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Reject Evil & Embrace Christ

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Since this is the most important redpill article from FreedomTruth Radio, I BEG YOU to read all of it. It is truth and life. In a previous article, we discussed the war between good and evil and showed how this battle has hurt all of us. We have all been lied to and damaged in some way. Satan is a convincing liar. All humanity has believed his lies that God cannot be trusted and we must blaze our own trail, living life our own way. This has caused the broken world we see today, but God has not forsaken us. Because we have rebelled, there are dangers we face that only Jesus can overcome. He came to save us, not condemn us. He came to heal us, not hurt us. I beg you to read and understand. This is for you, and the happiness of your soul depends on it. 

 

Your Soul Needs Healing

 

For a season, living life our own way brings pleasure, but Satan has sold us an empty promise. As time goes on, our pleasure becomes emptiness, happiness withers away, peace goes missing, and fulfillment is gone. Our souls become empty and restless. We look for lasting satisfaction but find none. We turn to anti-depressants and chemicals for relief. That God-shaped hole in our heart can only be filled by our Creator. Jesus is the Savior who heals our broken hearts. He is the creator of joy and peace. Those who come to Him are renewed, find abundant life, and understand why they were placed on this earth. This healing process takes time, but it happens for those who receive Jesus and learn to walk with Him.

 

“The Lord is close to the broken-hearted. He rescues those whose souls have been crushed. He heals the broken-hearted and binds up their wounds.” (Psalm 34:18, 147:3)  

 

You Need Freedom

 

Because we have rebelled and gone our own way, we have given darkness and Satan power over our lives. They hold power over us - the power of temptation, guilt and shame, corruption, and death. Rebels belong to the kingdom of darkness. This is a deadly place to live! Satan deceives us with the promise of freedom, but then we are wrapped in chains of slavery. We need someone who can break the chains. We need someone who won’t lie to us about freedom. We need someone who can save us from the kingdom of darkness and transfer us into the Kingdom of Light (the Kingdom of God). There is only One. His name is Jesus. He is the Way, the Truth, the Life.  

 

“Through Jesus Christ, the Spirit of Life has set you free from the law of sin and death.” (Romans 8:2)

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You Need New Life

 

Rebellion and sin are destructive forces that kill everything they touch. They destroy relationships, families, health, joy, peace of mind, satisfaction with life, and our world. Living life our own way corrupts our souls. Rebellion brings spiritual death, separating us from the God who created us. Sin feels good for a while, but it always destroys and brings corruption. Jesus came to save us from this destruction. He is able to give new life and heal our corrupted hearts.

 

“Desires and lusts give birth to sin; and when sin is fully grown, brings forth death.” (James 1:15)

  

You Need Forgiveness

 

No one likes to be told they are guilty, but it is the truth. We are ALL guilty. We have all chosen to rebel. Have you ever told a lie? Have you ever felt hatred or jealousy towards somebody? Have you ever stolen something? Have you ever gossiped about somebody? Have you ever acted selfishly? How about arguing or fighting? These are not actions of life and love! These are actions of pride, selfishness, and death. This is what is wrong with the world. We are ALL guilty. We all face judgement. We need forgiveness, and this is why Jesus came.

 

WAKE UP! Jesus didn't come to make you a good little boy or girl who behaves. NO! Jesus came because your need is desperate! Look at the world. Look at your own life. We are a mess! We are literally enslaved by darkness. Our sin has ruined everything. God's justice declares the rebel MUST DIE. Jesus didn't come to make us good people... He came to literally SAVE US.

 

“The penalty for sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” (Romans 6:23)

 

The Awesome Truth about Jesus

 

Jesus came to save us. The name “Jesus” literally means “God is our salvation”.

 

“You shall name Him Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.” (Luke 2:21).

 

Jesus said, “I have NOT come for those who are self-righteous. I have come for those who know they are sinners.” He came to seek and to save the lost. If you know you are a rebel… if you know that you are guilty… you are exactly who Jesus came for. He came for sinners. He came to save and heal you. 

 

So many people misunderstand why Jesus came. It wasn’t to teach us to behave. We've already proven we are rebel sinners. Ultimately, Jesus came to die. He came to be the Savior of rebel sinners. He came to rescue the guilty by dying for their sins on the cross. Think about this scripture:  

 

“But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on Him, and by His wounds we are healed.” (Isaiah 53:5)

 

Jesus is able to save us because He has paid for our rebellion and guilt. The punishment for rebellion is death. Jesus took your death on Himself when He died on the cross. He was judged in your place. He took your punishment, and He did it willingly.  No one forced Him. He laid down His life for you. Don’t ever doubt that Jesus loves you! Because He took your punishment, He is able to freely offer you forgiveness. His suffering bought your freedom.​​​​ ​​

 

​​“I lay down my life, only to take it up again. No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own free will. I have authority to lay it down and authority to take it up again.” (Jesus, John 10:17-18)

 

