We often read car adverts that boast a performance speed so impressive that it can reach 0-60 in, say, 4 seconds. After hearing of yet another drug related death of a young person, at a party last week-end, the thought came to me that he went from Ecstatic Pleasure to Eternal Torments in a matter of minutes.
A terrible blight upon this once great country is the state of our young people. Most of them seem to live for hedonistic pleasure. Their lives consist of a constant round of drunkenness and drug taking at wild parties, and frequent acts of fornication. No doubt while they are "enjoying" themselves they have no thought for God, their souls or their eternal destinies. The godless behaviour of these "people" is extremely brazen; it is almost as if they are deliberately seeking to shake their fists in rebellion against God and His infallible word - the Bible.
However, God is not mocked, Whatever a person sows, he reaps (Galatians 6 v 7). These young people, (and no doubt many middle-aged and elderly people) who seem to think they are able to live ungodly lives with impunity, have a big shock coming to them. When death strikes (often unexpectedly) they are then thrust into eternity. If they haven't repented then they will endure the torments of Hell, one second of which will obliterate all the pleasant memories of sinful behaviour. I well remember preaching in the open-air on Broadstairs sea-front when a man came past boasting that "sin is fun". I do hope that for his sake he repents of such stupidity and wickedness.
Indeed, even as people are engaged in acts of vile sinfulness they may well be ushered into Hell's torments - remember Diana. Even while she was conducting an adulteress affair she was struck down. It is reported that she didn't die instantly but was conscious for a while after the accident - I hope she repented, for her sake.
As Christians we are often under pressure to conform to the wickedness of the day and persecuted for not doing so, but we will have the last laugh. We are heading for Heaven's joys, the unsaved are heading for Hell's fires. We are the ones who will be rejoicing for all eternity in the presence of the one who loved us and gave Himself for us. As the Psalmist says: "I will be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness" Psalm 17 v 15
Monday, 11 June 2012
Monday, 28 May 2012
A subtle form of persecution
Ever since the Christan faith came into being the followers of Jesus have been persecuted. Indeed, Jesus warned His followers that we would be hated because we belong to Him (John 15 v 18-21). Moreover, in 2nd Tim 3 v 12 we are told that all those who seek to live godly lives will be persecuted.
This hatred is played out in various forms, the most extreme being physical violence resulting in martyrdom. Over the last 100 years more Christians have been martyred for their faith than in the previous 19 centuries put together.
However, persecution doesn't always occur through physical violence. Sometimes opponents of the Gospel use other tactics eg. dismissal at the workplace for wearing a cross or speaking about Jesus. Another tactic is to target Christian guest houses and insist that homos can book to stay there. Still another way these people work is to use innuendo and false accusation - in this I have suffered persecution. When I open my blog I frequently find comments from people accusing me of being full of hate. This very morning I read a comment from one Barry Duke, the editor of the "Freethinker", in which he accuses me of being a homosexual. He also makes this assertion on the comments page of his blog knowing that I don't have the right of reply. This shows that, as well as being opponents of the Gospel, Mr Duke and his ilk are cowards. They fire off vitriol and spite at those who dare to speak up for the truths of God's infallible word, and then scurry off into a corner - no doubt sniggering to themselves like silly kids in a school playground.
What should be our response to this kind of behaviour?
First of all, we should not be cowed into submission. This kind of attack will only strengthen my resolve to continue writing the truth of God's word and shine the Gospel light in the midst of a wicked and perverse nation.
Secondly, we should resist the temptation to engage in the same tactic of juvenile name-calling as that would be to simply go down to their level.
Thirdly, we should pray for them; we should pray that God would be pleased to open their eyes and implant the gift of faith. Some of the most zealous Christian evangelists today were once fierce opponents of the Gospel and persecutors of Christians.
Let us remember the words of the Saviour in Matthew 5 v 11-12 when He stated that those who suffer insults for His sake will have their reward in Heaven.
Remember, too, the old saying "The one who laughs last, laughs longest".
Friday, 11 May 2012
Nazi tactics from the government
One of the ways in which the Nazis, under propaganda minister - Joseph Goebbels, gave the impression that Germans fully supported them was to stamp out free speech. Of course, such a thing doesn't exist in our freedom loving land - or does it?
