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“THE END OF MIRACLES (IN OT PROPHECY)"

Thesis: to teach the hearers that not only the New Testament (Covenant; Heb 8:8), but also the Old Testament spoke of a time when biblical miracles would cease, this is a consistent teaching throughout scripture.

Text: Gen 6:1-3; Micah 7:11-17; Dan 9:24-27; Zech 13:1-6.

Gen 6:1 And it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of the ground, and daughters were born unto them, Gen 6:2 that the sons of God saw the daughters of men that they were fair; and they took them wives of all that they chose. Gen 6:3 And Jehovah said, My spirit shall not strive with man for ever, for that he also is flesh: yet shall his days be a hundred and twenty years.

Introduction,
1. Last week we looked at the miraculous manifestations of God, and their purpose; God created the universe, and His natural laws (the seed principle) took over.

2. God initiated (we could say in a sense “created”) His 3 dispensations (Patriarchy, the Mosaical dispensation, and the Christian, or church age), He ushered these ages in with signs and wonders, and when they were properly set in place, the purpose of those miracles were fulfilled, the seed, the word of God (Luke 8:11) took over.

3. There were times throughout the ages in which God had to intercede to keep His eternal purpose on track, He sent prophets, and even some occasional miracles were brought forth to bring about His will (the redemption of mankind), but for the most part, the seed, the word of God, the sword of the Spirit (Eph 6:17) is the way in which God has guided His people.

4. To say that God is no longer creating does not call into question His ability to do such, the truth is that He decided that He would “rest,” “cease” from creating, and He hasn’t created a single thing in the physical realm for about 6000 years.

5. Many, when they hear the things that I am telling you, might and do say “well Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, and to-day, and forever” (Heb 13:8), thus He is still performing miracles through the power of the Holy Spirit to this very day.” First of all they take that quote way out of context. This quote refers to the elders, those who had God given rule over them, their faith the Hebrew Christians were to imitate, and that faith was based upon Christ, His perfect example, (which they were to be imitating) and His perfect work, (His life, death, burial, resurrection and ascencion), which also they would imitate, if they remained faithful, the context has nothing to do with the performing of miracles

6. Just as Christ is not being crucified today, being raised from the dead today, ascending into heaven today; neither is He performing miracles today.

7. Most that say this are fueled by a doctrine which they want to believe and have to basically force out it of the biblical text, without taking the whole of what the bible teaches (For the sum of God’s word is truth; Ps 119:160; not just a part, and that out of context), or they are simply unaware of what scriptures teach concerning the miracles of God.

8. The fact is that the bible teaches both in the OT and the NT that the miracles of the Christian age were always to be temporary, and again, they were not the end, but rather the means through which God would establish the kingdom of Christ on earth, the church (Mt 16:18-19; Heb 12:23, 28), which took place on that first Pentecost after the death, burial, resurrection and ascension of our Lord (Acts 2).

9. That kingdom was brought forth (revealed), and confirmed, and recorded God’s completed revelation miraculously to mankind, the New Covenant (Testament), which, when believed and obeyed from the heart would enable one’s entrance into “the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ” (2 Pet 1:11), where “God himself shall be with them” (Rev 21:3), “for ever and ever” (Rev 22:5) in the new heavens and new earth wherein dwelleth righteousness (2 Pet 3:13), this is the goal of God’s plan and it is actively taking place to this very day, people are having their sins forgiven and being renewed, being made fit for heaven.

10. Therefore we will look at some passages in the OT that I believe clearly prove God’s eternal intent concerning the duration of NT miracles.

11. Remembering God’s principle as we go along “that at the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established” (Mt 18:16; 2 Cor 13:1), only those with a closed heart and bible can deny the things brought forth in God’s word concerning this matter.

12. Thus, In today’s lesson we will look at 3 sections of scripture of the OT that clearly teach that the miracles of the NT age were never intended to continue, even though there are many more illusions to such, these are 3 clear references that cannot be denied, therefore we will look at . . .
a. A pre-exilic prophet (Micah), (referring to the Babylonian exile)
b. An exilic prophet (Daniel),
c. And a post exilic prophet (Zechariah),
d. And see that all give the same message, “NT miracles, as we know them, will end near the time of Christ.”

