King James Version
33 These 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.
We can resist all we want.
But some things are inevitable.
For they have been prophesied.
They are God's commandments.
Jesus taught, and lived God's laws.
The Holy Spirit teaches God's own.
There is no going around God's laws.
His laws are PURE, PERFECT, and PRECISE.
Psalm 18:30
King James Version
30 As for God,
his way is perfect:
the word of the Lord is tried:
he is a buckler to all those that trust in him.
No matter the resistance, no matter the defiance, no matter the rebellion, GOD's WILL be done.
EVERYTHING will be in FULFILLMENT of SCRIPTURE.
It's all been prophesied.
Proverbs 19:21
King James Version
21 There are many devices in a man's heart;
nevertheless the counsel of the Lord,
that shall stand.
Now, you'll probably ask -- what things are inevitable?
What's been prophesied?
What must we accept?
What are we required to do?
It is these things, dear friends:
-- The Rapture is imminent.
-- We have to become born again.
-- We have to seek God.
-- We have to believe in His Son.
-- We have to listen to the Holy Spirit.
-- We must live by grace, and faith, alone.
-- We must live by Christ alone.
-- We must live by Scripture alone.
-- We need to live by Spirit, not flesh.
-- We must focus on Jesus alone.
-- We must focus on God's Word, and live by it.
-- We must become aware of sin, repent, and believe the Gospel.
Only by God's grace, are we not consumed.
Lamentations 3:22-23
King James Version
22 It is of the Lord's mercies
that we are not consumed,
because his compassions fail not.
23 They are new every morning:
great is thy faithfulness.
Man's wealth, pride, lust, vanity, and earthly desires will hinder him from getting into the kingdom of heaven.
We cannot take our good works, and accomplishments to the Lord.
We will always fall short of GOD.
Romans 3:23
King James Version
23 For all have sinned,
and come short
of the glory of God;
We live by grace, and faith, not good works.
Ephesians 2:8-9
King James Version
8 For by grace are ye saved through faith;
and that not of yourselves:
it is the gift of God:
9 Not of works,
lest any man should boast.
Only God is good.
Luke 18:19
King James Version
19 And Jesus said unto him,
Why callest thou me good?
none is good,
save one,
that is,
God.
We must live by the BIBLE.
2 Timothy 3:16-17
King James Version
16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God,
and is profitable for doctrine,
for reproof,
for correction,
for instruction in righteousness:
17 That the man of God may be perfect,
thoroughly furnished
unto all good works.
How to start on the path, back to God?
The obvious.
Seek God.
Matthew 6:33
King James Version
33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God,
and his righteousness;
and all these things
shall be added unto you.
Become born again.
John 3:5-7
King James Version
5 Jesus answered,
Verily, verily,
I say unto thee,
Except a man be born of water
and of the Spirit,
he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh;
and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.
7 Marvel not that I said unto thee,
Ye must be born again.
Believe in Jesus.
John 14:1
King James Version
14 Let not your heart be troubled:
ye believe in God,
believe also in me.
Repent, and believe the Gospel.
Mark 1:15
King James Version
15 And saying,
The time is fulfilled,
and the kingdom of God is at hand:
repent ye,
and believe the gospel.
Obey God's will.
1 Thessalonians 4:3
King James Version
3 For this is the will of God,
even your sanctification,
that ye should abstain
from fornication:
Focus on Jesus, every single moment.
Colossians 3:1-2
King James Version
3 If ye then be risen with Christ,
seek those things which are above,
where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.
2 Set your affection on things above,
not on things on the earth.
Listen to the Holy Spirit.
Romans 8:26
King James Version
26 Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities:
for we know not what we should pray for as we ought:
but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us
with groanings which cannot be uttered.
The world -- because it serves a different god -- has made sure our thinking is clouded, that we are forever distracted, making sure we know nothing about GOD, or His GOSPEL.
The world makes sure we follow false prophets, and doctrines.
It is up to each one of us, to search our hearts, and aspire for something real.
There's only ONE REAL THING.
Strive to know Scripture.
THROUGH SPIRIT.
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