evangelism, but already the Lord was putting that desire into his mind and heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter graduating from college he entered the sales profession. He was in the highest percentile of performance for sizable companies but never felt fulfilled. There was still a longing in his life. Growing in his newly found faith and being active in the Church was not enough. The Lord showed him in a most dramatic manner that He had other plans for him. Facing surgery for a life threatening aortic aneurysm, he asked himself what he had to show for his life, thus far. His answer was ‘not very much.’ He decided to enroll in the local Seminary and prepare to proclaim the Good News of the Gospel on a full time basis, should the Lord mercifully allow his recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Lord blessed him with a great zeal for learning and study. He graduated with strong ministry skills and was on the pastoral staff in various churches. His greatest joy was sharing his personal story of how the Lord’s faithfulness brought him forgiveness and purpose. Being a true salesman, he would ask for a commitment from those with whom he was sharing. The Lord used his background and every experience in preparing him to relate to the lonely and forgotten as well as those with social and professional connections. Whether at a ball game or while waiting at an airport, he would take opportunity to tell others of the most important decision one can ever make. He could never forget the change that took place as he found new life in Jesus Christ, being saved by grace, alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Lord brought him through three additional emergency surgeries. His recovery was always a mighty victory for all who knew him and prayed for him! His surgery on July 11, 2013, however, had a different outcome. He passed on to HEAVEN after two weeks in a coma. Can you imagine waking up to the embrace of Jesus, the one who loved us so much that He died to pay for our sins? And He rose again, proving that He, indeed, is God, the source of all life and hope! This is the promise for all who acknowledge their need of a Savior to forgive their sins and place their trust in Him to change them completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe end of the story? It will never end! Praise the Lord! Those who respond to the gift of salvation tell others, and they tell others, and on and on it goes. Won’t you respond to this gift and enjoy the never-ending privilege of telling about the One who has brought meaning, salvation and purpose to your life?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo become a child of God, you must put your trust completely in Jesus Christ. If you would like to express your desire to be saved in prayer, you can pray this prayer or one similar:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDear Jesus,\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eI realize that I am a sinner. I understand that You already paid the penalty for my sin when You died on the cross and that You rose again, proving that You are God. I believe that You are able to change me. Please come into my life and make me into the person You created me to be. Thank You for loving me and paying the price for my sin. Thank You for giving me hope for the rest of this life and eternal life when my time on earth is ended. 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From A to Z there are tons of patterns that people wear when they go hunting. The goal is to blend in to their surroundings. Why is it so hard to kill that buck of your dreams?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRegardless of how much you spend on camo, you will get busted from time to time. It is not easy to go into a wild animal’s home and kill it, although it does happen … it ain’t easy. Not only do you have to have a good camo pattern, you have to pattern the animal you’re hunting!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrowing up in Alabama, I have spent a lot of time in the outdoors. I have been blessed to see my children enjoying the same passion for hunting that I have. My time in the outdoors has not always been successful, and is sometimes comical. It seems that if it can go wrong, it usually does on my hunting adventures. I have learned to laugh at those times and enjoy telling the stories around my adventures. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI was blessed to be able to be a part of an Outdoor TV show for several years and I enjoyed getting to hunt all around the country. I’ve taken mule deer, elk, and my favorite—whitetail deer—from all around the United States and in Mexico. Most of my time now is spent taking my children into the woods to allow them to have the same thrill of hunting, and enjoying that one-on-one time that I can have with them there.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDuring the off season, we spend some time patterning the deer. We want to know their behavior and travel tendencies. Trail cameras have made it that much easier, but it normally comes down to just sitting in the woods and watching the day unfold. You learn a lot about a deer by just watching it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ultimate goal is to harvest the animal and enjoy the food that it gives our family. We celebrate a doe almost as much as we celebrate taking a trophy buck! With a house full, we like to keep our freezer full of that good venison meat. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI have also been in ministry for many years and I’ve talked with many people that have been tracked down and hunted by their enemy … the devil. He never stops hunting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour” (1 Peter 5:8).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMany people are never satisfied with hunting. It always leaves them wanting more. The enemy is never satisfied, either, and he will not stop his pursuit of you until Jesus Christ returns and crushes him. Until then, he is looking for every opportunity to kill, steal, and destroy (John 10:10a).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe enemy is a lot like a deer hunter when you think about it. Here are some qualities of a good deer hunter; you can see the parallels of how the enemy comes after us.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA GOOD DEER HUNTER KNOWS WHERE TO SET UP\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the key traits of a good hunter. He knows where to set up to kill his game. A good deer hunter sets up in places where the deer is naturally going to travel. These can be food sources, pinch points, natural funnels, etc. You then try to slip in unnoticed and wait for the opportunity to strike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe enemy sets up in natural places as well. A man is naturally going to struggle with the lust of the mind, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life (1 John 2:15-16).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou must fight against this or you will be like the unwise buck that goes into one of these places and gets taken out! The enemy is very aware of the pattern of mankind and he uses the same tactics that he has always used to do his damage to those that were created in God’s image.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA GOOD DEER HUNTER KNOWS WHAT TO SAY\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI enjoy using calls when I hunt whitetail deer, especially in the Midwest. It seems that I get a better response when I use these in moderation. I do not want to sound unnatural and educate the deer. It’s never good to do something that blows your cover, or you may not see a deer in the area you’re hunting for the rest of the season. Grunt calls, rattle bags, snort wheezes, buck roars, and doe bleats are always in my arsenal to take on my hunt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe enemy knows what to say as well. “You deserve this!” “No one will know.” “It’s not hurting anyone!” “It’ll make you popular!” “You need that!” He just puts it out there and tempts you with sin. If you do not recognize the enemy’s calls, you will surely be destroyed (Hosea 4:6). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is essential that you study the Word of God so that you will know the truth and the truth will set you free. “Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth” (2 Timothy 2:15).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA GOOD DEER HUNTER KNOWS WHEN TO SAY IT\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere are times when you use a grunt call or a rattle bag and there are times you don’t! If that buck is 50 yards away and walking straight to you, it is best not to slam that rattle bag together! He will know something is not right, and in a moment you will have nothing but a memory of that buck! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe call you make can’t kill that buck; all it can do is make him come closer so he’ll get in the kill zone. You want to do something to tempt him or trick him into thinking that he has an opportunity to be in control. That buck likes to think he is in control, and if that is threatened he will respond.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe enemy knows just when to tempt you! He is not waving a neon sign saying it is him, either!! When you are afraid. When you are sad. When you are having difficult times. When everyone is panicking. That is when the enemy comes and calls you into the kill zone. If you are not wise you will walk into his trap! For the whitetail deer, it’s his keen senses that help him to avoid death. For the Christian, it is the Holy Spirit and a knowledge of the Word of God that will help us as we journey through this world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA GOOD DEER HUNTER KNOWS WHEN TO SHUT UP AND TAKE THE KILL\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom time to time, I get a blessing and actually harvest a big buck. I have been blessed for the past several years to take home some really large bucks from around the country and even right here in Alabama, where killing a big buck is at best difficult. I pattern that deer, learn his habits, keep tabs on him, and then I set up on him and call him in just at the right time. Once he’s in range, I’m pretty deadly with my bow and especially my .308. Then, in an instant, that big buck is dead! I’ve accomplished my goal and I’ve harvested the animal I was after. Some of the bucks I’ve taken are the result of 3-4 years of effort and patience. Then there are some that I never get!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce you have been patterned by the enemy and succumb to his call and temptation, you are in grave danger. In an instant, you can lose the respect you once had and the relationships you once enjoyed. The enemy has accomplished his goal. You may even be killed and step into the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe enemy is persistent and patient. He will not stop hunting you down. It is a lifelong battle and if we plan to honor God, we must heed His warnings and obey His Word.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI pray that this is a wake-up call for you and that you will run to the safety of Jesus Christ and live! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJohn 3:16-17 says, “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through Him.” \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“But God shows His love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“For our sake He made Him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God” (2 Corinthians 5:21). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us—for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who is hanged on a tree” (Galatians 3:13). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved” (Acts 4:12).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a moment you can be saved! You can run to freedom and live! Maybe you have called yourself a Christian for many years, yet you find yourself the same … deep in sin. You can’t honestly say that you “know for sure” that you will spend eternity with Christ. Maybe you’ve tried to earn God’s favor by being a “good person.” Or, maybe you’ve spent your entire life not caring about Jesus Christ and you have done what comes natural and rebelled against Him. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI urge you to REPENT, to change your mind about God and yourself. God hates sin and He is holy, holy, holy. He will not overlook your sin on the Day of Judgment. You will not be able to blame it on the devil because it was you who walked into the kill zone by your own choice. Your “good works” will do absolutely nothing to change the outcome. However, God has made provision so you can escape and live for eternity with Him. That provision is Jesus Christ! Eternal life is available! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“And this is eternal life, that they know You the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent” (John 17:3).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou can have that relationship with God today through Jesus Christ. Trust in Jesus as your Savior. Look away from yourself and call upon His name to save you and to make you right with God. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast” (Ephesians 2:8-9).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“And this is the testimony, that God gave us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life” (1 John 5:11-12).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou do not have to “hope” you have eternal life—you can know that you are a new creation. I pray that Jesus Christ is not just your passion, but He is your obsession! You can still enjoy hunting and work hard at filling your freezer, but that doesn’t have to be your god. 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My affection and deepest love to you and your family at this time and always. My regards to Jonathan, the beloved teacher.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlexander, I have but a short time in which to write this, my last letter to you, for tomorrow I am to be executed by the authorities. I urge you to read it carefully for it contains information of great importance. I want to explain these matters to you in detail, all the extraordinary events taking place here and what they have come to mean.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDo you recall that windy day of years ago, during the war, as we stood together outside the charred remains of what was once the beauty of Kashra? As we watched, the bravely fallen of our mercenary forces were hauled away in the wood carts. That very hour we pledged together our most solemn oath. We agreed, should a similar fate look to befall one of us, the one left standing would grant the other a final desire, a request to be fulfilled regardless of circumstance, whatever it may be. How well I remember that day as I sit here, recalling the vow we had sworn as death’s own procession creaked by, wondering which of us would be the first to feel its hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn view now of my imminent death, Alexander, I seek this day the honoring of our agreement, for you to kindly fulfill the promise we had placed upon our hearts those many years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMy request is a simple one: I ask that upon reading these words, you would not only accept them as a true and worthy account, but make every possible effort to pass them on to our countrymen. Though I realize you are but one man, my hope is the letter might be read by everyone in your considerable realm of influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYet who can know, when one writes of such eternal things? Perhaps one day all of Greece might read it, the letter bearing an influence of its own, reaching far beyond the border of any one man’s desire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMy story begins in a place that even now I hesitate to recall.... \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI was lying in a cold, dark prison cell, half-frozen in the depths of what is called in this mountain city the Fortress of Antonia. A huge stone building, it is here the Roman governor quarters his numerous troops. They are needed in this rebellious town, at least according to Caesar. Words cannot describe a more troubled country.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the rabid blackness around me, the sound of dripping water echoed through the chamber like a death bell. An ancient, musty smell clung to everything, even my skin. High near the ceiling, a small barred window framed the sight of a glorious expanse of stars. It was difficult to believe that the dawning of a new day would find me in such misery. Only hours before I had stood beneath the heavens and wondered if there was anything so beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDining at the home of a close friend, we had just walked out under the evening sky when a large man suddenly charged at us from the trees. Grabbing my neck, he began screaming that I was a thief and had stolen a collection of rare vases from his home. I had barely begun my defense when a patrol of Roman soldiers stormed the grounds and arrested me. Dragged before the local magistrate, to my disbelief I was ordered imprisoned at the fortress, and led from the courtroom in chains. My freedom gone and my spirits broken, I remember each one of my feelings as I approached the forbidding walls of the castle. My hopes seemed to desert me as the soldiers led me down a long, dark stairway, torches in hand, and cast me into a cell, beating me unconscious.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAwaking in the bowels of a dungeon I could never have imagined in my nightmares, fearing for my life – they hang people on crosses, these Romans – I loudly cursed the fortune that had brought me to the hellish chamber. Declaring my innocence to every guard that passed by, I fell to the dungeon floor and wept when informed that my accuser was a man of high rank on the city council.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the very height of my panic, wishing a swift end to it all, I was startled when a voice spoke to me from the darkness:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Do not be frightened. You have nothing to fear in this place.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI lifted my head from the floor. The gloom of the cell betrayed no human presence as the voice spoke again:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The charges against you will soon be dismissed. In four days, they will release you.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFour days? Release me? I was hearing voices! How quickly the madness of imprisonment had broken me; how else could I have explained it?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLying back on the stone, angry that my fears had overcome me, I had just closed my eyes when the sound of a man’s breathing could be heard from the other side of the chamber.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwisting my head and squinting into the darkness, to my amazement I saw a man sitting there, leaning against the wall not ten steps from me, barely visible in the soft rays of starlight that shone from the window above us.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Who are you?” I demanded. “What are you talking about?”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI could hardly make out the figure, the shoulders and head of a man who appeared to have been injured, his chest rising out of the shadows with each breath. I reasoned that they had thrown him into the cell while I lay unconscious.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“My name is Jesus. From Nazareth. Why are you so troubled?”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy was I troubled? What was wrong with this man? Could he not know of our circumstance, what it meant to be waiting down here? From the edge of the blackness, I heard his voice again:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“You have no reason to worry. I have told you the truth. We will meet again, not many days after your release.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeet again? We were both going to be dead in a matter of hours, if not from the crosses, then surely from this cold. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs though reading my mind, he replied: “Death can only conquer those with no life within, my friend.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt these words, Alexander, I began to feel something extraordinary was happening. I could no longer deny the force I felt move within me each time he spoke. There seemed to be a reason this man had been placed in the cell with me.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce again, as though sensing my thoughts, he answered my unspoken questions:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“I am here to stand trial before the governor, before Pilate. I await him now. You may have heard of these things.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuddenly it came to me.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs you know, dear friend, though I am absent from the country for months at a time, I had heard something about a “Jesus” while at a merchant’s home in Joppa. From what I had learned, he was the cause of a very dangerous upheaval in the religious communities here, proclaiming a powerful message of a new and controversial belief. Some of the acts he had performed had been labeled as miracles. The city’s worshipers had gathered about the temple in protest of the man, denouncing the growing number of his followers as sheeplike and ignorant of the prophecies of old. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording to some reports, the man’s ideas had spread to distant regions as well. Journeying through the upper country last spring, I had overheard whisperings that he might be the coming “Messiah,” the Chosen One of God awaited by the faithful for centuries. A special man sent from Heaven, he would arrive in magnificent power and glory to establish a great kingdom, ending all foreign rule. Ushering his people into a new era, he would forever reign among them, blessing them with great joy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eClearly, however, the broken figure who slumped against the stone across from me was not this Messiah. Whoever he was, if indeed he was the teacher known as Jesus, I soon began to pity him. It was evident some kind of mob had attacked him on his way to the fortress. Even in the dim light, I could tell he had been brutalized. I wondered if the captain of the guards had ordered him temporarily held like this for his own protection – at least while awaiting Pilate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs I pondered his troubles, he again seemed to know my thoughts and began to reveal the true meaning of why he had come. As he started to speak, it was evident he certainly felt he was this “Messiah,” a special person from God. But there are many such claims in this city, especially in these times. Why was he any different?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut something radiated from his speech, a spirit and depth I had never encountered. These were not the words of someone misled. It was unmistakable; the way he spoke was beyond even the most unique of men.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot realizing at first that his words would be the most important explanation of life I would ever hear, I simply listened....\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“I am here to die for you, Stephanas – for everyone. That is why I came. If you believe in me, you will live forever. Whoever comes to me will see these things are true.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe said that he would reject no one, no matter what they had done. He said he was the Savior of the world, sent by God, his father, to give his life for everyone’s wrongs. He said he wanted to bring those who believed in him to Heaven with him one day, that God’s closeness was the way it was supposed to be from the beginning. But then man rebelled and everything went bad. Yet God’s love wanted to change all that. To restore man to God. That was the plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe said he knew there would be those who wouldn’t want him or his father’s plan to rescue them, that those who made this decision would have to face the consequences of their wrongs and suffer eternal separation. He said his father did not want this, but wanted all to come and be forgiven. It was their choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis words had the true ring of authority to them as they came out of the void. Even from the muddy darkness, they ran as clear as a brook.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“I am the Way and the Truth,” he said, “and everyone who wants the truth comes to me. If anyone hears me and comes to me, I will not turn him away, but will instead give him real life.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe said he was the one the prophets had spoken of. He said that though he sat condemned to die in this cell with me that he was the King many had been waiting for – a ruler not of this world, but of the next. And he said that he would come back – even after the execution that awaited him – to gather his people from the farthest corners of the earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe paused then and in that moment I wondered again whether I was not simply imagining all of this. Then from the darkness he asked me this: “Do you believe these things?”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI could not answer him, my friend. And as the moment lengthened and the sound of dripping water marked the time, he asked me yet another question:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“May I ask you then, what you do believe in?”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the words I was hearing, Alexander, it was clear the man was very much in trouble. I didn’t even want to consider the possibilities of what might happen to him. As he looked up at the window, his face illumined in the quiet starlight, I understood why they had brought him here: The Romans allowed no dissension, not even from a man who appeared as innocent as he. Had he incited the people to some kind of revolt? It was a crime punishable by death in any part of the empire. His very statement to me an act of treason, I felt from my heart genuine sorrow for him. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrowing very tired in the cell, what the man had said began to recede. Thoughts of my own were pressing heavily against my mind, and I wanted only to rest. Sinking back to the floor, I buried my face deep in my arms. As I slowly drifted down to sleep, the man’s shadowy image faded from my thoughts like a dying candle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI began to dream. Soon I was no longer in the dark chamber but out among bright fields I had played in as a child, the man still speaking with me as we walked together under the heat of a great glowing sun. In my dream, his question came back to haunt me. As he waited for a reply, I knew I could not escape. I had to offer up an answer, one I knew must come from deep within me.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“What did I believe in?” His question penetrated my heart like the sun. It pried into my secret corners, down through each layer of stubborn opinions and beliefs I had never really investigated – conceptions I had used to hide from who I really was inside and the world around me. I thought I’d known everything. But it seemed, now, that he held all the answers, and his simple question had stripped me of all my shields.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat \u003ci\u003edid\u003c\/i\u003e I believe in?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe horrible emptiness that had robbed my life was now made plain to me as I began dreaming of my past and the adventures of my youth....\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMany years ago in my wanderings, I had dived for pearls near Pereta, a tiny coastal village near my father’s home. I remember the day I chose to sail to this secluded port, to find a share of the sunken gems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI dove by moonlight, a map of the murky underwater caves etched upon my mind. Making my way down many darkened feet to the black mouth of a cave, my lungs nearly tearing themselves from my ribs, I searched within the cave until I came upon an entire bed of exotic shells. With a knife, I quickly freed several and burst to the surface and the air above me.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOver and over I dove, my body exhausted, my hands pale and frozen. And as dawn crept up, I knelt to pry open each barnacled treasure chest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eImagine my heartache at finding nothing in any of them but a few sandy bits. I could have searched those depths forever and never found the treasures that I desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIs this what I feared from the man’s question? If I dove beneath the surface of myself, would I find nothing but worthless sand? That would have been too painful to bear. Was it the fear of emptiness that kept me from exploring my own heart?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYears later, on a voyage to Athens with my father, Curtisius, I had often walked about the ship in the evening hours, staring into the star-filled skies. Afraid of the most simple answers, what had drawn me to the more distant, elusive ones?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompelled to search the heavens for these things, I spent many nights on the rolling deck of the \u003ci\u003eGloria Wind\u003c\/i\u003e pondering the meaning of those stars. I had even fancied several of them were calling out to me through the darkness. From whose hand were they born? What was the message being sent? How I had longed for this, for a power greater than my own to bless me with true understanding, to reveal to me the reason I was alive, and where my next voyage, the one beyond this brief stay, would take me.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sound of distant chains woke me from the dream with a shudder, the starkness of the chamber returning to my thoughts like a sudden storm. The anguished cries of men could be heard from above. Who knew what fate awaited them? A cold wind blew upon my face as I looked about the cell for the stranger. Had they taken him away as I slept? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI called to him, but heard no answer. Peering into the darkness, I saw he still sat in the rays of starlight shining from the window. No, they had not come to get him, not yet. I could see from the shadows he had lowered his head and was fast asleep.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDespite the man’s alleged acts of treason, I believed his crimes were unworthy of the punishment soon to be rendered him – the cross. I imagined the agony: The man was to be stripped of all clothing and stretched upon two fastened beams of wood. Iron spikes would be driven through his hands and feet. As those around him watched, he would then be lifted high above the crowds, the cross carving a sharp dagger into the sky. A slow and painful death would follow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs I pondered this image, wind howled through the window above. How would they justify the death of a man such as this? He meant only peace.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuddenly, without warning, a key rattled into the lock of our chamber. I could hear the footfalls outside of several men. I was frightened beyond belief.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA squad of four armor-laden soldiers crashed into the dungeon. Finding the man against the wall, one of the soldiers bent and slapped his face, as two others lifted him by the shoulders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs he emerged from the shadows and they began binding his hands together, the man slowly raised his head and opened his eyes, looking straight at me. Alexander, I have never seen such a look.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis eyes penetrated me. An incredible peace began to calm me, and it was then I knew. This was all meant to be from the beginning, my false arrest, everything. My time with this man and the things he spoke of were something very valuable, for me and many others beyond myself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI understood who he was then. That he was exactly who he said he was, a life-giver, a rescuer, not a man beaten by circumstance, but someone truly from above.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI found myself standing to face him, mindless of the danger. A soldier fixed me with a warning glare and ordered me to sit down. Yet from what I had seen and understood, I was unable to obey.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor in that moment, which could only be described as everything I had searched the heavens for, all that I had yearned to find, as he looked at me, what I beheld in his eyes filled the very emptiness of my soul … pearls of the greatest worth, a treasure I had never known, that I was cared about beyond the stars, and that life itself, everyone’s life, had great meaning to him. He was the Savior of the world and had come to save me, even me, reaching down into the darkest chambers of my own heart…. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlexander, the candle grows dim within the walls of my new chamber at the fortress, where I write this, and I must end this letter quickly. From the hall, I hear the moving of many chains; I will soon be led to my execution. I have but a few things left to say, matters which, I pray, I will have time to inscribe upon this manuscript.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJust as the man had predicted, I was released from the dungeon cell four days following my arrest for the theft at the councilman’s home. As you can imagine, I was overjoyed. But the experiences that were to follow, Alexander, would make this sweet moment crumble to dust by comparison.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs I wandered in the intoxicating air of freedom from the iron gates of the citadel, I met a youth who beckoned me to follow him. After a journey of several miles from the city, I was brought to a modest village home filled to the walls with courteous and smiling people. Standing in the midst of them, speaking words that were as familiar to me as when I had first heard them, was the man I had last seen being taken from the prison cell to be executed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe breath seemed to go out of my body as I saw him once again ... even death could not hold him. And as I looked upon the man and this truth, Alexander, I saw my own destiny and purpose clearly – to follow him, even to my own death if required. Little did I know how soon I would be called to make this final decision. Within a matter of days, I was arrested and charged with treason when I began telling others of the things I had witnessed. My trial was brief. I refused to deny before the Roman judges the fact of his resurrection, that the man Jesus had actually risen from the dead and walked among us. They sentenced me to die.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWithout shame, I endured the ridicule and indignities of a leper as I was cursed, spat upon, and led roughly from the courtroom. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut this is not the end for me, Alexander. I must share with you one final memory before closing this account....\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBefore my arrest, not many days following our gathering at the village home, he began to assemble a small group of his closest friends. To my joy, he invited me to accompany them to a nearby hilltop where he had often turned for solitude. As we made our way in the silence of early morning, he spoke to us carefully, instructing us to tell the world of the miracles we had seen, the truths we had heard. He told us that he loved us, and promised that his presence would always be with us.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBidding us then to leave him with just his disciples, we descended the hilltop as a strong wind began to blow in from the east. Lagging behind the rest of the scattering group, I turned for a final look. A huge cloud had gathered itself about the mount and I fixed my eyes within it to see if I could spot him but once more. Suddenly I caught sight of a billowing robe deep inside the rising cloud cover. Was it my imagination – or had I seen a miracle too great to comprehend? An instant later, my friend, the cloud dispersed. He was gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemember our oath, Alexander. I await you in the place he himself has reserved for all those who have believed in him and called out to him.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eStephanas\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I was in prison.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd you came to visit me.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e­­– Jesus (Matthew 25:36)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere is no one closer to prisoners than Jesus. Have you met Him?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJESUS LOVES PRISONERS.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo matter what you have done, He will never turn you away....\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“I will never send away anyone who comes to me.” ­­– Jesus \u003cbr\u003e (John 6:37)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJESUS ACCEPTS YOU. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you call to Jesus, He will hear you. Jesus can be known. Tell Him everything that is in your heart. Tell Him that you want Him in your life. He is the one Friend who will understand. He knows what you’re going through, what you’ve been through.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“ … there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” \u003cbr\u003e (Proverbs 18:24)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJESUS FORGIVES YOU. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Even though your sins are bright red, they will be as white as snow.” (Isaiah 1:18)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat’s \u003ci\u003ewhy\u003c\/i\u003e Jesus died, so your sins \u003ci\u003ecould\u003c\/i\u003e be forgiven. The best decision you could ever make would be to ask Jesus to forgive you for every wrong you have done, and then ask Him into your heart. Will you do this?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“ … I stand at the door and knock. If any of you hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in …” – Jesus \u003cbr\u003e (Revelation 3:20)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter you have considered these things, you may want to pray a simple prayer similar to this one:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Thank You, Jesus, for loving me. For forgiving me. I am sorry for all of the things I have done wrong against You and others. I need You. I know You have accepted me now, no matter what.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you have called out to Jesus from your heart, He has come into your life and will never leave. Learn more about Him in the Bible. The \u003ci\u003eGospel of John\u003c\/i\u003e is a good place to start.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTell others about what has happened to you. Go to church, if you can. Talk to Him daily. He loves you, and just wants to be close to You. He will be the best friend you ever had. May He bless you today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNever forget these 3 things:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCall out to Jesus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAsk Him to come into your life. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAsk Him to \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003ebe\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e with you!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShort story copyright © 1992 by Mark David Chapman\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStory text revised 2015.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PrintMyTract.com","offers":[{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 100","offer_id":27603641543,"sku":"PMT655ENNI-100","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 100","offer_id":27603641607,"sku":"PMT655ENNI-100-RUSH","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 250","offer_id":27603641671,"sku":"PMT655ENNI-250","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 250","offer_id":27603641735,"sku":"PMT655ENNI-250-RUSH","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 500","offer_id":27603641799,"sku":"PMT655ENNI-500","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 500","offer_id":27603641863,"sku":"PMT655ENNI-500-RUSH","price":240.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 1000","offer_id":27603641927,"sku":"PMT655ENNI-1000","price":243.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 1000","offer_id":27603641991,"sku":"PMT655ENNI-1000-RUSH","price":342.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 2500","offer_id":27603642055,"sku":"PMT655ENNI-2500","price":520.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 2500","offer_id":27603642119,"sku":"PMT655ENNI-2500-RUSH","price":647.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 5000","offer_id":27603642183,"sku":"PMT655ENNI-5000","price":840.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 5000","offer_id":27603642247,"sku":"PMT655ENNI-5000-RUSH","price":1050.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 10000","offer_id":27603642375,"sku":"PMT655ENNI-10000","price":1330.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 10000","offer_id":27603642439,"sku":"PMT655ENNI-10000-RUSH","price":1540.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0850\/8334\/products\/655ENNI-1.jpg?v=1471284842"},{"product_id":"pmt-the-story-of-the-man-who-killed-john-lennon-nirv","title":"The Story Of The Man Who Killed John Lennon (NIRV)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eOver three decades ago, the world was shocked to learn of the tragic death of John Lennon, the former Beatle and internationally known rock star. Mark David Chapman was the man who shot and killed him in Manhattan, New York, on the night of December 8, 1980. This is his story, in his own words….\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI am not proud of what I’m about to write. A man is dead because of my decisions. And many people were hurt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI am writing this to help others think about going in a different direction … one away from selfishness, which is the cause of many of our problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1980\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt wasn’t particularly cold that long December night, but I dressed in a coat anyway. Pacing back and forth in front of the famed Dakota Apartments on West 72nd Street, I had arrived with one horrible plan in mind: \u003ci\u003eto kill John Lennon!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy had I thought of such a plan? Why John Lennon?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI continued pacing the narrow strip of asphalt that formed the driveway at the entrance of the building ….\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI was born in 1955 in Fort Worth, Texas, the son of David and Diane Chapman. My father was an Air Force sergeant, my mother a nurse. We moved to Indiana, then Decatur, Georgia, where I grew up and went to school. At first, my life was like most everyone else’s. There were some fights at home, and I ran away once to Miami, Florida, but things like this were happening in homes and projects all across America in 1969.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut when I turned 14, my life began to change. Although I did most of the things young people do while growing up, and I was never in any big trouble yet, it was the late 1960s, the drug era, and I began to heavily use drugs. They were the biggest thing to ever come into my life. I loved drugs, and even quit school for months. All I did was do drugs and hang out with my friends. It was great for a while. But no matter what I did, or what I tried, I was never really happy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIT WAS THE FIRST TIME I HAD SEEN MY FATHER CRY\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor about two years, I ran around like this just wanting to have fun in my life. One time I got so high I was arrested at 2 AM trying to find my way home after a rock concert. When my father came to pick me up from jail, he cried. It was the first time I had ever seen him cry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI used to travel alone a lot during the summers and once, when I was 16 years old, I went to stay at my grandparents’ house in Ormond Beach, Florida, for two weeks. I will never forget one night there. It had been a real bad one. No drugs, no friends, and I felt really lonely. I was empty inside and I knew it. I was hurting. I had been deeply betrayed earlier by someone I thought was a friend.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI remember lying on the sofa in the living room, looking up at the ceiling, the room very quiet. I needed help, and I knew the only thing I had left was to call out to God. But it was all I needed. I said, “God, if You are really there, will You help me?” It was then that something incredible happened. Just moments after I said this, I could feel Jesus in the room with me, just like you would any other person. He was really there—it wasn’t my imagination. It was the most amazing thing I had ever experienced. All those feelings of loneliness and hurt and emptiness came off of me and I knew He would always be with me the rest of my life, no matter what happened. I felt lighter. Calling out and meeting Jesus filled me with a happiness I had never known. I didn’t need drugs anymore! I had finally found what I was looking for.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen I came back home, I began to talk with my friends about what had happened to me.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKNOWING\u003c\/span\u003e JESUS – I HAD NEVER HEARD\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout eight months before this, someone I had met in school named Jim invited me to spend a weekend with his church at a state park. I didn’t want to go, but finally said yes. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe first night there, someone asked me if I wanted to watch a movie, a movie about Jesus. It explained that Jesus wasn’t just a person written about in a book, but someone who was real and could be known. I had heard about Him, that He wasn’t just an ordinary man. But anything religious was not for me. I believed in Jesus—didn’t everyone? But I just thought He was somewhere far away, at a distance. But something was different that night. As I watched the film, I learned things about Jesus I had never known before, that He wanted to be in our lives now, to be with us. I really began to understand Jesus, the real Jesus. This wasn’t religion. No one had ever told me I could actually meet Him, that I could \u003ci\u003eknow\u003c\/i\u003e Him. I had never wanted to have anything to do with God at all, or at least I thought so. And then, finally, on that night alone at my grandparents’ home, as I called out, the real, living Jesus came to me. I knew things would never be the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI TURNED FROM WHAT MATTERED MOST—JESUS\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI really believed in Jesus, but I was young, and as the months went by, except for the drugs, I went back to my old self and soon grew cold toward him. He never left me, and whenever I would call out to Him, He would help me, but I started to think about Him less and less.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI graduated from high school, moved to Chicago, then back. My life was now about working at different jobs, driving around in my car, looking for purpose and stability again. It was impossible. I thought at times I was happy, but I wasn’t. I knew it deep down inside me. Something was missing. I had turned from what mattered most—Jesus. Emptiness began to bother me again. I had thrown away all of my new life and I began to run from myself, and from Him ….\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI SANK DEEPER AND DEEPER\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore months went by. I decided to go away to school in Tennessee, a college where I eventually broke down. I began to feel like a big “nobody.” It was 1975 and I had just come back from a job working with the Vietnamese War refugees and I wanted to do something important with my life. But instead I just sank deeper and deeper into a depression. I didn’t know why it started and it went on for weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI quit school soon after and returned to Georgia. I got a job I thought was right for the nobody I now saw myself as: I became a security guard. First at the Atlanta Airport, then at a county hospital. All I did was work, mostly long night hours. I was miserable. I began to withdraw from everything and started living in my own world … and finding nothing there.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI FELT LIKE I WAS INSIDE A BIG BLACK CLOUD\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI grew more and more depressed. It felt as though I were inside a big black cloud. I thought my life had become meaningless. I felt really lost. I began to have fights with my one friend, and arguments with my girlfriend. I cut myself off from everyone else. I couldn’t see where I was going, where I was headed. It was horrible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLooking back on it now, I can understand why I started thinking about killing myself. When I was 22 years old, I decided to do just that—take my own life. In May of 1977, I sold all of my possessions and bought a one-way plane ticket to Hawaii, where I was going to end it all.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI still remember the short drive I took up the coast of the island, looking for a quiet place to die. Finding a small wooded area near the beach, I attached a cheap vacuum cleaner hose to the exhaust pipe of my rental car and put it carefully through the back hatch. I closed my eyes and sat waiting, expecting my life would be over in minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut nothing happened. A small hole that had burned open from the heat of the hose and a nearby fisherman kept me from killing myself. My true Friend had never left me.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDriving back down the highway, I knew I needed real help. Getting rid of the car, I took a bus to a health clinic where I spoke to a woman and told her what had happened. She quickly drove me to a hospital.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUNDER THEIR CARE MY DARKNESS LIFTED\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the hospital I was admitted to one of their special units and slept for three days. Under their care, my darkness lifted. I began to feel like a person again. Later, I even got a job there. It was an ordinary job, but I felt OK. I was getting better. About a year later, I decided to take a vacation and do something I had only dreamed about, to travel to many countries and experience things and cultures I had never seen before. It was at the travel agency where I planned this trip that I met a wonderful woman, my future wife, Gloria ….\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGLORIA:\u003c\/span\u003e I met Mark in January of 1978. In the beginning of our relationship, when Mark was doing very well, he talked to me about God and the experience he had at his grandparents’ house when he was young. I was surprised at how deeply he talked about these things, and how Jesus had been so real to him that night in the room and afterwards. He explained to me the death of Jesus, what that really meant. That He, as God’s Son, was sent from Heaven to die for us in our place, for all the wrong we had done, and that all \u003ci\u003ewe\u003c\/i\u003e had to do was simply call out to Him and believe in Him and ask for His forgiveness. Those who did this could then really know Him, find a better life here, then one day go to Heaven to be with Him forever when they die. I didn’t understand everything at first, but I did feel what he was explaining to me was true.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo explain more, I grew up in a home where God was not talked about at all, or taught. We did not go to any church or do anything religious. My parents were loving, hardworking people, and I had a very good childhood. But in my teenage years, I wanted to find answers to all of the questions I had. I asked myself things like: Who am I? Why am I here? and What’s going to happen to me after I die? I was searching for the truth about life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI remember the answers coming when I was about 28 years old. I had been going to church with Mark for about five months, and one day I said out loud to God: “I don’t know if You are real, but if You are, I want to know You.” It was a sincere prayer, and He really began answering it. By the time of my marriage to Mark in June of 1979, I had found Jesus Christ and knew that He was very real. I finally had all the answers I had been seeking … in finding and knowing Jesus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMARK:\u003c\/span\u003e Things seemed good then. I had a good job, an incredible place to live, and a beautiful wife to share it all with. But although I had gotten back on my feet, I was still in deep need of help. At the time, however, we didn’t know how badly. Both of our lives, and many others, would be terribly changed the following year, 1980.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI BEGAN RUNNING INTO THE DARKNESS AGAIN\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI quit my job to take what I thought was a better job at the hospital, running the printing press there. It wasn’t the job for me and everything soon grew worse. Once more, I left my friends. I began running into the darkness again. Days went by and I felt anxious and troubled. I started drinking more to try to get away from these feelings. It didn’t work. I became a nightmare of alternating rage and insanity. After an argument with one of the hospital supervisors, I was asked to leave the job. I tried to look for another one but couldn’t find anything good. The only thing left for me to do was another security job. It was the beginning of the end for me ….\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile sitting alone in our apartment one day looking through some old phonograph records, I came across a photo of John Lennon in one of them. It was then that a horrible thought came into my mind—the thought of killing him. It would be an immediate solution to all my depression and darkness. I would gain instant fame. I would finally be a “somebody.” It was a terrible way to solve my problems, one of pure selfishness, but once I started thinking about it, I couldn’t stop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI immediately began planning a trip to New York City, learning through a book where he lived. I flew there in the fall of 1980 and waited for him outside of his apartment building. He never showed up, and a few days later I returned home, thinking I could start my life over again somehow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt didn’t last. My compulsion began to build again, and two months later I bought another one-way ticket to New York. It was the worst decision I would ever make.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e10:50 PM, DECEMBER 8, 1980\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnto West 72nd Street, the long white limousine had turned and pulled up to the Dakota’s entrance. John Lennon got out of the big car, carrying recordings from a studio session he and Yoko Ono, his wife, had just returned from. Now he was coming up the driveway … and I was ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJohn looked at me as he walked past. I believe he may have recognized me as the man who earlier that day had approached him and asked for his autograph. He had been very patient and kind to me. Now, alone and in the darkness, as he walked toward the security office, I took out the .38 Special revolver I had hidden in my coat pocket and fired it at his back. He stumbled into the office, Yoko right next to him.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStanding there, waiting for the police to come, as John Lennon lay dying, the doorman came up to me and grabbed my wrist, shaking the gun from my hand. As it fell and hit the asphalt, he kicked it across the driveway and told me to leave. But I couldn’t. I remember turning to him and saying, “But where would I go?”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe police arrived and arrested me and drove me to the precinct. In their holding cell I asked God to turn back time. But I had made my decision—and would pay for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI have no real excuse for this murder. I wasn’t on drugs; I wasn’t the obsessed fan some people felt I was in an effort to understand the reason for what happened. I was just so selfish, so lost inside myself, so desperate for a way out, that when I saw an opportunity to become what I thought would be a “somebody,” I decided to end the life of a man I did not even know. I did this coldly and without thinking about anyone else.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIF ONLY I HAD TALKED WITH HIM\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the weeks before the murder, God had spoken deeply to my heart and conscience about my plan to kill John Lennon. But I didn’t listen. I remember calling Gloria late on the night before the murder, and without knowing my plans, she told me I should start talking with Jesus again. If I had wanted, I could have asked Jesus to help me. He was right there. But I chose not to. If only I had talked with Him then. He was the only One Who would have understood ….\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCHANGED … BY HIM\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eToday, I am not the same Mark Chapman. I’m not perfect, but I have stopped running. I was a fool and I don’t want you to make the same mistake of using selfish decisions to solve your problems. Believe me, there is another way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen the doorman had asked me to leave the building, I said, “But where would I go?” I have learned the hard lesson that there is only one real place \u003ci\u003eto\u003c\/i\u003e go—Jesus. He is the one Friend who will never leave you, or fail you. If you call out to Him, He will hear you and He will answer you. If you think there’s no one who knows what you’re going through—in prison, in life, anywhere you are—you’re wrong. Jesus knows—and cares. He is all you need in prison, and will help you with any problem or situation you may have. He will lift you high above the waters and keep you safe. He just wants to be with you. Call out to Him now.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThank you for reading this. I appreciate your time. I urge you to think about the things I’ve talked about here and consider asking Jesus into your life. Listen to these things Jesus said. They will help you find Him.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“… I will NEVER send away anyone who comes to me.” \u003cbr\u003e (John 6:37)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“… I am the way and the truth and the life ...” \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e(John 14:6)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“God loved the world so much that he gave his one \u003cbr\u003e and only Son. Anyone who believes in him \u003cbr\u003e will not die but will have eternal life.” \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e(John 3:16)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“… I stand at the door and knock. If any of you hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in …” \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e(Revelation 3:20)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOpen the door to Jesus. He will come into your life if you want Him to.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere is a simple prayer you can say:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Jesus, I call out to You now. Will You help me? Will You forgive me? I’ve done things I knew were wrong against You and others, and I need You. I want YOU in my life. I am tired of this one. You said if I came to You, You would give me rest. I want this peace and rest. I want to MEET You, Jesus. I want You to CHANGE me. I come to You now …. Thank You, Jesus.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you spoke with Jesus like this, you are forgiven and can begin living a wonderful life with Him. Get a copy of the Bible. A good place to start is the \u003cspan\u003eGospel of John\u003c\/span\u003e, which is an eyewitness account of the life of Jesus and the important things He talked about. Talk with others who know and really follow Jesus. Go to church if you can, and be baptized. Make time to be alone with Jesus and talk with Him about everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTell others about Jesus, and what He has done for you. Because you have believed in Him and called out to Him, your life has changed and you can be content—the real kind of happiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinally, if you are still undecided, think about these things. Don’t forget them. And always remember these few words:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCall out to Jesus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAsk Him to come into your life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAsk Him to \u003ci\u003ebe\u003c\/i\u003e with you!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI hope this has been helpful to you. 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His beaten body, the agony of the nails being driven into His hands and feet, the spear driven through His side, the pain and the shame, His blood poured out—all of these seemingly pointed to disaster and defeat if we do not understand the reason for His suffering. The events that preceded the cross only seem to heighten the sense of failure—the betrayal, the false witness brought against Him, the illegal trial, the mockery, the spitting, the pulling out of His beard, the harsh lashes that mangled His flesh, the crown of thorns that tore into His skull. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the divine aspect however, the crucifixion, with all its trepidation, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewas Jesus’ \u003ci\u003ebest\u003c\/i\u003e day.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e It was His very best day because prophetically, this truly \u003ci\u003ewas\u003c\/i\u003e “the day that the Lord had made.” It was the day He looked forward to with the greatest anticipation, \u003cstrong\u003eTHE DAY HE LITERALLY EFFECTED THE PLAN OF REDEMPTION FOR ALL MANKIND.\u003c\/strong\u003e It was the day that would cause us “to be glad and rejoice.” All of Jesus’ life on earth pointed to this day. 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The Resurrection is not a time or a place; The Resurrection is a person—Jesus Christ—\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Jesus said unto her, I am the \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eresurrection\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003e, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die...”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e John 11:25-26. 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Our function is to minister to God and draw near to Him with thanksgiving. Through praise and worship, the heavenly gates are opened and we move into the Holy of Holies to the mercy seat. Jesus, a priest Himself, spent time with the Father to understand His will. We, as priests, have the same opportunity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Original Design for the \u003cbr\u003e priesthood\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eExodus 19:5-6\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, God told Moses to tell the Israelites to come up the mountain to receive the gift of the priesthood. In other words, they would come directly to God, rather than having an in-between person like a king or a high official. He would be their father and they would be his children, they would hear His voice and know His heart. He would shepherd His people.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Israelites actions said, “NO. Moses you go for us to speak to God and tell us what He says.” \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGod’s original plan was rejected by Israel (\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eExodus 19:6, Exodus 20:16-18\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eDeuteronomy 5:20-24).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e This angered God…\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt should be recognized, that when Aaron, the High Priest ministered, that he carried an ephod on his chest, over his heart, also known as the breastplate. The breastplate had twelve jewels, representing the twelve tribes of Israel. The high priest, Aaron, brought the offenses of the congregation and the priesthood to God. He brought his own offenses to God also. So where is he bringing them? To the mercy seat! He is crying out for forgiveness and grace over the children of Israel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMany people are ministering and operating in the outer court and not from the Holy of Holies where God speaks. Those who seek to fulfill their own ministry, vision or plan eventually burn out and may even abandon their original calling. Jesus said, in \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eJohn 15:4\u0026amp;5\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e “You must abide in me.” If we realize that our true responsibility is to independently minister to God, with the desire to be near His heart, we will fulfil His plans.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGod’s original plan in \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eExodus 19:5\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is now our gift through Jesus, His Son.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eBut you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.  