" CHRIST Spoke 7 Times from the Cross "

     GOD loves us. Rather than leave us in our sin, HE sent HIS OWN SON, JESUS, to pay the penalty our sin demanded. Although JESUS lived a sinless life, HE died in our place. Before HE died, HE spoke 7 times from the cross. These are HIS WORDS.

"FATHER, forgive them for they know not what they do." Luke 23:34
     The first WORDs from the cross are not about the pain or the injustice. They are a prayer for those who have just crucified the very SON of GOD.

"Verily, I say unto thee, today shalt thou be with ME in paradise." Luke 23:43
     JESUS came to seek and to save those who were lost. Now, at HIS hour of death HE offers eternal salvation to the repentant thief hanging next to HIM. The offer still stands for ALL who repent and believe.

"Woman, behold thy SON . . . Behold thy Mother !" John 19:26b,27a
     JESUS cares about those who love HIM. When HE saw HIS Mother weeping at the foot of the cross, HE made provision for her. HE instructed John to take care of her. JESUS knows and cares about our needs.

"MY GOD, MY GOD, why has THOU forsaken ME ?" Matthew 27:46
     Separation from GOD is hell. There was no greater agony for JESUS than to be separated from GOD the FATHER. Yet HE willingly endured this suffering on our behalf. Those who refuse to repent (turn to GOD from their sin) and believe still face the agony of eternal separation from GOD and our loved ones. Repent and believe, while there is still time !

"I thirst." John 19:28
     JESUS, though divine, assumed our human nature at HIS birth in order that the penalty due the human race would be borne by a human WHO never sinned. The agony of JESUS' thirst demonstrates the reality of HIS physical suffering on our behalf. That the son of GOD should become man is a mystery. That our sin and guilt can be laid on HIM is a mystery. But we believe and are saved !

"It is finished." John 19:30
     The just anger of GOD against the sin of all mankind lay upon JESUS throughout HIS life, but especially at HIS crucifixion. Now the penalty was paid in full. The salvation of mankind was complete. Because of JESUS, we who believe, are reconciled to GOD and are members of GOD's family now and for eternity.

"FATHER, into THY hands I commend MY SPIRIT." Luke 23:46
     The wages of sin is death. JESUS paid that price for all who believe. After three days, GOD raised HIM from the grave and after appearing to many of HIS believers, JESUS went back up into Heaven.
     The salvation won for us by the sacrifice of JESUS is for any and all who come to HIM and believe the Gospel by faith . . .

"Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the Gospel . . . by which also ye are saved . . . For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that CHRIST died for our sins according to the Scriptures; and that He was buried, and that HE rose again the third day according to the Scriptures:" 1st.Corinthians 15:1a,2a,3-4

"That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the LORD JESUS, and shalt believe in thine heart that GOD hath raised HIM from the dead, thou shalt be saved . . . For whosoever shall call upon the name of the LORD shall be saved." Romans 10:9,13
Your servant in CHRIST,
Julie

" GOD Loves You " (T.G.)

"For GOD so loved the world, that He gave HIS only begotten SON, that whosoever believes in HIM should not perish, but have everlasting life." ~ John 3:16

     This great Bible verse reveals four truths from the heart of GOD for all people.

                                             We  are  loved.

     GOD wants us to know that we are loved. The LORD JESUS said, "For GOD so loved the world . . . " You are part of this world, and GOD loves you. HE gave HIS SON for you, and HE wants you ". . . to know the love of CHRIST . . ." (Ephesians 3:19).

                                             We are of worth.

     The LORD also wants us to know that we are of worth. We are so dear to GOD ". . . that HE gave HIS only begotten SON . . ." The Bible teaches us that we are all sinners. "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of GOD" (Romans 3:23). And sin must be paid for. "For the wages of sin is death . . ." (Romans 6:23). But the Bible also teaches us that ". . . CHRIST died for our sins according to the Scriptures;" (1st.Corinthians 15:3b).

