In a day when truth is not considered important, believers need to be reminded that God’s Word, the Bible – is 100% true. There is nothing in it that is declared to be true that is not. There was no AI present to distort anything or make up false representations of truth. It should also be remembered that the Bible was the foundation of the principles found in the Constitution of our government. Principles worth maintaining because they are God’s.

Although the Bible is not a science textbook, it is scientifically correct. Science still must try to catch up to its declarations where science is concerned – God created it all – that also is not a lie!

The Bible is eternal. It does not need to be edited, rewritten, or have new addendums put in it. God has promised that it would endure through all ages: “They stand fast for ever and ever.”

It is complete in all the information God wanted us to have. In that information and promises, we have all we need to be able to live godly (II Peter 1:3,4). Everything is in it that is needed for salvation – faith in a living Savior.

New versions cannot compete – their changes continue to be faulty and incorrect. Many of them are changed only to satisfy someone’s – or some groups lusts to make it say what they want it to say. God will judge and expose their perversions of truth (Revelation 22:18,19).

What is needed today is for Christians to practice what they know of the Bible (KJV). We are not its judges – it judges us and exposes the thoughts of our hearts – like a two-edged sword. May God help us to conform to its pages (yes, its commandments, too) – which will make us more like Christ and better prepared to be used of Him for the glory of God.

The other day, I talked about how believers have a “lively hope.” Knowing that Christ is your Savior and that you cannot lose your salvation energizes true believers. It is a hope that brings confidence in Christ and joy as we journey through this life – but there is more.

The Lord Jesus Christ also wants His people to know that there is an eternal inheritance waiting for them in glory. It also cannot be lost. Not only is it incapable of being lost to the believer, but once you get to Heaven there is absolutely no chance of losing it – ever.

Part of this inheritance is God Himself – that we can live with Him. This is an honor beyond comprehension. Once man was kicked out of the Garden, and now we are invited to live with Him. That’s incredible!

There also is the opportunity to enjoy special homes that He has prepared for His own (John 14:1-3). The details of this are not fully revealed in the Bible, but you can be sure it will be glorious. This also cannot be lost – it is “reserved” for you. Just think, there is no inheritance tax, death tax, and no one can ever challenge your right to it!

There is one thing, however, that can be lost. Rewards for service can be lost. II John 2:8 lets us know that rewards once gained can be lost: “Look to yourselves, that we lose not those things which we have wrought, but that we receive a full reward.”

The book of Revelation mentions that God will one day wipe away all tears from the eyes of the saved: “And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away” (Re. 21:4). These tears are likely to be tears shed for opportunities and rewards lost, and for shame that they did not serve better – as well as for loved ones that did not get saved.

Although many things that will be enjoyed in Heaven are available to every believer, Jesus taught several parables indicating that rewards must be earned. Once earned, these rewards will be there when Christ rewards His servants – if they remain faithful. These rewards are better than credit card rewards, promotions, and the best earthly rewards or positions!

How about you – are you serving Christ faithfully so that you have treasure laid up in Heaven? Are you building up your eternal estate and rewards to enlarge your future inheritance?

Jesus died on the Cross for all

John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”

So many people make salvation a complicated and difficult thing. The good news is that God never intended for it to be complex. He desires that even the children come to Him and be saved and He has made it possible. In fact, He made salvation so simple that anyone could be saved and have everlasting life.

He made salvation simple because He loves and He wants everyone to live with Him in eternity. Getting forgiveness and salvation is easy, and everyone must obtain it the same way – as a gift. It cannot be earned.

You see, the price for sin has already been paid for you. Jesus Christ, God’s Son in human form, came to earth to pay a debt that would be impossible for you or me to pay. The Word of God reveals that God considers every human to be guilty of breaking His Law: “As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one” (Romans 3:10).

God tells us, in the Bible, that the price tag (“wages”) for our sin is death in Hell – “the wages of sin is death” (Romans 6:23). In God’s Judgment Hall, no one will be excused of sin as long as their sin is on His books!

Because our sin is punishable by eternal death, we could never pay our debt. Jesus Christ was sent by God to pay the price that we owed. He was and is the only hope of forgiveness. He willingly went to the cross – as prophesied – for us: “All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all” (Isaiah 53:6).

To be saved and have your sins forgiven by God, He asks that you be willing in your heart to turn from sin and believe that God can and will save you because of what Christ did for you on the cross. You need to talk straight to God in prayer and ask for His forgiveness of your sin. Then, ask the Lord Jesus to save you and enter your heart as the Boss (the meaning of “Lord”) of your life. Then, in faith, thank Him for saving you and giving to you at that moment eternal life.

Yes, my friend, salvation is simple – but only because He already paid for it for you. He did the hard part. If you are tired of sin, why not ask Him to forgive and save you right now? As a gift, you need to be willing to receive it.

Genesis 1:1 “In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.” (KJV)

From the very first verse in the Bible – to the last verse – it is the God’s truth for everyone. In it you can discover forgiveness of sin, life eternal, joy unspeakable, power over sin unlimited, and fellowship with God irreplaceable – and that is just the beginning!

It is the Word of God and it can be trusted for time and eternity. God has kept it pure through the ages – but you need to know its message of salvation and forgiveness – and believe it.

Find out how you can learn more about the Bible tomorrow!