I. A PRE-EXILIC PROPHECY CONCERNING THE CESSATION OF MIRACLES (Micah 7:11-17; 735 BC)

A. Turn to Micah 7:11-17

Mic 7:11 A day for building thy walls! in that day shall the decree be far removed. Mic 7:12 In that day shall they come unto thee from Assyria and the cities of Egypt, and from Egypt even to the River, and from sea to sea, and from mountain to mountain. Mic 7:13 Yet shall the land be desolate because of them that dwell therein, for the fruit of their doings. Mic 7:14 Feed thy people with thy rod, the flock of thy heritage, which dwell solitarily, in the forest in the midst of Carmel: let them feed in Bashan and Gilead, as in the days of old. Mic 7:15 As in ("According to"; KJV; YLT) the days of thy coming forth out of the land of Egypt will I show unto them marvellous things. Mic 7:16 The nations shall see and be ashamed of all their might; they shall lay their hand upon their mouth; their ears shall be deaf. Mic 7:17 They shall lick the dust like a serpent; like crawling things of the earth they shall come trembling out of their close places; they shall come with fear unto Jehovah our God, and shall be afraid because of thee.

1. (v 11) This speaks of a day when the walls of the city are rebuilt (at the time of this prophecy, 735 BC, they are still standing),

2. God’s decree of judgment against Israel (which consisted of the Assyrian and Babylonian captivities) and the shame that goes along with them (the captivities) would be taken far away (v 11).

3. (v 12) In that day individuals from many nations, including Assyria would come to be among God’s people through the gospel of Christ.

4. (v 13), But those outside of Christ shall be in a desolate land, because all have sinned and fall short of the Glory of God (Rom 3:23), and none comes to God, except through Christ (John 14:6), thus they are without God and without hope,

5. (v 14) Those who are in Christ, which the bible teaches only takes place though the waters of baptism (Rom 6:3; Gal 3:27), will be fed (1 Pet 2:2) by the rule of God’s Son (Eph 1:22-23) through the NT (John 17:20-21),

6. They will be separated from the world, they will be in the world, but not of the world, as it is written in (2 Cor 6:17-18), in the lush, well vegetated areas provided by God (probably a reference to spiritual blessings that enable the saint to be satisfied in their condition, whether needy or plenteous (Phili 4:11).

7. And in v 15 it is written “As in (“According to” YLT; KJV) the days of thy coming out of the land of Egypt will I show unto them marvelous things,”

a. For about a period of 40 years God’s worked miracles that effectuated His peoples release from Egypt, and sustained them in the wilderness.

b. In like manner, in the Christian age, God would also perform miracles for a similar period (about 40 yrs).

c. For approximately 40 years (AD 30-70) the apostles and NT prophets had God’s all sufficient word miraculously revealed unto them, they preached it throughout all the civilized world (the nations; v 16), and confirmed it as being from God by signs and wonders, manifold powers, and gifts of the Holy Spirit according to His own will (Heb 2:4).

d. And when the entirety of God’s revelation was completed and recording in what we call the NT, the accompanying signs were likewise completed, and ceased. Many believed this took place by AD 70, (dating Revelation and the epistles of John in the 60’s).

e. At which time also Jerusalem, the temple and the last dregs of Judaism were destroyed by the judgment of God through the Roman legions.

f. Those that didn’t believe couldn’t deny that the miracles were of God (Acts 4:13-22), the unbelieving Jews and the nations, couldn’t stop the spread of the church, no matter what they did, the more Christians they killed, all the more that became Christians.

g. It was they that were destroyed instead, both Judaism (in AD 70) and the Roman Empire (in AD 476) were destroyed, thus they were humbled before God, and are pictured as the lowliest of creatures because of their state of fear before Him and His people (v 17).

h. Therefore one can see that this passage clearly shows that the miracles which are seen in the NT, even before they took place, had a God imposed time limit on them,

i. Thus “according to” a certain pre-determined number of days were miracles performed by God, not because He can’t (like creation) perform them, because He said He won’t (also like creation, He rested, He ceased, they ceased),

