As David Bercot often points out, how odd that so many churches turn to Romans to preach how to be saved instead of going to the very words of Jesus. I wonder how many Christians realize that the new testament letters are really just a commentary on the Gospels.
Yes the cornerstone is Jesus, the writings of the apostles and the prophets are like stones that come out from Jesus the cornerstone. We start with Jesus’ words, the interpret all the rest of the Bible through Him! The church today has it backwards. They interpret Jesus’ words through Paul! Ephesians 2:19-20 So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone,
I was watching this video about a homeless man saying that people nowadays are selfish and don't want to help anyone. You could be bleeding on the side of the road and people won't even stop to help you. It reminds me of the story Jesus told of the good samaritan who helped that man
@@alyssamayle4088 that’s right, all scripture. And when we give a word to someone, it should be according to the needs of the person. Sometimes it’s not the thing that we consider “the gospel”. What is interesting is that the Romans road gospel never penetrated my heart, hearing it repeatedly throughout my whole life. What I needed to hear was that my sins were separating me from God. The moment I heard that, was when I got saved. It was when I heard that that I actually knew why Christ had to die for my sins. I thought I knew God, but my conscience had been seared so bad that “Christ died for your sins” did not move me whatsoever. I could see the faults in everyone but myself. When someone made it personal and said “your sins are separating you from God” I knew it was true.
That’s exactly what I was thinking today - a short cut. That’s exactly what it is brother. Most people want to be told they can have the maximum reward for the least amount of effort. They want treasures without faithfulness when Jesus said if you aren’t faithful with what you have been given you will not be entrusted with much. They want the path of least resistance. God bless.
@@googleplex7097 “But when the kindness and the love of God our Savior toward man appeared, 👉not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit, whom He poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior, that having been justified by His grace we should become heirs according to the hope of eternal life. This is a faithful saying, and these things I want you to affirm 👉constantly, that those who have 👉believed in God should be careful to maintain 👉good works. These things are good and 👉profitable to men.” Titus 3:4-8 NKJV
Great video as always Brother! You’re one of the very few channels that is actually teaching the true Gospel Of Jesus Christ!!I share your videos with others! Continue to do the work of The Lord!!
Thank you for answering God's call. The body of Christ is Blessed to have such a laborer as you my brother. It's a war out here and we all need to be sharpened and strengthened. I Love you and the work you do.
Thank you for the encouragement! You are right it definitely is a battle. It’s a battle for the minds and souls of men. And like Jesus said we will be hate by all for His name’s sake, and if they maligned Him how much more will they malign us? We need the armor of God and the comfort of the Holy Spirit. God bless!
Amen brother! The Epistle to the Romans has been so twisted by churches, professing Christians and theologians. All of which, has it's roots in the reformation. Martin Luther and John Calvin did a tremendous job blinding the eyes of many professing Christians to this day. The devil used these men quite well in promulgating a false gospel. That's why we have done this very important study in my church on the Epistle to the Romans that I have uploaded on my RUclips channel. Hopefully it opens up the eyes of those willing to see! Let them alone. They are blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind leads the blind, both will fall into a ditch.” - Matthew 15:14
Like you show, the so-called "Romans Road" is the broad road that leads to destruction, while Paul's actual Romans road is the road to perseverance in well-doing, through the power of the Holy Spirit (Romans 8:1-4), which leads to the reward of eternal life (Romans 2:4-11). We must be warriors of tearing down false doctrines and strongholds of the enemy by the sword of the Spirit and the only Truth.
What makes this one so difficult is that it actually uses scripture. So many will leave it at that and they aren’t being Bereans and searching these things out to see if they are true - if that’s really ALL Paul had to say about salvation. You are 100% correct - the Romans Road is the broad road that leads to destruction! God help us all!
It would be like if I was giving you directions to get across the country, and the first several directions I gave you were 100% true. But the problem was that I didn’t give your the REST of the directions and not only that but I actually told you that you already arrived! That’s what’s going on here. Heartbreaking!
To me..The things you say are common sense to me..It is very easily understood..It's like it's a different language to some people..You can explain it just like this .In a very easy to understand way..And they will still not get it..And they will not only not understand it..But then they will accuse you of not knowing Jesus..😑
Yes. They have to have a love for the truth, but they do not want the truth because they would have to give up their sin. Men suppress the truth in unrighteousness - Romans 1:18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth. And they do not love the truth because they take pleasure in unrighteousness (sin). 2 Thessalonians 2:10-12 and with all wicked deception for those who are perishing, because they refused to love the truth and so be saved. Therefore God sends them a strong delusion, so that they may believe what is false, in order that all may be condemned who did not believe the truth but had pleasure in unrighteousness. They have to want it and they have to chose the fear of the Lord. God has to open their eyes.
Adam, I'm so grateful to GOD that HE led me to this channel. What a blessing! Do you have a website, if not an email? I'd like to bless your ministry. Thanks.
Praise God. I’m sorry I don’t have a website. If by blessing my ministry you mean financially, I’m sorry I don’t accept any money for sharing the gospel. But as far as an email yes you are more than welcome to email me at epiousion1@gmail.com If you mean financially I usually tell people they can donate to Barnabas Fund (which I am in no way affiliated with) which helps persecuted Christians. But other than that it would be really nice to maybe have someone look into running RUclips adds for my videos to get the gospel message out there. Thanks and God bless brother.
Adam, you would like a video by David Pawson, entitled “ What about John 3:16” the most misinterpreted of all scriptures. Excellent study of this verse
The scripture says, "there is no God" if you only quote part of that verse as they do. But In truth it says, "The fool has said in his heart there is no God"
Its literally right from The Bible. I was praying how to evangelize as a young Christian. In powerful tears and worship I felt an impression like a check in the spirit to put on my best sweater and go to the gas station 3 blocks away. I obeyed and on my way was so happy God spoke to me and was praising Him all the way there. I saw a cab which was stopped at a light with the window rolled down. The man in there heard Gods praise and I witnessed to him. Before the light turned green. The guy said hey have this youll like it. It was a pen with the romans road to salvation on it. When I got home I looked up the verses. I know its from God.
You have been deceived. It’s a demonic deception from the pits of hell. Don’t be so easily fooled! The devil quoted Scripture to Jesus in the wilderness! That didn’t mean he was from God!
