"Is a Person Saved by Coming to CHRIST ?"

 

John 6:35-45 "And JESUS said unto them [the people], I AM the BREAD of life: he that cometh to ME shall never hunger; and he that believeth on ME shall never thirst. But I said unto you, That ye also have seen ME, and believe not. All that the FATHER giveth ME shall come to ME; and him that cometh to ME I will in no wise cast out. For I came down from Heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of HIM that sent ME. And this is the FATHER's will which hath sent ME, that of all which HE hath given ME I should lose nothing, but should raise it up again at the last day. And this is the will of HIM that sent ME, that every one which seeth the SON, and believeth on HIM, may have everlasting life: and I will raise HIM up at the last day.

The Jews then murmured at HIM, because HE said, I AM the BREAD which came down from Heaven. And they said, Is not this JESUS, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know ? how is it then that HE saith, I came down from Heaven ? JESUS therefore answered and said unto them, Murmur not among yourselves. No man can come to ME, except the FATHER which hath sent ME draw him; and I will raise him up at the last day. It is written in the prophets, And they shall be all taught of GOD. Every man therefore that hath heard, and hath learned of the FATHER, cometh unto ME."

     "I AM the BREAD of life: he that cometh to ME shall never hunger; and he that believeth on ME shall never thirst" (v.35 pictured above). "All that the FATHER giveth ME shall come to ME; and him that cometh to ME I will in no wise cast out" (v.37). "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). "Wherefore HE is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto GOD by HIM, seeing HE ever liveth to make intercession for them" (Hebrews 7:25). "And ye will not come to ME, that ye might have life" (John 5:40). Yes, to have eternal life, a person must "come" to CHRIST. Those who refuse to come to HIM will be lost eternally. It is important to note, however, that when the first verse listed and pictured above, John 6:35, is read carefully, it clearly is obvious that coming to CHRIST is synonymous with believing on CHRIST. Those who have believed on CHRIST have come to HIM, and those who have come to CHRIST are those who have truly believed on HIM.

     When a person comes to a skilled surgeon, he does so because he knows he has an urgent problem and believes that the surgeon can help him. When a lost soul comes to the GREAT PHYSICIAN, it is because he knows he has a great need requiring SOMEONE WHO can take care of his enormous sin problem. He comes to the GREAT PHYSICIAN because he believes that HE is the only ONE WHO can cure him of his heart disease (Jeremiah 17:9 pictured above).

     Have you come to the SAVIOR for salvation and forgiveness ? If you come to HIM, HE promises HE will never cast you out and will never turn you away (v.37). Believe on the LORD JESUS CHRIST today (Acts 16:31 pictured above) ! "O LAMB of GOD, I come, I come !" GWZ

Your servant in CHRIST,

Julie

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"Struggling With Assurance of Salvation ?"

 

1st.John 5:9-15 "If we receive the witness of men, the witness of GOD is greater: for this is the witness of GOD which HE hath testified of HIS SON. He that believeth on the SON of GOD hath the witness in himself: he that believeth not GOD hath made HIM a liar; because he believeth not the record that GOD gave of HIS SON. And this is the record, that GOD hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in HIS SON. He that hath the SON hath life; and he that hath not the SON of GOD hath not life. These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the SON of GOD; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the SON of GOD. And this is the confidence that we have in HIM, that, if we ask any thing according to HIS will, HE heareth us: And if we know that HE hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of HIM."

     Charles Spurgeon well stated, "Remember, sinner -- it is not thy hold of CHRIST that saves thee -- it is CHRIST; it is not thy joy in CHRIST that saves thee -- it is CHRIST; it is not even faith in CHRIST, though that is the instrument -- it is CHRIST's blood and merits; therefore, look not to thy hope, but to CHRIST, the source of thy hope; look not to thy faith, but to CHRIST, the AUTHOR and FINISHER of thy faith; and if thou doest  that, ten thousand devils cannot throw thee down. . . .Is it not prayer, it is not faith, it is not our doings, it is not our feelings upon which we must rest, but upon CHRIST, and on CHRIST ALONE. . . .We are apt to think that we are not in a right state, that we do not feel enough, instead of remembering that our business is not with self, but CHRIST."

     John Bunyon, the author of Pilgrim's Progress, described when his agonizing doubts about his salvation were finally overcome: "One day as I was passing into the field, this sentence fell upon my soul. Thy righteousness is in Heaven, I saw with the eyes of my soul JESUS CHRIST at GOD's right hand; there, I say, was my righteousness; so that wherever I was, or whatever I was doing, GOD could not say of me, 'He lacks MY righteousness,' for that was in front of HIM. I also saw that it was not my good frame of heart that made my righteousness better, nor yet my bad frame that made my righteousness worse, for my righteousness was JESUS CHRIST HIMSELF, 'the same yesterday, today, and forever.' MY chains did fall off my legs indeed. O was loosed from my afflictions and irons [doubts about HIS standing with GOD]. . . .I went home rejoicing for the grace and love of GOD." Today's text provides all the assurance we need ! GWZ

Your servant in CHRIST,

Julie

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"JESUS CHRIST Is . . . Series Part 8 of 8"

 

John 6:47-51; 8:12 "Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on ME hath everlasting life. I AM that BREAD of Life. Your fathers did eat manna in the wilderness, and are dead. This is the BREAD which cometh down from Heaven, that a man may eat thereof, and not die. I AM the living BREAD which came down from Heaven: if any man eat of this BREAD, he shall live for ever; and the BREAD that I will give is MY flesh, which I will give for the life of the world. . .Then spake JESUS again unto them, saying, I AM the LIGHT of the world: he that believeth ME shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the LIGHT of Life."

