In Psalm 1:3 the person whose delight is the law of the Lord is compared to a tree planted by streams of water. Fresh streams result in fruitful seasons and healthy growth. Being Grounded in Truth & Growing in Grace provides the same spiritual benefits. The constant stream of truth from God’s word, coupled with His grace provides healthy spiritual growth - Christ in us, the result of the cross. Truth and grace are essential ingredients as we seek to make disciples of one another at LJBC and of others within our sphere of influence.
Galatians 4. 4 says, But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, 5 to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons. God was completely aware of man’s needs, and at the perfect time sent His Son into our world for the purpose of demonstrating and proclaiming truth. Jesus taught that He is the way, and the truth, and the life (and that) no one comes to the Father except through me (John 14.6). During Jesus’ ministry he demonstrated and spoke of truth in every situation He was in. His words on Heaven and Hell and being His genuine disciple were significant proclamations. He declared that He would build His church and that the gates of Hell would not prevail against it (Matthew 16.18). The door of repentance and belief in Him were presented as the only way into Heaven (Matthew 4.17 & John 6.47-48). He even went so far as to declare that many would call Him, Lord, Lord, but continue in their lawlessness (Matthew 7.21-23) and then stated that He never knew them. As we work through the gospels to discover, or rediscover, what Jesus said about Heaven or Hell, it will be interesting to note some things that we think Jesus said about Heaven and Hell from declarations He actually made. Join us, either in person, or online, as we discover Jesus’ declared truth on these two significantly important subjects.
Matthew 18. At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” 2 And calling to him a child, he put him in the midst of them 3 and said, “Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. 4 Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
Mark 9. 42 “Whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him if a great millstone were hung around his neck and he were thrown into the sea. 43 And if your hand causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life crippled than with two hands to go to hell, to the unquenchable fire. 45 And if your foot causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life lame than with two feet to be thrown into hell. 47 And if your eye causes you to sin, tear it out. It is better for you to enter the kingdom of God with one eye than with two eyes to be thrown into hell, 48 ‘where their worm does not die and the fire is not quenched.’
--Jerry
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