HE IS RISEN! HE IS RISEN INDEED!!

Today we celebrate Easter, remembering the resurrection of our LORD JESUS from the dead. JESUS is the First Fruit and when we see Him we shall be like Him. Easter gives us the hope of new spiritual life on earth in CHRIST JESUS and eternal life in Heaven in a new resurrected celestial body!

 He is not here, but is risen! Remember how He spoke to you when He was still in Galilee, saying, 'The Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again.' " ( Luke 24:6-7 )

 Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. For if we have been united together in the likeness of His death, certainly we also shall be in the likeness of His resurrection, knowing this, that our old man was crucified with Him, that the body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves of sin. For he who has died has been freed from sin. Now if we died with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with Him, knowing that Christ, having been raised from the dead, dies no more. Death no longer has dominion over Him. For the death that He died, He died to sin once for all; but the life that He lives, He lives to God. Likewise you also, reckon yourselves to be dead indeed to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus our Lord.  (Romans 6:4-11)  

 But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you. (Romans 8:11)  

 If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ who is our life appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory.  Colossians 3:1-4 

So when this corruptible has put on incorruption, and this mortal has put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written: "Death is swallowed up in victory." "O Death, where is your sting? O Hades, where is your victory?" The sting of death is sin, and the strength of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. 
 (1 Corinthians 15:54-58)   

Also there were many priests, because they were prevented by death from continuing. But He, because He continues forever, has an unchangeable priesthood. Therefore He is also able to save to the uttermost those who come to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them. (Hebrews 7:23-25)

Praise the LORD! Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever. Who can utter the mighty acts of the LORD? Who can declare all His praise? ( Psalm 106:1-2)

    

ENJOY A MEANINGFUL BLESSED EASTER!

Have you received your G Ticket?

Have you received your G Ticket?

Imagine that your friend has paid and purchased an E Ticket for you to fly to Paris to spend time with him!. The ticket is in his name. These days most air tickets are purchased on line. Although you may not hold the paper ticket in your hand, you know for sure that it is there in the system. The officer at the check in counter is able to access your details. Because your friend loves you and is trustworthy, you will most probably  receive this gift with gratitude.

GOD, Who loves you, has fully paid and purchased for you in the name of His Son JESUS CHRIST, a Grace Ticket - G Ticket to Heaven to be with Him forever. The proof of the purchase of this ticket is 'In the system' and you need to make use of it 'By Faith'. You cannot pay for it or work for it. You just have to receive this gift with thanksgiving to GOD.

Receiving the E Ticket is the first step in your journey to Paris. If you are serious about your trip, you need to  take instructions from your travel agent. You have to show up at the right time at the right airport. You have to comply with the rules regarding your baggage. You may be prohibited to carry certain things and there are limits to the weights of the bags you can take. These instructions are given to you in travel documents by your travel agent.

Receiving GOD'S gift of grace is the first step towards the salvation of your soul. If your desire is to reach Heaven you need to be serious about your life on earth. Follow the instructions in the Book. B I B L E means Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth. GOD'S Agent the Holy Spirit is with you and in you. He will guide you with His gentle promptings and also help you to understand the Scriptures.

Your friend has done his part. He is waiting for you in Paris.

All of us are destined to GOD'S judgement and eternal doom because of our sinful nature. The work of our common enemy, the devil,the evil one, is to scheme and deceive us to follow him to his eternal destination. All of us will be heading for hell if not for GOD'S loving and gracious intervention. The G Ticket in the name of JESUS gives us a way to escape hell and enter Heaven.

GOD has done His part. It is up to you to not only receive His gift but also to follow His instructions to take your journey to Heaven right here and now, while on earth!

 For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast. Ephesians 2:8-9  
 
 Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved." Acts 4:12 

 For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them. Ephesians 2:10 

 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. John 3:16