     The BREAD of Life - In John 6:35, pictured above, JESUS told the multitude who followed HIM and desired physical sustenance, "I AM the BREAD of Life." HE elaborated on this statement in John 6:47-51. While the people came to JESUS only because they wanted to have their stomachs filled (John 6:26 pictured below), HE encouraged them to accept the gift of "Meat which endureth unto everlasting life" (John 6:27 pictured below). In other words, the LORD JESUS offered these hungry people spiritual nourishment, which was far more important and satisfactory than physical food. All they needed to do was believe in HIM in order to possess eternal life. "I AM that BREAD of Life," CHRIST declared (John 6:48). Like the manna consumed by the Israelites in the wilderness, JESUS CHRIST came down from Heaven. But unlike the manna, this BREAD of Life would bring eternal satisfaction. As believers today, we can be thankful for the assurance that our spiritual hunger is fully satisfied in the perfect person, finished work, and all-sufficient WORD of the LORD JESUS CHRIST.

     The LIGHT of the World - In John 8:12, JESUS called HIMSELF "the LIGHT of the world." Those who believe in HIM no longer walk in darkness but possess the "the LIGHT of life." Darkness is bleak and confusing, for it prohibits men from seeing things as they really are. Those who live in spiritual darkness do not understand their true depravity and need for a SAVIOR. They work the works of darkness and serve the god of darkness, Satan himself. But the LIGHT of the World, JESUS CHRIST, illuminates the path of those who believe in HIM. Our past, present, and future is perfectly clear. We know where we are going and what we need to do. What a vast difference the LIGHT makes ! MDC

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Julie

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"JESUS CHRIST Is . . . Series Part 7 of 8"

 

Colossians 1:18 "And HE is the HEAD of the body, the church: WHO is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things HE might have the preeminence."

     The HEAD of the Body - Physically, the human head is the "control center" of the entire body. Our head processes information, tells the rest of our body what to do, and is absolutely essential for our survival. Although we could exist without an arm or a leg, we could not survive without our head. In Colossians 1:18, the Apostle Paul calls JESUS "the HEAD of the body, the church." Everyone who has trusted in JESUS CHRIST is a part of HIS body, the church. As the HEAD of the body, HE is our source of life. Therefore, in order for the body to function properly, we must take all our orders directly from HIM and faithfully and fearlessly execute those commands for our own good as well as for the good of the whole body. The church exists because the LORD JESUS paid the ultimate price for it - HE died as our substitute and rose again for us. We are "in" HIM, and we are to be wholly subject unto HIM as our HEAD.

     The KING of Kings and LORD of Lords - Notice 1st.Timothy 6:15 pictured above; for in this text, we find that JESUS is sovereign over HIS entire creation. While Kings, President, and other Rulers exercise dominion over their mortal subjects within their geographical boundaries, JESUS is the KING above all earthly Kings and LORD above all earthly Lords. HE alone brings men to power and dethrones those whom HE will (Romans 13:1 pictured above). We can rest in the fact that JESUS executes complete control over all the affairs of men, despite the fact that many evil and wicked rulers today appear to prosper in their ungodly ways. One day, CHRIST will physically rule and reign over HIS earthly kingdom. But even today, we can find peace in the fact that HE is in control of all things. MDC

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Julie

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"JESUS CHRIST Is . . . Series Part 6 of 8"

 

Matthew 1:20-23 "But while he thought on these things, behold, the Angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife; for that which is conceived in her is of the HOLY GHOST. And she shall bring forth a SON, and thou shalt call HIS name JESUS; for HE shall save HIS people from their sins. Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the LORD by the prophet, saying, Behold, a virgin shall be with CHILD, and shall bring forth a SON, and they shall call HIS name EMMANUEL, which being interpreted is, GOD with us."

     The SAVIOR - Prior to JESUS' birth, an angel told Joseph that Mary was going to bare a SON and they were to name HIM "JESUS" (v.21), meaning "SAVIOR." This SON was not an ordinary person, for HE was conceived supernaturally by the HOLY SPIRIT (v.20) and would "save HIS people from their sins" (v.21) - the promised MESSIAH !  A savior is one who rescues people from danger or a threat. Every individual born into the world is in grave danger as a result of his inherent sin nature and state of spiritual death that leads to eternal torment in the Lake of Fire. But JESUS came to Earth to rescue man from this spiritual death by offering eternal life to all who trust in HIM alone for salvation. The Samaritans said of JESUS, "We . . . know that this is indeed the CHRIST, the SAVIOR of the world (John 4:42 pictured above). Our rescue from sin and its damnation is only through the person and work of JESUS, "the SAVIOR of the world" !

