The Gospel of the Kingdom, Of Godde, of Jesus Christ,is not about the escaping hell, but about growing up into maturity as Godde's children, understanding that we are NOW, co-heirs with Christ and co-workers in Godde's corporate body ("the Body of Christ") for the wonderful purpose of transformation and restoration of the whole world. We must never think that the role and goal of Christianity is to escape the anger of a wrathful god by professing religious doctrines ,traditions and dogma, about Jesus Christ, if you believe this ,then you have completely missed the point. If this is what you believe then you do not know the Godde that Jesus Christ came to reveal to us, then you do not have a clear understanding of who you truly are, and therefore you are very unclear as to the real and wonderful Divine plan of Godde.
The True Gospel reveals to us the true freedom that is found in Christ . The gospel of eternal damnation that is being preached to millions of human beings and the narrow escape into heaven for a few who are fortunate enough to profess the "correct" religious doctrines,who are fortunate enough to live in a country that has a bible, who are fortunate enough to live in a country that is not ruled by religious extremist who have wedded with government who have power over the people, this so called gospel is nothing but a sham , an out right lie ,and can never be identified as the good news. It is not the Authentic Gospel of Jesus Christ, no matter how many Christians believe it to be. The time has come for the world's 'mis' understanding of the meaning of "Christianity" and the ultimate purposes of Godde, to be radically challenged , changed and transformed.
In Ephesians 1.10 we see the key to Godde’s purpose to which we should understand which is : “That in the dispensation of the fullness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth.”
There are three lines of evidence Paul gives to support the view that Godde would eventually overcome all things in Heaven and Earth, by gathering together all things in Christ they are:
1. Death is the greatest force in which we all must face. Godde has overcome this maleficent force by his “mighty power, which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead” (Eph 1.20). Resurrection, then, is the first ground of ultimate unity.
2. Sin is the next all invasive power, which separates us from Godde and from one another. by the forgiveness of sins through Christ, Godde has brought us to new life and reconciliation with himself (Eph 2.1-10).
3. Divisions from gender, race, social and economic, cultural and national , that we all come in contact with ,has been shown to us, between Jews and Gentiles as our examples, that this wall of separation and division, in all areas, has been overcome by the cross of Christ, who broke down the wall of partition and made “one new humanity” (Eph 2.11-22).
1. Death is the greatest force in which we all must face. Godde has overcome this maleficent force by his “mighty power, which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead” (Eph 1.20). Resurrection, then, is the first ground of ultimate unity.
2. Sin is the next all invasive power, which separates us from Godde and from one another. by the forgiveness of sins through Christ, Godde has brought us to new life and reconciliation with himself (Eph 2.1-10).
3. Divisions from gender, race, social and economic, cultural and national , that we all come in contact with ,has been shown to us, between Jews and Gentiles as our examples, that this wall of separation and division, in all areas, has been overcome by the cross of Christ, who broke down the wall of partition and made “one new humanity” (Eph 2.11-22).
Universal texts in the Bible (NRSV)
Certain biblical texts support the view that Godde’s plan of redemption embraces the entire creation, including every person. Admittedly, other texts propose a final separation of saved and lost. Simply to list individual texts like this does not fully serve the purpose; we need to examine texts more completely in their immediate as well as in their full canonical context. May I call to your attention the occurrence of words like “all” and “every” and “world” and to urge that we give them due weight.
Certain biblical texts support the view that Godde’s plan of redemption embraces the entire creation, including every person. Admittedly, other texts propose a final separation of saved and lost. Simply to list individual texts like this does not fully serve the purpose; we need to examine texts more completely in their immediate as well as in their full canonical context. May I call to your attention the occurrence of words like “all” and “every” and “world” and to urge that we give them due weight.
JOHN. 1.9: The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world.
1.29b: Here is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.
3.16-17: For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life. Indeed, God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.
12.32: [Jesus said] And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people [margin: all things] to myself.
. Romans 5.18: Therefore just as one man’s trespass led to condemnation for all, so one man’s act of righteousness leads to justification and life for all.
Romans 11.32a: For God has imprisoned all in disobedience so that he may be merciful to all.
Romans 14.11: For it is written, “As I live, says the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall give praise to God.”
1 Corinthians 15.22: For as all die in Adam, so all will be made alive in Christ.
2 Cor 5.19: In Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them.
Philippians 2.9-11: [Because of Jesus’ obedience unto death] Therefore God also highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Ephesians 1.9-10: [God] has made known to us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure that he set forth in Christ, as a plan for the fullness of time, to gather up all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth.