Over the last few months there has been an outpouring of opposition to Cameron's plans to re-define marriage by allowing Homos to "marry". The petition set up by the "coalition to save marriage" has passed the half-million mark and is still rising. Tory MPs are getting a sackful of post or e-mails from voters voicing their concerns that a conservative Prime Minister should support such a thing.
Cameron claims that people are being given the chance to give their views to the government in a "consultation" process. However, this so-called consultation is a sham. Many feel that Cameron has already made up his mind and is rigging the consultation process.
The "coalition to save marriage" set up a site that enabled people to put their consultations to the government; but the thousands of submissions passed to the government through that web-site have been blocked. This is a sinister development as it proves that we don't live in a democracy where free speech prevails - we live in a "liberal-fascist" state. In such a country you can freely express your views as long as they agree with the liberal elite. This is a subtle form of persecution but it will not silence those who belong to the Lord and wish to proclaim the truth of God's infallible word.
I would not seek to do any harm to homos but the Bible is crystal clear - homosexuality is a gross and vile perversion, it is an abomination. Those involved in it, and their supporters, need to repent and seek God's mercy by trusting Jesus as their personal Saviour. If they don't do this then they WILL face the flames of an eternal Hell when they die.
Whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. Rev 20 v 15
Over the last few months there has been an outpouring of opposition to Cameron's plans to re-define marriage by allowing Homos to "marry". The petition set up by the "coalition to save marriage" has passed the half-million mark and is still rising. Tory MPs are getting a sackful of post or e-mails from voters voicing their concerns that a conservative Prime Minister should support such a thing.
Cameron claims that people are being given the chance to give their views to the government in a "consultation" process. However, this so-called consultation is a sham. Many feel that Cameron has already made up his mind and is rigging the consultation process.
The "coalition to save marriage" set up a site that enabled people to put their consultations to the government; but the thousands of submissions passed to the government through that web-site have been blocked. This is a sinister development as it proves that we don't live in a democracy where free speech prevails - we live in a "liberal-fascist" state. In such a country you can freely express your views as long as they agree with the liberal elite. This is a subtle form of persecution but it will not silence those who belong to the Lord and wish to proclaim the truth of God's infallible word.
I would not seek to do any harm to homos but the Bible is crystal clear - homosexuality is a gross and vile perversion, it is an abomination. Those involved in it, and their supporters, need to repent and seek God's mercy by trusting Jesus as their personal Saviour. If they don't do this then they WILL face the flames of an eternal Hell when they die.
Whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. Rev 20 v 15
Wednesday, 25 April 2012
Jerry Hunt is under God's judgement
The news this morning is dominated by the folly of Jeremy Hunt, the culture secretary. It appears that he has been doing naughties with his e-mail account. I'm not really interested in the finer details of what he has done but I do see a spiritual lesson here.
A short while ago a Christian radio station was attempting to put out an advert defending the Christian faith. Due to the climate of persecution against Christians that exists in this country, at present, this was opposed by Hunt on the grounds that the advert was "political". As a result of this evil man's intervention the case was won by opponents of the Gospel. However, God is not mocked. Hunt is now is trouble; or, to put it another way - the man is toast. (If he doesn't repent he will be toast in another way when he dies!)
The lesson of this whole episode is clear - if you come against God and His people then He will answer you. In the case of Saul of Tarsus God's answer was to convert him. However, in many other cases God's answer is to judge by taking revenge upon the wicked. We see this in many ways in the annals of history.
The Bible says, in Psalm 2 "Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing. The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together against the Lord and against His annointed saying, Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us" This is a clear reference to people rebelling against God but what is His answer? In verse 4 we read "He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord will have them in derision".
When people oppose the Lord and His people they think they will get away with it - but God will have the last laugh, and so will His people.
Jeremy Hunt may yet come to repent of his wickedness in opposing God, I hope so for his sake but, for the time being at least. he has been brought down by his own evil and vile intentions. As the Bible says "It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God" Hebrews 10 v 31
A short while ago a Christian radio station was attempting to put out an advert defending the Christian faith. Due to the climate of persecution against Christians that exists in this country, at present, this was opposed by Hunt on the grounds that the advert was "political". As a result of this evil man's intervention the case was won by opponents of the Gospel. However, God is not mocked. Hunt is now is trouble; or, to put it another way - the man is toast. (If he doesn't repent he will be toast in another way when he dies!)
