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Hello Family of God,
I will be discussing the Doctrine of Eternal Punishment ; the Doctrine of Eternal Life, and other related issues which are of vital importance in relation to the main topics of discussion. I will divide this thread into several sections due to the amount of information that can be given in one post.
"And the [SPIRIT AND THE BRIDE] say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely." (Revelation 22:17)
The one who HEARS, THIRSTS, and DESIRES Eternal Life is given the offer and to take HOLD of it. And it is offered FREELY to those who will receive it by Grace through Faith. The Spirit here refers to The Holy Spirit; which indwells all Genuine Believers. The Spirit is not giving us an "invitation" to receive the Free Gift of Eternal Life; but rather He (i.e., "The Holy Spirit") is saying, Maranatha! Every True Christian on this planet knows that there is an "urgency" to watch and keep occupied until the Lord Returns for His Bride. And every Genuine Christian is prodded by The Holy Spirit (who lives in all Christians) that the Return of Christ is VERY NEAR; and to remain Faithful until this marvelous event occurs.
If you are uncertain about whether you are TRULY Saved or NOT, then please take the time to read this thread; so please bear with me with patience and diligence regarding this most important matter -- as SOULS are at stake here. The reason why the main discussion of this thread is Eternal Punishment is so that the one "professing" to be IN Christ can KNOW with absolute certainty whether he/she is saved or not; somewhat of a spiritual inventory to determine one's current status on whether he/she is grafted into God's Eternal Family . . . or NOT. I am not here to condemn anyone; I am here to give assurance to those who waver about their spiritual condition. The first thing anyone should do is to make peace with God; and failure to do so immediately may result in the soul of the person being condemned into Everlasting Punishment.
"Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful." (Proverbs 27:6)
It appears that in this modern church age that MOST Pastors are reluctant to discuss the topic of Hell. Perhaps they fear that their congregation will dwindle in numbers; and they won't be able to cash in from the tithes and offerings by fleecing their flock. As stated above: I will be discussing the doctrine of Eternal Punishment; because this is a very crucial matter -- especially when most "nominal" Christians today only attend church to have their ears tickled; and they could care less about the fate of their eternal souls in this time of the end of the end. I will be going against the grain regarding the nonsense that is being "taught" in the apostate Church visible these days, and what ought to be taught in these final days before the Coming of the Lord (e.g., Hell and Eternal Punishment).
"Enter ye in at the strait gate: for WIDE is the GATE, and BROAD is the WAY, that [leadeth] to DESTRUCTION, and MANY there be which go in thereat: Because STRAIT is the GATE, and NARROW is the WAY, which [leadeth] unto LIFE, and FEW there be that find it." (Matt. 7:13-14)
Christians are to be IN the world, but not OF it (as "salt" and "light"). Unfortunately there are many false converts who still cling on to the world system. Almost every major city in the U.S has a street named BROADWAY. And these streets are where the lost "find" the MOST theaters, recreational activities, bars, nightclubs; in which carnality and depravity is prevalent. Now the adversary is sowing many tares among the wheat in order to mislead those who seek and desire to walk the straight and narrow path which leads to Life Eternal. There is a serious war happening now as we speak; and this war has been going on since the creation of Man. Satan wants to drag everyone to Hell and [the Lake of Fire] with him because he himself knows that the Eternal Lake of Fire will one day be his permanent abode.
"Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is NOT in him. For all that is in the world, [the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life], is NOT of the Father, but is of the world. And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever." (1 John 2:15-17)
There are loyal servants of the Devil who are dispatched to hinder Christians who are making an impact for the Kingdom of God and of His Christ. Satan's loyal servants attempted to stop me from delivering this Message to where these hindrances were CLEARLY supernatural -- and some through human agency (e.g., "warlocks, witches, occultists, sorcerers, satanists, counterfeit Christians, demons, the realm of principalities, powers, rulers of the darkness of this world, and spiritual wickedness in high places"). Exposing the wicked schemes of the devil will in no doubt cause him and his fallen minions to go at you in full force, and to have at it with you. But understand this: God is on the THRONE and it is He who is ABSOLUTELY SOVEREIGN and in CONTROL. By the way, "flesh and blood" (Eph. 6:12) does not always refer to "non-corporeal" beings in general; it is also to be understood that these evil entities are NOT "human or mortal" (i.e., "flesh and blood"). These wicked entities are not judged by God until the their time; unlike human beings, who are judged immediately upon physical separation of the spirit from the body (cf. Matt. 8:29; Lk. 16:19-31; 2 Cor. 5:8; Phil. 1:21; Heb. 9:27; Rev. 14:13).
