Arrogant Christianity

Human wisdom and understand is no match for God’s wisdom.

Have you noticed the increasing rhetoric by the politically correct network news media in their reporting about the “Christian” claim, viewed as arrogant by most anchors, that a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ is the only path to heaven? Condemnation of Christians, much like you see with the demonization of Tea Party participants, is now becoming the new “hate propaganda” theme being used by those seeking to remove God from American society.

The stark reality is that many theology professors, ministers, pastors and their followers who claim to be Christian, do not believe Jesus Christ is the only path to heaven. For the true followers of Jesus Christ this is unfortunately in that they are categorized in the “Christian” camp that includes believers and non-believers. The result has been a mixture of confusion, controversy, and condemnation toward all who are true believers in Jesus Christ and are called Christian.

If you do not believe in the Gospel Message of the birth, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, you are not a child of God and you will not be going to the heaven Jesus promised to those who love Him. The message of the cross of Jesus Christ for the redemption of man is the message taught throughout the Bible and it is indisputable.  It is the message and belief of all true followers of Jesus Christ no matter what their religious or denominational label.

Of course, many would claim otherwise but they are ignorant of the Biblical scriptures.  An understanding of the scriptures is only revealed to those who know and believe in the Trinity—God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit—that is taught in the Bible. As Paul wrote in1 Corinthians 2:14 NIV,  “The man without the Spirit does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned.”

Please pause, think and ponder upon what you have just read.  Unless the Holy Spirit of God has enlightened you, an understanding of Biblical Scriptures is not possible. This is why many ministers and pastors have misled their congregations by preaching multiple paths to heaven and salvation. They are not spiritual children of God, and they mistakenly teach false doctrines that deceive many.

God’s Holy Spirit lives within those He has called.  Without the Spirit the Gospel Message will never be understood or even believable.  You cannot have the Holy Spirit unless you confess Jesus Christ, and you can only confess when God’s Spirit convicts you of your sinfulness and calls you to repentance.  God may be calling you now.  Surrender your will to Him, and your life will be changed forever.

Find a Bible and read 1 Corinthians 1:18-21.  Paul wrote (NIV version quoted), “For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.  For it is written: “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate.”  Where is the wise man?  Where is the scholar?  Where is the philosopher of this age?  Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world?  For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not know him, God was pleased through the foolishness of what was preached to save those who believe.”

Let me repeat, An understanding of the scriptures is only revealed to those who know and believe in the Trinity— God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit.  Ignorance, jealousies and disbelief on the part of non-spirit filled followers (in name only) of Jesus Christ throughout history brought about the many religious denominations and sects, i.e., Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterians, Episcopalians, Catholics and etc.

A recent poll revealed that over fifty-seven percent of Christians do not believe Jesus Christ is the only path to heaven. The true Gospel Message of the Bible has not been revealed to a majority of those who call themselves Christian because of their unbelief.  As a result, Christianity without Jesus Christ has become just another faithless and godless religious organization.

I am amused that it is only the Christian claim about heaven that is being challenged.  Consider Islam and its message.  Islam and its followers are never challenged, at least openly, by the politically correct.  Islam promotes an afterlife for only those whom Allah feels did enough good deeds and no one objects or “cries fowl.” Let’s see, Jesus promoted love and the forgiveness of sin, Islam demands death for those who will not follow Allah.  “God sacrificed His Son, Allah demands your son’s sacrifice” or similar words are credited to John Ashcroft.  

Why do the politically correct choose to pick on Jesus?  I guess it is because the true Christians are not into persecution of non-followers, but true followers of Islam, the Jihadist, are required by Allah to persecute the infidels (mostly Christians and Jews) if they will not convert to Islam.  If you slander Allah you are in danger of losing your life by radical Jihadist. Not so if you deny and defame the name of Jesus. 

You may believe differently and that is OK. I am not condemning you; I will leave any condemnation up to God.  Your particular religious belief may be some form of Christianity or whatever.  A heaven or an afterlife may be a future destiny for you if you live up to the sacraments, rules and regulations required by your religious faith or non-faith.  The Bible, Koran or other books may be read in your religious services.  However, unless your religious faith believes in the Gospel message of Jesus Christ, you will not be spending any time with Jesus in the afterlife.  You may be going to “a heaven,” but it will not be the heaven Jesus promised to those who love Him.

So what is so controversial about the true Christian’s faith and belief in Jesus Christ and His heaven.  If you do not believe who Jesus said He was—the Son of God—worship and serve your own god and his heaven.  Leave the true Christian alone.  After all, why should they care?  They are not the ones going to Hell.  HA, HA!  Let’s have a little humor here.

Trust and believe in Jesus or trust and believe in your god.  The choice is yours.  For me, I am going to follow Jesus.  Do as you please, but I will continue to pray for your soul. Are you praying for mine? My God loves everyone, but unless you love Him and believe in the Gospel Message, it will not be possible for you to have an afterlife with Him.

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