The lesson of this whole episode is clear - if you come against God and His people then He will answer you. In the case of Saul of Tarsus God's answer was to convert him. However, in many other cases God's answer is to judge by taking revenge upon the wicked. We see this in many ways in the annals of history.
The Bible says, in Psalm 2 "Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing. The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together against the Lord and against His annointed saying, Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us" This is a clear reference to people rebelling against God but what is His answer? In verse 4 we read "He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord will have them in derision".
When people oppose the Lord and His people they think they will get away with it - but God will have the last laugh, and so will His people.
Jeremy Hunt may yet come to repent of his wickedness in opposing God, I hope so for his sake but, for the time being at least. he has been brought down by his own evil and vile intentions. As the Bible says "It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God" Hebrews 10 v 31
Thursday, 29 March 2012
£1,000 - the wages of sin?
No doubt many will remember the ridiculous court ruling last month that councils were not allowed to hold prayers. The govt. fast tracked a law through the House over-ruling this decision and councils can continue to pray (as they have done for many years).
The person responsible for taking this matter to court was one Clive Bone a former councillor in Bideford, Devon. This atheist (fool) objected to his "human rights " being breached when the council began meetings with prayer and, backed by the equally perverse National Secular Society, took his case to the courts and won his "victory".
Despite the matter now having been closed, by the govt.'s reversal of the legal declaration, it seems that militant secularists are still intent on playing silly games over the issue. This was highlighted by their decision to give £1,000 to Mr Bone as a "reward" for the evil perpetrated by him. He was photographed with a prominent atheist (fool) after the award was announced looking very pleased with himself.
I wonder how pleased he will be when he is in Hellfire? What price will £1,000 be when he is in indescribable torments, knowing that there will be no respite for all eternity? No doubt he would be glad to give back that £1,000 many times over for just one glass of cold water!
However, the good news of the Gospel is that even Mr Bone can receive God's mercy - if only he will come to his senses. If he truly repents of his wickedness and accepts Jesus as his personal Saviour then he will avoid the flames of an eternal Hell and enjoy the blessings of an eternal Heaven.
Sadly, though, very few atheists have the good sense to repent and turn to Christ. It seems that as they get older they become even more hardened to the Gospel. Just like clay left out in the sun becomes progressively harder, so these fools seem to become increasingly obnoxious the more they are exposed to Gospel truths.
The Bible says: "The fool hath said in his heart 'there is no God' ". (Psalm 14 v 1) - an apt description of Mr Bone and his ilk.
The person responsible for taking this matter to court was one Clive Bone a former councillor in Bideford, Devon. This atheist (fool) objected to his "human rights " being breached when the council began meetings with prayer and, backed by the equally perverse National Secular Society, took his case to the courts and won his "victory".
Despite the matter now having been closed, by the govt.'s reversal of the legal declaration, it seems that militant secularists are still intent on playing silly games over the issue. This was highlighted by their decision to give £1,000 to Mr Bone as a "reward" for the evil perpetrated by him. He was photographed with a prominent atheist (fool) after the award was announced looking very pleased with himself.
I wonder how pleased he will be when he is in Hellfire? What price will £1,000 be when he is in indescribable torments, knowing that there will be no respite for all eternity? No doubt he would be glad to give back that £1,000 many times over for just one glass of cold water!
However, the good news of the Gospel is that even Mr Bone can receive God's mercy - if only he will come to his senses. If he truly repents of his wickedness and accepts Jesus as his personal Saviour then he will avoid the flames of an eternal Hell and enjoy the blessings of an eternal Heaven.
Sadly, though, very few atheists have the good sense to repent and turn to Christ. It seems that as they get older they become even more hardened to the Gospel. Just like clay left out in the sun becomes progressively harder, so these fools seem to become increasingly obnoxious the more they are exposed to Gospel truths.
The Bible says: "The fool hath said in his heart 'there is no God' ". (Psalm 14 v 1) - an apt description of Mr Bone and his ilk.
Tuesday, 6 March 2012
The double standards of the liberal elite
As western societies continue their downgrade into all manner of filth and perversity the one statement that we hear political leaders make time and again goes like this: "we believe in freedom, the freedom to live as you please and the freedom to express yourselves as you please".
