ROAD to ETERNAL LIFE: DO NOT LOOK BACK!

Jesus says: “[ENTER YE IN AT THE STRAIT GATE]: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat; because strait is the gate, and [NARROW IS THE WAY, WHICH LEADETH UNTO LIFE, AND FEW THERE BE THAT FIND IT]” (Matthew 7:13–14).

“No man, having put his hand to the plough, and [LOOKING BACK], is fit for the Kingdom of God” (Luke 9:62).

“Remember Lot’s wife” (Luke 17:32)?

Lot, his wife and two daughters were elected to be SAVED from the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. The angels of God told them, saying: “Escape for thy life; [LOOK NOT BEHIND THEE], neither stay thou in all the plain; escape to the mountain, lest thou be consumed” (Genesis 19:17).

Lot’s wife did not believe EVERY word of God as spoken by the angels of God :…” look not behind thee,…”.. Lot’s wife was disobedient to the word of God; Lot’s wife did not endure to the end and lost her Salvation! Lot’s wife loved life so much in Sodom and Gomorrah that she had to have one last look, but it was not to be, because she turned into a pillar of salt (Genesis 19:26).

“[TAKE HEED, BRETHREN], lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God. But exhort one another daily, while it is called To day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin. [FOR WE ARE MADE PARTAKERS OF CHRIST, IF WE HOLD THE BEGINNING OF OUR CONFIDENCE STEDFAST UNTO THE END]” (Hebrews 3:12-14).

REDEMPTION TO HEAVEN.

What is God’s plan for human beings?

Let us ALL never forget why God sent his only begotten Son, Jesus to this earth for “a light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel” (Luke 2:32).

“For [ALL] have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; Being justified freely by his grace through the [REDEMPTION] that is in Christ Jesus” (Romans 3:23-24).

Jesus, our Lord, Savior and King appointed the Apostle Paul to be the apostle to the Gentiles who said: “For I speak to you Gentiles, inasmuch as I am the apostle of the Gentiles, I magnify mine office” (Romans 11:13).

Paul explained God’s REDEMPTION OR SALVATION PLAN for human beings when he said: “For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. But [EVERY MAN IN HIS OWN ORDER]: [CHRIST THE FIRSTFRUITS]; afterward they that are [CHRIST’S AT HIS COMING]. Then cometh the end, when he shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when he shall have put down all rule and all authority and power” (1 Corinthians 15:21-24).

Therefore, REDEMPTION has two phases: 1) “…CHRIST THE FIRSTFRUITS…” and 2) “…CHRIST’S AT HIS COMING…”

I) Who are “CHRIST THE FIRSTFRUITS”?
a) Gentiles
b) Sevants (Saints) of God of the people Israel.

II) How many are “CHRIST THE FIRSTFRUITS”?
c) 7 million
d) 144,000
[Notes: Please read (Revelation 7:1-4, 14: 14:1–4, 15:2–3)].

Word of GOD or worldly riches?

One early morning, as he rummaged through the garbage bins to find food, a homeless man stumbles upon a box with a note on the outside: “Within this box are two compartments that will change your life forever”. “You can choose only ONE!”
He proceeded to open the box: There was another note on the inside: “Open first the right compartment”

RIGHT Compartment: Within was the Authorize King James version of the Holy Bible with a hand written note:

Jesus, the only begotten Son of God says: “Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 5:10).

“Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also” (Matthew 6:19-21).

“How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the Kingdom of God” (Luke 18:24).

“He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the [TREE OF LIFE], which is in the midst of the [PARADISE OF GOD]” (Revelation 2:7).

“[I AM HE THAT LIVETH, AND WAS DEAD; AND, BEHOLD, I AM ALIVE FOR EVERMORE], Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death” (Revelation 1:18).

The homeless man then proceeded to open the left compartment.

Left Compartment: Within is the latest smartphone with instructions to turn on and to play the voice note:

“May name is anonymous, and you have exactly nine (9) minutes to agree.”

“I have been observing you for sometime. I have no children to leave my wealth and riches.”

“There is a folder marked “keys to my wealth”. To give you an example: Swiss bank accounts in the millions, fully staffed mansions in major cities, private islands, private jets, luxury cars and the list goes on.”

“However, you must agree to follow the strict guidelines of the Trustee of my Estate to preserve this wealth for the next person who shall be chosen upon your death.”

“Finally, you will have a luxury lifestyle but, you will end up like the rich man in the biblical story of Lazarus and the rich man (Luke 16:19-31).”

The clock in ticking and you have six (6) minutes.

What if we were in this homeless man’s position, which compartment would we choose?

How to obtain ETERNAL LIFE?

Throughout this world there are countless books on how to do something or to accomplish some goal:

How to get rich?
How to become successful?
How to be happy?
How to become fit?
How to live healthy?
And the list goes on.

However, the whole world should read the word of God as written in the most important book which will never pass away: The Holy Bible (KJV); and read:

How to obtain ETERNAL LIFE?

“For God so loved the world, that [HE GAVE HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON, THAT WHOSOEVER BELIEVETH IN HIM SHOULD NOT PERISH], but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God” (John 3:16-18).

“He that [BELIEVETH ON THE SON HATH EVERLASTING LIFE]: and he that [BELIEVETH NOT THE SON SHALL NOT SEE LIFE]; but the [WRATH OF GOD] abideth on him” (John 3:36).

