Which is it? You can't have it both ways! My God does not head up multiple religions representing himself by different names as the Pope and others would have you believe!
There is no excuse for those who claim all religions serve the same god! All paths do not lead to heaven as they claim.
As you face this picture the little god on the left, Satan, is the 'one god for all' and my God on the right is the 'God over all other gods'. The one god for all goes by many names; way too many names to list in this post. Which one heads your church, mosque or synagogue?
Preeminence of Christ
Colossians 1:15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation.
16 For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers.
All things were created through Him and for Him.
17 And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist.
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 may have the preeminence.
As you face the picture look beyond their faces into the background scene; Satan's kingdom appears to be fire and brimstone with faces peering out of the dark clouds and beyond Christ is the light of life itself.
Since the fall of Adam all flesh is born into the kingdom behind Satan/Lucifer: As human beings born into this world we have a body of flesh, which is of this world. We come from the dust of the earth when born and return to dust when we die.
Genesis 3:18 Both thorns and thistles it shall bring forth for you,
And you shall eat the herb of the field.
19 In the sweat of your face you shall eat bread
Till you return to the ground,
For out of it you were taken;
For dust you are,
And to dust you shall return.”
But!!! Inside this body of dust we have two other parts of which we consist; these two parts are soul and spirit and are eternal.
Ephesians 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:
4 According as He hath chosen us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love:
5 Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the good pleasure of His will,
Who is predestinated? All who are born in the flesh! Christ doesn't want anyone to perish in the second death.
2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance.
What is the second death?
Revelation 20:14 And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death.
Revelation 21:8 But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.
Genesis 3:18 Both thorns and thistles it shall bring forth for you,
And you shall eat the herb of the field.
19 In the sweat of your face you shall eat bread
Till you return to the ground,
For out of it you were taken;
For dust you are,
And to dust you shall return.”
But!!! Inside this body of dust we have two other parts of which we consist; these two parts are soul and spirit and are eternal.
- Our soul and spirit existed in Christ before the foundation of the world. When we are born into our fleshly body our flesh becomes a temporary covering for our soul and spirit.
Ephesians 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:
4 According as He hath chosen us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love:
5 Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the good pleasure of His will,
Who is predestinated? All who are born in the flesh! Christ doesn't want anyone to perish in the second death.
2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance.
What is the second death?
Revelation 20:14 And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death.
Revelation 21:8 But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.
One god for all religions rules the flesh and his kingdom stands for all that God hates.
Proverbs 6:16-19
16 These six things the Lord hates,
Yes, seven are an abomination to Him:
17 A proud look,
A lying tongue,
Hands that shed innocent blood,
18 A heart that devises wicked plans,
Feet that are swift in running to evil,
19 A false witness who speaks lies,
And one who sows discord among brethren.
These four verses describe the world we see around us, the actions of our governments and the true character of the people themselves.
In the kingdom of God we have the light and essence of life in contrast to Satan's kingdom.
Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
23 gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law.
Ephesians 5:9 (for the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness, righteousness, and truth),
Have you ever heard someone complain about having to make a choice between good and evil concerning eternity? Maybe you have complained about how unfair it seems to be confronted with such a choice. Do you really have to choose between good = heaven or evil = hell before your body of flesh gives up the ghost?
The quick answer is no you do not have to choose one or the other!
The quick answer is no you do not have to choose one or the other!
- When you are born into the flesh you are in a fallen evil state because of the fall of Adam since you are his descendant. Remaining in this state for eternity does not require you to make any choice, you simply remain as you are. In this state you will do the things described in Proverbs 6:16-19
- If you desire more out of life and the qualities stated in Galatians 5:22 and Ephesians 5:9 you will have to make a choice to repent and accept Christ's gift of salvation and eternal life. When you do make this choice He will redeem you instantly and you will know it.
My God is the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob; He is the God over all other gods. He is God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit and he is a jealous God.
Exodus 34:14 (for you shall worship no other god, for the Lord, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God),
Deuteronomy 4:24 For the Lord your God is a consuming fire, a jealous God.
Romans 10:9 that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.
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In summary
To return to the glory of eternal life when the flesh fails requires that we freely choose that direction for our life's course based on our implanted nature and knowledge of God given to us when we were created in Him before the foundation of the world.
Doers—Not Hearers Only
James 1:21 Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.
22 But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.
23 For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man observing his natural face in a mirror;
24 for he observes himself, goes away, and immediately forgets what kind of man he was.
25 But he who looks into the perfect law of liberty and continues in it, and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work, this one will be blessed in what he does. (Bold emphasis mine)
What saves us? The blood of Jesus and God's implanted word when He created us. This implant gives us the knowledge of God along with the ability to determine what is right and what is wrong. i.e.
Romans 5:9 Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him.
What leads to life eternal or what leads to the second death.
Some have wondered how human beings that have never had the gospel preached to them by other humans could be saved. The answer is in James 1:21 above. His Word is implanted in us when we are created.
