The Truth of the Matter
This life is not intended to be the place of our perfection, but the preparation for it.
I'm going to get right to it. If God does exist, ( As the Bible claims ) if Heaven and Hell are real ( As the Bible claims ) and if accepting Gods FREE gift of Salvation is the only way to enter into Heaven. ( As the Bible claims ) Then simply put, if you do not accept Gods gift of Salvation. You are not going to Heaven when you die. Period, end of discussion. I know this is a very bold statement and that right now you're thinking: " Who does this guy think he is? He has no right to say that! " But consider if you will that I'm not telling you this but God Himself: Matthew 7:22-23 Many will say to me in that day, LORD, LORD. Have we not prophesied in thy name? And in thy name have cast out devils? And in thy name done many wonderful works? 23 And then will I profess unto them. I never knew you, depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
I've been told by some that I shouldn't say this. That I'm not being " seeker friendly ". But I ask you simply. Do you want someone to be straight with you or someone that is going to give you half truths? If you are seeking information ( of any kind ) don't you want to learn the facts as they are? More often than not, the truth is never easy. I ask you to be prepared for what you are going to read in this site.
The Bible is extremely offensive to most people, what it teaches goes directly against what the world and most churches ( especially in the US ) teach today. The world teaches evolution as if it were fact when it has absolutely no basis of fact what so ever. Click Here for evidence of this statement.
And the over-whelming majority of churches are no longer places of worship but social clubs. They are more concerned about building a " congregation " by being " seeker friendly " then leading lost souls to the alter of repentance. They do not preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ, but a man-made doctrine that tickles the ears of those in attendance. And unfortunately, the over-whelming majority of these people will spend eternity in Hell because they chose to follow a man behind a pulpit instead of following Jesus Christ our LORD.
You may say that it is not their fault but the man behind the pulpit because he was the one proclaiming to teach Gods word. To be sure, these men will pay for teaching a false doctrine:
2 Peter 2:1 But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you who privily shall bring in damnable heresies. Even denying the Lord that bought them and bring upon themselves swift destruction.
But guilt also falls to those that listen to these men for the Bible tells us:
- John 5:39 Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life. And they are they which testify of me.
- Acts 17:11 These were more noble than those in Thessalonica. In that they received the word with all readiness of mind and searched the scriptures daily whether those things were so.
- Philippians 2:12 Wherefore my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only but now much more in my absence. Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.
You may think I'm being judgmental but again I present the following Scripture:
Matthew 7:22-23 Many will say to me in that day, LORD, LORD. Have we not prophesied in thy name? And in thy name have cast out devils? And in thy name done many wonderful works? 23 And then will I profess unto them. I never knew you, depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
Some will go no further because you have been offended by what I just said. However, please remember that I told you that it is not my intention to offend but to inform. And I also said that you could be offended, yes even angered by this as I was when I first heard it. But by Gods grace and mercy I was allowed to have the time to learn and accept the truth. Will you push forward and learn the truth ( according to Gods Word, not mine ) or will you let your unbelief in God and your anger towards me distract you from the true purpose of your visit to this site? Which is, to learn the truth about God.
Perhaps you're thinking " This doesn't apply to me, I'm a good person. Of course I'm going to Heaven. " Are you absolutely sure of that? Now who is making the bold statement? Considering the following Scriptures:
-Matthew 19:17 And he said unto him. Why callest thou me good? There is none good but one, that is God. But if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments.
-Romans 3:23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.
-Isaiah 64:6 But we are all as an unclean thing and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags. And we all do fade as a leaf and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.
But just to be absolutely sure, let's find out how good you ( and I ) really are. ( According to God, not man ) Please answer the following questions and I will provide the answers for myself.
1. Have you ever looked at someone in a lustful manner? Yes I have. According to Scripture, this makes me an adulterer. The Seventh Commandment states: Exodus 20:14 Thou shalt not commit adultery.