     GOD demonstrated HIS love for us and our worth to HIM when HE sent HIS SON to die in our place. The good news (the Gospel) is that the LORD JESUS paid our sin debt in full when HE died on the cross. "For He hath made HIM to be sin for us . . ." (2nd.Corinthians 5:21). CHRIST loved us and gave HIMSELF for us as payment for our sin. You may ask, "How can GOD forgive my sin ?" HE can because of what JESUS did. ". . . While we were yet sinners, CHRIST died for us" (Romans 5:8).

                                            We can have hope.

     GOD wants us to know that we can have hope. HE said ". . . that whosoever believes in HIM should not perish. . ." Life is fragile, and people are perishing. But CHRIST came ". . . that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly" (John 10:10).

     In a world where so many have lost hope, GOD wants us to know that the ". . . LORD JESUS CHRIST . . . is our hope" (1st.Timothy 1:1). HE rose from the dead, and HE said, ". . . Because I live, ye shall live also" (John 14:19).

                                          We can have purpose.

     GOD wants us to know that we can have purpose in life. HE desires that we ". . . should not perish, but have everlasting life." 

     "And this is the promise that HE hath promised us, even eternal life" (1st.John 2:25). You may ask, "How can I receive GOD's promise of eternal life ?"

Acknowledge that you are a sinner, "for all have sinned, and come short of the glory of GOD" (Romans 3:23).

Believe that the LORD JESUS died & rose again from the dead for you, for "CHRIST died for our sins according to the Scriptures; was buried and rose again the third day. . . " (1st.Corinthians 15:3b-4a).

Call upon the LORD to save you, "for whosoever shall call upon the name of the LORD shall be saved" (Romans 10:13).

     If you would be willing to turn to CHRIST in repentance and faith, pray this simple prayer or one like it with all your heart for salvation:

     LORD, I know that I am a sinner, and I believe YOU died and rose again for me. I am trusting YOU to forgive me, come into my heart and save me. Help me to live for YOU always. In JESUS' name I pray, AMEN.

     The LORD JESUS said, ". . . I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish. . ." (John 10:28). Everlasting life is ours when we receive CHRIST as our personal SAVIOR.

                                    Now that you're a Christian:

*  Share your new-found faith with your family and friends (Acts 16:31-33).

*  Identify with CHRIST through believer's baptism and become part of a local, Bible-believing church (Acts 2:41, 47).

     We look forward to meeting you and rejoicing over your decision for CHRIST. Plan to visit us soon @ The Gulf Coast Baptist Church on YouTube or FB also at, Gulf Coast Baptist Church, 312 SE 24th.Avenue, Cape Coral, FL 33990 (239)-574-1000.
Your servant in CHRIST,
Julie

     

" Who Crucified the CHRIST ? "

THE ROMANS ? Yes. "And so Pilate (the Roman Governor), willing to content (appease) the people, delivered JESUS when he had scourged HIM, to be crucified." Mark 15:15

THE JEWS ? Yes. "Now the chief priests, and elders, and all the council, sought false witness against JESUS, to put HIM to death." Matthew 26:59
"Then answered all the people, and said, HIS blood be on us, and on our children." Matthew 27:25

JUDAS ISCARIOT ? Yes. "And Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve, went unto the chief priests, to betray HIM unto them." Mark 14:10
"The SON of MAN goes as it is written of HIM: but woe unto that man by whom the SON of MAN is betrayed ! It had been good for that man if he had not been born." Matthew 26:24

GOD ? Yes. "Surely HE hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem HIM stricken, smitten of GOD, and afflicted." Isaiah 53:4
"HE that spared not HIS OWN SON, but delivered HIM up for us all, how shall HE not with HIM also freely give us all things ?" Romans 8:32
"JESUS cried out in a loud voice: 'MY GOD, MY GOD, why have YOU forsaken ME ?" Matthew 27:46

YOU ? Yes. "The LORD hath laid on HIM the iniquity of us all." Isaiah 53:6
"But GOD demonstrated HIS love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, CHRIST died for us." Romans 5:8
"HE was wounded for our transgressions, HE was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon HIM; and with HIS stripes we are healed." Isaiah 53:5
"For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that CHRIST died for our sins according to the Scriptures; and that HE was buried, and that HE rose again the third day according to the Scriptures:" 1st.Corinthians 15:3-4
"CHRIST JESUS came into the world to save sinners." 1st.Timothy 1:15