The Bible. lol. I’m not trying to be silly, but I would read the Bible inside and out, then start over and do it again. Read it, dissect it, eat live and breath it. I’m not saying that books are inherently bad or anything. But I just don’t really read them. I don’t really have time either. But David Pawson has some good stuff. I guess if I had to give you one recommendation, I would highly recommend Torben Sondarguard’s book “The Call of Jesus”. Here it is - www.amazon.com/Call-Jesus-finding-person-peace/dp/1952484006/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?qid=1651145484&refinements=p_27%3ATorben+Sondergaard&s=books&sr=1-3
I think the KJV is pretty decent as well as the NKJV, and NASB. I only use the ESV because I feel God wants me to - probably in order to reach the Calvinists/eternal security proponents who often use this version. God bless!
Romans difficult for most people?? Because Paul cuts to 100% of the "most peoples'" very private motives and intentions at every conceivable angle. And, unless each one deeply desires to know God intimately, their motives are their own obstacles.
Dear Adam, thank you so much for this very very important teaching. I am very blessed by it and it is inspiring me to reread the Book of Romans. I really love this teaching and your line-by-line method! One thing I'd like to raise is, that yes we are under the New Covenant, and so far I have been reaching the understanding after reading the Bible that the New Covenant is based on the Old Covenant. Therefore the Old Covenant is not abolished, but still valid, and is the path to our true relationship with God, and the path to being blessed by Him. Old Covenant is still the Word of God, and I'd like to obey it as much as I can. :)
You can certainly obey parts of the Old Testament if you would like. However, if you say you must obey it to be saved then you are severed from Christ and according to Paul you have been bewitched. Galatians 5:4 You are severed from Christ, you who would be justified by the law; you have fallen away from grace. I hope that you too have not, like so many, also been severed from Christ!
@@abideintheWord Yes, this is a very important point to remember! I found out that if I think I am any better than others because I keep the Commandments, or if I'm condemning others for not keeping the Commandments I'm on a path to hell. What happened in my walk is that I discovered God's Laws as though I discovered treasures unexpectedly! I found out that keeping God's Commandments is true rest, liberation, and strength for me. Just as God led my journey so I could come across God's Words as though a thirsty deer comes to a stream of clear water, I must respect the way God works in other people's lives and not get in their way of having their amazing discoveries in Jesus Christ. If I tried to impose myself and not allow the Holy Spirit to do the work and Jesus be the Bridegroom, I would be gravely sinning. I have also seen how such approaches harm the soul by the mistakes of other ministers in God.
@@kittymeow1113 the true treasures of God are not found in the Mosiac Law - sorry but they are found in Jesus. The Mosiac Law was a SHADOW of Jesus - but the SUBSTANCE belongs to CHRIST! Paul calls those who obey the Old Testament commands as having a “weaker” faith. Why would you want a weak faith and follow a shadow when you can have the real thing? It’s amazing how many are being led away by this false teaching! Besides, you cant even obey the Old Testament law! You can’t obey the sacrifices - there is no more temple! You cant keep the tithe - the tithe was FOOD to the Levitical preisthood! You can’t even keep the Sabbath anymore as that even revolves around the temple and you aren’t even allowed to light any sort of fire at all - including light bulbs. So I hope you don’t plan on using any lights on Saturdays! I hope you come to your senses and don’t go any further into this deception. It leads to putting yourself back under the law, being severed from Christ, and ultimately denying the apostles ship of Paul or twisting many books in the Bible beyond recognition. This is not the path towards salvation, this is REGRESSION. Move forward IN CHRIST. Not in Moses.
So you are wanting to know if I am hypocrite? I sure hope not because with hypocrites their portion will be the lake of fire - Matthew 24:51 and will cut him in pieces and put him with the hypocrites. In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. The problem with the Pharisees is that they didn’t practice what they preached. This made them wicked and actually have greater condemnation. We see James says not many should become teachers - James 3:1 Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness. So friend please clarify to me on which part of Romans did I cover that is not possible for you to do with the power of the Holy Spirit?
@@abideintheWord No! I am not saying you are a hypocrite. In fact, if you watch my videos, I teach the same things as you teach. In fact, your videos have been a blessing to me. Thank you so much. I confess that I do have a weakness which I have not been able to overcome over the past 10 years. Every single time, I do it, I know that I am sinning against the Lord and after doing it, I cry because I did it and seek His forgiveness this last time. But a week later , it happens again and it’s the same story again and again. This week I asked the Lord to do something. I know what to do but I am scared. I can’t share it here because of the same fear. So, I am only asking you- how are you able to live a sinless life? I also know that it is possible through the Holy Spirit. But I just could not find the way out. Think of it like this. The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak.
@@GospelinAction yes the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak. You said it. How we overcome sin is by keeping our minds fixed on the things of the Spirit 100% of time throughout the day - Romans 8:6-8 For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace. For the mind that is set on the flesh is hostile to God, for it does not submit to God’s law; indeed, it cannot. Those who are in the flesh cannot please God. We also by serving others and giving to the poor receive power to be free from sin within - 1 John 2:10 Whoever loves his brother abides in the light, and in him there is no cause for stumbling. So according to John, if we love our brother (which love is doing deeds for them, and evangelizing and witnessing to them) then there will be nothing in us to make us stumble. Check these verses for yourself brother. And God bless. Let me know if there anything else I can you with.
@@abideintheWord I am sure that I am fulfilling all that. If you are interested, I would like to share with you what I am going through to you personally. In fact, when I prayed, the lord told me that if I do it again, I will have to confess the same with my pastor. But that is even more difficult for me to do, though I trust him. But I can easily share with you, I think, just because you are a complete stranger and yet brother in Christ.
@@GospelinAction sure brother. You can email me at epiousion1@gmail.com I will tell you though with everything I’m trying to juggle right now I don’t get to my emails as often as I would like. And if they are long emails it may take me longer to respond. But sure no problem.
Does not walking according to the flesh mean sinless? What is the measure of walking in the spirit compared to walking in the flesh. What I mean is, how much back sliding can one do after full conversion to be considered no longer walking in the spirit. Also, If one is backsliding constantly is it safe to say that they were never truly converted in the first place?
You can’t make Jesus Lord (give Him authority) if you don’t know Him… that’s a dictatorship, not a relationship. Jesus commanded discipleship, Romans Road leaves that out.
Thanks. Everything you said is completely true. When the full counsel of God is not preached there will be deception. However there was something you said in reference to Romans 8:1. You said the newer translations remove the last part. However my research showed that the last part was not in the original manuscripts which were older than the ones used by the KJV. The research showed that last part was likely an addition but not a removal. Maybe you could look into it.