1 Peter 2:9\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWow! At the cross, by the power of the blood we are cleansed, sanctified and redeemed. We are changed into the body of Christ. We can now begin to fulfill God’s original plan to be a holy nation of priests, a royal priesthood and learn how to minister to God. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith this revelation, that we are now the priests that the Lord desired from our Aaronic ancestors, my purpose changed. My number one goal and responsibility is to minister to God. I am to live a life for God at the mercy seat. I am to bring God my own offenses and the offenses of world. Jesus said, in \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eJohn 5:22\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003e“The Father judges no one, but has given all judgment to the Son.” \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eHow does Jesus judge? He says,  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eI desire mercy.  Matthew 9:13\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eMercy triumphs over judgment.  James 2:13\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhere sin increased, grace abounded all the more. Romans 5:20\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnd I sought for a man among them who should build up the wall and stand in the breach before me for the land, that I should not destroy it.  \u003cbr\u003e  Ezekiel 22:30\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePurpose and Responsibility \u003cbr\u003e of the Priest\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntercession\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe priest is to bring the worst offenders and situations to God at the mercy seat. The priest is to cry out to Him to break the darkness over the cities and nations helping them toward repentance and salvation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGod delights in pouring out His love, mercy and grace. He is blessed when we involve Him and His love into every situation; it is what He wants us to do.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eCall to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known. Jeremiah 33:3\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Old Testament priests were required to keep the fire going day and night. They were also required to keep the showbread fresh in the Holy place. We must also keep ourselves fresh in Jesus, The Bread of Life, and continuously burn with the fiery passion of love for God.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSanctuary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat does the Sanctuary do? It makes everything Holy because God’s presence dwells there. Paul stated that when you give thanks over your food, you sanctify it. The thanksgiving prayer will destroy any curses, such as food being sacrificed to idols. In \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003e2 Timothy 4\u0026amp;5, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ewe see God makes everything Holy through thanksgiving and His word. As I was pondering these things, I remembered this worship song \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eLord prepare me to be a sanctuary, Pure and holy, Tried and true, With thanksgiving I’ll be a living Sanctuary for You  (Scruggs \u0026amp; Thompson, 1982)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI never really understood what I was singing. Paul’s words became clearer to me:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eFor we are the temple of the living God; as God said, “I will make my dwelling among them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.” 2 Corinthians 6:16\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTherefore, we are a walking sanctuary creating an atmosphere of holiness. We must realize our true identity as an end-time church, without spot or wrinkle and as a sanctuary for Jesus to come back to. I am compelled to think twice before I am tempted to sin and break the heart of the One I live to bring my love and joy to.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntimacy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is truly the ultimate place we can be in God, and it gets better as we go deeper.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eDeep calls to deep.  Psalms 42:7\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs we learn to function in the gift of the priesthood, intimacy becomes increasingly obtainable. Priests are to take their place on earth as Jesus once did. We become priests under the order of Melchizadek. The deeper the intimacy we have with God, the greater the capabilities\u003cstrong\u003e. We can do all things through Christ who strengthens us. \u003ci\u003ePhilippians 4:13.\u003c\/i\u003e We are a kingdom of priests reigning with Him. \u003ci\u003eRevelations 1:6, 5:10, 20:6.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eYou shall be called the priests of the Lord; they shall speak of you as the ministers of our God; you shall eat the wealth of the nations, and in their glory you shall boast.  Isaiah 61:6\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach person, in his special way, contributes to the Priesthood. When we work together in unity and share our God-given talents and gifts, we can reach the goals that God has set before us. There is no great or small, all are equal in the servants’ dwelling place. It is the place darkness cannot enter. Only the lovers of God and those that humble themselves may go under the Shadow of the Most High to cry out for the redemption of others. Each person will be readied in his own time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eYou [believers], like living stones, are being built up into a spiritual house for a holy and dedicated priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices [that are] acceptable and pleasing to God through Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 2:5 (AMP)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Priesthood will change your life. YOUR kingdom will crumble and God’s kingdom will rise out of the ashes, never to be burned up. Our first calling is to minister to God (Ezekiel 44:15-16; Deuteronomy 18:5). If you minister to God, and operate from God’s heart, in no way can your prayers not be answered. You will be carrying out what the Lord reveals to you, just as He did with Jesus. You will develop a keen ear, a watchful eye and a sensitive spirit. Your soul will prosper like never before.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eBeloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul.  3 John 1:2\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur Rightful Place:\u003cbr\u003e Our Role as Kings and Priests\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eMade us a kingdom, priests to his God and Father. Revelation 1:6\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI did not fully understand what being a “king” meant until recently. A king has the authority to decree a new law on earth. We also have this authority. This means that we as kings can decree God’s law on earth in the name of Jesus. We are to bring in God’s word and apply it to all situations. We will take back everything that was stolen from Adam in the garden. Jesus, who is the second Adam, commanded that we are to take dominion and rule in God’s righteousness to stop the devil’s influence. It should also be noted that when a king dies, the next true king emerges out of His offspring. Jesus gave us our true inheritance through His death. When we take our rightful place as kings and priests we live whole heartedly in that truth. We can use the authority that belongs to us to advance the kingdom of God like never before. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnd they have conquered him [the devil] by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, for they loved not their lives even unto death.  Revelation 12:11 \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMy Testimony\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI’ve been walking and living in this Holy priesthood for three years now. I’d never seen so many prayers quickly answered and so much of the supernatural move of God. We are truly operating from the kingdom of God, not out of our own strength and emotions, to fulfill His original plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRecently, God asked me to compile a list of the names of every world leader from every nation. I was to choose a few names and bring them daily to the mercy seat; crying out for their salvation. Imagine what could happen if the darkness over them was broken and testimonies began to unfold.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSaul’s original intent was to put an end to Christianity and to destroy all hope for believers. On the road to Damascus he met Jesus, and encountered love for the first time. He was so changed that he became St. Paul and wrote two-thirds of the New Testament. Most importantly, the church was praying the right way, ruling over Saul’s darkness and declaring a new life for Saul. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the old testament, when the kings were righteous the people became righteous \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003e(Proverbs 14:3; 1 Kings 15: 25-26 ). \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eIt says in\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003e Habakkuk 2:14,“For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord.” \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ePeter said the Lord is not wanting any to perish \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003e2Peter 3:9.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e This is not new information for the body of Christ. It is God’s original plan and has always been as such. It just took me over 40 years as a believer to see it. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow that I understand, I can easily adapt to my true identity as a priest within the Priesthood. I have found my place where I can share my gifting. Priests can be the most powerful people on the face of the earth if they operate out of God’s will. If they use their individual gifts, while working in the spirit of unity with others, they could bring in the greatest harvest the heavens have ever seen. God’s original plan for the Priesthood is the groundwork for His kingdom to come and His will to be done that none should perish on earth\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQuestions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou might ask, “Why didn’t Paul teach on this subject, or at least allude to it?”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt would have been confusing at that time. The new covenant was just beginning. Christianity had to mature and establish the groundwork for the Priesthood. Near the end of the New Testament God used Peter and John in Revelations to open our eyes to it (\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003e1 Peter 2:9\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou also might ask, “Why didn’t Jesus ever mention the Priesthood specifically?”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJesus was the high priest. He showed us by example how to minister and how to accomplish God’s will through intimacy and obedience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMy Prayer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMy prayer and vision is that we all become a living sacrifice unto God (\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eRomans 12:1\u0026amp;2).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e I pray that the revelation of God’s original plan of the Priesthood would be a help for any believer that has succumbed to the mundane. I pray that our eyes would be opened to see God’s purpose, so that we may find our calling to live out the rest of our days on earth by Your grace, mercy and love. Let us be like Paul. Help us to know how to turn weakness into strength, failure into success, fear into perfect love and doubt into great faith. Bless us as we take his journey called the Royal Priesthood. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn closing......\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat if all believers could see their true identity? What if when coming together, they came as the gathering of priests, a holy nation on earth, living out God’s original plan in love and unity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe would be the most powerful nation on the face of the earth bringing reconciliation, deliverance and healing in the Name of Jesus to a hurting world. 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Mark Chapman?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Good afternoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQ I’m Commissioner Thompson. Also on the panel with me today are Commissioners Coppola and Crangle. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCOMMISSIONER CRANGLE: How are you doing?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCOMMISSIONER COPPOLA: Hello.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eINMATE: Hello.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBY COMMISSIONER THOMPSON:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQ Okay. You’re here today for a reappearance?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Yes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQ Okay. The instant offense [the crime] involved you waiting in front of the victim’s residence and shooting the victim several times, causing his death. The victim was with his wife. Do you want to say anything about the instant offense, sir?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Yes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQ Okay.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA It was a very selfish act and I deeply regret it. I’m sorry for my crime.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQ All right. And how long were you at this location, and how long were you stalking this location, awaiting the victim?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA I learned of the location in Hawaii through a book, so that’s when it started. And then twice I flew to New York, so I knew right where he lived. On that particular day, I was there all day from early morning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQ And why did you target this victim?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Because he was very famous.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQ And what did you want to get out of it?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Attention, bottom line.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQ All right. So, you knowingly wanted to inflict death to this victim, John Lennon, correct?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Yes, absolutely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQ All right. So, you waited for him all day with this weapon, and when he arrived with his wife, what happened?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Mrs. Lennon was—she came out of the car first and she went a little ahead of him, maybe 30 feet. I don’t know if he was talking to the driver or what. And then he came out and she had already gone into the alcove of the building. And then when Mr. Lennon passed me I turned, pulled out my weapon, and shot him in the back…. It was just me and him in the archway of the Dakota [apartment building] and I knew who he was. I met him earlier that day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQ Since your last appearance, you’ve remained in protective custody, correct?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA I believe it’s called involuntary protective custody. There’s protective custody and there’s involuntary protective custody. I’m in involuntary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQ Involuntary protective custody. Yes, I stand corrected. All right … you said you did this for the attention and notoriety?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Yes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQ Do you feel you received that?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Yes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQ And how do you feel about that today?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Absolutely was not worth it. Absolutely ridiculously selfish act to take another human life so that I could be pumped up into, you know, something that I wasn’t to begin with. I deeply regret it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEXAMINATION BY COMMISSIONER CRANGLE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQ And what’s your feeling about all this now? I mean, you’ve said that you wanted to be somebody, right?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Yes, sir.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQ And then you found out—or, in your opinion, murderers aren’t “somebodies,” they’re “nobodies.” Did you say that [at] one time?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA I said I was a nobody.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQ What about—how do you feel about yourself now?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Because of my years—I was thinking about this and my age, it’s 57—I’ve come to the conclusion what happened was a very horrible thing. It did not need to be done. It was done for extremely selfish reasons that I regret to this day. I personally can’t think of anything more selfish to do, take somebody’s life for your own aggrandizement, and there were a lot of people in pain then and people that still want to know what happened now. That’s why I’m sitting before you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQ People are still in pain, right?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA They’re still in pain, sir. I get letters all the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQ Are you in pain still?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA That’s a great question, sir. I wouldn’t say as much pain. I would say that the pain I have now is trying to stay as close as I can to what I think is right, and that is to stay as close as I can to God. So any pain I have, I try to give it to Him and He takes care of it for me. I’m looking forward, not to the streets [going home], but I’m looking forward to my future of helping others find Christ. That’s what I’m interested in now and have been for a long time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQ So you have deep faith now?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA I have a deep relationship with Christ … I saw a film that you could actually know Christ, and before that, I didn’t know that. I just thought He was a character in a Bible and He was up there on a throne somewhere and didn’t have much to do with us. So shortly after, I met Him, found out that He’s real and He could be known and He could forgive people.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEXAMINATION BY COMMISSIONER COPPOLA:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQ Okay. What did you think was going to happen? What kind of notoriety did you think you were going to get by doing this?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Tremendous notoriety.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQ Positive notoriety?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA No, sir. Not positive, but tremendous notoriety.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQ So, negative?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA It’s all I seemed to want at that time. It was my way out. If you go through the years and your self-worth just keeps getting smashed in and you feel like you’re an inch tall, you try to find a way out of it and I did. And I tried hard sometimes to improve myself. But then when it didn’t change, and I didn’t have the common sense and the intelligence back then to tell somebody and to grab onto them and say, “I’m in trouble here, and I’m fixing to do this and you’ve got to help me.” … I guess back then, particularly males just didn’t do that … [what I needed to say was,] “Hey, I’ve got a problem here, help me.” I didn’t think that way at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQ So, fast-forwarding now into the future, into the present, I mean, and as you stated, you understand that there are many people still hurting over what you did?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA A lot of people.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQ Okay. Thank you for your candidness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBY COMMISSIONER THOMPSON:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQ You state [in the pre-Parole Board questionnaire] “I like to be”—the question asked—“I like to be in control in most situations.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA That’s true. What I’m learning is, you know, I’m not in control. God’s in control. Look around us. I mean, we don’t know what’s going to happen an hour from now. It’s the truth. So, we have to let Him have control. He sees what’s happening an hour from now. We don’t. I’m learning to let Him have the control, let Him lead me, let Him guide me. It’s tough. I’m an independent—I’ve been independent a long time, but He’s showing me, you know, “You’re going to do better if you let Me lead you. You’re going to meet more people. You’re going to be positive toward them, instead of negative. You’re going to be happier and you’re going to have less stress if you let Me lead your life.” So that’s where I’m at now. It’s where I’m going now…. Some of it’s just being older and wiser. Most of it, however, is, as I said, being closer to Jesus, letting Him [say,] “Hey, you know, there’s somebody else that needs something. Why don’t you be interested in them? Hold back a little bit on yourself. I’ll take care of you. Think about that person, what does that person need?” So, I try to do it. When I see somebody, I say to myself, “What does that person need? What are their desires?” It’s no longer about me anymore. It’s about Jesus helping me to see somebody else’s need and maybe try and help them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQ Is there anything else that you’d like to say at this point?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Yes. What has changed me now from “Mr. Psychopath,” who just cared about himself and didn’t care about people’s pain, or a wife’s pain—meaning Mrs. Lennon, or their children, which are now grown—what has changed me from that is … being close to God. The main thing is feeling His love for me for the first time … finally learning He loves me regardless. Even me, convicted, condemned murderer, He loves me, and what happens when you feel His love—and it’s not from a book, it’s not from a tape—when you really experience His love, what happens is you don’t need attention from people. It helps you love others and think about others. And that’s what’s genuinely happened to me. He’s come into my life in a huge way, helped me to not look inward anymore. He takes care of that. He loves me. I’m loved now. I don’t have to look to somebody for love or attention or negative attention, or kill people or drink because I don’t feel self-esteem…. I get that from God. I get that from Jesus. So when that happens, everything changes and I’m able now to focus out instead of inwardly … I think about somebody else, like today on my visit. A fellow from Rochester came to see me out of nowhere and the whole visit was, I’m listening to him, you know, thinking about him, what’s his life like? That’s relatively new to me and it feels great, and it’s because I feel love for the first time. I really feel love … and it was a great visit. But my point was, because of His love, I’m able to think about somebody else for the first time and it feels really good. That’s His love. It will change you and get you on your feet again in this world, which has finally happened for me.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBY COMMISSIONER CRANGLE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQ Okay. And going back to how much you’re feeling better in terms of God and speaking to God, if you were to be released, what happens if you drift off again? We have a lot of offenders that say they found God.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA I understand. But He found me. He found me. That makes the difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA SPECIAL MESSAGE FOR YOU—\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eYOU CANNOT BE DENIED\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese portions of the transcript reflect only a part of the entire parole board proceeding. Mark Chapman was denied parole at this appearance, but he has found something much greater—God’s love and help and forgiveness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGod loves you, too. A portion of the Bible, \u003cstrong\u003eGod’s\u003c\/strong\u003e official transcript, states:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son. Anyone who believes in him will not die but will have eternal life.” —Jesus (John 3:16)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis means Someone loved you and died for you. Somebody cares for you. Someone \u003cstrong\u003eaccepts\u003c\/strong\u003e you, no matter what you have done. Someone wants to give you \u003cstrong\u003ea new life\u003c\/strong\u003e. His name is Jesus, and if you will call out to Him and ask Him, He will \u003cstrong\u003egive\u003c\/strong\u003e you this new life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou \u003ci\u003ecannot be denied\u003c\/i\u003e if you turn to Jesus. The Bible \u003ci\u003esays\u003c\/i\u003e so:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“I will \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003enever\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003e send away anyone who comes to me.” —Jesus (John 6:37)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eONE THING KEEPING YOU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut there’s one thing holding you back. You need to ask God for His forgiveness. It’s the \u003cstrong\u003eonly thing\u003c\/strong\u003e keeping you from God.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAgain, God’s transcript states:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Everyone has sinned. No one measures up to God’s glory.” (Romans 3:23)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“… your sins have \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eseparated you\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003e from your God.” (Isaiah 59:2)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is why Jesus died, so that you \u003cstrong\u003ecould\u003c\/strong\u003e be forgiven.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eJesus said: “… I am the way …” (John 14:6)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“… I stand at the door and knock. If any of you hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in …” (Revelation 3:20)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBut will you open up that door?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA DECISION TO BE MADE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is your decision. An important one. Jesus has opened up heaven for you by dying in your place as God’s appointed sacrifice for sin. But \u003cstrong\u003eyou\u003c\/strong\u003e must decide. Will you accept His invitation?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you decide yes, now is the time to put your trust in Him. You may want to express your faith in a prayer like this …\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Dear Jesus, thank You for Your love. Thank You for dying for me. I have sinned against You and others, and I am sorry. I need You, Jesus. I know now You will accept me \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eno matter what\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003e. I want a new life. I want to change. Only You can help me. Thank You for forgiving me. I call out to You now.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you have turned to God in repentance and put your trust in Jesus Christ alone, you have really been forgiven and Jesus has come into your life and will never leave. You can start to enjoy this new life with Him every day. Talk with Him daily in prayer. Read the Bible, the words of His love for you. A good place to start is the \u003cstrong\u003eGospel of John\u003c\/strong\u003e. You will learn more about Jesus and experience His wonderful love and acceptance. The more you want Jesus, the more you will come closer to Him and feel His incredible presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTell others about Jesus. Let them know what you have found. Talk with other people who really know Jesus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStill undecided? 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The \u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eTRANSFORMATION\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e of \u003cspan\u003eChrist’s Redeemed People\u003c\/span\u003e (as demonstrated in the apostle Paul):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God,”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e—Romans 1:1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. The \u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eTRUSTWORTHINESS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e of \u003cspan\u003eChrist’s Recorded Prophecy\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhich He had promised afore by His prophets in the holy scriptures,\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e”\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e—Romans 1:2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. 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The \u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eTRIBULATION\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (Judgments) of \u003cspan\u003eCatastrophe Revealed Precisely\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e“For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness,”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e—Romans 1:18\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. The Internal \u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eTRUTH\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e of \u003cspan\u003eConvicting Reproof Present\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them,”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e—Romans 1:19\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7. The External \u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eTRACE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e of \u003cspan\u003eCreation Reflecting Purpose\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFor the invisible things of Him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e”\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e—Romans 1:20\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Bridge of Salvation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e(See reverse side)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMankind’s Problem — God’s Solution\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. Sin separates us from God.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIsaiah 59:2; Luke 16:26\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. All have sinned against God.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIsaiah 53:6; Romans 3:23\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. Sin’s penalty is eternal death in everlasting punishment.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRomans 6:23; Revelation 20:14,15\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4. Good works can never save us.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEphesians 2:8,9; Titus 3:5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5. Christ paid the sin’s penalty.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn 3:16; Romans 5:8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6. You must repent and receive Christ as your Lord and Savior.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn 1:12,13; Revelation 3:20\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7. The Lord Jesus Christ saves us immediately and eternally.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn 5:24; 1 John 5:12,13\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eYou\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSalvation Not by Works\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast” (Ephesians 2:8,9).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost” (Titus 3:5).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Penalty for Sin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord” (Romans 6:23).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire” (Revelation 20:14,15).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAll Have Sinned\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the Lord hath laid on Him the iniquity of us all” (Isaiah 53:6).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChrist Paid the Penalty\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life” (John 3:16).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“But God commendeth His love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEternal Separation from God\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid His face from you, that He will not hear” (Isaiah 59:2).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“And beside all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed: so that they which would pass from hence to you cannot; neither can they pass to us, that would come from thence” (Luke 16:26).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGod\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMust Receive Christ\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“But as many as received Him, to them gave He power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on His name: which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God” (John 1:12,13).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear My voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with Me” (Revelation 3:20).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEternal Salvation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Verily, verily, I say unto you, he that heareth My word, and believeth on Him that sent Me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life” (John 5:24).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life. These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God” (1 John 5:12,13).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy We Believe\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. The Bible declares that Christ changes lives\u003c\/b\u003e (2 Corinthians 5:17). This truth is quite evident in the lives of Christians in every time and place. The apostle Paul, who was once an enemy of the cause of Christ, was transformed into a bold \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e“servant of Jesus Christ.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e—Romans 1:1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. The Bible exhibits the promise and fulfillment of hundreds of prophecies with 100% accuracy.\u003c\/b\u003e Christ’s place of birth, His betrayal, His suffering, His crucifixion, and His resurrection, to name just a few (Micah 5:2; Zechariah 11:12; Isaiah 53; Psalms 16 and 22). \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e—Romans 1:2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. The Bible declared that Christ must be a descendant of David,\u003c\/b\u003e the ancient king and psalmist of Israel. The Lord Jesus met that criterion (2 Samuel 7:16; Psalm 89:3,4; Matthew 1; Luke 3). \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e—Romans 1:3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4. The Lord Jesus promised to rise on the third day after His death.\u003c\/b\u003e He staked His whole reputation on that claim. His enemies posted guards at the tomb, hoping to prove that His claims were false. But three days later, He rose. The empty tomb could not be explained then, nor can it be today, except by this conclusion: Christ is risen indeed! \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e—Romans 1:4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5. God has historically revealed His judgments from heaven. \u003c\/b\u003eWhenever He warned of a national or personal chastisement, it came to pass to the letter. The flood in Noah’s day, the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, Egypt’s plagues, \u003cspan\u003ethe judgment of Tyre, \u003c\/span\u003eand the calamities upon Israel all testify to the wisdom of taking the warnings of God very seriously! \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e—Romans 1:18\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6. God has already placed within each of us a witness of Himself.\u003c\/b\u003e  Those who deny the witness of God still \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e“hold the truth,”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e even though they suppress it. This inner witness is two-fold. We have all been given a \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e“conscience...bearing witness”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e of God and of His moral absolutes of right and wrong (Romans 1:19; 2:15). God also holds us accountable for His witness by the Holy Spirit, who continues to \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e“reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e (John 16:8). \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e—Romans 1:19\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7. Finally, the obvious design in creation that we observe all around us every day testifies to the God of the Bible. \u003ci\u003e“It is He that hath made us, and not we ourselves”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e (Psalm 100:3). \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e (Isaiah 1:18). \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e“He that planted the ear, shall He not hear? He that formed the eye, shall He not see?”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e (Psalm 94:9). This is a logical appeal to the Law of Cause and Effect. The Bible is in perfect agreement with the laws of science, but it opposes the \u003cb\u003eirrational\u003c\/b\u003e idea that we are all a mere product of chance! \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e—Romans 1:20 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e“But without faith it is impossible to please Him [God]: for he that cometh to God must believe that He is, and that He is a Rewarder of them that diligently seek Him.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e (Hebrews 11:6).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eWill You Believe?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. You must believe God.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGod holds each of us accountable for all of the evidence He has provided to prove that He, the God of the Bible, is the \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eonly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e true God; there is no other. \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGod is holy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ewe are sinful\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e. Our \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003esins have separated us from God\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e (Isaiah 59:2). But \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGod became Man\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e (John 1:1,14) \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eto save sinners\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e by His death (Romans 5:8). These are the facts. But saving faith is more than an agreement with facts about God.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. You must seek God.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Seek ye the Lord while He may be found, call ye upon Him while He is near” (Isaiah 55:6).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e To seek God means that you must turn \u003cb\u003efrom\u003c\/b\u003e your sin (that is, repent) and turn \u003cb\u003eto\u003c\/b\u003e God. God has warned us to \u003cb\u003enot delay\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Behold, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003enow\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e is the accepted time; behold, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003enow\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e is the day of salvation” (2 Corinthians 6:2).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. You must receive God.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e“But as many as received Him, to them gave He power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on His name: which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God” (John 1:12,13).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lord Jesus said: \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Behold, I stand at the door and knock: if any man hear My voice and open the door, I will come into him, and will sup with him, and he with Me” (Revelation 3:20).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWill you receive the Lord Jesus now?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe following prayer is a suggested guide:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy God, I am a sinner and I need your forgiveness. I believe that Jesus Christ died and rose to save me from my sins. Lord Jesus, I now turn from my sinful life, and I open the door of my heart to receive You as my Lord and my Savior. Thank You for entering my life, for saving my soul, and for making me a child of God. 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\u003cbr\u003eTo terrorize our County great, \u003cbr\u003eAs in sorrow and tears we lay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn evil plan, not sent by God \u003cbr\u003eBut from darkness and beyond. \u003cbr\u003eThe cry was heard midst fire and ash, \u003cbr\u003eThat caused our hearts to bond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntensified, the fire raged on \u003cbr\u003eThere seemed to be no end. \u003cbr\u003eFor terror raged among falling brick, \u003cbr\u003eAs our prayers to God did ascend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe seemed so hopeless, one and all, \u003cbr\u003eWe felt so all alone. \u003cbr\u003eAnd yet amidst the flames and ash, \u003cbr\u003eThe wings of strength were sown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur spirits rose though all seemed lost, \u003cbr\u003eWith a tiny spark within. \u003cbr\u003eThe strength to travel the long hard road, \u003cbr\u003eTo fight this battle and win.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe ask ourselves the question, why? \u003cbr\u003eWe might never know. \u003cbr\u003eFor we must ride above the storm, \u003cbr\u003eAs deep sorrow winds will blow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo make us strong, and strong we’ll be! \u003cbr\u003eWe’ll rise above this plight, \u003cbr\u003eThat plunged our Country in such a state \u003cbr\u003eBut, together we’ll come through the night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow greater we’ll stand than ever before, \u003cbr\u003eAnd stronger we will rise. \u003cbr\u003eAbove the highest mountain peak \u003cbr\u003eAs, “In God we Trust” is our guide!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo enemy can come against \u003cbr\u003eThe power that comes from within. \u003cbr\u003eTo conquer all the evil force, \u003cbr\u003eThrough this lightning storm of sin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough crosses speak of sorrow, \u003cbr\u003eWhen death comes through its night. \u003cbr\u003eWe’ll reap the cry of victory \u003cbr\u003eWhen it reaches morning light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor nothing now will hold us back. \u003cbr\u003eYes, higher we will rise. \u003cbr\u003eAbove the clouds with deep despair, \u003cbr\u003eWhere aching hearts do lie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere righteousness outweighs the sin, \u003cbr\u003eAnd hope outweighs the loss. \u003cbr\u003eThen our poor souls will rise above, \u003cbr\u003eWhile clinging to the Cross.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld Glory flies beyond it all. \u003cbr\u003eNow higher we will be. \u003cbr\u003eThis only made us stronger, \u003cbr\u003eIs our cry of victory!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor we say, “GOD BLESS AMERICA” \u003cbr\u003eAnd this we know He’ll do. \u003cbr\u003eAs he promised to our Pilgrim Fathers, \u003cbr\u003eAs our flag flies through the blue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo we must rise above the heartache, \u003cbr\u003eTo a new and brighter day. \u003cbr\u003eWith a hope that rises in us, \u003cbr\u003eThat will wash our tears away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld Glory sure will conquer all! \u003cbr\u003eAs hand in hand we’re led, \u003cbr\u003eFor prayer is the key \u003cbr\u003ethat will unlock the door,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo, “GOD BLESS AMERICA!”, \u003cbr\u003eas said.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eAMERICANS RETURN TO GOD\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRAY PRAY PRAY\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Mathew 9:37-38 Jesus spoke to us in His Word, “The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few; Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.” The days have become very dark. Jesus is the Light of the World. We need to pray for the power of the Holy Spirit to move in bringing the fear of God to our country and the world, to open the eyes and ears of the people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people” (Proverbs 14:34). We are living in the times of Noah. Sin has reached its peak. We are now living in the end of the age where we expect Christ to return for His Church at any moment. Bible prophecy has been fulfilled. Jesus said, “This gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come…. This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled” (Mathew 24:14,34). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are now there. We as a country have forsaken God. God’s Word tells us “The wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the nations that forget God” (Psalms 9:17). “The nation and kingdom that will not serve thee shall perish; yea, those nations shall be utterly wasted” (Isaiah 60:12). We as a country that was founded on God has passed a law recently accepting gay marriages. Abortion has been legalized, allowing the killing of millions of innocent babies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlus we took the Bible and prayer out of our public schools and the name of God out of our universities. Government has removed the Ten Commandments from most of their walls. Also, we have stopped honoring God on Sunday, the Lord’s Day, by abolishing the blue laws. Before 9-11 our country had gone into a decline with sinful morals. Marriages have been on the decline since 1960 with divorce rates tipping the scales. Now, couples just live together, not taking vows before God as for better or worse, richer or poorer, sickness and in health ’til death do us part. This has broken another one of the Ten Commandments: “Thou shalt not commit adultery.” We as a country have committed greater sins than in the days of Noah. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYet, thank God for the Holy Spirit that lives in us, holding back the evil. “No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper” (Isaiah 54:17). Jesus is the Light of the world (John 9:5). We are at the end of the age. The rapture is ready to take place. All born again believers will be taken out of this earth to meet the Lord in the air and so shall we ever be with the Lord. The day is far spent, the night is at hand. What we need to do, we must do now! We must pray as never before. “If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land” (2 Chronicles 7:14). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoly Spirit lives in us, holding back the evil. When we are removed from this earth, Satan and sin will take over. You don’t want to be left behind. To stand up for Christ at that point in time will be losing your life by not taking the mark of the beast. “I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work” (John 9:4). We must finish His works by gathering in the harvest—reaching the lost souls for Christ. We must pray to the Lord of the harvest that He will send forth laborers into His harvest. The harvest is great, but His laborers are few. They must hear the Good News. “God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life” (John 3:16).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThank God for the good old USA that was founded on the Word of God, with believers upholding the Bible and teaching it to all the world. Freedom, Old Glory, still flies through the blue—as long as the Light shines. Jesus is the light of the world. We are at the end of the age for Jesus to come for His Church at any moment. When the Church is taken up, so is the Holy Spirit. The night is coming fast when no man can work—we must PRAY as never before! We must PRAY for souls as never before. PRAY PRAY for our country—the Good Old U.S.A.! 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(Spanish)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eEn Qué Creemos.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Los \u003cb\u003ePECADORES que son REGENERADOS\u003c\/b\u003e y transformados por Cristo (como el apóstol Pablo): \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Pablo, siervo de Jesucristo, llamado a ser apóstol, apartado para el evangelio de Dios,” \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e–Romanos 1:1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Las \u003cb\u003ePROFECÍAS que son REVELADAS\u003c\/b\u003e como cumplidas por Cristo que demuestran la confiabilidad de las Escrituras:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Que él había prometido antes por sus profetas en las santas Escrituras,” \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e–Romanos 1:2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. El \u003cb\u003ePATRIARCA que fue REQUERIDO\u003c\/b\u003e por David en el linaje de Cristo: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Acerca de su Hijo, nuestro Señor Jesucristo, que era del linaje de David según la carne,” \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e–Romanos 1:3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. La \u003cb\u003ePROCLAMACIÓN de la RESURRECCIÓN\u003c\/b\u003e que declara la victoria y la veracidad de Cristo:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Que fue declarado Hijo de Dios con poder, según el Espíritu de santidad, por la resurrección de entre los muertos:” \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e–Romanos 1:4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. La \u003cb\u003ePROMESA de la RETRIBUCIÓN\u003c\/b\u003e enviada por Dios para el juicio que fue revelado precisamente:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Porque la ira de Dios se revela desde el cielo contra toda impiedad e injusticia de los hombres que detienen con injusticia la verdad;” \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e–Romanos 1:18\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. La \u003cb\u003ePERCEPCIÓN de la REALIDAD\u003c\/b\u003e acerca de Dios que está presente dentro de nosotros y nos reprende: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Porque lo que de Dios se conoce les es manifiesto, pues Dios se lo manifestó.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e” \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e–Romanos 1:19\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7. El \u003cb\u003ePODER que está REVELANDO\u003c\/b\u003e los atributos de Dios en el diseño claramente visto en la creación.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Porque las cosas invisibles de él, su eterno poder y deidad, se hacen claramente visibles desde la creación del mundo, siendo entendidas por medio de las cosas hechas, de modo que no tienen excusa.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e–Romanos 1:20\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eEl Puente de la Salvación\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e(Vea el reverso lado)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEl Problema de La Humanidad — \u003cbr\u003e La Solución de Dios\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. Nuestro pecado eternamente nos separa de Dios.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIsaías 59:2; Lucas 16:26\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2.Todos han pecado contra Dios.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIsaías 53:6; Romanos 3:23\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. La pena del pecado es la muerte espiritual.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRomanos 6:23; Apocalipsis 20:14,15\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4. La religión o las buenas obras no pueden salvarnos.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEfesios 2:8,9; Tito 3:5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5. Cristo pagó la pena del pecado.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJuan 3:16; Romanos 5:8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6. Tenemos que arrepentirnos y recibir a Cristo como Salvador.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJuan 1:12,13; Apocalipsis 3:20\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7. Cristo nos salva eternamente.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJuan 5:24; 10:28; 1 Juan 5:12,13\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eTú\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLa Salvación No por Obras\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Porque por gracia sois salvos por medio de la fe; y esto no de vosotros, pues es don de Dios; no por obras, para que nadie se gloríe” (Efesios 2:8,9).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Nos salvó, no por obras de justicia que nosotros hubiéramos hecho, sino por su misericordia” (Tito 3:5).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLa Paga del Pecado\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Porque la paga del pecado es muerte, mas la dádiva de Dios es vida eterna en Cristo Jesús Señor nuestro” \u003cbr\u003e (Romanos 6:23).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Esta es la muerte segunda.... el que no se halló inscrito en el libro de la vida fue lanzado al lago de fuego” (Apocalipsis 20:14,15).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTodos Han Pecado\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Por cuanto todos pecaron, y están destituidos de la gloria de Dios” \u003cbr\u003e (Romanos 3:23).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Todos nosotros nos descarriamos como ovejas, cada cual se apartó por su camino; mas Jehová cargó en él el pecado de todos nosotros” (Isaías 53:6).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCristo Pagó la Pena del Pecado\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Porque de tal manera amó Dios al mundo, que ha dado a su Hijo unigénito, para que todo aquel que en él cree, no se pierda, mas tenga vida eternal” (Juan 3:16).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Mas Dios muestra su amor para con nosotros, en que siendo aún pecadores, Cristo murió por nosotros” (Romanos 5:8).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEterna Separación de Dios\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Pero vuestras iniquidades han hecho división entre vosotros y vuestro Dios, y vuestros pecados han hecho ocultar de vosotros su rostro para no oír” (Isaías 59:2).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Además de todo esto, una gran sima está puesta entre nosotros y vosotros, de manera que los que quisieren pasar de aquí a vosotros, no pueden, ni de allá pasar acá” (Lucas 16:26).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eDios\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTienes Que Recibir a Cristo\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Mas a todos los que le recibieron, a los que creen en su nombre, les dio potestad de ser hechos hijos de Dios; los cuales no son engendrados de sangre, ni de voluntad de carne, ni de voluntad de varón, sino de Dios” (Juan 1:12-13).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“He aquí, yo estoy a la puerta y llamo; si alguno oye mi voz y abre la puerta, entraré a él, y cenaré con él, y él conmigo” (Apocalipsis 3:20).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEterna Salvación\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“De cierto, de cierto os digo: El que oye mi palabra, y cree al que me envió, tiene vida eterna; y no vendrá a condenación, mas ha pasado de muerte a vida” (Juan 5:24).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“El que tiene al Hijo, tiene la vida; el que no tiene al Hijo de Dios no tiene la vida. Estas cosas os he escrito a vosotros que creéis en el nombre del Hijo de Dios, para que sepáis que tenéis vida eterna, y para que creáis en el nombre del Hijo de Dios” (1 Juan 5:12,13).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePor Qué Creemos\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. La Biblia declara que Cristo cambia vidas (2 Corintios 5:17).\u003c\/b\u003e Esta verdad es bastante evidente en los cristianos en todo tiempo y lugar. El apóstol Pablo, que fue enemigo de la iglesia, fue transformado en un \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e“siervo de Jesucristo.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e–Romanos 1:1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. La Biblia muestra cientos de profecías y el cumplimiento de ellas con 100% de exactitud.\u003c\/b\u003e El lugar del nacimiento de Cristo, su traición, su sufrimiento, su muerte, y su resurrección por nombrar algunas (Miqueas 5:2; Zacarías 11:12; Isaías 53; Salmos 16 y 22). \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e–Romanos 1:2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. La Biblia dijo que Jesús tenía que nacer del linaje de David,\u003c\/b\u003e el antiguo rey de Israel. Jesús llenó este requisito (2 Samuel 7:16; Salmos 89:3,4; Mateo 1; Lucas 3). \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e–Romanos1:3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4. El Señor Jesús prometió que resucitaría al tercer día después de su muerte.\u003c\/b\u003e Él arriesgó su reputación al decir esto, por tal motivo sus enemigos pusieron guardias en la tumba, esperando que lo que había dicho fuera falso. Pero tres días después, Él resucitó. La tumba estaba vacía y nadie podía explicar por qué en aquél día, ni tampoco hoy. ¿Por qué tratar? \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e¡RESUCITÓ!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e–Romanos 1:4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5. Dios no ha guardado silencio en relación al juicio.\u003c\/b\u003e Cada vez que Él advirtió del castigo, ya sea nacional o personal, así ocurrió. El diluvio en los días de Noé, la destrucción de Sodoma y Gomorra, las diez plagas de Egipto, \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eel juicio de Tiro, \u003c\/span\u003ey las calamidades que le ocurrieron a Israel, todas nos llevan a tomar las advertencias de Dios ¡seriamente! \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e–Romanos 1:18\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6. Dios ha puesto en cada uno de nosotros un testigo.\u003c\/b\u003e Dios dice que aún esos que lo niegan, no obstante \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e“detienen la verdad”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e enseñada por Dios (Romanos 1:19; 2:15). Es un testigo interior que tiene dos caras. Todos tenemos una conciencia de Dios y sus absolutas morales de lo bueno y lo malo. Dios también declara que tenemos el Testigo de Su Santo Espíritu quien \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e“convencerá al mundo de pecado, de justicia, y de juicio”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e (Juan 16:8). \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e–Romanos 1:19\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7. Finalmente, el diseño de la creación que observamos cada día alrededor de nosotros siempre da testimonio del Dios de la Biblia,\u003c\/b\u003e que \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Él nos hizo, y no nosotros mismos”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e (Salmos 100:3). \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Venid luego, dice Jehová, y estemos a cuenta”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e (Isaías 1:18). \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Él que hizo el oído, ¿no oirá? Él que formó el ojo, ¿no verá?”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e (Salmos 94:9). La Biblia está en perfecto acuerdo con las leyes de la ciencia, pero se opone a la noción irrazonable de que somos un producto de la casualidad. \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e–Romanos 1:20\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Pero sin fe es imposible agradar a Dios; porque es necesario que el que se acerca a Dios crea que le hay, y que es Galardonador de los que le buscan”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Hebreos 11:6).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e¿Creerías?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. Tienes que creer en Dios.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDios nos provee toda la evidencia de que Él, el Dios de la Biblia, es el único Dios verdadero, y no hay otro. Dios es santo y nosotros somos pecadores. Nuestros pecados nos separan de Dios (Isaías 59:2). Pero Dios se hizo Hombre para pagar la pena por nuestros pecados, muriendo en nuestro lugar (Romanos 5:8). Estos son los hechos. Pero, fe que salva es más que un acuerdo con los hechos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. Tienes que buscar a Dios.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Buscad al Señor cuando puede ser hallado; llamadle en tanto está cercano” (Isaías 55:6).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Buscar a Dios significa desviarte del pecado (esto es, arrepentirse) y convertirte a Dios. ¿Cuándo es el mejor tiempo de buscar a Él? \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e“He aquí ahora es el tiempo aceptable; He aquí ahora es el día de salvación” (2 Corintios 6:2).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. Tienes que recibir a Dios.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Mas a todos los que le recibieron, a los que creen en su nombre, les dio potestad de ser hechos hijos de Dios; los cuales no son engendrados de sangre, ni de voluntad de carne, ni de voluntad de varón, sino de Dios” (Juan 1:12-13).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEl Señor Jesús dice: \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e“He aquí, Yo estoy a la puerta y llamo; si alguno oye Mi voz y abre la puerta, entraré a él, y cenaré con él, y él conmigo” (Apocalipsis 3:20).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e¿Por qué no vienes a Jesús ahora?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLa siguiente oración se sugiere como guía:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDios mío, yo soy un pecador y necesito Tu perdón. Creo que Jesucristo murió y resucitó para salvarme de mis pecados. Vengo a Ti y dejo mi vida pecaminosa. Abro la puerta de mi corazón ahora para recibir a Jesucristo como mi Señor y mi Salvador. Gracias por perdonar mis pecados. Gracias por entrar en mi vida y por hacerme Tu hijo según Tu promesa. Ayúdame a vivir para Ti el resto de mi vida.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e“El deseo de los humildes oíste, oh Jehová; Tú dispones su corazón, y haces atento tu oído” (Salmos 10:17).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PrintMyTract.com","offers":[{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 100","offer_id":35610095306,"sku":"PMT750ESRV-100","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 100","offer_id":35610095370,"sku":"PMT750ESRV-100-RUSH","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 250","offer_id":35610095562,"sku":"PMT750ESRV-250","price":97.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 250","offer_id":35610095754,"sku":"PMT750ESRV-250-RUSH","price":137.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 500","offer_id":35610095946,"sku":"PMT750ESRV-500","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 500","offer_id":35610096074,"sku":"PMT750ESRV-500-RUSH","price":190.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 1000","offer_id":35610096202,"sku":"PMT750ESRV-1000","price":190.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 1000","offer_id":35610096394,"sku":"PMT750ESRV-1000-RUSH","price":270.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 2500","offer_id":35610096458,"sku":"PMT750ESRV-2500","price":405.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 2500","offer_id":35610096650,"sku":"PMT750ESRV-2500-RUSH","price":540.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 5000","offer_id":35610096714,"sku":"PMT750ESRV-5000","price":612.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 5000","offer_id":35610096778,"sku":"PMT750ESRV-5000-RUSH","price":875.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 10000","offer_id":35610096906,"sku":"PMT750ESRV-10000","price":1015.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 10000","offer_id":35610096970,"sku":"PMT750ESRV-10000-RUSH","price":1330.