We who are in the visible church need to be aware that not every one who calls themselves a Christian is a Christian. Sometimes, it can be hard to determine from the surface appearance. Jesus’ disciples could not tell, even though they had spent three years with Judas. Judas was in the teaching ministry alongside the others. Sooner or later, the Judas’ of this age will be brought to light, but how much damage do they do in the meantime! This is why we must cling closely to the authority of the Scripture and not to the newest teaching, no matter how much an angel of light the speaker seems to be. The Scripture teaches of Jesus Christ who is presented as the only way, the only truth, and the only source and means of living itself (John 14:6). This is not the time to turn to the left or the right after the newest trends in worldly philosophy, but to remain steadfast in Christ. We also need to seek out other Christians of like faith to help support each other. Finally, we must realize that without the Triune God, we would have no hope for success in this manner but would fail, just like Peter and the eleven would. But Christ knows who are His. The Scripture says He is able to keep them. The Scripture says that no one is able to pluck His own out of His hand, even less than that of the Father. So let us continue to remain faithful, knowing that He who has begun this work in us will continue His plan for us unto the Day of Jesus Christ. The Devil may torment us, but even what the Devil does is subject to God’s Sovereignty. Even the details of Satan’s work cannot but in the end be turned to the glory of God and our good.
Posted on: Sat, 24 Aug 2013 21:36:41 +0000
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