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Choice Is Yours #1

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John 3:36

The one who believes in the Son has eternal life; but the one who does not obey the Son will not see life, but the wrath of God remains on him.”

On Eternal Life Through Belief:

Those who believe receive eternal life (John 6:47), a promise echoed throughout John’s Gospel. God’s gift of His Son ensures that believers will not perish but possess eternal life (John 3:16–18), while everyone who beholds and believes in the Son will have eternal life (John 6:40). Hearing Jesus’s word and believing in the Father grants eternal life and exemption from judgment (John 5:24). Beyond the Gospels, God has given eternal life in His Son, and whoever possesses the Son possesses this life (1 John 5:11–13). Belief in Jesus as the Christ and Son of God results in life in His name (John 20:31).

“Man has only two options: trust in the Son or reject the Son”

Edwin A. Blum, “John,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures, ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck, vol. 2 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985), 284.

On Judgment and Disobedience:

The inverse of John 3:36—that rejecting the Son brings judgment—appears in related passages. Those who don’t believe are already judged because they haven’t believed in the Son of God (John 3:16–18). Without belief that Jesus is the “I am,” people will die in their sins (John 8:24). Disbelief results in condemnation (Mark 16:16).

On God’s Wrath:

Webster’s defines wrath as:

: strong vengeful anger or indignation

: retributory punishment for an offense or a crime : divine chastisement

When John states that “the wrath of God abides on him” (John 3:36), he is referring to whoever rejects the Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. This rejection is a failure to believe in Christ and also disobedience on the sinner’s part. Having turned their backs on mercy, they abide under the wrath of God. Thankfully, God desires for all people to come unto faith and repentance, and He has made provision for escaping His wrath and entering into eternal life through His Son. Got Questions.org

The phrase “wrath of God abides on him” finds parallels in Paul’s letters. Justification through Christ’s blood saves believers from God’s wrath (Rom 5:9). Jesus rescues us from the wrath to come (1 Thess 1:10). God’s wrath comes upon those who disobey the truth (Eph 5:6), and wrath will come upon the sons of disobedience (Col 3:6).

These verses collectively reinforce John 3:36’s binary framework: faith secures eternal life and deliverance, while rejection or disobedience invites judgment and divine wrath.

The Choice is yours. Christianity is not a religion, it is a relationship with Jesus. Chrisitianity is not based on works (anything you must do). The Bible says the gift of life is free. Who is this gift? God’s Son. His name is Jesus. He is waiting for you today. Get rid of your rebellion, admit to Jesus you have sinned against Him and Him only. By faith receive His righteousness. Accept His forgiving work at Calavary and have eternal life today…the choice is yours.

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Trusting Jesus And His Word

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Jeffery R Holland
“Keep loving. Keep trying. Keep trusting. Keep believing. Keep growing.”

“In a world of some discouragement, sorrow and overmuch sin, in times when fear and despair seem to Prevail, when humanity is feverish with no worldly physicians in sight, I too say, TRUST JESUS. Let him still the Tempest and ride upon the storm. Believe that He can lift Mankind from its bed of Affliction, in Time and in Eternity”.

~Jeffery Holland

 

In John 16:33, Jesus said “in this world you will have trouble”.    We turn on our radios and televisions, and all we seem to hear and see are bad things.  Some events are so evil I just bow my head, say a prayer and if I linger to long…..the tears will begin to flow.  

I write this evening to tell you about a man!  His name is Jesus Christ, the Lord of Lord and King of Kings!  As Elder Holland states above, “let Him still the tempest and ride the storm”. Jesus said in 1 Peter 5:7 to cast all your cares upon Him, because He cares for you.
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Jesus is our only Hope!

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Through every trial, hurt, anxiety, fear, pain, sorrow, guilt….I could, of course go on and on, where in a world filled with afflictions, sometimes our problems seem never ending.  But we can call on Jesus!  In Luke 18:38, a blind beggar called on Jesus and by his faith, Jesus restored the man’s eyesight!  This scripture is for us all!  In the very same way, we too can call on Him for He is our best friend, companion, physician, deliverer and our blessed redeemer!

It is so very hard to live in this world today without thinking about and becoming anxious all of the bad that’s going on around us. But I’m here to tell you today God is in control.  Hebrews 12:2 tells us “look to Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith”.  We must continue looking to Him, lifting up His precious Name, trusting and believing….in and on Him.  He has promised to never leave us or forsake us.  We have nothing to fear. Through our faith in Jesus Christ we are more than conquerors, we are over-comers.  

Last Sunday my Pastor stated he awoke from a dream where he was in a pulpit preaching God’s Word and he remembered the words to the congregation were, “it is written.”  Immediately I thought about all the times I have seen these very words in the Bible.  I remember hearing, if you see words or phrases over and over again in God’s Word, then it must be important and God wants you to know it.  God’s Word will never pass away.  We serve a Great and Mighty God who sent His Word, a love letter to each of us, a life manual. When you read and study His Word, you can know any and every thing you need to know.  It is all there…right in the infinite pages of the Bible.   When things seem to hard to handle, life is just too much to take, I challenge you to open your Bible and pray to the Holy Spirit to help you know His Word.  His Living Word.  It will guide you, lift you, sustain you and help you through every need you have. Whatever the circumstance, good and/or bad….His Word will help you and it will also help you to help others.  Make it a priority to open and read the Word every day.  God is the same yesterday, today and forever!  Christ Above All by Dr. Charles Stanley, a great piece on worrying less and trusting God more!  When you have faith in Jesus you can make it through every day.  By loving Him and surrendering your life to Him you will learn how to turn bad news into PRAYERS!  God hears the praises and prayers of His children and God also answers the prayers of His children.  

Give life’s trials to Jesus.  Pray for others.  Listen to God’s Word.  Use the power of the Holy Spirit that lives within you.  TRUST Jesus.

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If you are reading these words and you don’t know Jesus Christ as your personal Savior, if you are overcome with worry, guilt, sorrow and pain…I urge you to heed Jesus’ call.  He is waiting on you with open arms.  The only thing between you and Him is your willingness to step out in faith and call on Him.  Let Him transform you from the inside out.  Jesus did it for me and He wants to do it for you too!  Accepting Jesus is only a prayer away.  Ask Him to forgive you of your sins, believe He died and rose again for you, repent and receive Him into your heart!  I am praying for you and there is a crowd in Heaven waiting to rejoice!


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