The Church world needs to wake up because today, many people say they are saved, but the Bible teaches only a few are.
Jesus’ words are clear: only a few will discover the path to Truth. This is not a journey for the masses, but for those who are willing to invest their time and effort into uncovering the truth within the Bible.
Join the ranks of the few who seek the Truth and unlock the truth of the word and receive eternal life and the power that comes with it.
Matthew 7:13 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:
Matthew 7:14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.
Psalms 119:105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
Matthew 16:24 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
Romans 12:1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.
Romans 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
1 Peter 1:23 Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.
1 Peter 2:2 As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:
It’s important to take heed of the next verses, which serves as a warning against deceiving and manipulative individuals who may claim to be prophets and teachers of God.
Matthew 7:15 Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.
Skipping ahead a few verses, it mentions Jesus telling certain people that he never knew them.
Matthew 7:21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
Matthew 7:22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?
Matthew 7:23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work sin.
Have you ever wondered how some people miss out on eternal life even after doing many wonderful things in Jesus’s name, such as prophesying and casting out devils? Jesus said he did not know them.
Although it may seem evident that they are devout churchgoers and identify as Christian, it is important to note that Jesus Himself declared that He never knew them.
This raises the question that mere identification and attendance alone are not enough to truly know and follow Christ.
1 John 3:8 He that committeth sin is of the devil.
2 Timothy 3:1-8 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God. Having a form of godliness but deny they have to be godly. Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth, people who resist the truth.
It is a common observation made by James that many individuals tend to hear the word but lack the initiative to put it into practice.
It is imperative that we not only listen to the words of the Bible but also act upon it to make a positive change to holiness and Christianity in our lives.
James 1:22 But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.
Peter is warning us about the danger of false teachers who will twist the truth and deceive us with their lies. It’s important to stay alert and not be deceived by their cunning tactics. Be careful who you listen to and always seek the truth from the Bible.
2 Peter 2:1 But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction.
2 Peter 2:2 And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by reason of whom, the way of truth shall be evil spoken of.
But this is the end of the world, and many in the church world are not interested in the truth but want to hear a tickle their ear version of the Bible.
2 Timothy 4:3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;
These individuals are self-centered and seek pleasure, leading them to attend lukewarm churches and follow false teachers.
2 Timothy 4:4 And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.
The pursuit of eternal life is of utmost importance while we are on earth. Sadly, many fail to give it the attention it deserves. Let’s not make the same mistake and prioritize this crucial pursuit of eternal life above all else.
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