GOSPEL LIGHT #673

Only Two Religions 

People are confused and mixed up today because they say "There are too many religions and too many religious groups in the world!"

Nothing could be further from the truth. In reality, all the religions in the world could be basically categorized into two: a) The religion of Self and b) The religion of the Savior. 

All religions in the world, except one, are basically saying: "Self must do this and self must do that in order to earn a good standing for oneself to make it." 

There is one religion, however, that's different. Its message is this --- "You cannot earn a good standing for yourself. You are unable to save yourself. The good news is that the Lord Jesus Christ died for your sins and was raised again from the dead. Through what He did on the cross for you, you can freely obtain a right standing with God and enjoy Him forever and ever."

The religion of Self says: "Do something!" The religion of the Savior says: "It's done!" All you have to do is to place your confidence in what the Savior did."  





 

GOSPEL LIGHT # 672

 Why I Don't Fear The Lord's Coming

Before, I was deathly afraid of the Lord's coming. Now, no more! I anticipate it and wait for it. I want it to take place in my lifetime. People in New Testament times were eager for the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ. Php 3:20 For our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ,

Re 22:20 He who testifies to these things says, "Surely I am coming quickly." Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus! 2Ti 4:8 Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing.

Before, I was in fear and trepidation because I was looking at myself and how I fared spiritually. No matter how I tried I realized that I will never be good enough --- I will never ever measure up. I could never be confident about my performance.

The difference-maker is my discovery of Calvary.

In the cross of Christ, I found a divinely-approved payment and settlement for all my sins. I am confident that what He did on the cross for me will never fail me on that great and awesome day when I finally see Him face to face.

His First Coming is the reason why I'm not afraid of His Second Coming.