But there’s more! A dead savior cannot save anyone. Do you think death could hold down the Almighty Son of God? He is the creator of life! Do you think Satan could keep our champion down? Never! Just as Jesus willingly laid down His life, He took His life back up again. He rose from the dead three days later. This validates and proves His claim to be the Son of God and proves He has the power to save sinners. If He can defeat death, He can take our dead souls and make them alive again! He has resurrection power. This isn’t some fairytale. This is historical fact! The resurrected Jesus was seen by hundreds of people after His death and resurrection. People saw Him die, and then they saw Him alive once again. In the first century A.D., these people were the greatest missionaries the world has ever known. They turned the ancient world upside down. Many of them were tortured to death for their faith, but they refused to renounce Jesus. They refused to deny their Lord. How could they? They had seen Him with their own eyes, they had touched Him. They saw the nail holes in His hands and feet, the resurrected Son of God. Would you endure Roman torture for a prank or a fairytale? No! But you would if you had seen the risen Son of God with your own eyes. Jesus is alive. He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. He is still saving people, today. He rescued me, and He can rescue you. He has resurrection power, which means He can give you new life and make you a brand new person. It's not your efforts that accomplish this - it's His power. He heals the broken. 

 

"God raised Jesus from the dead and we are all eyewitnesses of this." (The Apostles, Acts 2:32)

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“For we do not follow cleverly invented stories when we tell you about how Jesus Christ came in power. We were eyewitnesses of His majesty.” (The Apostle Peter, 1 Peter 1:16)

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Do not be Unbelieving. Believe the Truth!

 

• Believe Jesus is the Son of God who came to save sinful rebels like you and I. He didn't just come for the world, He came specifically for you.

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• Believe He is the payment for your sin. He took the death you deserve. He laid down His life to pay your penalty. He was judged in your place so you could be forgiven. Yes, He loves you that much. He lived for you and He died for you so that you could be reconciled back to God.

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• Believe He was raised from the dead. Dead people can’t save anyone, but Jesus conquered sin, Satan, and death – He is powerful to save! He is powerful to heal your wounded soul. He is powerful to reconcile you back to God and give you new life. Believe Him!

 

• Stop running! Jesus is worthy of your trust. He invites you. He says to you, "Follow Me". Take a moment to stand still and consider His invitation. 

 

If you believe these truths about Jesus, act on it! Don’t just believe facts. Take action and come to Jesus for salvation and forgiveness. You need a personal encounter with Him! You need to experience His forgiveness and saving power in a personal way. Do not stand far off and say “Yes, I believe”. No! Run to Him! Plead with Him to save you and make you alive, giving you a new soul that is reconciled to God! Receive Him to be your King and your Savior.

 

It is time to repent, which simply means “change your mind”. Change your mind! Up until now you’ve been living for yourself. Change your mind! Turn to Jesus, the one who saves guilty rebels and makes them alive. Turn to the one who reconciles you back to God. Stop running and give your life back to the One who created you. He doesn’t reject anyone.

 

Jesus promises, “I will never, never turn away the person who comes to Me.” (John 6:37b)

 

The Bible says, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” (Romans 10:13)

 

Coming to Jesus is simple. Just speak to Him! Prayer is simply talking to Jesus. He hears everyone who speaks to Him. If you don’t know exactly what to say, I suggest these words. Pray with a sincere heart:

 

Lord Jesus, right now I come to you. I believe in You, Jesus. You are the Son of God. I believe You can save me and give me new life. I confess that I am guilty. I have rebelled against God and I need forgiveness. Jesus, please save me. Please forgive me and take me back. I receive You as my King and Savior and I give my life back to You. Please teach me how to live and walk with You. You promised that You would not reject me, so I trust You. Thank You for saving me! Amen.    

 

If you spoke to Him with a sincere heart, CONGRATULATIONS! He cannot lie. He always keeps His promises. Your dead soul has been made alive! You have been forgiven and made a child of God! He is the friend who will never leave you or forsake you. Trust Him!

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“I will never, never turn away the person who comes to Me.” (Jesus, John 6:37b)

 

Lastly, be baptized. It doesn’t need to be complicated. Keep it simple. You can be baptized in a church, in a swimming pool, in a hot tub, in a bathtub, in a pond, in a river, in the ocean… all you need is water. You can even have a friend baptize you. This is the only instruction Jesus gives: “Baptize them in the name of the Father, Jesus the Son, and the Holy Spirit.” So, when you are baptized, first confess your faith in Jesus (“I believe in Jesus and I have chosen to follow Him”) and then your friend should say “I baptize you in the name of the Father, Jesus the Son, and the Holy Spirit” as they dunk you or pour water over you.

 

“Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.” (Jesus, Mark 16:16)

 

If you respond to Jesus in this way, you are no longer a rebel separated from God. You have become a Child of God - saved, forgiven, brand-new, and alive. Breathe the air of freedom! You have been made a new person! The Spirit of God now lives inside of you. Now the process of learning to walk with Jesus can begin. Start reading the New Testament of the Bible and absorbing God's truth. He knows we are often slow learners, and He is very patient and gracious with us. Satan is still your enemy and he has not forgotten about you! He will continue to try to tempt you, deceive you, and destroy you. The difference is now you are forgiven, and the Spirit of God lives inside you. Jesus will help you have victory over Satan, and He will heal the wounds of your past. Learn to walk and talk with Him! 

 

“Seek the Lord while He may be found. Call on Him while He is near. Let the wicked man forsake his own way, and the unrighteous man forsake his own thoughts. Let them return to the Lord, who will have mercy on them. Let them return to God, for He will abundantly pardon.” (Isaiah 55:6,7)