To the inhabitants of such countries living, as we do, in the shadow of democracy (so-called) this sounds right and fitting. After all, if we value freedom we should allow people to live as they please and express their thoughts and views. This means that whatever your lifestyle and beliefs you must have the right of "free expression". However, the liberal elite have failed to tell us what they really mean; what they really mean is this - you are free to live as you please and express your views providing you are not a Christian.
In the last few years there have been numerous examples of Christians being persecuted because they will not conform to the diktats of the liberal elite. We have read of those who have been hauled before the courts because they will not allow their homes to be used for the purpose of homosexual perversion, we have read of those who have been harassed by the police and even arrested for expressing the truth regarding this filth. We have also read many news articles about Christians who have lost their jobs because they wish to display their faith by wearing the cross (even though adherents of other religions are left alone).
Others have been vilified by the media because they have spoken the truth - the latest example of this being the persecution of Kirk Cameron. Speaking on the Piers Morgan chat show on CNN he declared the truth concerning homosexuality - stating that it is against nature. A veritable hornet's nest has been stirred up and he is being treated like a pariah. (Of course, it is wrong to do physical harm to sodomites or incite others to, but the truth of God's infallible word is clear - it is an abomination).
Should we be surprised at this? Given the double standards evident in western "civilisation", no we should not be surprised. Indeed, Jesus Himself promised that His followers would face persecution. In John 15 v 18-19 He said: "If the world hate you, you know that it hated me before it hated you. If you were of the world the world would love his own: but because you are not of the world but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hates you". Moreover, in John 7 v 7 when Jesus was speaking to his brothers (His natural brothers, not His disciples) He said "The world cannot hate you, but me it hates because I testify of it that the works thereof are evil". Just as Jesus was hated for speaking the truth so will we be; providing we speak the truth and don't hide our light under a basket.
What then should be our response to this outbreak of persecution? Firstly we should pray for courage and strength, secondly we should be bold in speaking/writing the truth and thirdly we should pray for our persecutors that God would be pleased to open their eyes and save their souls.
At present there appears to be an unstoppable flood, indeed an avalanche, of vile wickedness and perversion on every hand. Christians are accused of being obsessed by homosexuality but this is not the case - the obsession is on the part of those who promote this filth, true Christians are simply responding Biblically by opposing it. However, God's day will come - He will bring these perverts and their supporters to account and, if they do not repent before they die, they WILL face the horrors of eternal damnation.
Revelation 20 v 15 "..whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire".
To the inhabitants of such countries living, as we do, in the shadow of democracy (so-called) this sounds right and fitting. After all, if we value freedom we should allow people to live as they please and express their thoughts and views. This means that whatever your lifestyle and beliefs you must have the right of "free expression". However, the liberal elite have failed to tell us what they really mean; what they really mean is this - you are free to live as you please and express your views providing you are not a Christian.
In the last few years there have been numerous examples of Christians being persecuted because they will not conform to the diktats of the liberal elite. We have read of those who have been hauled before the courts because they will not allow their homes to be used for the purpose of homosexual perversion, we have read of those who have been harassed by the police and even arrested for expressing the truth regarding this filth. We have also read many news articles about Christians who have lost their jobs because they wish to display their faith by wearing the cross (even though adherents of other religions are left alone).
Others have been vilified by the media because they have spoken the truth - the latest example of this being the persecution of Kirk Cameron. Speaking on the Piers Morgan chat show on CNN he declared the truth concerning homosexuality - stating that it is against nature. A veritable hornet's nest has been stirred up and he is being treated like a pariah. (Of course, it is wrong to do physical harm to sodomites or incite others to, but the truth of God's infallible word is clear - it is an abomination).
Should we be surprised at this? Given the double standards evident in western "civilisation", no we should not be surprised. Indeed, Jesus Himself promised that His followers would face persecution. In John 15 v 18-19 He said: "If the world hate you, you know that it hated me before it hated you. If you were of the world the world would love his own: but because you are not of the world but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hates you". Moreover, in John 7 v 7 when Jesus was speaking to his brothers (His natural brothers, not His disciples) He said "The world cannot hate you, but me it hates because I testify of it that the works thereof are evil". Just as Jesus was hated for speaking the truth so will we be; providing we speak the truth and don't hide our light under a basket.
What then should be our response to this outbreak of persecution? Firstly we should pray for courage and strength, secondly we should be bold in speaking/writing the truth and thirdly we should pray for our persecutors that God would be pleased to open their eyes and save their souls.