But Jesus took it even further when He said: Matthew 5:27-28 Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time. Thou shalt not commit adultery. 28 But I say unto you that whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.
2. Have you ever stolen anything? ( No matter how small. ) Yes I have. According to Scripture, this makes me a thief. The Eighth Commandment states: Exodus 20:15 Thou shalt not steal.
3. Have you ever told a lie? ( Again, no matter how small. ) Yes I have. According to Scripture, this makes me a liar. The Ninth Commandment states: Exodus 20:16 Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.
This is only three of the ten commandments and I have just admitted of breaking all three. So come Judgment Day when I stand before God, He would find me guilty of being an adulterous thief and a liar. Not to mention the other seven. How did you do? You say you didn't admit to any of them? Well remember, I said there are seven more. You can see all ten here ( along with an explanation of each one ) and ask yourself if you have broken any of Gods laws.
Also remember this: James 2:10 For whoever shall keep the whole law and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all.
Some will say: " This is crazy, no one can keep all of these commandments all the time and never mess up once. And you would be correct, none of us can. That is why we need a savior, that is why God sent His son.
And before anyone says it: " But we're not under the law anymore, we're under grace. " I present the following Scriptures:
-Matthew 5:17 Think not that I am come to destroy the law or the prophets. I am not come to destroy but to fulfill.
-Matthew 22:36-40 Master, which is the great commandment in the law? 37 Jesus said unto him. Thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul and with all thy mind. 38 This is the first and great commandment. 39 And the second is like unto it. Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. 40 On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.
Now that we've established that " WE ARE ALL SINNERS " and would stand guilty before God, it is time to move forward.
I've been told by some that I shouldn't say this. That I'm not being " seeker friendly ". But I ask you simply. Do you want someone to be straight with you or someone that is going to give you half truths? If you are seeking information ( of any kind ) don't you want to learn the facts as they are? More often than not, the truth is never easy. I ask you to be prepared for what you are going to read in this site.
The Bible is extremely offensive to most people, what it teaches goes directly against what the world and most churches ( especially in the US ) teach today. The world teaches evolution as if it were fact when it has absolutely no basis of fact what so ever. Click Here for evidence of this statement.
And the over-whelming majority of churches are no longer places of worship but social clubs. They are more concerned about building a " congregation " by being " seeker friendly " then leading lost souls to the alter of repentance. They do not preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ, but a man-made doctrine that tickles the ears of those in attendance. And unfortunately, the over-whelming majority of these people will spend eternity in Hell because they chose to follow a man behind a pulpit instead of following Jesus Christ our LORD.
You may say that it is not their fault but the man behind the pulpit because he was the one proclaiming to teach Gods word. To be sure, these men will pay for teaching a false doctrine:
2 Peter 2:1 But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you who privily shall bring in damnable heresies. Even denying the Lord that bought them and bring upon themselves swift destruction.
But guilt also falls to those that listen to these men for the Bible tells us:
- John 5:39 Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life. And they are they which testify of me.
- Acts 17:11 These were more noble than those in Thessalonica. In that they received the word with all readiness of mind and searched the scriptures daily whether those things were so.
- Philippians 2:12 Wherefore my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only but now much more in my absence. Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.
You may think I'm being judgmental but again I present the following Scripture:
Matthew 7:22-23 Many will say to me in that day, LORD, LORD. Have we not prophesied in thy name? And in thy name have cast out devils? And in thy name done many wonderful works? 23 And then will I profess unto them. I never knew you, depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
Some will go no further because you have been offended by what I just said. However, please remember that I told you that it is not my intention to offend but to inform. And I also said that you could be offended, yes even angered by this as I was when I first heard it. But by Gods grace and mercy I was allowed to have the time to learn and accept the truth. Will you push forward and learn the truth ( according to Gods Word, not mine ) or will you let your unbelief in God and your anger towards me distract you from the true purpose of your visit to this site? Which is, to learn the truth about God.