GOD LOVES YOU ~
"For GOD so loved the world, that He gave HIS only begotten SON, that whosoever believes in HIM should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16
"For CHRIST died for sins once for all, the just for the unjust, that HE might bring us to GOD." 1st.Peter 3:18

WILL YOU REFUSE THIS LOVE ?
"That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the LORD JESUS, and shalt believe in thine heart that GOD hath raised HIM from the dead, thou shalt be saved . . . For whosoever shall call upon the name of the LORD shall be saved." Romans 10:9,13
"He who believes in the SON has everlasting life; and he who does not believe the SON shall not see life; but the wrath of GOD abides on him." John 3:36
"How shall we escape if we neglect so great a salvation." Hebrews 2:3

     If you would be willing to turn to CHRIST in repentance and faith, pray this simple prayer of Salvation or one like it:

LORD, I know that I am a sinner, and I believe YOU died and rose again for me. I am trusting YOU to forgive me, come into my heart and save me. Help me to live for YOU always. In JESUS' name I pray, AMEN.

The LORD JESUS said, ". . . I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish . . ." John 10:28a

If you have made a decision to receive JESUS CHRIST as your personal LORD and SAVIOR after reading this post please let me know so that I along with the angels in Heaven can  REJOICE  over one sinner that repents.
Your servant in CHRIST,
Julie
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" The Great Danger of Living in Fear "

Psalm 37:1-9  "Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity. For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb. Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. Delight thyself also in the LORD; and HE shall give thee the desires of thine heart.Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in HIM; and HE shall bring it to pass. 

And HE shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday. Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for HIM: fret not thyself because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who brings wicked devices to pass. Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil. For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the LORD, they shall inherit the earth."

     Fear is being marketed all around us, and many buy into it. When I was in school, we were told that a glacier age loomed before us. Now, my grandchildren live under the cloud of all the glaciers melting, causing the oceans to rise and cover major cities. Global pandemic is the new vocabulary word that is unleashing a new wave of fear. My purpose in addressing this fear is not to minimize the dangers of the current health crisis nor to argue for or against social distancing but to exhort believers to refrain from living in fear. The Bible warns of the dangers of fear, for fear itself can become a greater enemy, a heavy taskmaster and do more damage than the actual object of the fear. The Bible warns, "Be not afraid of sudden fear" (Proverbs 3:25). Living under the shadow of the fear that something bad is going to happen not only robs us of peace and joy, but it causes us to be very vulnerable to making unwise decisions. Those people capitalizing on our worries and selling fear can easily lead us into unforeseen dangers.

     The twenty-third psalm puts fear in its proper context: "I will fear no evil: for THOU art with me" (Psalm 23:4). The psalmist declares, "Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised in the city of our GOD, in the mountain of HIS Holiness . . . GOD is known in her palaces for a refuge" (Psalm 48:1,3). The Christian needs to replace the great danger of living in fear with the unchangeable and comforting truths of GOD's WORD that we find in today's text: "Fret not: (v.1); "Trust in the LORD"(V.3); "Delight thyself also in the LORD" (V.4); "Commit thy way unto the LORD" (V.5); "Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for HIM" (v.7). Focus on your FATHER in Heaven, not on life's fears. JMC
Your servant in CHRIST,
Julie
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" My Country 'Tis of Thee "

"My Country 'Tis of Thee" by G.Morton Walker -1921- Edited by Dr.Tom Sexton -2017- Five Star Christian Ministries 

     This powerful message was given in 1921, nearly 100 years ago, by G.Morton Walker, Pastor of the First Baptist Church in Meadville, PA. Who could have imagined that a message preached that long ago would become the message of the hour ? It is our honor here at Five Star Christian Ministries to bring this stirring message to a new generation of Americans. GOD bless you and may I say in the words of Pastor Walker, "Let us dedicate ourselves to the unfinished task of making America better." Dr.Tom Sexton, Pastor, Gulf Coast Baptist Church, Cape Coral, Florida

First Baptist Church, Meadville, PA 

We believe that we should, "render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and unto GOD the things that are GOD's" Matthew 22:21
                                P A T R I O T I S M

     True patriotism believes that GOD has a plan for each nation. CHRIST did not come merely to save the lost sheep of the house of Israel, but that whosoever believeth should have eternal life, and HIS Gospel is to be preached in all the world.