When I say “removed” I mean that the versions that came after the KJV did not include the rest of that verse. Whether or not this was for a good reason, that’s another issue. But either way it isn’t too concerning because in 8:4 it says that the righteous requirement of the law is fulfilled in those who walk NOT according to the flesh. So either way no matter which version you use it condemns walking in the flesh. God bless.
Ok thanks for clarifying because it appeared that you implied that newer translations intentionally removed ' who walk not after the flesh but after the Spirit' from Romans 8:1 and are part of the agenda to deceive us.
Can u dive into the topic of which bible translation is the most accurate and then add in then end also how can we justify or fix those minor inaccuracies in the translation.
I probably won’t friend. There are many videos out there on that. Honesty I’m not too big on which Bible translation you use. I really don’t like the NIV though. And of course the Message and the Passion translation you need to stay away from. But the KJV, NKJV, NASB, and ESV are all decent. God bless.
@@jirehla-ab1671 I typically look at several different versions to get a better idea. I read the ESV but also I look at the KVJ, NJKV, and NASB because they all typically tend to be highly regarded. I also go to the Greek using the Blue Letter Bible app. That helps tremendously.
I wanna ask you a question and say some things and hear what you think. Do you think salvation/eternal life is a gift or a reward? Is there by any chance Jesus implied that salvation and eternal life were things to be fought for, strived for? Could it be possible that eternal life is something we actually have to earn? Even though I know what Paul says about us not being saved by works but by faith in places like Ephesians 2 and Romans 4 where He says that to him who does not work, but believes, God justifies the ungodly. But even so, Jesus never said or implied that salvation was a gift in any way, but a reward. A gift is given without merit, regardless or what the recipient has or hasn't done or whether or not they deserve it. A reward however, is strictly based on merit. One can't do anything for a gift, but a reward is earned. In fact, to my understanding (and please correct me if I'm wrong), I believe Jesus implied that eternal life is a reward to be earned through merit, good works and obedience, perseverance, victories, overcoming, etc, not a gift that is freely given. I wonder how much more intentional people would be about their walk with Christ if we had the mindset that eternal life was something to be EARNED and not given. I think people would be more intentional to fight for their salvation, endure, persevere and overcome. That people would see eternal life is a prize to be won and earned, not just freely given. Of course I could be totally deceived and be advocating a works salvation which may or may not be true. I'm really curious as to what you think about this. Blessings!!
Salvation is definitely not earned. That is a very dangerous and heretical mindset. Paul says it’s not of us - Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. And that it’s a gift - Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. However, Jesus, Paul, Peter, and James all say we will be judged by our works. So how do we reconcile this? Well, we are initially saved by nothing we did to earn our salvation. However, once we are placed on the path or we are grafted into the tree we must abide in Jesus. This means we keep His commands (John 15:10). This is not earning salvation but rather I would say maintaining what was given as a gift. But I would humble yourself lest you be humbled friend. All our deeds stem from grace and faith so we cannot boast because all things were given to us by God. Grace is actually what makes us even work hard - 1 Corinthians 15:10 But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me was not in vain. On the contrary, I worked harder than any of them, though it was not I, but the grace of God that is with me.
Also, it’s best to think of it as a relationship. We didn’t “earn” our place into a relationship with Him. But like any other relationship such as a marriage we are to work on it and maintain the relationship. So how much more so with God! But you could never say that you “earned” your relationship with your spouse.
@@CameraDiscipleJosh yes grace is not the ability to continue in sin. It’s actually quite the opposite - it’s the ability to be freed FROM sin and through grace God teaches us and directs us out of our sin - Titus 2:11-14 For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works. But you see the reason we received grace was to do good works directed by God that we should walk in them. But Paul warns that we can receive the grace of God in vain for not working together with Him - 2 Corinthians 6:1 Working together with him, then, we appeal to you not to receive the grace of God in vain. God bless.
Awesome teaching-Another question popped up: do you think walking in the flesh means anything we do in the world such as going to the gym, eating out, buying products…anything that is not God even in a general sense, when is it an idol- for example in order to lose weight or learn a new trade/skill you have to put a lot of effort into it- with the intention it takes a lot of focus , but not that you are not wanting to think of God 24 hours
There are two senses of the meaning of walking in the flesh. In one sense on the meaning of flesh it talks about our bodies and the things we do in our bodies. However, we of course have to eat, do certain worldly things like work, a certain level of maintenance on our homes and bodies. As Paul says, certain worldly things are necessary and are not necessarily sin - 1 Corinthians 7:28 But if you do marry, you have not sinned, and if a betrothed woman marries, she has not sinned. Yet those who marry will have worldly troubles, and I would spare you that. But any of these things such as your wife, children, food, etc can become an idol. That leads to spiritual death. The type of walking in the flesh that is condemned is outlined in Galatians - Galatians 5:19-21 Now the works of the flesh are evident: sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, rivalries, dissensions, divisions, envy, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these. I warn you, as I warned you before, that those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. But notice it says “and things LIKE these”. So this is not a comprehensive list. Like I said, you can even make eating food (which is a necessary) an idol which leads to spiritual death. The best way to think is how Paul tells us that we should be thinking about this - we should only be doing the bare minimum in the flesh that is necessary. 1 Corinthians 7:28-31 But if you do marry, you have not sinned, and if a betrothed woman marries, she has not sinned. Yet those who marry will have worldly troubles, and I would spare you that. This is what I mean, brothers: the appointed time has grown very short. From now on, let those who have wives live as though they had none, and those who mourn as though they were not mourning, and those who rejoice as though they were not rejoicing, and those who buy as though they had no goods, and those who deal with the world as though they had no dealings with it. For the present form of this world is passing away. This is not to say that you can never do anything for pleasure ever again. Just notice though the outlook threat Paul has - since the time is short, let us live fully for God as much as we can. Even if you need a rest for a short time, do it unto the Lord. Just be careful to not get comfortable, complacent, or out anything before God. We need to be focus and fixed on the Kingdom and winning as many people as possible and doing as much as we can for the Lord out of love for Him and others. Hope this makes sense. God bless!
Look at it this way - don’t just look at what you CAN’T do. But look at it more as what you CAN do for the Lord. What can you give up to have more time to serve the Lord since the time is short and people need to hear the gospel? Can you give up TV to have more time to serve? What else can we leave behind that is keeping us from being fruitful for the Kingdom. Remember God prunes us to bare even more fruit. The more you abide in Jesus the more you will find that those other things just don’t interest you as much and the more time you want to have for the Lord. But it’s still a CHOICE that we have to make. We have to CHOOSE to weed things out of our life as well. The key though is love - how much do you love God and love others. If you love, then you will sacrifice.
