Jesus is greater than Adam? Yep. His death and resurrection overcome all the effects of Adam's sin. Adam's sin brought death to all mankind; Jesus' work causes all to have immortal life. Romans 5:18 - "Therefore, as one trespass led to condemnation for all men, so one act of righteousness leads to justification and life for all men" (ESV). 1 Corinthians 15:22 - "For even as, in Adam, all are dying, thus also, in Christ, shall all be vivified" (Concordant Literal New Testament). Believe it!
- Read the story of my somewhat winding road to Jesus: From stripping to Scientology to Jesus
Thursday, July 13, 2023
Why Hitler Will Return Into God
What do you, Hitler, Kenneth Copeland, The Nature Boy Ric Flair, Oprah, The Pope, a crying baby, and a goofball all have in common? You all, we all, came out of God, and we will all return into God. The final destination for all of God's creation is good. God will be "All in all" (1 Corinthians 15:28). You won't hear this in church. But you'll see it in the Scriptures, and you'll see it in this video.
Sunday, January 16, 2022
The lake of fire does NOT last "forever AND ever"
"Forever and ever" is NOT the duration of the lake of fire, though many popular bible translations hide this peace-giving truth.
God has good in store for the worst supernatural being and the worst human being. His hand is long enough to save them. This means His hand is long enough to save all. And that's exactly what He'll do, based on the death and resurrection of Jesus.
Saturday, October 22, 2016
Look Hillary! Clear proof that the election is rigged
| "Commence 'Operation Big Rig.'" |
Trump has recently been accusing the media, politicians, and those overseeing polling sites of rigging elections. He is 100% correct that elections are rigged. But he's blindly pointing his finger at those he thinks are pulling the strings, while the identity of the real rigger remains anonymous - until now.
So who is The Donald not seeing that has the the real clout and stealthiness to secretly seat chosen individuals into the most powerful chairs on the planet?
God.
Yes, God is the rigger of elections and the determiner of victors.
You should know this
God has revealed the fact of His election of leaders for all to see. Have you seen it?
God's dealings with Nebuchadnezzar, the king of Babylon, in Daniel 4 is an example to the whole world of God's control over mankind.
God humbles the proud, powerful king so that "the living may know that the Most High rules in the kingdom of men, gives it to whomever He will, and sets over it the lowest of men" (Daniel 4:17).
After the king is humbled by God, he comes to understand that it is God Who gave him his kingdom and power. Nebuchadnezzar then says in Daniel 4:35,
All the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing; He does according to His will in the army of heaven and among the inhabitants of the earth. No one can restrain His hand or say to Him, “What have You done?”
We may not like God's choice for the new president, but we must live with it, or move to Canada - where He also chooses the leaders.
Low people rising
So, you see, the election is rigged. Go ahead and vote, but realize that the only vote that really counts has already been cast. And maybe God has chosen the leader you prefer. Good for you. But also realize, according to Daniel 4:17 above, that God often "sets over it the lowest of men."
Donald? Hillary? Neither is someone I could wholeheartedly stand behind because of their low moral character - you know, the lies, womanizing, arrogance, etc. Yes, God will often put the lowest of people into the highest positions. Putin in Russia, Bashar al-Assad in Syria, Hitler, Stalin and on and on. And "No one can restrain His hand or say to Him, 'What have You done?'" Well, you could say to Him "What have You done?" but don't wait for an answer.
God gave authority to Pilate (who was not a good guy) to kill His Son. As Jesus was on trial, He had this revealing conversation with the Roman leader,
Pilate said to [Jesus], “Won’t You speak to me? Don’t You realise that I have the power to set You free, and I have the power to have You crucified?” 11 “You have no power at all against Me,” replied Jesus, “except what was given to you from above ...." John 19:10-11 (Phillips Version)
Pilate's power, and the power displayed by all human leaders throughout history, comes not from them, but from God. We see this stated clearly in Romans 13:1, "For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God."