"For to this end also did I write, that I might know the proof of you, whether ye be obedient in all things. To whom ye forgive any thing, I forgive also: for if I forgave any thing, to whom I forgave it, for your sakes forgave it in the person of Christ; Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices." (2 Corinthians 2:9-11)
Before I get to the main topic of this thread; I want to say from the outset why there are so many Christians who "doubt" their Salvation. Eternal Life is truly a free gift from God; but oftentimes misunderstood by many Christians. The Doctrine of Eternal Life by Grace through Faith is to be understood in light of the entirety of the Word of God. If you are in the least concerned, but concerned nonetheless about your Salvation; then here are several reasons as to why you may struggle with doubt.
I will be discussing the Doctrine of Eternal Punishment ; the Doctrine of Eternal Life, and other related issues which are of vital importance in relation to the main topics of discussion. I will divide this thread into several sections due to the amount of information that can be given in one post.
"And the [SPIRIT AND THE BRIDE] say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely." (Revelation 22:17)
The one who HEARS, THIRSTS, and DESIRES Eternal Life is given the offer and to take HOLD of it. And it is offered FREELY to those who will receive it by Grace through Faith. The Spirit here refers to The Holy Spirit; which indwells all Genuine Believers. The Spirit is not giving us an "invitation" to receive the Free Gift of Eternal Life; but rather He (i.e., "The Holy Spirit") is saying, Maranatha! Every True Christian on this planet knows that there is an "urgency" to watch and keep occupied until the Lord Returns for His Bride. And every Genuine Christian is prodded by The Holy Spirit (who lives in all Christians) that the Return of Christ is VERY NEAR; and to remain Faithful until this marvelous event occurs.
If you are uncertain about whether you are TRULY Saved or NOT, then please take the time to read this thread; so please bear with me with patience and diligence regarding this most important matter -- as SOULS are at stake here. The reason why the main discussion of this thread is Eternal Punishment is so that the one "professing" to be IN Christ can KNOW with absolute certainty whether he/she is saved or not; somewhat of a spiritual inventory to determine one's current status on whether he/she is grafted into God's Eternal Family . . . or NOT. I am not here to condemn anyone; I am here to give assurance to those who waver about their spiritual condition. The first thing anyone should do is to make peace with God; and failure to do so immediately may result in the soul of the person being condemned into Everlasting Punishment.
"Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful." (Proverbs 27:6)
It appears that in this modern church age that MOST Pastors are reluctant to discuss the topic of Hell. Perhaps they fear that their congregation will dwindle in numbers; and they won't be able to cash in from the tithes and offerings by fleecing their flock. As stated above: I will be discussing the doctrine of Eternal Punishment; because this is a very crucial matter -- especially when most "nominal" Christians today only attend church to have their ears tickled; and they could care less about the fate of their eternal souls in this time of the end of the end. I will be going against the grain regarding the nonsense that is being "taught" in the apostate Church visible these days, and what ought to be taught in these final days before the Coming of the Lord (e.g., Hell and Eternal Punishment).
"Enter ye in at the strait gate: for WIDE is the GATE, and BROAD is the WAY, that [leadeth] to DESTRUCTION, and MANY there be which go in thereat: Because STRAIT is the GATE, and NARROW is the WAY, which [leadeth] unto LIFE, and FEW there be that find it." (Matt. 7:13-14)
Christians are to be IN the world, but not OF it (as "salt" and "light"). Unfortunately there are many false converts who still cling on to the world system. Almost every major city in the U.S has a street named BROADWAY. And these streets are where the lost "find" the MOST theaters, recreational activities, bars, nightclubs; in which carnality and depravity is prevalent. Now the adversary is sowing many tares among the wheat in order to mislead those who seek and desire to walk the straight and narrow path which leads to Life Eternal. There is a serious war happening now as we speak; and this war has been going on since the creation of Man. Satan wants to drag everyone to Hell and [the Lake of Fire] with him because he himself knows that the Eternal Lake of Fire will one day be his permanent abode.
"Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is NOT in him. For all that is in the world, [the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life], is NOT of the Father, but is of the world. And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever." (1 John 2:15-17)
There are loyal servants of the Devil who are dispatched to hinder Christians who are making an impact for the Kingdom of God and of His Christ. Satan's loyal servants attempted to stop me from delivering this Message to where these hindrances were CLEARLY supernatural -- and some through human agency (e.g., "warlocks, witches, occultists, sorcerers, satanists, counterfeit Christians, demons, the realm of principalities, powers, rulers of the darkness of this world, and spiritual wickedness in high places"). Exposing the wicked schemes of the devil will in no doubt cause him and his fallen minions to go at you in full force, and to have at it with you. But understand this: God is on the THRONE and it is He who is ABSOLUTELY SOVEREIGN and in CONTROL. By the way, "flesh and blood" (Eph. 6:12) does not always refer to "non-corporeal" beings in general; it is also to be understood that these evil entities are NOT "human or mortal" (i.e., "flesh and blood"). These wicked entities are not judged by God until the their time; unlike human beings, who are judged immediately upon physical separation of the spirit from the body (cf. Matt. 8:29; Lk. 16:19-31; 2 Cor. 5:8; Phil. 1:21; Heb. 9:27; Rev. 14:13).
"For to this end also did I write, that I might know the proof of you, whether ye be obedient in all things. To whom ye forgive any thing, I forgive also: for if I forgave any thing, to whom I forgave it, for your sakes forgave it in the person of Christ; Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices." (2 Corinthians 2:9-11)
Before I get to the main topic of this thread; I want to say from the outset why there are so many Christians who "doubt" their Salvation. Eternal Life is truly a free gift from God; but oftentimes misunderstood by many Christians. The Doctrine of Eternal Life by Grace through Faith is to be understood in light of the entirety of the Word of God. If you are in the least concerned, but concerned nonetheless about your Salvation; then here are several reasons as to why you may struggle with doubt.
- Your pattern of lifestyle consists of habitual sinning; or sinning without feeling any guilt -- and/or you are feeling no desire to repent at all.
- You haven't read your ENTIRE Bible from front to back; and this can lead to a misunderstanding of not only the nature of God, but the Message of Salvation found even in the Old Testament, the Intertestamental period, and culminating in the New Testament; where the Grace of God reaches its pinnacle.
- You think that you KNOW God, but again . . . you haven't read the Entirety of Scripture. This is very CRUCIAL to ones Salvation and absolute security in God because God can be KNOWN by and through His Words in Holy Scriptures. Sadly, a lot of pastors, evangelists, and preachers alike will tell you that you ONLY need to read the Book of John to know that you are saved. Although this is definitely possible; it would be wise to read and study the entirety of Scripture if one desires to KNOW God in a much deeper fulfillment of who He Truly is.
- You have turned the Grace of God into a license for immorality (Rom. 6:1-2; Jude 1:4)
- You are NOT saved at all; or were never saved to begin with.
- You are attempting to attain Salvation through works, or by living up to a certain "standard" of righteousness.
- You believe that God isn't answering your prayers for whatever reason this may be.
- You don't feel the "presence" of God in your life.
- You have no sense of direction in your Spiritual Walk.
- You feel as if God has "abandoned" you.
- Nothing seems to go "right" in your life, and you are confused as to why these events are occurring -- and you are trying to "reason" with your own understanding how they are somehow connected to God's Divine purpose for you; but can't seem to get an answer.
- Your pride or self-worth has placed a wall between you and God. You are not submitting yourself to the Sovereignty of God Almighty and are expecting things to go YOUR WAY.
- You have hidden and unconfessed sins or are unwilling to forgive those who have "wronged" you in any way. This will "grieve" the Holy Spirit and will result in a feeling of Him "distancing" Himself from you.
- You have no prayer life at all in your daily spiritual walk with God.
- Other reasons that only you and God are aware of.
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