Jesus, the only begotten Son of God says: “Search the Scriptures; for in them ye think ye have [ETERNAL LIFE: AND THEY ARE THEY WHICH TESTIFY OF ME]. And ye will not come to me, that ye might have life” (John 5:39–40).

“I am [THE WAY, THE TRUTH, AND THE LIFE]: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me” (John 14:6).

“[MY SHEEP HEAR MY VOICE, AND I KNOW THEM, AND THEY FOLLOW ME]: And [I GIVE UNTO THEM ETERNAL LIFE]; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father’s hand. I and my Father are one” (John 10:27-30).

“Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom” (Luke 12:32).

“I am with you alway, even unto [THE END OF THE WORLD]. Amen” (Matthew 28:20).

GOD is Good!

Jesus, the only begotten Son of God says: “….there is none good but one, that is, God:…” (Matthew 19:17).

All humans exist by the sure mercies of God which are renewed DAILY (Daniel 12:11-12) because “If he set his heart upon man, if he gather unto himself his spirit and his breath; all flesh shall perish together, and man shall turn again unto dust” (Job 34:14-15).

“It is of the LORD’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new [EVERY MORNING]: great is thy faithfulness” (Lamentations 3:22-23).

“Oh that man would praise the LORD or his goodness and for his wonderful works to the children of men” (Psalm 107:8).

Give God the Glory in the name of his only begotten Son!

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life” (John 3:16).

“How excellent is thy lovingkindness, O God! Therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings. They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of thy house; and thou shalt make them drink of the river of thy pleasures” (Psalm 36:7–8).

“Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us” (Psalm 62:8).

“The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him” (Nahum 1:7).

The LAST DAY is the DAY OF JUDGMENT at the END OF THE WORLD.

“And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and [WHAT SHALL BE THE SIGN OF THY COMING, AND OF THE END OF THE WORLD]?” (Matthew 24:3).

“And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you. For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many” (Matthew 24:4-5).

“[THEN IF ANY MAN SHALL SAY UNTO YOU, LO, HERE IS CHRIST, OR THERE; BELIEVE IT NOT]. [FOR THERE SHALL ARISE FALSE CHRISTS], and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, [IF IT WERE POSSIBLE, THEY SHALL DECEIVE THE VERY ELECT].

Behold, I have told you before. Wherefore if they shall say unto you, Behold, he is in the desert; go not forth: behold, he is in the secret chambers; believe it not. For as the lightning cometh out of the east, and shineth even unto the west; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be” (Matthew 24:23-27).

“No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the [LAST DAY]” (John 6:44).

“[HE THAT REJECTETH ME, AND RECEIVETH NOT MY WORDS], hath one that judgeth him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall [JUDGE HIM IN THE LAST DAY” (John 12:48).

“I am with you alway, even unto [THE END OF THE WORLD]. Amen” (Matthew 28:20).

WORMWOOD: Sign of the LAST YEARS before THE END.

In this present day, our life appears to be normal; however, we need to remind ourselves that in the coming last years of time before Jesus’ return, there will be a period when life as we know it will change in an instant.

Many people will be undoubtedly frightened because “there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; men’s hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken” (Luke 21:25–26). However, those with faith of JESUS CHRIST having refuge in the Kingdom of God will not be afraid.

“And the third angel sounded, and there fell a great star from heaven, burning as it were a lamp, and it fell upon the third part of the rivers, and upon the fountains of waters; And the name of the star is called [WORMWOOD]: and the third part of the waters became wormwood; and many men died of the waters, because they were made bitter” (Revelation 8:7-11).

“Our soul waiteth for the LORD: he is our help and our shield” (Psalm 33:20).
“The LORD is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul that seeketh him. It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the LORD” (Lamentations 3:25-26).

“Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle. Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace” (2 Thessalonians 2:14-16).

P R A Y.

Our Lord Jesus Jesus reminds us that we ought to PRAY and not faint (Luke 18:1). The Holy Scriptures says: “If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small” (Proverbs 24:10).

“Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us” (Psalm 62:8).

“The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him” (Nahum 1:7).

Jesus also says: “God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth” (John 4:23–24).

“When ye [PRAY], use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him” (Matthew 6:7-8).

“[AFTER THIS MANNER THEREFORE PRAY YE]: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen” (Matthew 6:9-13).

Our LORD God in the name of Jesus hear our PRAYER.

“The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous” (Proverbs 15:29).

“The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe” (Proverbs 18:10).

“Our help is in the name of the LORD, who made heaven and earth” (Psalm 124:8).

“I WILL lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.
My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth.
He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber.
Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.
The LORD is thy keeper: the LORD is thy shade upon thy right hand.
The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night.
The LORD shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul.
The LORD shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore” (Psalm 121:1-8).

G O D.

“Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the LORD. Seek the LORD, and his strength: seek his face evermore” (Psalm 105:3-4).

“No man hath seen God at any time; the [ONLY BEGOTTEN SON], which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him” (John 1:18).

“For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus: who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time” (1 Timothy 2:5–6).
Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city” (Revelation 22:13-14).

“And this is his commandment, That [WE SHOULD BELIEVE ON THE NAME OF HIS SON JESUS CHRIST, AND LOVE ONE ANOTHER], as he gave us commandment” (1 John 3:23).

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his [ONLY BEGOTTEN SON], that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God” (John 3:16-18).

“Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth: for I am God, and there is none else” (Isaiah 45:22).

“Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God” (Colossians 3:2–3).

Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God says: “Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God” (Matthew 5:8-9).