Perhaps you're thinking " This doesn't apply to me, I'm a good person. Of course I'm going to Heaven. " Are you absolutely sure of that? Now who is making the bold statement? Considering the following Scriptures:
-Matthew 19:17 And he said unto him. Why callest thou me good? There is none good but one, that is God. But if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments.
-Romans 3:23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.
-Isaiah 64:6 But we are all as an unclean thing and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags. And we all do fade as a leaf and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.
But just to be absolutely sure, let's find out how good you ( and I ) really are. ( According to God, not man ) Please answer the following questions and I will provide the answers for myself.
1. Have you ever looked at someone in a lustful manner? Yes I have. According to Scripture, this makes me an adulterer. The Seventh Commandment states: Exodus 20:14 Thou shalt not commit adultery.
But Jesus took it even further when He said: Matthew 5:27-28 Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time. Thou shalt not commit adultery. 28 But I say unto you that whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.
2. Have you ever stolen anything? ( No matter how small. ) Yes I have. According to Scripture, this makes me a thief. The Eighth Commandment states: Exodus 20:15 Thou shalt not steal.
3. Have you ever told a lie? ( Again, no matter how small. ) Yes I have. According to Scripture, this makes me a liar. The Ninth Commandment states: Exodus 20:16 Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.
This is only three of the ten commandments and I have just admitted of breaking all three. So come Judgment Day when I stand before God, He would find me guilty of being an adulterous thief and a liar. Not to mention the other seven. How did you do? You say you didn't admit to any of them? Well remember, I said there are seven more. You can see all ten here ( along with an explanation of each one ) and ask yourself if you have broken any of Gods laws.
Also remember this: James 2:10 For whoever shall keep the whole law and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all.
Some will say: " This is crazy, no one can keep all of these commandments all the time and never mess up once. And you would be correct, none of us can. That is why we need a savior, that is why God sent His son.
And before anyone says it: " But we're not under the law anymore, we're under grace. " I present the following Scriptures:
-Matthew 5:17 Think not that I am come to destroy the law or the prophets. I am not come to destroy but to fulfill.
-Matthew 22:36-40 Master, which is the great commandment in the law? 37 Jesus said unto him. Thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul and with all thy mind. 38 This is the first and great commandment. 39 And the second is like unto it. Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. 40 On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.
Now that we've established that " WE ARE ALL SINNERS " and would stand guilty before God, it is time to move forward.
What will be our punishment?
-Hebrews 9:27 And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment.
-Romans 14:12 So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God.
-Revelation 20:12-15 And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God. And the books were opened. And another book was opened, which is the book of life. And the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books according to their works. 13 And the sea gave up the dead which were in it. And death and Hell delivered up the dead which were in them. And they were judged every man according to their works. 14 And death and Hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. 15 And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.
Did you catch that last verse? In case you missed it, it said: AND WHOSOEVER WAS NOT FOUND WRITTEN IN THE BOOK OF LIFE WAS CAST INTO THE LAKE OF FIRE.
This will be your sentence ( not if, but ) when you stand before the one true God of the universe and it is announced that your name is not written in the Book of Life. I really don't know how else to explain it except to say this...
-Romans 14:12 So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God.
-Revelation 20:12-15 And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God. And the books were opened. And another book was opened, which is the book of life. And the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books according to their works. 13 And the sea gave up the dead which were in it. And death and Hell delivered up the dead which were in them. And they were judged every man according to their works. 14 And death and Hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. 15 And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.
Did you catch that last verse? In case you missed it, it said: AND WHOSOEVER WAS NOT FOUND WRITTEN IN THE BOOK OF LIFE WAS CAST INTO THE LAKE OF FIRE.
This will be your sentence ( not if, but ) when you stand before the one true God of the universe and it is announced that your name is not written in the Book of Life. I really don't know how else to explain it except to say this...
YOU TURNED YOUR BACK ON GODS WONDERFUL GIFT OF SALVATION.
OFFERED TO YOU ABSOLUTELY FREE OF CHARGE!!!
