Author: Ron Francis

Great post, I’d describe as “rightly” dividing God’s word.
Discussion about election is very clear. Hope many can read and see this.

The words “all” and “everyone” are so rich in another passage from John.

Joh 6:39  And this is the Father’s will which hath sent me, that of all which he hath given me I should lose nothing, but should raise it up again at the last day.
Joh 6:40  And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which seeth the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the last day.

What a great joy it is to be able to participate and spread the good news about this.

Mike well said, and a good complement to your recent 2 Timothy 3 post!

Churchianity also has its milder forms.These can include club like friendship and fellowship, Emphasis on family parenting, marriage and community service and helping those who have great needs, all good things in themselves but they can become the focus of the church. Many are desiring a vital atmosphere focusing on music and excitement often with great sincerity, but doctrinally light at best. Unfortunately all this is encouraged by the seemingly endless stream of authors, pastors, conference speakers, television and YouTube experts spinning the latest new way to do church and/or society better.

Btw, I’m not an End Times proponent, but reading all this in full context with Chapter 3 is as appropriate today as it was 2,000 years ago.

2Ti 3:1  This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.

Enjoying the conversation.

….” certain Christian leaders who preach “another gospel” while calling it the Gospel. They are totally wrong. Some if not all of these people have large ministries, but the #1 thing about their non-gospel message is that it does not contain the “offense of the Gospel,” that is, it never tells those who hear it that they are sinners who are bound for Hell unless they repent and turn to Jesus Christ as their Savior. No, their non-gospel is one that tickles men’s ears, telling them what they want to hear. It proclaims a “broadway” to God not the narrow way that Jesus proclaimed.”

2 Timothy 3:16  All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

Rom 1:16  For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.
Rom 1:17  For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.

So true….yet so difficult to address.

“ Do you see my brethren that the majority are not on the narrow and hard way that leads to life? No, the majority are on the easy way that leads to destruction. These are the ones who profess Christ, but are trusting in their own works. They are Christian on their own terms. They are enticed into this way of destruction by false prophets. Remember, this is a description of people who are IN the visible Church. These are not the atheists, muslims, buddhists, or pagans. No, these are people who believe they are Christians, but they don’t have the mind of Christ because they aren’t regenerate. Their fruit is bad and this is how we are to know them. Lastly, their judgment is not in our hands. Our role is to tell the truth, the Law and the Gospel, in the hope that some may hear it by the Holy Spirit then repent unto salvation.”