On a certain occasion, Jesus was accused by some of the religious leaders in Israel of accepting sinners into his company and even eating with them. Here is how Jesus replied (Luke 15:4-7):
4 What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it?
5 And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing.
6 And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours, saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost.
7 I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentence.
The men of Israel understood sheep herding, because it had been a fundamental occupation in Israel from the time of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, hundreds of years earlier. Jesus knew that they understood the strong love of a shepherd for each of his sheep. And based on that kind of love, they all knew that it was not uncommon for a shepherd to leave 99 sheep in the wilderness under the care of another and go after the one that was lost, until it was found. And when it was found, the shepherd would carry it home on his shoulders and celebrate its return with friends and neighbors!
By this example, Jesus expressed why he kept company with sinful people. Because he sees us as precious lost sheep that only He can save!
In John 10:11 Jesus says of himself, "I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth this life for the sheep." And in vs. 27-28, "My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me; and I give them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand."
Are you a lost sheep belonging to Jesus? If you are, then you will hear his voice calling you through this message. And if you hear his voice, repent and turn from your sins and follow him! He is ready to receive you now! Just tell him you are sorry for you sin, and ask him to forgive you and to come into your heart and to change your life. He will, just as he has done for me and many others! Only don't put it off. You need to do it now. Go ahead and pray. Then let me know by e-mail!
And Heaven will rejoice!
Introducing Jesus Christ, Savior of the World! John 3:16
Jesus Christ is the Savior of the World! If you feel lost-- its because you need the Savior-- Jesus Christ! He is the only begotten Son God, and the one and only Savior of the World!
John 3:16 says, "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."
The hearts of people today are heavy with the burden of guilt and sin. That's because we have a conscience which has been constantly recording our sins and wrong-doing for our lifetime!
Jesus Christ paid the price for the sins of the world. And that includes you and me. He paid the price for our sins by dying on the Cross for us! After he died for sin, he was resurrected and got up from the dead so that one day you and I can get up from the dead also!
You may be thinking-- "this sounds too good to be true", that God would forgive me of my sins because Jesus died for me! It may sound too good to be true, but it is true! And believe me, its your only way out of sin!
No other person has ever lived a sinless life but Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Other religions may boast of having been started by a "good man". But none of them even suggest that their founders are the Son of God; or that they died for any man's sins--let alone the sins of the whole world!
Only Jesus Christ came down from Heaven for this purpose: to die for our sins, thus making peace between us and God the Father. Because of his great love for us he sent Jesus to die for us that we might be saved and have eternal life!
Some years ago, I realized that I was a sinner and needed Jesus to save me. I discovered that according to the Bible, if I died in my sins, I would go to Hell and be judged for my own sins forever! So I repented of my sins and asked Jesus to come into heart and to help me to live a life pleasing to God. That's been some years ago and I have never regretted my decision. And neither will you!
Won't you repent of your sins and ask Him to save you. He will. And the guilt of sin you now feel will be gone forever!
If you need help--just say this simple prayer to God aloud: "God, I know that I am a sinner, and I am sorry for my sins against you. I believe that Jesus your only begotten Son shed his blood and died for me so that I can be saved. I receive you Jesus as my Savior and Lord. Amen!"
The Bible says that, "...whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved". (Acts 2:21)
If you have received Jesus Christ, send me a comment I'd be glad to help you in your walk with the Lord until His appearing!
John 3:16 says, "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."
The hearts of people today are heavy with the burden of guilt and sin. That's because we have a conscience which has been constantly recording our sins and wrong-doing for our lifetime!
Jesus Christ paid the price for the sins of the world. And that includes you and me. He paid the price for our sins by dying on the Cross for us! After he died for sin, he was resurrected and got up from the dead so that one day you and I can get up from the dead also!
You may be thinking-- "this sounds too good to be true", that God would forgive me of my sins because Jesus died for me! It may sound too good to be true, but it is true! And believe me, its your only way out of sin!
No other person has ever lived a sinless life but Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Other religions may boast of having been started by a "good man". But none of them even suggest that their founders are the Son of God; or that they died for any man's sins--let alone the sins of the whole world!
Only Jesus Christ came down from Heaven for this purpose: to die for our sins, thus making peace between us and God the Father. Because of his great love for us he sent Jesus to die for us that we might be saved and have eternal life!
Some years ago, I realized that I was a sinner and needed Jesus to save me. I discovered that according to the Bible, if I died in my sins, I would go to Hell and be judged for my own sins forever! So I repented of my sins and asked Jesus to come into heart and to help me to live a life pleasing to God. That's been some years ago and I have never regretted my decision. And neither will you!
Won't you repent of your sins and ask Him to save you. He will. And the guilt of sin you now feel will be gone forever!
If you need help--just say this simple prayer to God aloud: "God, I know that I am a sinner, and I am sorry for my sins against you. I believe that Jesus your only begotten Son shed his blood and died for me so that I can be saved. I receive you Jesus as my Savior and Lord. Amen!"
The Bible says that, "...whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved". (Acts 2:21)
If you have received Jesus Christ, send me a comment I'd be glad to help you in your walk with the Lord until His appearing!
Born Again! What Does It Mean? John 3:3,6-7
We understand what natural birth is all about because that is how all of us got here. There is a natural birth, and there is a spiritual birth.
When we are born of our father and mother, this is a birth of the flesh or a natural birth.
Though our bodies are made of flesh, we are also born with an invisible spirit and a soul on the inside of our bodies. So when we are born as babies, we are born with a spirit, a soul and a body.
In John 3:6 Jesus said That which is born of the flesh is flesh;
Or in other words, that which our parents give birth to is like our parents in nature or sinful. Then he said, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Or in other words that which the Spirit of God gives birth to is like God in nature without sin.
