Hebrews 4:12 "For the Word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart."
Are we still struggling with our salvation or are we still lost? We think we are all doing, is right before God, yet not growing as we ought to. Why? Perhaps the Gospel - preached or taught is not "sharp" enough.
‘The Fruits of A Watered Down Gospel’.
The Church of Jesus Christ is filled with false teachers who preach a false watered down gospel that produces millions upon million of false converts. A gospel that promises wealth, health and prosperity. These false teachers make Jesus their Holy ATM. A gospel that promises love, joy and happiness. A gospel that invites and begs unbelievers to come to Jesus Christ.
The Biblical Gospel of Jesus Christ is not an invitation but rather a command. Imperative words such as: “Repent”, “Believe”, “Enter” the narrow gate are all commands and not invitations. Instead of sinners beating their chests like the publican in Luke 18 crying:
“God be merciful, to me a sinner!”
This watered down gospel gives sinners the impression they are doing Jesus Christ this big favor in agreeing to receive Him as Lord and Savior. Instead of sinners crying out:
“O wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death?”
This watered down gospel invites millions upon millions to enter the ‘wide gate’ which leads to eternal damnation; eternal hell. These preachers avoid preaching on sin, judgment, Satan, demons, hell or the wrath of God. They avoid preaching on ‘God’s terms’ for entering His Kingdom. Terms such as self denial, picking up the cross daily and following Jesus. Terms such as ‘Spiritual Bankruptcy’ that every sinner needs to meekly mourn over. Terms such as ‘Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness’. Terms such as the wrath of God, trials and tribulations.
Terms such as:
“… narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life and there are few who find it” (Matt 7:14).
These Charismatic preachers are not even called by God into the ministry. These con artists are well versed in manipulating and fleecing God’s sheep and leading millions of false converts to hell. They trick un-repented sinners into walking down the aisle, reciting a short prayer and signing a commitment card. Not only that, they then assure them of their salvation based on untested profession. Assuring anyone of salvation is the work of the Holy Spirit and not man (Romans 8:16). Assuring un-repented sinners of their salvation has to be one of the most abominable acts.
Many of these preachers not only are not called by God, but are not even saved. They are not born again. No wonder their Churches which appear alive are dead.
Many like Nicodemus call themselves rulers, teachers and reverends. Nicodemus was a Pharisee, a Jewish Ruler, a teacher of Israel and a member of the Sanhedrin, yet did not understand what it meant to be saved; to be born again.
Jesus told Nicodemus: “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. " Nicodemus responded: “How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter a second time into his mother's womb and be born?" . Jesus again said to Nicodemus: “… Do not marvel that I said to you, 'You must be born again " Again Nicodemus answered Jesus saying:
“How can these things be? ".Listen to Jesus’ response this time: “Are you the teacher of Israel, and do not know these things? … If I have told you earthly things and you do not believe, how will you believe if I tell you heavenly things? “
You see unregenerate teachers and pastors who are not called by God produce ‘false converts’. Converts that are religious but lost.
Converts who will weep on Judgment day crying: “ Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name?' And then I will declare to them, 'I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!”
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