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0850\/8334\/products\/750ES-1.jpg?v=1613072827"},{"product_id":"pmt-god-is-love","title":"God Is Love","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMost people have heard that before. Fewer have experienced its power. It is a life-changing, soul-saving reality whenever this God is personally known. But the fact is most people know him only by hearsay. To them his love is a rumor reported by someone else. It is a theory they hold as a vague hope, but it tends to create more confusion than comfort. If God is love, they say, then why is there so much sorrow and suffering? Yet there is a deep hunger for this to be true. In our most ruthlessly honest moments, we need God to be love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eYou will never read of that God in the Koran. The Eastern religions do not speak of a God of love. The government and the education system say nothing about him. This is a revelation of the Bible (1 John 4:8). But the truth that God is love is not the only thing the Bible says about him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGod is Light\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBefore the Bible says God is love, it says God is light (1 John 1:5). That’s a metaphor, but it’s not hard to understand. For God to be light is for God to be truth. It means he is never ignorant, and never deceived about anything or anyone. It means he cannot lie or be wrong about anything. In him is no darkness at all (1 John 1:5). He knows all the truth. He tells only the truth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHe is obviously different than us. We have been wrong about some things. We have lied about, and tried to hide certain things. The Bible says men love darkness rather than light because their deeds are evil (John 3:19). People do almost anything to ignore God and avoid him, because in his light we are entirely exposed. “No creature is hidden from his sight, but all are naked and exposed to the eyes of him to whom we must give account” (Hebrews 4:13). That is very intimidating. Yet, we know almost by instinct that there is one mind that knows us thoroughly and entirely, inside and out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGod is Righteous\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Bible also says God is righteous (1 John 2:29). It means he is all righteous and only righteous. He is absolute moral purity. He is infinitely and eternally holy. That’s a good thing. If he were evil at any point in any degree, there would be nothing in which to hope. We could never trust him. He would be utterly terrifying. Yet there is a danger to us in his righteousness. He loves righteousness (Psalm 17:1), but we are unrighteous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Bible says “none is righteous, no, not one” (Romans 3:10). “If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us” (1 John 1:8). God did not reveal his righteous law so we could flatter ourselves that we are good. Jesus said “no one is good except God alone” (Mark 10:18). “Through the law comes knowledge of sin” (Romans 3:20). Even a quick glance at the commandments of God reveals our unrighteousness. We have taken the Lord’s name in vain. We have broken the Sabbath Day. We have disobeyed our parents. We have lied and stolen. Our guilt as law breakers is clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBut the problem is not merely what we do. It’s what we are. It arises out of our hearts. Jesus said “Out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery” (Matthew 15:19). It’s not just that murder is wrong. It’s that hate and insults are as evil as murder (Matthew 5:22). It’s not just that adultery is wrong. Adultery in our lusts and fantasies is just as sinful (Matthew 5:28). Jesus taught us that our coveting, hypocrisy, pride, unbelief, and selfishness are evil attitudes in the eyes of the all righteous God. Whatever we may want to think about our hearts, the Bible’s verdict is “the heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately sick” (Jeremiah 17:9). “People loved the darkness rather than light” (John 3:19).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOur greatest danger and ultimate threat is that God is a righteous judge (2 Tim 4:8). Righteousness will never condemn the innocent. Nor will it acquit the guilty. “He has fixed a day on which he will judge the world in righteousness” (Acts 17:31). “Justice and abundant righteousness he will not violate” (Job 37:23). The fact is “the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God” (1 Corinthians 6:9). The truth is that the God who is love “loves righteousness and hates wickedness” (Hebrews 1:9). Where can a guilty sinner, condemned by the law of God and under his wrath, find a God that is love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGod is Love\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFinally, the Bible says God is love (1 John 4:8). “In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him. In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his son to be the propitiation [sacrifice] for our sins” (1 John 4:9-10).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e“God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8). Jesus Christ is the love of God incarnate in human flesh. Nobody knows the love of God without knowing God the Son, Jesus Christ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNobody knows him except by knowing him as the sacrifice for their sin. The only Jesus that exists is the one that, in love, died on the cross as the only atonement for sin God has ever provided. He rose from the dead to be the only channel through which the love of God flows to a sinner. It is the most amazing truth the world has ever heard. The Bible calls it the Gospel or the good news.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRighteous God must punish sin. To excuse it, ignore it, or pretend it is good would be unrighteous. Every sin must be judged by the standard of his holy law. The law states “the wages of sin is death” (Romans 6:23). That involves not merely physical death but what the Bible calls the “second death” in hell (Revelation 20:14). Yet God loves sinners and wills to save some of them. God provided a sacrifice that would satisfy the demands of his righteous law. He determined to offer a substitute that would take the responsibility of paying the penalty for the sins of others. That death he could not delegate to someone else. He would take that curse upon himself. In love, he would stand in the place of guilty, unrighteous, law breakers and bear their penalty. This he accomplished in the person of Jesus Christ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJesus Christ lived in time and space as the very Presence of the one and only great God. He entered the world as a true human being, as the one and only God-man, the only begotten Son of God (John 1:14). He bears the name Immanuel (God with us). God’s love is not just a principle. It is a Person. God the Son embraced the cross and took the penalty due his people as their substitute. He could do this because he is “Jesus Christ the righteous” (1 John 2:1). The incarnate God lived a sinless life that qualified him to be spotless sacrificial Lamb (John 1:29). He said “greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends” (John 15:13).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e“He died, the just for the unjust, to bring us to God” (1 Peter 3:18).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e“He himself bore our sins in his body on that tree” (1 Peter 2:24).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e“He who knew no sin became sin for us that we might become the righteousness of God in him” (2 Corinthians 5:21).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJesus Christ is the incarnate God who is love. His sacrifice satisfies the righteous demands of a holy God. His bearing of the penalty of sin is sufficient to pay the full price and secure the complete forgiveness of everyone for whom he died.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhat he did in his death perfectly saves his people. That he was raised from the dead proves he did not fail or fall short of his mission to save his people from their sins (Matthew 1:21). He is alive today. “He is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them” (Hebrews 7:25).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis soul-saving, life-changing love is found in no other place (John 14:6). Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved (Acts 16:31). The Bible doesn’t teach that the love of God will save those who don’t accept it as it is offered to them in Christ. God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son that whoever believes in him may not perish but have everlasting life (John 3:16). But God demands a response from people. “But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God” (John 1:12). You can see that to believe in him is to receive him as he is offered. Remember, he is offered as the great God himself, come into this world as a sinless human being, to bear the sins of his people on the cross and rise again to secure their forgiveness and eternal life. This same Jesus will be the final judge of all men (John 5:22-23).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe God of the Bible promises the blessings of salvation as a free-gift. But faith is more than just agreeing with facts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEven demons believe the truth in that sense (James 2:19). True faith is a relationship of trust. Trusting Christ involves both giving and receiving. The believer entrusts himself to the person and work of Christ. He gives himself, or commits himself to the effectiveness of Christ’s sacrifice as being his only reason to be forgiven and saved. He places himself entirely in the hands of risen Lord. He understands his guilt has forfeited all his rights before God. He hopes only in mercy. His only trust is that the righteous God who cannot lie has promised salvation to any who trust in Jesus (John 5:24).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFaith also involves the receiving of Christ. The believer takes him by faith to be his own personal substitute before God’s holy law. He receives what the apostle says about Jesus, “who loved me and gave himself for me” (Galatians 2:20). He accepts the risen Christ as the other apostle expressed it, “My Lord and my God” (John 20:28). It is the risen and glorified Lord that is authorized to forgive sins and rule over the lives of his people (Acts 5:31). This is the root of what the Bible calls repentance. Repentance is that facet of faith that trusts Jesus enough to do what he commands and leave behind the sins for which he died. To take Jesus as Lord is to stop running our own life and become his follower or disciple. It is to begin to live by his instructions and trust his teaching. As the Apostle Paul put it, “no longer live for themselves but for him who for their sake died and was raised” (2 Corinthians 5:15).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWill you become a believer in Jesus? “Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe is condemned already” (John 3:18). That is the Word of the God who cannot lie. Distrust yourself. Distrust your opinions, religious practices, wisdom, goodness, and any other method of salvation. Trust Jesus alone and entirely. He is the narrow road that leads to life. Every other way is a broad road that leads to destruction (Matthew 7:13-14). He said “I am the way, the truth, and the life” (John 14:6). Here is an acronym for understanding faith: Forsaking All I Take Him. 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Hear Him!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDo Not Disagree with Jesus Christ!!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe promise of God the Son:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eHe that hears my words and believes in Him who sent me has everlasting life and does not come into condemnation but has passed from death into life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Teachings of Jesus Christ in His own words.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eNo one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son chooses to reveal Him. -Matt 11:27\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eEveryone who has heard and learned from the Father comes to Me. -John 6:45b\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJesus teaches there is life after death.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAn hour is coming when all who are in the tombs will hear his voice and come out, those who have done good to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil to the resurrection of judgment. -John 5:28-29\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eI am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in Me, though he die, yet shall he live. -John 11:25\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThese will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life. -Matt 25:46\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJesus teaches He is God the Son in human flesh, entirely equal with God the Father.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eI and the Father are one. -John 10:30\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eDo you say of Him whom the Father consecrated and sent into the world, ‘You are blaspheming,’ because I said, ‘I am the Son of God’? If I am not doing the works of my Father, then do not believe Me; but if I do them, even though you do not believe Me, believe the works, that you may know and understand that the Father is in Me and I am in the Father. -John 10:36-38\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBefore Abraham was, I am. -John 8:58\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eWhoever has seen Me has seen the Father. -John 14:9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe Father judges no one, but has given all judgment to the Son, that all may honor the Son, just as they honor the Father. Whoever does not honor the Son does not honor the Father who sent Him. -John 5:22-23\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJesus teaches that it is sin that disqualifies people from eternal life.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eFor out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false witness, slander. These are what defile a person. -Matt 15:19-20\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eIf you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. -Matt 6:15\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eI say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart. If your right eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it away. For it is better that you lose one of your members than that your whole body be thrown into hell. -Matt 5:28-29\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJesus teaches that He rose from the dead with all authority to grant eternal life to people or to judge them for their sin.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eFear not, I am the first and the last, and the living one. I died, and behold I am alive forevermore, and I have the keys of Death and Hades. -Rev 1:17-18\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAs the Father raises the dead and gives them life, so also the Son gives life to whom he will. -John 5:21\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eFather, the hour has come; glorify your Son that the Son may glorify You, since You have given Him authority over all flesh, to give eternal life to all whom You have given Him. -John 17:1-2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAll authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations. -Matt 28:18-19\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThat you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins. -Matt 9:6\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eMy sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. -John 10:27-28\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJesus teaches you must be radically changed to enter eternal life in heaven.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eUnless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. -Matt 18:3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eUnless you repent, you will all likewise perish. -Luke 13:3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eUnless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God. -John 3:3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJesus teaches His death on the cross paid the price for sin and for a saving relationship with God.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many. -Mark 10:45\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. -Matt 26:28\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis is the Bread that comes down from heaven, so that one may eat of it and not die. I am the living Bread that came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this Bread, he will live forever. And the Bread that I will give for the life of the world is My flesh. -John 6:50-51\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eI came that they may have life and have it abundantly. I am the Good Shepherd. The Good Shepherd lays down His life for the sheep. -John 10:10-11\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eIt is written, that the Christ should suffer and on the third day rise from the dead, and that repentance for the forgiveness of sins should be proclaimed in His name to all nations. -Luke 24:46-47\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJesus teaches that a committed love relationship with Himself is the only way to a saving relationship with God.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eI am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. -John 14:6\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eNot everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of My Father who is in heaven. On that day many will say to Me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and cast out demons in Your name, and do many mighty works in Your name?’ And then will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you workers of lawlessness.’ -Matt 7:21-23\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJesus teaches you are invited to come to Him just as you are, to receive eternal life as a free gift.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eI am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved. -John 10:9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eIf anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. -John 7:37\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eCome to Me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you, and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. -Matt 11:28-29\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eLet the one who is thirsty come; let the one who desires take the water of life without price. -Rev 22:17\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJesus teaches that reconciliation with God is received by faith in Him and repentance of sin.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eUnless you repent, you will all likewise perish. -Luke 13:5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eUnless you believe that I am He you will die in your sins. -John 8:24\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eI am the Bread of Life; whoever comes to Me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in Me shall never thirst. -John 6:35\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eFor this is the will of My Father, that everyone who looks on the Son and believes in Him should have eternal life. -John 6:40\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eWhoever believes has eternal life. -John 6:47\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eRepent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. -Matt 4:17\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eWhoever believes in Him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the Name of the only Son of God. -John 3:18\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe Father loves the Son and has given all things into His hand. Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God remains on Him. -John 3:35-36\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eI am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in Me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in Me shall never die. -John 11:25-26\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJesus teaches you must entrust your life to Him as your Lord and Savior and become His disciple.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eIf you abide in My word, you are truly My disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. -John 8:31-32\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eMy sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. -John 10:27\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eWhoever loves his life loses it, and whoever hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life. If anyone serves Me, he must follow Me. -John 12:25-26\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eIf anyone would come after Me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me. -Mark 8:34\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJesus teaches He will cast into hell anyone who rejects Him as Lord and Savior.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eI will warn you whom to fear: fear Him who, after He has killed, has authority to cast into hell. -Luke 12:5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eDepart from Me, you cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels…these will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life. -Matt 25:41, 46\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eWhat will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his own soul?...For the Son of Man is going to come with His angels in the glory of His Father, and then He will repay each person according to what he has done. -Matt 16:26-27\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBut He will say, ...‘Depart from Me, all you workers of evil!’ In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. -Luke 13:27-28\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eSo it will be at the end of the age. The angels will come out and separate the evil from the righteous and throw them into the fiery furnace. In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. -Matt 13:49-50\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJesus promises He will not reject anyone that will commit their life and soul to Him.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eWhoever comes to me I will never cast out. -John 6:37\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eIf anyone keeps My word, he will never see death. -John 8:51\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eI am the Door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved. -John 10:9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eI give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of My hand. -John 10:28\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJesus promises the Holy Spirit to help you believe and repent.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eIf you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him! -Luke 11:13\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eIf you love Me, you will keep My commandments. And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper, to be with you forever, even the Spirit of truth. -John 14:15-17\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eWhen the Helper comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth, who proceeds from the Father, He will bear witness about Me. -John 15:26\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eWhen the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all the truth, for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak ...He will glorify Me, for He will take what is Mine and declare it to you. -John 16:13-14\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJesus promises He will enter the life of His disciples by the presence of the Holy Spirit.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eWhoever abides in Me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing. -John 15:5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eI will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you... 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(KJV)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOn December 8, 1980, John Lennon, the internationally known rock star and former member of the Beatles, was gunned down outside his Manhattan, New York, apartment building. His killer was arrested, convicted and sentenced to a 20-years-to-life prison term.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOn August 22, 2012, Mark David Chapman, the murderer of Mr. Lennon, sat down before the New York State Parole Board Commission; it was his 7th appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe following are actual portions of the \u003cbr\u003e official transcript of that appearance.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eQ = Question by a Commissioner A = Answer by Mark Chapman\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEXAMINATION BY \u003cbr\u003e COMMISSIONER THOMPSON:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003eQ\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGood afternoon. Mark Chapman?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003eA\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGood afternoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003eQ\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eI’m Commissioner Thompson. Also on the panel with me today are Commissioners Coppola and Crangle.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003eCOMMISSIONER CRANGLE:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHow are you doing?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003eCOMMISSIONER COPPOLA:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHello.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003eINMATE:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHello.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p7\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBY COMMISSIONER THOMPSON:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003eQ\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOkay. You’re here today for a reappearance?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003eA\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003eQ\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOkay. The instant offense [the crime] involved you waiting in front of the victim’s residence and shooting the victim several times, causing his death. The victim was with his wife. Do you want to say anything about the instant offense, sir?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003eA\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003eQ\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOkay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003eA\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIt was a very selfish act and I deeply regret it. I’m sorry for my crime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003eQ\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAll right. And how long were you at this location, and how long were you stalking this location, awaiting the victim?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003eA\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eI learned of the location in Hawaii through a book, so that’s when it started. And then twice I flew to New York, so I knew right where he lived. On that particular day, I was there all day from early morning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003eQ\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAnd why did you target this victim?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003eA\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBecause he was very famous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003eQ\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAnd what did you want to get out of it?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003eA\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAttention, bottom line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003eQ\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAll right. So, you knowingly wanted to inflict death to this victim, John Lennon, correct?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003eA\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYes, absolutely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003eQ\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAll right. So, you waited for him all day with this weapon, and when he arrived with his wife, what happened?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003eA\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMrs. Lennon was—she came out of the car first and she went a little ahead of him, maybe 30 feet. I don’t know if he was talking to the driver or what. And then he came out and she had already gone into the alcove of the building. And then when Mr. Lennon passed me I turned, pulled out my weapon, and shot him in the back…. It was just me and him in the archway of the Dakota [apartment building] and I knew who he was. I met him earlier that day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003eQ\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSince your last appearance, you’ve remained in protective custody, correct?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003eA\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eI believe it’s called involuntary protective custody. There’s protective custody and there’s involuntary protective custody. I’m in involuntary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003eQ\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eInvoluntary protective custody. Yes, I stand corrected. All right … you said you did this for the attention and notoriety?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003eA\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003eQ\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDo you feel you received that?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003eA\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003eQ\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAnd how do you feel about that today?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003eA\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAbsolutely was not worth it. Absolutely ridiculously selfish act to take another human life so that I could be pumped up into, you know, something that I wasn’t to begin with. I deeply regret it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p7\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEXAMINATION BY \u003cbr\u003e COMMISSIONER CRANGLE:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003eQ\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAnd what’s your feeling about all this now? I mean, you’ve said that you wanted to be somebody, right?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003eA\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYes, sir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003eQ\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAnd then you found out—or, in your opinion, murderers aren’t “somebodies,” they’re “nobodies.” Did you say that [at] one time?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003eA\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eI said I was a nobody.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003eQ\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWhat about—how do you feel about yourself now?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003eA\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBecause of my years—I was thinking about this and my age, it’s 57—I’ve come to the conclusion what happened was a very horrible thing. It did not need to be done. It was done for extremely selfish reasons that I regret to this day. I personally can’t think of anything more selfish to do, take somebody’s life for your own aggrandizement, and there were a lot of people in pain then and people that still want to know what happened now. That’s why I’m sitting before you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003eQ\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePeople are still in pain, right?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003eA\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThey’re still in pain, sir. I get letters all the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003eQ\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAre you in pain still?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003eA\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThat’s a great question, sir. I wouldn’t say as much pain. I would say that the pain I have now is trying to stay as close as I can to what I think is right, and that is to stay as close as I can to God. So any pain I have, I try to give it to Him and He takes care of it for me. I’m looking forward, not to the streets [going home], but I’m looking forward to my future of helping others find Christ. That’s what I’m interested in now and have been for a long time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003eQ\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSo you have deep faith now?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003eA\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eI have a deep relationship with Christ … I saw a film that you could actually know Christ, and before that, I didn’t know that. I just thought He was a character in a Bible and He was up there on a throne somewhere and didn’t have much to do with us. So shortly after, I met Him, found out that He’s real and He could be known and He could forgive people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p7\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEXAMINATION BY \u003cbr\u003e COMMISSIONER COPPOLA:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003eQ\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOkay. What did you think was going to happen? What kind of notoriety did you think you were going to get by doing this?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003eA\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTremendous notoriety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003eQ\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePositive notoriety?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003eA\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNo, sir. Not positive, but tremendous notoriety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003eQ\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSo, negative?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003eA\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIt’s all I seemed to want at that time. It was my way out. If you go through the years and your self-worth just keeps getting smashed in and you feel like you’re an inch tall, you try to find a way out of it and I did. And I tried hard sometimes to improve myself. But then when it didn’t change, and I didn’t have the common sense and the intelligence back then to tell somebody and to grab onto them and say, “I’m in trouble here, and I’m fixing to do this and you’ve got to help me.” … I guess back then, particularly males just didn’t do that … [what I needed to say was,] “Hey, I’ve got a problem here, help me.” I didn’t think that way at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003eQ\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSo, fast-forwarding now into the future, into the present, I mean, and as you stated, you understand that there are many people still hurting over what you did?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003eA\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA lot of people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003eQ\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOkay. Thank you for your candidness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p7\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBY COMMISSIONER THOMPSON:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003eQ\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYou state [in the pre-Parole Board questionnaire] “I like to be”—the question asked—“I like to be in control in most situations.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003eA\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThat’s true. What I’m learning is, you know, I’m not in control. God’s in control. Look around us. I mean, we don’t know what’s going to happen an hour from now. It’s the truth. So, we have to let Him have control. He sees what’s happening an hour from now. We don’t. I’m learning to let Him have the control, let Him lead me, let Him guide me. It’s tough. I’m an independent—I’ve been independent a long time, but He’s showing me, you know, “You’re going to do better if you let Me lead you. You’re going to meet more people. You’re going to be positive toward them, instead of negative. You’re going to be happier and you’re going to have less stress if you let Me lead your life.” So that’s where I’m at now. It’s where I’m going now…. Some of it’s just being older and wiser. Most of it, however, is, as I said, being closer to Jesus, letting Him [say,] “Hey, you know, there’s somebody else that needs something. Why don’t you be interested in them? Hold back a little bit on yourself. I’ll take care of you. Think about that person, what does that person need?” So, I try to do it. When I see somebody, I say to myself, “What does that person need? What are their desires?” It’s no longer about me anymore. It’s about Jesus helping me to see somebody else’s need and maybe try and help them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003eQ\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIs there anything else that you’d like to say at this point?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003eA\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYes. What has changed me now from “Mr. Psychopath,” who just cared about himself and didn’t care about people’s pain, or a wife’s pain—meaning Mrs. Lennon, or their children, which are now grown—what has changed me from that is … being close to God. The main thing is feeling His love for me for the first time … finally learning He loves me regardless. Even me, convicted, condemned murderer, He loves me, and what happens when you feel His love—and it’s not from a book, it’s not from a tape—when you really experience His love, what happens is you don’t need attention from people. It helps you love others and think about others. And that’s what’s genuinely happened to me. He’s come into my life in a huge way, helped me to not look inward anymore. He takes care of that. He loves me. I’m loved now. I don’t have to look to somebody for love or attention or negative attention, or kill people or drink because I don’t feel self-esteem…. I get that from God. I get that from Jesus. So when that happens, everything changes and I’m able now to focus out instead of inwardly … I think about somebody else, like today on my visit. A fellow from Rochester came to see me out of nowhere and the whole visit was, I’m listening to him, you know, thinking about him, what’s his life like? That’s relatively new to me and it feels great, and it’s because I feel love for the first time. I really feel love … and it was a great visit. But my point was, because of His love, I’m able to think about somebody else for the first time and it feels really good. That’s His love. It will change you and get you on your feet again in this world, which has finally happened for me.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p7\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBY COMMISSIONER CRANGLE:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003eQ\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOkay. And going back to how much you’re feeling better in terms of God and speaking to God, if you were to be released, what happens if you drift off again? We have a lot of offenders that say they found God.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003eA\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eI understand. But He found me. He found me. That makes the difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eA SPECIAL MESSAGE FOR YOU—\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eYOU CANNOT BE DENIED\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThese portions of the transcript reflect only a part of the entire parole board proceeding. Mark Chapman was denied parole at this appearance, but he has found something much greater—God’s love and help and forgiveness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eGod loves you, too. A portion of the Bible, \u003cb\u003eGod’s\u003c\/b\u003e official transcript, states:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p9\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” —Jesus (John 3:16)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis means Someone loved you and died for you. Somebody cares for you. Someone \u003cb\u003eaccepts\u003c\/b\u003e you, no matter what you have done. Someone wants to give you \u003cb\u003ea new life\u003c\/b\u003e. His name is Jesus, and if you will call out to Him and ask Him, He will \u003cb\u003egive\u003c\/b\u003e you this new life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eYou \u003ci\u003ecannot be denied\u003c\/i\u003e if you turn to Jesus. The Bible \u003ci\u003esays\u003c\/i\u003e so:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p9\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“And him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.” —Jesus (John 6:37)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eONE THING KEEPING YOU\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBut there’s one thing holding you back. You need to ask God for His forgiveness. It’s the \u003cb\u003eonly thing\u003c\/b\u003e keeping you from God.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAgain, God’s transcript states:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p9\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.” (Romans 3:23)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p9\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“… your iniquities have \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eseparated\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e between you and your God.” (Isaiah 59:2)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is why Jesus died, so that you \u003cb\u003ecould\u003c\/b\u003e be forgiven.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p9\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eJesus said: “… I am the way …” (John 14:6)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p9\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“… I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in …” (Revelation 3:20)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBut will you open up that door?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eA DECISION TO BE MADE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is your decision. An important one. Jesus has opened up heaven for you by dying in your place as God’s appointed sacrifice for sin. But \u003cb\u003eyou\u003c\/b\u003e must decide. Will you accept His invitation?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIf you decide yes, now is the time to put your trust in Him. You may want to express your faith in a prayer like this …\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p9\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Dear Jesus, thank You for Your love. Thank You for dying for me. I have sinned against You and others, and I am sorry. I need You, Jesus. I know now You will accept me \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eno matter what\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e. I want a new life. I want to change. Only You can help me. Thank You for forgiving me. I call out to You now.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIf you have turned to God in repentance and put your trust in Jesus Christ alone, you have really been forgiven and Jesus has come into your life and will never leave. You can start to enjoy this new life with Him every day. Talk with Him daily in prayer. Read the Bible, the words of His love for you. A good place to start is the \u003cb\u003eGospel of John\u003c\/b\u003e. You will learn more about Jesus and experience His wonderful love and acceptance. The more you want Jesus, the more you will come closer to Him and feel His incredible presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTell others about Jesus. Let them know what you have found. Talk with other people who really know Jesus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eStill undecided? 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Mark David Chapman was the man who shot and killed him in Manhattan, New York, on the night of December 8, 1980. This is his story, in his own words….\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eI am not proud of what I’m about to write. A man is dead because of my decisions. And many people were hurt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eI am writing this to help others think about going in a different direction … one away from selfishness, which is the cause of many of our problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p4\"\u003e1980\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eIt wasn’t particularly cold that long December night, but I dressed in a coat anyway. Pacing back and forth in front of the famed Dakota Apartments on West 72nd Street, I had arrived with one horrible plan in mind: \u003ci\u003eto kill John Lennon!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eWhy had I thought of such a plan? Why John Lennon?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eI continued pacing the narrow strip of asphalt that formed the driveway at the entrance of the building ….\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eI was born in 1955 in Fort Worth, Texas, the son of David and Diane Chapman. My father was an Air Force sergeant, my mother a nurse. We moved to Indiana, then Decatur, Georgia, where I grew up and went to school. At first, my life was like most everyone else’s. There were some fights at home, and I ran away once to Miami, Florida, but things like this were happening in homes and projects all across America in 1969.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBut when I turned 14, my life began to change. Although I did most of the things young people do while growing up, and I was never in any big trouble yet, it was the late 1960s, the drug era, and I began to heavily use drugs. They were the biggest thing to ever come into my life. I loved drugs, and even quit school for months. All I did was do drugs and hang out with my friends. It was great for a while. But no matter what I did, or what I tried, I was never really happy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p4\"\u003eIT WAS THE FIRST TIME I HAD SEEN MY FATHER CRY\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eFor about two years, I ran around like this just wanting to have fun in my life. One time I got so high I was arrested at 2 AM trying to find my way home after a rock concert. When my father came to pick me up from jail, he cried. It was the first time I had ever seen him cry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eI used to travel alone a lot during the summers and once, when I was 16 years old, I went to stay at my grandparents’ house in Ormond Beach, Florida, for two weeks. I will never forget one night there. It had been a real bad one. No drugs, no friends, and I felt really lonely. I was empty inside and I knew it. I was hurting. I had been deeply betrayed earlier by someone I thought was a friend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eI remember lying on the sofa in the living room, looking up at the ceiling, the room very quiet. I needed help, and I knew the only thing I had left was to call out to God. But it was all I needed. I said, “God, if You are really there, will You help me?” It was then that something incredible happened. Just moments after I said this, I could feel Jesus in the room with me, just like you would any other person. He was really there—it wasn’t my imagination. It was the most amazing thing I had ever experienced. All those feelings of loneliness and hurt and emptiness came off of me and I knew He would always be with me the rest of my life, no matter what happened. I felt lighter. Calling out and meeting Jesus filled me with a happiness I had never known. I didn’t need drugs anymore! I had finally found what I was looking for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eWhen I came back home, I began to talk with my friends about what had happened to me.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p4\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eKNOWING\u003c\/span\u003e JESUS – I HAD NEVER HEARD\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAbout eight months before this, someone I had met in school named Jim invited me to spend a weekend with his church at a state park. I didn’t want to go, but finally said yes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe first night there, someone asked me if I wanted to watch a movie, a movie about Jesus. It explained that Jesus wasn’t just a person written about in a book, but someone who was real and could be known. I had heard about Him, that He wasn’t just an ordinary man. But anything religious was not for me. I believed in Jesus—didn’t everyone? But I just thought He was somewhere far away, at a distance. But something was different that night. As I watched the film, I learned things about Jesus I had never known before, that He wanted to be in our lives now, to be with us. I really began to understand Jesus, the real Jesus. This wasn’t religion. No one had ever told me I could actually meet Him, that I could \u003ci\u003eknow\u003c\/i\u003e Him. I had never wanted to have anything to do with God at all, or at least I thought so. And then, finally, on that night alone at my grandparents’ home, as I called out, the real, living Jesus came to me. I knew things would never be the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p4\"\u003eI TURNED FROM WHAT MATTERED MOST—JESUS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eI really believed in Jesus, but I was young, and as the months went by, except for the drugs, I went back to my old self and soon grew cold toward him. He never left me, and whenever I would call out to Him, He would help me, but I started to think about Him less and less.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eI graduated from high school, moved to Chicago, then back. My life was now about working at different jobs, driving around in my car, looking for purpose and stability again. It was impossible. I thought at times I was happy, but I wasn’t. I knew it deep down inside me. Something was missing. I had turned from what mattered most—Jesus. Emptiness began to bother me again. I had thrown away all of my new life and I began to run from myself, and from Him ….\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p4\"\u003eI SANK DEEPER AND DEEPER\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eMore months went by. I decided to go away to school in Tennessee, a college where I eventually broke down. I began to feel like a big “nobody.” It was 1975 and I had just come back from a job working with the Vietnamese War refugees and I wanted to do something important with my life. But instead I just sank deeper and deeper into a depression. I didn’t know why it started and it went on for weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eI quit school soon after and returned to Georgia. I got a job I thought was right for the nobody I now saw myself as: I became a security guard. First at the Atlanta Airport, then at a county hospital. All I did was work, mostly long night hours. I was miserable. I began to withdraw from everything and started living in my own world … and finding nothing there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p4\"\u003eI FELT LIKE I WAS INSIDE A BIG BLACK CLOUD\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eI grew more and more depressed. It felt as though I were inside a big black cloud. I thought my life had become meaningless. I felt really lost. I began to have fights with my one friend, and arguments with my girlfriend. I cut myself off from everyone else. I couldn’t see where I was going, where I was headed. It was horrible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eLooking back on it now, I can understand why I started thinking about killing myself. When I was 22 years old, I decided to do just that—take my own life. In May of 1977, I sold all of my possessions and bought a one-way plane ticket to Hawaii, where I was going to end it all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eI still remember the short drive I took up the coast of the island, looking for a quiet place to die. Finding a small wooded area near the beach, I attached a cheap vacuum cleaner hose to the exhaust pipe of my rental car and put it carefully through the back hatch. I closed my eyes and sat waiting, expecting my life would be over in minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBut nothing happened. A small hole that had burned open from the heat of the hose and a nearby fisherman kept me from killing myself. My true Friend had never left me.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eDriving back down the highway, I knew I needed real help. Getting rid of the car, I took a bus to a health clinic where I spoke to a woman and told her what had happened. She quickly drove me to a hospital.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p4\"\u003eUNDER THEIR CARE MY DARKNESS LIFTED\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAt the hospital I was admitted to one of their special units and slept for three days. Under their care, my darkness lifted. I began to feel like a person again. Later, I even got a job there. It was an ordinary job, but I felt OK. I was getting better. About a year later, I decided to take a vacation and do something I had only dreamed about, to travel to many countries and experience things and cultures I had never seen before. It was at the travel agency where I planned this trip that I met a wonderful woman, my future wife, Gloria ….\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eGLORIA:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eI met Mark in January of 1978. In the beginning of our relationship, when Mark was doing very well, he talked to me about God and the experience he had at his grandparents’ house when he was young. I was surprised at how deeply he talked about these things, and how Jesus had been so real to him that night in the room and afterwards. He explained to me the death of Jesus, what that really meant. That He, as God’s Son, was sent from Heaven to die for us in our place, for all the wrong we had done, and that all \u003ci\u003ewe\u003c\/i\u003e had to do was simply call out to Him and believe in Him and ask for His forgiveness. Those who did this could then really know Him, find a better life here, then one day go to Heaven to be with Him forever when they die. I didn’t understand everything at first, but I did feel what he was explaining to me was true.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eTo explain more, I grew up in a home where God was not talked about at all, or taught. We did not go to any church or do anything religious. My parents were loving, hardworking people, and I had a very good childhood. But in my teenage years, I wanted to find answers to all of the questions I had. I asked myself things like: Who am I? Why am I here? and What’s going to happen to me after I die? I was searching for the truth about life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eI remember the answers coming when I was about 28 years old. I had been going to church with Mark for about five months, and one day I said out loud to God: “I don’t know if You are real, but if You are, I want to know You.” It was a sincere prayer, and He really began answering it. By the time of my marriage to Mark in June of 1979, I had found Jesus Christ and knew that He was very real. I finally had all the answers I had been seeking … in finding and knowing Jesus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eMARK:\u003c\/span\u003e Things seemed good then. I had a good job, an incredible place to live, and a beautiful wife to share it all with. But although I had gotten back on my feet, I was still in deep need of help. At the time, however, we didn’t know how badly. Both of our lives, and many others, would be terribly changed the following year, 1980.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p4\"\u003eI BEGAN RUNNING INTO THE DARKNESS AGAIN\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eI quit my job to take what I thought was a better job at the hospital, running the printing press there. It wasn’t the job for me and everything soon grew worse. Once more, I left my friends. I began running into the darkness again. Days went by and I felt anxious and troubled. I started drinking more to try to get away from these feelings. It didn’t work. I became a nightmare of alternating rage and insanity. After an argument with one of the hospital supervisors, I was asked to leave the job. I tried to look for another one but couldn’t find anything good. The only thing left for me to do was another security job. It was the beginning of the end for me ….\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eWhile sitting alone in our apartment one day looking through some old phonograph records, I came across a photo of John Lennon in one of them. It was then that a horrible thought came into my mind—the thought of killing him. It would be an immediate solution to all my depression and darkness. I would gain instant fame. I would finally be a “somebody.” It was a terrible way to solve my problems, one of pure selfishness, but once I started thinking about it, I couldn’t stop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eI immediately began planning a trip to New York City, learning through a book where he lived. I flew there in the fall of 1980 and waited for him outside of his apartment building. He never showed up, and a few days later I returned home, thinking I could start my life over again somehow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eIt didn’t last. My compulsion began to build again, and two months later I bought another one-way ticket to New York. It was the worst decision I would ever make.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p3\"\u003e10:50 PM, DECEMBER 8, 1980\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOnto West 72nd Street, the long white limousine had turned and pulled up to the Dakota’s entrance. John Lennon got out of the big car, carrying recordings from a studio session he and Yoko Ono, his wife, were just returning from. Now he was coming up the driveway … and I was ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eJohn looked at me as he walked past. I believe he may have recognized me as the man who earlier that day had approached him and asked for his autograph. He had been very patient and kind to me. Now, alone and in the darkness, as he walked toward the security office, I took out the .38 Special revolver I had hidden in my coat pocket and fired it at his back. He stumbled into the office, Yoko right next to him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eStanding there, waiting for the police to come, as John Lennon lay dying, the doorman came up to me and grabbed my wrist, shaking the gun from my hand. As it fell and hit the asphalt, he kicked it across the driveway and told me to leave. But I couldn’t. I remember turning to him and saying, “But where would I go?”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe police arrived and arrested me and drove me to the precinct. In their holding cell I asked God to turn back time. But I had made my decision—and would pay for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eI have no real excuse for this murder. I wasn’t on drugs; I wasn’t the obsessed fan some people felt I was in an effort to understand the reason for what happened. I was just so selfish, so lost inside myself, so desperate for a way out, that when I saw an opportunity to become what I thought would be a “somebody,” I decided to end the life of a man I did not even know. I did this coldly and without thinking about anyone else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p3\"\u003eIF ONLY I HAD TALKED WITH HIM\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eIn the weeks before the murder, God had spoken deeply to my heart and conscience about my plan to kill John Lennon. But I didn’t listen. I remember calling Gloria late on the night before the murder, and without knowing my plans, she told me I should start talking with Jesus again. If I had wanted, I could have asked Jesus to help me. He was right there. But I chose not to. If only I had talked with Him then. He was the only One Who would have understood ….\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p4\"\u003eCHANGED … BY HIM\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eToday, I am not the same Mark Chapman. I’m not perfect, but I have stopped running. I was a fool and I don’t want you to make the same mistake of using selfish decisions to solve your problems. Believe me, there is another way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eWhen the doorman had asked me to leave the building, I said, “But where would I go?” I have learned the hard lesson that there is only one real place \u003ci\u003eto\u003c\/i\u003e go—Jesus. He is the one Friend who will never leave you, or fail you. If you call out to Him, He will hear you and He will answer you. If you think there’s no one who knows what you’re going through—in prison, in life, anywhere you are—you’re wrong. Jesus knows—and cares. He is all you need in prison, and will help you with any problem or situation you may have. He will lift you high above the waters and keep you safe. He just wants to be with you. Call out to Him now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThank you for reading this. I appreciate your time. I urge you to think about the things I’ve talked about here and consider asking Jesus into your life. Listen to these things Jesus said. They will help you find Him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“…\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eHim that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.” (John 6:37)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“… I am the way, the truth, and the life ...” \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e(John 14:6)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p7\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”  \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e(John 3:16)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“…\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eI stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in …” \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e(Revelation 3:20)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOpen the door to Jesus. He will come into your life if you want Him to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHere is a simple prayer you can say:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p8\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Jesus, I call out to You now. Will You help me? Will You forgive me? I’ve done things I knew were wrong against You and others, and I need You. I want YOU in my life. I am tired of this one. You said if I came to You, You would give me rest. I want this peace and rest. I want to MEET You, Jesus. I want You to CHANGE me. I come to You now …. Thank You, Jesus.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eIf you spoke with Jesus like this, you are forgiven and can begin living a wonderful life with Him. Get a copy of the Bible. A good place to start is the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eGospel of John\u003c\/span\u003e, which is an eyewitness account of the life of Jesus and the important things He talked about. Talk with others who know and really follow Jesus. Go to church if you can, and be baptized. Make time to be alone with Jesus and talk with Him about everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eTell others about Jesus, and what He has done for you. Because you have believed in Him and called out to Him, your life has changed and you can be content—the real kind of happiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eFinally, if you are still undecided, think about these things. Don’t forget them. And always remember these few words:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p9\"\u003eCall out to Jesus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p9\"\u003eAsk Him to come into your life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p9\"\u003eAsk Him to \u003ci\u003ebe\u003c\/i\u003e with you!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p10\"\u003eI hope this has been helpful to you. Thank you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p11\"\u003eMark Chapman\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p12\"\u003eCopyright © 1994 By Don Dickerman Ministries (revised 2015)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PrintMyTract.com","offers":[{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 100","offer_id":41113446026,"sku":"PMT685ENKJ-100","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 100","offer_id":41113446090,"sku":"PMT685ENKJ-100-RUSH","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 250","offer_id":41113446154,"sku":"PMT685ENKJ-250","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 250","offer_id":41113446282,"sku":"PMT685ENKJ-250-RUSH","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 500","offer_id":41113446346,"sku":"PMT685ENKJ-500","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 500","offer_id":41113446410,"sku":"PMT685ENKJ-500-RUSH","price":240.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 1000","offer_id":41113446474,"sku":"PMT685ENKJ-1000","price":243.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 1000","offer_id":41113446602,"sku":"PMT685ENKJ-1000-RUSH","price":342.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 2500","offer_id":41113446666,"sku":"PMT685ENKJ-2500","price":520.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 2500","offer_id":41113446730,"sku":"PMT685ENKJ-2500-RUSH","price":647.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 5000","offer_id":41113446794,"sku":"PMT685ENKJ-5000","price":840.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 5000","offer_id":41113446858,"sku":"PMT685ENKJ-5000-RUSH","price":1050.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 10000","offer_id":41113446922,"sku":"PMT685ENKJ-10000","price":1330.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 10000","offer_id":41113446986,"sku":"PMT685ENKJ-10000-RUSH","price":1540.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0850\/8334\/products\/685ENKJ-1.jpg?v=1493323521"},{"product_id":"pmt-do-you-believe-in-heaven-esv","title":"Do You Believe In Heaven? 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You might say, “my god would never do that.” That’s true because your god does not exist, you made him up. The God of the Old Testament is the same God in the New Testament. In Acts chapter 5 God killed Ananias and his wife Sapphira for lying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon’t use God’s name in a meaningless way. That means saying: oh my God, oh Jesus, GD, and many others. Unless you are talking to—or about—God or Jesus, using the G or J word is worse than using the f word.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo you set aside one day every week for God-centered rest? A day that you step back from the busyness of life, and focus on your personal connection with Holy God.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJesus said, \u003cem\u003e“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28).\u003c\/em\u003e If you turn to Jesus and repent, you will find a true peace that only he can give.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5. Honor your father and your mother.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave you always honored your parents or guardians in a way that would please God?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6. You shall not murder.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe New Testament makes it clear that if you hate someone you are a murderer in God’s sight: \u003cem\u003e“Everyone who hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life abiding in him” (1 John 3:15).