THEREFORE: GOD WILL CAST YOU INTO THE LAKE OF FIRE FOR ETERNITY!!!
What's eternity like? Imagine emptying the worlds oceans.
" One tiny thimble at a time."
When you stand before God and are found guilty of breaking His Commandments, ( not mans ) you will receive the punishment that you deserve for not obeying Him. He created us and as the creator, He has the right to pass judgment on His creation.
So now what are you going to do? You already know in your heart that you're guilty and if you stood before God right now, He would sentence you to a Devils Hell of torment forever. Stop and think about that for a moment. No appeals, no parole, no time off for good behavior, that's it, you are...
Sentenced to Hell Forever !!!
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But there is hope
This is probably the best illustration I've seen explaining Gods FREE gift of Salvation:
It's Friday and you're driving home. Excited because you have some big plans for the weekend, you suddenly notice the police pulling you over. You pull over and the officer informs you that you are under arrest for driving through an area clearly designated by ten warning signs stating a 15 mile an hour zone due to a deaf, dumb and blind convention but you drove though at 50 miles an hour. What you did is punishable by a $25,000 fine or imprisonment.
You are arrested and immediately taken before the judge. You plead your case to the judge by stating that you didn't see the ten warning signs and you promise to never do it again. You inform the judge that he seems like a fair and honest man and you literally beg for mercy in your case.
The judge informs you that ignorance of the law is no excuse and that the signs were clearly visible. He also informs you that yes, he is a fair and honest man and because of that, justice must be served. You are ordered to pay $25,000 or to spend a long time in prison. You tell the judge you can't pay and they prepare to take you away. But just then, a man runs into the court room and says wait, I have paid this mans fine, let him go free.
This is an explanation of the story:
1. The drive home represents your life.
2. The weekend plans are your plans for your life.
3. The arresting officer is death, which comes when least expected.
4. The convention represents this world.
5. The 10 warning signs are the 10 Commandments of God.
6. The judge is God.
7. The fairness and honesty of the judge is Gods unchanging righteousness.
8. Ignorance of the Law is your denial of your conscience.
9. The $25,000 ( that none of us can pay ) is the fine for breaking Gods Commandments.
10. The prison is Hell.
11. The man running into the court to pay your fine is Jesus Christ.
Yes it's true, our Heavenly Father sent His only son Jesus Christ to be the ultimate sacrifice for you and for me. ( He paid our fine ) Think about that for a moment. The creator of the universe sacrificed His son to pay the fine we all owe and can never pay because of our sin. He willingly gave us His very best and Jesus Christ willingly obeyed His Father to pay our debt to God the Father. That is why He will NEVER accept anything else. ( No matter what the world says )
-1 John 4:10 Herein is love, not that we loved God but that he loved us. And sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.
-John 3:16 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.
-Romans 5:8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
Now you may be thinking to yourself, " I have time, I need to think this thing over." Do you really? Are you sure of that? We are here for a very short time ( On average, seventy to eighty years ) and even with all of mans technology, we still live a very short life. This is not only what statistics show but it also happens to be what the Word of God says as well.
-Psalm 90:10 The days of our years are threescore years and ten ( seventy years ) and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years. ( eighty years ) Yet is their strength labor and sorrow. For it is soon cut off and we fly away.
-James 4:14 Whereas you no not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor, that appeareth for a little time and then vanisheth away.
On average, 150,000 people die each and every day world wide. And one day, it WILL be your turn.
Even if we all lived two hundred years ( or even a thousand ) it's still an extremely short amount of time compared to eternity. But on the other hand you may be right, you might have many years left. But you don't honestly know that do you? Today might be it for you friend. ( It will be for approximately 150,000 people ) Please do not be offended by this statement or think that I'm wishing anything bad towards you. I'm just being absolutely honest. Anyone of us could die at any moment.
I praise God every single day for allowing me to have the time to get right with Him. And He has done the same for you. You are here reading this right now, He is giving you the opportunity.
