Without Exception!

The Bible contains many amazing declarations, as much in favor as well as contrary to what people think. The title of today’s message is about one of them.

In accordance with the Scriptures, amongst the billions of people living in our world today, there is not one just person before God, not even one! Scripture emphasizes that declaration by saying, "There is no difference, for all have sinned and fall short of God’s glory." Since this is so, and the Scriptures are inspired by God Himself, Who cannot be wrong, it simply means that NO ONE can escape that accusation. There is no excuse for no one. Read Romans 1:20 and Rom. 3:4

Dear friends of all ages, what can we say about these declarations in the Scriptures, which were written by men, inspired by God Himself, and preserved for us, making it possible for us to have them today in our very own languages? What can we say in view of the fact that there are umpteen religions and religious groups existing in our world today? Is there any religion today that is able to justify man before a Holy God, Who lives in inaccessible light, Whom no one has ever seen nor can see? (Take a moment to read 1 Timothy 6:13-16)
The answer to the above questions based on the authority of the written Word of God is NO. There has never existed a religion or religious group that is able to make a human being worthy to appear before an all-powerful God, Who exists from eternity. However, thanks be unto this same Holy and All-Mighty God, who made it possible for us, through the various means of communication today, to proclaim loud and clear, that

YES, there is a PERSON, and not a religion, Who is able to present us without spot or wrinkle before this Powerful God revealed in the Scriptures, and Who can be visualized through the works of His Hand in Creation. (Read Romans 1:18-20)

This Person, Who presents each one of us clean and without stain before the Father is: "Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, the Son of God." We are able to declare to you today, with all authority and assurance, that "salvation is found in no one else for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved." (Acts 4:11,12)

Dear friend, fully understand this: Today, salvation is offered to you through the Lord Jesus Christ, and not through any religion. This is a personal invitation, because even if your father and your mother are true believers in Jesus Christ, they cannot make you a child of God. Each one of us individually must admit before a Holy God that we are sinners and that we must repent from a sincere heart, and personally accept Jesus Christ, Who died for our sins on the cross, as our Lord and Savior.

The Bible clearly says that without repentance there is no forgiveness. That is why we must take heed that this is not some religious game. This matter of sin is serious and profoundly offensive against the holiness of God. And since He loved humanity so much that He did not spare His only begotten Son, but gave Him up for us all, that He might bring us to Him. (Make sure to read Romans 8:28-39).

If anyone reads this short message and is convinced of the truth, and are in accord with what the word of God says, then obey right now, and do not look at any obstacles that might be lurking around. The One who has called you is faithful, and will help you on this day of salvation. (Read 2 Cor. 6:1,2)
Be sure no matter what age you be, that the Lord, our God fulfills His Word.

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WITHOUT EXCEPTION

Here are a few pictures of our new living quarters. Furthest to the right is the Assisted living building in which we are renting a small apartment shown in the middle. The Gazebo is a place to sit and enjoy the premises. The first is a portion of the complex of buildings for seniors housing near to 500 people. In our next blog we'll share some pictures inside. AND NOW: a word from God's Word: Without Exception

In God’s sight, according to the Scriptures, there is not one single righteous person on this earth. What’s more, the Scriptures say that there is no one that understands, or seeks God, and that everyone has gone astray and become unprofitable. There is not even one single person that does good, no, not even one! It continues to say that man’s throat is like an open grave, whose tongue has been used for deceit. It continues ta tell us that poisen, compared to that of a viper is under their lips, and whose mouths are full of cursing and bitterness. Their feet are quick to shed blood: destruction and misery are in their ways, and no one seeks after God, and they have no fear before Him.
Dearly beloved friends, loved by God Himself, the above declarations may be read in the Bible in the book of Romans, chapter 3, and verses 10-18. These words were written for the Jews, as well as all the rest of mankind. I would like to encourage you to read them slowly with all due reverence to the Lord, our God. The truths mentioned were not written to condemn only, but written to lead us to the only way of salvation that God, our Father Himself has provided for us. This includes the Jews who had the law, and the rest of mankind, including all, who are living in Aruba, Bonaire or Curaçao.
The answer is so clear in the Bible, that is for sure. However, without the help of God, none of us will understand. And the reason for that is clear in the Scriptures. The Bible declares that in our human nature we are dead in our sins; that is, we are dead spiritually speaking.
On one occasion during our Lord’s ministry while on earth He said the following words: " Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my Word, and believeth on Him that sent Me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come unto condemnation; but is passed from death unto life." (Read John 5:16-30)
Friends and brothers & sisters in the Lord, these words were spoken by our Lord, when He was in a body just like ours, but without the sinful nature that every single person in the human race has been born with. That is why our Lord was called "The last Adam". (Read 1 Cor. 15:20-22 and 1 Cor. 14:45-49). In a sense we can say that we did not choose to be born with the sinful nature, but we can now choose eternal life or eternal perdition. We can choose salvation or condemnation. This is a choice we must make.
That is why we are writing this short message on our blog today. Choose life! We trust that the Holy Spirit of God will do the work of convincing many precious souls of sin, righteousness and judgment. (Read John 16: 5-16). That is why dear friend, no matter what age you be, Christ died and rose again for us.
If you hear His voice as you read this message, do not let your heart become hardened by neglecting or postponing your decision. We do not know what tomorrow may bring. According to the Scriptures we were bought with a price. The Lord Jesus Christ carried our sins in His own body on the cross, that we being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness, by Whose stripes we were healed. (Read 1 Peter 2:20-25; 1 Corinthians 7:23 and Ephesians 1:3-14.)