Hebrews 6:4-6 question

QUESTION RECEIVED:

Hebrews 6:4-6.  I have fallen into a sinful way and have lost desire to follow the Lord.  Am I doomed according to Hebrews 6:4-5?

Hebrews 6:4-6. 

4 For it is impossible, in the case of those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, and have shared in the Holy Spirit, 5 and have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the age to come, 6 and then have fallen away, to restore them again to repentance, since they are crucifying once again the Son of God to their own harm and holding him up to contempt.

MY ANSWER:

We are saved by grace but we are not free to sin with no penalty.  We are called to holiness.

Brother have you “put him (Christ) to an open shame (vs 8. KJV)” or” crucifying once again the Son of God to their own harm and holding him up to contempt (vs. 8 ESV)”?   You, if you are saved, like all Christians have fallen into sin since salvation.

By your words you are not hating and rejecting the salvation and works of Jesus Christ.  If you are saved the Holy Spirit is grieving you.  As bad as you feel this is a good thing.  You are under grace when it comes to being saved and being viewed by God as righteous.  You still are living under God’s moral law (the 10 commandments).

Romans 3:21-24 (ESV)

“21 But now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, although the Law and the Prophets bear witness to it— 22 the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction: 23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus,”

Are you saved? 

Jesus said in Mark 1:15

 “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.”

If you are not saved the Holy Spirit is calling you and convicting you.  Just because you tasted the goodness of the Lord does not mean you are saved.

Romans 10:9–10 (ESV)

9 because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved.

If you are saved and have fallen into sin you  are still to follow God’s moral law (The 10 Commandments) as it has dominion over our lives.  We can be saved and miserable. Confess your sins and

1 John 1:9 (ESV)

9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Pursue holiness if you are saved.  The Holy Spirit is convicting you.

1 Peter 1:15-16 (ESV)

15 but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, 16 since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.”

If you are saved you cannot deny the work of Christ as Hebrews 6:4-6 obey the Holy Spirit and pursue holiness.

If you are not saved confess Jesus Christ as Lord.

Question answered from a young African> WHAT TO BELIEVE ABOUT HEAVEN AND HELL?

QUESTION RECEIVED>

Hey, there is a website called divine revelations. And it is a site where people have seen the lord and visited heaven or hell (Hades). I am curious as to if I can rely on that to tell others. I am not sure if all is exactly correct but it seems to be. The Lord does reveal himself but is it as vivid as these people claim it to be?  I mean it's not like they are lying also but I just need confirmation. Please check out the site, get back to me. I believe it’s true but I want to ask so I am sure.

Profile: Male 18-30 North America

MY ANSWER>

Here is a better idea.  Find out what Jesus Christ, The Apostle Paul and the Apostle John say about a first-hand view of Heaven and what Jesus Christ says about hell. 

Teenage boy question> How to deal with girl thoughts?

QUESTION RECEIVED:

 How do I forget one girl that I liked and I have to see her every day?

QUESTION ANSWERED:

It is good and natural and God’s plan for boy’s to like girls.

Is your problem a sexual craving? 

Is your problem puppy love (a teenage crush)?

Is your problem you and you are placing value on your worth if you have a girlfriend?

Are you craving or even worshipping this girl as the most important person in your life?

Romans 12:2

English Standard Version (ESV)

2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.

You will never be satisfied until you have Jesus as the center of your life.

Turn from sin, trust and confess Jesus as Lord.

Our mother, father, wife or girlfriend cannot die on a cross to save you from sin and hell.

Life is not easy.

Do not make a little thing (yes it will seem little one day) a big thing.

Trust Christ.  That is the biggest concern we have.

Mark 12:28-31

English Standard Version (ESV)

The Great Commandment

28 And one of the scribes came up and heard them disputing with one another, and seeing that he answered them well, asked him, “Which commandment is the most important of all?” 29 Jesus answered, “The most important is, ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. 30 And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ 31 The second is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.”

Entering Christian Ministry

Question Received: 

Hello.  I got my ministers license through Christian national church. I’m wanting to know how I could get some good experience preaching.  The pastors I know are either too busy or have plenty of people. I’ve been looking for someone to kind of take me under their wing sort of speak. Any suggestions would be great. Thank you.

MY ANSWER:

All Christians I strongly believe are called to serve.

A Christian is one who is born again by repenting and turning from sin and trusting and confessing Christ.

You might not like this but - - - - -

Why did you and where did you get a license?

Do these people granting a license know you and your faith.

Pastors are called by the Lord and confirmed by the church- a local church or denomination by agreement and laying on of hands as the scripture says.  Scripture even warns about being too quick to endorse a pastor.

We have a problem with leadership today --- everybody wants to be one and thinks it is their entry level position.

MATTEW 20 ESV

20 Then the mother of the sons of Zebedee came up to him with her sons, and kneeling before him she asked him for something. 21 And he said to her, “What do you want?” She said to him, “Say that these two sons of mine are to sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your kingdom.” 22 Jesus answered, “You do not know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I am to drink?” They said to him, “We are able.” 23 He said to them, “You will drink my cup, but to sit at my right hand and at my left is not mine to grant, but it is for those for whom it has been prepared by my Father.” 24 And when the ten heard it, they were indignant at the two brothers. 25 But Jesus called them to him and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. 26 It shall not be so among you. But whoever would be great among you must be your servant, 27 and whoever would be first among you must be your slave, 28 even as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

Join a church.  Learn from a pastor.  Trust a church and let the church trust you.

My answer is what I give to people who come to my community ministry and homeless shelter who walk off the street and want to go directly to the pulpit.

25 But Jesus called them to him and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. 26 It shall not be so among you. But whoever would be great among you must be your servant,

What does this mean to you in starting in ministry if you are called?

GRAB A MOP!!!

Question Answered About Heaven

Question received:

Will our knowledge be erased after death? I mean knowledge of philosophy and theology, does our learning has some purpose if its going to be erased when we die...

MY ANSWER:

Why would you get the idea you would be dumber in Heaven?

First you will know the Truth-Jesus if you are in Heaven.

Second we will not cling to questions.

1 Cortinthians 13:12 For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I have been fully known.

Jesus told about the rich man and Lazurus who knew people in the afterlife.

 When Jesus saw the deceased and departed Moses and Elijah they conversed with Jesus at the Transfiguration in Matthew 17.

Eternity with the Lord will magnify the good.

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Reason #1 > This ain't good.

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#3 Get folks a great hot meal for no charge.

       
#4 > Bring someone to hear the life changing gospel. 

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At Good News at Noon we lift Jesus up (John 12:37) in word and deed.(Col 3:17)

Lift Jesus Up!

Fletcher Law

Pastor

Good News at Noon

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Mr. B’s- GOOD NEWS AT NOON- MINISTRY IN 2014?

#1- Our Ministry statement is WE LIFT JESUS UP IN WORD AND DEED! We do not buy the lie that serving people's physical needs and evangelism are separate things.

John 12:32 And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me.

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