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Is It Fair To Have An Unforgivable Sin?

Some will say that it is unfair that our death can place us in a state of Unforgivable Sin. But God is fair. We each have our entire life in which to accept Jesus. And that is the same for every human being that exists. It doesn’t matter what country one comes from; what race one is; if one is rich or poor. Every human being receives the same ability to choose.

Choose wisely?

The Unforgiveable Sin!

The Unforgiveable Sin used to scare me. The Bible says the Unforgiveable Sin is Blaspheming the Holy Spirit. And I believe that. But what does that mean? Had I ever accidentally done that? After all I am no youngster, I can’t remember every single thing I have done in my life. The truth is, I think that the idea of an Unforgivable Sin scares a lot of people. And yet if you are alive, it is not a sin you could have committed.

The Unforgiveable Sin is when we die rejecting Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. For the Holy Spirit only comes to us when we accept Jesus as our Savior. So you see, if you have accepted Jesus as your Savior, it’s just not possible that you have committed the “Unforgiveable Sin”.

For Jesus forgives all other sin the minute we accept Him as our Savior. The Holy Spirit becomes a part of us that very same moment.

For more on The Unforgivable Sin, I think Billy Graham explains it even better: https://billygraham.org/answer/what-is-the-unpardonable-sin-i-am-afraid-i-may-have-committed-it/

So as long as we are alive, we can not have committed the Unforgiveable Sin.

More on God’s Forgiveness :)

There is nothing that God can not, and will not forgive, with the exception of blaspheming the Holy Spirit, which we can not have done yet (more on that later).

Think about just how awesome that is! There is nothing we have done that God can not and will not forgive. We can start our life over today. We can start our life over every day!

If we want to read about God’s Willingness to forgive, read Hosea 1-2 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hosea+1-2&version=ESV

If you read it literally or figuratively, it matters not. What is clear is that God forgives because He loves us 🙂

The Color of Jesus’ Skin- Does It Matter?

In the news recently, there has been quite a discussion as to the color of Jesus’ skin. How sad that so much energy is wasted on something that does not matter.

In the Bible, it talks of clay pots. And how although the clay pots may age and deteriorate (Us). It’s what is In the pot that is truly the Treasure (The Holy Spirit). It is the same with the color of Jesus’ skin. It simply does not matter what color of skin Jesus had.

We love and follow Him because of who He was on the inside. We love and follow Him because He loved us so! And His greatest command is that we love God with our whole heart and soul, and love our neighbor as ourselves.

Notice Jesus did not say, love those with whom we agree, lol. He said love every one.

Jesus does not recognize any of the ways we divide ourselves. Whether it be economic, political or race, because Jesus loves us all-each and every one!

God Forgives Us Because He Loves Us So!

Charles Spurgeon once said, “The holier a man becomes, the more he mourns his unholiness”. I think that means that when we first become Christians, we mourn and change the “large” sins in our life. But as we walk though our journey with Christ, even the smallest of sins trouble us greatly.

However, we need not fear! Our Father in Heaven is infinitely merciful to all those who fear Him. And I must admit that I am always surprised by just how our Father knows exactly where I am-and meets me there.

He’s not just infinitely forgiving, He is also so very loving ?

See Psalm 103: 11-17 (ESV):

Psalm 103:11-17 English Standard Version (ESV)

¹¹For as high as the heavens are above the earth,
    so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him;
¹²as far as the east is from the west,
    so far does he remove our transgressions from us.
¹³As a father shows compassion to his children,
    so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear him.
¹⁴For he knows our frame;^[a]
    he remembers that we are dust.

¹⁵As for man, his days are like grass;
    he flourishes like a flower of the field;
¹⁶for the wind passes over it, and it is gone,
    and its place knows it no more.
¹⁷But the steadfast love of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear him,
    and his righteousness to children’s children”

God Loves Us All- Each & Every One!

One has only to turn on the news to see the devastation and destruction occuring in our country because of the recent protests. Seeing it all, regardless as to which side one is on, it’s hard not to become angry.

But as much as some in the media may attempt to divide us, there is only ONE Bible. There is only ONE Word of God for us to follow. And Christ gave us a command, Love God with our whole heart and soul, and love each other.

Notice, our Lord did not say love those with whom you agree, lol. He said love everyone!

As Christians, it’s important that we remember that God made all of us. Each of us. The color of our skin may be white, may be black, may be yellow…But it doesn’t matter.

What matters is that God loves us all and we need to let that love unite us!

Peace At Any Price Is Not Peace!

Many cities and states accross the country are removing statues because they offend many Americans. One of the problems with that is that in some states, it’s against the law. Citing safety issues, elected officials are removing them anyway.

But the problem is that if the law is selectively enforced, why should any one comply with it? Selective enforcement of the law leads more people to break the law. If there are Americans who do not like the current laws, then they need to change them-not break them!

Unfortunately, a similar type of issue is facing many Christians today. Do we give in to the peer and media pressure surrounding us and turn our backs on our faith in Jesus Christ and all that it calls us to do, or do we stand firm?

Peace at any price is not peace. And our “Help comes from the Lord”, not our politicians. So we need to hold on to our faith and stand firm. Do not let the state of the world scare you!

This world is NOT our home, Heaven IS.

Share Your Light

“God’s people will have the Light of the Lord Jesus shining upon them in the midst of great darkness. Sometimes the only light there is, is the Light of Jesus that the Christian shines forth”

In Isaiah 60, it speaks of a time when “darkness shall cover the earth”. And it goes on to say that Jesus will “come and shine a great light”. There will be times in the coming days, where Christians feel under attack. Indeed this has already happened for many. But we need not fear.

If “war is at the door, Jesus won”.

But in Isaiah, we also learn that the light of Jesus is IN us, and we need to share that light with others. So in a time where many will not even listen to the Word of God, how can we reach out to them? With acts of kindness. Smile at someone, give someone who needs it a mask or cleaning supplies, say a few words of encouragement to others, brings groceries to someone in need…

Because our acts of kindness may be all they ever see of our Lord Jesus Christ. ?

Salvation & Baptism

“I baptize you with water for repentance. But after me comes one who is more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.”-Matthew 3:11 NIV version

How do human beings go to Heaven? They go through the forgiveness of God through His Son Jesus Christ. In other words, they go to Heaven if they accept Jesus’ great gift of Salvation before they die. For like any gift, to enjoy all of its benefits, we have to accept it ?

Often, I hear people wondering if they have to be baptized in water in order to go to Heaven, but the truth is the minute we accept Jesus as our Savior, we are born again in the Holy Spirit. It is that which saves us and brings us to Heaven.

So how important is it to be publicly baptized with water? It’s really important, but not necessary for Salvation. So if you know someone who is sick, or someone who can not get to a church, do not fear.Each person is saved the moment they accept Jesus as their Savior.

For those who wonder, being baptized publicly in water is important too. In the tradition of John the Baptist, It’s one way of letting others know that we have accepted Jesus Christ as our Savior and that we have been born again in the Holy Spirit. And whether one is immersed in water or sprinkled with water does not matter. It is the dying to ourselves and being born again in the Holy Spirit that counts.

What does matter is our commitment to actively follow Jesus for the rest of our lives. That matters-a lot. 🙂

Where Is America In All Of This?

In the Old Testament, we see time and again that God sometimes allowed nations that behaved badly to suffer. Immoral behavior, sexual misconduct, and crimes against the innocent were just a few of the sins God judged these nations guilty of. And some nations not only accepted these behaviors, they promoted them. And sometimes these nations were punished for their misdeeds.

Should we not be asking, where is American in all of this?