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Why do I believe there is only one way of salvation? Because that is what the Bible says. There are many people today, even among those who "say they are Christians"(everyone who names the name of Christ isn't necessarily truly His), who believe that we are all worshipping the same God and it doesn't matter which way you go because they all lead to Heaven. Unfortunately that is lie from Hell. Allah is NOT God. The way of Buddha does NOT lead to Heaven. Religions that teach you have to keep the ten commandments, sacrements or depend on a church to be saved are WRONG. Referring to Jesus, the Bible says in Acts 4:12, "Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved." That leaves out Allah, Buddha, Mary and any other way. Many get upset when one tries to convert someone from another faith. Would they get upset if a bridge was out and you tried to divert them to another road? No! In fact if you knew it and didn't warn them it would be criminal. Well a bridge is out - You are being warned right now! The road most people are on today is leading to Hell not Heaven and I am here to sound a warning. If all Jesus is to you is a good man, a prophet, a teacher you are going the WRONG way! It doesn't matter how sincere you are or how good you try to be. You can be sincerely wrong. The Bible tells us in Proverb 14:12, "There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death." Maybe you are thinking that is awful narrow minded, but read what Jesus said in Matthew 7:13-14, "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: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it." God hasn't given us a broad way to Heaven. It is very narrow, through only ONE DOOR - and that is the Lord Jesus Christ. John 14:6, "Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me." John 10:7-11, "Then said Jesus unto them again, Verily, verily, I say unto you, I am the door of the sheep. All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers: but the sheep did not hear them. I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture. The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep." That is why there is only ONE WAY and that is through Jesus. He is the ONLY ONE who died for us, who took our place and took our punishment. The only one who ever lived sinless and didn't have to die for his own sins, so He died for ours, shedding His blood to wash away our sins. What love! Jesus is the ONLY ONE who ever arose from the dead and stayed alive. Hebrews 7:25 says, "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." Mohhamed is dead and in a grave, Mary and all the "saints" are dead and in graves, Buddha is dead. None of these are alive to intercede for you. ONLY JESUS can do that. Those who teach salvation through another way, may very well be deceived themselves, but they are working for one who wants to steal your soul and destroy you. There is no love in any of those religions and no hope. They all just have things you must do to try and earn a place in a paradise of some sort. Jesus on the other hand loves you so much He gave His life for you and did all the work necessary for your salvation on the cross. He did what you can't and offers salvation as a free gift to you, if you will receive Him as your Lord and Saviour. He is the ONLY WAY and He is the BEST WAY! Try His Way today! |
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| Why I use the KJV | ||||
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There are alot of versions of the Bible on the shelf these days. How can a person know which one is actually the Word of God? Well, I personally believe the Lord will show you through His Holy Spirit. He has also given some excellent resources to check it out. I believe the King James Version (KJV) is the version the Lord has for the English speaking people of the world. In the past few years I have found many verses that the other versions change, corrupt or leave out. I will share some of those verses with you here as well as a link you to a place you can check out even more info on it. My reason for using the KJV though is more personal than either of these. When I was a 10 year old girl, a new Bible version came out. We weren't in church, but my mom believed the Bible and valued it. She got me this version. I already had a KJV I had been reading. I am sure she thought the new one would be easier to understand. It wasn't. As a ten year old child I could understand the KJV, but not the other one. (SO much for those who claim the KJV is just too hard to understand huh?) I believe it is because the Lord bears witness and opens understanding with the KJV Bible. Here are some of those verses that the other versions change : 1 John 5:7 For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one.(KJV) The other versions, NIV, NASV etc. leave this verse out completely. Deceptively they split verse 8 to keep the numbering the same as the KJV. Matthew 6:13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. (KJV) Matthew 6:13, And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one (NIV) You will notice the NIV leaves off half the verse. John 3:13 And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven, even the Son of man which is in heaven. (KJV) Acts 8:36 And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized? Micah 5:2 But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting. (KJV) Isaiah 14:12 How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! how art thou cut down to the ground, which didst weaken the nations! (KJV) Isaiah 14:12 How you have fallen from heaven,O morning star, son of the dawn! You have been cast down to the earth, you who once laid low the nations! (NIV) I have underlined the change. This is an important change because according to Revelation 22:16 Jesus says He is the morning star - Rev 22:16 I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star. These are just some of the changes the other versions have made. It barely scratches the surface. Here are some links you might want to explore for more info on Bible vesions. Read Dr. Sam Gipp's The Answer Book online. It answers many questions about the KJV Bible. You can explore the difference in the KJV and NKJV as well as other versions at this site. I have not read everything so I don't know if I agree with all of it but it does provide some very good charts for comparisons. |
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| Why no tolerance? | ||||
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You won't find in the Bible where it says we are to be tolerant. What the Bible says is that we need to be "speaking the truth in love" (Eph 4:15) Sin is still sin and there is no ruling of the Supreme Court that is going to change that. There is no lawmaking body is this world that can change God's laws. They aren't up for amendment. Courts can rule that homosexuality, gay marriages, etc are legal and acceptable. This world calls it an alternate lifestyle. God still calls it an abomination. Lev. 18:22 Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is abomination. Courts may rule that a woman has a "right" to an abortion if she wishes but God still calls it murder. Ps 106:37-38 Yea, they sacrificed their sons and their daughters unto devils, And shed innocent blood, even the blood of their sons and of their daughters, whom they sacrificed unto the idols of Canaan: and the land was polluted with blood. You may think there is a difference but there isn't. They would take their babies to this false idol and throw it in the fire to bring that false god's favor on them. Now days they go to a sterile doctor's office and let the doctor send a burning saline solution to the baby to sacrifice it to the false god of selfishness. No difference- just cleaner and neater. The education system, Hollywood, and the general public seem to just take it for granted that people are going to have sexual relationships outside of marriage and accept it as ok. They call it "free love" God still calls it fornication. 1 Corinthians 6:18, "Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body." I could go on and on but you get the idea. With all this being so accepted why should we stand against it? Shouldn't we just tolerate it. NO! To tolerate something means that we accept it with out trying to change it and we cannot do that. Why? Because God will send judgement for sin. God will send judgement on nations that allow sin and the people living in sin will eventually face eternal judgement before God. I am not in any way form or fashion advocating violence to combat these sins. That isn't the way this war will be won. In our countries we need to stand for what is right with our voice - speak out - speak the TRUTH! ; with our money - don't support those who support these things in tv shows or ads ; and our vote - be an informed voter - vote for those who will stand for right! Individually we must stand for what is right and be a witness to those in sin, not in hate but in love. Tolerance doesn't equal love. If you know a person is living in sin, unsaved, heading to hell, and you can do nothing, maybe you need to check on your own salvation. God has called us to be witnesses for Him. If you love someone you don't want them to go to be in sin or if unsaved to go to Hell. Study God's word, pray, and be willing to be used by God. Ezekiel 33:7-9 So thou, O son of man, I have set thee a watchman unto the house of Israel; therefore thou shalt hear the word at my mouth, and warn them from me. When I say unto the wicked, O wicked man, thou shalt surely die; if thou dost not speak to warn the wicked from his way, that wicked man shall die in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at thine hand. Nevertheless, if thou warn the wicked of his way to turn from it; if he do not turn from his way, he shall die in his iniquity; but thou hast delivered thy soul. | ||||
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