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Unlike the question "Does God exist?" very few people question whether Jesus Christ existed. It is generally accepted that Jesus was truly a man who walked on the earth in Israel 2000 years ago. The debate begins when the subject of Jesus' full identity is discussed. Almost every major religion teaches that Jesus was a prophet or a good teacher or a godly man. The problem is that the Bible tells us that Jesus was infinitely more than a prophet, a good teacher, or a godly man.

C.S. Lewis in his book Mere Christianity writes the following: "I am trying here to prevent anyone from saying the really foolish thing that people often say about Him [Jesus Christ]: 'I'm ready to accept Jesus as a great moral teacher, but I don't accept his claim to be God.' That is the one thing we must not say. A man who was merely a man and said the sort of things Jesus said would not be a great moral teacher. He would either be a lunatic"on a level with a man who says he is a poached egg"or else he would be the Devil of hell. You must make your choice. Either this man was, and is, the Son of God, or else a madman or something worse. You can shut him up for fool, you can spit at him and kill him as a demon; or you can fall at his feet and call him Lord and God. But let us not come up with any patronizing nonsense about his being a great human teacher. He has not left that option open to us. He did not intend to."

So, who did Jesus claim to be? Who does the Bible say He is? First, let's look at Jesus' words in John 10:30, "I and the Father are one." At first glance, this might not seem to be a claim to be God. However, look at the Jews" reaction to His statement, ""We are not stoning you for any of these," replied the Jews, "but for blasphemy, because you, a mere man, claim to be God"" (John 10:33). The Jews understood Jesus' statement as a claim to be God. In the following verses, Jesus never corrects the Jews by saying, "I did not claim to be God." That indicates Jesus was truly saying He was God by declaring, "I and the Father are one" (John 10:30). John 8:58 is another example: ""I tell you the truth," Jesus answered, "before Abraham was born, I am!"" Again, in response, the Jews took up stones in an attempt to stone Jesus (John 8:59). Jesus' announcing His identity as "I am" is a direct application of the Old Testament name for God (Exodus 3:14). Why would the Jews again want to stone Jesus if He had not said something they believed to be blasphemous, namely, a claim to be God?

John 1:1 says "the Word was God."John 1:14 says "the Word became flesh." This clearly indicates that Jesus is God in the flesh. Thomas the disciple declared to Jesus, "My Lord and my God" (John 20:28). Jesus does not correct him. The apostle Paul describes Him as, ""our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ" (Titus 2:13). The apostle Peter says the same, ""our God and Savior Jesus Christ" (2 Peter 1:1). God the Father is witness of Jesus' full identity as well, "But about the Son he says, "Your throne, O God, will last forever and ever, and righteousness will be the scepter of your kingdom."" Old Testament prophecies of Christ announce His deity, "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace" (Isaiah 9:6).

So, as C.S. Lewis argued, believing Jesus to be only a good teacher is not an option. Jesus clearly and undeniably claimed to be God. If He is not God, then He is a liar, and therefore not a prophet, good teacher, or godly man. In attempts to explain away the words of Jesus, modern "scholars" claim the "true historical Jesus' did not say many of the things the Bible attributes to Him. Who are we to argue with God's Word concerning what Jesus did or did not say? How can a "scholar" two thousand years removed from Jesus have better insight into what Jesus did or did not say than those who lived with, served with, and were taught by Jesus Himself (John 14:26)?

Why is the question over Jesus' true identity so important? Why does it matter whether or not Jesus is God? The most important reason that Jesus has to be God is that if He is not God, His death would not have been sufficient to pay the penalty for the sins of the whole world (1 John 2:2). Only God could pay such an infinite penalty (Romans 5:8; 2 Corinthians 5:21). Jesus had to be God so that He could pay our debt. Jesus had to be man so He could die. Salvation is available only through faith in Jesus Christ. Jesus' deity is why He is the only way of salvation. Jesus' deity is why He proclaimed, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me" (John 14:6).

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We know that God is real because He has revealed Himself to us in three ways: in creation, in His Word, and in His Son, Jesus Christ.

The most basic proof of God's existence is simply what He has made. "For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities"his eternal power and divine nature"have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse" (Romans 1:20). "The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands." (Psalm 19:1).