     With this background of GOD's world purposes, patriotism is right and worthy of praise. GOD has a place and plan for each nation, having determined their appointed seasons and "the bounds of their habitation" Acts 17:26. HE WHO came to save the world wept over Jerusalem. Therefore our prayer song is fitting:

                    LORD, while for all mankind we pray,
                    Of every tribe and coast,
                    Oh, hear us for our native land,
                    The land we love the most.

                                  P I O N E E R S

     As a nation we should ever be grateful to GOD for HIS hand in our history. HE hath not so blessed any people as HE has blessed America. From out of the old world GOD chose the seed for this new planting. There were varieties of people from many nations led by Divine Providence to these shores. All over Europe the pathfinders of progress were fighting to come to this new land. They came from England, from France, from Germany and many other nations. They came from every land where men were looking for the dawn of a better day. We are proud of our fearless pioneers.

     In the beginnings of our history, GOD raised up men such as the unselfish Washington and the high-principled Penn; but GOD has continued to bless our nation with citizens of character and leadership like Abraham Lincoln our beloved 16th President, and such men as Garfield, and Longfellow, and John Brown, and Frances Willard, Theodore Roosevelt, and a multitude of men of kindred spirit, though not as well-known. And what shall we say of the rank and file, who achieved liberty, freed slaves, liberated Cuba, banished saloons, and made the world a safer place for democracy ? We fear falling short of their great example. Pray with the English poet:
          
                  If, drunk with sight of power, we loose
                  Wild tongues that have not THEE in awe-
                  Such boastings as the Gentiles use,
                  Or lesser breeds without the Law-
                  LORD GOD of Hosts, be with us yet,
                  Lest we forget, lest we forget.

                             P O S S E S S I O N S

     We have a goodly heritage. If any land under the sun could get along by itself, it would be these United States, with our large territory, and our natural resources. The standard of living in our nation is higher than in most nations, and American money is good money everywhere.

     Our social blessings are a cause for gratitude. The blessings of GOD are on every hand. Take the matter of education. we have reason to be thankful for our nation-wide Public School system, and for our Colleges and Universities, of such numbers and resources as the world has never seen. Enrollment in these higher institutions of learning is greater than that of several other nations combined.

     Among our priceless possessions, by the grace of GOD, has been the gathering together of the greatest number of Christians that any nation has ever known. The growth of the Christian Church in America is a world-sign of the power of the Gospel and a star of hope for the rest of the world.

     Let us remember that these blessings have not come to us because we are better than other peoples, but they are given to us as a sacred trust for the good of the world.

                                 P R I N C I P L E S

     The priceless principles of our nation should be an incentive for all people to be good citizens. "Our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation, conceived in liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal" (Gettysburg Address). At the time of our nation's founding democracy was an experiment, suspected of evil by monarchies. Today the world sees the truth in Abraham Lincoln's immortal phrase, "That government of the people, by the people, and for the people shall not perish from the earth" (November 19,1863).

     The American principle of a Free Church in a Free State has been demonstrated to be best for both, Church and State. In these days, when others crowd the path where America blazed the trail, it is not so easy to see what is distinctive. The great American principle is this: "In GOD we trust." Among national songs we know of none better than the closing verse of America's song. May we ever sing it in a prayerful spirit.

                         Our Father's GOD, to Thee,
                         Author of Liberty, to THEE we sing,
                         Long may our land be bright
                         With freedom's holy light,
                         Protect us by THY might,
                         Great GOD, our KING.

             P R A C T I C A L  C O N S I D E R A T I O N S 

1.  BE LOYAL TO AMERICA. Whoever in this land loves another country more than our commonwealth is not worthy of America. We repeat the words of President Theodore Roosevelt, "We demand Americanism . . . only such immigrants should be admitted as seek to carry out American ideals."

     Let us remember President Lincoln's wise words, "Intelligence, patriotism, Christianity, and a firm reliance on HIM WHO has never yet forsaken this favored land, are still competent to adjust, in the best way, all our difficulties."