At present there appears to be an unstoppable flood, indeed an avalanche, of vile wickedness and perversion on every hand. Christians are accused of being obsessed by homosexuality but this is not the case - the obsession is on the part of those who promote this filth, true Christians are simply responding Biblically by opposing it. However, God's day will come - He will bring these perverts and their supporters to account and, if they do not repent before they die, they WILL face the horrors of eternal damnation.
Revelation 20 v 15 "..whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire".
Friday, 10 February 2012
Victory for free speech
The news has come through of a magnificent victory for free speech for which we should give thanks to the Lord.
Street preacher Michael Overd was arrested by the police last year after he upset two sodomites by pointing out what the Bible teaches. Of course, when the sodomites complained to the plods they took their side (they always do) and nicked Michael. He was charged under the infamous Public Order Act and stood trial this week. However, in a stunning victory for free speech, and a blow to pervert rights campaigners, the courts threw out the case against him.
Only a short while ago it was almost deemed illegal to tell homos that they were sinful and a number of preachers were harassed or even arrested for speaking the truth. However, true warriors of the cross continued to stand for Jesus and His word despite the probable consequences. I am reminded of Stephen Green who got nicked in Cardiff after giving out leaflets about the issue but the case was dropped; then there was the persecution of Dale McAlpine in Workington who was also nicked and charged after upsetting a sodomite plastic copper (PCSO) by telling him it was sinful to do gay stuff. I salute these soldiers of the cross - they are not chocolate soldiers but true champions who "dared to be a Daniel" and stood firm when others (even "Christians") may have cautioned against being too direct and pointed in their preaching.
It should be stated that one should not threaten homos with violence or incite hatred against them; moreover, the Christian Gospel is a positive Gospel because it has the power to change people's lives. Even those steeped in the sin of homosexuality can be transformed by the Lord - as the Bible says "If anyone be in Christ, he is a new creature, old things have passed away, behold all things have become new" 2nd Corinthians 5 v 17.
As this country becomes even darker spiritually we need to stand firm and declare the truth of the Bible and not water it down for the sake of expediency.
Michael Overd joins the ranks of those who know what it is to be persecuted for Jesus and we should give thanks to the Lord for giving strength to him during this stressful time. Let us also give thanks to the Lord for delivering this great victory and re-double our efforts to spread the Gospel - whatever the consequences.
"Let God arise...His enemies be scattered" Psalm 68 v 1
Street preacher Michael Overd was arrested by the police last year after he upset two sodomites by pointing out what the Bible teaches. Of course, when the sodomites complained to the plods they took their side (they always do) and nicked Michael. He was charged under the infamous Public Order Act and stood trial this week. However, in a stunning victory for free speech, and a blow to pervert rights campaigners, the courts threw out the case against him.
Only a short while ago it was almost deemed illegal to tell homos that they were sinful and a number of preachers were harassed or even arrested for speaking the truth. However, true warriors of the cross continued to stand for Jesus and His word despite the probable consequences. I am reminded of Stephen Green who got nicked in Cardiff after giving out leaflets about the issue but the case was dropped; then there was the persecution of Dale McAlpine in Workington who was also nicked and charged after upsetting a sodomite plastic copper (PCSO) by telling him it was sinful to do gay stuff. I salute these soldiers of the cross - they are not chocolate soldiers but true champions who "dared to be a Daniel" and stood firm when others (even "Christians") may have cautioned against being too direct and pointed in their preaching.
It should be stated that one should not threaten homos with violence or incite hatred against them; moreover, the Christian Gospel is a positive Gospel because it has the power to change people's lives. Even those steeped in the sin of homosexuality can be transformed by the Lord - as the Bible says "If anyone be in Christ, he is a new creature, old things have passed away, behold all things have become new" 2nd Corinthians 5 v 17.
As this country becomes even darker spiritually we need to stand firm and declare the truth of the Bible and not water it down for the sake of expediency.
Michael Overd joins the ranks of those who know what it is to be persecuted for Jesus and we should give thanks to the Lord for giving strength to him during this stressful time. Let us also give thanks to the Lord for delivering this great victory and re-double our efforts to spread the Gospel - whatever the consequences.
"Let God arise...His enemies be scattered" Psalm 68 v 1
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