by Vonette Bright
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Angie turned the television off, sat back and thought about what she heard.
She had been listening to one of her favorite talk show hosts. The entertainer denied Jesus is the only path to reconciliation and fellowship with God.
Angie picked up her Bible and wondered, “Were there other ways to Heaven?”
She discovered Acts chapter four, which speaks about Jesus Christ. It says, “There is salvation in no one else! God has given no other Name under heaven by which we must be saved.”
[To be “saved” means to be rescued or delivered from our wrongdoings, our sin.]
Angie believed the truth of the Bible. Jesus IS the way! The ONLY way.
Dear friend, test the claims of those who say they know the way to God.
You can trust the Bible to always speak the definitive truth.
~Lord, please help me to model Your grace and acceptance to others who believe differently than I do. Help me to stand on the truth of Your word and to speak it in love. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen.
Question: How can you show Jesus’ love to someone who doesn’t know Him today?
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July 21st, 2008 at 6:42 pm
This seems a bit too late. Forgive me………..but ….there were those online, recently… who doubted that Jesus was the Only Way………..who doubted that He saves……that there is a literal Heaven and Hell.
Oh dear Jesus, forgive us…..for not speaking up…for not standing on Your Word………Oh please, Jesus forgive us who have let you down. ……..
In Your most Precious Name…………..Jesus!
July 22nd, 2008 at 7:45 am
It is sad that there are so many celebrities today, that can have such a negative influence on so many of their listener’s. Which is another example of why it is so important that we stand firm in God’s Word. He teaches us that there will be false prophets, and we automaticley assume they will be easily recognizable, (zealot’s, strange religions) but in reality, they can be people just like you, and I. People we have come to respect, or admire. This is why they are so dangerous. We as Christians following our Father’s truth, must stand up for the truth. We must speak out, or take some action, it is required of us. I have been heartbroken over Oprah Winfrey’s new website, and the false message she has been teaching. I have always admired her as a humanitarian, and been proud of the accomplishments she has succeeded in providing for women, and children around the world. She has been a role model for millions of women. I am praying for her…. that she will see the error of her ways. That our Lord Jesus Christ will open her heart, and show her the Truth. That she will turn away from the false teaching. The only way to God is through His son Jesus Christ, and we are not individual God’s. I am hoping that now millions of Christian women will be praying for her, so that her influence won’t affect those who don’t know the truth. Thanks for this website. In Christ’s Holy name, M. Darleen
July 22nd, 2008 at 5:22 pm
M Darleen, you are so right! There are so many who are lost, and searching for hope in all the wrong places! It is, indeed, a tragedy that Oprah uses her influence for evil, however inadvertantly, and the millions who follow her are being lead astray. It is true, that false teachers are not always easily distinguishable, and therefore it is incumbent on us, as believers, to be grounded in Scripture, that we may be able to discern lies from the Truth! Let us remember that God is God, and His will is not hindered by Oprah! While she may be leading her ‘flock’ to destruction, those whom the Lord has ordained for salvation, will be saved! His hand is upon them, and they will come to the Truth. Praise His holy Name!
Lord Jesus, thank You for Your victory on the cross! Thank You for gathering Your sheep, that Your Father has given You, and knowing them all by name! Wolves prowl around us, but we know You protect us from their grasp! We ask, Lord, that you have mercy on those who follow false prophets and teachers, opening their eyes and hearts to Your Truth! Expose the counterfeits, Lord, that they would be shamed. May we proclaim Your Word with boldness and power to a lost world! In Your precious Name, Jesus, Amen!