Jesus was born of the Spirit of God without sin. John 3:16 calls him the only begotten Son (of God).
So when we are born into this world, we are born with the nature of sin from our parents all the way back to Adam, the first man that sinned. His sinful nature was passed down to us from generation to generation through child birth.
So we were born of the flesh-sinful. Jesus was born of the Spirit-without sin. That is why Jesus said of us "Ye (you) must be born again" John 3:7.
Our first birth is a natural birth. But Jesus said if we are to enter into the kingdom of God, we must be born again (our spirits must be born of God's Spirit).
It is the Spirit of God that facilitates this new birth of our spirits.
How Does this New Birth Take Place?
Jesus said that he came to die for the sins of the whole world. And he fulfilled this by willingly dying on the Cross for each persons sins against God, so that we would not have to pay for our own sins. After 3 days he was raised up from the dead, having satisfied the payment for our sins which was death and hell. John 3:15-17
Here is how the spiritual new birth takes place: When you believe what Jesus did to pay for your sins, and are sorry for you sins against God, and you ask Him to forgive you, calling on Jesus to cleanse your sins with his blood, you will be born again!
Romans 10:9-11, 13 says,
9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation
11 For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.
13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
When we are born of our father and mother, this is a birth of the flesh or a natural birth.
Though our bodies are made of flesh, we are also born with an invisible spirit and a soul on the inside of our bodies. So when we are born as babies, we are born with a spirit, a soul and a body.
In John 3:6 Jesus said That which is born of the flesh is flesh;
Or in other words, that which our parents give birth to is like our parents in nature or sinful. Then he said, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Or in other words that which the Spirit of God gives birth to is like God in nature without sin.
Jesus was born of the Spirit of God without sin. John 3:16 calls him the only begotten Son (of God).
So when we are born into this world, we are born with the nature of sin from our parents all the way back to Adam, the first man that sinned. His sinful nature was passed down to us from generation to generation through child birth.
So we were born of the flesh-sinful. Jesus was born of the Spirit-without sin. That is why Jesus said of us "Ye (you) must be born again" John 3:7.
Our first birth is a natural birth. But Jesus said if we are to enter into the kingdom of God, we must be born again (our spirits must be born of God's Spirit).
It is the Spirit of God that facilitates this new birth of our spirits.
How Does this New Birth Take Place?
Jesus said that he came to die for the sins of the whole world. And he fulfilled this by willingly dying on the Cross for each persons sins against God, so that we would not have to pay for our own sins. After 3 days he was raised up from the dead, having satisfied the payment for our sins which was death and hell. John 3:15-17
Here is how the spiritual new birth takes place: When you believe what Jesus did to pay for your sins, and are sorry for you sins against God, and you ask Him to forgive you, calling on Jesus to cleanse your sins with his blood, you will be born again!
Romans 10:9-11, 13 says,
9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation
11 For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.
13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
Jesus, Sent to Save Not To Condemn John 3:16-17
God's great love for us is expressed in John 3:16-17 when Jesus says,
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.
17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
God must truly love man. Because if he didn't he would not have shown so much mercy to mankind for so many years. He would have judged the world long ago. But He has waited and waited year after year. What has God waited so long for? Why has he not judged the world before now?
It is because of his great love for us. God loves us so much that he does not want any to perish. That is why he has held off his judgement of the world for so long. He is like a father who loves a child so much that even though the child deserves to be punished, he prolongs the spanking, hoping the child will heed his verbal warnings, turn and obey.
Well, God's verbal warnings come through his word, the Bible. He has warned that a time of judgement is coming upon the world. A time that is so terrible that unless God shortens the days, no one will survive! That day approaches even as I write this blog. In the Bible it is known as the day of tribulation!
The economy collapse, the turbulent weather, wars and threats of war, the rise in domestic violence, international unrest, plane crashes, tsunamis, and overall worldwide destruction are signs that God's judgement is finally upon us.
Jesus, the Savior spoke of this time. And in the midst of impending destruction, his words still echo through time!
For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
Won't you call upon Jesus today, while there is still time. Tomorrow might be too late! Repent of your sins by telling him you are sorry for your sins. Ask him to forgive you for your sins and to be your Savior and Lord. Thank him for dying for you on the cross and shedding his blood for you. He will save you just as he has saved me and others. Do it now. Don't put it off!
Receive God's love now, so that not matter what happens in the world you might not perish but have everlasting life!
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.
17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
God must truly love man. Because if he didn't he would not have shown so much mercy to mankind for so many years. He would have judged the world long ago. But He has waited and waited year after year. What has God waited so long for? Why has he not judged the world before now?
It is because of his great love for us. God loves us so much that he does not want any to perish. That is why he has held off his judgement of the world for so long. He is like a father who loves a child so much that even though the child deserves to be punished, he prolongs the spanking, hoping the child will heed his verbal warnings, turn and obey.
Well, God's verbal warnings come through his word, the Bible. He has warned that a time of judgement is coming upon the world. A time that is so terrible that unless God shortens the days, no one will survive! That day approaches even as I write this blog. In the Bible it is known as the day of tribulation!
The economy collapse, the turbulent weather, wars and threats of war, the rise in domestic violence, international unrest, plane crashes, tsunamis, and overall worldwide destruction are signs that God's judgement is finally upon us.
Jesus, the Savior spoke of this time. And in the midst of impending destruction, his words still echo through time!
For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
Won't you call upon Jesus today, while there is still time. Tomorrow might be too late! Repent of your sins by telling him you are sorry for your sins. Ask him to forgive you for your sins and to be your Savior and Lord. Thank him for dying for you on the cross and shedding his blood for you. He will save you just as he has saved me and others. Do it now. Don't put it off!
Receive God's love now, so that not matter what happens in the world you might not perish but have everlasting life!
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