Life is full of choices we must make on a daily basis,to do or not to do,simple choices,which may or may not have an impact on our lives.Life is a journey down a road which has one very important fork in it.That fork and the choice we make when we come to it will impact our life for all of eternity.It determines where we will spend eternity,Heaven or Hell! Every human being must make this decision for themselves.No one else can make this decision,not the Devil nor Almighty God Himself.Though there are many roads we may travel in life they all lead to only two final destinations, Heaven or Hell,and both are eternal.There is no in-between one must choose whether his eternal home is Heaven or Hell.God does not nor will He make the decision for you nor does He send anyone to Hell.God presents Himself and gives us the free will to either accept His Son Jesus or reject Him. Contrary to the thinking and teaching of some Heaven is not gained by ones good works,it is based solely upon the choice one makes about Jesus Christ.You must accept His atoning work on the cross of Calvary,ask Him to forgive you and to come into your heart as your Savior and Lord.Accept Him as your Savior and Lord and go to Heaven,reject Him and you will go to Hell.Sounds harsh,but it is the method by which God has chosen for mankind to obtain eternal life with Him in Heaven.By the same token on the other side of the coin is eternal life in a Devils Hell.As Joshua put it "choose ye this day whom ye will serve". Make the right choice and I will meet you in Heaven.
"Depiction of what Hell might be like"
"Depiction of a possible scene in Heaven"
"Another scene of what Hell is like"
"Mans finite mind cannot picture the horror of a Devils Hell.A burning Hell yet a place of utter darkness.The two things feared most by man.A concept which man cannot comprehend.A punishment conceived in the infinite mind of God.Solely for those who reject Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior."
1Cor.2:9 "But as it is written,eye hath not seen,nor ear heard neither have entered into the heart of man,the things which God hath prepared for them that love Him."
Just as with Hell,man can only imagine what Heaven will be or look like.What will make it so wonderful is that Jesus will be there and no bad things only that which is good will be there."
Jesus Christ,the way,the truth and the life.The only access into Heaven.The Cross of Calvary blocks both the way into Heaven and the way into Hell.The atoning work of Jesus upon that Cross gives one access to Heaven once they have accepted Jesus Christ as their Savior and Lord whereas the rejection of Jesus and His atoning work on the Cross of Calvary bars one the entrance into Heaven and dooms them to an eternal life in Hell.
"Jesus loves with a love beyond all other love.Faithful unto death for you and me."
"Nail scarred hands and feet,back beaten to a bloody pulp and a riven side all for you and me,awesome love."
Why Did He have to die on Calvary?For our transgressions and sins, but most of all because He loves us.Praise God for His Amazing Grace!
"He did it all just for me"
"Jesus made the ultimate sacrifice when He gave His life on the Cross of Calvary,so all of mankind could go free.Just for me,just for me, my Savior and Lord died on Calvary. Thank you Jesus and praise your Holy and Divine name for loving me so much Greater love hath no man than that he lay down his life for a friend." AMEN!
Friends who are true friends are wonderful to have in times of need.They can be a blessing when you are in trouble or distress,but they like you are only human and subject to failure.Jesus is the truest one you will ever have as your friend,once you have accepted Him as your Savior and Lord.Don't be like Job, choose your friends wisely.I tend to call everyone friend that I meet and that visits my web site, until proven otherwise.So my friend to have a friend you must be a friend. Gary Grant AKA jcurlysarge AMEN!
"JOB" and his Friends?
This article is from the Spring edition of the Sunday School book published by Lifeway and used by my church Calvary Baptist of Etowah,Tn. Pastor Jeff Blanchette. The article is from Author Ken Sande's book Peacemaker and gives seven A's of confessing.
" CONFESSION"
(1)Address everyone involved to ensure that all affected by the wrong receive his/her apology.
(2)Avoid the words if,but,and maybe since these words minimize the offender's guilt.
(3) Admit in specific terms the sin committed.Doing this goes a long way to convince others of one's sincerity.
(4) Acknowledge the hurt or grief caused by the wrong.
(5)Accept the consequences resulting from his/her actions.
(6)Alter his/her behavior,thus validating his/her confession and confirming an authentic change.
(7) Ask for forgiveness,placing the responsibility for the next step of restoration in the hands of the one who was wronged.
Phil.4:13-I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
What you are in God can only be determined by what you want to be in God.Joy,peace and happiness are all available through and by Jesus our Savior and Lord.They are there for every believer to partake of freely.One must diligently and fervently pursue them to attain them in their daily walk as a Christian and true believer.In layman's terms you must walk the walk,before you can talk the talk. You through Jesus Christ can be just as God wants you to be in Him. Gary Grant AKA jcurlysarge.
Phil.1:21-For to me to live is Christ,and to die is gain.
One must plant this seed of thought from the Apostle Paul in their Heart and mind and know that though it be far better to go to Heaven it is far more needful for a believer to remain and like Paul "be all that they can be for God", for the benefit of God first then others and then self!
" WHY?"
There are only two choices which determine your Eternal destiny,choose Jesus and gain Heaven and reject Jesus and Hell is your destination eternally!
All choices in life are made by the individual.God cannot and does not choose for you,your final destination is your choice!
God the Father made the choice for Jesus to die upon the Cross of Calvary,Jesus being an obedient Son honored the will of His Father and was faithful unto death,praise the name of God for His Amazing Grace.
A person has two major choices to make in this life, and they both are in regards to their Eternal Destiny!
The Eternal destiny of man's soul is either, Heaven or Hell no in between.Choose Jesus and gain Heaven, but reject Him and you will awake in Hell. It is a personal choice, each person has to make the choice for theirself.God sends no one to Hell!