Absolutely nothing but total submission of yourself to Jesus Christ by a total admission of guilt and a turning away from sin can save your soul from a Devils Hell. You say: " I can't do that, you just don't understand! " I say: " Please reread this page again. "
-John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him. I am the way, the truth and the life. No man cometh unto the Father but by me.
-Acts 4:12 Neither is there Salvation in any other. For there is none other name under Heaven given among men whereby we must be saved.
-Luke 19:10 For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.
-1 Corinthians 15:3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received. How that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures.
-Psalm 90:10 The days of our years are threescore years and ten ( seventy years ) and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years. ( eighty years ) Yet is their strength labor and sorrow. For it is soon cut off and we fly away.
-James 4:14 Whereas you no not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor, that appeareth for a little time and then vanisheth away.
On average, 150,000 people die each and every day world wide. And one day, it WILL be your turn.
Even if we all lived two hundred years ( or even a thousand ) it's still an extremely short amount of time compared to eternity. But on the other hand you may be right, you might have many years left. But you don't honestly know that do you? Today might be it for you friend. ( It will be for approximately 150,000 people ) Please do not be offended by this statement or think that I'm wishing anything bad towards you. I'm just being absolutely honest. Anyone of us could die at any moment.
I praise God every single day for allowing me to have the time to get right with Him. And He has done the same for you. You are here reading this right now, He is giving you the opportunity.
Absolutely nothing but total submission of yourself to Jesus Christ by a total admission of guilt and a turning away from sin can save your soul from a Devils Hell. You say: " I can't do that, you just don't understand! " I say: " Please reread this page again. "
-John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him. I am the way, the truth and the life. No man cometh unto the Father but by me.
-Acts 4:12 Neither is there Salvation in any other. For there is none other name under Heaven given among men whereby we must be saved.
-Luke 19:10 For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.
-1 Corinthians 15:3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received. How that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures.
Rewards are great for them that love Him!!! 1 Corinthians 2:9 But as it is written. Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard. Neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.
Please be honest with yourself for just one moment, you already know that God exist. Why? Because He made us that way. We were all born with a knowledge of God, to have a relationship with Him. But sin has separated us from our Heavenly Father and the only way that gap could be removed was through the shed blood of His only begotten son Jesus Christ. He has already done His part, ( now that's an understatement ) it's time for you to do yours.
Are you beginning to understand the seriousness of this decision? It is absolutely imperative that you do the right thing while you still can!!! You must realize the gravity of the situation before you, for we are told in: Romans 2:11 For there is no respect of persons with God.
If you think I'm trying to scare you, you are correct. God WILL condemn you to Hell for eternity. He is a Holy God and He absolutely, positively WILL NOT allow sin into Heaven. Who will you listen to? The world or the creator of the universe?
Are you beginning to understand the seriousness of this decision? It is absolutely imperative that you do the right thing while you still can!!! You must realize the gravity of the situation before you, for we are told in: Romans 2:11 For there is no respect of persons with God.
If you think I'm trying to scare you, you are correct. God WILL condemn you to Hell for eternity. He is a Holy God and He absolutely, positively WILL NOT allow sin into Heaven. Who will you listen to? The world or the creator of the universe?
PLEASE TRY TO UNDERSTAND HOW MUCH HE LOVES YOU!!!
2 Peter 3:9 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.
He is waiting ( with open arms ) to welcome you into His kingdom but please don't make Him wait too long. Scripture tells us: Matthew 24:35-37 Heaven and earth shall pass away but my words shall not pass away. 36 But of that day and hour knoweth no man. No, not the angels of Heaven but my Father only. 37 But as the days of Noah were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.
God bless you for reading this far, it shows that you are truly looking for answers. It also places upon me the responsibility of presenting the Gospel of Jesus Christ to you in a way that you will understand and hopefully accept. But just like the young man that told the Gospel to me, all I can do is plant the seed. It's up to you to accept it and ask God to make it grow.
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