If I found a wristwatch in the middle of a field, I would not assume that it just "appeared" out of nowhere or that it had always existed. Based on the watch's design, I would assume it had a designer. But there is far greater design and precision in the world around us. Our measurement of time is not based on wristwatches, but on God's handiwork"the regular rotation of the earth (and the radioactive properties of the cesium-133 atom). The universe displays great design, and this argues for a Great Designer.

If I found an encoded message, I would seek out a cryptographer to help break the code. My assumption would be that there is an intelligent sender of the message, someone who created the code. How complex is the DNA "code" that we carry in every cell of our bodies? Does not the complexity and purpose of DNA argue for an Intelligent Writer of the code?

Not only has God made an intricate and finely tuned physical world; He has also instilled a sense of eternity in the heart of every person (Ecclesiastes 3:11). Mankind has an innate perception that there is more to life than meets the eye, that there is an existence higher than this earthly routine. Our sense of eternity manifests itself in at least two ways: law-making and worship.

Every civilization throughout history has valued certain moral laws, which are surprisingly similar from culture to culture. For example, the ideal of love is universally esteemed, while the act of lying is universally condemned. This common morality"this global understanding of right and wrong"points to a Supreme Moral Being who gave us such scruples.

In the same way, people all over the world, regardless of culture, have always cultivated a system of worship. The object of worship may vary, but the sense of a "higher power" is an undeniable part of being human. Our propensity to worship accords with the fact that God created us "in His own image" (Genesis 1:27).

God has also revealed Himself to us through His Word, the Bible. Throughout Scripture, the existence of God is treated as a self-evident fact (Genesis 1:1; Exodus 3:14). When Benjamin Franklin wrote his autobiography, he did not waste time trying to prove his own existence. Likewise, God does not spend much time proving His existence in His book. The life-changing nature of the Bible, its integrity, and the miracles which accompanied its writing should be enough to warrant a closer look.

The third way in which God revealed Himself is through His Son, Jesus Christ (John 14:6-11). "In the beginning was the Word: the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth" (John 1:1,14; see also Colossians 2:9).

In Jesus' amazing life, He kept the entire Old Testament law perfectly and fulfilled the prophecies concerning the Messiah (Matthew 5:17). He performed countless acts of compassion and public miracles to authenticate His message and bear witness to His deity (John 21:24-25). Then, three days after His crucifixion, He rose from the dead, a fact affirmed by hundreds of eyewitnesses (1 Corinthians 15:6). The historical record abounds with "proof" of who Jesus is. As the Apostle Paul said, this thing "was not done in a corner" (Acts 26:26).

We realize that there will always be skeptics who have their own ideas concerning God and will read the evidence accordingly. And there will be some whom no amount of proof will convince (Psalm 14:1). It all comes down to faith (Hebrews 11:6)

Source: S. Michael Houdmann, got Questions. Org

I was reading, some time ago, of a young man who had just come out of a saloon, and had mounted his horse. As a certain deacon passed on his way to church, he followed and said:

“Deacon, can you tell me how far it is to hell?”

The deacon’s heart was pained to think that a young man like that should talk so lightly; but he passed on and said nothing. When he came round the corner to the church, he found that the horse had thrown that young man, and he was dead. You, too, may be nearer the judgment than you think.

PLEASE! DON'T GO AWAY. YOU MAY HAVE
SOMETHING IMPORTANT DOING NOW, JUST
READ THIS. I TAKE THE PAIN TO TYPE IT, JUST
READ IT. NO MATTER HOW STRESSFUL.

THE PIT OF HELL

THE LORD LED me to a different area outside the gates of the kingdom. We continued to ascend the mountain, and as we climb higher and higher the road became rougher and rougher. We hiked along this narrow road for a long time, and it eventually led us through a dark tunnel. When we emerged from the tunnel, I noticed that we had climbed even higher up the hillside. It
seemed strange to me that heaven would have such a dark tunnel and a winding, rough road. When we reach the summit and I looked over the crest of the mountain, I could see fumes and dark smoke rising from a deep pit. It was like a crater of a volcano, and inside I could see flames scorching a multitude of people who were screaming and crying in the kind of agony that the severely burned truly know. The people were naked, without hair, and standing close to one another, moving like worms, and the flames were scorching their bodies. There was no escape for those who were captured in the pit. Its walls were too deep for them to climb, and hot coals of fire were all
around the edges.

