Beware of False Religion
Jul 29, 2019 10:06:57 GMT -6
Post by Gene Whitehurst on Jul 29, 2019 10:06:57 GMT -6
Abraham loved God. Abraham was not always faithful in his walk with his God, but the Bible says that he obeyed God and he lived by faith. He had his failures, but God’s love and mercy and forgiveness were real experiences in the heart of Abraham. He and God were friends. Abraham looked forward to the day when he would be with his God. And God says in the Bible: “But you, Israel, are My servant, Jacob whom I have chosen, the descendants of Abraham My friend.” (Isaiah 41:8) Abraham, Isaac and Jacob were God’s chosen ones. Abraham and God also loved Ishmael and showed mercy, but no promise was given to him as was given to Isaac. But you must understand why…
Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob had a special calling from God. And from them flow the sons of Jacob and the nation of Israel. As one traces the purpose of Israel through the Bible, it is clear that the purpose that God had for this nation was ultimately to bring Jesus for the benefit of all. God did not choose Israel to conquer and rule the world. No religion has that mandate from God. Israel was God’s instrument for a grand purpose – to being Jesus to us - He is THE Savior. And Jesus continues to show love, mercy, kindness, and grace. He is a God of love. He wants to be your friend and Savior. Jesus lived a life of kindness; He was unjustly tried by religious leaders; He was executed because He claimed to be God (and truly is God); and after three days, He rose from the dead. He is alive today! He is the only leader of a religion that was resurrected to life and lives today. Muhammad is still dead. Buddha is still dead. Confucius is still dead. And whatever gods these men promoted are equally dead and useless. These have no way of offering you help. Jesus is alive and available to everyone who comes to Him.
The issue before each of us is Jesus Christ…not Israel or Judaism or Buddhism or Islam or any other countless ‘isms.
“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son (Jesus), that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16)
[ The Genealogy of Jesus the Messiah ] “The record of the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah, the son of David, the son of Abraham…” Matthew 1:1
Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob had a special calling from God. And from them flow the sons of Jacob and the nation of Israel. As one traces the purpose of Israel through the Bible, it is clear that the purpose that God had for this nation was ultimately to bring Jesus for the benefit of all. God did not choose Israel to conquer and rule the world. No religion has that mandate from God. Israel was God’s instrument for a grand purpose – to being Jesus to us - He is THE Savior. And Jesus continues to show love, mercy, kindness, and grace. He is a God of love. He wants to be your friend and Savior. Jesus lived a life of kindness; He was unjustly tried by religious leaders; He was executed because He claimed to be God (and truly is God); and after three days, He rose from the dead. He is alive today! He is the only leader of a religion that was resurrected to life and lives today. Muhammad is still dead. Buddha is still dead. Confucius is still dead. And whatever gods these men promoted are equally dead and useless. These have no way of offering you help. Jesus is alive and available to everyone who comes to Him.
The issue before each of us is Jesus Christ…not Israel or Judaism or Buddhism or Islam or any other countless ‘isms.
“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son (Jesus), that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16)
[ The Genealogy of Jesus the Messiah ] “The record of the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah, the son of David, the son of Abraham…” Matthew 1:1