How do you believe the Bible teaches about when we sin as Christians? What is your personal belief? It would be good to add to your videos otherwise it sounds like you are saying we are only saved if we never sin again after believing in Jesus.
I actually have a video where I go into detail about what the Bible says regarding when exactly we lose our salvation. Check it out - ruclips.net/video/1qv4mZjFHD4/видео.html
Matthew 7:21-23 "“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name? And then will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness." Romans 10:13 " “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” So who do we listen to? Jesus or Paul?
Have you ever watched the different near death and encountering God videos… some have experiences with Heaven some have experiences with hell and some experience both… some of the ones who only experienced a heavenly state and only peace and love or a loving embrace… they will say it was like nothing else mattered and anything they did even bad in their life does not matter and that they have not completed their purpose so they must go back… some of the ones that have this encounter usually give a statement that this thing was a being or brings and give the indication they have heard of God but not really walking with God…no mention of Jesus or walking not in sin… perhaps they are given mercy and must search out the matter and seek God, just seems confusing because they speak that they don’t have to worry about anything after their experience but they find themselves living a more joyful life
Yeah I think there are several things in play here. Satan is a master deceiver. He could either 1) be deceiving these people, or 2) be influencing them to lie. It could also be a medical reason why they had a state of bliss. Scientists have proven that this state of peace general happens to most people due to lack of oxygen to the brain. But what I do is take it all as a whole. I have come across numerous testimonies of people dying and they actually were taken to hell and were completely frightened and God told them that they needed to stop their sin and they come back to life and are forever changed and have the fear of the Lord! If you watch these testimonies they typically do not end up subscribing to eternal security afterwards. Usually quite the opposite.You should look up Bill Weiss. He went to hell and has written a book on I believe and rejected eternal security. God bless!
Yes, Bill Weiss may seem televised, but I trust his teachings because something seems off about believing in Osas after they come back from an experience of bliss, I kind of think in the terms of you enter the wrong way like a thief and not the narrow way you and either way you may experience spiritual things, but not necessarily be on the road to the true God- such as those who take hallucinogenic drugs or thc, and it’s kind of sad that even though scientists may have some correct material worldly view on those that leave there body due to oxygen deprivation and experience bliss from an nde, but they neglect that there is a spiritual part to this as well because the soul does not die
I don't disagree with anything you said, it's very knowledgeable and true. It's so sad most people end up in hell. I don't want to go there but if I died today i would go too.
Why would you go there if you died today? You do realize that hell is for eternity right? Once you have been cast into hell there is no coming back - it will eternal torment. Just think about that.
Repent from all sin, but your allegiance in Jesus Christ and His commands, be baptized and filled with the Holy Spirit, and pray to God that the Spirit will lead you out of the sin that entangles you and into true life of doing good and being like God's only Son.
@@abideintheWord Many reasons, I have bad desires which is idolatry and sometimes these desires are manifested into bad actions. I disagree with eternal torment because the way to eternal life is narrow and difficult, but the bible is clear and I have a very hard time with that. I don't think humans deserve eternal torment, to me this is cruel. Eternal destruction yes, but not torture.
@@abideintheWord The will of God is for all men to be saved but also to show his wrath so he created vessels prepared for destruction ( romans 9:22 ), it just doesn't add up in my head. And if destruction is eternal torture it makes everything worse.
@@Cryptogab94 think about it this way - what if you’re wrong? Eternity would be a really bad place to find out the hard way that you were deceived wouldn’t it? After all, there is pretty strong scriptural evidence for it - Revelation 14:11 And the smoke of their torment goes up forever and ever, and they have no rest, day or night, these worshipers of the beast and its image, and whoever receives the mark of its name.” Revelation 20:10 and the devil who had deceived them was thrown into the lake of fire and sulfur where the beast and the false prophet were, and they will be tormented day and night forever and ever. But even if it’s not, then why would you not want to live? You can repent and have LIFE! Why would you not want eternal life? Repent and turn to God with all you’ve got. Fight the devil, resist him and he will flee from you. But if you don’t resist, then he will not flee from you. He will drag you to hell. There is freedom, true freedom in Jesus’ name. I guess the question is how much do you love Jesus? How much do you want to be with Him?
What Christ spoke here aligns with what's written in many places throughout the scriptures. John 6:44-47 LSB - “No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him; and I will raise him up on the last day. “It is written in the prophets, ‘AND THEY SHALL ALL BE TAUGHT BY GOD.’ Everyone who has heard and learned from the Father comes to Me. “Not that anyone has seen the Father, except the One who is from God; He has seen the Father. “Truly, truly, I say to you, he who believes has eternal life. I would examine myself deeply, to see if you are indeed in the faith. Your works righteousness pushes you and many more towards Christ's words in Matt 7. Salvation is a supernatural act of God that is 110% Grace. When your given eternal life, Christ will not lose a single one God has give him. A true believer does not live a life of lawlessness, they do, however, live a life of sanctification, which is sometimes slow.
Nowhere in the Bible does it speak of progressive sanctification. That is a doctrine of demons. Would you tell that to a child molester who came to Christ - that it will be a very slow process and he will (hopefully) molest fewer and fewer children over the next several years maybe decades?
As David Bercot often points out, how odd that so many churches turn to Romans to preach how to be saved instead of going to the very words of Jesus. I wonder how many Christians realize that the new testament letters are really just a commentary on the Gospels.
Yes the cornerstone is Jesus, the writings of the apostles and the prophets are like stones that come out from Jesus the cornerstone. We start with Jesus’ words, the interpret all the rest of the Bible through Him! The church today has it backwards. They interpret Jesus’ words through Paul!
Ephesians 2:19-20
So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone,
I was watching this video about a homeless man saying that people nowadays are selfish and don't want to help anyone. You could be bleeding on the side of the road and people won't even stop to help you. It reminds me of the story Jesus told of the good samaritan who helped that man
That’s people who point to the Scriptures for in them they think they have eternal life, but don’t come to Christ to be saved.
@@saltlight7487 Romans is one of my favorite books in the Bible but everything you read is supposed to be inspired by God
@@alyssamayle4088 that’s right, all scripture. And when we give a word to someone, it should be according to the needs of the person. Sometimes it’s not the thing that we consider “the gospel”.
What is interesting is that the Romans road gospel never penetrated my heart, hearing it repeatedly throughout my whole life.
What I needed to hear was that my sins were separating me from God. The moment I heard that, was when I got saved. It was when I heard that that I actually knew why Christ had to die for my sins.