Most important choice a person will make in their life is whether, God exists or not.If He doesn't no big deal,but if He does there are eternal consequences,Heaven or Hell. So my friend it is your choice to make,just remember it is for all of eternity, choose wisely!
"CHOICES"
Make your choice a wise one for;"Eternity is a long time to be wrong"
"Heaven or Hell"
This poem is dedicated to those who do not believe in the one true God, " Jesus Christ". Consider the consequences if you are wrong!
"Eternity, A long time to be wrong"
Poem by: James Gary Grant
"By Choice He lives in Me"
"Doyle Lawson" "He Lives in Me"
? " GOT JESUS" ?
The single most important question that you will be required to answer in this life. The answer you give will determine the eternal destiny of your soul. There are only two destinies or destinations for mankind to choose, no if's,and's, maybe's or in-between's.The soul of man either goes to "Heaven" or "Hell" .Yes to Jesus assures one of eternal happiness and joy in a place called Heaven. No to Jesus assures one of an eternity in a place called Hell.It is a choice which each person must make for his or herself.Almighty God Himself,because He gave humans ,free- will cannot make the choice for you.Satan does not have the power to make you do,say,or go anywhere. He can only have an influence on you. So once again I ask the question " Got Jesus"? Make your choice wisely for "eternity is a long time to be wrong". May God Bless! James Gary Grant
"Only In Jesus"
Put on the whole Armor of God ! no armor for the back! "No retreat and no defeat."
"Heaven or Hell" The choice is up to you! "Eternity is a long time to be wrong", so my friend you must choose wisely!
Me in my "Got Jesus", shirt. Have had Him for over 60 yrs., what about you? Better get Him, for "Eternity is a very longtime to be wrong"!
The Devil as seen in John's vision in book of Rev.in the Bible!
"GET JESUS"
"GET JESUS"
Jesus Saves
"Thank you Jesus for loving me"
Mt.4:19-And He (Jesus) saith unto them,follow Me and I will make you fishers of men.
" Fishers of Men"
There are two major fishers of men,Jesus and Satan!
Adam and Eve were created perfect,meaning without sin,until they sinned by yielding to the bait which Satan used.Since the fall all humans have been" born bent",with a propensity to do wrong rather than right.Lust is the major driving force which drives humans in their quest to do that which is wrong.Satan is a major fisher of men and he uses a variety of baits to tempt and lure mankind to do wrong. Sometimes he uses live bait and at other times he uses artificial lures.Just like a fish we humans are lured and tempted by the many baits which Satan uses.Once we yield to the temptation and take the bait,we like the fish are hooked.Satan,unlike Jesus does not clean up the fish that he has caught.When we are saved Jesus cleans us up and makes us fishers of men.The only bait that Jesus uses is the Truth,the word of God.We can catch them ,but only Jesus can clean them up.If at first you don't get a bite,keep on fishing, for there are many fish(lost) in the sea of life! "Jesus Saves,Jesus Saves"
Choose Jesus and gain Heaven! Reject Jesus and go to Hell!
Salvation is a free gift,but only if you choose to accept it.So my advice is for you to choose wisely,choose Jesus and spend eternity with Him in Heaven.Reject Him and spend eternity in Hell! It is your choice my friend!
"SIN"
A small word,with very severe consequences if not forgiven. One does not have to commit a sin to be a sinner.Because of the original sin of Adam and Eve all humans are born with a sin nature.If it were possible to live a perfect life and never commit a sin,that person would still be a sinner and in need of a Savior.Jesus Christ and He alone is the only remedy for sin and the only one who can forgive sin.Once a person repents of his sin and accepts Jesus Christ as their Savior and Lord they become a saved sinner.All sin is forgiven with the exception of total rejection of the Holy Spirit.We are saved ,but still subject to sin and are required to repent of that sin and ask Jesus to forgive us.Sin that is unforgiven in ones life is like cancer it grows and breaks ones fellowship with God.If not treated it can cause spiritual death.It cannot cause one to lose their salvation or relationship with God.The Bible (KJV) says in Roms.3:23-For all have sinned ,and come short of the glory of God. There are two types of sin,(1) Sins of commission which require an action upon the individuals part,it is simply the breaking of God's laws,disobedience,example God say "Thou shalt not kill". (2) Sins of omission,are results of inaction example when one knows a brother is in need and does nothing it is a sin.James 4:17- Therefore to him that knoweth to do good,and doeth it not,to him it is sin. No one is immune to sin,the only sinless person to walk the earth was Jesus Christ Himself.God being a loving and merciful God will forgive us when we acknowledge our sin and ask Him to forgive us.May God Bless.
The Bible says that in his heart the fool has said there is no God,while the whole of creation declares God to be.
The sun,moon,stars and planets His handiwork declare,making the statement there is no other like Me.
There are those who are worshiped as god,but all that they offer is empty and vain.
The one true God offers eternal salvation,and a life with Him that brings great gain.
A choice for each of us to make,what the Lord Jesus brings to the table.
Then what other gods have to give,all of which are merely a fable.
Accept Jesus as your Savior and be strong,for my friend eternity is a longtime to be wrong!
"There is"
The only thing that Jesus was guilty of was love.Love took Him to the cross and kept Him on the cross.He was faithful unto death.Love brought Him out of the grave and love will bring Him back for His own,the born again believers,The Church! AMEN.
" CHOICES"
"HEAVEN OR HELL" The most important choice that you will ever make in this life is where you will spend Eternity! Heaven or Hell, your choice!