     EMMANUEL - The angel revealed that the birth of JESUS would fulfill the prophecy given in Isaiah 7:14; "They shall call HIS name EMMANUEL, which being interpreted is, GOD with us" (v.23). This BABY conceived in Mary was not just another human but GOD HIMSELF WHO came to Earth to live and die as the GOD-man. Today, many recognize JESUS as merely a good man or a moral example. But the true, historic JESUS was/is GOD HIMSELF in the flesh. HE possessed the full nature of GOD but emptied HIMSELF of HIS visible glory when HE humbly descended to life among fallen mankind in order to offer HIMSELF as a sacrifice for sin (Philippians 2:5-8 pictured above). GOD dwelt among men. While JESUS is spiritually with us now, man will once again enjoy HIS physical presence yet future (Revelation 21:3). MDC

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Julie

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"JESUS CHRIST Is . . . Series Part 5 of 8"

 

Acts 17:23 & John 1:1 "For as I passed by, and beheld your devotions, I found an altar with this inscription, TO THE UNKNOWN GOD, WHOM ye therefore ignorantly worship, HIM declare I unto you. . . .In the beginning was the WORD, and the WORD was with GOD, and the WORD was GOD."

     The Unknown GOD - We do not usually consider the fact that one of JESUS' names recorded in Scripture is "the Unknown GOD." However, in Acts 17:23, Paul told the religious unbelievers that he would declare to them the "Unknown GOD" WHOM they ignorantly worshiped, and then Paul defined this Unknown GOD as the resurrected LORD and CREATOR of all things - JESUS CHRIST (Acts 17:24-31). Today, billions of people do not know CHRIST; HE truly is the Unknown GOD. HE has manifested HIMSELF to mankind through HIS creation and through man's conscience, but salvation requires a personal relationship with HIM by faith in the person and work of JESUS CHRIST as made clear in HIS special revelation, the Bible. Sadly, many who have heard the Gospel refuse to receive GOD's grace gift while countless others have not yet even heard the glorious, good news. Relatively few have entered the "straight. . .gate" that leads to life (Matthew 7:14); because our SAVIOR is unknown by the majority of mankind, like Paul, we need to make HIM known to this lost and dying world (Mark 16:15-16 pictured above).

     The WORD of GOD - JESUS is the "WORD" (John 1:1), that is, the communication of GOD to man. As GOD manifest in the flesh, CHRIST "exegetes" the FATHER - HE reveals to man the ONE WHO has always existed from eternity past. No other person, religion, or good work can intercede between the FATHER and mankind. Only GOD the SON can communicate GOD to man and provide the means by which people can possess eternal life. This WORD WHO came to Earth to die as man's substitute is the very same WORD WHO will return to judge the world (Revelation 19:13 pictured above). Have you received the WORD ? MDC

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Julie

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"JESUS CHRIST Is . . . Series Part 4 of 8

 

2nd.Timothy 4:8 "Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the LORD the Righteous JUDGE, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love HIS appearing."

     The Righteous JUDGE - In 2nd.Timothy 4:8, the Apostle Paul calls JESUS "the Righteous JUDGE." Within the context of this verse, Paul is describing the LORD's evaluation of the saints in relation to the future judgment seat of CHRIST (2nd.Corinthians 5:9-10 pictured above) where HE will judge believers' works (or lack thereof). As the omniscient GOD, JESUS knows our every action and motive, and HE alone is able to determine whether we will receive or forfeit reward for our thoughts and actions here on Earth. But CHRIST is also the Righteous JUDGE in relation to those who reject HIS gift of everlasting life. GOD the FATHER ordained JESUS to be the "JUDGE of quick (living) and dead" (Acts 10:42). Those who refuse CHRIST as their SAVIOR will face eternal damnation while all who put their faith in HIM will enjoy eternal life and fellowship with GOD. The wicked may seem to prosper now, but the Righteous JUDGE will execute justice in the end (Revelation Chapters 19 & 20).

     A Strong Tower - Proverbs 18:10, pictured above, tells us, "The name of the LORD is a strong tower." Those who possess a personal relationship with the CREATOR of the universe can have confidence in the omnipotence and impenetrability of JESUS CHRIST. Nothing can harm HIM, destroy HIM, or change HIM. Therefore, those who are "in" HIM can always run to this Strong Tower and find safety. David wrote concerning the LORD, "THOU hast been a shelter for me, and a Strong Tower from the enemy" (Psalm 61:3). As weak, finite human beings, we need protection from those who seek to persecute and destroy us. How grateful we should be that we can always find such perfect security by fortifying ourselves in the very person and WORD of our SAVIOR, JESUS CHRIST. MDC

Your servant in CHRIST,

Julie

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