Thursday, April 24, 2014
Romans [MKJV] 1:15-19 So, as
much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also.
16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God
unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the
Greek. 17 For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith:
as it is written, The just shall live by faith. 18 For the wrath of God is
revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who
hold the truth in unrighteousness; 19 Because that which may be known of God is
manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them.
2Corinthians [MKJV] 5:17 Therefore
if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away;
behold, all things are become new.
Jesus suffered
that those who trust Him gain eternal redemption; resurrection life spiritually,
mentally, emotionally present and physically future. Jesus and family are
quickened, made alive together in and by His resurrection. (Col.2:13)
Resurrection
presently ours includes some delightful experiences, but should not be thought
a party, for as we follow and serve Him, it may be anything but gala.
Here in the USA,
Christian life is a cakewalk compared to historical and present day
maltreatment of Christians in other nations and cultures. However, this USA pleasantness
for followers of Christ has diminished in the years since WWII and apparently
will continue to do so.
All of the
apostles, save one as Jesus said would be, died horrible deaths because of
their service for The Lord. The letter to the Hebrews tells of this. “… others
were tortured, not accepting deliverance; that they might obtain a better
resurrection: And others had trial of cruel mockings and scourgings, yea,
moreover of bonds and imprisonment: They were stoned, they were sawn asunder,
were tempted, were slain with the sword: they wandered about in sheepskins and
goatskins; being destitute, afflicted, tormented; (Of whom the world was not
worthy:) they wandered in deserts, and in mountains, and in dens and caves of
the earth.” (MKJV Heb.11:35-38)
Read Fox’s Book
of Martyrs. (No need to purchase, it's free at: http://www.biblebelievers.com/foxes/findex.htm )
After researching
all of the above, I must admit that USA Christian life is by comparison a ball.
But could our safer environ possibly be largely contributed to compromise;
being silent on issues, extreme going along to get along; embracing social tolerance,
diversity, and peace as being more precious than redemption and resurrection
responsibilities? I believe so.
Let us consider
fearing God more than man and dare to share Truth as have Jesus, the apostles,
and a multitude of disciples past and present.
EBB4 (Originally written April 4, 2013)
PS: Yesterday’s DT “RESURRECTION REPLACEMENT” was a rerun
actually written on Wednesday, April 03, 2013. I indicated as such under the
title, but some readers didn’t notice and think I just had corrective neck
surgery. A few days ago I had my one year checkup and given the OK on
activities I enjoy. Rototill I shall. Roofing I think I’ll excuse myself with a
pain in the neck. Sincerely, Ed Bullock
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