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJesus said: \u003cem\u003e“You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not murder; and whoever murders will be liable to judgment.’ But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment; whoever insults his brother will be liable to the council; and whoever says, ‘You fool!’ will be liable to the hell of fire” (Matthew 5:21-22).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7. You shall not commit adultery. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJesus said if you even look with lust you’re guilty: \u003cem\u003e“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart” (Matthew 5:27-28).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8. You shall not steal.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave you ever stolen something, regardless of value? Maybe charged an extra hour at work, cheated on a test, stole a pen, or received extra money back from the store. That’s stealing and in God’s sight you’re a thief.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave you ever lied? There is no such thing as a small lie (white lie, lie of a lesser degree). If you have ever told a lie, God sees you as a liar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10. You shall not covet. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave you ever seen something someone else had and wished you had it also? A nicer house, car, bike, boat, wife\/husband, kids, dog, even talent, good looks, and fame. That’s coveting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“But as for the cowardly, the faithless, the detestable, as for murderers, the sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars, their portion will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur, which is the second death” (Revelation 21:8).\u003c\/em\u003e That means Hell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bad news is you’re guilty of sin and you will be judged by a Holy God. Because God is just and holy, he must punish sin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOk, let’s imagine you were drinking and driving and ran over a boy playing in the street. Scared of being incarcerated, you fled the scene of the accident, hurried home, packed your bags and moved far away. Feeling horrible for your crime, you decided to make up for it. “I will become a youth Minister,” you thought. “The best youth minister ever.” Five years go by and the law eventually catches up with you. You are arrested and brought before a Judge. The evidence is stacked against you, so you plead with the Judge: “I’m a good person,” you say to him. “I have been a great youth minister.” Then you proceed to tell him about all your good deeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow, if the judge let you go because of your good deeds there would be an outrage in the community and people would protest the corrupt judge for justice to be served.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut, after pleading with the judge, he turns to you and says that your good deeds do not change the fact you killed a child. Justice demands that you pay for this crime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGod is a good Judge and must hold you responsible for your crimes. On judgment day you will be found guilty, and the punishment will be eternal separation from God. Jesus said there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you examine yourself and acknowledge you’re guilty and deserve hell, there’s hope for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble” (James 4:6).\u003c\/em\u003e So humble yourself before Holy God today. Admit you deserve Hell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOk, finally we have come to the Good News. Jesus is the Good News, and he did something you could never do. He, being God, put his glory on hold, robed himself in flesh and lived as a human. He was still fully God but also fully human. He lived a perfect and sinless life. Then he laid his life down as a sacrifice in order that the world might be saved through him. He was humiliated, stripped naked, and almost beat to death. Then he carried a cross out of the city, and was crucified. Crucifixion was the most shameful way to die in that time. So God not only put his glory on hold but allowed himself to be humiliated and tortured so you and I would have a chance to be set free from our deserved punishment. Thank you Jesus...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo the only question is how do you accept this offer?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStep one we covered: you must humble yourself. You should have a broken spirit and broken and contrite heart because of what you have done. If you don’t feel remorse ask God to help you feel his pain for the sins you committed against him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStep two: Jesus told Nicodemus, \u003cem\u003e“Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God” (John 3:3).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo how can you be born again? Before you can be born again you must die. Yes, die. But don’t go jump off a bridge; that won’t save you. You have to do something much harder than that. You must die to your wants and desires for this world and live for Jesus and his good news. Romans 6:3-6 says: \u003cem\u003e“Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life. For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we shall certainly be united with him in a resurrection like his. We know that our old self was crucified with him in order that the body of sin might be brought to nothing, so that we would no longer be enslaved to sin.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first words of Jesus’ public ministry were \u003cem\u003e“Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand” (Matthew 3:2).\u003c\/em\u003e Repentance is not asking God for forgiveness it is turning from your sins and turning to God. Your life should look radically different from what it did before you were born again. God should be the reason for the change: not age, marriage, or kids. Your life should also look much different than the world around you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 John 2:15-17 says: \u003cem\u003e“Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride of life—is not from the Father but is from the world. And the world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI’m not saying you won’t sin: \u003cem\u003e“If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us” (1 John 1:8). \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI am saying you will not make a practice of sinning: \u003cem\u003e“No one who abides in him keeps on sinning; no one who keeps on sinning has either seen him or known him. Little children, let no one deceive you. Whoever practices righteousness is righteous, as he is righteous. Whoever makes a practice of sinning is of the devil, for the devil has been sinning from the beginning. The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the works of the devil. No one born of God makes a practice of sinning, for God’s seed abides in him, and he cannot keep on sinning because he has been born of God” (1 John 3:6-9).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOk, now let’s talk about faith and works. \u003cem\u003e“For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast” (Ephesians 2:8-9).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOk, new question: what is faith?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFaith is different than believing in something. You can believe a parachute will save you if you jump out of a plane. But it takes faith in the parachute to actually jump at 14,000 feet. You have faith when you believe and take action based on that belief.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God remains on him” (John 3:36).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have faith in Jesus you will obey him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJames 2:14-24 says: \u003cem\u003e“What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him? If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food, and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, be warmed and filled,” without giving them the things needed for the body, what good is that? So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead. But someone will say, “You have faith and I have works.” Show me your faith apart from your works, and I will show you my faith by my works. You believe that God is one; you do well. Even the demons believe—and shudder! Do you want to be shown, you foolish person, that faith apart from works is useless? Was not Abraham our father justified by works when he offered up his son Isaac on the altar? You see that faith was active along with his works, and faith was completed by his works; and the Scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness”—and he was called a friend of God. You see that a person is justified by works and not by faith alone.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThank you for reading this Gospel Tract. I hope you turn to God today. Did you know that over 150,000 people die every day? I bet most of them think today is no different than any other. After death it’s too late. There is no such thing as purgatory, and no chance to repent after death. Please repent when there is still time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReading the bible every day is a good practice and the only way to know what God wants you to do. I recommend starting in the New Testament. Matthew chapters 5, 6, \u0026amp; 7 contain Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. After that you could start in the Gospel of John and read all the way through Revelation. 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Sadly the suicide rate is increasing, especially among young people. As difficult as life might be \u003cb\u003ethere is HOPE. \u003c\/b\u003eIf you are feeling suicidal it is important that you get help immediately from a professional at a hospital or crisis center. There are many possible solutions; spiritual, psychological, social and physical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFirst, let me remind you that suicide is a \u003cb\u003epermanent \u003c\/b\u003esolution to a \u003cb\u003etemporary \u003c\/b\u003eproblem. Have you considered where you will be \u003cb\u003eafter\u003c\/b\u003e you die? There \u003cb\u003eis \u003c\/b\u003ean after-life and ETERNITY is forever, a long time to spend in the wrong place if you have not prepared. Physical death is not the end. You might ask “How can you be so sure?” Well the best resource in the world is the Bible because it has been proven to be true. (Check on-line—Google “How do we know that the Bible is true?” or read “The Case for Christ” by Lee Strobel.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p2\"\u003eLife or Death\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNegative thoughts such as “I hate life” DO NOT come from God! God loves\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eyou so much that He gave His only Son to die for you so that you could be in heaven\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eeverlasting LIFE\u003c\/b\u003e.” (John 3:16)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTry putting your name in this verse, to make it personal e.g. For God so loved ME that He gave His only begotten Son, that if I believe in Him I should not perish but have everlasting life. The “should not perish” in this verse does not imply any doubt. In the original Greek the format is “should perish…NOT”. “Should perish” is one word in Greek followed by a definite “NOT”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Almighty God of the universe can give you everlasting LIFE. \u003ci\u003e“God has given us \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eeternal life,\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e and this \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLIFE \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eis in His Son.”\u003c\/i\u003e(1 John 5:11 NIV)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJesus said \u003ci\u003e“I am come that they might have \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLIFE\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e, and that they might have it \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003emore abundantly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003ci\u003e”\u003c\/i\u003e (John 10:10\u003ci\u003e)”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Our Savior, Jesus Christ, who has destroyed \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDEATH \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eand has brought \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLIFE\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e and immortality to light through the gospel.”\u003c\/i\u003e (2 Timothy 1:10 NIV)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Sin came into the world by one man, Adam. Sin brought \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDEATH\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e with it. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDEATH\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e spread to all men because all have sinned.”\u003c\/i\u003e (Romans 5:12 NLV\u003ci\u003e)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e“\u003ci\u003eAnd \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDEATH\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDEATH. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnd whosoever was not found written in the book of \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLIFE \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003ewas cast into the lake of fire.” \u003c\/i\u003e(Revelation 20:14-15)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“The wages of sin is\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e DEATH\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e; but the gift of God is \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eETERNAL LIFE \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003ethrough Jesus Christ our Lord.”\u003c\/i\u003e (Romans 6:23)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003csup\u003e“\u003c\/sup\u003eHe that believeth on the Son hath everlasting \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLIFE\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLIFE\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e; but the wrath of God abideth on him.”\u003c\/i\u003e (John 3:36)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHOOSE LIFE!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p2\"\u003eHope OR Hopeless\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Now that we have been made right with God by putting our trust in Him, we have peace with Him. It is because of what our Lord Jesus Christ did for us. By putting our trust in God, He has given us His loving-favor and has received us. We are happy for the \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHOPE\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e we have of sharing the shining-greatness of God.”\u003c\/i\u003e (Romans 5:1-2 NLV)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSo many, sadly are\u003ci\u003e“In this world \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ewithout God\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e and \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWITHOUT HOPE\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e.”\u003c\/i\u003e (Ephesians 2:12 NLT)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“May the God of \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHOPE\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHOPE\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e by the power of the Holy Spirit.”\u003c\/i\u003e (Romans 15:13 NIV)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHOOSE HOPE!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p2\"\u003eForgiveness or Guilt\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“No one can say that he does not know what sin is. Yes, every person in the world stands \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGUILTY\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e before God.”\u003c\/i\u003e (Romans 3:19 NLV)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“If you obey all the Laws but one, you are as \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGUILTY\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e as the one who has broken them all.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e(James 2:10 NLV)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“He (God) hath made us accepted in the Beloved (Jesus). In Whom we have redemption through His blood, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ethe FORGIVENESS of sins\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e, according to the riches of His grace.”\u003c\/i\u003e (Ephesians 1:6-7)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003csup\u003e“\u003c\/sup\u003eGod took us out of a life of darkness. He has put us in the holy nation of His much-loved Son. We have been bought by His blood and made free. Our sins are \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFORGIVEN \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003ethrough Him.”\u003c\/i\u003e (Colossians 1:13-14 NLV)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Through Jesus the \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFORGIVENESS \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eof sins is proclaimed to you. Through Him everyone who believes is set free from every sin.”\u003c\/i\u003e (Acts 13:38-39 NIV)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Lord Jesus said to the apostle \u003ci\u003ePaul “I am sending you to them\u003csup\u003e \u003c\/sup\u003eto open their eyes and turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, so that they may receive \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFORGIVENESS\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e of sins.” \u003c\/i\u003e(Acts 26:17-18 NIV)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHOOSE FORGIVENESS!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p2\"\u003eSaved or Lost\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhen Jesus was born, an angel spoke to shepherds and said \u003ci\u003e“Unto you is born this day in the city of David a \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSAVIOR\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e, which is Christ the Lord.” \u003c\/i\u003e(Luke 2:11) Jesus was born to be our SAVIOR!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Christ Jesus came into to the world to \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003esave\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e sinners.” \u003c\/i\u003e(1 Timothy 1:15)\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eA man called Simeon was told “\u003ci\u003eHe\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eshould not see death, before he had seen the Lord’s Christ\u003c\/i\u003e” (Luke 2:26). I pray that YOU will not see death until you have met the Lord’s Christ as YOUR SAVIOR. When Simeon took the baby Jesus in his arms to bless Him, at the temple in Jerusalem, he praised God and said “\u003ci\u003eSovereign Lord, as you have promised, You may now dismiss Your servant in peace. For my eyes have seen your \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSALVATION\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e (Luke 2:29-30 NIV)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through Him might be \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSAVED\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e.”\u003c\/i\u003e (John 3:17)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e“\u003ci\u003eWhosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSAVED\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e.” (Acts 2:21)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“If thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSAVED\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e.” (Romans 10:9)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“By grace are ye \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSAVED\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God.”\u003c\/i\u003e (Ephesians 2:8)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e“\u003ci\u003eNot by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSAVED \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eus.”\u003c\/i\u003e (Titus 3:5)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“What shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLOSE\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e his own soul?\u003c\/i\u003e (Mark 8:36)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“The Son of man [Jesus] is come to \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSAVE\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e that which was \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLOST\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e (Matthew 18:11)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHOOSE SALVATION!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p2\"\u003eJoy or Sorrow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e“\u003ci\u003eMany \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSORROWS\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e come to the wicked, but unfailing love surrounds those who trust the Lord.\u003c\/i\u003e” (Psalm 32:10 NLT)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e“\u003ci\u003eGodly \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eSORROW\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eSORROW\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e of the world worketh death\u003c\/i\u003e.” (2 Corinthians 7:10)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrue happiness depends on inward joy.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eJOY\u003c\/b\u003e is true contentment that comes from internal factors like our faith in the Lord.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e“\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eMy soul shall be \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ejoyful\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e in the Lord: it shall rejoice in His salvation\u003c\/i\u003e.” (Psalm 35:9)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoy comes from God, not circumstances.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e“\u003ci\u003eThe precepts of the Lord [rules or guidelines] are right, giving \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJOY\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e to the heart. The commands of the Lord are radiant, giving light to the eyes\u003c\/i\u003e.” (Psalm 19:8 NIV)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e“\u003ci\u003eThe Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and He helps me. My heart leaps for \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJOY\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e, and with my song I praise Him\u003c\/i\u003e.” (Psalm 28:7 NIV)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoy comes from new life.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e“\u003ci\u003eYou make known to me the path of \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLIFE\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e; You will fill me with \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJOY\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e in Your presence, with \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eeternal \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003epleasures at Your right hand.\u003c\/i\u003e” (Psalm 16:11 NIV)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrue joy is everlasting\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e“\u003ci\u003eThose whom the Lord has paid for and set free will return. They will come to Zion with singing. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJOY\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e that \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003elasts forever \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003ewill crown their heads. They will be glad and \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003efull of joy. SORROW\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e and sad voices will be gone.\u003c\/i\u003e” (Isaiah 35:10 NLV)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoy brings inward peace and outward purpose.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e“May the God of hope fill you with all \u003cb\u003ejoy\u003c\/b\u003e and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with \u003cb\u003ehope\u003c\/b\u003e by the power of the Holy Spirit.” (Romans 15:13 NIV)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHOOSE JOY!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p2\"\u003eHeaven or Hell\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOver 30 years ago I remember being SO afraid of going to \u003cb\u003ehell\u003c\/b\u003e that I cried out to God for mercy. I went into my room and got down on my knees and said “Lord, I am not leaving this room until You give me assurance of salvation.” True conviction such as this will undoubtedly be followed by revelation. I didn’t see any flashing lights, but when GOD puts thoughts in your mind they are thoughts of assurance and peace. The thought that God put in my mind was as follows: “My Son bore the equivalent of an eternity of suffering in \u003cb\u003ehell\u003c\/b\u003e for your sin when He died on the cross so YOU will NEVER be punished for your sins in \u003cb\u003ehell\u003c\/b\u003e.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMy favorite Bible verses are Romans 5:1 and 1 Peter 2:24\u003ci\u003e—“We have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ… Who His own self bare our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLIVE \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eunto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.”\u003c\/i\u003e “Being dead to sins” does not mean that we will never sin again, but after we are saved, sin should not be the practice of our life. After we are saved, having trusted Christ as our Savior, we will want to please Him as much as possible by obeying His words in the Bible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Bible speaks about a real \u003cb\u003ehell\u003c\/b\u003e. If there was not a real \u003cb\u003ehell\u003c\/b\u003e why would God come to earth in human form (Jesus) and suffer untold agonies? \u003ci\u003e“For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the Just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened [\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003emade alive\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e] by the Spirit.”\u003c\/i\u003e (1 Peter 3:18) Jesus rose again! Jesus said “\u003ci\u003eBecause \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eI\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLIVE\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eYE\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eshall\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLIVE\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ealso\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e!”\u003c\/i\u003e (John 14:19)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Bible speaks about a rich man who had no time for God in life and, after he died, it says \u003ci\u003e“In \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ehell \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ehe lift up his eyes\u003ci\u003e, being in torments, and saw Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.”\u003c\/i\u003e (Luke 16:23) See also Psalm 9:17—\u003ci\u003e“The wicked shall be turned into \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ehell\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e, and all the nations that forget God.” \u003c\/i\u003eAnd Proverbs 15:24 –\u003ci\u003e\u003csup\u003e“\u003c\/sup\u003eThe way of \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLIFE \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eis \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eabove\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e to the wise, that he may depart from \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ehell\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e beneath\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003ci\u003e”\u003c\/i\u003e (Proverbs 15:24)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“O that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would consider their \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003elatter\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eend\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e!”\u003c\/i\u003e (Deuteronomy 32:29)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“This same Jesus, which is taken up from you into \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eheaven\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen Him go into \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eheaven\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e.”\u003c\/i\u003e (Acts 1:11)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e. In my Father’s house are many mansions\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e: if it were not so, I would have told you\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e. I go to prepare a place for you.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnd if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e.”\u003c\/i\u003e (John 14:1-3)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHOOSE HEAVEN!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eCHOOSE LIFE, CHOOSE HOPE, CHOOSE FORGIVENESS, CHOOSE SALVATION, CHOOSE JOY, CHOOSE HEAVEN!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PrintMyTract.com","offers":[{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 100","offer_id":47258103242,"sku":"PMT797EN-100","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 100","offer_id":47258103370,"sku":"PMT797EN-100-RUSH","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 250","offer_id":47258103498,"sku":"PMT797EN-250","price":97.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 250","offer_id":47258103626,"sku":"PMT797EN-250-RUSH","price":137.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 500","offer_id":47258103754,"sku":"PMT797EN-500","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 500","offer_id":47258103882,"sku":"PMT797EN-500-RUSH","price":190.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 1000","offer_id":47258104522,"sku":"PMT797EN-1000","price":190.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 1000","offer_id":47258104650,"sku":"PMT797EN-1000-RUSH","price":270.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 2500","offer_id":47258104842,"sku":"PMT797EN-2500","price":405.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 2500","offer_id":47258104970,"sku":"PMT797EN-2500-RUSH","price":540.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 5000","offer_id":47258105162,"sku":"PMT797EN-5000","price":612.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 5000","offer_id":47258105290,"sku":"PMT797EN-5000-RUSH","price":875.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 10000","offer_id":47258105482,"sku":"PMT797EN-10000","price":1015.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 10000","offer_id":47258105674,"sku":"PMT797EN-10000-RUSH","price":1330.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0850\/8334\/products\/797EN-1.jpg?v=1503059180"},{"product_id":"pmt-unforgiveness-a-christian-guide-to-tearing-down-that-wall-spanish","title":"Unforgiveness: A Christian Guide To Tearing Down That Wall (Spanish)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLa falta de perdón en nuestras vidas - ira hacia otros por algo que nos hicieron - es una carga terrible sobre nosotros. Esta nos hiere. Es como una fría y húmeda pared alrededor de nuestro corazón. Guardar rencor no nos protege; sino que nos atrapa. Nos mantiene en tormento.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Pero alguien me hirió”, ¡pudieras decir!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eSí, lo hicieron. Y no importa lo que hagas o pienses, ellos tendrán que responder a un Dios Santo por lo que hicieron. Pero si nosotros guardamos rencor nuestra falta de perdón e ira nos hacen sufrir el doble. Lo que estamos haciendo es construir un muro alrededor de nuestro corazón, piedra por piedra, porque alguien nos ha herido. Y este muro, nos mantiene atrapados. Nos evita sanar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e¿Por qué tenemos que “dejarlo pasar por alto”? ¿Por qué no podemos hacer que la otra persona sufra, como sufrimos nosotros? El motivo es que el rencor que guardamos nos hiere. Además, es como tener un anzuelo encajado en la mano.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eA quien nos hiere es a nosotros, no a la otra persona. Tiene que ser quitado para que podamos tener paz. Tener paz en nuestra vida es la única manera de verdaderamente vivir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eJesús le mandó a sus seguidores a perdonar a otros. Nosotros podemos hacerlo solamente con humildad y con la ayuda de Dios. Esperamos que este folleto le ayude.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerdón y Falta de Perdón\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePerdonar a otro significa liberar la responsabilidad de otra persona hacia nosotros por la queja que tenemos contra esa persona, y dejar en las manos de Dios todo el problema. Perdonar no significa “confiar”. El perdón se otorga, la confianza debe ser ganada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eLa falta de perdón en nuestra vida nos lleva a un estado de ansiedad, incluso tormento, y limita nuestra habilidad de que nuestras oraciones sean escuchadas y respondidas por Dios. También nos limita para recibir a plenitud el beneficio del “Fruto del Espíritu (Santo)”, incluyendo el amor, gozo, paz, paciencia, y auto control (Gálatas 5:22-23).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eLa falta de perdón es una “fortaleza” en nuestra mente y corazón. Esto significa que es como un castillo que hemos construido por nuestros pensamientos y emociones, generalmente al paso del tiempo. Este debe ser derribado. Debemos enfrentar el problema con una actitud de humildad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSé Humilde\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eLa Biblia: Jesús nos manda a perdonar a aquellos que nos ofenden o hieren. El Padre Nuestro vincula el Perdón de Dios hacia nosotros con nuestro perdón hacia otros: “Perdona nuestras deudas, \u003cb\u003easí como nosotros perdonamos\u003c\/b\u003e a nuestros deudores.” (Mateo 6:12). Jesús también menciona el perdón como una condición para que se contesten nuestras oraciones. (Marcos 11:24-26). Sin embargo, la Biblia, también nos provee guianza para vencer nuestra falta de perdón. Esta es la base de este resumen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eDebemos esforzarnos por tener un estilo de vida de \u003cb\u003eExhortación\u003c\/b\u003e. Es más fácil criticar, sermonear y corregir a otra persona, pero la exhortación es el camino de la victoria para nosotros y para la otra persona. (un gran ejemplo de exhortación en la Biblia es el de Bernabé, en el libro de Hechos. Él fue un “buen hombre”)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHumildad: Debemos acercarnos al tema de la falta de perdón en nuestras vidas desde el punto de partida de la humildad y buscar la verdad y no el orgullo. Proverbios 15:33 nos enseña: “El temor del Señor es instrucción de sabiduría, y antes de la gloria está la humildad”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eEntender la fortaleza de la falta de perdón. Es una fortaleza en nuestra mente, la cual nos amenaza con encerrar nuestra alma (mente, emociones y voluntad) y nuestro cuerpo del poder limpiador del Espíritu Santo en nosotros. Nosotros mismos lo hemos construido, generalmente ladrillo a ladrillo con el paso del tiempo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAsí es como funciona: una ofensa hacia nosotros nos guía a un pensamiento negativo; después, nos investimos mental y emocionalmente en esos pensamientos. Comenzamos a elevarlos en importancia en nuestro carácter. Eventualmente nuestro orgullo domina la situación y podemos convertirnos en hostiles a la corrección y la verdad. (2 Corintios 10:4-5). Las fortalezas negativas como la falta de perdón son el campo de juego del diablo. Él puede jugar con nuestra ira, y otros pensamientos y emociones negativas, y así derribarnos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eRenovación de nuestra mente es el método para vencer la falta de perdón (Romanos 12:2). Debemos buscar un estilo de vida de meditación sobre nuestros pensamientos. Debemos traer nuestros pensamientos “cautivos” a la obediencia a Cristo. (2 Corintios 10:5).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eEsto involucra \u003cb\u003earrepentimiento\u003c\/b\u003e- confesión (con nuestra boca) de la fortaleza que tenemos; \u003cb\u003ecambiar nuestra mente; cambiar nuestra dirección en esa área\u003c\/b\u003e. Esta acción le capacita (1) para identificar cómo el diablo trata de obrar en nuestras mentes, y (2) atarlo y ¡echarlo fuera en el nombre de Jesús!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAl meditar en nuestros pensamientos, podemos resistir mejor cualquier tentación de agregar más ladrillos a nuestra fortaleza. Lo hacemos al ver las heridas y males que nos han hecho, no cómo una razón para ofendernos, sino en lugar de esto, como una oportunidad para contender en contra de la falta de perdón al derribar las fortalezas y no construirlas. Esta manera nos llevará al crecimiento espiritual, el cual es evidenciado por una paz \u003cb\u003eincrementada\u003c\/b\u003e en nuestra vida.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eLa \u003cb\u003eSangre de\u003c\/b\u003e Jesús, derramada por nuestros pecados. Debemos poner todo en perspectiva. Cualesquiera que sean nuestros problemas, Jesús vivió una vida sin pecado y aun así lo dejó todo por todos los pecadores. Nuestras injusticias no se comparan con aquel acto de misericordia y salvación. Debemos enfocarnos en Él (Filipenses 4:8). Además, podemos “reclamar la sangre” como defensa en contra de las acusaciones de enemigo y sus intentos de hacernos sentir indignos por causa de nuestras fallas en el área de la falta de perdón.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eQue nuestros hermanos y hermanas nos ayuden en el área de la falta de perdón. Al intercambiar testimonios, podemos edificarnos unos a otros en la fe. Sin embargo, debemos ser cuidadosos para no dejar que las respuestas de apoyo de nuestros amigos refuercen o aumenten cualquier fortaleza de falta de perdón.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eEl Apóstol Pablo le enseñó a su discípulo Timoteo, que este tenía que “\u003cb\u003eejercitarse\u003c\/b\u003e” en el propósito de la piedad (1 Timoteo 4:7). Nosotros tenemos que practicar en el área de la falta de perdón, con oraciones por sabiduría de Dios, con un corazón arrepentido cuando fallamos, y con la búsqueda continua de la asistencia de Espíritu Santo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eLa falta de perdón es un muro en nuestra mente. Lo hemos construido piedra por piedra. Este detiene al poder del Espíritu Santo de limpia nuestra alma y cuerpo. Nos mantiene en tormento.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDebemos derribarlo para alcanzar la victoria.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eReconocimientos: Gracias, Jesús. Gracias a mi esposa Sheila, al Rev. Tony Loeffler de Solid Rock Ministry, Mario Diaz por traducción y mis otros hermanos y hermanas en Cristo de todo el mundo, incluyendo Newton y Sparta, NJ, y Huntingdon, PA.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e©2018 Ellsworth McMeen\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PrintMyTract.com","offers":[{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 100","offer_id":5388274532383,"sku":"PMT573ES-100","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 100","offer_id":5388274565151,"sku":"PMT573ES-100-RUSH","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 250","offer_id":5388274597919,"sku":"PMT573ES-250","price":97.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 250","offer_id":5388274630687,"sku":"PMT573ES-250-RUSH","price":137.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 500","offer_id":5388274663455,"sku":"PMT573ES-500","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 500","offer_id":5388274696223,"sku":"PMT573ES-500-RUSH","price":190.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 1000","offer_id":5388274728991,"sku":"PMT573ES-1000","price":190.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 1000","offer_id":5388274761759,"sku":"PMT573ES-1000-RUSH","price":270.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 2500","offer_id":5388274794527,"sku":"PMT573ES-2500","price":405.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 2500","offer_id":5388274827295,"sku":"PMT573ES-2500-RUSH","price":540.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 5000","offer_id":5388274860063,"sku":"PMT573ES-5000","price":612.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 5000","offer_id":5388274892831,"sku":"PMT573ES-5000-RUSH","price":875.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 10000","offer_id":5388274925599,"sku":"PMT573ES-10000","price":1015.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 10000","offer_id":5388274958367,"sku":"PMT573ES-10000-RUSH","price":1330.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0850\/8334\/products\/573ES-1.jpg?v=1516808002"},{"product_id":"pmt-when-darkness-reigns","title":"When Darkness Reigns","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHis black hooded robe flowed behind him as he strode toward the darkened building with great purpose in his step. There was evil all around him like an aura of hatred and wickedness. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA chill went down her spine, and she suddenly felt so cold. He crept slowly past her; she couldn’t breathe. Then, he enticed her to follow him on down the road. She was unaware of his presence not knowing that every step she took could lead to her destruction. He looked back at her with a cold, sinister sneer. If she had seen this, she would’ve been terrified by its intensity. But, he had the power to draw her to him, to make her captive to do his will. Her head was bent low as she moved down the road. She felt heaviness deep in her soul that she could not explain. She’d felt this burden all her life and longed to be free, but she’d given up hope of that long ago. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLucifer turned and looked at the woman following just steps behind him. He was staring right at her, but she couldn’t see him nor could she hear his voice. But, he could convey his messages to her; she could hear his thoughts in her mind. He laughed when he thought how easy it was to lead her astray by his words. She might even think what she’d heard were her own thoughts or maybe they were from God. He gave the woman a hateful look as he thought of his plan to destroy her. Then, he turned around and walked down the path that led to an old building. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEntering the abandoned warehouse was like walking into a tomb. As her eyes were adjusting to the dim light, she could see the fearful, anguished eyes of those with whom she shared this space. They were homeless for many different reasons, yet they all shared the same need for shelter. But, it was not a safe environment in which to live; some of the residents would do anything to get drugs or alcohol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAt that moment, an evil looking man with vile intentions tried to force her to buy the drugs in his hand. Satan rushed to her side urging, “Go ahead. Try them! They’ll make you feel good and help you forget about all of your problems.” Julie was tempted, but she knew from experience if she took them her problems would only get worse. She had friends who had dangerous addictions. They seemed desperate to quit but helpless to do so. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhen she refused to buy them, the man was livid and suddenly lunged to attack her. In fear for her life, she cried, “God, please help me!” Instantly, a tall figure appeared and seemed to blind the man momentarily so she could move away from him. Then, without a word, the man who had rescued her just disappeared. She quickly raced to the door and went out into the night. As she made her escape, she felt her heart pounding and looked back to make sure she wasn’t being followed. When she couldn’t run anymore, she collapsed against a vacant building and sat down in the dirt. The wind was bitter as she huddled close to the wall wondering what had happened in that warehouse a few moments ago. Did God send an angel to help her escape? \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e“Why would God care about me?” she cried, “I’ve made such a mess of my life. What will happen to my baby and me? How are we going to survive?” There was a sickening grin on Lucifer’s face; he delighted in all of her suffering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJust then the baby kicked and with tears streaming down her face, she thought back to a happier, carefree time in her life. She began dating Cameron the last year of high school. He was so cute and fun to be around. She was hanging out with him one day laughing, talking and enjoying their time together, but when it was quiet, caught up in the moment, she chose to give her love away.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eShe hadn’t planned for this to happen. She had wanted to wait until marriage, but now she felt sad knowing she had lost something precious. She was changed forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIt was a rainy spring day when she learned that she was going to have a baby. Cameron seemed to accept the news, and their relationship continued again. She felt overwhelmed and wondered how she’d be a good mother when she was struggling just to provide for herself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLucifer tormented her day and night tempting her to have an abortion saying, “You must not go through with this pregnancy! It’s not the right time to have a baby. How do you think you’re going to take care of it?” She’d heard being a single parent was difficult, and she wished she’d listened to God and waited until she was married to have a family. But, she was expecting now and knew God would not approve of an abortion. She’d read in the Bible in Psalm 139:13-16, that He created each person as a viable human being right from conception. She struggled with her decision, but in the end, she couldn’t take her child’s life no matter what obstacles she may face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHer parents, though shocked at first, wanted her to keep the baby but raise it without Cameron. They’d seen the bruises and tried to warn her she’d be better off without him, but she was in love and knew he’d be a great father. Lucifer had been there all along, pleased she was still with Cameron. He’d often talked to her boyfriend, encouraging him to take his anger out on her.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhen Cameron proposed, she was so happy and couldn’t wait to get married. They eloped and started their new life together in a small basement apartment in the inner city. At first, she was enjoying married life, but then Cameron began drinking more and staying out late. One night he didn’t come home at all. When the police arrived, they said Cameron had been in a fight with another patron at the bar he’d visited last night. She was devastated but not surprised when they told her he was dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eShe almost had a miscarriage that night, and this made her more determined than ever to keep going if only for her child. She already loved this baby more than she thought she could. She went to her parents to see if they would help her, but they refused. She found a job in a grocery store but lost it soon after when she became ill from the pregnancy. When she could no longer pay the rent, she was forced to live out on the streets. She never thought this could happen to her. Her life had gotten so out of control! She knew she’d done things that wouldn’t please God, and she’d made some choices she’d always regret. Now she’d soon have a baby to raise, and she didn’t know how she could do it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eShe was choking back tears as she tried to stand up and move away from the building. She’d been sitting for so long she wasn’t sure she could get up unassisted. She would not get help from her evil companion; Satan was reveling in her misery. She was startled when she felt something wet on her cheeks. She’d been staring at the hard ground as she trudged along and didn’t notice it had started to snow. She could feel the temperature dropping and pulled her worn coat tightly around her. She began to worry about where she would spend the night. She knew she could never go back to the warehouse. It wasn’t safe for her or the baby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHer steps came more slowly as she tried to maneuver through the snow-covered street. Then Julie became dizzy and gave out a cry as she stumbled and fell to the ground. A man shoveling snow outside the local Christian Mission saw what had happened and ran over to help. He reached out his hand to lift her back up while voicing concern for her and her child. Julie assured him she wasn’t hurt and gladly agreed to warm up in the Mission. Soon, wrapped in a blanket and sipping hot coffee, she thanked everyone for their kindness to her. They were discussing her baby and plans for the future when someone mentioned the Pastor’s weekly sermon was about to begin. Julie felt drawn to these people and the love they had shown her, so she asked her new friends if she could join them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eShe began to rise from the chair, but Lucifer’s words seemed to force her back down. “You must not listen to the Pastor! There’s no truth to his words. You’ll only be hurt by his lies!” he spat out the words with fiery venom, “You must get out of here right now! Get up! I’ll show you the way!” With an evil stare when she would not obey, he followed her into the chapel. She found a seat and was waiting for the Pastor to speak when one of the women she’d met earlier leaned over and asked, “Julie, we know you’re having a rough time. Could we help find housing for you and your baby?” Tears of joy filled her eyes as she nodded and smiled. She had cried out to God for help, and He had answered in a greater way than she could have imagined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe music started, and she was enjoying it so much she even found herself joining in on some of the songs. As Julie began to relax, she realized how exhausted she was and hoped she’d stay awake during the service. But, she didn’t need to be concerned, for she was riveted by what the Pastor had to say.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e“Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour,” the Bible says in 1 Peter 5:8. Satan, or Lucifer as he was first called, was the most beautiful angel God had created, and he had authority over all other angels. However, Satan wanted to be like God; he and other rebellious angels, now called demons or fallen angels, all sinned against God. So, He cast them out of his presence, and they fell “… like lightning from heaven,” it says in Luke 10:18. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e“The great dragon … that ancient serpent called the devil or Satan … leads the whole world astray,” it says in Revelation 12:9.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eSatan is “… the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient,” we read in Ephesians 2:2. He’s the prince of darkness and wants to destroy us. He hates God and will do everything in his power to keep people from following Him. It says in John 8:44, the devil has “… no truth in him … for he is a liar and the father of lies.” Satan can masquerade as an angel of light and will use any means to entice us to sin. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHe tempts us to have impure thoughts when we dwell on inappropriate things we’ve seen on TV, the Internet or magazines.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eHe brings memories or images to our minds of unwholesome things we’ve seen in the past. Satan is pleased when we give in to lustful temptations. He attacks us when we’re weak, tired or lonely. He knows that’s when we’re the most vulnerable and open to temptation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe devil is cunning, wicked and deceitful. He can be very convincing with the messages he sends to us. We need to be on guard against his evil schemes. He tempts us to keep items we haven’t paid for, worry instead of trusting God and be lazy instead of accomplishing what God has planned for us to do. Satan loves to divide people and cause derision. He reminds us of hurtful things others have done to us, and he works to destroy the relationships we have with our families, friends, neighbors and co-workers. He tempts us to speak rudely or take offense easily at something that’s been said to us. Satan will do all he can to prevent us from forgiving others and especially ourselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWe need to escape from the trap of the devil who has taken us captive to do his will, the Bible says in 2 Timothy 2:26. “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms,” it says in Ephesians 6:12. The devil has limited power in this world, but God is in total control, and one day Satan and his demons will be banished into the lake of fire. We read in Colossians 1:13 that God has “… rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son He loves.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIf we want to be free from the sin that enslaves us and have God’s power to win over Satan we must submit ourselves to God, resist the devil and he will flee from us, it says in James 4:7. When we put our trust in the Lord Jesus and ask Him to forgive our sins, the Holy Spirit comes to dwell in us. Now we have His power to help us resist the attacks of Satan. Julie wanted so much to be free from the burden of sin she’d felt all of her life. She longed to be cleansed and have real peace with God. She was ready to give her life over to Him. She’d made her decision and started to pray. Then Lucifer hissed, “No, you must not surrender to God! He wants to control you. He’ll ruin your life!” She’d just learned from the sermon that Satan’s a liar, so she called on God for the strength that she needed. She continued to pray, “Dear Jesus, I want …” but then stopped when the labor pains started and would not subside. The nurse at the Mission rushed over to help her and stayed with Julie as they rode to the hospital. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Doctor determined the birth would be soon, but Julie was losing a lot of blood. They were giving transfusions but weren’t sure they could save her. The baby was in distress, so the Doctor decided he would need to do a C-section. He gave Julie a reassuring nod as he went to scrub for surgery. She was weak and very concerned for her child, but there was something she knew she needed to do. She’d waited too long to surrender to God. She had to be free from the bondage of sin that had plagued her since birth. She wanted new life in Christ and a home in heaven waiting for her. She knew she must give her life over to God, so she prayed in a voice that was soft but resolved. “Dear Jesus,” she said, “I’m sorry I’ve sinned against you. Thank you for dying to take the punishment for my sins. I ask you to forgive me, and I surrender my life to you.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eAmen.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAs the C-section quickly got under way to try to save the baby’s life, Julie spoke a few words, and then she fell silent. At that moment, the alarm on her heart monitor went off, and the Doctor shouted, “She’s flatlined! Quick, get the paddles!” They worked to revive her while delivering the baby, but Julie wasn’t responding to treatment. They’d given up hope of bringing her back when suddenly the infant gave a loud cry.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eSomething inside of Julie stirred; it was a motherly instinct she could not ignore. To their amazement, she opened her eyes and longingly looked for her child. 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Mark David Chapman was the man who shot and killed him in Manhattan, New York, on the night of December 8, 1980. This is his story, in his own words….\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eI am not\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eproud of what I have done. Because of my decisions, a man is dead and many people were hurt. I am ashamed of my crime. My purpose for writing this is to explain what happened, and to perhaps show that our decisions—particularly one—are extremely important. Thank you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p4\"\u003e1980\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eIt wasn’t particularly cold that long December night, but I dressed in a coat anyway. Pacing back and forth in front of the famed Dakota Apartments on West 72nd Street, I had arrived with one horrible plan in mind: \u003ci\u003eto kill John Lennon!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eWhy had I thought of such a plan? Why John Lennon?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eI continued pacing the narrow strip of asphalt that formed the driveway at the entrance of the building ….\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eI was born in 1955 in Fort Worth, Texas, the son of David and Diane Chapman. My father was an Air Force sergeant, my mother a nurse. We moved to Indiana, then Decatur, Georgia, where I grew up and went to school. At first, my life was like most everyone else’s. There were some fights at home, and I ran away once to Miami, Florida, but things like this were happening in homes all across America in 1969.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBut when I turned 14, my life began to change. Although I did most of the things young people do while growing up, and I was never in any big trouble yet, it was the late 1960s, the drug era, and I began to heavily use drugs. They were the biggest thing to ever come into my life. I loved drugs, and even quit school for months. All I did was do drugs and hang out with my friends. It was great for a while. But no matter what I did, or what I tried, I was never really happy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p4\"\u003eIT WAS THE FIRST TIME I HAD SEEN MY FATHER CRY\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eFor about two years, I ran around like this just wanting to have fun in my life. One time I got so high I was arrested at 2 AM trying to find my way home after a rock concert. When my father came to pick me up from jail, he cried. It was the first time I had ever seen him cry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eI used to travel alone a lot during the summers and once, when I was 16 years old, I went to stay at my grandparents’ house in Ormond Beach, Florida, for two weeks. I will never forget one night there. It had been a real bad one. No drugs, no friends, and I felt really lonely. I was empty inside and I knew it. I was hurting. I had been deeply betrayed earlier by someone I thought was a friend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eI remember lying on the sofa in the living room, looking up at the ceiling, the room very quiet. I needed help, and I knew the only thing I had left was to call out to God. But it was all I needed. I said, “God, if You are really there, will You help me?” It was then that something incredible happened. Just moments after I said this, I could feel Jesus in the room with me, just like you would any other person. He was really there—it wasn’t my imagination. It was the most amazing thing I had ever experienced. All those feelings of loneliness and hurt and emptiness came off of me and I knew He would always be with me the rest of my life, no matter what happened. I felt lighter. Calling out and meeting Jesus filled me with a happiness I had never known. I didn’t need drugs anymore! I had finally found what I was looking for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eWhen I came back home, I began to talk with my friends about what had happened to me.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p4\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eKNOWING\u003c\/span\u003e JESUS – I HAD NEVER HEARD\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAbout eight months before this, someone I had met in school named Jim invited me to spend a weekend with his church at a state park. I didn’t want to go, but finally said yes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe first night there, someone asked me if I wanted to watch a movie, a movie about Jesus. It explained that Jesus wasn’t just a person written about in a book, but someone who was real and could be known. I had heard about Him, that He wasn’t just an ordinary man. But anything religious was not for me. I believed in Jesus—didn’t everyone? But I just thought He was somewhere far away, at a distance. But something was different that night. As I watched the film, I learned things about Jesus I had never known before, that He wanted to be in our lives now, to be with us. I really began to understand Jesus, the real Jesus. This wasn’t religion. No one had ever told me I could actually meet Him, that I could \u003ci\u003eknow\u003c\/i\u003e Him. I had never wanted to have anything to do with God at all, or at least I thought so. And then, finally, on that night alone at my grandparents’ home, as I called out, the real, living Jesus came to me. I knew things would never be the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p4\"\u003eI TURNED FROM WHAT MATTERED MOST—JESUS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eI really believed in Jesus, but I was young, and as the months went by, except for the drugs, I went back to my old self and soon grew cold toward Him. He never left me, and whenever I would call out to Him, He would help me, but I started to think about Him less and less.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eI graduated from high school, moved to Chicago, then back. My life was now about working at different jobs, driving around in my car, looking for purpose and stability again. It was impossible. I thought at times I was happy, but I wasn’t. I knew it deep down inside me. Something was missing. I had turned from what mattered most—Jesus. Emptiness began to bother me again. I had thrown away all of my new life and I began to run from myself, and from Him ….\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p4\"\u003eI SANK DEEPER AND DEEPER\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eMore months went by. I decided to go away to school in Tennessee, a college where I eventually broke down. I began to feel like a big “nobody.” It was 1975 and I had just come back from a job working with the Vietnamese War refugees and I wanted to do something important with my life. But instead I just sank deeper and deeper into a depression. I didn’t know why it started and it went on for weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eI quit school soon after and returned to Georgia. I got a job I thought was right for the nobody I now saw myself as: I became a security guard. First at the Atlanta Airport, then at a county hospital. All I did was work, mostly long night hours. I was miserable. I began to withdraw from everything and started living in my own world … and finding nothing there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p4\"\u003eI FELT LIKE I WAS INSIDE A BIG BLACK CLOUD\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eI grew more and more depressed. It felt as though I were inside a big black cloud. I thought my life had become meaningless. I felt really lost. I began to have fights with my one friend, and arguments with my girlfriend. I cut myself off from everyone else. I couldn’t see where I was going, where I was headed. It was horrible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eLooking back on it now, I can understand why I started thinking about killing myself. When I was 22 years old, I decided to do just that—take my own life. In May of 1977, I sold all of my possessions and bought a one-way plane ticket to Hawaii, where I was going to end it all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eI still remember the short drive I took up the coast of the island, looking for a quiet place to die. Finding a small wooded area near the beach, I attached a cheap vacuum cleaner hose to the exhaust pipe of my rental car and put it carefully through the back hatch. I closed my eyes and sat waiting, expecting my life would be over in minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBut nothing happened. A small hole that had burned open from the heat of the hose and a nearby fisherman kept me from killing myself. My true Friend had never left me.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eDriving back down the highway, I knew I needed real help. Getting rid of the car, I took a bus to a health clinic where I spoke to a woman and told her what had happened. She quickly drove me to a hospital.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p4\"\u003eUNDER THEIR CARE MY DARKNESS LIFTED\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAt the hospital I was admitted to one of their special units and slept for three days. Under their care, my darkness lifted. I began to feel like a person again. Later, I even got a job there. It was an ordinary job, but I felt OK. I was getting better. About a year later, I decided to take a vacation and do something I had only dreamed about, to travel to many countries and experience things and cultures I had never seen before. It was at the travel agency where I planned this trip that I met a wonderful woman, my future wife, Gloria ….\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eGLORIA:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eI met Mark in January of 1978. In the beginning of our relationship, when Mark was doing very well, he talked to me about God and the experience he had at his grandparents’ house when he was young. I was surprised at how deeply he talked about these things, and how Jesus had been so real to him that night in the room and afterwards. He explained to me the death of Jesus, what that really meant. That He, as God’s Son, was sent from Heaven to die for us in our place, for all the wrong we had done, and that all \u003ci\u003ewe\u003c\/i\u003e had to do was simply call out to Him and believe in Him and ask for His forgiveness. Those who did this could then really know Him, find a better life here, then one day go to Heaven to be with Him forever when they die. I didn’t understand everything at first, but I did feel what he was explaining to me was true.