AStrongerFaith interviews a Christian hospice nurse who cared for believers and nonbelievers alike as they lived out their last hours. Her anecdotes confirm that for many it may already be too late to avoid the delusion. Many say it’s never too late but I’m not convinced of that now.
For those who have been resolute in rejecting Jesus as their Lord and Savior, this is a very fearful and dreadful situation to be in. They are on their way to eternal hellfire and damnation and have no concerned for their eternity.
MacArthur, Sproul, and Washer are at the top of my list of favorite modern-day theologians. Yes, I'm one of those pre-millennium, "leaky" dispensationalist, 5-Solas believing Christian who reads my Bible nearly every day. (No, perfect theology doesn't save us, but it sure helps us understand Who God is as He has revealed Himself!) We are fewer in number as the years go by, because we were warned that the road to Heaven is narrow and the gate is small. And sadly, we are increasingly excoriated by the majority of our fellow "Believers."
I say all of this because as I started reading this message, I wasn't sure what nonsense I might encounter; however I relaxed as Mr. Brown proceeded to accurately diagnose the condition of sin-cursed humanity. The truth is often painful and divisive, just as our Lord forewarned, but it is the only thing that saves.
When I was 6 years old I heard the gospel and ran to the altar of the Baptist Church my parents dropped my siblings and I off at, to "repent of my sins and accept Jesus into my heart." (I'm pretty sure my parents needed a reprieve from their children for a couple of hours and the local church was the safest place to drop us off.) Upon reflection, 60 years later, I still clearly recall that event...and although I had no real discipleship, I KNEW God was real, that I loved Him, and I feared Him. Like many people, I got a taste of the gospel and then wandered away, for a VERY long time.
Amazingly, I never lost my love for God (but I didn't understand Jesus, so I wasn't all-in) and when I was fully awakened to saving faith 8 years ago, and going to church, I read the Bible the first time through. Those verses in Hebrews terrified me. I was so afraid I might be a false convert and was kidding myself that I was a true Believer. (Ah, baby Christians...LOL.) Sproul's words of encouragement, saying non-Believers don't usually fear these things, helped me a great deal.
Today we see the growing effect of Romans 1, and the warning signs that prove the insanity of rejecting Jesus are rapidly increasing; hence the unapologetic, global rise of hostility and persecution toward Christians and Jews. This is foretold, and it is going to get worse until we are called up in the clouds. Even sheltered American Christians, who have been blessed beyond any generation in Church history, must prepare our minds and hearts for what may come.
The rejection of Christ, when every evidence for Who He is and what is approaching, could not be clearer. We see the staging for the 7-Year Tribulation. The birth pains our Lord graciously described for us, as the signs to watch for His return, are increasing and intensifying.
I weep for the lost, and I pray all day and night for my loved ones who reject the truth. There is tremendous comfort knowing God makes no mistakes; those who will be in Heaven, by His sovereign grace, will not miss it. Multitudes will get there the hard way, but they will not miss it.
Prayer and daily, consciously, putting on the whole armor of God are our refuges, and the most powerful weapons we have.
What a glorious Triune God we serve, blessed be His name.
Sobering for sure...
AStrongerFaith interviews a Christian hospice nurse who cared for believers and nonbelievers alike as they lived out their last hours. Her anecdotes confirm that for many it may already be too late to avoid the delusion. Many say it’s never too late but I’m not convinced of that now.
Interesting comment. Thank you.
For those who have been resolute in rejecting Jesus as their Lord and Savior, this is a very fearful and dreadful situation to be in. They are on their way to eternal hellfire and damnation and have no concerned for their eternity.
MacArthur, Sproul, and Washer are at the top of my list of favorite modern-day theologians. Yes, I'm one of those pre-millennium, "leaky" dispensationalist, 5-Solas believing Christian who reads my Bible nearly every day. (No, perfect theology doesn't save us, but it sure helps us understand Who God is as He has revealed Himself!) We are fewer in number as the years go by, because we were warned that the road to Heaven is narrow and the gate is small. And sadly, we are increasingly excoriated by the majority of our fellow "Believers."
I say all of this because as I started reading this message, I wasn't sure what nonsense I might encounter; however I relaxed as Mr. Brown proceeded to accurately diagnose the condition of sin-cursed humanity. The truth is often painful and divisive, just as our Lord forewarned, but it is the only thing that saves.
When I was 6 years old I heard the gospel and ran to the altar of the Baptist Church my parents dropped my siblings and I off at, to "repent of my sins and accept Jesus into my heart." (I'm pretty sure my parents needed a reprieve from their children for a couple of hours and the local church was the safest place to drop us off.) Upon reflection, 60 years later, I still clearly recall that event...and although I had no real discipleship, I KNEW God was real, that I loved Him, and I feared Him. Like many people, I got a taste of the gospel and then wandered away, for a VERY long time.
Amazingly, I never lost my love for God (but I didn't understand Jesus, so I wasn't all-in) and when I was fully awakened to saving faith 8 years ago, and going to church, I read the Bible the first time through. Those verses in Hebrews terrified me. I was so afraid I might be a false convert and was kidding myself that I was a true Believer. (Ah, baby Christians...LOL.) Sproul's words of encouragement, saying non-Believers don't usually fear these things, helped me a great deal.
Today we see the growing effect of Romans 1, and the warning signs that prove the insanity of rejecting Jesus are rapidly increasing; hence the unapologetic, global rise of hostility and persecution toward Christians and Jews. This is foretold, and it is going to get worse until we are called up in the clouds. Even sheltered American Christians, who have been blessed beyond any generation in Church history, must prepare our minds and hearts for what may come.
The rejection of Christ, when every evidence for Who He is and what is approaching, could not be clearer. We see the staging for the 7-Year Tribulation. The birth pains our Lord graciously described for us, as the signs to watch for His return, are increasing and intensifying.
I weep for the lost, and I pray all day and night for my loved ones who reject the truth. There is tremendous comfort knowing God makes no mistakes; those who will be in Heaven, by His sovereign grace, will not miss it. Multitudes will get there the hard way, but they will not miss it.
Prayer and daily, consciously, putting on the whole armor of God are our refuges, and the most powerful weapons we have.
What a glorious Triune God we serve, blessed be His name.
Very well written and true. Thank you, Robin.
I'm looking forward to Part 2 :).
Wow. Awesome insight, thank you 🙏🏻 Looking forward to Part 2 and a little apprehensive about it 😬
The real truth
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