Post by Les Brewer on Jun 19, 2012 22:08:35 GMT
Calvary's Cross Ministries
Preaching Christ Crucified
From the Pastor's desk...
John 1:1,14;Philippians 2:5-8 (Please take time to read,KJV)
The Incarnation,to most Christians,is still something very hard for them to wrap their minds around.The world,because of the blindness of their heart, will never understand it until they come to Christ for salvation.The trouble that I still have at times is that, how could God love me,a poor wretched sinner,unworthy of anything but eternal Hell.But He does,and I thank Him daily for sending His Only Begotten Son,to die in my place,that I might have life,and have it more abundantly (John 10:10).
The decision of the Godhead,Trinity,if you will,was made from before the foundation of the world (I Peter 1:18-20) for the One we now know as Jesus Christ,to become a man,and go to the cross for our redemption.No angel could do this as the Watchtower (J.W.'s) claims.For they (angels) are a created being also.Ordinary man could not do this either,because of our fallen,sinful nature.Man can not save himself.Someone, though,had to give their live in exchange for the life of someone else.Someone who could meet the devil head on,as a human,with a human nature,and yet meet all the righteous demands of a Thrice Holy God.The Only Someone who could do such a thing was, God Himself.This is the part that is so hard for us to comprehend.Why? Why is it that mankind can not save himself? Simply put,because we are sinners! "Oh,I know that" someone might say,"we all sin,we're all sinners." My friends,it goes so much deeper than just this simple statement.We are by nature,incapable of ever doing anything,at all times,in every way,with always the right motives in mind.In other words,we are not perfect.This is the very reason that God had to become man.He is the Only One who could keep His own Holy demands perfectly.
It is a well known fact,that when a woman is pregnant,that the baby does not receive blood from the mother.Their body makes it's own blood.Bring this up to the Incarnation and the Virgin Mary,and you will see that the Blood of Jesus Christ is the very blood of God.This is what the Scriptures state in Acts 20:28.
This is the reason why it is so very critical that we do not trample underfoot the Blood of the New Covenant,and treat it as if it is nothing to be considered.To disrespect the spotless,pure and Holy blood of Christ is what Hophni and Phineas did in the Old Testament and were immediately struck dead.They blasphemed the Holy Spirit and the blood atonement.
It's does seem rather bloody and violent to talk of the blood of Jesus,but this is the very thing we must understand.It WAS a very violent,horrendous and bloody thing that happened at Calvary,and that is the very thing that will save us,if,we put all our faith and hope in Him.It's the ONLY way.This is God's way.Not man's.
Won't you please fall on the love and mercy of God today and accept by faith what He has done for you? He's waiting!......Until next time.......Love in Christ,bro.John
Preaching Christ Crucified
From the Pastor's desk...
John 1:1,14;Philippians 2:5-8 (Please take time to read,KJV)
The Incarnation,to most Christians,is still something very hard for them to wrap their minds around.The world,because of the blindness of their heart, will never understand it until they come to Christ for salvation.The trouble that I still have at times is that, how could God love me,a poor wretched sinner,unworthy of anything but eternal Hell.But He does,and I thank Him daily for sending His Only Begotten Son,to die in my place,that I might have life,and have it more abundantly (John 10:10).
The decision of the Godhead,Trinity,if you will,was made from before the foundation of the world (I Peter 1:18-20) for the One we now know as Jesus Christ,to become a man,and go to the cross for our redemption.No angel could do this as the Watchtower (J.W.'s) claims.For they (angels) are a created being also.Ordinary man could not do this either,because of our fallen,sinful nature.Man can not save himself.Someone, though,had to give their live in exchange for the life of someone else.Someone who could meet the devil head on,as a human,with a human nature,and yet meet all the righteous demands of a Thrice Holy God.The Only Someone who could do such a thing was, God Himself.This is the part that is so hard for us to comprehend.Why? Why is it that mankind can not save himself? Simply put,because we are sinners! "Oh,I know that" someone might say,"we all sin,we're all sinners." My friends,it goes so much deeper than just this simple statement.We are by nature,incapable of ever doing anything,at all times,in every way,with always the right motives in mind.In other words,we are not perfect.This is the very reason that God had to become man.He is the Only One who could keep His own Holy demands perfectly.
It is a well known fact,that when a woman is pregnant,that the baby does not receive blood from the mother.Their body makes it's own blood.Bring this up to the Incarnation and the Virgin Mary,and you will see that the Blood of Jesus Christ is the very blood of God.This is what the Scriptures state in Acts 20:28.
This is the reason why it is so very critical that we do not trample underfoot the Blood of the New Covenant,and treat it as if it is nothing to be considered.To disrespect the spotless,pure and Holy blood of Christ is what Hophni and Phineas did in the Old Testament and were immediately struck dead.They blasphemed the Holy Spirit and the blood atonement.
It's does seem rather bloody and violent to talk of the blood of Jesus,but this is the very thing we must understand.It WAS a very violent,horrendous and bloody thing that happened at Calvary,and that is the very thing that will save us,if,we put all our faith and hope in Him.It's the ONLY way.This is God's way.Not man's.
Won't you please fall on the love and mercy of God today and accept by faith what He has done for you? He's waiting!......Until next time.......Love in Christ,bro.John