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eTo explain more, I grew up in a home where God was not talked about at all, or taught. We did not go to any church or do anything religious. My parents were loving, hardworking people, and I had a very good childhood. But in my teenage years, I wanted to find answers to all of the questions I had. I asked myself things like: Who am I? Why am I here? and What’s going to happen to me after I die? I was searching for the truth about life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eI remember the answers coming when I was about 28 years old. I had been going to church with Mark for about five months, and one day I said out loud to God: “I don’t know if You are real, but if You are, I want to know You.” It was a sincere prayer, and He really began answering it. By the time of my marriage to Mark in June of 1979, I had found Jesus Christ and knew that He was very real. I finally had all the answers I had been seeking … in finding and knowing Jesus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eMARK:\u003c\/span\u003e Things seemed good then. I had a good job, an incredible place to live, and a beautiful wife to share it all with. But although I had gotten back on my feet, I was still in deep need of help. At the time, however, we didn’t know how badly. Both of our lives, and many others, would be terribly changed the following year, 1980.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p4\"\u003eI BEGAN RUNNING INTO THE DARKNESS AGAIN\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eI quit my job to take what I thought was a better job at the hospital, running the printing press there. It wasn’t the job for me and everything soon grew worse. Once more, I left my friends. I began running into the darkness again. Days went by and I felt anxious and troubled. I started drinking more to try to get away from these feelings. It didn’t work. I became a nightmare of alternating rage and insanity. After an argument with one of the hospital supervisors, I was asked to leave the job. I tried to look for another one but couldn’t find anything good. The only thing left for me to do was another security job. It was the beginning of the end for me ….\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eWhile sitting alone in our apartment one day looking through some old phonograph records, I came across a photo of John Lennon in one of them. It was then that a horrible thought came into my mind—the thought of killing him. It would be an immediate solution to all my depression and darkness. I would gain instant fame. I would finally be a “somebody.” It was a terrible way to solve my problems, one of pure selfishness, but once I started thinking about it, I couldn’t stop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eI immediately began planning a trip to New York City, learning through a book where he lived. I flew there in the fall of 1980 and waited for him outside of his apartment building. He never showed up, and a few days later I returned home, thinking I could start my life over again somehow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eIt didn’t last. My compulsion began to build again, and two months later I bought another one-way ticket to New York. It was the worst decision I would ever make.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p3\"\u003e10:50 PM, DECEMBER 8, 1980\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOnto West 72nd Street, the long white limousine had turned and pulled up to the Dakota’s entrance. John Lennon got out of the big car, carrying recordings from a studio session he and Yoko Ono, his wife, were just returning from. Now he was coming up the driveway … and I was ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eJohn looked at me as he walked past. I believe he may have recognized me as the man who earlier that day had approached him and asked for his autograph. He had been very patient and kind to me. Now, alone and in the darkness, as he walked toward the security office, I took out the .38 Special revolver I had hidden in my coat pocket and fired it at his back. He stumbled into the office, Yoko right next to him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eStanding there, waiting for the police to come, as John Lennon lay dying, the doorman came up to me and grabbed my wrist, shaking the gun from my hand. As it fell and hit the asphalt, he kicked it across the driveway and told me to leave. But I couldn’t. I remember turning to him and saying, “But where would I go?”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe police arrived and arrested me and drove me to the precinct. In their holding cell I asked God to turn back time. But I had made my decision—and would pay for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eI have no real excuse for this murder. I wasn’t on drugs; I wasn’t the obsessed fan some people felt I was in an effort to understand the reason for what happened. I was just so selfish, so lost inside myself, so desperate for a way out, that when I saw an opportunity to become what I thought would be a “somebody,” I decided to end the life of a man I did not even know. I did this coldly and without thinking about anyone else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p4\"\u003eIF ONLY I HAD TALKED WITH HIM\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eIn the weeks before the murder, God had spoken deeply to my heart and conscience about my plan to kill John Lennon. But I didn’t listen. I remember calling Gloria late on the night before the murder, and without knowing my plans, she told me I should start talking with Jesus again. If I had wanted, I could have asked Jesus to help me. He was right there. But I chose not to. If only I had talked with Him then. He was the only One Who would have understood ….\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p4\"\u003eCHANGED … BY HIM\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eToday, I am not the same Mark Chapman. I’m not perfect, but I have stopped running. I was a fool for making selfish decisions to solve my problems. Believe me, there was another way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eWhen the doorman had asked me to leave the building, I said, “But where would I go?” I have learned the hard lesson that there is only one real place \u003ci\u003eto\u003c\/i\u003e go—Jesus. He is the one Friend who will never leave you, or fail you. If you call out to Him, He will hear you and He will answer you. If you think there’s no one who knows what you’re going through in life, you’re wrong. Jesus knows—and cares. He is all you need, and will help you with any problem or situation you may have. He will lift you high above the waters and keep you safe. He just wants to be with you. Call out to Him now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThank you for reading this. I appreciate your time. I urge you to think about the things I’ve talked about here and consider asking Jesus into your life. Listen to these things Jesus said. They will help you find Him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“… I will NEVER send away anyone who comes to me.” (John 6:37)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“… I am the way and the truth and the life ...” \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e(John 14:6)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p7\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son. Anyone who believes in him will not die but will have eternal life.” \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e(John 3:16)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“… I stand at the door and knock. If any of you hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in …” \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e(Revelation 3:20)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOpen the door to Jesus. He will come into your life if you want Him to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHere is a simple prayer you can say:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p8\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Jesus, I call out to You now. Will You help me? Will You forgive me? I’ve done things I knew were wrong against You and others, and I need You. I want YOU in my life. I am tired of this one. You said if I came to You, You would give me rest. I want this peace and rest. I want to MEET You, Jesus. I want You to CHANGE me. I come to You now …. Thank You, Jesus.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eIf you spoke with Jesus like this, you are forgiven and can begin living a wonderful life with Him. Get a copy of the Bible. A good place to start is the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eGospel of John\u003c\/span\u003e, which is an eyewitness account of the life of Jesus and the important things He talked about. Talk with others who know and really follow Jesus. Go to a church that makes Jesus and His teachings their priority, and be baptized. Make time to be alone with Jesus and talk with Him about everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eTell others about Jesus, and what He has done for you. Because you have believed in Him and called out to Him, your life has changed and you can be content—the real kind of happiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eFinally, if you are still undecided, think about these things. Don’t forget them. And always remember these few words:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p9\"\u003eCall out to Jesus.\u003cbr\u003eAsk Him to come into your life.\u003cbr\u003eAsk Him to \u003ci\u003ebe\u003c\/i\u003e with you!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p10\"\u003eI hope this has been helpful to you. Thank you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p11\"\u003eMark Chapman\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p12\"\u003eCopyright © 1994 By Don Dickerman Ministries (revised 2017)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PrintMyTract.com","offers":[{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 100","offer_id":12502055649383,"sku":"PMT788ENNI-100","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 100","offer_id":12502055682151,"sku":"PMT788ENNI-100-RUSH","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 250","offer_id":12502055714919,"sku":"PMT788ENNI-250","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 250","offer_id":12502055747687,"sku":"PMT788ENNI-250-RUSH","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 500","offer_id":12502055780455,"sku":"PMT788ENNI-500","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 500","offer_id":12502055813223,"sku":"PMT788ENNI-500-RUSH","price":240.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 1000","offer_id":12502055845991,"sku":"PMT788ENNI-1000","price":243.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 1000","offer_id":12502055878759,"sku":"PMT788ENNI-1000-RUSH","price":342.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 2500","offer_id":12502055911527,"sku":"PMT788ENNI-2500","price":520.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 2500","offer_id":12502055944295,"sku":"PMT788ENNI-2500-RUSH","price":647.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 5000","offer_id":12502055977063,"sku":"PMT788ENNI-5000","price":840.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 5000","offer_id":12502056009831,"sku":"PMT788ENNI-5000-RUSH","price":1050.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 10000","offer_id":12502056042599,"sku":"PMT788ENNI-10000","price":1330.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 10000","offer_id":12502056075367,"sku":"PMT788ENNI-10000-RUSH","price":1540.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0850\/8334\/products\/788ENNI-1.jpg?v=1534593859"},{"product_id":"pmt-what-if-the-fate-of-your-eternal-soul-depends-on-reading-this","title":"What if the Fate of Your Eternal Soul Depends on Reading This?","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe world is full of wickedness as it lies in a cesspool of sin. Lovers of themselves, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, ungrateful, unholy, unloving, liars, gossipers, perverted minds, without self control, drunkenness, adultery, profanity, haters of good, brutal, violent, traitors, thieves, reckless, careless, full of pride and lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eImagine with me this conversation between God the Father and His Son (Jesus) as they look upon a world full of rebellion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Father says:\u003c\/b\u003e “My Son, here is a company of poor miserable souls, who have done nothing but break My righteous commandments, who have cursed My Holy Name, who have continually rebelled against their Creator and have rejected My loving kindness. Now they lie open to My justice, where I will utterly destroy them in My wrath. Justice demands satisfaction for them, or will satisfy itself in the eternal ruin of them. What shall be done for these souls?”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSon:\u003c\/b\u003e “I will go Father, because of My love and pity for them, I will suffer under Your wrath rather that they perish eternally. Lay all their debt and punishment upon Me, so that they may be free from Your justice and made right with You.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFather:\u003c\/b\u003e “My Son, if You will go expect no abatement. You will suffer the full measure of My wrath that is due to them. There will be no deduction. If I spare them I will not spare You.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSon:\u003c\/b\u003e “Let it be so, Father. Put it all upon Me so that they may be saved from eternal destruction and be brought into eternal life, to see the glory of Your infinite majesty.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnd a virgin shall bring forth a son and shall call His name Jesus, for He shall save His people from their sins. (Matthew 1:21)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSo it was that Jesus was born of a virgin, performed many miracles and preached the kingdom of God, all while living a perfect sinless life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHis bargain with the Father is near, He must drink the cup of God’s wrath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eMy soul is deeply grieved, to the point of death ... He fell on His face and prayed, saying: ‘My Father if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me, nevertheless not as I will, but as You will’. (Matthew 26:38-39)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnd being in agony He prayed very fervently, and His sweat became like great drops of blood falling down upon the ground. (Luke 22:44) \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHe drank the cup and He was led to the cross, with a crown of thorns on His head, nails driven through His hands and feet, His flesh whipped and torn, His soul suffering in agony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eHe was wounded and pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities, His soul was made an offering for sin. (Isaiah 53)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e“The Cross is the danger signal to you. It warns you that if God spared not His only Son, He will not spare you. It is the lighthouse set on the rocks of sin to warn you that swift and sure destruction awaits you if you continue to rebel against the Lord.” \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e–Charles Spurgeon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHe bore the sins of all the world, which means His soul suffered infinitely beyond what we can imagine. The just for the unjust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eWho gave Himself for our sins, that He might deliver us from this present evil world according to the will of God our Father. (Gal. 1:4)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eHe [God] made Him [Jesus] who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.(2 Cor. 5:21)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eIn this was the love of God revealed to us, because God sent His only begotten Son into the world so that we might live through Him. Here is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the perfect atoning sacrifice and legal satisfaction for our sins. (1 John 4:9-10)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJesus could not be held by death because there was no death (sin) in Him. He rose from the dead on the third day where many saw and witnessed His resurrection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eI am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live. (John 11:25)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eJesus is the only way to eternal life.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eJesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. (John 14:6)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eHow can I have eternal life? How can I be saved?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eRepent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. (Acts 2:38)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eHe [God] is long suffering to us, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. (2 Peter 3:9)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eJesus said, except you repent you shall all likewise perish. (Luke 13:3)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p3\"\u003eWhat is repentance?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRepentance is realizing you have neglected and rebelled against God Almighty. Realizing that you are guilty before a just God and that you deserve His wrath. Because of these realizations you are truly sorry for your ignorance towards a loving God. Your heart might begin to cry “Jesus save me from this world!” Repentance is turning from sin and the world, and surrendering your life to Christ. So that you might pray “God let Your will be done in my life and not my own will!”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eJesus said: If any man come after Me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me. For whosoever will save his life shall lose it, and whosoever will lose his life for My sake shall find it. For what does a man profit, if he shall gain the whole world and lose his own soul? Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? (Matthew 16:24-26)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIs popularity, being a success and indulging in sinful pleasures really worth your eternal soul?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p3\"\u003ePut your faith in Christ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eTherefore being justified by faith we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. (Romans 5:1)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eNow faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Through faith we understand that the world was framed by the Word of God, so that the things which are seen [world, stars, sun, etc.] were not made out of things that are visible. Without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he that comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him. (Hebrews 11:1,3,6) \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eFor the things which are seen are temporary but the things which are not seen are eternal. (2 Cor. 4:18)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFaith is trusting God and believing that He is who He says He is through His Word (the Bible), no matter what trial or test comes your way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThough He slay me, yet I will trust in Him. (Job 13:15)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eFor we walk by faith and not by sight. (2 Cor. 5:7)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eAll things work together for good to them who love God. (Rom. 8:28)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhat are you putting your faith in? Your own good works? Your own reasoning? The wisdom of men? A religion? Going to church? Doing the religious routines? All these lead to the same place, Hell. Jesus said it’s a place where there is weeping and wailing and gnashing of teeth. Your only hope is putting your faith and trust in the person of Jesus Christ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p3\"\u003eYou must be born again!\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eJesus said, except a man be born again he cannot see the kingdom of God. (John 3:3) \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIf you have truly repented and put your faith in Christ, you will be born again (born spiritually) and the Holy Spirit will enter into your heart. Your desires will begin to change and your eyes will begin to see the goodness of God and the wickedness of this world. You will now be willing to sacrifice your dreams and plans so that God’s will may be done in your life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eTherefore if any man be in Christ he is a new creature, old things are passed away, behold all things become new. (2 Cor. 5:17)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eYou will now hate sin and love God. You will now desire to grow in holiness and to be more like Jesus Christ. Your soul may thirst for more and more of God and you will want to draw closer to Him by prayer and by reading His Word. The desires for this world will fade away as you walk deeper into your relationship with God and you will be longing for that blessed day when you see His Glory. There will come a day when all who are not born again will wish that they were never born at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p3\"\u003eWarnings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSadly, many people claim to be Christians but are not whole-hearted followers of Christ and they are not truly born again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThey profess that they know God, but in works they deny Him, being abominable and disobedient and to every good work worthless. (Titus 1:16)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThese people draw near to Me with their mouth, And honor Me with their lips, But their heart is far from Me. (Matthew 15:8)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eBe doers of the Word and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. (James 1:22)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p3\"\u003eThe Holy Bible (Scripture) is the Word of God\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eJesus said, if a man loves Me he will keep My words. (John 14:23) \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eAll Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness. (2 Timothy 3:16 )\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIf you are saved and born again you will have a passion for the Word of God.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eFaith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God. (Rom. 10:17)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eHeaven and earth shall pass away, but My Words shall not pass away. (Matt. 24:35)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eMan shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God. (Matt. 4:4)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eFor the Word of God is living and powerful and sharper than any two edged sword, piercing even to the dividing in two of soul and spirit and of the joints and marrow and is a judge of the thoughts and intents of the heart. (Hebrews 4:12)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. (Psalms 119:105)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eYou must read God’s Word to examine yourself and judge yourself. His Word is His plan to shape your life into a life that will bring glory to His name. I recommend these versions: KJV, NASB, ESV and NLT. I also recommend that you start reading in either Matthew or John. Read the whole New Testament before you start reading the Old. Be sure to pray before you begin reading and ask God to reveal His word and for the Holy Spirit to speak to your heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhy will we be students of man and not students of the Almighty Word of God?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p3\"\u003eThe Adversary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eYou must know that there is a devil “Satan” who rules the systems of this world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eBe sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. (1 Peter 5:8)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHe will tempt you and do all he can to keep you away from the Bible and prayer, no matter how innocent his schemes appear to be. There is no need to fear him as long as you hold on to your faith and keep yourself in the love of God.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p3\"\u003eThere might not be a tomorrow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNow is the time, today is the day, flee from your sin and run to the loving Savior, who will not leave you nor forsake you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eFor the invisible attributes of Him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and divine nature, so that they are without excuse. (Romans 1:20)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eLove not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. And the world passes away, and the lust of it: but he that does the will of God abides for ever. (1 John 2:15-17)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction. (Prov. 1:7) \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo not fear them which kill the body and are not able to kill the soul, but rather fear Him which is able to destroy both soul and body in Hell. (Matt. 10:28)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo you despise the riches of His kindness, tolerance and patience, not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance? (Rom. 2:4)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCry out to Him and surrender your life to Him. Repent and confess your sin. Put all your faith and trust in Jesus Christ and be adopted into the family of God.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eI beg you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. (Romans 12:1)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eTrust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct your paths. Do not be wise in your own eyes, fear the Lord and depart from evil. (Prov. 3:5-7)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eCall unto Me and I will answer you and show you great and unsearchable things which you know not. (Jer. 33:3)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eEye has not seen and ear has not heard, nor the heart of man imagined, what God has planned for those who love Him. 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the Bible was inspired by God (2Tim. 3:16); the Bible is true and endureth for ever (Ps. 119:160 \/ John 17:17 \/ Matt. 24:35); the true gospel was delivered once and for all (Jude 3); any revelation that contradicts the Bible is accursed (Gal. 1:6-9).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e2. \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGod\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e — God created Adam from the dust of the ground (Gen. 1:27; 2:7); God is a spirit (John 4:24); before the mountains were brought forth, or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, thou art God (Ps. 90:2 \/ 1Tim. 1:17 \/ Rev. 22:13); for I am the LORD, I change not (Mal. 3:6); before me there was no God formed, neither shall there be after me (Is. 43:10); the Lord he is God in heaven above, and upon the earth beneath: there is none else (Deut. 4:39; 6:4 \/ Is. 44:6, 8 \/ 1Cor. 8:4-6); thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve (Matt. 4:10).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e3. \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChrist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e — Jesus was not created but has always been (Is. 9:6-7 \/ Micah 5:2 \/ John 1:1-3 \/ John 8:58); Christ was conceived in Mary by the Holy Ghost (Is. 7:14 \/ Matt. 1:18-23 \/ Luke 1:35); Christ created all things including Lucifer (John 1:1-3 \/ Col. 1:15-16 \/ Heb. 1:1-2); He taught against polygamy (Deut. 17:17 \/ Matt. 19:4-6 \/ Mark 12:24-25); He is the eternal God (Micah 5:2 \/ Matt. 1:23 \/ John 8:24, 58; 10:30-33; 20:27-29); Jesus was obedient to all the laws of God (Is. 53: 9 \/ 2Cor. 5:21 \/ Phil. 2:6-11 \/ Heb. 4:14-15).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e4. \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSalvation\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e — Christ’s blood paid for all the sins of the whole world (Is. 53:4-12 \/ 2Cor. 5:21 \/ Col. 2:13-14 \/ 1Peter 2:24 \/ 1John 2:1-2); we can never be worthy of exaltation (Is. 64:6 \/ James 2:10 \/ Rom. 6:23); if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain (Gal. 2:21); a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law (Rom. 3:10- 28 \/ Eph. 2:8-9 \/ John 6:28-29 \/ Gal. 2:16 \/ Gal. 3:1-3, 10-13; 5:2-4); baptism cannot save from sin (1Peter 3:21); if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved (Rom. 10:9-13 \/ John 6:47; 11:25-26).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLDS TEACHINGS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e1. \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eScripture\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e — (a) The Journal of Discourses are inspired by the Apostles and Prophets of the most high; (b) we believe the Bible to be the Word of God as far as it is translated correctly; (c) the Book of Mormon is the most correct of any book on earth; (d) the living prophet is more important to us than the standard works or a dead prophet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e2. \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGod\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e — (a) Adam is our father and our god, and the only god with whom we have to do; (b) god has a body of flesh and bones as tangible as man’s; (c) god has not always been god; he was once as we are, but now is an exalted man and a member of a council of gods; (d) we have three gods of this earth—god the father, jesus christ, and the holy ghost; (e) there are infinite gods in the universe who were once men and progressed to become gods of their own planets; (f) you have got to learn how to be gods yourselves... the same as all gods have done before you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e3. \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChrist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e — (a) Jesus was created in the pre-existence and is the physical offspring of heavenly father and one of his goddess wives; (b) he was conceived by heavenly father having sex with Mary, not by the Holy Spirit; (c) he is the firstborn of heavenly father and the spirit-brother of Lucifer; (d) he is a polygamist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e4. \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSalvation\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e — (a) Christ’s blood cannot atone for some sins; (b) for we know that it is by grace that we are saved, after all we can do; (c) through the atonement of Christ, all mankind may be saved, by obedience to the laws and ordinances of the gospel; (d) you must believe in your heart and confess with your mouth that Joseph Smith is a true prophet and try with all your might to live the holy principles he revealed to be saved; no person can enter the celestial kingdom without the consent of Joseph Smith; (e) being immersed in water is required to enter the fullness of Celestial glory; (f) the only men who become gods are those who enter into polygamy; (g) the greatest responsibility in this world that God has laid upon us is to seek after our dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLDS REFERENCES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e1. \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eScripture \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e— (a) JofD: Vol.3, pg.iii \/ JofD: Vol. 13, pg. 95; Vol. 13, pg. 264 (b) Pearl of Great Price: Articles of Faith 1:8 \/ 1 Nephi 13:26 \/ The Seer by Orson Pratt, pg. 212-213 \/ J of D: Vol. 13, pg. 250 (c) History of the Church: Vol. 4, pg. 461 \/ Pearl of Great Price: Articles of Faith 1:8 \/ The Seer by Orson Pratt, pg. 212-213 \/ J of D: Vol. 15, pg. 188-189 \/ Divine Authenticity of the Book of Mormon by Orson Pratt, pg. 1 (d) Press Copy of “14 Fundamentals in Following the Prophets” by Ezra Taft Benson: February 26, 1980, pg. 1-16 \/ Gospel Principles, pg. 49, 51-52 \/ Pearl of Great Price: Articles of Faith 1:9 \/ Doctrines of Salvation by Joseph Fielding Smith: Vol. 1, pg. 186 \/ D\u0026amp;C 68:3-5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e2. \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGod \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e— (a) JofD: Vol.1, pg.50-51; Vol.3,pg. 319; Vol. 6, pg. 275 (b) D\u0026amp;C 130:22 (c) J of D: Vol. 6, pg. 1-11 \/ Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith by Joseph Fielding Smith, pg. 342-362 (d) History of the Church: Vol. 6, pg. 474-476 (e) History of the Church: Vol. 6, pg. 478 \/ J of D: Vol.14, pg.71 (f)JofD: Vol.6, pg.1-11 \/ Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith by Joseph Fielding Smith, pg. 342-362.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e3. \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChrist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e — (a) J of D: Vol. 1, pg. 50-51 \/ The Seer by Orson Pratt, pg. 172 (b) J of D: Vol. 8, pg. 115 (c) Doctrines of Salvation by Joseph Fielding Smith 1:18 \/ Mormon Doctrine by Bruce McConkie, pg. 281, 590 \/ D\u0026amp;C 93:21 \/ The Gospel Through the Ages by Milton R. Hunter, pg. 15 \/ Ensign magazine: June 1986, pg. 25 \/ Jesus the Christ, pg. 8 (d) J of D: Vol. 2, pg. 80-82 \/ The Seer by Orson Pratt, pg. 172.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e4. \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSalvation\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e — (a) Mormon Doctrine by Bruce McConkie, pg. 92-93 \/ J of D: Vol. 4, pg. 53-54; Vol. 8, pg. 61 (b) 2 Nephi 25:23 (c) Pearl of Great Price: Articles of Faith 1:3 (d) J of D: Vol. 9, pg. 312 \/JofD: Vol.7, pg.289 (e) The Seer by Orson Pratt, pg. 255 (f) J of D: Vol. 11, pg. 269; Vol. 3, pg. 266; Vol. 20, pg. 28-31 (g) J of D: Vol. 6, pg. 7.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003csup\u003e1\u003c\/sup\u003e Journal of Discourses\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE GOSPEL FOR MORMONS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe gospel really hinges on the question, “Who is God?”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Before me there was no God formed, neither shall there be after me.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Isaiah 43:10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel, and his redeemer the LORD of hosts; I am the first, and I am the last; and beside me there is no God…Is there a God beside me? Yea, there is no God; I know not any.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Isaiah 44:6, 8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eYet Mormonism teaches that there are many gods and you can become a god yourself one day. Mormonism actually teaches that through obedience to the laws and ordinances of the gospel, you can progress through exaltation to become a god or goddess of your own planet the same way the god of this planet did. Joseph said in the “King Follett Discourse,” “We have imagined and supposed that god was god from all eternity. I will refute that idea and take away the veil so that you may see….You have got to learn how to be gods yourselves and to be kings and priests to god, the same as all gods have done before you.” The fifth president of the LDS church Lorenzo Snow said, “As man now is, God once was; as God now is, man may be.” That goes against everything the Bible teaches about God. There is only one God, and we will never become a god.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThere is only one God who exists in three persons (Deuteronomy 4:39, 6:4). Jesus is God who has always existed, and yet he became flesh (John 1:14). Jesus is not the spiritual offspring of heavenly father and one of his goddess wives as Mormonism teaches. He is not the spirit-brother of Satan because the Bible says Christ is God who created all things, including Satan. John 1:3 says, \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Colossians 1:16 tells us that \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“by him were all things created.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eWhy does this matter? It matters because Mormonism teaches a different christ—a christ who cannot save you. The Bible warns against false christs in 2 Corinthians 11:3-4 where Paul says, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e“But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ. For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or if ye receive another spirit, which ye have not received, or another gospel, which ye have not accepted, ye might well bear with him.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Ephesians 4:20-21 says, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e“But ye have not so learned Christ; if so be that ye have heard him, and have been taught by him, as the truth is in Jesus.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eJesus is the only true and living God who has always been and who created everything! But more importantly, how do you come to God? We have got to make peace with God because Romans 3:10, 23 says, \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“There is none righteous, no, not one…For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eRomans 3 explains that we are at enmity with God in our sins, and the law can only point out our sin, it cannot correct it. According to Isaiah 64:6, even our righteousness is as filthy rags. We are absolutely hopeless on our own! That is why Christ came. Christ is God in flesh who was completely obedient to the laws of God and went to the cross to pay the full price for sin. Jesus died, was buried, and rose again to give us the hope of living in Heaven with God forever. Christ said “it is finished,” meaning that the price for our redemption had been met.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBut the Book of Mormon says in 2 Nephi 25:23, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e“For we know that it is by grace that we are saved, after all we can do.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e The Articles of Faith 1:3 teaches that \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e“through the atonement of Christ, all mankind may be saved, by obedience to the laws and ordinances of the gospel.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Ephesians 2:8-9 says, \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e In Romans 3:28, Paul says, \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“We conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e” Christ did not die so that we could add our obedience to his death in an effort to gain favor with God. Galatians 2:21 says, \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“For if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe Bible plainly says that it is impossible to mix faith and works to have peace with God. Galatians 5:4 says, \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe beauty of the gospel is that Christ became a curse for us to offer us a righteousness that’s not our own. The only way to stand before a holy God—the only God that exists—is with a righteousness that’s perfect, and that’s not available to any of us in ourselves. Paul said he desired to \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (Philippians 3:9). The true faith is about knowing the Christ who can give you a perfect righteousness apart from the works of the law! The only way to the Father is through the true and living Christ alone (2 John 9). It takes coming to God, not to become a god one day, but to have peace with God for eternity!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eIn John 14:6, Jesus said \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e“I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PrintMyTract.com","offers":[{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 100","offer_id":12547130261607,"sku":"PMT876ENKJ-100","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 100","offer_id":12547130294375,"sku":"PMT876ENKJ-100-RUSH","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 250","offer_id":12547130327143,"sku":"PMT876ENKJ-250","price":97.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 250","offer_id":12547130359911,"sku":"PMT876ENKJ-250-RUSH","price":137.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 500","offer_id":12547130392679,"sku":"PMT876ENKJ-500","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 500","offer_id":12547130425447,"sku":"PMT876ENKJ-500-RUSH","price":190.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 1000","offer_id":12547130458215,"sku":"PMT876ENKJ-1000","price":190.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 1000","offer_id":12547130490983,"sku":"PMT876ENKJ-1000-RUSH","price":270.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 2500","offer_id":12547130523751,"sku":"PMT876ENKJ-2500","price":405.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 2500","offer_id":12547130556519,"sku":"PMT876ENKJ-2500-RUSH","price":540.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 5000","offer_id":12547130589287,"sku":"PMT876ENKJ-5000","price":612.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 5000","offer_id":12547130622055,"sku":"PMT876ENKJ-5000-RUSH","price":875.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 10000","offer_id":12547130654823,"sku":"PMT876ENKJ-10000","price":1015.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 10000","offer_id":12547130687591,"sku":"PMT876ENKJ-10000-RUSH","price":1330.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0850\/8334\/products\/876ENKJ-1.jpg?v=1610118491"},{"product_id":"pmt-calm-in-catastrophe","title":"Calm in Catastrophe","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLife seems to be full of catastrophes, both big and small. A catastrophe may be personal due to trials at home, work, or school, or it could be much larger due to economic or political problems, or even natural disasters like a hurricane, earthquake, flooding, fire, etc. A catastrophe is often outside of our control, yet its effects are life-changing. These events produce an internal and external panic, which cause confusion and fear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn the midst of one of life’s catastrophes, it is important to find a place of security and comfort–a place of calm. The disciples of Jesus Christ found themselves in just such a catastrophe in Matthew chapter fourteen. They had helped Jesus feed over 5000 people with only five loaves and two fishes, and then Jesus sent them to cross the Sea of Galilee in a boat. While they crossed the sea, a great storm rose up, and “the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary” (Matthew 14:24). The disciples were facing a catastrophe, and they feared for their lives. But in the midst of the storm \u003ci\u003e“Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea” \u003c\/i\u003e(Matthew 14:25). Jesus did not want His disciples to be alone during their time of trial, just as He does not want you to think that you are alone now in your time of trial. The Bible says, \u003ci\u003e“But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid”\u003c\/i\u003e (Matthew 14:27).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJesus Christ, God in the flesh, was more powerful than the wind, rain, and water. He came to His disciples in the midst of the storm, walking on the water, and He encouraged them to trust Him by saying, “Be of good cheer; be not afraid.” The disciples needed to trust that Jesus was more powerful than the storm and in control of all things, or they would not enjoy the calm that He was offering them. They needed to have faith in Him alone!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePeter responded to Jesus by saying, \u003ci\u003e“Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water”\u003c\/i\u003e (Matthew 14:28). Peter trusted Jesus, and at Jesus’ command to “Come,” he climbed out of the boat in the midst of the storm, and \u003ci\u003e“he walked on the water, to go to Jesus”\u003c\/i\u003e (Matthew 14:29). However, like many of us, Peter began to be distracted by his circumstances, the catastrophe around him, and \u003ci\u003e“he was afraid; and beginning to sink” \u003c\/i\u003e(Matthew 14:30).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhen Peter asked Jesus for His help, the Bible says, \u003ci\u003e“immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?”\u003c\/i\u003e (Matthew 14:31). Just like with Peter, Jesus wants to help you find salvation in your time of need. He does not just offer you security for your current physical needs, but rather He wants to help you to have security for every day of your life, and for all eternity. Jesus has power to protect and provide for you in physical catastrophes, but more importantly, He alone has the power to save you from your spiritual catastrophe of sin (Romans 3:23).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou can enjoy the calm of knowing that you can trust God with each and every event in your life.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe greatest fear in a physical catastrophe is death. The beginning of Romans 6:23 says, \u003ci\u003e“For the wages of sin is death.”\u003c\/i\u003e The end result of the spiritual catastrophe of sin is spiritual death, and Jesus wants to save you from that catastrophe. The end of Romans 6:23 says, \u003ci\u003e“but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”\u003c\/i\u003e God the Father, through Jesus Christ, offers you the gift of salvation from eternal death, but you must recognize the danger of your sin, call out to Jesus in faith in the midst of your spiritual catastrophe, and say like Peter, “Lord, save me.” Jesus promises to save those who admit their sinful condition, their need for salvation, and look to Him alone to save them (Romans 3:22, 24-25). He says, \u003ci\u003e“Him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out” \u003c\/i\u003e(John 6:37).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWill you accept the calm that Jesus offers you now in the midst of your current catastrophe? To do so, you must first accept the spiritual calm of having Him as your personal Savior from the catastrophe of your sins. The Bible says, \u003ci\u003e“whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved” \u003c\/i\u003e(Acts 2:21). By accepting that you are a sinner and calling on Jesus Christ by faith in His death, burial, and resurrection to pay for your sins (I Corinthians 15:1-4), God offers you spiritual salvation by giving you eternal life. John 3:16 says, \u003ci\u003e“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”\u003c\/i\u003e After you have the security of your spiritual salvation from the penalty of your sin, you can say with the Apostle Paul, \u003ci\u003e“For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord”\u003c\/i\u003e (Romans 8:38-39). You can enjoy the calm of knowing that you can trust God with each and every event in your life, and \u003ci\u003e“the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus” \u003c\/i\u003e(Philippians 4:7). It is God alone who can help you through your physical and spiritual circumstances. It is your responsibility to follow His leading by having faith in His salvation through Jesus Christ and trusting His Word to guide you day by day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Promises of Peace for All who Trust in Jesus Christ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJohn 14:27 \u003ci\u003ePeace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJohn 16:33 \u003ci\u003eThese things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePhilippians 4:6-9 \u003ci\u003eBe careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003erequests be made known unto God. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnd the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eFinally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eThose things, which ye have both learned, and\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ereceived, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eII Thessalonians 3:16 \u003ci\u003eNow the Lord of peace himself give you peace\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ealways by all means. The Lord be with you all.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe God of the Bible is a God of love. He does not want you to face any of life’s situations without the knowledge and assurance of His personal love for you. He loves you so much that He does not force you to receive His love, but rather allows you to personally choose to receive it or reject it. The apostle John said, \u003ci\u003e“Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God. And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him”\u003c\/i\u003e (I John 4:15-16).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eBy believing that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, sent to pay for your sins by God the Father, and trusting Him as your personal Savior, you are accepting God’s love. By rejecting Jesus, you are rejecting God’s love (I John 2:23).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eConsider for one moment that just the fact that you have received this pamphlet about God’s care for you in this difficult time is proof that He loves you and wants to help you. He has guided other people to give you this pamphlet so that you can read and consider His Word. Please do not turn from God’s love, but rather listen to it and receive it. Receiving God’s love is as simple as accepting Jesus Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection as God’s payment for your sins. The apostle Paul said it this way, \u003ci\u003e“For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord”\u003c\/i\u003e (Romans 6:23).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eJesus said \u003ci\u003e“Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened”\u003c\/i\u003e (Matthew 7:7-8). 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around.\u003cbr\u003eWinter’s brown turns lush and green;\u003cbr\u003eThe beauty of spring abounds!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBoys and girls dye eggs in bright hues;\u003cbr\u003eNew clothes are purchased for church.\u003cbr\u003eFamilies rise early for Sunrise Service;\u003cbr\u003eExcited children for hidden eggs search!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThose who celebrate Easter this way\u003cbr\u003eHave much enjoyment, no doubt!\u003cbr\u003eThe fun and excitement lasts several days—\u003cbr\u003eBut is this what Easter’s really about?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJust as springtime tells of new life,\u003cbr\u003eThe story of Easter reveals the same.\u003cbr\u003eIt’s really all about Jesus—\u003cbr\u003eAnd understanding the reason He came.\u003csup\u003e1\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAll was perfect when God made the world\u003cbr\u003e‘Till one day man disobeyed.\u003cbr\u003eMan’s close relation with God was broken;\u003cbr\u003eSin brought suffering still here today.\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBut God’s love for us has not decreased\u003cbr\u003eIn spite of the sin we commit.\u003cbr\u003eHe still wants a relationship with us—\u003cbr\u003eDesiring for heaven to make us fit.\u003csup\u003e3\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSince God is holy, sin can’t enter heaven;\u003cbr\u003eJustice says payment for sin must be met.\u003cbr\u003eBut in His mercy He planned a substitute—\u003cbr\u003eHis only Son, Jesus, would pay our debt!\u003csup\u003e4\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSo Jesus came to live on the earth,\u003cbr\u003eKnowing the real reason why.\u003cbr\u003eOne night He was taken and falsely accused,\u003cbr\u003eBeaten, then nailed on a cross to die!\u003csup\u003e5\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSome caring men then took His body\u003cbr\u003eAnd gently laid it inside a tomb.\u003cbr\u003eA heavy stone was rolled to the door;\u003cbr\u003eHis body lay three days in that room.\u003csup\u003e6\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eYet Jesus said He’d come back alive—\u003cbr\u003eFor how could a dead Savior save?\u003cbr\u003eSo early that Easter morning,\u003cbr\u003eTwo angels appeared at the grave!\u003csup\u003e7\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThey had good news for those who came—\u003cbr\u003eTurning deep sorrow to joy that day:\u003cbr\u003e“He’s no longer here; for He has risen;\u003cbr\u003eCome see the place where Jesus lay!”\u003csup\u003e8\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe risen Jesus to many appeared!\u003cbr\u003eThey knew without doubt: “He’s alive!”\u003cbr\u003eAfter forty days He returned to heaven;\u003cbr\u003eBack from His mission He had arrived.\u003csup\u003e9\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhat’s Easter about? Jesus’ dying for sins,\u003cbr\u003eAnd His miraculous return to life again!\u003cbr\u003eIf we turn from our way and fully trust Him,\u003cbr\u003eHe’ll give new life, and eternity in heaven! \u003csup\u003e10\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWill you tell Him you’ve sinned;\u003cbr\u003eYou believe He died in your place;\u003cbr\u003eYou receive Him as Savior—and then\u003cbr\u003eSeek to please Him the rest of your days?\u003csup\u003e11\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e“Why Easter?” is based on God’s Word—the Bible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePlease consider seriously whether or not you have received the free gift of salvation which Jesus offers to all, and what priority He has in your daily living.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTake some time to read these important Bible verses which are referenced in the poem.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVerses Referenced\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJohn 3:17; 1 Timothy 1:15; John 1:4; 1 John 3:5\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e2:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGenesis 1:31;\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGenesis 3:1-19;\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRomans 5:12;\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRomans 8:22\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e3:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJohn 3:16;\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRomans 5:8;\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2 Peter 3:9;\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEphesians 2:13\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e4:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRomans 3:23;\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRomans 6:23;\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEphesians 2:4;\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2 Corinthians 5:21\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e5:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMatthew 20:28;\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLuke 19:10;\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJohn 4:34;\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMatthew 27:22-31\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e6:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJohn 19:38-42;\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMark 15:46\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e7:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLuke 18:31-33;\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLuke 24:1-4\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e8:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMatthew 28:5-10\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e9:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1 Corinthians 15:3-8;\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eActs 1:2,3,9-11;\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEphesians 1:19-20\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e10:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMark 1:15;\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2 Corinthians 5:17;\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEphesians 2:1-9\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp 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Ours was a typical Amish family. We attended church services every other Sunday, which was normal for most Amish. Some of my earliest memories include hearing my grandfather preaching from Romans 8:15, “For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear, but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.” Other scriptures I heard were John 3:7, “Ye must be born again,” and John 14:6, “I am the Way, the Truth and the Life: no man cometh unto the Father but by Me.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Amish preach a mixed message of both works and grace, and the need for continual repentance. Unfortunately, the idea that is conveyed is if we put enough effort into it, we can live sinless lives. As a result, I often felt condemned for I knew I was a sinner. I could not understand why everyone else could be right with God as a result of what they were doing, and here I was, a hypocrite, just pretending to be good.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhen I was 16 years old I started what the Amish call, “Rumschpringah.” This means you’re now permitted to spend time with the other Amish youth instead of just your family My friends and I did many things against the church rules and against our parents’ wishes. Living this way made for an unhappy life, and many a Monday morning saw a depressed young man wondering why life is so empty and meaningless.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn the spring of 1986 I made a commitment to God and the Amish church to give up my sinful life and to live within the ordinances of the church. It is a solemn occasion on the one day of the year when young people can join an instruction class mandatory for church membership. They are expected to conform to the rules of the church and to shun the ways of the world in dress and manner of life. Most Amish have very strict rules regarding appearance and any deviation from these rules is enough to keep one from being accepted in fellowship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOne of the hardest things for young Amish youth to do is to submit themselves to the church and obey the ordinances. Because they are taught that to obey the church rules is to obey God, they believe that when they are baptized into the fellowship, that they are now born again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBecause the way of salvation is linked to church membership, there is lots of admonition and teaching given to compel young folks in their late teens to become members. A generally held belief among the Amish is that if you are old enough to be a member and are not in fellowship, there is a good chance that you are going to hell.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAfter taking instruction on the church rules during the summer months, everyone in our class was baptized by sprinkling. We were told that now we are clean and new, ready for heaven. I remember having expectations of being happy and sinless, of being filled with joy. All I felt was emptiness. I understood that nothing had changed and I did not have peace with God. I was sure it was because I had not tried hard enough to live a good life, and God knew I was still a sinner at heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEven after we were church members, my friends and I would continue to do some of the things that were forbidden by the church, including going to bars and attending drinking parties. This brought the added problem of hiding our activities from older church members.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Amish have communion services twice a year and the members are admonished to make things right with God, so that they would not come under condemnation for partaking of the bread and the wine in an unworthy manner. So, although we seldom got caught, our guilty consciences would move us to confess our sins before the whole congregation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAt an Amish wedding I met Miss Delagrange, a nice, quiet young lady who ended up becoming my wife. We were married on February 4, 1988. As our family grew, Mary and I wanted something better for our children than the way I grew up so in the fall of 1999 we moved our family to Potter County in northern Pennsylvania. This was a young Amish community with only 9 other families at the time we moved in. We were hoping that because of the slightly different rules and so few other families, our children would not be subjected to the evil influences that are common among some of the Amish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe years were swiftly passing by; our children were growing up, yet one thing had not changed. I still realized there was a barrier between me and God and wondered if there was a way for me to be right with Him. If there was, I certainly had not found it. Thinking about hell, eternity and the lake of fire terrified me. I knew Christ was coming back and in my mind I would try to devise a way to hide on the Day of Judgment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMost of our children were born at home, and soon after moving to Ulysses we started looking for a midwife. Friends of ours introduced us to Mrs. Barbara Hawley, a kind and gentle lady. However, it was not long before I discovered she liked to talk about spiritual matters, and about the Lord Jesus Christ. This made me uncomfortable for several reasons. I was afraid she would ask me what we believed, and why. I was not sure of either, except if we are good enough we get to go to heaven, although I knew I was not good.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSoon after our son Daniel was born, the Hawleys opened a natural health clinic a short distance from our house. As I got to know the family better, I recognized they had something I did not have- peace with God. Whether it was real or imagined, I did not know, but it was more than I could ever claim. They would talk to me about Jesus, and how we needed to be saved. As Amish, we did not believe a person could know they were saved, and thought that was something God decided at the time we died. I was very hesitant to talk about this, for we were taught to stay away from people who said they were saved. One day I took the opportunity to ask Art Hawley, Barbara’s husband, whether being born again and being saved were one and the same. He assured me it was, which was a help to me, for the Amish would preach the need to be born again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMost Amish will hire locals to drive them to town for appointments, shopping and other errands that cannot be accomplished by horse and buggy. The Hawleys would give us rides to town or wherever else we needed to go. They had CD’s recorded by Ruth Hanna and would often play them for us. Listening to Ruth Hanna’s songs about the Lord Jesus and salvation through faith in Him were compelling and thought provoking. Often they would take the opportunity to witness to us about the Lord Jesus Christ and how we are justified by faith alone. Because of what the Amish taught, I could not accept the gospel. Yet, I was not certain they were wrong, for my Amish faith had not brought me peace with God.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eI started doing some part time work at the clinic for the Hawleys and Mrs. Hawley would often bring my attention to scripture verses hanging on the walls of the clinic. Ephesians 2:8-9, and Romans 5:1 were two in particular that I simply could not understand. Being right with God on the basis of what someone else [the Lord Jesus] had done was a concept foreign to my upbringing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSometime during this time period Barbara gave me a KJV New Testament. I was hesitant to take it, for we only read the Martin Luther translation of the German Bible,and were taught that the “English” version was misleading. Most Amish can’t read German fluently, and don’t understand much of the Scriptures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eReading my new Bible was a real eye opener for me. Art suggested I read in the gospel of John, which I did, but I found Romans fascinating. A light bulb went on when I read Romans 9:31, 32, and 33. It was easy to make the comparison between Israel and the Amish. It was made clear to me why I had no peace with God by keeping the church rules. My condemnation before a Holy God was made obvious. I’ll never forget the first time I read Romans 6:23, “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” At last I knew, without a doubt, what my wages were. The last part of the verse eluded me. I still thought that somehow, I had to pay God for my sins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFinally it became evident to me, because of my sins, I would not be in heaven and I was going to be in hell forever. I rebelled against God for creating me just to suffer eternal torment. I remember taking care of the daily chores on the farm and thinking these poor creatures are better off than I, for upon death they will simply cease to exist. I, on the other hand, would be cast into hell and suffer for all eternity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThose were hard days for me, but I thank God for them. He was bringing me to true repentance and to the provision of His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOne nice September evening in 2005 I was working at the clinic, helping Barbara apply a finish on the porch floor. We were discussing spiritual issues again, which by now were not distasteful to me. She asked me what I thought would get me to heaven and I answered as I had been taught all my life: that if you’re faithful to confess all your sins to God, and are sincere, He will let you into heaven. This prompted her to ask me, “John, if you committed a sin and before you had time to ask forgiveness Christ came back, would you go to hell?”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAll those months of anxiety, of praying for God to show me what was truth, the knowledge that I was not right with God, and those Bible verses which told of righteousness through faith in Christ alone came back to me. I realized I needed to make a choice, and it seemed to me that if I did not trust in the Lord Jesus now I would be lost forever. At that moment I put my faith in Him, and replied, “No, I’d go to heaven!”