Random Thoughts on the Really Good News

"Thou hast ascended on high, thou hast led captivity captive: thou hast received gifts for men; yea, for the rebellious also, that the LORD God might dwell among them...The wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord...There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; One Lord, one faith, one baptism, One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men." (Psalm 68:18; Romans 6:26; Ephesians 4:4-8) All mankind are captives of sin because of Adam, and all mankind are freely justified and set free from the penalty of sin by the second Adam, Christ Jesus. “Thus it is written, the first man Adam became a living being; the last Adam became a life-giving spirit...through one transgression ...

"Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air and so we will always be with the Lord" (1 Thessalonians 4:17) OK, so after believers have met the Lord in the air, then what? “Surely you have heard about the administration of God’s grace that was given to me for you, that is, the mystery made known to me by revelation…” (Ephesians 3:2, 10-11) Most likely, you have not heard about it in Church. I didn't…I read about it in the letters of the Bible written by Paul… “His intent was that now, through the ecclesia (out called) the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms, according to his eternal purpose that he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord…” (Ephesians 3: 10-11) You are aware that we are not alone in this Universe, or are you? The Bible tells  of the Angels, Seraphim, Cherubim, Satan, Demons, and most likely other created beings who are not h...

"For no one is cast off by the Lord forever. Though he brings grief, he will show compassion, so great is his unfailing love. For he does not willingly bring affliction or grief to anyone." (Lamentations 33:31-33) It would be nice if Christianity believed this. Then all Christians would become Believers. Calling yourself a Christian does not make you a Believer. "For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive...For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning." (1 Corinthians 15:22; Psalm 30:5)