II. AN EXILIC PROPHECY CONCERNING THE CESSATION OF MIRACLES (Dan 9:24-27; 590 BC)

A. Now let us turn to the book of Daniel, specifically Dan 9:24-27.

Dan 9:24 Seventy weeks are decreed upon thy people and upon thy holy city, to finish transgression, and to make an end of sins, and to make reconciliation for iniquity, and to bring in everlasting righteousness, and to seal up vision and prophecy (lit. prophet), and to anoint the most holy. Dan 9:25 Know therefore and discern, that from the going forth of the commandment to restore and to build Jerusalem unto the anointed one, the prince, shall be seven weeks, and threescore and two weeks: it shall be built again, with street and moat, even in troublous times. Dan 9:26 And after the threescore and two weeks shall the anointed one be cut off, and shall have nothing: and the people of the prince that shall come shall destroy the city and the sanctuary; and the end thereof shall be with a flood, and even unto the end shall be war; desolations are determined. Dan 9:27 And he shall make a firm (confirm the; KJV) covenant with many for one week: and in the midst of the week he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease; and upon the wing of abominations shall come one that maketh desolate; and even unto the full end, and that determined, shall wrath be poured out upon the desolate.

1. In this passage (Dan 9:1-27) Daniel in captivity in Babylon is praying in the 1st year of Darius (537 BC) a year before their predicted release (v 1).

a. This is similar to us praying for our daily bread; we pray for it even though God promised food and clothes to His people (Mt 6:33), and we don’t expect it to fall from the sky, but rather God’s providence gives us our abilities to go out and earn a living, and support our families as commanded in 1 Tim 5:8. . .

1Ti 5:8 But if any provideth not for his own, and specially his own household, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever.

2. (v 2) Daniel’s prayer is prompted by the his remembrance of Jeremiah’s prophecy concerning their 70 year captivity (Jer 25:11-1; 29:10), knowing that the time is almost fulfilled,

3. He is admitting the guilt of himself and the people concerning that matter, for God was just in what He did, and they surely deserved it, and he praying for mercy and the restoration of Jerusalem, the temple, and the people for the LORD’S sake, in other words he is praying “thy will be done” (v 3-19).

4. At which point the angel Gabriel appears to him in a vision (v 20-21) and brings the prophecy concerning the Messiah which would bring that which he was praying for about (v 24-27).

5. In verse 24 “seventy weeks” is literally “seventy sevens,” the word “weeks” is not in the original, most bible scholars believe this to be talking about 7 x 70 years (490 years),

a. Within this time frame these 6 things were to take place . . .

i. 1) To finish the transgression.

ii. 2) To make an end of sins.

iii. 3) To make reconciliation for iniquity.

iv. 4) To bring in everlasting righteousness.

v. 5) To seal up vision and prophecy (lit. prophet).

vi. 6) And to anoint the most holy.

b. The only real difficulty with this passage is aligning the years perfectly (there is a 53 year discrepancy).

c. Yet it is a well know fact that there is no accurate chronology between Cyrus and Christ except the bible, and most calendars were based upon a false premise (as the Herodian calendar), or guesswork (Ptolemy’s chronology), but that is not the point I am attempting to make, that is a whole other study.

d. We know God’s word is true, and the calendars of men are close at best, for it is written in . . .

Rom 3:4 . . . let God be found true, but every man a liar . . .

6. Verse 25 states that from the decree of Cyrus till the coming of Christ would be 69 sevens (483 years), the city and the wall would be rebuilt, and there would be trouble, but it would get done, this can be read about in the books of Ezra and Nehemiah.

a. We also, can expect trouble when we do the will of the Lord (2 Tim 3:12) . . .

2Ti 3:12 Yea, and all that would live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.

b. That is just the way it is in this sin darkened world, but if we are diligent, it likewise, will also get done (2 Pet 1:10).

2Pe 1:10 Wherefore, brethren, give the more diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never stumble:

7. In verse 26 it speaks of the sacrifice of Christ, that only which could take away sin, and also the destruction of Jerusalem and the temple “again” (this time by the Romans under Titus) in AD 70.

a. It’s important to keep in mind that there was no real forgiveness under the Old Covenant (Acts 13:38-39), the blood of bulls and goats could not take away sin (Heb 10:4), there was merely “temporary appeasement” until the next day of atonement rolled around, the sins were rolled forward so to speak, year after year, thus there was a continual remembrance thereof (Heb 10:3).

b. Any and all sins committed throughout time are cleansed only through the blood of Christ (Rom 3:25; Heb 9:17), if Christ never came, no one would ever be able to enter into heaven.

c. Christ’s sacrifice is based on the greater blesses the lesser principle, as seen in (Heb 7:7), only the shed blood of God (the greater) could take away the sins of men (the lesser), and of course, God cannot be killed, thus he had to empty (lower) himself and become as a man (Phili 2:7), in order that he could be killed.

d. And also in order that He could be tempted as men are, yet without sin (Heb 4:15), and be able to experience the hardships thereof, which uniquely gives Him the ability to know intimately the weakness of men, and the strengths of God, between whom He mediates as our High Priest.