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eI instantly I knew something had changed. I sat back on my heels for a moment and tried to figure out exactly what was different. I thought perhaps I had done something wrong. Yet somehow, I knew it could not be true. I felt something new that I had never experienced before. Without completely understanding what had happened, I felt a peace with my Creator. I was saved, although it was a while before I realized it was simply trust in the Lord Jesus, that had changed my life forever that night. And though perhaps I could not have articulated that I was saved, I no longer felt under the condemnation of God.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIt was not long before I was telling my friends among the Amish that we could be sure of being in heaven because we’re not made right by our works, but by what Jesus has done for us.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLooking back, I marvel once again at God’s amazing grace and mercy. I was 37 years old when He reached down into my darkened world and set me free. The peace that I now have with God through my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ is worth more to me than anything the world or any religion has to offer. To know that I shall be in heaven because God so loved the world that He gave His only Son to die on the cross for a guilty, undeserving sinner like me still brings tears to my eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhat love! What boundless grace is offered to everyone! The Bible reveals that all have sinned and come short of God’s glorious standard, but He has made a way for us to be right with Him by the giving of His Son for our sins. To think that some will never accept justification by faith in Christ alone, but depend on a creed, a religion, or something they have done, is the tragedy of the universe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOh sinner, make haste! Confess your helplessness before the Almighty God. Accept the Savior’s finished work on the cross for your sins while there is yet time. Do not tarry. You do not know if you can repent tomorrow. Your opportunity for salvation has a most uncertain element: time, which is fleeing swiftly even as we ponder. Make things right with your Creator now. He will give you new life; you will be a child of God. You will have a peace that will pass all understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJesus said, “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life: no man comes unto the Father except by Me.” Trust in the Lord Jesus Christ for your salvation and you too, will be sure of spending eternity in heaven.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– John Miller\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PrintMyTract.com","offers":[{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 100","offer_id":30324441448551,"sku":"PMT984ENKJ-100","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 100","offer_id":30324441481319,"sku":"PMT984ENKJ-100-RUSH","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 250","offer_id":30324441514087,"sku":"PMT984ENKJ-250","price":97.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 250","offer_id":30324441546855,"sku":"PMT984ENKJ-250-RUSH","price":137.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 500","offer_id":30324441579623,"sku":"PMT984ENKJ-500","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 500","offer_id":30324441612391,"sku":"PMT984ENKJ-500-RUSH","price":190.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 1000","offer_id":30324441645159,"sku":"PMT984ENKJ-1000","price":190.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 1000","offer_id":30324441677927,"sku":"PMT984ENKJ-1000-RUSH","price":270.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 2500","offer_id":30324441710695,"sku":"PMT984ENKJ-2500","price":405.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 2500","offer_id":30324441743463,"sku":"PMT984ENKJ-2500-RUSH","price":540.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 5000","offer_id":30324441776231,"sku":"PMT984ENKJ-5000","price":612.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 5000","offer_id":30324441808999,"sku":"PMT984ENKJ-5000-RUSH","price":875.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 10000","offer_id":30324441841767,"sku":"PMT984ENKJ-10000","price":1015.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 10000","offer_id":30324441874535,"sku":"PMT984ENKJ-10000-RUSH","price":1330.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0850\/8334\/products\/984ENKJ-1.jpg?v=1569872821"},{"product_id":"pmt-because-jesus-loves-you-no-matter-what","title":"Because Jesus Loves You. No. Matter. What.","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThis is a true story.\u003cbr\u003eNot the best story. Not the worst story.\u003cbr\u003eBut, \u003cb\u003eit’s my story\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eIt was 2004, and, for the first time in many years, I was attending Creation alone. Creation is a 4-day festival at Agape Farms in central Pennsylvania. Everyone camps and enjoys headliner music performers and speakers who bring the Good News. My wife Beth and our girls couldn’t join me, and since I wasn’t involved in a youth group (like Beth and I had been for so many years), I took off for a couple of days on my own. I had a fabulous time with the teaching, the small groups, and certainly the music. I volunteered and one of my privileged duties was the prayer tent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eStanding in the prayer tent, sweat rolling, I met some of the Creation staff who oversee the prayer portion of the ministry. Boy, I’ll tell you, teens and adults, touched by the teaching, praying, and singing, came to the tent for prayer. Their needs were many and their issues were serious. I witnessed firsthand just how powerful an event like Creation is.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOne memorable young lady, about 17 years old, came in with her friend. She was clearly distraught. Her makeup was running with tears streaming down her cheeks. Her friend, choking back sobs, was holding on to her. She appeared weak and weighed down by the stress of whatever she was coming to off-load. At this time, many others came into the tent, so I was the only one who was not directly involved in prayer with anyone at that moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAs soon I saw the young lady heading toward me I realized, “Whoa! Whatever is causing these tears is serious, and maybe it should be a female to console her when she is in such an emotional state.” It turned out that I had made an accurate assessment. Thankfully, as the young woman came close, I saw one of the staff ladies and got her attention and waved her over. This woman was trained and experienced, so I backed off and just prayed for God’s help. I learned later that, sure enough, the young girl had been abused for years. I didn’t get details but was grateful that she acquired help and was referred to some qualified folks for follow-up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAfter a while, the tent cleared out and slowed down. I began chatting with Julio, one of the other gentleman who was a volunteer there. I told him about the young woman and we prayed for her. He also saw some very important decisions being made and lives changed by God that day. We marveled at how God was moving among the tens of thousands of people there on that hillside near Mt. Union, PA. God was healing physical ailments and emotional problems—breaking through to folks who had previously resisted the love and friendship of Jesus. Much of this happened through ordinary people like us serving an extraordinary God.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eDuring our conversation, Julio and I talked about how God had moved in our own lives. I said, “Well, for me, it was how I got saved.” He asked me to tell him the story, so I did.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHere’s my story:\u003c\/b\u003e After I got divorced, I went from being a problem drinker to a full-fledged alcoholic. My life was going right down the drain to a point where my bosses required me to attend Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings with a co-worker as my sponsor. I tried. Sort of.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eI am in favor of AA now, but I sure wasn’t then. I didn’t warm up to it at all. I understood what they meant by a “higher power.” It was code for God, and I wasn’t going anywhere near a church then. And how dare they suggest that I was powerless over alcohol—that my life had become unmanageable. Like most addicted people, I was in denial, which sounded a little like, “I got control of this. I can quit anytime I want.” And I didn’t want all of the religious mumbo jumbo. Well, it turned out that later I realized that I did need all of that.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eIn the midst of my downward spiral, I met Beth. One day I was talking to her (flirting?) and she told me that she was having a tough time because she was recently divorced. Bingo! In all honesty, I viewed this as an opportunity—like an open door for me to pursue my interest in her.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAlthough I liked her a lot, she didn’t care for me at all. She was a church-goer. I hated church. She was a teetotaler. I was a drunk. She sang in a choir. I sang next to the juke box. You get the picture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eI gave the old line, “Oh no. That’s got to be tough. I understand because I’ve been divorced and remember the pain. But, it’s important to have a friend who can commiserate with you. Call me because I’d love to talk to you and be a good listener during this tough time.” (A little “I’ll be your Huckleberry” pick-up strategy!)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThen she says, “Thanks, but I already have someone I talk to.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eMy thought was, “Who is this guy she is talking to?” She didn’t seem like the type of woman who would have a guy as a close confidant—sharing intimate feelings. What’s going on here?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eSo, I asked, “Who’s this guy you are talking to?”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAnd she says, “Jesus.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eJust like that. Matter-of-factly. Right out in the open. It wasn’t Sunday, and we weren’t in church.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eWell, I say, “What?!” because I’m flabbergasted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAnd she says, “Yes. Jesus is my best friend, and I talk to him anytime I want to.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eMy jaw dropped. I didn’t know how to respond. I’d never heard anyone ever say anything like that—even though I’d been to church as a child and teen a thousand times.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThen she just smiled and walked away!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe thought of having Jesus as my best friend just kept repeating—like a song in my head. That nagging thought was in my mind relentlessly from July through August and into the beginning of September before it died down.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis idea of friendship with Jesus intrigued me. A lot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eWhen November rolled around, I was still out partying with my buddies. Getting plastered most weekends and even on a few weekdays.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOn Saturday mornings, I worked part time as a disc jockey at a radio station. One day a local pastor, John Shimko, heard me on the air being a total idiot—saying inappropriate things. I’d been up all night drinking the night before, and I rolled into work directly from an all-night booze party. Pastor Shimko was on his way to the radio station to do his on-air ten-minute devotion. He brought me out a cup of coffee and some donuts. We chatted for a while. He wasn’t beating me over the head with a Bible, or telling me how terrible I was acting on the radio. He didn’t say anything condemning whatsoever. Instead, he related to me. It turned out we both enjoyed the singer John Denver.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAfter he finished up his on-air devotion, just as he was leaving the station, he said, “Hey, you know, we’d love to have you join us over at the Baptist church tomorrow morning at 11:00.” And so I said out loud, “Yea, maybe I’ll stop in there.” But in my mind, I’m thinking, “There is no way I’m going to that Baptist church because there’s a bunch of Jesus freaks who go there.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eSaturday night rolled around, so I went out partying again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eSunday morning I met my buddies at 10:00 at the Hillcrest Restaurant for breakfast. And, as alcoholics often do, we laughed about how drunk and stupid we were the night before. We thought it was a riot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAt about 10 minutes to eleven, it was time for me to leave the restaurant. Walking out of the Hillcrest, my hand on the front door (it was one of those glass and aluminum doors typical for a storefront), I looked diagonally across the intersection and spotted the Baptist church.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eNow, this may sound very strange, but somehow, all of sudden, the front door of the restaurant became the front door of the church. I didn’t remember, or have a conscious awareness, of walking over to the church. I was just like there—inside the Baptist church. I don’t know how to explain it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eI opened the door. I walked in. I was in a fog. A few people greeted me. And then I saw a gentleman that I knew from high school who said, “Hey Jim. Glad to see you here.” Just about then the fog lifted. And I asked myself, “Did I just walk into the Baptist church?”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eNow that I’m in there, and someone I knew saw me, I couldn’t just run out. He ushered me down to a seat in the pew. I’d never been in a Baptist church before. I had been in other protestant churches for weddings and such, but not for a Sunday service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eSo, this was all foreign to me. I had no clue what was going on.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAfter a bit, Pastor Shimko went to the pulpit to deliver his message for the morning. He looked over and saw me. I could tell by the look on his face that he was as surprised to see me sitting there as I was to be there!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHe was scheduled to give a message on Noah. And, of course, the sermon title was listed in the bulletin. And then he said to the congregation, “Folks, I was originally going to speak on Noah this morning. I’ve worked hard to prepare this message. But I think I’ll save it for next week. Today I want to talk about something else. Please open your Bibles to the Gospel of John, chapter 3.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eI didn’t have any idea where the Gospel of John was in the Bible. I didn’t even know that there was a Bible in the pew in front of me. This little old lady, about 80 years old, picked up a Bible and opened it up to John. She handed it to me and pointed to chapter 3. I thought, “Ok, what am I supposed to do with this?”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eSo, the pastor started teaching from John 3:3, about being born again. He worked his way to John 3:16, which I had never heard before. I know that sounds bizarre, especially for someone like me who had spent many a Sunday in church as a kid. I guess I never paid any attention to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eJohn 3:16 and 17: “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis was quite foreign to me because my understanding of God and Jesus was rather different than what he was sharing. I thought God was mad at me. Obviously, I was wrong. It was amazing to learn that Jesus loved me, no matter what.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eWow. This was eye-opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePastor Shimko also explained that Jesus did not complicate the issue of a relationship with Him. Jesus made it clear in John 14:6: “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAt the end of the sermon Pastor Shimko told everybody to bow their head and close their eyes. So we did, because you do whatever the pastor says, right? Stand up, sit down, kneel. So I had my head bowed and eyes closed while he gave an invitation. Now, I don’t remember exactly what he said, but he used phrases common within the walls of the church, but uncommon for folks like me outside the church. I didn’t really know what he was talking about. He was wanting people to respond by raising their hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThere was this kind of uncomfortable silence. As I sat there, I suspected that he was talking to me because everyone else, of the sixty elderly people in the church, were regulars. But I didn’t know exactly what he meant. A few more seconds passed and he gave the invitation a second time. Again, another set of “Christianese” phrases I didn’t get. Only, now I was sure he was talking to me.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eI began to ponder that I was pretty interested in John 3:16 \u0026amp; 17. Maybe, I ought to raise my hand because he assured us that he would not embarrass anyone. He just wanted to pray for whoever made this indication. So I thought this might be ok. But, I also got this thought (that I now believe was planted there by Satan), “Don’t you dare raise your hand because if you do, then you’re going to have quit having fun.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eLet’s be clear, the worldly “fun” I was having was disastrous and self-destructive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eSo, I didn’t raise my hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThankfully, Pastor Shimko didn’t give up. He knew that he’d hooked one and wanted to reel me in. The fish closest to the boat fights the hardest. That was me. Only this time when he gave the invitation, he didn’t use the “Christianese” vocabulary. This time, he said, “I know that there is someone here today who wants Jesus as their best friend.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eWhoa. Instantaneously, my brain went back to Beth telling me about Jesus being her best friend. Nothing Satan said or did could stop me. I shot my hand up because I was hungry to have Jesus as my best friend.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eI want to tell you that God was victorious!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBy the way, later on I looked up this idea of Jesus being my friend in the Bible, and it was there! “I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master’s business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you” (John 15:15).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eSo, as I was telling this story to Julio, tears gathered in his eyes (and mine too). We rejoiced about God’s victory in my life. I ask him, “What about you?”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHe said, “My story is a little weird. I was given the message of salvation by Mary.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eI said, “Who?”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHe said, “You know, Mary, the mother of Jesus.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eI said, “You’ve got to tell this story, Julio.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHe and his wife were from New York City. They decided to move to south Jersey about 30 miles east of Philly. The first Sunday, they were looking for a church to attend. They saw this nice-looking church building and decided to give it a try. During the service the pastor announced that there was going to be a special program that night. A traveling theater group was coming to put on a musical drama called \u003ci\u003e“Mary: the story of Jesus through His mother’s eyes.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eJulio’s wife, Maria, had always held Mary in high regard, so they decided to return that evening to see the play.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThey loved the music, the story, and the way Mary was presented as an ordinary girl who was obedient to God’s calling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eJulio says, “Basically, Mary told the whole gospel in one play.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAs he told me the story I began to tear up. The more he told, the more I cried. I’m sure he was thinking that this was a much more powerful story than he ever imagined.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThen he says, “At the end of the play, a man got up and encouraged the people in the audience to make the decision to make Jesus their best friend. Please talk to a pastor, priest, or minister that you know or come up here to talk to folks that will pray with you about your decision.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eSo, Julio and Maria go up after the play and chatted with one of the pastors of the church. After some prayer, they gave their lives to Christ.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBy this time I was just bawling. Tears were streaming down my face.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e“Now,” he said, “Whenever anyone asks me, ‘Who led you to the Lord?’, I tell them Jesus’ mother Mary.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eI could barely breathe, much less speak, at that point.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eFinally, I told him, “Julio that was so powerful. Let me tell you why. That was us.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eJulio asks, “What do you mean?”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e“That ‘Mary’ was my wife, Beth; and I was the one who came up after the performance to give the invitation.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eWell, between cheering and crying and hugging and high-fiving each other, the people around us probably thought the Holy Spirit sure got a hold of those two dudes or we were going crazy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eI was so appreciative that God allowed this “chance meeting” to happen. Clearly God arranged this. With 100,000 people at Creation Festival, I just happened to bump into a guy we ministered to several years prior? Beth and I both needed to know about Julio. During the ten years out on the road in ministry, we would show up to perform Mary, and then a few hours later, we would pack up and hustle off to the next place. We rarely received feedback, so we didn’t know the impact we were having on God’s kingdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBut Julio confirmed that day that if we are obedient to what God wants us to do, if we get the good news out there, even if it’s not perfect, the Holy Spirit will take that seed and bring it to life. It will multiply.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eMany years ago, Beth’s best friend, Jesus, became my best friend. I never would have imagined that Beth and I would have a traveling ministry where I was inviting people to put their trust in Jesus as a perfect, faithful friend.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAs proof that Jesus loves you, read Romans 5:8, “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eSo, can we get serious for a minute? You’ve read my story. What’s your story going to be?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eWould you like to have Jesus as your best friend? If so, you need to decide to fall in love with Jesus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e…because\u003cbr\u003eJesus loves YOU.\u003cbr\u003eNO. MATTER. 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(Part 1 of 5)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOur subject in this series is “How Can We Know the Bible is True?” One objective is to understand that there is a Biblical basis for what is believed. Because of the subject at hand, it will occasionally be necessary to consider historical evidences and facts. When possible open your Bible or turn to your app and look up suggested verses. It’s always good for you to be able to check whatever someone says to make sure that what they’re bringing to you is the Word of God.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLast Words\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Let’s begin by looking at 2 Timothy 3. For background, Second Timothy is one of the last books that Paul the Apostle wrote. In chapter four, he will tell us that his life is about to be offered as a sacrifice. Normally, the last words of a dying person are very significant. They don’t waste time with things that are trivial. So, here’s Paul writing to Timothy and telling him things that he wants to pass on to him as a younger man.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSecond Timothy 3:12-17 says,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“… all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived. But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; and that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: that the man [that is that the person, the individual] of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is Paul’s admonition to Timothy, reminding him of what he had learned from the time he was a child. Perhaps some of you reading this have had the privilege of being raised in a Christian home. If that is your experience, I would consider that a real plus, or at least it can be depending on what you do with it. If you’ve that kind of a heritage, that is, you’ve had someone who has tried to influence you for the good and spiritual things, the things of Jesus Christ, that can be a huge bonus in your life. Timothy, from a child, had been taught what Paul calls here, the Holy Scriptures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMany of the things contained in this brochure are aimed towards those who are believers in the Lord Jesus, those who have come to saving faith, those who have come to trust in the Lord Jesus Christ as their Savior. Now, if you’re reading this and you’re not saved, you’ve never trusted Christ as Savior and found in Him the forgiveness of sins that He offers, and that’s communicated through His Word, then I appeal to you to come to the Lord Jesus Christ, recognize your own sinfulness, confess before God that you are a sinner and find in Christ the Savior He truly is.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eResource\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Paul tells Timothy conditions are going to get worse and worse, evil men and seducers are going to get worse and worse. People are going to depart from the faith. What is the antidote? What is the resource to which Paul will point him? He says, Timothy, continue in the things which you have learned and the things that you have been assured of, knowing of whom you learned them. That from a child, Timothy, you’ve known the Holy Scriptures. It’s good to teach young children scripture. It’s lovely to hear young children memorize and recite scripture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTimothy had learned these scriptures, which are able to bring you the wisdom that leads to God, salvation through faith, which is in Christ Jesus. Then Paul says,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness …”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFor doctrine—it will show you what is right. For reproof—it will show you what’s wrong. For correction—it will show you how to get right. For instruction in righteousness—it will show you how to stay right. So, we find here the Word of God is full and is able to bring you to that place of maturity and to thoroughly furnish you and equip you as the scripture says—unto all good works. Ephesians 2:10 says we have been called to good works. This is God’s purpose—calling us and laying out before us a path. The Word of God will equip us to do those things. Let’s look at another verse. It’s found in 2 Peter 1. It has to do with the Word of God.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMaybe you’re one who doesn’t use an actual physical Bible and you use an app; well, hopefully you’ve learned how to use it. Many still like the advantage of a physical Bible. It is helpful to learn how to mark or bookmark passages of scripture. 2 Peter 1:19-21 says,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts: knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eObjective Truth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Verse 21 takes us back to an experience Peter had, a very unique experience that not all of the other apostles had. He was with the Lord in what he calls the holy mount or the Mount of Transfiguration. What a phenomenal experience! The scene is recorded in the gospels, where the voice breaks forth from heaven, “\u003ci\u003eThis is my beloved Son\u003c\/i\u003e,” not at the baptism now, but at the Transfiguration when Christ was transfigured there before the disciples. They were at a loss of words to describe it. He shined greater than the midday sun; whiter than any bleach could whiten. Words hardly describe the brightness, the fulness of His glory that was manifested there on the holy mount. What an experience you say! But Peter says, we have a more sure word of prophecy, which was spoken not by the will of man in verse 21, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eRevelation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Our subject here is how can I be sure about the Bible? How can I know that the Bible is true? There’s no question but that when it comes to this revelation, which we refer to as the Word of God, the Bible claims to be a revelation that is given from God about himself. And when it comes to revelation, the scriptures will tell us we only know that which God has chosen to reveal. Deuteronomy 29:29 tells us that God hasn’t chosen to reveal everything to us. The secret things belong to the Lord. But He has been pleased to reveal a good many things to those who are His children. God is God. He doesn’t have to tell us everything. But God has been delighted to reveal Himself. We can only know ultimately what it is that God has disclosed about Himself, or that which God reveals to us.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNow, the scriptures themselves claim to be a revelation from God. That is the foundation of what we’re looking at. We are going to see that the scriptures themselves claim to be a revelation from God. That is not my opinion. That is what the Scriptures say. Eventually we will look at evidence for that and see how can we substantiate that claim today. This collection of books we call the Bible, the Holy Scriptures, claims to be a unique revelation from God, different from other so-called revelations from various gods, and different from other religious books. We will examine the fact of the claims of the Scripture, the Bible, to be a revelation from God.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eGod’s Communication\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e At this point we are observing that this claim is made in numerous places throughout the Word of God. In many verses in Exodus, Leviticus, and Numbers you will find this phrase over and over: “now the Lord spoke” or “the Lord said.” Repeatedly we find places where Moses was commanded to write what God had told him. The often-stated claim of the Bible itself, the claim of the Scriptures themselves, is “the Lord spoke.” The prophets often use the phrase “the Lord speaks.” Isaiah 1:2 says it this way,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Hear, O heavens, and give ear, O earth: for the Lord hath spoken …”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMany, many times you find the scriptures will mention the Lord speaking or the Lord spoke. The prophets claim their words are a revelation from God. Isaiah 7:3 says,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Then said the Lord unto Isaiah …”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNow at this point, all we’re observing is what the Bible says about itself to show the claims of this book. The Bible declares: this is the Lord speaking, this is a revelation from God. “Thus says the Lord” is a very common expression. Remember it wasn’t just the prophet saying this. It was the Lord saying this through the prophet and the prophet repeating, “this is what God says.” It is vital to understand that this book is God speaking; that in this book, the Bible, God has spoken. And God has spoken to the degree that if God were to speak from heaven today, He wouldn’t say anything that He hasn’t already said in this book. You want to know the mind of God? You want to know that what the Almighty has revealed? He’s given it to you in a book that you can read, and with His enabling, you can understand. What a gracious thing it is that God has done.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e“Thus says the Lord,” says Jeremiah. Jeremiah was a human, and Jeremiah conveyed a message. But the message Jeremiah conveyed was the message that the Lord had given to him. Or again, “The word of the Lord came expressly to Ezekiel …” The prophets made their claims that this indeed was the\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eWord of God. Statements such as, “Thus says the Lord,” “the LORD spake,” or “the Lord said” occur over 3800 times in the Old Testament. Likewise, when we come to the New Testament, those writers also claim that they declare the message of God.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eListen to Paul in First Corinthians 14:37,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“If any man think himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things that I write unto you are the commandments of the Lord.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is the clear, unmistakable claim by Paul the Apostle that the things that he was saying are the commandments of the Lord. It is helpful to trace it through 1 Corinthians where he says things such as,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“… my ways which be in Christ, as I teach every where in every church.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe things he wrote were not just exclusively for the Corinthians. The things that he taught to the Corinthians he taught in every church and he says, the things that I’m writing to you, these are the commandments of the Lord. Another great verse is in first Thessalonians. In chapter two, verse 13 Paul commends those at Thessalonica,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNo matter how a person’s delivery may be, or how their personality may be, we should try—and sometimes it takes great effort—but try to listen to the person who’s opening the Bible and say, “Lord, what is it that you want to say to me?” God can use all kinds of vessels and all kinds of styles and all kinds of personalities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePaul said to those at Thessalonica,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“… when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us …”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFirst of all, he’s saying what we gave you was the Word of God. Secondly, he says, not only did you receive the Word of God that you heard from us, you didn’t receive it as of men. You didn’t say that’s just some man up there. That’s just his opinion. That’s just a guy talking. That’s just human wisdom. No, you listened and you heard the\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eWord of God and you received it as the Word of God and it effectively works in you also that believe when you receive it. You believed it and it had its effectual working in your life. That’s the process of the Word of God having its effectual working, as we believe the message that is communicated most likely through human instruments. These are two examples in the New Testament where the New Testament writers declared that what they spoke was the message of God.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePaul also taught that the salvation of human beings depends upon faith in the doctrines he presented. If anybody taught other than the doctrines that Paul taught, then they taught contrary to what God’s truth was, and they were worthy of condemnation. And John declares in 1 John 5:10, that his testimony was indeed God’s testimony. Then Peter says, remember the word spoken beforehand by the holy prophets and the commandment of the Lord and Savior. So we find in the New Testament the claim that these things written were indeed the Word of God.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThere are hundreds of passages where the Bible declares or assumes itself to be the Word of God. I have only listed a few—there are many more in the Old Testament books of Moses, Joshua, Samuel, the Psalms, the Proverbs, the prophets, the New Testament, and of course, the book of Revelation. There are abundant scriptures, in which the Word of God, the Bible, declares itself to be the Word of God. The scriptures in so many ways declare that the Bible is the inspired Word of God that it’s clear to anyone who reads it. Now, I want to say again, at this point, you may not agree with that. But you can’t deny the fact that this book claims to be the Word of God, over and over—New Testament, Old Testament, Psalms, prophets, law, all of it—claiming to be indeed the Word of God. It is the constant assumption of the writers of the New Testament, of the Old Testament, and of Christ Himself, that the Bible is the inspired Word of God. Now, why is this an important subject? It is an important because there are two things that are inseparable and crucial when it comes to our faith as believers in Christ. Number one—is this book indeed the Word of God, and number two—is Jesus Christ who He said He is? Those are absolutely crucial to our faith as believers. And if one falls the other one falls.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCritical Importance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the great substantiations we have for the Word of God is the fact that Christ Himself claimed it to be the Word of God. If we deny the Bible as being the Word of God, we put ourselves in opposition against Jesus Christ, who Himself referred to this as the Word of God. I hope you see how crucial this is. As stated previously, if either one of those fail, or if either of those are not true, then we might as well close the book, go home, and do something else. These things are vitally linked together. And that’s why the subject is so important and so crucial to understand that this is a reliable book and is indeed the Word of God.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThere are several different areas of revelation that God has given to us. The two primary ones are God has revealed himself in creation, and God has revealed Himself in His Word. In Psalm 19 you get both of those. Psalm 19 begins,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork. Day unto day uttereth speech …” \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThen you have in verse seven the Bible naming, not only is it the Word of God, but stating six perfect actions with six corresponding transformations of human character which the Word of God accomplishes. Note three things in verses seven through nine, particularly:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNumber one: the nature of the Word of God. Number two: what is its character, what it’s like. Number three: its effect, or what it does. For instance, it’s the law of the Lord—it’s perfect, it converts the soul. That’s its nature—the law; the character—it’s perfect; the effect—it converts the soul. It’s the testimony of the Lord, which is sure, and it makes wise the simple. You go over those and you’ll see the six corresponding transformations of human character which the Word of God accomplishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn summary, the Bible clearly and repeatedly declares itself to be the Word of God. To reject its constant claims to being God’s word is to reject the Bible. In other words, if you reject that the Bible is the Word of God you are rejecting its claims. And if you reject its claims you are rejecting the Bible, because it definitely claims over and over to be the Word of God.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e—Larry R. 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(Part 2 of 5)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLet’s consider evidences that the Bible is God’s Word. We’ll look at external evidences and internal evidences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSuppositions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e In the field of apologetics, you’ll run across presuppositional arguments and arguments that are not presuppositional. Presuppositions are sometimes referred to as circular reasoning, which they really aren’t. In reality, everyone in one way or another—whether atheist or a believer in God—makes certain suppositions. The atheist believes there is no God and starts from that basis. Those who believe in God start from another basis. So, it isn’t really fair for someone to say, “Well, you started with a presuppositional argument—you’re assuming that this is true.” I’m mentioning this now because you’re going to run across it if you give yourself to any serious research on this particular subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eRevelation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e For the sake of argument let’s assume there is a God. If there is a God, it is reasonable to assume that God would reveal Himself. For those who believe the Bible, we know it tells us God has revealed Himself. We could certainly say that if there is a God, it is possible for Him to reveal Himself. It is probable that if there is a God, He would communicate His will—He’d want that to be known. If there is a God, revelation would be necessary, in order for Him to communicate His will. General revelation such as nature is not sufficient.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePsalm 19 declares the revelation of God in creation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork. Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge. There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIt’s a universal language, isn’t it? Even further, Romans chapter one will say that the evidence of God in the created world around us is sufficient knowledge so that humanity is without excuse:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThere is a powerful witness of God in the created world around us, but that in and of itself is not enough. It doesn’t fully communicate to us God’s will. It may say there is a an almighty being, but that’s not enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Bible records special revelations in various forms. God has been pleased in times past to reveal Himself in various ways. He did it sometimes in what are called theophanies, which means appearances of God in various forms. This was particular to Old Testament times before the completed revelation of the Word of God was given. God in Old Testament times, before there was a fully-written scripture, communicated directly. God spoke to people. What was it when God called, “Abraham, Abraham”—what did the voice sound like? We don’t know, do we? But it would have certainly been interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAnother form of special revelation was the incarnation of the Lord Jesus Christ. The word incarnation simply means that He took on Him a body of flesh; that God was welded to humanity and indivisible being both God and man, inseparable and indivisible in one union—the incarnation. Great is the mystery of godliness. God was manifest in the flesh.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eInspiration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e And then, one of the great ways that God has chosen to reveal Himself is through Scripture. Now let’s look at 2 Timothy 3. This is one of the classic and key passages pertaining to the subject of the Bible. It says in verse 16,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“All scripture is given by inspiration of God …”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eInspiration literally means God-breathed. The Greek compound word is \u003ci\u003etheopneustos\u003c\/i\u003e, (pronounced theh-op’-nyoo-stos). This is compounded from the word for God, \u003ci\u003eTheo,\u003c\/i\u003e and the word for spirit or breathe or breath, \u003ci\u003epneustos\u003c\/i\u003e. There are many words in our English language that are similar in sound and spelling to the Greek words from which they are derived. Perhaps you are familiar with the word pneumatic. There are pneumatic tools. A pneumatic tool is operated by air pressure. This is the same basis of the word translated spirit or breathe. When you put the word for God together with the word for breathe, it is for us the equivalent of saying God breathed the scripture, or scripture is God-breathed. That’s the definition of inspired. It doesn’t mean that God walked out one day and saw a lovely sunset and said “I’m so inspired by that.” No, that’s not what inspired means. It literally means God breathed. Just think—all scripture is given by inspiration of God. What assumption might we draw from that? Now if “God breathed a book,” we could expect certain things from that book, couldn’t we? We would expect a certain perfection from that book, would we not? If it were the work of God, that’d be a very logical conclusion to draw.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eGod’s Graphics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The Greek word for scripture is \u003ci\u003egraphe\u003c\/i\u003e. We have people who are involved in graphics or graphic arts. That’s the basic root of the Greek word for scripture—the writings, the graphics. The graphics that God has given are the Scriptures which are God-breathed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is the work of the Spirit of God. The word for breathe has to do with the spirit. The Spirit of God worked in the hearts and the minds of the writers who then wrote so that God got written what He wanted written. That’s a simple explanation for inspiration—God got written what He wanted written.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHuman Instruments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e God used human instruments to accomplish His purpose. He used a variety of different individuals, and their names are sometimes connected with their books like Paul and others, or Paul wrote to certain others, and so on. But be that as it may, the ultimate thing is, God is the author of the Bible. That is the declaration made here. The Bible is God’s words.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eYou’ll notice in 1 Timothy 4, the Spirit speaking expressly. Here you have the revelation of the Spirit. Human writers wrote what God intended for them to write. What they put in written form is God’s message. That’s how it came about. It was the working of the Spirit of God. What method was used?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e2 Peter 1:21 says,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHoly men of God means people who were especially separated for the purpose of God. God set them apart for a unique purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“… as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis describes the method, or how it actually transpired. Imagine a creek or a stream, and you drop a leaf into that moving water and the water carries that leaf along. That’s the idea of the word “moved” or “borne along” here. The Spirit of God carried these men along; He moved them along to write what they wrote. One of the amazing things is that He did it in such a way that they retained their individuality. This was not God coming along and saying, “John, take dictation.” As you read the different books of the Bible, you will find that the writers used various methods. Luke says, “I’ve examined the sources that are around and after this diligent research into these various sources, I want to present to you this logical story.” He selected the material, but in the end, it was God and the Spirit of God moving them along to get written what He wanted to have written. The end result was that this indeed was God’s message. There were various different personalities, various different methods but the end product is the word and words of God.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eRemarkable Restraint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Another evidence that the Bible is the Word of God is the restraint of the writers. Imagine you had lived three and a half years with Jesus Christ while He was on planet Earth. And it had made such a significant impact on you, that you then wanted to communicate that life of Christ and what it was all about. What would you say? It’s amazing to think that when John gets to the end of his gospel, he says in John 21:25,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“… many other things which Jesus did …”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHe goes on to say, Jesus Christ did so many things that if they were written down all the books of the world couldn’t contain them. That might be a bit of hyperbole. But beyond the hyperbole, he says there’s a whole lot more that He did. To think, John, who was so close to the Lord Jesus, the disciple that Jesus loved, as he refers to himself, out of all the public miracles that Jesus Christ did, only chose seven to write about! What remarkable restraint! The Spirit of God moved him to communicate to us in order to present the portrait of Christ and give us that picture of Him which we have in John’s Gospel. It’s one of the longer gospel accounts as far as chapters, and yet the restraint that was used is remarkable. He didn’t choose everything. John says in 20:31 these were specifically chosen:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ …”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThere are other times in the Scripture where we find great restraint used. How about Paul saying, I knew a man, such a man who was caught up into heaven, and he saw things of which it was not lawful for him to speak about. The use of restraint by the writers of Scripture is another evidence because if it was just human beings doing this, they would likely tell everything. They didn’t tell everything. The restraint they used is another one of the great evidences that the Bible is the Word of God.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHonesty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Another great evidence of the Bible being the Word of God is it doesn’t try to hide the faults of individuals. Think of Israel’s greatest king, David. Would you tell the history of your greatest king and include some of the sordid things that happened in his life? That’s certainly not the way the history of other ancient kings is recorded. They either lied and covered up the bad stuff and made themselves look better, or they boasted in their wickedness. They didn’t write things like David wrote in Psalm 51 or in Psalm 32—how he felt about the sin and the wickedness of his iniquity and how he wanted to teach people so they might avoid similar actions or behavior. David not only wrote about his sin—he put it to song for all of Israel to sing! Is that the way kings or politicians are usually presented? If you read the Bible, there are only a few characters of whom you have a tough time finding any of their sin. It’s not that they weren’t sinners. But there are only a few of whom the Bible doesn’t record something that they did wrong. The Bible honestly and openly records the truth about persons and thus reveals the truth about humanity. That’s what we need.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePeople need the truth. You need the truth about yourself. You need the truth about God and the truth about life, the truth about death, and the truth about eternity. You are not going to find those things in this world in which we live. This is a world filled with uncertainty, a world filled with voices clamoring for your attention from every side. But there’s one voice which rises above it all, and it is the voice of God speaking in His Word authoritatively, clearly communicating to us about His will, about life, about humanity, about sin, about forgiveness, about eternal life, about heaven, about hell—about all these things. The Bible is an honest book, and God is not like some dictator hiding behind a curtain. God isn’t afraid to let you see Him for who He is. He has revealed Himself and shown us who He is. He has communicated to us in His Word, the Bible. There’s no book like that. The Bible stands unique in that sense, which is another great evidence that this is indeed the Word of God. It is unique in how God has revealed these things to us. Whatever the Bible speaks on, it always speaks truth. If it speaks on history, it speaks truth. If it speaks on science, it speaks truth. The Bible is not a history book, but where it touches on history it’s true. The Bible is not a science book, but where it touches on science it’s accurate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAccuracy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The Bible has often proved to be advanced beyond its time. It was Harvey who is credited with the discovery of the circulatory system in the 17th century. The Bible said all along, in the book of Leviticus, that the life of the flesh is in the blood. The Bible was far advanced. How long was it before the scientists of the day realized that the Earth was not flat, and if you kept going, you wouldn’t fall off the edge as the scientific world of its day thought? All along, Isaiah that ancient Prophet, spoke in 40:21 about\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“… He that sitteth upon the circle of the earth …”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWherever the Bible does speak on scientific matters, science sometimes eventually will catch up with it. Paul the apostle warns against science falsely so called. Science has never disproved the Bible. Science has always verified, ultimately, that what was spoken in the Bible was true. Although it is not a book of science, the Bible is inerrant and infallible on whatever it speaks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWithout telescopes, how did they know as far back as the book of Genesis that the sun was bigger than the moon? Have you ever seen what we call a harvest moon? In Genesis 1:16,17 you will find the Bible declaring the greater of the “lights” was the sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHow long did it take the medical field to catch up with the Bible? In the Dark Ages, Jewish people were persecuted because, for one reason, people thought and claimed they were practicing witchcraft. Why? Because the Hebrew midwives, and others that attended to the Jewish people, weren’t dying of the various contamination diseases that many of the other medical people and others were dying from. When doctors went in to do an exam on a woman or when they went in to deliver a baby, they washed their hands. They used a bowl of water to wash their hands and then examined the woman, and then they washed their hands in the bowl, and on to the next woman. On and on they went, spreading the contagion. The patients of the Jews weren’t dying as the others were. Why? Because the Bible instructed them to wash their hands in \u003ci\u003erunning\u003c\/i\u003e water! Even today, in the medical field, this is a practice which is followed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe book of Job is considered by many to be the first book of the Bible ever written, predating the writing of the books of Moses. Job 37:7 says,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“He sealeth up the hand of every man; that all men may know his work.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhat kind of a seal has God put in the hand of every human being so that people might know the distinctive work of God? The fingerprint. God has sealed up the hand of every human being and put a mark in that hand which shows the distinctive work of God. Back then, how did Job know?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLook at Job chapter 38:24:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“By what way is the light parted …”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJob didn’t have a spectroscope. How did Job know that light could be divided like a prism? Who told him? It was a long time before anybody ever developed a spectroscope to show that light could be divided. God, of course, told him. Now, there are many, many other such examples. These are just a few samples to show that when the Bible does speak on science, the Bible is accurate, and often science and medicine have had to catch up with the Bible. The Bible is inerrant and infallible. All of Scripture is given by inspiration of God, even the very words.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eReliability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Here’s another example of the reliability of the Bible. There was a scholar years ago whose name is Robert Dick Wilson. He decided to set his life to the study of things haivng to do with the Word of God. So, he basically gave himself to the study of the languages of Scripture. He studied New Testament Greek for about 15 years. He studied Hebrew and Semitic languages for about 15 years. He spent another 15 years studying some of the other Eastern and ancient languages and compiling the results of his studies. For 45 years he studied those things. At the end of his study, he said, basically “At the end of my studies of 45 years, I have concluded: Jesus loves me this I know because the Bible tells me so.” We are thankful for such scholarship. And it has a point. Jesus loves me, this I know. How do I know? Because the Bible tells me so. And we can trust indeed, that this is God’s Word.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAssuming everything we’ve said thus far is true, the conclusion is that the Bible is a book which God has given to us. This book communicates to us the message that God gave His Son to die on the cross for our sin; that we are sinners, and the only way we can be saved is through His Son, Jesus Christ, and what He’s done. If you’re not saved, believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will, as the Scripture says, be saved.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e—Larry R. 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(Part 3 of 5)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOur subject is the reliability of the Bible: how can we trust that this book is indeed the Word of God. One stated objective is that if you have questions about the authority of the Word of God, or if you have questions about whether or not this book is indeed the Word of God, I at least want to leave you with the sense that we believe the things we believe because it’s what God’s Word says. That’s not just a fall back. It’s the first and foremost thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLet’s go into the realm of history now, and think about how we got our Bible. Realizing how the Word of God was given to us can strengthen our faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn 2 Timothy 3:16,17 the Bible emphatically declares itself to be the Word of God:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“All scripture is given by inspiration of God.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFirst: It Is Inspired of God\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e This is how God communicated His truth to those who are the human authors, and how they were guided by the Spirit of God to be carried along by the Spirit of God. They spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit guided them without violating their personalities or their different styles. Luke’s style is not John’s style. They were guided by the Spirit of God in such a way that it wasn’t strictly dictation, and their personalities were not violated. But the end result is God got written what He wanted to have written. We find a variety of styles and methods of approach to Scripture—how they did their research, and so on. But in the end, we find that God got written what He wanted to have written.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSecond: Internal Evidence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e How does the historical record stand up to the test of internal validity? The Bible was written by 40 to 45 different authors over a span of about 1500 years, on three different continents, in three different languages, yet it has no contradictions. I challenge you to take just four people and don’t give them 1500 years—give them a week. Put them in four different rooms. Tell them you want each of them to write something. Instruct them that all the stories have to match, they all have to have the same theme. And none of them can contradict one another. You say that’s impossible? Well, it would be impossible unless there was somebody who told each of them what to write. Interesting, isn’t it? Now, you take about 40 authors, many of them who never knew one another—some lived over 1500 years apart. And they lived in different areas, geographically, and under different circumstances. And they write individual books. When their books were written, and when they were all put together, they matched in theme and continuity, and there were no contradictions. Some of these people were in exile and they didn’t always have access to what the other writings were at the particular time. We go back to our simple illustration. Somebody had to be behind it. That’s one of the amazing internal evidences of the Word of God: the continuity of the theme and that there are no contradictions. Sometimes people will think there’s contradictions and claim there are contradictions, but careful study will prove they aren’t contradictions at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThird: The Canon of Scripture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The books of the Bible as we have them now were recognized and received by God’s people as God’s Word. They were recognized as God’s inspired Word from the very time they were written. They were recognized as divine revelation and they were received as an exclusive and authoritative canon. The word canon means rule or the standard by which something is judged. When we talk about the canon of Scripture, or canonicity, it has to do with the rule, the recognized rule. These books were canonical, that is, they were recognized as being authoritative, and from God. There were a lot of other books or letters written around the same time as the books of the Bible. There were other books in the Old Testament era that were written, but they were never received as canonical or as canon of Scripture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn the Roman Catholic Bible, you will find the Apocrypha. The word itself, apocrypha, means spurious or dubious or doubtful. These were never quoted by the Lord and never quoted by the apostles. There’s some interesting history in the books like Maccabees, but you get a whole lot of other things that are just fables and doctrinally incorrect. They weren’t included in any Bible until around the 1400s. The Apocrypha was never included in the old Hebrew and Aramaic scriptures. It is not included in most Protestant Bibles, but is found in Orthodox and Roman Catholic Bibles. These books such as Susanna, Bell and the dragon, Tobias, Judith, first and second Maccabees, have some things of interest and some good history, but they’re not considered to be canonical. They’re not considered to be the Word of God.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe followers of the Lord Jesus quote from all but eight of the books found in the Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament. This helps us when it comes to how the canon of Scripture was settled. Did the Lord quote from it? Did his followers quote from it?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe New Testament was originally written in the Greek language. Some of the earliest Bible translations were Latin, Coptic, and Syriac. The church leaders at that time received the writings of the apostles and their close associates as canonical. By 400 AD there was a consensus which had emerged throughout the churches that the 27 books that now form our New Testament could be traced to the testimony of apostolic witnesses and their close associates. It was confirmed by the church and these so-called church fathers and by certain councils and synods that occurred in the year 400. It is fascinating to see how God providentially guided the process of the recognition of the canon of Scripture. A full recognition took place around the year 400. Why is that? Well, of course, communication in those days was difficult for one thing, but the fascinating thing about it is, by the time they had these councils, these books of the Bible and other writings had enough time to circulate so by then the church as a whole recognized which ones were Scripture and which ones weren’t. There really wasn’t a whole lot of discussion that had to take place. They knew that the books such as the Shepherd of Hermes or the gospel of Hermes weren’t being used by most of the churches. There was a consensus concerning the need to get together and recognize which ones are and which ones aren’t Scripture. There were other people who were heretics like Marcion who had started to develop his own canon. So, the church thought it wise to come together in a synod or a council and come to some consensus. And when they did, they came to consensus about the books that were recognized as apostolic. It either had to be written by an apostle or by a close associate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOne of the other fascinating things providentially is that there are only 8 or 9 authors of the New Testament. You’ve got Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Paul, Jude, James, Peter, and whoever authored Hebrews. Some of the writers were apostles, such as Paul or James, the brother of the Lord. They were all either apostles are closely related to the apostles. This was one of the great tests which was used for canon of Scripture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThen, of course, there was the witness of the Spirit of God, that this book was indeed the Word of God. But by the time these letters circulated throughout all these churches, and had been used for hundreds of years, it didn’t take much to be able to recognize which ones were indeed the Word of God. Another important point: the church councils did not \u003ci\u003edecide\u003c\/i\u003e which books were Scripture. They only \u003ci\u003erecognized\u003c\/i\u003e which books were scripture. Why is that important? Because the authority of the Word of God doesn’t rest in a church or a church council. They recognized which books were Scripture, which puts the authority back upon the book, or on the Word of God. Your authority is not found in a church council. They recognized what was already true, that this was the Word of God. This is an important distinction to remember.