Even though the Lord did not tell me this, I knew I was standing at the brink of hell. It was even more horrible than the description the Bible gives (REV. 20:13-15). Throughout the Gospels and the book of Revelation, Jesus was careful to tell us about the horrors of hell.
The flames would leap out unexpectedly from all
directions... There was no rest for these unfortunate victims of sin; they were doomed to spend all eternity being scorched and burnt as they endeavored to escape the flames of hell

"who are these people?"I asked. "My daughter, these people did not know Me" He (JESUS) said this statement with a voice that heaved with grief. I could tell that the Lord was not pleased by the sight in front of us; it bothered Him deeply. I knew that He had
no control over the destinies of people who deliberately chose to reject Him. These were the ones who were writhing in pain and suffering in
the pit.

... I know many people who do not believe in the either place, and I knew it would become my mission to show then the reality of the afterlife.
I knew my parent had never given their hearts to Jesus, so I began to wonder about them.
"LORD, WHAT ABOUT MY PARENT?" I asked. "I
KNOW THEY WEREN'T SAVED, BUT THEY WERE
GOOD PEOPLE."
"I'M SORRY, MY DAUGHTER. THERE IS NOTHING
I CAN DO FOR THOSE WHO DO NOT KNOW ME."
My Lord's voice was so sad when He said this.
The importance of His world stung me as I realized my mother and father must be among the doomed I was watching in the pit of hell...

The Lord touched my head, and took my hand,
leading me down a dark tunnel, and we emerged
on another rough road that is very far and to
the edge of the pit... The whole region seemed
to be filled with dead grass. I noticed multitudes of people who were wearing sand-coloured robes roaming aimlessly in the vicinity of the pit's yawning mouth...
"who are this people, Lord?" I asked.
They are disobedient 'Christians'"
"How long we they have to stay in this barren, lifeless place?"
"FOREVER, My daughter. The only ones who will
enter My kingdom are the pure in heart My obedient children."
He (JESUS) went on to explain:"Many who call
themselves Christians do not live by My word, and some of them think that going to church once a week is enough. They never read My words, and they pursue earthly things. Some who know my words never have their hearts with Me"....
"My daughter, My word says that it is hard to enter the kingdom of heaven, but so few really believe this and understand its importance. I am revealing this to you so that you can warn them," He explained.

In essence, Christianity is so simple that it eludes so many. Human beings have the tendency to need to complicate everything, including matters of faith. Jesus simply wants people to come to Him in faith so He can lead them and help them. I now knew more fully than I had ever known before, that whosoever may come to Him will receive eternal life (John3:16)
There is no word in the dictionary that truly
identifies what I felt at that moment. It was the mixture of fear, desperation, hurt, terror, sadness and hopelessness. Then I realized that these were the very emotions that my mother would have to experience throughout all eternity.

The last days are truly upon us. The Lord's patience has been most gracious up till now, but He is getting ready to come again to receive His children to Himself. My job is to warn the whole world about these event that are "just around the corner."

COINED FROM CHOO THOMAS BOOK "HEAVEN IS SO REAL"

Go on your knees and Pray now that you
may not miss it. Share this with your
love ones. Revelation 3:10-13
MARANATHA!

Lee, Haak-Sung:

With a firm determination, I started praying in tongues, when suddenly the cross hanging behind the podium radiated with bright light, and a round door appeared. A little later, Jesus appeared. "Haak-Sung. I love you. " I could not contain the happiness that overwhelmed me. " Haak-Sung, there is some place you have to go with Me, so let's go. " As soon as Jesus took my hand, my body floated in the air as light as a feather. When
we arrived at our destination, there was a strange
stench, and it was very dirty. I could hardly breathe due to the offensive smell all around me.

" Jesus, my beloved Jesus. Where are we? I can't see too well in front of me, " I shouted, but Jesus said, " Haak-Sung, don't be frightened. This is hell. I will protect you, so do not worry. But look closely. "

The fire heated the gates of hell bright red, and
even before entering it was unbearably hot. I had
to turn away from the scorching fire and the intense heat. I asked," Jesus, how can we step into this pit of fire? I don't think I can do this. "
We went to a place that was pitch dark, and I could not see a thing. Then, as soon as Jesus touched my eyes, I could see very clearly. There was an old lady with a look of despair sitting motionless and wearing a white traditional Korean dress. Jesus instructed, " Haak Sung, look closer, " so I walked closer to the old lady. It
was my maternal grandmother, who had passed
away a few years earlier. When my mother left
home, my maternal grandmother raised me. My
grandmother loved us. I was not right that my
grandmother was in hell. With astonishment I shouted out to her, " Grandma, it's me, Haak- Sung. How can a gentle and kind person end up
here? Hurry, come out of there. "