I thought I knew God, but my conscience had been seared so bad that “Christ died for your sins” did not move me whatsoever. I could see the faults in everyone but myself. When someone made it personal and said “your sins are separating you from God” I knew it was true.
Amen Brother!! The way to salvation is a narrow road!! With no shortcuts!! Believing is just the beginning we’re also called to show forth works!!!
That’s exactly what I was thinking today - a short cut. That’s exactly what it is brother. Most people want to be told they can have the maximum reward for the least amount of effort. They want treasures without faithfulness when Jesus said if you aren’t faithful with what you have been given you will not be entrusted with much. They want the path of least resistance. God bless.
@@abideintheWordso you plan to walk into heaven boasting about how your works got you there?
@@googleplex7097 nope. Never said that.
@@googleplex7097 “But when the kindness and the love of God our Savior toward man appeared, 👉not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit, whom He poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior, that having been justified by His grace we should become heirs according to the hope of eternal life. This is a faithful saying, and these things I want you to affirm 👉constantly, that those who have 👉believed in God should be careful to maintain 👉good works. These things are good and 👉profitable to men.”
Titus 3:4-8 NKJV
@@googleplex7097 the question isn’t if we were saved by our works, the question is as Paul said above - are you being CAREFUL to MAINTAIN good works?
Great video as always Brother! You’re one of the very few channels that is actually teaching the true Gospel Of Jesus Christ!!I share your videos with others! Continue to do the work of The Lord!!
Praise the Lord. Thank you brother!
Thank you for answering God's call. The body of Christ is Blessed to have such a laborer as you my brother. It's a war out here and we all need to be sharpened and strengthened. I Love you and the work you do.
Thank you for the encouragement! You are right it definitely is a battle. It’s a battle for the minds and souls of men. And like Jesus said we will be hate by all for His name’s sake, and if they maligned Him how much more will they malign us? We need the armor of God and the comfort of the Holy Spirit. God bless!
Amen brother! The Epistle to the Romans has been so twisted by churches, professing Christians and theologians. All of which, has it's roots in the reformation. Martin Luther and John Calvin did a tremendous job blinding the eyes of many professing Christians to this day. The devil used these men quite well in promulgating a false gospel. That's why we have done this very important study in my church on the Epistle to the Romans that I have uploaded on my RUclips channel. Hopefully it opens up the eyes of those willing to see!
Let them alone. They are blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind leads the blind, both will fall into a ditch.” - Matthew 15:14
I haven’t checked out all of your Roman’s series yet but it is much needed as Romans seems to be possibly the most twisted book in the Bible.
@@abideintheWord I agree brother. Romans and probably Galatians!
It should be called the "Roman's Road to Hell"
Excellent teaching! Praise God!! Hard to find good teachers on RUclips these days. God bless you brother!
Thank you for your encouragement!
Like you show, the so-called "Romans Road" is the broad road that leads to destruction, while Paul's actual Romans road is the road to perseverance in well-doing, through the power of the Holy Spirit (Romans 8:1-4), which leads to the reward of eternal life (Romans 2:4-11). We must be warriors of tearing down false doctrines and strongholds of the enemy by the sword of the Spirit and the only Truth.
What makes this one so difficult is that it actually uses scripture. So many will leave it at that and they aren’t being Bereans and searching these things out to see if they are true - if that’s really ALL Paul had to say about salvation. You are 100% correct - the Romans Road is the broad road that leads to destruction! God help us all!
It would be like if I was giving you directions to get across the country, and the first several directions I gave you were 100% true. But the problem was that I didn’t give your the REST of the directions and not only that but I actually told you that you already arrived! That’s what’s going on here. Heartbreaking!
To me..The things you say are common sense to me..It is very easily understood..It's like it's a different language to some people..You can explain it just like this .In a very easy to understand way..And they will still not get it..And they will not only not understand it..But then they will accuse you of not knowing Jesus..😑
Yes. They have to have a love for the truth, but they do not want the truth because they would have to give up their sin. Men suppress the truth in unrighteousness -
Romans 1:18
For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth.
And they do not love the truth because they take pleasure in unrighteousness (sin).
2 Thessalonians 2:10-12
and with all wicked deception for those who are perishing, because they refused to love the truth and so be saved. Therefore God sends them a strong delusion, so that they may believe what is false, in order that all may be condemned who did not believe the truth but had pleasure in unrighteousness.
They have to want it and they have to chose the fear of the Lord. God has to open their eyes.
Adam, I'm so grateful to GOD that HE led me to this channel. What a blessing! Do you have a website, if not an email? I'd like to bless your ministry. Thanks.
Praise God. I’m sorry I don’t have a website. If by blessing my ministry you mean financially, I’m sorry I don’t accept any money for sharing the gospel. But as far as an email yes you are more than welcome to email me at epiousion1@gmail.com
If you mean financially I usually tell people they can donate to Barnabas Fund (which I am in no way affiliated with) which helps persecuted Christians.
But other than that it would be really nice to maybe have someone look into running RUclips adds for my videos to get the gospel message out there. Thanks and God bless brother.
Adam, you would like a video by David Pawson, entitled “ What about John 3:16” the most misinterpreted of all scriptures. Excellent study of this verse
I believe I watched that. Was that the 3 hour long video? Yes very long but very interesting.
@@abideintheWord yes
The scripture says, "there is no God" if you only quote part of that verse as they do. But In truth it says, "The fool has said in his heart there is no God"
Yup! Exactly right. You can see that just “quoting scripture” if done incorrectly can actually make you a heretic!
Its literally right from The Bible. I was praying how to evangelize as a young Christian. In powerful tears and worship I felt an impression like a check in the spirit to put on my best sweater and go to the gas station 3 blocks away. I obeyed and on my way was so happy God spoke to me and was praising Him all the way there. I saw a cab which was stopped at a light with the window rolled down. The man in there heard Gods praise and I witnessed to him. Before the light turned green. The guy said hey have this youll like it. It was a pen with the romans road to salvation on it. When I got home I looked up the verses. I know its from God.
You have been deceived. It’s a demonic deception from the pits of hell. Don’t be so easily fooled! The devil quoted Scripture to Jesus in the wilderness! That didn’t mean he was from God!
Huh? Your feelings don't supercede God's word.
Well done brother. This is very helpful.
Thanks brother!