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFourth: The Accuracy of Transmission\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Another very important point concerns the accuracy of the transmission of God’s Word. Jewish scribes developed a very intricate method of copying manuscripts. They would count the words and they would count the letters. Imagine that! Some of these scrolls, such as the scroll of Isaiah which was discovered at Qumran near the Dead Sea is roughly 28 feet long, with no paragraph divisions and no chapter headings—just one long continuum of Hebrew letters. They would literally count not just the words, but the letters to ensure accuracy in copying the manuscripts of the Word of God.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHow do we know that the Bible we have is accurate today? When we come to the Old Testament, one of the reasons has to do with the meticulousness of the scribes and their attitude of reverence toward the Word of God. Materials to write on were very expensive, hard to get, and hard to maintain. So just imagine now you’re doing a 28-foot scroll of Isaiah, and you make a mistake. There was no way to just backspace and make a correction, or copy and paste! No, what they would do is destroy that manuscript lest they communicate some error which had to do with the Word of God. They were very meticulous when they were copying the Scripture. Rather than destroy a valuable manuscript, a scribe was going to be super careful that they copied exactly—which is why they counted the words and the letters. That’s how meticulous they were in the copying of the Word of God.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFifth: Manuscript Evidence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e There are over 5,000 Greek manuscripts still in existence in whole or in part today. When it comes to the reliability and trustworthiness of Scripture it’s very important to note the sheer number of manuscripts that we have, particularly of the New Testament.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe manuscripts of the books of the Bible are far-better preserved than any of the ancient writings of people like Plato, Aristotle, or any of those ancients. The Dead Sea Scrolls again confirm the reliability of the Old Testament. In 1947 there were a number of manuscripts discovered near the Dead Sea in the area of Qumran. Examination of these manuscripts confirmed the reliability of the methods used to preserve the Old Testament. The oldest extant Old Testament manuscript prior to this discovery dated to around 900AD. The Isaiah scroll which was discovered predated this by approximately 1,000 years. One of the reasons for so few manuscripts is that among other things, the kind of materials they used would wear out, they wouldn’t last. Before this discovery, you had a manuscript that’s around 1,000 years old, and all your recent copies are made from that. Then you find one that’s been separated by all these years, that takes you back 1,000 years prior. When the manuscripts were compared, there is 99% accuracy. The differences represented in that 1% aren’t things that affected any doctrine or any truth. They were minor points—things that didn’t change any of the verses or any of the words. How remarkable! Confirmation? Yes. We find the Bible is its own best witness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSixth: The Authentication By the Lord Jesus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The Lord Jesus quoted from the Old Testament Hebrew Scriptures. It’s important to realize that when we come to the authority of the Word of God, and things that are taught in the Word of God, we always have to consider the testimony of the Lord Jesus Christ. That’s what we’re up against. Sometimes people say, “Well, \u003ci\u003eyou\u003c\/i\u003e say all those things happened. \u003ci\u003eYou\u003c\/i\u003e believe those things.” Well, what are the things the Lord Jesus believed? Often the Lord Jesus would say, “Moses said.” In Matthew 12:40, the Lord Jesus talked about Jonah and the great fish. In Matthew 19 He talked about creation. He taught creation, He spoke of Adam and Eve, and marriage between the man and the woman. These are not just things Christians added later on. These are things that the Lord Jesus Himself taught. He told His disciples about the reality of a worldwide flood, Noah, and the ark. He talked about Daniel the prophet. He talked about Sodom and Gomorrah and what happened to those cities, the judgments that fell upon them. He spoke of Lot’s wife who was turned into a pillar of salt. When people say, “Oh, how can that be; it’s too fantastic?” Well, if you believe in the Lord Jesus, He believed and taught these things, which is a very strong basis for our faith. You see, when we come to the reliability of the Scripture, the Word of God, we remember that we’re up against these two things. If this book is not the Word of God, then Jesus Christ is not who He said He was. And if Jesus Christ is not who He said He was, this book is not the Word of God. Those two are intricately linked. You cannot separate them. The Lord and the Word, and the Word and the Lord.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNo matter what the question or the criticism may be, it’s good to know we have a reliable basis for believing what we believe and that we’re not just taking a shot in the dark. This is not unreasonable faith. This is not blind faith. There is support for the things we believe. We believe from this book, the Bible itself, and there are other evidences we’ve mentioned, and so I pray that it might help bolster us and strengthen us in our faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNo matter what arguments we use, there will always be skeptics and critics that come along, and they may have another argument or a different attack. And they may have things that sound very valid at some time or another, but if we believe Jesus Christ we must believe this book, the Bible, is God’s Word and God’s truth. We can rest on that no matter if the world scoffs at us, laughs at us, ridicules us, or anything else. Remember the words of the Lord Jesus in John 17:17,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“… Thy word is truth”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e—Larry R. 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(Part 4 of 5)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhat are some of the evidences that make it reasonable to believe in the trustworthiness and reliability of the Bible?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThere are two schools of thought among those who believe the Word of God. Remember, when it comes to people doubting whether one can believe the Bible or not, the attacks don’t just come from those who are not Christians or don’t have anything to do with the Bible. They often come from those who claim to be Christians! The Lord Himself through Paul reminded us in Acts 20:30 that deceivers will arise\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“… of your own selves …”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEven in the days just following the Lord’s resurrection, in the days when Paul and John and Peter were still alive, there were those who departed from the faith. First John 2:19 says,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“They went out from us …”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHe didn’t just mean departed physically, he also meant doctrinally they’ve strayed from the faith. There were attacks even then that came from within. There are so-called scholarly people who by their attacks seek to undermine the authority of the Word of God. But among those who believe the Word of God and believe that this Bible is indeed God’s truth and God’s Word, infallible and inerrant, there are basically two schools of thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOutside Evidences—Or Not?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e There’s one school of thought that says, “We don’t need any outside evidences.” For instance, the Bible says in Genesis chapter one,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“In the beginning God …”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eGod never seeks to prove Himself and He doesn’t provide you an argument there for why He exists. He just comes right out and says, “In the beginning God.” And so, the argument goes that if we have to rely on outside evidence, that reliance makes the outside evidence greater than the thing itself. The thinking goes that it’s like trying to use a flashlight to point to the sun. There are people of this school of thought who believe the Word of God and don’t believe much in the need for outside evidences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThere are others who believe very strongly in outside evidences, that these evidences don’t so much prove the Bible is the Word of God but lend support to the fact that it is. Perhaps the best view falls somewhere between the two. Let me try to illustrate this for you. There is a point in the presentation of the Gospel, for instance, when you don’t have to \u003ci\u003edefend\u003c\/i\u003e the Word of God—you simply have to \u003ci\u003ecommunicate\u003c\/i\u003e the Word of God. Paul never went to some of the places he went like Thessalonica or Lystra and said, “Now I want to show you the reliable evidences for the manuscript transmissions.” He preached the Gospel and people got saved and that method still works today. Sometimes what we need to do when it comes to the unsaved is just preach the Gospel. The Gospel is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believes. In that sense, we don’t have to make arguments; we preach the Gospel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOn the other hand, God Himself has been pleased to give us \u003ci\u003ewitnesses and evidence\u003c\/i\u003e. The Son of God stood on this planet and said to the people who were listening to him on a certain occasion, “Listen, if you don’t believe my words, believe, at least for the very works that I do. There’s evidence of who I am, it’s here before you.” God, in a variety of ways, has given us evidences as well. Our faith is not unreasonable faith, believing in something in spite of the evidence. Nor is it blind faith, believing in something without any evidence. It is reasonable faith, believing in something \u003ci\u003ebecause\u003c\/i\u003e of the evidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCircular Reasoning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Sometimes young people who are of college age will find people saying that Christians are guilty of circular reasoning. Now, there is a sense in which circular reasoning isn’t as bad as it’s made out to be, because lots of people will use it. They just don’t like \u003ci\u003eyou\u003c\/i\u003e using it. Circular reasoning begins with a supposition. Their argument goes something like this: “I believe the Bible is the Word of God.” Well, how do you know that? “Because the Bible says it’s the Word of God.” How do you know that? “Because I believe the Bible is the Word of God, because the Bible says it’s the Word of God.” If you are ever confronted with that argument, remember one thing that can break that cycle is the fact of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. I have often said in preaching about the resurrection of Jesus Christ, that you might deny it, but you cannot disprove it. Examine the evidence, the eyewitness accounts, the documentary evidence, and everything else that has to do with the resurrection of Christ. If you examine the evidence, you might deny it but there is no other reasonable or rational explanation but the fact that Jesus Christ rose from the dead. There are numerous stories of people in modern times who have come to that conclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOne of the great apologists of our lifetime is Josh McDowell. He had a very similar experience, being a critic who didn’t believe and sought to disprove the Biblical account of Jesus Christ. Lee Strobel, who wrote \u003ci\u003eThe Case for Christ\u003c\/i\u003e, is another person who—along with other reporters and lawyers and people down through the ages—honestly examined the evidence. They began as critics and skeptics and came face to face with the truth. And then what do you do with it, the truth that Jesus Christ must have risen from the dead? These one-time skeptics and critics became believers in Jesus Christ! As a matter of fact, there is one very famous man of whom many of you are familiar—at least with his name—because he wrote a good many of our books of the New Testament. His name was Paul, formerly known as Saul, the Jewish rabbi. He didn’t believe in Jesus Christ, but he became one of the chief proponents of Christianity and a preacher of the Gospel of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The resurrection of Jesus Christ proves He is who He said He was. He is the Son of God, who believed in the Word of God, and taught this as God’s truth and God’s book. And so that breaks the pattern of circular reasoning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThere Is Also Empirical Evidence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e By empirical evidence, it is meant evidence that can be examined, looked at, and observed. One such piece of evidence is the bibliographical test. The bibliographical test examines manuscript reliability. Josh McDowell states, “No other work in all literature has been so carefully and accurately copied as the Old Testament.” The scribes were extremely meticulous and had high standards when copying Biblical manuscripts. The Dead Sea scrolls were over 1,000 years older than Old Testament manuscripts existing at the time of their discovery. When compared with those manuscripts that were copied by hand, it showed the incredible accuracy of the manuscripts. The Biblical Dead Sea Scrolls are around 1,250 years older than the traditional Hebrew Masoretic texts that date close to the year 1000 AD. The Dead Sea scrolls go back to around 250 BC. When the scrolls were compared to the manuscripts being used, they confirmed the accuracy of the Biblical texts by 99%, a tremendous proof of the reliability and accuracy of the transmission of the text.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThere’s more evidence for the reliability of the New Testament than any other 10 pieces of ancient classical literature put together. The number of manuscripts of Homer’s Iliad is more than 1,800, but there is a long time gap between some of the copying of those. Plato, 210 copies. Tacitus, 31 copies. For the New Testament, we have over 5,000 Greek manuscripts, 10,000 Latin and 9,000 other—totaling over 24,000 manuscript copies or portions of the New Testament. There’s an incredible mountain of manuscript evidence—far more than for any other ancient writings. People generally have no problem believing that Homer wrote the Iliad and the Odyssey. Why then would they have a problem believing in the Bible as the Word of God? It’s something different, isn’t it? It’s a spiritual problem. They can’t truly deny the evidence—their denial is rooted in spiritual grounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHistorical Accuracy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Another great evidence is determining whether the historical record has been verified or confirmed by data outside of itself. Time after time, archaeologists discover artifacts verifying the claims of the Bible. It may be stated categorically that no archaeological discovery has ever been produced that has discredited the Bible or a single Biblical reference. Scores of archaeological findings have been made which confirm and support exact detailed historical statements from the Bible. Now why do we say that? Because you see, over the years, some people have said, “Oh, there’s no proof this ever existed, or that ever existed, or this historical event ever occurred.” There have been those who said people believed something just because the Bible said it. And then one day the archaeologists turn up something which confirms the Biblical record. The Bible speaks of wars and kings who some people claimed never existed. Then comes the discovery of manuscripts or shards of pottery, or whatever else they were that were inscribed upon, and these wars or kings are mentioned. Wherever archaeology has unearthed things that have to do with the Bible, rather than disproving the Bible, these things have shown the Bible to be accurate and true. Archeology has been the friend, not the foe, of the Bible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eInternal Evidence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e How does the Bible stand up to internal evidence? How does the historical record stand up to the test of internal validity? The Bible was written by 40 to 45 different authors over a span of about 1,500 years, on three different continents, in three different languages, yet it contains no contradictions. I challenge you to take just four people and don’t give them 1,500 years, just give them a week. Put them in four different rooms. Tell them you want each of them to write something. Instruct them that all the stories have to match, they all have to have the same theme. And none of them can contradict one another. You say that’s impossible? Well, it would be impossible unless there were somebody who told them each what to write. Interesting, isn’t it? Now, take roughly 40 authors, many of whom never knew one another. They couldn’t have. They lived over 1,500 years apart. And they lived in different areas, geographically, and under different circumstances. And they write individual books. Yet, when their books were written, and when they were all put together, they matched in theme and continuity, and there were no contradictions. Some of these people were in exile and they didn’t always have access to what the other writings were at that particular time. We go back to our other simple illustration. Somebody had to be behind it. That’s one of the amazing internal evidences of the Word of God, the continuity of the theme and that there are no contradictions. Sometimes people will think there are contradictions and claim there are contradictions, but careful study will prove they weren’t contradictions at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMAPS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Regarding Biblical evidence there is an acronym which can aid our memory. It is \u003cb\u003eMAPS\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cb\u003eMAPS\u003c\/b\u003e stand for: \u003cb\u003eM\u003c\/b\u003eanuscripts, \u003cb\u003eA\u003c\/b\u003erchaeology, \u003cb\u003eP\u003c\/b\u003erophecy and \u003cb\u003eS\u003c\/b\u003etatistics (or \u003cb\u003eS\u003c\/b\u003etatistical or \u003cb\u003eS\u003c\/b\u003ecientific probability). Over 5,300 Greek manuscripts, 10,000 Latin, and others totaling over 24,000 New Testament copies or portions exist today. This is a massive amount of manuscript evidence. That’s the \u003cb\u003eM\u003c\/b\u003e in \u003cb\u003eMAPS\u003c\/b\u003e. The Magdalen manuscript of Matthew 26 goes back to the first century to 50 AD, or 60 AD, as far as we can tell. So we’ve got actual Scriptures going back almost to the time of the first apostles, or shortly thereafter. We’d have others except for three reasons. \u003cb\u003eOne\u003c\/b\u003e, the type of materials they used. \u003cb\u003eTwo\u003c\/b\u003e, these items had to be carried from place to place. Because they were handled and carried around to so many different places, they often didn’t last. \u003cb\u003eThree\u003c\/b\u003e, God didn’t leave those original manuscripts around. Had they been around, they undoubtedly would be venerated and worshiped. They would be idolized, as if they possessed some kind of unique significance. Yet we still do have some manuscripts going way back into the early centuries. There’s a close continuity and connection in the transmission of scriptures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWe’ve covered the \u003cb\u003eA\u003c\/b\u003e which stands for \u003cb\u003eArchaeology\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNext, we have \u003cb\u003eProphecy\u003c\/b\u003e. There are predictions and prophecies about the Lord Jesus, such as where He would be born, of what family He would be born, of what tribe He would be born, and even of the very timing of His coming. Now these are just a few of the many prophecies concerning the Lord Jesus Christ. There are other prophecies that don’t concern just the person of Christ, but other predictions the prophets said that had already been fulfilled. One of the great evidences we have that the Bible is the Word of God is not only manuscripts, not only archaeology, but prophecy which has already been fulfilled.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis leads us to think about the \u003cb\u003eS\u003c\/b\u003e in our acronym, and that is \u003cb\u003eStatistical Probability\u003c\/b\u003e. By statistical probability, we mean when we take any prophecy, such as the prediction that Jesus would be a descendant of David, the odds of that happening without God doing something miraculous is one in 10,000. The odds that He would be born in the specific city of Bethlehem, one in 100,000. That he would present himself as a king, riding on a donkey, one in a million. And on and on it goes until it gets to the point beyond our ability to comprehend. The Word of God kind of paints itself into a corner, making the likelihood of anybody ever fulfilling these prophecies more and more difficult without some miraculous occurrence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLet’s begin with a general prophecy. In the book of Genesis there is the first prophecy of the coming of a deliverer. It is called the protoevangelium, which means this is the first mention of the Gospel. It is found in Genesis chapter three, where it is stated that the seed of the woman would “bruise the head” of satan. The Messiah would be the seed of the woman. Well, the whole human race sprang from her, so it could have been anybody, couldn’t it? But by the time we get to the end of the book of Genesis it’s narrowed down that he must come from the tribe of Judah. You see, the prophecies get more and more specific and more and more detailed and more and more difficult for any one person to be able to fulfill. By the time we come to the actual fulfillment that occurred in the life of the Lord Jesus, historically, the statistical probability of just \u003ci\u003eeight\u003c\/i\u003e of the specific prophecies being precisely fulfilled is something like 10\u003csup\u003e17\u003c\/sup\u003e. You take just eight of the specific prophecies, such as the very city in which He was to be born, or Him riding on a donkey—eight of those specific prophecies. The statistical probability of those being fulfilled precisely is just one chance in 10\u003csup\u003e17\u003c\/sup\u003e (that’s 1 followed by 17 zeros). Here is how this has been illustrated. Take the state of Texas, one of the largest states in the United States, and cover the state of Texas with silver dollars. 10 to the 17th power amount of silver dollars would cover the state of Texas two feet deep. Now take one of the silver dollars and paint it black and then mix them all up. Blindfold a man and tell him he has one choice, one pick to choose the right one. That’s the odds of just eight of the prophecies concerning the Lord Jesus Christ being literally fulfilled the way they were. And there are hundreds of specific prophecies just about the Messiah. We’re not even mentioning other prophecies that have to do with other events that have occurred.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWe have then \u003cb\u003eMAPS\u003c\/b\u003e–\u003cb\u003eM\u003c\/b\u003eanuscripts, \u003cb\u003eA\u003c\/b\u003erchaeology, \u003cb\u003eP\u003c\/b\u003erophecy, \u003cb\u003eS\u003c\/b\u003etatistics, (or \u003cb\u003eS\u003c\/b\u003etatistical or \u003cb\u003eS\u003c\/b\u003ecientific probability).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThen There Is Anecdotal Evidence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e An example of this is the impact of the Word of God on countless lives. Just think of Saul who had an about-face after encountering Jesus Christ. Christianity spread far and fast and has changed whole societies. One of the fastest-spreading religions in the world today is Islam. But what a difference there is between submission to Allah and submission to the Lord Jesus Christ. Wherever Christianity has been accurately taught and believed it has impacted for the good. There have been changed lives, restored lives, restored families, mended hearts, people freed from addictions, societal changes, hospitals, nursing, and good works of every kind you can possibly imagine. See, that’s the difference, isn’t it? Yes, Islam changes societies. But does it change for the good? Not in the way that Christianity does. One of the great anecdotal evidences is changed lives and changed societies which points to the power of the Word of God to produce change. The Bible says in 1 Thessalonians 2, that it’s the Word of God and it effectively works in you that believe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Lord Jesus stood on this planet, and He said,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Sanctify them through thy truth. Thy Word is truth.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThose are the words of the Lord Jesus. And once again, we’re faced with that, aren’t we? He stood upon this planet and prayed to the Father, “Thy Word is truth.” How privileged we are to have this book, the Bible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e—Larry R. 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(Part 5 of 5)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSecond Timothy 3:15 could easily be a theme verse for the subject of the reliability of the Scripture—how we can trust the Bible, and how we can know it’s true. Paul, writing to Timothy says,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“… from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God [a generic term, not just a male] may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSo what?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e What does it matter? What difference does it make? Or, to put it even briefer, so what?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLet’s look at the very Scripture we have here in Second Timothy chapter three, which ends by saying in verse 17 that the scriptures are given by inspiration of God, they’re profitable for doctrine, reproof, correction, instruction, in righteousness, that the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works. But notice what follows immediately afterward:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at His appearing and His kingdom.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNow comes a solemn charge to Timothy. Paul tells Timothy, “I give you this charge,” or, “I’m placing this responsibility upon you.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e“I’m making you aware of your responsibility, Timothy, and not your responsibility to me, Paul—this is a responsibility you have before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the living and the dead at His appearing and His Kingdom.” Now, that’s very serious. But Paul puts this upon Timothy to say, “Listen, the Scripture is given and is complete, and has been inspired by God, and is profitable for all these things so you might reach spiritual maturity and be fully equipped to every good work. And now, in light of that, I place this responsibility upon you—I make you aware of your responsibility before the living God—Timothy, preach the word! Timothy, you’d better know that book you have in your hand, that scroll, the scriptures, the writings that you have, that’s the Word of God, Timothy, and it’s the only thing that’s going to do the job! So Timothy—preach the word! Be instant in season, out of season, reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long suffering and doctrine. Timothy, there’s coming a time when they will not endure sound doctrine, they’re not going to want to hear it. After their own lusts they’ll heap to themselves teachers having itching ears, they’ll turn away their ears from the truth, they’ll be turned on to fables. You preach the Word. Why? Because, you see, in the end (and in a sense in the beginning), God’s not interested in man’s opinions. It’s the Word of God that matters. It’s the Word of God that has the power to change lives. It’s the Word of God that has the ability to equip believers. It’s the Word of God that has the power to deliver. It is the power of God and by God’s word.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Gospel is communicated by the Spirit of God through the Word of God. Romans 10:17 says,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBut listen, faith comes by hearing, and by hearing God speak! That’s the literal sense of that. There’s a sense in which every believer, whoever you may be, you have heard God speak. Now hear me clearly. I am not talking about you hearing some audible voice out of heaven or some voice in your head. God’s method of communicating to us and speaking to us is the Spirit of God, using the Word of God. When you hear the Word of God, you hear God speak. You may not have ever realized that, but if you’re saved, and you know Christ as Savior, think about it. You have heard God speak to you through His Word, in what He says about His Son, and about His salvation. There is a beauty and wonder in that your faith rests not upon your feelings; your faith rests not upon your emotions, or church, religion, sacraments, or liturgy. Your faith rest upon what God has said. And nobody can take that from you. You see, your faith rests on the authority of God communicating His truth to you through His inspired, inerrant, infallible Word. And if you can’t trust this Word in one place, or the other, where can you trust it? You begin to pick and choose what parts of the Bible are the Word of God, and what parts are not. Oh, you’re in trouble. Because then, how do you know those places that talk about your salvation are really indeed the Word of God? You see, it matters greatly, doesn’t it?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTimothy was told a time was coming when people would depart from the faith. But listen, God’s truth matters more than man’s opinions and man’s philosophies. It’s the Word of God. You see, that is critical and crucial. And so, Timothy, preach the Word.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDiscernment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Revelation 13 has to do with the rise of the one commonly referred to as the Antichrist. This chapter details the rise of the beast. In chapter 13, verse 11, John says:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“… I beheld another beast coming up out of the earth; and he had two horns like a lamb, and he spake as a dragon.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe second beast that comes, when you looked at him, he looked like a lamb—that is, had the characteristics of a lamb. It’s pretty obvious from the rest of the reading of the passage that he wasn’t a lamb, and he certainly wasn’t \u003ci\u003ethe\u003c\/i\u003e Lamb. But how would you know the difference? Listen to what John says—he looked like a lamb—but when you listened to him, he spoke like a dragon. He had the appearance of a lamb and the characteristics of a lamb. But listen to what \u003ci\u003ehe says\u003c\/i\u003e. And you hear the voice of the dragon. Remember that. God’s Word gives us the discernment to differentiate. Not just what we see with the senses, so to speak. But what’s important is, what are they saying? What are people saying? And does it match up? Does it line up with God’s Word rightly divided? This is all important.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eInfallible\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The Bible is infallible and is inerrant. It is inspired in all matters of faith and \u003ci\u003epractice\u003c\/i\u003e. The Bible is our guide and our rule not only individually in our life, but also collectively, what we do as a local church. This is where a lot of people “jump ship.” May I say it and say it in all kindness and love—there’s lots of good folks out there, and lots of people doing all kinds of different things, some of them good, some of them not good, but the rule is not “what do we think?” but “what does God say?” It’s not, “what does the crowd want?” but “has God spoken?”\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThis is not just true individually in our own lives, but also collectively as to how we meet together as a group of believers. It’s God who designed the church and it’s God who tells us what we ought to do and what we ought to be like when we come together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAuthority\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The Lord Jesus Christ possesses all divine authority. In Matthew 28:18, Jesus Christ said,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“… All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhat authority means is the power or the right to control, or to judge, or to prohibit the actions of others. Authority is a position that commands the power, or the right, or the ability to influence or control others. God’s authority has been communicated through the Scriptures. God has revealed Himself through the Scriptures and the Bible is the divinely authoritative book which God has given. God’s revelation to us is authoritative. We already noted that the Lord Jesus recognized this, and it’s important for us to recognize it as well. True believers in the Lord Jesus accept the Bible as God’s authoritative guide and rule for our faith and our conduct, our belief and our practice. It is a revelation from God in writing. It is an objective revelation to which we can turn. It is an infallible norm. It is efficacious—meaning it has an effective power. John 17:17 says,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Sanctify them through Thy truth: Thy word is truth.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLike those Thessalonians of long ago, may we receive the Word of God as it is indeed—the Word of God, which effectively works in us who believe. The Bible furnishes us with a standard of absolute truth and a test of what is true and what isn’t. It rises above the changing tides of human thought and human opinion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNow, there are many challenges to authority today. We certainly are living in what has been declared to be, or defined to be, a post-modernistic society. Let’s think about five challenges to authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNumber one, religious \u003cb\u003epluralism\u003c\/b\u003e. That’s a term used to describe the acceptance of all sorts of religious paths, all being equally valid, promoting coexistence, or pluralism.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNumber two, \u003cb\u003esubjectivism\u003c\/b\u003e. Our society and many of our local churches are shot through with subjectivism. Subjectivism means that moral values are relative and that there’s no real right or wrong, per se. It may be right for you. It may be wrong for you. This type of subjectivism obviously has its immediate flaws. Imagine if I believe it’s right for me to come up and take your wallet or your credit card, or your new iPhone. We’ll quickly see if you agree that my view of morality trumps yours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThen there is \u003cb\u003erelativism\u003c\/b\u003e. Moral relativism has to do with the differences in morality and ethics or judgments between different people, different cultures, and tolerance. Relativism claims to have a fair, objective, and permissive attitude toward those whose opinions, practices, religion, etc., differ from your own. It is freedom from bigotry, we’re told. However, it’s usually just a one-way street, which will be tolerant of everything except for your view of Scripture and Christ and so on.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAnother challenge is \u003cb\u003epragmatism\u003c\/b\u003e, the philosophy of those who claim that if something works satisfactorily, well, that’s all we need. Anything not practical is to be rejected. In 2 Samuel 6:3 we read the account of David doing a good thing, but doing it in a way which was contrary to God’s way:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“… they set the ark of God upon a new cart …”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRead the account and see that the results were disastrous! A new cart might have seemed more up to date and modern and even more efficient. But it wasn’t according to God’s Word.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHedonism\u003c\/b\u003e says that pleasure is the only intrinsic good. Behind that idea is the thought that as long as it’s pleasurable, it’s good. If it’s not pleasurable, it’s not good. According to this view, pain and suffering are “not good,” so behavior is motivated by a desire for simply pleasure and avoidance of pain. But listen to what God says in 1 Peter 5:10,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFurthermore, the One who suffered the death of the cross, the Lord Jesus Christ, has by that suffering accomplished the greatest good—the salvation and forgiveness of sins of all who come to Him!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWe have the challenge facing us of a society which believes, and has imbibed, many of these things and others. The Bible furnishes us with the absolute standard and test of truth. Regardless of any human being’s attitude towards it, the Word of God is that revelation and it doesn’t need any supplements. Why does it matter? The Word of God has the right to command our obedience. We must bow and subject ourselves to what God’s Word says. It sits in judgment over us, not us in judgment upon the Word of God. Some may think this sounds harsh at first, but I’m reminded of what John, often referred to as the apostle of love, said in 1 John 5:3:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“… His commandments are not grievous.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eYou see, to the believer, the Word of God commands you to do the very thing that you want to do anyway. Now that doesn’t mean it’s always easy. Sometimes we struggle, don’t we? But ultimately, we recognize that the Word of God has the right to command our obedience. The Word of God has the right to judge our behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eNever Outdated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The Word of God is a current and relevant guide. It is not outdated. It is not outmoded. It’s not like a GPS that you have to update. It is sufficient for our salvation, and for our walk as believers in the Lord Jesus. It sets the standard for right and wrong. The standard isn’t set by society, by democracy, by politics, by politicians, by scientists, or educators. It is the Bible that sets the standard for what is right and what is wrong. It is our reliable source of stability in the storms of life, and we need it, don’t we? This world is in a fog. They may not realize it. They may not admit it. But this world is like a ship in a thick fog, trying to find its way, without the right compass, without the right guide. There are all sorts of voices out there clamoring to be that voice of authority. “Come this way, follow this way, go here.” But above the fog rises God, communicating His truth through a book you can hold in your hand and read and believe and understand and obey as a believer. You’re equipped by the Spirit of God to know the deep things of God. First Corinthians will tell you so in chapter two. The Word of God rises above the changing tides and stands as the ultimate authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTemptation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The Lord Jesus stood on this planet and He had something face Him which I believe most of us will never have to face—Satan himself. You know what Jesus did? He quoted Scripture. Three times the devil tempted Him. Three times He quoted Scripture. He quoted Scripture from the book of Deuteronomy. Well, if the Lord quoted Scripture, it seems like a pretty good policy for us when we’re facing temptation, doesn’t it?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWhy Does it Matter?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e There are two crucial questions we face: “who is Jesus Christ?” and “is the Bible the Word of God?” If Jesus Christ is who He said He is, the Bible is indeed the Word of God. If the Bible is not the Word of God, Jesus Christ is not who He said He is. Both of those questions really hang together. That’s why it’s so important. That’s why it ultimately matters. If we don’t have a communication from God in this book, the Bible, His Word, then we don’t know who Jesus Christ is. But we do have this communication. God has given us the truth of His Word. God has given us the truth concerning His Son, and His Son attested to the fact that this Bible is indeed the Word of God. That’s the most important message for you today. If you don’t know Jesus Christ, take God at His Word. That’s really what salvation is. Take God at His word. Believe the truth that Jesus Christ died to provide salvation and forgiveness of sins. He rose from the dead and He lives today, and He’ll save anybody who comes to Him. Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you shall be saved.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTruth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e May our attitude be that of the Lord Jesus when He was here. May our attitude be that of those who are His followers concerning the Scriptures. How thankful we should be that the Lord has given to us a book we can hold in our hands. How grateful we should be for a book that we can hold, read, believe, obey. How vital that we have available the truth in a world that doesn’t have a clue, in a world that sometimes even proclaims, “there is no truth.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Lord has given us objective truth: a book which tells us the truth about ourselves, a book which tells us the truth about life, a book which tells us the truth about death, a book which tells us the truth about salvation, and about eternity. God is not scared to let us know the truth about Himself. The Lord doesn’t hide from us hard things, even things that are not very palatable; He hasn’t covered them up. The Lord treats us in a way which shows the dignity which He has conferred upon humanity, evidenced by the way He treats us and reveals Himself to us. We know that humans are fallen creatures and we have come short of the perfection that God demands. But thankfully He has revealed the truth to show us the way: that although all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God, and the wages of sin is death, the gift of God is eternal life through His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. May we not only cherish this book, but may we use it, and may we absorb it, memorize it, and practice it. The Bible—read it to be wise, believe it to be safe, practice it to be holy, share it to be happy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e—Larry R. 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Must be \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBorn Again”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAre you “born again” the Bible way?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow do you know you are “born again”?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"p7\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp class=\"p8\"\u003eBeing “born again” is the work of God and that makes it a miraculous thing. The New Birth is no mere outward reformation, no mere turning over a new leaf and endeavoring to live a better life. The New Birth is much more than going forward and taking the preacher’s hand. The new birth is a supernatural work of God upon man’s spirit. It is a miracle which is being repeated all around us every day. But what does it mean to be “born again”? The Bible uses the expression “born again” only a few times. Jesus uses it several times in His conversation with Nicodemus (John 3:3,5,7). The apostle Peter uses it in his first epistle (1 Peter 1:3,23). The idea of being “born” of God is used many times in the Scriptures (examples: John 1:13; 1 John 5:1). In His discussion with Nicodemus, Jesus reveals much about being “born again.” With His comments as the basis of our study, let’s examine what the Bible reveals about being “Born Again.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"p7\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eI. The Necessity of the New Birth (John 3:1-3)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp class=\"p9\"\u003eA.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJesus said, \u003ci\u003e“Ye must be born again.”\u003c\/i\u003e This means it is absolutely imperative. You have no other option. It is something you must do.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p9\"\u003eB.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJesus also said, unless “a man be born again, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God” (John 3:3,5,7). What is the kingdom of God? A brief description:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"p10\" style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e1.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe rule and reign of God in the Person of Jesus Christ (Matthew 28:18; Acts 2:36; Revelation 1:4).\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"p10\" style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e2.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA spiritual kingdom not of this world (John 18:36; Luke 17:20-21; Romans 14:17).\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"p10\" style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e3.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA kingdom made up of faithful subjects (Colossians 1:13; Revelation 1:6,9).\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"p10\" style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e4.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA kingdom both present and future (Matthew 13:41-43; 1 Corinthians 15:24-26).\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"p9\"\u003eC.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNicodemus was a very religious man, for he was a Pharisee. He was a ruler of the Jews which made him both educated and wealthy (John 3:1). He was also a religious teacher (John 3:10).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"p10\" style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e1.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis shows us that nothing else can take the place of being born again—not education, not religion, not morality, not wealth, nor power.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"p10\" style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e2.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNone of these, nor all of these together, are sufficient to take you to Heaven.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"p10\" style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e3.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBecause of this, Jesus said, \u003ci\u003e“Ye must be born again.”\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"p9\"\u003eD.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJesus also said, \u003ci\u003e“That which is born of the flesh is flesh”\u003c\/i\u003e (John 3:6).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"p10\" style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e1.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDuring the physical birth a person receives the “flesh” which is described in the Word of God as our sinful nature.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"p10\" style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e2.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe “flesh” is completely corrupted by sin (Galatians 5:19-21).\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"p10\" style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e3.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe “flesh” cannot inherit the kingdom of God (1 Corinthians 15:50).\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"p10\" style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e4.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis is why everyone must be born again! If we are going to see (perceive) and enter the kingdom of God we must be changed by the power of God!\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"p7\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eII. The Nature of the New Birth (John 3:4-6)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp class=\"p9\"\u003eA.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNicodemus was thinking of the physical birth (John 3:4). And Jesus said to Nicodemus, \u003ci\u003e“Except a man be born of water \u003c\/i\u003e[physical birth]\u003ci\u003e and of the Spirit \u003c\/i\u003e[spiritual birth]\u003ci\u003e, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p9\"\u003eB.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e“Born of water” does not mean baptism. Why?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"p10\" style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e1.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe context of the passage clearly is speaking of \u003ci\u003e“born of water”\u003c\/i\u003e as the physical birth (John 3:4-6). \u003ci\u003e“Born of the flesh”\u003c\/i\u003e is speaking of the physical birth and the sinful nature we receive from our parents at birth. At birth, the mother’s “water” breaks and the baby is born.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"p10\" style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e2.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe apostle Paul said to the Corinthians that he had begotten them through the Gospel (1 Corinthians 4:15). If baptism produced the new birth then Paul would have baptized all of them, but he says that he was thankful he baptized none of them (1 Corinthians 1:14-17). If baptism is necessary for eternal life, why did Paul rejoice because he had not baptized more people?\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"p10\" style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e3.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLook at the example of Simon the magician in Acts 8:13,20-23. We are told that Simon was baptized, but he was still in the \u003ci\u003e“gall of bitterness”\u003c\/i\u003e and the \u003ci\u003e“bond of iniquity.”\u003c\/i\u003e Even though he was baptized, his heart was still \u003ci\u003e“not right with God.”\u003c\/i\u003e He was still bound for perdition.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"p10\" style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e4.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWe are saved by faith and not by works (Ephesians 2:8-9), and baptism is a work.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"p10\" style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e5.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Born of water”\u003c\/i\u003e cannot refer to water baptism, for in the Bible baptism speaks of death, not birth (Romans 6:1-6).\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"p10\" style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e6.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIf baptism is essential for salvation, then nobody in the Old Testament was ever saved, for there was no baptism under the Law. The great saints named in Hebrews chapter 11 were all saved by faith.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"p9\"\u003eC.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWhat does it mean to be “Born of the Spirit”?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"p10\" style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e1.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePeople are “born again” the moment they believe in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour (John 3:11-16; Galatians 3:26; 1 John 5:1). This is the answer Jesus Christ gave to Nicodemus after he asked the question, \u003ci\u003e“How can these things be?”\u003c\/i\u003e (John 3:9).\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"p10\" style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e2.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis is illustrated by the brazen serpent in the wilderness (John 3:14-15; Numbers 21:4-9). The dying Israelite, with the poison of the fiery serpent coursing through his veins, was saved by looking at the brazen serpent on a pole, and had new life coursing through his veins the moment he looked.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"p10\" style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSo we dying men, earning the wages of sin, are saved the moment we look at Jesus Christ on the cross and believe in the payment He made for our sins. New life courses through our veins at that very moment. \u003ci\u003e“If any man be in Christ, he is a new creature”\u003c\/i\u003e (2 Corinthians 5:17).\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"p10\" style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e3.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe Holy Spirit uses the Word of God as the instrument to bring us to the new birth (James 1:18; 1 Peter 1:23-25). He also uses men who preach the Gospel to us to cause us to be “born again” (1 Corinthians 4:15).\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"p10\" style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e4.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIn the new birth the Word of God is the divine seed and the human heart the soil. The preacher of the Gospel sows the seed in the heart and the Holy Spirit of God opens the heart to receive the seed (Acts 16:14). When the hearer believes, the Holy Spirit brings new life out of the seed of the Word of God. A new divine nature springs up out of the divine Word (2 Peter 1:4). The believer is “Born of the Spirit”—he is made alive, made anew; he is passed from death to life.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"p10\" style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e5.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAfter hearing the Gospel and believing in Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour, the believer is sealed with the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 1:13-14).\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"p10\" style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e6.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWhen a man is “born again” he becomes a \u003ci\u003e“new creature”\u003c\/i\u003e (2 Corinthians 5:17). The Holy Spirit imparts a new nature (2 Peter 1:4) and the “born again” person will now think as God thinks, feel what God feels, and desire what God desires (Ezekiel 36:26-27).\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"p10\" style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e7.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMen are “born again” by the power of God. \u003ci\u003e“Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God”\u003c\/i\u003e (John 1:13). \u003ci\u003e“Not of blood”\u003c\/i\u003e—salvation does not run in the blood. Natural descent cannot account for this supernatural work of God. \u003ci\u003e“Nor of the will of the flesh”\u003c\/i\u003e—the new birth does not come by human resolution or effort: it is not the outcome of a man’s will or activity. \u003ci\u003e“Nor of the will of man”\u003c\/i\u003e—the new birth is not the fruit of a preacher’s persuasive powers or desires. This attempt to force a decision by pressure and persuasion is expressly repudiated by the above Scripture.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"p7\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIII. The Evidences of the New Birth (John 3:8)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp class=\"p9\"\u003eA.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA “born again” person becomes the temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 3:16, 6:19-20).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p9\"\u003eB.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA “born again” person is made free from the \u003ci\u003e“law of sin and death”\u003c\/i\u003e (Romans 8:2). The law of sin is still there, but after being “born again” the \u003ci\u003e“law of the Spirit and life”\u003c\/i\u003e sets us free from \u003ci\u003e“the law of sin and death.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p9\"\u003eC.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA “born again” person minds \u003ci\u003e“the things of the Spirit”\u003c\/i\u003e (Romans 8:5). He directs his mind, his thoughts, his feelings, and his purposes upon the \u003ci\u003e“things of the Spirit.”\u003c\/i\u003e Jesus said in the Gospel of John that when the Spirit comes he will guide us into the truth (John 14:17, 16:13). A “born again” person follows the truth of God in the Word of God. Jesus also said that the Spirit of God would testify of Him (John 15:26-27), and a “born again” person filled with the Spirit would have power to witness of Jesus Christ (Acts 1:8). A “born again” person is always talking about Jesus and the Gospel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p9\"\u003eD.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA “born again” person is not \u003ci\u003e“in the flesh,”\u003c\/i\u003e but \u003ci\u003e“in the Spirit”\u003c\/i\u003e (Romans 8:9). He now lives in the power of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is the sphere in which he thinks, feels, lives, and acts. He still has the flesh, but he does not live under its dominion anymore (Galatians 5:16-17). The new nature and the old nature live side by side in the believer (Ephesians 4:22-24). You put to death the deeds of the old nature by the power of the Holy Spirit (Romans 8:13).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p9\"\u003eE.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA “born again” person is outwardly transformed by the inward renewing of the mind, so that he is not conformed to this world (Romans 12:2). He begins this process as a “babe” and he must grow (1 Peter 2:2; Ephesians 4:13-15). The new life must be fed and developed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p9\"\u003eF.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA “born again” person is being conformed to the image of Jesus Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit (Romans 8:29; Colossians 3:10). The result of the New Birth is a progressive process. It is a day by day renewal and transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p9\"\u003eG.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA “born again” person believes that Jesus is the Christ, the Saviour of the world (1 John 5:1). John here is speaking of a genuine faith in Jesus Christ. A life-changing faith. \u003ci\u003e“The just shall live by faith.”\u003c\/i\u003e Faith without works is dead!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p9\"\u003eH.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA “born again” person overcomes the world (1 John 5:4). The world constantly wants to exercise its power to draw the believer away from Christ and into disobedience (1 John 2:15-17). But the believer, by the power of faith and the power of the Spirit, gets victory after victory over the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p9\"\u003eI.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA “born again” person does not commit sin because the seed of God remains in him (1 John 3:9). The verb \u003ci\u003e“commit”\u003c\/i\u003e is a present tense verb which denotes continual action. He does not “go on” sinning. According to 1 John 3:4, sin is the transgression of the law. Sin is the conscious and intentional disregard and disobedience to the will of God as revealed in the Word of God. A “born again” person does not live in lawlessness. He may do things contrary to the Word of God, but he quickly humbles himself and confesses his sin to God.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p9\"\u003eJ.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA “born again” person practices righteousness (1 John 2:29). Here again is the same present tense verb, and it means continuous action. By acts of righteousness we mean the performance of such acts that are conformed to the will of God as revealed by God’s Word.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p9\"\u003eK.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA “born again” person loves the brethren (1 John 3:14, 4:7, 5:1). The brethren are those who are begotten of God or “born again.” That person may be African, Asian, Indian, American, Afrikaans, or English. What is love? It isn’t just a feeling or just empty words (1 John 3:16-18), but it is a genuine desire for the physical and spiritual well-being of others that will lead to sacrificial deeds to achieve that end. Love is an action word.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p9\"\u003eL.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIn a “born again” person \u003ci\u003e“old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new”\u003c\/i\u003e (2 Corinthians 5:17). In the place of the old desires, the old thoughts, the old affections, and the old purposes, are new thoughts, new desires, new affections, and new purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"p7\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eConclusion:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp class=\"p8\"\u003eWhen Jesus said, \u003ci\u003e“Ye must be born again,”\u003c\/i\u003e He was not only speaking to Nicodemus, but He is also speaking to you and me. It is imperative that you are “born again by the Spirit” if you are to enter the kingdom of God. When did you come to true repentance over your sins? When did you put all your faith in trust in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour? You could do that now.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p8\"\u003e— Garry Castner\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PrintMyTract.com","offers":[{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 100","offer_id":31642304446567,"sku":"PMT1009ENKJ-100","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 100","offer_id":31642304479335,"sku":"PMT1009ENKJ-100-RUSH","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 250","offer_id":31642304512103,"sku":"PMT1009ENKJ-250","price":97.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 250","offer_id":31642304544871,"sku":"PMT1009ENKJ-250-RUSH","price":137.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 500","offer_id":31642304577639,"sku":"PMT1009ENKJ-500","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 500","offer_id":31642304610407,"sku":"PMT1009ENKJ-500-RUSH","price":190.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 1000","offer_id":31642304643175,"sku":"PMT1009ENKJ-1000","price":190.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 1000","offer_id":31642304675943,"sku":"PMT1009ENKJ-1000-RUSH","price":270.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 2500","offer_id":31642304708711,"sku":"PMT1009ENKJ-2500","price":405.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 2500","offer_id":31642304741479,"sku":"PMT1009ENKJ-2500-RUSH","price":540.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 5000","offer_id":31642304774247,"sku":"PMT1009ENKJ-5000","price":612.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 5000","offer_id":31642304807015,"sku":"PMT1009ENKJ-5000-RUSH","price":875.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 10000","offer_id":31642304839783,"sku":"PMT1009ENKJ-10000","price":1015.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 10000","offer_id":31642304872551,"sku":"PMT1009ENKJ-10000-RUSH","price":1330.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0850\/8334\/products\/1009ENKJ-1.jpg?v=1576275984"},{"product_id":"pmt-a-royal-adoption","title":"A Royal Adoption","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe great doors to the throne room were covered with gold. I reached out and took hold of the large handle, then paused and listened. Beautiful music, sweeter than anything I had ever experienced, wafted through the doors. I had heard, though hardly able to believe it, that the King was willing to adopt anyone who would accept a gift from his Son. I held in my hand a copy of the decree that one of the King’s men had handed me on the street just this morning. I had never belonged to anyone and had always longed for a home. I had been eager to be the child of the King and had come immediately to the palace. Now, however, standing outside the door, I felt insignificant and unworthy. I had nothing to offer in return.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTimidly, I turned the handle, and the massive door swung silently inward. Such beauty met my eyes that I was momentarily unable to move. Harpists on both sides of the doors continued the music I had heard. People in pure white robes mingled around with looks of complete peace and joy on their faces. I glanced down at my own ripped and soiled clothes and felt my cheeks flush. At the far end of the hall was a large platform. At the top of its\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003estairs were two thrones beyond description in their beauty. The King and his Son sat on them, and they shone with a light that was nearly blinding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI started to take a small step forward when I was startled to hear a voice hiss in my ear, “What do you think you are doing here? Look at them. You aren’t worthy to step one foot in there. Why, look at you. They would have you hung if they knew the things you’ve done!” The voice spat the final words in disdain. I spun around and saw a figure shrouded in a cape backing into the corner. I could feel his eyes on me and shivered involuntarily. I knew he was right. I had done so much wrong, and even my best acts couldn’t begin to compare with the purity I saw in this hall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA great yearning filled my heart. I wanted to belong here. I wanted to be like those I saw inside. The King has promised, I reminded myself. I only had to accept the invitation. I clutched the decree tighter in my hand, and tentatively took a small step forward. And then another. Those closest to me must have caught sight of my movement because they immediately parted and backed up near the walls. All down the hall the others followed, and soon two long lines of people stood on either side of the great room. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw the veiled figure duck through the door and slink behind the row of watchers along the wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe music stopped, and I felt all eyes upon me. I looked behind me and saw the great doors had swung shut. There was nothing for me to do but continue forward. I gripped the decree tightly in my hand and took another step.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“LIAR!” The same hissing voice yelled out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe people watching began to whisper among themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI took another step.