"For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but, as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe." I Thessalonians 2: 13
The correct understanding of man's sinful condition and the salvation that is available in Jesus Christ alone is derived from a study of God's Word, the Holy Bible. The human authors, which God used to record His thoughts and words, all agree that the Bible is inspired, inerrant, and providentially preserved. These terms are very importÂant because they mean that the Bible is God speaking directly to man. It gives us the answer to man's most basic need which is forgiveness of sin and peace with God. We urge you to seriously consider the statements made in this brochure, to check the passages in the Holy Bible that are given as support, and to receive Christ as your Saviour. Your forgiveness of sin and peace with God depends on how you respond to the claims of Jesus presented in the Bible. Don't delay, search the Scripture today! If you do not own a Bible or New Testament, please complete the mailing slip that is a part of this brochure, and one will be sent to you.
Assurance of salvation comes to the believer in two ways. One, through a new life of obedience to the Word of God which results in a growing desire for fellowship with God and His people, development of a godly character, and of distinctive testimony in the world. Two, through the believer's life-long discovery that God is Faithful in keeping the promises He has given in His Word. ROMANS 5: I, ROMANS 6: II - I 3 & I 6 , ROMANS 8:1 & 16-17, ACTS 3:41-42, II GALATIANS 5:22-23, HEBREWS 10: 25 , I .JOHN 3: 14 - I 6 , .JUDE 1:20-21 ROMANS 15: I 3 , CORINTHIANS 5:17 TITUS 3:8, .JOHN 2: IS- 17, .JOHN 5: II - I3
The person who accepts Jesus Christ as his Lord and Saviour must be aware that his decision is a vow of life-long commitment. To the degree that a person yields control of his life to God and submits to His authority in all things, he will experience the indwelling power of the Spirit of Christ molding his sinful character into one of purity, righteousness and obedience . ROMANS 6, ROMANS 8: I - 14 , ROMANS 12:1-2,
II CORINTHIANS 3:17-18, GALATIANS 2:20, GALATIANS 5:22-23, .JAMES I: 5 - 6 ,II PETER I: 2 - 10 , I JOHN 1:7, I. JOHN 2:3-6, I .JOHN 3:14, III .JOHN I: 3 & 4
Just as God blesses those who trust in Christ, so He punishes those who, whether through ignorance or rebellion, reject the salvation which is in Christ. The responsibility of the unsaved sinner for his sin results in trouble during this life and torment throughout eternity. MARK 9:42-48, ROMANS 6: 23, II CORINTHIANS 5: 10, II THESSALONIANS I: 6 - I 0 , HEBREWS 9: 2 7 , REVELATION 20:10-15, REVELATION 21:7 & 8
"The fool hath said in his heart there is no God" (Psalm 14:1) . "There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death" (Proverbs 16 :25). Any person who has not been reconciled to God through the way He has prescribed is not in a right relationship with Him.
If you die not properly reconciled to God you fall into one of the two categories of people who are mentioned in the Scripture passages quoted above. The right method to receive reconciliation is to confess your sin to Christ, ask forgiveness of Him, and trust in His sacrificial work on the cross for your redemption, your forgiveness, and your salvation! He took your place, suffered your punishment, met all the requirements of God's justice for you! Therefore it simply remains for you to trust Christ by faith receiving Him as Saviour and making Him the Lord, the Master of your life.
You may say that the thoughts, ideas, and concepts that have been presented are nonsense, irrelevant, or you simply can't accept them. However, be warned that your eternal destiny depends on your decision. Be further warned that God will hold you responsible for the choice you make. You will not be able to blame God for punishing you eternally because you were forewarned and you chose not to accept His free offer of Salvation!
Be reminded that the Bible is God speaking directly to us whether or not we believe it or accept it. It is absolute truth! Further, God's Word tells us "God is not mocked, for what so ever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the spirit shall of the spirit reap life ever lasting. " (Galatians 6:7 & 8) Simply said, follow God's way and reap forgiveness and life everlasting or follow yourself and reap everlasting punishment.
We plead with you to study the statements and the supporting Scripture passages contained in this brochure. Ask God, through prayer, to give you understanding of His Word, so that you can receive the earthly and heavenly blessings which His love wants for you instead of the eternal punishment His justice demands for you.