chapter twelve A Personal Saviour is our God
Does the thought of Jesus coming again soon bring you hope, or have you heard of His soon coming so many times that you automatically respond with an “amen”, while privately thinking, “yeah, but not in my lifetime”? I can understand.
As I testified at the start of this book, I too had placed Christ’s second coming beyond my lifetime, foolishly feeling that His coming might rob me or my children of some worldly joy or experience, while all the while holding to a deep seeded understanding, since my childhood, that Jesus would indeed return in my lifetime.
As I’m writing this, I’m present in knowing my need to hear our Father’s voice, and move in the Holy Spirit’s guidance, as I give my closing thoughts. Too many times have I jumped over myself in dire recognition within worldly affairs, but those times have passed from me now.
My message is simply God’s Word. I have revealed nothing new. I have simply, as God has prompted me to do, presented to my fellow Christians an eschatological reminder. For God has placed within all your hands, as I, the truths we need to hold to during these last days.
“Verily I say unto you, this generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled.” Matthew 24:34
I believe that we have reached this last generation spoken of by Jesus, whereby “all these things [troubles] shall come upon this generation” (Matt 23:36).
This is the last generation upon which God’s wrath shall fall, and with it comes a dire warning, my brothers and sisters. God is calling us “out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues” (Rev 18:4).
As such, and I pray that we would all agree without doubt, our personal relationship with God, through His son Christ Jesus, is paramount… nothing else matters more.
Above all, the Bible teaches us that we are saved by the grace of God, through the faith we have in Jesus. This is the gift of God that we are free to accept or free to reject.
“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God” Ephesians 2:8
To accept God’s gift of grace is to accept Jesus by which grace and truth come.
“For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.” John 1:17
To know Jesus is to know and keep God’s laws, for they are truth.
“Thou art near, O LORD; and all thy commandments are truth.” Psalm 119:151
And if we claim to know Jesus, yet break His laws, then we know not the truth.
“He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.” 1 John 2:4
And if the “truth is not in him [us]”, then we shall fall into sin...
“...for sin is the transgression of the law.” 1 John 3:4
And though we are not saved by our works, we yearn to keep His commandments because we love Him.
“If ye love me, keep my commandments.” John 14:15
And it is through our relationship with Jesus, who is “the way, the truth, and the life” (John 14:6), that we shall be fortified.
“And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:7
For it was Christ Jesus who said...
“...If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” John 8:31,32
The trap that Satan is setting, to deceive people into believing he is Christ, only has power when we turn our back on scriptural truth. And in these end-times, it’s vital that we understand the manner of Christ’s return... for all else are lies.
“Then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is Christ, or there; believe it not. For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.” Matthew 24:23,24
Jesus continues...“Behold, I have told you before.” v25
“For as the lightning cometh out of the east, and shineth even unto the west; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.”Matthew 24:27
“Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him...” Revelation 1:7 “For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air:” 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17
At which “the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.”2 Peter 3:10
And as we live and reign “with Christ a thousand years” (Rev 20:4) in Heaven during our millennial Sabbath, the earth too will rest, for...
“Their Redeemer is strong; the LORD of hosts is his name: he shall thoroughly plead their cause, that he may give rest to the land, and disquiet the inhabitants of Babylon.” Jeremiah 50:34
We are indeed rapidly heading towards the fulfilment of end-time prophecy, and I pray earnestly that you take heed of this message. Please continue to pray, study and build your foundations on God’s Word, and please take the time to read this book more than once, as there’s a lot to absorb. I wouldn’t want it to simply pass you by.
In closing, I implore that you re-discover “the Lord’s holy day” (Isa 58:13), His seventh day sabbath. The day that was established at creation (Gen 2:1-3) and is a “sign” between us and God, so that we “may know” that it is the “LORD who sanctifies” us (Exod 31:13). For soon, through the union of church and state, the “image to the beast” will be formed, through which Sunday sacredness will eventually be enforced.
But our God is a powerful God, and His love for us is beyond measure, as is His righteousness. It is through His son, Christ Jesus, that we shall overcome. So please, open-up His word and spend time with Him. “Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men. See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men. Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. Quench not the Spirit. Despise not prophesyings. Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.” 1 Thessalonians 5:14-21
And may “the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Faithful is he that calleth you...” 1 Thessalonians 5:23,24
My brothers and sisters in Christ, thank you, and please...
“Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.” 1 Timothy 4:16
God Bless You✞------------------------------------
As I testified at the start of this book, I too had placed Christ’s second coming beyond my lifetime, foolishly feeling that His coming might rob me or my children of some worldly joy or experience, while all the while holding to a deep seeded understanding, since my childhood, that Jesus would indeed return in my lifetime.
As I’m writing this, I’m present in knowing my need to hear our Father’s voice, and move in the Holy Spirit’s guidance, as I give my closing thoughts. Too many times have I jumped over myself in dire recognition within worldly affairs, but those times have passed from me now.
My message is simply God’s Word. I have revealed nothing new. I have simply, as God has prompted me to do, presented to my fellow Christians an eschatological reminder. For God has placed within all your hands, as I, the truths we need to hold to during these last days.
“Verily I say unto you, this generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled.” Matthew 24:34
I believe that we have reached this last generation spoken of by Jesus, whereby “all these things [troubles] shall come upon this generation” (Matt 23:36).
This is the last generation upon which God’s wrath shall fall, and with it comes a dire warning, my brothers and sisters. God is calling us “out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues” (Rev 18:4).
As such, and I pray that we would all agree without doubt, our personal relationship with God, through His son Christ Jesus, is paramount… nothing else matters more.
Above all, the Bible teaches us that we are saved by the grace of God, through the faith we have in Jesus. This is the gift of God that we are free to accept or free to reject.
“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God” Ephesians 2:8
To accept God’s gift of grace is to accept Jesus by which grace and truth come.
“For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.” John 1:17
To know Jesus is to know and keep God’s laws, for they are truth.
“Thou art near, O LORD; and all thy commandments are truth.” Psalm 119:151
And if we claim to know Jesus, yet break His laws, then we know not the truth.
“He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.” 1 John 2:4
And if the “truth is not in him [us]”, then we shall fall into sin...
“...for sin is the transgression of the law.” 1 John 3:4
And though we are not saved by our works, we yearn to keep His commandments because we love Him.
“If ye love me, keep my commandments.” John 14:15
And it is through our relationship with Jesus, who is “the way, the truth, and the life” (John 14:6), that we shall be fortified.
“And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:7
For it was Christ Jesus who said...
“...If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” John 8:31,32
The trap that Satan is setting, to deceive people into believing he is Christ, only has power when we turn our back on scriptural truth. And in these end-times, it’s vital that we understand the manner of Christ’s return... for all else are lies.
“Then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is Christ, or there; believe it not. For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.” Matthew 24:23,24
Jesus continues...“Behold, I have told you before.” v25
“For as the lightning cometh out of the east, and shineth even unto the west; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.”Matthew 24:27
“Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him...” Revelation 1:7 “For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air:” 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17
At which “the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.”2 Peter 3:10
And as we live and reign “with Christ a thousand years” (Rev 20:4) in Heaven during our millennial Sabbath, the earth too will rest, for...
“Their Redeemer is strong; the LORD of hosts is his name: he shall thoroughly plead their cause, that he may give rest to the land, and disquiet the inhabitants of Babylon.” Jeremiah 50:34
We are indeed rapidly heading towards the fulfilment of end-time prophecy, and I pray earnestly that you take heed of this message. Please continue to pray, study and build your foundations on God’s Word, and please take the time to read this book more than once, as there’s a lot to absorb. I wouldn’t want it to simply pass you by.
In closing, I implore that you re-discover “the Lord’s holy day” (Isa 58:13), His seventh day sabbath. The day that was established at creation (Gen 2:1-3) and is a “sign” between us and God, so that we “may know” that it is the “LORD who sanctifies” us (Exod 31:13). For soon, through the union of church and state, the “image to the beast” will be formed, through which Sunday sacredness will eventually be enforced.
But our God is a powerful God, and His love for us is beyond measure, as is His righteousness. It is through His son, Christ Jesus, that we shall overcome. So please, open-up His word and spend time with Him. “Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men. See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men. Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. Quench not the Spirit. Despise not prophesyings. Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.” 1 Thessalonians 5:14-21
And may “the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Faithful is he that calleth you...” 1 Thessalonians 5:23,24
My brothers and sisters in Christ, thank you, and please...
“Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.” 1 Timothy 4:16
God Bless You✞------------------------------------