Be careful what you ask for
God's chosen nation, Israel, rejected God as their king and instead wanted a man as king. God gave them what they wanted. But He warned them how the king would make the people his servants, and He detailed for them the negative things the king would do to the people. You can read it here in 1 Samuel 8. These same results can be seen throughout the world today when people want a human king instead of God as their King.
Contrast what the human king would do compared to the tremendous blessings God promised to Israel if it would walk in His ways.
Even after God's warning, the people still wanted a flawed, weak human king.
I'm often amused by the way people adore politicians. They are often treated like celebrities. Their followers put their heart and soul into candidates who will often eventually disappoint them. People want so badly for their candidate to win that they will often overlook and excuse their serious flaws.
Politicians like to refer to themselves as "public servants." But all too often our "public servants" serve only themselves. And as God warned Israel that their human king would take and take and take some more, the majority of today's politicians follow this same pattern. And we in fact become their servants.
Who is your king?
And loud voices occurred in heaven, saying, "The kingdom of this world became our Lord's and His Christ's, and He shall be reigning for the eons of the eons! Amen!" (Revelation 11:15 - Concordant Literal New Testament)
Until Jesus reigns on the earth, we must endure the leadership of low people. But we can also follow Him as our King now.
Sincerely,
Wes
P.S.
Just as God gave the Israelites something that wasn't good for them - a human king - He will sometimes give us our heart's desires when we want something that's not good for us. But when we reject Him and His ways in favor of our own sinful desires, He also gives us the consequences that come with our unwise desires. Choose God. Call on Him right now.
Friday, February 5, 2016
"Hitler escapes from Hell!"
British Anchorwoman: "This just in: Adolph Hitler, yes that Adolph Hitler, has escaped from Hell. The Twittersphere is exploding with eye-witness reports of the former Führer eating tacos in New Jerusalem. Let's go live to the scene and reporter Mox Malik."
Indian Reporter: "Yes, Jeannine, I'm here at the so-called 'gates of Hell,' and the place seems secure. There are no signs of a break-out. The enormous gates are completely intact. A huge crowd is gathering to see if the reports of Hitler's escape are true. Sir! Excuse me, sir! Did you see what happened here?"
Jewish Witness: "Yes. I saw the whole thing."
"Could you please tell our viewers exactly what you saw?"
"Sure. I walked over to the gates, unlocked them, and let Adolph go free."
"So Adolph Hitler did not escape from Hell?"
"That's right. Jeannine's lead-in and the headline on this blog post are wrong. Mox, those who come here can't escape from their judgment. Didn't you see the size of the lock? Besides, I have the only key."
"OK. But why did you let him go free?"
"He was properly judged and became very humble. He repented and asked me to forgive him. So I did. He's a new man now. You should go talk with him. He's very pleasant and witty. I bet he'll even buy the first round of tacos."
"You forgave him?"
"Yes."
"Sir, don't you know about all the horrible things Mr. Hitler did?"
"Yes Mox, I'm very well aware of his past. Don't you know what I did?"
"Yes! You released one of the worst people who ever lived!"
"True, I did do that. But I also died for Adolph, just as I died for everyone else so they could be set free from sin and death and be made right with God. I change people. I make them new."
"Sir, who are you?"
"I'm Jesus, the Savior of the world. It says so right in the Bible."
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Note: This is a fictional story. I don't know if Hitler even likes tacos. But the general idea of the story is something that will actually happen - the salvation of all people through Jesus, even the very worst of us. He'll do it. And that's great news. I'm excited to see how this plays out in the future.
The following is not fiction:
4 [God our Savior] will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. 5 For there is one God, and one Mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus; 6 Who gave Himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time. (1 Timothy)
And one thing is certain - whether in this life or the next - coming to Jesus is the ONLY way to be saved.
Jesus says unto him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man comes unto the Father, but by Me." (John 14:6)
Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is no other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. (Acts 4:12)
To learn more about the Savior of the world, read the Bible. For a biblical study of this topic, get the book JESUS and Hitler (slightly less than a buck on Kindle).