I read portions of an article that disturbed me greatly. The beginning of it was from a man writing to certain “authorities” in the “church” regarding whether all Catholics are Christians or not. He said his son had come home one day after arguing with a pastor’s son who said they weren’t. The response from these “authorities” was that all Catholics are Christians, but not all Christians are Catholics.
It’s not my job to get into any arguments with anybody, “but to love” (see Romans 13:8). In fact Paul, writing to Timothy said: “But avoid foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they generate strife” (2 Timothy 2:23). I’m not singling out the Catholic religion; any religion that teaches contrary to the Bible is in error.
My position on anything that pertains to the Kingdom of God or of Heaven is: the Word of God must be the standard by which we come to understand His realm. Secondly: if the point of discussion is not found clearly in God’s Word at least two or three times (multiple references in the Word) then don’t consider it for doctrine (what we teach to believe).
Having said that, let me point out a few scriptures on the subject: Jesus Himself said: “You must be born again” (see John 3:7); “having been born again, not of corruptible seed but incorruptible, through the Word of God which lives and abides forever” (1 Peter 2:23). “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new” (2 Corinthians 5:17); “not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit” (Titus 3:5); “for by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body” (1 Corinthians 12:13a).
If you’re honest with yourself, you’ll notice this isn’t an automatic thing; meaning, you cannot be part of the body of Christ (which is what being a Christian is) simply by the religious persuasion you were brought up with. It’s a choice each of us has to make—to follow Him. That’s what being a Christian is: a disciple of Christ (a disciplined follower of Christ).
Beloved, it is the last hour and there are many anti-Christ spirits influencing people to believe a lie, because Satan still wants to rule God’s creation; and he does it through deception. I beg you, don’t take my word or anybody else’s where your eternity is concerned! Get in the Book. Ask the Holy Spirit to show you the truth—He will, that’s His job. Remember: this life is only a vapor (meaning, it will last only a short time), but eternity is forever! The choices we make right now will affect our “forever”.
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Hello CandidaCTulk, to answer your question: the number one resource for learning about God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit one must read the Holy Bible (particularly a translation, and not just a paraphrase). God has gone to great lengths to record His Word for our learning and admonition. The Holy Spirit will lead and guide you through the Bible. Secondly, anointed books, websites (like this one), preaching (attending church, listening to sermons on CD’s or DVD’s) and surrounding yourself with godly people will help tremendously!
I’m on a campaign to be more attentive to this site and the responses, as I truly believe we are at the very end of time as we know it!
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Hello Gordon! I would have to say that just about everything I write about is to focus on the Truth about Jesus and what He accomplished for us. I’m actually in the midst of writing another mini-book called “Christ: Our Substance”. In it I talk about the various ‘voices’ in the world trying to convince others that their message is the Truth. However, Almighty God is not divided and He will always watch over His Word and perform it in the lives of “whosoever will”. Not that He’s some sort of mindless puppet. On the contrary He’s a very real Father Who, through the Blood Covenant, shows Himself strong on our behalf — via His Word (exceeding great and precious promises)!
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