8. And in verse 27 is speaks of the making firm (strengthen; YLT; confirm(ing); KJV) of the covenant by Christ and the apostles and NT prophets for a week,

a. The destruction of Jerusalem and the temple would cause the Mosaic sacrificial system to cease, and thus would bring about the “consummation” or the “full end” of Judaism (Mt 24:1-34).

b. Those that claim to be faithful Jews today are not, and cannot perform the law of Moses as it is written, for . . .

i. They have no temple wherein to sacrifice,

ii. They have no records in order that they may know who is a priest in order to sacrifice (they were stored in the temple and were also destroyed in AD 70).

iii. Those of the Israel of today are in fact “an antichrist” for they deny that Jesus is the Christ (1 John 2:22),

iv. They are nothing more than another secular country amidst a number of secular countries.

v. The Israel of God today is the church (Rom 2:28-29; 9:6; Gal 6:16),

vi. Those who are heirs according to the promise, Abraham’s seed, through faith and obedience to the gospel of Christ, this was God’s plan from the beginning . . .

vii. And that is the basic theme of the epistle to the Galatians, you are not children of God through the law of Moses, but through the gospel of Christ (Gal 3:26-29) . . .

Gal 3:26 For ye are all sons of God, through faith, in Christ Jesus. Gal 3:27 For as many of you as were baptized into Christ did put on Christ. Gal 3:28 There can be neither Jew nor Greek, there can be neither bond nor free, there can be no male and female; for ye all are one in Christ Jesus. Gal 3:29 And if ye are Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, heirs according to promise.

9. But the things I would like to bring to your attention in this passage (Dan 9:24-27) first is in verse 24 “to seal up vision and prophecy.”

a. Literally in Hebrew, this states “to seal up vision, and prophet”

b. The word “seal” here is the Hebrew word “chatham” and it means to “make an end, mark, seal (up), stop.” (Strong’s)

c. Thus this is telling us that sometime near to the coming of the Messiah, because of the Messiah, vision and prophets would “end, stop, be sealed up”

d. So all these individuals that claim that are receiving present day revelations from God, are directly opposed to what this passage claims, but these sorts of things were prophesied of (Mt 7:15; 1 John 4:1)

Mat 7:15 Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly are ravening wolves.

1Jo 4:1 Beloved, believe not every spirit, but prove the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets are gone out into the world.

10. And in verse 27 “He” the Messiah, “with many” (the apostles and NT prophets) would confirm; KJV (make a firm; ASV) the covenant for one week (one seven; the number of completeness, probably referring to the completed and all sufficient word of God, which was accomplished in about 40 years),

a. Roughly starting with the establishment of the church in AD 30, and ending with the destruction of Jerusalem approximately 40 years later in AD 70.

b. Therefore again we see a time limit on the miracles of the 1st century, predicting a cessation to take place in AD 70, by which time the New Testament, the faith, the gospel, would be once for all delivered, confirmed, and recorded, and it is so precious, that we must contend for it, for without it, we cannot be saved, that is why Jude by inspiration tell us (Jude 3).

Jud 1:3 Beloved, while I was giving all diligence to write unto you of our common salvation, I was constrained to write unto you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered unto the saints.

c. It is not the doctrines of men that save, nor a twisted, different gospel, (faith only, grace only, whatever only) for there is no other, and this is why this warning is so intensely given by the Holy Spirit through Paul concerning the churches of Galatia, who were attempting to bring in parts of the law of Moses into the gospel of Christ (Gal 1:6-9) . . .

Gal 1:6 I marvel that ye are so quickly removing from him that called you in the grace of Christ unto a different gospel; Gal 1:7 which is not another gospel only there are some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ. Gal 1:8 But though we, or an angel from heaven, should preach unto you any gospel other than that which we preached unto you, let him be anathema (accursed). Gal 1:9 As we have said before, so say I now again, if any man preacheth unto you any gospel other than that which ye received, let him be anathema (accursed).

d. If it wasn’t revealed and preached in the 1st century, it is not from God, it’s not the gospel, and it is merely the damnable musings of men, and if followed, it could cost you your immortal soul (Pro 14:12; Jer 10:23; Mt 15:13-14).