     Our loyalty must be more than waving the flag and pointing with pride. We should behave as citizens worthy of this great nation. It is the privilege of every citizen to take an intelligent interest in public affairs, and discharge faithfully whatever reasonable share of public service may fall on them. Our life, home, and business cannot be separated from the public welfare, and should be so conducted in a manner that is best for all.

     The Celebrating of our great national days, such as Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Thanksgiving deepens our loyalty and helps our children love our nation. It is our duty to keep the fires of American liberty burning, that all may rejoice.

2. SEEK TO MAKE AMERICA BETTER. Let us dedicate ourselves to the unfinished task of making America better. Our country is not perfect. It is sadly true that "the LORD hath a controversy with the inhabitants of the land" (Hosea 4:1) because of the wickedness thereof. Multitudes of our people profane GOD's holy day. Family life and many homes are wrecked by divorce. Evil has raised its venomous head, and crime strikes at the very structure of our society. Corrupt politics are the shame of many cities. Profiteering exacts its unrighteous toll, and for greed of gain the innocent are caused to suffer. In a limited degree it may be said that we house our gold in palaces and some of our people in slums.

     What does the LORD say ? According to HIS WORD, the judgment of the nations is not the question of national wealth, or armies, or multitudes of people and great areas of fertile land, but "inasmuch as ye did it unto the least of these" (Matthew 25:45). Feeding the hungry and clothing the naked is the test. In other words, the condition of the people is what makes a nation great. Our aim should be,

     O, beautiful for patriot dream, that sees beyond the
       years,
     Thine alabaster cities gleam, undimmed by human
       tears.
     America, America ! GOD shed HIS grace on thee,
     And crown thy good with brotherhood from sea to
        shining sea.

     It is the Christian religion alone that can inspire people to the ideal of the American dream. We need more of it. The outer wall of civilization is not enough for America. The inner wall of the Christian faith is the bulwark of this nation. The people who build this wall by life and service are the hope of the Republic.

3. HELP AMERICA IN HER WORLD MISSION. Nations blessed of GOD are not to live for themselves. The Bible says the larger national outlook should be, "GOD be merciful unto us and bless us, and cause HIS face to shine upon us, that THY way may be known upon earth, THY salvation among all nations" (Psalm 67:1). American wealth is for the comfort and advancement of America, of course, but also for the needy of every land. We are glad that America has never failed to go to the rescue, with workers, food, and money whenever disaster has come to any people. And yet charity is not enough. Christians can never be content until all the world has heard the Gospel of the grace of GOD in CHRIST JESUS.

                    In CHRIST there is no east or west,
                    In HIM no south or north,
                    But one great fellowship of love
                    Throughout the whole wide earth.

     It is a matter of thankfulness that we are the greatest nation in Christian missions. We should be the best at reaching the world with the Gospel. but remember, we are just touching the fringe of the world's need. In this age the great responsibility and opportunity is America's. We have come to the Kingdom for such a time as this.

     HE has sounded forth the trumpet that shall never call               retreat,
     HE is sifting out the hearts of men before HIS judgment             seat,
     Oh, be swift, my soul, to answer HIM, be jubilant, my
           feet,
     Our GOD is marching on.

This message was first preached in 1921 at the First Baptist Church in Meadville, PA under the title: 'My Country, Tis of Thee" by Rev G Morton Walker D.D. and has been edited by Dr.Tom Sexton and published by Five Star Christian Ministries 7/26/2017  Copyright Dr.Tom Sexton, Five Star Christian Ministries, 312 S.E.24th.Avenue, Cape Coral, FL 33990

"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." (John 3:16)

GOD LOVES YOU. The LORD JESUS said, "For GOD so loved the world. . ." HE gave HIS SON for you, and HE loves you.

YOU ARE OF WORTH. The Bible also teaches us that ". . . CHRIST died for our sins according to the Scriptures" (1st.Corinthians 15:3). GOD demonstrated our worth to HIM when HE sent HIS SON to die in our place. The LORD JESUS paid our sin debt in full when HE died on the cross. "For HE hath made HIM to be sin for us. . ." (2nd.Corinthians 5:21).