My grandmother quickly recognized me, and surprised, she asked, " Haak-Sung, why are you
here? How did you come here? " I replied," Jesus
brought me here. Grandma, hurry and come out
of there. " My grandmother cried and shouted, " Haak-Sung, as much as I want to get out, you can't do what you want here. You must not end up here. Leave immediately. "

In tears I pleaded with Jesus, " Jesus, please help my grandmother come out. My grandmother lived a sad life. " In an instant, a large snake appeared below my
grandmother's leg and started coiling and winding up her body. I screamed loudly, " Ahh. " My grandmother fearfully shouted, " Save me, please, " but there was no use. " Jesus, my beloved Jesus, I am the one who's done so much evil, " I cried. " Please do something, please. "

Jesus did not say a word, but His heart was breaking as He watched. I cried and cried as I begged, but there was no use. Even in the midst of the craziness, she asked about the welfare of the family and worried about them. " Haak-Sung, how are your sisters? What about your mother? "
I replied, " Everyone is doing well, " and as I was
answering her, the snake wrapped around her
tighter. My grandmother's agonizing screams
grew louder and louder. Jesus took my hand and
guided me, saying, " Haak-Sung, it's time to go
now. " I left the cries of my grandmother behind
me and came out of hell. Jesus said, " In hell,
compared to the physical world, all your senses
are more certainly and clearly alive...Haa-Sung,
don't cry. You saw it clearly, so go and serve the
Lord faithfully. Do you understand? "

Barbara was driving her six-year-old son, Benjamin, to his piano lesson. They were late, and Barbara was beginning to think she should have cancelled it. There was always so much to do, and Barbara, a night-duty nurse at the local hospital, had recently worked extra shifts. She was tired. The sleet storm and icy roads added to her tension. Maybe she should turn the car
around.

“Mom!” Ben cried. “Look!” Just ahead, a car had lost control on a patch of ice. As Barbara tapped the brakes, the other car spun wildly rolled over, then crashed sideways into a telephone pole. Barbara pulled over, skidded to a stop and threw open her door. Thank goodness she was a nurse – she might be able to help these unfortunate passengers. Then she paused. What about Ben? She couldn’t take him with her. Little boys
shouldn’t see scenes like the one she anticipated. But was it safe to leave him alone? What if their car were hit from behind?

For a brief moment Barbara considered going on her way. Someone else was sure to come along. No! “Ben, honey, promise me you’ll stay in the car!” “I will, Mommy,” he said as she ran, slipping and sliding toward the crash site. It was worse than she’d feared.
Two girls of high school age are in the car. One, the blond on the passenger side, was dead, killed on impact. The driver, however was still breathing. She was unconscious and pinned in the wreckage. Barbara quickly applied pressure to the wound in the teenager’s head while her practiced eye catalogued the other injuries. A broken leg, maybe two, along with probable
internal bleeding. But if help came soon, the girl would live.

A trucker had pulled up and was calling for help on his cellular phone. Soon Barbara heard the ambulance sirens. A few moments later she surrendered her lonely post to rescue workers.

“Good job,” one said as he examined the driver’s wounds. “You probably saved her life, ma’am.”
Perhaps. But as Barbara walked back to her car a feeling of sadness overwhelmed her, especially
for the family of the girl who had died. Their lives
would never be the same. Oh, God, why do such things have to happen?

Slowly Barbara opened her car door. What should
she tell Benjamin? He was staring at the crash site, his blue eyes huge. “Mom,” he whispered, “did you see it?” “See what, Honey?” she asked. “The angel, Mom! He came down from the sky while you were running to the car. And he opened the door, and he took that girl out.”
Barbara’s eyes filled with tears. “Which door, Ben?” “The passenger side. He took the girl’s hand, and they floated up to heaven together”
“What about the driver?” Ben shrugged. “I didn’t see anyone else.”

Later, Barbara was able to meet the families of the victims. They expressed their gratitude for the help she had provided. Barbara was able to give them something more – Ben’s vision. There was no way he could have known what happened to either of the passengers. Nor could the passenger door have been opened; Barbara had seen its tangle of immovable steel herself. Yet Ben's account brought consolation to
a grieving family. Their daughter was safe in Heaven. And they would see her again.

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