Mat 15:13 But he answered and said, Every plant which my heavenly Father planted not, shall be rooted up. Mat 15:14 Let them alone: they are blind guides. And if the blind guide the blind, both shall fall into a pit.

III. A POST-EXILIC PROPHECY CONCERNING THE CESSATION OF MIRACLES (Zech 13:1-6).

A. Turn your bibles to the book of Zechariah (a post Babylonian captivity prophet; 520 BC), specifically we will look at Zech 13:1-6,

Zec 13:1 In that day there shall be a fountain opened to the house of David and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem, for sin and for uncleanness. Zec 13:2 And it shall come to pass in that day, saith Jehovah of hosts, that I will cut off the names of the idols out of the land, and they shall no more be remembered; and also I will cause the prophets and the unclean spirit to pass out of the land. Zec 13:3 And it shall come to pass that, when any shall yet (still) prophesy, then his father and his mother that begat him shall say unto him, Thou shalt not live; for thou speakest lies in the name of Jehovah; and his father and his mother that begat him shall thrust him through when he prophesieth. Zec 13:4 And it shall come to pass in that day, that the prophets shall be ashamed every one of his vision, when he prophesieth; neither shall they wear a hairy mantle to deceive: Zec 13:5 but he shall say, I am no prophet, I am a tiller of the ground; for I have been made a bondman from my youth. Zec 13:6 And one shall say unto him, What are these wounds between thine arms (hands)? Then he shall answer, Those with which I was wounded in the house of my friends.

1. This passage opens thus “In that day there shall be a fountain opened.”

a. The phrase “in that day” is used 20 times in the book of Zechariah, and refers consistently to the time of the coming of the Messiah.

b. Also that fountain for sin and uncleanness is no doubt a reference to sin cleansing blood of Christ which is available to whosoever wills to come through the gospel which was shed on that cruel cross at Calvary.

2. And in verse 2 again it states “in that day”

a. Thus “in that day,” the time of the Messiah’s coming, Jehovah would also cut off the names of the idols out of the land.

b. It is a well known fact that after the Assyrian and Babylonian captivity, never again did Israel have a problem with idol worship, in Christ’s day, even unto this day.

c. And it says that God “will cause the prophets and the unclean spirit to pass out of the land.”

d. Some believe this is talking about false prophets, (it is even has words alluding to this assertion in some bibles) even though the bible doesn’t say that.

e. And in fact, verses 3-6 actually depict the condition of false prophets that will indeed exist.

f. In NT times and even unto today, false prophets have been constantly increasing in number, all you have to do is visit a Pentecostal assembly and you can know that this is true,

g. False prophets haven’t passed away anywhere, in the church, or out, that which passed away, would be the true prophets of God.

3. Now look at verse 2, specifically the “unclean spirit.”

a. Concerning the “unclean spirit” here is a reference to demon possession, the phrase “unclean spirit” occurs 13 times in the bible, once here in the OT, and 12 other times in the NT, a study of these passages shows that this indeed is speaking of demon possession and teaches us that it no longer takes place today.

b. There is not much said about the origin of such spirits in the bible, but the best evidence (which is based upon Jewish tradition) believes that they are the spirits of evil men.

c. That were released by God from the Hadean Realm for a certain period of time in order that Christ would be able to effectively answer His enemies when they claimed “He cast demons out by the power of Beelzebub (Satan).”

d. Of course if He were in league with Satan, He would not be working against Himself,

e. Thus their assertion (by the use of logic combined with Him casting the demons out) was effectively proved to be false.

f. Consider this, if there were no demons to cast out, His answering them concerning the source of His miracles could be denied, it would be His word against theirs.

g. And when the miracles of the 1st century bought forth (revealed) the completed revelation of God, confirmed it, and it was recorded as what we call the New Testament today, the unclean spirit manifested in these demons where then put back in torments (in Hades; Luke 16:23) awaiting the Last Day,

h. For they were fully aware of the temporary loosing of themselves, and also at what time (AD 70), they would be put back, that is why we see them making this statement to Christ in (Mt 8:29) which took place in about AD 29.