YOU CAN HAVE HOPE. In a world where so many have lost hope, GOD wants you to have hope. "the LORD JESUS CHRIST . . . is our hope" (1st.Timothy 1:1)

YOUR LIFE CAN HAVE PURPOSE. HE desires that we ". . .should not perish but have everlasting life" (John 3:16). "And this is the promise that HE hath promised us, even eternal life" (1st.John 2:25).

You may ask, "How can I receive GOD's promise of eternal life?"

ACKNOWLEDGE that you are a sinner. "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of GOD" (Romans 3:23).

BELIEVE that the LORD JESUS died for you. "CHRIST died for our sins according to the Scriptures" (1st.Corinthians 15:3)

CALL upon the LORD to save you. "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the LORD shall be saved" (Romans 10:13).

If you would be willing to turn to CHRIST in repentance and faith, pray this simple prayer of Salvation:

     LORD, I know that I am a sinner, and I believe YOU died and rose again for me. I am trusting YOU to forgive me, come into my heart, and save me. Help me to live for YOU always. In JESUS' name I pray, AMEN.

If you have made a decision to receive CHRIST as your personal LORD and SAVIOR after reading this message, please let me know so that I along with the angels in Heaven can REJOICE !
Your servant in CHRIST,
Julie

     

     

" I Must Tell YOU This "

Acts 1:8b  JESUS said unto them, ". . .ye shall be witnesses unto ME both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost parts of the earth." 

     I KNOW SOMETHING SO WONDERFUL that I must tell you ! It is so vital that it may change your entire future as it did mine. In fact, the decision you make about it will affect you both in life and death.
     Let me emphasize that this message is absolutely true, because GOD said it. When GOD makes a promise, you can rest upon it, because HIS promises can never fail. GOD will not make you believe this message, that is your choice, BUT HE will hold you responsible for having heard it.
     It is a very personal message, something you must decide. You must say either, "I will" or "I will not." Here is the message. It is an exact quotation from GOD's WORD, the Holy Bible:

"For GOD so loved the world, that HE gave HIS only begotten SON, that whosoever believes in HIM should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16

     Did you ever hear such wonderful WORDs " Think for a moment what they say. They reveal three marvelous facts.

FIRST, "GOD so loved the world" ! Since you are in the world, HE loved you. If that doesn't astonish you, remember, that when GOD loved you, HE loved a sinner ! The Bible says that we all have sinned in Romans 3:23, "For ALL have sinned, and come short of the glory of GOD:". If you are honest, you will agree.
     Although GOD loves you, HE still hates your sin. Since GOD is Holy, HE must punish sin. HE must make a Holy way of saving sinners. Otherwise, the sinner must pay for his sins, and that would mean spending eternity in a Devil's Hell, "And whosoever was not found written in the Book of Life was cast into the Lake of Fire." Revelation 20:15

SECOND, "HE gave HIS only begotten SON" ! GOD loved you so much, that HE sent HIS SON to earth to become a man and die on the cross of Calvary, so that you might be saved.
". . . I declare unto you the Gospel . . . by which also ye are saved, . . For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that CHRIST died for our sins according to the Scriptures; and that HE was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures:" 1st.Corinthians 15:1a,2a,3-4
     You see, someone must pay the penalty of sin, either you or a sinless substitute. GOD gave HIS SON, JESUS CHRIST, to be your sinless substitute. HE shed HIS blood so that your sins might be put away, so that you might have eternal life.

THIRD, "Whosoever believes in HIM should not perish, but have everlasting life" ! Think of it ! GOD gives eternal life to those who believe in JESUS CHRIST as their personal LORD and SAVIOR. The SAVIOR has "finished" the work. HE has died. HE has risen from the grave, and HE has gone back into Heaven. Now your part is to believe in HIM.
     This simply means that you must agree that you are a sinner, realize that CHRIST has paid the "full" penalty for your sins, and then receive HIM as your personal LORD and SAVIOR.

