JESUS:GRACE

“So much for the message of the third Day... the same scriptures but different interpretations. Some even get it right and probably mistakenly preach error at one point in time of their ministry (some later get it right and tell the pple the right tin, while some never get the opportunity). The best way to survive in this terrain is to get to know God for you (a PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP)”

          While writing the above excerpts on Facebook as a post, more extensive revelations flooded my mind and I reasoned: “why not blog this”. The varying messages on these last times are signs of the fulfilment of scriptures, ears with get itchy; wanting to hear what they want or what they think is right “For the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear” ( 2Tim 4:3 NIV).

          I am not worthy to judge anybody’s calling, who am I? For in me also was the gift of righteousness imputed, without works I received righteousness   and was justified by my faith in him. Hence, I do not possess a spiritual thermometer to measure someone’s spirituality, it is between them and God (it’s just that, sometimes some things are obvious to be corrected and God can send you to talk to persons based on individual unique situations). Hence I will not attack any pastor’s personality, because, there was a time we all at one point in time had limited understanding and in our desire and zeal for the work of God, we preached that i.e.  Nobody is beyond misinterpretation of scriptures at one point in time of their lives. But it is not Gods desire that we remain in that situation, and that is why he brings to us the right interpretation of scriptures, with his spirit within us acting as witness when the correct gospel or teaching is taught.

          My main Trust for this message today, is the confusion amidst brethren on whose interpretation of Grace is correct? What is really grace? What does it give room for?  Do I still make it to heaven, irrespective of the way I act here on earth; so far I am saved? Don’t good works matter anymore? Does justification by faith means acting irresponsibly here on earth, because I believe I cannot lose my salvation? The questions are too numerous to answer. Ardent followers of Joseph Prince and Andrew Warmack will be waiting to hear my reaction to the question above. I will try not to disappoint, this is what I think? I am not going to jump into the argument and say this people are correct and these people are wrong... No I am not going to do that.

          Yes, we are justified by our faith and not by works (Rom. 5:9, 1 Pet. 2:24, 2 Cor. 5:21, Rom. 5:1, Rom. 3:28), everything we have today , all things that are pertaining to life and Godliness were and are achieved through our faith in Jesus Christ.  The totality of our life as Christians comes from Christ, without him we can do nothing (John 15: 5).  Scripture also says let your light so shine before men, that they might see your good works and glorify your father who is heaven( Matt 5: 16). Ephesians 2:10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them,( James 2 : 26,2 Timothy 3:17, Titus 1 : 16, 2 Cor 5 : 10, Titus 2:14 “ Who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works”, Hebrews 10:26-31,).

          I want us to allow scripture speak for himself, and that’s why I will not try to explain anything, the paragraph above have brought together, the bone of contention. Every Christian has in him the spirit of God, the seal of our salvation, he bears witness with our spirit that we are the sons of God... When Christ was leaving, he told us that the spirit of God will lead us into all truths, so as we study the above let us try as much as possible as we can to get to hear from him and work out our salvation, in a way that is pleasing to daddy. Do not allow anybody’s teaching, mutilate your relationship with daddy... though we still have good teachings, listen to them and learn, because the word of the lord... (Heb 4:12), but let the spirit of God in you act as a funnel, a continuous stay in his presence will help you know when it is him...for my sheep hears my voice.

           Now, my view in concise, scripture says that the just shall live by faith, our lives as Christians (righteous people through Christ Jesus) is directed and should be directed by the leading of the seal of our righteousness in Christ Jesus – The holy spirit. No Wonder scripture says that walk in the spirit and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh ( Gal 5 ; 16). It is not me to join in the argument that once you are saved, you are forever saved? “You cannot lose your salvation”...those are not my business, why major on the minor. What concerns me is living my like everyday like Christ, because that was the reason for his coming, what is my business is showing forth to the world in all sincerity the goodness that emanates from his love, what is my business is growing deeper and deeper in my relationship with the father, why bother about the extent of grace or whether I can lose salvation; when I am not planning on losing it for anything and I am enjoying my relationship with Grace (Jesus). Christians! It is my humble submission that we stop trying to be one side of the argument and be on the side of the father; come, sit at his feet and learn of him( Matt 11 :25 -30). Enjoy Gods love for you and live out that love,  I do the things I do or refuse to do the things I do not because they are laws or religion, but because the love of my father constrains me....LET US COME OUT THIS CONFUSION and set our eyes on Jesus, looking only unto him, for he is the author and finisher of our faith. Abide in him and he in you( John 15: 3-5), in him only do you find rest and peace, the world cannot offer it, understanding of the preaching of any preacher  as he brings out the gospel “might” not stand the test of time, what stands the test of time is your personal relationship with Christ. Please for God sake, stop the accumulation of Knowledge tearing Christendom apart and focus on the common factor, Jesus....he never fails .

 I am a product of grace, my life is in existence because of grace, I will die in grace (its left to you to decide maybe it is radical or not), but what my grace explains to me, is that I should be Christ like, that where sin Abounds; grace abounds much more, that he that is born of God, does not continue in sin..... Grace explains to me that when I fall short, he is always there for me, to raise me up, and make me whole, GRACE  TELLS ME , that he loves me and hates sin; hence he does everything to keep me away from sin.... Grace tells me that I need to be prefect as my father in heaven is perfect, GRACE tells me that I am not more righteous than anybody, because the same amount of righteousness is imputed to all who believe, what separates me is how much I Understand. I will not join the argument, because they all have the point to prove, but I look at the common factor and cling on him, His name is JESUS... HE IS GRACE......leave all the confusion and have a personal Relationship with Him... That is where grace is fully expressed..#2013