Any books you would recommend? I just finished "The Road to Hell" by David Pawson
The Bible. lol. I’m not trying to be silly, but I would read the Bible inside and out, then start over and do it again. Read it, dissect it, eat live and breath it. I’m not saying that books are inherently bad or anything. But I just don’t really read them. I don’t really have time either. But David Pawson has some good stuff. I guess if I had to give you one recommendation, I would highly recommend Torben Sondarguard’s book “The Call of Jesus”. Here it is -
www.amazon.com/Call-Jesus-finding-person-peace/dp/1952484006/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?qid=1651145484&refinements=p_27%3ATorben+Sondergaard&s=books&sr=1-3
Which version of the Bible would you regard to be the best? I use the KJV, but I am not KJ only believer.
I think the KJV is pretty decent as well as the NKJV, and NASB. I only use the ESV because I feel God wants me to - probably in order to reach the Calvinists/eternal security proponents who often use this version. God bless!
Romans difficult for most people??
Because Paul cuts to 100% of the "most peoples'" very private motives and intentions at every conceivable angle.
And, unless each one deeply desires to know God intimately, their motives are their own obstacles.
Dear Adam, thank you so much for this very very important teaching. I am very blessed by it and it is inspiring me to reread the Book of Romans. I really love this teaching and your line-by-line method! One thing I'd like to raise is, that yes we are under the New Covenant, and so far I have been reaching the understanding after reading the Bible that the New Covenant is based on the Old Covenant. Therefore the Old Covenant is not abolished, but still valid, and is the path to our true relationship with God, and the path to being blessed by Him. Old Covenant is still the Word of God, and I'd like to obey it as much as I can. :)
You can certainly obey parts of the Old Testament if you would like. However, if you say you must obey it to be saved then you are severed from Christ and according to Paul you have been bewitched.
Galatians 5:4
You are severed from Christ, you who would be justified by the law; you have fallen away from grace.
I hope that you too have not, like so many, also been severed from Christ!
@@abideintheWord Yes, this is a very important point to remember! I found out that if I think I am any better than others because I keep the Commandments, or if I'm condemning others for not keeping the Commandments I'm on a path to hell. What happened in my walk is that I discovered God's Laws as though I discovered treasures unexpectedly! I found out that keeping God's Commandments is true rest, liberation, and strength for me. Just as God led my journey so I could come across God's Words as though a thirsty deer comes to a stream of clear water, I must respect the way God works in other people's lives and not get in their way of having their amazing discoveries in Jesus Christ. If I tried to impose myself and not allow the Holy Spirit to do the work and Jesus be the Bridegroom, I would be gravely sinning. I have also seen how such approaches harm the soul by the mistakes of other ministers in God.
@@kittymeow1113 the true treasures of God are not found in the Mosiac Law - sorry but they are found in Jesus. The Mosiac Law was a SHADOW of Jesus - but the SUBSTANCE belongs to CHRIST! Paul calls those who obey the Old Testament commands as having a “weaker” faith. Why would you want a weak faith and follow a shadow when you can have the real thing? It’s amazing how many are being led away by this false teaching!
Besides, you cant even obey the Old Testament law! You can’t obey the sacrifices - there is no more temple! You cant keep the tithe - the tithe was FOOD to the Levitical preisthood! You can’t even keep the Sabbath anymore as that even revolves around the temple and you aren’t even allowed to light any sort of fire at all - including light bulbs. So I hope you don’t plan on using any lights on Saturdays!
I hope you come to your senses and don’t go any further into this deception. It leads to putting yourself back under the law, being severed from Christ, and ultimately denying the apostles ship of Paul or twisting many books in the Bible beyond recognition. This is not the path towards salvation, this is REGRESSION.
Move forward IN CHRIST. Not in Moses.
Well done!
Brother - Are you able to practice what you are preaching? Living a sinless life? Or a righteous life? Please clarify.
So you are wanting to know if I am hypocrite? I sure hope not because with hypocrites their portion will be the lake of fire -
Matthew 24:51
and will cut him in pieces and put him with the hypocrites. In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
The problem with the Pharisees is that they didn’t practice what they preached. This made them wicked and actually have greater condemnation. We see James says not many should become teachers -
James 3:1
Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness.
So friend please clarify to me on which part of Romans did I cover that is not possible for you to do with the power of the Holy Spirit?
@@abideintheWord No! I am not saying you are a hypocrite. In fact, if you watch my videos, I teach the same things as you teach. In fact, your videos have been a blessing to me. Thank you so much.
I confess that I do have a weakness which I have not been able to overcome over the past 10 years. Every single time, I do it, I know that I am sinning against the Lord and after doing it, I cry because I did it and seek His forgiveness this last time. But a week later , it happens again and it’s the same story again and again. This week I asked the Lord to do something. I know what to do but I am scared. I can’t share it here because of the same fear.
So, I am only asking you- how are you able to live a sinless life? I also know that it is possible through the Holy Spirit. But I just could not find the way out. Think of it like this. The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak.
@@GospelinAction yes the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak. You said it. How we overcome sin is by keeping our minds fixed on the things of the Spirit 100% of time throughout the day -
Romans 8:6-8
For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace. For the mind that is set on the flesh is hostile to God, for it does not submit to God’s law; indeed, it cannot. Those who are in the flesh cannot please God.
We also by serving others and giving to the poor receive power to be free from sin within -
1 John 2:10
Whoever loves his brother abides in the light, and in him there is no cause for stumbling.
So according to John, if we love our brother (which love is doing deeds for them, and evangelizing and witnessing to them) then there will be nothing in us to make us stumble. Check these verses for yourself brother. And God bless. Let me know if there anything else I can you with.
@@abideintheWord I am sure that I am fulfilling all that. If you are interested, I would like to share with you what I am going through to you personally. In fact, when I prayed, the lord told me that if I do it again, I will have to confess the same with my pastor. But that is even more difficult for me to do, though I trust him. But I can easily share with you, I think, just because you are a complete stranger and yet brother in Christ.
@@GospelinAction sure brother. You can email me at epiousion1@gmail.com
I will tell you though with everything I’m trying to juggle right now I don’t get to my emails as often as I would like. And if they are long emails it may take me longer to respond. But sure no problem.
Another great video! Thank you!
Truth.
Does not walking according to the flesh mean sinless? What is the measure of walking in the spirit compared to walking in the flesh. What I mean is, how much back sliding can one do after full conversion to be considered no longer walking in the spirit. Also, If one is backsliding constantly is it safe to say that they were never truly converted in the first place?
I cover this sort of topic in a video I did a while back. Please check it out -
ruclips.net/video/1qv4mZjFHD4/видео.html
You can’t make Jesus Lord (give Him authority) if you don’t know Him… that’s a dictatorship, not a relationship. Jesus commanded discipleship, Romans Road leaves that out.
