World Impact Ministries / Peter Youngren

Jesus’ non-discriminatory approach.

Last weeks blog brought a lot of reaction. Thank you for responding whether you agree with my sentiments or not.

End-time prophecy predictions are a tricky business. Anyone remember Salem Kirban prediction books in the 70’s? What about a host of other prophecy teachers who foretold Jesus’ return in 1982, 1987, 1988, 1992, 2000 etc. All through these emotionally charged predictions I have been saying that Jesus’ return is not tied to a date on the calendar, but to a fulfillment of a condition the Gospel must first be preached.

Paul tells the Galatians, it can happen and quite easily at that.  The bewitching is in believing the oldest lie there is. “Yes, surely Jesus died for your sins.  His death made you righteous, but you must prove your love to him by doing things that are right.  You need to show God why he should keep on loving you.”  In fact, God’s love is extended unconditionally to everyone.  He loved us when we were enemies.

Have you been on the treadmill of faith? You are running as hard as you can in your pursuit of faith but not getting anywhere. Could it be that Christian preachers have made faith into something we manufacture by efforts of prayer and Bible study rather than a gift of God?

“For I testify to everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: If anyone adds to these things, God will add to him the plagues that are written in this book; and if anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part from the Book of Life, from the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.” Revelation 22:18,19