Christianity

Reconciliation: A reestablishment of friendship or harmony

And all things are of God,who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation. 2Cor.5:18

Greetings in the precious name of Jesus Christ,

This week I would like to address Christianity. There seems to be such controversy over Christianity vs. other religions and about who is right. If I may I would like to try and shed some light on the subject. There are so many arguments about Jesus Christ and who he was and is. I previously wrote on this matter, please refer to “Will the Real Jesus Please Stand".

First, let’s address some differences that lead to arguments. Some say our religion existed before Christianity; well this is true in a lot of cases, even in the Old Testament. The Jews had their religion based upon the Mosaic Law under the old covenant. So their argument had some validity, but the old covenant was not perfect; for the law could not save a man, nor reconcile him to God.

The devoutness and traditions still stand, but does not have the power of reconciliation. So there was a need for a new covenant which came through Jesus Christ by the shedding of his blood. For where there is no shedding of blood, there is no remission of sin, 1Co.11:25, Eph.1:7, Eph.2:13, Col.1:20, Heb.9:12, Heb.9:22, Heb.10:29, Rev.7:14. The veil was rent, which allows all to come to God through Christ Jesus.

Once we are reconciled unto God the Father, we become new creatures; sons and daughters of God. There is a story about an Eagle who thought he was a chicken, until another eagle showed him the truth about who he really was. He was suppose to soar the heavens not be grounded by ignorance. We are Children of the Most High God, created in his own image after his likeness.Gen.1:26 But as the eagle we think we are mankind.

There is a difference between sons of God and mankind. There are children of God and there are children of darkness. These sometime take on the appearance of children of light and pervert the truth. Our purpose is to enlighten the Gentiles about God’s son Jesus Christ; who brought salvation to the face of all people. See Luke 2:25-33. Jesus came for more than one reason. I will name a few, 1) To bring light to a world of darkness. 2) To redeem that which was lost. 3) To bring division. See Matt. 10:34-36. 4) To bring reconciliation to the lost. Matt.18:11.

Children, believe not every spirit and study to show yourself approved to God, not to man. Seek not riches or the things of this world. God knows you have need of these things and he will provide all your needs according to his riches in glory. See Matt.6:8, Phil.4:19. God’s will for us is that we be prosperous and in good health, even as our soul prospers.

Many teach Prosperity by Jesus Christ, but the truth is thru seeking Christ first and being born again then prosperity will follow. There is nothing that God cannot do, except lie and fail. So if you will study Christ’s ministry instead of trying to figure out the man, you will see the truth.

Jesus never once said he was God; he said the Father sent him. He also said the works that he did were of God and the words he spoke were spoken in his ear by God. When he went up, he said I go to my Father and your Father, he never said I go to myself. God the Father has never left his throne, he sent his word that became flesh and walked among us. God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son that who so ever believes in him shall not perish, but shall have everlasting life.

Put your treasures in Heaven where thieves do not break in and steal. For we seek another Kingdom not made by hands, where righteousness dwells. So in closing know this, it is not Christianity that is wrong it is man that perverts it. Until next time may God’s grace and mercy be upon you and bring you into reconciliation with God through Christ Jesus. Amen

For if, when we were God’s enemies, “we were reconciled” to him through the death of his son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through his life!” Not only is this so, but we rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation. Rom.10:11