Thanks. Everything you said is completely true. When the full counsel of God is not preached there will be deception. However there was something you said in reference to Romans 8:1. You said the newer translations remove the last part. However my research showed that the last part was not in the original manuscripts which were older than the ones used by the KJV. The research showed that last part was likely an addition but not a removal. Maybe you could look into it.
When I say “removed” I mean that the versions that came after the KJV did not include the rest of that verse. Whether or not this was for a good reason, that’s another issue. But either way it isn’t too concerning because in 8:4 it says that the righteous requirement of the law is fulfilled in those who walk NOT according to the flesh. So either way no matter which version you use it condemns walking in the flesh. God bless.
Ok thanks for clarifying because it appeared that you implied that newer translations intentionally removed ' who walk not after the flesh but after the Spirit' from Romans 8:1 and are part of the agenda to deceive us.
Can u dive into the topic of which bible translation is the most accurate and then add in then end also how can we justify or fix those minor inaccuracies in the translation.
I probably won’t friend. There are many videos out there on that. Honesty I’m not too big on which Bible translation you use. I really don’t like the NIV though. And of course the Message and the Passion translation you need to stay away from. But the KJV, NKJV, NASB, and ESV are all decent. God bless.
@@abideintheWord so in short if we ever found some minor inaccuracies how should we deal with it?
@@jirehla-ab1671 I typically look at several different versions to get a better idea. I read the ESV but also I look at the KVJ, NJKV, and NASB because they all typically tend to be highly regarded. I also go to the Greek using the Blue Letter Bible app. That helps tremendously.
I wanna ask you a question and say some things and hear what you think. Do you think salvation/eternal life is a gift or a reward? Is there by any chance Jesus implied that salvation and eternal life were things to be fought for, strived for? Could it be possible that eternal life is something we actually have to earn?
Even though I know what Paul says about us not being saved by works but by faith in places like Ephesians 2 and Romans 4 where He says that to him who does not work, but believes, God justifies the ungodly.
But even so, Jesus never said or implied that salvation was a gift in any way, but a reward. A gift is given without merit, regardless or what the recipient has or hasn't done or whether or not they deserve it. A reward however, is strictly based on merit. One can't do anything for a gift, but a reward is earned. In fact, to my understanding (and please correct me if I'm wrong), I believe Jesus implied that eternal life is a reward to be earned through merit, good works and obedience, perseverance, victories, overcoming, etc, not a gift that is freely given.
I wonder how much more intentional people would be about their walk with Christ if we had the mindset that eternal life was something to be EARNED and not given. I think people would be more intentional to fight for their salvation, endure, persevere and overcome. That people would see eternal life is a prize to be won and earned, not just freely given.
Of course I could be totally deceived and be advocating a works salvation which may or may not be true. I'm really curious as to what you think about this.
Blessings!!
Salvation is definitely not earned. That is a very dangerous and heretical mindset. Paul says it’s not of us -
Ephesians 2:8-9
For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.
And that it’s a gift -
Romans 6:23
For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
However, Jesus, Paul, Peter, and James all say we will be judged by our works. So how do we reconcile this? Well, we are initially saved by nothing we did to earn our salvation. However, once we are placed on the path or we are grafted into the tree we must abide in Jesus. This means we keep His commands (John 15:10). This is not earning salvation but rather I would say maintaining what was given as a gift. But I would humble yourself lest you be humbled friend. All our deeds stem from grace and faith so we cannot boast because all things were given to us by God. Grace is actually what makes us even work hard -
1 Corinthians 15:10
But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me was not in vain. On the contrary, I worked harder than any of them, though it was not I, but the grace of God that is with me.
Also, it’s best to think of it as a relationship. We didn’t “earn” our place into a relationship with Him. But like any other relationship such as a marriage we are to work on it and maintain the relationship. So how much more so with God! But you could never say that you “earned” your relationship with your spouse.
@@abideintheWord Good answer. This helped me a bit to reconcile the relationship between grace and works. Thanks a lot brother, God bless!
@@CameraDiscipleJosh yes grace is not the ability to continue in sin. It’s actually quite the opposite - it’s the ability to be freed FROM sin and through grace God teaches us and directs us out of our sin -
Titus 2:11-14
For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works.
But you see the reason we received grace was to do good works directed by God that we should walk in them. But Paul warns that we can receive the grace of God in vain for not working together with Him -
2 Corinthians 6:1
Working together with him, then, we appeal to you not to receive the grace of God in vain.
God bless.
Amen!
Awesome teaching-Another question popped up: do you think walking in the flesh means anything we do in the world such as going to the gym, eating out, buying products…anything that is not God even in a general sense, when is it an idol- for example in order to lose weight or learn a new trade/skill you have to put a lot of effort into it- with the intention it takes a lot of focus , but not that you are not wanting to think of God 24 hours
There are two senses of the meaning of walking in the flesh. In one sense on the meaning of flesh it talks about our bodies and the things we do in our bodies. However, we of course have to eat, do certain worldly things like work, a certain level of maintenance on our homes and bodies. As Paul says, certain worldly things are necessary and are not necessarily sin -
1 Corinthians 7:28
But if you do marry, you have not sinned, and if a betrothed woman marries, she has not sinned. Yet those who marry will have worldly troubles, and I would spare you that.
But any of these things such as your wife, children, food, etc can become an idol. That leads to spiritual death.
The type of walking in the flesh that is condemned is outlined in Galatians -
Galatians 5:19-21
Now the works of the flesh are evident: sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, rivalries, dissensions, divisions, envy, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these. I warn you, as I warned you before, that those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.
But notice it says “and things LIKE these”. So this is not a comprehensive list. Like I said, you can even make eating food (which is a necessary) an idol which leads to spiritual death.
The best way to think is how Paul tells us that we should be thinking about this - we should only be doing the bare minimum in the flesh that is necessary.
1 Corinthians 7:28-31
But if you do marry, you have not sinned, and if a betrothed woman marries, she has not sinned. Yet those who marry will have worldly troubles, and I would spare you that. This is what I mean, brothers: the appointed time has grown very short. From now on, let those who have wives live as though they had none, and those who mourn as though they were not mourning, and those who rejoice as though they were not rejoicing, and those who buy as though they had no goods, and those who deal with the world as though they had no dealings with it. For the present form of this world is passing away.
