Does truth remain the same, or does truth change? “Jesus
saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the
Father, but by me” (John 14:6). This has not changed since Christ said
it almost 2000 years ago. He has not changed in His essence from eternity. His
word hasn’t changed - His way of salvation hasn’t changed!
“I am the LORD, I change not” (Malachi 3:6). “Jesus Christ the same yesterday, today, and
forever” (Hebrews 13:8). “I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and
the ending, saith the Lord, which is, which was, and which is to come, the
Almighty” (Revelation 1:8). Many talk today of an “emergent church“, as
if to say we need some new methods, some new plan - the grand old
gospel isn’t good enough. Paul said “But though we, or an angel from
heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto
you, let him be accursed” (Galatians 1:8). PREACH THE WORD!! PRAY FOR GOD TO BLESS IT!! NOTHING ELSE WILL DO
CALVARY WAS A VICTORY
This world sees Christ as a fool, the Bible as a lie
and God as a myth. None of this surprises us. Most in Hollywood see Christ as
either unimportant or as a fool. The politicians see Him as a fool, because
practically all of them are “Christians” when it comes time to run for office,
no matter what positions inconsistent with the Christian faith they may take,
or how grossly sinful their lives have been. Yet, our generation was not the
first to see Calvary as a defeat. “Which none of the princes of this
world knew: for had they known it they would not have crucified the Lord of
glory” (I Corinthians 2:8). Satan didn’t know (not being omniscient as God is), or
he would have opposed the crucifixion. The prophecies were there telling of
Christ’s death, burial and resurrection, but I doubt that Satan understood
them. Calvary was a defeat for Satan, and the resurrection sealed it forever!
It was not a defeat for Christ. He conquered death,
hell and the grave! In Him we conquer all that too, yes “we are more than
conquerors through Him that loved us” (Romans 8:37). And He
loved us before the foundation of the world! Yes on that hill outside Jerusalem
called Golgotha (place of the skull); death came to Christ, but could not hold
Him. But, the death blow was given to Christ’s enemies, and God will manifest
that as it pleases Him.
For us it is our victory over death (I Corinthians
15:1-7).
For us it is our victory over the world (Galatians
6:14).
For us it is our victory over self (Galatians 2:20).
For us it our victory over the flesh (Galatians 5:24).
For us it is our victory over the devil (Colossians
2:15; cp with Ephesians 6:12). (Cw)
BIBLE TRUTH VERSUS HUMAN LIES
The
world says: There are no absolutes, no moral black
and white, but shades of grey.
The
Bible says: “For ever O LORD, thy word is
settled in heaven” (Psalm 119: 89); it also says: “Heaven and
earth shall pass away, but my words shall never pass away” (Matthew 24:35).
The
world says: That is your truth, mine is different. The
Bible says: “Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no
man cometh unto the Father, but by me” (John 14:6).
The
world says: There are many roads to heaven. Many have
said that, including Martin Luther King Jr. in Strength to Love; Pocket
Books; 1963. The Bible says: “Neither is there salvation in any
other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we
must be saved” (Acts 4:12). (Cw)
ACCOUNTABILITY TO GOD
“And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but
after this the judgment” (Hebrews 9:27).
“It was the belief in the accountability of man to his
maker that made America a great nation. Among those earlier leaders was Daniel
Webster whose blazing eyes and fiery oratory often held the Senate spellbound.
In those days the Congress was composed of strong, noble statesmen who
carried the weight of the nation in their hearts and
minds.”
“Someone asked: ‘Mr. Webster, what do you consider the
most serious thought that has ever entered your mind?’ ‘The most solemn thought
that has ever entered my mind is my
accountability
to my maker,’ he replied.”
“Men like that cannot be corrupted and bought. They do
not have to worry if someone listens to their telephone calls. What they were
in character and in deportment resulted from their belief that they would
finally be accountable to God.”
"Lord, help me to live my life today in such a
way that, should You call me tonight to stand before You and give account, I
would have nothing of which I would need to be ashamed. Amen.” (From A.W. Tozer, Echoes
from Eden, page 130).
Oh how we need men and women today with the godly
character and courage of A.W. Tozer and Daniel Webster. Men like Spurgeon and
Ryle and M’Cheyne. Women like Amy Carmichael, and Susanna Wesley and Fanny
Crosby. Oh God, please send us revival! (Cw)
“Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may
rejoice in thee? Shew us thy mercy, O LORD, and grant us thy salvation” (Psalm
85:6, 7).
“O LORD, I have heard thy speech, and was afraid: O
LORD, revive thy work in the midst of the years, in the midst of the years make
known; in wrath remember mercy. God
came from Teman, and the Holy One from mount Paran. Selah. His glory covered
the heavens, and the earth was full of his praise.” (Habakkuk 3:2, 3)
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