Who Did Jesus Die For?

Coming off this Easter weekend there has been alot of debate over 2 different doctrines. Ive read alot of people posting that Jesus came and died for the so called "elect" which means that not everyone was included in the sacrifice that Jesus made on the cross. Wait a minute is that what the Bible says? NO!..... 1 Timothy 4:10 "That is why we labor and strive, because we have put our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of all people, and especially of those who believe." So whats left to question? All people means sinners and saints alike not just certain people, Jesus died so that this world would not be bound to sin but find forgiveness from the Father and receive eternal life in His presence. Yet the funny thing is I find that the people believing that Jesus did not die for all are using scriptures from the Bible and telling us not to believe them. This is exactly what the enemy uses against the people of God, it brings confusion and a false sense of belief.  If we shouldn't believe those scriptures are true, than why believe any at all? This is what is being taught and is poison to someone that does not know the word of God to refute what is being said with real truth in God's word. If Jesus did not come and die for the world then "the elect" have the ability to live in sin and still make it to heaven, and the non-elect can serve God and still are condemned to an eternity in hell. God is Love and does not choose one over the other, he loves the sinner and saint with the same perfect love. This teaching of the "elect" is wrong and dangerous for us to be declaring to a world that needs to know that Jesus accepts everybody and if we believe in him and receive him as our savior then salvation is ours. Saved always Saved (eternal security) is a wrong and is hurting the body of Christ. Hosea 4:6 says "My people perish for lack of knowledge" we need to know the word of God so that when someone comes to us with false teaching we can look to the Bible for answers.

The Blood Of The Lamb

1 Peter 1:18-19

"For you know that it was not by perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your forefathers, but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect." 

Reading this first passage you can see that we have been giving a perfect gift, and it does so much for us that we may not even know the extent of the power that the blood of Christ gives us. Blood is the source of life, it runs through our veins and our heart would not function without it. Jesus bought us by shedding his wonderful blood and it brought us to salvation and eternal life. As Christian's when we come into the Lord we become covered by this blood as it protects us but that's just the beginning. Im going to be giving scriptures from the Bible that tell us exactly what it is the blood of Jesus does for us.

      Rescues & Redeems

Colossians 1: 13-14
For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us unto the kingdom of the son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sin.

     Purifies

1 John 1:7
But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his son, purifies us from all sin.

Overcomes

Revelation 12:11

They overcame him by the blood of the lamb and by the word of there testimony.

And still there is so much more that the blood of Jesus does for us in our daily lives, it will bring healing, power, miracles, change and the Bible even says that its what gives us confidence to enter the presence of God. So if your not taking advantage of this gift given to us threw sacrifice you are missing out on so much! Plead the blood of Jesus over you; life, home, family, situations, problems. There is all power in this source from heaven and by using this tool you will change your life and surroundings for good.

Don't Bury Your Talents

What are you good at? Whats your passion? Whats your hobby? What are you talented at? Our talents were given to us as a gift from God to bring him glory, what are you doing with yours? Jesus himself gives us a parable about talents in Matthew 25.  He tells us about 3 men, 1 of them doubled the 5 talents his master gave him, the 2nd doubled the 2 talents his master gave him, but the 3rd  went and buried the 1 talent his master gave him and did not multiply what he had. This tells us that no matter if we feel we have alot of talent or just a little God doesn't want us to bury it he wants us to go out and multiply them so that when we see him face to face we have something to offer to him. Take what you were given and use it! God has already equipped you for what your supposed to do. You may be the next singing star, or maybe the next top dancer, maybe your the next big artist, you'll never know until you lay it all on the line and go for it. The Bible says the the anointing of God will make space for you so wherever your area of talent  may be there is a spot just for you. Do it Gods way and  he will lead you exactly where it is he wants you.

Vote For Who You Want On The Cover Of Madden 2012

This is a blog for all my NFL Football fans just like me! We as fans still don't know if their is gonna be a season this year, but we can choose who we want on the cover of this years video game. Madden has been a hugely successful video since it first on on the market years ago and now for the first time ever we as the fans have the decision on who we want to place on the cover. We are down to the final 4. Match 1- Aaron Rodgers vs Peyton Hillis; the current superbowl mvp has huge competition in "the Juggernaut" Hillis who exploded with power and athleticism this year. Match 2 - Michael Vick vs Adrian Peterson; The comeback kid of the year faces the 4x pro bowler. So many big names have been eliminated already during these past few weeks and now its crunch time, so no matter who's side your taking get to voting cause nobody's safe!


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Facing Fear

 

2 Timothy 1:7 

For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind

The definition Fear is "a distressing emotion aroused by impending danger, evil, pain, etc.". It comes from the "unknown" what we can't see, hear, or feel. Fear frequently can start as a young child when the fear of the dark comes in, because who knows what's in the dark if I can't see it maybe it can harm me. The enemy knows this is an effective way you bring fear to destroy a life because if the enemy can bind a child to fear than he can grow in to an adult still bound by it as well. Fear is a weapon the enemy knows how to use and uses it against our lives to hold us back from the things of God for us. Many times it will be used in the life of ministers to stop or slow down what God is doing through them and to keep them from reaching as many people as they could. We can fear in a sense of being scared of something, or someone but also in a sense of emotion maybe of moving on or even a change in life whether it be for good or bad. It can be the most hindering thing in the life of a believer when we open a door to it because it sets itself up against the will of God in our lives which leads to depression, pain, disappointment, discouragement, ect. I know this is something Ive personally dealt with in life and there is only one way to defeat it and its by facing it head on. Philippians 4:13 tells us "I Can Do All Things Through Christ Who Strengthens Me" so through the strength the Lord gives us we can say face it and overcome. Don't allow fear to hold a piece of your heart, take up the authority the Lord has given you to close that door in your life and say Goodbye to fear.

*Video is the title track from Kirk Franklin's new album "Hello Fear" In Stores now*