Colossians 1.19f: For in [Christ] all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through him God was pleased to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, by making peace through the blood of his cross.
1 Timothy 2.3-4: This is right and is acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who desires everyone to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
1 Timothy 4.10: For to this end we toil and struggle, because we have our hope set on the living God, who is the Savior of all people, especially of those who believe.
Titus 2.11: For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all.
REVELATION 5.13-14: Then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, singing, “To the one seated on the throne and to the Lamb be blessing and honor and glory and might forever and ever!”
You will also see that this was not some new idea that God just happened to throw out there , all through the Hebrew Scriptures God spoke about this as well:Isaiah 45.22-23: “Turn to me and be saved all the ends of the earth! For I am God, and there is no other. By myself I have sworn, from my mouth has gone forth in righteousness a word that shall not return: ‘To me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear.’ ”
The Bible begins with God’s creation of humankind as male and female, both made in the image of God and both blessed with dominion over the rest of creation (Gen 1.26-28).
Sin affected not only all humankind but the world of nature itself, and following the judgment of the flood, God made a covenant of mercy never to do it again, signified by the rainbow, as was announced to Noah, “This is the sign of the covenant that I make between me and you and every living creature that is with you for all future generations” (Gen 9.12).
The psalmist praises God, declaring, “Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains, your judgments are like the great deep; you save humans and animals alike, O LORD” (Ps 36.6).
The original ancestor of the chosen people, Abraham, was called and promised to bring blessing to all the families on earth (Gen 12.2-3).
As we can see that this has always been the Goal of our God in Christ Jesus.
Now here are some logical conclusions that can be gleaned from popular hell and damnation theology:
1: God’s power for salvation is less than God’s power of creation.
2: God is willing to destroy the vast majority of all the world’s people, in spite of having created them in the divine image.
3: God shows partiality if God saves me and you because we were lucky to live in a modern society and condemns ,everyone else in all the third world nations and lets not forget the indigenous peoples all over the world.
4: The power of sin is greater than the power of forgiveness.
5: The power of death is greater than the power of life.
6: Adam is greater than Christ
1: God’s power for salvation is less than God’s power of creation.
2: God is willing to destroy the vast majority of all the world’s people, in spite of having created them in the divine image.
3: God shows partiality if God saves me and you because we were lucky to live in a modern society and condemns ,everyone else in all the third world nations and lets not forget the indigenous peoples all over the world.
4: The power of sin is greater than the power of forgiveness.
5: The power of death is greater than the power of life.
6: Adam is greater than Christ
Popular theology says “Yes, Christ’s salvation is great enough for all, but it is effective only for those who believe.”
So in response to those six illogical conclusions of popular theology,Lets see the truth of the matter here in reverse order:
6: Christ is far superior to Adam. Christ has totally reversed the condemnation that Adam brought on the human race. Through Christ, God freely gives acquittal and life to everyone.
5: The life which God created and which God renewed in the resurrection of Christ, is far more powerful than death. For where death formerly reigned, eternal life through Christ reigns supreme.
4: God’s grace of forgiveness is far more powerful than our sin. “Where sin increased, grace abounded all the more!”
3: God does not show partiality, saving a special few and condemning all the rest. As Paul said in 2 Cor 5.19: “God was in Christ reconciling the world to God, not counting their trespasses against them.” And Jesus said, “I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all unto myself.”
5: The life which God created and which God renewed in the resurrection of Christ, is far more powerful than death. For where death formerly reigned, eternal life through Christ reigns supreme.
4: God’s grace of forgiveness is far more powerful than our sin. “Where sin increased, grace abounded all the more!”
3: God does not show partiality, saving a special few and condemning all the rest. As Paul said in 2 Cor 5.19: “God was in Christ reconciling the world to God, not counting their trespasses against them.” And Jesus said, “I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all unto myself.”
2: It is clear therefore that God is not willing to destroy the vast majority of the world’s people, all of whom God made in the divine image.
1: The scope of God’s plan of redemption is at least equal to, and perhaps even greater than, the scope of God’s work of creation. Again, in Romans 8.21, Paul says, “the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to decay and obtain the glorious liberty of the children of God.”
1: The scope of God’s plan of redemption is at least equal to, and perhaps even greater than, the scope of God’s work of creation. Again, in Romans 8.21, Paul says, “the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to decay and obtain the glorious liberty of the children of God.”
We have much to praise Godde over, we have much to celebrate! We have much to proclaim! The true and authentic Good News is that Godde will be all in all !
Many blessings
a minister of reconciliation
Endura/PATC
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