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“CHEATER!” Again, the voice taunted me.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith every step I took, the cloaked figure’s voice filled the hall with my faults. He followed my progress, slinking along behind the white-clothed groups who began whispering louder as I grew nearer to the throne. My guilt grew with every accusation because I knew them to be true. My head bowed in shame.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“THIEF!”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinally, I could take it no more. I started to turn, determined to flee this nightmare, but I froze when I heard another voice fill the hall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Who is this that dares enter here?”\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI tried to look up, but the light was blinding. I could only make out the King’s face turned away from me, as if the very sight of me repulsed Him.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI opened my mouth, but only sobs escaped. How could I have believed such a tale? Of course, I could never belong here. That accuser in the crowd had pointed out to everyone my sinful past. Surely the King would have me executed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInstantly the crowds hushed. I looked up to see why and watched as the King’s Son slowly rose from his throne. His eyes were filled with a love I had never experienced. He descended the stairs, and his eyes held mine. I brushed at the tears streaming down my face. When he reached me, he knelt down on one knee and looked directly into my eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Why have you come here?” His voice was kind but firm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI tried to speak, to tell him how my heart longed to be part of the scene that surrounded me, but my voice faltered. Tears continued to fall unbidden as I knew it was never to be. With a shaking hand I held up the decree. He smiled then, and I thought my soul would burst from the sheer beauty of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe asked, “Do you wish to be adopted, then?” but I sensed he already knew.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“It … it said any … anyone could … could come,” I stammered.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“And so it is. But first you must accept my gift to you.” He spoke quietly, as if we were the only two in the hall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“What gift would you ever want to give to me? If only I had something to give you,” I lamented.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe laid his hand on my shoulder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“And what could you ever give to deserve this?” he asked as he motioned around the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI hung my head, knowing he spoke the truth. He lifted my chin until I looked into his eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“That is why you must receive the gift from me.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“But what is this gift?” I asked, confused.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Years ago my Father, the King, sent me to pay the debt for all of your wrongs. Yes,” he answered my startled expression. “We knew of them even then. We knew you would never be able to pay it yourself, and we so desperately wanted you to be a part of our family. It cost me much, but I have never regretted it. If you will only accept my payment on your behalf, we would love to welcome you into our royal family.”\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis eyes searched mine as I tried to absorb all that I had heard. I looked around the room and saw the crowd of people watching us.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“They … they don’t want me here,” I reasoned, shaking my head. “I could hear them whispering as I walked. They got louder the closer I came to your throne.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Oh, my child …” He threw his arms around me then. “Don’t you know? The whispers you heard were their prayers for you to have the courage to continue. They grew louder and more fervent the closer you came because the accuser was becoming more vicious in his accusations. You see, they have all stood where you do right now, and they knew the same fear you felt, but they accepted my payment on their behalf and were beseeching the King to give you the courage to do the same.”\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe held me out at arm’s length then and smiled, “So, I’ve already paid for your crimes, will you accept the payment on your behalf?”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRelief washed over me like a cleansing rain as I nodded. Tears of joy filled my eyes as the Son stood and turned to his Father. With one hand he shielded me behind his back and with the other he reached out to the King. It was then that I looked down at his hand holding me and saw the scar on his palm with my name written across it. The magnitude of the price he had paid threatened to overwhelm me, but his strong arm held me fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This child is one of mine!” his voice rang out triumphantly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“NO!”\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI turned to see the accuser storm out of the hall and slam the door behind him.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Come, my child. Welcome into my family. Forever now, you are mine—adopted this day by royal decree.”\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe King’s voice filled the hall and my soul. I felt the Son tugging on my arm, and as I stepped out from behind him, I glanced down at my clothes and was startled to see them shining as pure and white as the robes of those around me.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWithout thinking, I ran forward until I reached the King.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“My dear Father, thank you!”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA spontaneous cheer rose from the great crowd, and the music began once again. I looked around and smiled.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI was home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDear reader, as you read “The Royal Adoption” above, I wonder if you saw yourself in the story. You see, the king is God, and He has sent out a royal decree, His Word the Bible, to invite us all to become his children and spend eternity in Heaven with Him. Of course, Satan, that old accuser, tries to lure us away from accepting God’s gift—either by pride or guilt—but the Son, Jesus Christ, stands ready to welcome us.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the Bible we read \u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.” \u003csup\u003e1\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e So Satan is right; we do not deserve heaven. If we are honest with ourselves, we know we have sinned. In fact, the Bible says that if we say we haven’t done anything wrong, we’re just deceiving ourselves. If you don’t believe me, just ask anyone who knows you well. We have all failed to live up to God’s standard. We lie, we cheat, we steal, we lust, we get jealous, we criticize, we get angry, and so on. The list is long, and the truth is that God is pure and holy, and He cannot allow anything impure or unholy into Heaven, or else it would cease to be heavenly.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Bible also tells us that \u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e“the wages of sin is death.” \u003csup\u003e2 \u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWages are something we’ve earned. It’s what’s due us. You earn a paycheck based on the work you’ve done. You earn points on your credit card because of how much you spend. You earn points in a game because of what you accomplish. We have all earned death and separation from God in Hell for eternity because of the wrong we’ve done, which was never God’s design. God created man to have fellowship with Him, but man turned his back on God and chose to go his own way, and so that fellowship was broken.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the greatest act of love, the creator of heaven and earth refused to give up on His creation. He sent His Son to earth in the form of a man to make the payment for the sins of all mankind. \u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e“But God commendeth [demonstrated] his love to us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” \u003csup\u003e3\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Jesus came to earth, lived a sinless life, and died on the cross in our place. As He hung on that cross, He was there for you. He endured it all because He loved you so deeply. Even while mankind turned their back on Him, he made a way for us to be forgiven.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e“The gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” \u003csup\u003e4\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Jesus took our payment (death), so that we would be able to accept His gift (life). He offers it freely to every man, woman, and child. No strings attached. When we recognize that we are a sinner and that we can do nothing in our own power to escape the consequences and then look to Him and accept His gift of forgiveness, the Bible says that God \u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e“is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” \u003csup\u003e5\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHave you ever bought a gift for someone, and they refused to take it? Maybe they threw it on the floor and walked away or just quietly said “No, thank you.” The same is true with this gift from God. He offers it freely to everyone. He is \u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e“not willing that any should perish,” \u003csup\u003e6\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e But He will not force it upon you. A gift is free, but it must be received if it is going to do the recipient any good.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you have never accepted Christ’s gift of forgiveness, won’t you trust in Him today? It doesn’t matter what you’ve done or how “bad” you think you are. Remember, He’s already taken the payment. You only need to accept it. Will you refuse his love and face the payment of your sins alone, or will you accept His love and gift of eternal life and restored fellowship with God?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” \u003csup\u003e7\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd the crowd in white robes? Well, that’s me and millions of others who have stood where you do and made the choice to accept God’s forgiveness. May I tell you, without reservation, it is the best decision I have ever made. Am I perfect now? Far from it, but God’s grace continues to work in me, molding me to be more and more like Him. Is life all roses now? Not this side of eternity, but I have a friend who walks beside me every step of the way, and I can lean on Him for strength. I know others would say the same. As you make your choice, know that I am praying for you. Satan will do all he can to distract you, but I pray your heart will be sensitive to what you’ve read and that you, too, will choose to ask God for His forgiveness and become a child of the King.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PrintMyTract.com","offers":[{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 100","offer_id":31662546550887,"sku":"PMT1010ENKJ-100","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 100","offer_id":31662546583655,"sku":"PMT1010ENKJ-100-RUSH","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 250","offer_id":31662546616423,"sku":"PMT1010ENKJ-250","price":97.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 250","offer_id":31662546649191,"sku":"PMT1010ENKJ-250-RUSH","price":137.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 500","offer_id":31662546681959,"sku":"PMT1010ENKJ-500","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 500","offer_id":31662546714727,"sku":"PMT1010ENKJ-500-RUSH","price":190.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 1000","offer_id":31662546747495,"sku":"PMT1010ENKJ-1000","price":190.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 1000","offer_id":31662546780263,"sku":"PMT1010ENKJ-1000-RUSH","price":270.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 2500","offer_id":31662546813031,"sku":"PMT1010ENKJ-2500","price":405.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 2500","offer_id":31662546845799,"sku":"PMT1010ENKJ-2500-RUSH","price":540.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 5000","offer_id":31662546878567,"sku":"PMT1010ENKJ-5000","price":612.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 5000","offer_id":31662546911335,"sku":"PMT1010ENKJ-5000-RUSH","price":875.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 10000","offer_id":31662546944103,"sku":"PMT1010ENKJ-10000","price":1015.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 10000","offer_id":31662546976871,"sku":"PMT1010ENKJ-10000-RUSH","price":1330.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0850\/8334\/products\/1010ENKJ-1.jpg?v=1576511919"},{"product_id":"why-should-you-believe-the-bible-esv","title":"Why Should You Believe The Bible? 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The Family \u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eTREE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e of \u003cspan\u003eChrist’s Required Patriarchy\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eConcerning His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh,\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e”\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e—Romans 1:3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. The \u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eTRIUMPH\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e of \u003cspan\u003eChrist’s Resurrection Power\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnd declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead,\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e”\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e—Romans 1:4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. The \u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eTRIBULATION\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (Judgments) of \u003cspan\u003eCatastrophe Revealed Precisely\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e“For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness,”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e—Romans 1:18\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. The Internal \u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eTRUTH\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e of \u003cspan\u003eConvicting Reproof Present\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them,”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e—Romans 1:19\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7. The External \u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eTRACE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e of \u003cspan\u003eCreation Reflecting Purpose\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFor the invisible things of Him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e”\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e—Romans 1:20\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Bridge of Salvation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e(See reverse side)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMankind’s Problem — God’s Solution\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. Sin separates us from God.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIsaiah 59:2; Luke 16:26\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. All have sinned against God.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIsaiah 53:6; Romans 3:23\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. Sin’s penalty is eternal death in everlasting punishment.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRomans 6:23; Revelation 20:14,15\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4. Good works can never save us.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEphesians 2:8,9; Titus 3:5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5. Christ paid the sin’s penalty.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn 3:16; Romans 5:8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6. You must repent and receive Christ as your Lord and Savior.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn 1:12,13; Revelation 3:20\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7. The Lord Jesus Christ saves us immediately and eternally.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn 5:24; 1 John 5:12,13\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eYou\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSalvation Not by Works\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast” (Ephesians 2:8,9).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost” (Titus 3:5).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Penalty for Sin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord” (Romans 6:23).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire” (Revelation 20:14,15).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAll Have Sinned\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the Lord hath laid on Him the iniquity of us all” (Isaiah 53:6).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChrist Paid the Penalty\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life” (John 3:16).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“But God commendeth His love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEternal Separation from God\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid His face from you, that He will not hear” (Isaiah 59:2).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“And beside all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed: so that they which would pass from hence to you cannot; neither can they pass to us, that would come from thence” (Luke 16:26).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGod\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMust Receive Christ\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“But as many as received Him, to them gave He power to become the sons of God, even to them that \u003cbr\u003e believe on His name: which were born … of God” (John 1:12,13).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear My voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with Me” (Revelation 3:20).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEternal Salvation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Verily, verily, I say unto you, he that heareth My word, and believeth on Him that sent Me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life” (John 5:24).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life. These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God” (1 John 5:12,13).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eReasons From Romans\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. The Bible declares that Christ changes lives\u003c\/b\u003e (2 Corinthians 5:17). This truth is quite evident in the lives of Christians in every time and place. The apostle Paul, who was once an enemy of the cause of Christ, was transformed into a bold \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e“servant of Jesus Christ.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e—Romans 1:1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. The Bible exhibits the promise and fulfillment of hundreds of prophecies with 100% accuracy.\u003c\/b\u003e Christ’s place of birth, His betrayal, His suffering, His crucifixion, and His resurrection, to name just a few (Micah 5:2; Zechariah 11:12; Isaiah 53; Psalms 16 and 22). \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e—Romans 1:2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. The Bible declared that Christ must be a descendant of David,\u003c\/b\u003e the ancient king and psalmist of Israel. The Lord Jesus met that criterion (2 Samuel 7:16; Psalm 89:3,4; Matthew 1; Luke 3). \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e—Romans 1:3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4. The Lord Jesus promised to rise on the third day after His death.\u003c\/b\u003e He staked His whole reputation on that claim. His enemies posted guards at the tomb, hoping to prove that His claims were false. But three days later, He rose. The empty tomb could not be explained then, nor can it be today, except by this conclusion: Christ is risen indeed! \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e—Romans 1:4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5. God has historically revealed His judgments from heaven. \u003c\/b\u003eWhenever He warned of a national or personal chastisement, it came to pass to the letter. The flood in Noah’s day, the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, Egypt’s plagues, and the calamities upon Israel all testify to the wisdom of taking the warnings of God very seriously! \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e—Romans 1:18\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6. God has already placed within each of us a witness of Himself.\u003c\/b\u003e  Those who deny the witness of God still \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e“hold the truth,”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e even though they suppress it. This inner witness is two-fold. We have all been given a \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e“conscience...bearing witness”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e of God and of His moral absolutes of right and wrong (Romans 1:19; 2:15). God also holds us accountable for His witness by the Holy Spirit, who continues to \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e“reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e (John 16:8). \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e—Romans 1:19\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7. Finally, the obvious design in creation that we observe all around us every day testifies to the God of the Bible. \u003ci\u003e“It is He that hath made us, and not we ourselves”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e (Psalm 100:3). \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e (Isaiah 1:18). \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e“He that planted the ear, shall He not hear? He that formed the eye, shall He not see?”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e (Psalm 94:9). This is a logical appeal to the Law of Cause and Effect. The Bible is in perfect agreement with the laws of science, but it opposes the \u003cb\u003eirrational\u003c\/b\u003e idea that we are all a mere product of chance! \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e—Romans 1:20 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e“But without faith it is impossible to please Him [God]: for he that cometh to God must believe that He is, and that He is a Rewarder of them that diligently seek Him.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e (Hebrews 11:6).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eWill You Believe?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. You must believe God.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGod holds each of us accountable for all of the evidence He has provided to prove that He, the God of the Bible, is the \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eonly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e true God; there is no other. \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGod is holy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ewe are sinful\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e. Our \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003esins have separated us from God\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e (Isaiah 59:2). But \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGod became Man\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e (John 1:1,14) \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eto save sinners\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e by His death (Romans 5:8). These are the facts. But saving faith is more than an agreement with facts about God.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. You must seek God.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Seek ye the Lord while He may be found, call ye upon Him while He is near” (Isaiah 55:6).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e To seek God means that you must turn \u003cb\u003efrom\u003c\/b\u003e your sin (that is, repent) and turn \u003cb\u003eto\u003c\/b\u003e God. God has warned us to \u003cb\u003enot delay\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Behold, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003enow\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e is the accepted time; behold, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003enow\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e is the day of salvation” (2 Corinthians 6:2).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. You must receive God.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e“ But as many as received Him, to them gave He power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on His name: which were born … of God.” (John 1:12,13). \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lord Jesus said: \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Behold, I stand at the door and knock: if any man hear My voice and open the door, I will come into him, and will sup with him, and he with Me” (Revelation 3:20).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWill you receive the Lord Jesus now?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe following prayer is a suggested guide:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy God, I am a sinner and I need your forgiveness. I believe that Jesus Christ died and rose to save me from my sins. 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Our purpose is three-fold: to expose the truth about abortion, to preach the gospel (God’s message of new life), and to offer help to people at places where babies are murdered.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eWe hold to the Bible as the ultimate standard for truth (John 17:17). God’s truth is in collision with the prevailing ideals of the culture. In light of God’s word, abortion is sin of national scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eGod sees abortion as the premeditated taking of life with malice aforethought—FIRST DEGREE MURDER. It’s time to put a stop to abortion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Deliver them that are drawn unto death, and those that are ready to be slain; If thou sayest, Behold, we knew it not; doth not he that pondereth the heart consider it?and he that keepeth thy soul, doth not he know it? and shall not he render to every man according to his works?” —Proverbs 24:11-12\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMEET CHARLIE…\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThis is a picture of four-year-old Charlie. When he was being formed in his mom’s womb, she could have had an abortion and never met her little boy... but thankfully she didn’t. Instead, she carried Charlie to term and welcomed him into the world at birth. Today, Charlie is 18 years old. He is now a college student studying to someday be a pilot. If Charlie’s mom had gotten an abortion, we never would’ve had the joy of meeting him. This could be your baby....\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCOMMON OBJECTIONS…\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eHere are some of the most common objections to abortion clinic ministry and our answers...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eA woman has a choice since it’s her body.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThis begs the question, “a woman has a choice to do what?” No matter how much we refer to it as “emptying of the uterus” or the “termination of a pregnancy” the choice equates to babies being murdered. We must realize that God doesn’t give us a choice, but a command, “thou shalt not murder.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eChristians can’t judge the views of others.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThis statement is a judgment. It’s not a matter of who is judging but which judgment is right, there is no neutrality. We hold to scripture as our authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIt’s justified if the child will have a bad life.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThis begs the question, “are we to dispose of the elderly and handicapped?” As Christians, we see that all human life has value, including life in the womb. The fact that life is tough does not justify murder. Should you have died to avoid hardships?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIt’s perfectly legal to have an abortion.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe fact something it is legal and safe doesn’t make it right. Slavery was once legal. All legal issues are moral issues, and murdering babies is not moral.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIf it were made illegal, it would still happen.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe objection is that if abortion were criminalized, women would still have procedures done in unsafe settings. Child molestation still happens, so are we to give molesters safe clinics to practice their crime?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIt’s not a baby, it’s a fetus.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe word fetus is Latin for “small child, offspring.” This objection is really an obfuscation commonly used to de-humanize the baby. Terms such as fetus, infant, toddler, teenager, adult, and senior citizen are used to describe humans at their respective point of development. We must realize that pregnant women are already mothers, and as mothers, they do not have the right to commit murder, according to God.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThese clinics provide other services, too.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe Nazi concentration camp at Auschwitz, where millions of humans were slaughtered, also provided meals, jobs, and a place to sleep. Do we disregard the fact that humans are systematically murdered at a rate of about 1 every 37 seconds in the U.S. alone?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGOD’S MESSAGE OF NEW LIFE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Thou hast covered me in my mother’s womb. I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” —Psalm 139:13-14\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eGod intimately and intricately creates every one of us in the womb. Job 31:15 says God fashioned us in the womb. Ecclesiastes 11:5 and Isaiah 44:24 teach that the growth of bones in the womb is a work of God. It is God who creates and gives life to babies at the point of conception.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eGod knows his plan for our lives before we are even born (Judges 13:5; Jeremiah 1:5). And Psalm 127:3-5 reveals that children are to be viewed as a blessing from the Lord.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe first chapter of the Bible says that God created mankind in his image (Genesis 1:26-27). As image-bearers of God, we all have inherent worth, value, and dignity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Whoso sheddeth man’s blood, by man shall his blood be shed: for in the image of God made he man” \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e—Genesis 9:6\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eBecause of the value God places on human life, the Lord considers murder a capital crime (Matthew 5:21). God gives us not a choice, but a command—“Thou shalt not kill” (Exodus 20:13; Deuteronomy 5:17). And since abortion is taking another human’s life, it is murder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Moreover thou hast taken thy sons and thy daughters, whom thou hast borne unto me, and these hast thou sacrificed … is this … a small matter, that thou hast slain my children?” \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e—Ezekiel 16:20-21\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIs it a small matter that the babies whom God fashions in the womb are murdered every day? It is estimated that nearly one million innocent babies who bear the image of Almighty God are murdered every year in the U.S. alone. Is this a small matter?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIn the Old Testament, God condemned child sacrifices (2 Kings 16:3; Deuteronomy 12:31; Psalm 106:37-38; Jeremiah 19:3-6) and called this practice an abomination. Is it a small matter that we sacrifice hundreds of thousands of babies to selfishness and convenience?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Behold, the LORD’s hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear: But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you, that he will not hear. For your hands are defiled with blood” \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e—Isaiah 59:1-3\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eOur society is defiled with the blood of the innocent. This is the result of a culture that has rejected GOD. The Bible tells us we are at war with God and unable to please him because of our sin (Romans 8:7-8). Our sin earns us death: “For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord” (Romans 6:23). Left to ourselves, our end is destruction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly” \u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e—John 10:10\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eJesus came to offer us new life through his own innocent blood that was poured out. Jesus came to earth, lived a life without sin, and allowed himself to be put to death to take the judgment for humanity’s sin against God. Christ died not just for the sin of abortion, but for all your sin. We care about you very much, and we are eager for you to know God’s great love through Jesus Christ.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“For [GOD] hath made [Jesus Christ] to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.” \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e—2 Corinthians 5:21\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIf you would like to experience God’s forgiveness by trusting Christ’s death on the cross for you, you can call out to God in repentance and faith right now. Simply pray to God and tell him that you know you are a sinner, you believe that Jesus took the judgment for your sin, and you now ask for his forgiveness. He will hear you!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eIf you need help, please contact us at:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003csup\u003e1, 2\u003c\/sup\u003e www.guttmacher.org\/united-states\/abortion\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003csup\u003e3\u003c\/sup\u003e www.guttmacher.org\/report\/abortion-incidence-service-availability-us-2017\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003csup\u003e4\u003c\/sup\u003e www.plannedparenthood.org\/uploads\/filer_public\/2e\/da\/2eda3f50-82aa-4ddb-acce-c2854c4ae80b\/2018-2019_annual_report.pdf\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PrintMyTract.com","offers":[{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 100","offer_id":31879765262439,"sku":"PMT1027ENKJ-100","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 100","offer_id":31879765295207,"sku":"PMT1027ENKJ-100-RUSH","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 250","offer_id":31879765327975,"sku":"PMT1027ENKJ-250","price":97.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 250","offer_id":31879765360743,"sku":"PMT1027ENKJ-250-RUSH","price":137.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 500","offer_id":31879765393511,"sku":"PMT1027ENKJ-500","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 500","offer_id":31879765426279,"sku":"PMT1027ENKJ-500-RUSH","price":190.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 1000","offer_id":31879765459047,"sku":"PMT1027ENKJ-1000","price":190.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 1000","offer_id":31879765491815,"sku":"PMT1027ENKJ-1000-RUSH","price":270.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 2500","offer_id":31879765524583,"sku":"PMT1027ENKJ-2500","price":405.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 2500","offer_id":31879765557351,"sku":"PMT1027ENKJ-2500-RUSH","price":540.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 5000","offer_id":31879765590119,"sku":"PMT1027ENKJ-5000","price":612.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 5000","offer_id":31879765622887,"sku":"PMT1027ENKJ-5000-RUSH","price":875.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 10000","offer_id":31879765655655,"sku":"PMT1027ENKJ-10000","price":1015.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 10000","offer_id":31879765688423,"sku":"PMT1027ENKJ-10000-RUSH","price":1330.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0850\/8334\/products\/1027ENKJ-1.jpg?v=1580400462"},{"product_id":"pmt-for-god-so-loved-the-world","title":"For God So Loved The World","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe word \u003cb\u003egospel\u003c\/b\u003e means good news. The message of who Jesus is and what he accomplished has been told to people across the world since Jesus’ time on earth. At the heart of this good news is a message of profound love, and God has been using this message to change lives since the day it was first preached.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"p2\"\u003eWhat exactly is this good news?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBefore we talk about the good news of Jesus Christ, we must first start with some serious and sobering news about who we are and what we’ve done.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Bible (God’s word) says:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e“As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eRomans 3:10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eRomans 3:23\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Bible is clear. None of us are righteous and we have all sinned. We’ve all done things that are wrong.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"p2\"\u003eSo, we’ve all sinned; what does that mean in the grand scheme of things?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThat’s a really good question. To understand what our sin means in the grand scheme of things, we have to understand a little bit about who God is.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGod is uncreated.\u003c\/b\u003e He has always just been in existence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Lord, thou hast been our dwelling place in all generations. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBefore the mountains were brought forth, or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, thou art God.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ePsalm 90:1-2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThough this is a bit of a mind-bender, we don’t have to understand every nuance of this. We can, however, understand the concept of one who is uncreated … and we can believe that.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGod is perfect.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e“To shew that the Lord is upright: he is my rock, and there is no unrighteousness in him.” \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ePsalm 92:15\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e“For thou art not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness, neither shall evil dwell with thee.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ePsalm 5:4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eMatthew 5:48\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGod has never sinned.\u003c\/b\u003e God has never had a wrong thought and has never acted in a wrong way toward anybody … ever! He is perfect. He is never weak and cannot even be tempted to do wrong.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e“… for God cannot be tempted with evil, … ”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eJames 1:13\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis awesome description of God is what the Bible refers to as holy. \u003cb\u003eGod is holy\u003c\/b\u003e. He is set apart. No one is like him. He alone stands in sinless perfection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNow that we understand that God is perfect, that he is holy, we can get back to our question … we’ve all sinned, so what does that mean in the grand scheme of things?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"p2\"\u003eWe deserve punishment for our sins.\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJust like it would be unjust for a judge to let a murderer go free without punishment, so it would be unjust for God to turn a blind eye to our sin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e“For the wages of sin is death;”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eRomans 6:23\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe deserve to die because of our sins.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFurthermore, God has said that because of our sin, his wrath is coming.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eEphesians 5:6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAnd if our name is not found written in God’s book of life, we will be cast into the lake of fire for eternity because of our sin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e“And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eRevelation 20:15\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThat’s heavy. That is not good, but fearful news.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSo, in summary, we have learned that the Bible teaches that everyone on earth has sinned, that no one is righteous and that God is perfect. In addition, we learned that our sin deserves punishment and God will not turn a blind eye toward sin. Sin must be punished. These are the very serious and sobering truths about who we are and what we have done. If things were to stop here, there wouldn’t be any good news at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBut at the beginning of this pamphlet we learned that the word \u003cb\u003egospel\u003c\/b\u003e means \u003cb\u003egood news\u003c\/b\u003e and that Jesus did indeed bring good news. Let’s get to it and learn exactly what this good news is!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"p2\"\u003eWhat is the good news?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe good news is this: God loves us with a love so great, he made a way of escape from the punishment our sins deserve! This way of escape is referred to as \u003cb\u003esalvation\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFor God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.”\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eJohn 3:16-17\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe word \u003cb\u003eso\u003c\/b\u003e in the above is not there by accident. It’s there to provide the necessary emphasis God wanted that verse to have. God didn’t just love the world, he \u003cb\u003eso\u003c\/b\u003e loved the world. \u003cb\u003eWith great love, God came to rescue us from the judgment our sin deserves, and give us eternal life.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRemember how much God hates our sin (yours and mine)? That was some heavy stuff. In the light of God’s holiness and hate for sin, consider the greatness of his love in the following verses:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e“For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFor scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBut God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eRomans 5:6-8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThough God hates sin, he showed his love for us \u003cb\u003ewhile we were sinners\u003c\/b\u003e. While we were sinners, he sent Jesus to die for us (more on this soon). What great love!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"p2\"\u003eJesus’ death satisfied God’s righteous anger.\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAs people, oftentimes our anger is not justified. We get excessively angry or we get angry when we shouldn’t. God’s anger against sin is just. It is the right response to your sin (and mine). Remember who God is? He is uncreated, all-powerful and holy. He stands alone in sinless perfection. God will not let sin go. Sin \u003cb\u003emust\u003c\/b\u003e be punished.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eGod sent Jesus to be punished for us.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e“But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAll we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the Lord hath laid on him the iniquity of us all.” \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eIsaiah 53:5-6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe chastisement (punishment) that brings peace for our soul was upon Jesus. God put all our iniquity on Jesus when he was put to death on the cross.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.” \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e1 John 4:10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTo \u003cb\u003epropitiate\u003c\/b\u003e means to \u003cb\u003eappease one who is offended and render him favorable\u003c\/b\u003e. Take a minute and let the verse above sink in. Sin was punished. God’s righteous anger was satisfied. Salvation has now been accomplished!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eYou might be saying I’m not sure I get it. God punished Jesus and I get off free? That doesn’t seem fair! That doesn’t seem right! You’re right. It isn’t fair. I’ll tell you what it is though … it’s the mercy of a loving God who wants to be in a relationship with us and doesn’t want to see us suffer for our sins. It’s the \u003cb\u003egospel of Jesus Christ!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"p2\"\u003eHow do we receive salvation?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBy faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe salvation of God is free. There are no strings attached. God is rich and powerful. He is the Creator and accomplished salvation single-handedly and doesn’t need our help. The truth is, we have nothing to offer him anyway that could have helped him to accomplish salvation for mankind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eRemember how John 3:16 says, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e According to that verse, what do you have to do to be saved?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe answer is believe. \u003cb\u003eWe only have to believe on Jesus—who he is and what he has done.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTake a look at these verses:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNot of works, lest any man should boast.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eEphesians 2:8-9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eThe word grace means \u003cb\u003erich kindness\u003c\/b\u003e or \u003cb\u003eunmerited kindness\u003c\/b\u003e. This type of kindness is given not because we deserve it, but because the one who is giving it is generous.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eSo we see in Ephesians 2:8-9 that we are saved by God’s grace through faith and not works. Salvation is a free gift from God that cannot be earned—it can only be received, and that by faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eLet’s look at a few more verses to drive this point home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God; … ”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e1 John 5:1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eChrist is the Greek word for anointed one. Anointed means to be “set apart or prepared for a special purpose.” God anointed Jesus to be the Savior of the world, the one who would redeem sinners from their broken fellowship with God. There weren’t two anointed ones or three anointed ones. There was only one anointed one, only one Christ, and he was anointed to come into the world. He became a human being, lived a sinless life and died for sins he didn’t commit to redeem us to God. Jesus is the one who was set apart to do just this. Jesus is the Christ.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eIn the book of Acts, Paul and Silas were in jail for preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ. God did a mighty miracle that night and shook the prison so hard the jail doors came open. The keeper of the prison was afraid and thought the prisoners were going to escape. It’s a good story, you can read the rest of it later. The key part I want to point out to you is that the jailer wanted to know how to be saved.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e“And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnd they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003eActs 16:30-31\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWe see here in Acts as we saw in John 3 and Ephesians 2, that we are saved by belief (faith), specifically, believing on Jesus Christ.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAnd what does it mean to believe on the Lord Jesus Christ?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIt means to believe who he is and what he did. Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God. He was sent into the world to be punished for our sins so that we could be forgiven and saved from the punishment our sin deserves. And all this because God has great love for us (for you)!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"p2\"\u003eSo now what?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIf you believe the Scriptures regarding the gospel of Jesus Christ, God promises that you ARE forgiven, that you ARE saved! Praise the Lord!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEnjoy the grace of God. Get yourself a King James Bible and begin reading it. I suggest starting with the gospel of John followed by the book of Romans, but I trust that God will direct your steps. 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The director of the World Health Organization has officially classified COVID-19 as a pandemic.\u003csup\u003e3\u003c\/sup\u003e As the virus continues to spread, these are some of the precautions recommended by the CDC\u003csup\u003e4\u003c\/sup\u003e that you should take to protect yourself, your family, and your neighbors from infection:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash your hands frequently. Be sure to use soap and water. Scrub thoroughly for at least 20 seconds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid touching your nose, mouth, or eyes with your hands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid close contact with people who are exhibiting symptoms of the virus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStay home if you are sick, except to get medical care.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue. Discard the tissue promptly. Wash your hands after.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWear a facemask if you are feeling sick.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean and disinfect the frequently touched surfaces in your house daily, e.g., doorknobs, cellphones, countertops, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis new virus is causing panic for many, but there is another pandemic that has been forgotten by most. Consider this for a moment. Right now, medical scientists around the globe are working tirelessly to craft a vaccine to protect people from the coronavirus. They do this to prevent death and suffering, and yet, even if they succeed (and I hope they do), they will only delay the inevitable: death. This is the forgotten pandemic. It infects every human being. It has a 100% fatality rate. These same doctors and their patients will eventually die. You, one day, will die. If not from the coronavirus, then from a blocked artery, an accident on the highway, or a tired heart from old age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eChildren, in their innocence, ask their parents, “Why do we have to die?” We were all like this at one time—losing a grandparent is difficult to explain, saddening, and unnatural. Then as we grow up, we realize our parents are next, then us, and then our children. As adults, many of us have chosen to ignore this pandemic of inevitable death. I plead with you now. For just a moment, with the humility of a child, consider the question again: “Why do we have to die?”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDeath hasn’t always been a problem for man. When God first created man, He “breathed into his nostrils the breath of life” (Genesis 2:7). God then blessed us with every good thing. Death had no part in His creation. So why is every child born cursed to grow old and die? In the original account of creation, we have our answer. It wasn’t until Adam and Eve ate of the forbidden fruit that death began to haunt all of humanity. God commanded His creation regarding the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, “You shall not eat” (Genesis 2:17), but Adam and Eve disobeyed God and ate. Because of their sin, God’s judgment fell upon them as He said:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e“For you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” (Genesis: 3:19)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is our condition still today. Our disobedience brings the same judgment from God. All of us sin, and so all of us die and return to the dust. Even as you read this, each thump of your heart is another inch closer to death. The body you have that is full of vibrant life will soon grow still as stone and decay into dirt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e“What man can live and never see death? Who can deliver his soul from the power of Sheol [Hell]?” (Psalm 89:48)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eYou may think, “I haven’t done anything bad enough to deserve God’s judgment and death.” And I must respond, how do you judge yourself to be so good as to not deserve death and judgment? Are you without sin?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eYou may say, “Well no one is perfect.” But you would be wrong. God is perfect, and so is His judgment. That is terrible news for one who has broken His laws. And we have \u003ci\u003eall\u003c\/i\u003e broken His laws. There is no man or woman who can honestly say, “I have never sinned.” Every single one of us has rebelled against God, resisting His authority since our birth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eYou may think, “I’m not striving against God. I’m just living life, doing the best I can. I’m not perfect, but no one is.” Be careful not to justify yourself. It is difficult to see our own guilt but easy to see that of others. If you are unconvinced that you deserve death and judgment, then read this next paragraph carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eYour neighbor may think you are kind, but he is not your judge. God is. Do you have the confidence that before God’s judgment throne He will weigh your life, all your thoughts, actions, words, and find you sinless? Don’t guess at such an important matter! You can know today how you would do! Read God’s commands and examine yourself! Have you ever lied? Committed sexual immorality (watched pornography, had sex before marriage, looked with lust at another, etc.)? Worshipped any other but God? Denied God’s words in unbelief? Hated or mistreated another person (hatred and murder both come from the same evil in our hearts )? Rejected Jesus as Lord and Savior? If you answered yes to any of these questions then you have great reason to be afraid, for God has said:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e“But as for the cowardly, the faithless, the detestable, as for murderers, the sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars, their portion will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur, which is the second death.” (Revelation 21:8)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eI have not even finished the commands of God, but if you think that some sins are acceptable before Him, then you haven’t heard these words of the Lord Jesus Christ:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e“You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.” (Matthew 5:48)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAre you perfect? Only a liar would say yes. Now you can see why all of us die, and why all our efforts to be righteous are hopeless. Not one man or woman has fulfilled all of God’s law. “All have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.” And that is why the Lord Jesus has said:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e“Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who practices sin is a slave to sin.” (John 8:34)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eYou cannot make yourself righteous through your own effort any more than a slave carrying the weight of iron chains can break his shackles with his own strength. You must be set free. You need to be saved. My purpose in writing this is to convince you of your hopeless state and the condemnation of all of humanity. But that is not all. If I only had this bad news to bear, then I would keep it to myself. What purpose would I have in telling you of your sin and then leaving you to grief. But praise God that the curse of death is not His final word! I’m overjoyed to tell you, that despite your sin, God has not left you hopeless.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis great news is the most important thing you will hear in your lifetime. If you understand the truth about your sinful condition, then this announcement I give to you will be sweeter than news of a COVID-19 vaccine or even a recovering economy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e“For while we were still helpless, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. For one will hardly die for a righteous man; though perhaps for the good man someone would dare even to die. But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:6-8, NASB)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.” (John 3:16,17)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eGod, in a demonstration of His love towards us, has given His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ. For His entire life on earth, Jesus obeyed God’s commands. He was perfect as His Father is perfect. He lived the life that \u003ci\u003eyou\u003c\/i\u003e should have lived, in complete obedience to God. Then, He saved us from the curse of sin and death by “becoming a curse for us” (Galatians 3:13) in His crucifixion. Jesus Christ didn’t die for His sins; He didn’t have any. He died for our sins. He paid the penalty for us with His own flesh and blood in agony on the cross. To save us, He was crucified and buried, “but God raised Him up again, putting an end to the agony of death, since it was impossible for Him to be held in its power” (Acts 2:24, NASB). Jesus Christ now lives and is seated at the right hand of His Father in Heaven. Now, there is hope for you. This hope is not found in the effort or will of man, but only in the power and grace of God and His Son Jesus Christ.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDo you recognize your sinful state before God? Have you lost all hope in your own goodness, realizing that you could never be holy by your own effort? Do you see the pandemic of death that is on us all? If this describes you, then do not think that this good news isn’t for you. Jesus said:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e“Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. I have not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance.” (Luke 5:31-32)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJesus came for sinners. Please hear me. You may think, “I’ll never be good enough to please God.” And you would be right! We are too sinful to even begin to climb the ladder of righteousness and that’s why I point you to the Savior who is able and willing to save even the lowliest amongst us. Listen to the words of Jesus:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” (Matthew 11:28-30)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAs you come to Him, know what He commands of you. He commands all of His new disciples to repent and trust in Him alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHis command to repent means to turn away from and renounce your sins. You cannot be His follower and continually practice disobedience of His commands. He warns against this hypocrisy:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e“Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do what I tell you? (Luke 6:46)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’ And then will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness.’” (Matthew 7:21-23)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHis command to believe (trust) in Him is not a command to just believe that He exists. It’s a command to believe everything He says about Himself in the Bible. Believing in Jesus means that you believe He is the only Son of God. You believe He is the only path to salvation. You believe that His sacrifice has paid for your sins. Are you having trouble determining if you believe in God? Open the book of John in your Bible and read. As Jesus speaks, do you believe? Or do you have reservations or disagreements with His words?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe genuine follower of Jesus hears His words, believes His words, obeys his words, and continues to hear, believe, and obey for the rest of his\/her life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIf you have ears to hear this message, then know the LORD calls you today to repent (turn from your sins) and trust in His Son alone for salvation. Time is short for us all. Escaping the coronavirus just delays the inevitable death that will come and then the judgment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLet this final passage settle deep in your soul. If you repent and believe in Jesus alone, then this passage will be like a shimmering wellspring in the middle of a desert that gives refreshing drink to cracked lips and a dry throat. If you have chosen your own path and denied the Son of God, then death and judgment will be like a ghastly specter walking the perimeter of your home. It hasn’t broken in yet, but the day will come when it seizes you in the night while you are unprepared. For followers of Christ, death is a passage into eternal life and joy with our Savior. For those who reject Christ, death brings you before God in judgment. The day of judgment will bring a terror so great that those who rejected Jesus will be:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e“Calling to the mountains and rocks, “Fall on us and hide us from the face of him who is seated on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb [Jesus], for the great day of their wrath has come, and who can stand?” (Revelation 6:16,17)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHave you not come to Christ? Then you still bear the guilt of your sin, death will come, and you will stand condemned before God. Don’t look anywhere else for salvation from your sin. It is useless to do so, for, “There is salvation in no one else; for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among men by which we must be saved” (Acts 4:12, NASB).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMy prayer to God and plea with you is that you would be saved. Please cry out to God in repentance and trust in His Son today and forevermore. Read the Bible daily and seek the Lord with all your heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003csup\u003e1\u003c\/sup\u003e “Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Cases in U.S.” cdc.gov., last modified Mar 20, accessed Mar 20, 2020, https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/cases-updates\/cases-in-us.html.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e Quinn, Ben. 2020. “Coronavirus: At a Glance.” The Guardian, Mar 20,. https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/world\/2020\/mar\/20\/coronavirus-at-a-glance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003csup\u003e3\u003c\/sup\u003e Dr. Ghebreyesus, Tedros. 2020. WHO Director-General’s Opening Remarks at the Media Briefing on COVID-19.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003csup\u003e4\u003c\/sup\u003e “Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Protect Yourself.” cdc.gov., last modified Mar 18, accessed Mar 20, 2020, https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/prepare\/prevention.html.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PrintMyTract.com","offers":[{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 100","offer_id":32109973176423,"sku":"PMT1048ENES-100","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 100","offer_id":32109973209191,"sku":"PMT1048ENES-100-RUSH","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 250","offer_id":32109973241959,"sku":"PMT1048ENES-250","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 250","offer_id":32109973274727,"sku":"PMT1048ENES-250-RUSH","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 500","offer_id":32109973307495,"sku":"PMT1048ENES-500","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 500","offer_id":32109973340263,"sku":"PMT1048ENES-500-RUSH","price":240.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 1000","offer_id":32109973373031,"sku":"PMT1048ENES-1000","price":243.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 1000","offer_id":32109973405799,"sku":"PMT1048ENES-1000-RUSH","price":342.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 2500","offer_id":32109973438567,"sku":"PMT1048ENES-2500","price":520.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 2500","offer_id":32109973471335,"sku":"PMT1048ENES-2500-RUSH","price":647.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 5000","offer_id":32109973504103,"sku":"PMT1048ENES-5000","price":840.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 5000","offer_id":32109973536871,"sku":"PMT1048ENES-5000-RUSH","price":1050.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 10000","offer_id":32109973569639,"sku":"PMT1048ENES-10000","price":1330.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 10000","offer_id":32109973602407,"sku":"PMT1048ENES-10000-RUSH","price":1540.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0850\/8334\/products\/1048ENES-1.jpg?v=1585161738"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0850\/8334\/collections\/flyer-preview.jpg?v=1471725413","url":"https:\/\/mwtb.org\/en-ca\/collections\/pmt-flyer-tracts.oembed?page=6","provider":"Moments With The Book","version":"1.0","type":"link"}