Dear Forum family!
I'm reminded of a little finger play in which a Brother was pointing out to a member of another faith, the importance of the Gospel and God's 10 Commandment Law. Using each finger on a hand the Brother said.
"The 'thumb' represents the "PREACHER".
And what does the Preacher 'preach'?
The second finger represents 'THE GOOD NEWS'.
And what is "The Good News"?
Jesus Christ (3rd finger)
Why did Jesus Christ come?
He came to "SAVE SINNERS" (4th finger)
What is SIN?
Sin is the transgression of the law. (5th finger)
NOW:
If you take away THE LAW, there is NO SIN. And if there is no sin, we don't need a Saviour.
Since there is no Saviour, there is NO GOOD NEWS.
And if there is No Good News,we don't need Jesus.
So what is left? " A PREACHER WITH NOTHING TO SAVE'.
Remember Matthew 1:21 And the Bible says "And she (Mary) shall bring forth a Son, and thou shalt call His name JESUS; FOR he shall SAVE HIS PEOPLE FROM (not in) THEIR sins."
And Jesus said "IF you love ME,(then) keep My commandments." John 14:15.
We 'fear God" when we remember to respect Him and have reverence for Him. The Christian's fear is not one of being a slave to a dictator.
Keep "the" faith as it is in Jesus! And "be thou faithful unto death, and I (Jesus) will give you a crown of life." Rev.2:10. Jesus is coming VERY SOON!
Br. Laurie