     This is the message which I had to tell you. Now you must make a decision. Will you accept HIM, or reject HIM ? Will you believe on HIM, or refuse HIM ? Think of it once again:

"For GOD so loved the world, that HE gave HIS only begotten SON, that whosoever believes in HIM should not perish, but have everlasting life."  John 3:16

     Your time on earth is so short, but your decision for CHRIST lasts for eternity. Will you receive JESUS CHRIST as your personal LORD and SAVIOR and be confident of everlasting 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 the ye may BELIEVE on the name of the SON of GOD." 1st.John 5:13

If you have made a decision to receive CHRIST as your personal LORD and SAVIOR, please let me know so that I along with the angels in Heaven, can  REJOICE  over one sinner that repents.
Your servant in CHRIST,
Julie
The Gospel in 21 different languages @
www.theabalonekid.com/id187.html

" Is JESUS GOD ? "

John 8:58  "JESUS said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I AM."

Is JESUS GOD ? Is HE equal with GOD the FATHER ? That is, does HE have all the attributes that make GOD, GOD ?

     1. The testimony of the BIBLE.

"In the beginning was the WORD and the WORD was with GOD and the WORD was GOD . . . And the WORD was made flesh and dwelt among us . . ." John 1:1, 14a.

"WHO (CHRIST) being in the form of GOD thought it not robbery to be equal with GOD" Philippians 2:6.

     2. The testimony of the UNBELIEVING PHARISEES.

"The Jews answered HIM, saying, For a good work we stone THEE not; but for blasphemy; and because that THOU, being a man, makest THYSELF GOD" John 10:33.
(There was no doubt in their minds as to WHO JESUS claimed to be !)

     3. The testimony of the PROPHETS.

"For unto us a CHILD is born, unto us a SON is given: and the government shall be upon HIS shoulder: and HIS name shall be called WONDERFUL, COUNSELOR, The MIGHTY GOD, The EVERLASTING FATHER, The PRINCE of PEACE" Isaiah 9:6.

    4. The testimony of the APOSTLES.

Paul - "For by HIM were all things created, that are in Heaven, and that are in Earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: ALL things were created by HIM and for HIM: And HE is before all things and by HIM all things consist" Colossians 1:16-17.
". . . GOD was manifest in the flesh . . ." 1st.Timothy 3:16b

John - says JESUS was ". . . that eternal life, which was with the FATHER and was manifested unto us" 1st.John 1:2b
". . . the true GOD and eternal life" 1st.John 5:20b

     5. The testimony of the ANGELS.

"They shall call HIS name EMMANUEL, which being interpreted is GOD with us" Matthew 1:23b

     6. The testimony of CHRIST HIMSELF.

JESUS calls HIMSELF the great "I AM", John 8:58. This is the Hebrew word of Exodus 3:14 for GOD HIMSELF.
JESUS said, "And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish . . ." John 10:28a (GOD alone can give life.)
JESUS said, ". . . He that hath seen ME hath seen the FATHER . . ." John 14:9

     7. The testimony of GOD THE FATHER.

Speaking of CHRIST: "But unto the SON HE saith, THY throne, O GOD, is forever and ever . . ." Hebrews 1:8a

JESUS CHRIST is declared in the Bible to be GOD. As GOD manifest in the flesh HE died for your sins on the cross. 
". . . I declare unto you the Gospel . . . by which also ye are saved, . . For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that CHRIST died for our sins according to the Scriptures; and that HE was buried, and that HE rose again the third day according to the Scriptures:" 1st.Corinthians 15:1a,2a,3-4. Have you believed on HIM as your personal LORD and SAVIOR ? Will you right now repent (turn to GOD from your sin) ?

Perhaps you will say that you are not such a bad sinner. But the Bible says in Romans 3:23: "For ALL have sinned and come short of the glory of GOD." Also, in James 2:10 we read: "For whosoever shall keep the whole Law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all."

Therefore will you not turn to GOD from your sins today and accept JESUS, GOD's only SON, as your personal LORD and SAVIOR ?
"But as many as received HIM (CHRIST), to them gave HE power to become the sons of GOD, even to them that believe on HIS name" John 1:12 and receive the promise of eternal 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 (JESUS)." 1st.John 5:13

If you have made a decision to receive CHRIST as your personal LORD and SAVIOR, please let me know so that I along with the angels in Heaven can REJOICE over one sinner that repents.
Your servant in CHRIST,
Julie
The Gospel in 21 different languages @
www.theabalonekid.com/id187.html