Mat 8:29 And behold, they cried out, saying, What have we to do with thee, thou Son of God? art thou come hither to torment us before the time?

i. But when that time came (41 tears later), they were put back in torments, and likewise the miraculous powers that were able to cast them out, also ceased.

j. Those that claim demon possession today, are in the same boat as are those who claim present day miracles.

k. The burden of proof lies with them, they have to bring forth for all to see that which they claim, and they have been challenged repeatedly concerning this, yet, they make excuses and do not step up for the challenge.

l. The miracles of the bible were not done in a corner, but openly for all to see, and believe, but the miracles of today are like smoke, you try and get a good look at them, and (just like that) they are gone.

m. Thus this passage teaches us that true prophets, and the unclean spirit (manifested in demon possession) would pass from the land sometime around the opening of that fountain, that precious blood of the Lamb.

n. And when the cannon was complete (closed), God’s revelation ceased (brought forth by the apostles and NT prophets) in like manner did the accompanying and confirming signs and wonders (Mk 16:20; Acts 14:3; Heb 2:3-4).

Conclusion,
1. The purpose of God’s miracles (creation, revelation, inspiration, with the confirming signs and wonders) have been fulfilled.

2. God also states in His word that such things would, and indeed they did, pass away.

3. And what we are left with is God’s completed revelation to man, the living and active word of God (Heb 4:12), the bible.

4. That “which is able to build you up (spiritually), and to give you the inheritance among all them that are sanctified (through adherence to it)” (Acts 20:32),

5. It reveals unto us God’s miracle of creation, after which His natural laws took over.

6. It reveals how God’s laws were miraculously revealed and confirmed (OT and NT), and how His written word, the seed (Luke 8:11), His laws, took over (the law of Moses, and the law of Christ, Gal 6:2; that perfect law of liberty, Ja 1:25)

7. And God’s word reveals unto us God’s slowly, but surely, developing plan of redemption for mankind, which He brought forth both through miraculous and providential means.

8. It tells us how to live holy lives unto God, this is a very important matter, in Heb 12:14 it is written . . .

Heb 12:14 Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:

9. And it gives us the answer to that most important question, “what must I do to be saved” (Acts 16:30).

10. That answer is the same that has been for the last almost 2,000 years, the sum of God’s word teaches . . .

One must . . .
Hear the Word of God (Acts 2:37; Rom 10:17)

Rom 10:17 . . . faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

This is how the Father plants His Word within the good ground, the good, honest and open heart Jesus stated . . .

Mat 15:13 . . . Every plant which my heavenly Father planted not, shall be rooted up.

One must . . .
Believe that Jesus is the crucified and resurrected Christ (John 8:24); and believe that God rewards those that earnestly seek after Him (Heb 11:6),

Christ is the firstfruits of the resurrection unto eternal life, we must believe that we one day will follow (1 Cor 15:23).

One must . . .
Repent of sins, (Acts 17:30; Luke 13:3, 5) Jesus stated . . .

Luk 13:3 . . . except ye repent, ye shall all in like manner perish.

And He meant exactly what He said

One must . . .
Confess Jesus as the Christ before men (Acts 8:37; Rom 10:9), the eunuch said . . .

“I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.” So must you

And you must also confess Him through the means of your life of service to Him unto others according to the revealed will of God.

One must . . .
Be baptized (immersed), which doth now save us (1 Pet 3:21), and washes away our sins (Acts 22:16) immersed into Christ (Gal 3:27) into the death of Christ (Rom 6:3) where His precious blood was shed (John 19:34) unto (for the purpose of) the remission of sins. (Acts 2:38; 22:16); At which point God adds you to the church (Acts 2:47) translates you into the kingdom (Col 1:13) adds you to that one body (1 Cor 12:13), and writes your name in the Lambs book of life (Rev 20:12).

And finally one must . . .
Continue living a holy life of faithfulness according to the Gospel of Christ (1 Pet 1:15), Not perfect, for none but Christ is perfect, but faithful, it is written “for the righteous shall live by his faithfulness unto God” (Hab 2:4)

Being not fashioned according to this world, but rather being transformed, renewed day by day, through study and application of God’s ever abiding word (1 Pet 2:2)

Putting off that old man, and putting on the new, being constantly in a state of spiritual growth, Showing forth God’s love through your life as a Christian (only), as the bible teaches, not in the wisdom of men, but rather in the power of God (Rom 1:16) . . .

Following the Holy Spirit once for all time delivered and confirmed word of God in order that you won’t have your name blotted out of the Lamb’s Book of life,

So that you may be granted entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ (2 Pet 1:11).


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