This post is in response to an article I saw in my timeline on "FaceBook" of all places. Please read it first, in order to have the proper background in which to read my blog entry.
http://www.viewshound.com/religion/2011/8/campaign-for-jesus
RED ALERT!: If this doesn't sound ATHEISTIC, I don't know what does!
In my opinion, I seriously ( though I am in no way judging ) doubt this author is even a Christian. Sad to say these days the word Christian has become a byword ( or fad ), and it is so easily bandied about. It is so common for anyone to let the word Christian just roll off people's lips, and live a totally opposite lifestyle, without fear of consequences. Why? Because God has become a joke to us here in America.
Unlike in some countries where one will hunted down, tortured, and even killed for claiming allegiance with Our Lord and Savior. In situations like that, people dare not be so hasty to claim Christ, unless they REALLY, REALLY know Him, because their reads will roll!. Like Steven, who said: "There's a crown laid up for me. . . . ." How could Steven ( The FIRST Martyr ) have said that, just before being stoned, if he didn't have a personal and close encounter with Christ?
As a believers, we admonished to believe all things. . . . . . . So, we take people at their word when they say they are Born Again. But, the Bible also tells us to "try the spirit". What kind of fruit does the person bear? You can't bear apples if you are a thorn bush, likewise you can't bear thorns if you are an apple tree.
If one IS a Christian one would be happy to hear from other Christians! The Word of God admonishes us to love and fellowship with one another! Sharing the Word of God, singing hymns and spiritual songs, encouraging each other with our testimonies, gathering to worship, hearing The Word Of God ( preached and taught ), and praying, this IS OUR LIFE NOW! What else do we have to look forward to? What else can possibly be more important than The Most High and Holy God?
Another admonishment from the Word Of God to Christians is for us to spread the Gospel! As someone was sent to tell YOU about Christ's death on the Cross and provision for Salvation, so He sends YOU out to do the same. With the popularity of the internet and social networking sites, as I see it ( and perhaps you do also ) as another part of The Hedges and Highways, to spread His word. I say take advantage and spread it as much as we can before our freedom to do so is taken away. As there is no telling who many precious souls have been snatched from the mouth of hell because of it. . . . .
As for the author who penned the above article, I advise them to do two things. One, if you are really a Christian, you need to SERIOUSLY check your faith. If you are backslidden, you need to bow down, repent, get right with God, and get back under His coverings ( The Body Of Christ, Pastor/Teacher, Word Of God ) and STAY THERE! You are manifesting a spirit that is AFAR OFF. . . . .
Two, if you don't know Christ, it is imperative to receive Him as your Lord and Savior! For you know not what tomorrow may bring. Being a Christian In Name Only will not cut the mustard with God! Not after His Son shed His precious blood and died on the cross for your sins. . . . . . . . . .
Instead of SAYING you know Him, You can really know Him!
And you too, will have ETERNAL SECURITY!