Luke 3:6 And all flesh shall see the salvation of God.’”
Isaiah 52:10 The Lord has made bare His holy arm
In the eyes of all the nations;
And all the ends of the earth shall see
The salvation of our God.
Note: 'Nations' refer to people in the Bible (Bold emphasis mine)
Trained by Saving Grace
Titus 2:11 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men,
12 teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age,
13 looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ,
14 who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from every lawless deed and purify for Himself His own special people, zealous for good works. (Bold emphasis mine)
Wow did you know God has appeared to all men, all humans!
Humans are without excuse and cannot claim they don't know who God is according to the Scripture.
God’s Wrath on Unrighteousness
Romans 1:18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness,
19 because what may be known of God is manifest in them, for God has shown it to them.
20 For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse,
21 because, although they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor were thankful, but became futile in their thoughts, and their foolish hearts were darkened.
22 Professing to be wise, they became fools,
23 and changed the glory of the incorruptible God into an image made like corruptible man—and birds and four-footed animals and creeping things.
(Bold emphasis mine)
Life and Judgment Are Through the Son
John 5:24 “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who hears My word and believes in Him who sent Me has everlasting life, and shall not come into judgment, but has passed from death into life.
25 Most assuredly, I say to you, the hour is coming, and now is, when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God; and those who hear will live.
26 For as the Father has life in Himself, so He has granted the Son to have life in Himself,
27 and has given Him authority to execute judgment also, because He is the Son of Man.
28 Do not marvel at this; for the hour is coming in which all who are in the graves will hear His voice
29 and come forth—those who have done good, to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil, to the resurrection of condemnation.
30 I can of Myself do nothing. As I hear, I judge; and My judgment is righteous, because I do not seek My own will but the will of the Father who sent Me.
In summary
- All human beings were alive in Christ before the world was founded; they were alive in soul and spirit.
- All human beings when born of earthly mothers received an outer covering of flesh.
- All human beings when the flesh wears out and dies continue to live in the form of soul and spirit. Those who cried out to Christ while in the flesh are redeemed by Him and return to Him.
- All human beings are given free will to choose their own course to follow; some choose Christ while others enjoy the lust of the flesh and make no choice to change their course before the flesh wears out and they die.
To return to the glory of eternal life when the flesh fails requires that we freely choose that direction for our life's course based on our implanted nature and knowledge of God given to us when we were created in Him before the foundation of the world.
Doers—Not Hearers Only
James 1:21 Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.
22 But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.
23 For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man observing his natural face in a mirror;
24 for he observes himself, goes away, and immediately forgets what kind of man he was.
25 But he who looks into the perfect law of liberty and continues in it, and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work, this one will be blessed in what he does. (Bold emphasis mine)
What saves us? The blood of Jesus and God's implanted word when He created us. This implant gives us the knowledge of God along with the ability to determine what is right and what is wrong. i.e.
Romans 5:9 Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him.
What leads to life eternal or what leads to the second death.
Some have wondered how human beings that have never had the gospel preached to them by other humans could be saved. The answer is in James 1:21 above. His Word is implanted in us when we are created.
Luke 3:6 And all flesh shall see the salvation of God.’”
Isaiah 52:10 The Lord has made bare His holy arm
In the eyes of all the nations;
And all the ends of the earth shall see
The salvation of our God.
Note: 'Nations' refer to people in the Bible (Bold emphasis mine)
Trained by Saving Grace
Titus 2:11 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men,
12 teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age,
13 looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ,
14 who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from every lawless deed and purify for Himself His own special people, zealous for good works. (Bold emphasis mine)
Wow did you know God has appeared to all men, all humans!
Humans are without excuse and cannot claim they don't know who God is according to the Scripture.
God’s Wrath on Unrighteousness
Romans 1:18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness,
19 because what may be known of God is manifest in them, for God has shown it to them.
20 For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse,
21 because, although they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor were thankful, but became futile in their thoughts, and their foolish hearts were darkened.
22 Professing to be wise, they became fools,
23 and changed the glory of the incorruptible God into an image made like corruptible man—and birds and four-footed animals and creeping things.
(Bold emphasis mine)
Life and Judgment Are Through the Son
John 5:24 “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who hears My word and believes in Him who sent Me has everlasting life, and shall not come into judgment, but has passed from death into life.
25 Most assuredly, I say to you, the hour is coming, and now is, when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God; and those who hear will live.
26 For as the Father has life in Himself, so He has granted the Son to have life in Himself,
27 and has given Him authority to execute judgment also, because He is the Son of Man.
28 Do not marvel at this; for the hour is coming in which all who are in the graves will hear His voice
29 and come forth—those who have done good, to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil, to the resurrection of condemnation.
30 I can of Myself do nothing. As I hear, I judge; and My judgment is righteous, because I do not seek My own will but the will of the Father who sent Me.
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