This is not to say that you can never do anything for pleasure ever again. Just notice though the outlook threat Paul has - since the time is short, let us live fully for God as much as we can. Even if you need a rest for a short time, do it unto the Lord. Just be careful to not get comfortable, complacent, or out anything before God. We need to be focus and fixed on the Kingdom and winning as many people as possible and doing as much as we can for the Lord out of love for Him and others. Hope this makes sense.
God bless!
Look at it this way - don’t just look at what you CAN’T do. But look at it more as what you CAN do for the Lord. What can you give up to have more time to serve the Lord since the time is short and people need to hear the gospel? Can you give up TV to have more time to serve? What else can we leave behind that is keeping us from being fruitful for the Kingdom. Remember God prunes us to bare even more fruit. The more you abide in Jesus the more you will find that those other things just don’t interest you as much and the more time you want to have for the Lord. But it’s still a CHOICE that we have to make. We have to CHOOSE to weed things out of our life as well. The key though is love - how much do you love God and love others. If you love, then you will sacrifice.
How do you believe the Bible teaches about when we sin as Christians? What is your personal belief? It would be good to add to your videos otherwise it sounds like you are saying we are only saved if we never sin again after believing in Jesus.
I actually have a video where I go into detail about what the Bible says regarding when exactly we lose our salvation. Check it out -
ruclips.net/video/1qv4mZjFHD4/видео.html
Matthew 7:21-23 "“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name? And then will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness."
Romans 10:13 " “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
So who do we listen to? Jesus or Paul?
Very simple - BOTH! Please check out this playlist and I think it should make more sense. God bless!
ruclips.net/p/PLAyuX7yjc8Evo16FLtJuIIl57EJDrbLlJ
@@abideintheWord thank you!
Have you ever watched the different near death and encountering God videos… some have experiences with Heaven some have experiences with hell and some experience both… some of the ones who only experienced a heavenly state and only peace and love or a loving embrace… they will say it was like nothing else mattered and anything they did even bad in their life does not matter and that they have not completed their purpose so they must go back… some of the ones that have this encounter usually give a statement that this thing was a being or brings and give the indication they have heard of God but not really walking with God…no mention of Jesus or walking not in sin…
perhaps they are given mercy and must search out the matter and seek God, just seems confusing because they speak that they don’t have to worry about anything after their experience but they find themselves living a more joyful life
Yeah I think there are several things in play here. Satan is a master deceiver. He could either 1) be deceiving these people, or 2) be influencing them to lie. It could also be a medical reason why they had a state of bliss. Scientists have proven that this state of peace general happens to most people due to lack of oxygen to the brain.
But what I do is take it all as a whole. I have come across numerous testimonies of people dying and they actually were taken to hell and were completely frightened and God told them that they needed to stop their sin and they come back to life and are forever changed and have the fear of the Lord!
If you watch these testimonies they typically do not end up subscribing to eternal security afterwards. Usually quite the opposite.You should look up Bill Weiss. He went to hell and has written a book on I believe and rejected eternal security. God bless!
Yes, Bill Weiss may seem televised, but I trust his teachings because something seems off about believing in Osas after they come back from an experience of bliss, I kind of think in the terms of you enter the wrong way like a thief and not the narrow way you and either way you may experience spiritual things, but not necessarily be on the road to the true God- such as those who take hallucinogenic drugs or thc, and it’s kind of sad that even though scientists may have some correct material worldly view on those that leave there body due to oxygen deprivation and experience bliss from an nde, but they neglect that there is a spiritual part to this as well because the soul does not die
I don't disagree with anything you said, it's very knowledgeable and true. It's so sad most people end up in hell. I don't want to go there but if I died today i would go too.
Why would you go there if you died today? You do realize that hell is for eternity right? Once you have been cast into hell there is no coming back - it will eternal torment. Just think about that.
Repent from all sin, but your allegiance in Jesus Christ and His commands, be baptized and filled with the Holy Spirit, and pray to God that the Spirit will lead you out of the sin that entangles you and into true life of doing good and being like God's only Son.
@@abideintheWord Many reasons, I have bad desires which is idolatry and sometimes these desires are manifested into bad actions. I disagree with eternal torment because the way to eternal life is narrow and difficult, but the bible is clear and I have a very hard time with that. I don't think humans deserve eternal torment, to me this is cruel. Eternal destruction yes, but not torture.
@@abideintheWord The will of God is for all men to be saved but also to show his wrath so he created vessels prepared for destruction ( romans 9:22 ), it just doesn't add up in my head. And if destruction is eternal torture it makes everything worse.
@@Cryptogab94 think about it this way - what if you’re wrong? Eternity would be a really bad place to find out the hard way that you were deceived wouldn’t it? After all, there is pretty strong scriptural evidence for it -
Revelation 14:11
And the smoke of their torment goes up forever and ever, and they have no rest, day or night, these worshipers of the beast and its image, and whoever receives the mark of its name.”
Revelation 20:10
and the devil who had deceived them was thrown into the lake of fire and sulfur where the beast and the false prophet were, and they will be tormented day and night forever and ever.
But even if it’s not, then why would you not want to live? You can repent and have LIFE! Why would you not want eternal life? Repent and turn to God with all you’ve got. Fight the devil, resist him and he will flee from you. But if you don’t resist, then he will not flee from you. He will drag you to hell. There is freedom, true freedom in Jesus’ name.
I guess the question is how much do you love Jesus? How much do you want to be with Him?
Huh even your book its not inspired of course we include all the books in the Bible.
By the way you got shallow speaking
Huh? I have no idea what you’re saying.
What Christ spoke here aligns with what's written in many places throughout the scriptures.
John 6:44-47 LSB - “No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him; and I will raise him up on the last day. “It is written in the prophets, ‘AND THEY SHALL ALL BE TAUGHT BY GOD.’ Everyone who has heard and learned from the Father comes to Me. “Not that anyone has seen the Father, except the One who is from God; He has seen the Father. “Truly, truly, I say to you, he who believes has eternal life.
I would examine myself deeply, to see if you are indeed in the faith. Your works righteousness pushes you and many more towards Christ's words in Matt 7. Salvation is a supernatural act of God that is 110% Grace. When your given eternal life, Christ will not lose a single one God has give him.
A true believer does not live a life of lawlessness, they do, however, live a life of sanctification, which is sometimes slow.
Nowhere in the Bible does it speak of progressive sanctification. That is a doctrine of demons. Would you tell that to a child molester who came to Christ - that it will be a very slow process and he will (hopefully) molest fewer and fewer children over the next several years maybe decades?
Wicked! Repent or perish.
So just so we are clear, that is what you would tell a child molester correct?
Why?
What’s the matter? Devil’s got your tongue?